Philanthropy
Non-Profit Icicle Fund Celebrating 20 Years Of Helping Other Non-Profits
Supporting the environment, the arts and local history in North Central Washington is the mission of the Icicle Fund. And the non-profit is celebrating two decades of that work. They hosted a soirée at Snow Owl Theater in Leavenworth last night, with supporters and partners from throughout the region. KOHO’s Dan Langager was there and…
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Annual Touch-A-Truck Tomorrow Moves To Wenatchee Valley College
Fundraising events usually include some sort of fun activity to entice attendance. A fundraising event taking place tomorrow will have lots of big machinery – from fire trucks, to dump trucks, to cranes. And you can climb all over them. Marcus Bellissimo explains.
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NCW Has Amazing Trails, EMBA Wants To Make Them Even Better
We love trails, but trails need love too. The Central Washington Chapter of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance launched a Local Dollars For Local Trails campaign this week. They are trying to raise $40,000, said the chapter’s President Travis Hornby. The $40,000 will allow them to maintain and build trails in Wenatchee, Leavenworth, and Lake Chelan areas…
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Supporting Local Students, WVC Foundation Hosts Annual Gala May 18
The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation’s annual Gala is Saturday, May 18 at the Wenatchee Convention Center. The Foundation’s Coordinator Ellora La Shier said it’s a night recognizing those who help make the college a great place to learn, grow and prosper. Also joining Dan Langager is Barbara Carrillo, the Foundation’s Outreach & Events Committee Chair. Get your tickets…
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‘NCW’s Fire Expo’ Comes Back To Ski Hill This Saturday With Firefighter Challenge
Running through the woods with a chainsaw. No, it’s not a cheesy slasher flick, it’s the Leavenworth Firefighter Challenge taking place this Saturday. Marcus Bellissimo has the details.
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Annual MS Walk Raising Awareness, Funds on Loop Trail This Saturday
The local chapter of the National MS Society is putting on their annual MS Walk this Saturday, April 20, along the Apple Capital Loop Trail, starting at Walla Walla Point Park. Joining KOHO’s Dan Langager to tell us more are two organizers Pat Quinn Williams and Jessica Johnson. Quinn Williams said Walk MS brings together…
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Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council Seeking Input on Social Service Needs
The Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council wants the entire community involved as it determines what social services are needed the most in the two-county region, said their Executive Director Alan Walker. The Community Action Council will hold a public forum from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, at the Wenatchee Community Center, to get input…
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Red Cross Month Celebrates Local ‘Hometown Heroes’
From performing CPR to mountain rescues to evacuating residents from a fire – just a few of the things that make a Hometown Hero. Marcus Bellissimo has the details.
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American Red Cross Month: Giving Blood, Volunteering Make A Difference
Giving blood and volunteering – two items the American Red Cross looks to highlight during Red Cross month. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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10th Annual My Girlfriend’s Closet Opens Friday In Old Hastings Building
Two back-to-back events will take place in one location over the next two weekends. One features women’s clothing for all occasions and the other specializes in prom dresses. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Empty Bowls Artist Feature – Diane Priebe
The 23rd annual Upper Valley Empty Bowls Festival auction is now live at UVMEND.org. Local artists painted more than 20 bowls and platters for the auction, which wraps Wednesday, March 20. The auction raises money for Upper Valley MEND’s Community Cupboard food bank and teacher art grants. Today Dan Langager talks with Diane Priebe about her bowl “Wildflower Rainbow.” Stay tuned…
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