Leavenworth Summer Theater has bid so long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu to its executive director for the last 14 years.
Tony Buhr
Environment, county and health reporter
Our events calendar covering May 16-30.
Lindsay Francis
Go! Editor
Stephen King makes 'Game of Thrones' prediction, and here's a hint: His choice is of little surprise
Every “Game of Thrones” fan seemingly has an opinion as to how the wildly popular series will conclude — even Stephen King.
Our arts and entertainment briefs for the week of May 9.
Lindsay Francis
Go! Editor
I had the opportunity to sit down with Maria Diaz recently and talk about the impact her parents, Manuel and Bonny Diaz, had in the Wenatchee School District and beyond.
Manuel Diaz officiating a wrestling match.
Bonny Diaz in the 1970s.
Music teacher Matt Brown of the Manson School District has built a highly effective and creative program by building a relationship with each student and helping them grow as musicians and human beings in a positive, supportive and challenging environment.
Manson music teacher and regional teacher of the year Matt Brown
Matt Brown gives some individual coaching to trombonist Harrison King.
Puppeteer Aurora Valentinetti, who taught children's theatre and puppetry at the University of Washington, now lives in Wenatchee. She holds Melody, the first puppet she made. Aurora says her puppets have different personalities.
Joanne Bratton, right, helps her aunt, Aurora Valentinetti to a display case at her Wenatchee apartment showcasing her most important puppets.
Aurora Valentinetti holds onto her puppet, Joy.
WENATCHEE — Earlier this year, the University of Washington honored 97-year-old Wenatchee resident Aurora Valentinetti with the prestigious Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award.
Grandpa Camp emphasizes kindness and sharing.
The flyer for Grandpa Camp
Rod Brooks greets kids at the Grandpa Camp in Chelan on Oct. 6.
Our region benefits immensely from people who move here and choose to make contributions to the quality of life in North Central Washington. They strengthen our communities.
Dar Williams, right, listens as Leavenworth leaders talk about ways to build community.
Singer, songwriter and author Dar Williams spent five days last week interacting with groups of students and diverse groups of civic in Chelan, Leavenworth and Wenatchee. The theme for the week was fostering community resilience.
Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS/David Maialetti Mural artist Russell Craig is pictured before working with a group repainting a mural in the Belgrade tunnel last week in Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS/David Maialetti Craig, center, works with a group repainting in the tunnel.
Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS/David Maialetti Mural artist Russell Craig, center, works with a group repainting the "Tunnel Vision: A Journey Through Color" by Brad Carney in Philadelphia's Belgrade tunnel last week.
PHILADELPHIA — Russell Craig — former North Philly foster kid, runaway, drug dealer, and felon; current-day muralist, teacher, Ford Foundation "Art for Justice" honoree and conceptual artist — didn't so much break into the art world as sneak in.
So often, it is the smallest touches of kindness that can mean so much to people, particularly those who are down on their luck — folks who are for the most part unseen and ignored.
Kummer and her son Lucas with a personalized book about tonsil and adenoid surgery.
Two Read Your World books
This valley is a magnet for entrepreneurs and visionaries who want to create financial success but at the same time make meaningful contributions to the community and society. Doing well financially and doing good for humanity is a powerful combination.
David and Maria Covarrubias from Chesaw recently stayed at Our House in Wenatchee while David underwent cancer treatment.
David and Maria Covarrubias from Chesaw recently stayed at Our House in Wenatchee while David underwent cancer treatment.
The Cancer Care of NCW board includes, from left, Becky Elwell, Dani Dickson and Norma Scovill.
We are nearing the 25th anniversary celebration on Sept. 9 for Cancer Care of North Central Washington. It's a remarkable nonprofit that provides housing for patients from outlying areas who are receiving treatment at Confluence Health.
Wenatchee World publisher Rufus Woods Contestant in the local "Dancing with the Wenatchee Stars"
There’s an impressive new local nonprofit — Sustainable Wenatchee — providing education and resources for community members who want to save money, reduce waste and take care of the local environment to benefit future generations.
Torsten Watkins examines a lizard.
When young people discover something they are passionate about, magical things happen.
I have known Dave Herald of Sunny FM for a number of years and have always appreciated the way he balances community service with running his business. Business makes the most sense when you can do well financially and do good things for the community.
There’s going to be an end-of-cherry season community party at Kiwanis Methow Park on Thursday from 5-8 p.m., thanks to the efforts of a group of neighbors called the parque padrinos.
The Our Valley Our Future grass roots community improvement effort continues to evolve in ways that strengthen our local communities by encouraging individuals to make a difference in our quality of life.
Noreen and Derek Olma
TONASKET — I have great admiration and respect for people who build their businesses from the ground up and succeed through dogged perseverance, creativity and a can-do mindset.
Art of Community | July 18, 1918 marked the first story proposing what would become Grand Coulee Dam
Rufus Woods at Grand Coulee Dam Wenatchee World Historical photos.
Art of Community | July 18, 1918 marked the first story proposing what would become Grand Coulee Dam
It was 100 years ago Wednesday, July 18, that my grandfather Rufus Woods published the first story proposing the construction of a massive dam on the Columbia River and diverting water into the Grand Coulee to irrigate up to a million acres of land.
WINTHROP — Community engagement and collaboration in the Methow Valley have gotten a tremendous shot in the arm by the development of a web site called Volunteer Methow.
Because of the work Grassroots Dataworks has done for Joy Robertson with TEAMS Learning Center, right, she is able to spend more time with TEAMS classes and away from paperwork and phone calls. Some of that time is spent with her classes, here with magnifying sheet of plastic held by Molly R…
Joy Robertson with TEAMS Learning Center gives her student, Aviya Garcia, 2, a kiss during class Tuesday.
