Behind the scenes in firefighting efforts
Local Sarah Schutt and Jess Munter describe being support personnel rewarding
A lot goes into fighting wildfires each summer, between the firefighters on the front lines and those working behind the scenes at fire camp to support them. Here in Washington, firefighters have been dispatched to more than a dozen wildfires over the last few weeks according to the State Department of Natural Resources, and behind them, support personnel to provide them with food and water, shower facilities, and other necessities. More...
Mennonite Country Auction moves to ONLINE for 2020
New format with the same purpose of helping those in need in the name of Christ
The steering committee of the Mennonite Country Auction (MCA) regrets to announce that the 2020 Auction will move to an online-only format this year, finishing on October 3, 2020, MCA’s traditional first Saturday of October. All on-site elements of the sale are canceled in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. More...
A visit with the Robles Family
A matter of strong family ties and a drive to succeed ~ by Ben Getz
Familia, Ohana, Famiglia…however you say it in your native tongue, the institution of 'the family' is one of the most important foundations of a stable society. Strong families make healthy communities, states, nations…it is the circular wheel upon which this universe spins. More...
The 7th Annual Ag World Golf Classic hosted in August
The vision grows to TWO locations for 2020
Ag World Golf Classic was born out of a vision to help families with children who have severe medical needs. The late Warren Henninger, Founder/Chairman of Ag World Support Systems, caught the vision to host a Columbia Basin event to support the Ronald McDonald House Inland Northwest in Spokane, Washington. More...
Can you paint a frog eating a watermelon? I bet you can!
by Chris Hansen
First of all, when you get your paints and brushes out, it is best to dip your brushes in water to get them ready for paint. Never leave your brushes in the water after you’re done. More...
Create your own MASTERPIECE collage inspired by Picasso!
by Chris Hansen
Hello fellow art lovers! This week’s project is inspired by Pablo Picasso. He was a Spanish artist who lived from 1881 to 1973. More...
Books of their own to read at home
Big Bend Community College provides more than 1,200 books to elementary students
MOSES LAKE — Students at Larson Heights and North Elementary Schools have plenty of
new reading material while quarantined after Big Bend Community College staff recently helped
deliver more than 1,200 books to the two neighboring elementary schools.
Through a partnership with First Book, students took home handfuls of books to help them pass
the time while the community helps try and flatten the curve during the COVID-19 situation our
schools are faced with. More...
Valley Visions Juried Art Exposition
Showcasing the landscapes and faces of the Quincy Valley
Make your plans to enter the upcoming Valley Visions Art Exposition to be held SEPTEMBER 4-12 at the Community Heritage Barn in Quincy. This will be a beautiful way to showcase the landscapes and faces of our beautiful area. More...
Are you seeking a job?
BBCC and WorkSource partners offer virtual help for job seekers
Community members who are currently unemployed, or underemployed, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can now get help from local WorkSource partners, including Big Bend Community College, the Employment Security Department, SkillSource and Job Corps, completely online.
WorkSource virtual orientations will take place each Wednesday at 1:30 p. More...
Annual NCW Tech & STEM Showcase is going virtual
Weekly challenges for K-12 to try at home
Virtual Tech & STEM Showcase is a unique opportunity for students to participate and showcase projects in science, technology, engineering, and math over an eight week period.
Each week there will be a different challenge for K-12 youth to try at home and then share with the community online through social media and the Apple STEM Network website. More...
The feelings are real and valid
Embracing the "new normal" by Brynn Wilson
Words cannot express the amount of gratitude I have for these humans. I was cleaning up dinner when my daughter told me someone was at our house. More...
Make your evening or afternoon memorable
ROOST is open with Phase 2 hours
Remember when you could be at Roost and enjoy the charcuterie and the wine? Roost is open with Phase 2 hours. 4-7 PM Wednesday and Thursday and 1-8 PM Friday and Saturday. More...
Painting animals? Here's a pig that you can try!
by Chris Hansen
Hello fellow artists - Would you like to try your hands at painting animals? If so, here's a pig that you can try.
As I mentioned before, please dip your brushes in water before painting. More...
PULLING TOGETHER
Homeschool ideas offered by a team of talented members of our own community
We are all families doing things a bit differently. Education does not stop with the schools being closed. More...
You are a part of the land you work
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As a child growing up on a ranch or farm you learn to go to bed early so you'll be able to saddle up in the moonlight for an early-morning cow gathering. You learn never to turn your back on a cow. More...
Nikki Raichart talks about learning at home
It needs to be fun so that it sticks
The beautiful thing about learning at home is that it doesn’t have to look like a traditional school…because it isn’t.
Think about how you as an adult like to learn. More...
Getting to know Madison Herrin
Creator of the band Maddy McGee & the Machine
VM: When did you decide to create Maddy McGee & the Machine? What is "the machine"?
I was completely inspired by one of my favorite artists, Florence Welch and her group called Florence and the Machine which I can only assume means Florence and the band! My middle name is McGee and I’ve always been in love with my middle name. I am very proud of it. More...
A visit with the man Chuck Yarbro Jr.
The well-known auctioneer who continues to bring people together to make something positive happen ~ by Ben Getz
Have you ever been to an auction? If you have been to any farm or estate sales in the Inland Pacific Northwest over the last four decades, there is a pretty good chance you have heard the vocal stylings of Chuck Yarbro, Senior, and Junior. With the Junior Yarbro now at the helm of Chuck Yarbro Auctioneers, we were fortunate to get some of his time to find out more from the man himself. More...
A quick visit with a performer
Emily Duvall tells us a little bit about her world in theater
The talent in our community is dynamic, and one can not be curious about why some people are naturally compelled to be involved in live theater. What we do know is we are glad they are!
Emily Duvall is one of those people. More...
