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...
Look Up! It's a bird...It's a CRANE! (Nearly 35,000 of them.)
Sandhill Crane Festival - March 20, 21, 22, 2020 - CANCELLED
THIS EVENT HAS UNFORTUNATELY BEEN CANCELLED
Why do they come to Othello? A wildlife wonder, the Sandhill Crane, Grus candensis, returns to the Othello area every year. These large birds (4 feet tall, a 6-foot wingspan), with long necks and legs, migrate in great flocks from their wintering in California, all the way to Alaska. More...
ENORMOUS: THE GORGE STORY
New Documentary about Quincy's Legendary Music Venue, Gorge Amphitheater
Trafalgar Releasing announces the upcoming release of Enormous: The Gorge Story, featuring interviews with artists including Dave Matthews, Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Jason Mraz, John Oates (Hall & Oates) and performance footage from Mumford & Sons, Elvis Costello, and Bob Dylan.
Coming to cinemas across the US for a ONE-NIGHT ONLY event on April 28, 2020. More...
V Gallery
Travel & Leisure
Published Feb 19, 2020
Canoeing the Hood River
A 23-day adventure to the vanishing Arctic
In July 2019, Wenatchee Valley residents Gordon Congdon, Paul Hessburg, Gary Womeldorff, and Andy Dappen spent 23 days canoeing the Hood River, a river flowing northeasterly from the lakes of Nunavut in northern Canada to the Arctic Sound. “The four of us who took the trip are in our mid-60s, and we worried if we didn't do this river soon we wouldn't be doing it all,” said Dappen. More...
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival Announces 2020 Theme
"The Sounds of Spring."
The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival announced the 2020 theme as “The Sounds of Spring.” The 23rd annual festival will be held March 20, 21, and 22, 2020 in Othello, Washington. More...
Do you fly fish or would you like to fly fish?
There is nothing like catching a fish with a fly you hand tied
Do you fly fish or would you like to fly fish? Then you need flies! Learn the basics of fly tying from Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi. This is a five-Tuesday series Feb. More...
Unmanned Aerial Systems program is a win-win for students at BBCC and YVC
Big Bend and Yakima Valley drone training partnership underway
A recent partnership between Big Bend Community College’s Unmanned Systems program and Yakima Valley College, offering classes and even a one-year certificate in Unmanned Aerial Systems to YVC students, is proving successful. The partnership was announced earlier this fall, and the first wave of Yakima Valley students to take advantage of it are getting ready to wrap up the first quarter. More...
Investing in the future of local college students
Boeing donates $100,000 to Big Bend Community College aviation programs
Boeing officials announced a $100,000 gift to Big Bend Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) and Commercial Pilot programs during a visit to campus Wednesday. The funds will be used by both programs to purchase equipment and support student scholarships. More...
Chelan Ridge Hawkwatch Field Trip with the Wenatchee River Institute on October 3rd
Learn about raptor biology and hone your identification skills
Each fall thousands of hawks, eagles, and falcons fly along a high ridge above Lake Chelan on their way to winter territories. Join Wenatchee River Institute for a field trip to the Chelan Ridge Hawkwatch International (HWI) observation point to witness this amazing spectacle. More...
I will be a pilot
Big Bend Community College student, Dani Dunlap, sets her sight on a lofty goal
by Melea Johnson ~ One year ago, on May 18, an energetic group of Big Bend Community College students was happily washing cars to raise funds for the aviation program enrolled in. Their cheerful faces and outward enthusiasm drew drivers in whether they needed their car washed or not. More...
This place is so lovely...
Seed Cupboard Nursery in Royal City, Washington
Traveling from Seattle, I crossed the Vantage bridge and took a right onto Highway 26. Only a mere 16 miles of picturesque driving later, I came upon a place (I will come back to every chance I get. More...
A walk thru the past ...
Grant County Historical Museum offers guided tours until 4PM
OPENING DAY May 4th, 2019, this historic museum provides an amazing experience for young and old with a collection of old photos, tools, farm equipment, rocks, Wanapum, and Sinkiuse Indian artifacts, cowboy paraphernalia, clothing, documents, and household furnishings from the homestead era.
Situated on 3. More...
14 Days, 13 Nights voyage to Greece and Italy
Join the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce aboard the Norwegian Jade
Voyage back in time to ancient Greece and medieval Italy on this round-trip cruise from Rome. While in Santorini, visit the beautiful whitewashed hilltop towns of Oia and Fira and their breathtaking views of the caldera below. More...
"Elegant Travelers on a Journey"
The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival announces the 2019 Theme
The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival today announced the 2019 theme as “Elegant Travelers on a Journey”. More...
Old Fashioned Christmas in the Pioneer Church circa 1904
Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum invites you and your family
You are invited to a meaningful Christmas Celebration in the Pioneer Church with readings, Scripture, traditional Carols, and the lighting of the tree in the German tradition. More...
Olde World Trading
Home of the Unusual
You won't believe what you find here. When you walk through the door it is like you are traveling to parts of the world you have only dreamed of going. More...
BBCC automotive graduate Francisca Juarez selected for Tesla training program
Preparing for a career with electric vehicle manufacturer
Recent Big Bend Community College graduate Francisca Juarez has officially been accepted into the Tesla START Student Automotive Technician Program at Shoreline Community College. Tesla START is a 12-week intensive training program that prepares students for a career with the electric vehicle manufacturer. More...
Harvest Mazes and Pumpkin Patch
Saturdays and Sundays in Quincy
The Quincy Valley Lions Club in conjunction with Becerra Gardens presents their annual Harvest Mazes and Pumpkin Patch, September 29 through October 28, 2018.
Cost is $6 per person and includes the mazes, a pumpkin of choice, games, and activities. More...
Willkommen to Odessa Deutschesfest
A three-day celebration of German-Russian heritage
Odessa's celebration of its German-Russian heritage has grown into one of the largest and most prestigious community festivals in the region. Sponsored by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, the festival is a three-day extravaganza of entertainment, food, sports, music, and dancing in the streets! The whole town takes part in celebrating and you are invited. More...
Celebration of CULTURES October 13, 2018
Festival for all ages in Quincy
Where: Heritage Park in Quincy
When: Saturday, October 13 / 10AM to 3PM
Why: To share our uniqueness and celebrate our unity.
A fun FREE festival filled with music, dance, food, and arts will be an experience you will not want to miss including performances by Mariachi Huenachi, Toby Black Irish Dancers, Arnold Cleveland, Native American Music & Story, Bharatanatyam Classical Dance of India and Ballet Sol y Luna. More...
Skagen Jet Boat Weekend at MarDon Resort
beach, bonfires, jet boats, and music by Seattle's Iron Dragon
Skagen Jet Boat Weekend beginning Friday, September 7th and goes thru the weekend.
This big family event scores big with a variety of jet boats tearing up the waters. More...
Tough Enough to Wear Pink
Columbia Basin Rodeo Association partners up with Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation
Thursday night’s rodeo is dedicated to “Tough Enough to Wear Pink”, a program about increasing awareness of breast cancer. Most PRCA rodeos including the National Finals in Las Vegas dedicate one night to this cause. More...
Get busy living
By Melea Johnson
What if you wake up some day and you're way past 50, and you never went swimming in cool lakes all those years because your thighs were jiggly and your bathtub seemed just fine?
What if you were just too busy with work and perfectionism and people-pleasing that you forgot to go places and do things and explore with your family creating forever memories?
We sometimes forget to capture that very moment called now. The moment when we realize we tend to busy our days with projects that have no apparent pause button and we lose our ability to have fun. More...
Don't just do something. Sit there.
By Melea Johnson
There are no shortcuts to anyplace worth going. Take your time. More...
The 2018 Vintage Faire
Okanogan County Fairgrounds April 28
Every Spring the Vintage Faire gals and over 50 vendors transform the Okanogan's dusty county fairgrounds into a vintage wonderland. There are three large buildings including a beef barn, busting at the seams with quality furniture, repurposed goods, enamelware, and farm junk that vendors hoard away and save for the show. More...
Far-Fetched
By Melea Johnson
I can get ready in 5-minutes. When it comes to a new adventure, taking time to apply makeup is of no concern no matter how many times I've been told the importance of a good primer. More...
Painting Goes Global
4,781 miles and a walk in the rain…transport of painting goes global
I left SeaTac Airport on a February day with a box of rolled painted canvas to be delivered to an art patron in Portugal, who at the time lived in Amsterdam. Turns out it was less expensive to simply make a trip to London and mail from there to Amsterdam then shipping the same from Seattle. More...
The Day I Floated in the Sky
While working for the Venue Magazine you never know what opportunities or surprises will come your way… so when I was offered the assignment to ride in a hot-air balloon at the Quincy Valley Balloon Festival, I jumped at the chance. I called my friend Roseanna who is a professional photographer to go along. More...