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On March 8, 1908,15,000 women marched in New York City demanding decent wages and working conditions. Their bold action inspired International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated worldwide since then. In 1980, Sonoma County, California expanded IWD to Women’s History Week, and in 1987, Congress declared...
Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue Auxiliary presented a check for $83,000 to the Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue Firefighters Association for new equipment. In addition to the annual Yard Sale in September and the Pancake Breakfast in December, the Auxiliary was fortunate to be the beneficiary of the 2022 Kahler Mountain Club Women's League golf tournament. These events along with several others resulted in a banner year following two years of Covid restrictions. The Auxiliary would like to extend a huge thank you to its hardworking members as well as the very generous donations from friends, neighbors, and local businesses. Submitted Photo
Leavenworth
Leavenworth Alphorn Association Open House
The Leavenworth Alphorn Association invites the public to attend an alphorn open house on Sunday, March 26, 3 p.m. at the Leavenworth Festhalle. The event will include an alphorn performance, a brief discussion of “alphorn lore,” and an...
As Wenatchee Valley Humane Society’s Executive Director James Pumphrey approaches three months in his new role, he emphasizes it’s the success of WVHS’s core programs that ensures the agency continues to bring value to pets and people throughout the community.
“Our animal welfare programs are pro-...
Spring is near! As the seasons change, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break. Blood and platelets remain at risk of running low this month. Donors are crucial to helping the Red Cross avoid a blood shortage in the weeks to come.Donors of all...
Nick’s Bricks, the Annual Lego Event at Pybus Public Market, returns this spring. On Saturday, June 3, the Nick’s Bricks and Pybus team will open the doors for the live in-person exhibit held in the LocalTel Event Center. The planning committee is currently searching for fun and imaginative...
Award-winning author Matthew Sullivan Submitted Photo
NCW Libraries is partnering with Write on the River to offer the live, virtual program A Nicer Kind of Murder: The Evolution of Crime Fiction, with award-winning author Matthew Sullivan.
This Humanities Washington program will be at 7 p.m. March 16 and hosted on the Zoom platform. Visit www....
Leavenworth
Leavenworth Library hosts Women's History displays
Leavenworth Public Library is displaying interactive information this month on women's history, with Susan Butruille and Judy Derpack. Learn about women's contributions to science, voting rights, portraits, biographies and more. View a...
OMAK/WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2023 WVC Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations must be submitted online by March 30..
Established in 1975, the purpose of the WVC Distinguished Alumni Award is to recognize an alum who has:
distinguished...
NCW - Join NCW Libraries in observing and commending the suffragists, visionaries and trailblazing women - past and present - who have fought for equality and are leading the way for change in America.
March is Women’s History Month, and there are many ways to celebrate with your library card...
NCW Media Newspapers
- The Leavenworth Echo | Leavenworth, WA
- Cashmere Valley Record | Cashmere WA
- Lake Chelan Mirror | Chelan, Manson, Entiat, WA
- Quad City Herald | Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport, Mansfield, WA
- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA