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What's Happening
September News:
~Garlic Fest Review
~Office Space for Rent
~Peace Festival
~Marimba Classes
Come visit the
CCC Info Booth
at the
Okanogan County Fair
in the Agriplex Building!
September's featured artist
is
Ken Smith
See his fine art photographs in our front lobby
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Volume 18, Issue 9
The Center News ~ September 2010
From The Front Office
I just love watching the progress of our building project! From the framing and the wiring all the way to the new windows and walls, I’ve watched this amazing transformation take place, day by day. Just last month the back room seemed full of plies of lumber and stacks of materials, and now we have walls, lighting fixtures, a sound booth, stage and more. The rooms upstairs are almost finished and the kitchen storage rooms are looking good too. Our fire-suppression sprinklers are in place now and the acoustical improvements have begun. Of course we have a lot more to do before we call the job finished, but the end is certainly getting closer. Now I can really visualize what the final product will look like and I love it! I can’t wait to share it with you all at our Open House, which will coincide with our Annual Membership Meeting. Or just come by some time when you are in the area and take a look – I know you’ll be as delighted as I am.
I want to personally thank all the many people who helped with this year’s Okanogan River Garlic Festival. They are too numerous to mention here, so I just want to say that I am very proud to be a part of this wonderful group of folks, who I dare say, could do just about anything when we work together! Check out the pictures and information about the festival on page 3 of this newsletter.
In other business, I would like to remind you all that the CCC will have a booth at this year’s County Fair for the first time in 14 years. This will be an opportunity to inform our neighbors of what we’re doing here and how we serve this community. We will need volunteers to help staff the booth, so if you’re interested please let us know. The other upcoming event where we will need help is the Benefit Flea Market on September 24 and 25, which is being headed up by Janet Culp. Read more about it on page four.
Classes are resuming in September – LFW Dance classes are returning and a new Marimba Class will begin. There’s more about Mariliz Romano’s Marimba classes on page 6. Also coming up will be the return of the After School Program, which usually gets underway in October. The CCC has applied for grant funding for this important project and we’re hoping to hear back soon.
In closing, I would like to commend Matt Welles for his dedication to this organization and the Tonasket Farmers’ Market. Matt puts in countless hours, on a volunteer basis, to help make the Farmers’ Market the thriving entity it is, and I thank him.
Until next month,
River
Boards of Directors Meeting and Potluck Planned
On Tuesday, September 7 at 6pm, the CCC will host a group board meeting and potluck. The intention is to bring our various community Boards of Directors together for information sharing, gathering and basic coordination between the groups. A written invitation has been sent to most of our local non-profit organizations, the Tonasket Natural Foods Co-op and the Ferry County Co-op, however anyone who is interested in attending is welcome, whether or not they sit on a board.
Contact people for this endeavor are Alice Simon, Tonasket Natural Foods Co-op manager (phone: 486-4188) and Sadie Cohoe, Okanogan Family Faire manager (phone: 826-6089). Call with any questions, suggestions or agenda items.
Please bring a potluck dish of your choice and join us at this important networking meeting.
This month’s featured artist is Ken Smith
Come and check out his fine art photographs in the CCC front lobby
CCC Market Report
~ by Suzanne Dailey Howard
Are you one of those curious people who wonder how things work? Well, after wondering many times over the years, I decided to find out what makes Tonasket Farmers’ Market Work. Let’s explore together the anatomy of a market. The whole is much more than a summary of individual components, just as we are more than arms, legs, liver, etc. Nevertheless, to understand the whole you must examine the parts.
Let’s start with the head, for without the brain as control central, the parts remain just parts. The “mastermind” here, if you will, is the Market Manager. For the past three years, this position has been capably filled by Matt Welles, who keeps things functioning smoothly. Welles shows up early, makes sure each vendor is in the proper space, and collects the weekly participation fees. He is also the go-to guy to answer questions that arise and to make on-the-spot decisions.
A brain alone cannot act, as it is incapable of carrying out its’ own directives. Similarly, Welles has the consent and cooperation of the market vendors as well as that of the board and management of The Community Cultural Center. Each year, in early spring, market vendors and CCC representatives hold a meeting, during which ground rules for the coming season are ratified, and the Market Manager is elected. These regulations act as the physiology of the market organism, keeping all parts functioning in harmony. Any disputes among the members are examined by the doctors; Welles or River Jones, CCC Executive Director, who make decisions based on the overall health of the market. An unhealthy organism may wither and die, but not so with our local market. It is a growing and thriving entity.
Now a word about my favorite part of the market’s anatomy, the senses. As a shopper, I don’t see all the work behind the scenes. I merely enjoy the sight (brilliant fresh flowers and vegetables), the sound (conversation with growers and children laughing), the smell (tamales and ripe cantaloupe), and most of all the taste (farm fresh and delicious). You can give your senses a treat every Thursday from 3-7. See you at the market!
Garlic Festival, a Positive Tonasket Tradition
The 11th Annual Okanogan River Garlic festival, held August 20 and 21, was a tremendous success. With approximately 2500 in attendance, this year’s event was bigger than ever. Over 40 vendors set up wares, offering garlic and other local produce, beautiful handmade crafts and fine art, jewelry and much more. Food booths were on hand to feed the hungry crowd while the all-day stage entertained young and old alike.
The four North County wineries, Esther Bricques, Okanogan Estates, Copper Mountain and Lake Crest were all represented, pouring tastes for two full days and Clare Paris of Larkhaven Farmstead Cheeses supplied the perfect complement, fresh goat cheese.
(Suzanne Dailey Howard, Wine Tasting organizer, setting up the ticket booth)
A big hit at this year’s Garlic Festival was the Dunk Tank Booth, set up as a fundraiser for Tonasket’s Visitor’s and Business Resource Center (TVBRC). Lauralee Carey, a TVBRC volunteer organized the booth and reported that they brought in over $400 for the center, which will help with beautification projects. “I want to thank all the people who helped, the ‘dunkees’, and all the others who donated time and money.” Lauralee said, “I couldn’t have done it without them.”
The Garlic Festival has become a true Tonasket tradition, one that we all can take pride in. Showcasing local and regional foods, crafts and arts, the Okanogan River Garlic Festival is a perfect example of how, when a group of folks work together, the end result can benefit our entire community.
A special thank-you to the following folks for their help with this year’s Garlic Festival!
Ann Clark
Ann Cook
Ann Marie Ricevuto
Aurora Jones
Carole May
Claire Jeffko
Curt Howard
Cynthia Hervin
Duane Thompson
Jean Pfeifer
Julia Sanderson
Keith Kladnik
Laif Gilbertson
Leaha Passaro
Liz Nelson
Tone Rietveld and farming apprentice at the Leaping Sheep Farm booth
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Marilyn McCullogh
Martin Elliot
Melanie Thornton
Rachelle Hervin
Raina Skye
Rhonda Robinette
Spurlin Soya
Suzanne Dailey Howard
Tonasket City Hall
& our North County Wineries:
Esther Bricques
Copper Mountain,
Lake Crest
and Okanogan Estate
Kathleen Ingalls, working on one of her handmade dolls
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Flea Market September 24 & 24
The Community Cultural Flea Market/ Rummage Sale will be held Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25, 8am-3pm. This is an excellent opportunity to clear out your unwanted items and support your community center at the same time! Some “best sellers” are: books, jewelry, household items, such as dishes, pots and pans, working kitchen appliances, also craft items, artwork and other quality items. We will accept clean, good quality clothing and shoes, as well. Please, nothing with stains or tears. Items may be dropped off at the CCC Tuesday, September 21 through Thursday, September 23.
We will also offer vendor tables, at a cost of $10 for both days, for personal sales of yard sale items or crafts. Please call River at 486-1328 or Janet at 486-2061 for more information.
Green Policy Adopted by Board of Directors 8/21/2010
Events sponsored by the CCC will adhere to natural ecological practices and be an active example of environmental education by using non-consumable products wherever possible. If disposable products are necessary for out of building events, they will be in the form of compostable materials.
We encourage all building users to follow these guidelines.
Offices Ready To Rent in October
Thanks to our recent renovations, there will be three office spaces available to rent in the CCC building. They are located on the second floor, and now have new windows, new walls, new floors and individual thermostats. The original plan was to make the rooms available to the public, such as additional class spaces or meeting rooms, but due to logistics we cannot make them wheelchair accessible. Therefore, the new arrangement is to rent out the rooms as offices. The square footage of the larger room is approximately 272 square feet and the other two are approximately 90 square feet each.
Rates are as follows: the large room will rent for $275/ month, and the two smaller rooms will be $160/ month. Rent includes all utilities as well as high speed internet. Applications will be available mid-September. Contact River in the CCC office at 486-1328 for further information or to obtain an application.
Food Program Distribution at CCC
The Community Cultural Center has offered to be the Tonasket distribution location for Community Action’s Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CFSP), every 4th Thursday of the month, from 9-11am. This will take place in the front lobby area of our building.
Volunteers are needed to help hand out food to the public. If you are interested please contact organizers at (877) 641-0101, ext. 22.
Okanogan County Fair September 9-12
The CCC is looking for volunteers to staff our booth on these days for 3-hour shifts. This is an excellent opportunity to talk to folks about the CCC and our upcoming events. We will also be selling raffle tickets for a beautiful handmade quilt, made and donated by Jackie Chambers. We will be sharing the booth with GO Recycling. Please call Janet at 486-2061 if you can help.
7th Annual Peace Festival this Month
~article submitted by festival organizers
The 7th Annual Peace Festival is being held at the Community Cultural Center on September 18th this year, as a memorial for the fallen soldier who inspired the event: Stephen McManners, U.S. Air Force - the youngest brother of Paulie Richardson of Conconully. The event also celebrates International Peace Day as it presents a variety of music and dialog from artists and activists.
This year Dana Lyons headlines the day-long event, with a concert at 8:00 pm. Dana Lyons is internationally known for his collaborations with Jane Goodall, his ballads for the environment and peace, and his humor, including the international hit, Cows with Guns. His latest release is called "Three Legged Coyote". The Peace Festival starts at 1 pm and is a free event, although this year there is a charge for the evening concert - $8 for adults, $4 for teens, under 12 free. Refreshments and an evening dinner will be presented by the Community Cultural Center.
The Peace Festival was conceived by a family who lost two youth in the Middle East and formed a unique collaboration with Veterans For Peace members in Colville area and in the Okanogan. This union has provided a platform, which stems from the very heart of impacted families and soldiers. For the past seven years the Peace Festival has sought to "give a voice to the voiceless", to quote Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his Vietnam War speech. The Veterans For Peace, the stricken families, the artists who speak out, and the community come together to share concerns and songs; it is a place for people to express how they feel about the war and about peace. The Veterans for Peace Panel where Vets speak their minds and needs, is a proud centerpiece of our event.
Marimba Classes Thursdays at the CCC
Marimba classes, taught by Mariliz Romano, are coming to the CCC!
A Marimba is a wooden xylophone-like instrument that originally came from Africa. The focus of each class will be playing African style Marimba music and percussion instruments as well as occasional singing (in keeping with the Zimbabwean tradition). Students will experience all instruments and learn skills necessary for a successful Music Ensemble, including listening, cooperation and critical thinking skills. The classes are taught in groups of up to 10 students. Pieces are taught aurally (by ear) in the African tradition. Students of all skill levels are welcome. According to Mariliz, Marimba is a great way to begin to learn about music in a hands-on manner.
There will be three classes offered: for students in grades 3 through 6 class will be 3-4pm, students in grades 7 through 12 class times are 4-5pm and a 16 - adult class will be 6:15-7:15.
Classes will be held every Thursday beginning September 23. The Session is 12 weeks long and there will be an “in-class” performance at the last class of Session.
Tuition is $8 a class and there is a small registration fee. Call Mariliz Romano at 486-0608 for more information or to register.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:
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October 8-10 Okanogan Family Faire
- October 30 - Annual Membership Meeting & Halloween Party
- November 6 - Annual Fundraising Auction
- December 3 & 4 - Annual Holiday Bazaar
- January 29, 2011 - Annual Family Talent Show
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