DECEMBER 16TH E-NEWSLETTER
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Matching Campaign
Every dollar you donate, now through the end of the year, will be doubled, up to $20,000! Increase the impact on your community by donating today. Thank you!
GiveNCW
Now - December 31st the Community Foundation is fundraising for non-profits in Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties. Wenatchee River Institute is one of them! Minimum of $10 donations. Don't miss Funday Monday, Match Wednesdays, and Like and Share Fridays!
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Other Ways to Give
Shopping locally is always the best! However, if you can’t find what you need in town, please consider supporting WRI through these vendors:
Use smile.amazon.com to support WRI
Support WRI while shopping at Fred Meyer
While searching for gifts, support WRI
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Programs
P'quosa People and Their Fishing Rights
Wednesday, Jan 20th, 12PM-1PM
Take your lunch break with Richard Hart, tribal historian. Learn more about 150 years of the p'squosa (Wenatchi) people fighting for their fishing rights.
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Virtual Programs
"My students really enjoyed it. They were able to connect the learning we have done to our local area. They recognized a lot of the vocabulary and there were some new ones too." -5th grade teacher from Clovis Point
"I can't say thank you enough for offering this to the students, they needed this. We appreciate you!" -5th grade teacher from Clovis Point
Our virtual education continues on! NCW elementary teachers, this is for you. Virtual field trips, take-home activities, and extension lessons based on NGSS standards available for most grades, K-5, and these are FREE! Email Deanna Butcher at dbutcher@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, if you are interested.
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Did You Miss Any Virtual Presentations?
If you missed any of the virtual presentations, don't worry! All of our presentations are recorded and uploaded to our YouTube Channel.
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Place
Volunteer Photographer Needed
The Wenatchee River Institute is in need of some high-quality photos of our outdoor spaces -our grounds, the exteriors of our buildings, and our fabulous views. With fresh snow in the forecast, our campus is prime for some great photos! If you are interested in donating your photography skills, please contact Carolyn Griffin-Bugert at executive_director@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or 509-548-0181 x1.
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New Signage
Thanks to a grant from the City of Leavenworth and Gibbs Graphics we have more signs and maps around the property. These signs will help visitors and locals learn more about us and find their way around.
Winter Scavenger Hunt
A fun family-friendly activity! Inside the mailbox at our kiosk you will find a new scavenger hunt. Walk around the property and connecting Waterfront Park Trails looking for winter-themed objects. English and Spanish copies available.
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Community Partners
The Icicle Fund is a strong supporter of the Wenatchee River Institute. Their newest grant program supports local artists. Help us get the word out to these important members of our community!
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Constance Cogburn
Zack and Marion Lodato
Denise and Tom Harnly
Julie and Clint Lougheed
Mark Shorb and Kristin Ferrera
Dawn McKenzie
Terri Butler
Nancy and David Gernert
Corky and Duanne Broaddus
Suzanne Gromme
John and Judy Day
Neil and Nancy McReynolds
Leavenworth Nursery
Paul and Karen Brower
Larisa Didis
Eron Drew and Willy Stockman
Will Crowley and Beth Macinko
Dave Notter - Sustaining Donors
Dorthea White
Andrew Tokar
Thomas McGranahan
Theresa and Richard D-Litzenberger
John Agnew and Patty Hebert
Write on the River
Helen Breed
Jeanine Butler
Carl and Helen Kjobech
Christopher Cox
Alex Schmidt and Stacey Barnhill
Jeanine and Don Poirier
Karl Halupka and Jacqueline Dawson
Jan Wilson
Jack Mynatt
Lonnie and Jordan Schwirtlich
Mike and Carol Wyant
Candace and Chuck Egner - Sustaining Donors
John Fish and Barbara Kennedy-Fish
Diane Patterson and David Stoller - Sustaining Donors
Justyn Egert
Tracy and Ben Brulotte - Sustaining Donors
Susie and Jim Stenkamp
Chris and Hillary Clark
John Brandt
Barbara Bergeron
Cynthia and Robert Klein
Community Foundation of NCW
Kim Weers
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