Living TC Fall 2017

 PROFILE: ROSANNA SHARPE  BATTLING BACK TO SCHOOL GERMS

NOW OPEN

The Lodge at Columbia Point

FALL INTO COOLER WEATHER

prep your home for fall TOUR DE ARTS

self-guided art tour highlights local talent

Fall 2017

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PREP YOUR HOME FOR FALL get your house ready for cooler weather

in this issue NOW OPEN: THE LODGE AT COLUMBIA POINT | p6 boutique hotel opens in Richland

PUMPKIN RECIPES | p8 from savory to sweet, ideas for fall pumpkins EXTRA GARDEN PRODUCE? NO PROBLEM | p12 can it, jar it, preserve it

THE LODGE AT COLUMBIA POINT

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PREPPING YOUR HOME FOR FALL | p14 get your house ready for cooler weather

HEALTH: BATTLING BACK TO SCHOOL GERMS | p18 tips to keep kids healthy and happy

TOUR DE ARTS | p20 self-guided art tour highlights local talent EXTRA GARDEN PRODUCE? NO PROBLEM

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ARTIST SPOTLIGTHT: PAMELA CLAFLIN | p24 vivid landscapes brought to life

PROFILE: ROSANNA SHARPE | p28 new executive director of the REACH Museum

NONPROFIT: SIGN FRACTURE CARE INTERNATIONAL | p32 lending help to medical professionals

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FALL EVENT CALENDAR | p38 fairs, concerts, festivals and more

fall 2017 Editor Libby Campbell Advertising Director Sean Flaherty Design Team Jonathan Hooley Sara Nelson Design Cover Photo Photo by Abogabir Photography abogabir.myportfolio.com On the Cover Tatiana Abogabir and son Contributors Kevin Cole Jennifer Colton-Jones Carolyn Henderson Laura Kostad Renee Pottle Elsie Puig Jackie Sharpe Alicia Walters

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local

Now Open The Lodge at Columbia Point

Story and photos by Jackie Sharpe IF YOU’VE BEEN NEAR THE COLUMBIA POINT MARINA LATELY, YOU’VE NO DOUBT NOTICED THE impressive new hotel located near the fine dining restaurants. The Lodge at Columbia Point is a 5-star hotel that opened on July 1. Nestled along the Columbia River in Richland, the 82-room hotel has 62,773 square feet of highend accommodations.

The Lodge belongs to the Escape Lodging Company, which has properties in Oregon and Washington, including Cousins Restaurant, The Ocean Lodge and Inn at Cannon Beach. Escape Lodging CEO Tom Drumheller 6

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grew up in Walla Walla, and wanted to be back in area.

He saw an opportunity to build a high-end boutique lodge on the waterfront of Columbia Point. With the help of investors, Drumheller and partner Bob Nato broke

Architect Ed Abbott of Abbott Architecture and his interior designer wife, Gabriele Heys, have worked with Drumheller on other properties. The team has created a lodge unlike other hotels in the area.

The Lodge is the perfect location for those seeking the feel of the beach. Just outside the hotel are walking paths, great restaurants, a nearby park, golfing and boating, and shopping is just minutes away.

The Lodge was designed by architect Ed Abbott of Abbott Architecture and his wife, Gabriele Heys, an interior designer.

ground in 2015. Drumheller is a creative, visionary entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

in the door, they are welcome and heard. We care and strive to make sure their experience is far above what they would expect.”

General Manager Wendy Higgins has opened two other properties for Escape Lodging and moved to the Tri-Cities with her husband to open the Lodge, where she is enjoying meeting new people. “We are not just another hotel,” she said. “When guests come

Within the first opening week, guests raved about this sophisticated addition to the TriCities. Guests who have stayed at the Lodge in Cannon Beach have already visited the Tri-Cities to stay at the new property.

Though the hotel is brand new, there are impressive historic touches throughout, including recycled wood that was salvaged from a train trestle in Astoria, Oregon dating over 180 years. Recycled Douglas Fir wood included in the Lodge came from an old meat packing plant in Cornelius, Oregon.

The Lodge’s entryway and staircase are breathtaking. An open, spacious lounge with a fire pit overlooks the river and expands to an open patio with a second fire pit and seating.

The four-level hotel has beautifully decorated, comfortable rooms. Each spacious room

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Bathtub and shower inside one of the rooms at The Lodge

Wendy Higgins, General Manager and Tom Drumheller, Owner

in two spa rooms. The Lodge is contracting with professional massage therapists, including specialists in aroma touch therapy, to provide a relaxing experience for guests.

As part of the unique boutique feel, interior designer Gabriele Heys collaborated with artist Craig Shepherd, who is known for his work with Disney, the Smithsonian, Houston Space Center and Tri-Star Pictures, to create a mural for the spa room.

Beautifully decorated, comfortable room with a river view

includes a cozy fireplace, microwave and refrigerator. There are 59 rooms with river views, each with its own deck.

Each of the 82 rooms is named after a regional winery. Higgins is excited about the partnerships with wineries; each of the wineries will pour two to three times a year in the Lodge’s wine bar. Higgins hopes to build relationships between guests and wineries to create wine tour opportunities for those staying at the Lodge.

The wine theme continues with an added bonus guests will love: the complimentary wine bar. Certified wine sommelier Rod Welton provides wine tastings and cheese boards to hotel guests from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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A complimentary breakfast is included for guests, and they can take in river views as they enjoy delicious options from the breakfast bar. Chef Pauline Garza, the first graduate from WSU Tri-Cities’ Hospitality Business Management program, is very excited about bringing creative culinary dishes to the Lodge experience.

The hotel has a covered outdoor swimming pool and large fireplace perfect for enjoying on cooler days with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Guests can enjoy a fitness room overlooking the river. In the lobby, the endless cookie jar is sure to be a hit for visitors.

To add to the luxurious experience, spa services are available for an additional cost

Guests traveling with their pets will be happy to know that the Lodge is pet friendly. In fact, guests will enjoy the hotel’s official mascot.

The name they are considering for the golden lab is Riedel Mae. She enjoys greeting guests and hanging around the hotel.

Rates for the lodge range from $199 to $409 per night.

The Lodge at Columbia Point 530 Columbia Point Drive Richland, Washington 509-713-7423 Lodgeatcolumbiapoint.com Jackie Sharpe is a freelance writer and photographer. www.jackiesharpeimages.com

taste

Pumpkin - Autumn’s quintessential flavor Story and photos by Renee Pottle YOU MAY NOT HAVE A FAIRY GODMOTHER, SO YOUR GARDEN PUMPKINS WON’T BE TURNING INTO A COACH ANYTIME soon. But they can be magical in the kitchen, and much more versatile than expected.

Much like butternut or acorn, pumpkins are a winter squash, and all can be used interchangeably.

Thanksgiving pie can be made with blue hubbard squash, and squash soup made from pumpkin. You can even turn uncut Halloween pumpkins into pies, breads and other goodies.

• Add to soups, stews, casseroles and pilafs.

Pumpkin is full of healthy cancer-protecting nutrients. It also helps lower blood pressure, promotes heart health and boosts immunity, so add pumpkin to your menu today.

• Serve steamed and mashed with a little brown sugar and butter.

• Roast, puree and freeze for later use.

• Make pumpkin muffins or quick breads.

• Thinly slice and add to homemade lasagna.

• Make risotto with pumpkin, brown rice and chopped hazelnuts.

Renee Pottle writes about food and gardening from her home in Kennewick.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR PUMPKIN RECIPES

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Blueberry Pumpkin Muffins I N GRE DI EN TS 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp each ground cinnamon and ground allspice ½ cup canned or fresh packed pumpkin ½ cup milk ¼ cup safflower oil 1 egg ¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Pumpkin Butter Pumpkin butter cannot be safely canned at home. Place jars of the butter in the freezer for future use.

I N GRE DIEN TS 3 cups cooked, pureed pumpkin 1½ cups mild honey Zest and juice from 1 large orange ½ tsp each ground cinnamon, ground allspice and ground ginger ¼ tsp ground mace or nutmeg

D I RECT ION S 1. Add all ingredients except orange zest to a large saucepan.

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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 12 muffin cups.

2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and spices. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin, milk, oil and egg, 3. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.

4. Gently fold in blueberries. Divide batter among muffin cups.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Lentil Soup with Pumpkin I N G RED IEN TS 1 stalk celery, diced 1 small leek, white part chopped 1 medium carrot, diced 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 cups vegetable broth ½ cup black beluga lentils ½ small red bell pepper, chopped 1 small pumpkin or squash, peeled, seeded and cubed 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp malt vinegar ½ tsp ground chipotle pepper Toasted pumpkin seeds

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2. Bring mixture to a boil.

1. Sauté celery, leek and carrot in olive oil over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.

3. Reduce heat and cook until smooth and thick.

2. Add vegetable broth and lentils. Bring to a boil.

4. Stir in orange zest. Fill ½ pint canning jars.

3. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.

5. Refrigerate for up to a month, or store in freezer.

4. Add bell pepper, pumpkin, tomato paste and vinegar.

Continue cooking until the pepper is tender and the flavors have melded, about 10 minutes. Add more broth if necessary.

5. Serve topped with toasted pumpkin seeds.

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Savory Squash Pie Squash and pumpkin are especially popular in Greek cuisine.

IN GRED IEN TS

Thanksgiving Bean Casserole The casserole is a satisfying main course for vegetarians, a low-carb side dish for diabetics and a tasty side dish for meat eaters.

I N GRE DIEN TS 2 cups dried Great Northern beans 1 sprig fresh rosemary and 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 large apples, cored and chopped 1 cup peeled, chopped winter squash or pumpkin 1/3 cup honey 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 1 small leek or onion, chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil A pinch of dried, rubbed sage

1 ½ lbs. winter squash or pumpkin, about 1 ½ cups mashed ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley 1 tsp dried mint ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese 1 small leek 1 clove garlic 1 egg 12 sheets thawed phyllo dough 2 tsp olive oil

DIR ECTION S 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel, seed and bake pumpkin for 30 minutes, or until tender. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.

2. Mash pumpkin. Add parsley, mint and Feta. Stir to combine.

3. Chop the white and light green parts of the leek. Mince garlic. Heat olive oil in a small frying pan. Add leek and garlic. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add to squash mixture.

4. Grease an 8-inch cake pan. Layer 7 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with olive oil, and overlapping each sheet until the entire cake pan is covered.

5. Stir a beaten egg into the squash mixture. Spread mixture over the phyllo in the pan. Cover with 5 sheets of phyllo dough, once again brushing each sheet with olive oil. Tuck the edges into the side of the pan.

6. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until pie is golden brown. Remove from oven and serve warm or at room temperature.

DIRECTIONS 1. Rinse beans and place them in a large pot with rosemary, and thyme. Cover with water.

2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and gently simmer until beans are tender, about 2 hours.

3. Drain beans and discard the herbs.

4. Return beans to pot. Add honey, apples and squash.

5. Heat olive oil in a small frying pan.

Sauté leek and bell pepper in olive oil until tender. Add to bean mixture.

6. Add a pinch of sage and salt and pepper.

7. Spoon into a 3-quart casserole dish.

Add 1 cup of water. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 60 - 90 minutes or until vegetables are cooked through.

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Taming a bountiful harvest – what to do with extra produce Story by Renee Pottle SPRING ARRIVES AND THE BACKYARD GARDEN BECKONS. SO, WE LOVINGLY PUSH SEEDS INTO THE ground and nurture newborn plants. The first red tomato and tiny zucchini bring squeals of delight. Then it happens – the garden explosion. Yesterday’s garden was perfectly normal, but now plants are spreading wildly over the lawn and vegetables are screaming to be harvested. An abundant garden is cause for joy, but it can also lead to some angst. What to do with bushels of tomatoes or cartloads of zucchini or mounds of peppers?

Zucchini: I get a little carried away with zucchini. It doesn’t seem like many plants, but by September the zucchini patch has taken over the garden. My Yankee heritage won’t let me throw them out, so it’s all zucchini, all the time.

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• Shred zucchini and freeze for future quick breads or pancakes.

• Chop it and add to a green salad.

• Slice zucchini and serve with dip or layer on homemade pizza.

• Stuff ball-shaped zucchini with rice, tomatoes, cheese and peppers. Bake.

• Stir-fry zucchini with chicken and carrots.

• Toss chopped or sliced tomatoes in olive oil. Roast at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.

Freeze to use all year.

• Make a delicious zucchini-tomato pie.

• Make a tomato sandwich.

• Chop and steam with corn kernels and edamame. Top with melted cheese.

• Top a bowl of pasta and pesto with fresh cherry tomatoes.

• Chop or slice and dehydrate to use in soups this winter.

• Make homemade spaghetti or chili sauce.

Freeze for later.

• Make a big pot of ratatouille with garden zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes. Enjoy now or freeze for later.

• Dry tomatoes, crumble, and combine with dried herbs for a creative seasoning mix.

• Make sweet pickle relish to either freeze or can. No one will ever know that your delicious relish comes from zucchini, not cucumbers.

Peppers: Once my visiting mother-in-law fell in love with our local peppers. Every meal included at least some colorful peppers that week.

Tomatoes: One of the best things about having a home garden is growing tomatoes. And one of the best things about growing tomatoes is canning them to use later.

• Chop peppers and dehydrate to use later.

• Can or freeze whole tomatoes or tomato puree.

• Roast peppers and freeze them for later.

• Chop and freeze green tomatoes for a mid-winter batch of enchilada sauce.

• Add chopped peppers to pasta salad.

• Make some pickled peppers!

• Make and can salsa. Be sure to use a safe, approved recipe.

• Make jewel-toned pepper jelly.

• Slice and dehydrate for your own cost-effective dried tomatoes.

• Stuff peppers with ground beef or rice, cheese, herbs and tomatoes. Bake.

• Halve cherry tomatoes and dry for later.

• String a festive ristra.

• Make tomato jam. Use orange or yellow heirloom tomatoes for variety.

Eggplant: These beautiful plants add a touch of unusual color and drama to any garden.

• Add tomato wedges to stir-fry.

• Make caponata or ratatouille.

• Stuff ripe tomatoes with tuna or chicken salad.

• Stuff eggplant with bulgur, Feta cheese and herbs. Bake.

• Slice eggplant, brush with olive oil and grill until tender.

• Chop and sauté eggplant with leeks, pine nuts, capers and black olives. Serve over pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese.

• Pickle the tiny, baby eggplants.

• Blanch and freeze slices to fry later.

• Stuff grilled eggplant slices in a sandwich roll with smoked gouda cheese and roasted red bell pepper.

• Make baba ganoush for your next party.

If you can’t regain control despite your best efforts, try these alternatives: • Require all visitors to leave with a bag of cucumbers or a box of tomatoes, this includes the mailman and the UPS driver.

• Donate overflow to the local food bank.

• Gift the neighbors with excess zucchini – maybe under cover of darkness?

• If all else fails, toss the excess into your compost bin. It will help make nutritious soil for next year’s garden. You know, so you can start the whole process over again!

Renee Pottle writes about food and gardening from her home in Kennewick. You will find many of the recipes mentioned above on her website, SeedtoPantry.com.

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Fall into autumn with home and garden prep

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Story by Alicia Walters, whenintricities.com THE END OF SUMMER IS A WILD RIDE as families in the Mid-Columbia attend the fair, rodeo and any last minute family reunions or summer vacations. Back to school shopping seems to take over for parents with school aged kids and the mall is packed with students looking for the right first day of school outfits. August slips by so fast, and to borrow from Oscar Wilde, “All at once, summer collapses into fall.”

If you’re like me, I feel a little sorry to see summer go, especially because for part of the day, I do not hear my children in the house as they are at school. My attention shifts from making summer memories with my children to prepping my yard and home for the upcoming season. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. No matter your age, you can appreciate the change in scenery with cooler temperatures and the variety of fall colors.

With the welcome cooler temperatures in the fall, it can be fun to swap out décor and change the ambiance of your home. Switch out summery fragrances like coconut and beachy scents to warming apple cider, cinnamon and pumpkin spice. Guests will love walking into your home and being greeted with the smell of fall. Put away summer décor, beach towels and swimsuits and break out the chunky sweaters, jeans and boots. Place thick throw blankets near couches and replace summer travel guides with fall related magazines, books and décor on your coffee and end tables.

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Stock the pantry with items you’ll need to have on hand for fall baking, whether you’re whipping up treats for Halloween trick-or-treaters or Thanksgiving company.

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Items that are useful to stock up on are canned pumpkin, spice flavored cake mixes and chocolate chips. If you like to make fruit cobbler, stock up on canned fruit like cherries and peaches in heavy syrup. I like to have fall-themed paper plates and napkins stockpiled in my pantry, ready to go.

With a little attention, your yard and home can have a second gardening season in the fall. Fill containers with fall plants and flowers and place them around your home.

Job’s Nursery in Pasco has a variety of fall shrubs and flowers. Maple and amber colored grasses, succulents and mums look stunning in a fall container garden.

Big baskets of mums look very inviting on the front porch and are perfect seasonal companions to orange and white pumpkins.

Place a beautiful fall wreath on the front door and add lights next to the door or in the entryway for an extra touch of warmth.

Clear away the summer lawn and patio accessories. Deadhead any flowers and bring in any containers with plants that are sensitive to the cold. Trim any bushes or shrubs that are touching your home to prevent them from brushing up against your home’s exterior in the wind. Leave any major pruning to when the trees and shrubs 16

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are dormant, after the leaves have fallen and the first frost has come.

Plant tulip and daffodil bulbs in flowerbeds and be happy in early spring that you did!

The best time to plant your bulbs is when the temperature falls below 70 degrees during the day. A striking way to plant tulips is to go for a monochromatic color scheme – all red or all purple. Another fun way is to plant bulbs in succession of when they bloom to maximize your enjoyment of them in the spring.

The last half of September is when you want to take care to invest in the health of your lawn. Aerating your lawn will improve drainage and open up space for new roots, which will thicken your lawn over time. If you have bare spots, overseed in those areas. The small holes from aerating provide a great place for seeds to thrive. Fall is also a great time to fertilize your lawn.

Before winterizing your irrigation system, give your yard a good soaking. Afterward, walk around the outside of your home and make sure that water is draining away from the foundation of the home. Have the sprinklers blown out by a professional.

Typically you can expect to pay between $50 and $100 depending on your property.

The investment is well worth it to prevent any pipes from freezing and breaking. If you leave for vacation, leave your sinks at a very slow drip to prevent any of your home pipes from freezing or breaking as the temperatures outside become colder.

Other ways you can prepare your home for the season include clearing any debris from your gutters, having your furnace checked and tuned as well as replacing any furnace filters and air filters in your home. Replace all batteries in the fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. The last thing you need on a busy school night is the chirping of a fire alarm as it goes off. Make sure any regular maintenance is completed on your chimney or gas fireplace so it will be ready to make your home warm and cozy.

The best part about prepping your home for fall is when you’re able to sit back and enjoy it all. Visit the library for a few good reads, get a cozy new blanket and warm up a favorite fall drink to sip as you enjoy your home and garden.

Read more seasonal ideas from Alicia Walters at whenintricities.com and on Instagram @whenintricities.

Easy P each Cobble r Ingredients 1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup white sugar 1 cup milk 2 (16 ounce) cans sliced peaches in heavy syrup ½ cup butter Directions Melt butter in 9 X 13 inch pan.

Mix together the flour, sugar and milk.

Pour mixture into pan. Spread peaches, including syrup, evenly around the pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, until the crust turns golden brown.

Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com.

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health

Battling Back to School Germs

Story by Laura Kostad IN JUST A FEW SHORT WEEKS, BACKPACKS WILL BE FILLED WITH FRESH SUPPLIES, LUNCHES WILL BE packed, and our young minds will be entering their new classrooms.

But before our kiddos hit campus, these final weeks of summer serve as the perfect opportunity to take proactive steps to ensure both students and families stay healthy this year. Vickie Wright and Susie Wells, longstanding nurses with the Pasco School District, were happy to weigh in with tips from over 30 years of experience.

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on student health,” said Wright.

Both nurses recommended all students receive a comprehensive physical exam annually, including a dental visit. A yearly eye exam is also a good idea, given that changes in vision can occur quickly in kids as they continue to grow and develop.

During a child’s doctor appointment, it’s important to get caught up on any age- and grade-relevant immunizations. Per Washington state law, all students must be

either up to date or in the process of receiving all necessary immunizations in order to attend school. For example, all students beginning kindergarten must have received their booster shot and all sixth graders must receive their Tdap booster before their first day of school. Another major immunization requirement is that all students in all grade levels receive two varicella (chicken pox) immunizations. If you are unsure of what vaccinations your child has received, contact your healthcare provider. For those who opt not to participate in immunizations, an exemption form is available from your school’s nurse and must be signed by a physician.

Any medications a student will need access to during school—including over the counter (OTC) medicines—require medical administrative approval that must be updated annually, at the start of every school year.

Parents can contact their child’s school regarding the necessary paperwork, which requires the signature of both a parent and a physician.

“We want to form a partnership with families and keep the lines of communication open,” said Wright. Wells explained that this component of students’ home-to-school connection is critical for ensuring safety and

good health. Wells said one of the most important things parents can communicate is to notify school staff of any health conditions their child has that are either life-threatening or will require accommodation; for example, a child who carries an EpiPen, is diabetic or experiences seizures. School and district staff are happy to work with parents to develop safety plans for these students. If the condition is life-threatening, this plan will need to be in place before the first day of school, per Washington state law. Contact your district office during the week before school starts to begin this process.

Wright noted that keeping parent/guardian contact information up to date is crucial in the event of an emergency, or if a medical concern arises during school.

Both nurses acknowledged the ongoing importance of proper hygiene and sanitary practices to help prevent the spread of germs. “Hand washing is still important,” said Wells. But “attendance matters too, even as young as kindergarten,” she said, emphasizing the importance of attendance and its corollaries in academic and social growth. “The data shows kinders have poorer academic and social outcomes with poor attendance; it shows up in their reading skills by third grade,” Wright said, noting

that 10 or more missed days of school—or two weeks’ worth of school—per year defines chronic absenteeism.

If debating whether or not to send a child to school due to illness, Wells and Wright agreed that “unless their temperature is over 100 F, they are persistently vomiting, have diarrhea, or a severe rash that won’t go away, the student should come to school.” Students should take time to recover and prevent the spread of contagions, but education is equally important. Being able to determine when one is well enough to go to school helps students develop healthier attendance habits as they mature and enter the workforce. “Our goal is for students to develop lifetime habits of knowing school is important,” said Wright. But if a student must be absent, remember to contact the school. “This allows us to track illnesses and your student’s recovery,” Wright explained.

In addition to limiting contact with germs, Wells says general wellness begins with getting adequate sleep nightly, starting the day off with breakfast, dressing appropriately for the weather, and going outside to play—tips we can all take with us as we embark on yet another busy school year.

Laura Kostad is a freelance writer and editor. Visit her website at linkedin.com/laura-kostad-628841b9

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Story by Elsie Puig ADMIRING ART IS AN ASYNCHRONOUS EXPERIENCE — THE ARTIST AND THE ART PATRON ARE OFTEN SEPARATED BY TIME and space. But Tour De Arts hopes to change that. Started in 2016, the two-day self-guided arts tour takes art aficionados into an immersive and intimate journey to artists’ studios and venues across the Tri-Cities. Artists will be showing their most recent work, and they’ll be on hand to explain their work, techniques and the inspiration that started it all.

Some artists do not have publicly accessible studios, but they’ll be exhibiting at local businesses and hospitality establishments, such as wineries and tasting rooms. Some locations will host multiple artists.

The tour, set for Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., is organized by Cyber Art 509, a cooperative of artists in the Mid-Columbia.

Founded by Patrick and Patricia Fleming in 2011, Cyber Art 509 began as a website where members could connect, encourage each other and promote each other’s art.

When they started, they had 12 members.

Now, they are up to more than 60.

Art by: Earl Wright

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Art by: Yuheng Dade

“It’s a group that gets together monthly to support each other, to share information, to find places to show our art and to learn from each other,” said Maya Shaw, a local artist and tour organizer. “Artists can be kind of lonely when they work in their studio, so it’s nice to connect with other artists.”

The group wanted to be able to share their work with the public, so the idea for a self-guided tour was born.

“We decided it would be a nice idea to have a studio tour, since we have so many artists involved and there’s not always a lot of places to show and sell our work,” said Shaw. “Pam Sharp brought the idea up and I immediately said ‘Yes, yes, I’ve been thinking about that.’”

Last year’s tour featured displays from 36 local artists. This year they have 45 artists showcasing a wide range of mediums and 22

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artistic tendencies.

Art by: Pam Sharp

Last year, most artists were watercolorists, but this year’s lineup includes a wide variety of mediums: glassblowers, sculptors, muralists, woodworkers and paper artists from all over the Mid-Columbia and Eastern Washington, including Dayton, Kahlotus, Walla Walla and Spokane. The artists will be showcasing their work at more than 20 venues, including Yellow Dog Studios, Gold’s Gym, Cooper Winery, Market Vineyards, Moore Mansion and Allied Arts’ Gallery at the Park. The interactive experience will also include live plein air paintings at local wineries, like Tucannon Cellars.

“We even have some young artists that do more fractal art, more new age art,” said Pam Sharp, an artist and one of the tour organizers. “It’s not just your grandma’s

art anymore. It’s not necessarily things that people in their 60s would like, but art that people in their 20s would like.”

Shaw, who is participating in the tour, has been an artist since college, but took a break from art while she raised a family. When she was able to dedicate herself to her art, she has focused on watercolor paintings almost exclusively.

“You can see what kind of materials I use,” she said of the tour. “It’s a good way to show people some of the process as well, since everybody has different techniques.”

Sharp was an engineer with Exxon when she decided to dedicate herself to art exclusively 20 years ago. Before becoming an engineer, she was a zoologist, which helps

Art by: Carol Betker

explain her fascination with animals.

“I do mostly animal art; I took up watercolor not knowing it was probably the hardest medium to master,” she said.

Sharp is a circuit artist, and visits art festivals up and down the West Coast, even traveling as far west as Golden, Colorado.

Sharp. “I’m a selling artist, I deal on that business side. Last year we did $14,000 in art sales; our goal is to double that this year.”

Last year they had about 700 people walk through the different locations on the tour.

Sculpture by: Nathan Robles

Attendees can pick up maps at host sites or visit www.509tourdearts.com/ for more information.

Some experienced artists in the tour — like Sharp — have been showing and selling art for decades, while others are just getting started. But Shaw said that is what makes this tour unique.

“We have a very wide variety of styles and mediums, and even experiences,” she said.

“It’s a great way for them to get their art out in the public.”

The organizing committee pairs new, up-and-coming artists with seasoned artists so they can get one-on-one mentorship and experience on how to show and sell art.

“Some artists haven’t developed that continuity of work, so even though their work may be far superior, they can’t get in to other art shows,” Sharpe said. “So we’re trying to encourage people at the beginning level to learn how to prepare for show and sell their art.”

The deadline for artists’ applications was June 30, but they are already accepting applications for next year’s show.

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Singing in the Wilderness

The Oil Paintings of Pamela Claflin Story by Carolyn Henderson Paintings by Pamela Claflin HOW DOES A WILDLIFE ARTIST FIND ANIMAL SUBJECTS TO PAINT? ACCORDING TO KENNEWICK PAINTER Pamela Claflin, she sings.

The tune doesn’t matter, nor being in or out of it. There’s also no fuss about corresponding dance movements. All that matters is singing.

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explains. “The minute you stop, they are on alert and usually flee.”

Using this technique, Claflin has found herself close to raccoons, pronghorns and great horned owls. One time, when hiking through the desert east of Bend, Oregon,

Lone Poplar - Painting by Pamela Claflin

musing deeply on other matters, she mindlessly began to hum a tune.

“The trail went through a small, bushy area, and as I was singing I nearly bumped into the rump of a deer! There were five of them and as soon as I stopped singing and walking, they darted out of there.”

Known among her friends as a “wildlife spotter,” Claflin does not rely solely upon crooning, but has trained her eye to observe elements in nature that just don’t fit – a rock that moves, a tree branch ending at an elk’s head, or a stump that looks suspiciously dark, which she noticed while driving on a Montana highway with a friend.

“I said to my friend in the car, ‘What was that?’ She batted her hand and me and said, ‘Oh, Pamela, it was just a stump.’

“I said, ‘No, it was the wrong color for a stump.’ We stopped and backed up to the spot. When we got to the clearing, we were amazed to see a very large black bear, who, upon my stopping the car, reared up on his hind legs, turned to look at us, then bolted across the creek and up the hillside.”

Claflin, who paints both plein air (real time, out in the elements) and in the studio, has learned to be fast with the camera, and many a surprised animal finds its way into one of her paintings. Since moving to the Tri-Cities from Bend – where she owned the Mockingbird Art Gallery for 18 years – Claflin has been exploring the area with artist friends, and as a group they paint the region, including Crab Creek and the Hanford Refuge.

“It is always fun to see what we all end up with, standing in the same area,” Claflin says, describing these weekly outings as her informal, continuing art education. “You’d never know we were painting in the same location!”

Claflin divides her professional painting career into two parts – that which she experienced while operating the fine art gallery, and afterwards. Her initial exposure to oil painting began with a workshop by Del Gish, who studied Russian Impressionism under Russian-born painter Sergei Bongart, known for his emotionally expressive work.

During multiple workshops, Claflin internalized Gish’s central message that painting is 80 percent thinking and 20 percent brush work. To this day, she reflects on these words as she stands before a blank canvas, painting the scene in her mind.

She also draws upon what she learned from other artists, many of whom she represented at the gallery.

“I chose to represent artists who were true to themselves, not painting to always please the checkbook or public whims,” she explains.

“This results in true fine art – when one paints what one is excited about.”

For Claflin, what’s worth getting excited about are light and color, evocative elements that – when they coalesce – make the painting. More than once she has stumbled upon the perfect scene with an intriguing arrangement of trees, rocks, sky and field, but the wrong lighting – the sun is too high, or there are no shadows or backlighting.

“I’ll pass it by and come back at a different time of day or year,” she adds.

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One landscape Claflin encountered over a series of years, beginning in childhood, involved a tall, large, lone poplar tree in the middle of a field.

“My mom said there used to be a settlers’ home near it at the opening of the Ochoco Canyon. I always made note of it – bare in winter, green in the spring, and golden yellow in the fall.”

Finally, the day and time and season were right to paint the piece, and Claflin did so as a tribute to a long standing monarch of the canyon, entitling the finished work Lone Poplar.

“On a recent trip, I was horrified to see that the poplar had burned! I had observed it over and over for a period of 50-plus years – it was a part of my life.” Fortunately, however, because she captured it in a painting, the tree, its tribute and the memory it imbues, remain.

Claflin shows her work primarily in museum and gallery shows, and is represented by the Bronze Coast Gallery in Cannon Beach, Oregon. She is a member of the Plein Air

Washington Group, and recently received second place at the American Impressionist Society show in Kirkland, Washington.

In October, she will join three regional artists – Deanne Lemley, Laura Gable and Melanie Thompson – at a show in the Gallery at the Park in Richland.

“My solace has always been nature,” Claflin says. “I love it. I hold a strong belief that our natural areas and High Canyon Ram - Painting by Pamela Claflin wildlife population is constantly shrinking. I want to preserve and Carolyn Henderson is a freelance writer who co-owns bring attention to those subjects.”

Steve Henderson Fine Art with her husband, Steve Find Claflin’s work online at her website, claflinart.com.

Henderson. She can be reached at carolyn@stevehendersonfineart.com.

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Story and photos by Jennifer Colton-Jones WHEN A MUSEUM HOLDS THE STORIES OF THE PAST AND PRESENT, IT ONLY makes sense to hire a storyteller to run it.

For the REACH Museum, that storyteller is Rosanna Sharpe, a woman with passion for bringing the stories of the past, present and future to people of all ages.

the story. She wanted to be a veterinarian or a spy or a foreign agent. After school,

she briefly attended West Point, but it was art – and the ability to tell the stories behind the pieces – that called to her and took her to galleries from Tacoma to New York City

“Museums are repositories for history, but they also have a narrative, and that narrative is what excites me,” Sharpe said.

“Whatever it is you are interested in, there’s a museum for that, and here at the REACH, that’s the story of the land and conservation and the people.”

Sharpe took over as the executive director of the museum on April 18, but moving to Eastern Washington is a homecoming for the woman who grew up in Yakima and Tacoma before traveling the country. Her childhood is where her story with museums and Eastern Washington begins.

As one of six children, Sharpe grew up loving novels, escaping to other worlds and realities, reveling in the narrative of

Rosanna Sharpe took over the reins of The Reach in April.

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Rosanna Sharpe grew up telling and sharing stories, and now she shares the stories of the REACH.

where she used art to tell stories about people.

The thread of the storyteller weaves through Sharpe’s life. When she talks about her time at Marywood University, she does so through the tale of the nuns who founded it. When speaking about earning a Master of Fine Arts at Syracuse, she talks of the stories she learned behind the art and how those lessons impact culture today.

“When at Syracuse, that’s when it became apparent that I wanted to work in museums to tell the stories I’m passionate about,” she said. “Whatever narrative you are passionate about, there’s a museum for that.”

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Northwest African American Museum, the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, manager of the traveling collections at the Museum of Pop Culture. Coming to the REACH brings her closer to her childhood, and also to a passion she hasn’t been able to tell yet: conservation.

Part of that vision sees the REACH as the nucleus of a story where the roots and branches extend deeper. Sharpe says she wants the REACH to be a premier cultural destination in the region: an indispensable resource for education and engagement and an opportunity to always learn more.

For now, Sharpe is spending her time learning the lay of the land and working on the business-level duties. Three months into the job, Sharpe is partially buried in budgeting and securing funding for the next year of operations – but she’s also listening.

“I want people to be engaged with what we do,” she said. “When they need to know something about Hanford. When they need to know something about the first people.

When they need to know something about the land. I want them to come here. This is a museum that can be a springboard for experiences. We can give them a taste and help them dive deeper.”

“I want to hear what people’s hopes and desires are and what makes their pulse beat faster for the museum,” she said. “I’m going to filter all that and then add my own vision.”

While Sharpe specializes in helping new museums establish identities and tackle the

behind-the-scenes business, it’s the story of the REACH that captivates her. Her face lights up when she talks about education programs and opportunities.

“I’m so excited that people have access to information about our environment and the natural resources. A lot of things are happening in Eastern Washington that are going to impact our world for centuries to come,” she said.

Sharpe points to the impacts of power generation and water and agriculture as lessons to share to protect the lives of residents: local and beyond. She glows when talking about helping children understand that food “doesn’t just pop up in the freezer” but comes from growers and producers who use it as a craft.

“If we don’t understand the story of how we take care of our water system, we’ll go extinct. If we won’t have respect for the people growing our food, the people with dirt under their fingernails, how are we going to eat?” she said. “It’s really important for me to keep that story alive.”

It’s a great fit: the REACH opened in 2014 with a goal of telling the stories of the history, geology, science and technology of Southeastern Washington.

“People who have never been here will be impressed with the high-quality of the exhibits, and I hope everyone has a sense of pride,” Sharpe said.

“All great communities have great museums, and that’s what we’re building here.”

Executive Director Rosanna Sharpe stands outside the Cold War bus at The REACH. A natural storyteller, Sharpe says learning about the unique history of the region is a bonus perk of her new position.

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Photo courtesy of SIGN Fracture Care International Insertion of a SIGN Nail (in this case, one each for femur and tibia of the same leg) means a patient can be up and mobile within days, not weeks.

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Story by Kevin Cole

IN OUR PART OF THE WORLD, IF YOU BREAK AN ARM OR A LEG, YOU GET IT SET AND ARE BACK TO WORK OR SCHOOL IN A day or so. In other parts of the world, it isn’t like that.

In developing countries, a broken bone can be a ticket to permanent disability – amputation, or worse – and with the end of employability, the end of a family’s hope for anything better than perpetual poverty.

learned a lot through that outreach, but it didn’t last unless they had an ongoing supply of orthopedic implants...and these were very

In an unremarkable building in North Richland, a small group of Tri-Citians is working to change that – with big results. This September, SIGN Fracture Care International will see its 200,000th patient in just 17 years receive a fracture-stabilizing implant developed to dramatically increase the chance for speedy and complete healing.

Jeanne Dillner, SIGN’s CEO, begins the story, “A large part of the Tri-Cities knows of Doctor Zirkle, our founder.

He’s been teaching orthopedics in developing countries since he got out of the service after the war in Vietnam.

He discovered that local surgeons

Photo by Sara B Nelson High-spec screws machined at SIGN’s Richland facility securely hold the “nail” in place within the bone.

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Photo by Sara B Nelson SIGN even creates equipment with which surgeons can practice implant surgery.

‘low-resource’ hospitals.” Which is a nice way of saying “too poor to provide the tools and supplies.”

the bones to safely knit.

The disconnect between training and a lack of implants and instruments drove Dr. Zirkle to create SIGN Fracture Care. SIGN is a unique humanitarian organization: It not only does training, it also designs and manufactures highly specialized medical devices that can work under interesting conditions

In poorer countries, a surgeon can’t count on access to a C-arm. Or X-rays. Or even electricity. Dr. Zirkle set out to develop a system that allowed surgeons to secure the rod with a screw in the absence of all the above. By 2001, he succeeded and turned to manufacturing the necessary parts in a small but state-of-the-art machine shop at SIGN’s Richland headquarters.

As an orthopedic surgeon in a “better off” country inserts a rod into a bone, they typically use a “C-Arm” – a mechanical device working with an X-ray system to let the surgeon know precisely where to insert the pins that hold it solidly in place, allowing

The main device is called a “SIGN Nail” – a stainless-steel rod that goes into the canal of the damaged bone to securely hold the fracture so that it heals properly. Among the other parts manufactured here are screws that keep the nail locked in place.

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Engineers and machinists at SIGN also created a metal case about the size of a small guitar case that contains the instruments and implants needed to perform a number of surgeries. The case has holes drilled in all sides to allow it and the equipment and supplies within to be sterilized by immersing it all in boiling water for a time before surgery.

Today, more than 300 hospitals around the world are using the SIGN system. And that system goes far beyond equipment and training sessions. Every surgeon that signs on is required to report on every case that uses SIGN’s equipment and supplies on an internet database. They then receive an email from Dr. Zirkle within 24 to 48 hours,

Photo by Sara B Nelson This case – developed at and produced by SIGN – contains the medical devices and implants for more than a dozen implants. It packs up into the size of a small guitar case and can be sterilized before surgery by immersing the entire thing in boiling water.

providing feedback on each case. For every 20th case reported, they are automatically sent replacement implants, free of charge.

“We’re very efficient at disseminating product and education,” Dillner said. “What

we call the SIGN model is based on three things: education, implants and validation.

Providing all three components is why we’re successful – why so many patients have been treated. Accountability is why so

many find it easy to believe in what we’re doing.”

She continued: “We provide overseas doctors with an excellent environment to learn more about orthopedics so they can care for

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Photos courtesy of SIGN Fracture Care International Much of what the World Health Organization calls an epidemic of motor vehicle accidents comes from cheaply-made motorcycles and lax licensing laws in third world countries.

their patients themselves and not depend on North American or European doctors to fly in and do the work. We provide training so local surgeons can do the surgery. We then leave equipment with them and keep it automatically restocked so that they can keep going.”

To appropriately use an overused word: THIS is sustainable.

SIGN Fracture Care was started in Vietnam because Dr. Zirkle already volunteered with Orthopedics Overseas there and had connections to 10 different training hospitals, most with surgeons in training. As they graduated from their residency programs, the Vietnamese doctors would take an extra from among their SIGN sets and give it to the student. The student would start a program – and tell SIGN about it some months later.

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through their own orthopedic training programs and contact SIGN to request that a program be started, or they would see a paper presented at one of their regional orthopedic meetings and contact SIGN. It takes money to run a humanitarian worldwide education/research/manufacturing organization, and most of SIGN’s funding comes from the U.S. Some donors are surgeons. Two private foundations are “particularly generous.” NGOs (Non-Government Organizations) and other non-profits with hospitals, such as Doctors Without Borders or Emergency or Cure International buy equipment from them at cost, because they have bigger fundraising capabilities than does SIGN. One significant donor is Kiwanis. Some years ago, local Kiwanians who were patients of Dr. Zirkle got together to promote what they called the SIGN Project to the Northwest Kiwanis Clubs. They raise a significant amount of money every year to help with the work.

Every year an open house is held to allow the local community to come tour the

state-of-the-art production facility and learn more about the group’s mission over lunch. This year that open house is set for Thursday, August 24, from 11 a.m. to 2p.m.

To learn more about the open house or to sign up to attend, look online: signfracturecare.org/openhouse SIGN hosts an annual conference each September, which provides doctors from around the world an opportunity to present on how they’re using SIGN products in their hospitals. Often, they are using them for more things and in more ways than

the designers had originally intended. This year’s conference will be September 21-24.

For more information: signfracturecare. org/2017conference October 21, “Wine and Dine for SIGN” – the 2017 version of the annual fundraising dinner – will take place at Kennewick’s Three Rivers Convention Center. It begins with a 5 p.m. social hour, then continues through dinner and a program: signfracturecare.org/ TriCitiesBenefit

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Fall Events Calendar

Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo

August Benton Franklin Fair and Rodeo August 22-26, Fairgrounds, Kennewick Summer break might be coming to a close, but plenty of fun can still be had during the Best Week of Summer, also known as the Benton Franklin Fair and Rodeo. Carnival rides, delicious food, community performances, rodeo action and a great lineup of concerts are in store for this year’s fair.

Learn everything you need to know at the fair’s website. bentonfranklinfair.com

September Tumbleweeds Music Festival September 1-3, Howard Amon Park, Richland Relax in the park as you enjoy acoustic performances on several outdoor stages at Tumbleweeds Music Festival. Now in its 21st year, the festival also includes dance performances, dance lessons, music workshops and storytelling for kids.

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Parade of Homes September 9-10, 13, 16-17

Chefs on Parade September 14-15 The Home Builders Association’s popular Parade of Homes event returns this year to showcase the best of the best in local homebuilding. Tour local homes and see some of the latest trends in home design.

Don’t forget about Chefs on Parade, which pairs some of the most talented local chefs with beautiful Parade of Homes kitchens.

Sample some of their dishes and mingle with homebuilders. Ticket information for both events can be found online. hbatc.com

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Gabriel Iglesias Fluffymania World Tour

Tri-Cities Women’s Expo

September 10, Toyota Center, Kennewick Comedian Gabriel Iglesias celebrates 20 years of standup at his show on September 10. The performance was originally scheduled for April 27, but was moved to September 10. Tickets from the April show will be honored. yourtoyotacenter.com

September 29-30, Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick Gather up your girlfriends for a fun weekend of shopping, makeovers, spa treatments and vendors at the Women’s Expo. The theme is Seattle Seahawks, so make sure to wear your green and blue. Admission is $7 per person.

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September 21, Toyota Center, Kennewick It’s sure to be a packed house for this tour.

Country duo Florida Georgia Line brings their tour to Kennewick, along with country singer Chris Lane and rapper Nelly. Tickets are available at the box office or online via Ticket Master. ticketmaster.com/event/0F005268E3233BE1

Home Builders Association’s Fall Home Show

October 6-8, TRAC, Pasco Get tips from the pros at the Home Builder Association’s Fall Home Show. Home improvement vendors will be on site, and free daily seminars will be available. Tickets are available at the door. For more information visit the HBA online. hbatc.com

Three Rivers Tattoo Convention September 22-24. Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick Some of the region’s most talented tattoo artists will be showing off their work and skills at the Three Rivers Tattoo Convention.

The event includes live entertainment, food and drink and a tattoo contest. Tickets can be purchased at the door, the Toyota Center box office or online through Ticket Master. threeriversconventioncenter.com

Ye Merrie Greenwood Faire September 23-24, Columbia Park, Kennewick Take a step back in time – several centuries – at the 31st annual Ye Merrie Greenwood Faire. From jousting and jesters to Shakespearean plays, this weekend is full of Renaissance era activities. yemerriegreenwoodfaire.org

The Rude Mechanicals present Macbeth October dates to be announced Uptown Theatre, Richland The Rude Mechanicals will give a fresh take on a classic Shakespeare play when they present Macbeth. Known for their innovation and humorous spin on Shakespeare, the Rude Mechanicals put on a show you’ve just got to see. For ticket information, visit them online. rmtheatre.org

Tri-Cities International Film Festival

October 20-22, Richland The Tri-Cities International Film Festival is celebrating a decade of showcasing indie short and feature films. The films are made by filmmakers with limited budgets, but unlimited imagination. For more information, visit them online. trifi.org

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November Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show November 3-5, TRAC, Pasco Handcrafted goods from talented artists will make great gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. More than 150 artists will have their goods available for purchase, including hand painted furniture, blown glass vases, pottery, jewelry and specialty food products. custershows.com

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

November 6, Toyota Center, Kennewick Don’t miss this modern take on the classic fairytale. This exciting Broadway experience features an orchestra and all your favorite moments from the beloved story, including some new twists. Tickets are available online through Ticket Master or at the Toyota Center box office. yourtoyotacenter.com

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Tri-Cities Wine Festival November 11, Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick Mingle with regional wineries at the Wine Society’s 39th annual Tri-Cities Wine Festival. In addition to a variety of Northwest wines, the evening includes a silent auction, microbrews and food. tricitieswinesociety.com

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas November 19, Toyota Center, Kennewick Mannheim Steamroller’s unforgettable Christmas concert hits the stage at the Toyota Center this November. Bring the family and enjoy some of the most popular takes on Christmas music as you kick off the holiday season. Tickets are available at the box office or online through Ticket Master. yourtoyotacenter.com

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