Cork's Place Kids Grief Center is thrilled to announce its 20th-anniversary celebration, set to take place on April 27th at Wheat Head Brewing Co. This milestone event promises an unforgettable evening of commemoration and fundraising in support of children coping with loss.
"For two decades, Cork's Place has been a beacon of hope and healing for children navigating the complex grief journey," said Tara Divers, Director of Philanthropy. "As we mark this significant milestone, we invite the community to join us in honoring our past, celebrating our present, and embracing our future." The anniversary celebration will be a highlight of the year on Saturday, April 27th, at Wheat Head Brewing Co. in Kennewick. Guests will indulge in a culinary journey with a delectable food and beverage experience curated especially for this occasion. Every bite and sip, from craft brews to gourmet delights, promises to tantalize the taste buds. But the festivities don't end there. Attendees will have the chance to participate in a mega raffle and bid on exclusive items in a silent auction, offering remarkable opportunities to win fabulous prizes while supporting a worthy cause. From entertainment and lifestyle packages to one-of-a-kind experiences, there's something for everyone to covet. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit Cork's Place Kids Grief Center, ensuring we can continue providing essential support services to children and families in need. Your participation makes a difference in the lives of those facing loss, offering comfort, healing, and hope during their darkest days. Join us as we raise a glass to 20 years of compassion, resilience, and community support. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of grieving children. For tickets and more information, please visit TCCBestLife.org/corksanniversary or contact [email protected].
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Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is holding an open house to gather community input on a potential new Downtown Pasco Transit Center, and the public is invited. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 6 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Libraries’ Pasco Branch located at 1320 W. Hopkins Street.
A preferred concept has been selected for the transit center, which will cater to the needs of residents in East Pasco and those who frequent downtown businesses. At the Open House, participants will learn about the proposed plans for the transit center, be given an opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions, and have their questions answered by BFT staff members. The proposed new facility would be built on the vacant, former bank site on N. 11th Avenue between W. Clark Street and W. Bonneville Street, which Ben Franklin Transit purchased in 2022. Lourdes Health is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday, April 5, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Lourdes Medical Center, in the Farrelly Auditorium on the 4th floor. Community members are invited to join Lourdes employees in rolling up their sleeves and giving this life saving donation.
“The United States is currently facing a severe blood shortage, and we are happy to be able to do our part to help serve this great need,” said Donna Sherman, Lourdes Health Laboratory Director. “We are committed to strengthening our community and helping meeting hospital and patient needs through blood donations. This blood drive is our way of giving staff, colleagues and neighbors an opportunity to help save lives.” Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished, according to the Red Cross. “We urge community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local hospitals have a supply of blood ready and waiting before an emergency occurs. There’s no better feeling than knowing that your blood donation may give someone a second chance at life.” According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative. Appointments are needed to participate in the Blood Drive. For more information and to make an appointment, go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Lourdes Lourdes Health is pleased to announce that Lilian Paulla, ARNP, has joined Lourdes Counseling Center as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and is now accepting new patients.
Lilian will see patients at Lourdes Counseling Center located at 1175 Carondelet Dr., Richland, WA 99354. She treats patients for various psychiatric needs such as depressive mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, ADHD and other conditions and life issues. “It is great to have Lilian join our team of outpatient providers. We are excited to see her grow her practice with Lourdes,” said Enelida Navarrete, Senior Director of Behavioral Health. “Outpatient behavioral health services are in high demand throughout Tri-Cities, and we are grateful to be able to add Lilian to Lourdes Counseling Center to meet the needs of our patients and community.” Lilian is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience in both psychiatric and medical patient populations. She has a history of corporate administrative and educational experience as well. Lilian has a Master of Science, Nursing with a concentration on Psychiatric/Mental Health from the University of Texas – Arlington. Patients can schedule an appointment with Lilian by calling Lourdes Counseling Center at 509.943.9104. Trios Health will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, April 3, from 9 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the Trios Care Center at Southridge, in the lower-level conference room, 3730 Plaza Way, Kennewick, WA 99338. Community members are invited to join Trios staff in rolling up their sleeves and giving this life saving donation.
“Across our nation, we are currently facing a severe blood shortage and are in need of donations from all blood types,” said Jean Lewis, Trios Health Laboratory Director. “We are committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations. This blood drive is our way of giving staff, colleagues and neighbors an opportunity to help save lives.” Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished, according to the Red Cross. “We urge community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local hospitals have a supply of blood ready and waiting before an emergency occurs. There’s no better feeling than knowing that your blood donation may give someone a second chance at life.” According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative. Appointments are needed to participate in the Blood Drive. For more information and to make an appointment, go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Trios SEL Chief Business and Finance Officer appointed to Washington Employee Ownership Commission3/13/2024 ![]() Joey Nestegard, chief business and finance officer of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), has been appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to serve on the Washington Employee Ownership Commission. The commission will develop and oversee the Washington Employee Ownership Program within the Department of Commerce. It was established as part of a bipartisan bill (SB 5096) that was passed unanimously by the state house and senate last May. The law provides support and resources for companies looking to become employee owned. SEL has been 100 percent employee owned since 2009 and is active in several associations advocating for the business model, including The ESOP Association and the Employee-Owned S Corporation of America (ESCA). Nestegard is the chair-elect of the ESCA Board of Directors. “There is no better way to build a successful business than by giving employees a real stake in the company,” said Nestegard. “It’s a model focused on long-term decision making in the best interest of customers, employees, business partners and the communities where we do business. Employee ownership creates the kind of stability that helps a business weather storms and leads to sustained growth. I look forward to joining the effort to assist other businesses across the state in learning more about the ESOP model.” To learn more, visit https://governor.wa.gov/boards-commissions/board-commission-profiles/Washington%20Employee%20Ownership%20Commission Trios Health is pleased to announce that Wendy Morby, a Registered Nurse, has been named as a recipient for The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses by Trios Health. Wendy has been an RN at Trios Health since 1999. She has worked in many different departments such as Surgical Services, has been a House Supervisor and currently works in Radiology. “Wendy is an advocate for patients and staff,” said Lori Katterhagen, Trios Chief Nursing Officer. “She is an exemplary nurse with over 25 years of experience and demonstrates compassion to all.” Wendy was nominated by an employee who had a family member as a patient. She went out of her way to care for the employee and their family throughout their stay and helped them navigate through very difficult circumstances. Wendy demonstrates being an extraordinary nurse by providing a family atmosphere and goes out of her way to make all staff and patients, including their families, feel safe. The staff member who nominated her wrote, “When you are an employee and on the other side of things, everything becomes ‘foggy’. My family and I were lost. My family made the ICU waiting room our home. Wendy would come to the waiting room and bring our family water or snack or just offer a needed teddy bear hug. She listened to everything we said and would also get clarification for us.” Larry Zackula, Market Director for Diagnostic Imaging, and Wendy’s supervisor said, “Wendy is incredibly deserving of this award. It is an honor and a privilege to have her working at Trios Health because she takes care of everyone like they are her own family.” The DAISY Award® is an international program started in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, whose family experienced first-hand the difference his nurses made in his care through clinical excellence and compassionate care. The family created The DAISY Award® to express gratitude to nurses and to enable other patients, families, and staff to thank and honor their special nurses. To nominate a nurse or to learn more about The DAISY Award®, visit TriosHealth.org/Daisy. The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) recently recognized Mark Holyoak, CEO of Lourdes Health, as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS). “Earning this credential attests to Mark's professional competency in patient safety science and application,” said Patricia McGaffigan, RN, MS, CPPS, President, CBPPS. “This achievement demonstrates his expertise in this critical discipline and positions him among those committed to and leading patient safety work.” Holyoak earned this credential in part by passing a rigorous, evidence-based examination that tests candidates on their competency in patient safety science and application. With the conferring of certification Holyoak is privileged to use the CPPS credential. “As the CEO of Lourdes Health, I firmly believe that becoming a Certified Professional in Patient Safety, is not just a personal achievement, but a commitment to the highest standards of care for our patients,” said Holyoak. For more information about the CPPS credential, contact the Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety at 617.391.9927 or write to [email protected]. The Richland Public Library announces a new mobile application available for free download on Apple and Android phones. The user-friendly app can be found by searching “Richland Public Library” at the Apple Store or Google Play.
With this app, you can search the library catalog, place holds, manage multiple card holders, and even get your digital library card. Don’t miss out on our programs with easy access to our event calendar, the ability to add events to your calendar, and opt-in library updates. Enjoy central access to our digital resources, check out free attraction passes, and join our reading challenges. You can even renew your library card, reserve a meeting room, and connect with your library in many other ways. Take the Richland Public Library everywhere you go, today! After suffering financial losses since 2020, The Tri-City Water Follies Association is in need of securing financial support from sponsors to continue the 59-year event.
The three-day event scheduled for July 26-28th is the largest tourism and sporting event in Eastern Washington consistently contributing 2.7 million dollars to the Tri-Cities economy, as reported by Visit Tri-Cities. Tri-City Water Follies President Nathan Craghill explains, “Our Water Follies event would not happen without key support from our local businesses and volunteers. Having a title sponsor and community support ensures that we are able to continue to provide the Tri Cities with its largest annual event”. Title Sponsorship for the Hydroplane races is critical for the continuation of the event. For the second year in a row, STCU is generously sponsoring the Over the River Air Show. Other sponsorships include marketing and advertising opportunities customized to individual needs and include V.I.P. ticket packages, media coverage, community outreach, and exposure to an average of 50,000 attendees. For more information about sponsorship or marketing opportunities please call Nathan Craghill at 509-539-8902. The volunteer Board of Directors meets year-round to plan and execute the Tri-Cities premier summer celebration. Sponsorship opportunities are one of the most critical components to the success of the event. Approximately 1,200 volunteers work every year to create the event for 50,000+ spectators. The Tri Cities has been recognized throughout the circuit as a top venue for the sport. |
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