Now is the time to start assembling holiday-themed floats for the Numerica Hometown Holiday Parade, welcoming Santa to downtown Kennewick on Saturday, December 7. More than 5,000 people are expected to line the Kennewick Avenue parade route to celebrate Santa’s arrival, participate in Claus Plaza activities and shop local merchants.
Numerica Credit Union will award a $250 gift card to the best float design and $100 to the most inspired second place entry. Organizations, businesses and individuals are encouraged to participate. Entry is free and applications are due Monday, November 25th. “People had a blast last year and love the nostalgic feeling they get when they see all of those kids waiting to see Santa,” said Brandon Lange, Recreation, Facility and Marketing Supervisor at the City of Kennewick. “It’s an opportunity for kids, families and our community to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, and be entertained by creative and festive floats, musicians and performers.” Floats and participants congregate at 9:30am on December 7 for the 10:30-11am parade. Visit www.go2kennewick.com/Holidays for application and details.
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Heartlinks Hospice & Palliative Care will be hosting two Grief and the Holidays Workshops on Monday, November 4 and Tuesday, November 5, to help people cope with the loss of a loved one.
Holidays and other special days can be an extremely difficult time of year for those who have lost loved ones. “During the holidays, everyone is supposed to be happy and enjoying themselves, but for those that have just lost a loved one, they often feel sad, lonely, and maybe even depressed” said Debra Roe-Johnson, Clinical Director for Heartlinks, “but holidays do not necessarily have to be all sad and these workshops can help teach you how to cope with your seasonal grief”. The community is invited to come discover ways to help not just get through the holidays but to work through grief at a deeper level than ever. The hope is that the information provided during this time together will help the community through the difficult time of having lost a loved one. There is no timeline for grief, and therefore all are invited, whatever the circumstances of their loss. Heartlinks is providing two opportunities for the public to attend a Grief and the Holidays workshop:
For more information, please contact Joan Souders, Bereavement Coordinator at 509-837-1676 or learn more at heartlinkshospice.org. College students in the Tri-Cities can explore different degree offerings to enhance their careers during a Heritage University open house at Columbia Basin College (CBC) in Pasco on November 7, 2019. Representatives of the degree programs as well as financial aid and enrollment specialists from both Heritage and CBC to help prospective students learn more about the transfer process from CBC to Heritage, and receive information about the programs offered at Heritage’s Tri-Cities site. Prospective students will learn more about the programs offered at Heritage’s Tri-Cities site to help and answer questions.
Heritage University offers five programs at CBC for students to turn their associate degree into a bachelor’s, and one program to turn a bachelor’s degree into a master’s. The five undergraduate degrees are criminal justice, elementary education (K-8th grade), psychology, accounting, and social work. People with a bachelor’s degree can obtain a Master in Teaching (MIT) with a K-8 elementary endorsement and the option to add more. Marisol Rodriguez-Price, the director of the Heritage University office at CBC, said the open-house serves as a one-stop-shop for students wanting to explore options in furthering their education and achieving their career goals. “Not only will people get to meet the chairs of each of the five programs we offer, but our Director of Admissions and Director of Financial Aid will be available to answer their questions and walk them through the process of applying,” said Rodriguez-Price. “Those who attend will see the personalized service and resources we offer to help them earn their bachelor’s degree or master’s degree. Also, students without an AA-DTA can speak with CBC recruiters for information on how to complete transfer requirements.” The open house will take place at the “B” building at CBC from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Marisol Rodriguez-Price at (509) 542-5506 or rodriguez-price_m@heritage.edu. Construction of the nearly 49,000 square foot entertainment center at Wildhorse Resort & Casino is showing real signs of progress now that the expanded parking areas of have been completed.
“It was important to first accommodate our guests by replacing the parking spaces absorbed by the development,” explained Gary George, CEO of Wildhorse Resort & Casino. “The new construction consumes 338 spaces but we’re adding 537. In the end, we’ll have more parking than before.” The new parking areas can be accessed to the north, along Wildhorse Boulevard, and to the south, along Kusi Road. More parking will be added east of the Rivers Event Center as weather permits. The development area adjacent to the Cineplex is being heavily excavated and portions of the foundation have been poured. A new entrance has been installed to access the Cineplex, arcade, and Children’s Entertainment Center. The former entrance is no longer accessible but guests can now enter on the opposite side of the building, between the Cineplex and Traditions. Management recommends that guests park in the new south parking area and follow signs to the entrance. Management advises anyone requiring ADA access to use the casino or hotel entrances. There is no ADA designated parking in the south parking lot and stairs are required to reach the new entrance. Management will continue to provide signage and maps to assist guests in their navigation of the property. Once completed, the entertainment center will house a spacious 24-lane bowling center, a food court with four storefronts, and a 2500 square foot arcade with over 30 games. The bowling center will include eight boutique lanes, 16 standard lanes, a beverage/snack bar, private party rooms and lockers. Friends, family and leagues will be able to bowl for entertainment or competition. Terry Walsh, who has been with the City of Kennewick for over 28 years, and has served in her current role as Executive Director of Employee and Community Services for the last 10 years, will retire on December 31, 2019. As a member of the senior leadership team, she leads the efforts of Human Resources, Parks and Recreation and Economic Development.
Terry has been engaged in many areas of the community serving on the Historic Downtown Kennewick Association, leading the Kennewick’s Art Commission, serving as the City’s Executive Ambassador for Junior Achievement, just to name a few. The economic development successes under her leadership have been numerous and will continue to impact our community for years to come. Earlier this year, Terry was presented the ATHENA leadership award by the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce in recognition of her professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of leadership skills. “Terry’s legacy is highlighted by significant contributions to Kennewick and our greater Tri-Cities region for her efforts in working with the Port of Kennewick, the Kennewick School District, the Army Corps of Engineers, Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership and many others to develop partnerships and projects which have truly enhanced our quality of life,” said City Manager Marie Mosley. The City will not be filling the Executive Director position after Terry Walsh’s retirement and will instead be realigning several areas of responsibility to include moving Economic Development to the Community Planning Department. |
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