February 2014

Make a difference in your life by supporting the Tri Cities Cancer Center Foundation’s 14th Annual Fundraising Breakfast. This is happening at the Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick Wa on March 18 at 7:30AM.

14th Annual Fundraising Breakfast
The annual Fundraising Breakfast is held each spring to educate the community on the progress of the Cancer Center and to fund the Center’s programs, which are aimed at providing necessary support to cancer patients and their families.

Highlights of the morning will include testimonials from patients, a video presentation, reports from the CEO and Foundation Board, and of course, a delicious breakfast. The event’s generous sponsor, Mission Support Alliance (MSA), makes all these possible.

Let’s Raise

Cherry Blossom Meadows In Kennewick
Cherry Blossom Meadows is a beautiful neighborhood in southern Kennewick. Kennewick lies along the Columbia River and the famous Lewis and Clark Trail. In 2013, the historical downtown area underwent a rebirth evidenced by a diverse mix of businesses which include the Columbia Center Mall, movie theaters, a specialty gift boutique, art galleries, local breweries and upscale dining, and a full service hardware center. Public artwork and recent streetscape improvements make strolling around the neighborhood a pleasing experience.

Kennewick is the host city of the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League, as well as of the Indoor Football League's Tri-Cities Fever. Both teams play their home games in the Toyota

The second annual Extreme Rough Stock Showdown is coming back to the Tri Cities on March 8. This adrenaline-rushing professional event will feature bull riding, bronco riding, and bareback riding competitions for the fun and entertainment of the Tri Cities.

Challenge of Champions Extreme Rough Stock Showdown
The Challenge of Champions is expected to attract the top 25 bull riders and the Northwest’s toughest 20 horse riders. The Champion riders will be coming from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, and Nevada to compete in this invitation-only event.

Among those expected to attend the event are 9-time NFR World Qualifier Myron Duarte, Dodge National Circuit Finals Champion Allen Helmuth, Toughest Cowboy Finalist Charlie Barker, NFR Qualifiers

About Pasco High School
Pasco High School is classified as a 4A school and has an enrollment of more than 1,800 students. The largest high school in the Tri-Cities, it has a very diverse student body and a strong football program. Its football team, the Pasco Bulldogs, has won 7 state championships and have placed 2nd in state 10 times. This means the Bulldogs have made it to the final state championship games 16 times. Pasco High School's Boys Soccer Team have won two state championships in 1999 and 2007. The team has been ranked as high as 3rd in the nation (1999) and 4th in 2007. The school’s soccer team has made the playoffs for 14 straight years.

The dance team's Hip Hop squad has been District Champions every year since the team was started. That’s

Get ready for a night of fun, friends, prizes, and more at the annual Roll into Spring Bunco. Enjoy a yummy snack, a glass of wine, and get ready to roll.

Roll for the Women and Girls
The Roll into Spring Bunco is happening at the Clover Island Inn in Kennewick Wa. on March 18. Soroptimist International Pasco-Kennewick sponsors the event in order to raise funds for women and girls in the community.

Only $20 to Get in
For just $20, adults, kids, and seniors can have a great time while sharing in a good cause. Social starts at 5:30PM and Bunco at 6:10PM. There will be spring-themed baskets at the silent auction, too. For more information, please call (509) 628-7612.

Here’s something for elementary and middle school students out there.

Tri Cities Wa presents the Leprechaun Dash, a one-mile fun run to be held in a closed portion of Columbia Park Trail. The fun run is happening on March 15, and it will start and finish near near R.F. McDougall’s and Kimo's.

The Leprechaun Dash
There is no fee to join the Dash. This is Three Rivers Road Runners’ way to help kids have some fun, get healthy, and stay fit at the same time. However, runners need to register, as their parents’ signatures are needed on the entry forms. Children older than 15 years old are excluded from registering for the Leprechaun Dash.

Parents have nothing to worry about as the organizers made sure there would be a safe, controlled course with the

Mission Statement of the Tri Cities Wood Carvers Association
The Tri Cities Wood Carvers Association aims to promote and advance the art of woodcarving while encouraging wood burning, intarsia, woodturning, marquetry, scrollwork, and carving using other media. They try to reach this goal by promoting advancement of all carving techniques through formal and informal carving classes, thereby providing a positive environment for people with the desire to learn this form of art.

Twentieth Annual Artistry in Wood Juried Exhibit and Sale
The annual juried competition is the Association’s way of encouraging carvers to enter their carved works for an assessment of skill, critiques of workmanship, and an opportunity to display their art to the public. The

About Hanford High School
Located in the north end of Richland, Hanford High School was built in 1972 and serves students from the 9th through 12th grades. Hanford High School won 1st place in the 2007 Washington State Knowledge Bowl while the school’s Math Team was the State Champion in 2009 and 2011.

Hanford High School is located in an area with lots of wide open spaces, lush greenery and parks, such as Lynnwood Park, Leslie Groves Park and Horn Rapids ORV Park. The homes in the neighborhoods surrounding the school are near one of the best colleges in the state of Washington, the Richland campus of Washington State University. Hanford High School is also adjacent to many companies that provide jobs to thousands of Tri-Cities residents. [continue

About Kennewick High School
Kennewick High School was founded in 1904 to serve the educational needs of the new city of Kennewick. It is one of only a few schools to have its music department honored with the title of "GRAMMY Signature School". GRAMMY Signature School awards are given to high school music programs that are keeping music programs alive and well despite budgets and school politics. Each school gets a GRAMMY Award and a cash prize of up to $10,000. Schools compete in different categories based on excellence or need. [continue reading]

Homes for Sale Within the Kennewick High School Boundaries, Updated Hourly

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The Kennewick High School Neighborhood
Strategically located, Kennewick High School is adjacent to the Kennewick City

Meadow Springs in Richland
Meadow Springs offers lovely views of the Tri-Cities. The homes in the Meadow Springs neighborhood were mostly built in the 1990s and early 2000s. Nice neighborhoods near Meadow Springs include Westcliffe, Hills West and Crested Hills, among others.

Meadow Springs is located within the Richland School District. The closest schools are Badger Mountain Elementary School, Desert Hills Middle School, Carmichael Middle School, Southridge High School and Richland High School.[continue reading]

Homes for Sale in Meadow Springs, Updated Hourly

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Golfing, Biking Paradise
Golf is one of the area’s most popular sports. Three 18-hole courses and one 9-hole course designed for varying skill levels are available in Richland,