United Way of Benton And Franklin Counties Community Forum Kennewick WA
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This coming Tuesday, October 20 learn what’s happening in our community within the areas of education, health, safety and self sufficiency during the annual Community Health and Human Services Forum happening at the Three Rivers Convention Center with Keynote Speaker Bob Ferguson the Washington State Attorney General.
Topics and Speakers:
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Kristi Haynes – Preventing  the Tragedy of Suicide
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Chief Chris Skinner of Richland City – The Growing Challenges of Internet Crimes Against Children
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Dr. Amy Person of Benton Franklin Health District – The Impact of Marijuana on Families
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Sgt. Ken Lattin of Kennewick Police Department – Distracted Driving
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Megan Nelson of Pasco School District – Preparing for Careers of…
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On Saturday, October 17 Sol-Land Lodge is inviting all of you to join them for a fun family event showcasing the arts, crafts, stories, music and culture of Scandinavia called “A Taste of Scandinavia” at the Kennewick First Lutheran Church in Kennewick, Washington. A Taste of Scandinavia will be from 10:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. Admission is free!
On Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 in the evening the international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary Tour at the Toyota Center in Kennewick, Washington.
On Friday, October 16 Toyota Center is inviting all of you to watch the multi awarded Gospel Christian Rock band Third Day as they perform and entertain you with their powerful worship songs.
Coming Saturday, October 16 the organizers of the 2015 Tri-Cities Women’s Expo is inviting all of you to come and enjoy the live jazz, bistro and wine, massage and makeovers, fashion and jewelries, samples and giveaways from over 100 participating vendors in their annual event.
On Friday, October 16 The Mid-Columbia Mastersingers Season concert series will open with a Spanish language program featuring Mike Edmondson on guitars for Romancero Gitano, soprano Mitzi Lunberg and Nikki Torres narrator for the Misa de los Immigrantes at St. Joseph’s Chapel in Kennewick, Washington at 6:30 in the evening.
On the Fridays and Saturdays of October from 7:00 to 11:00 in the evening check out Benton County Scaregrounds as they feature three haunts in one location!
On Thursday, October 8 join Visual Analytics: Story Telling Through Human Centered Design at Mid-Columbia Libraries - Kennewick located at 1620 S. Union St. Kennewick, Washington at 7:00 in the evening.
For over 27 years six local Rotary groups including the Rotary Clubs of Columbia Center, Columbia Valley Daybreak, Pasco-Kennewick, Richland, Richland Riverside and Tri-Cities Sunrise. Over $2 million has been raised in the 27 years since the duck race's inception have come together. This year the kick off for the Mid-Columbia Duck race will be held on Saturday, October 10 at Columbia Park in Kennewick (by the bandshell and Lampson Pits) from 10:00 in the morning until 1:00 in the afternoon.