September’s here, and with it comes the promise that fall is just around the corner. (Some of us in the highlands are almost there –
morning temperatures at my house have been dipping into the mid-30’s!) I, for one, am glad – I’ve always enjoyed each new season
when it comes.
September’s calendar is already filling up with meetings, dance classes and a new exciting production by our very own
Tonasket Community Theater. The Line Dancing classes, taught by Naomi Alloway, will be resuming on Wednesdays, 5:30-7.
The two newest classes that are being offered are children’s dance taught by Stacey Gleason, of LFW School of Dance, and a creative
movement class taught by Katie Johann and Aurora Jones. More information and a contact numbers are in
the articles below.
The 9th Annual Okanogan River Garlic Festival was lots of fun, in spite of the triple digit temperatures. Good thing it was held in Tonasket’s
History Park! The trees, river and green grass all helped to keep us cool, and on Saturday a delightful mister was provided for folks young
and old to run through! Thank you to Morning Star for bringing “Mister- Mister”!
Again, I must thank everybody who makes the Community Cultural Center happen. The Garlic Festival is another perfect example of how, working
together, we can create something that’s so much bigger than any one of us can accomplish alone. From the committee that met regularly, to the musicians who performed for nothing more than gas money and food, and everyone in between, it was the group effort that made the event the success it was.
That’s how the CCC works – it’s absolutely a group effort that keeps us going as strong as we are. And, it’s so much more fun to do things with others than trying to go it alone! I have made many new friends and have strengthened old bonds since I have been at the Center. Everybody who comes through that door has something to offer the community, and the CCC is the venue to make it possible! So, thank YOU to all our members and supporters who give the CCC the opportunity to provide that place in Tonasket.
Some future dates to mark on your calendars are our annual fundraising auction on Saturday, November 1st and the CCC Annual Membership Meeting
on November 15th. We’ll be sending out more notices on these two very important events, and just so you know, we have some surprises in store
for you so be sure to plan on coming!
Until next month,
River
Cleaning Party at the CCC on Sunday, September 14 at 2:00pm
Bring work gloves * Pizza dinner afterwards * We need YOUR help!
(Print newsletter contains error of "September 21" --wrong! Come on the 14th !!!)
Orwell’s Animal Farm Comes to the Stage at CCC
September 25th through September 28th the Tonasket Community Theater will present Animal Farm, based on George Orwell's famous novel.
Directed by Sarah Kaiser, the cast includes 16 community members from Tonasket and Oroville ages 7 to 65. Some of you may know a cast member or two – they are: Dave Fruit, Pete Dumas, Katie Johann, Scott Olson, Ryland Duncan, Connie Knight, Melissa Dale, Rob Thompson, Cheyanne Sharpe, Maryliz Romano, Maya Johann, Mike Lynch, Stefani Lynch, Aby Gschiel, Rosa Heavenrich, Connor Thompson, Walter Henze, Bob Heavenrich, Camille Wilson, Angelina Wilson, Kallie Mirick and Quinn Mirick.
The play tells the story of hard working farm animals who overthrow the human beings and attempt to create a perfect society. It is funny, meaningful, and classic and would be enjoyed by almost any age on a variety of levels. This is indeed the Animal Farm that you read in high school or middle school, brought to life with costume, energy and imagination in Tonasket.
Proceeds will benefit the Community Cultural Center building operations fund. Sponsorships ($25 or more) are encouraged and will be gratefully acknowledged in the program. Contact us prior to September 15th so your business, family or organization can be listed accurately.
Show dates and times are as follows: September 25th, 26th, 27th the play begins at 8pm. The Cultural Center will open its doors at 7:00pm for refreshments; theater area seating will be open at 7:30pm.
September 28th matinee begins at 3:00pm, with the doors opening at 2:00 and theater area seating opening at 2:30pm.
General admission is $5 per person. Tickets will be on sale after September 1st at Tonasket Natural Foods Co-op, Roy's Pharmacy, Oroville Pharmacy and Main Street Market in Omak. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
For more information call the Community Cultural Center at 486-1328 on Tuesdays or Thursdays, or leave a message as to when we may call you back.
Meeting Focuses on National Forest Management Plan
Attention Forest Watchers: the Okanogan National Forest is working on a new plan to manage the national forests in Okanogan County. Come to a meeting at the CCC on Tuesday evening, Sept 30, 6:30 pm to talk to the USFS planners and the Northeast Forestry Coalition, a group in which Tim Coleman, Kettle Range Conservation Group, is a lead participant.
The Forestry Coalition, which includes industry and conservation members, has been doing collaborative forest planning for the Colville Forest, and its been working out great: excellent care of the forest, surplus wood for the timber industry, and, best of all, a cessation of hostilities and old conflicts.
This meeting is sponsored by Jere and Rick Gillespie. They can be reached at (509) 422-1976 for further information. They encourage concerned people to come on out to show how many folks care about our forests and are interested in how they are taken care of.
Dynamic Movement Dance Class Coming to CCC
A new dance class will be offered at the CCC beginning in October. Dynamic Movement, a unique form of dance, blends the healing aspects of yoga with the powerful intent of modern dance in a creative space.
The focus will be on overall health of the body-mind-spirit by exploring expressive movement through interpretive dance. The class is open to anyone with a desire to live in their body more harmoniously.
Classes will be on Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:00am. Instructors are Katie Johann and Aurora Jones. Call Katie to register: 486-8131.
The first class will be Tuesday, October 7th. Fees are $30 per month, with the first class being free of charge. Come check it out!
The CCC Board and the Garlic Festival crew extend a heart-felt Thank-You! to the following performers who came out to entertain us all at the 9th Annual Okanogan River Garlic Festival:
Ceb Dan
Samantha Culp
Dayton Edmonds
Ron & Judy Hyde
John Jones
Sarah Jordan
Sunny Lanigan
Bob Mann
Masarrat
Bud McSpadden
Chuck Oakes
Steve Pollard
Denny Richardson
Evan Scott
Harvey Swanson
Duaine Thompson
Sandy Vaughn
Ya! Banat!
And a HUGE special Thank-You to Ron Hyde and Duaine Thompson
for mixing sound for two extremely hot days!
Use GoodSearch search engine and help the CCC earn money.
~ Submitted by Suzy Taylor
Many members and supporters have helped donate money to the CCC by using www.goodsearch.com. In case you haven't tried this yet, it is a search engine powered by Yahoo! Search. If you use this Website to do your searching from, for each search there is a donation of one cent to the CCC. Just go to that site and type in Community Cultural Center of Tonasket and hit verify. Now all your searches will earn money for the CCC.
A brand new function is now available from the same site. It is called Good Shop. When you hit this link, you can shop at more than 500 great stores online and because your reaching their site from Good Search, a percentage of the sale automatically gets contributed to the CCC.
Each store shows what percentage they donate. The stores are common stores you may be shopping at already. Searching and shopping cost you nothing, but you can still be donating to the CCC. You can also click on "amount raised". This shows you how much is being donated through searches and shopping, so you can see how it adds up.
Check it out at www.goodsearch.com. You can create a shortcut to put on your desktop to remember to Good Search for the Community Cultural Center, or click on button on the Website that gives you a toolbar to put on your Internet program.
Like pennies in a jar, many small donations can equal a lot.
Acting Class beginning at CCC
Katie Johann will be offering an acting group on Tuesday evenings for ages 13 to adult. The class will include exercises to get over self-consciousness when acting, and learning techniques for getting out of your head and into character. Katie will also work with actors currently involved in plays to help with deepening character involvement. The class will culminate with some deep scene study and finally, perform an evening of scenes.
Katie is the founder of Young Dancers of Tonasket, as well as a dedicated and talented student of acting. Having studied the Meisner Technique of acting, Katie is now offering to share that knowledge with thespians and others who are seriously interested in acting. Meisner Training is based on an interdependent series of exercises that build upon one another. Developing both spontaneity and improvisation are key components to the training. “We'll be diving deeper, going below the surface, so be prepared,” promises Katie.
Class will meet Tuesdays at 5pm. Registration is ongoing, but will stop once the scene work has started.
Cost is: $20 per month for youth under 16; $35 per month for adults.
The first TWO classes are free of charge!
Please call Katie at 486-8131 for more information or to register.
Omak to Tonasket Public Bus Route
Morning:
6 am depart Omak ~ 6:35 arrive Tonasket
8 am depart Tonasket ~ 8:45 arrive Omak
Midday:
12 noon depart Omak ~ 12:35 arrive Tonasket
2 pm depart Tonasket ~ 2:45 arrive Omak
Afternoon:
5 pm depart Omak ~ 5:35 arrive Tonasket
7 pm depart Tonasket ~ 7:45 arrive Omak
Bus runs between Oroville and Brewster, with stops at many points in between.
Schedule and fare info and additional stops may be prearranged by calling(800) 635-4391.
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We hope you have enjoyed this online version of the articles in our print newsletter. For updates on items above, and for classes/workshops/events not in this newsletter, please see our Calendar. The Center News is published as a service to the Members of the Community Cultural Center. Letters and articles are welcomed from Members. Deadline for articles is the 20th of each month, and are best emailed--send to Acceptance of advertising does not indicate endorsement by the CCC of the product or service offered.
