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🌱 Omak arts groups share in $10 million statewide grant program

Omak, Washington Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Omak arts groups share in $10 million statewide grant program
  • Beth Stipe plans retirement after decades leading regional philanthropy

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: High thin cloudiness, with a high of 56 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 55, low: 40.
  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 54 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Foundation gives $10M to Washington arts; $450K in Thurston County (thurstonchronicle.com) — Arts organizations in Omak are among 745 Washington groups sharing $10 million in grants from Allen Family Philanthropies through ArtsFund. The unrestricted awards support organizations with budgets under $1 million, giving them flexibility to cover staffing, programming or facilities. The report does not identify Omak recipients or their awards.
   

• Beth Stipe To Retire From Community Foundation Of NCW (kissin977.com) — Beth Stipe, who helped expand the Community Foundation of NCW's reach with an Omak office, will retire December 31, 2027, after 24 years as executive director. A selection committee is preparing to find her successor as she continues leading the regional nonprofit, whose managed assets have grown to approximately $190 million.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Would you consider becoming a Foster Parent for a child or teen from your local school?
    Help keep young people in their school community, connected to teachers, family, and friends. To learn more visit https://dcyf.wa.gov/foster-school… (Nextdoor )
  • Lucky is sporting a new accessory in honor of Movember to bring attention to men's health topics.
    That includes prostate and testicular cancer, but also mental and behavioral health, and suicide prevention. Don't be afraid to get the help you need… (Nextdoor )
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Crew Members in Omak. Apply here.

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  • You Are Not Alone – KIRO 7 News Seattle (kiro7.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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