Stories
Heart to heart with the Lake Chelan community.
February 17, 2026
A Place Where Belonging Begins
Rhett Crow on why The Community Center matters now, more than ever!
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February 10, 2026
Small Towns, Big Stories: A Conversation with Russ McClellan
Because it’s better to know someone than to simply know of someone!
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February 3, 2026
Old Enough. Secure Enough. Mature Enough.
A Season of Gratitude, Purpose, and Generosity in the Chelan Valley.
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January 27, 2026
A Place to Belong!
Why Krista and Jim Ferguson believe in building community, and choose to invest in a place that brings people together.
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January 20, 2026
A Bridge Between Two Towns
One volunteer’s view of how conversations, kindness, and shared spaces are drawing Chelan and Manson closer together.
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January 13, 2026
Keeping People on Their Feet and Building Community
How one woman’s passion for helping seniors stay strong is shaping a healthier, more connected community.
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January 6, 2026
Built on Strength, Fueled by Community
From two small studios to one vibrant, unified space inside The Community Center, Alicia Munro shares her journey—and what it means to serve both Chelan and Manson families under one roof.
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December 30, 2025
THE VINE: Where Community Pours, Connection Grows, and Hope Stays Warm
“Community doesn’t happen by accident — it happens by showing up, pouring in, and staying.”
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December 23, 2025
Giving, Gathering, Growing: The Shared Spirit of Maribel Cruz and Lake Chelan Community Center
A story about belonging, courage, and the place where an entire valley finds itself at home.
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December 16, 2025
How To Make Your Year-End Gift Go Further
In an insightful conversation with Erik Nelson, we explore easy ways donors can strengthen The Community Center’s mission during this season of giving.
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December 8, 2025
Gratefully Building a Dream: Scott Hutchinson Reflects on The Community Center’s Construction Journey
What it really took to build The Community Center: honest challenges, unexpected hurdles, and the vision that kept a dedicated team moving forward.
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December 2, 2025
How Manson School District and The Community Center Are Shaping the Future of Local Youth
Mires has spent her career working in rural education, where connection and collaboration are not just ideals but daily necessities.
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November 25, 2025
How Colorful Yarns and Weekly Visits Stitch Friendship Into Community
Every Tuesday morning, just after ten o’clock, the Lake Chelan Community Center fills with a familiar kind of warmth—the kind that doesn’t come from heaters or coffee cups, but from people settling into a space that feels like theirs.
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November 19, 2025
An Inspired Gift That Inspires Giving
Moved by a $2 million matching fund, Clark and Joan Donnell turned inspiration into action—with hopes that their generosity will inspire others to do the same.
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November 14, 2025
Storytime Finds a Home
Thanks to a partnership with the Lake Chelan Community Center, Chelan Public Library quickly turned a challenge into an opportunity to connect with families in new ways.
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November 13, 2025
From the Heart of a Grateful Community
This story isn’t just about a $4 million gift—it’s about what happens when a community comes together and decides to invest in its own future.
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