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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010 | PASCO RED LION | 11:30 AM—1:30PM

Join us as Carl Adrian, TRIDEC President and CEO, gives a brief year-end review of 2009 and recognizes the incoming and
outgoing board members.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER- Rogers Weed-Director, Washington State Department of Commerce

Rogers Weed was appointed by Gov. Chris Gregoire as
Director of the Department of Commerce in March 2009. In appointing him to this agency cabinet position, Gov. Gregoire said Rogers is a proven leader and innovator. As director, Rogers works to fulfill the governor’s clear mission to retain the jobs and companies that we have in our state today and attract new ones. His focus will be on forging effective partnerships with the business community, with other agencies in the
public sector and with the legislature.

“Washington is a product that must compete every day to retain and grow the businesses and jobs we have now and attract new ones. Sustaining a world-class innovation economy on a foundation of strong communities requires that we make continuous improvements and focus on fundamentals – infrastructure, education and workforce training, and regulatory
efficiency. With our eye on these and a handful of more specific priorities, we will achieve global competitiveness for our businesses and more and better jobs for all the state’s citizens.” — Rogers Weed, Director, Department of Commerce

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The Pasco City Council and staff invite you to our town hall forums. The forum is designed for citizens to share suggestions and creative ideas about what you would like in your community.

These meetings provide ideas the City Council draws from when creating City goals. Share your vision, share your concerns, share your ideas. You can help shape the future!

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm

General Forums:

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 – TRAC

Business Forum:

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 – TRAC

Come experience a typical morning as a Bulldog at Pasco High or as a Riverhawk at Chiawana High.

Be a part of this annual school and community partnership.

Select a school to attend.
Pasco High Student Shadow Event:
January 14, 2010 from 7:15-11:30 a.m.
or
Chiawana High Student Shadow Event:
January 27, 2010 from 7:15-11:30 a.m.

Call us today! Space is limited, reserve your place before January 8, 2010.

www.psd1.org
Contact Gracie Valle: (509) 543-6743 or gvalle@psd1.org

Benton City’s sixth annual WinterFest offers holiday fun and entertainment for the whole family. This year’s event will be held at the newly renovated Kiona-Benton High School, 1205 Horne Road.  The move will provide better space for vendors plus access to the new Performing Arts Center for additional activities.

This event is one of the largest community-based craft shows in the area, with up to 50 vendors displaying and selling a variety of items in past years and room for more this year.  While the show boasts about 80 percent handcrafted arts and crafts, specialty foods and products from favorite companies such as Discovery Toys, Jewels by Park Lane, and Tupperware are also welcome.  Applications are still being accepted for vendors.  Prices range from $15 to $30 per space depending on size and amenities.
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“Warm Up with Cool Books” almost here
Splash into Books and Make Waves at Your Library!
Mid-Columbia Libraries Logo

Regional Service Corps-AmeriCorps presents the 5th annual “Warm Up with Cool Books” event. This December during winter break, children can splash into books, create tropical crafts, and participate in seaside-themed activities.

The events will take place on December 29th, 30th, and 31st at the following libraries: Pasco, Kennewick, West Richland, and Keewaydin Park Mid-Columbia Library branches and the Richland Public Library. Each day there will be two sessions at each library. The sessions will run from 12:30-2:00 and 2:15-3:45. Each one promises to bring unique and exciting learning experiences for the children, who are welcome to attend as many sessions as they wish.

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Now in its third year, Savor the Flavor: A Culinary Experience is a showcase of the Region’s premier wine, beer and spirit producers, chefs and culinary personalities, unique restaurants and kitchen/cooking-related products. Produced by TASTE Tri-Cities Magazine, the event benefits Oasis School, the small school for big minds in Richland, WA, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

A world-class wine, food and culinary extravaganza, the two-day event joins tastemakers from all aspects of the food and wine industry: Celebrity chefs, sommeliers, vintners and retailers; 20 winemakers, spirit companies and breweries; over 30 local culinary artisans and their fine restaurants; media personalities and more.
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The Tri-Cities Wine Society is proud to announce that the 31st anniversary festival will be at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick. This new venue will provide more space to showcase Northwest wines and for the festival to grow and expand – more seminars, food options, industry-related vendors and a larger silent auction.
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Thursday, November 5
4:00-7:00 p.m.
3 Rivers Convention Center

The Tourism Showcase Reception will include more than 50 booths and exhibitor displays from tourism-related projects and businesses including wineries, hotels, museum, and regional attractions. A selection of light hors d’oeuvres and local wines will be served. A drawing for prizes, including two round-trip tickets to Las Vegas courtesy of Allegiant Air, will take place at the end of the tourism tradeshow reception.

RSVP by November 2nd, 2009
Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Office
(509) 735-8486 or Info@VisitTri-Cities.com