I asked a few people a while back, "You know you live in Chelan County, Washington when..." and some of the answers were pretty comical yet very true! Here's what they said.
It's an age-old question that almost everyone seems to ask every time a vacant lot springs up in an area of commercial real estate in the Wenatchee Valley; "I wonder if we're getting a....", and nine times out of ten, whatever comes after that 'a' is a restaurant chain...
Businesses that win “World’s Best” are highlighted by the local people who have taken the time to vote for their favorite gift shop, chiropractor, toy store, and even, Best Radio Station. Banners get made for the different winners, and “bragging rights” (humbly of course). Remember this is a vote by the people, making it highly respectable, and helps highlight companies that just plain rock. Just to be nominated is a really cool feeling. It’s like, “Hey! Someone noticed us!”
The Wenatchee Bighorns Pro Basketball team has been really awesome for the community by bringing the kids into all the action. After the game, the kids were able to come onto the court and get pictures with the players along with signatures.
Looking for a prom dress? Know someone looking for a prom dress? The perfect opportunity is approaching for you and others to find the perfect dress for a magical unforgettable evening! And, for free!
Wenatchee should have a food truck court. The idea being the location, location, location and you want to be where fast food diners are. Well, why not food trucks? It works so well in Portland, Oregon's legendary food-cart scene, they are clustered in permanent locations called pods.
Himiko Cloud pronounced “Him-meek-oh" Cloud is a local Wenatchee Instrumental Band. I got to speak with Kyle Folden (guitarist) about the group and gained some pretty cool insight!
Life was more fun when I was a kid. It was the 1980’s and I lived in an apple orchard. After school, I walked home alone. While I waited for mom to get home from work, I climbed trees and crawled through tunnels