Featured Author
Cindy Lempke
Biography
Community Matters highlights upcoming charitable events organized by local nonprofits. To have your fundraiser considered for inclusion, please send your material to [email protected] by the 20th of the month prior to the month in which you would like coverage of your event. Cindy Lempke is an Evergreen resident, community volunteer and communications professional with experience in the educational, governmental and corporate arenas. She owns Lempke Communications, LLC.
ARTICLES
Midsummer Gatherings for Good
In the next few weeks, our mountain community will offer several signature events to support nonprofits that fill the gap in local services. Whether you are passionate about victim advocacy, education or the arts, there are opportunities to contribute and ease the...
Fundraisers Take Advantage of Summertime in the Mountains
The coming weeks are typically the sweetest slices of summer—more daylight, warmer temps, and opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities with family and friends. Fundraising moves outside, too, with mountain vistas, rolling hills and sunshine setting the scene for the...
Having Fun While Doing Good
Our local nonprofits have designed a desirable docket of events over the next several weeks to promote engagement and encourage recreation. There’s no reason not to have fun while doing good. The upcoming fundraisers and community gatherings give us a chance to...
Evergreen’s Creative Energy Shapes Upcoming Events
This month begins the transition from spring activities into summer possibilities with music playing the lead role. Whether heading to the Bear for a Boogie, entering the jazz age at the Ovation West fundraiser, or exploring summer music camp options for your...
Nurturing Nonprofit Initiatives
Housing avian neighbors, soothing infants through customized lullabies, and putting support behind youth mental health are opportunities presenting themselves in the coming weeks. They are initiatives hosted by organizations focused on creating connections and...
Mid-Winter Whimsy and Well-Being Await
While mid-winter months often bring days of quieter activities at home, our mountain community nonprofits have another idea in mind. Over the next several weeks, you can take a wellness morning, transport yourself to a jazz-era themed gala, don a fun costume and jump...
New Year to Reenergize and Reengage
A fresh start, a reset, an opportunity to get involved in new activities—all are possible as we venture into 2026. Another 365 days to explore perspectives and potentiality. Fortunately, our mountain-area nonprofits offer informative, fun, and philanthropic events to...
Holiday Traditions Beckon Us to Gather in Community
The mountain community’s holiday traditions encourage families to celebrate the season in fun fashion. Why not make memories while enjoying live performances, skating on one of the country’s most beautiful lakes, or experiencing the thrill of taking a polar plunge?...
