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
Fasten Your Seatbelt for Lots of Fun Raising!
Grab your camp chairs, sunglasses and dancing shoes! The upcoming weeks feature outdoor events highlighting music, art, food, drink, family fun and the chance to support some great nonprofits in our area. An Arts Festival for the Whole Family Hosted by Center for the...
Time for Family, Fun and Philanthropy
The first full month of summer beckons us to be outdoors as much as possible, soaking up the sun, taking in scenic views, and enjoying mountain town gatherings with our favorite people. The summer of social events and fundraisers has just begun! Celebrate a...
Summertime Events Promote Arts, Nature and Resilience
We are getting closer to my favorite day—Summer Solstice—and to the official first day of the season of sun, outdoor gatherings, and open-air mountain town activities. If your summer list includes reading a great book, spending more time in nature, engaging with art,...
Sustaining What Matters in Our Mountains
We are indeed fortunate to have so many hardworking nonprofits that address critical needs and preserve the health and well-being of our community. They help sustain our quality of life and are the “can do” aspect of our mountain community personality. They rely on us...
Birds, Bears and Easter Baskets: It’s Springtime in the Mountains
With daylight saving time and the arrival of spring, our natural surroundings evoke a sense of renewal and possibility. This month, our mountain nonprofits offer us the chance to reconnect with neighbors to support causes that promote wellness for wildlife and...
Young Artists Come Into the Spotlight
Our mountain culture fosters the creativity of local musicians, singers, visual artists and writers. Engendering a love of the arts among our youth is a goal shared by schools, nonprofits and local businesses. With decreased funding for school-based art, music and...
Rotarians Welcome 2024 by Putting Service Above Self
“Service Above Self” is the motto for Rotary International. That guiding principle shapes our local rotary clubs as they focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic activities. Rotarians have been busy planning upcoming events to raise money and...
Evergreen Lake Takes the Stage for Fun and Fundraisers
It’s all about the ice, as a slate of fundraisers centers around our beautiful Evergreen Lake. This time of year is perfect for reinventing family traditions and taking advantage of the unique opportunities abundant in our natural surroundings. Marmalade Makes a...
