Lake Wenatchee Village

10 New-School Jewish Delicatessens and Eateries

These 10 modern delis and eateries are part of the resurgence making Jewish grub so cool it’s hot.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

The 10 Best Jewish Delis in America

As Passover begins tonight, stop by some of these delis for matzoh ball soup and brisket—no bagels allowed.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

What to Eat on the Road When the Convenience Store Is Your Only Option

This deli lets people in need grab free snacks if they can solve math problems

Customers at one New York City convenience store are getting pretty good at solving problems these days.

5 Things You Should Never Buy at the Grocery Store

Love4Lisa: It Takes A Village

Lisa is a vibrant, full of life, animal lover and people enthusiast! She is an amazing daughter, a caring sister, loving partner and a compassionate friend. She loves the outdoors and is an adventurer at heart. From skiing on Mt. Hood to the busy life of downtown Portland, Lisa will be there to...

25 Accidentally Vegan Snacks You Can Find at Virtually Any Convenience Store

Need a quick snack for a road trip, movie night, or study break? These 25 accidentally vegan snacks that you can find at virtually any convenience store should help.

“It Still Takes a Village”

Chantel Marsaw has been showing her community for years why “It Still Takes a Village” to help children cope with the pain of loss.

Healthy dining in convenience stores?

People turn to convenience stores to grab on-the-go food while traveling or as the only alternative when fresh food options like grocery stores are scarce.

Where are we with raising a ‘village’?

I have boys — four to be exact. I have one biological and three who I was lucky enough to share when I married their dad. They are 24, 21, 17 and 9. I’ve seen a lot (shakes head, sighs).

The Ebbs and Flows of a Coastal Village

Notes from the Naturopath: Cancer, it takes a village

It’s often said we profess and study what we ourselves need to learn, apply and heal in our own lives. Teachers learn a good deal about education and the world by teaching. I remember occasionally …

It Takes a Child to Raise a Village: Mykayla's Story

Preview of a touching article appearing in SKUNK Magazine Vol. 9, #1 about a young girl with cancer that inspires an entire community to help.

Help Furnish The Village

We need your help to furnish The Village, making it into a home The Village is a new transitional housing community for low-income single mothers and their children that opened in 2015. There are many items and packages to choose from, and you can even sponsor an item in the name of a loved one as a way to honor them. By giving your financial support to provide these items for The Village, you are helping over 160 women and 320 children …

Village idiot: Don't have it your way

Patty’s Place is a small downtown restaurant that serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The place is busy, but quick, clean and pleasant. Patty cooks everything herself, the menu is short, and the regular customers love it.