Kadlec Forms Group to Cope with the Loss of a Baby

Kadlec Forms Group to Cope with the Loss of a Baby A new support group is being launched in the Tri-Cities to help families cope with the loss of a baby. Staff members of the Kadlec Birth Center are organizing the group to help families deal with the grieving process following a loss of an infant. The support group will meet monthly, the first class will be held on November fifth at Kadlec Medical Center. If you would like more information on the support group, contact the Kadlec education department at (509) 942-2600.   Community information by The Lane Real Estate Team servcing Richland Real Estate and surrounding areas.

Activities in the Tri Cities

25 Things to do in the Tri Cities

1. Watch the sun set over the Columbia River.
2. Take a limousine tour through wine country.
3. Taste fresh, seasonal produce from roadside fruit stands and farmers’ markets.
4. Select sweet breads from a panaderia (Mexican bakery).
5. Discover the story of “Kennewick Man,” a 8,410 year-old skeleton found in Columbia park.
6. Bike the Sacagawea Heritage Trail.
7. Buy an “Atomic” marble at the Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science & Technology Museum.
8. Explore Washington’s first barrel caves used for aging wines.
9. Pick a peck of peppers at the Fiery Foods Festival.
10. Dine outside on a riverside deck.
11. Hike the Audubon Nature Trail in Columbia Park.
12. Visit a nearby Native American Heritage Center.
13. Take a jet boat tour of the Hanford Reach.
14. Try authentic tortas or tacos from a “taco wagon” vendor.
15. Follow the Lewis & Clark Trail.
16. Drive over the 2,503 foot long “Cable” bridge.
17. Get a stone therapy massage.
18. Sample an Atomic Amber microbrew.
19. Peek inside a tule-mat tepee at the McNary Wildlife Refuge.
20. Explore the Chamna Natural Preserve.
21. Drive through farm country.
22. Watch exciting sprint boat action at the desert water course.
23. Hike the Tapteal Greenway.
24. Ride the J & S Dreamland Express.
25. Golf at one of ten area golf courses.

Local Housing Issues Briefing a Success

The Second Annual Mason County Association of REALTORS® Housing Issues Briefing was held July 19th in Shelton. Over 40 invited guests attended including elected officials from county, city and state government as well as local planning and public works staff, representatives from area chambers, the Economic Development Council and other key organizations.

Guests received an updated housing market report including results of a recent MCAR survey of buyers and sellers. There was a lively presentation by Bill Kreager of Mithun Architects showing compact developments that provide affordable and attractive home choices. Local housing issues briefings are also scheduled in Clark, Whatcom and the North Puget Sound Associations this fall.

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Luxury Home Trends for 2007

The Luxury Home Council has recently release the results of The 2007 Membership Survey of Luxury Housing Market Trends just in time to answer all of your burning questions. Read on.

Come check out Young Professionals in the Tri-Cities!

Stop by to learn more about this new group for Tri-Cities young professionals, discover a great locally owned restaurant (free appetizers provided), and get to know more young professionals in the area. Invite your friends, co-workers, spouse, roommate or any other young professional you might know! | Thursday July 19, 2007 5:00 to 7:00pm | Marples Restaurant: 3321 W Kennewick Avenue

8th Annual National Small/Diversity Business Awards Program Announced

DiversityBusiness.com, which is the nation’s most prestigious and leading small business Internet portal will be conducting it’s 8th annual “Top Small Businesses in America” survey. This year’s survey will determine the Top 500 Small Businesses, Top 500 Women Owned Businesses and Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the United States. Also, for each State, the Top 50 Small Businesses, Top 50 Women Owned Businesses and Top 50 Diversity Owned Businesses.

Kennewick Wa real estate news reports that to be a member of this elite group is indeed an honor. DiversityBusiness research has been recognized and published by the world’s most preeminent publications including Forbes Magazine, Business Week and thousands of media outlets throughout the world. Honorees will be recognized and honored at the 8th Annual Multicultural Business Conference in April of 2008 in Orlando, Florida.

The national data collection effort is a massive undertaking. In order to participate, businesses must register at www.DiversityBusiness.com/BusinessAwards.