I have always had an affinity for art in all of its forms. Art, for me, has been a process of patience, trial and error. I realized my love for acrylics in 2020.

Mandala art is a geometric design which holds a good deal of symbolism in Hindi and Buddhist cultures. The term mandala is a Sanskrit word for ‘magic circle’.

Creative uses of sea glass has become an overwhelmingly popular hobby for many over the last 20 years, ranging from jewelry-making to mosaic-style artwork to house decor, and more; but what is this colorful medium made of?

TONASKET – The Tonasket Garlic Festival is planned Aug. 26-27 in History Park.

WINTHROP – Tickets are on sale for the Winthrop Kiwanis Club’s Labor Day duck race.

OKANOGAN – Now’s the time to think about exhibits for the Okanogan County Fair, planned for Sept. 8-11, say fair officials.

OMAK – A concert by Spencer Crandall is planned July 9 in the Omak Stampede Arena.

Consumer fireworks are allowed in Washington during certain times leading up to and following the Fourth of July, except in areas with locally impose restrictions.

Folks in Okanogan and Ferry counties plan a variety of parades, festivities and fireworks displays for the Fourth of July weekend.

Event includes dancing, drumming and stick games

OKANOGAN – Okanogan Outreach Schools celebrated its graduates June 13 with a commencement ceremony at Okanogan High School.

Okanogan High School