TONASKET - Kind, compassionate and energetic are just a few of the words residents used to describe Kim Harriman, a longtime Okanogan County entertainer.

Few musical artists have the ability to capture the hearts and souls of millions of fans. And even fewer have the ability to do it for more than six decades and across a vast musical spectrum - from jazz to country, and folk to pop.

The Jam Room was the place to be last Friday night for aspiring musicians, songwriters and producers.

Although there were plenty of open seats, those who attended Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus’ third concert of the season on Saturday were more than pleased with the musicianship of this group.

REPUBLIC - Winning last weekend’s Outhouse Races competition were Curlew FFA members James Houston (jockey), Andrew Hailstone and Kenneth Delaney; all of whom are students at Curlew High School.

OMAK — The Omak Chamber of Commerce is holding their third annual Festival of Trees for non-profits at 12 Resort Casino, with a cocktail gala and live auction Saturday, Nov. 29 from 6-8 p.m.

OMAK — The Coats will perform a holiday show Dec. 6 in the Omak Performing Arts Center, 14 S. Cedar St.

OROVILLE - Dennis and Nancy Peterson know just about every musical group in Okanogan Valley, and are helping to nurture the next generation of aspiring musicians.

TONASKET — Michellee Fox is the Community Cultural Center’s new executive director, and she hopes to see the building become a place used by all community members.