Graphic courtesy of CWU Music Department
NEWS
Central supporting freshman athlete
Central Washington University’s football team is seeking community support for a freshman player who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer after arriving on the CWU campus for fall camp. In late August, Ellis Nelson returned home to Kirkland after experiencing symptoms and was referred to Fred Hutch Cancer Center at UW Medical Center, where a biopsy confirmed an aggressive form of B-cell lymphoma. Further tests revealed Nelson had Burkitt Lymphoma, a rare yet aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Nelson is undergoing treatment and Burkitt has a high cure rate. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support Nelson and his family. There is a link to the campaign on the Central Athletics website.
Faculty recital today
The Shea-Kim duo performs a faculty recital at 6 p.m., Wednesday, in the McIntyre Music Building Recital Hall. The duo consists of CWU professors Brendan Shea on violin and Yerin Kim on piano.
Chamber membership meeting today
The inaugural annual Member Meeting of the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Sue Lombard Dining Hall. This meeting is designed exclusively for business members, focusing on initiatives that benefit members and contribute to the economic growth of Kittitas County.
Neuro-friendly Storytime at library
The Ellensburg Public Library hosts a Neuro-Friendly Storytime at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. All ages and abilities are welcome. There will be another offering on Nov. 21.
Poetry reading on Thursday
The Habitats Poetry Reading and Generative Writing Workshop features Katherine Whitcomb at 6:30 p.m., Thursday at the Ellensburg Public Library. Whitcomb is a CWU professor and the author of three full-length poetry collections.
CWU Trustees meet this week
The CWU Trustees meet Thursday and Friday in Ellensburg. The regular business meeting is at 2:10 p.m., Thursday, in the Wellington Event Center on campus. The meeting continues at 8:30 a.m., Friday, in the event center. Friday’s agenda includes a presentation by the APOYO food bank.
Dispose of medications on Saturday
A medication take-back and paper shred day will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at the Upper Kittitas County Senior Center. The Cascade Prevention Coalition sponsors the medication takeback, and the cities of Cle Elum and Roslyn sponsor the paper shred.
Fall faculty showcase is Sunday
CWU’s Fall Faculty Showcase is 4 p.m., Sunday in the McIntyre Music Building Concert Hall. Performers include Jeff Snedeker (horn), Josh Gianola (percussion), Dan Lipori (bassoon), David McLemore (tuba), Giyong Ahn (piano), Mark Goodenberger (percussion), Josie Wells (clarinet), Ross Salvosa (piano), and John Michel (cello). Admission is free, but donations are welcomed. All donations go directly to the CWU Department of Music to support various opportunities for students.
SPORTS
High school sports this week
In other high school sports this week, Ellensburg’s volleyball team hosts Wenatchee at 6 p.m., Thursday. The Bulldogs host a league cross-country meet at 4:30 p.m., Thursday at Rotary Park. The EHS swim team hosts a league meet at the CWU pool at 5:30 p.m., today. The Kittitas and Cle Elum-Roslyn volleyball teams play at 6:30 p.m., Thursday at Kittitas.
LUNCH
The FISH Open Table Lunch is beef stew, a roll and mixed fruit. The lunch is open to all seniors age 60-plus from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Ellensburg, and noon to 1 p.m., in Cle Elum. Meal sites are the Ellensburg Open Table and the Cle Elum Seventh-day Adventist Church. The community lunch for anyone needing a hot meal is from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Ellensburg location.
WEATHER
The forecasted high today in Ellensburg is 60 degrees. Sunset is at 6:11 p.m., and the expected nighttime low is 35 degrees. Winds will be 20 to 30 mph. There is a slight chance of a shower during the day.
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