The BEST Art Round-Up!

It’s our BEST art round-up of all things art in our community!  Create:  Creative Time is held each Wednesday at Our BEST Space in University Place, Washington from 11 am to 3 pm. Led by artist Diane Rasch, explore a variety of arts and crafts in a safe and comfortable environment. Activities are free and (more…)

For the Love of Lavender

Ah, for the love of lavender! 💜 This sweet-smelling, vibrantly colored plant is not only beautiful, but it chock full of health benefits. Here are some interesting facts about lavender. Did you know:  Lavender is an herb native to northern Africa and the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean. Lavender grows well in the Pacific Northwest. (more…)

Spring and Summer at the Superhero Shoppe!

Have a superhero grad?  A dad you think is just super?  A special summer birthday coming up (fit for a superhero)?  Then, be a superhero and visit the Superhero Shoppe, chock full of cards, goodies, party goods and gifts fit for all of the superheroes in your life!  Check it out!  Here are all of (more…)

Isaac’s Take: Adventures in the Legislature

(Editor’s note: Writer, BEST guest blog contributor and stroke survivor, Isaac Peterson, had an opportunity to try to something new: advocacy work. In his latest personal essay, he shares his experience as an advocate and about the new TBI legislation in Washington State. KT) There’s an old saying that goes, Laws are like sausages, it (more…)

Spring and Summer: Three Local Art Opportunities

Ah, for the love of art.  This spring and summer, the local community art scene has something to offer for everyone. Here are three opportunities for you to create, share, and celebrate art!  Create:  Create art every Wednesday at Our BEST Space in University Place, Washington.  Share:  Washington State BEST artists, share your art with (more…)

In Words and Pictures: Eastern Washington TBI Retreat May 2019

The spring trademark weather of bright blue skies and warm sunshine of Eastern Washington, beckoned a special group last weekend to relax, reflect, and recharge.  Our first TBI camping retreat was held from May 9 through May 12, 2019 at Liberty Lake Regional Park in Spokane County in Eastern Washington. The camping trip was designed (more…)