Mission Bend Civic Association Club House

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

How to Carry Concealed In a Purse (If You Must)

Many self-defense experts eschew off-body carry. But that's not always practical.

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

Shark on a golf course? Shark on a golf course.

Gators on a golf course are so commonplace that nobody pays any attention to them. (Well, until one bites a golfer.) And sharks have shown up in golf course water hazards, which is where you'd expect them to be. But … Continue reading →

Want to run the Growling Frog Golf Course?

If running your own golf course has always been your dream, this is the property for you.

How to Look Great and Stay Cool On the Golf Course

Modern fabrics help men and women golfers keep their cool from head to toe

It's All About the Grass, Man: What is Overseeding on Golf Courses?

Overseeding is a golf course maintenance process that replaces a dormant grass with one that will keep growing. Why do golf courses do it?

Hey Tri-Cities! Anyone Want to Buy a Golf Course?

I'm a renter. I've been happy being a renter for a long time, but I've been thinking about taking the plunge and buying a place. While scrolling through the

7 times when it's acceptable to walk off the golf course

You should always finish what you start, but sometimes there are extenuating circumstances in which your hands are tied.

How much damage should I feel obligated to fix while on the golf course?

Leave the course in better condition than you found it. But in our roles as unpaid course superintendents, how far are we required to go?

I'm a 'cart girl' on a golf course. I make good money and the tips are steady, but customers can...

Ellie Dressler loves being a cart girl, but always watches for creepy patrons: "I always try to keep the cart between myself and someone who's pushing the boundaries."

Are There Gaps In Your Golf Course Marketing?

Social Services for the Elderly: How Can I Get Help?

Have you considered how you can get help should you need it? There are a range of social services available to you as a senior.

Pondering A Social Services Career?

So you’re thinking of getting into the field of Social Services? Why? I’ll bet it’s because you want to help people; make a difference. Noble of you really, and we can never have enough good people with good intentions who care and are willing to serve others. ...

Give Me a Break! Don’t Hold These Three Things Against a Golf Course

Here are three factors that might have impacted your experience on a given day that shouldn’t prevent you from returning to a course

Methyl Bromide: Too Toxic for Golf Courses…but OK for Our Food?

Methyl bromide is a highly toxic chemical that is banned in most countries. In the U.S. it's still allowed for a variety of uses.