Celebrating 100 years should be a time of celebration, but the reality is the cost of running the club has become extremely difficult. Yes we may get the odd one who comes through and goes on to play for in England under 20 like my son, or Sadia Kabeya who was player of the match in the World Cup final just a few months ago - that's at the very pinnacle.
Karaoke is community, right? Everybody can sing along and it won't make people think, Is she going to try some vocal acrobatics?' All the leather mommies and leather daddies are going to be on their feet.
"We have other options, and other people do want us, but we have to find the right space, because we've been very lucky with this space. But the most important part is to find a place where we can continue all week long, where the school buses can come in and not disturb the neighbors, and be safe. So that is the biggest challenge."
The painting in question was gifted to the Inn's late founder Helmuth Deetjen by the late, celebrated local artist George Choley. This particular Choley painting had been in the same place since the 1980s, undisturbed, and a symbol of continued historic preservation.
The parking lot pulsed with bass-heavy playlists and breakfast cocktails. Ski boots clicked alongside trail runners; bikes leaned against tailgates next to rock skis. Spring in the Northwest is less about conditions and more about community-and the stoke was high.
"What we didn't expect was the response - customers were coming by, messaging us, and sharing stories about what the restaurant meant to them. It made us realize this wasn't just a place to eat - it had become part of people's routines and memories."
In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history.
The Council of Andrews is dedicated to uplifting the Drewish Community towards prosperity and self-actualization, creating a space for positive interactions among those sharing the name.
"There are very few spaces that I go into where I like the mix - often it's the same brands and a regurgitation of things. There are so many people out there doing amazing projects but they aren't necessarily given a formal space. This was a fun excuse to bring people together."