Community Bulletin for April 18

Cashmere
Arbor Day
The City of Cashmere’s 2018 Arbor Day observance and tree planting will be on Wednesday, April 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Riverside Park. For the 31st year, Cashmere has been recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to trees. Cashmere is the third oldest Tree City USA in Washington state. The trees planted on Arbor Day show a concern for the well-being of future generations and for making the world a better place. (er14.15,16)
Leavenworth
Leavenworth Earth Day Community Fair
This is the 10th Annual Earth Day Fair in Leavenworth. Our goal is to create a family-friendly event educating around the theme of sustainability. The fair is Sunday, April 22, 12-4 p.m. Lions Club Park. fun and educational booths, Hands-on activities for kids and adults, food booths, snack foods. music by Recycled Rhythms. A silent auction where you can bid on a wide variety of items from local businesses, organizations and individuals. Electric vehicles and yard equipment on display. Questions, Lisi Ott, 548-6881. (e15,16)
Poetry Fairy visits library
Join us for a magical story time when Perri the Poetry Fairy comes to visit. With fairy wings and a magic wand Perri will lead us on a fun poetry adventure. Kids of all ages will love this wonderful event. Wednesday, April 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Leavenworth Library. Free. Call 548-7923. (e16)
The Buzz About Bees
Join area experts and find out everything you want to know about BEES. The last 2 in a 4-part series focus on Bee health and Bee products. Mondays May 7 and June 4, 6-7:30 p.m. The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth. http://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/events. (e16,17)
Icicle TU meeting
The Icicle Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited will feature Sam Baird, AKA  “Slammin’ Salmon”, who will demonstrate how to catch Kokanee salmon in Lake Chelan. The kokanee (sockeye) are semelparous and do not migrate to the ocean. Sam Baird owns Slammin Salmon Guide Service and is an expert in fishing for these fish in Lake Chelan.  The program is at the Chelan County PUD Conference room in Leavenworth on Tuesday, May 8. at 6:30 p.m.. Open to the public. The program will also feature an update on season openings on salmon seasons in NCW. (e16,17)
Regional
Washington’s Wildland Fire Protection Strategic Plan
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has planned an open house for the public to learn about the development of a Wildland Fire Protection Strategic Plan for Washington and provide input on wildfire concerns to inform the planning process. The Wenatchee Open House for Comment on Wildland Fire Protection Strategic Plan is Monday, April 30, 4 to 7 p.m.at the Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way, Wenatchee. Register by by Thursday, April 26 at
www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-on-washington-wildland-fire-wenatchee-tickets-44852387699
(er15,16)
Friends of the Wenatchee Library Annual Book Sale
Friday, May 11, 5-8 p.m. (members only; join for just $5). Saturday, May 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pybus Market, Wenatchee. Thousands of books, most 25 cents -$2. 100 percent of proceeds benefit community literacy programs including the Children’s summer reading program. (er16,17)