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Community Bulletin for April 19

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Leavenworth

Leavenworth Ale-Fest

There will be over 50 ales and ciders to taste at this annual fundraiser for the Nutcracker Museum to be held April 21 and 22 at the Festhalle. Festival goers will enjoy continuous music with some of the Northwest’s popular bands, featuring Shaggy Sweet and Dusty 45s. Discounted tickets can be purchased online at www.leavenworthalefest.com. (e14.15.16)

Northwest Alphorn workshop

Study and play the alphorn. All players welcome, regardless of ability. The workshop includes: Group seminars for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players, individual instruction from alphorn masters, evening virtuoso concert, group recital at the gazebo. The workshop is May 6-7 at the Enzian Inn. For information and registration, please contact NWAW chair, Thomas Tilton at info@projektbayern.com or call 548-3494. (e15,16)

Kids’ Emotional Intelligence

A fun course for kids and parents in Emotional Intelligence (EQ) development. Four Thursday evenings in May, 5-7 p.m. at Icicle Junction Activity Center. Create more empowered kids and greater harmony at home. Help kids feel safe navigating their social/emotional world. Course includes dinner and games each night. Register now, 509-741-7419 or for more information, wilderenergetics.com. (e15,16)

Spring Wildflowers and Landscapes

Grab your brushes and come join us for an amazing weekend of learning to paint the spectacular wild flowers of the Cascades east slopes in fresh watercolors. The talented Molly Hashimoto guides you in creating sketches as well as larger, more detailed landscapes, working both in the classroom and with photos. Event is 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22 and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 at The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth. (e15,16)

Pick Up Your Empty Bowls Bowl

If you have not picked up your bowl from the Empty Bowls Festival please do so soon. Your bowls are waiting for you at the UV MEND offices upstairs in the Field House at Barn Beach Reserve (above the Upper Valley Museum) at 347 Division St. - the very end of Division St. All bowls not claimed by April 28 will be donated to the Community Cupboard for resale. For info contact the UV MEND office at 548-0408. (e15,16)

Leavenworth Earth Day Fair

The ninth annual Leavenworth Earth Day Fair, Sunday, April 23 at Lions Club Park, noon - 4 p m., is a free family-friendly event exploring the power of community in action with fun, educational booths, hands-on activities for kids and adults, food booths, live music by Eden Moody and Recycled Rhythms, and a silent auction to benefit communities programs. (e15,16)

Attention part-time residents

Someday, you may need to call Cascade Medical for care. Want to find out more about the services here? Join our Part-time Resident Advisory Council meeting, 10 a.m. to noon April 22, in the Arleen Blackburn Room. The group meets two Saturdays a year to learn and share ideas about how the hospital can better serve them. All part-time residents of Leavenworth, Plain, Peshastin and Dryden are welcome to attend. Lunch provided. RSVP with Jill Barich at 548-3431 or jillb@cascademedical.org. (e15,16)

Assessor Community Meetings

Chelan County Assessor Deanna Walter invites you to a series of community meetings, a great opportunity to meet Deanna, hear how the assessment process works and to ask questions. Real estate market changes will be discussed and how it will affect your 2017 Notice of Value. There is a meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26 at Leavenworth Fire Hall. Another meeting is planned from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 27 at the Chelan County FD 9 Station. For more information, 667-6365 or  www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor. (e15,16)

BAMS softball

The BAMS softball league is accepting new teams for the summer season. Men and Women over the age of 18 are welcome.  The league will play from the 2nd week of June through the last week of July. If you want to start a new team, or join an existing team, we want to help you!  If you are a business that wants to boost your community involvement by sponsoring a team or the league itself, please contact us, benbur@yahoo.com. (e16,17)

Free pain management workshop

Chronic Pain Self Management is a free, six-week workshop that will help you take control of your pain, rather than letting it control you. People who experience chronic pain, their friends, family members or caregivers are welcome to join. Space is limited to 16, registration is required. Classes will be held 2-4 p.m. every Thursday, May 4-June 8 at Cascade Medical. Twelve continuing education credits are available. To register, contact Jolyn Hull at 800-782-3204 or jolynh@communitychoice.us. (e16,17)

Cascade Garden Club fundraiser

The Cascade Garden Club of Leavenworth is hosting its annual fundraiser plant and bake sale on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. The sale will have vegetables, perennials, herbs and ground covers from local gardeners that are best suited for the upper valley’s climate and conditions. Yard art and Daniel’s birdhouses will also be featured. Proceeds support the Leavenworth Post Office Garden and the Frances Field Memorial Garden at Barn Beach Reserve. (e16,17)

Leavenworth Firefighter Challenge 

The first annual Leavenworth Firefighter Challenge is on Saturday, April 29 at the Leavenworth Ski Hill. This 10k mountain race is a timed race through the mountain foothills. The race starts at 11 a.m. when firefighters will race in full wildland personal protective equipment. At noon, a fun run for the general public for a $10 registration fee. Participants and guests can enjoy local beer, food and music featuring the Hoyer Brothers and Sergio. All race participants over 21 will receive admission into the beer garden and a complimentary first beer. Proceeds benefit the local Leavenworth CCFD3 Volunteer Firefighters Association. Registration at www.lwffc.org. (e16,17)

Jain Roger’s retirement open house

After 40 years of service and dedication, Lab Director Jain Rogers plans to retire in May. Please join the staff at Cascade Medical in extending our well wishes to Jain during an open house, 5:30-7 p.m. May 2, in the main admitting lobby. All patients, former colleagues and friends are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP with an email to adminoffice@cascademedical.org. (e16,17)

CCFD3 Fire Levy Meeting

There will be two community meetings to provide information on the upcoming Chelan County Fire District 3 levy, which will go before the voters on Aug. 1, 2017. The first community meeting is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 at the Fire Hall. The second community meeting is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 1 at the Fire Hall. Questions, call Kelly O’Brien, 548-7711. (e16,17)

Regional

Give blood and help save lives 

Eligible blood donors of all blood types are encouraged to give blood through the American Red Cross this spring to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients. Whole blood can be donated every 56 days, up to six times a year, and Power Red donations may be made every 112 days, up to three times per year. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Next blood drive is from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18 at Wenatchee Community Center, 504 S. Chelan Avenue. (er15,16)

BPW Marketplace

The Business and Professional Women organization will offer a “Marketplace” at the Wenatchee Convention Center (WCC) Friday and Saturday, May 19-20. It will feature 20 vendors, jewelry, kitchen items, beauty products, hair products, a massage station and more and will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days in the Gala rooms on the main floor. There is no charge for this shopping and browsing opportunity. The WCC is located at 121 N. Wenatchee Ave. For more information call Debbie Feist, 509-860-0659. (Please note: A BPW state convention will be taking place at the same time in the WCC, but it is open to members only.)

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