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Community Bulletin for April 26

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Leavenworth

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. 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. (e15,16,17)

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 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)

LMA holds Rockfest

The Leavenworth Mountain Association hosts the 18th annual Rockfest, Saturday and Sunday, May 6, 7 at Fromm’s Field in Leavenworth. Rockfest, a grassroots rock climbing event, has been Washington’s largest climbing festival for the past 17 years. The festival has several different elements aimed at educating and introducing climbing to everyone as well as encouraging seasoned climbers to push their limits in fun and competitive ways. www.leavenworthrockfest.com. (e17,18)

Summer housing for LST actors

Leavenworth Summer Theater actors from out of the area are looking for summer housing. If you are aware of any housing space that might be available to rent for mid-June, July and August to our summer actors, please call the Theater at 509.548.7324 with contact information and we will pass it on to the interested actors. Condos, houses, apartments or rooms in houses would be welcome this summer. In addition, we have two actors with RVs who are looking for space to park. (e17,18)

Local Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 

Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at noon at Kristall’s Restaurant. Please join us for our next meeting on May 9 - our guest speakers will include a therapist from Balance Point specializing in the “Big” movement program, and a local paramedic. For more information, contact Katherine Degel at 206-356-4288 or Judi Little at 425-870-2089. (e17,18)

UVC seeking volunteers

Upper Valley Connection, a local non-profit offering recreational activities to youth and young adults with developmental disabilities, is seeking volunteers for its annual Theatre Camp!  We are in need actor shadows and costume assistants for the week of June 18-24. If you are interested in this fun and fulfilling opportunity or have questions please contact us at uppervalleyconnection@gmail.com or at 509-888-4181. (e17,18)

Lake Wenatchee

Camp Zanika Lache registration

Register your child now for a fun and exciting week of summer camp at Camp Zanika Lache on Lake Wenatchee. There are lots of fun activities, such as boating, fishing, rafting, arts & crafts, canoeing, high ropes course, low ropes course, cook outs, hiking, kayaking and more. For youth, 1st through 12th grade, one week sessions. There are still some openings available so be sure to register soon by registering online at www.zanika.net. Call 663-1609. (er17,18)

Plain

Beaver Valley School speaker

The Beaver Valley School Parent Group is hosting  Historical Speaker, Rod Molzahn, April 26 at 6:17 p.m. at the Winton Schoolhouse at 19265 Beaver Valley Rd. All are welcome to this free community event. (e17)

Chiwawa Loop Road Open House

Chelan County Public Works is planning a Chiwawa Loop open house from 4-to-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 at Thousand Trails Resort, 20752 Chiwawa Loop Rd. Beginning in early June, construction begins on the Chiwawa Loop Road Phase III project, a 1.44-mile stretch along Chiwawa Loop Road from Wending Lane to Sumac Lane. Questions? Call 667-6415 or email public.works@co.chelan.wa.us. (e17)

Regional

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.) (er16,17)

Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society

The Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m., Monday, May 8, at the Douglas County PUD Auditorium, 1151 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee. Leavenworth resident Alex Saliby will present the program, “The DNA Test That Changed Everything!” For more information, call 884-6455. Free and open to the public. (er17,18)

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