Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Community Bulletin Board for April 12

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Leavenworth

Icicle Trout Unlimited meeting

Icicle Valley Trout Unlimited will hold it’s monthly membership meeting on Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Leavenworth’s Icicle Inn. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Regional Director Jim Brown will present on the Wild Future Initiative, the Department’s proposal to the legislature to improve the long-term funding outlook for the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Director Brown will also respond to any questions members may have. As always, no-host food and beverages are available from JJ Hills, the in-house restaurant and bar at the Icicle Inn. Please join us. (e13,14,15)

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)

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 info@Wilderenergetics.com. (e15,16)

The Geology of the Inland Pacific Northwest

Explore north central Washington geology with you tube “ROCK” star and award winning University of Central WA Professor Nick Zentner. Event is from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 14 at The Barn @ Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth. (e15)

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)

Lake Wenatchee

Cedar Brae tree project

On April 12, a contractor for Chelan County Public Works will be removing a hazardous tree along Cedar Brae Road near Lake Wenatchee, causing some minor traffic delays. Work to remove the dead tree will be from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12. Traffic will be down to one lane at the work site, with flagger-controlled traffic from milepost 2.46 to 2.48. Motorists should plan for up to 15-minute delays. (e15)

Regional

Backyard Gardening Workshop

Attendees will participate in a series of lectures. See “how to” demonstrations and practice the various steps in creating a successful backyard garden. There will also be time for questions. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 at the Community Education Garden at 1100 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee. RSVP to 509-436-1601 or sandyl@cascadia.org. Hosted by Cascadia Conservation District and Chelan-Douglas Master Garden Program.  (er13,14,15)

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)

WVC Knight Athletics Auction

The community is invited to support Wenatchee Valley College Knight Athletics at the eighth annual auction and extravaganza on Saturday, April 15. Join the WVC Knights coaches and athletes for an evening of food, drinks and auction in Smith Gym at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. To purchase a ticket, call Greg Franz at 682-6771 or Anya Belcher at 682-6886. Proceeds from this event will support WVC athletic teams, and there will be opportunities to donate to the athletic scholarship fund. (er15)

 

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