Monday, March 18, 2024

Community Bulletin Board for March 28

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Leavenworth

Wenatchee River Institute and NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute

The ultimate opportunity for all those employed in natural resources, outdoor recreation, and enthusiasts of backcountry past-times, the Wilderness First Aid course will prepare you for the unexpected. WMI’s course is pre-approved by such organizations as the American Camping Association, the United States Forest Service and other government agencies. April 10 and 11 at the Wenatchee River Institute in Leavenworth from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For info, www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.org. (e12,13)

Library activities during spring break

The program will teaching basic coding with Spheros, a robotic gaming device that you control with a smartphone or tablet. The program is geared for children aged 8 and up. Sign up by contacting your local library in advance as space is limited. The schedule for the spring break programs, April 7 at the Leavenworth Public Library, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon. (e12,13)

Community Garden Plots

The Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) will begin processing applications for the 2017 Community Garden plots on April 1. Plots are assigned on a first come basis. You may submit your applications prior to April 1. We are expecting more applications this year so please submit your application as soon as possible. To obtain a copy of the application, go to www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/adult-education. There will be a seed swap on March 25 from 12-3 p.m. at the barn at Barn Beach. Elon Drew will be available to offer advice. (e12,13)

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 

A brand new support group for people with Parkinson’s disease has formed in town. Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at noon at Kristall’s Restaurant. Please join us for our first get-together on April 11. For more information, contact Katherine Degel at 206-356-4288 or Judi Little at 425-870-2089. (e13,14)

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)

Leavenworth Women’s Exchange

The Leavenworth Women’s Exchange monthly luncheon is Wednesday, April 12 at noon at Visconti’s Italian Restaurant, 636 Front Street, Leavenworth. The cost is $14 per person for members and $16 for non-members. Beverage, dessert, tax and gratuity are included. Kelly Allen of Chelan will present a program titled ”The Power of the 4 C’s: The guiding force in overcoming the toughest time in my life”. For information and reservations, contact Claire Burlingame at 548-7142 by Saturday, April 8. (e13,14)

Historical Walking tours of Leavenworth

The Upper Valley Museum will be sponsoring a Downtown Historical Walking Tour on Saturday, April 8. The Tour begins at the Upper Valley Museum 347 Division Street at 10 a.m. The tour is 1-2 hours on flat ground and is about 2 miles long. There is a donation fee of $5. Everyone is encouraged to wear good walking shoes. Call 548-0728 for more information. This Tour will be repeated on June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9 and Oct. 14.

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Leavenworth Film Festival

The Leavenworth Film Festival is April 7-8 at the Leavenworth Festhalle. More local films and celebrate with an electro/swing dance party. On Saturday, the Festhalle is transformed into a high class movie premier environment complete with free limo rides, red carpet photos, over two hours of award-winning short outdoor adventure films from around the world, and a live performance half-time show. Dressing up on Saturday is highly encouraged but not required. Proceeds support the Ski Hill Memorial Project. Tickets at www.LeavenworthFilmFestival.org. $10 Friday / $15 Saturday / $5 for children 12 and under. (e13,14)

IRMS Scholastic Book Fair

Icicle River Middle School Scholastic Book Fair continues on March 29-31 during the school day in the library until 3:30 p.m. Visitors please check in at the office. The community is invited to view and purchase specially priced books, popular series, award-winning titles, new releases, adult bestsellers, and other great reads from dozens of publishers, to benefit the library. 10195 Titus Road, Leavenworth. Also, shop online at www.Scholastic.com/bf/IcicleRiver Questions: Amy Massey 548-4042. (e13)

Cashmere

Red Cross Blood Drive

The Wacoka Kiwanis Club of Cashmere is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, April 5 at the Cashmere United Methodist Church, 213  South Division St. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 1-800-733-2767 for an appointment. (er13,14)

Regional

Draft Transportation Element

The Transportation Element, an important piece of the county’s Comprehensive Plan update, provides a 20-year vision for Chelan County’s transportation system. A full draft of the plan is now available for public comment on the public works website. The plan includes how the county will invest through 2037 in the maintenance and upgrading of its roads, bridges and trails. The public is invited to send its comments on the Draft Transportation Element to public.works@co.chelan.wa.us or to Jill.Fitzsimmons@CO.CHELAN.WA.US. Comments are being taken up until 5 p.m. on April 5. (er12,13)

Chelan/Douglas Job and Resource Fair

Work Source Wenatchee and Washington Female Veterans Wenatchee present the Chelan/Douglas Job and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 at Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee. There is 10 to 10:30 a.m. Veterans preference. (er12,13)

Sell Camp Fire candy and earn your way to camp 

Sell Camp Fire candy and earn your way to summer camp. Register your child now for a fun and exciting week of summer camp at Camp Zanika Lache on Lake Wenatchee. Register by May 1 and save $25 and if you are a Camp Fire member save another $25. Call Camp Fire at 663-1609 or or visit the website at  www.zanika.net. (er12,13)

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. 

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