5 Things to do this week

Climate Change Talk at the Red Barn

The Wenatchee River Institute will host a climate change talk with University of Washington Senior Research Scientist Sarah Doherty on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase.

“There’s a lot more going on in the skies that’s affecting climate than just increasing CO2,” the event page states. “Come hear about some surprising aspects of climate change from local atmospheric scientist Sarah Doherty.”

“Sarah will talk about how particles in the atmosphere, like smoke from fires and pollution from engines and industrial activities, are affecting our climate, how their influence on climate differs from that of greenhouse gasses like CO2, and how we might leverage these effects to reduce global warming and the negative impacts of climate change.”

Wenatchee River Institute Red Barn events are now hybrid and can be joined in person or on livestream.

The event is free with a donation basket at the door.

For more information visit wenatcheeriverinstitute.org.

Autumn Amble

The Wenatchee River Institute will host an Autumn Amble on Friday, Oct, 20 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

“Join the Wenatchee River Institute for a two-hour autumn amble with one of our knowledgeable naturalists,” the event page states. “Walk with us through Waterfront Park as the air begins to cool and the leaves turn gold. You will learn about the natural and cultural history of Leavenworth with many scenic views along the way.”

The event is limited to  10 participants and registration is required.

For ages 16 and up the cost is $10. For ages six to 15 the cost is $5 and ages five and under are free.
For more information visit wenatcheeriverinstitute.org.

Dead Man Walking Opera

The Icicle Creek Center for the Arts will host a viewing of The Met Opera Dead Man Walking on Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Join us at the Snowy Owl for The Met Opera HD Live Streaming event,” the event page states. “American composer Jake Heggie’s compelling masterpiece, the most widely performed new opera of the last 20 years, arrives in cinemas in a haunting new production by Ivo van Hove.”

“Based on Sister Helen Prejean’s memoir about her fight for the soul of a condemned murderer, Dead Man Walking matches the high drama of its subject with Heggie’s beautiful and poignant music and a brilliant libretto by Tony and Emmy Award–winner Terrence McNally,” the event page states.

For more information visit icicle.org.

Booktoberfest: Trivia Night

The Leavenworth Public Library will host Trivia Night on Oct. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m.

“Trivia Night is back at the Leavenworth Library,” the event page states. “The battle of the brains commences as Gracie cooks up a spread of wacky, weird, and crazy trivia questions about everything under the sun.”

“Answer questions, guess answers, and compete with other groups of like-minded community members for a shot at the grand prize: bragging rights,” the event page states. “Make a team or join one when you arrive. All ages welcome.”

For more information visit ncwlibraries.org.

Art from the Heart

The Leavenworth Public Library will host Art from the Heart with Celisse Ellis on Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.

“Turn “cloudy” feelings into organized thoughts through the creativity of doodling,” the event page states. “Led by art facilitator Celisse Ellis, participants can make heartfelt expressions and learn different journaling styles in a fun and safe environment.”

Light refreshments will be served.

The event is free and for ages 12 and up. Registration is required.

For more information visit ncwlibraries.org.