Community Bulletin Board

Leavenworth

Attention Quilters

Paul Anderson of Utah has been commissioned by the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum to craft an Amish Quilted Nutcracker, the small quilt square is 10 inches by 12 inches, and must be received at the Nutcracker Museum, 735 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA. 98826 by December 1. A ceremony announcing the winner will be held on Sunday, December 5, at 3 p.m. Each person who sends in a quilt will receive 4 free admissions to the museum. Winning quilter will receive a copy of the “The Art & Character of Nutcrackers” book and a tour of the Museum for 10 people. All quilts will be displayed. Call the museum 509-548-4573 for more information.

Fowl Play 5K

A chill event with avid runners, walkers, strollers, pets, people and pets in costumes. it’s all for fun to kick off the holiday season. We run rain, sleet, snow, ice and freezing temps, we’ve seen it all! Online Registration at: eventbrite/ Fowl Play 5K FOWL PLAY 5K Tickets, Thu, Nov 25, 2021 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite. Race day registration 8:30 a.m., race starts at 9 a.m. at the Leavenworth Gazebo on Thursday, November 25, 9 a.m. Adults $15 and K-12, $10.

A Winter Wreath Class

December 3 and 4, 10-12:30 p.m. at the Wenatchee River Institute in Leavenworth. Join local artist, florist, and event planner Amy Wall, of Cashmere’s Salt of the Earth to learn how to create a festive wreath. There will also be a DIY option to pick up materials to build your wreath at home. The cost of this in-person class is $48 for non-members and $42 for members of WRI. This workshop has a limit of 20 participants. This event is indoors (with air purifiers running), masks will be required for all while inside. For the DIY packet, the cost is $35. Register now to secure your place and more details: https:// wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/.

Red Barn Event: The Approach with Ingrid Backstrom

Join the Wenatchee River Institute and Leavenworth local and professional skier, Ingrid Backstrom for a talk and viewing of the film “The Approach”, Thursday, December 9, 7 p.m. for the presentation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a community social. Events are now indoors in close quarters, only people who are vaccinated for COVID19 (regardless of eligibility) may attend. You must wear a mask. Thank you for following this honor system. Windows will be open during the event (along with an air purifier operating), so please bring a layer to keep you warm. This is a free event, and no registration is required. Visit the website to find details on the event: https:// wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/

Cashmere

Holiday Care Boxes for deployed soldiers

The Cashmere American Legion Auxiliary #64 is looking for addresses of deployed soldiers to send holiday care boxes. If anyone has a loved one deployed or knows of one who would appreciate a care package from home and would share their address, please leave at the Cashmere Post Office or call Auxiliary President, Linda Ingraham, 509-679-0243. A collection box for donations of snacks and personal items will be at the post office until the first week in December. You can also call any auxiliary member for pickup. Please support our soldiers.

Regional

NCW Libraries

Will be closed November 25 and 26 for Thanksgiving Libraries continue to offer a wide variety of resources and programs online at ncwlibraries. org and it’s Facebook pages. Go to NCWLIBRARIES.ORG or 1- 800-426-READ (7323) for more information and updates