Community News & Events

Presentation of the 2023 Royal Lady

The Gala will be held on March 7 at 6 p.m., in the Enzian Inn Continental Room. Hearty hors d'oeuvres will be served during the opening social hour followed by a short program celebrating the year of 2022 Royal Lady Sharon Waters. The evening will culminate with dessert and the announcement of the 2023 Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves. Tickets are $45/person or $80/2 people. Seats are limited. RSVPs can be made to autumnleaffestival@outlook.com or by phone at 509-860-4612.

Leavenworth Library events

Join us for stories, songs, and more at the Leavenworth Library. Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. for Baby Lap time with Librarian Amy. Fridays from 11 a.m. to Noon for Preschool Storytimes with Librarian Gracie. Community Storytimes in the Fireside Room. Fridays at 3:15 - 4, sit back and enjoy being read chapters of some of our classic favorites. All ages welcome. 

Online games: Sign up on the NCW Libraries event calendar for online Dungeons & Dragons & Libraries on Saturday, February 18 , 2:30-5:30. 13+, beginners welcome, no previous experience needed to enjoy a fun game of D&D.  Call 509-548-7923 or see www.NCWLibraries.org

Regional

Upper Valley Scholarship for Women Returning to Higher Education

Applications are now being accepted for the Upper Valley Scholarship supported by P.E.O. Chapter JF, Leavenworth WA. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist women in need of financial help in returning to higher education at an accredited university, college, or technical school in the State of Washington. This needs-based scholarship must be used for school expenses and will be paid directly to the school. Applications must be received for consideration by April 30, 2023. Scholarship funds will be available by the Fall of 2023 and be sent directly to the school financial department upon confirmation of enrollment. Women applicants must be seeking further higher education at either the undergraduate or graduate level and meet the following criteria: Applicant must be age 30 or above and reside in Chelan or Douglas County, WA. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or returning to a higher education program after a two-year or more absence. The colleges, universities, or technical schools where applicants have been accepted must be fully accredited and within the State of Washington, however, out-of-state on-line accredited schools, are acceptable.  Applicants may re-submit applications each year until they complete their programs of study.

 Women interested in applying for the scholarship may receive more detailed information concerning the application process, as well as request the application forms by sending an email to the Scholarship Committee at the following address: peoleavenworth@nwi.net

Empty Bowls Gala and Reception

Join us on Sunday, March 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Icicle Ridge Winery. Information at www.uvemptybowls.org