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September 2021
Leavenworth Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
The Leavenworth Friends of the Library will be holding their annual fundraising Book Sale in downtown Leavenworth. Friday, September 24th 10-6 Saturday, September 25th 10-6 Sunday, September 26th 10-5 Monday, September 27th 10-5 Tuesday, September 28th 10-5 Wednesday, September 29th 10-5 Thursday, September 30th 10-5 Friday, October 1st 10-6 Saturday, October 2nd 10-6 Sunday, October 3rd 10-3
Find out more »Leavenworth Lions Community Breakfasts
Breakfast in Lions Park Saturday, September 25 7-11am Enjoy a hearty all you can eat breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage and beverage. Satisfy your appetite and support your community at the same time. The proceeds support community vision, hearing and diabetes needs and so much more. Cost: Age 11 and up: $8.00 Age 4-10: $4.00 FREE - Ages 3 & Under and Military Personnel with I.D.
Find out more »Fall Preserving Class
You can can, can't you? Learn how to safely preserve your own food at home! During this hands-on class, you will learn the basics of both boiling water bath and pressure canning and when to choose which. We'll be working primarily with apples. Participants are encouraged to bring other items to class they'd like to can, and to bring their own home equipment (there will be equipment available to use during class as well). This class will be held entirely…
Find out more »Innovators Awards Luncheon
20th Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon celebrating the drive, passion, and spirit of innovators in North Central Washington while inspiring those who are just starting their journey. We are accepting nominations from the community in five different categories. The deadline for nominations is July 28. Categories for nomination include: - Entrepreneur of the Year - Newcomer In Technology - STEM Champion of the Year - STEM College Student Innovator of the Year - Future Technology Leader of the Year (K-12)
Find out more »Red Barn Event – Homewaters: A Conversation About Connections
Author David Williams (Homewaters) together with author Iris Graville (Writer in a Life Vest) will create a conversation about Puget Sound that weaves the stories of people and place across more than 10,000 years of history. They will touch on warfare, transportation (canoe culture and mosquito fleet), and resource extraction; will dive into the realm of the salmon and orca, and will trace lesser known, but ecosystem-critical species such as rockfish, herring, kelp, Olympia oyster, and geoducks. Together they will…
Find out more »October 2021
Moses Coulee Megafloods
The Wenatchee Valley Erratics, Ice Age Floods Institute’s next ZOOM program will be on Tuesday, October 12 at 7:00 PM. Joel Gombiner, PhD candidate at U. of Washington will discuss “Moses Coulee Megafloods.” Moses Coulee is unique from other Scabland canyons because it lacks an obvious tie-in to the Columbia River. It heads in the middle of the Waterville Plateau, but lacks clear feeder channels or flood-scoured surfaces that link to the Columbia River. How did it get there? How…
Find out more »Macrame Class
Come learn how to make a macrame plant hanger with Merilea from High Mountain Arts! In this workshop you will learn a few fundamental macrame knots and how to use them to create a cute little plant hanger. Organic cotton cord, wood beads, and pots will be provided. Each participant will leave with their very own plant hanger. Cost: $42 non-member, $35 member Limit: 15 participants In light of new covid cases in our county, we will require all participants…
Find out more »A Class on Chanterelles!
The fall season is a fabulous time to forage for Chanterelle mushrooms! Join our Community Programs Manager, Rachel, a class on chanterelles. We will start the day at Wenatchee River Institute, learning the basics of mushroom identification and safety tips for foraging. Most of the class will be spent in the field foraging for chanterelles and observing other species we find. There is no guarantee chanterelles will be found, of course, but you will learn what key habitat features to…
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