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If you travel to the Methow Valley with your furry friend, keep Methow Valley Veterinary Hospital in mind. Offering dental, medical, surgical, retail, and grooming- they have your emergency and routine care needs covered. Many second home owners, according the the facility, are transitioning to using them as a primary care provider because they have more free time when they are in the valley and because the clinic's prices are lower than Seattle prices. Check out their website for additional information.
 

April In The Valley 2013

Events Here and There:

Saturday March 30
EASTER EGG HUNT: Egg hunt, BBQ, and photos with the Easter Bunny at the Twisp City Park. Free. 997-0663. Noon
MV THEATER: Performance of Oliver! at MV Community Center, Twisp. $15. (509) 429-0454. 7pm
ROCK/POP: Kara Hess performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm

Sunday March 31
EASTER SUNRISE: Service at the Winthrop park. 997-4904. 7am
EASTER BREAKFAST: Free breakfast (9-10am) and egg hunt (12:45pm) at Cascade Bible Church, Twisp. 997-8312.
MV THEATER: Performance of Oliver! at MV Community Center, Twisp. $15. (509) 429-0454. 2pm
WILDLIFE: "Last Sunday" presentation by Lisa Lindsay, director of Okanogan Wildlife League, with her animal friends at the MV Interpretive Center (on the TwispWorks campus). Free/donations. 997-0620. 5pm

Monday April 1
TRIVIA: Play trivia at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. $3. 996-3183. 6pm
LINE DANCING: Lessons for beginners and advanced dancers at Twisp Valley Grange. $4. (509) 429-2064. 6:30pm

Wednesday April 3
LIVE MUSIC: Rob Thran Jr. performs at Twisp River Suites. Free ($25 with dinner). 997-0100. 6-9pm

Friday April 5
CLEAN WATER: Highland Wonders presentation on water and fish by Methow Valley ecologist John Crandall at the Community Cultural Center, Tonasket. Donation. (509) 433-7893. 6:30pm
AMERICANA: Little Jane featuring Anne & John at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm

Saturday April 6
ARTISTS' RECEPTION: Opening event for "Two Valleys" art exhibition at Confluence Gallery, Twisp. Free. 997-2787. 4-8pm
COUNTRY MUSIC: Aaron Crawford performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm

Monday April 8
TRIVIA: Play trivia at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. $3. 996-3183. 6pm

Tuesday April 9
FLAMENCO: Dancer Savannah Fuentes, Gypsy singer Jesus Montoya and guitarist Pedro Cortes perform Spanish Flamenco at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $10-$35. (206) 409-2161. 7:30pm

Wednesday April 10
JAZZ: Wayne Mendro and Breathe perform at Twisp River Suites. Free ($25 with dinner). 997-0100. 6-9pm

Saturday April 13
FARMERS MARKET: Local crafts and produce in the MV Community Center parking lot. 341-4737. 9am-noon

Saturday April 20
PRUNING: Learn to prune backyard fruit trees with orchardist Richard Murray at Local 98856, Twisp. $15 (or purchase a tree). 997-0978. 1pm
THE REVELERS: Louisiana Cajun, country, blues and zydeco at the Winthrop Barn. $5-$25. 997-4004. 7pm

Saturday April 27
TRASHION: Local designers and models present trash fashion show at the MV Community Center, Twisp. $15. 997-2787. 7-10pm

 

Venue Events:
 

Twisp River Pub
201 Hwy 20, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.6822
http://www.methowbrewing.com/musicevents/

 

Old Schoolhouse Brewery
155 Riverside Ave., Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996.3183
http://www.oldschoolhousebrewery.com/musicschedule.html

 

Winthrop Gallery
237 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA 98862(509) 996.3925
http://www.winthropgallery.com/current.html
 

April 24 through May 27^th: Spring Beauties

Reception and Artwalk: Saturday April 27, 5 to 7pm

 

Confluence Gallery
104 Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.2787

http://www.confluencegallery.blogspot.com/

Saturday, April 6-June 1, 2013 “Two Valleys” Exhibit
Opening reception April 6, 4-8pm

 

Merc Playhouse
101 S Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.2306 or (509) 997.7529

http://mercplayhouse.org/  

FLAMENCO: Dancer Savannah Fuentes, Gypsy singer Jesus Montoya and guitarist Pedro Cortes perform Spanish Flamenco at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $10-$35. (206) 409-2161. 7:30pm

 

MVSTA
309 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996-3287
http://www.mvsta.com

The Rattler Trail Run 

April 20 9AM 4 Mile, 9-Mile, Half Marathon

Pipestone Canyon

 

Methow Conservancy
315 Riverside Drive, Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-2870

http://www.methowconservancy.org/

April 9th:  (on the 2nd Tuesday!), “The Saga of Washington's Fish and Wildlife in Words, Pictures, and Song,” with Ken Bevis, 7pm at the Twisp River Pub. 

 

North Cascades Basecamp
255 Lost River Rd, Mazama, WA 98833 509.996.2334 http://www.northcascadesbasecamp.com/index.html

 

Mazama
At the Mazama Junction- Lost River and Goat Creek Roads.  http://www.mazama.org/events.html

 

Methow Valley Community Center
201 Highway 20 South, Twisp, WA 509-997-2926 http://methowvalleycommunitycenter.weebly.com/index.html

FRI & SAT, APR 12-13. 6PM  “Methow Minds”

Two evenings of thought provoking speakers to get your synapses snapping and your toes tapping. Food and beverage available. Tickets $15 per night or $25 for both at the Methow Valley Community Center.

- Saturdays 9-12 Farmers Market

- Sundays 6:00pm to 8:00pm Roller Derby for Beginners

March In The Valley 2013

Events Here and There:

Sunday March 3
BALLOON FESTIVAL: Watch hot-air balloons launch behind the Winthrop Inn. 997-1700. 7am
THEATER: The God of Carnage at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $5-$15. 997-7529. 2pm

Monday March 4
TRIVIA: Play trivia games at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. $3. 996-3183. 6pm
LINE DANCING: Lessons for beginners and advanced dancers at Twisp Valley Grange. $4. (509) 429-2064. 6:30pm
AUDITIONS: Men and women ages 20-80 needed for Over the River and Through the Woods at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. 997-7529. 7pm

March 4-10
FLIGHTS: "Fly It Forward" daily flights for women and girls at the Twisp airport. Free. Reservations: 997-8141. 3pm

Tuesday March 5
STORY TIME: Stories and crafts at the Twisp Library. Free. 997-4681. 1:30pm
AUDITIONS: Men & women ages 20-80 needed for Over the River and Through the Woods at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. 997-7529. 7pm
WOLVES: First Tuesday with David Moskowitz presentation "Wolves in the Land of Salmon" at Twisp River Pub. Free. 996-2870. 7-8:30pm

Wednesday March 6
HISTORY OF ENGLAND: Series continues with Bill Hottell at MV United Methodist Church. 997-6655. 8:30-11:30am
STORY TIME: At the Winthrop Library. Free. 996-2685. 1:30pm
TEEN CENTER: Come in for the ping pong and video games, stay for the wi-fi and snacks. Free. 997-9211. 4-8pm
PING PONG: Play at the Carlton Store. Free. 997-9022. 5-8pm
MUSIC: Fred Cooley and Gregg Hardy perform at Twisp River Suites. Free. 997-0100. 6-9pm
FRACKING: Dana Visalli presents "Fracking & Tar Sands: Energy Independence?" at TwispWorks. Free/donations. 997-9011. 7pm
 

Thursday March 7
MV JOB FAIR: Meet employers, apply for jobs, network with peers and more at MV Community Center, Twisp. Free. (509) 826-7558. 10am-2pm
OPEN STUDIO: Work/have fun on printing/book binding projects at Door No. 3, Twisp. Reservations: 997-2044. $25. 3-6pm

Friday March 8
FREEDOM SAILORS: Greta Berlin and Bill Dienst, MD, will talk about breaking Israel's blockade on Gaza, bringing aid to Palestinians in 2008. Confluence Gallery. (509) 322-2595. 7pm

Saturday March 9
END OF SEASON SKI: Group ski (11am), potluck (12:30pm), program & 200K challenge drawing (1:30pm), Mountain film (2pm) at Mazama trailhead and Community Center. Free (bring ski pass). 996-3287.

March 9-10
TRACKING: Wildlife Track & Sign Certifictaion Class with David Moskowitz. Info: 996-2870.

Sunday March 10
MINDFULNESS: Long and short, silent (on the hour) and walking (45 minutes after the hour) meditations at MV Wellness Center, Winthrop. Guided meditation at noon. Free. 997-2152. 11am-5pm

Tuesday March 12
BLUE BELL CAFÉ: Art, music, fun, food and auction at the Twisp River Pub, Winthrop. $30 (benefit for MV Community School). 996-4447. 5pm

Wednesday March 13
LIVE MUSIC: Ben Gilmore, Annie Emmaneger and John Hagan perform at Twisp River Suites. Free. 997-0100. 6-9pm

March 18-20
QUICKBOOKS: Introductory course at TwispWorks. $125. 997-3300. 6-8pm

Friday March 22
MV THEATER: Performance of Oliver! at MV Community Center, Twisp. $15. (509) 429-0454. 7pm

Saturday March 23
WORK PARTY: Help Confluence Gallery get some work done. Food and beverages available, and movies for the kiddos. 997-2787. 10am-4pm
MV THEATER: Performance of Oliver! at MV Community Center, Twisp. $15. (509) 429-0454. 7pm
CIMARRÓN: Music and dance from the northern plains of Colombia at the Winthrop Barn. $5-$25. 997-4004. 7pm

Sunday March 24
MV THEATER: Performance of Oliver! at MV Community Center, Twisp. $15. (509) 429-0454. 2pm

Friday March 29
MV THEATER: Performance of Oliver! at MV Community Center, Twisp. $15. (509) 429-0454. 7pm

Saturday March 30
MV THEATER: Performance of Oliver! at MV Community Center, Twisp. $15. (509) 429-0454. 7pm

Sunday March 31
MV THEATER: Performance of Oliver! at MV Community Center, Twisp. $15. (509) 429-0454. 2pm

 

Venue Events:

Twisp River Pub

201 Hwy 20, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.6822

http://www.methowbrewing.com/musicevents/

 

Old Schoolhouse Brewery

155 Riverside Ave., Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996.3183
http://www.oldschoolhousebrewery.com/musicschedule.html

 

Saturday 3/2	Peter Benjamin Band- Americana
Friday, 3/8	Shoot Jake- Blues/Funk /Rock
Saturday, 3/9	Open Mic- Rivertown Ramblers
Friday, 3/15	Laura Love- Folk/Blues
Saturday, 3/16	Wil Kinky- Soul/Blues
Friday, 3/22	Bradford Loomis- Roots/Folk
Saturday, 3/23	Blackburn- Rock
Friday, 3/29	Cool Water- Folk
Saturday, 3/30	Tommy Simmons Band- Soul

 

Winthrop Gallery

237 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA 98862(509) 996.3925

http://www.winthropgallery.com/current.html

 

Confluence Gallery

104 Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.2787

http://www.confluencegallery.com/calendar.html

 

Saturday, March 23  10am-4pm

Come for the duration, or drop in for an hour or two. We have a lengthy list of tasks to tackle so that Confluence continues to shine!

We will have food and beverage available for all who come to work. We will have children's movies playing in a side room. We'll play loud (but not off-putting) music, and we'll be sure to laugh a lot!

 

Merc Playhouse

101 S Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.2306 or (509) 997.7529

http://mercplayhouse.org/  

God of Carnage
by Yasmina Reza.  Translated by Christopher Hampton
March 1 - 17, 2013
Thurs., Fri., Sat. 7 pm  Sun 2 pm

 

MVSTA

309 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996-3287

http://www.mvsta.com

2013 Ski & Yoga Retreat	March 1-3	Methow Endurance
2013 Winter Triathlon	March 3 (Sunday)	N. Cascades Hostel
2013 Spring Ski Celebration	March 9	MVSTA

 

 

Methow Conservancy

315 Riverside Drive, Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-2870

http://www.methowconservancy.org/

March 5th:  “Wolves in the Land of Salmon,” with David Moskowitz, 7pm at the Twisp River Pub.

March 9-10th: Wildlife Track & Sign Certification Class $180

 

North Cascades Basecamp

255 Lost River Rd, Mazama, WA 98833 509.996.2334 http://www.northcascadesbasecamp.com/index.html

 

Mazama
At the Mazama Junction- Lost River and Goat Creek Roads.  http://www.mazama.org/events.html

 

Methow Valley Community Center
201 Highway 20 South, Twisp, WA 509-997-2926 http://methowvalleycommunitycenter.weebly.com/index.html

- Sundays 6:00pm to 8:00pm Roller Derby for Beginners

Standing at the northernmost point of the MVSTA Basecamp Trail system at the end of Jack's Trail on a gorgeous sunny February afternoon.  If you haven't yet visited the Methow Valley this winter, there is still snow left!  It is getting into the low 40s in the day and low 20s at night.  Perfect weather to ski a bit, feel the sun, and snow shoe a property that has been on your mind.

 

February In The Valley 2013

 

Events Here and There:

Tuesday Feb. 5
STORY TIME: Stories and crafts at the Twisp Library. Free. 997-4681. 1:30pm
FIRST TUESDAY: "Science Exploration with Youth, from the Mountains to the Sea" at the Twisp River Pub. Free. 996-2870. 7-8:30pm

Wednesday Feb. 6
HISTORY OF ENGLAND: Series continues with Bill Hottell at MV United Methodist Church. 997-6655. 8:30-11:30am
STORY TIME: At the Winthrop Library. Free. 996-2685. 1:30pm
TEEN CENTER: Come in for the ping pong and video games, stay for the wi-fi and snacks. Free. 997-9211. 4-8pm
PING PONG: Play at the Carlton Store. Free. 997-9022. 5-9pm
MUSIC: Rico Stover and Jananne Lovett perform at Twisp River Suites. Free. Reservations: 997-0100. 6-9pm
AWANA: Fun and games for ages preschool through 6th grade at Cascade Bible Church, Twisp. 997-8312. 7-8:30pm

Thursday Feb. 7
THOREAU: Northwest nature writers with Peter Donahue at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm
SKI WAX: Hands-on kick and glide ski waxing clinic at milepost 180 on Highway 20, Mazama. Free. RSVP to Dave at 996-4115. 6:30pm

Saturday Feb. 9
SKI DERBY: 16K or 32K classic races at Chickadee Trailhead. 996-4595. 9am
FLEA MARKET: Buy stuff at the Winthrop Barn. Info: 996-3581. 9am-3pm
BAKE SALE: "Dazzling Desserts" at Calvary Chapel Church, 20077 Highway 20, Twisp. Benefit for Torre Fuerte Girls' Home in Peru. 997-2467. 10am-3pm
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. 996-3287. 11am
COUPLES MASSAGE: Class by Judy Swank at The Studio, Twisp. $70. Register 923-1965. 5:30-8:30pm

Feb 9-10
MEDITATION: "Focus Here and Now" workshop with Doug Veenhof at the MV Community Center, Twisp. $10-$50. (509) 341-4376.

Sunday Feb. 10
MINDFULNESS: Long and short, silent (on the hour) and walking (45 minutes after the hour) meditations at MV Wellness Center, Winthrop. Guided meditation at noon. Free. 997-2152. 11am-5pm
BALD EAGLES: Class on wintering bald eagles in the Methow Valley at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $20, or $50 for 3 or more. 996-2334. 1-5:30pm
FAMILY CONCERT: Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus Family Concert at the Omak Performing Arts Center. $8-$12 (under age 12 free). (509) 422-2456. 3pm

Monday Feb. 11
ROOM ONE: Valentine's open house at Room One with tours, refreshments, and lots of information. Free. 997-2050. 4-6pm
TEEN CENTER: Volunteer orientation at the Teen Center, TwispWorks. Sign up: 997-3300. 6pm

Tuesday Feb. 12
SENIOR APPRECIATION: Hank's Harvest Foods presents Senior Appreciation Day with lunch in the MV Community Center gym, prizes and dancing to the tunes of the Eagle River Band.

Wednesday Feb. 13
PING PONG: Play at the Carlton Store. Free. 997-9022. 5-9pm
MUSIC: Emele Clothier performs at Twisp River Suites. Free. Reservations: 997-0100. 6-9pm
CLASSICAL GUITAR: Concert by Terry Hunt at MV Inn. $15. Reservations: 997-9344. 7pm

Thursday Feb. 14
CARNIVORES: Presentation by Scott Fitkin and John Rohrer at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $10 (includes soup). 996-2334. 5:30pm

Feb. 15-18
BIRD COUNT: The Great Backyard Bird Count Walkabout at NC Basecamp, Mazama. Free. 996-2334. 10am-noon

Saturday Feb. 16
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am
YOGALUSH: 45-60-minute music-filled yoga with Valerie Kardonsky, followed by wine and chocolate, at The Studio, Twisp. $20-$25. (206) 310-1036. 4-6pm
OUTWARD BOUND: Open house celebration at 226 Lost River Road, Mazama. 4-6pm

Feb. 16-17
WATERCOLORS: Workshop with John Adams at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $45-$80. 996-2334.

Sunday Feb. 17
DOG & CAT PHOTOS: Open house for photo contest at the Winthrop Gallery. 996-3925. 11am-3pm

Thursday Feb. 21
OPEN STUDIO: Second three-night session begins at Door No. 3 for printing projects. Register: 997-2044. 3-6pm
BUTTERFLIES: Cascade Butterfly Project with Regina Rochfort at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm
MOVIE: Alaska Gold, depicting the battle between salmon and mining in Bristol Bay, at the Twisp River Pub. Local watershed discussion follows. Free. 997-0028. 6-8pm

Saturday Feb. 23
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am

Thursday Feb. 28
BIRDS: "Feathered Architects" with Idie Ulsh at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm

March 1-3
YOGA & SKI: "Winter Bliss Yoga & Ski Retreat" at NC Basecamp, Mazama. 996-2334.

 

Venue Events:
 

Twisp River Pub

201 Hwy 20, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.6822

http://www.methowbrewing.com/musicevents/

 

Old Schoolhouse Brewery

155 Riverside Ave., Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996.3183
http://www.oldschoolhousebrewery.com/musicschedule.html

 

Friday, 2/8	Ben Union Band- Americana
Saturday, 2/9	RL Heyer- Rock/Soul
Friday, 2/15	Whiskey Syndicate- Rock
Saturday, 2/16	Andrew Vait- Folk/Soul
Friday, 2/22	Methow Music- local artists perform
Saturday, 2/23	Ravin' Wolf- Blues

 

Winthrop Gallery

237 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA 98862(509) 996.3925

http://www.winthropgallery.com/current.html
 

Confluence Gallery

104 Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.2787

http://www.confluencegallery.com/calendar.html

 

Merc Playhouse

101 S Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.2306 or (509) 997.7529

http://mercplayhouse.org/  

 

MVSTA

309 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996-3287

http://www.mvsta.com

 

2013 Ski Derby	February 9	MV Nordic Club
2013 Tour of the Methow	February 16	MV Nordic Club
LibertyBell Biathlon Race	February 16	MV Biathlon
2013 Doggie Dash	February 17	MV Nordic Club
2013 Full Moon Potluck and Ski	February 23	MV Nordic Club

 

Methow Conservancy

315 Riverside Drive, Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-2870

http://www.methowconservancy.org/

February 5th: “Science Exploration with Youth, from the Mountains to the Sea,” Tuesday, February 5th, 7:00 - 8:30pm at the Twisp River Pub

 

North Cascades Basecamp

255 Lost River Rd, Mazama, WA 98833 509.996.2334 http://www.northcascadesbasecamp.com/index.html

 

Mazama
At the Mazama Junction- Lost River and Goat Creek Roads.  http://www.mazama.org/events.html

 

Methow Valley Community Center
201 Highway 20 South, Twisp, WA 509-997-2926 http://methowvalleycommunitycenter.weebly.com/index.html

- Sundays 6:00pm to 8:00pm Roller Derby for Beginners

 

4+ acres of huge southwest facing views less than 3 miles north of Winthrop from this elevated East Chewuch home site. Easy access via private road, choice of two home sites, one higher, one lower. Traditional or earth berm construction can both benefit from passive solar technologies. 7 gallon per minute private well in place. Experience privacy without sacrificing the convenience of county plowing and town access. Owner willing to finance with 25% down, 6% interest, 3-5 year term.

January In The Valley 2013

 

Events Here and There:

Thursday Jan. 3
INSECTS: "Native Insects and Pathogens of the Methow Valley" with Susan Prichard at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO: Susie Kowalczyk shows slides of her 500-mile pilgramage across norther Spain, at Mazama Community Center. Free. 996-2557. 7pm

Friday Jan. 4
OPEN MIC: Hosted by Rivertown Ramblers at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm

Saturday Jan. 5
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am
ROCK'N'ROLL: Blackburn performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm

Monday Jan. 7
TRIVIA: Play trivia games at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. $3. 996-3183. 6pm

Tuesday Jan. 8
MARIMBA: Eight-week class begins in Winthrop. $60. (206) 459-6269. 6:30-8pm

Wednesday Jan. 9
HISTORY OF ENGLAND: Bill Hottell begins 3-month history class on the Middle Ages in England, at MV United Methodist Church. $50. 997-6655. 8:30-11:30am

Thursday Jan. 10
ARGENTINA: "Exploring Biodiversity: Argentina's Big Wilds" with Peter Morrison at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm

Saturday Jan. 12
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am
TRACKING: Winter wildlife tracking at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $65. 996-2334.
ART OPENING: Reception for "Anonymous, 10" x 10" at Confluence Gallery, Twisp. Free. 997-2787. 4-8pm

Sunday Jan. 13
MINDFULNESS: Long and short, silent (on the hour) and walking (45 minutes after the hour) meditations at MV Wellness Center, Winthrop. Guided meditation at noon. Free. 997-2152. 11am-5pm
BALD EAGLES: Three-class series begins at NC Basecamp, Mazama. 996-2334.

Wednesday Jan. 16
WATERCOLORS: Painting winter watercolors with John Adams at NC Basecamp, Mazama. 1 or 2 days, $45-$80. 996-2334. 10am-2pm
JAZZ BAND & SPAGHETTI: Liberty Bell Jr/Sr High jazz band (with special guest musicians) performs at the Twisp River Pub. Music/dinner fundraiser for the band's trip to Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. $7-$10 ($30/family of 4 or more). 996-2186. 6pm

Thursday Jan. 17
LANDSCAPES: "Treasured Landscapes & the Majestic Methow Initiative" with Mike Liu and Kathleen Dowd-Gailey at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm

Saturday Jan. 19
DELHI 2 DUBLIN: Fusion of Punjabi Indian and Celtic music by Canadian band at the Winthrop Barn. $5-$18. 997-4004. 7pm

Thursday Jan 24
DRUM CIRCLE: Fireside drum circle with Kip and Celeste Roberts at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm
SKI WAX: Hands-on kick and glide ski waxing clinic at milepost 180 on Highway 20, Mazama. Free. RSVP to Dave at 996-4115. 6:30pm

Saturday Jan. 26
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am

Thursday Jan. 31
RABBITS: Washington Pygmy Rabbit Recoverty with Penny Baker at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm

 

Venue Events:

 

Twisp River Pub

201 Hwy 20, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.6822

http://www.methowbrewing.com/musicevents/

FRI JAN 11 Luc and the Lovingtons  9-11:30 pm $10 cover

 

Old Schoolhouse Brewery

155 Riverside Ave., Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996.3183
http://www.oldschoolhousebrewery.com/musicschedule.html

Friday, 1/4	Open Mic hosted by Rivertown Ramblers
Saturday, 1/5	Blackburn- Alternative
Friday, 1/11	The Last Outlaws- Country Rock
Saturday, 1/12
Friday, 1/18	Dominique Frassard- Folk/Roots
Saturday, 1/19	Crawford and James featuring Todd Joseph- Country
Friday, 1/25	Aaron Daniel one man banned
Saturday, 1/26	Vaughn Jensen Band- Blues

 

Winthrop Gallery

237 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA 98862(509) 996.3925

http://www.winthropgallery.com/current.html
 

Confluence Gallery

104 Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.2787

http://www.confluencegallery.com/calendar.html

 

Merc Playhouse

101 S Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.2306 or (509) 997.7529

http://mercplayhouse.org/  

SAT JAN 5  Jazz Night at the Merc 7-8pm

 JAN 24-26 The Women Reader’s Theater 7-9

 

MVSTA

309 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996-3287

http://www.mvsta.com

2013 Race of the Methow	January 5 - 6	MV Nordic Team
2013 Members Ski Camp	January 12-13	MV Nordic Club
2013 Snow Bike Demo	January 13	Methow Cycle and Sport
Come Try Biathlon	January 19	MV Biathlon
2013 Backyard Ski Day	January 25	MVSTA
2013 Methow Valley Pursuit	January 26/27	MVSTA
2013 15K Classic Citizens Race	January 26	MVSTA
2013 Ski for Women	January 26
2013 30K Skate Citizens Race	January 27	MVSTA
2013 Skate Team Relay	January 27	MVSTA

 

Methow Conservancy

315 Riverside Drive, Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-2870

http://www.methowconservancy.org/

January 8th (note this is the 2nd Tuesday!): Eastern WA Forests & Fires, Then and Now Tuesday, Jan. 8th, 7:00 - 8:30pm at the Twisp River Pub.

 

North Cascades Basecamp

255 Lost River Rd, Mazama, WA 98833 509.996.2334 http://www.northcascadesbasecamp.com/index.html

 SAT JAN 12 Winter Wildlife Tracking.  9am til 4pm with an optional evening session til 8pm with Gabe Spence & Kim Romain-Bondi.

SUN JAN 13 & SUN JAN 27 Spend a half day with Kim and Catherine in the Methow Valley observing eagle behavior, learning about the ecology of eagles in the Methow Valley, and conducting surveys for eagle day and evening roost sites.  Snowshoes, spotting scopes, binoculars, and warm clothes recommended. Sign up now by emailing info@northcascadesbasecamp.com. 1pm to dusk. $20/day; $50 for 3 or more days.

 

Mazama
At the Mazama Junction- Lost River and Goat Creek Roads.  http://www.mazama.org/events.html

26 & 27 Jan MVSTA Methow Valley Pursuit & Nordic Festival 2 day ski race event on Mazama Ski Trails and Community Trail. $65 pursuit class; $35 each citizen races. Click here for info.

 

Methow Valley Community Center
201 Highway 20 South, Twisp, WA 509-997-2926 http://methowvalleycommunitycenter.weebly.com/index.html

- Sundays 6:00pm to 8:00pm Roller Derby for Beginners

 

December In The Valley 2012

 

Events Here and There:

Saturday Dec. 1
ATOMIC BOMBSHELLS: Seattle burlesque troupe performs at the Winthrop Barn. Adults only. $21-$27. 997-4004. 6:30pm
ACOUSTIC ROCK: RL Heyer performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm

Wednesday Dec. 5
JAZZ: Jazz Journey (Breathe, Wayne, Howie) performs at Twisp River Suites, Twisp. Free. 997-0100. 6-9pm

Thursday Dec. 6
SKI WAX: Hands-on kick and glide ski waxing clinic at milepost 180 on Highway 20, Mazama. Free. 99604115. 6:30pm

Saturday Dec. 8  CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: 9am-3pm Enjoy local artisans as they display their merchandise. Shop local and feel the benefit of supporting your community! Winthrop Barn.

Saturday Dec. 15
WINTERFEST: Open house party with food, drink, bonfire, art studios/shopping, unveiling of Spartan Art Project, and live music by Dainty Saints at TwispWorks. $5. 997-3300. 5-9pm

Sunday Dec. 16
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: All welcome to free breakfast at Friendship Alliance Church, Winthrop. (509) 699-1062. 7:30-8:30pm

Monday Dec. 24
CANDLELIGHT: Christmas Eve candlelight service at Friendship Alliance Church, Winthrop. (509) 699-1062. 7pm

Thursday Dec. 27
SKI WAX: Hands-on glide specific ski waxing clinic at milepost 180 on Highway 20, Mazama. Free. 99604115. 6:30pm

Monday Dec. 31
NEW YEAR'S EVE POTLUCK: All invited to Mazama Community Club potluck. Free. 996-2071. 6:30pm
NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE MUSIC: At Twisp River Pub includes a live dance band, delectable dinner specials, and a champaigne toast at midnight.

NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS!!! Downtown Winthrop, time TBD (probably 6pm)

 

Venue Events:

Twisp River Pub

201 Hwy 20, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.6822

http://www.methowbrewing.com/musicevents/

 

Old Schoolhouse Brewery

155 Riverside Ave., Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996.3183
http://www.oldschoolhousebrewery.com/musicschedule.html

 

Winthrop Gallery

237 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA 98862(509) 996.3925

http://www.winthropgallery.com/current.html
 

Confluence Gallery

104 Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.2787

http://www.confluencegallery.com/calendar.html

 

SUN DEC 2:  PIE CRUST: Learn to create the perfect pie crust, and egg nog, with Kate Posey at MV Inn, Twisp. $35. 997-2787. 1-3pm

FRI DEC 7, 14, 21, 28: SIP AND SHOP From 5-7 pm folks can socialize, indulge in yummy treats and listen to live music by Horse Crazy on the 7th, Emele Clothier on the 14th and Ken Bevis on Dec 21. Join Leslie Strand on December 7 and 14 for a wonderful paper ornament project.

SAT DEC 8: PARTY "Black Tie: Denim and Diamonds" with hors d'ouvres, champagne, no-host bar, live music and silent auction. $20-$35. Reservations 997-2787. 7-10pm

SAT DEC 15: MOSAIC MANDALAS: Learn to mosaic using rock, recycled pottery and glass. $45, includes materials 11am-2pm

 

Merc Playhouse

101 S Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997.2306 or (509) 997.7529

http://mercplayhouse.org/  

Jean Shepeard’s A Christmas Story Dec 7-23^rd  Thurs, Fri, Sat 7pm & Sun 2pm $5-$15.

 

MVSTA

309 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996-3287

http://www.mvsta.com

 

2012 Methow Valley Ski Camp @ Sun Mtn.	December 14-16	MV Nordic Club
Holiday Biathlon Race	December 15	MV Biathlon
2012 Snow Bike Demo	December 16
2012 Wooden Ski Festival	December 27	MV Nordic Club
2012 Ski Rodeo	December 29	MVSTA
2012 Holiday Tour	December 30	MVSTA
Come Try Biathlon	December 30	MV Biathlon

 

Methow Conservancy

315 Riverside Drive, Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-2870

http://www.methowconservancy.org/

TUES DEC 4: RAVENS & CROWS: Year-end social and First Tuesday program with Corvid expert and author Dr. John Marzluff at the Winthrop Barn. Free. 996-2870. 6pm

 

North Cascades Basecamp

255 Lost River Rd, Mazama, WA 98833 509.996.2334 http://www.northcascadesbasecamp.com/index.html

MVSTA sponsored FREE family-friendly snowshoe tours leave from the North Cascades Basecamp in Mazama every Saturday at 11:00 a.m December 8, 15, 22, 29.  Donations Accepted.

THURS DEC 20: Homemade soup/bread dinners and naturalist presentation:  Elwha dam removal by Becky Brown, Eastern WA Univ  $10/dinner & presentation. 

 

Mazama
At the Mazama Junction- Lost River and Goat Creek Roads.  http://www.mazama.org/events.html

Mid-December TBA      Christmas at the VERY End of the Road at the Mazama Store: Free mini holiday lattes, bakery & deli samples & local vendors with their goods

 

Methow Valley Community Center
201 Highway 20 South, Twisp, WA 509-997-2926 http://methowvalleycommunitycenter.weebly.com/index.html

SAT DEC 1: CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Locally made arts and crafts for sale 9am-3pm

DEC 11 & 12: HOLIDAY CONCERT: Pipestone and Cascadia Holiday Concert 6:30pm Free CONTACT: Cascadia, 509.997.0222

- Sundays 6:00pm to 8:00pm Roller Derby for Beginners

Christmas at the End of the Road is held every year in Winthrop on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.  Santa comes to town, there are fun runs, arts and crafts for kids, caroling, and the big event- fireworks.  This year Winthrop also celebrated 40 years of being westernized.  In classic Winthrop style, everyone was in good spirits despite the event not going as planned.  The sparklers didn't exactly all go off, the lighting of the star caught the display stand on fire, and there was so much fog that the fireworks were postponed to New Years.  So.... good news for everyone who couldn't make it this past weekend.  You can still catch some proper firework action next month!