The Leavenworth Rotary Club is selling tickets for another dream vacation to Bavaria. Only 2,500 tickets will be sold, so purchase your tickets from a Rotarian or stop by The Leavenworth Echo, 215-14th St. or call 509-548-5286. The money raised will provide funding for the Rotary Club's service projects locally and around the world. (erTFN)
David Williams, Too High and Too Steep
Wenatchee River Institute welcomes author David Williams as he shares his latest book, Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle's Topography. Explore a city that has been dug up, dug into, dumped upon, and carted away as few other cities have. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 for no-host happy hour, program begins at 7 p.m. $3/members, $5/nonmembers. At Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth. For more information and online registration, please visit www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.org. (er32,33)
Woody Wheeler, Look Up
Wenatchee River Institute hosts author Woody Wheeler as he inspires with his book, Look Up! Birds and other natural wonders just outside your window. You don't have to travel around the world or spend a ton of money to enjoy the wonders of nature. Look Up! is a series of well-researched nature essays that will inspire readers to experience the outdoors in an affordable, accessible, and joyful way. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 for no-host happy hour, program begins at 7 p.m. $3/members, $5/nonmembers. At Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth. For more information and online registration, please visit www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.org. (er32,33)
Memories of Blewett Pass
The Upper Valley Museum will be presenting evening historical programs at the UVM, 347 Division Street on the third Thursday of the month. It will be at 7 p.m. with admission by donation. The first program is Thursday, Aug. 20, entitled "Memories of Blewett Pass" by Fred Pflugraph. Come and enjoy the program and share your stories. Other programs will be in October and November of 2015. Any questions, call 548-0728. (er32,33)
Four Minutes of Fame
Write On The River presents the next installment of Four Minutes of Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at O'Grady's Pantry at the Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth. Four Minutes of Fame is a casual evening of local writers reading original work. Readings begin at 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Sign up to read your poetry, essay, short fiction, journal entry, or novel excerpt, or simply come and listen. This is not a competition, just a friendly evening among local writers. Sign up for microphone time or get more information at info@writeontheriver.org or 509-293-9215. (er32,33)
Get a shot, win a backpack
Vaccinations are required for kids enrolled in public school, private school or state-licensed childcare. Is your family ready? Cascade Medical is giving away a backpack a week for students who receive a vaccination in August. To enter the drawing, ask a nurse or medical assistant for an entry form. For a list of required immunizations, visit cascademedical.org. Call the family practice clinic at 548-3420 for an appointment. (er32,33)
Artis fun and pizza
For little kids (5-8 year olds) younger or older permitted with permission. From 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21 at Artis, 11734 US Hwy 2., Suite C in Leavenworth. Parent's Night Out/ Fun art night for kids. Parents, guardians, visitors and locals. Take a night off and let us entertain your kids with art. These fun, art filled evenings will happen each third Friday in the summer. We'll make super fun art projects, eat pizza, and chill out with a movie or story time. Call 548-3420. (er32,33)
Mountain Meadows car wash
A car wash fundraising event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Cashmere Valley Bank. For more information regarding the National Walk for Alzheimers or to make a donation to support the cause, please contact, Deb Noel or the Business Office at Mountain Meadows, 548-4076. (er32,33)
Meet Jason Ramos: Smokejumper
Enter a world of breathtaking danger and beauty. "Fast-paced...written with precision and perspective," says the Washington Post. In "Smokejumper," Jason Ramos offers a rare inside look at the lives of airborne firefighters, the select few who parachute into the most rugged and remote wild areas to battle nature's blazes. On Thursday Sept. 3, Ramos offers a free presentation at Leavenworth Library at 6:30 p.m. Call 548-7923. (er33,34)
LHS Class Reunions
Leavenworth High School class reunions of 1954 through 1962 or "Gathering Of Old Fogies Yearly" (GOOFY) will be held on Sept. 2, noon to 4 p.m. at Walla Walla Park, Shelter 2. Alumni are asked to bring their favorite casserole, meat dish, salad, or dessert and should bring their own beverage also. All eating utensils, coffee, and water will be furnished. Bring a lawn chair for seating outside the picnic shelter. Donations accepted. Contact Ann Ostella at 548-5596 or Bill Haines at 662-1961 with any questions. (er33,34)
Bicycle For Two Billion
Jamie Bianchini rode a tandem bicycle through 81 countries around the globe, inviting 1,000 total strangers to jump on and join the adventure. Bringing bikes, malaria medication, fresh water, and schools, he hopes to make a difference-one smile at a time. On Thursday, Aug. 27, Bianchini will visit informally at Farmer's Market, and then give a presentation at Leavenworth Library 6:30 p.m. Call 548-7923. (er33,34)
Lions Club Craft Show
Mark Saturday, Sept. 5 on your calendar and join us in Leavenworth for the second Annual Leavenworth Lions Craft Fair in the Lions Club Park. Last year's fair was great and this year is even better. Do all of your holiday gift shopping in one place and here is something else to look forward to. The Lions are cooking right there in the park and serving the vendors and the public light breakfast and lunch in the park during fair hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Lion Linda 509-860-0355 or Lion Dorothy 509-548-6776 or visit www.leavenworth-lions-craft-fair.weebly.com or email us at 2015leavenworthlionscraftfair@gmail.com. (er33,34)
Cascade Youth Football
2015 Youth Football season is right around the corner. If you have not signed your players up now is the time to start doing so. This is for players between the ages of 8-12 years old. You can sign them up online at ncwyouthfootball.com or contact Kesha Milne 670-0202 for more information. (er33,34)
Cashmere
End of the Summer Reading Party
Come to the Cashmere Library at 3 p.m. On Friday, Aug. 21 for an End of Summer Reaing Party. This is a free event for all children that have participated in the Summer Reading Program this summer. Let's Celebrate our Success. Call 782-3314. (er33)
Regional
SAGE Brown Bag
SAGE is hosting a brown bag at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at SAGE, 710 N. Chelan Ave., Wenatchee. The topic will be QPR and will be lead by our executive director, Jessica Johnson. QPR is an educational session on suicide. It is quite interesting and gives tips on how you can prevent this tragedy. Feel free to bring your lunch. (er33,34)
Mariachi Huenachi
Mariachi Huenachi gets a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to open for the Marco Antonio Solis World Tour on two dates in Wenatchee and Kent, 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30. at Town Toyota Center, Wenatchee and Showare Center, Kent. For concert and ticket info, visit: www.towntoyotacenter.com and www.showarecenter.com. (er33,34)
American Pickers in Washington
The American Pickers will be headed to Washington in October and we are looking for leads throughout the state, specifically interesting characters with interesting items and lots of them. Mike and Frank only pick private collections so no stores, malls, flea markets, museums, auctions, businesses or anything open to the public. If you find someone you think is right for the show, they should email us at: americanpickers@cineflix.com or leave a message at: 1-855-OLD-RUST and they should be sure to include the following, name, contact number, description of their item(s). (er33,34)
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