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)
CM Home and Garden Tour
Cascade Medical Foundation presents its 20th Annual Home and Garden Tour on Saturday, Sept. 19 from noon to 5 p.m. This year's tour will take place in the Leavenworth area featuring seven unique and lovely homes. Tickets are $20 per person and will be on sale at the Cascade Medical admitting desk and on the Cascade Medical Foundation's website beginning Sept. 1 and at any home the day of the tour. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of a new ambulance for Cascade Medical. For more information go tofoundation@cascademedical.org or call the Foundation office at 509 548-2523. (er31,32)
'Don't Look Away' at Leavenworth Library
What if the forces behind events are not as they appear? Linda Stever's latest release, "Don't Look Away," is a lyric novel in which three stories intertwine across space and time, examining the unexplainable influences that redefine and transform our lives. Strever, author of "Against My Dreams" returns to Leavenworth with a free presentation at Leavenworth Library at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. Call 548-7923. (er31,32)
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 second Thursday of the month. It will be at 7 p.m. with admission by donation. The first program is Thursday, Aug. 13, 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)
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)
Dimensional Mosaics Camp with Teri
For middle school kids (9-13 year olds) on four consecutive mornings- Mon-Thurs, Aug. 17-20, 9 a.m. to noon at Artis, 11734 US Hwy. 2, Suite C in Leavenworth. Instructor Teri Zimmerman will take mosaics beyond the flat surface and on to three dimensional objects. Over the course of these artful four mornings, learn techniques of how to make a beautiful mosiac pattern and go home with a one-of-a-kind work of art. Bonus - while we wait for the grout to dry, we'll also make nature talking sticks and bird feeders. Call 548-2278. (er32)
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)
Peshastin
Peshastin Library Events
Come to the Pehastin Library at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, see Deb McVay, bilingual master storyteller. From 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday Aug. 14, catch Superhero Comic Con. Transform yourself into a superhero and join us for contests, games, trivia and more. Call 548-7821. (er31,32)
Peshastin-Dryden All School Picnic
Spread the word and encourage classmates to come. Gates open At 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 15 with the potluck at noon at the paved, covered parking area behin Peshastin-Dryden Elementary. Bring your own table service and chairs. Potluck, with drinks provided. Questions, 509-630-0515 or 548-7644. (er32)
Cashmere
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is short of drivers. We are looking for a few good men or women, who want to volunteer to pick up the senior meals up in Leavenworth and deliver to Cashmere seniors, that need some help with preparing their meals. Please call Bobbie. 509-470-0522. We are a non profit organization that has been working in senior nutrition for over 20 years. Please lets continue. We can't do this with out you. (er31,32)
Regional
Knight Fright Ride
Registration is underway for the inaugural Knight Fright Ride sponsored by the Wenatchee Valley College Alumni Association. The costume-themed ride takes place Oct. 10 and offers a pair of options for cyclists - a 10-mile course and a 40-mile course. If you register before Aug. 17, the cost is $25 for the 10-mile ride or $40 for the 40-mile route. All proceeds benefit the Wenatchee Valley College scholarship fund. To learn more, including registration information or how your business can be a Knight Fright Ride sponsor, contact WVC alumni relations coordinator Kacie Thrift at 682-6413. (er31,32)
Revenue offers tax workshop
Business owners in Washington are responsible for knowing which taxes to report. To help them, the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and small business owners on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Douglas County Fire District, 377 Eastmont Ave., East Wenatchee. Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. Attendees receive a workbook and helpful reference guide to Revenue's rules and regulations. Also, attendees may earn one continuing professional education (CPE) credit. Call 885-9825 or go online to register at (http://dor.wa.gov/Workshops). (er32)
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