The Lower Methow Valley Advisory Group will sponsor a meeting to let area residents see the fruits of their planning next Thursday, May 1 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Methow Community Center (the old Methow School). Pizza and beverages will be served from 5 to 5:30 p.m. with the meeting following from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The advisory group members have been gathering information about Okanogan County rules and regulations for development, current and planned development along the lower Methow River Valley, and what people think about it; those efforts have been underway for more than a year. Ultimately all of this information will be submitted to county officials as part of the process to update the county's comprehensive plan. The advisory group has finished its work, and residents can see the result next Thursday. The information must be submitted to the county by mid-May, said Lorah Waters, one of the facilitators. All interested residents are invited.
BRIDGEPORT
Vendors being sought for farmer's market
While the annual Bridgeport Farmer's Market won't open until June, market master Verla Groeneveld is looking to start signing up vendors now-or at least get potential vendors thinking about it. Groeneveld said she's looking for fruit and vegetable vendors, artists, crafters; she's looking for items that are homemade or homegrown. "We're going to try and make it an outstanding year." People who want to sign up or who want more information can contact Verla in Bridgeport, 686-3875.
'Dog containment and control' meeting
Bridgeport Bar residents who are concerned about dogs running loose on the Bar and who want to learn more about controlling their animals are being invited to a meeting Saturday, April 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Rocky Butte (Douglas Okanogan County Fire District No. 15) fire hall. Employees from the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society and Douglas County officials will attend to talk about dog control issues and how people can train their dogs. All interested residents are invited.
Car crushing information meeting May 1
Bridgeport city officials and the Douglas County Solid Waste Department are sponsoring the visit of a company that will collect and dispose of derelict cars in early June, but there are some things that must be prepared in advance. People who want to get rid of an old car must have the title, and county officials will sponsor a meeting to explain the rules and provide necessary forms to people who don't have the title. It's Thursday, May 1 at 6 p.m. at Bridgeport City Hall. When there's not a title, there's a 15-day waiting period and a bunch of paperwork; the forms and an explanation of them will be available at next Thursday's meeting. All interested Douglas County residents are being invited.
MANSFIELD
Residents invited to participate in 'Mansfields Around the World'
Residents of every Mansfield in the world-about 30-are being invited to participate in a combination celebration of Mansfield, Ohio's bicentennial and an all-Mansfield party June 21 through 28 in Mansfield, Ohio. Part of the celebration is a "quilting challenge;" entries must be submitted by May 1. This will be the third all-Mansfield gathering; previous ones were held in Mansfield, England in 2000 and Mansfield, Massachusetts in 2004. This year's celebration coincides with the 200th anniversary of Mansfield, Ohio's founding. One unusual feature is that participants have the option of staying in local homes. The "quilt challenge" is part of both celebrations. Residents from all the Mansfields are encouraged to enter a quilt that depicts something-a person, place or thing-unique to their Mansfield. Quilts must be 18 inches by 18 inches; people who want their quilts returned are asked to include $10 for shipping. An entry form and more information are available at the Mansfield, Ohio website, sistercitiesofmansfieldohio.org.
REGIONAL
Fundraising dinner in Oroville tomorrow
A baron of beef dinner to raise money for the Can Am Apple Cup race will be held tomorrow night, Friday, April 25 at Yo-Yo's Restaurant in Oroville. The evening begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m.; dinner follows at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple and can be purchased at the door.
'Swap 'n sell' Saturday in Omak
People who have sporting goods to sell-or pretty much anything else, actually-are being invited to put their merchandise on display at the "Swap 'n Sell" meet Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Omak Civic League Park. Merchandise should be in good condition. Registration is requested. The forms are available at the Omak Chamber of Commerce website, www.omakchamber.com.
WSU extension offers alfalfa tour April 29
The WSU Okanogan County Extension office will offer tips in managing the invasive weed dodder as well as information about the Okanogan County Conservation District as part of a field tour Tuesday, April 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. Dr. John Kugler from the WSU Grant/Adams County Extension office will talk about dodder management; dodder is a parasitic seed plant that attacks alfalfa. Erin Kaczmarczyk from the conservation district will talk about its programs. Participants will meet at the "Sonnichsen" place on the Vic Stake ranch near Twisp; the field is about 50 feet from the spot where Beaver Creek goes under SR 20, on the north side of the road. People who want more information can contact the Extension office, 422-7245.
Methow Conservancy program May 3
Donald Snow, professor at Whitman College, will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Methow Conservancy, which has been moved to Saturday, May 3. Communities throughout the rural Pacific Northwest are encountering a phenomenon known as "rurbia," which is-is-well, Professor Snow will explain what it is, how it's impacting rural communities and what they can do to handle it. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Merc Playhouse in Twisp; the playhouse will open at 7 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. All interested persons are being invited.
Methow Valley relay and ironman May 3
The Methow Valley Sports Trail Association will sponsor the annual Sunflower Relay and Iron run Saturday, May 3 near Mazama. Runners have the option of putting together a relay team for the 21.5-mile course, or running the whole thing. Relay teams must be four to six people and coed, with at least one runner 14 years of age or younger and one runner 40 years of age or older. Advance registration is encouraged. Fees are $25 for adults and $15 for youth in the relay, and $40 for adults and $30 for youth in the ironman run. People who register after Friday, April 25 will be charged an additional $10. People who want to register or who want more information can visit the MVSTA website.
'illum-a-nation' tickets on sale
Tickets are on sale for the "illum-a-nation 2008" rock show, scheduled for Saturday, May 17 at the Omak Performing Arts Center. We As Human are the headliners, with Upon Beauty Rests and Andrew Southwick and Jericho as the featured bands. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Art show through June 6
The Moses Lake Museum and Art Center is hosting an exhibition of the artworks of painter Annette Hamilton and photographer Teri Peiper; their works will be on display through June 6. Hamilton is an abstract painter, while Peiper specializes in abstract flower photography. The museum is located at 228 West 3rd Avenue in Moses Lake.
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