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Wednesday

5/7

Family Planning Clinic: Room One, 315 Lincoln, Twisp. Info: 997-2050 or (800) 660-1624. 2:30-5pm

China Travelogue: Roy Reiber shares his March journey to Shanghai, Xian and Beijing, China. Free/donations. 7pm

Book Discussion: Sherman Alexie’s book, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, discussed at MV Senior Center, Twisp. Refreshments. 997-4681 or 996-2685. 7pm

Speakeasy Night: Ashley Heinkel hosts Speakeasy Night at the Grubstake, 222 Riverside in Winthrop, with music, talk and audience participation. Free. 996-2375. 7pm

Awana: Pre-K through 6th grade at Calvary Baptist Church, Twisp. 997-8312. 7-8:30pm

Winthrop Town Council: Town Hall. 996-2320. 7pm

MV Eagles Auxiliary: Meeting at Eagles Hall, Twisp. 997-8133. 7pm

Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm

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Thursday

5/8

Winthrop Chamber: Meets at the Winthrop Barn. 8:30am

Twisp Chamber: Board meeting at Confluence Gallery, Twisp. 11am

Spinners & Weavers: Meets at 137 Old Twisp Highway. 997-5666. 1pm

Food Bank: "More than just food" at The Cove, 128 Glover St., Twisp. 997-0227. 1-4pm

Twisp library Friends: Meet in the library. 997-4681. 7pm

American Legion: Regular meeting at the Legion Hall, 626 Bridge St., Twisp. Info: Gus 997-4481. 7pm

Volunteer Firefighters Dist. 6:  Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp and Carlton meetings at local fire halls. 997-2981. 7pm

MV Masonic Lodge #240: Meets at Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-5423. 7:30pm

Friday

5/9

Plein Air: Artists invited to join others in a painting session at the Twisp park. 997-0172. 9am 

Doctor: Free health care to uninsured people 18 and under at the Country Clinic, Winthrop. Appointment: 996-8180.

Winthrop ’49er Days: "Ride to the Rendezvous" wagon train arrives. 996-2125. Noon

Arbor Day: Tree ceremony with pruning, weeding and mulching in the Twisp Commons and tree planting in the Twisp City Park. 997-0522. 1pm

Bingo: Play Bingo at the Twisp Eagles Hall. 997-8133. 5-7pm

Mazama Potluck: Bring food and see slides shown by Eric Burr, who will also sign copies of his book, Ski Trails and Wildlife, at the Mazama Community Club. 996-8080. 5:30pm

Open Mike Night: Share your talent at the Carlton Restaurant & Lounge. 923-2323. 6pm

Parent to Parent: Pie and ice cream social and games for people with disabilities and those who support them at Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare, 1007 Koala Dr., Omak. (509) 826-8496. 6-8pm

Cowboy Jamboree: Dollar Watch Cowboy Jamboree at the Winthrop Barn. 7pm

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting at Twisp Masonic Hall. Free. 7pm

Left Hand Smoke: Crushing rock’n’roll at the Twisp River Pub. $5. 9pm

Open Mic: At the Winthrop Brewing Co., hosted by Rivertown Ramblers. 9-midnight

Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm

E-mail your event to Sue Misao before Friday, Noon, please!

Saturday

5/10

Farmers Market: Local produce and wares at the MV Community Center, Twisp. 9am-noon 

Mazama Clean-Up: Annual clean-up party at the Mazam Community Center. 996-8080. 9am

Winthrop ’49er Days: Gunfighting skits, swing dancing, parade, games, live music, BBQ in the park, packers’ rendezvous, outfitter feast, campfire stories, cowboy poetry and barn dance in Winthrop. 996-2125. 10am-into the night

Bluegrass: Methow Mountain Bluegrass performs at the Methow Café, 1094 Highway 153, Methow. Free. 923-2441. 7pm

Dance: ‘49er dance at the Winthrop Barn.

Jim Page: Seattle’s legendary busking folksinger, songwriter, poet, guitarist and activist performs new and old songs at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $10. 923-2391. 7:30pm

Acoustic Grassrock: Seattle’s Creeping Time performs at Twisp River Pub. Free. 8pm

Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm

Sunday

5/11

Mothers’ Day: Hi, Mom. 

Winthrop ’49er Days: Cowboy breakfast, live auction, packing competition in Winthrop. 996-2125. 7am-all day

Peace Vigil: "Support the Troops by Bringing Them Home" vigil on Highway 20 by the MV Community Center, Twisp. Info (509) 429-6863. Noon-2pm

Musical: Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus presents Mother’s Day Extravaganza and gourmet luncheon at Omak Performing Arts Center. $8-$20. 422-3564. 12:30pm

Readers’ Theatre: "Women Speak" monologues by Jane Martin at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Some adult themes. 997-7529. $6 or $5 with donation for The Cove. 3pm

Bike Clinic: Basic maintenance and repair skills taught at Methow Cycle & Sport. Free. 996-3645. 3-5pm

Awana: Club Trek and 24/7 Clubbers at Calvary Baptist Church, Twisp. 997-8312. 6-8pm

Monday

5/12 

County Commissioners: Open meeting, Okanogan County Admin. Bldg., 123 Fifth Ave. N., Okanogan. (509) 422-7100. 9am-5pm

MV Communications District: Meets at Twisp Town Hall. 1pm

Winthrop Barn: Board meeting. Info: 996-2117. 6pm

Film: "Power of Community" shown in the Winthrop Barn (upstairs), followed by discussion. 996-8288. 6:30pm

MV Cascaders 4-H: Fur (rabbit) and feather (poultry) group meets. Call for directions. 996-3766. 7pm

Line Dancing: Dance in the MV Community Center gym. $4. 997-8805. 7pm

Young Life: Fun, games, prizes and Italian sodas for all high school students at Calvary Baptist Church, Twisp. 997-7668. 7pm

Fire District 6 Commissioners: Twisp fire hall, 434 W. 2nd Ave., Twisp. Info: 997-2981. 7pm

MV Irrigation District: Regular meeting at MV Senior Center. Twisp. 7pm

Community Center Board: Room 4, MV Community Center, Twisp. 7pm

Tuesday

5/13

MV Artisans: Meets at Okanogan County Electric Co-op building in Winthrop. Guests welcome. 996-3201. 8am

TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly at MV United Methodist Church. 997-0102. 8:30-10am

County Commissioners: Open meeting, Okanogan County Admin. Bldg., 123 Fifth Ave. N., Okanogan. (509) 422-7100. 9am-5pm

Storytime: Hear stories at the Winthrop Library (11am) and the Twisp Library (1pm). Free. Info 996-2685 or 997-4681.

Winthrop Workshop: Town of Winthrop hosts public workshop at the Winthrop Barn to gather input on the town’s issues and challenges. 996-2320. 6pm

Hanford Challenge: Learn about the new non-profit group helping to clean up the Hanford nuclear mess. Twisp River Pub. Free. 996-3973. 6-9pm

Twisp Town Council: Meets at Town Hall. 997-4081. 7pm

Open Merc: Sing, dance, perform in an open mic setting at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. 997-PLAY. Free. 7:30pm

Wednesday

5/14

Food Safety: Washington Restaurant Association offers Serve Safe course at Okanogan Public Health, 1234 2nd Ave., Okanogan. $125-$190. 422-7155. 8am-2:30pm

Family Planning Clinic: Room One, 315 Lincoln, Twisp. Info: 997-2050 or (800) 660-1624. 2:30-5pm

MV School Board: Workshop meeting, MV Elementary School board room. 996-9205. See agenda: www.methow.org, click "school board and staff." 5:30pm 

Twisp Valley Grange: General meeting at the Grange Hall. Info: 997-8050. 6:30pm

Speakeasy Night: Ashley Heinkel hosts Speakeasy Night at the Grubstake, 222 Riverside in Winthrop, with music, talk and audience participation. Free. 996-2375. 7pm

Twisp Planning Commission: Meets at Town Hall. 997-4081. Time to be posted.

Awana: Pre-K through 6th grade at Calvary Baptist Church, Twisp. 997-8312. 7-8:30pm

MV Eagles Aerie #2584: Meeting at Eagles Hall, Twisp. 997-8133. 7pm

Eastern Star: Meets at Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-2071. 7:30pm

Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm

Thursday

5/15

Spinners & Weavers: Meets at 137 Old Twisp Highway. 997-5666. 1pm

Food Bank: "More than just food" at The Cove, 128 Glover St., Twisp. 997-0227. 1-4pm

Washington Trails: Informal information gathering at Twisp River Pub to talk about projects and volunteers for trail work on the Methow Ranger District this summer. 996-2583. 6pm

Methow Watershed: Council meeting at Twisp Town Hall. 997-4081. 6-8pm

Volunteer Firefighters District 6:  Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp and Carlton training and meetings at local fire halls. 997-2981. 7pm

Friday

5/16

Doctor: Free health care to uninsured people 18 and under at the Country Clinic, Winthrop. Appointment: 996-8180.

Bingo: Members and guests welcome to play Bingo at the Twisp Eagles Hall. 997-8133. 5-7pm

Open Mike Night: Share your talent at the Carlton Restaurant & Lounge. 923-2323. 6pm

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting at Twisp Masonic Hall. Free. 7pm

Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm

Saturday

5/17

Farmers Market: Local produce and wares at the MV Community Center, Twisp. 9am-noon 

Bears: Learn bear biology, habitat and behavior and more during Bear Awareness Day at North Cascades Base Camp, Mazama. 923-2464. RSVP 9am-3pm

Kids’ Nature Walk: Ages 7 and older (with a parent) invited on a nature walk at Pearrygin Lake State Park, Winthrop, to explore shrub-steppe environment and learn about plants and animals from Methow Conservancy. Free. 996-2870. 10-11am

Rustic Furniture: Workshop for beginners with Thome George, building wood tables or stools from elements in the forest in the big barn, 211 Twin Lakes Road. $130 includes supplies. Register 997-2787. 10am-3pm

Okanogan County Democrats: Meets at Sun Valley Restaurant on Highway 97, Okanogan. (509) 422-5531. Noon

Illum-a-Nation: Rock’n’roll bands We As Human, Upon Beauty Rests, and Andrew Southwick with Jericho perform in the Omak PAC. $10-$12. (509) 630-5076. 6:30pm

Music Days: Pipestone Music Institute’s 10th anniversary fundraiser with orchestra and youth orchestras at the MV Community Center. Donations. 997-0222. 7pm

Bluegrass: Methow Mountain Bluegrass performs at the Methow Café, 1094 Highway 153, Methow. Free. 923-2441. 7pm

Live Music: One Way Out performs at the Twisp River Pub. Free. 9pm

Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm

Coming up  

May 18

Rustic Furniture: Workshop for beginners with Thome George, building wood tables or stools from elements in the forest in the big barn, 211 Twin Lakes Road. $130 includes supplies. Register 997-2787. 10am-3pm

Yoga for Gardeners: Class at Moksha Studio above Tappi, Twisp. Pre-register 997-1050. Free. Noon

Music Days: Pipestone Music Institute’s 10th anniversary fundraiser with student recitals and jazz band concert at the MV Community Center. Donations. 997-0222. 1:30-5pm

Breast Cancer: Support group meets in Room One, Twisp. Drop-ins welcome. 997-2819. 3-5pm

May 19

Death & Dying: The film, A Family Undertaking, will be shown at the Twisp River Pub, followed by a discussion with rpresentatives from Aero Methow, Beaver Creek Cemetery and funeral consultants. 7-9pm

May 20

3 Virginias: Gathering for all Methow Valley women at the Twisp River Pub, with food, speakers, discussion. Free babysitters. $10-$14. RSVP by 5/16: A-M 996-2128; N-Z 997-9448. 5pm

May 23

Clumsy Lovers: Live band performs at the Twisp River Pub. $10. 9pm

May 24

Bird Walk: Kent Woodruff leads a bird walk to benefit Friends of the Pool. $25. RSVP 997-2281. 

Live Music: Intervision performs R&B, pop and rock at Twisp River Pub. $5. 9pm

Run & Eat: Mazama 1K, 5K and 10K Fun Run and pancake breakfast. 996-3287. 9am

May 25

Vicci Martinez: Live band performs at the Twisp River Pub. $7. 8:30pm

May 26

Memorial Day: Ceremony at Sullivan Cemetery to honor veterans of U.S. wars.

May 27

Blues: David Jacobs Strain performs at the Twisp River Pub. Free. 7:30pm

May 29

Bluegrass: Adam Hill performs at the Twisp River Pub. Free. 7:30pm

May 30

Nobacon: Former Chumbawamba keyboardist and riot folkster Danbert Nobacon and political folksinger David Rovics perform at the Twisp River Pub. Free. 7:30pm

May 30-31

SE Asian Trunk Show: Silk textiles and other art and cultural objects exhibit and sale at Confluence Gallery, Twisp. 997-2787. 10am-5pm

May 31

Ragtime: The Hottell Ragtime Jazz Band performs at the Methow Café in the town of Methow. 7pm 

Live Music: Junkyard Jane performs at the Twisp River Pub. $5. 9pm

June 3

First Tuesday: Native plant workshop and social at Methow Natives, Winthrop. Free/donations. 996-2870. 6-8pm

June 5

Open House: Everyone in the community is invited to see Room One’s new facility, meet the staff, discover its programs and eat appetizers at 315 Lincoln St., Twisp. 997-2050. Free/donations. 4-6pm

June 7

Trail Clearing: Join MV Backcountry Horsemen clearing the Twisp River Trail. Meet at Buttermilk Sno-Park. 997-0133. 9am 

Kids’ Nature Walk: Ages 7 and older (with a parent) invited on a nature walk at Pearrygin Lake State Park, Winthrop, to explore shrub-steppe environment and learn about plants and animals from Methow Conservancy. Free. 996-2870. 10-11am

Artist’s Reception: Opening night for exhibition of steel, paintings and utilitarian iron art for the home, at Peligro, 109 N. Glover, Twisp. 997-9700. Refreshments. 4-8pm

Artists’ Reception: Opening night for "Gardens for Life, Sustainable Living" at Confluence Gallery, Twisp. 997-2787. 4-8pm

June 10

Open Merc: Sing, dance, perform in an open mic setting at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Free. 997-PLAY. 7:30pm

June 14

Conservation: "Conservation in the Rendezvous" tour of the wild hills above Gunn Ranch with Steve Bondi of Methow Conservancy. Free. 996-2870. 9am-noon 

Violin Recital: Clare Bresnahan performs in the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Free/donations. (509) 341-4211. 7pm

June 19-22

Yoga Retreat: Yoga, Nature adn Expression: A Yoga Retreat and Solstice Celebration with Kat Allen at Skalitude, Carlton. 997-1032.

June 21

Winthrop Wine Festival: Wine tasting and music by Lynette Westendorf quartet at the Winthrop park. $25. 996-2125. 2-6pm

Artists’ Reception: Opening night of exhibition by Kathy Meyers, Dennis O’Callaghan, Jim Neupert and Laurie Fry at Winthrop Gallery. 996-3925. 6-8pm

June 27-29

Fairies: Three days of fun, laughing, singing, dancing, workshops and meditation to help heal the relationship between humans and fairies and assist in planetary healing at the annual Human/Fairy Relations Congress at Skalitude, Carlton. www.fairycongress.com.

June 28

Tour of Homes: Self-guided tour of eight Methow Valley homes demonstrating green and sustainable building practices. $25. 997-2787. 10am-5pm

July 2

Ragtime: The Hottell Ragtime Jazz Band performs at the Twisp River Pub beer garden. 6:30pm

July 3-6

Primitive Skills: Saskatoon Circle: A Primitive Skills Gathering at Skalitude, Carlton. Workshops on tanning, basketry, friction fire, medicinal and edible plants, buskskin, binding, butchering, felting, hunting, tracking and more. $60-$165. (509) 429-6696.

July 4-19

Theatre: Performances of Brilliant Traces by Cindy Lou Johnson at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Wednesdays-Saturdays 8pm. Sundays 2pm. 997-PLAY.

July 5

Conservancy: Interactive family-friendly activities and booths on farming, wildlife, plants, land stewardship and more in the Twisp Commons. Free. 996-2870. 9am-1pm

July 9

Kids’ Nature Walk: Ages 7 and older (with a parent) invited on a nature walk at Pearrygin Lake State Park, Winthrop, to explore shrub-steppe environment and learn about plants and animals from Methow Conservancy. Free. 996-2870. 10-11am

July 14-18

Methow River Camp: Ecology/adventure camp for ages 10-13 on the Chewuch River. $325. 997-9011.

July 16

Mining: "When Mining Comes to a Community" presentation a the Mazama Community Center. 996-2870. 6:30-8pm

July 19

Fire Hike: "Native Plant and Fire Ecology" Tiffany Mountain hike with plant and fire experts. RSVP 996-2870. 8am

July 25-27

Tumbleweed Run: Harley Owners Group hosts three-day event with poker run, observation run, games, raffle, motorcycle show, dinner, dance and more in Winthrop. All bikes welcome. $50. www.Tumbleweedrun.com.

July 25 - Aug. 3

MV Chamber Music Festival: Chamber music concerts throughout the valley. 996-6000.

July 26

Artists’ Reception: Opening night of exhibition by Susanah Young, Marilyn O’Callaghan, Dennis Kirkland and Steve Love at Winthrop Gallery. 996-3925. 6-8pm

Aug. 2

Artists’ Reception: Opening night for "Under the Western Sky" at Confluence Gallery, Twisp. 997-2787. 4-8pm

Aug. 6

Ragtime: The Hottell Ragtime Jazz Band performs at the Twisp River Pub beer garden. 6:30pm

Aug. 15-30

Theatre: Performances of Lettuce and Lovage by Peter Shaffer at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Wednesdays-Saturdays 7:30pm. Sundays 2pm. 997-PLAY.

Aug. 24

Barbershop: Seattle quartet Zing performs barbershop and a capella at the Twisp Grange. $15. 997-0222.

Aug. 30

Artists’ Reception: Opening night of exhibition by Patty Yates, Gloria Spiwak, Shannon Fharnham and Mary Powell at Winthrop Gallery. 996-3925. 6-8pm

Sept. 13

Winthrop Auto Rallye: Fine cars in downtown Winthrop. 

Cowboy Jamboree: Dollar Watch Cowboy Jamboree at the Winthrop Barn. 7pm

20 Digits: Suzanne Johnson and Lynette Westendorf perform selections by Ravel, Schumann, Tcherepnine and others at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $15. 997-0222. 7pm

Oct. 3-5

Yoga from the Heart: Three-day retreat with Roy Holman and Shannon Middleton at Skalitude, Carlton. www.skalitude.com.

Oct. 4

String Quartet: Terry Hunt and the Tamarack String Quartet perform at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $15. 997-0222. 7pm

Oct. 11

Folk Concert: Folksingers Tom May and Hank Cramer perform at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $15. 996-3528. 7pm

Irish Music: Cruiscin Lan performs at the Twisp River Pub. 8pm

Nov. 1

Viva La Voce: Singers from the Methow and Okanogan valleys celebrate the human voice at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $15. 997-0222. 7pm

Nov. 28 - Dec. 7

Christmas at the End of the Road: Winthrop holiday celebration.

Dec. 9-10

Christmas Concerts: Cascadia chorale and friends present their annual holiday concerts at the MV Community Center, Twisp. Free. 997-0222. 7pm

Dec. 13

Cello & Piano: Cellist Craig Weaver and pianist Michael Brady perform selections from the masters at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $15. 997-0222. 7pm

E-mail your event to Sue Misao before Friday, Noon, please!