What's Happening

Tuesday 12/15

TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly at MV United Methodist Church, between Twisp and Winthrop. 997-0102. 8:30-10am

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

Twisp PDA: Tour the site of the former Forest Service complex in Twisp. 997-3300. 11am

Healthy Steps: Classes in therapeutic exercise, with instructor Nancy Farr at Twisp Valley Grange. 996-2017. Noon-1pm & 5:30-6:30pm

Story Time: Stories and art projects at the Twisp Library. Free. 997-4681. 1pm

Okanogan County PUD: Board meeting at PUD auditorium, 1331 2nd Ave., N., Okanogan. (509) 422-8409. 1:30pm

Christmas Concerts: Cascadia’s annual holiday concerts in the MV Community Center, Twisp. Free. 997-0222. 7pm

Wednesday
12/16
Family Planning Clinic: Room One, 315 Lincoln, Twisp. Info: 997-2050. 2:30-5pm
AWANA: Bible stories and games for kids (3 years old through 5th grade) at Mazama Community Church. 996-7801. 5pm
Pateros Tree Lighting: Santa Claus visits, carolers sing and lots more in the Pateros Memorial Park. 923-2571. 5:30pm
Christmas Concerts: Cascadia’s annual holiday concerts in the MV Community Center, Twisp. Free. 997-0222. 7pm
LBhS Booster Club: Meeting at LBHS library. 996-3766. 7pm
Winthrop Town Council: At the Winthrop Barn Hen House. 996-2320. 7pm
Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm

Thursday
12/17
X-Country Ski Camp: Camp for ages 16 and up begins at Sun Mountain Lodge. $360. 996-3287.
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
Musical/Opera: Theseus and the Minotaur performed by Community School students at the Winthrop Barn. Free. 996-4447. 5pm
Christmas Concert: Cascadia’s special performance for families in the MV Community Center, Twisp. Free. 997-0222. 5pm
Methow Watershed: Council meeting at the Riverbank building, Twisp. 997-4081. 5pm
NonViolent Communication: Meets at Room One, Twisp. 997-2050. 7-9pm
Narcotics Anonymous: Meets at Horseshoe Mobile Home clubhouse, 305 Magers, Twisp. 997-7275. 7pm
Volunteer Firefighters District 6:  Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp and Carlton training and meetings at local fire halls. 997-2981. 7pm
Eastern Star: Meets at Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-2071. 7:30pm

Friday
12/18
Doctor: Free health care to uninsured people 18 and under at The Country Clinic, Winthrop. Appointment: 996-8180.
MV School District: Special meeting at the district office. 996-9205. Noon
Avalanche Class: Level 1 three-day class from North Cascades Mountain Guides begins in Mazama. $245. 996-3194. 5pm
Music & Shopping: Shop at Confluence Gallery, hear music of local young musicians. Free appetizers, too. 997-2787. Open 10am-7pm, music starts at 5:30pm
Open Mic: Hosted by RT Junior at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 6pm
Holiday Jazz: Concert by Harmony Junction at Twisp River Pub. Free. 997-6822. 6:30-9:30pm
Live Theater: Performance of It’s a Wonderful Life at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $5-$15. 997-7529. 7pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets in the Electric Co-op building, 93 W. Chewuch, Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm
Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting at Twisp Masonic Hall. 7pm
Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm

Saturday
12/19
Garage Sale: Indoor yard sale, bake sale and gingerbread house raffle is a fundraiser at the American Legion, Twisp. (509) 846-4590. 9am-6pm
Coffee Cupping: Taste and compare different coffee brewing methods at Blue Star Coffee Roasting Plant, Highway 20 and Twisp Airport Road, Twisp. Free. RSVP 997-2583. 11am
Shona Art: Dan Dittrich talks about the Shona art and artists of Zimbabwe. 997-2787. Noon
Okanogan County Democrats: Meets at Sun Valley Restaurant on Highway 97, Okanogan. (509) 422-5531. Noon
Live Theater: Performance of It’s a Wonderful Life at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $5-$15. 997-7529. 7pm
OVOC: Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus Christmas concert at Omak PAC, featuring a collaborative piece composed by orchestra conductor Terry Hunt. (509) 322-5854. 7pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets in the Forest Service building, Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm
Reggae/Happy Soul: Bellingham’s Yogoman Burning Band performs at Twisp River Pub. $5. 997-6822. 9pm
Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm

Sunday
12/20
Live Theater: Performance of It’s a Wonderful Life at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $5-$15. 997-7529. 2pm
Christmas Program: Master’s Christian School students perform at Calvary Baptist Church, Twisp. All wecome. Free. 997-8312. 7pm

Monday
12/21
County Commissioners: Open meeting, Okanogan County Admin. Bldg., 123 Fifth Ave. N., Okanogan. (509) 422-7100. 9am-5pm
Speak French: Revive your high school French with others at MV Community Center, room 1. 997-0717. 4:30-5:30pm
Electric Coop: Okanogan County Electric Coop membership meeting in the Winthrop Barn to discuss rate structure. 996-2228. 6pm
Line Dancing: Dance in the MV Community Center gym. Beginners at 6pm. $4. 997-8805. 7pm
Winter Solstice: Light begins its long-awaited return. Free. 9:47pm

Tuesday
12/22
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly at MV United Methodist Church, between Twisp and Winthrop. 997-0102. 8:30-10am
County Commissioners: Open meeting, Okanogan County Admin. Bldg., 123 Fifth Ave. N., Okanogan. (509) 422-7100. 9am-5pm
Twisp PDA: Tour the site of the former Forest Service complex in Twisp. 997-3300. 11am
Healthy Steps: Classes in therapeutic exercise, with instructor Nancy Farr at Twisp Valley Grange. 996-2017. Noon-1pm & 5:30-6:30pm
Story Time: Stories and art projects at the Twisp Library. Free. 997-4681. 1pm

Wednesday
12/23
The Mothering Group: Support for mothers of young children at Room One, 315 S. Lincoln St., Twisp. 997-2050. 10am-noon
Eagles Auxiliary: Meeting at Eagles Hall. 997-8133. 1pm
Story Time: Stories, songs, snacks and fun at the Winthrop Library. Free. 996-2685. 1:15pm
Family Planning Clinic: Room One, 315 Lincoln, Twisp. Info: 997-2050 or (800) 660-1624. 2:30-5pm
AWANA: Bible stories and games for kids (3 years old through 5th grade) at Mazama Community Church. 996-7801. 5pm
LBhS Booster Club: Meeting at LBHS library. 996-3766. 7pm
Winthrop Town Council: At the Winthrop Barn Hen House. 996-2320. 7pm
Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm

Thursday
12/24
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
Non-Violent Communication: Meets at Room One, Twisp. 997-2050. 7-9pm
Narcotics Anonymous: Meets at Horseshoe Mobile Home clubhouse, 305 Magers, Twisp. 997-7275. 7pm
Volunteer Firefighters District 6:  Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp and Carlton training and meetings at local fire halls. 997-2981. 7pm
Eastern Star: Meets at Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-2071. 7:30pm

Friday
12/25
Merry Christmas: Free Christmas dinner at the MV Senior Center, Twisp. Info: MV Snowmobile Association 996-2220.
Doctor: Free health care to uninsured people 18 and under at The Country Clinic, Winthrop. 996-8180.
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets in the Electric Co-op building, 93 W. Chewuch, Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm
Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting at Twisp Masonic Hall. 7pm
Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm

Saturday
12/26
Snowshoe Tour: Nature of Winter snowshoe tours with local naturalist teaching winter ecology, wildlife and tracks. Sun Mountain Lodge and Mazama Store. $5 trail pass. 996-3287. 11am
Biathlon Safety Clinics: For ages 9 and up at Mazama Ranch House chicken coop. 996-3287.
Okanogan County Democrats: Meets at Sun Valley Restaurant on Highway 97, Okanogan. (509) 422-5531. Noon
Waxing Clinic: Hands-on glide waxing clinic at Mile 180 on Highway 20, Mazama. Free. RSVP 996-4115. 6:30pm
Live Music: The Brody Blackburn Band performs at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets in the Forest Service building, Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm
Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm

Coming up
Dec. 27
Biathlon Safety Clinics: For ages 9 and up at Mazama Ranch House chicken coop. 996-3287.
Ski Rodeo: 1, 2.5, 5 and 10k freestyle races on Mazama ski trails. Free (if you have a day trail pass). 996-3287. 10:30am
Dec. 28
Winter Biathlon: Skiing and rifle marksmanship at Mazama Biathlon Range. 996-3287.
Dec. 29-31
Nordic Ski Camp: MV Nordic Team coaches host ski camp in Mazama for ages 6-12. Mail in registration before 12/23: www.methowvalleynordicteam.blogspot.com. Info: annieb@methownet.com. 9:30am-12:30pm
Dec. 31
Mask-A-Rave: New Year’s Eve costume dance party at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Ages 21 and older. $5 advance (Glover Street Market, Ashford Gallery), $7 door. 997-7529. 7:30pm
Live Music: The Brody Blackburn Band performs at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 8pm
Jan. 2&3
Snowshoe Tours: Nature of Winter snowshoe tours with local naturalist teaching winter ecology, wildlife and tracks. Sun Mountain Lodge and Mazama Store. $5 trail pass. 996-3287. 11am
Jan. 5
First Tuesday: The Art of Wildlife Tracking – Exploring Natural Mysteries with Gabe Spence at Twisp River Pub. Free. 996-2870. 7-8:30pm
Jan. 9
Wildlife Tracking: Basic class taught by expert tracker Gabe Spence. $60. Register 997-7169 or www.methowwildernessschool.com. 9am-3pm
Snowshoe Tours: Nature of Winter snowshoe tours with local naturalist teaching winter ecology, wildlife and tracks. Sun Mountain Lodge and Mazama Store. $5 trail pass. 996-3287. 11am
Jan. 15
Waxing Clinic: Hands-on kick and glide waxing clinic at Mile 180 on Highway 20, Mazama. Free. RSVP 996-4115. 6:30pm
Jan. 16
Wildlife Tracking: Four-weekend winter wildlife tracking seminar begins. $640. Register 997-7169 or online www.methowwilderness school.com. 9am-3pm
Coffee Cupping: Taste and compare “farm-to-cup” coffees at Blue Star Coffee Roasting Plant, Highway 20 and Twisp Airport Road, Twisp. Free. RSVP 997-2583. 11am
Super Dinner: Pasta dinner and awards ceremony at the Winthrop Barn for the SuperTour Nordic ski race. $5-$10. 6pm
Artists’ Reception: Meet the artists for “Methow Snow” at Winthrop Gallery. Free. 996-3925. 5-7pm
Jan. 30
Best of the Best: Aero Methow fundraiser auction in the Winthrop Barn. $15. 997-4013. 5:30pm
Feb. 1
Methow Conservation Course: Six-week course begins on the natural world. 996-2870.
Feb. 6
OVOC: Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus Family Concert featuring The Bottom Line Due at Omak PAC. Orchestra conducted by Terry Hunt. (509) 322-5854. 7pm
Feb. 12
Waxing Clinic: Hands-on kick and glide waxing clinic at Mile 180 on Highway 20, Mazama. Free. RSVP 996-4115. 6:30pm
Feb. 12-28
MV Olympic Festival: Participate in winter sports and watch the Olympics on big screen TV. Info: MVSTA 996-3287.
Feb. 14
Artists’ Reception: Meet the artists for “Olympic Festival” and the Cat and Dog Photo Contest at Winthrop Gallery. Free. 996-3925. 11am-2pm
Feb. 20
Cougar Tracking: Track and trail cougars through the snow with expert tracker Gabe Spence. $60. Register 997-7169 or www.methowwildernessschool.com. 9am-3pm
March 5-21
Live Theater: Performances of On Golden Pond at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. 997-7529.
March 13
Artists’ Reception: Meet the artists for “Fields & Forests, Lakes & Streams: Bounty of the Methow” at Winthrop Gallery. Free. 996-3925. 5-7pm
OVOC: Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus Spring Concert featuring Korsakov’s Russian Easter Overture and selections from Borodin’s Polovetsian Dances at Omak PAC. Orchestra conducted by Terry Hunt. (509) 322-5854. 7pm
May 7-15
Musical Performance: Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus presents Annie Get Your Gun at the Omak PAC.. (509) 322-5854.
June 5
Folk Concert: Seattle singer/songwriter Jim Page performs at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. 923-2391. 7:30pm
June 25 - July 11
Live Theater: Performances of Star-Spangled Girl at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. 997-7529.
Aug. 6-22
Live Theater: Performances of It’s a Tuesdays with Morrie at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. 997-7529.

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