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    Some people already like chamber music, others don't even give it a chance. If you don't like chamber music, come out to one of these concerts – there's nothing like a live performance by passionate musicians, like this guy here, Jing Wang. Can be quite entertaining. Kinda spendy at $22 (they should have a "chamber music haters special") but you can always catch one of the free rehearsals (at the pubs on Monday) or something. It starts Thursday and goes for two weeks, up a twisty dirt road between Twisp and Winthrop. Almost worth it for the views.

Everything else you want to do is here:

Wednesday July 28
Summer Reading: Make a splash puppet show at Winthrop Library. 996-2685. 1:15pm
Mazama Market: Paper airplane contest, music, kids’ activities, local produce and crafts at Mazama Community Center. 996-3893. 5-7pm
Classroom in Bloom Party: Woodfired pizza (bring toppings), volleyball, garden tours and chores at the schoolyard garden site, Twin Lakes Road. $5 suggested. 997-2050. 5:30pm
Ragtime: Hottell Ragtime Jazz Band performs in the Twisp River Pub beer garden. Free. 997-6822. 6:30-9pm
Beavers: Discussion at Sun Mountain Lodge by Steve Bondi, “Beavers in the Methow Valley: Friend or Foe?” Free. 996-4735. 7pm
Karoake: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 997-0040. 9pm-1am

Thursday July 29
Kids’ Soccer: Recreational soccer scrimmaging for ages 10-14 at the Winthrop rink field. Shoes and shin guards required. 996-4172. 4:30-6pm
Film: Screening of Excluded (about a bi-national gay couple and their immigration struggles), followed by a discussion with the filmmaker. Winthrop Barn. Free. 996-4484. 7pm
Jazz: Jazz Journey performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm
MV Chamber Music Festival: Performances at Signal Hill Ranch. Pre-concert by pianist Stephen Beus at 6:30pm. $22. 996-6000. 7:30pm

Friday July 30
Twisp All-School Reunion: All classes from the Twisp School see photos and memorabilia at the MV Community Center gym. 997-0751. 1-5pm
Acoustic Music: Papa Dan Clements performs at Burnt Finger BBQ, Winthrop. Free. 996-8221.
Twisp High Class of ’70: 40th reunion gathering at Darralyn’s house (next door to her parents). Bring snack beverage and lawn chair. Info 997-2410. 6pm
LBHS Class of ’79: Reunion gathering at Mick & Mikki’s, Twisp. 997-2461. 6pm
Funk Rock: Groove Patrol performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm
Live Music: Honey & the Killer Bees perform at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 997-0040. 9pm-1am
DJ Music: Noah Ashford spins the tunes at Mick and Miki’s Red Cedar Bar, Twisp. Free. 997-6425. 9pm-1am

Saturday July 31
Pancake Breakfast: For the grange building fund. $6 adults, $3 kids, free under 5. Twisp Valley Grange. 997-0775. 8-11:30am
Plant Walk: Discover alpine wildflowers with Methow Wilderness School. $40. 997-7169. 9am-noon
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon
Twisp High Class of ’70: 40th reunion informal gathering at Twisp River Pub. All Twisp High schoolmates welcome. Info 997-2410. 2-4pm
LBHS Class of ’79: Reunion BBQ and BYOB at the Winthrop Barn. $25. RSVP 997-2461. 4-11:30pm
Artists’ Reception: “Weathering Change” art exhibit opening receptions at Confluence Gallery and the MV Inn. 997-2787. 4-8pm
Twisp All-School Reunion: All classes from the Twisp School social hour (4pm) and dinner (6:30pm) in the MV Community Center gym. $30. RSVP 997-0751.
Blues: Sugarcane Rollins & Borderland Blues perform at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 6pm
Music: Don Goodman performs guitar, Native American flute, vocals at Burnt Finger BBQ, Winthrop. Free. 996-8221. 6:30-9pm
MV Chamber Music Festival: Mozart, Kirchner, Sibelius and Mendelssohn performed at Signal Hill Ranch. Pre-concert lecture by George Shangrow at 6:30pm. $22. 996-6000. 7:30pm
Funk: Spokane’s Groove Patrol performs at Twisp River Pub. Free. 997-6822. 9pm
Karoake: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 997-0040. 9pm-1am

Sunday Aug. 1
Book Sale: Buy used books in front of the Winthrop Library. 996-2685. 10am-2pm
Pipestone Music Camp: Five-day music camp begins for guitar, flute, piano and strings for ages 8-18 at MV Community Center, Twisp. $50-$200. 997-0222.
Artisan Market: Local vendors, farmers and artisans in the Winthrop park. 341-9102. 10am-2pm
Artists’ Reception: Meet the artists of new exhibition at Winthrop Gallery. 996-3925. 5-7pm
Classical Guitar: Terry Hunt performs in the Twisp River Pub beer garden. Free. 997-6822. 6:30pm
Cowboy Music: Don Edwards performs western music in the Winthrop Barn. Also cowboy poet/humorist Paul Steuemann, singer Hank Cramer. $25 ($15 kids under 12). Reservations 996-3528. 7pm

Monday Aug. 2
Vacation Bible School: Five-day “High Seas Expedition” for grades K-5 begins at MV United Methodist Church. Free. 997-8141. 9am-Noon
MV Chamber Music Festival: Student Quartet Presentation at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop (6pm) and open rehearsal at Twisp River Pub at 7pm. 996-6000.

Tuesday Aug. 3
Art Camp: Three-day art camp begins for ages 7-12 on the Community School campus, Winthrop. $100. (425) 275-1020 or saradcb@yahoo.com. 10am-2pm
Summer Reading: Puppet Show at Twisp Library. 997-4681. 1pm
MV Chamber Music Festival: Beethoven, Barber, Shostakovich, and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons performed at Signal Hill Ranch. $22. 996-6000. 7:30pm

Wednesday Aug. 4
Summer Reading: Rain stick storytime and crafts at the Winthrop Library. 996-2685. 1:15pm
Jazz: Nancy Zahn and the Glenn Isaacson Quartet perform in the Twisp River Pub beer garden. Free. 997-6822. 6:30pm
Mazama Market: Cucumber sculptures and crosswords, music, kids’ activities, local produce and crafts at Mazama Community Center. 996-3893. 5-7pm
Chamber Music Festival: Presentation by student quartets at Sun Mountain Lodge. Free. 996-6000. 7pm

Thursday Aug. 5
Kids’ Soccer: Recreational soccer scrimmaging for ages 10-14 at the Winthrop rink field. Shoes and shin guards required. 996-4172. 4:30-6pm
MV Chamber Music Festival: Student Quartet Performance at Arrowleaf Bistro, Winthrop. 996-6000. 6pm

Friday Aug. 6
Chamber Music Festival: Open rehearsal at 9:30am; Community Concert with Pipestone Institute and Festival Music Camp performers at 4pm; Mozart, Schoenfeld and Dvorak performed at Signal Hill Ranch at 7:30pm. Free/donation. Pre-concert lecture by Lynette Westendorf at 6:30pm. 996-6000.
Bluegrass: The Harmed Brothers and the Alder Street All Stars perform at the Twisp River Pub. Free. 997-6822. 8:30pm

Aug. 6-8
Family Music Camp: Workshops and more for families at NC Basecamp, Mazama. Register by Aug. 3: 996-2334.

Aug. 6-22
Live Theater: Performances of Tuesdays with Morrie at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $10-$20. 997-7529.

Saturday Aug. 7
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon
Baskets: Make coiled pine needle baskets with Methow Wilderness School. $80. 997-7169. 10am-3pm
Home Tour: Tour “Recreation Retreats” in the Methow Valley. $25-$80. Tickets: 997-2787. 10am-5pm
MV Chamber Music Festival: Open rehearsal at 9:30am; Festival Music Camp performers at 6pm; Ravel, Mozart, Schnyder and Brahms performed at Signal Hill Ranch. $22. 996-6000. 7:30pm

Sunday Aug. 8
School Physicals: School athletes’ physical exams at LBHS by medical professionals. $10 donation. 996-8180. 9am-1pm
Artisan Market: Local vendors, farmers and artisans in the Winthrop park. 341-9102. 10am-2pm
Classical Guitar: Terry Hunt performs in the Twisp River Pub beer garden. Free. 997-6822. 6:30pm

Tuesday Aug. 10
Summer Reading: Pacific Science at the Winthrop Library (10:30am) and Twisp Library (2pm). 997-4681.

Wednesday Aug. 11
Summer Reading: Seals stories and crafts at the Winthrop Library. 996-2685. 1:15pm
Mazama Market: Celebration of language, book raffle, music, kids’ activities, local produce and crafts at Mazama Community Center. 996-3893. 5-7pm

Thursday Aug. 12
Kids’ Soccer: Recreational soccer scrimmaging for ages 10-14 at the Winthrop rink field. Shoes and shin guards required. 996-4172. 4:30-6pm

Friday Aug. 13
Comedy Night: King Rich is funny at the Twisp River Pub. $5. 997-6822. 9pm

Saturday Aug. 14
Trailing: Find out what local wild animals are up to with Methow Wilderness School. $80. 997-7169. 8am-2pm
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon
Rock’n’Roll: Massy Ferguson performs at Twisp River Pub. Free. 997-6822. 9pm

Sunday Aug. 15
Artisan Market: Local vendors, farmers and artisans in the Winthrop park. 341-9102. 10am-2pm
Classical Guitar: Terry Hunt performs in the Twisp River Pub beer garden. Free. 997-6822. 6:30pm

Aug. 16-19
Kids Skills: Basic wilderness awareness, primitive skills and fun with nature (ages 7-10) in Twisp. $115. 997-9077. 9am-1pm

Aug. 16-21
Drama Camp: Day camp with Julie Wenzel at the Merc Playhouse for ages 8-18. $200. 997-7529. 10am-4pm

Tuesday Aug. 17
Summer Reading Party: Roller skating and ice cream sundaes in the MV Community Center gym. 996-2685 or 997-4681. 1pm

Wednesday Aug. 18
Bowl Painting: Paint a soup bowl for Room One’s Domestic Violence Awareness Soup Dinner. Meet at the Mazama Community Center. 997-2050. 4-7pm
Car & Truck Show: Cars, trucks and motorcycles, shop talk, bench race and more at the Winthrop park. (509) 429-4233. 6-9pm
Mazama Market: Eveline and Bernard eggstravaganza, music, kids’ activities, local produce and crafts at Mazama Community Center. 996-3893. 5-7pm

Friday Aug. 20
Funky Folk: LasaRose performs at Twisp River Pub. Free. 997-6822. 8:30pm

Aug. 20-22
Pow Wow: Heart of the Methow Pow Wow in the Twisp City Park.

Saturday Aug. 21
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon
Drama: Performance by participants of preceding week’s drama camp at Merc Playhouse. 997-7529.
Hip Hop & Soul: The Staxx Brothers perform at Twisp River Pub. $5. 997-6822. 9pm

Sunday Aug. 22
Artisan Market: Local vendors, farmers and artisans in the Winthrop park. 341-9102. 10am-2pm
Democratic Picnic: Okanogan County Democrats annual potluck picnic at Conconully State Park. Speaker: Clyde Cordero (running against Cathy McMorris Rodgers in fifth Congressional District). Bring auction item. (509) 846-5800. Noon
Classical Guitar: Terry Hunt performs in the Twisp River Pub beer garden. Free. 997-6822. 6:30pm

Tuesday Aug. 24
Summer Reading: Bath time stories and bubble craft at the Twisp Library. 997-4681. 1pm

Wednesday Aug. 25
Mazama Market: Bees and bears, music, kids’ activities, local produce and crafts at Mazama Community Center. 996-3893. 5-7pm
Classroom in Bloom Party: Woodfired pizza (bring toppings), volleyball, garden tours and chores at the schoolyard garden site, Twin Lakes Road. $5 suggested. 997-2050. 5:30pm
Open Merc: Open mic at the Merc Playhouse, hosted by Marc Holm. 997-7529. 7pm

Thursday Aug. 26
Kids’ Soccer: Recreational soccer scrimmaging for ages 10-14 at the Winthrop rink field. Shoes and shin guards required. 996-4172. 4:30-6pm

Saturday Aug. 28
Cutthroat Classic: 11.1-mile trail run from Rainy Pass to Cutthroat Lake. $40-$50. 996-3287. 8am
Tracking Deer: How to track deer (good for hunters, photographers and nature lovers) with Methow Wilderness School. $80. 997-7169. 8am-2pm
Edible Plant Walk: Find out what’s tasty and nutritious with Methow Wilderness School. $40. 997-7169. 9am-noon
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon
Bowl Painting: Paint a soup bowl for Room One’s Domestic Violence Awareness Soup Dinner. Meet at the Twisp Commons. 997-2050. 10am-3pm
Artists’ Reception: Meet the artists at an exhibition of pastel paintings, photographs and enamels at Winthrop Gallery. Free. 996-3925. 5-7pm
Afro-Beat: The Polyrhythmics perform funk and sould at the Twisp River Pub. $5. 997-6822. 9pm

Sunday Aug. 29
Artisan Market: Local vendors, farmers and artisans in the Winthrop park. 341-9102. 10am-2pm
Classical Guitar: Terry Hunt performs in the Twisp River Pub beer garden. Free. 997-6822. 6:30pm

Wednesday Sept. 1
Mazama Market: Harvest festival, cider pressing, contra dance, kids’ activities, local produce and crafts at Mazama Community Center. 996-3893. 5-7pm

Friday Sept. 3
Hip Hop & Funk: Salem performs at Twisp River Pub. $5. 997-6822. 9pm

Saturday Sept. 4
Wildlife Tracking: Introductory class with Methow Wilderness School. $80. 997-7169. 9am-3pm
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon

Sunday Sept. 5
Artisan Market: Local vendors, farmers and artisans in the Winthrop park. 341-9102. 10am-2pm
Fire & Cordage: Learn the ancestral way of making a bow drill and fire by friction with Methow Wilderness School. $80. 997-7169. 10am-3pm
Artists’ Reception: Meet the artists of new exhibition at Winthrop Gallery. 996-3925. 5-7pm
Rock’n’Roll: Handful of Luvin’ performs original tunes at Twisp River Pub. $5. 997-6822. 9pm

Friday Sept. 10
Comedy Night: Davon Magwood is funny at the Twisp River Pub. $5. 997-6822. 9pm

Saturday Sept. 11
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon

Sunday Sept. 12
Artisan Market: Local vendors, farmers and artisans in the Winthrop park. 341-9102. 10am-2pm

Wednesday Sept. 14
Open Merc: Open mic at the Merc Playhouse, hosted by Marc Holm. 997-7529. 7pm

Sept. 15
Car & Truck Show: Cars, trucks and motorcycles, shop talk, bench race and more at the Winthrop park. (509) 429-4233. 6-9pm

Saturday Sept. 18
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon

Sunday Sept. 19
Artisan Market: Local vendors, farmers and artisans in the Winthrop park. 341-9102. 10am-2pm

Sept. 23-27
Saskatoon: Primitive and traditional living skills gathering at Skalitude Retreat Center, Carlton. $80-$185. 997-9077.

Saturday Sept. 25
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon
Plein Air: Watercolor class with Maria Coryell-Martin at Chickadee Trailhead, Sun Mountain. $100. 997-2787. 10am-3pm
Cider Squeeze: Methow Conservancy celebrates harvest season at Sabold’s house, Winthrop. 996-2870. 2-4pm
Twisp Art Walk: View art and meet artists all around downtown Twisp. 997-2787. 5-8pm

Sunday Sept. 26
Marathon: 26.2-mile run in Winthrop. Volunteers needed. 996-8033.
Artisan Market: Local vendors, farmers and artisans in the Winthrop park. 341-9102. 10am-2pm
Nature Journaling: All ages learn nature journaling with Maria Coryell-Martin. Meet at Confluence Gallery, Twisp. $45/family of four. 997-2787. Noon-3pm

Oct. 1-3
Bike Film Festival: Bicycle designers, films, guided rides, kids’ bike rodeo, raffle and more. Submit bike film and win prizes. 996-3287.

Saturday Oct. 2
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon

Saturday Oct. 9
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon
Traditional Storytelling: Class on the power of myth and traditional storytelling, followed by open potluck and fireside stories with Methow Wilderness School. $60. 997-7169. 1-5pm
Soup Dinner: Room One’s annual Domestic Violence Awareness Soup Dinner and Auction at the Winthrop Barn. 997-2050. 5pm

Saturday Oct. 16
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon

Saturday Oct. 23
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon

Saturday Oct. 30
Farmers Market: Local vendors, farmers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon

And the weekly reader:

Wednesday 7/28
Family Planning Clinic: Room One, 315 S. Lincoln, Twisp. Info: 997-2050 or (800) 660-1624. 2:30-5pm
Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board: Commissioners’ hearing room, County Courthouse in Okanogan. (509) 422-7165. 4pm
AWANA: Bible stories and games for ages 3 yrs. - 5th grade at Mazama Community Church. 996-7801. 5pm
MV School Board: Meeting at MV Elementary School board room. 996-9205. See agenda: www.methow.org, click “school board and staff.” 5:30pm
MV Eagles Aerie #2584: Meeting at Eagles Hall, Twisp. 997-8133. 7pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Calvary Church, Twisp. 997-0356. 7pm

Thursday 7/29
Spinners & Weavers: Meet 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
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
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Friendship Church, Twisp. 996-8174. 7pm
Na: Narcotics Anonymous meets at Horseshoe Mobile Home clubhouse, 305 Magers, Twisp. 997-0644. 7pm

Friday 7/30
Doctor: Free health care to uninsured people 18 and under at The Country Clinic, Winthrop. Appointment: 996-8180.
Freestyle Dance: Heart-centered dance at The Studio, Twisp. $5. 997-7337. 5:30-7pm
Bingo: Play at the Eagles Hall, Twisp. 997-8133. 6pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets in the Electric Co-op building, 93 W. Chewuch, Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm
Na: Narcotics Anonymous meets at Twisp Masonic Hall. 7pm

Saturday 7/31
Primitive Skills: Demonstrations (fire making, wild food, clay, baskets, etc.) in the Twisp Commons. 997-0064. 10am-noon
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets in the Forest Service building, Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm

Sunday 8/1
Na: Narcotics Anonymous meets at Horseshoe Mobile Home clubhouse, 305 Magers, Twisp. 997-0644. 4pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-0356.6:30pm

Monday 8/2
County Commissioners: Open meeting, Okanogan County Admin. Bldg., 123 Fifth Ave. N., Okanogan. (509) 422-7100. 9am-5pm
Speak French: Revive your or improve your French in the Twisp PDA boardroom. 997-6242. 4:30-5:30pm
Line Dancing: Dance in the MV Community Center gym. Beginners 6pm, others 7pm. $4. 997-8805.
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-0356.6:30pm
Winthrop Barn: Board meeting. Info: 996-2117. 6pm

Tuesday 8/3
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
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-0356.6:30pm

Wednesday 8/4
Plein Air: Join other painters in various outdoor settings. 997-0172. 9am-3pm
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. 7pm
Family Planning Clinic: Room One, 315 S. Lincoln, Twisp. Info: 997-2050 or (800) 660-1624. 2:30-5pm
AWANA: Bible stories and games for ages 3 yrs. - 5th grade at Mazama Community Church. 996-7801. 5pm
Winthrop Town Council: At the Winthrop Barn Hen House. 996-2320. 7pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Calvary Church, Twisp. 997-0356. 7pm
Eastern Star: Meets at Masonic Hall in Okanogan. 997-2071. 7:30pm