Student-led farmers market
Fourth graders at Methow Valley Elementary School are inviting the community to a Student-Led Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, (Sept. 22.)
Fresh produce will be for sale, along with sample recipes featuring some of the fresh ingredients available.
The event is located at the Classroom in Bloom Garden at 18 Twin Lakes Road in Winthrop.
For more information, go to classroominbloom.org, call 996‑2368 or email classroominbloom@gmail.com
Vaccination event scheduled
Mid-Valley Hospital has scheduled a COVID-19 vaccination event from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, (Sept. 17) at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds.
The event will offer first, second and third doses (for immunocompromised patients) and an appointment is not required.
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine and where to get it in Okanogan County, go to https://okanogancountycovid19.org/covid-19-vaccine/.
All about Methow At Home, upcoming events
Methow At Home hosts a “living room chat” on the Zoom platform on Sept. 16, from 4 to 5 p.m., for those thinking about becoming a member of or volunteering to help the organization. Learn about all of Methow At Home’s programs. Register at methowathome.org.
Also on Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Methow At Home will host a hike and picnic starting at the Methow Trails Suspension Bridge Trailhead parking area off Goat Creek Road near Mazama. Bring lunch, a beverage and stories.
Volunteer training is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday (Sept. 17) through Zoom. Contact Methow At Home to register.
A geology outing with Dana Visalli is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Sept. 22. The outing involves looking at cobbles at Weeman Bridge and trying to interpret how the igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks came to be there. The outing is for eight vaccinated people only. Contact Methow At Home to register.
Climate at Home: Community action for global solutions and a healthy future is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, (Sept. 23). Dana and KC Golden will lead the conversation as part of International Climate Week in partnership with resilient Methow. Contact Methow At Home to register.
Methow Watershed Council meeting
The Methow Watershed Council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 16) on Zoom. To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/851‑60396400.
Rodeo queen tryouts
The Methow Valley Horsemen invite girls ages 13 to 18 to try out for queen of the 2022 rodeo season. Tryouts are Sunday (Sept. 19) at 1 p.m. The arena is on Brengman Road in Winthrop. Please bring your horse and be ready to ride. Call Dennis Gardner to register at (509) 846‑9880.
Heart of the Methow PowWow
A gathering to celebrate the history of the Heart of the Methow PowWow and an outdoor showing of the documentary “Two Rivers” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday (Sept. 18) at the TwispWorks Pavilion.
The event is sponsored by the Methow Valley Interpretive Center and is free, but donations are appreciated. Masks and social distancing are required.
The award-winning film “Two Rivers” tells the story of how people in the Methow Valley created better connections with Methow Tribal descendants. The event will also include traditional drumming and flute music.
For more information, email mvinterpretivecenter@gmail.com or call 997‑0620.
My Story at Twisp Library
Twisp Library’s My Story is back at 4 p.m. Thursday, (Sept. 23). Gather for an afternoon of true stories told by your friends and neighbors. The event will take place outside behind the Methow Valley Community Center in the commons. Folding chairs will be available.
