Christmas bazaar returns to Barn this weekend
After skipping a year due to COVID-19, the Red Barn Christmas Bazaar returns to the Winthrop Auditorium, aka the Red Barn, on Saturday (Dec. 11), said organizer Jain Johnson.
The free event will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and will feature local and regional artisans, crafters and makers selling a variety of wares, including pottery, candles, clothing, knitting, canned goods, salsa, photography, paintings, birdhouses, sewing creations and more.
An espresso stand will keep shoppers revved up, while baked goods will provide fuel. There may also be live music on site.
All shoppers and vendors are required to wear masks and following social distancing guidelines. Admission is free. Buying from Okanogan County artisans means you get quality goods and gifts with no shipping costs or delays, you support a local economy, and you contribute to the economic diversity and sustainability of our community.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/1038313896729915.
TwispWorks takes applications for Mary Kiesau fund
TwispWorks will accept applications for the the 2022 Mary Kiesau Community Fellowship Fund through February 1, 2022, the organization announced this week.
“Through generous donations to the fund from Mary’s community of friends, family, and loved ones, we will offer 2 awards in the amount of $1,000 each in 2022,” a news release states.
Artists, photographers, naturalists, and naturalist educators are invited to apply for funds to support field work and the creation of artistic works and knowledge to share with the community.
To apply, go to twispworks.org/programs/mary-kiesau-community-fellowship-fund/ for the application information. For more information, contact Tori Karpenko at tkarpenko@twispworks.org.
Open House at Mtn. Annex
Mtn. Annex, at 31 West Chewuch Road in Winthrop, has scheduled an open house and holiday bazaar for noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 18.
The event features a free co-work day, yoga with Motive Yoga Co., tea from Madre Tea Bar and more from Sweetgrass Cut Co., Red Umbrella Designs, Emily Post Pottery, Intertwined Designs Clothing, Pine Shadow Jewelry, PA’Nana Soap Co. and Peter Nawrot Woodworking. For more information, contact leasing@mtnannex.com for more information.
Christmas-season services
Methow Episcopal will hold Sunday Advent services at 5 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 19, and a Christmas Eve service, with youth Nativity play, on Dec. 24 — time to be determined. All services will be held in the Friendship Alliance Church at 809 Highway 20 in Winthrop; masks are required. Online services are available. Go to www.methowepiscopal.com for more information. All are welcome.
