Easter egg hunt is back
Winthrop Kiwanis will host an Easter egg hunt for kids on Saturday (April 16) at Pearrygin Lake State Park near Winthrop. The event begins at 11:45 a.m., and will be followed by a free lunch. The egg hunt area will be divided by age groups.
Benefits of biochar
C6 Forest to Farm hosts a community Zoom meeting on the many benefits of biochar and how local biochar production can help protect our forests, community and climate from the risks of extreme wildfire, on Earth Day Eve, Thursday, April 21, at 7 p.m. Visit C6’s website for the Zoom link: http://C6F2F.org.
Easter services
St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 403 Burgar St., Twisp, will offer a Holy Thursday mass on April 14 at 5 p.m., a Good Friday liturgy service on April 15 at 3 p.m., and an Easter Sunday service at 11 a.m. There will also be an Easter Vigil on Saturday (April 16) at Sacred Heart, 214 S. Fifth St. in Brewster, at 7 p.m.
Spirit Horse fundraiser
El Valle restaurant in Twisp will host a fundraiser for Spirit Horse Rescue on Tuesday (April 19), at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (509) 279‑8717.
Cove anniversary
The Cove in Twisp, located in the former Riverbank building on Glover Street, will celebrate its 24th anniversary with an open house on April 21 from 1 – 4 p.m., including hot dogs and other treats. The Cove opened its doors as the Methow Valley Food Bank in 1998 and has since expanded to include a variety of programs serving community needs. For more information, visit www.thecovecares.com.
Earth Day Festival
Methow Recycles hosts its first Earth Day Festival, and celebrates 20 years of reducing waste, on Saturday, April 23, from 3 – 8 p.m. at the Doran Ranch near Twisp.
The fundraising event will feature live music from Emily McVicker, Riverside Blues Band, Ken Bevis, slam poetry, dancing, a Repair Café from 4 – 6 p.m., upcycled art, a kids’ parade, many local vendors and more. Saskatoon Kitchens will team up with the Fork food truck to provide delicious food options; a beer tent will feature local beer and wine and a special cocktail.
Tickets are $25; kids 12 and under are free with a paying adult. Tickets can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com or in person at Methow Recycles. All proceeds will go to support Methow Recycles’ programs.
Prayers for peace
Methow Valley United Methodist Church, 193B Old Twisp Highway, welcomes everyone to join in praying for peace in Ukraine and around the world on Wednesday evenings at 5 p.m. For more information, call 997‑7779.
Methow At Home programs
Methow At Home is offering a number of free programs. Register at methowathome. org.
- “How to Use MyChart for Beginners,” April 18 from 10 – 11:30 a.m., with Abby Ludeman at The Cove in Twisp (in-person meeting).
- Beaver loop nature walk with Eric Burr on May 2 from 9 a.m. – noon, starting at the Jack’s trailhead parking lot off of Highway 20.
