The business of biochar
C6 Forest to Farm will host a community Zoom meeting on the evolving business of biochar and the plan to establish a self-supporting local biochar production, on Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m. Visit C6’s website for the Zoom link: http://C6F2F.org.
MedMate training
Methow At Home offers free online volunteer training in the MedMate Program, with Betsy Weiss, on May 10 from 4 – 5 p.m. A MedMate provides support formulating questions and setting goals for a medical visit and ensures the member has the information they need going into a visit. They support the member during a visit through taking notes and if invited by the member, might ask clarifying questions. Register at https://methowathome.clubexpress.com.
Legion hosts breakfast
American Legion Post No. 0143 will host a community breakfast on Saturday, May 14, starting at 9 a.m. at the Legion Hall in Twisp. Join Legion members for pancakes, coffee and camaraderie. Open to all members of the community. A donation for entry is suggested.
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.
Garage sale for Open Roads
A garage sale to benefit the Okanogan Open Roads Coalition will be held on May 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Malott Improvement Club in Malott. For information on how to donate money or items, call Lorah Super at (425) 308‑3851 or Ruth Hall at (509) 429‑4503.
Summer garden camps
Registration is now open for Classroom in Bloom’s summer garden camps, which will be offered in five four-day sessions in June and July. Most of the camps are for ages 6 – 10 and will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily. Dates are June 27 – 30 (for 5- to 7-year-olds); July 5 – 8 (Tuesday through Friday); July 11 – 14; July 18 – 21; and July 25 – 28. Cost is $240 per camp; scholarships are available. Visit www.classroominbloom.org/new-events/2019/6/24/summer-gar@gmail.com.
Mental Health Month Color Walk
Join the 2022 Mental Health Month Color Walk on Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eastside Park Fitness Trail on Omak Avenue in Omak, a free, family-friendly event with a variety of activities scheduled. To register, visit http://mvhealth.org/colorwalk.
Little Star Spring Fling
Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 22, date of Little Star School’s 40th birthday Spring Fling, at Mack Lloyd Park in Winthrop from 2 – 5 p.m. with live music, food and drinks, activities for children and alumni, and a fundraising challenge. More details to come.
