Interpretive Center extends hours
The Methow Valley Interpretive Center on the TwispWorks campus will now be open on Fridays from noon – 4 p.m. in addition to Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon – 4 p.m., through October. The center offers information and displays, inside and outside, about the natural history, geology and native culture in the Methow Valley and beyond. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. For information, email mvinterpretivecenter@gmail.com
Class of ’82 reunion
The Liberty Bell High School class of 1982 will have a 40th reunion on Friday and Saturday (July 8 – 9). For more information about the event, call (425) 330‑8102.
Student news
Novie McCabe, of Winthrop, was named to the University of Utah’s spring 2022 dean’s list. McCabe’s major is listed as political science.
Methow At Home Events
Methow At Home sponsors a series of free events in the coming weeks. Register at methowathome.com.
- “Ride Share Options,” a videoconference on Tuesday (July 12) at 4 p.m., with Dana Golden of Resilient Methow. Learn about existing efforts around local transportation and help brainstorm ideas.
- “Suicide Prevention Training” with psychologist Julie Rickard on July 22 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. This training will teach risk factors, warning signs, protective factors, and how to have a conversation related to suicide.
- “Let’s Talk About Fostering Community,” on July 28, 4 – 5 p.m. at a site to be determined, with Joel Reid and Sarah Thomas from the Methow Housing Trust
Second Mile Ranch celebrates
The Second Mile Ranch on Poorman Creek, west of Twisp, will have a 50th anniversary celebration on July 29 – 30. There will be a potluck at 331 Poorman Creek on Friday night at 6 p.m., followed by reminiscing, general cavorting and gamboling, and a picture show of activities and personalities going back 50 years. Saturday will be a day of gathering and more reminiscing. Open to all; bring stories and memories.