Chewuch River ecology
The Methow Valley Interpretive Center’s Last Sunday program on Aug. 30 will be a presentation on “Chewuch River Ecology and Restoration,” from 5-6:30 p.m. at the center on the TwispWorks campus. The speaker at the free event will be John Crandall, Aquatic Ecologist and Monitoring Program Coordinator for the Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation. Learn about the recent Chewuch River Assessment Project and what it reveals about this beloved waterscape.
Fleischner at Winthrop Barn
The Methow Conservancy invites the public to join author and conservation biologist Thomas Lowe Fleischner at the Winthrop Barn for its First Tuesday presentation on Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. Fleischner will talk about his latest work, “Astonished by Beauty,” followed by a community conversation about the practice of slowing down and experiencing the world through the mindful practice of natural history. The free event is presented in partnership with the Friends of the Winthrop Library. For information, visit https://methowconservancy.org/news/category/events.
Library book sale
The Twisp Library Labor Day Book Sale will be on Friday, Sept. 4, from 3:30-6 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Methow Valley Community Center (MVCC) gym. Donated books can be dropped off in the drop box by the MVCC gym doors.
Yoga for PSFA
Motive Yoga in Winthrop hosts a by-donation class to support the Public School Funding Alliance on Friday, Sept. 4, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sign up ahead at motiveyogaco.com/events or show up a few minutes early.
Household sale at Grange
The Twisp Valley Grange hosts a kitchen and household goods sale on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Grange parking lot. This is a fundraiser for the Grange.
Anti-authoritarianism talk
Scot Nakagawa, co-founder and co-director of the 22nd Century Initiative and substack the Anti-Authoritarian Playbook, will appear in a virtual presentation to discuss “A Strategic Direction for Pro-Democracy Groups to Defeat Authoritarianism,” at the Winthrop library on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 6:30-8 p.m. The event is presented by Methow Rising.
Film and dinner
The film “Restoring the Similkameen River” will premiere on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Tonasket Community Cultural Center from 1-5 p.m. The event includes a brief update on the process of removing Enloe Dam, and a dinner with salmon (provided by the Colville Tribes) plus a vegan dinner choice. There will also be a silent auction to benefit Columbiana’s work. For information, visit https://columbiana.org.
Postcard writing event
Methow Pride hosts a postcard writing event focused on November ballot initiatives that affect LGBTQ+ youth on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Pride Center and Sanctuary on the TwispWorks campus. For information, visit methowpride.org.
TwispFest in September
The Twisp Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for TwispFest on Sept. 25-26. The event includes a community potluck and salmon dinner at TwispWorks on Friday, Sept. 25, prepared by 1908 BBQ & Bourbon. On Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. there will an art walk and craft market, family games and activities, a Scarecrow Contest, live music, food, and more in downtown Twisp. For information, visit TwispWA.com.
Student-led Farmers Market
Classroom in Bloom hosts the Methow Valley Elementary School fourth-graders for their annual fall Farmers Market on Friday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m.-noon on the school district campus at 18 Twin Lakes Road. The free event will feature student-grown, harvested, and sold produce. Cash is preferred. For information, email execdirector@classroominbloom.org.
‘Art to Heart’ gatherings
“Art to Heart,” a Queer community gathering for LGBTQIA+ connections, will be hosted at the Pride Center and Sanctuary on the TwispWorks campus from 5:30-7 p.m. on Sept. 3, Oct. 1 and Nov. 5. Free, food provided. For information, visit methowpride.org.
Cider squeeze
The annual Methow Conservancy Cider Squeeze will be on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 2-4 p.m. at 17 Bean Road, Winthrop. Take away fresh-squeezed apple cider from the free event, which is open to the public. Bring your own vessels if you have them. For information, visit methowconservancy.org/events.
Student news
Taylor Brooke McNeill of Methow; Kelsey R. Porter of Twisp; and Sally Beatrice Hatfield and Elizabeth Rodriguez of Winthrop have been named to President’s List for spring quarter of 2026 at Wenatchee Valley College. Caleb Stennes of Methow; Peter Silas Kominak, Jossilyn Olsonawski, Donna Anne Plowman and Kierra Jeanine Treise of Twisp; and Anna Huitron, Sonna Ann Schuttner, and Soren Strauss of Winthrop were named to the Dean’s List.
Youth creativity competition
The Methow Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is inviting local high school students to share their thoughts and feelings about transformation, as expressed in prose, poetry, music and the visual arts. Up to $500 in prizes offered. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 15. In-person presentations will be on Nov. 1. Transformation, a core value of Unitarian Universalism, embodies a commitment to evolve spiritually and ethically in response to a changing world. Email methowunitarians@gmail.com for submissions or more information.
Methow At Home events
Methow At Home hosts several events that are open to the public, free unless otherwise indicated. For more information and to register, visit methowathome.org.
• Monday, Aug. 31, Japanese Folk Songs, Haiku and Community, at a private residence (location provided with registration) from 12:30-2:30 p.m. RSVP to reserve a spot.
Winthrop events
• The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce sponsors “First Fridays” extended shopping in downtown Winthrop on Sept. 4, to help raise funds for the annual fireworks show on Thanksgiving weekend. Stores are encouraged to stay open until 7 p.m. There will be other activities downtown as well including games, face painting, a photo booth, music and special drinks and food. To help with the fireworks fund, visit www.winthropwashington.com/fireworks-donations.
• The Winthrop Thrift Market, successor to the recent Vintage Vault sale, will be staged at the Winthrop Barn on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Winthrop library events
• Fridays, Storytime for pre-schoolers around Solace, the big cedar tree in the main room, 11 a.m.
• The Saturdays at Noon program offers a rotating multigenerational community activity that brings together patrons of all ages for engaging workshops, crafts, demonstrations, and collaborative experiences inspired by this year’s summer learning themes.
• Saturday, Aug. 29, is LEGO Day from noon-3 p.m. All ages can build, create, collaborate, and let their imagination run wild.
Animal Rescue fundraiser
Team Okanogan Animal Rescue (TOAR) will host its annual Rescue Rocks benefit auction on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 6-10 p.m. at the Leavenworth Festhalle. Presented by Paw Arty, the evening will bring together live music, community, and exclusive auction experiences to support TOAR’s mission of keeping pets healthy and families together across Eastern Washington. The evening will include drinks, catered food, and a live and silent auctions. Tickets, auction access, and full event details are at www.toarwa.org/rescuerocks.
