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.
First Friday in Winthrop
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.
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.
Vintage Wheels will roll into Winthrop
The 51st annual Winthrop Vintage Wheel Car Show will be on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m-5 p.m., promising to fill downtown with classic vehicles of all kinds. Up the hill at Pine Near RV Park, travel trailers will also be on display.
On Saturday, the parade lineup begins at 7 a.m. at the Winthrop Inn and Abby Creek Inn on Highway 20. The parade into town begins at 10 a.m. The vehicle display on Riverside Avenue continues until 3 p.m.
For more information, visit www.winthropwashington.com/events.
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.
Bear Safety Training
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 4-6 p.m., join the Methow Conservancy and Defenders of Wildlife to participate in a real-time bear spray demo and learn more about human bear conflict. This event requires a free RSVP. More information available at methowconservancy.org/events
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.
Mazama Advisory Committee meets
Residents of Sub-Unit A and other interested parties are invited to the Mazama Community Club on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. for an information session on proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan for the Upper Methow Valley.
The local land-use planning advisory committee has been working to update the Comprehensive Plan for Sub-Unit A. The planning area being revised encompasses lands extending west of Winthrop town limits, to Lost River and Early Winters, and includes Wolf Creek and the lower Rendezvous. The current plan was last revised nearly 15 years ago. Draft revisions are complete. For more information or a copy of the draft plan, email mazamaadvisorycommittee@gmail.com. Also, visit Facebook: Mazama Advisory Committee or www.mazamaadvisorycommittee.wordpress.com.
Winthrop Quilt Round Up
The Winthrop Quilt Round Up will be on Saturday, Sept. 19, in downtown Winthrop. Local quilters will display their work throughout town while visitors can participate in a scavenger hunt through local shops and enter a raffle featuring gift baskets. Proceeds benefit the Shafer Museum.
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.
Room One open house
Room One in Twisp hosts and open house on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy homemade soup and treats, candle decorating and button-making, register to vote, explore the buildings, and chat with staff. All activities free. For information, email info@roomone.org.
‘Tribal Sovereignty’ program
The final Methow Valley Interpretive Center “Last Sunday” event of the season will be a presentation on “Tribal Sovereignty” on Sept. 27 at The Merc Playhouse. The free event starts at 5 p.m. The program will be presented by John Sirois, an Okanagan, Methow, and Wenatchi citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. He has led initiatives in land stewardship, cultural preservation, and economic development, and currently serves as the Traditional Territory Coordinator advocating for Indigenous rights across ancestral lands.
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.
Health & Wellness Fair
The annual Methow Valley Health & Wellness Fair — a community event designed to help you stay healthy, informed, and connected — will be Thursday, Oct. 1, from 1-3 p.m. at the Winthrop Barn. Visit with representatives from local hospitals, medical clinics, and community organizations offering information and support for healthy aging. Free services and resources include blood pressure checks, hearing screenings, flu shots and advance care planning information
