‘Seed Saving’ workshop
Join a “Seed Saving” workshop with Anaka Mines of the Methow Valley Seed Collective on Saturday (Sept. 19) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Twisp River Seed. For information about the free event and to RSVP, email mvseedcollective@gmail.com.
Potluck with a Purpose
The Twisp Valley Grange hosts its monthly “Potluck with a Purpose” on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., potluck at 6 p.m. This month’s program is “Bean to Bonbon: cacao bean’s transformation to chocolate,” presented by local chocolatier Mary Jane Perry. Water, glasses, plates, silverware, napkins provided. More information at twispvalleygrange.org.
Jamie’s Place benefit
“Taste of Love,” a community dinner benefiting Jamie’s Place, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 3-6 p.m. at 109 Norfolk Road, Winthrop. Enjoy an enchilada dinner with rice and salad for a minimum donation of $15 per meal (eat in or take out). Additional gifts directly support the daily care, programs, and operations our residents rely on every day. For information and to RSVP, visit www.jamiesplace.org/events/taste-of-love.
‘Greener’ gathering
Alumni, and alumna, of Evergreen State College are invited to gathering, hosted by The Evergreen State College Foundation and Evergreen Alumni Network, on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 1-3 p.m. at the Fainting Goat Restaurant in Winthrop. Local alumni hosts are Ed Zuckerman ’77 and Pam MacEwan ’76. Spots are limited. RSVP by Monday, Sept. 21, by contacting alumni@evergreen.edu.
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.
Meet the mətx̌?u
The mətx̌?u Descendants invite the community to join them at x̌wnámx̌wnam on Saturday, Sept. 26, to learn more about their traditional activities on their homeland. Formerly known as Wagner Ranch, x̌wnámx̌wnam (“Hummingbird”) is a 328-acre property at 523B Eastside Chewuch Road, Winthrop.
The “Meet the mətx̌?u” event is free and open to all who wish to learn more about the mətx̌?u People, who have lived in the Methow Valley since time immemorial. Drop-in hours are from 1-3 p.m., with a brief program at 1:30 p.m.
Owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation on behalf of the mətx̌?u People, x̌wnámx̌wnam offers an important place for the mətx̌?u/Methow Descendants to practice and sustain their traditional knowledge. For information, visit www.methowdescendants.org/events.
Room One open house
Room One in Twisp hosts an 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.
Student news
Ayla Belsby, a 2024 Liberty Bell High School graduate, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Chicago, and also named a Robert Maynard Hutchins Scholar, which is awarded to second-year students who are in the top 10% of their class.
School retirees meet
The Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association will hold a general luncheon meeting at 11 a.m. on, Tuesday, Sept. 29, at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 639 W. Ridge Drive, Omak. For information, call (509) 429-0292.
At the Winthrop library
• September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Check at the library for details.
• Story Time is every Friday at 11 a.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon- 2p.m., “Unbounded Practice: Women’s Contributions to Early Ecological Design.”
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.
• “Open Book Club,” Friday, Sept. 18, from 1-2:30 p.m. at Winthrop library. Share your favorites or discuss what you’re currently reading
• “Cohousing Info Session” on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Winthrop library. Learn about cohousing and whether it might be a good fit for you.
• “Caring for People Living With Dementia,” a free four-week course on Wednesday from Sept. 23-Oct. 14, 1-3 p.m. at the Winthrop library.
• “Tech Tuesdays,” from 1-3 p.m. at the Winthrop library.
At the Twisp library
Here are some events happening at the Twisp Library in September:
• “Preschool Storytime,” on Fridays (except Sept. 11) from 11 a.m.-noon. Designed for preschool-aged children and their adult caregivers.
• “Teen Activity at Room Two: Games,” Wednesday, Sept. 30, 3-5 p.m., for students in grades 9-12, at Room One building in Twisp.
Health & Wellness Fair
The annual Methow Valley Health & Wellness Fair — a free 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 more than 20 local hospitals, medical clinics, and community organizations offering information and support for healthy aging. Free services and resources include blood pressure checks, balance testing, hearing screenings, flu shots and advance care planning information. Enjoy complimentary coffee and treats, and enter a raffle for a chance to win prizes. For information, email donna@methowathome.org.
The event is sponsored in part by the Methow Valley Elder Care Coordination Network, Methow At Home and Room One.
‘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 Oct. 1 and Nov. 5. Free, food provided. For information, visit methowpride.org.
Wreath workshop
A fall wreath-making workshop will be hosted on Oct. 14 at RYZO Tasting Room in Twisp from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $60. For information, visit https://ryzo-wines.obtainwine.com/product/fall-wreath-workshop.
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.
Youth Night cookie decorating
Methow Pride hosts an afternoon of cookie decorating, music, pizza, and information about queer history on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Winthrop library. The free event is for queer, questioning, and allied youth under 18. For information, visit info@methowpride.org.
