Learn about emergency services
Methow At Home hosts a free community event offering information on emergency medical services and air transport in the Methow Valley on Thursday (Oct. 22) at the Twisp Valley Grange, from 4-5:30 p.m.
The event will bring together representatives from Aero Methow Rescue Service, Airlift Northwest, and Life Flight Network for a presentation and panel discussion. The program will be facilitated by Nicole Ringgold, creator of the “Between Here and Help” podcast. Following the discussion, there will be time for audience questions, and information tables will be available. For information, visit www.methowathome.org/events
Free chipping and green waste
The Okanogan Conservation District continues its “Fall Air Care” chipping events and green waste dumpster disposals, free of charge throughout the county, this month. A chipper will come through the communities listed below and chip the woody materials. After materials are chipped, the chips will be left in place of the pile or transported to a central drop-off area.
Chipping dates and locations in the Methow Valley:
• Town of Winthrop, Oct. 26-28; sign up by Oct. 24.
• Town of Twisp, Oct. 26-28; sign up by Oct. 24.
The dumpster events are for vegetative disposal of natural plant-based materials that cannot be chipped. Dumpsters dates and locations in the Methow Valley:
• Lost River Airport Association, Oct. 20-27, green waste only, fire hall on Littell Road.
• Cascade Condos, Oct. 22-29, green waste only, between 206 Cascadian Way and 208 Cascadian Place, next to compost bin.
For information, visit www.okanogancd.org/single-post/2026-fall-chipping.
Pet food for Cove
A pet food collection for The Cove will continue through Halloween at 408 Burgar Street in Twisp, where there will be a collection box.
Composting workshop
Methow Recycles partners with B2G Compost and Methow Valley Citizens Council to present an interactive composting workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5-7 p.m. at the Winthrop library.
The free event will feature Marion Owen, an organic gardening/composting educator from Alaska. A pizza dinner will be provided. For more information, visit methowrecycles.org.
At the Winthrop library
The Winthrop library hosts a variety of events for all ages:
• Fridays, Story Time at Solace the Cedar Tree, 11 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24, “Rooted in Music: An Afternoon of Folk & Roots,” noon-3p.m., in partnership with the Winthrop Folk & Roots Fest and Friends of the Winthrop Library (FOWL) to present three bands from the festival.
School retirees meet
The Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association will hold a general meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 639 W. Ridge Drive, Omak. Agenda items include a vote on grant winners. For information, call (509) 429-0292.
‘Potluck with a Purpose’
The next “Potluck with a Purpose” at the Twisp Valley Grange will be on Wednesday, Oct. 28, featuring Sam Thrasher, who will talk about how she started a WSDA Grade-A-licensed dairy in the Methow Valley. Bring food to share. Water, glasses, plates, silverware, napkins provided. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., potluck starts at 6 p.m., program starts at 6:20 p.m.
‘Big Fix’
Team Okanogan Animal Rescue’s next “Big Fix” event, in partnership with Greater Good Charities, will be Oct. 29-Nov. 1 at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds. Free spaying and neutering will be offered. No appointments; first-come, first-served. The event also includes a pet food and supplies distribution center. For information, visit www.toarwa.org/bigfix.
Dia de los Muertos celebration
Join Root.ED Nature School on Sunday, Nov. 1 from noon-6 p.m. at the TwispWorks Pavilion, where a community ancestor altar will be created as part of the fourth annual Dia de los Muertos Ancestor Honoring Celebration.
Decorating the pavilion and setting up the altar will begin at noon. At 5 p.m., candles will be lighted and the stage will be open for offerings of live music, poetry, story and movement. The family-friendly event is free. For details visit www.rooted-nature.org.
Twisp library events
• Fridays (except Nov. 27), Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m.-noon. Designed for preschool-aged children and their adult caregivers.
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, “Teen Activity at Room Two: Folding Photo Albums,” 3-5 p.m. Students in grades 9-12 can drop by the Room Two High School Drop-In Center at Room One in Twisp to make a folding photo album for themselves or as a gift for others.
• Wednesday, Nov. 18, “Yarn Circle,” 2-4 p.m. Bring your current knitting or crochet project or start something new. All skill levels are welcome.
‘Ecocivilization’ book study
The Methow Valley Interpretive Center in Twisp hosts an exploration of Jeremy Lent’s thought-provoking book “Ecocivilization: Making a World That Works for All,” in a series of meetings on first and third Wednesdays from Nov. 4-Feb. 17, 2027, from 4:30-6 p.m. Zoom attendance will be available. To register, contact Tania Gonzalez Ortega at (509) 449-2659, or email newearthconsciousness@gmail.com. Donations will be accepted.
Advocacy building blocks
Room One in Twisp hosts a discussion about why policy and advocacy work is essential to achieving nonprofit missions, on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers interested in advocacy are encouraged to attend. A light lunch will be provided. Cost is $10 for Nonprofit Association of Washington members; $20 for non-members. Contact jess@roomone.org to request a scholarship. For information and to register, visit https://members.nonprofitwa.org/events/20261105-twisp-advocacy-building-blocks.
Progressive dinner in Winthrop
The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce’s Progressive Dinner returns on Tuesday, Nov. 17, with a new route and a new menu. Guests will enjoy four courses at four local businesses in one evening.
The evening begins at East 20 Pizza Pop-Up at Brix Wine Bar, followed by Rustic Moon Pop, set up inside the Winthrop Visitor Information Center, then the main course at Lost River Winery, and concluding at The Fainting Goat for dessert.
The dinner offers two seatings, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., with 30 seats each. Each group travels together from stop to stop. This is a 21-and-over event.
Early reservations are encouraged. Tickets are $70 per person and are available at winthropwashington.com/event-details/progressive-dinner. Ticket sales close Monday, Nov. 16.
