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.
‘Art to Heart’ gathering
“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 Thursday (Nov. 5). Free, food provided. For information, visit methowpride.org/upcoming-events.
At the Winthrop library
• Story Time, every Friday at 11 a.m. at Solace the Cedar Tree.
• Friday, Nov. 6, The World “Superbowl of Music” with Bob Vinatieri, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., about the Eurovision Song Contest.
• Wednesday, Nov. 18, Lamprey Education and Community Presentation, 4-6 p.m., in collaboration with the with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Methow Valley Salmon Recovery Foundation (MSRF), and Yakama Nation Fisheries. “Lamprey for Kids: Explore, Learn & Create,” will be from 4-5 p.m.; “Lamprey: Ecology, Conservation & Culture,” will be from 5-6 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 21, Thanksgiving Card Workshop, noon-2 p.m.
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.
• Thursday, Nov. 5, “Remembrance Ceremony” with Tracy Bocarde Sprauer at Wellspring Space at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp, 3-5 p.m. Pause, remember, and honor those we have loved and lost.
• Thursday, Nov. 12, “Healthy Brain Aging: What’s Normal, What’s Not,” with neuropsychologist Dr. Megie Shean at Winthrop library, 2-3:30 p.m. Learn about the changes we can expect as our brains age.
• Tuesday, Nov. 17, “Men’s Social Hour” at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop, 4-5:30 p.m. No agenda, just a chance to meet your neighbors and friends.
• Friday, Nov. 20, Friends of the Winthrop Library and Methow At Home host “Open Book Club,” — a chance to share what you’re currently reading or a favorite book from the past, at the library from 1-2:30 p.m.
Little Star presentation
Little Star School in Winthrop presents “Parenting the Anxious Generation,” a free program, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 5:15-6:45 p.m. Curious about how anxiety develops in children? Or how to cultivate your child’s confidence and coping skills? Join therapist and school psychologist Dan Hanks to learn how everyday interactions can either reinforce or decrease anxiety. For information and to register, visit littlestarschool.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. 18, “Yarn Circle,” 2-4 p.m. Bring your current knitting or crochet project or start something new. All skill levels are welcome.
‘The Hunt’ discussed at Winthrop library
Award-winning journalist Ryan Devereaux will discuss his new book, “The Hunt,” at the Winthrop library on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 6:30-8 p.m., in an appearance co-sponsored by the Methow Valley Citizens Council. The book is the story of the deadliest wolf hunt in the history of Yellowstone National Park in 2021-2022. Methow Valley wildlife biologist Kent Woodruff will moderate.
Transportation options
Methow At Home will host a community conversation on transportation options in the Methow Valley on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 1-3 p.m. at the Winthrop library.
Attendees are encouraged to share their ideas, experiences, questions, and challenges, as well as any creative transportation solutions they have discovered along the way. Learn more at www.methowathome.org/events.
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.
Underpass celebration
The Town of Winthrop will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Chewuch River underpass on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. The project is the first phase of the planned River Walk pedestrian path along the Chewuch and Methow rivers.
Medicare Open Enrollment
To help local residents navigate their options, a Medicare Open Enrollment assistance event will be held at the Winthrop library on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2-4 p.m. Trained volunteer Medicare counselors from SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to answer questions and provide personalized guidance. Bring your laptop or tablet or smartphone if you are interested in navigating the Medicare.gov system yourself or a with a bit of assistance. For more information about Medicare Open Enrollment, go to https://www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-resources/medicare.
Repair Café
The last Methow Recycles Repair Café of 2026 be on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m.-noon at The Cove in Twisp. Get appliances fixed, clothing mended, and tools sharpened. Items must be small enough to be carried and not leaking fluids or hazardous in any way. You must stay with your item during its repair. Bring any parts you may have to complete the fix. The sewing team only mends clothing, no custom alterations. Free, donations welcomed. For information, visit www.methowrecycles.org.
Weavers’ Guild Show and Sale
The 2026 Weavers’ Guild Show and Sale, featuring handcrafted fiber arts available for holiday gifts, will be on Friday, Nov. 20, from 2-6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 137 Old Twisp Highway. Cash or checks only.
Sound bath
A sound bath will be offered on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 7-8 p.m. at Methow Valley Wellness Center, 105 Norfolk Road, Winthrop. Cost is $20. For information, call (509) 229-2659 or email tania@newearthconsciousness.com.
Free Thanksgiving dinner
Methow Valley United Methodist Church hosts a free Thanksgiving dinner, open to the public, on Thursday, Nov. 26, from noon-3 p.m. There will be turkey, ham, and all the fixings, plus pie for dessert. For information, call (509) 997-9292.
