Turkey Trot 5K run/walk Winthrop Trailhead Parkrun is hosting a free 5-kilometer Turkey Trot run/walk on Thanksgiving at 9 a.m., starting from the Methow Trails headquarters on Horizon Flat Road in Winthrop. There will be hot cocoa and cookies. For information, visit http://parkrun.us/winthroptrailhead or http://facebook.com/winthroptrailheadparkrun. If you are interested in volunteering at the event, email […]
Conservancy hosts ‘Four Thoughts,’ presents annual awards
After two years of using a Zoom format, the Methow Conservancy returns to in-person gathering in the Winthrop Barn for its annual Conservation Awards and “Four Thoughts” presentation on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. Doors open for the free event at 6:30 p.m. The Conservancy will present its annual conservation awards: the Susie Stephens […]
Family and Teacher Association looking to build connections
By Julia Babkina New group plans more activities About 20 people gathered for the second meeting of the Family and Teacher Association of the Methow Valley (FTA) at the Methow Valley Elementary School on Nov. 9. The new association seeks to foster greater connection between parents, community members and Methow Valley Elementary. FTA board President […]
Community Briefs: L&I workshop, Climate action happy hour, Manger Mall drop-offs
Climate action happy hour Resilient Methow and the Methow Conservancy will host a free “climate action happy hour,” an active, participatory event where people can brainstorm climate resiliency actions with fellow community members over beer or seltzer and snacks, on Nov. 29 at the Twisp Valley Grange. The free event will be from 4-6 p.m. RSVP […]
Photo: Barnyard Beauty
Legal Notices: November 23, 2022
OKANOGAN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS SHOP BUILDINGS RE-BID SECTION 000200 – INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed proposals, and other items required under “Section 001000 – Instructions to Bidders” for the Okanogan County Public Works Shop Buildings Re-Bid located in Tonasket and Twisp, Washington and as described in, and in conformance with the Bid Documents will be […]
Photo: Honoring Veterans
Twisp Parks and Rec Commission sets some project priorities
The Twisp Parks and Recreation Commission has offered a list of priority projects, gleaned from an updated comprehensive plan adopted earlier this year, to the Town Council for consideration. At last week’s town council meeting — the group’s first in the new Twisp Civic Building — Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Nick Hershenow presented a […]
Kick off the holiday season this weekend with several events
For the first time since the pandemic began shutting things down, the Methow Valley will experience a recognizable slate of traditional holiday-related events. It starts this weekend with a couple of familiar shopping options: • The Methow Valley Community Center’s Christmas Bazaar is back for two days, on Saturday (Nov. 19) and again on Dec. […]
More EV chargers coming to the Methow, Cascade Loop
New electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations will be added in Twisp at TwispWorks and in Pateros and Newhalem by the end of June 2023. Each station will include at least two DC fast chargers with a minimum power output of 150 kW (kilowatts); at least one Level 2 charger; a Tesla adapter; and a 120V outlet […]
