Photos by Don Nelson The annual Kids’ Fishing Day at the Winthrop Fish Hatchery drew the usual enthusiastic crowd of little anglers – and their willing-to-help parents – last weekend. With a little patience and luck, they went home with a fish dinner. In addition to fishing, the free event offered a variety of other […]
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Winthrop Market makes its mark
Photos by Don Nelson After a chilly start last Sunday, things warmed up at the weekly Winthrop Market at Mack Lloyd Park. The market features locally produced crafts, arts, produce, prepared food, collectibles and more every Sunday through Labor Day weekend, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Honoring sacrifice
Dozens of people attended aMemorial Day ceremony Monday (May 27), at Sullivan Cemetery in Winthrop. The All-American Legion Auxiliary Unit 120 laid wreaths and swag at the foot of the World War I monument. The Auxiliary also planted more than 120 flags at the graves of veterans at Sullivan Cemetery and about 275 flags at […]
A memorable weekend
Photos by Steve Mitchell and Don Nelson There was no excuse not to be somewhere in the Methow Valley over the Memorial Day weekend. Kids, critters and cowboys enlivened the Methow Valley Rodeo despite periods of rain. The Big Shaabang at TwispWorks wasn’t so fortunate weather-wise, but still saw a healthy turnout. The World-Famous Mazama […]
Celebrating 80 and beyond
Photos by Ralph Schwartz
An other-worldly event
Photos by Steve Mitchell Supporters of Little Star Montessori School packed the Winthrop Barn last weekend for the school’s annual fundraising auction. The event was themed as “A Night in the Cosmos,” and appropriate intergalactic attire was encouraged. Clearly, that was broadly interpreted by those in attendance. Proceeds will benefit the Little Star schools in […]
Wrapping up ’49er Days
Photos by Don Nelson The Washington Outfitters and Guides Association again hosted a live auction and packers’ competition at Mack Lloyd Park on Sunday, the final event of Winthrop ‘49er Days. Packers were required to efficiently bundle up a varied collection of camping equipment, mount the packs on a mule, and then take it all […]
Along for the Ride
Photos by Steve Mitchell and Ashley Ahearn The annual Ride to Rendezvous backcountry trip finished, as usual, on Riverside Avenue in Winthrop after a week on the trail, to kick off ‘49er Days festivities. The event is hosted by the Washington Outfitters and Guides Association. For more information, visit www.woga.org/events.
Winthrop ’49er Days
Photos by Don Nelson and Steve Mitchell Once again, Winthrop ‘49er Days had it all — horses, mules, cowboys and cowgirls, ‘49er Days and Methow Valley Rodeo royalty, outlaw hijinks, music, fun games on Riverside Avenue and more activities at Mack Lloyd Park. It didn’t hurt that the weather was just about perfect for the […]
Happy to be there
Photo by Steve Mitchell Justin Laughery of Bremerton celebrated as he neared the finish line for the half-marathon portion of the Sunflower Trail Marathon, Half-marathon and Relay last weekend. Nearly 600 runners were signed up to compete in the various events.
