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Brush fire put out at United Methodist Church

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By Marcy Stamper Several engines from Winthrop and Twisp responded to a brush fire at the Methow Valley United Methodist Church that got out of control when winds picked up Monday afternoon  (April 9). Wind was pushing the fire toward Highway 20 when crews arrived and quickly extinguished it. The fire had scorched a 100-by-100-foot […]

Methodist Church offers child care when schools take day off

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To help parents of young children find child care when the public schools are not in session, the Methow Valley United Methodist Church is offering a “Kid Kamp” for children ages 2-½ through second grade. Child care will be provided at the church for the rest of the school year on days when school has […]

Community briefs: November 18, 2015

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Apply for USFS jobs If you’re interested in seeking temporary employment with U.S. Forest Service during the summer of 2016, you can attend an open house on Thursday (Nov. 19) in room 204 of the Omak Campus of Wenatchee Valley College. Forest Service employees will be on hand from 4 – 7 p.m. to answer questions about local […]

Arts briefs: September 9, 2015

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Blues for the Burn on Saturday Too Slim and the Taildraggers and Terry Lee Hardesty will headline Blues for the Burn, a fundraising concert to benefit the Carlton Complex Long Term Recovery Group, on Saturday (Sept. 12) at the Twisp River Pub. The show begins at 6 p.m. Suggested donation is $15. For more information, […]

The right tools to recover

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The all-volunteer Carlton Complex Assistance Network (CCAN) works to provide material assistance to people who had losses due to last summer’s fires and floods that were not covered by insurance or eligible for government assistance. CCAN’s biggest efforts so far have been the distribution of tools and building materials to people rebuilding …

Community briefs: June 3, 2015

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Early services Methow Valley United Methodist Church will add an early worship service at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays in June, July and August. The first Sunday of each month will offer a Taize service, the second Sunday a liturgical service, the third Sunday a Holden service and the fourth Sunday a more contemporary service. For more information, […]

Arts briefs: April 22, 2015

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Pipestone student recital Sunday Students of Pam Hunt at the Pipestone School of Music will hold their annual studio recital in the Methow Valley Community Center gym on Sunday (April 26) at 3 p.m. Students from age 5 to 23 will perform solo and group pieces on violin, viola and cello. The event is free but […]