After nine years of operating Rocking Horse Bakery in downtown Winthrop, owners Steve and Teresa Mitchell have put the business up for sale. In an interview, Steve Mitchell said that he and Teresa are looking toward their retirement years, but will continue living in the valley and will stay active. “We’re not going anywhere,” he […]
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Methow Valley takes straw poll
Several local food and beverage purveyors are joining a worldwide campaign to curb waste and pollution by attacking a small but pernicious problem – plastic straws.
They are choosing not to offer straws in the drinks they sell, and if people request straws, they are …
Neighbors Helping Neighbors reaches out to more than 400 Methow Valley residents
Four hundred sixty-seven people in the Methow Valley got the fixings for a special holiday meal last weekend — plus staples to help them through the next few months — from Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) …
Friends paint fond portrait of Brad Pinkerton
The exuberantly creative life of musician, artist and all-around free spirit Brad Pinkerton was celebrated by more than 100 of his friends last week.
“Brad made me feel welcome. He was appreciative, caring, playful, open-hearted and …
Vintage Wheels car show takes over Winthrop
The best way to see the Winthrop Vintage Wheels Show this weekend is to park your own non-vintage wheels somewhere and walk around a lot. On Saturday (Sept. 12), historic cars and motorcycles take over Riverside Avenue (a portion of which will be closed to 21st century traffic), antique bicycles will be displayed at Rocking […]
Arts briefs: May 13, 205
Art class postponed The experiential drawing and painting class “Immerse Yourself in the Process,” originally scheduled for Saturday and Sunday (May 16-17), has been postponed until fall, according to Confluence Gallery. For more information, call 997- 2787. Life drawing classes offered Four sessions of life drawing classes with Robin Nelson-Wicks will begin May 28 and […]
Arts briefs: May 6, 2015
Book reading in Wenatchee Portland-based author Molly Gloss will discuss her new book, Falling from Horses, at the Wenatchee Public Library on Thursday (May 7). The free event begins at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a book signing. Gloss is the author of five novels. For more information, call (509) 662-5021. Senior project […]
Methow Masala blends locally made goods with exotic spices
By Laurelle Walsh
Methow Masala combines the name of a river valley in North Central Washington with a less-familiar word meaning a mixture of ground spices. Together they name a new shop opening in Winthrop, as well as the line of Indian …
Rocking Horse Bakery invokes the valley’s past in remodeled space
By Don Nelson
There’s a rowboat hanging from the ceiling, a 19th-century high-wheeler bicycle mounted on a wall, and cross country skis hanging over a doorway …
Rocking Horse expands to create ‘better experience’
By Ann McCreary
Rocking Horse Bakery in downtown Winthrop is expanding to more spacious quarters…
