Open Studio Saturdays begin at TwispWorks this Saturday (May 24) from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Every Saturday through Aug. 30, visitors will be able to see Methow Made goods being created and visit with the artists, crafters and entrepreneurs that call TwispWorks home. Around 10 studios will be open each week, according to TwispWorks Entrepreneurship Coordinator […]
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News briefs: April 30, 2014
This week: Cove’s food drive coming soon to a post office or mailbox near you, you can Help out Room One by donating on GiveBIG day, Volunteer at Shafer Museum on May 6 or read about how Snow clearing makes progress
Showing up for Room One
Room One staffer Erin Flahive described her experiences in assisting Methow Valley residents to sign up for health care insurance during a gathering at the Lost River Winery tasting room in Seattle on March 27. Room One, the nonprofit social services agency in Twisp, hosted the event, which drew more than 40 “Methow friends and […]
Job and Resource Fair to match employers with job-seekers
By Don Nelson
More than 20 local and regional employers, plus several organizations that can provide help for …
Donations allow Room One to buy its building
By Ann McCreary
Through donations from two long-time supporters, Room One has purchased its building at 315 Lincoln St. in Twisp and, for the first time in its 16-year history, …
Talking about suicide is first step in preventing it
By Adrianne Moore
In calm times, it is easy to stop talking about suicide. It can be a big, scary subject often full of personal connections and too many unknowns. To effectively prevent suicide in a rural community like ours …
Sixth annual Slope Style coming March 15
The Loup Loup Freestyle Club will hold the sixth Loup Loup Slope Style competition at the Loup Loup Ski Bowl March 15 beginning at 9 a.m. Spokesman Leaf Seaburg said the event will once again feature DJ Noah Constrictor, live music and prizes. The Loup Loup Slope Style is open to skiers and snowboarders of […]
Letters to the editor: Feb. 12, 2014
It rocks Dear Editor: Kudos to Steve and Teresa of the Rocking Horse Bakery. Your remodel of the bakery helps to elevate the game in Winthrop for all businesses and makes town an even better place to be, both for locals who live here and for the tourists who choose to spend their vacations here. […]
Community briefs: Feb. 12, 2014
This week:
Transfer station closed
Suicide intervention course
Doggie Dash cancelled
Dressed for success
In a show of support for Room One and women’s health, the community gathered at the Winthrop Town Trailhead on Sunday (before the Big Game) for the second annual “Ski for Women” — less of a ski and more of a costume contest this year. Four teams were awarded prizes: Best Spirited Multigenerational award went […]