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Schedule of Events
Below is a Schedule of Events that are happening in the Methow
Valley and surrounding areas. Including: Snowmobile Rides, and Grooming Schedules.
Information about Winthrops Antique Auto Rallye and Music events, snowmobile drag races and more.
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Wednesday
5/25
Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board: Commissioners’ hearing room, County Courthouse in Okanogan. (509) 422-7165. 4pm
West African Dance: Deirdre LuVon leads African dancing in the Tae Kwon Do room in the MV Community Center, Twisp. $8. 997-0221. 6-7:30pm
Buddhist Study & Meditation: Meets at the Confluence Gallery, Twisp. Beginning meditation instruction available. Info: 997-2152. 6-7:30pm
Jazz in the Beer Garden: Moment’s Notice featuring Nancy Zahn at the Twisp River Pub. No cover. 6-9pm
Songs of Broadway: Terry Burrus performs songs from Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Beauty and the Beast and more at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $12-$20. Info: ktrutrading@yahoo.com. 7pm
MV Eagles Aerie #2584: Meeting at Eagles Hall, Twisp. 997-8133. 7pm
Eastern Star: Meets at Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-2071. 7:30pm
MV School Board: Regular meeting has been re-scheduled and held yesterday.
Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm
Thursday
5/26
Twisp Kiwanis: Meets at Community Covenant Church. Info: 996-3520. 6:30am
Yoga for Health: With Sonja Nicoliasen at MV Community Center. $9 8:30-10am
Veterans’ services: Accredited service officer available for veterans with questions. MV Community Center, Room 3. Info: 997-2926. 10am-2pm
Twisp Chamber: Meets at Community Covenant Church. Noon
Spinners & Weavers: Meets at Intercity Airport Road (last building on right), Winthrop. Emphasis on spinning this week. 997-5666. 1pm
Food Bank Distribution: At The Cove, 128 Glover St., Twisp. 997-0227. 1-4pm
4H Riflery Club: Meets at the Mazama Community Church. New shooters welcome and must bring a parent or guardian. Info: Kenny 996-3179. 5:30pm
Insight Meditation (Vipassana): Sitting meditation and recorded teaching at the meditation room/library above Trail’s End Bookstore, Winthrop. 996-3953. 5:30pm
Songs of Broadway: Terry Burrus performs Broadway songs at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $12-$20. Info: ktrutrading@yahoo.com. 7pm
Volunteer Firefighters District 6: Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp and Carlton training and meetings at local fire halls. Info: 996-2453. 7pm
MV Masonic Lodge #240: Meets at Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-5423. 7:30pm
Friday
5/27
First Friday: Free health care every Friday to uninsured children and young adults 18 and under at the Country Clinic in Winthrop. Appointment: 996-8180.
Artist’s Reception: "A Slice of Ecuador and the Galapagos" with artist K.C. Lee at the Twisp River Pub. 5-7pm
Jazz Guitar: Chris "Breathe" Frue plays jazz guitar at the Fiddlehead Bistro, sometimes with Howie Johnson on bass and/or Wayne Mendro on flute. 6-9pm
Songs of Broadway: Terry Burrus performs Broadway songs at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $12-$20. Info: ktrutrading@yahoo.com. 7pm
Live Music: Chris Poage (front man for Panda Conspiracy) performs solo at the Twisp River Pub. Free. 9pm-midnight
Open Mic: At the Winthrop Brewing Co. with a guest host. 9-midnight
Saturday
5/28
Birding by Ear: (For adults) with Kent Woodruff in a benefit for Little Star Montessori School. $25. Sign up: 996-2801.
Mazama: MVSTA 10K run and breakfast. 996-3287.
MV RODEO: At the rodeo grounds, up Twin Lakes Road, Winthrop.$7 adults; $3 ages 7-12; under 6 free. 1pm
Fire Prevention Workshop: Forest health management, chainsaw maintenance and tree-falling techniques. Meet at Twisp Valley Grange, carpool to location. Info 996-4018. Free. 9am
Farmers Market: Local growers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-1pm
Shafer Museum: First day open to the public (open house is May 30). 996-2712. 10am-5pm
Okanogan Co. Historical Museum: Opening day. 1410 Second Ave. N., Okanogan (across from PUD office). (509) 422-4272. 10am-4pm
Storytime: Taylor Reed reads stories at the Public Loitering Place in Twisp. 10:30am
Wine Tasting: Free tasting and tours at the Lost River Winery, 699 Lost River Rd., Mazama. Info 996-2888. 11am-4pm
Songs of Broadway: Terry Burrus performs Broadway songs at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $12-$20. Info: ktrutrading@yahoo.com. 4pm and 7pm
MV Eagles: Dinner (potato bar and salad) and raffle to benefit the Max Baer (Jethro Bodine) Heart Fund, at the Eagles Hall. Members and guests. 997-8133. 5:30-8pm
Ragtime Piano: Bill Hottell plays ragtime music at the Fiddlehead Bistro, Twisp. No cover. 6-8pm
Live Music: Panda Conspiracy performs at the Twisp River Pub. Free. 9pm-midnight
Karaoke: Sing at Antlers Saloon & Cafe, Twisp. 9pm-1am
Sunday
5/29
MV RODEO: At the rodeo grounds, up Twin Lakes Road, Winthrop.$7 adults; $3 ages 7-12; under 6 free. 1pm
Songs of Broadway: Terry Burrus performs Broadway songs at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $12-$20. Info: ktrutrading@yahoo.com. 4pm
Monday
5/30
Memorial Day
Shafer Museum: Open house with music and refreshments. Info 996-2712. 10am-5pm
Tuesday
5/31
Meditation: Silent and ecumenical (instruction available) at the meditation room/library above Trail’s End Bookstore, Winthrop. 996-2017. 7-8:30am
County Commissioners: Open meeting, Okanogan County Admin. Bldg., 123 Fifth Ave. N., Okanogan. (509) 422-7100. 8am-5pm
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly at MV United Methodist Church. 997-0121. 9am
Storytime: Stories, songs and fingerplays at the Winthrop Library. 11am
Ladies’ Bible Study: Three miles south of Twisp. Info: 997-2703. 1-3:30pm
Okanogan Family Planning Clinic: Room One, 115 Hwy 20 S., Twisp. Info: 997-2050 or 1-800-660-1624. 3-5pm
Okanogan County PUD: Special meeting on Telecom at PUD auditorium, 1331 2nd Ave. N., Okanogan. (509) 422-3310. 3-6pm
Wednesday
6/1
Storytime: Stories, songs and fingerplays at the Twisp Library. 10:30am
West African Dance: Deirdre LuVon leads African dancing in the Tae Kwon Do room in the MV Community Center, Twisp. $8. 997-0221. 6-7:30pm
Buddhist Study & Meditation: Meets at the Confluence Gallery, Twisp. Beginning meditation instruction available. Info: 997-2152. 6-7:30pm
Jazz in the Beer Garden: Moments Notice featuring Nancy Zahn at the Twisp River Pub. No cover. 6-9pm
Twisp Planning Commission: Meeting at Town Hall. 7pm
Winthrop Town Council: Town Hall. 996-2320. 7pm
MV Eagles Auxiliary: Meeting at Eagles Hall, Twisp. 997-8133. 7pm
Karaoke: Sing at the Branding Iron, Twisp. 9pm
Thursday
6/2
Twisp Kiwanis: Meets at Community Covenant Church. Info: 996-3520. 6:30am
Yoga for Health: With Sonja Nicoliasen at MV Community Center. $9 8:30-10am
Mothering Group: Potluck at Community Covenant Church, Twisp, to celebrate the group’s seventh anniversary. 11am
Chronic Pain: Support group meets at Twisp Fire Hall. Info: Tammy 997-4254. 10am
Spinners & Weavers: Meets on Intercity Airport Road (last building on right), Winthrop. 997-5666. 1pm
Food Bank Distribution: At The Cove, 128 Glover St., Twisp. 997-0227. 1-4pm
4H Riflery Club: Meets at the Mazama Community Church. New shooters welcome and must bring a parent or guardian. Info: Kenny 996-3179. 5:30pm
Insight Meditation (Vipassana): Sitting meditation and recorded teaching at the meditation room/library above Trail’s End Bookstore, Winthrop. 996-3953. 5:30pm
Non-fiction Book Club: All welcome to a iscussion of "How Wal-Mart Is Destroying America" at Trail’s End Bookstore, Winthrop. 996-2345. 6pm
MV Backcountry Horsemen: Meeting at MV Senior Center. 7pm
Volunteer Firefighters District 6: Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp and Carlton training and meetings at local fire halls. Info: 996-2453. 7pm
Friday
6/3
First Friday: Free health care every Friday to uninsured children and young adults 18 and under at the Country Clinic in Winthrop. Appointment: 996-8180.
Okanogan County PUD: Special meeting on Telecom at PUD auditorium, 1331 2nd Ave. N., Okanogan. (509) 422-3310. 2-5pm
Artists’ Reception: Ardell Burgess, Paula Christen and Kim Matthews exhibit their latest work at the Winthrop gallery. 996-3925. 6-8pm
Jazz Guitar: Chris "Breathe" Frue plays jazz guitar at the Fiddlehead Bistro, sometimes with Howie Johnson on bass and/or Wayne Mendro on flute. 6-9pm
Open Mic: At the Winthrop Brewing Co. with a guest host. 9-midnight
Saturday
6/4
Farmers Market: Local growers and crafters in the MV Community Center parking lot. 9am-noon
National Trails Day: Work party with the MV Backcountry Horsemen on the Twisp River Trail. Bring gloves, tools and potluck dish (frankfurters provided) to Buttermilk Sno-Park. Info 997-0133. 9am
Washington Pilots Association: Ground school course on how aircraft fly and radio communication, at the Okanogan Legion Airport. (509) 422-6382. 9am
Storytime: Taylor Reed reads stories at the Public Loitering Place in Twisp. 10:30am
Hooray for Hollywood: Benefit auction for Little Star Montessori School at the Winthrop Barn. Live music and buffet dinner. Tickets at Glover Street Market, Winthrop Mountain Sports, Mazama Store and Little Star School. $35. 996-2801. 5pm
Ragtime Piano: Bill Hottell plays ragtime music at the Fiddlehead Bistro, Twisp. No cover. 6-8pm
Open Mic: With guest host The Wolfman at the Twisp River Pub. 9pm
Karaoke: Sing at Antlers Saloon & Cafe, Twisp. 9pm-1am
Coming Up
June 5
Pipestone Music Day: Orchestras, jazz bands, children’s chorus, chamber ensembles and student recitals at the Merc Playhouse, Confluence Gallery and Methow Valley Inn. Free. 997-0222. 2pm-evening
June 7
First Tuesday: Snakes of the Methow with biologists John Rohrer and Scott Fitkin at MV Elementary School library. 996-2870. 7pm
June 10
Live Music: The Pulltab Boys poke fun at country music at the Twisp River Pub. No cover. 9pm
June 11
Horse Show: "Great Methow Fun Show" at Moccasin Lake Ranch, Winthrop. 996-9881. 9am-3pm
Artists’ Reception: "Natural Exuberance, Botany on Display" at Confluence Gallery, Twisp. 997-2787. 4-8pm
Jim Page: FMA presents Seattle singer songwriter Jim Page at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Sliding $10-$15, students 12-18 free, under 12 encouraged to stay home with a favorite babysitter. Info 997-7660 or 923-2391. 8pm
Open Mic: With guest host RT Junior at the Twisp River Pub. No cover. 9pm
June 18-19
Songwriting & Composition: Workshop at Pipestone Music Institute. 997-0222.
Variety Show: Benefit for the Twisp Valley Grange. Info 996-3562.
June 19
MV Eagles: Father’s Day breakfast.
June 21-28
Sounds of Summer: Concerts and workshops featuring early music, jazz, and contemporary and local composers. 997-0222.
June 24-25
Fiddler on the Roof: Auditions for the Chlean Valley Players production, at Chelan Performing Arts Center. (509) 422-0510
June 25
Methow Valley Tour of Homes: Confluence Gallery offers opportunity to check out other peoples’ houses. 997-2787. 10am-4pm
Dollar Watch jamboree: Cowboy and cowgirl fun at the Winthrop Barn. Info 996-2404. 7pm
Aug. 6
Artists’ Reception: "Mountain to Steppe, the Methow Outdoors" at Confluence Gallery, Twisp. 997-2787. 4-8pm
Ferron: FMA presents Canadian singer-songwriter Ferron at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $20. Students 12-18 free, under 12 encouraged to stay home and listen to Raffi. Info 997-7660 or 923-2391. 8pm
Sept. 10
Artists’ Studio Tour: Presented by Confluence Gallery, Twisp. 997-2787. Noon-4pm
Sept. 17
Dollar Watch jamboree: Cowboy and cowgirl fun at the Winthrop Barn. 996-2404. 7pm
Sept. 24
Artist’s Reception: Solo exhibit by Elena Korakianitou at Confluence Gallery, Twisp. 997-2787. 4-8pm
Peter Case: FMA presents singer-songwriter Peter Case at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $15, students 12-18 free, under 12 encouraged to stay home and watch the tube. Info: 923-2391 or 997-7660. 7:30pm
Nov. 12
Holiday Gift Show: Open house at Confluence Gallery, Twisp. 997-2787. 10am-4pm
Bill Bourne: FMA presents Canadian singer-songwriter Bill Bourne at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $15, students 12-18 free, under 12 encouraged to stay home and play Monopoly. Info 997-7660 or 923-2391. 7:30pm
Dec. 10
Holiday Benefit Dinner: At Confluence Gallery, Twisp. 997-2787. 6pm
March 4, 2005 Winthrop Balloon Festival. Come watch the hot air balloons light up the sky with their multitude of colors. Morning flights are scheduled Friday thru Sunday, weather permitting. Launch site is behind the Winthrop Inn. Information 1-888-4Methow
Winthrop Washington
May 2005
May 6-8,2005 Winthrop 49er Days, Parade. Fun for the whole family. Call 1-888-4METHOW for more information.
May 7,2005 Sunflower Relay and Iron Event. 21 Mile Trail Run. Call 509-996-3287 for more information.
May 28,2005 Mazama 10K Fun Run and Pancake Breakfast. Fun for the whole family. Call 509-996-3287 for more information.
June 2005
June 18,05
Run the Sun
5 and 10 mile run on the Sun Mountain Trails Info 509-996-3287
July 2005
July 15,05 Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival Join us for the 18th annual Rhythm & Blues.
July 29- August 6,2005
Methow Music Festival
Info 509-996-6000
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August 2005
August 26,05 Oldtime Fiddlers Contest. 8th Annual Fiddlers contest in the Winthrop Park. Great Music and fun for the whole family. 2 day event. Info 509-996-2111
September 2005
September 26-28,2005
Winthrop Antique Auto Rallye
info 1-888-463-8469
October 2005
Methow Valley Snowmobile Trail
January Grooming Dates
Eight Mile
1/4/05
1/13/05
1/18/05
1/27/05
Goat Creek
1/6/05
1/11/05
&
1/14/05
1/20/05
1/25/05
Twisp River (Buttermilk)
1/3/05
1/10/05
1/17/05
1/24/05
1/31/05
Boulder Creek
1/5/05
1/19/05
1/28/05
Yellow Jacket
1/6/05
1/14/05
1/20/05
1/25/05
Chewuch Loop
Sherwood Forest
Local Club/Event Schedules
Contact Bev 996-2220 or Estelle 996-2414
with any questions about trail conditions or rides.
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