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Wed. Jan. 23
TEEN CENTER: Come in for the ping pong and video games, stay for the wi-fi and snacks. Free. 997-9211. 4-8pm
JAZZ: Wayne Mendro and Breathe perform at Twisp River Suites. Free. Reservations: 997-0100. 6-9pm
MOVIE: All I Can by Sherpas Cinema shown at Twisp River Pub. $5-$10 (12 and under free). Fundraiser for Loup Loup Ski Patrol. (509) 341-4700. 7pm
AWANA: Fun and games for ages preschool through 6th grade at Cascade Bible Church, Twisp. 997-8312. 7-8:30pm
Thursday Jan. 24
ALTAI HOK: Try out "sliding snowshoes" inspired by traditional skis of Mongolia at Sun Mountain. Free. RSVP 996-4735. 2pm
OPEN STUDIO: First three-night session begins at Door No. 3 for printing projects. Register: 997-2044. 3-6pm
ACOUSTIC JAM NIGHT: Get musical at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 5-7pm
DRUM CIRCLE: Fireside drum circle with Kip and Celeste Roberts at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm
SKI WAX: Hands-on kick and glide ski waxing clinic at milepost 180 on Highway 20, Mazama. Free. RSVP to Dave at 996-4115. 6:30pm
READERS THEATER: The Women by Clare Booth Luce at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Free/donation. 997-7529. 7pm
Friday Jan. 25
BACKYARD SKI DAY: Skiing, rentals, lessons, snowcat rides, ice skating, kid activities and more at Winthrop Town Trailhead. Free. 996-3287. 10am-3pm
TEEN CENTER: Come on in for ping pong, video games, wi-fi, dinner and a movie. Free. 997-9211. 4-11pm
FREESTYLE DANCE: Heart-centered dance at The Studio, Twisp. $5. 996-2017. 5:45-6:45pm
JERÉ GILLESPIE: Dinner, songwriter contest, musical performance by Cacophony Choir and silent auction fundraiser at Community Cultural Center, Tonasket. Benefit for longtime environmental activist Jeré Gillespie, who is battling cancer. $7-$10. (509) 486-1328. 4:30pm
READERS THEATER: The Women by Clare Booth Luce at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Free/donation. 997-7529. 7pm
ROCK/ELECTRONIC: Aaron Daniel performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm
Saturday Jan. 26
MV PURSUIT: 15K classic ski race at Sun Mountain Chickadee Trailhead. $50. 996-3287. 9am
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and trail pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am
SKI FOR WOMEN: Girls' and women's 2-4K ski or walk at the Winthrop Town Trailhead. Costumes optional. Free/donations for Room One. 996-3342. 2pm
SKI DINNER: Dinner, beer garden and live music at the Winthrop Barn to benefit MV Nordic Ski Team. $10-$15. 996-6000. 5-8pm
READERS THEATER: The Women by Clare Booth Luce at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Free/donation. 997-7529. 7pm
BLUES: The Vaughn Jensen Band performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop, preceded by Acoustic Jam Night (5-7pm). Free. 996-3183. 7pm
Sunday Jan. 27
MV PURSUIT: 30K individual or team relay skate ski race from Mazama to Winthrop. $50. 996-3287. 9am
BALD EAGLES: Class on wintering bald eagles in the Methow Valley at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $20, or $50 for 3 or more. 996-2334. 1-5:30pm
ALTAI HOK: Try out "sliding snowshoes" inspired by traditional skis of Mongolia at Sun Mountain. Free. RSVP 996-4735. 2pm
ICE DANCING: Free lessons with Tedra at Winthrop Ice Rink. (509) 322-3900. 4-4:30pm
Mon. Jan. 28
SENIOR MASSAGE: Free massages to members of the MV Senior Center, Twisp. Sign up: 997-7722. 10am-2pm
QUICKBOOKS: 3-day introductory class begins at InventionWorks computer lab at TwispWorks. $100. www.inventionworks.org. 6-8pm
CONSERVATION COURSE: 6-week course, "Big Ecology: Ecology through the Lens of History, from the First Stars to the Methow" begins at Twisp River Pub. $130-$150. 996-2870. 6-8:30pm
TRIVIA: Play trivia games at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. $3. 996-3183. 6pm
SUPPER CLUB: Dinner and presentation by Diana Hottell: "Days in the Life of the Valley" at MV Inn, Twisp. Reservations: 997-2253. 6:30pm
LINE DANCING: Lessons for beginners and advanced dancers at Twisp Valley Grange. $4. (509) 429-2064. 6:30pm
Tuesday Jan. 29
STORY TIME: Stories and crafts at the Twisp Library. Free. 997-4681. 1:30pm
Wed. Jan. 30
HISTORY OF ENGLAND: Series continues with Bill Hottell at MV United Methodist Church. 997-6655. 8:30-11:30am
SOUP: "His Bread and Bowl" lunch at Tappi, Twisp. Free. 997-5428. Noon-2pm
STORY TIME: At the Winthrop Library. Free. 996-2685. 1:30pm
TUTOR TRAINING: Learn how to mentor/tutor junior high and high school students. Meet at LBHS room 130. 996-4343. 2-3pm
TEEN CENTER: Come in for the ping pong and video games, stay for the wi-fi, snacks and fun. Free. Info: 997-9211. 4-8pm
MUSIC: Fred Cooley and Gregg Hardy perform at Twisp River Suites. Free. Reservations: 997-0100. 6-9pm
HOTTELLS: Annual ragtime jazz band performance at the Antlers Tavern, Twisp. Free. 997-6655. 7pm
AWANA: Fun and games for ages preschool through 6th grade at Cascade Bible Church, Twisp. Info: 997-8312. 7-8:30pm
Thursday Jan. 31
ACOUSTIC JAM NIGHT: Get musical at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 5-7pm
RABBITS: Washington Pygmy Rabbit Recovery with Penny Baker at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm
Friday Feb. 1
FUNK & SOUL: Mark Sexton Band performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm
THEATER: LBHS Drama Club presents The Two Gentlemen of Verona at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $5-$7. 997-PLAY. 7pm
REGGAE: A Bob Marley birthday party with Indigitize, Essential I, Jahson Ites Sarah Christine and DJ Sticky at Twisp River Pub. $8. 997-6822. 8pm-1:30am
Saturday Feb. 2
SNOWMOBILE RIDE: Annual snowmobile charity ride from the N. summit of Loup Loup to Conconully. Donation. 997-1312. 10am
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am
COMEDY IMPROV: Workshop for adults and teens with Raven Odion at MV Community Center Stone Room (basement). $25. (509) 341-4900. 11am-2pm
ANIMAL PORTRAITS: 4-week oil painting class with Rebecca Myers begins at Confluence Gallery, Twisp. $225. 997-2787. 11am-2pm
CHILI COOK-OFF: Prizes for best chili and salsa at MV Community Center, Twisp. $5-$7. (under 6 free). 997-2926. 5pm
THEATER: LBHS Drama Club presents The Two Gentlemen of Verona at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $5-$7. 997-PLAY. 7pm
ROCK: Fight or Flight performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm
Sunday Feb. 3
COMEDY IMPROV: Workshop for ages 7-12 with Raven Odion at MV Community Center Stone Room (basement). $15. (509) 341-4900. Noon-3pm
THEATER: LBHS Drama Club presents The Two Gentlemen of Verona at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $5-$7. 997-PLAY. 2pm
Monday Feb. 4
TRIVIA: Play trivia games at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. $3. 996-3183. 6pm
Wednesday Feb. 6
HISTORY OF ENGLAND: Series continues with Bill Hottell at MV United Methodist Church. 997-6655. 8:30-11:30am
MUSIC: Rico Stover and Jananne Lovett perform at Twisp River Suites. Free. Reservations: 997-0100. 6-9pm
Thursday Feb. 7
THOREAU: Northwest nature writers with Peter Donahue at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm
SKI WAX: Hands-on kick and glide ski waxing clinic at milepost 180 on Highway 20, Mazama. Free. RSVP to Dave at 996-4115. 6:30pm
Saturday Feb. 9
FLEA MARKET: Buy stuff at the Winthrop Barn. Info: 996-3581. 9am-3pm
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am
COUPLES MASSAGE: Class by Judy Swank at The Studio, Twisp. $70. Register 923-1965. 5:30-8:30pm
Sunday Feb. 10
MINDFULNESS: Long and short, silent (on the hour) and walking (45 minutes after the hour) meditations at MV Wellness Center, Winthrop. Guided meditation at noon Free. 997-2152. 11am-5pm
BALD EAGLES: Class on wintering bald eagles in the Methow Valley at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $20, or $50 for 3 or more. 996-2334. 1-5:30pm
FAMILY CONCERT: Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus Family Concert at the Omak Performing Arts Center. $8-$12 (under age 12 free). (509) 422-2456. 3pm
Monday Feb. 11
ROOM ONE: Valentine's open house at Room One with tours, refreshments, and lots of information. Free. 997-2050. 4-6pm
Tuesday Feb. 12
SENIOR APPRECIATION: Hank's Harvest Foods presents Senior Appreciation Day with lunch in the MV Community Center, prizes and dancing to the tunes of the Eagle River Band.
Wednesday Feb. 13
MUSIC: Emele Clothier performs at Twisp River Suites. Free. Reservations: 997-0100. 6-9pm
CLASSICAL GUITAR: Concert by Terry Hunt at MV Inn. $15. Reservations: 997-9344. 7pm
Thursday Feb. 14
COUGARS: Presentation by Rich Beausoleil at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $10 (includes soup). 996-2334. 5:30pm
Feb. 15-18
BIRD COUNT: The Great Backyard Bird Count Walkabout at NC Basecamp, Mazama. Free. 996-2334. 10am-noon
Saturday Feb. 16
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am
YOGALUSH: 45-60-minute music-filled yoga with Valerie Kardonsky, followed by wine and chocolate, at The Studio, Twisp. $20-$25. (206) 310-1036. 4-6pm
Thursday Feb. 21
OPEN STUDIO: Second three-night session begins at Door No. 3 for printing projects. Register: 997-2044. 3-6pm
BUTTERFLIES: Cascade Butterfly Project with Regina Rochfort at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm
MOVIE: Alaska Gold, depicting the battle between salmon and mining in Bristol Bay, at the Twisp River Pub. Local watershed discussion follows. Free. 997-0028. 6-8pm
Saturday Feb. 23
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am
Thursday Feb. 28
BIRDS: "Feathered Architects" with Idie Ulsh at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm
March 1-3
YOGA & SKI: "Winter Bliss Yoga & Ski Retreat" at NC Basecamp, Mazama. 996-2334.
March 9-10
TRACKING: Wildlife Track & Sign Certifictaion Class with David Moskowitz. Info: 996-2870.
Sunday March 10
MINDFULNESS: Long and short, silent (on the hour) and walking (45 minutes after the hour) meditations at MV Wellness Center, Winthrop. Guided meditation at noon Free. 997-2152. 11am-5pm
Saturday March 23
CIMARRÓN: Music and dance from the northern plains of Colombia at the Winthrop Barn. $5-$25. 997-4004. 7pm
Saturday April 20
THE REVELERS: Louisiana Cajun, country, blues and zydeco at the Winthrop Barn. $5-$25. 997-4004. 7pm
Meetings & weeklies:
Wednesday 1/23
Closet Quilters: Open studio, 309 Highway 20, Twisp. Free. 997-7020. Noon-5pm
Family Planning Clinic: Room One, 315 S. Lincoln St., Twisp. Info: 997-2050. 1-5pm
Noxious Weed Control Board: Commissioners’ hearing room, County Courthouse in Okanogan. (509) 422-7165. 4pm
MV School Board: Meeting at MV Elementary School board room. 996-9205. See agenda: www.methow.org, click “school board and staff.” 5:30pm
MV Eagles Aerie #2584: Meeting at Eagles Hall, Twisp. 997-8133. 7pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Calvary Chapel, Twisp. 997-0356. 7pm
Thursday 1/24
Twisp Chamber: Luncheon meeting at Community Covenant Church, Twisp. Noon
Spinners & Weavers: Meets at 137 Old Twisp Highway. 997-5666. 1pm
Food Bank: “More than just food” at The Cove, 128 Glover St., Twisp. 997-0227. 1-4pm
Pipestone Orchestra: Rehearsal at MV Community Center, Twisp. 997-0222. 6:30pm
Firefighters District 6: Training and meetings at local fire halls. 997-2981. 7pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Friendship Church, Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm
NA: Narcotics Anonymous meets at Horseshoe Mobile Home clubhouse, 305 Magers St., Twisp. (509) 826-6371. 8pm
Friday 1/25
Al Anon: Support group for families of those with chemical dependencies meets at the Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-9243. 8:30am
Doctor: Free health care to uninsured people 18 and under at The Country Clinic, Winthrop. Appointment: 996-8180.
School Retirees: No-host luncheon at Koala Street Grill, 914 Koala Ave., Omak, for Okanogan County School Retirees. The Virginia Grainger 5th Grade Honor Choir will perform. (509) 422-3787. 11am
Bingo: Play at the Eagles Hall, Twisp. 997-8133. 6pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Friendship Church, Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm
Saturday 1/26
TaiChi/Quigong: At The Studio, Twisp. Free. 996-2017. Free/donation. 9-10am
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Winthrop Fire Hall, 223 Englar St., Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm
Sunday 1/27
Breast Cancer: Support group meets at Room One, Twisp. Drop-ins welcome. 997-2819. 3-5pm
NA: Narcotics Anonymous meets at Horseshoe Mobile Home clubhouse, 305 Magers St., Twisp. (509) 826-6371. 4pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-0356. 6:30pm
Monday 1/28
County Commissioners: Open meeting, Okanogan County Admin. Bldg., 123 Fifth Ave. N., Okanogan. (509) 422-7100. 9am-5pm
Electric Coop: Board meeting at the OCEC office, Winthrop. 996-2228. 5pm
Game night: Darts, cards and free pool at the Eagles Hall, Twisp. 997-8133. 5:30pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-0356. 6:30pm
Mindfulness Meditation: Guided meditation at MV Wellness Center, Winthrop. Free/donations. 997-2152. 6:30-8:15pm
Tuesday 1/29
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly at MV United Methodist Church. 997-0102. 8:30-10am
County Commissioners: Open meeting, Okanogan County Admin. Bldg., 123 Fifth Ave. N., Okanogan. (509) 422-7100. 9am-5pm
TwispWorks: Tour the site in Twisp. 997-3300. 11am
Healthy Steps: Therapeutic exercise class at the Twisp Valley Grange. Free/donation. 996-2017. Noon-1pm
Herbal Health: Consultations at Room One. $0-$50 sliding scale. Appointment (509) 557-3660. Noon-4pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-0356. 6:30pm
Wednesday 1/30
Moms & Toddlers: Open gym at MV Community Center for moms/caregivers and children. Free. 997-2926. 10am-noon
Closet Quilters: Open studio, 309 Highway 20, Twisp. Free. 997-7020. Noon-5pm
Family Planning Clinic: Room One, 315 S. Lincoln St., Twisp. Info: 997-2050. 1-5pm
Community Action: Council board of directors meeting to discuss poverty, hunger, housing and more at 424 S. 2nd, Okanogan. Public is welcome. (509) 422-4041. 5:15pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Calvary Chapel, Twisp. 997-0356. 7pm
Thursday 1/31
Spinners & Weavers: Meets at 137 Old Twisp Highway. 997-5666. 1pm
Food Bank: “More than just food” at The Cove, 128 Glover St., Twisp. 997-0227. 1-4pm
MV Snowmobile: Association potluck (6pm) and meeting (6:45pm) at MV Senior Center, Twisp. 996-2220.
Pipestone Orchestra: Rehearsal at MV Community Center, Twisp. 997-0222. 6:30pm
Firefighters District 6: Training and meetings at local fire halls. 997-2981. 7pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Friendship Church, Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm
NA: Narcotics Anonymous meets at Horseshoe Mobile Home clubhouse, 305 Magers St., Twisp. (509) 826-6371. 8pm
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“What’s Happening” is a complimentary listing of exciting events in (and sometimes around) the Methow Valley. Submissions are most happily received by e-mail to: sue@methowvalleynews.com, but will also be accepted by phone (997-7011), post (P.O. Box 97, Twisp, WA 98856) or in person (101 N. Glover Street in Twisp), and most grudgingly accepted by fax (997-3277). Priority is given to free and nonprofit events, followed closely by wildly entertaining or educational events. Deadline is Friday at 5 pm for the following Wednesday paper.
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Jan. 23, 2013
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