About the ProgramGrab a blanket or a chair and lay out under the stars on the beach of Lake Wenatchee South Park where WVAC members will answer your deepest cosmic questions, dive into the depths of the cosmos, explore our small harmonious Solar System, and massive chaotic celestial objects.Every program is different in this series and is catered to the curious and imaginative. So, bring your deepest cosmic questions and let’s blast off into space!This program is subject to cancellation or […]
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This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own. Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants. Location: The Taproom at Pybus More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960
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North Cascades Institute is offering this online course. WHEN: Sep 03, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:15 PM WHERE: Any where you want!! INSTRUCTOR: Carmen Vanbianchi ACTIVITY LEVEL: 1.0 CLASS TUITION: $10.00 Wildfires in the Pacific Northwest are reshaping landscapes at an unprecedented pace, impacting both human communities and the wildlife that call these forests home. Among the most vulnerable is the elusive Canada lynx—an iconic predator of the North Cascades that relies on dense, high-elevation forests for survival. Over […]
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WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners. The Community Education Garden has something for everyone. Are there favorites? And why? Event Link
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City of Wenatchee Presents Finish the Summer Under the Stars! When: September 6, 7:30pm Where: Lincoln Park Movie: Wicked When: September 13, 7:30pm Where: Lincoln Park Movie: Inside Out 2 Enjoy FREE Movies in the Park brought to you by Wheatland Bank, Wenatchee Valley Medical Group, and Thriving Together NCW. Pack your blankets, grab your friends and family, and join us for this night of fun, community, and great films under the open sky. For any other questions, please contact […]
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This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own. Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants. Location: The Taproom at Pybus More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960 |
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Go birding with staff from the Wenatchee River Institute by the Columbia River! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow. We will enjoy birding this spring in Wenatchee on the second Thursday and in Leavenworth on the last Thursday of April, May, and June. Trail difficulty level: beginner. Walk will be on paved and grassy level pathways. We will travel up to 1 mile round trip at an easy-going pace with […]
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Wenatchee River Institute Presents Building Your Legacy: Advice on Creating or Updating your Will or Estate Plan Thursday, September 11, 2025 5:30 pm-7:00 pm HYBRID EVENT: WRI's Red Barn 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826 or livestream via our YouTube Channel Estate planning laws have changed with the passage of the new tax and spending act, making now a good time to assess or create a plan. Without a will, the disbursement of your property and the care of your […]
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Wenatchee River Institute Presents Paint and Stroll Friday, September 12, 2025 1:30 pm-2:30 pm Gazebo at Front St Park 820 Front St Leavenworth, WA 98826 Most Thursdays and Fridays at Village Art in the Park Meet at the gazebo at 1:30pm. Paint and Stroll will last ~1hour Free! Donations are appreciated Get inspired by the amazing artists at the outdoor market, then join us for a short walk down to the river and take some creative time for yourself. Join the […]
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City of Wenatchee Presents Finish the Summer Under the Stars! When: September 6, 7:30pm Where: Lincoln Park Movie: Wicked When: September 13, 7:30pm Where: Lincoln Park Movie: Inside Out 2 Enjoy FREE Movies in the Park brought to you by Wheatland Bank, Wenatchee Valley Medical Group, and Thriving Together NCW. Pack your blankets, grab your friends and family, and join us for this night of fun, community, and great films under the open sky. For any other questions, please contact […]
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This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own. Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants. Location: The Taproom at Pybus More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960
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Join Adam Vognild for a loaded carry, ruck, or weighted hike—different names for the same fun and challenging activity! Learn how to use “loaded carries” to build strength and endurance for backcountry adventures, whether you’re hiking, backpacking, skiing, or alpine climbing. Why hike with weight? It’s a powerful mix of strength and conditioning that directly translates to better performance in the mountains. Loaded carries can be done anywhere, anytime, by anyone fit enough to hike in the hills. During the […]
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Date: Thu, 09/18/2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Kenzie's Landing Trailhead DATE CHANGE Join the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and NCW Libraries for an opportunity to show your creative side outdoors. We will be meeting at the Kenzie's Landing shelter to make recycled book page flowers! Come brighten up the beginning of fall with some flowers and greenery made from book pages that'll last through the fall and winter. This event is FREE and open to the public. All ages are […]
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WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardener Program Presents- Its all about kids and gardening! Event Link
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Chelan Douglas Land Trust are excited to invite you to the September CDLT Lunch & Learn session with Exploration and Mine Geologist Diane Groody. Diane will present: "The History of the Cannon Mine." About the Presentation: Her talk will focus on the unique, underground story of Wenatchee's mining history and the mining that took place near Dry Gulch, CDLT easement property. Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. Location Options: • IN-PERSON NEW LOCATION: Jack & Edna Maguire […]
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This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own. Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants. Location: The Taproom at Pybus More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960
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At Leavenworth Ski Hill Lodge on September 24, from 6-8pm, all female string band from the Chumstick Highway, will be playing classics and originals. Fun for the whole family! Event Link Chumlilies Website
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Go birding with staff from the Wenatchee River Institute at our campus by the Wenatchee River! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow. We will enjoy birding this spring in Wenatchee on the second Thursday and in Leavenworth on the last Thursday of April, May, and June. Trail difficulty level: beginner Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel Bathrooms available at the start and end of the […]
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This is WVAC's flagship event. This event is for the whole community; members and non-members; those just curious and advanced amateurs. No registration is required, come on out and show up.Have a telescope but don't know how to use it? or want some pointers? this is an opportunity to get to know your telescope.No telescope? No problem! Astronomy is for sharing. Members will have red lanterns below their telescope. Come on up and see what we are looking at. Every member will […]
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Wenatchee River Institute Presents Paint and Stroll Friday, September 12, 2025 1:30 pm-2:30 pm Gazebo at Front St Park 820 Front St Leavenworth, WA 98826 Most Thursdays and Fridays at Village Art in the Park Meet at the gazebo at 1:30pm. Paint and Stroll will last ~1hour Free! Donations are appreciated Get inspired by the amazing artists at the outdoor market, then join us for a short walk down to the river and take some creative time for yourself. Join the […]
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Confluence Health has four adaptive cycling events planned for this year! These events are FREE and open to everyone in our community ages 7 to 105+ with cognitive, physical, and/or sensory disabilities. Outdoors for All will be providing a variety of adaptive bikes including handcycles, trikes, recumbents and tandems for participants to ride on the Loop Trail at their leisure. We will not be scheduling specific appointments so participants can drop in and ride at any time during event hours. Please come join […]
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Join Central Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Saturday, September 27th from 4:00-10:00 as we celebrate one of the BEST trail systems in the Wenatchee Valley with an epic evening of adventure and community! Proceeds support Central Washington Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. What’s Happening: • 4pm - Beer garden & food truck opens • 7pm - Dark Side group bike ride, trail run & hike (non-timed, ride/run at your own pace!) • 10pm – After-party end Group Ride & Run/Hike The group […]
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Wenatchee River Institute Presents Outdoor Photography Workshop: Lake Wenatchee Sunday, September 28, 2025 9:00 am-12:00 pm Lake Wenatchee State Park, 21588 Lake Wenatchee Hwy, Leavenworth, WA 98826. Exact meeting location at the park TBD and will be emailed to participants. REGISTER NOW Improve your photography skills and see the world in a new way. Step outside and into the natural world—ready to see, frame, and capture! This outdoor photo field trip will train your eye and spark your creativity. Learn […]
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This event is hosted by the Wenatchee Run Club Event Summary: Wednesday night weekly Description: Come join us from 5-7 pm at the Taproom by Hellbent at Pybus for check in. We will have a 5k group start run at 5:30pm or you can run on your own. Stay and hang out! Hellbent will be offering 10% off after the run for all participants. Location: The Taproom at Pybus More Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556162716960
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Wenatchee River Institute Presents 4th annual Sunset & S'mores Wednesday, October 1, 2025 5:00 pm-7:30 pm Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division St Leavenworth, WA 98826 REGISTER HERE Registration is now open through Wednesday, September 17th. We hope you can make it! Come gather with us at WRI for an evening of food and s'more fun! Jump into fall with us as the evening light fades and the stars come out. Join us for a meal, drinks, and immersive activities. Socialize […]
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Leavenworth Ski Club is hosting The Welter Brothers October 1 from 6:00-8:00pm A recent graduate of Berklee college of music, Corban has a background in American roots styles and a passion for songwriting. Influenced by artists like Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, and Townes Van Zandt, his music is informed by a life of travel and observation. Corban plays acoustic folk music that draws influence from Bluegrass, Old-Time, Celtic, Blues, Jazz, and the great singer-songwriters of the 1960s and 70s. Event […]
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****Scroll down to register***** Date: Thursday, October 2 Time: 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Location: CrossFit Covey, 151 Easy Way, Suite 100, Wenatchee, WA, 98801 Get your body ready for ski season with a ski-focused conditioning class hosted by Adam Vognild at CrossFit Covey! This workout will help you build strength, endurance, and mobility to make the most of your winter days on the slopes. At Home Ski Prep class for Wenatchee Outdoors. For both backcountry and in-bounds downhill skiers. Learn how […]
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AboutJoin WVAC members at Wenatchee Rover Institute near the Red Barn in Leavenworth. The WVAC team will talk about the different types of telescopes and how they work. We will have multiple telescopes out showing some of the seasons' best and brightest celestial objects, connecting you to your natural heritage, the night sky. Bring your deepest cosmological questions!This program is almost entirely telescope based.This program may be held in the red barn if weather is inclement. Should this occur, we […]
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WSU Chelan Douglas Master Gardeners presents; We put our gardens to bed. And our tools, too. Learn how to make your garden tools ready for their Spring duties. Event Link
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SAVE THE DATE! Walk, Run, or Ride the Runway! Celebrate the reopening of our newly rehabilitated runway with a free community event for all ages. Bring your bike, lace up your sneakers, push a stroller, or simply come enjoy the fun. We’ll also be commemorating the anniversary of the historic flight of Miss Veedol—the first nonstop transpacific flight from Misawa, Japan, to East Wenatchee, Washington, in October 1931. When: Friday, October 3, 2025 | 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Where: Pangborn […]
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Wenatchee River Institute Presents Fall Fungi Field Trip with Puget Sound Mycological Society Saturday, October 4, 2025 8:30 am-4:00 pm Red Barn @ Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division St. Leavenworth, WA 98826 REGISTER HERE Tickets are non-refundable. NOTE: Apologies for the date confusion from our newsletter, the correct date is Saturday, October 4th! Join Wenatchee River Institute and Puget Sound Mycological Society for our Fall Fungi Field Trip! By registering through WRI you will have a spot on a field trip […]
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