The United Way of North Central Washington is excited to bring back the Color Rush 5k, a fundraiser that let's you create a masterpiece as diverse as our community, while raising money to support Youth United (a program designed to re-invest in the Youth of North Central Washington as valuable resources in our community). For more information click here.

Presented by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust Date: Sun, 09/15/2019 Time: 1pm - 4pm Location: Various locations in the White River Experience and learn about sockeye salmon’s return to the White River with local fish biologist Chuck Peven. Bright red sockeye salmon journey to the beautiful, blue-green waters of the White River each year and are visible from the riverbank as they spawn and guard their eggs. The trip will also include an overview of the Land Trust work in […]

Join us on Thursday, September 19th from 3 - 6 PM for brush removal at Horse Lake Reserve. This could involve hiking 1-3 miles and using hand tools such as loppers and hand saws along the way. CDLT will provide instruction, snacks, water to refill your own bottle, gloves and tools. Please bring a water bottle, and wear clothing you can get dirty, including sturdy, closed-toe shoes. If you have dietary restrictions, we recommend bringing your own snacks. Please RSVP so we can provide […]

GNOME & FAIRY PAINTING CLASS CONTEST Hosted by Inspirations Ceramic Art Cafe and Ohme Gardens Join us for a fun and creative evening in the Gardens! The Ohme Gardens Gnome & Fairy hunt has been a huge success.  Over 1,000 visitors have combed the Gardens searching for these elusive characters this season.  Thank you to everyone who joined in the quest. Now, to add to the fun, we are offering an opportunity for you to create your own gnome or […]

Join Leavenworth Mountain Association and the US Forest Service to clear brush on the trail from Icicle Road to the Snow Creek Wall Junction. This trail is in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, so we will be using hand saws and loppers. Power tools are illegal. The trail has become quite overgrown in the past several years and needs some love. We provide all tools, gloves, and other safety gear. You bring a daypack, water, lunch and sun protection. Snow Creek […]

Presented by Wenatchee Valley Museum Date: September 21 Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $40 – $45 Website:https://61981.blackbaudhosting.com/61981/Quincy-Basin-Geology-Tour   Ice Age Floods using the Grand Coulee and the Upper Crab Creek drainages, filled the Quincy Basin at a rate up to 16.5 million cubic meters of water per second. This tour, led by Ken Lacy, will examine the incredible erosive consequences of the floodwaters escaping the Quincy Basin, via Lynch, Potholes and Frenchman Springs Coulees. The tour will also […]

WELCOME TO RUN THE DAM 2019 Run The Dam 2019 – happening Saturday, September 21 – offers runners of the Pacific Northwest an enjoyable and challenging run on one of the most scenic courses available in the country. Run The Dam will be offering 5K, 10K and Half-Marathon distances. Event participants will begin on the east side of the Grand Coulee Dam and run across the largest concrete structure in North America, through "Old Grand Coulee" along B Street, and […]

The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival is held each year to celebrate the return of the salmon to our northwest rivers. The rivers that are home to the salmon also provide sustenance for birds, frogs, salamanders, foxes, deer, bugs, bears and countless trees, bushes, and flowers. Learn about the connections between our rivers, salmon and people, and other wildlife and habitats through educational and recreation activities. The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival is a three-day natural resource education event held every fall, […]

Kohl’s Helmet Safety Program at Seattle Children’s will be hosting a bike helmet fitting and giveaway event on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Wenatchee. Free bike helmets available for children 1 to 18 years old. One helmet per child. Wearers must be present and be fitted to receive a helmet. Quantities are limited. First come, first served. No appointments needed. Location of event: Pybus Public Market, 3 N Worthen St., Wenatchee, WA 98801 For more […]