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Am I the Only One?

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Nikki’s NotE

I am not a huge fan of summer. I would love to just skip summer and go straight to Fall. However, most of my reasons have to do with the fact that I am not a fan of being hot and sticky and the brightness of the sun. My ideal, year-round weather would be about 72 degrees with the sun behind a cloud. Though, regardless of my tendency to whine a lot during summer, there are also a lot of perks of summer. One of my favorites is the relaxed atmosphere. For some, Summer may be a busy time, running kiddos around to every camp in and out of town, participating in everything they can find.

And then, because my husband and I are so bright, we decided that this also sounded like a great time to put our house on the market, buy a “fixer upper” and be homeless for a few months while we renovate it. It sounded like a great idea. Until I find myself not sleeping for a week trying to get my work done, the house ready to sell, complete my volunteer jobs and other obligations.... oh, and then there’s these kids who annoyingly want to eat. All. The. Time. Seriously--didn’t I JUST feed you? Like I’m some chef or something.... So, for the first time in forever (literally), I am counting the days until summer. Hurry, Summer! Come quickly! I’m drowning over here in Spring!

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I, however, do the opposite. I run away from the people. We hang out a lot at home. I do art camp with my girls at home. We do Science projects, Summer Bridge books, puzzles, read books, watch movies, play outside, go for walks, swim, etc. Summer is my chance to rid all my obligations and commitments and by the time I get to Fall, I can start with a clean slate. And it’s SO needed. Because, I don’t know if I am the only one, but as the school year gets closer and closer to the end, I find myself drowning in things I need to do.

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This handsome fellow is TonJie Sandberg. He found his way to his forever family about four years ago and lives in Wenatchee with his parents, Jeff and Crystal and his new little brother, Ezekiel. You can learn more about the Sandbergs in the Meet the Family, on page 13. Photo Credit: BenandMolly Photography benandmolly.com

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How to Create Your Own Little Free Library by Lara Krupicka

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My family loves to read. And we love sharing great books with others and discovering new reads. So when I heard about the Little Free Library movement, I knew we had to get involved. These small book-filled structures situated along neighborhood sidewalks encourage passers-by to take home any book they fancy and invite them to participate by donating books if they wish. In our case though, we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t only want to visit a Little Free Library - we wanted to host one. If you would like to do the same, then read on! Little libraries come in all shapes and sizes. You could put out a plastic container of books with a sign inviting people to take a book. Or, if you have basic construction skills or know someone who does, you could build a wooden library. Just follow these eleven steps.

Decide on a design. What type of roof will your library have? Will the peak face the front or the side? Double door or single? One shelf or two? Do you want to make it in the shape of your favorite object? How much of an overhang will you leave on your roof? This may sound like a lot to consider for such a simple building. However, it all makes a difference when it comes down to construction. Once you have made those decisions, you will want to plot out measurements for each piece of your library - floor, sides, door, window, back, roof. A common finished size for Little Free Libraries is 20” wide x 18” to 28” tall x 12” to 15” deep.

Once your wood is cut, sand it. Start with a rough grade of sandpaper and sand each piece, making passes with increasingly finer grits. Your patrons will appreciate not having their clothing catch on a rough door or splinters in their fingers as they pull a book out.

Paint the library. Before you assemble your building, mark which side of each piece will face inside. Paint those first rather than awkwardly reaching inside a finished library.

Gather materials. You will need:

--5/8” plywood for the structure itself --4” x 4” post for mounting it on --nails or screws --wood glue --caulk --exterior-grade paint --hinges --door handle --acrylic sheet for a window in the door --hook and eye to latch door closed Some library stewards aim for an environmentalfriendly creation by salvaging construction supplies from what they already have.

If you don’t own a saw and can’t borrow one, bring your measurements when you purchase the wood. Many lumber and big box stores will cut to order for free or a nominal fee.

Cut and sand the wood. Measure and mark the dimensions of each piece. Then using a circular or table saw, cut the pieces to size. For the front of your library, you will also need to mark the opening for your door and cut it out. Then, in the piece you removed, you will want to cut the opening for your window. For the window itself, cut a piece of acrylic one inch larger than your opening (to overlap ½” on all sides).

When the paint has dried, flip the pieces over and paint the outside, unless you are painting a special design on the exterior, in which case you should assemble your library before painting the rest.

Assemble your library. Position the sides of your library at the edge of the floor piece, painted sides facing in. Drill pilot holes before nailing or screwing them together. Do this for both sides and back. Then place the front piece with cutout in position and fasten as you did the others. For added stability, you can run a line of wood glue along the edge of each board before fastening.

Attach the window and door. Attach the acrylic sheet to the backside of the door: center the acrylic atop the door interior, insert short screws with washers snug against the edges of the window so that the heads overlap the acrylic to hold it in place.

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Fasten the hinges on the door, ensuring it hangs plumb as you do so. Then attach the handle and hook and eye.

Caulk the interior. Run a bead of caulk along all the corners where the sides of your building meet. You may want to leave the edges where the walls meet the floor untouched. In the event that moisture enters your library, it will have a place to escape.

Attach the roof. Match your roof pieces at the peak, measuring for an even overhang on all sides. Clamp in place and fasten as you did the sides. Then caulk inside along all roof and wall joints.

Insert your library post. Dig a posthole approximately two feet deep. Drop in your post. Using a level to position the post upright in all directions, fill halfway with crushed stone followed by sand, tamping down between layers. To make it even sturdier, mix and pour concrete around the base.

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Host your grand opening! Fill library with books, leaving space for visitors to add their own contributions. Attach a Little Free Library charter sign (obtained through littlefreelibrary.org), if you have one. Then invite your friends and neighbors for an unveiling party! Serving as Little Free Library stewards (as owners are called) can be satisfying for kids and adults alike - watching cars pause in the street to look at your building, receiving messages from friends about the books from your library their kids are reading, venturing out to see what new books have appeared and which ones have been claimed. The few hours of work that go into building one pay off many times over in community interactions and promoting literacy. Looking to grab some books for you and your bookworm(s) in a neighborhood Little Free Library near you? Go to littlefreelibrary.org and click on the map. They certainly aren’t all registered, but it’ll get your literacy party started! And don’t forget to register yours when you’re done building it!!

Mount your library to the post. You could add two angle braces (like those used on mailboxes) for extra support. **Lara Krupicka, along with her husband and daughter, created and

installed a Little Free Library at their home. They love watching books disappear from their library and new ones appearing.

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Tips to Keep Summer Relaxed

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As the days get longer I begin to get as antsy as the kids for the freedom of summer. I long for the relaxed summer days I loved as a kid. The problem is, sometimes all that freedom turns into frustration and crankiness when nobody knows whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next and everyone gets bored. Luckily in the past few years Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come up with a few ways to let us enjoy freedom, but to keep us from turning into a frustrated grumpy crowd. Here are my top 5 ways to enjoy a relaxed summer with your kids.

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1. Have a basic Daily Plan. This is key for making your summer run smoother! Having a basic outline for your days gives you space to live the intention you have for this summer, and helps everyone know what to expect. Look for “way points.” These are the events in the day that get you back on track if your day is feeling wonky: after THIS, then THAT happens. More ideas on making a flelixble routine here. What routines do you have from the school year that already work – wake up routine? afternoon snack? other normal way points? Having a loose framework during your day will help everyone feel more relaxed.

2. Make a low pressure bucket list I don’t want too get to the end of summer and feel crushed that we never made it camping, didn’t visit the creek and missed out on farmers market, but without some sort of list it’s easy to forget. No need to do everything on the list, and no need to pack these items into the first week of summer – but we’ll be able to look at it and aim for doing something each week. I’ll know we’re making memories we’ll treasure when we choose to do something on the list.

3. Outside time every day. Rain or shine, outside play is the key to my kids getting along and me getting along with them. Summer memories are made of the texture of mud, the smell of leaves and the exileration of climbing the tree you couldn’t reach the year before.

4. Alone time, down-time each day. We all need a little time to ourselves, and we all need time to breath when a day’s been busy. You can try a quiet reading time, or a down-time at a regular time each day, maybe have specific toys put aside for that. If you’re more go with the flow you can just anticipate that in the normal rhythm of the day any burst of energy and togetherness will do well to be followed by a breath of calm.

5. Make a Media Plan Put some thought into when you’re ok with the kids doing media and then stick to the plan – they might not like it at first, but they’ll be happier when they know what it is. Some of the things to consider are: Do you want them going outside to play first? When is media most disruptive in your family? When do you as a parent or caregiver want that break that media might give? How will you enforce your rules, and is everyone clear on what the rules are?

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Meet the Sandbergs The Sandberg family have been around the Wenatchee Valley for ‘a while’ now. Crystal grew up here, graduation from Eastmont and Jeff’s family moved to the Valley from Yakima after he graduated from high school there.

also volunteers with Awana and other kids’ programs at church and even plays the trumpet on occasion. In her loads of free time, she loves sewing, DIY projects, and enjoying the outdoors.

They have been married for almost 12 years, first meeting at Central Washington University where they both majored in Music Education. To say they are a musical family would be quite an understatement. Jeff is a Music specialist at Clovis Point Intermediate and on staff part time at their home church, Saddlerock EPC, as a musician. He also volunteers with Awana and youth group and is a freelance musician, performing with a varitey of musical group in the area (mainly saxophone, guitar and drums). Since most parents have loads of free time, Jeff likes to spend his reading, doing anything with computers and, of course, making cold-brewed coffee.

Jeff and Crystal traveled to China in 2012 to adopt their son, TonJie and again in 2015 to adopt Ezekiel. TonJie is five years old and attends Pre-K at St. Pauls. He loves trains and numbers and is good at gymnastics, climbing and running. He is fast and very agile and has a quick wit about him.

Crystal is a part time stay at home mom and a part time music teacher at Washington Elementary. She

Ezekiel is two years old and always talking. Ezekiel has albinism, so he lacks pigment in his hair, skin, and eyes. This causes impaired vision and light sensitivity, but you would hardly know it because he gets around just fine. Ezekiel loves books, swings and slides, copying anything that big brother TongJie does, and eating.

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The Sandbergs Interview: When I was little, I dreamed about being: Mom: a zookeeper Dad: the usual stuff – being an astronaut, fireman, police officer Now that we have kids….: Mom: I love being a mom even more than I imagined Dad: I want to be home with my family. My kid’s surprise me because they: Mom: they are so different from each other! They each amaze me with how quickly they learn new things. Dad: Learn so fast! Zeke is talking like crazy, and TongJie asks clever questions about Jesus for a kid his age. Our favorite family activity is: Mom: going to parks, going for walks Dad: Going to the park, so Crystal and I can push the kids on the swing while we talk. Mom (Crystal) is the best at: Mom: keeping things organized, such as meal planning, budget, etc. Dad: organization, sewing (she’s so good – and fast, too!), keeping calm… Dad (Jeff) is the best at: Mom: being spontaneous Dad: winding the kids up before bed! What’s your secret for balancing it all? Mom: We don’t necessarily balance it all, but we do try to live as simply as possible and not commit to too many activities Dad: God is a good father. He reminds me more than I remind myself of what’s important. When the kids are all grown, we are going to: Mom: wonder how they grew up so quickly Dad: Do all the things we have had to do in hiding, like eating pie for dinner and late night stops to Dairy Queen! Something that might surprise you about me is: Mom: I‘m a lot less serious than people think Dad: I love theology, and I love trampolines! What I love about our family is: Mom: the people in it! It has been amazing to be a part of our family coming together in the way it has. Dad: we love being together.

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If I was stranded on an island with one book and one meal, they would be: Mom: the Bible and veggie pizza Dad: a copy of Pilgrim’s Progress and some mac & cheese! What’s left on your bucket list? Mom: I don’t really have a bucket list, but it would be cool to run a marathon someday Dad: Join CrossFit, learn Chinese, and do a professional jazz recording. Before I had kids, I never thought I’d: Mom: Drive an alternative route to get a better view of a train Dad: know the name of EVERY SINGLE ENGINE on Thomas & Friends…and like it! What would you do with the money if you won the lottery? Mom: Maybe add on to our house so we’d have room to adopt another kid or two, then save some for kids’ college. After that, it would be fun to be able to give lots of money to worthy causes to make a difference in people’s lives. Dad: Give to church and missions, update and build on to our house, adopt some more kids, hire a Chinese tutor, join CrossFit, do a recording! Where do you most want to travel, but have never been? Mom: I want to go back to China, even though we’ve already been there Dad: Scotland! Braveheart had me at “hello.”

What one thing would you change if you had to do it over? Mom: I would not have cared what people thought of me Dad: I would have purchased this beautiful Low A Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone instead of my Series III. I’ve regretted that decision almost every day for the past 15 years. … gosh, what a beautiful horn that was. What is the best advice you have received regarding parenting? Mom: Probably the advice I’ve heard the most: enjoy your time with your kids; it goes by way too fast. Dad: Give your wife and kids first priority when you get home from work. If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to? Mom: Back before there was all this technology and life was a slower pace Dad: Creation. I’d love to be a newly-created fly on a newly-created wall! How would your friends describe you? Mom: Calm and laid back, practical Dad: Perfectionist, moody, introspective, humorous Do you have any summer plans in the works yet? Mom: This will be our first full summer together as a family of four. I hope we’ll get to spend a lot of time playing at the river and maybe do some camping.

Dad: Camping, and daily visits to the beach on the loop trail near Walla Walla Park. How do you take your coffee? Mom: I usually prefer tea, but the cold brew coffee that Jeff makes is alright because it doesn’t taste as bitter as regular coffee Dad: Cold brew heated up on the stove with a spoonful of sweetened condensed milk. What apps do you use the most? Mom: Probably our budget app on my iPad. I don’t even have a cell phone! Dad: Evernote, YouTube, Spotify, Kindle, Pinterest, Rosetta Stone Favorite family hang-out in the Valley: Mom: One of the parks (Pioneer, Washington, or Walla Walla seem to be the favorites right now) or Pybus Dad: The swings at Pioneer Park when it’s warm; Starbucks when it’s cold. My favorite thing about Jeff is: Mom: He’s really understanding and never makes me or the kids feel bad for making mistakes. I’ve done some pretty dumb things and he doesn’t even bat an eye! My favorite thing about Crystal is: Dad: She is compassionate, caring and practical.

What has been your biggest challenge/obstacle to overcome? Mom: becoming a parent for the first time was a big challenge. It’s still a challenge, of course, but I love it Dad: Balancing work and family. What does your perfect day look like? Mom:Hiking or doing something outdoors with my family, relaxing at home, then sitting outside by our fire after the kids are in bed Dad: Sunday, April 10th. It was simply delightful.

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Bike n’ Juice 2016 2016! 9am-Noon Leavenworth Ski hill Bring a Bike! Bring a Helmet!

Kick Off Your Summer with Bike n’ Juice Summer is quickly approaching, and many parents want to balance screen time, get kids outside to enjoy the sunshine and be active for the summer. If this is the goal, join us with in a fun, non-competitive race environment at Ski Hill! Parents say this is one of the funnest events of the year for their kids! Mark your Calendars for Bike n’ Juice Festival, at Leavenworth Ski Hill on June 11th from 9-Noon This is an exciting event for kids ages 2 to 12 and their families. Participants bring a bike, a helmet and a water bottle. There are several courses to choose from and while kids wait for their race to start they can hit the obstacle course, decorate their bikes and get their face painted. Yummy lunch is provided after races. Bike n’ Juice has been continuously growing each year. In its first year there were 60 participants and in 2015 it had grown to over 200. The popularity and growth of the event has happened alongside the rise of the sport balance biking, also known as glide or push bike. This division of racers has grown to such a size at Bike n’ Juice that in 2015 it was necessary to divide the class into three separate races. Just imagine, 65 two and three year olds getting ready for the line up. Kids on balance bikes, smaller two wheel bikes or bikes with training wheels race on the Sprockets course. Don’t miss the opportunity for the parents to race on their kid’s little bikes too!

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There are 5 different courses to match different ability levels at Bike n’ Juice. The first level of difficulty after the Sprockets course is the X-Short, which is ¼ mile long. The next level of difficulty is the Short course, which is under ¾ mile long. Next is the Medium at 1 mile long, and the most challenging course is the Long course which is 1.5 miles long. These longer trails branch out over the Ski Hill trails maintained by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club and US Forest Service. Each racer earns a cookie from Homefires Bakery and 100% Juice from Orondo Ciderworks after they race. To register for the event, participants need to arrive at 9am, as races kick off at 10am. The registration fee for 1 child is $15 and $10 for each additional child. Entry includes race, cookie, juice, a catered hot lunch and a raffle ticket. Prizes will be drawn at the close of the event. Extra lunch tickets are available for $5 each. Bike n’ Juice’s mission is to promote early childhood development and children’s health through outdoor recreation. This event would not be possible without our generous sponsors, donators and over 30 volunteers from our community. Bike n’ Juice is grateful for all the community support since its inception. Proceeds from the event cycle back into the community, supporting local 501c3 non-profits that serve children. Visit www.bikenjuice.com to view the map, sponsors or more information. For questions or volunteer opportunities email bikenjuice@gmail.com. See you on the hill at Bike n’ Juice 2016!

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Your 2016 Guide to Summer Camps & Programs Adult Swimming Lessons

WATER Wenatchee Park Wading Pool Program

June 20-August 12. Monday-Friday, 1pm-5pm Washington, Kiwanis-Methow and Pennsylvania Parks. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to register for this FREE program, just come to the park for some wading pool fun! Cool off on your own, or join recreation staff as they lead games, arts and crafts activities and more! For ages 6-14. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. www. wenatcheewa.gov for more information.

Y Splash!

May 23-May 27 A week of free swimming lessons with an emphasis on safety in and around the water. Advance registration is required. Space is limited and fills up quickly! Register online at wenymca.org or in person at the YMCA. Times vary for the sessions, but there are no sessions before 3pm.

Swimming Lessons at Wenatchee City Pool

Classes are offered at 9:30am, 10:10am, 10:50am, 11:30am, 5:00pm, and 5:45pm. Sessions are as follows: Session 1: June 13-June 24 Registration begins June 8, $30 Session 2: June 27-July 6. Registration begins June 22, $30 Session 3: July 11-July 22. Registration begins July 6, $30 Session 4: July 25-August 5. Registration begins July 20, $30.To register, please visit the city pool, 220 Fuller Street. 509-888-3288

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June 11-July 2, Saturdays from 12pm-12:45pm, $25 July 16-August 6, Saturdays from 12pm-12:45pm, $25 At Wenatchee City Pool. To register, please visit the city pool, 220 Fuller Street. 509-888-3288

Summer Swim Lessons at the WRAC Activity: Swimming and water safety program that features progressive levels of learn-to-swim American Red Cross instruction. Who: Youth ages 3 years and older in Levels I-III; Bobbin Babies for ages 3 months to 3 years with adult. Private instruction available for all ages. Call for more info. When: #1: June 13-23, #2: June 27-July 7, #3: July 1-21, #4: July 25-Aug. 4, #5: Aug. 8-18 Times: 9:45, 10:15, 10:45 a.m. Mondays- Thursdays 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Bobbin Babies (3 months to 3 yrs.) - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-6:30 p.m. Where: Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club (WRAC) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Outdoor Pool, 1909 #2 Canyon Rd. Fee: Morning classes (4x/wk): $62; $50 WRAC Members / 2-week session Evening classes (2x/wk): $31; $25 WRAC Members / 2-week session

Summer Swim Team at the WRAC

Activity: Stroke development and skills practice in preparation for local swim meets.

Who: Must be able to swim 25 yards of 2 different strokes When: 6 weeks: June 13th - July 21st; Mondays-Thursdays Times: Beginners: 9-9:40 a.m. Beginner/Intermediate: 8:20-9 a.m. Intermediate: 7:40-8:20 a.m. Advanced: 7-7:40 a.m. Fee: $120; $99 WRAC Members (6-week session)

BASKETBALL Skyhawks Basketball Camp June 13-17, 9:00am-3:00pm: $139 at Foothills Middle School July 18-22, 9:00am-3:00pm: $139 at Rotary Park This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate athletes. An active week of passing, shooting, dribbling and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs. Boys and girls also learn life lessons such as respect, teamwork and responsibility. Participants receive a basketball, and t-shirt. For ages 6-12. To register: www.skyhawks.com or (800) 804-3509.

Ladycats Basketball Camp

June 13-16, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM For grades 2-8 The Ladycats Basketball Camp will expand your skill set and knowledge of the game of basketball through fundamental training. Join your friends and explore the game of basketball in a safe and positive environment. Games will be a part of camp, as well as introduction to team concepts and individual development. Please bring a water bottle and wear non-marking tennis shoes and appropriate clothing to camp. Camp takes place at Sterling Intermediate School Gyms Cost: $50, includes a t-shirt if registered by the deadline Register by: June 3, $5 late fee after deadline. Register Online at eastmontparks.com or in person at 255 N Georgia Ave in East Wenatchee

SOCCER Skyhawks Soccer Camp July 11-15, 9am-Noon: $119 July 11-15, 9am-3pm: $139 Camps take place at Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee The camp teaches young athletes the fundamental skills of soccer through fun games and exercises. Participants test their new expertise in skills and strategy through interactive group activities and scrimmages. Participants receive a leather soccer ball and t-shirt. Open to boys and girls ages 6-12. To register: www.skyhawks.com or (800) 804-3509

Tiny Hawk Soccer Camp July 5-8, 8:00am-8:45am: $49 July 11-15, 8:00am-8:45am: $59 July 25-29, 8:00am-8:45am: $59 August 8-12, 8:00am-8:45am: $59 Camps are held at Walla Walla Point Park Designed for beginning players, this camp focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. By the end of the camp your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their sport skills! For ages 3-4. To register: www.skyhawks.com or (800) 804-3509

British Soccer Camp June 20-24 at Eastmont Park Soccer Fields Challenger is excited to bring their high-quality coaching schools to eastmont Parks! The week long programs are conducted on local facilities and each will contain Challengerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own brand of innovative practices, small sided games, camp world cup, cultural education, character building and fun! Register online at challengersports.com Register by May 6th to receive your free game jersey! First Kicks (ages 3-4): 10:45-11:45, $82 Mini Soccer (ages 4-6): 9am-10:30, $94 Half Day (ages 6-16): 9am-12pm, $145 Half Day (ages 6-16): 1pm-4pm, $145 Full Day (ages 7-16): 9am-4pm, $195 For more information, contacte e.telmes@eastmontparks. com

Brazilian Soccer Camp July 6-10 at Eastmont Park District Learn the flair, creativity and passion of Brazilian Soccer in your own community with authentic Brazilian coaches! The TetraBrazil curriculum has been designed by our professional coaches to provide teams, coaches, and players with the same expert level of training received by professional clubs in Brazil. Ages 8-12: 9am-12pm, $174 Ages 12-16, 1pm-4pm, $170 Ages 8-16, 9am-4pm, $231 For more information, contact e.telmes@eastmontparks. com. To Register, visit online at eastmontparks.com Register b y May 27th to receive your Free game Jersey.

FOOTBALL Future Cats Football Camp June 21-23, 9am-Noon at EHS Practice field. For ages 2nd-6th graders. Cost is $55 and includes a t-shirt if registered by June 10th. Register online at eastmontparks.com or in person at 255 N Georgia Ave in East Wenatchee. Join the Eastmont High School Football

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Team and Coaches this summer to learn and improve your football skills! This is a three day camp, which will feature a Punt, Pass & Kick Competition at the end of Day 3. Footballs and camp t-shirts will be included, if you are registered by the registration date.

Skyhawks Flag Football Camp August 8-12 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm $139 August 8-12 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm $119 Camps are held at Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee. The camp teaches boys and girls skills on both sides of the line of scrimmage including the core components of passing, catching and defense—all in a fund and positive environment. For ages 6-12. To register: www.skyhawks. com or (800) 804-3509

Rams Football Camp August 15-18, 9am-10:30am at Eastmont Community Park Soccer Field For ages 6-14 year olds. Cost is $55 and includes a T-shirt if registered by August 5. Register online at eastmontparks.com or in person at 255. N Georgia Ave. in East Wenatchee.

Cascade Pop Warner Football Registration is coming soon! For ages 5-12 Visit ccpwl.org for more information

GOLF Special Olympics Golf Camp available. Please see the Special Needs section for more info. Skyhawks Beginning Golf Camp June 20-23 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm $119 August 1-4 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm $119 This camp takes place at Washington Park Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting and body positioning. Using the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) system, we have simplified instruction so that young players can make an effective transition onto the golf course. All equipment is provided. For ages 5-11. To register: www.skyhawks.com or (800) 804-3509

Golf Instructional Camp July 5-7, 6pm-8pm at Highlander Golf Course For ages 8-18 years. Cost is $55, includes a t-shirt if registered by June 24. Register online at eastmontparks. com or in person at 255 N. Georgia Ave in East Wenatchee. Join the Highlander Golf Course’s Head Professional for

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BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Special Olympics Softball Camp available. Please see the Special Needs section for more info. Strikers Baseball Camp June 20-22, 9am-Noon at Eastmont Park 4Plex For ages 6-12 years old. Cost is $55 and includes a t-shirt if registered by June 10. Register online at eastmontparks. com or in person at 255 N Georgia Ave in East Wenatchee.

AppleSox Pitching/Catching Camp June 27-29, 9am-1pm at Paul Thomas Sr. Field, on 5th St. in Wenatchee For ages 7-17. Cost: $99, Register by June 26 to avoid late fee. To register, visit applesoxcamps.com/youth-clinics. cfm Wenatchee AppleSox instructional clinics are for kids who want to enhance their baseball and softball skills. Participants will learn techniques to improve hitting, fielding, pitching and catching from AppleSox players and coaches. These camps are EXPANDED with increased instruction time for each camp over previous camps, with the Pitching / Catching Camp running three days and the Hitting / Fielding Camp running four days this year. The AppleSox camps are led by Head Coach AJ Proszek, and he is assisted by his coaching staff and players.

AppleSox Hitting/Fielding Camp July 11-14, 9am-1pm at Paul Thomas Sr. Field, on 5th St. in Wenatchee For ages 7-17. Cost: $119, Register by July 10 to avoid late fee. To register, visit applesoxcamps.com/youth-clinics. cfm Wenatchee AppleSox instructional clinics are for kids who want to enhance their baseball and softball skills. Participants will learn techniques to improve hitting, fielding, pitching and catching from AppleSox players and coaches. These camps are EXPANDED with increased instruction time for each camp over previous camps, with the Pitching / Catching Camp running three days and the Hitting / Fielding Camp running four days this year. The AppleSox camps are led by Head Coach AJ Proszek, and he is assisted by his coaching staff and players. = Great Date Night or Mom’s Night Out

TENNIS Junior Tennis Lessons Activity: Tennis instruction and fun match play events Who: 5 years & older; beginner through tournament-level players When: Lessons offered by the week, all summer long, June 13th through August 11th. Times: MINI PROS (5-10 yrs.) Time: 8:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:15 am., Mondays-Thursday, Fee: $62; $50 WRAC Full Members / week FUTURE PROS (11-14 yrs.) Time: 9:15-10:30 am., Mondays-Thursdays, Fee: $62; $50 WRAC Full Members / week ACADEMY (11-18 yrs/skill based:Ask Head Pro, Charl Grobler, for info regarding this Academy program. Where: WRAC outdoor tennis facility, 1909 #2 Canyon Rd.

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Eastmont Summer Tennis Camp June 13-17, 9am-11am at Eastmont Park Tennis Courts For ages 6-18 (beginner to intermediate) Cost is $55 and include a t-shirt if registered by June 3. Register onine at eastmpntparks.com or in person at 255 N Georgia Ave in East Wenatchee. Learn the game of tennis or improve on skills that you already have! During the Summer Tennis Camp you will improve your stroke, learn strategies, participate in matches and learn about conditioning and nutrition. USTA 10 and Under Tennis format will be used for ages 10 and under. Racquets are available if you do not have your own.

Eastmont Tennis Lessons Looking for more one on one instruction? Advance your skills with individual or small group tennis lessons during the summer. The sessions do not build upon each other and are open to any skill level. The instruction will vary, depending on the skill level. Rackets are available! For ages 6-18 (beginner to intermediate) Cost is $60 per session Session 1: June 21, 23, 28, 30: 9:20am-10:30am Session 2: July 5, 7, 12 14: 9am-10:30pm Session 3: July 19, 21, 26, 28: 9am-10:30am Register by July 18th online at eastmontparks.com or in person at 255 N Georgia Ave in East Wenatchee.

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Wenatchee Parks/Rec Youth Tennis Lessons Beginner - 9:00am or 10:00am Intermediate - 11:00am Session I: July 11-15 Mon - Fri $30/$33 Session II: July 18-22 Mon - Fri $30/$33 Youth Tennis Lessons are designed for the novice player, ages 7 and older. Lessons focus on fundamentals, including ground strokes, serve and volley-play. Students provide their own racket and one can of tennis balls. To register: www. skyhawks.com or (800) 804-3509 Audrey Cohen sure enjoys Spring!

May/June 2016

DANCE Dance Creations Summer Session runs from June 22-August 14. 8 weeks long, Call the office at 509-888-8985 or email lindsey@dancecreationsstudio.com to register today! Classes for all ages and dance styles! Dancecreationsstudio.com

Next Step Dance Studio Summer session runs August 9-25. More details coming in June. Check their website, nextstepdoance08.com for more information or follow them on Facebook!

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GYMNASTICS

Briella Petersen

SPORT Gymnastics Summer Camp 6 Week Special (Little Champs: coed 2.5-4yrs) Date: June 13-July 27 Time: Monday/Wednesday 9:00-9:45am Cost: $69 8 Week Summer Class Session Date: June 13- August 10 (*No class July 4-8) Time: Varies with age groups Cost: $99 Location: 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee, WA 98801 Every summer we offer our 8 week class session for almost 50% off. You pay for one day per week but can come two days per week! We do not pro-rate for missed classes due to vacations. Call or email with questions: (509)667-1538 Sportgymnastics@gmail.com or visit our webpage at sportgymnastics.com

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Wildcat Cheerleading Camp August 15-18, 9am-10:30am at Eastmont Community Park Soccer Field Cost is $55 and includes a t-shirt if registered by August 5. The Wildcat Cheerleading Camp is packed full of cheerleading games, activities, cheers, drills and dance routines. Join your friends at this exciting, week long, camp and learn how to work together as a team and discover what cheerleading is all about. Please bring a water bottle and wear tennis shoes and appropriate clothing to camp. Register online at eastmontparks.com or in person at 255 N Georgia Ave in East Wenatchee.

Cascade Pop Warner Cheerleading Registration is coming soon! For ages 5-12 Visit ccpwl.org for more information

K I Fighting Concepts Youth Summer Introductions Classes for Ages 4 and up! Intro Class includes: 4 weeks of training - 1 day/week 1 Free Black Uniform (Gi) Price $99 ea. Get a 50% discount on registration fee - Now only $25. Total Cost: $124 + tx. Children in this program learn the beginning levels of the KI Fighting Concepts Karate program. Including coordination drills, focus, discipline, awareness, and selfdefense techniques and concepts. Each child will test for a White belt to conclude the program! This program lays the foundation for a strong beginning in the KIFC curriculum leading the way to Black Belt! Equipment and supplies needed: none May (Friday) 6, 13, 20, 27 Ages: 4-7 Time 4:15 – 5PM Ages: 8 & Up Time 5:15 – 6PM June (Friday) 3, 10,17,24 Ages: 4-7 Time 4:15 – 5PM Ages: 8 & Up Time 5:15 – 6PM July (Tuesday) 5, 12, 19, 26 Ages: 4-7 Time: 4:15 – 5PM July (Thursday) 7, 14, 21, 28 Ages: 8 & up Time: 4:15 – 5PM

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August (Monday) 1, 8, 15, 22 Ages: 4-7 Time: 5:15 – 6PM August (Wednesday) 3, 10, 17, 24 Ages: 8 & up Time: 5:15 – 6PM Space is limited so Call 662.7983, visit us in person at: 4 Kittitas St. Ste. 101 – Wenatchee. Visit www.kifightingconcepts.com or follow us on Facebook.

Girls Self-Defense Day Camp

Brooke and Oliver Chalmers

3 Day Camp Price: $99+tx. ea. Date: June 14 - 16 Time: 10am – 12pm Age 8 & Up Date: July 12 - 14 Time: 10am – 12pm Ages 8 & Up Girls these days are faced with more challenges than ever before and it seems the challenges are coming at a younger age. This exciting and fun class will be a chance for your girl to gain protective skills that will serve her for a lifetime. Each student will learn awareness skills, self-defense techniques, and how to utilize their own body as a weapon while finding their impact potential. KI Fighting Concepts has been serving the Wenatchee community for over 20 years, providing the kind of enriching and challenging environment young people really need to actualize themselves and succeed in today’s world. Instructor: Miss Addy Hernandez Equipment needed: None. Space is limited so Call 662.7983, visit us in person at: 4 Kittitas St. Ste. 101 – Wenatchee. Visit www.kifightingconcepts.com or follow us on Facebook.

Family Filipino Double Stick Training Camp

Carson and Garret Schlehuber

4 Weeks of Training - 1 Day Week Price: First 2 family members $119+tx Extra Family Just $50 more June (Tuesday) 7, 14, 21, 28 Ages: 6 – Adult Time 6-7PM July (Tuesday) 5, 12, 19, 26 Age: 6 – Adult Time: 6-7PM Students in this program will learn fun and popular Filipino Martial Arts drills called Sinawalis (weave or pattern). A Sinawali is done with two rattan sticks and with a partner. Each Sinawali has its’ own pattern and timing. At KI Fighting Concepts Sinawali training is a curriculum staple, teaching you handeye coordination, dexterity, mobility, and timing. It’s important to note that every Sinawali has self-defense combat application. Our goal is to teach up to 6 different patterns during this camp. This is a safe and fun training program for parents, children, siblings, and/or friends! Equipment and supplies needed: none. Space is limited so Call 662.7983, visit us in person at: 4 Kittitas St. Ste. 101 – Wenatchee. Visit www.kifightingconcepts.com or follow us on Facebook.

Youth Kickboxing Camp

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Price: $69+ tx. (include hand wraps) 4 Weeks – 1 Day per Week July (Thursday) 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 6–7pm Ages 10 – 16 August (Thursday) 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 6–7pm Ages 10 – 16 Students in this program will learn beginning to intermediate level kickboxing drills and fundamentals. In boxing there are 4 basic punches; JAB, CROSS, UPPERCUT, HOOK. Add front kicks, round house kicks, and Rear kicks and you’ll have a great Kickboxing base. Each child will learn the mechanics and execution of each punch and kick on focus mitts and heavy bags finding their IMPACT POTENTIAL. They will also learn the proper way to wrap their hands. Every day will be filled with physical training and drills in a fun and safe environment! Equipment and supplies needed: hand wraps. Space is limited so Call 662.7983, visit us in person at: 4 Kittitas St. Ste. 101 – Wenatchee. Visit www.kifightingconcepts.com or follow us on Facebook. = Great Date Night or Mom’s Night Out

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May/June 2016

Wenatchee School of Karate New Class sessions begin on May 18th. Classes offered: Tai Chi, Beginning Karate, Fencing, Karate, Sparring Class. For ages 6 and older. To register and/or find out more, visit wenatcheekarate.com or call 663-6389.

OTHER SPORT CAMPS Mini-Hawk Camp The Mini-Hawk program helps young children explore soccer, baseball, and basketball in a day camp setting. There is no pressure, just lots of fun, while these young athletes participate in all three sports through unique Skyhawks games. For ages 4-7. Session are July 5-8 or July 25-29 or August 8-12, Monday-Friday from 9-noon at Walla Walla Point Park and are $115. To register, visit www. skyhawks.com or call (800) 804-3509.

Multi-Sport Camp This multi-sport program was developed to give children ages 6 to 12 a positive first step into athletics. This camp focuses on: dodgeball, capture the flag and Ultimate Frisbee. Sessions are: June 27-30, 9am-3pm: $119 August 15-19, 9am-3pm: $139 August 15-19, 9am-Noon: $119 All camp sessions are at Walla Walla Park in Wenatchee. To register, visit www.skyhawks.com or call (800) 8043509.

Multi Sport Camp Tennis instruction, art, outdoor fitness and games, swim instruction, snacks, indoor fitness and games, lunch break (brown bag or purchased from WRAC Deli), supervised gym time and supervised recreational swim time. Who: 5-10 years; 11-14 years When: Jun 13-16; Jun 20-23*; Jun 27-30*; July 5-7*; (no

camp July 11-14); July 18-21; July 25-28; Aug 1-4; Aug 8-11(*Art lessons included in these camp curriculums) Times: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Where: WRAC outdoor tennis facility, 1909 #2 Canyon Rd. Fee: $149 Non-Full Members; $120 WRAC Members / week Instructor: Cyndi Noyd

FIT Kidz An active fitness session involving cardio exercise, strength training, agility and flexibility using fun games, drills and activities. A variety of fitness adventures! Who: Ages 8-14 When: June 13 - August 18 Times: 12-12:45 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays Where: WRAC indoor facility, 1913 Skyline Dr. Fee: $8 Drop-In or Jr. Punch Card ($70/10 sessions); FREE for WRAC Members

Skateboarding Camp June 20-23, 6pm-8pm at Kenroy Skate Park For ages 6-16 years (Beginner to Intermediate) Cost is $55 and includes a t-shirt is registered by June 10. Always wanted to learn how to skateboard? Nowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your chance to learn from some of the best skateboarders in town! If you already know how to skate, not a problem. We will be dividing the camp into beginner and intermediate groups. Participants must bring their own skateboard, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist pads. To register, visit eastmontparks.com or in person at 255 N Georgia Ave in East Wenatchee.

Learn to Skate Learn to Ice Skate at the Rick at Town Toyota Center Session 7: May 26-June 30, Thursdays 4pm-6pm. Register by May 19th. Session 8: July 21-August 25, Thursdays 4pm-6pm. Register by July 14

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Helmets, gloves and warm jackets are recommended during lessons. Cost: $66/session. + a $12 one time registration fee. Skate rental is available for an additional $2 per class. Learn to Skate sessions also include 4 free public skate sessions. For more information, please call the Rink at 509-667-7847.

Battle Camp: Ice Hockey July 25-29, 9am-4:30pm at Town Toyota Center Mites/Squirts and PeeWee Midget: $549, Goalie: $499 Teaching areas of the games such as angling, gap control, shot blocking, body positioning, battling for loose pucks along with advanced power skating, stick handling, shooting and passing! Come see why we are the #1 hockey camp in North America! www.proambitions.com For questions, please call 617-759-0314 or email mc@ proambitions.com

ART Summer Art in the Park Session 1: Thursdays, June 9-30, 5pm-7pm (Register by May 29) Session 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 5-14, 5pm-7pm (Register by June 24) For ages 8-14 years. Cost is $80 and includes materials. Class meets at Eastmont Parks and Rec Meeting Room, 255 N Georgia Ave in East Wenatchee. Come join us at Eastmont Community Park and get creative! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be celebrating the warm weather with nature inspired creations. Take time to enjoy the beauty of the season! Art supplies will be provided during class. More information or to register, visit eastmontparks.com

Art Camp with Cyndi Learn about art with fun painting, paper mache, clay projects and more! Who: Ages 5-10; Ages 11-14 When: June 20-23; June 27-30; July 5-7 Times: 9:15-10:30 am (Ages 5-10); 8-9:15 am (Ages 11-14) Where: WRAC outdoor tennis facility, 1909 #2 Canyon Rd. Fee: $72; $60 WRAC Members / week Instructor: Cyndi Noyd

Kids Camp: Sew Fun! 4 different weeks to choose from! June 20-24 July 11-15 August 1-5 August 8-12 Each week, there will be two sessions, one at 9am-10:30am and one from 10:35-12:05. The projects have yet to be determined so stay tuned, or give them a call if you are interested! Last years projects included a tote, upcycled jean skirt purse, a quilt camp, and more! All students will be learning on new, easy-to-use sewing machines provided for the Camp. Sessions are offered for both beginning and experienced students. The Cost is $50 per child per 5 day Session. A supply list or kit fee may apply. Ages are 8-13 years old. Each project is chosen to build skills and creativity. Classes are limited to 5 students each, providing each student with a positive educational and creative experience with a healthy Lifetime Skill in a happy, supportive environment. Classes fill quickly; call or email to reserve a spot today! 509-663-5516 or 800-6355002, SewVacShop@aol.com sewvacshop.com

Mickeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clubhouse! Session One: July 5, 6, 7 Session Two: August 2, 3, 4 This summer is all about DISNEY at Inspirations Ceramic & Art Cafe

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Come get creative with pieces that inspired by Mickey and Minnie Mouse! Tuesday: Popcorn Box Wednesday: Fused Glass Mouse Logo Thursday: Cube Bank Snack and beverage provided For ages 6+ Cost: $90 For more information and/or to register, visit www. inspirationsceramics.com or call 888-2464.

ART Continued... Out of This World! Session One: July 12,13, 14 Session Two: August 9, 10, 11 This summer is all about DISNEY at Inspirations Ceramic & Art Cafe Come get creative with pieces that inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Monster’s Inc and Peter Pan! Tuesday: Tapered Tea Cup and Saucer Wednesday: Fused Glass Accessory - Monster’s Inc Thursday: Classic Rim Dinner Plate - Peter Pan Snack and beverage provided For ages 6+ Cost: $90 For more information and/or to register, visit www. inspirationsceramics.com or call 888-2464.

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Wednesday: Undecided Thursday: Small square bowl - Inside Out Snack and beverage provided For ages 6+ Cost: $90 For more information and/or to register, visit www. inspirationsceramics.com or call 888-2464.

Garden Totems June 20-June 23, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 9-15. Cost is $96/members, $115/ nonmembers Time to create some colorful outside sculpture! First we will design then create garden totems, one for each student. We will paint, embellish with metals and at the end of the class they will be ready to put in your garden. To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278

Dreamcatchers! June 24, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 9-15. Cost is $36/members, $45/nonmembers Time to weave your dreams! We will make unique dreamcatchers using a variety of materials. Learn the history of dreamcatchers and create your own to help keep your dreams vibrant and positive. A fun and challenging project of weaving and adorning the dreamcatchers with personal touches. To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278

Session One: July 26, 27, 28 Session Two: August 16, 17, 18 This summer is all about DISNEY at Inspirations Ceramic & Art Cafe Come get creative with pieces that inspired by Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch and Lion King! Tuesday: Heart Box - Tarzan Wednesday: Fused Glass Hanging - Lilo & Stitch Thursday: Pen/Pencil Holder - Lion King Snack and beverage provided For ages 6+ Cost: $90 For more information and/or to register, visit www. inspirationsceramics.com or call 888-2464.

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July 1, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 5-8. Cost is $36/members, $45/nonmembers THIS IS A STEP BY STEP LEARNING HOW TO PAINT WITH ACRYLICS CLASS. WE WILL SET UP OUR EASELS AND LEARN TO PAINT ON CANVAS! OUR INSPIRATION WILL BE VAN GOGH’S “STARRY NIGHT.” WE WILL BLEND AND SWIRL OUR WAY AROUND THE CANVAS UNTIL WE CREATE OUR

Session One: July 19, 20, 21 Session Two: August 23, 24, 25 This summer is all about DISNEY at Inspirations Ceramic & Art Cafe Come get creative with pieces that inspired by Dory & Inside Out! Tuesday: Dory Party Animal -Dory

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June 27-June 30, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 9-15. Cost is $96/members, $115/ nonmembers Upcycling old colorful t-shirts into a cool woven circle rug! Using hula hoops as frames, we will weave a colorful circle rug inside of it. We will learn about weaving and explore patterns and color. Shirts for this project will be provided but feel free to bring old t-shirts if you want them to be a part of your rug! To register, visit artisforall. org or call 548-2278

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OWN MASTERPIECES TO TAKE HOME. To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278

Under the Sea Drawing July 7-July 8, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 9-15. Cost is $65/members, $75/nonmembers We will be exploring ocean life: sea horses, dolphins, tropical fish and coral using different art mediums including pastels, pencils and paint. Teacher and artist Cordi has been a scuba diver for over 20 years and is an expert on how to draw sea creatures. All students will receive a DVD on drawing dolphins and reef animals by Cordi! To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278 Fabric, Dye, & Textures Play! July 11-July 14, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 5-8. Cost is $96/members, $106/nonmembers We will be exploring ocean life: sea horses, dolphins, tropical fish and coral using different art mediums including pastels, pencils and paint. Teacher and artist Cordi has been a scuba diver for over 20 years and is an expert on how to draw sea creatures. All students will receive a DVD on drawing dolphins and reef animals by Cordi! To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278

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Self Portraits with Photographs, Art and Poetry! July 18-July 21, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 5-8. Cost is $96/members, $115/nonmembers Each child will complete this camp with a finished self portrait masterpiece on canvas. We will paint, collage, draw and play with words to create art surrounding a black and white photograph of each child. To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278

Learning Spanish with Art: Colors & Animals!! July 22, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 5-8. Cost is $36/members, $45/nonmembers Spanish for Fun: Colors and Animals/Español Divertido: Colores y Animales. Join local Spanish teacher Morgan Fraser to learn primary colors, favorite animals and more. We’ll draw pictures and label them in Spanish, and learn songs to help us remember what we learn. To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278 Summer Camp: Young Architects! July 25-28, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 12-18. Cost is $96/members, $115/nonmembers We will be working with a (fictional) client, Mountain Wood, an outdoor clothing company. They are in need of a new store and production facility. You are the designer and we will work together for the first 3 days learning and playing with space, and creating and designing solutions. On the final day, we will present our ideas to a real architect. No experience required! Just bring your creativity and enthusiam! To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278

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Learning Spanish with Art: The Natural World! July 22, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 5-8. Cost is $36/members, $45/nonmembers Spanish for Fun: Our World/Español Divertido: Nuestro mundo. Description: Join local Spanish teacher Morgan Fraser as we explore the natural world, using elements from nature to create art as we learn how to say everything we learn in Spanish. To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278

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Inspired by Stained Glass! August 1-4, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 5-8. Cost is $96/members, $115/nonmembers Time to create kid-friendly versions of stained glass. We will complete many projects using a variety of materials, including glass gems. We will explore color and opacity, learn how to create balance in our patterns, and how to display art that is viewed best with light. At least three projects will be completed to take home for each student. To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278

Learning Spanish with Art: Our Bodies and Lives!! August 5, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 5-8. Cost is $36/members, $45/nonmembers oin local Spanish teacher Morgan Fraser to learn draw self and family portraits and create multi-media projects that encompass all the things we love most in the world while seamlessly learning how to say them all in Spanish using games, songs and all types of learning styles. To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278

Exploring Knitting! August 8-11, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 9-15. Cost is $96/members, $115/nonmembers Casting on, basic knit stitch, shaping, fixing mistakes, changing colors and casting off. There is much to learn and do! We will complete a knitted mystical creature and talk about knitting history. To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278

Drawing Robots!

Evan Cooper

August 12, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 5-8. Cost is $36/members, $45/nonmembers In this class, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll generate 2-D Robots with drawing easy geometric shapes that inspire angles, colors and new age designs. What will your robot do? Take home your very own personalized framed robot full of innovative functions and ideas for future engineers. To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278

3-D Art & Design with Clay ! August 15-18, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 9-15. Cost is $96/members, $115/nonmembers We will learn various hand building methods to create 3D objects out of clay. Using coils and slabs we will design and create an array of whimsical clay sculptures and functional pots. Possible sculpting projects include fairy houses, gnome homes, decorative planters, soap dishes and any animals we can think of. We will also explore adding textures to clay and other surface decoration techniques. Everyone will make a number of pieces starting with raw clay and ending with fired glazed pieces. To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278 Garret Schlehuber

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Drawing Dragons! August 19, 9am-Noon at Artis, 11734 Hwy 2 Suite C in Leavenworth. For kids ages 5-8. Cost is $36/members, $45/nonmembers Have you ever made a your very own dragon? Follow some simple steps in creating a dragon drawing of your own. Dragons are a legacy and so fun to experiment with their natural shapes and textures. Make up your own shape

or form or use an inspirational dragon to help find your imagination come alive! To register, visit artisforall.org or call 548-2278

MUSIC Early Childhood Music Class New session starts May 19th 11am to 11:45am . It is a 6 week session and cost is $60 for full session or $12 per session. Class must have a minimum enrollment of 6 toddlers. Classes take place at 1011 S. Miller in the Nazarene Church. Register at http://www. columbiarivermc.com./ or call 664-0412 The classes are designed for children ages 1 to 5 years old and their parent or caregiver to explore music. Each 45 minute class begins with a song written by our instructor to greet the children and make them feel welcome. Much of the music is repetitive so you and your toddler can easily follow along each week. We offer improvisation activities and the class explores sounds and movement through guided singing, movements and dances. Free dance and free instrument play follow improvisation. We also have “surprise” visits from a variety of musicians, encouraging your toddler to experience different genres of music and experiment on a new instrument. E a c h class concludes with a 10 minute segment of free and guided instrument play.

Parent/Child Music Together Classes For children ages birth-5 years and their parents. Cost: $95 for first child and $65 for sibling. Have you ever wondered what you can do to nurture the musical growth of your child, regardless of your own musical ability? Experience Music Together® and find out how important--and how fun--your role can be! Music Together classes nurture a child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement during their early childhood years and helps families experience the joy and delight of making Music Together! Choose from three session options. MW for 3 weeks in June, OR MW for 3 weeks in July OR Fridays for 6 weeks. All classes are 45 minutes long. For more information or to register, call 1-800-728-2692 or register online at fruittonesstudio.com

Jammin Big Kids Camp June 27-30, 9am-11am @ Fruit Tones Music Studio (meeting at First United Methodist Church Basement in Wenatchee) For ages 5-7 Cost: $125 for first child, $95 for sibling. Music Together Big Kids®® is a class geared to the interests and abilities of 5-, 6-, and 7-year-olds. The program blends the elements of Music Together that

parents and children love with new activities, skills, and challenges that are developmentally appropriate for this age group.Classes are 2 hours and include snack, craft, a songbook, a CD and more!

Summer Symphony Camp June 19-June 25 at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Leavenworth Cost: $550 + $400 room and board (includes meals, snacks, t-shirt and extra activities) The Summer Symphony Camp is an inspiring and intensive week of orchestral study and performance for young musicians in a spectacular North Cascade Mountain setting. Under the leadership of acclaimed music directors and coaches, this program allows talented young musicians to participate in intermediate and advanced musical studies. The atmosphere is challenging and at the same time, highly supportive and welcoming. For more details and to register, visit icicle.org

Young Pianists Camp July 31-August 6 at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Leavenworth. Cost: $950/Overnight campers, $550/day campers This Icicle Creek Center for the Arts program welcomes young aspiring pianists, ages 13-18 years, for a week long session of individual lessons, practice, masterclasses and workshops, inspiring nature hikes in the spectacular Cascade Mountains, and outings to the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth. Piano Camp is open to intermediate and advanced pianists who have had at least five years of private lessons and have studied and performed standard repertoire of equal or greater difficulty to: Bach, Inventions; Movements of Classical sonatas of Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven; Chopin, Preludes, Waltzes or Nocturnes. For more information, and/or to register, visit icicle.org

Summer Chamber Music Camp July 18-22, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wenatchee Nazarene Church, 1011 S. Miller St. $175. Online registration by June 17 @ www. columbiarivermc.com Join us for a week long strings and piano chamber music day camp! Camp will be led by cellist Matthew Ryan-Kelzenberg, and violinist Michelle Vaughn (Concertmaster of the Wenatchee Valley Symphony). During the week students will form small groups and learn classical music selections to perform at the end of the week. Snacks will be provided. Serious Music. Serious Fun.

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July 13th Pennsylvania Park, 219 Pennsylvania, Wenatchee In event of rain or smoke, text Laura Lebow For more information contact Laura Lebow 679-7188.

JUNE 17 – 19 Around Hope is aLaura FREE weekend In event ofCamp rain or smoke, text Lebow For more information contact Laura Lebow bereavement camp for children679-7188. and teens ages 6- 17 who are grieving the death of someone special to them.

Lala, the Queen!

Grief Place coordinates and supports children and teens through this powerful weekend program. Campers participate in fun, traditional camp activities, combined with grief education and emotional support, led by Grief Place support staff and trained volunteers. Camp Around Hope will be held at the Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp during the weekend of June 17 - 19, 2016. Registration and a brief intake interview are required prior to attending.

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Registration is currently underway and there are many volunteer opportunities available! For additional information, please call Grief Place at 509.662.6069 or email CAMP@griefplace.org.

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School of Rock Camp August 1-5 6:30pm-8:00pm at Columbia Grove Covenant Church, 19 McElmurry in East Wenatchee. This is a program for people who are looking to learn how to play an instrument with a band taught by seasoned instructors. It helps if you’ve had some musical experience, but it’s not required. Students can bring their instruments to class for the week to learn on. Some instruments are available to learn on if needed. Students will play one or two songs in the worship service that Sunday with their band! Participation is open to those entering fourth grade up through adults. The cost is $20 per person, but full and partial scholarships are available. We don’t want cost to deter anyone.

Rock Camp August 1st through 5th Daily 9am to 2pm at 1011 S. Miller Street Did you ever wanna be a Rock Star? Well here is the camp for you! Campers will be divided by age, skill and instrument to form four person bands. Bands will work all week on music to perform at Friday’s BIG ROCK CONCERT. There is limited space so please reserve your spot in the coolest camp this summer! Presented by the Columbia River Music Conservatory, call 664-0412 or visit www. columbiarivermc.com. Cost is $160 for the week.

THEATER PAC/Stage KidsThe Numerica Performing Arts Center offers an exciting summer camp program with comprehensive theater training that promises to be engaging, challenging, and inspiring. We recognize each child’s talent and give him or her The necessary building blocks to grow as a performer. Sessions include hands-on involvement in a nurturing environment, special guest workshops, classes in voice, acting, and dance that culminate in a final performance for family and friends. Contact us at: stagekidswa@gmail. com or visit our website at:stagekidswa.org Session 1:

“The Grunch”-A Musical Theater Production Camp Date: June 20-June 24 Days/Time: Monday-Friday; 8:45am-3:45pm Ages: 3rd-8th grade (in fall 2016-Max 40 campers) Cost: $199 ($209 on or after May 15) Join the cast of this 1-hour musical performing 2 shows at the Numerica Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 24 at 2:00 and 7:00pm! Session 2:

“Catch a Wave”-An Introduction to Musical Theater Date: June 27-29 Days/Time: Monday-Wednesday; 9am-11:30am OR 1pm-3:30pm Ages: Kids entering 1st or 2nd grade in fall 2016 (Max. 15 campers) Cost: $55 ($60 on or after May 15) Session 3:

“Disney’s 101 Dalmations”-A Musical Theater Production Camp Date: July 5-July 15 For older kidsAges: Kids entering 3rd-8th grade (fall 2016-Max. 50 campers) Time: 8:45am-3:45pm Cost: $360 ($370 on or after May 15) For younger kidsAges: Kids entering 1st-2nd grads (fall 2016-Max. 50 campers) Time: 9am-Noon Cost: $185 ($195 on or after May 15) Performances for all kids will be Friday, July 15 at 2pm & 7pm and Saturday July 16 at 2pm

Young Artists Theater Camp: Acting July 17-July 23 at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Leavenworth. Cost: $950/Overnight campers, $550/day campers An extraordinary overnight (or day camp) for aspiring young actors, directors and playwrights ages 10 - 20 years in a spectacular mountain setting. This camp is a week long training ground where talented students come together to learn from an amazing team of theater professionals working in Seattle, New York, and more! All classes, master classes and workshops cater to each student’s specific needs and skill levels by creating a safe and nurturing environment for all kids to express themselves creatively through theater. Acting groups are assembled to receive age-appropriate instruction. This program is designed to give young people life-changing experiences in theater instruction, skill acquisition, and the confidence to use them. Outdoor activities and extracurricular opportunities are built into students’ daily schedules. The camp culminates in a performance by the students on the last day of camp. For more information, and/or to register, visit icicle.org

Young Artists Theater Camp: Musical Theater July 24-July 30 at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Leavenworth. Cost: $950/Overnight campers, $550/day campers An extraordinary overnight or day camp experience for

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aspiring young musical theater performers (ages 10-20) in a spectacular mountain setting. Talented students will work with an amazing team of musical theater professionals (actors, singers, and choreographers) to become “triple threats” of the stage: acting, singing, and dance! Singers and non-singers will learn to find “their voice,” dancers and non-dancers will learn to move on stage with confidence, and all students will learn to apply excellent acting techniques to their musical theater performances. All classes, master classes and workshops cater to each student’s specific needs and skill levels by creating a safe and nurturing environment for all kids to express themselves creatively through theater. Acting groups are assembled to receive age-appropriate instruction. This program is designed to give young people life-changing experiences in theater instruction, skill acquisition, and the confidence to use them. Outdoor activities and extra-curricular opportunities are built into students’ daily schedules. The camp culminates in a performance by the students on the last day of camp. For more information, and/or to register, visit icicle.org

Young Filmmakers CampSession 1: August 8-August 12 Session 2: August 15-19 At Snowy Owl Theater in Leavenworth Cost: $550 per session. 7th-9th Grade film campers in are in for a fun and exciting hands-on introduction to the media arts in a beautiful natural setting. Start the week filming around the natural beauty of the Icicle Creek Campus, followed by two days of editing and post production. From concept to final cut, young filmmakers will experience each step of the creative process and experiment with new technologies. Campers will learn how to conduct a meaningful interview, handle a camera, set up a shot, record audio, and even shoot aerials from a drone. And once the footage is all gathered, of course, it all has to be organized and edited. By the end of the week, campers will have planned, shot and edited

their own movie and we’ll cap it all off with a family screening complete with popcorn! For more information, and/or to register, visit icicle.org

High School Filmmakers Camp August 22-August 26 at Snowy Owl Theater in Leavenworth Cost: $550 To register and/or for more information, please visit icicle.org For 10th-12th Grade students. Start the week filming around the natural beauty of the Icicle Creek Campus, followed by two days of editing and post production. From concept to final cut, young filmmakers will experience each step of the creative process and experiment with new technologies. Campers will learn how to conduct a meaningful interview, handle a camera, set up a shot, record audio, and even shoot aerials from a drone. And once the footage is all gathered, of course, it all has to be organized and edited. By the end of the week, campers will have planned, shot and edited their own movie and we’ll cap it all off with a family screening complete with popcorn!

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Camp Around Hope is a free, weekend bereavement camp for children and teens ages 6 - 17 who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Grief Place coordinates and supports children and teens through their loss through this powerful weekend program. Campers participate in fun, traditional camp activities, combined with grief education and emotional support, led by Grief Place support staff and trained volunteers. Camp Around Hope will be held at the Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp during the weekend of June 17 - 19, 2016. Registration and a brief intake interview are required prior to attending. For information and registration forms, please visit www. griefplace.org. Questions? Please call the Grief Place

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office at 509.662.6069 or email CAMP@griefplace.org. Camper registration is currently underway and there are many volunteer opportunities available!

or to register, please contact the church at 884-3817 or churchclc.nwi.net

Kilimanjaro VBS VACATIONCamp BIBLE SCHOOL Cashmere Valley VBS

(VBS) CAMPS For children entering Kindergarten – 5

grade.

(all VBS Camps are FREE, unless otherwise noted!) Pre-registration encouraged. Call church office

or visit website Wenatchee Valley Baptist

June 20-24, 6pm-8pm Batten down the hatches and prepare to be Submerged! Kids entering Grades 1-6 will begin their exploration each day at The Helm. From there, kids will gather at the Observation Station where they will be submerged in God’s Word. Each day kids will explore what lies below the surface in the deep sea by creating crafts, playing games, enjoying tasty snacks, and singing fun songs. Vacation Bible School is free from June 20-24 each night from 6-8pm. Contact the church office, 509-663-4868, or website, www.wvbaptist.org for more information.

Celebration Lutheran Church

July 11-15, 9:30am-11:30am For ages preschool to 6th grade, come join us for a fabulous time! For more information, visit www.cashmerepres.org/ vacation-bible-school. You can call 782-2431 to register, or just come early between 8:30am-9am.

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Lincoln Park Baptist Church

July 11-15, 9am-Noon (12:30 on Friday) Ocean Commotion is this years’ theme! For more information, visit lpbcwenatchee.org or call 509-6625500. 286 Crawford Street in Wenatchee.

Saddlerock Presbyterian Church July 18-22, 9am-11:30am For kids entering K-5th grades Camp Kilimanjaro is underway! Come join the fun! Pre-registration is encouraged. Call the church office at 663-1187 or visit saddlerockepc.org 1400 Miller St in Wenatchee.

1400 S. Miller St., Wenatchee 663-1187 - www.saddlerockepc.org

July 11-14, 5pm-8:30pm Come join the fun; dinner is included! For more information

Camp Kilimanjaro VBS For children entering Kindergarten – 5th grade. Pre-registration encouraged. Call church office or visit website

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EDUCATIONAL Super Summer Adventures

Wenatchee Free Methodist Church Digging in the Dirt: Archaeology Exploration Camp I

Columbia Grove Covenant Church

Grace & Violet Neely, Meyer & Patrick & Grace McGee, Brooklyn Greer, Sienna Murphy, Josie & Samantha Madeiros

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It’s a Bugs Life June 20-23 8:30am-11:30am at SEEDS Learning Center, 1219 N Western Ave For ages ‘nearly 3’ to ‘barely’ 5 Ants a-marching, bees a-buzzing, butterflies emerging... join us as we explore and celebrate the amazing insects around us. We’ll watch live butterflies, make an amazing ant hill, boogie like a dancing bug, make egg carton arts and so much more!! Cost is $100 To register call (509) 6625995 Visit grow.seedslearningcenter.com for more info.

Creepy Crawlers June 20-23 12:00-3:00pm at Seeds Learning Center, 1219 N Western Ave For ages 5-8. Come explore the secret lives of insects! Kids will go bugging watching live butterflies, creating (and eating) bug snacks, glow stick fireflies, and so much more! Cost is $100 To register call (509) 662-5995 Visit grow. seedslearningcenter.com for more info.

Ancient Tools, Prehistoric People: Archaeology Exploration Camp II June 20-22; 9am-3pm at Wenatchee Valley College. For students entering grade 5, 6 and 7 Cost is $99 Register online by visiting wv.augusoft.net and clicking on Summer Camps or call 509-682-6900. Prehistoric peoples created tools using raw materials found in nature. Go back in time and envision the landscape as seen by our ancestors; a living school, hardware store, grocery store, source of enjoyment, and contemplation. Students will spend the week identifying various types of raw materials found in nature, and collecting samples that can be used to make into various objects. After an introduction to a day’s activities, time will be spent working with items gathered on area field trips, or brought on campus. Students should wear comfortable, sensible clothes based upon the weather conditions that can get wet or dirty during field trips and while working on projects. This program is field-based, involving time outdoors.

STEM Occupation Exploration for Girls June 20-24; 9am-3pm at Wenatchee Valley Community College For girls entering grades 5, 6, and 7 Cost is $99 Register online by June 17 at wv.augusoft.net and clicking on Summer Camps or call 509-682-6900 Curiosity is encouraged, and creativity is expected as

students explore the world of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Throughout the week students will meet with both men and women in STEM fields who will introduce topics related to STEM careers. With a balance of hands-on STEM activities and field trips to worksites, students develop a strong conceptual understanding of STEM subjects and hopefully increase interest in STEM activities and careers.

The Whole is Greater than the Parts: Art Camp June 21-23; 1pm-3pm at Wenatchee Valley College For students entering grades 5, 6, and 7 Cost is $55 Register online by June 20 at wv.augusoft.net and clicking on Summer Camps or call 509-682-6900 You will learn some basic theory on color then, using acrylic paint and brushes, you will paint a one-square-foot wood panel. Your panel will fit into a large, 50-squarefoot mural image. Instructor Lance Dooley will assemble all the panels after the course and have them displayed at Pybus Market in the main concourse in the Summer or Fall.

Commotion in the Ocean! June 27-30 8:30am-11:30am at SEEDS Learning Center, 1219 N Western Ave For ages ‘nearly 3’ to ‘barely’ 5 You are O-“FISH”-ALLY invited for a whale of a time under the sea and in the sun! Let’s explore sharks, jellyfish, octopus, ocean sensory tubs, and search our grassy Seeds beach for seashell treasures to paint! Outdoor shark games and jellyfish puppets will make this the O-“FISH”-AL camp of the summer! Cost is $100 To register call (509) 6625995 Visit grow.seedslearningcenter.com for more info.

Jungle Nature Art June 27-30 12:00-3:00pm at Seeds Learning Center, 1219 N Western Ave For ages 5-8. We will explore the jungle at Seeds! Let’s explore, find creatures and make a rainforest. African art, jungle stones, and veins of jungle food will add to the adventure. We’ll see you there! Cost is $100 To register call (509) 662-5995 Visit grow.seedslearningcenter.com for more info

Healthcare Career Exploration Camp June 28-June 30; 9am-3pm at Wenatchee Valley College For students entering grades 6, 7 and 8 Cost is $99 Register online by June 27 at wv.augusoft.net and clicking

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on Summer Camps or call 509-682-6900 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a healthcare professional? Experience healthcare careers through activities, games and simulations put on by faculty, staff and community members during this camp at Wenatchee Valley College. Students will participate in a skills lab, where you will learn how to take vital signs, perform CPR and acquire other essential skills for the medical field, shadow nursing students through a medical emergency simulation, gain exposure to different healthcare careers through guest speakers and reflect on the every changing field of healthcare.

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Vertical Gardening Kalli Werremeyer and her adorable toothless grin!

June 28-July 7; 9am-3pm at Wenatchee Valley College For students entering grades 5, 6 and 7 Cost is $99. Register online by June 28 at wv.augusoft.net and clicking on Summer Camps or call 509-682-6900. Take the challenge and learn to engineer a vertical wall of fruits and vegetables. Using traditional gardening and low water hydroponic techniques students will design a vertical garden from salvaged wood and pipes. Through hands-on, science-based learning and local experts, you will learn how egg shells, chicken poop, banana peels and coffee grounds make great soil starters, the importance of protecting bees even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re scared of them, why saving water matters, and how to grow a lot of food in a very small space. Watch as your plants grow and enjoy the fruits of your labors as you harvest your bounty.

Summer Science at Rocky Reach Dam! Free weekly programs at Rocky Reach Visitor Center, taught by Visitor Center staff, are tailored for the middle-school scientist. Classes are from 9:30 - 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, and designed for students entering 6th - 8th grades. Students must be 12 years old by June 29, 2016 in order to participate in these classes. To register, please call Christina at the Visitor Center, 509-663-7522. Classes are as follows: Max Dolan on the Jacobson Trail

June 29: Water to Electricity Discover the science of energy transfer and how kinetic energy in the Columbia River is transferred to electrical energy to provide power to millions of customers. Students will firsthand experience with a turbine.

July 6: Harnessing and Moving Fish They are born here; they go there and then come back here. Students will be amazed at the incredible journey of anadromous fish and the technology of moving juvenile salmon downstream and adult salmon upstream at Rocky Reach Dam.

July 13: Sampling and Tagging Fish Students will learn all about monitoring fish and get hands-on experience with fish tags and tag readers. Students will explore the collection and sampling of juvenile salmon at Chelan PUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fish sampling center. Layla McGuire is ready for summer!

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July 20: Electrical Distribution Did you know that a power pole has a belly button? Students will discover the ins and outs of electrical energy distribution including transformers, the anatomy of a power pole, switch yards, and the wonders of distribution lines.

July 27: Internal and External Fish Anatomy –

Planes, Trains and Boats

This class explores the marvels of fish anatomy both inside and out.

July 11-14 12:00-3:00pm at Seeds Learning Center, 1219 N Western Ave For ages 5-8. It’s sure to be an adventure as we take to the air, land and sea this week! We’ll build our own box cars, make balloon powered cars, take to the skies with airplane crafts, and try out our sea legs with a sinking submarine! Don’t wait! Grab your tickets and join us for our MOVING adventures! Cost is $100 To register call (509) 662-5995 Visit grow. seedslearningcenter.com for more info

August 3: Centrifugal Energy, Centripetal Energy and Vortex Shedding Discover the wonder of these different types of energy. This class will be full of hands-on activities demonstrating the power of circular motion. August 10: SNAP! Sustainable Natural Alternative Power Experience three clean incredible sources of power. Meet our solar-powered grasshopper and become the on-off switch for our solar-powered water fountain.

Calling Little Einsteins! July 5-8 8:30am-11:30am at SEEDS Learning Center, 1219 N Western Ave For ages ‘nearly 3’ to ‘barely’ 5 Your scientist will have a BLAST this week! A week filled with hands-on experiments as we learn about magnets, chemical reactions, floating/sinking and more. Come prepared to get messy and gooey as we explore the fascinating world of science. Cost is $100 To register call (509) 662-5995 Visit grow.seedslearningcenter.com for more info.

Sea Voyage July 5-8 12:00-3:00pm at Seeds Learning Center, 1219 N Western Ave For ages 5-8. Can you imagine spending every day exploring our beautiful oceans? We will create a submarine experience and dive down deep! We will visit fabulous fish, octopus and crazy sea creatures. Cost is $100 To register call (509) 662-5995 Visit grow.seedslearningcenter.com for more info

On the Move! June 11-14 8:30am-11:30am at SEEDS Learning Center, 1219 N Western Ave For ages ‘nearly 3’ to ‘barely’ 5 Honk, beep, vroom!! Fasten your seatbelts as we explore transportation! We’ll travel by land, air, and sea as we enjoy activities like hot-air balloon painting, edible cars, suitcase relays, shape dump trucks, and sinking submarines. See you there! Cost is $100. To register call (509) 6625995 Visit grow.seedslearningcenter.com for more info.

Reading Beginnings-Reading Prep for Early Readers July 11-14, 9:30am-12:30pm at Cashmere First Baptist Church Ages 4-5. Cost: $35/per day or $130 for all 4 days Participants will enjoy learning the basics through phonics discovery through the use of creative play, word walls and story time. For more information, call 509-393-1849 or visit www.learningpathtutoring.com

Reading Discovery July 11-14, 1:15pm-4:15pm at Cashmere First Baptist Church Ages 1st-2nd graders. Cost: $35/per day or $130 for all 4 days. Participants will enjoy exploring new books and play time in which reading games and creative writing fun will be the focus.For more information, call 509-393-1849 or visit www.learningpathtutoring.com

Don’t Rock the Boat! July 11-14; 9am-3pm at Wenatchee Valley College For students entering grades 5, 6, and 7 Cost is free, due to a generous sponsorship from the Chelan Douglas Retired Teachers Association. Register online by July 8 at wv.augusoft.net and clicking on Summer Camps or call 509-682-6900 Why do boats float? Why are river rafts rubber? Can I use a sea kayak in a river? Get answers to these questions and more when you take this 4-day boat building camp. Using engineering, math, and physics you will learn how to build a small boat and investigate the mysteries of buoyancy through design, trial and finished product. Through field trips to local waterways, you will gain a greater understanding of water currents and how different styles of boats maneuver through the water. Your final challenge will be to race against your campmates in the fountain on the center of campus.

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EDUCATIONAL Camps Continued... Welcome to Suessville! July 18-21 8:30am-11:30am at SEEDS Learning Center, 1219 N Western Ave For ages ‘nearly 3’ to ‘barely’ 5 We’re having a camp, it’s truer than true! We want to learn and have fun with you! Come with us to make wacky hats, silly Seuss animals and socks. You should not, could not miss a camp as fun as that! Cost is $100. To register call (509) 662-5995 Visit grow.seedslearningcenter.com for more info.

Science Explosion! July 18-21 12:00-3:00pm at Seeds Learning Center, 1219 N Western Ave For ages 5-8. Has your child ever watched soda and mentos explode and wondered why? Here is their chance to discover the science behind it. We will make things explode and get messy! Come prepared for an awesome time! Cost is $100 To register call (509) 662-5995 Visit grow.seedslearningcenter. com for more info

Dinotopia! July 25-28 8:30am-11:30am at SEEDS Learning Center, 1219 N Western Ave For ages ‘nearly 3’ to ‘barely’ 5 Calling all paleontologist for a fun-filled week exploring dinosaurs. We will learn about cool and weird dinos alike. Let’s watch dinos hatch from eggs, invent & name dinosaurs and go on dino digs. We love Dinosaurs!!!! Cost is $100. To register call (509) 662-5995 Visit grow.seedslearningcenter. com for more info.

Palentoligist Planet July 25-28 12:00-3:00pm at Seeds Learning Center, 1219 N Western Ave For ages 5-8. Let’s travel back in time to the world of dinosaurs. Your explorer will dig up and chisel dinosaurs from rock, learn how fossils are formed and even make their own. We will even imagine what life would be like if dinosaurs still roamed the earth! Hoin us for a fun filled journey! Cost is $100 To register call (509) 662-5995 Visit grow. seedslearningcenter.com for more info

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Games, Games, Games! Thursday Evenings, August 11-September 29, 6:15-8:00pm At Cashmere First Baptist Church For Kinder-6th graders. Cost: $20/night or pre-pay for 3 nights for $50. Keep your student’s brain sharp as school starts in the most fun way possible-games! Reading and math learning games will be introduced along with classics like rummy and outside athletic games (tag, red rover, kickball etc.) Perfect for mom and dad date nights too! For more information, call 509-393-1849 or visit www.learningpathtutoring.com

Mountain Sprouts Summer Camps Mountain Sprouts Children’s Community hosts eight weeks of fun, educational camps, where kids get to be kids, in the only place to spend Summer...OUTSIDE!! Located 5 miles outside of Leavenworth at 12000 Sunitsch Canyon Road. All camps are 9am-3pm, Monday- Thursday, with an early start option from 8am-9am. Cost per camp: $170/child; 15% off per child if enrolled in three or more camps. Early Start (8-9am): $10/day. To Register, email info@mtnsprouts. org or call 509-548-6880 ext. 229 to determine availability, then complete the Discovery Camps Enrollment Packet online at mtnsprouts.com/summercamps

June 20-23: STORYLAND! (for kids entering grades 1-3): Jump into the pages of your very own story- a world full of possibilities waiting on the blank pages. Every day we will imagine a new quest as we build sets for artistic improve, fight crime in a heroic comic book, and belly laugh as we try our hand at comedy. You hold the pen. What will be your story in this creative writing camp?

June 27-30: Masters of Disasters (for kids entering grades 1-3) Hold on tight, this camp will be one epic adventure! Do you think you’re brave enough? We will test your gallantry as we ride great tsunami waves, scale the steepest volcanos, and plunge into reckless tornados. You and your camper crew are modern day explorers setting out to battle the force of nature and uncover Earth’s geological disasters!

July 11th-14th: Timber Livin’ (children entering 1st - 3rd grade): Wonder what it would be like to live in the trees? To have the freedom of design and build the ultimate treetop super house? We will construct miniature timber homes while learning about structural design and building mechanics that are necessary. We’ll explore the property tree houses and there will be plenty of fort building in the forest along the way. The sky is the limit with this camp. What will your treehouse look like? Does it have suspended bridges? Or maybe a hammock under the stars? You are the architect, so let’s get building!

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The troupe Foundations, style! be a BLAST! WestSide High stimulates cognitiveuses and social-emotional readiness. everything but conventional School, the Wells House at WVC July 25th-28th: Toy Shop Come play with us again! percussion instruments – and other local causes. Tickets BNCW Home Show (children entering 1stand - 3rd grade): matchboxes, wooden poles, are $50 per person can be 10:00am-4:00pm Make your own fun using the stuff we find at home and at Town Toyota brooms, garbage cans, Zippo purchased at Ridgeline Graphics, Center. in nature. Sewing, woodworking, inventing and of course lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage Cascade AutoCenter or Clifton Enjoy this PLAYING! We will explore different materials and event tools , filled with ideas with magnificent rhythms. The Larson Allen Wenatchee. for new projects, used to manufacture take-home gadgets and gizmos. 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Community Connection This program provides recreational opportunities twice a month for individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding for the program is provided through a grant from Chelan Douglas Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board. Activities include: holiday parties, game nights, sporting events, BBQs, dances, and more! Contact the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department at 888-3283 for an informational brochure or more information. Watch for our art display coming to Caffe Mela this Fall!

Upper Valley Connection Theater Camp June 19-25 in Leavenworth Upper Valley Connection presents the Icicle Players, a Theater Camp that brings together people with and without developmental disabilities to experience the satisfaction and joy of putting on a play for their community. We have two specific goals for our Theater Camp. One is to provide a theater experience for young people who have developmental disabilities, and the other is to provide camp opportunities for this population. Neither of these exist anywhere on the eastern side of Washington State, and we’ve only been able to identify two similar camps anywhere in the entire United States. The Icicle Players will meet the last full week of June each year, beginning with an orientation meeting on Sunday, and ending with two performances, one on Friday night and one Saturday afternoon. We will be producing Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. in 2016. Camp tuition is $275.00. Some camp scholarships are available - please ask about those if you’re interested. Admission to both performances is by donation. All proceeds go to help support Upper Valley Connection.For more information on Theatre Camp and the Workshop use the form on the Contact Us page of uppervalleyconnection.org, email us at uppervalleyconnection@gmail.com, or call us at (509) 888-4181

DAY CAMPS Wenatchee Parks/Rec Day Camp June 13-August 19, Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. These Day camps meet at Assembly of God church in Wenatchee on 5th Street. Join us for a summer of fun in our popular Day Camp

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program! Activities include: Field trips, arts & crafts, games, swimming and much more! You may sign up by the day, the week, or the whole summer! Payment is due at the time of registration. For children entering 1st grade in 2016 through 5th grade. Per person per day: $22.00 for residents/$24.00 for non-residents.

Eastmont Parks/Rec Summer Day Camp Join Eastmont Parks & Recreation for a summer filled with tons of games, activities, sports, arts & crafts, swimming and much more! Every Wednesday we take an all day field trip to a fun destination in our area, including: Moses Lake, Quincy and Ephrata Aquatic Centers. As weekly outlines become available, they will be posted for parents to download. Please be sure to download and read the Parent Letter at eastmontparks.com, so you will know what to send with your child each day and what to expect. There is also a $5, weekly, discount for additional siblings, when all siblings are registered for 5 full days. You can register online or in person at 255 n Georgia Ave in East Wenatchee. Cost is $20 per full day, $12 per half day. All Camp times are 7:30am-5:30pm. All camps are for ages 6-11 years. The following is a schedule for this year’s’ Themes: Week 1: June 13-17, Crazy About Animals. Trip to Smallwoods and Humane Society. Week 2: June 20-24, Color Splash. Trip to Ohme Gardens Week 3: June 27-July 1, Health and Safety. Trip to: Moses Lake Surf N’ Slide Week 4: July 5-8, Red White & Blue. Trip to Rocky Reach Dam, Cider Works Week 5: July 11-15, Christmas in July. Trip to Pangborn Airport, Ephrata Waterpark Week 6: July 18-22, Under the Sea. Trip to Ephrata Waterpark Week 7: July 25-29, Disney. Trip to Moses Lake Surf N’ Slide Week 8: August 1-5, The Olympics. Trip to SPORT Gymnastics, Walla Walla Park Week 9: August 8-12, Star Wars. Trip to Ephrata Week 10: August 15-19, Tropical Paradise. Trip to Moses Lake Surf N’ Slide. Week 11: August 22-26, All Camped out. Trip to Movie Theater, Rotary Park

Rock on! Summer Camp July 11-July 15, 10am-3pm at the Barn Beach Reserve in Leavenworth For Campers entering grades 4-7 Fee: $200 members/$250 non-members Glaciers, mega-floods, volcanoes, oh my! From the rocks in our rivers to the mountains overhead, our valley was shaped by powerful geologic forces. Participants will learn the story of the land as we rock climb, rappel and boulder

our way around Leavenworth in this exciting summer camp for adventurous kids. To register or for more info, visit www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

Soil to Snack Summer Camp July 18-July 22, 10am-3pm at Barn Beach Reserve in Leavenworth For campers entering grades K-3. Fee: $160/$200. To register or for more info, visit www. wenatcheeriverinstitute.org Hungry? Get your hands dirty in this farm to fork summer camp experience. Participants will learn about where our food comes from as they test out their green thumb in our vegetable garden, tour a working organic farm, forage for edible plants, and make some simple delicious snacks.

River Wild Summer Camp July 25- July 29, 10am-3pm at Barn Beach Reserve in Leavenworth. For campers entering grades 4-7. Fee: $200/$250. To register or for more info, visit www. wenatcheeriverinstitute.org Put on your goggles, grab a paddleboard, and let’s go explore life under the water! Spend a few days with friends exploring the ecology of our local rivers and get to know the people, plants and animals that depend on them.

Ingalls Creek Day Camp July 25-29, 8:45am-4:00pm For campers entering grades 2-6 Cost: $145 ($125 if registered by July 8) Swing through the trees on the big swing, Discover the forest and all it’s creatures, Learn about God through the bible during trail hikes, enjoy water wars and campfires, show off your artistic talent, learn and sing silly camp songs, explore the woods, treehouse and wildlife, enjoy archery the gaga ball pit, games, zip line and so much more! This camp is located 7 miles up Blewitt Pass on Ingalls Creek Road. There is also transportation available from the Big Y Park and Ride lot. For more information, please email mary@ingallscreek.org

Imagination Station Summer Camp August 1-August 5, 10am-3pm at Barn Beach Reserve in Leavenworth For campers entering grades K-3 Fee: $160/$200. To register or for more info, visit www. wenatcheeriverinstitute.org There’s a fun and magical world out there waiting to be explored. Make art, music, critter houses and more in this fun camp where creativity rules!

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Roller Skating is Back! Roller Skating is back for the summer at the Town Toyota Center. Cost is $5 per person with a $2 skate rental. The ice rink is open as well and admission is good for entrance into either or both rink.

The schedule will be: Open July 14-August 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6pm-8pm Friday & Saturdays: 1pm-3pm AND 6:45pm-8:45pm Sundays: 1pm-3pm Special Additional Skate session: Friday, July 7: 9:00pm-12:00am

How long is the Wenatchee River? Do you know where it starts? Get your boots on and life jackets ready as we get wet and wild exploring the amazing waterways of our Wenatchee River watershed!

YMCA Summer Day Camp Each one week session of the Y’s Summer Day Camp program is packed with exciting activities like Climbing Wall time, a trip to Slidewaters, Fitness Arcade, bus trips to area parks, group games, educational activities, and field trips. Children in Y programs have chosen the special activities related to each weekly theme and every Summer Day Camper receives two free swimming lessons each week. Professionally trained staff provide a safe and caring environment and age appropriate activities that allow each child to learn, grow and thrive. Children may be signed in as early as 7:30 am and signed out between 4:45 and 6:00 pm at the Y. Stop by the Y today to sign up, call 509-662-2109 or visit wenymca.org for more information.

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YMCA Lake Wenatchee Camp Kid vs. Wild Summer Camp August 8-August 13, 10am-3pm at Barn Beach Reserve in Leavenworth For campers entering grades 4-7 Fee: $200/$250. To register or for more info, visit www. wenatcheeriverinstitute.org The wild and powerful forces of nature awaut you! Build shelters, make primitive tools, learn cordage skill and tracking techniques as we explore the science of survival! Camp includes an overnight stay on Thursday, August 11.

Jaws, Claws & Paws Summer Camp August 15-August 19, 10am-3pm at the Barn Beach Reserve in Leavenworth For campers entering grades K-3 Fee: $160/$200. To register or for more info, visit www. wenatcheeriverinstitute.org From beavers to bears, eagles to elk, explore the amazing animals that call this ecosystem home. Discover signs of scat, follow animal tracks and unrael the mystery of how animals survive in the wild.

Watershed Wanders Summer Camp August 22-August 26, 10am-3pm at Barn Beach Reserve in Leavenworth For campers entering grades 4-7 Fee: $200/$250 To register or for more info visit www. wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

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There are SO many camps offered by the YMCA, all held at Lake Wenatchee. You must visit lwycamp.org to go over all the details of each camp…. There are 6 weeks of camp, with over 30 different camps offered throughout the 6 weeks. Campers ages range from grades Kinder through 9th grades. The prices shown are YMCA member prices. For non-members, please add $20 per camper. The six weeks are themed and this year’s themes are as follows: WEEK 1 July 3-8 is COLOR WARS WEEK! Our most colorful week by far! Four teams this week will compete for victory in the Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp Color War. Throughout the week the Blue team, Green team, Yellow team, and Red team will compete in challenges to win points. The last challenge will be one epic and colorful event to decide the victor. Whose team will you be on? Will your team be the Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp Color War Victors? WEEK 2 July 10-15 is SUPER HERO WEEK! Who can leap tall buildings in a single bound, run faster than a speeding locomotive, and smash 100 mosquitoes in a single swat? You can! Dress up as your favorite super hero or be your super-self as we celebrate what is truly SUPER about camp! WEEK 3 July 17-22 is STAR WARS WEEK! Grab your light sabers and your pod racers as we blast off to a galaxy far far away (or about an hour drive from Wenatchee).

Our Jedi Training Academy is run by only the best Jedi Masters. Together we will lead you in an action packed week battling the Galactic Empire and the dreaded Sith Lord - Darth Vader. WEEK 4 July 24-29 is HOLIDAY WEEK! Join us this week as celebrate the holidays CAMP style! Each day features a different festivity, from Christmas presents to a Thanksgiving feast, Halloween trick or treating, Valentine’s Day and more! Come prepared for loads of fun including caroling and a costume party! WEEK 5 July 31-August 5 is PIRATE WEEK! AHOY THAR ME MATIES!! This be Cap’n Timbers and I be looking for a few good pirates to join me crew. We be pullin’ up anchor this week and heading where eve’r the wind takes as we seek GOLD...and cookies... ARRRRRRGH! WEEK 6 August 7-12 is AROUND THE WORLD WEEK! This week was chosen by popular vote by you the campers! Join us this week as we travel the world “Amazing Race” style without ever leaving camp! From the streets of London to the desserts of Egypt; from the far east to the Australian Outback, this week of camp is one you will not want to miss! Camps are as follows: MINI Camp (grades K-2 as of May 2016) This four-day program is designed with extra special care for younger campers. Children who are not ready for six days away at camp will enjoy this special four-day/three-night program. This program gives each child a preview of what camp has to offer in a nurturing and caring environment. Each cabin group of no more than six campers participates in campfires, crafts, waterfront activities, cabin devotions, hikes, evening activities and a whole lot more. This is a great program to introduce first time campers to camp. Offered all 6 weeks. $225

DISCOVERY Camp (grades 2-4 as of May 2016) Building on past experience, or for a first time camper who is

ready for a week away from home, Discovery Camp has something for everyone. Activities will include archery, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hiking local trails, roasting marshmallows over a campfire, daily chapels, and zany campfire skits and songs. Discovery campers may also spend one day and night out of camp, cook their own dinner and breakfast, and sleep under the stars! This will be a week to remember! Offered all 6 weeks. $415

DISCOVERY Fishing Camp (grades 2-4 as of May 2016) Come learn fishing basics while making new friends and experiencing life at camp. Campers will spend two mornings and one evening fishing at Fish Lake. They will learn basic skills including, how to tie their own lines, baiting hooks, casting, and, with any luck, reeling in the “big one.” When in camp, campers will take part in all the fun and exciting traditional camp activities like archery, swimming, roasting marshmallows, canoeing, and campfires. Offered for boys only, during week 3. $580 DISCOVERY of The Arts Camp (grades 2-4 as of May

2016) Campers will join long time award winning artist Terry Valdez for our newly revamped Discovery of the Arts Camp that incorporates the traditional art projects of old while adding explorations in visual arts, drama, puppetry, nature, science and technology. For two hours each day, classes will be taught in our beautiful Don and Thea Fager Outdoor Environmental Education Center. Art campers will focus on developing their art skills while also participating in traditional camping activities such as chapel, swimming, archery, canoeing and campfires. At the end of the camp session, art campers will have their art put on display in an art show for campers and parents. Offered during week 4. $580

DISCOVERY Horse Camp (grades 3-4 as of May 2016) During their week at camp, campers will head to Lake Wenatchee State Park for two days of horseback riding. Each Horse Camper will get two hours of trail rides and horsemanship instruction. Back at camp each camper

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Kids bowl free! Looking for a great, CHEAP, way to spend those “too hot” summer days? Sign your kids up for FREE bowling! Go to www.kidsbowlfree.com and sign them up for 2 free games PER DAY in the summer (June 13-August 28). That is over $500 in value! Standard shoe rental rates still apply. All free bowling coupons are sent to your email at the beginning of each week. For kids agese 18 and under. These coupons are good for Eastmont Lanes in East Wenatchee, 884-3593. Coupons can be used Tues-Friday: Noon-6pm, Saturday and Sunday: 8am-6pm. Now, go get signed up and have a aummer full of fun, free fitness! Who’s ready to get your bowl on?!?! will get to take part in all the traditional camp activities like, chapel, archery, swimming, canoeing and campfires. Offered for girls only, during weeks 2 and 4. $580

EXPLORER Camp (grades 5-7 as of May 2016) Teens

need a break from the ordinary. They need an experience that provides a time of reflection, fun, and challenge. During each Explorer session campers will engage in all the traditional camp activities like, chapel, archery, swimming, canoeing and campfires. The highlight of the week is an overnight excursion off camp property. Participants will sleep under the stars or in a tent and learn to cook a meal over a campfire. Other activities may include going on a day hike up Dirty Face mountain, exploring Twin Lakes or camping at the Lake Wenatchee State Park. Offered weeks 1-4. $415

EXPLORER Fishing Camp (grades 5-7 as of May 2016) Come spend a week making new friends while fishing for Rainbow Trout, Perch and the elusive German Brown Trout. The week will consist of a three day, two night fishing trip at Fish Lake. Campers will learn basic fishing skills like tying their own lines, baiting hooks, casting, reeling in the big one and coming up with their own whopper of a fish story! While in camp, campers will take part in all the traditional camp activities like, chapel, archery, swimming, canoeing and campfires. Offered for boys only during weeks 2 and 5. $580 EXPLORER Hike Camp (grades 5-7 as of May 2016) Come spend a week making new friends as you explore the great outdoors. The week will consist of a three day, two night hiking trip into the Wenatchee National Forest. Our destination is Spider Meadow*, a hike that will

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take campers on five miles of trail with gentle grades to gaining 1000 feet of elevation. Once they arrive, campers will learn how cook their own meals, make camp, and explore beautiful Spider Meadow. While in camp, campers will take part in all the traditional camp activities like, chapel, archery, swimming, canoeing and campfires. This program is subsidized by the Don and Thea Fager Camp Fund. *Destination subject to change. Offered for girls only during week 3; offered for boys only during weeks 4 and 6. $580

EXPLORER SUP Camp (grades 5-7 as of May 2016)

Come learn the basics of Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP Boarding), while making new friends and experiencing life at camp. This Polynesian waterman sport that had its heyday in the early 1960’s is back and is the fastest growing water sport in the world! What’s best is the learning curve is easy and the fitness benefits have made it a favorite pastime of athletes, celebrities, surfers and now...YOU! Campers will spend their mornings paddling around Lake Wenatchee starting in camp’s swim area. As their skill and confidence grow we’ll eventually venture out onto the lake exploring Emerald Island and the south shore. Certified Lifeguards will accompany every trip and we’ll have canoes and/or kayaks ready in case campers get tired. When in camp, campers will take part in all the fun and exciting traditional camp activities like archery, swimming, roasting marshmallows, canoeing, and campfires. Offered for boys only during weeks 1 and 3; offered for girls only during weeks 2, 4 and 6. $580

EXPLORER Horse Camp (grades 5-7 as of May 2016) During their week at camp, campers will ride the camp bus to Lake Wenatchee State Park for two back-toback days of horseback riding, spending the night at the State Park campground. Each horse camper will get two hours of trail rides and horsemanship instruction. While staying at the state park, campers will have the opportunity to partake in a variety of additionally fun activities including swimming and playing games at the beach, exploring the park and spending quality time with a new group of friends. When back at camp each camper will get to take part in all the traditional camp activities like chapel, archery, swimming, canoeing, and campfires. Offered for girls only, during weeks 3 and 5. $580 Leadership Development Program (LDP) (grades

8-9 as of May 2016) This is a two week camp where our most experienced staff members direct this leadership program. Their role is to guide each participant’s personal development and instill positive leadership values. Program participants receive an evaluation after each practical experience. LDP Campers take part in low ropes challenge activities, overnight trips, leadership workshops and a hike to the top of Dirty Face Mountain. They will

work with the younger campers, help to organize camp activities, work with camp staff, and complete service projects. Over the course of two weeks, campers will receive training and practical experience in all areas of camp operations and programming. LDP campers will learn new skills and apply them around camp, in the kitchen, dining hall, maintenance area, program areas, and in cabin groups. LDP campers will go home between weeks from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Offered during weeks 5 and 6. $780

Family Camp In keeping with our commitment to serve

the whole family, the Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp will once again offer an opportunity for families to spend quality vacation time together. Join us Memorial Day or Labor Day weekends for an old fashioned Family Camp experience. The price includes a rustic cabin, with a fireplace or wood stove, that sleeps up to 8 people (bunk bed style), meals, programming and family campfire activities. Leave the cooking and dishes to us! Relax for the weekend and enjoy! Registration form can be found online at www.lwycamp.org. Family Camp is May 27-May 30. $135/Adult (16+ years), $95/youth (ages 6-15), 5 and under are free.

Tall Timber Ranch Camps

We all know growing children need good nourishment. Spiritual growth needs good nourishment too! And we never outgrow our need for it. Fewer distractions. A focused time apart. The beauty of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creation. Solid Biblical teaching. Christian role models. Worship, prayer and support. This combination provides a catalyst for spiritual growth that is simply dynamic. To register for Tall Timber Camps, or to learn even more, visit talltimber.org Primary and Junior Camp These fun-filled shorter camps for our younger campers feature a morning cycle of nature, crafts and Bible activities. Afternoon options include: horses, archery, rock wall, giant swing, BMX bikes, hikes, crafts, water slide and more. Evenings bring crazy games and skits, a cookout at the river, campfire stories and plenty of surprises. We end with a special picnic and program for the folks. Mini Camp: June 29-July 1, for campers entering grades 1-3 and are beginner campers or reluctant to leave home for a long camp week. Cost $189 Primary Camp: July 3-7, for campers entering grades 2-5. Cost is $259 Junior Camp: July 17-22. For campers entering grades 4-6. Cost is $319

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There will be plenty of thrills at Junior High Camp. You will go on adventures, make plenty of new friends, and learn more about Christ. The ropes course, rock wall, giant adventure activities, horse rides, swimming, crafts, and crazy fun await you! A great speaker, Bible study, worship and campfire provide great times of spiritual growth. Junior High Adventure: June 26-July 2. For campers entering grades 6-9. Cost is $389 Junior High Camp: July 10-16. For campers entering grades 6-8. Cost is $379 Pro Camp: July 24-30. For campers entering grades 8-12. Cost is $389

Senior High Events

Challenge, friendship, amazing teaching, worship and opportunities to build leadership skills are all awaiting the adventurous Senior Higher. Step into adventure this summer at Tall Timber! Youth in Leadership Training: July 10-22. For campers entering grades 10-12. Cost is $429 Pro Camp: July 24-30. For campers entering grades 8-12. Cost is $389 Senior High Camp: July 31-August 6. For campers entering grades 9-12. Cost is $379 Assistance in Mission: June 26-July 7, July 10-22, July 24-August 6. For campers entering grades 11-college. Cost is $139

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Sometimes grown-ups need camp more than the kids! Come and enjoy the space, beauty and time away from demands and distractions, that is a unique and special gift for you to find at Tall Timber. Memorial Work Weekend: May 27-30, no cost Family Camo: June 19-25, Cost varies

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Camp Zanika

Camp Zanika is put on by the NCW Camp Fire USA and takes place in Leavenworth. For over 80 years Camp Zanika has provided children, grades 1-12, an opportunity to live beneath the trees, learn under the stars and experience the wonder of the great outdoors. Camp Zanikaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forest setting on the shores of beautiful Lake Wenatchee is ideal for kids to learn new skills, have fun, and make friends & memories that will last a lifetime. Activities include Ropes Course (5th grade+), Archery, Campfire, Swimming, Art n Crafts, Kayaking, Tie Dye, Cookouts, Fishing, Rafting (fee), Hiking, Horseback riding (fee), Teambuilding, Initiatives, Backpacking, Canoeing, Group Games, Songs and More! Find out more information and register online at www.zanika.net Here is a list of their summer camps: Mini Camp: July 6-9, ages 6-10. $200 Session 1: June 27-July 2,ages 6-17. $349 Session 2: July 10-16, ages 6-17. $375 Session 3: July 17-23, ages 6-17. $375 Session 4: July 24-30, ages 6-17. $375 Session 5: July 31-August 6, for ages 6-17. $375 Session 6: August 7-13, ages 6-17. $375 Session 7: August 15-20, ages 6-17, $349 Extended: July 17-30, ages 11-17 $749 LIT Program: July 10-23, ages 14-15. $624 CIT Program: June27-July 2 (with opt additional weeks) for ages 16-17. $62

Camp Ghormley Meadows

Camp Ghormley Meadows is a year round camp retreat that offers adventures for every age! It is located in Naches, WA. Here are just a few of the camps offered. Visit www. ghormleymeadow.org for more camp information and to register! Primary Camp: For campers entering grades 2-4, $210. June 12-15 OR July 3-6. Primary Camp is non-stop energy! Luke

We keep your kiddos busy from the moment they step on camp to the moment they go home. This is probably our most popular age group, so don’t wait to sign up! Activities include Swimming, Meadow Games, slip n slide, arts n crafts, zipline, campfire, fun songs and great speakers who love Jesus! Junior Camp: for campers entering grades 5-6, $265. June 19-23 OR July 17-21. Junior Camp is loads of fun! It’s a definite step up from Primary Camp, but not quite as intense as a Mid-High Camp. The games are awesome and the memories with friends are even better! Activities include swimming, paintball, awesome game night, slip n slide, arts n crafts, zipline, campfire, fun songs and great speakers who love Jesus! Mid-High Camp: For campers entering grades 6-8, $370. July 10-16 OR July 24-30. Mid-High Camps are endless action! Mid-High Camps include all standard camp activities the younger kids enjoy, plus things like the Challenge Course, Lake Day, River Tubing, awesome worship sessions, and so much more! This is a week you don’t want to miss! Senior-High Camp: For campers entering grades 9-13. June 26-July 2. Senior High camp is for campers wanting to take their faith to the next level. From worship to games to late night conversations, Sr. High camp is one week you won’t want to miss. In addition, you will enjoy activities such as lake day, crazy night games, ropes course, river tubing, paintball and so much more!

Camp Camrec

This camp is nestled up Chumstick Creek Road in Leavenworth. At Camp Camrec, in thanks for all the gifts we receive from God, we will: Nurture children in the love of God, the love of others, and the love of Creation. Welcome adults to a place and spiritual framework for rest and restoration. Care for this beautiful part of Creation and the extended landscape around us. Embody Anabaptist/Mennonite values of peacemaking, simple living, service, and community. You can learn more about Camp Camrec and the additional camps they offer year long. Here is a list of the camps offered this summer, going on since 1967. To learn more about Camp Camrec, visit camrec.org Please register for all camps by June 25 so we can plan accordingly.

Pre-Junior Camp

Completed grades K - 2 July 8-10. (Arrive 4 pm Friday, Depart 11:30 am Sunday) $70 (plus $35 for each adult or sibling) This weekend offers campers and their parents an opportunity to become familiar with the Camrec summer camp experience. Meadow games, crafts, bible, and more! Campers are assigned to cabin groups with assigned counselors, and parents are strongly encouraged plug in and volunteer with the various scheduled activities. Parent involvement helps to keep our registration fees low and it’s a lot of fun. Children may register alone or with a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc. Limit 30 campers.

Junior Camp

Completed grades 3 - 5 July 12-16. (Arrive 4 pm Tuesday, Depart 11:30 am Saturday) $160 This five-day camp includes most of our favorite activities such as group games in the meadow, day trips to Lake Wenatchee, campfire, chapel, nature, and crafts. Don’t miss it! Limit 40 campers.

Junior High Camp

Completed grades 6 - 8 July 18-23 (Arrive 4 pm Monday, Depart 11:30 am Saturday) $180 Building friendships, capture the flag, skit night, campfire, day trips to Lake Wenatchee, and tubing on the refreshing waters of the Wenatchee River make this week unforgettable! Limit 40 campers.

Senior High Camp

Completed grades 9-11 July 25-30 (Arrive 4 pm Monday, Depart 11:30 am Saturday) $220 All the classic camp activities plus more! Day trips, camp games, bible discussions, challenge course elements, etc. We’re starting an overnight at Outpost Camp this year, aaaand we hope to take advantage of some local Whitewater Rafting! Limit 40 campers.

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DYour ay by Day Calendar Guide to FUN in the Wenatchee Valley Note from Nikki: We are ultimately a calendar of events for kid and family activities. However, you will notice that on occasion, I will throw an adult only event in as well. No need to panic, I just feel that sometimes (or rather, a LOT of times!), parents need a date night, moms need a girls night out, or there may be a fundraiser benefiting youth that I feel us adults should support. While it is not an inclusive calendar with ALL events happening in the Valley for adults (there are other great publications for that!), this will explain why I throw in a few every now and then. Also, don’t miss the weekly events in a separate box on page 30! We have them placed there so that they don’t jam up the entire calendar, hiding other new events. We hope this makes your planning a little easier as you can go through and highlight, for yourself, the events you want to attend this Summer. Happy Planning! SUNDAY MAY 1 Cinco De Mayo Celebration Following the 10:15 Service Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1400 S Miller Street (509) 663-1187 Ol’Blue Tractor tours at Wedge Mountain Winery 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm at Wedge Mountain Winery, 9534 Saunders Rd in Peshastin. Fee is $12 includes tour and glass of wine; kids free accompanied by an adult. Wedgucation! With our antique blue tractor pulling the orchard trailer, enjoy the tour through orchard, vineyard and beyond with winemaker Charlie! Art 4 Kidz Sponsored by Washington Federal and costco 11:00am-3:00pm at memorial park corner of chelan ave. and orondo st. in wenatchee what a great way to showcase the best youth artistic talent in the Wenatchee Valley! Art 4 Kidz is an opportunity for youth, grades Pre-Kindergarten to 12th, to enter their artwork in any of four

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categories. All entries will be displayed at the Pepsi-Cola Youth Day festivities in Memorial Park. For more information call 509662-3616

Pepsi Cola Youth Day 11:00am-3:00pm. Youth Day 2016 will be one of the highlights of this year’s Washington State Apple Blossom Festival. Great performances and activities just for kids.

MONDAY, MAY 2

Hannah Cox at the Dinosaur caves

Teacher Appreciation Week! Parenting Insights: Handling Tantrums Effectively and with Grace 4:00pm-5:00pm at the Wenatchee Valley Library Auditorium. This event is FREE! For more details, visit www.family-insights.com/ parentingperspectives

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TUESDAY, MAY 3 Art Academy 3:15-4:15 (kids 6-8 years) 4:305:30 (kids 9-12 years). Fee is $60. Held at Artis, 11734 US Highway 2 in Leavenworth. Project based visual art classes for kids. New theme each month! For more info go to info@ artisforall.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Mary Poppins 7:30-10:00pm at the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. Directed by Daina Toevs.

Tickets are $25-$29 to purchase and get more information go to numericapac.org

THURSDAY, MAY 5 Happy Cinco de Mayo! Mary Poppins 7:30-10:00pm at the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. Directed by Daina Toevs. Tickets are $25$29 to purchase and get more information go to numericapac. org

Wenatchee Library

310 Douglas Street 662-5021 Story Time: Mon. Tues. & Wed. 10:30am Baby/Toddler Story Time: Fridays 10:00am & Saturdays 10:00am in the Children’s room Pajama Story Time: Tuesdays 7:00pm Come in your PJ’s! All Ages

Bilingual Story Time Mondays 6:00pm & Wednesdays 4:00pm

Cashmere Library

300 Woodring 782-3314 Story Time: Wednesdays 10:00am

East Wenatchee Library

271 9th Street NE 886-7404 Story Time: Tuesdays 10:30am Stories, Songs, Poems, Action Rhymes

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Story Time Rocks Thursdays 4:00pm a musical half hour for all ages

Leavenworth Library 700 Highway 2, 548-7821 Story Time: Tuesdays 1:30Pm

Peshastin Library

8396 Main Street 548-7821 Story Time: Wednesdays 10:30am

FRIDAY, MAY 6 Mary Poppins 7:30-10:00pm at theNumerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. Directed by Daina Toevs. Tickets are $25$29 to purchase and get more information go to numericapac. org

SATURDAY, MAY 7 Angry Birds birdhouse 9:00 am to 12pm. Home Depot, 1405 Maiden Lane Wenatchee, (509)663-5505. Join our handson workshop and build an Angry Birds-themed birdhouse that

Chelan Library

417 Bradley 682-5131 Story Time: Wednesdays 10:00am

Entiat Library

14138 Kinzel Street 748-1517 Story Time: Wednesdays 10:00am

Quincy Library

208 Central Ave, Quincy Story Time: Thursdays 10:30 Bilingual Story time: Thursdays 4:oopm

will make your childs feathered backyard friends happy. Once the birdhouse is built, your child can decorate it with Angry Birds stickers.All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

Ride the Miniature Train 1:00pm-5:00pm T Riverfront Railway Park, 155 N Worthen Street in Wenatchee. All Rides are $1! Don’t miss the fun! 2nd Annual “RugRat Nation 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 2:00-6:00pm at Pybus Public Market. Elite Hoops Effects is proud to bring to Pybus Market on Saturday, May 2 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm the 2nd Annual “RugRat Nation” 3 on 3 basketball tournament for boys and girl from K through 3rd grade. The tournament will be held out, in the east parking lot of Pybus Market. Take in the Apple Blossom Parade, then head down to Pybus Market to watch the regions future basketballs stars having some fun in the sun. For additional information, contact J.D. Taylor at 509-387-1842. 2016 Stemilt Growers Grand Parade 11:00am. Grand Parade starts at Triangle Park, down Orondo, left at Wenatchee Ave, ends at 7th and Wenatchee Ave Mary Poppins 7:30-10:00pm at the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a

whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. Directed by Daina Toevs. Tickets are $25-$29 to purchase and get more information go to numericapac.org

SUNDAY, MAY 8 Fine Art Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm in the Pybus Market Concourse. It is the public’s chance to meet and visit with local artists who are actually practicing their craft. Sure, you can buy something …. but “Fine Art Sunday” is really about chatting with local artists and celebrating the wonderful arts community that NCW is fortunate to have … while the artists are working. The event is free to the general public. Participating artists will be listed here as the event date nears. Ride the Miniature Train 1:00pm-5:00pm T Riverfront Railway Park, 155 N Worthen Street in Wenatchee. All Rides are $1! Don’t miss the fun! Mary Poppins 2:00pm-4:30pm at the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs,

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Weekly Events by Day

EVRERY MONDAY

Indoor Park Play Time

9:30am-11:00am at Apple Valley Gymnastics, 230 South Columbia, Suite 3. Meet new friends at Apple Valley Gymnastic’s Indoor Park! It’s open to the public, and is specifically for children ages 5 years and under. Parents play and supervise their own child(ren). This is a great place for play groups to meet and for kids to run off energy! Cost: $7 for the first child, $3 for siblings.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am in the Children’s Room at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. A fun half hour of stories, songs and rhymes.

Summer Food Program

12:00pm at 12 different locations! FREE lunch is available to ALL kids ages 18 and younger. Monday through Thursday, beginning June 20 through August 11. Visit www.summerfoodforme.org or smallmiraclesncw.org for more information. Locations in East Wenatche include: Rock Island School, Clovis Middle School, Grant School, Eastmont Community Park, Kenroy Park and Lee Elementary. Wenatchee Locations include: Lincoln Park, Methow Park, Pennsylvania Park, Lewis and Clark Park, and Pioneer Park. In Cashmere, at Cottage Avenue Park. Questions? Call 888-9495

Bilingual Story Time

6:00pm at Wenatchee Public Library, 310 Douglas St. A family story time in English and Spanish

EVERY TUESDAY

Play Gym (May Only)

10:00am-11:30am at SPORT Gymnastics, 10 S Columbia St, Suite 100. Unstructured play time for you and your child, aged 6 and under. It

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includes gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels and more! Cost is $6 per child, or $10 per family (must be siblings).

Preschool Story Time

10:30am in the Children’s Room at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. A fun half hour of stories, songs and rhymes.

Leavenworth Baby Storytime

11:30am at Leavenworth Library, 700 Highway 2 For children 0-3 years old

Summer Food Program

Story Time

1:30pm at Leavenworth Library, 700 Highway 2

ATLAS (At The Library After School)

3:30pm at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. Activities for school age kids (K-5th) in the Children’s library. Different activities every week. Pick up a bookmark with each month’s activities from the Children’s Desk.

Ready to Read Preschool Storytime

10:30am at East Wenatchee Library, 271 9th St NE. Enjoy stories, early

literacy skills, songs, poems and action rhymes.

Pajama Story Time

7pm at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. Wear your pajamas to this all-ages story time.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Play Gym (May-July)

10:00am-11:30am at SPORTS Gymnastics, 10 S Columbia St, Suite 100. Unstructured play time for you and your child, aged 6 and under. It includes gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels and more! Cost is $6 per child, or $10 per family (must be siblings).

Story Time

10:00am at Cashmere Library, 300 Woodring

Evening Farmer’s Market (June 15-September) 3:30pm-Dusk At Pybus Market Summer Food Program 12:00pm at 12 different locations! FREE lunch is available to ALL kids ages 18 and younger. Monday through Thursday, beginning June 20 through August 11. Visit www.summerfoodforme.org or smallmiraclesncw.org for more information. Locations in East Wenatche include: Rock Island School, Clovis Middle School, Grant School, Eastmont Community Park, Kenroy Park and Lee Elementary. Wenatchee Locations include: Lincoln Park, Methow Park, Pennsylvania Park, Lewis and Clark Park, and Pioneer Park. In Cashmere, at Cottage Avenue Park. Questions? Call 888-9495

Story Time

10:00am at Entiat Library, 14138 Kinzel Street. All babies, toddlers & preschool aged kids welcome to join in with songs, stories, games & crafts.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am in the Children’s Room at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. A fun half hour of stories, songs and rhymes.

Locations include: Lincoln Park, Methow Park, Pennsylvania Park, Lewis and Clark Park, and Pioneer Park. In Cashmere, at Cottage Avenue Park. Questions? Call 888-9495

Story Time

Story Time Rocks!

10:30am at Peshastin Library, 8396 Main Street.

Bilingual Story Time

4:00pm at Wenatchee Public Library, 310 Douglas St. A family story time in English and Spanish

3:30pm at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. A musical half-hour for all ages

Bilingual Story Time

EVERY THURSDAY

4:00pm at Quincy Library, 208 Central Avenue. Deb McVay, “Story Lady”, will be reading bilingual stories, songs and activities.

Play Gym (May Only)

2 Left Feet Public Dance Party

Preschool Story Time

10:30am at Quincy Library, 208 Central Avenue. Join in for stories, songs and rhymes and craft activities following afterwards.

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group

A Free, fun and interactive time for the children in your life to learn through play! 10:00am-11:30 at Wenatchee Public Library, 310 Douglas St. in Wenatchee. For more information, please contact Erim McCarville at 664-7350, ext. 3052.

Summer Food Program

7pm-8:30pm at Pybus Market. Free to join in! This is a local dance enthusiast group. There will be a beginner dance lesson at the top of the hour followed by carefree social dancing. Dance styles will be 1940s swing with a bit of salsa, blues, waltz or tango thrown in. For more information, call 888-390 or visit facebook.com/2leftfeetdancing

EVERY FRIDAY

Play Gym (May Only)

Baby/Toddler Story time

10am in the Children’s room at Wenatchee Valley Library, 310 Douglas St. Enjoy short stories and songs, followed by free play with toys and music

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group

A Free, fun and interactive time for the children in your life to learn through play! 9:00am-10:30am AND 11:00am-12:30pm at Hope Childhood Development Center in Wenatchee. For more information, please contact

Erim McCarville at 664-7350, ext. 3052.

Mom & Tot Rosary Group

11am at St Joseph’s Church 625 S Elliott Ave, Wenatchee, in the Bride’s Room

EVERY SATURDAY

Summer Farmer’s Market (May 14-October) 8:00am-1:00pm at Pybus Market

Play Gym (May Only)

9:30am-10:45am OR 11:00am12:15pm at SPORTS Gymnastics, 10 S Columbia St, Suite 100 Unstructured play time for you and your child, aged 6 and under. It includes gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels and more! Cost is $6 per child, or $10 per family (must be siblings).

Baby/Toddler Story time

10am in the Children’s room at Wenatchee Valley Library, 310 Douglas St. Enjoy short stories and songs, followed by free play with toys and music

Indoor Park Play Time (May Only)

8:30am-10:00am at Apple Valley Gymnastics, 230 South Columbia, Suite 3. Meet new friends at Apple Valley Gymnastics Indoor Park! It’s open to the public, and is specifically for children ages 5 years and under. Parents play and supervise their own child(ren). This is a great place for play groups to meet and for kids to run off energy! Cost: $7 for the first child, $3 for siblings.

EVERY SUNDAY

Kids Crafts

1pm-3pm at Craft Warehouse. Monthly class calendars come out at the beginning of each month. Cost typically ranges from $1-$5 per craft. Be sure to stop by the store and pick up the most recent month’s list! Or view it online at craftwarehouse.com

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breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. Directed by Daina Toevs. Tickets are $25$29 to purchase and get more information go to numericapac. org

MONDAY, MAY 9 Parenting Insights: How Can Play help Prevent and Treat Misbehavior Problems? 4:00pm-5:00pm at the Wenatchee Valley Library Auditorium. This is a FREE event! For more details, visit www.family-insights.com/ parentingperspectives

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Free Blood Pressure Checks 9:30am-10:30am at Pybus Market Lifeline will be offering these free blood pressure check. Mary Poppins 7:30-10:00pm at the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee. A popular Disney movie is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. Directed by Daina Toevs. Tickets are $25$29 to purchase and get more info, go to numericapac.org

THURSDAY, MAY 12 Mary Poppins 7:30-10:00pm at the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect

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musical! Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. Directed by Daina Toevs. Tickets are $25$29 to purchase and get more information go to numericapac. org

FRIDAY, MAY 13 Maifest The sun is out, the apple and pear blossoms are springing to life, and the wildflowers are bursting at the buds! It’s time for our very Bavarian celebration of spring - Maifest! Join us downtown Leavenworth for a full weekend of entertainment including plenty of music, the traditional maibaum (maypole) dance, traditional German dance lessons and the Festzug (Grand March) on Saturday. This is a free event, happening all day both Saturday and Sunday! Includes a bouncy house, climbing wall, and more! Coffee with a Cop 11am-Noon at Pybus Market. The Wenatchee Police Department invites you to join your neighbors and police officers for Coffee and Conversation. With no agenda or speeches, this is just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo Two Day Event at Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee. This rodeo includes bareback, barrel racing, bullriding, saddlebronc, saddlebronc and bull poker. There is also a lot

of kid activities, including Mutton Bustin’, Pony Rides, and mechanical bull rides. Child tickets are only $5 with your child voucher (available online), adults are $20, $25 for reserved seating. Visit www. towntoyotacenter.com for more information and to buy tickets.

Mary Poppins 7:30-10:00pm at the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. Directed by Daina Toevs. Tickets are $25$29 to purchase and get more info go to numericapac.org

SATURDAY, MAY 14 Maifest The sun is out, the apple and pear blossoms are springing to life, and the wildflowers are bursting at the buds! It’s time for our very Bavarian celebration of spring - Maifest! Join us downtown Leavenworth for a full weekend of entertainment including plenty of music, the traditional maibaum (maypole) dance, traditional German dance lessons and the Festzug (Grand March) on Saturday. This is a free event, happening all day both Saturday and Sunday! Includes a bouncy house, climbing wall, and more! Farmer’s Market Opening Day 8:00am-1:00pm at Pybus Market, 7 N Worthen St.

Wenatcheefarmersmarket.com Includes the 2nd Annual Eastern Washington BBQ Championship! Also includes Dahila Tuber Sale!

raffle prizes Reservation are required. Purchase tickets at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 8886240.

Rocky Reach Park Playground Ribbon Cutting 2:00pm-3:30pm at Rocky Reach Playground, 6151 State Highway 97A in Wenatchee. Help us celebrate the opening of the new playground equipment at Rocky Reach Dam! PUD staff will be on hand to answer questions and tell you all about the cool new features.

Touch-A-Truck 10:00am-2:00pm at Town Toyota Center. You don’t want to miss this amazing outdoor event! Explore all kinds of community vehicles, including school bus, garbage truck, helicopters, fire truck, tractors, police car, and SO many more! This is a hands on event where you are welcome to climb on, climb in, honk horns, ring bells, etc. Quiet hour is from 10am-11am, where no horns will be honked. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for kids.

Mary Poppins 2:00pm-4:30pm AND 7:3010:00pm at the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Disney and Cameron

Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. Directed by Daina Toevs. Tickets are $25$29 to purchase and get more information go to numericapac. org

Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo Two Day Event at Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee. This rodeo includes bareback, barrel racing, bullriding, saddlebronc, saddlebronc and bull poker. There is also a lot of kid activities, including Mutton Bustin’, Pony Rides, and mechanical bull rides. Child tickets are only $5 with your child voucher (available online), adults are $20, $25 for reserved seating. Visit www. towntoyotacenter.com for more information and to buy tickets.

Family Canoe Adventures 10:00am OR 11:15am at Confluence State Park. This FREE paddling trip is designed to introduce participants to canoeing. Volunteers from the Wenatchee Row and Paddle Club will teach the basics of paddling a canoe on land and the Columbia River. Minimum age 6. Space is limited. Wells House Spring Tea An Afternoon Tea inspired by Downton Abbey. 1:00pm $25/ person. Downton Abbey Dress Encouraged! Enjoy High Tea in a historic and elegant setting ~1900-1920’s fashion display,

Gannon(5 months), Piper (4), Gracie (7), Gia (2), Addy-Jo (7). In our Sunday Best!

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MONDAY, MAY 16

THURSDAY, MAY 19

Maifest The sun is out, the apple and pear blossoms are springing to life, and the wildflowers are bursting at the buds! It’s time for our very Bavarian celebration of spring - Maifest! Join us downtown Leavenworth for a full weekend of entertainment including plenty of music, the traditional maibaum (maypole) dance, traditional German dance lessons and the Festzug (Grand March) on Saturday. This is a free event, happening all day both Saturday and Sunday! Includes a bouncy house, climbing wall, and more!

Bonding with Your Unborn Baby 4:00pm-5:00pm at the Wenatchee Valley Library Auditorium. This is a FREE event! For more details, visit www.family-insights.com/ parentingperspectives

14th Annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest A celebration of Spring! Guided birding trips, wildflower walks, art and music events, and family activities for nature enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Specific event information and online registration at www. LeavenworthSpringBirdFest. com. Fee: $5 and under per activity for most activities and tours. All Day May 14-17, at Wenatchee River Institute at Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. info@ wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, 548-0181

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Movies of the Big Screen 6:30pm at the PAC. Showing “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. More info and/or tickets, visit numericapac.org or call 663-ARTS or visit the box office.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 Parents Night Out! 6:00pm-10:00pm at SPORT

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Gymnastics. Leave your child(ren) here for a good time, while you enjoy a night off! Includes pizza, games, gymnastics, arts and crafts and so much more! Because of how popular these night are and the limited availability, payment is due at the time of reservation to hold your place. To reserve your spot(s), call 667-1538. Cost is $20 for the first kid, $15 for each additional sibling.

for most activities and tours. All Day May 14-17, at Wenatchee River Institute at Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. info@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, 548-0181

SATURDAY, MAY 21 Friends of the Wenatchee Library Book Sale. Books! Books! Books! DVDs and Videos. Most priced from 50 cents to $2.00. All proceeds benefit the Wenatchee Public Library, including the Children’s Summer Reading Program River Ramble 10:00am-5:00pm. Come join us at Rocky Reach Dam Visitor Center (6151 State Highway 97A) for a fun, interactive, cultural event! This Fun, FREE session will include: Interactive tipi set-up, Native American traditional skills, Wild about Wildlife interactive and hands on station, Native America tribal sports-enjoy some of the oldest sports and activities, Native America tribal games-learn about what games they played, Native American drum and dance exhibitions and interactive dance instruction, Native American arts and crafts for review and sale, Reptile Man and much more! Bike Rodeo 9:00-10:30 am.Eastmont Aquatic Center-Parking Lot. 980 3rd St NE, East Wenatchee. Join us for some family fun and learn about bicycle safety! Bring your helmet and bike to ride in our obstacle course. Free Helmets and Goodie Bags (limited quality first come first serve). For more information visit east montmetroparksandrecreation.com

Indoor Park Play Time 8:30am-10:00am at Apple Valley Gymnastics, 230 S Columbia Suite 3. Meet new friends! Open just for our friends ages 5 years and under. Parents play and supervise their own child(ren). Cost: $7 for the first child, $3 for siblings. Kids Club 11am-1pm at Wenatchee Valley Mall. Join the club and join the fun! Free events for the kids the third Saturday of every month. Membership is always free for kids 11 and under and comes with perks. Members receive a passport to every event, receive a star for attending and win cool prizes. Attend 3 events in a row and receive a Kid’s Club goody bag. Achieve perfect attendance and receive a certificate and a Kid’s Club backpack. 14th Annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest A celebration of Spring! Guided birding trips, wildflower walks, art and music events, and family activities for nature enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Specific event information and online registration at www. LeavenworthSpringBirdFest.com. Fee: $5 and under per activity for most activities and tours. All Day May 14-17, at Wenatchee River Institute at Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. info@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, 548-0181

Nathan Suydam getting one last run in for the season!

Opening Day of Fishing and Emily’s not wasting a moment! Lucia Winterstein and Lindsey Fox; Best Friends are the priceless!

Racing @ WVSO 5:00pm-10:00pm. 2850 Gun Club Rd. East Wenatchee . Jerry’s Auto Supply Pro Late Models/ Pepsi Street Stocks/ Dick’s Heating & Air Conditioning Thunder Cars/Mini Stocks/Roadrunners

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SUNDAY, MAY 22 Red Devil Challenge 25K and 10K Trail Runs. For course map, cost, times and other details, visit runwenatchee.com 14th Annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest A celebration of Spring! Guided birding trips, wildflower walks, art and music events, and family activities for nature enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Specific event information and online registration at www. LeavenworthSpringBirdFest. com. Fee: $5 and under per activity for most activities and tours. All Day May 14-17, at Wenatchee River Institute at Barn Beach Reserve, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. info@ wenatcheeriverinstitute.org, 548-0181

MONDAY, MAY 23 Parenting Insights: Teaching Your Child to be Safe and Independent in an Unsafe World 4:00pm-5:00pm at the Wenatchee Valley Library Auditorium. This is a FREE event! For more details, visit

Y Splash! A week of free swimming lessons with an emphasis on safety in and around the water. Advance registration is required. Space is limited and fills up quickly! Register online at wenymca.org or in person at the YMCA. Times vary for the sessions, but there are no sessions before 3pm.

THURSDAY, MAY 26 Suessical Jr. Presented by Stage Kids WA. 6:30pm at the PAC. Tickets are $12-$18 and can be purchased online at numericapac.org, by calling 663-ARTS, or in person at the box office. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR! Poetry Slam by Pioneer and Foothills 7th graders 7:00pm-8:30pm at Pybus market. A poetry slam is a competition at which poets read or recite original work. These performances are usually judged by selected members of the audience or by a panel of judges.

Cousins! Hannah, Jake, Layla, KaeLee, Lola, and Lexi

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Suessical Jr. Presented by Stage Kids WA. 6:30pm at the PAC. Tickets are $12-$18 and can be purchased online at numericapac.org, by calling 663-ARTS, or in person at the box office. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR! Game Night Hosted By Pacific Crest Church 7:00pm-9:00pm at Pybus Public Market, 7 N Worthen. Pacific Crest Church will be hosting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Game Nightâ&#x20AC;? from 7pm to 9pm of every fourth Friday of the month. The game night will include board games, card games, or any games you would like to bring. The Game night is open to families and all ages!

SATURDAY, MAY 28 FIDO Pack Walks 9:00am. Join us for a fun, social dog walk along the riverfront! Meet on the Riverfront Loop Trail behind Pybus Market next to the boat launch. If you are late, walk the trail and look for us! We usually (but not always)

Sarah and Savannah waiting for their siblings to get out of school

walk north. No pre-registration required. We generally walk out for a half hour and then return, but you can go as fast or slow as you want, and as far (or not) as you wish.

Indoor Park Play Time 8:30am-10:00am at Apple Valley Gymnastics, 230 S Columbia Suite 3. Meet new friends! Open just for our friends ages 5 years and under. Parents play and supervise their own child(ren). Cost: $7 for the first child, $3 for siblings. Ride the Miniature Train 1:00pm-5:00pm T Riverfront Railway Park, 155 N Worthen Street in Wenatchee. All Rides are $1! Don’t miss the fun! Suessical Jr. Presented by Stage Kids WA.

1:30pm AND 6:30pm at the PAC Tickets are $12-$18 and can be purchased online at numericapac.org, by calling 663ARTS, or in person at the box office. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR!

MONDAY, MAY 30 Memorial Day Flag Ceremony 12:00pm at Pybus Market. This moving and somber ceremony will include a Convocation, and a short history of Memorial Day. “Taps” will be played, and an Honor Guard will conduct the Firing of Three Volleys to Honor the Fallen. The Ceremony will be presented by VFW Post 3617

and the Honor Guard will be represented by American Legion Post 10. A Benediction will conclude the Ceremony.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 AppleSox Opening Night Gates Open at 6:00pm Game starts at 7:05. AppleSox VS Yakima Valley. Tickets are $6-$7. For tickets call 509-665-6900 or go to www.applesox.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Curriculum & Craft Bazaar 10:00am-3:00pm at Columbia Christian Homeschool CoOp, 1400 S. Miller St. (inside Saddlerock EPC). Come to buy or sell materials that anyone who teaches children would like to have! Crafts, books,

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curriculum, educational dvds, math manipulatives, art supplies and so much more! Also, if you crafts or goods you make, here’s a great opportunity to sell them! Come for the books, stay for the show! L-Bow the Clown will be performing at 12pm. Free face painting from 10am -12pm. $1 Suggested Donation. For more information go to: http:// wenatcheehomeschool.org/ curriculum-craft-bazaar

Ride the Miniature Train 1:00pm-5:00pm T Riverfront Railway Park, 155 N Worthen Street in Wenatchee. All Rides are $1! Don’t miss the fun! AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 6:00pm Game starts at 7:05. AppleSox VS Yakima Valley. Tickets are $6-$7. For tickets call 509-665-6900 or go to www.applesox.com Racing @ WVSO 5:00pm-10:00pm. 2850 Gun Club Rd. East Wenatchee ChefFest 2016 5:00pm-8:00pm at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts. A Fundraiser Benefiting Icicle Creek Center for the Arts. Join us and some of the hottest chefs from the Pacific Northwest for a foodie’s night in heaven. Enjoy the tasting from each of the chefs, demonstrations, local wine pairings, and a chance to rub elbows with the food elite. Tickets and more information available soon.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 5:00pm Game starts at 6:05. AppleSox VS Yakima Valley. Tickets are $6-$7.

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For tickets call 509-665-6900 or go to www.applesox.com

MONDAY, JUNE 6 Parenting Perspectives 4:00pm-5:00pm at Wenatchee Valley Library Auditorium. Parenting workshop, topic is yet to be determined. For more information, go to www.family -insights.com/ ParentPerscpectives

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Free Blood Pressure Checks 9:30am-10:30am at Pybus Market Lifeline will be offering these free blood pressure check.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 6:00pm Game starts at 7:05. AppleSox VS Corvallis Knights. Tickets are $6$7. For tickets call 509-665-6900 or go to www.applesox.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 NCW Sports Awards 5pm at Town Toyota Center. Honoring the best and brightest student athletes in North Central Washington; Featuring special guest Jake Locker. For more information, visit www. towntoyotacenter.com or ncwsports.com AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 6:00pm Game starts at 7:05. AppleSox VS Corvallis Knights. Tickets are $6$7. For tickets call 509-665-6900 or go to www.applesox.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 12 AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 5:00pm Game

starts at 6:05. AppleSox VS Corvallis Knights. Tickets are $6$7. For tickets call 509-665-6900 or go to www.applesox.com

MONDAY, JUNE 13 Parenting Perspectives 4:00pm-5:00pm at Wenatchee Valley Library Auditorium. Parenting workshop, topic is yet to be determined. For more information, go to www.family -insights.com/ ParentPerscpectives

TUESDAY, JUNE 14 AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 6:00pm Game starts at 7:05. AppleSox VS Walla Walla Sweets. Tickets are $6-$7. For tickets call 509-665-6900 or go to www.applesox.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Summer Passport Playdate! 9:30am-10:30am at Rocky Reach Park, 6151 State HW 97A . For children of all ages and their parents. Wednesdays throughout the summer; a different park every time! Hosted by Saddlerock EPC Children’s Ministries. Bring snacks, sunscreen, bubbles, chalk, books to read, and your friends! Come have fun with us while meeting new friends and enjoying the fun parks in our Valley! For more information, contact Laura Lebow at 679-7188. Evening Farmers Market Opening Day 3:30pm-Dusk at Pybus Market, 7 N Worthen St. AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 6:00pm Game starts at 7:05. AppleSox VS Walla

Lunch at 12 Noon (all locations) Free lunch is available to All kids ages 18 and younger Monday - Thursday, June 20, 2016 - August 11, 2016 Visit www.summerfoodsforme.org or smallmiraclesncw.org for more information

East Wenatchee:

CURRENT LOCATIONS: Wenatchee:

Rock Island School (5645 Rock Island Road) Clovis Middle School (1855 4th St SE) Grant School (East Lawn) (1430 1st SE ) Eastmont Community Park (Shelter #1) Kenroy Park (North James and 8th St) Lee Elementary (1445 N. Baker)

Lincoln Park(1410 Mission Street)

Methow Park (420 Methow Street) Pennsylvania Park (210 Pennsylvania) Lewis and Clark Park (1150 Princeton) Pioneer Park (1620 Russell Street)

Cashmere:

Cottage Avenue Park (500 Cottage Ave)

For more information, additions or changes contact 888-9495

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SUNDAY, JUNE 19

Relay for Life 12:00pm-9:00am Sunday at Eastmont High School Track. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life event is a life-changing experience that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to Celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, Remember loved ones lost, and Fight Back against the disease.

Ride the Miniature Train 10:00am-2:00pm T Riverfront Railway Park, 155 N Worthen Street in Wenatchee. All Rides are $1! Don’t miss the fun!

6:00pm at Town Toyota Center. Tickets are $45. More information at towntoyotacenter. com

AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 6:00pm Game starts at 7:05. AppleSox VS San Francisco Seals. Tickets are $6$7. For tickets call 509-665-6900 or go to www.applesox.com

AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 6:00pm Game starts at 7:05. AppleSox VS Walla Walla Sweets. Tickets are $6-$7. For tickets call 509-665-6900 or go to www.applesox.com

Ride the Miniature Train 10:00am-2:00pm T Riverfront Railway Park, 155 N Worthen Street in Wenatchee. All Rides are $1! Don’t miss the fun!

Racing @ WVSO 5:00pm-10:00pm. 2850 Gun Club Rd. East Wenatchee. Monsters In The Valley Monster Trucks / Bump To Pass Invitational/ Dick’s Heating & Air Conditioning Thunder Cars/Mini Stocks

Walla Sweets. Tickets are $6-$7. For tickets call 509-665-6900 or go to www.applesox.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Kids Town Story Time 10:30am-Noon. At Wenatchee Free Methodist Church, 1601 5th St. in Wenatchee. For kids ages 8 and under; join us for some fun story time! Every Thursday now through August 11! Lecrae & Switchfoot Concert The Heartland Tour

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 6:00pm Game starts at 7:05. AppleSox VS San Francisco Seals. Tickets are $6$7. For tickets call 509-665-6900 or go to www.applesox.com

Racing @ WVSO 5:00pm-10:00pm. 2850 Gun Club Rd. East Wenatchee. Monsters in the Valley Monster Trucks/Bump to Pass Invitational/Pepsi Street Stocks/Roadrunners.

AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 5:00pm Game starts at 6:05. AppleSox VS San Francisco Seals. Tickets are $6$7. For tickets call 509-665-6900 or go to www.applesox.com

MONDAY, JUNE 20 Parenting Perspectives 4:00pm-5:00pm at Wenatchee Valley Library Auditorium. Parenting workshop, topic is yet to be determined. For more information, go to www.family -insights.com/ ParentPerscpectives

Nathan and Emily Suydam

Lala and Emy

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We pray about what we want God to do for us.

What if we prayed more about what we could do for God?

saturdays 6:30pm sundays 10:00am 19 McElmurry Lane East Wenatchee, wa 509-884-4001 www.columbiagrove.org TUESDAY, JUNE 21 Wenatchee Library Summer Fun Book-it Theater. 2:00pm at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. Check out the library in June for a complete list of Summer Reading Program Activities! Annual All-Club Summer Bash 6:00pm-9:00pm at the WRAC. Games for kids and adults and good ole fashion fun for all! It’s a Potluck, please bring a hot dish, salad or dessert to share. Members and Guests, please RSVP by June 20. More info, visit wrac.org or call 662-3544

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Summer Passport Playdate! 9:30am-10:30am at Washington Park, 110 S Miller in Wenatchee. For children of all ages and their

parents. Wednesdays throughout the summer; a different park every time! Hosted by Saddlerock EPC Children’s Ministries. Bring snacks, sunscreen, bubbles, chalk, books to read, and your friends! Come have fun with us while meeting new friends and enjoying the fun parks in our Valley! For more information, contact Laura Lebow at 6797188.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Kids Town Story Time 10:30am-Noon. At Wenatchee Free Methodist Church, 1601 5th St. in Wenatchee. For kids ages 8 and under; join us for some fun story time! Every Thursday June 16- August 11!

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Founders Day June 24th and 25th. Friday the 24th 10:00am -8:00pm. Saturday the 25th 10:00am-10:00pm. Cashmere’s biggest celebration of the summer is Founders’ Day, held the last weekend of June. The City’s main street, Cottage Avenue, is the setting for a parade, good food, live entertainment and arts and craft booths, and a grand parade through downtown Cashmere. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors children’s games in Riverside Park and the volunteer fire department cools off the local kids with spray from the fire hose. There are usually activities in the Pioneer Village outside Cashmere’s Museum during Founders’ Day weekend. For more information visit www. cashmerechamber.com May/June 2016 63

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland 7:00pm at Upper Valley Connection in Leavenworth. Join Alice, The Tweekdle and all the rest for a fun romp down the rabbit hole in Upper Valley Connection’s Theatre Camp production of Alice In Wonderland. More information, 509-888-4181. Cost is by donation only. www. uppervalleyconnection.org

Dominic Halverson

Isaac and Asher Peyton

Roller Skating 7:00pm-9:00pm at The Rink (Town Toyota Center). Opening Night! Disco Fever! Cost is $6 admission, $2 skate rental or $25 Family Pass (4 admissions and 4 skate rentals). More information and all open skate times/days, visit towntoyotacenter.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

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Founders Day June 24th and 25th. Friday the 24th 10:00am -8:00pm. Saturday the 25th 10:00am-10:00pm. Cashmere’s biggest celebration of the summer is Founders’ Day, held the last weekend of June. The City’s main street, Cottage Avenue, is the setting for a parade, good food, live entertainment and arts and craft booths, and a grand parade through downtown Cashmere. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors children’s games in Riverside Park and the volunteer fire department cools off the local kids with spray from the fire hose. There are usually activities in the Pioneer Village outside Cashmere’s Museum during Founders’ Day weekend. For more information visit http://www. cashmerechamber.com FIDO Pack Walks 9:00am. Join us for a fun, social

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dog walk along the riverfront! Meet on the Riverfront Loop Trail behind Pybus Market next to the boat launch. If you are late, walk the trail and look for us! We usually (but not always) walk north. No pre-registration required. We generally walk out for a half hour and then return, but you can go as fast or slow as you want, and as far (or not) as you wish.

Roller Skating 1:00pm-3:00pm AND 7:00pm9:00pm at The Rink (Town Toyota Center). Cost is $6 admission, $2 skate rental or $25 Family Pass (4 admissions and 4 skate rentals). More information and all open skate times/days, visit towntoyotacenter.com Game Night Hosted By Pacific Crest Church 7:00pm-9:00pm at Pybus Public Market, 7 N Worthen. Pacific Crest Church will be hosting a “Game Night” from 7pm to 9pm of every fourth Friday of the month. The game night will include board games, card games, or any games you would like to bring. The Game night is open to families and all ages!

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Roller Skating 1:00pm-3:00pm at The Rink (Town Toyota Center). Cost is $6 admission, $2 skate rental or $25 Family Pass (4 admissions and 4 skate rentals). More information and all open skate times/days, visit towntoyotacenter.com

MONDAY, JUNE 27 Parenting Perspectives 4:00pm-5:00pm at Wenatchee Valley Library Auditorium.

Parenting workshop, topic is yet to be determined. For more information, go to www.family -insights.com/ ParentPerscpectives

Roller Skating 4:00pm-6:00pm at The Rink (Town Toyota Center). Cost is $6 admission, $2 skate rental or $25 Family Pass (4 admissions and 4 skate rentals). More information and all open skate times/days, visit towntoyotacenter.com AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 6:00pm Game starts at 7:05. AppleSox VS Victoria HarbourCats. Tickets are $6-$7. For tickets call 509-6656900 or go to www.applesox.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Kids Clubhouse in the Park 10:00am-1:00pm at Lincoln Park in Wenatchee, 1410 Mission Street. Come join the fun! Face Painting, Crafts, Hot Dog Lunch, Games, and more! Hosted by Columbia Grove Covenant Church AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 6:00pm Game starts at 7:05. AppleSox VS Victoria HarbourCats. Tickets are $6-$7. For tickets call 509-6656900 or go to www.applesox.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Roller Skating 4:00pm-6:00pm at The Rink (Town Toyota Center). Cost is $6 admission, $2 skate rental or $25 Family Pass (4 admissions and 4 skate rentals). More information and all open skate times/days, visit towntoyotacenter.com AppleSox Home Game Gates Open at 6:00pm Game starts at 7:05. AppleSox VS Victoria HarbourCats. Tickets are $6-$7. For tickets call 509-6656900 or go to www.applesox.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 30

Opening Day of Fishing! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too early to learn for Jax!

Kids Town Story Time 10:30am-Noon. At Wenatchee Free Methodist Church, 1601 5th St. in Wenatchee. For kids ages 8 and under; join us for some fun story time! Every Thursday June 16- August 11!

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Take 5: Devotional

I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. - PHILIPPIANS 4:12 -

The Secret of Contentment

by Amanda Bible Williams SheReadsTruth.com

Imagine you wrote a book about your life—let’s say it’s a spiritual memoir since those are my favorite and, obviously, I’ll want to read it. What would the title be? Would it be something dramatic and decisive, like “Tales of Triumph” or “Leap of Faith”? Or maybe it would follow more along the lines of “Carefully Calculated Efforts” or “Fully Vetted, Risk Averse, Partially Trusting Hop.” (I call dibs on that last one.) I’ve never been much of a leaper myself. I’m actually more of an all-out leap avoider. I like to know where I’m going before I get there. If I sense God calling me to something, my ideal scenario would be to send someone ahead to see what I’m really in for. A faith scout, if you will. Someone to take a look at what’s on the other side and send a postcard back with a full report. Then, I could make a properly educated decision: is it worth the leap or not? If you, too, are a partially-trusting hopper, I have good news! Philippians is essentially that postcard. Paul has gone to that most faithful, gospel-believing, Christtrusting place where so many of us long to go, and he has sent back a letter to describe his panoramic view from the other side of the journey. The end of Philippians is the close of what could, for all Paul knows, be his life’s last letter. He has witnessed firsthand the life-changing power of the gospel and the saving grace of Jesus Christ. He has endured sacrifice, struggle, and suffering. And, as he says in verse 12, he knows how to have a little, and he knows how to have a lot. Sitting in prison at the potential end of it all, Paul delivers his final sentiments with profound joy and certainty: In Christ I have all I need. And, friends, so do you. At the end of a life of audacious faith, the great apostle has two simple goals: to give glory to Christ, and to encourage his brothers and sisters in the gospel. Tucked inside Paul’s beautiful litany of faith is the very verse we Christians like to use and misuse to talk ourselves out of those faith slumps we’ll likely write

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about in our book: “I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). Rather than tossing that single line out today and ending this study with a with a “Go get ‘em, Tiger” pat on the back, let’s follow Paul’s lead and zoom out a little. Read verses 1014 again, focusing on the context of verse 13. Notice: Christ’s strength in Paul produces something far richer than achievement; it produces contentment. Christ’s strength in me fuels something far more significant than my best efforts; it fuels my faith. Like Paul, we will know what it is to have a little and what it is to have a lot. Like Paul, our story will include sacrifice, struggle, and suffering. And like him, we have been given profound joy and unending riches in the gospel and glory of Jesus Christ. The God who provided for Paul—and for the church at Philippi, as well as for generation after generation of believers who have come before us—also supplies all our needs “according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). May His strength be our contentment. May His grace fuel our faith. And may the message of our story be simply this: In Christ I have all I need. And, friends, so do you.

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