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In Every Issue 5 Nikki’s Note 6 Who’s On the Cover 6 Contributors 7 Large Family Living: Adventures in Real Food 8 Road Trip: Camping with the Family 13 A Dad’s Perspective: A Mother’s Day Ode 18 Traditions 20 Meet the Family: The Rolfs Special Features 28 Giving Back: Bike n Juice Festival 14 Mommy Business 33 Calendar of Events 22 3 Moms. 3 Perspectives 34 Storytimes 26 Parks & Rec: Why I Do What I Do? 42 Reading Corner 29 Summer Camps Galore! 50 Take 5 Devotional

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Nikki’s Note As Mother’s Day will be here before we know it, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you my own mom (she hates the term “mother”....!) My mom has been such an encouragement to me in my life and this magazine endevour may have never happened if my mom hadn’t convinced me that it would be “a piece of cake” (what a lie that turned out to be!) As I have become a mother myself, I have come to realize how important it is to be a good mom and looking back, I had (and have) a great role model for what that looks like. I cringe at times, thinking about my own three girls and think about the fact that they are all just as stubborn (or worse!) than I am, so I know that they may not really “like” me until they are 23 years old and won’t appreciate the role of motherhood until they have kids of their own. This could turn out to be a long 20 years ahead of me! No wonder my mom’s hair is gray! This is also why connecting with other moms is so important--so we can support each other and grow gray together! I love you Mom and thank you for everything. I also wanted to thank all of our readers for attending the Family Expo in April. We had a great turnout and everyone seemed to have a blast. We truly hope you found some valuable information and got your kids signed up for some type of summer activity! We look forward to hosting this event again next year. The plans are already in the works for an even better and bigger event. Also, a huge thank you to all of our vendors for entertaining this idea and going along for the ride with me. A special thanks to Dr. Cara’s Children’s Dentistry for sponsoring Reptile Man, and to Academic Toolbox and Wenatchee Pediatric Dentistry for donating raffle prizes!

~Nikki

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Our Contributors

Alex A. G. Taub was born in Washington State. He has worked with youth and youth issues for 25 years, Currently, he teaches half-time at WVC, writes and is a stay-at-home dad. He recently published “Working with High-Risk Youth: The Case of Curtis Jones,” and has published his parenting humor around the world.

When not engaged as Mom, Marlene Farrell runs, shares her love of running through coaching kids of all ages, and writes. She also loves to bike, hike and ski with her husband and kids, and keeps up with them for now.

Kelly Mahalak is the mom of two

Sarah Fitzgerald works as the recreation coordinator for the City of Wenatchee Parks & Recreation Department. She has been planning programs for the valley in this capacity since 2005. Her specialties are youth & family events, outdoor programs, and activities for individuals with special needs. What she is most passionate about is developing and maintaining programs that facilitate and encourage families to have fun together! She is also the mother of two beautiful daughters; Sunny, 3 and Coral, 11 months.

beautiful girls, Ashton, 5, Evie, 8 months and a precious baby boy, Noah, who was born into Heaven in September 2010. Kelly lives with her family in Michigan and homeschools her oldest, blogs, and lives for Jesus. You can follow her blog at www.kellymahalak.blogspot. com, where Kelly encourages moms to live the life God created you for and that you don’t have to do it alone.

Bethany Byington is a busy mom of

six consisting of five boys and one little girl ranging in age from 1-13 years. In her spare time, she is a full-time college student at Wenatchee Valley College. She loves to help others and aspires to use this on-the-job training life has given her to follow a new career path someday.

Wendy Hulse is the owner/ photographer of Truly Me Photography LLC, celebrating her one year anniversary this month. She is married and has a four year old son, Timmy, and a two year old daughter, Emily. She was a high school Spanish and Japanese teacher before having kids. Wendy enjoys playing women’s recreational hockey (her husband is her coach!) and she teaches English as a Second Language at WVC.

Who’s On The Cover?

Jennifer Francis, Dixie Willwerth and Janelle Dickson are sisters with seven kids between them. Jen is the mom of four year old Sebastian Grey. Dixie is the mom to 5 year old Genevieive Ella and 2 year old Alexandra Zoey. Janelle is the mom of the four in the middle of the picture: Dayna Kai, 8, Daxton Derby, 6, Alana Blue, 3, and Avery Star, 16 months. These lovely ladies share some insight into their lives on page 22.

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Large Family Living <<<

Adventures in Real Food

by Bethany Byington

Like many other moms, I worry about what my children eat and specifically what is in the food that they eat. However, we live in a time when everyone is always in a hurry and on the go. Food companies know this. This is how they make money. They know that it’s much easier to grab the instant noodles and boxed macaroni and cheese then it is to cook from scratch. Also, kids just go crazy for that instant, prepackaged, and well-preserved stuff. As a busy mom of many kids, each with their own schedules, the quick and easy route was the way I took for a long time. However, the beginning of this year I made a resolution to change the way our family eats for good! I’m not even going to pretend that switching from highly processed food to fresh and whole ingredients was easy or even fun. At one point, my children literally thought I was torturing them with parmesan potato pea puree. Don’t even ask them about the vegetarian cabbage rolls I made them try. And quinoa - they couldn’t even pronounce it, much less want to try it. Yet, try we did, over and over. We tried a great assortment of new recipes and new ways of cooking. While the complaints rolled in at the beginning, the only way to get through it was to keep at it. Knowing nothing about healthier ways to cook and prepare our food, I did what every mom of the 21st century does; I turned to Facebook and Google. It turns out there is quite an array of options to help the busy mom cook healthy. Two of my favorite informational sources were 100 Days of Real Food, and of course Pinterest. The website 100 Days of Real Food is written by an actual mom who also wanted to start her family on a healthy eating quest. This website became my healthy cooking survival guide, complete with a step-by-step process for newbies to healthy eating, recipes, and even meal plans on a budget. The following is a partial list borrowed from the 100 Days of Real Food:

What you can eat:

Whole foods Fruits and veggies Dairy products 100% whole-wheat and whole grains Seafood Locally raised meats Natural sweeteners

What you cannot eat:

No refined grains No refined sweeteners Nothing out of a box, can, bottle, or package that has more than 5 ingredients No deep fried foods No “fast foods”

That list can scare even the most wellintentioned parent. Cooking from scratch definitely takes longer then opening up cans and boxes. However, eating healthy can still be achieved while tight on budget and short on time. Preparing things ahead is the biggest time saver of all. Vegetables for the week’s dinners can be pre-chopped and placed in the fridge for an easy toss and heat kind of weeknight. Many meals can even be made to freeze. Anyone can make eating healthy work for their family. I am no healthy food guru, by any stretch of my imagination. I still have a lot to learn. My children still mostly hate healthy food and crave artificial preservatives. However, little by little, quinoa seed by quinoa seed, I am getting them used to healthy eating.

May/June 2013

Camping

with the family

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Road Trip <<<

*10 Family Friendly Campground for you to enjoy this summer!*

ith Father’s Day fast approaching (Sunday, June 16), treat your dad (or husband) to a day or weekend doing something he loves. For many dads, camping would be among the top of their “love to do” list. So we have pulled together some of our favorite, family friendly camping spots around the state. We tried to cover a full range of options for you; we have some places close by, others are a bit of a drive; we have some cheap (even free!) places, and some other options that are a bit more spendy. We also have campsites near lakes, beaches, mountains or just in the beautiful forested wilderness. So find one (or more!) that will suit your family and enjoy the great outdoors. And stay tuned for our next issue (July/August) for more ideas of how to “Get Outside and PLAY!”.

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>>> Road Trip

1 Ohanapecosh, Mount Rainer National Park About a 4 hour drive from Wenatchee to this old growth forest. With a wild river that runs through the middle of the campground, Ohanapecosh offers tent sites and RV sites with only half of them taking reservations; the others are first come first serve. This campsite has great views and a half mile nature trail loop. Nearby are many other trails including Grove of the Patriarchs trail (an easy, flat loop to see (and hug!) some of the biggest trees in the world), Hot Springs Natural Trail, Canyon Loop Trail, and Silver Falls Trail. Ohanapecosh also offers a Junior Ranger program for kids ages 6-11 years old. Details: in Ashford, WA 188 campsites, $12-$15 Season: Late May-Early October www.visitrainier.com

Colonial Creek Campground— North Cascades National Park

There is no better campground for families on a summer weekend than camping along the shores of Diablo Lake. There are several trails that leave right from the campground, including a climb to the top of Thunder Knot or stroll along beautiful Thunder Creek. Thiey also offer the Junior Ranger Program for kids ages 6-11. There is a fully accessible fishing pier & boat launch on Diablo Lake.

Details: About a four hour drive from Wenatchee SR 20, Rockport, WA 98283 Phone:(877) 444-6777 $12/a night, water/toliets available, no showers. RV’s ok, no hookups. No reservations.

Cape Disappointment State Park Don’t let the name fool you—there’s nothing disappointing here! This is a fabulous State Park at the south end of the Long Beach Peninsula, at the mouth of the Columbia River. It is absolutely stunning with nearly 2,000 acres and seven miles of family friendly hiking trails with dramatic views. Rent a yurt or a cabin, or stay in your tent or RV. Stroll along Benson Beach, visit two different lighthouses, the Lewis and Clark visitor center, enjoy incredible storm watching in the Fall, or explore the nearby town of Astoria, OR. Details: Ilwaco, WA 98624 250 campsites, including over more than 75 utility sites, restrooms with hot showers, a trailer dump, boat launch 1-888-CAMP-OUT for reservations www.capedisappointment.org About a 5.5 hour drive from Wenatchee

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Sun Lakes Resort A little closer to home, only an hour and 15 minute drive from Wenatchee; this place has it all! Go boating, golfing, fishing, swimming, play mini-golf, or challenge your kids or spouse to a water war! (Launching water balloons at each other from opposing battle stations). No discover pass is necessary for this park and they provide you a pass to put on your dash for entrance into other nearby parks if you’d like to visit them for the day. Rentals are also available at the resort for Ski boats, jet skis, pontoon boats, row boats or pedal boats. This park definitely has something for everyone and is just a short drive away!

Details: 34228 Park Lake Rd NE Coulee City, WA 99115 (509) 632-5291 www.sunlakesparkresort.com $25-$42 for campsite $79-$199 for cabin/mobile home

5 Eightmile Campground, near Leavenworth Nestled in a forest canopy on the banks of Icicle Creek, this will be more of a wilderness experience and can lead to all sorts of adventures, including hiking, mountain biking, and even rock climbing. The Icicle Creek Trail can be a bit tough for younger kids, but even going part way is fun. And for various fees, you can participate in activities like river rafting and horseback riding—all within a short drive of the campground. While there, enjoy the beach, climbing, hiking trails, sightseeing, streams, swimming, fishing and more! Details: Less than 45 minutes away! Call 1-877-444-6777 for reservations. $16+/night. No hookups. 4905 ICICLE ROAD LEAVENWORTH WA 98826 Information: (509)548-6816

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Seaquest State Park, Mt St. Helens

A little more than a four hour drive, this Park is a beautifully forested area in Castle Rock, WA. Enjoy easy hikes with the family on a one mile wetland trail or six miles of woodland trails. There is a children’s play area and playing fields for the kids to get their wiggles out. Enjoy seasonal fishing, boating or swimming nearby. And, of course, enjoy the history and geology of the volcano. Details: 55 tent spaces, 33 utility spaces, and five yurts available. $12 and up. Call (888) 226-7688 for reservations. Located in Castle Rock, WA, a four hour 15 minute drive from Wenatchee.

Camping with Kids

~Do a practice run first! A child’s first camping experience can be super exciting as well as sometimes overwhelming. Don’t drive for hours to find out that your little one has a hard time sleeping in a tent and is up all night. Do a few practice runs in the backyard so your child knows a little of what to expect. ~When you arrive at your site, walk the boundaries with your kids so they won’t wander out of site. If they know their boundaries from the beginning, you can go about setting up camp without worry. ~ Think Simple. Trying to do too much can easily overwhelm everyone. One or two days will suffice. ~ Don’t Stress. Camping with kids almost never goes as planned. Relax. Your attitude will rub off on the kids. ~Just let them play. Plan a lot of down time so your kids can just enjoy being outdoors. Kids require very few things to make them happy. Usually rocks, sticks and dirt suffice. If there is water, even better. Buckets, shovels, balls, frisbees are great to bring along.

Oasis RV Park & Golf Resort Oasis is a great place to get away for the weekend, especially if you are looking for a place nearby or a place you can easily go with a group of friends. Only a short one hour drive to Ephrata, this campground offers mini-golf for the whole family, a nine hole golf course, a swimming pool, a fishing pond and walking trails. There are RV and tent sites, plenty of green grass and play areas/equipment for the kids, showers and flushing toilets. Be sure to wander into town and check out some of the unique shops. Reservations are not required but recommended as they can fill up quickly during the busy summer months. Details: www.oasisrvandgolfcourse.com Full Hook-ups, free wi-fi, and spacious tent sites Rates: $20-$30 Oasis RV Park & Golf Resort, 2541 Basin Street SW Ephrata, WA 98823

~ Consider bringing a potty seat for toddlers. ~Pack fun food items that are not normaly in the house (a small, individual sized box of cereal is WAY more fun!) ~If you have teen or tweens, they are probably more interested in going on walks or bike rides without you. Two way radios are a great way to provide peace of mind if this is something you’ll allow them to do. (and have no cell service)

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>>> Road Trip

9 Wallowa Lake State Park, Joseph, OR As a child, my extended family would all make the trek down to Wallowa Lake every summer. My uncles would bring their boats and we spent many hours on the water with our intertubes, water skis and knee boards. (Okay, I never used a knee board, but my older male cousins did). Then we would venture into town and enjoy the bumper boats, miniature golfing, go-karts, etc. We also would rent the paddle boats and have races on the water. Other fun things to do include hiking wilderness trails, horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, fishing, parasailing, shopping, and riding a tramway to the top of one of the mountains (which I have also done!). There is an endless amount for families to enjoy here! Lots of camping spacesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for tents, RVers, Yorks or cabins. Reservations are recommended as they fill up quickly in the summer months. Details: Rates: $21-$38 121 hookup sites, 89 tent sites For information only, call (541) 432-4185 To make reservations, call 1-800-452-5687. 6 miles south of Joseph, OR, about 5.5 hours from Wenatchee.

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Hobuck Beach Resort, Neah Bay, WA

This is the northernmost beach of the Olympic National Park. This resort offers boating, whitewater paddling, hiking, swimming, fishing, a fish hatchery and access to Shi Shi Beach and Cape Flattery. Shi Shi Beach trail is a 3.3 mile hike and one of the most magnificent places of interest in Washington State. This is a fantastic surfing spot and is known to be one of the most pristine beaches in the United States. Cape Flettery-Tatoosh Island is also nearby. Sometimes visitors can catch a glimpse of puffin, sea otters, seals, gray, orca and humpback whales and other marine life. Nearby towns include Forks and Port Angeles. This campground is a lengthy six and a half hour drive, but we would not include it if it was not worth it! Details: www.hobuckbeachresort.com Rates: $20-$30 RV and tent sites. Cabins are also available ($110+) 2726 Makah Passage Neah Bay, WA (360) 645-2339

Your Own Backyard!

Did you know that June 22 is the great American Backyard Campout? Join in with the rest of America and camp out in your own backyard! I figured we would cover all areas of cost and distance with this location! Pitch your tent, build a campfire, roast some marshmallows and tell ghost stories with any extra cost or time spent driving. Visit www.backyardcampout. org for more information of how to be involved in the Great American Backyard Campout and also to get ideas for games to play and other fun activities you can do right in your own backyard. The possibilities are endless!

A Dad’s Perspective <<<

I am married to an incredible woman and I receive daily reminders of this fact. A few weeks ago, she took a day off from work to escort our son’s Cub Scout Pack to Seattle on a train trip. While trying to herd these boys to the right side of the sidewalk to make room for others, she missed seeing a joint between two pieces of concrete. Her foot got wedged in this gap and she found herself attempting to fly. Unfortunately, gravity won the battle and she managed to shove her left arm into the hardened walkway with great force. Rather than ruin the trip for all, she alone was taken to hospital where they x-rayed, scanned, pulled and twisted her left extremity to learn the extent of the damage. During this torture, she refused all but the most basic of pain medication, as she expected to be able to join the boys later in the day and wanted to be coherent. So, a few hours later, she did rejoin the group, her arm now in a sling, her elbow dislocated and only over the counter pain medicine in her system. This is not the first time my wife has proven she is made of the toughest stuff. I remember back to when she spent 36 hours in labor. Because of past back issues, no one dared to give her an epidural. We had talked about avoiding pain medicines, but we had not really planned on it. She fought for the last twelve hours to give birth without the assistance of either pain medication or surgical intervention. She wanted to see this through the way she pictured it in her mind. It was not her idea to go for a surgical birth, but that of the doctor who saw the toll the hours of exertion where taking on the love of my life. When asked if she would agree to this shortcut, my wonderful partner tried to refuse. However, as the hours towered over her, even she began to see the futility of this noble struggle. It was only at 10 in the morning that she finally consented to go into surgery for the birth of our son. Despite this trauma, she pushed herself back to work only six weeks later.

A Mother’s Day Ode

by: Alex A.G. Taub

Yes, we are all married to some incredible women. Not only do they endure the pain of birthing children, but the melodramatic turns that these children create for us during our lives. And despite all of these torments, she still puts up with me every day. She responds: AND DON”T YOU FORGET IT!

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***Mommy Business*** article and photos by Wendy Lane Hulse

Chasing dreams of owning your own business while also chasing your toddlers? Wondering if it is really realistic to do both? These successful businesswomen mommies offer some tips from the trenches. “My photography business, Truly Me Photography LLC, featured on this month’s cover, celebrates its first year in business this June. I’m completely blown away that I’ve managed to sling my fouryear-old son on one hip and my two-year-old daughter on the other while pursuing my dreams of turning my creative hobby into a business. When I pitched the idea of the business to my husband a year ago, I think I expected him to veto it outright. Instead, he picked up a camera and became my second shooter. Support on the home front makes it possible to balance my family’s needs with the demands of the business but it is still a challenge. I’ve learned a few things this year and I’d like to share. I’ve also gathered the advice of a few of my businesswomen mommy friends in order to offer some pointers as you decide whether or not, and when, to set off on your own adventure.”

{Dare To Dream}

You can't begin to do it unless you first dare to dream it. As mothers, our energy is often entirely devoted to nurturing our children and our marriages. It is easy to forget that our first and foremost obligation is to care for ourselves so that we have something to give to our loved ones. Much as in the airplane example of putting on your own oxygen mask before helping your children put on theirs, we need to pursue our own dreams if we want to teach our children to reach for their own.

{Be Flexible}

Have clients over to your home during nap time. Meet at 3pm on a Saturday when dad or grandma is available to watch the kids. Get a baby sitter. Set up a photo studio in your garage or your parent's basement. Stop working when your kids get home from school and start again at bedtime. Work in the bathroom or between wash and dry cycles if necessary. It can be done, somehow, with some flexibility.

Suzi Graden, CPA, and mother to Colin (4) and Parker (3), says, "As my husband and I

worked through infertility and the adoption process, I worked as an accountant for many years before finally becoming a mother myself. I remember listening to clients' children crying in the background of our phone calls, and thinking that children are unpredictable but that tax deadlines are not. Now I have a whole new level of understanding of the unpredictability and flexibility needed to juggle work and motherhood. I have learned that if I can be flexible with a client’s needs, they are more than happy to accommodate mine. I sometimes tell clients I can meet with them in two weeks, no kids in tow, wearing business attire, or I can meet them tomorrow during nap time in my home and I'll be wearing jeans. I often find that they are more than happy to meet during nap time. However, there are limits to what clients and our children can accommodate. My advice: plan to work as little as your budget will allow including simplifying your budget if need be. You can always choose to work more but you cannot take back this time with your children."

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{Get Creative}

Author Ariel Gore, of How To Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead and the Essential Hip Momma writes, "...We've all been conditioned, pressured, and bullied into believing that our creative lives are selfish nonsense. We want to be good, so we put creativity at the end of our to-do lists...No one ever does the last thing on their to-do list...Grab a pen and paper now and write it way up there at the top." Starting a business that allows you to express your own creativity through your work can be empowering.

Amy Edwards, a personal vocal instructor and private contractor

with Columbia River Music Conservatory, and mom to Holly (9 months), says, "It's nice to be able to educate other people's kids as well as my own. Being in business for myself gives me the opportunity to bring Holly to my toddler music classes with me so that I can share my creative musical abilities with her while I work. I love my job! I try out all of my new toddler music on Holly! As for my own vocal performance career, I don't get a lot of time to myself to rehearse anymore so I practice in the shower! I think it is very important to share your own creative outlet with your children."

{Do Your Homework}

I had some notion that the photography business would be demanding in terms of scheduling photo shoots, selecting and editing photos, and continuing with my own education in both photography and editing. I didn't have any grasp at all as to how much time and money were needed to acquire business licenses, purchase and learn how to use an accounting program, invoice clients, do effective marketing, pay taxes and basically all of the business aspects of running a business. It was eye-opening realizing how much of my time would be devoted to business administration rather than photography. Do your homework before you dive in so you have an accurate picture of what it takes to run your own business.

{Family First}

Many moms discover that motherhood changes their business outlook. Rather than striving to be consummate professionals, they seek to effectively balance their performance expectations at work and at home, nurturing their families' needs as first priority.

Jacqueline Thomas, ND (Naturopathic Doctor), owner of Alpine Valley Wellness

Center, and mother of Sophie (2), says, "I wouldn't say my patients come second, but I would say I took my patients from being first to being equal. I will say "no" versus thinking that I can help everyone if I think a patient isn't going to be a good fit in terms of requiring unlimited resources, time, and energy. My husband, Gary Piscopo, who is also a naturopath and my partner in practice, thinks it is a positive thing to set professional limits. I won't compromise on Sophie. I always want to be present with her, fully. I do my charts when she's napping. I have learned that I have to balance my own expectations of excellence in order to be a good doctor who runs a good clinic that helps enough people without trying to save the world."

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{Respect Your Limits}

If you are sinking more time and money into your business than you are getting in return, when is it time to call it quits? Before you start your own business, give thorough consideration to the legal, financial, and emotional risks involved. If you discover that you can back off on or close down your business when need be without undue adverse consequences to your personal finances, you are in a good situation to weather the risks. If you give your business your best effort and find that your family's health and happiness is suffering because of it, it is OK to walk away. Know when enough is enough.

Jennifer Osborne, mother to Lucas (3) and Levi (6 months), decided

to close down her home-based business selling Usborne books when she discovered she was pregnant with Levi. Jen says, "You have to periodically reassess your priorities to see if things are still working as well as they should. I got into the book business primarily because I love books and wanted to have a ton of them in the house. I made some money at it, and had a good time meeting other moms. I filled up our house with free books! It was definitely worth it. But I knew how much of my time my newborn would require and I didn't want to worry about organizing book parties and moving inventory once he was born."

{Keep The Faith}

Your business provides a service to others, an adult social outlet for you, and contributes to the community. It is easy to think professional time for moms is somehow "selfish" and unnecessary. Keep the faith that you are being guided into the fulfillment of your own life's purpose. Only you can assess if the timing is right, and whether your business aspirations balance nicely with your family's harmony.

Nikki Cox, owner and editor of NCW Kid Connect magazine,

and mother to Lexi (4 months), Hannah (3), and KaeLee (4), has the following advice to share: “If you feel called to provide a much needed service to your community, maybe you should heed the call. I had been debating about starting NCW Kid Connect after moving here from Yakima where there were two similar publications. My background is in nutrition, so publishing has forced me to grow out of my comfort zone. But I was doing a ton of research about what to do with my own kids and figured I might as well share. Lisa Bradshaw, author of Big Shoes, spoke at my MOPS group about what she calls her Don’t Wait Project. After losing her husband early in life, she began advocating for asking yourself key questions, such as why wait? What’s making you not do it now? Since starting Kid Connect, I’ve had many faith-affirming examples that God is guiding my work. On one such occasion, we were $157 short of our print costs, when an unexpected contributor placed an advertisement for exactly $157. Keep the faith and don’t wait.

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{Build A Community}

Turn your competition into comrades. You face the same challenges and share similar passions. Rather than a cut-throat, survival-of-the-fittest competition among you, why not share clients, insights, make referrals to each other when appropriate, and commiserate together over the tough stuff. There is plenty of business to be had by all. Use an abundance mentality rather than an us versus them approach. You may end up creating a fantastic support network in the process, and even a life-long friend or two!

Renell Holve, LMP, owner of

Massage-Zen Wellness Clinic, and mother to Rayanna (15 months), maintains a collegial relationship with other massage therapists, trading massages, business advice, and in some cases even helping other therapists start up their own private practices. “When you start your own business, it is important to understand who you are and who you are not, and to market yourself accordingly. In my own case, I built my reputation on medical massage and discovered my own niche. I’m happy to refer clients looking for a more spa-style massage to other massage therapist colleagues. The best thing that I have done to combine motherhood and business is to move my practice into a basement office in my home. I love being able to nurse my daughter between clients and see her throughout the day. If I weren’t a massage therapist, I think I would become a small business startup advisor.

{Do It Anyway}

Sometimes I feel as if my business is my third baby, compelling me to love and nurture it, providing in return a tremendous sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Sometimes it cries for too much of my attention, and it doesn't always share nicely with its big brother and sister, but I am grateful to have given it birth and I love watching it grow. Starting a business in today's economy seems as crazy a decision as bringing children into today's world. If it is the right choice for you, do it anyway.

Renell’s Start-Up Business Tips • Don’t overly discount your work or give out coupons. Clients will only come to you when they get a bargain and won’t recognize the full value of the skill you are offering. • Ask for business cards from others rather than giving out your own. Followup with a courtesy e-mail thanking them for the good conversation and letting them know what service you offer. Cards may be stashed away and forgotten but personal contact is remembered. • Give incentives for wordof-mouth referrals. If you reward your best clients for sharing the news with their friends, they will send you other great clients. Be selective in your offerings. Don’t offer referral incentives to clients who no show for appointments or are behind in payments. • Figure out what you love about your business and where your strengths lie. Out-source or refer to others areas of your business you are not interested in doing yourself that may bring you down. May/June 2013

>>> Traditions We have a small summer-kick off party with the kids and their friends. We host a watermelon food fight, squirt guns, water balloons and, of course, a barbeque. ~Erica Hall The kids gather all their paperwork, projects and assignments they’ve done throughout the year, pick out their favorites that they want to keep (we usually limit it to about 20 things), then we have a campfire in the backyard that night and burn the rest of the papers. We roast marshmallows and share memories made over the last year and begin planning our summer fun. ~Tim Watts Glitter Toes! My girls and I always get a pedicure at the end of the last day of school. Such a fun tradition—one they look forward to every year!

End of School Year

We have our children write thank you notes to their teachers and we encourage them to list specific areas in which they learned a lot, or an area the teacher provided extra assistance. It helps them practice gratitude as well as writing. ~Gretchen Holmes

Have the child’s teacher write a note in the book “Oh, the Places You Will Go” by Dr. Suess. Then for graduation, wrap it up and give it to your child. Such a special gift! ~Shirley Merritt

We our kid’s “graduated” from elementary school, we allowed them to pick out some books to purchase for the school library. It makes them feel so grown up when they get to hand the books to the librarian and give back to the “younger” kids. ~Sherri Sutton We take a “last day” of school photo, much like we do on the first day of school. It’s amazing to see just how much they’ve changes in those nine months. ~MaryBeth Sparks We go out to dinner to celebrate, letting the kids decide where to go eat. ~Paul Woods When the kids off the school bus, they come into the house decorated with balloons, a snack bar with their favorite treats, and a gift bag full of fun things and gifts cards to places we plan to go. It’s a fun surprise for the kids as they get clues as to what I have planned for the summer. They especially loved the mouse ears I put in their bags the year we planned our trip to Disneyland! ~Trista Rolland

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I schedule a pampering day and take my mom to get pedicures, manicures and a massage. Kayla Strout

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day in my family has always been a day spent gardening. We would go to the nursery the day before and pick out a bunch of flowers, then my sister and I would spend the day helping mom plant the garden. Though my mom is gone now, my sister and I still pick out flowers together and go to her grave to plant them for her every year. Stephanie Bolhmann

I help the kids make a video each year for Mother’s Day. They record their thoughts and memories, sing a song, tell her why she is special, etc. They make a giant card or a sign and hold it up during the video then give it to her after she watches it. George Potter

My husband takes the girls out to the yard in the morning and helps them pick flowers to bring back inside for me. Then he makes (and cleans up!) breakfast. We usually go to the park or go for a walk, get some ice cream, go out to dinner and then he is kind enough to do bath time/bed time all by himself for me. Truly a special day where I don’t have to lift a finger! Maria Sheldon The entire family gathers together at my mom’s house. We have a pot luck dinner, play some games, and laugh a LOT! Good times. Melisa Hackman

Father’sDay

We have the traditional barbeque with extended family on father’s day. Michael Adams

We spend the weekend camping at my husband’s favorite campground. Rain or shine, we are there! Barbara Pires We get together with my brother-in-law’s family and all go to a Mariner’s game together to celebrate Father’s Day. Julia Little

Our daughters treat their father to breakfast in bed (though they usually have to send him back to bed so they can do it…. He’s an early riser and they are not…. In fact, it’s more like brunch in bed…haha!) Laurie Adnerson

We have a photo album titled “My dad, my hero” and every year for father’s day, we add pictures from the last year of the kids and their dad and things they did together throughout the year. Knowing this prject is coming each year is also a good motivator to send them on daddy/daughter—father/son “dates” and reminds me to take pictures of them together more often. Karen Kincaid

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>>> Meet The Family

Sara and Mike have lived the majority of their lives in the Wenatchee area. They live on the outskirts of town and have a big yard with some chickens and dogs. While they love hanging out together on their own property, they strongly believe in being involved in the community. It is such an integral part of what makes Wenatchee great. Sara and Mike have two children. Freya is eight and loves skiing, gymnastics, piano, baseball and soccer. In school, she loves music and science. Taggart is six years old and loves skiing, karate, tee ball and soccer. In school, he loves math and science. Sara is a Pro Volunteer and a Hobby Farmer. She is an ECHO Team Trainer for WA State DOH, and a timer for MRST. She keeps herself busy volunteering with Northwest Farm Credit Local Advisor, Forest Ridge Wildfire Coalition, Washington Elementary PTSA, Mission Ridge Ski Team, and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust. Mike is an engineer and likes to ski. He also keeps himself busy, volunteering with the Squilchuck Water Board, El Sendero Board, MRST, and the WHS Drafting Dept. Advisory Board.

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The Rolfs

When I was little, I dreamed about being: Mom: a career Peace Corps volunteer Dad: in Warren Miller movies. Now that we have kids….: Mom: I have reconnected with my imagination Dad: I am happier than I ever thought I could be. My kid’s surprise me because they: Mom: are sponges……capable of so much knowledge & curiosity Dad: grow and change so quickly. I am surprised by their capacity for kindness and wonder and also by how sensitive and observant they are. Our favorite family activity is: Mom: Skiing Dad: skiing Mom is the best at: Mom: getting things done Dad: Paying attention to what the kids need and giving her time and energy. Dad is the best at: Mom: having fun Dad: Bringing home the bacon What’s your secret for balancing it all? Mom: not sure I’ll ever figure that out Dad: Mom lets me go in the mountains. When the kids are all grown, we are going to: Mom: wonder how it all went so quickly Dad: Sleep all night and go on dates. Something that might surprise you about me is: Mom: I can’t stand it when my kids wiggle their loose teeth Dad: I don’t know everything

What I love about our family is: Mom: How much fun we have haning out Dad: Snugs, gymnastics, skiing, couch nights, family hikes, special trips with each kid, and loving mommy. If I was stranded on an island with one book and one meal, they would be: Mom: teriyaki flank steak & Mists of Avalon Dad: rice dish and Atlas Shrugged What’s left on your bucket list? Mom: Morocco, doing Heli, & Mists of Avalon Dad: several climbing and skiing objectives, a year at home to do projects and a year at home to play on our property.

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Are You Connected?

Before I had kids, I never thought I’d: Mom: be such a mom Dad: quit coaching ski racing Favorite family hang-out in Wenatchee area: Mom: Mission Ridge Dad: Mission Ridge Our go-to place to eat in Wenatchee: Mom: Jeepers Dad: The Lodge at Mission Ridge Our favorite thing about living here is: Mom: the seasons/climate Dad: Mission Ridge My favorite thing about Dad is: Mom: his sense of adventure My favorite thing about Mom is: Dad: I love Sara’s approach to parenting and her involvement in all the things the kids are involved in. My favorite thing about Sara right now is how good of a mom she is.

May/June 2013

>>> Perspective

3 Moms. 3 Sisters. 3 Perspectives. As

Mother’s Day quickly approaches, we stop to enjoy what Motherhood means to us and we evaluate what kind of mom we are and if it fits in line with what we dreamed motherhood to be. Mothers come in all different shapes, sizes, ages, colors, and languages. One thing I think most all moms have in common is mommy guilt. It’s not always in the same form or fashion, but it’s there. For many moms, our work situation may be one of the areas of our mommy guilt. For me personally, I have experienced a full range of situations from working full time to working part time, to working from home and to being a full time stay at home mom. Though I have had struggles, hardships and mommy guilt with each of these scenarios, personally, I think the hardest of them all is working from home. Trying to make any phone calls is near impossible if it is not nap time, and then you feel like you have to whisper because the last thing you want to do is wake them up prematurely! Maybe it will be better when the kids are all in school during the day. It’s funny how people think you have all the time in the world to do anything you need/want to when you stay at home with your kids, but if you are anything like me, you are counting down the days when the last child gets into full day kindergarten. My list of “I’ll have time when the kids start school” has grown to about 3 feet long now. And if you have chosen to homeschool your kids, I have no words of hope for you. I guess your countdown will have an extra 17 years…. God Bless You.

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The following three women are mothers. Not just mothers, but also sisters. And they have each found what works for them and how they can best serve their family. Perhaps you can relate to one (or more) of their stories. I have recently ran across a quote by Neil L. Anderson that sums up what motherhood means to me. “Motherhood is not a hobby, it is a calling. It is not something to do if you can squeeze the time in. It is what God gave you the time for.” There are thousands of different ways to be a mother and God has equipt you with the talents and skills necessary (or resources to learn these skills) for what is right for YOU. God did not surround you with other mom’s so that you could compare yourself to them and put yourself down. He surrounded you with other mom’s so that you could be supported and have other moms to bounce ideas off and get advice from. As a mom, I feel like sometimes I specialize in compare and contrast, between myself and other moms. I often think, “oh no, I should be doing what that mom does”, or “why doesn’t that mom loose her temper?” and on and on. As moms, we really need to stop this charade of “Well at least I’m not as bad as that mom” and “That mom seems to have it all together and is way better than I am”. I encourage you to be confident in your parenting and encouraging and supportive to the moms around you. We need each other and we need to stick together. Parenting is a tough job and one that goes unappreciated for many many years. ~Nikki Cox

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Shhhh....I have a secret. I am a full time working mom and I am not burden with guilt. In fact, most days I feel like I have won the lottery. Ok, not the financial lottery, but life’s lottery. I have a wonderful husband of 20 years and a phenomenal 4 year old son that makes our family so complete that sometimes I feel giddy. I realize that I’m supposed to say “if I could afford to, I would love to be a stay at home mom”. But it’s just not true. I am not a diehard career driven woman, nor am I the bread winner in our family, although I do contribute significantly to our household income. I just like to work. I enjoy my job. I love being a mother and a wife, but I am better at both of those when I work. I am fortunate to be able to take vacations when I want to, call in sick when my son isn’t feel well, spend an evening out with my husband while my in-laws take care of our little guy, and shop at the department stores of my choice. The down side of this is when I’m at my son’s best friend’s birthday and the mommies are complaining about working or pitying me because I do work. I actually feel bad that I don’t feel bad. The rest of the secret is……I’m not the only one out there. I have several friends that choose to work. I know, how dare we! Trust me, I get that look of you can’t be serious, or that’s terrible that she wouldn’t rather be at home with her child. And I tried for years to feel bad about myself, but my son attends a preschool that we

spent a long time choosing and all three of us love it! We take him to school as late as both our schedules allow for and pick him up as early as either one of us can get there, but this is not done out of guilt, we all love to spend time together. There are days when our son whines about going to preschool, and I do wish those days never happened, but I also wish that he ate his entire dinner before asking for dessert. His teacher sends me pictures of him playing or learning something new and it warms my heart. I love that he is having fun learning with friends and caregivers that absolutely care about him too. Our only child will have the pleasure and privilege of growing up and learning from a conglomerate of people. Is this the best choice or decision? For me, absolutely! It is not the choice that either of my sisters made and I completely respect each of their decisions. I am often on the phone with my youngest sister during the day and I can hear several events occurring in her home at the same time (anything from a little one wanting a meal fixed, to needing Kindle bucks, having her husband pop home for lunch, her youngest creating a new mess to clean, packing up the kids in the car to go and pick up one of the other kids, etc), and that is when I look around my office and appreciate exactly where I am in my life. An “older” first time mom, who loves her child and her husband, and also loves her job. ~Jen Francis

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>>> Perspective Growing up my big aspiration in life was to be a stay at home mom. Never in a million years did I think my life would go down the path that it has, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I am a working mom of two beautiful girls (ages two and four). My job at a school district allows me to have the flexibility to work 4 days a week, work from home in the evenings and take Fridays off when need be. I also have Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer break to get a taste of the life of a stay at home mom. By the end of the summer of doing daily outings with my girls and engaging in very little adult conversations I am ready to go back to work. Conversely by the end of the school year I am glad I work in the field I do and get to be a stay at home mom all summer.

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There are pros and cons to being a working mom. I believe in the benefits of a quality childcare, even at a very young age. My oldest daughter started daycare at 8 weeks old. She has created bonds with peers her age ever since she was in the “infant” room. She and another infant were often found holding hands and seemed to seek each other out to do so. Having the energy to do more than provide dinner, give the girls a bath and get them to bed as well as making this quality bonding time is a negative of being a working mom. By the end of a full day at work it can be challenging to be “fresh” and energetic enough to keep up with a 2 year old and a 4 year old. I admire my older sister, working 5 days a week, a full time working mom. She gets vacation time, but she doesn’t get the entire summer off like I do. That too would be very tough for me.

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There are also several pros and cons to being a stay at home mom. Yes, you get to be involved in just about every aspect of your children’s lives. Yes, you get all the snuggles. Stay at home moms are in mommy mode 24 hours a day, with very little breaks. Honestly, I don’t know how my younger sister does it, and she has four kids. Working, having adult interaction, and feeling important in my career keeps me sane. In my opinion, I have the best of both worlds. I get the benefits of being a working mom as well as the benefits of spending large chunks of time of the year being with my girls on a regular basis. Being a full time working mom is demanding. Being a full time stay at home mom is not easy . They are both equally as difficult, but in different ways. I am very thankful to have a nice mix of both. ~Dixie Willwerth

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People often think that I am a stay at home mom, my house must be clean all the time, I have tons of time to do everything, and that we must be well off. Although there is no greater joy than being a stay at home mom, there are days when I forget these “joys”. My house is tidy (at times), and there are moments when I have a couple extra minutes (usually to eat), and we are doing ok budgetwise (my kids still have holes in their jeans, and we have student loans to pay) I worry if I am doing enough for them. My sisters have their kids in quality childcare programs, I always question if my kids are where they need to be school wise. They are with me the majority of the time until they start preschool, I just hope that they don’t have to play ‘catch up’ when they start preschool. Do I think that being a stay at home mom is the greatest thing for our family? I can say 100% I wouldn’t want it any other way. I love being able to see every little success, mistake, and milestone that my children make. I love to know that I am doing all I can to raise children that will one day be a vital part in the community. I love to know that when push comes to shove they know that I will be there for them. But most of all I love to know that I am doing my part in making their future brighter for everyone. I know that my kids do not even realize the sacrifice I make for them to be at home, I also realize that it might be many years before they even realize what all I have done. It wasn’t until I was grown, married, and had four kids of my own that I realized the sacrifice that my mother made for my siblings and me.

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May/June 2013

>>> Parks & Rec

Why I Do What I Do.... by Sarah Fitzgerald

Last month I spent a day at Wenatchee Valley College talking to middle school students about the reason I am passionate about my job as a recreation coordinator for the City of Wenatchee. At each session, we started out playing a silly game all together and then I posed the question to them, “Besides just having FUN, what are the benefits of playing together?” The crickets would chirp for a moment or two before the answers began.

“Physical fitness!” “Exercise!” Yes, definitely.

“Something to do!” “Laughter.” Absolutely.

“Being together!” “Family time.” Bingo.

Why do we spend time with people we love – our friends and our family? It’s a bonding experience. It’s shared time and focus. It helps weave us together as friends, as families, as neighbors, and as communities. Fun and recreation can break up the daily routine and help facilitate those experiences that are worth remembering. Have you ever played a sport or exercised with someone and found it so much easier to talk to them about any number of things in that moment? Did your family take a vacation together when you were young that will always be a treasured memory? Have you ever felt the rejuvenation of real, deep laughter with a friend? What about the joy of finding an activity that you and your child can enjoy doing together? When our friendships and our family relationships are strong and healthy, our communities also become stronger. There is so much that is essential to build a vibrant, healthy community; infrastructure, jobs, education… But if building a better community was a recipe for a delicious cake, recreation would be the sugar. I am passionate about giving families and friends in our community ways to connect – opportunities to recreate together in ways that are new, convenient, accessible, appealing, productive, and FUN. I’m not in the business of creating more things to add to the busyness. I’m not even in the business of trying to make a profit, and for that I am so grateful. I am in the business of helping people make memories, hopefully making their relationships stronger, and in turn making our community a better place to live.

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Parks & Rec <<< I do this by making it possible for a family to sit on a blanket under the stars and laugh together at the showing of a classic movie in the park. I do this by arranging a chance for a father and daughter to go canoeing together on the Columbia River for free. I do this by planning sporting and social events for individuals with special needs so that they can cultivate a new talent or a new friendship in a welcoming environment. Young friendships are born in our summer day camp, memories that will last a lifetime begin in the joyful days at the city pool, families dance together on warm summer evenings at our free Summer Concert Series, or a young boy feels pride in his athletic improvement in our tennis lessons. This list goes on. This is why I do what I do. I do this so that maybe in 30 years there will be a kid who says, “Mom, remember that time went snowshoeing one Saturday morning with Parks & Recreation? That was so much fun. I want to do that kind of thing with my own kids.” And the cycle of continues… “Fitness.” “Something to do.” “Family Time.” Whether it’s with Parks & Recreation, or it’s an annual family camping trip, or even just a game of catch in your backyard, I would encourage you to be intentional about having fun with your friends and family. Use recreation of all types as glue for your relationships. (And as a side note – it doesn’t all need to go perfectly to have a lasting effect. An ideal camping trip can provide laughter for a weekend, or the experience of an excursion gone completely wrong can be a source of laughter for years.) You don’t need Parks and Recreation programs and events to make memories with your family. But I am here, doing what I do, ready to include you anytime. Sarah Fitzgerald, Recreation Coordinator, City of Wenatchee 888-3283 or sfitzgerald@wenatcheeWA.gov Looking for some ways to have fun & make memories this summer? Check out our full brochure which can be downloaded at www.wenatcheeWA.gov on the recreation programs and events page. Or call to receive the brochure in the mail.

May/June 2013

>>>Giving Back

Bike ‘n Juice Festival Little kids riding bikes always sport some of the widest smiles around. And for good reason. Their ability to combine balance, steering and pedaling (or lifting their feet up to glide on a balance bike) is newly acquired, and they feel deservedly triumphant. Kids experience a big “Wow!” factor when moving faster than running, without any help from Mom or Dad. Parents, grandparents and friends can stand back and cheer as the biker’s skills and confidence grow. At the third annual Bike ‘n Juice Festival on June 8th, kids of all ages can show off their clever biking, challenge themselves with an obstacle course and trail races, and be rewarded with treats, games, raffle prizes and plenty of healthy fun. Before the kids race, they can bedeck their bikes with streamers, stickers and cards for their spokes. To match their bold and colorful bikes, the racers can also decorate their helmets and flaunt some seriously fun face paint. No matter the biker’s preferred ride, there’s an event for her/him. Balance bikes, training wheel bikes and small 2 wheel bikes all have their own divisions. The younger kids get to test their cornering skills with a twisty but flat course. Older riders, up to 12 years old, take part in trail races of four distinct lengths (.5km to 3km). They cruise up and down wide trails, under a forest canopy with lupine and balsamroot flowers brightening the edges of the paths. Do parents want to try the obstacle course too? They can, in their own event, but they have to ride kid bikes. After the race, each participant is refueled and satisfied with juice, homemade cookies and a barbeque lunch. What more could one want on a beautiful June weekend? But wait, there’s more. The mission of the Bike ‘n Juice Festival is two-fold. The founders want to promote children’s health through outdoor recreation but also want to promote early childhood development by donating funds to four local schools (Cascade School District’s early childhood grades, Mountain Sprouts Children’s Community, Upper Valley Cooperative Preschool and Upper Valley Christian School). Last year the festivities attracted 99 bikers and raised $1200 for the schools. Please help make this year’s Bike ‘n Juice Festival an even greater success. Bring your family and invite your friends. This event is on Saturday, June 8, from 9-noon at Ski Hill in Leavenworth. Race courses for 2-12 year olds. The entry fee of $15 for the first child, $10 for each additional child, includes the barbeque lunch and a raffle ticket. More information is available at www.bikenjuice.weebly.com. written by: Marlene Farrell

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This is just a partial list of summer camps offered during the summer in our valley. Please visit all websites for more details, or call the provided phone number. There are also more extensive descriptions and deatils on Kid Connect’s website, www.ncwkidconnect.com Be sure to check back in our July/August issue for even more camps that are coming your way. Also, “LIKE” us on Facebook to ensure you hear the latest updates as they happen!

General Camps Youth Day Camp- Wen. Parks & Rec Activities include: Field trips, arts & crafts, games, swimming and much more! You may sign up for one week or the whole summer! For children exiting Kindergarten through 5th grade. Located at the Head Start Building, 504 South Chelan Avenue. June 17-August 23 Mon - Fri 7:30am-5:30pm. Visit http://www.wenatcheewa.gov/Index. aspx?page=125 for more information Summer Day Camps - EastWen. Parks/ Rec A summer filled with tons of games, activities, arts & crafts, swimming and much more! Every Wednesday we take an all-day trip to a fun destination in our area. Sessions Dates Theme Week 1 June 10-14 Career Week Week 2 June 17-21 Safety Week Week 3 June 24-28 Mad Scientist Week Week 4 July 1-5 Adventure Week Week 5 July 8-12 Sports Week Week 6 July 15-19 Hollywood Week Week 7 July 22-26 Time Travel Week Week 8 July 29-Aug 2 Go Green Week Week 9 August 5-9 Around The World Week Week 10 Aug. 12-16 Wild About Animals Week 11 August 19-23 Celebrations Week 12 August 26-30 TBD Registration deadline is the Friday prior to each week. Ages: 6-11 years old Time: 8:00 AM -5:00 PM Location: EMPD Meeting Room. For more information, visit www.eastmontparks.com YMCA The Y offers a slew of options for summer adventure day camps, as well as overnight camps. These are available for members and non-members. For the extensive list of camps, visit www.wenymca.org

Summer Camps Dance Camps Next Step Dance Studio offers many camp options. For more information, email NextStepDance08@gmail.com

Water Swimming- Wenatchee Swimming lessons for all ages and skills. Lessons take place at 220 South Fuller Street and are about $30. For more info, call (509) 888-3288 or visit Wenatchee parks and rec online. Row and Paddle learn the fundamentals of sweep style rowing and canoe and kayak paddling through four sessions on land and on the Columbia River. Open to 4th - 8th graders. April 1-4 Mon-Thurs 9‐12pm $20/$22 June 24-27 Mon-Thurs 9‐12pm $20/$22 YSplash A week of free swimming lessons at the Eastmont YMCA Aquatic Center designed to help children be safe in and around the water. June 3 - 7 and is limited to 300 participants. Register online or at the Y beginning April 27. Free to all, ages 3-12 YMCA The Y offers many swim lessons to fit your busy scehdule! Stop by the Y to pick up a schedule, or visit www.wenymca.org Swim Lessons at Manson Bay lessons for ages 6-adult including lifeguard lessons. Visit www.swimmansonbay.com Park Wading Pool Program There’s no need to register for the FREE program, just come join us 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. June 24-Aug16 Mon-Fri 1:00-5:00pm Washington, Methow and Pennsylvania Park.

Springboard Diving Camp *Prerequisite: be able to swim 12:00Pm - 1:00pm Session 1: july 8 -12 Session 2: july 15 - 19 Session 3: july 22 - 26 Monday at S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics Tuesday - friday at the wenatchee city pool This camp is taught by Taryn Harris, former Division 1 collegiate diver. She teaches beginner jumps & dives and for the more advanced divers, flips & twisters. COST: $85 www.sportgymnastics.com

Gymnastics/Cheerleading/ Tumbling Wildcat Cheerleading July 8-12 Register by: June 28, $5 late fee after deadline Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM Ages: 6-14 years old. Fee: $50 Register at Eastmont Parks & Recreation: 255 N. Georgia Ave. in East Wenatchee or visit www.eastmontparks.com Hip Hop, Gymnastics & Tumbling Camp July 15 - 19 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm At S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics. Ages: 6 - 14 yrs. Fun Hip Hop dances taught by Tracy Trotter and Gymnastics & Tumbling by S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics. COST: $110 call or visit today to register. 509-667-1538 Cheer, Dance, Stunting & Tumbling Camp July 22 - 26 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm At S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics Cost: $100 Grades 1 - 8/ Ages 6 - 12 yrs Learn fun cheers and stunts along with tumbling including back handsprings. All levels welcome. Call or visit today to register. 509-667-1538 S.P.O.R.T Gymnastics 8 week Summer Class Sessions June 17 - August 14 *No Class July 1 - 6 Classes for Ages 2-11 Call or visit today to register. 509-667-1538 Apple Valley Gymnastics Keep checking their website, www.applyvalleygym,com for their upcoming summer programs for kids of all ages.

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Music/Theatre/Arts Icicle Creek Summer Camps Symphony Camp, June 23-29 Chamber Music Institute, July 7-27 Young Artist Theatre Camp, July 28- Aug 3 Young Pianists Festival, August 4-10 For more information, visit www.icicle.org Columbia River Music Conservatory Camps For registration, call 664-0412 or visit www. columbiarivermc.com for the following: Summer Sounds Camp, June 24 - 29th, 9am to 12 at the CRMC, 1011 S MillerSt, 664-0412. A daily one week camp with several sessions to choose from: Introduction to Keyboarding, Introduction to Guitar, Introduction to Violin, Introduction to Recorder, or Singing for All. Each session is an hour to an hour in a half in length and cost is $80 per session. This is a great camp to give your child some basics in music and see what instrument they might be interested in pursuing. CRMC’s Julian Patrick’s Vocal Camp for Gifted High School Singers - Audition required. June 17th thru June 22nd The Solo Vocal Workshops promote specific goals that have immediate and long term value for the high school vocalist. Each student will be assigned specific pieces to prepare for the workshops. They will receive daily vocal instruction, music theory and vocal coaching from our distinguished staff. Cost is $550 per student. There will be a concert open to the public on June 30th to highlight these talented performers. “Singers on Stage”, a camp for kids age 8yrs to 15yrs old. August 5th - Aug 9th It gives participants an opportunity to be a “lead role” in a musical number especially selected for them. Campers will learn all the “ins and outs” of performing on stage including, private vocal instruction, acting, movement, costuming, make up, etc… There will be a BIG PERFORMANCE on Friday for our young performers to SHINE! Presented by the Columbia River Music Conservatory at 1011 S. Miller St (located in the Church of the Nazarene) August 12th through August 16th, “School of Rock” Camp An opportunity to get your inner ROCKER on. 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.

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There is limited space so please reserve your spot in the coolest camp this summer! Presented by the CRMC, Cost is $150 for the week. Summer Stage Camps at the PAC please see ad on page 31 for more information on the following: Week 1 (Grades K-2) June 24-28, 9am-3pm | $200* Week 1 is intended for youth who may be curious about theatre and want to explore acting, improv, movement, voice, and make-up. Week 2 (Grades 3-5) July 1-5, 9am-3pm (9am-12pm on July 4) | $180* Week 2 is intended for youth who may be considering future participation in school productions. Week 2 includes curriculum similar to Week 1, plus the opportunity to experience the technical aspects of theatre. Week 3 (Grades 6-8) July 8-12 9am-4pm $250* Week 3 is intended for young teens who want a more intense theatre experience. Includes opportunities for youth who are serious about pursuing theatre and want to put their skills to the test while having fun!

Vacation Bible School First United Methodist VBS – June 18-21st You can expect many of the things you love about VBS - kids learning about Jesus, exploring God’s Word, singing and celebrating, and engaging different intelligences. Phone 509.663.1607 Email office@firstumchurch.org Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church,1400 S. Miller June 24th28th 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for children entering K - 5th grade To preregister, come to the church office or visit our website and print off a Registration form. Space in some classes may be limited. www.saddlerockepc.org

Sport Camps Wenatchee Parks & Rec Sport Camps Please call (509) 888-3284 for more information/registration on the following: Special Olympics Special Olympics is sport training and competition for individuals (8 yrs+) with developmental disabilities. We have competitive Special Olympic sport teams

in: Basketball, downhill skiing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, softball, golf, soccer, swimming, cycling, and track & field. Current Athlete participation Forms are required to participate. Find out more information at the Special Olympics Washington website www. sowa.org or call (509) 888-3284 Golf Practice: Begins June 10 Mondays 6:00-8:00pm $5 Rock Island Golf Course Softball Practice: Begins June 12 Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm $5 at Wenatchee Valley College Softball Field Tiny-Hawk Soccer Camp 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. July 29-Aug 1 Mon-Thurs 8am-8:45am $49 Walla Walla Point Park Mini-Hawk Camp This program helps young children explore soccer, baseball, and basketball in a day camp setting. No pressure, just lots of fun, while these young athletes participate in all 3 sports through unique Skyhawks games. For ages 4-7. July 29-Aug 1 Mon-Thurs 9am12pm $99 Walla Walla Point Park Skyhawks Multi-Sport Camp This multi-sport program was developed to give children ages 7-10 a positive first step into athletics. The essentials of baseball, flag football and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement anda lot of fun. *No camp on july 4th *July 1-5 Mon-Fri* 9am-3pm $99 Skyhawks Soccer Camp 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. Includes a leather soccer ball and t-shirt. Open to boys and girls ages 7-12. July 1519 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm $129 Skyhawks Frisbee Golf Camp This exciting new camp will teach your child the fundamentals of the exciting sport of Frisbee Golf. This fast growing sport is fun for all ages. Participants will learn proper techniques and the strategy of Frisbee golf. August 5-9 Mon-Fri 9am-12pm $99 @ Rotary Park

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Skyhawks Golf Camp Skyhawks Golf focuses on building the confidence of young athletes through proper technique and refining the essential skills of the game. To assist in this training, Skyhawks has adopted the SNAG(Starting New At Golf) system. SNAG is specifically designed for the entry-level player. It simplifies instruction so that young players can make an easy and effective transition onto the golf course. Open to boys and girls ages 7-12. July 8-12 Mon-Fri 9am-12pm $99 Walla Walla Point Park

SUPER SUMMER

ADVENTURES

2013 Choose from several different sessions each week, including:

art cooking science and more! June 17 through August 1 9 AM - NOON Monday - Thursday Grades 1-7 For more information or to register: 509.888.6240 www.wvmcc.org 127 S Mission St, Wenatchee

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Skyhawks Basketball Camp Skyhawks basketball breaks down this exhilarating sport into fundamental skills that all athletes, no matter their ability level, need to succeed. Coaches lead athletes through game-speed drills and exercises, focusing on ball handling, passing, shooting, defense, and rebounding. Athletes will put their skills to the test in an end-of-the week tournament! All participants receive a basketball, tshirt, and a merit award. For ages 7-12. June 17-21 Mon-Fri 9am-3pm $129 Foothills Middle School Hershey Track And Field Hershey Track is designed to promote physical fitness and participation. Pre-register for this program on-line on the City website. For ages 9-14. The District Meet is June 15th and the State Meet is June 29th. Cost: $35/$38.50.May 20-June 6 Mon, Wed, & Thurs 6:00-7:30pm Wenatchee High School Track Youth Tennis Lessons These lessons are designed for the novice player, ages 7 and older. Lessons focus on tennis fundamentals, including ground strokes, serve and volley-play. Students provide their own racket and one can of tennis balls. Lessons are at Walla Walla Point Park. Cost: $27/$29.50. Register on line. Beginner - 9:00am & 10:00am, Intermediate - 11:00am Session I: July 8-12 Mon – Fri Session II: July 15-19 Mon – Fri Session III: July 22-26 Mon – Fri East Wenatchee Parks/Rec Sport Camps Please visit www.eastmont-parks.com or visit in person at Eastmont Parks & Recreation 255 N. Georgia Ave. in East Wenatchee for more information and/or to Register for any of the following:

Eastmont Soccer Camp @ EMPD Soccer Field – June 24th -28th www.challengersports.com First Kicks 10:45-11:45 am Ages 3-4 $73 Mini Soccer 9:– 10:30 am Ages 4 - 6 $83 Half Day 9am - 12 PM Ages 6 - 16 $126 Half Day 1 - 4pm Ages 6 - 16 $126 Full Day 9-12pm 1- 4pm Ages 7 -16 $175 Each camp will contain Challenger’s own brand of innovative practices; small aided games; camp world cup; cultural education; character building; and FUN! 14th Annual Wildcat Tennis Camp Learn the game of tennis or improve on skills that you already have! You will improve your stroke, learn strategies, participate in matches and learn about conditioning and nutrition. USTA QuickStart Tennis format will be used for ages 8 and under. Racquets are available! Register by: May 31, $5 late fee after deadline Ages: 6-18 (Beginner to Intermediate) Fee: $50, includes a t-shirt Location: EHS Tennis Courts Dates: June 10-14 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM 14th Annual Golf Instructional Camp Join the Three Lakes Golf Course head professional for Golf Camp.Learn how to swing a club, drive, chip and putt a ball, the basic rule knowledge and much more. Clubs are available, for free, at the Golf Course if participants do not have their own. Dates: July 9-11 Register by: June 28; $5 late fee after the registration deadline Ages: 8-18 years old Fee: $50, includes a t-shirt Location: Three Lakes Golf Course Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Adult Tennis - Beginning and Intermediate This is a great way to get outdoors during the summer! There will be instruction on everything from grip, serve and volley to top spin, bottom spin and playing doubles. The groups will be separated into beginning and intermediate during the first class. Please call, stop by our office or go online for more information or a registration form. Register by: May 31, $5 late fee after deadline Ages: 16 and older Player Fee: $50 Location: EHS Tennis Courts Dates: Mondays, June 10-July 8 Time: 6-7pm and 7-8pm Applesocks Baseball Camp Pitching, Hitting, and General Camps taught by Applesocks players and coaches 9am-12, $50-85 more info, visit www.applesocks.com

Day By Day Calendar Your Guide to FUN in the Wenatchee Valley Note from Nikki: We are trying to make it easier for our Leavenworth friends! You will find that all events with a RED BOX around them take place in Leavenworth. In addition, all YELLOW HIGHLIGHTED events are events that happen infrequently (once a month or less), as well as NEW reoccuring events. We hope this makes your planning a little easier. Open Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics THURSDAY APRIL 25, 2013 Mops of Leavenworth, 9-11am 111 Ski Hill Drive 509-548-5292 Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) 1601 5th St, in Wenatchee 9am - 11am Every Thursday. FREE. BSF is an international bible study that is completely bible based and non-denominational. This years’ study is Genesis. Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. in Wenatchee 9:30-11am Unstructured play time for you and your child. It includes gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels and more! Ages 6 and under $5 per child, $9 per family Happy Days, A New Musical Riverside Playhouse in Wenatchee 7:30pm Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Ritchie, Potsie, Ralph Malph, and the unforgettable king of cool, Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli. For Tickets visit www.pacwen.org or call 509-663-ARTS

FRIDAY APRIL 26, 2013 Funtastic Shows Carnival 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee, WA Come and experience the thrill and excitement of the Funtastic Shows Carnival. There is a wide array of rides and games for all age groups. For more information, contact the Apple Blossom Festival Office at 662-3616 or appleblossom.org It opens weekdays at 5 pm and weekends at noon. Located at Riverfront Park at the foot of Fifth Street on the Columbia River and there are no gate fees. Pay-One-Price (P.O.P.) nights April 27 - May 5 * $25 per bracelet Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 10am - 11:30am See Apr 25th Night Out, Lights Out Public Skate The Rink @ Town Toyota Center 6:45 - 8:45pm

10 S. Columbia St, Wenatchee 6:30 - 7:30pm Unstructured play time on gymnastics equipment, including trampolines and inflatables. You can drop the kids off or stay and watch. Cost: $8 per child $7 per child if they are siblings

Ben Stanton and Dad, Nick

Open Gym @ Apple Valley Gymnastics 230 South Columbia, Suite 3, 7pm - 9pm Specifically for children ages 5 years to 15 years. Cost: $12 for the first child and $8 for siblings. Parents must sign kids in!!! Happy Days, A New Musical Riverside Playhouse, in Wenatchee 7:30pm - 9:30pm See Apr 25th The Columbia Chorale presents 30th Anniversary Reunion Concert 1400 S Miller St, 7:30pm - 9:30pm Favorite musical selections representing a “Best Of” the Columbia Chorale from the past 30 years will be featured in this commemorative concert. Tickets: $15 Students: $8 For tickets visit www.pacwen.org orcall 509-663-arts

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013 Funtastic Shows Carnival 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee, See Apr 26th

Jackson and Kylie with Mom and Dad, Terry and Chrissi Spry Jayda and mama Rachel Umland

Open Rowing Linden Tree Park Barn 7am - 9am This is a great way to get the feel of rowing without the cost. Join experienced rowers from the Wenatchee Row and Paddle Club as they provide basic instruction on rowing terminology and technique both on land and the on the water. A $5.00 donation per person is appreciated, but not required. Call 888-3283 for more information. Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee, WA 9:30am - 10:45am &11am - 12:15pm See Apr 25th

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PASS Super Late Model Apple Blossom Wenatchee Valley Super Oval Pro 4 Alliance, 75 lap Wesco Sprints, 40 lap Jerry’s Auto Supply Pure Stocks, 35 lap For More Information visit www.wvso.com The Keyes Fibre Youth Parade Triangle Park 11am - 1pm Over 4,500 children ages 14 and under (and some who are just young at heart) participate in this celebration! Visit appleblossom.org for more information. Ride the Miniature Train 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee, WA 1pm - 5pm Take your family for a special ride on the little train that runs on a 10-inch-gauge track in scenic Riverfront Park. The course winds through a figure-8 layout of bridges, trestles and rails along the Columbia River just south of the carnival. Cost: $3adults/$2 children Happy Days, A New Musical Riverside Playhouse, Wenatchee 7:30pm - 9:30pm See Apr 25th Prospector Pies Pie Eating Contest Memorial Park, Wenatchee, WA 2pm - 3pm Win up to $100 by participating in the Prospector Pies Apple Pie Eating Contest! There will be three grade categories: 4th & 5th

>>>Storytimes Cashmere Library 300 Woodring 782-3314 Story Time: Wednesdays 10:00am

East Wenatchee Library 271 9th Street NE 886-7404

Story Time: Wednesdays 10:30am Stories, Songs, Poems, Action Rhymes

Peshastin Library

8396 Main Street 548-7821 Story Time: Wednesdays 11:30am

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girls/boys wins $50 each; 6th-8th girls/boys wins $75 each and 9th-12th. Entry forms must be received at 2 South Chelan (upstairs), Wenatchee, 98801 by 5pm, Friday, April 26 or by 1:30pm at the Festival Info booth on Saturday, April 27

SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2013 CSP Warrior Challenge @ Walla Walla Point Park An obstacle course race over hay bales and logs, through sand, mud and water. Visit www.warrior-challenge.com for more info. Funtastic Shows Carnival 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 26th Pepsi-Cola Youth Day Memorial Park, Wenatchee 11am - 4pm Great performances and activities just for kids. Visit appleblossom.org for more info. FREE Motorcycle Extravaganza 900 N Western Ave, Wenatchee 1pm - 3pm Shine up your “hog” or any favorite motorcycle and ride it on down to the best show in Wenatchee. FREE – OPEN TO PUBLIC. Contact: Jeril Hansen, (509) 662-2797 Ride the Miniature Train 1pm-5pm 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 27th

Wenatchee Library

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

This summer, mark your calendars for these special library guests and come join the fun! Erik Brooks Tues. June 18, 2:00 Reptile Man Wed. June 19, 2:00 Nancy Stewart Thurs. June 20, 2:00 Chelan PUD Tues. July 9, 2:00 NCRL Puppeteers Thurs. July 18, 2:00 Books on Stage Tues. July 30, 2:00 NCRL Puppeteers Thurs. Aug. 8, 2:00

Next Step Dance Performance Memorial Park 4:30pm - 5:30pm

MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 Funtastic Shows Carnival 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 26th Indoor Playground 504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee 10am - 12pm Designed for toddlers and parents to play and socialize in a warm place during the cold winter months. For ages 4 and under. Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC 1000 N. Miller Conference Room 6:30-8:30pm. Everything you need to know about having a baby. This is a 12-hour course, often referred to as “Lamaze” class. It will prepare you and your birth partner(s) for the physical and emotional demands of labor. Class Dates are (Mondays): April 22, 29, May 6, 13, (Thurs) 16, & (Monday) 20. Medical coupons accepted. Cost $93.30 Contact Joan Slack for more information. 509-665-6140 jslack@cwhs.com Ride the Miniature Train 1pm-5pm 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 27th

Visit your library home to get signed up for the summer reading program! Keep your kids healthy by keeping them in books this summer!

Leavenworth Library 700 Highway 2, 548-7821 Story Time: Fridays 10:30am

Chelan Library 417 Bradley 682-5131

Story Time: Wednesdays 10:00am

Entiat Library

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

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) 1400 Miller St, Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm FREE. BSF is an international bible study that is completely bible based and non-denominational. This years’ book of study is Genesis. School ages children are also welcome for a kid’s study

TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 Funtastic Shows Carnival 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 26th Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. 9:30-11am. See Apr 25th Attachment Parenting Group 941 Washington St 10am - 11am Parenting Support Every Tuesday at 10am (except for the First Tuesday in First United Methodist Church Nursery Kim Hildebrand 509.885.3751 Ride the Miniature Train 1PM-5PM 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 27th Resort Yoga 7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 7pm - 8pm A Warm Flow, Level I-II class Drop ins welcome. Mats and props available for newcomers. Adults|| $8 per class

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013 HAPPY MAY DAY! Funtastic Shows Carnival 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 26th Indoor Playground 10am - 12pm 504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee See Apr 29th AWANA @1400 S Miller St 6:30pm - 8pm Open enrollment for children in K - 5th grade. Call Laura at 663-1187for more info. Dinner served from 5:30-6:10 p.m Dad, Joe, with Emma, Kate, Luke and Jake

All Service Club Luncheon 121 N. Wenatchee Ave 12pm - 1pm At the Wenatchee Convention Center Grand Ballroom. Doors open at11:30am, program begins at 12. Tickets are $20 www. appleblossom.org or at the Apple Blossom Festival Office at 2 S. Chelan. For more info, contact the Festival Office at 662-3616. Ride the Miniature Train 1pm-5pm 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 27th WVC HepCats Swing Dance Club Wenatchee Senor Activity Center 1312 Maple St 7pm - 10pm Basic lesson: 7-8 pm Social Dance from 8-10pm Two ways to pay: $5 cover (includes basic lesson) $35 Basic membership for the quarter WVC Students free with Student ID!

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 Funtastic Shows Carnival 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 26th Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) 1601 5th St, Wenatchee, WA 9am - 11am See Apr 25th Apple Blossom Golf Tournament 2820 8th St SE, East Wenatchee, 9:30am - 3:30pm Cost: $120 per golfer 144 golfers participate in one of the best tournaments in the Northwest at the beautiful Highlander Golf Course. More fun is in store this year at the Apple Blossom Festival Golf Tournament. Awards,raffles and more. There will be a Hole-in-One Contest for a 2013 vehicle from Sangster Motors. Contact the Festival Office for more information at (509) 6623616 or appleblossom.org

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. 9:30am - 11am See Apr 25th

FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013 Funtastic Shows Carnival 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 26th Bullriding Blowout @ Town Toyota Center Doors Open @ 6pm, Event begins at 7:30 $20 GA, $25 Reserved Seating,$45 VIP Seating Muttin Bustin & Mechanical Bull Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show @ Eastmont Community Park An Apple Blossom weekend favorite, so you’ll want to claim your spot on the parade route early for this 6:30pm Friday night event. Then sit back and enjoy the view…everything from old to new. Pre-registration for participants is strongly encouraged and appreciated, but on-site registration will be allowed. Registration forms will be accepted at the Events Office through 5pm on Wednesday, May 1st and at Eastmont Community Park (corner of Third and Georgia Streets) on Friday, May 3rd, beginning at 2pm. To register, or for more information, call the East Wenatchee Events Board at (509) 886-6108 or visit website eastwenatchee. com/classychassis. Cost: Free to watch; $25 for Participants; $75 for Commercial Vox Docs Film Festival 2013 Snowy Owl Theater Leavenworth Five award winning documentary stories of hope, triumph, relevance, and social change. Buy tickets for individual films or a festival pass forthe entire weekend. Ticket proceeds support local non-profit organizations.

Ride the Miniature Train 1-5PM 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 27th

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 9:30 - 11am 10 S Columbia St. See Apr 25th

Happy Days, A New Musical 7:30pm Riverside Playhouse, Wenatchee, See Apr 25th

Ride the Miniature Train 1-5PM 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 27th Isaiah and Adam Holcomb with Dad Reid

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Happy Days, A New Musical 7:30pm Riverside Playhouse, Wenatchee, See Apr 25th

Ben, Casey and Mom, Lisa Stanton

Dash Dolan & Dad, Matt

Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show Eastmont Community Park An Apple Blossom weekend favorite, so you’ll want to claim your spot on the parade route early for this 6:30pm Friday night event. Then sit back and enjoy the view…everything from old to new. Pre-registration for participants is strongly encouraged and appreciated, but on-site registration will be allowed. Registration forms will be accepted at the Events Office through 5pm on Wednesday, May 1st and at Eastmont Community Park (corner of Third and Georgia Streets) on Friday, May 3rd, beginning at 2pm. To register, or for more information, call the East Wenatchee Events Board at (509) 886-6108 or visit website eastwenatchee.com/classychassis. Cost: Free to watch; $25 for Participants; $75 for Commercial Vox Docs Film Festival 2013 Snowy Owl Theater Leavenworth Five award winning documentary stories of hope, triumph, relevance, and social change. Buy tickets for individual films or a festival pass forthe entire weekend. Ticket proceeds support local non-profit organizations. Apple blossom Fun Fly (Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers) 10am - 4pm 5201 4th St NE, East Wenatchee Daily RC Flying demonstrations and static displays of aircraft. For more information, contact Del Herring. Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. 10 - 11:30am See Apr 25th Wal-Mart 37th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair Memorial Park, Wenatchee, WA 10am - 7pm Wander through the Park and join over 100 talented artists, musicians, and crafters from throughout the Northwest at the 37th Annual Wal-Mart Juried Arts & Crafts Fair. Visitappleblossom.org for more info.

Tenley McGinnis with Mom, Cheryl

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Ride the Miniature Train 1-5PM 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 27th

Bubbles & Heels 526 E Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 5pm - 7pm Bubbles & Heels at One Wines, Inc. the 1st Friday of every month, starting around 5:00 pm and lasting until the bubbles are gone! $10.00 per glass includes sales tax. Apple Blossom Plus Weekend Square Dance 101 Pioneer Ave, Cashmere 7pm - 10pm The Vale Elementary gym will be transformed into a lively, friendly atmosphere of fun for the whole family with dancers from all over the area and from other countries that become one big family of dancers. More info, contact Hugh Blair, Hugh182@msn.com or Barbara Vorderbueggen at jbvordy1@hotmail.com. Time: Fri. 7-10pm; Sat. 10am-11:30am, 1pm-4pm &7-10pm; Sun. 10am-Noon Cost: Free to watch; $35 adults, $25 teens, and $70 families. Happy Days, A New Musical Riverside Playhouse, 7:30pm See Apr 25th

SATURDAY MAY 4, 2013 Funtastic Shows Carnival 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 26th Bullriding Blowout @ Town Toyota Center Doors Open @ 6pm, Event begins at 7:30 $20 GA, $25 Reserved Seating,$45 VIP Seating Muttin Bustin & Mechanical Bull Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show Eastmont Community Park See May 3rd Vox Docs Film Festival 2013 Snowy Owl Theater Leavenworth. See May 3rd 3x3 Basketball Tourney Walla Walla Point Park, Wenatchee The 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is held every year as part of the Apple Blossom Festival. The event is fun for both kids and adults and every participant receives an event T-Shirt! www. appleblossom.org Downtown Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast @ Triangle Park, Wenatchee 6:30am - 10:30am The Wenatchee Kiwanis Club invites you to their Annual “ALL YOU CAN EAT” Pancake Breakfast. You will be served pancakes, eggs (with or without ham), juice, milk and coffee. For more info, contact Tom Irvin at (509) 662-0200 or by e-mail attdinml@yahoo.com $5 in advance members or $6 at the gate. Home Depot Kids Workshop 1405 Maiden Lane, Wenatchee 9am-12pm Build an herb planter and use stickers featuring “EPIC” and Team ENERGY STAR!

Open Rowing 7am - 9am Linden Tree Park Barn See Apr 27th

Wal-Mart 37th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair Memorial Park 10am - 5pm See May 3rd

Apple Blossom Run Triangle Park, Wenatchee, WA 8am - 11am The Apple Blossom Run starts prior to the Grand Parade on Saturday, May 4, at 9:40 am. Runners have a choice of four events: 1 Mile Kids Run for grades 1-8; 5K Run, 10K Run and 5K Walk. Kids Run is free of charge. Registration for the 5K and 10K events is $12 if pre-registered and $15 on race day Runners can pre-register in person on Friday, April 26, 8 am-8pm at Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, 820 N Chelan Ave. For more info, contact Steph Grubich at WVMC– (509)663-8711.

Ride the Miniature Train 1-5PM 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 27th

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 9:30am - 10:45am See Apr 25th Apple blossom Fun Fly (Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers) 10am - 4pm 5201 4th St NE, East Wenatchee Daily RC Flying demonstrations and static displays of aircraft. For more information, contact Del Herring. Lowes Kids Workshop 10-11am 1200 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee

Happy Days, A New Musical Riverside Playhouse, Wenatchee, 7:30pm - 9:30pm. See Apr 25th Ultimate Apple Pie & Dessert Bake-Off Memorial Park, Wenatchee, WA 2pm - 4pm Pies & Desserts will be accepted on Sunday, May 5 from 10am – 11am at the Festival Office. Cash prizes for the top 3 pies and top 3 desserts will be awarded. Interested parties should pick up an entry form at the Festival Office or call (509) 662-3616 or visit appleblossom.org for more information.

MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013 Indoor Playground 10-12pm 504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee See Apr 29th Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC 1000 N. Miller Wenatchee, WA Conference Room 6:30pm - 8:30pm See Apr 29th Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) 1400 Miller St, Wenatchee 6:45pm - 8:30pm See Apr 29th Ivan & Alyosha 17 N. Wenatchee Ave 7pm - 9pm Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm Tickets $7 adv/ $10 day www.caffemela.com

TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013

Next Step Dance Performance Memorial Park 4:30pm - 5:30pm Annual Apple Blossom in the Park

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. 9:30am - 11am See Apr 25th

Apple Blossom Plus Weekend Square Dance, 101 Pioneer Ave, Cashmere, 7pm - 10pm. See May 3rd

La Leche League Breastfeeding Support 941 Washington St 10am - 11am First Tuesday of every month in the Nursery Annette Mueller 509.664.0186 Stacy Humphries 509.293.5609

Wal-Mart 37th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair Memorial Park, Wenatchee, WA 10am - 7pm See May 3rd Apple Blossom Grand Parade Triangle Park 11am - 1pm The cannon sounds promptly at 11am Parade route: down Orondo, left on Wenatchee Ave. Ends at 7th. Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 11am - 12:15pm. See Apr 25th Ride the Miniature Train 1-5PM 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 27th Apple Blossom Plus Weekend Square Dance, 101 Pioneer Ave, Cashmere 7pm - 10pm See May 3rd Happy Days, A New Musical 7:30pm Riverside Playhouse, Wenatchee, See Apr 25th

SUNDAY MAY 5, 2013 Funtastic Shows Carnival 501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 26th Apple blossom Fun Fly (Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers) See May3rd

Age 5 -7 Soccer Clinics @ Sportsplex Clinic #1 – June 24-27…....…9am-11am/$75 Clinic #2 – July 22-25…..…… 9am-11am/$75 Clinic #3 – August 19-22.…..9am-11am/$75

Age 8 - 10 Soccer Clinics @ Sportsplex Clinic #4 – June 24-27....…..12pm-2pm/$75 Clinic #5 – July 22-25……....12pm-2pm/$75 Clinic #6 – August 19-22.....12pm-2pm/$75

Age 8 - 14 Goal Keeping/Scoring Camp @ Sportsplex Clinic #7 – July 8-11…..…...9am-11am/$95 For more info go to wvsportsplex.com or call 509.888.5200

May/June 2013

WVHS On the Catwalk Fashion Show Wenatchee Convention Center 12pm - 2pm The 2nd annual “On the Catwalk” Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show to benefit the Humane Society. Local retailers will be showcasing the latest spring fashions while distinguished community members bring their signature moves to the runway accompanied by the hottest fashion accessories…adoptable pets. Cost $25. More Info 509-662-9577

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013 Indoor Playground 10-12pm 504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee See Apr 29th East Wenatchee MOPS 9-11 AM 171 Eastmont Ave, East Wenatchee MOPS is a place to find friendship, community, resources and support for you as a woman and mother so you’re not alone. AWANA 6:30pm - 8pm 1400 S Miller St See May 1st WVC HepCats Swing Dance Club 7-10pm 1312 Maple St, Wenatchee, See May 1st

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013

FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013

Mops of Leavenworth 111 Ski Hill Drive 9am - 11am 509-548-5292

MaiFest in Downtown Leavenworth Flowers, music, entertainment, Mai baum Dance, parade (Mother’s Day weekend)

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) 1601 5th St, Wenatchee, WA 9am - 11am See Apr 25th

Manson Apple Blossom Festival in Chelan Celebrate Manson’s 92nd Annual Apple Blossom Festival. The Festival starts with A Taste of Manson from 2-4pm on Friday. The Pageant will begin at 6pm in the HS Gym. Saturday starts with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast from 6:30-10am in the basement of the Manson Grange. Run breakfast off at the Pig Jig followed by the Apple Blossom Parade at11am.

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee, WA 9:30am - 11am. See Apr 25th Childbirth Preparation Series at CWH 1000 N. Miller Wenatchee, WA Conference Room 6pm - 9pm Everything you need to know about having a baby. This is a 12-hourcourse, often referred to as “Lamaze” class. It will prepare you and your birth partner(s) for the physical and emotional demands of labor. Classes will be held Thursday and Friday evenings from 6:00-9:00 PM,and on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Medical coupons accepted. Cost $85 Contact Joan Slack for more information. 509-665-6140 jslack@cwhs.com Happy Days, A New Musical Riverside Playhouse, 7:30pm See Apr 25th

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 10am - 11:30am See Apr 25th Night Out, Lights Out Public Skate The Rink @ Town Toyota Center 6:45pm - 8:45pm Sheila Roberts Presentation and Book-Signing @Leavenworth Public Library 7pm - 8pm. Sheila Roberts writes another charming book set in the town of Icicle Falls, a fictitious place...

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Happy Days, A New Musical Riverside Playhouse, Wenatchee 7:30pm - 9:30pm. See Apr 25th

SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013 MaiFest in Leavenworth. See May 10th Manson Apple Blossom Festival in Chelan See May 10th Foothills Day in the Foothills and at the PAC. An all day community-wide event with trail runs, bike rides, guided walks, music festival, hands-on activities for kids, and mountain bike exhibition by “Trial Stars Bike Show”. www.cdlandtrust.org

Crafts for Mama Day (for kids and dads) Barn Beach Reserve River Haus, 347 Division 10am - 2pm Come create a personalized handcrafted Mother’s Day gift with local artists. All materials provided. Proceeds go to arts in education. www.iciclearts.org Family Canoe Adventures Confluence State Park 10am - 11:15am These FREE paddling trips are 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.

Pybus Market Opens! 3 N. Worthen, Wenatchee High quality selections of artisan and ethnic products, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Washington wines and freshly-made, prepared foods. You’re sure to enjoy shopping the independent merchants of the market. The market will also showcase a variety of cooking classes in the Demonstration Kitchen.

Lowes Kids Workshop 1200 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee 10 - 11am, Building a Sweetheart Frame

WVC Nursing Fun Run Walla Walla Point Park Shelter #2 The 5th annual Run for Nurses will be held on Apple Capital Loop Trail located on the Columbia River in Wenatchee. $30 Community, $25 Nursing Students. More info Rhonda Yenney 509-682-6660

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 11am - 12:15pm See Apr 25th

Mother’s Day High Tea 11am - 3:30pm Daily Joy Tea House, Leavenworth To honor moms and women everywhere! I’m working on finding live music. Call ahead for reservations, 509 433 5074

Kid’s Club 511 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee, 12pm - 2pm. Wenatchee Valley Mall is excited to offer Kid’s Club for boys and girls12 years old & younger. A safe place for kids & their parents to come and enjoy fun activities for the whole family. All events are FREE and all families are invited to join in the fun. Sheila Roberts Presentation and Book-Signing @ Leavenworth Public Library 1pm - 3pm. Sheila Roberts writes another charming book set in the town of Icicle Falls, a fictitious place... Happy Days, A New Musical Riverside Playhouse 2pm See Apr 25th Foothills Day Benefit Concert with Hey Marseilles and Radiation City PAC 7:30pm - 8:30pm Hey Marseilles, Radiation City Happy Days, A New Musical Riverside Playhouse 2pm See Apr 25th Judy Sings Judy Snowy Owl Theater 7:30pm - 8:30pm $25 General Admis, $20 Senior. Judy Ann and her 8-piece orchestra will bring to life the classic Judy Garland catalog of songs.

Open Rowing Linden Tree Park Barn 7-9am See Apr 27th Wenatchee Valley Farmer’s Market 3 N. Worthen, Wenatchee 8am - 1pm The Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market is an open-air food market, which creates a direct link between farmers and shoppers. Horse Lake Trail Runs Horse Lake Ranch 9am - 12pm Be on hand for the first official trail runs ever held at the Horse Lake Reserve in the Wenatchee Foothills on May 11, 2013. There will be two loop trail runs — a five-miler and a 10-miler. This is a fundraiser for the ChelanDouglas Land Trust, which is raising $8.1 million for land acquisition, stewardship. Cost: $35 for 5-miler and $45 for 10-miler through May 9. Costs increase to $40 and $50 on May 10 and May11 www.runwenatchee.com Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 9:30am - 10:45am See Apr 25th

May/June 2013

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Isabella and Aja with Dad, Michael Umland

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

Attachment Parenting Group 941 Washington St, Wenatchee, 10am - 11am See Apr 30th

MaiFest in Leavenworth. See May 10th

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

Mother’s Day Brunch Sleeping Lady, Leavenworth Call 509-548-6344 or 800-574-2123 for reservations. Celebrate mom with a hearty, family-style brunch. Join us for a special Mother’s Day that she won’t soon forget. Adults $37 || Kids 5-12 $12 ||Children 4 and under free. ||

Indoor Playground 504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee, 10am - 12pm See Apr 29th

Wenatchi Indian Mother’s Day Feast @ Hatchery Park Mothers Day Brunch 9am-1pm Mountain Springs Lodge, Leavenworth Treat your mother to a wonderful brunch! Featuring chilled poached salmon with cucumber dill sauce, carved prime rib, ham, egg & asparagus crepe squares & much more! www.mtsprings.com Fee: $24.94 adults, $14.94 children Information: 1-800-858-2276 Mothers Day Tea Ohme Gardens 10:30am - 3:30pm Join us for Mother’s Day Tea in the Gardens! Food available for purchase from The Ivy Wild. Optional portraits by Michael’s Photography. Live music. Happy Days, A New Musical Riverside Playhouse 2pm See Apr 25th

Sophie and Hannah with Mom, Debbie Johnson

Chelan Sidecar Rally Several Locations throughout Chelan and Manson; 5th Annual Chelan Sidecar Rally [ CSR5 ]. Motorcycle sidecar riders from all over the western U.S. and Canada will be here for a four day rally all over the Chelan Valley, including a Night Cruize on the Lady of The Lake. Headquarters will be at the Lake Chelan State Park. Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) 1601 5th St, Wenatchee 9am - 11am See Apr 25th

Kids in the Creek @ Entiat Hatchery A hands on/feet wet educational program for high school students.

Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC 1000 N. Miller Wenatchee, WA Conference Room 6:30pm - 8:30pm See Apr 29th

Indoor Playground 10AM-12PM 504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee See Apr 29th

Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest We are excited to offer: FREE keynote address by artist/naturalist JOHN RUTHVEN: “On the Trail of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker” FREE presentation by Bird Note’s IDIE ULSH: “Feathered Architects” FREE (science scholarship fundraiser) concert with MICHAEL CARLOS, MARLIN HANDBELL RINGERS, and other musicians FREE bilingual community picnic FREE Bird Discovery Center science activities for the whole family FREE gallery opening, art walk, and dance performances FREE: Sarvey Wildlife Center’s ALIVE! Look a Bird in the Eye Over 50 field trips and naturalistguided tours. For More Info visit http://www. leavenworthspringbirdfest.com/EVENTS-10.htm

TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013 MOPS of Wenatchee 1601 5th St 9am - 11am 509-662-1502

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THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) 1400 Miller St, Wenatchee 6:45pm - 8:30pm See Apr 29th

WVC HepCats Swing Dance Club 1312 Maple St, Wenatchee 7pm - 10pm See May 1st

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 9:30am - 11am See Apr 25th

Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC 1000 N. Miller Wenatchee 6:30pm - 8:30pm Conference Room. See Apr 29th

Conley McGinnis and Dad, Brett

AWANA 1400 S Miller St 6:30pm - 8pm See May 1st

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 9:30am - 11am See Apr 25th

FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013 Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest See May 16th

Chelan Sidecar Rally Several Locations throughout Chelan and Manson See May 16th Write On The River Conference Wenatchee Valley College Two days of content-packed workshops with professional editors, successful agents, bestselling authors and nationally-acclaimed speakers. Whether your goal is to be a published author, write articles for a local magazine, develop your poetry, or simply write for our own enjoyment, Write On The River has something for you. http://writeontheriver.org/2013conference-workshops Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 -11:30am 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee See Apr 25th Bradford Loomis with Beth Whitney Caffè Mela, 17 N. Wenatchee Ave 8pm - 9pm

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013 Chelan Sidecar Rally Throughout Chelan and Manson. See May 16th Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest, See May 16th Write On The River Conference Wenatchee Valley College. See May 17th

Columbia Valley Girls on the Run 5K & 2K Pybus Public Market Help celebrate and support the Girls on the Run program by participating in the first-ever Columbia Valley Girls on the Run 5K & 2K. Cost: $25 for 5K and $15 for the 2K. Note: The cost for a commemorative T-shirt is an extra $5. Roller Derby: Home Bout: Double Header @ Wenatchee Sportsplex Barbies vs Snake Pit’s Hissfits\Hydros vs JB Habitat Hop, Fundraiser and Dancing 12:30am - 1:30am @ Campbells River and Park Rooms, Chelan. Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser and Dancing. There will be Food, Live and Silent Auction along with music by the Waterdogs. The Hop will be held at Campbell’s River and Park Room starting at 6:30 Purchase your tickets at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce. Ticket price is $10.00 Open Rowing 7am-9am Linden Tree Park Barn See Apr 27th Wenatchee Valley Farmer’s Market 8am - 1pm 3 N. Worthen, Wenatchee See May 11th Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee See Apr 25th 9:30am - 10:45am and 11am - 12:15pm

Instrument Petting Zoo Memorial Park, Wenatchee 9am - 12pm We will have a wide range of instruments for children of all ages to come and try such as a guitar, flute, trumpet, violin, drums and many more. The zoo is open from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Memorial Park, and is free to the public. There will be prizes and face painting. Call 664-0412 or visit www.columbiarivermc.com Spring Tea Wenatchee Valley Museum 2pm - 4pm Dainty sandwiches, pastries and tea served on fine china make the tea an elegant occasion. The event is a lovely way to bring together older and younger generations of a family – including gentlemen. Guests are encouraged to wear hats! Tickets for the Spring Tea are $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Reserve yours early, this event generally sells out! The Flying Karamazov Brothers PAC 7:30pm - 9pm Each night, the audience is invited to bring objects to the theater for the FKBs to keep airborne in a challenge that ends either with a pie in the face or a standing ovation. The show suits all audiences. Adults $40, Seniors $35, Students $30

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. 13 d“Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food”—and God will destroy both one eand the other. The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but ffor the Lord, and gthe Lord for the body. 14 And hGod raised the Lord and iwill also raise us up jby his power. 15 Do you not know that kyour bodies are mebers of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! 16 Or do you not know that he who is joined1 to a prostitute becomes one body with her? asSUNDAY, it isAPRIL written, l“The two AN 8 WEEK SERIESFor, BEGINNING 7 will become one flesh.” 508 17 But N WESTERNhe AVE who is joined to the SUNDAY’S 8:30 & 10:30 Lord mbecomes one spirit with him. 18 nFlee from sexual www.gracecovonline.com immorality. Every other sin2 a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person osins against his own body. 19 Or pdo you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? qYou are not your own, 20 rfor you were bought with a price. sSo glorify God in your body.

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May/June 2013

The Help is about a young white woman in the early 1960s in Mississippi who becomes interested in the plight of the black ladies’ maids that every family has working for them. She writes their stories about mistreatment, abuse and heartbreaks of working in white families’ homes, all just before the Civil Rights revolution. This book is quickly becoming a “classic” and will surely be one that future generations will read in school. A definite must read. You will laugh, you will cry and you will not be able to put it down.

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Home Front by Kristin Hannah Like many couples, Michael and Jolene Zarkades have to face the pressures of everyday life---children, careers, bills, chores---even as their twelve-year marriage is falling apart. Then an unexpected deployment sends Jolene deep into harm’s way and leaves defense attorney Michael at home, unaccustomed to being a single parent to their two girls. As a mother, it agonizes Jolene to leave her family, but as a solider she has always understood the true meaning of duty. In her letters home, she paints a rose-colored version of her life on the front lines, shielding her family from the truth. But war will change Jolene in ways that none of them could have foreseen. When tragedy strikes, Michael must face his darkest fear

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Reading Corner Today I will Fly: An Elephant and Piggie Book by Mo Willem. If you have not read any books from this series, you are in for a treat. Some say this is the next Dr. Seuss with the popularity that these books bring to the kids. They are easy enough for beginner readers and fun for parents to read to their kids as well. Simple. Silly. And oh, so fun.

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Heat by Mike Lupica Michael Arroyo has a pitching arm that throws serious heat. But his firepower is nothing compared to the heat Michael faces in his day-to-day life. Newly orphaned after his father led the family’s escape from Cuba, Michael’s only family is his seventeen-year old brother Carlos. If Social Services hears of their situation, they will be separated in the foster-care system? or worse, sent back to Cuba. Together, the boys carry on alone, dodging bills and anyone who asks too many questions. But then someone wonders how a twelve-year-old boy could possibly throw with as much power as Michael Arroyo throws. With no way to prove his age, no birth certificate, and no parent to fight for his cause, Michael’s secret world is blown wide open, and he discovers that family can come from the most unexpected sources. Chapter book. Recommended for ages 10+

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WVSO Race Night! 5pm - 11pm WVSO Super Late Models - 50 laps Pro 4 Trucks - 40 laps Dick’s Heating & Air Conditioning Thunder Cars 35 laps Mini Super Stocks -35 laps KKRV Youth Tuners - 25 laps Wenatchee Apollo Club Spring Concert Wenatchee High School Auditorium 7pm - 8pm The Wenatchee Apollo Club was formed to share our joy of singing, to enrich community life through our singing and to be ambassadors for good will in the Wenatchee Valley and Central Washington. Tickets:$15

SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013 Chelan Sidecar Rally Several Locations throughout Chelan and Manson See May 16th Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest See May 16th Write On The River Conference Wenatchee Valley College, See May 17th MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run @ Paul Thomas Sr. Field, Wenatchee 1 - 4pm Pitch, Hit & Run™ is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball®. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. Wenatchee Women’s Show @ PAC 1pm - 5pm Bring your girlfriends, mom, all the women in your life, and visit the booths in our lobbies from 1pm to 5pm. Enjoy wine tasting, appetizers, great raffle items and, for the first 100 people in the door, special Swag Bags! At 3pm, enter the theater to see 10 women from our community transformed with a total makeover; plus, a fashion show with Macy’s latest styles in active wear, suiting and children’s apparel. Admission:$15 Blackwood Legacy Southern Gospel Concert Calvary Bible Church, Wenatchee 6pm - 8pm The Blackwood Legacy is led by 36-year Southern Gospel veteran, Rick Price, who spent much of his career with the Blackwood Brothers. Be prepared for a time of music and ministry that will appeal to all ages! Admission is free! A love offering will be received.

MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 Indoor Playground 504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee, WA 10am - 12pm See Apr 29th Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC 6:30pm - 8:30pm 1000 N. Miller Wenatchee, WA Conference Room. See Apr 29th Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) 1400 Miller St, Wenatchee, WA 6:45pm - 8:30pm. See Apr 29th

TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013 Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 9:30am - 11am 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee, See Apr 25th

Attachment Parenting Group 941 Washington St, Wenatchee 10am - 11amSee Apr 30th

WEDENSDAY MAY 22, 2013 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NIKKI COX, OWNER OF KID CONNECT! East Wenatchee MOPS 9am - 11am 171 Eastmont Ave, East Wen. See May 8th Indoor Playground 10am - 12pm 504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee, See Apr 29th AWANA 6:30pm - 8pm 1400 S Miller St See May 1st WVC HepCats Swing Dance Club 7pm - 10pm 1312 Maple St, Wenatchee, See May 1st

THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. 9:30 - 11am See Apr 25th

Wenatchee Valley Farmer’s Market 3 N. Worthen, Wenatchee. See May 11th

Chelan Valley Memorial Parade Downtown Chelan 7pm - 7:30pm Memoral Day Parade: Honoring soldiers & police officers who lost their life in theline of duty

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. 9:30 - 10:45am and 11-12:15pm. See Apr 25th

Rusty Maples Caffè Mela, 17 N. Wenatchee Ave, 8pm - 9pm

FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2013 Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. 10- 11:30am See Apr 25th Open Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S. Columbia St, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Unstructured play time on gymnastics equipment, including trampolines and inflatables. You can drop the kids off or stay and watch. Cost: $8per child $7 per child if siblings

Mops of Leavenworth 111 Ski Hill Drive, 9 - 11am 509-548-5292

Night Out, Lights Out Public Skate The Rink @ Town Toyota Center 6:45pm - 8:45pm

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) 1601 5th St, Wenatchee, WA 9am - 11am See Apr 25th

SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2013 Open Rowing 7AM-9AM Linden Tree Park Barn See Apr 27th

Icicle Creek Chamber Players Concert TBD 7:30pm - 8:30pm. Mozart, Piano Quartet in E Flat Major, K. 493 Respighi, Il tramonto for Voice and String Quartet Brahms, Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115

MONDAY, MAY 27, 2013 HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! Indoor Playground 10am - 12pm 504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee, See Apr 29th Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) 1400 Miller St, Wenatchee 6:45pm - 8:30pm See Apr 29th Caffe Mela Presents the Tallest Man on Earth PAC 7pm - 10pm Critics have compared The Tallest Man on Earth to Bob Dylan both in terms of songwriting ability and vocal style. Tickets:$25 Orchestra Pit: $35

May/June 2013

TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013 MOPS of Wenatchee 1601 5th St 9am - 11am 509-662-1502

their produce at the market. Entertainment is offered at the market, including story time for children and music for everyone. Nearby restaurants create fresh sheets and to-go baskets out of whatever the vendors bring for the evening.

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 9:30am - 11am See Apr 25th

FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2013

Attachment Parenting Group 941 Washington St, Wenatchee 10am - 11am See Apr 30th

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee10am - 11:30am See Apr 25th

Infant CPR for Family and Friends 1201 S Miller Street, Wenatchee, WA Education Classrooms 1 and 2 6:30pm - 8:30pm The American Heart Association CPR for Family and Friends Course is a non-credentialed entry level CPR course. This course includes infant CPR and choking management. For new parents and their families. Cost: $7 For more information contact Joan Slack 509-665-6140 jslack@cwhs.com

Summer Parents Night Out S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics 6pm - 10pm Kick off the summer with Games, Fun & Fitness! These events last 4 hours and include: Pizza, Arts & Crafts, Games, Gymnastics & Lots of Fun! Cost: $20 for the first kid, $15 for each additional kid (must be siblings). Don’t forget to Pre-Register! These fill up fast so call 667-1538 to reserve a place for your child.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2013 Indoor Playground 10am - 12pm 504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee See Apr 29th AWANA 1400 S Miller St 6:30pm - 8pm See May 1st WVC HepCats Swing Dance Club 7pm - 10pm 1312 Maple St, Wenatchee See May 1st

The Local Strangers anf The Cellar Door Caffè Mela, 17 N. Wenatchee Ave, 8pm - 9pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2013 Kids Fishing Day @ Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery A fun day of kids fishing and education. Open Rowing Linden Tree Park Barn 7am - 9am See Apr 27th

THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013

Wenatchee Valley Farmer’s Market 8am - 1pm 3 N. Worthen, Wenatchee See May 11th

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 9:30am - 11am See Apr 25th

Home Depot Kids Workshop 1405 Maiden Lane, Wenatchee 9am - 12pm Lawn Mower Pencil Holder

Chelan Evening Farmers Market Emerson St, between Riverwalk Park & Riverwalk Inn, Chelan 4pm - 7pm. Over 20 vendors, many certified organic or on their way to it, sell

David Ramirez and Jay Naeh Caffè Mela, 17 N. Wenatchee Ave, 8pm - 9pm

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11th Annual Leavenworth Wine Walk Downtown Leavenworth 12pm - 6pm Sample regional wines and stroll through downtown shops, galleries and restaurants to enjoy the beauty of Leavenworth - Your Bavarian Getaway www.visitwashingtonfarms.com Fee: $35 per person/ $60 couple Information: 509-433-1054 WVSO Race Night! Wenatchee Valley Super Oval 5pm - 11pm Westcoast Street Stocks - 75 laps Dick’s Heating & Air Conditioning Thunder Cars - 35 laps Jerry’s Auto Supply Super Tuners - 35 laps KKRV Youth Tuners - 25 laps Broadway Soiree! Snowy Owl Theater 6pm - 8pm Back by popular demand, this fundraiser for the Icicle Creek Theatre Festival will dazzle and delight you! Enjoy wine and a delicious dinner, followed by a cast of top-notch Broadway and Pacific Northwest performers singing your favorites from Broadway’s “Golden Age” – and some new, contemporary songs as well! Join us for wine, dinner, and theshow – or you can purchase “show-only” tickets.

MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. 10am - 11:30am See Apr 25th Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC 1000 N. Miller Wenatchee, WA Conference Room 6:30pm - 8:30pm Everything you need to know about having a baby. This is a 12-hour course, often referred to as “Lamaze” class. It will prepare you and your birth partner(s) for the physical and emotional demands of labor. Class Dates are (Mondays): June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, & 8. Medical coupons accepted. Cost $93.30 Contact Joan Slack for more information.509-665-6140 jslack@cwhs.com

Zoe and Daddy, Jani

TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013

WVC HepCats Swing Dance Club 1312 Maple St, 7pm - 10pm See May 1st

CruiZin Chelan 2013in Chelan The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce kicks off the summer season with this annual two-day event which includes Show and Shines, a Valley Cruise, Live Entertainment and Activities. All makes models and years of cars are accepted. Details on the 2013 show can be found here: http://www.cruizinchelan.com

AppleSox Home Opener! Paul Thomas Sr. Field 7:05pm - 10:05pm Wenatchee AppleSox vs. Corvallis Knights For full schedule visit http://www.applesox.com/schedule

Artisan Market Event Pybus Market 3pm - 8pm This event will be held in the later afternoon to early evening and will be accompanied with wine, music, & other vendors from our Farmers Market.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013

Bubbles & Heels 5pm - 7pm 526 E Woodin Ave, Chelan, See May 3rd

La Leche League Breastfeeding Support 941 Washington St, 10- 11am See May 7th

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2013

Eastside Farm to Market Grant Road and Georgia Ave on the Greenery 8am - 1pm. Sales of Local Fruits and Produce with Handmade Arts and Crafts. New Vendors Welcome. Inquiries at 884-4431 Chelan Evening Farmers Market Emerson St, between Riverwalk Park & Riverwalk Inn, Chelan 4pm - 7pm See May 30th FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013 Bubbles & Heels 5pm - 7pm 526 E Woodin Ave, in Chelan, See May 3rd

SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2013 CruiZin Chelan 2013 See June 7th Echo Valley 30/60 Mile MTB Race by NW Epic Series @ 1700 Copper Gulch Rd, Chelan This race is flowly and nontechnical,and top finishers will be those that can climb and descent smoothly. Race Website:http://www.nwepicseries. com/events/6-8-13-echo-valley-30mile60mile The race will be limited to 400 riders. We provide a well-marked course, awards, race swag, fully stocked aid stations (FRS, Clif Product, nuun,Fruit, PbnJ, Cookies, Crackers, etc)

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Pantry for a bite to eat, or make reservations in Kingfisher Restaurant to enjoy the bounty of our garden. Tour is free to the public || Overnight package available

TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2013

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013

Wenatchee’s Biggest Yard Sale @ Town Toyota Center 7am - 2pm Free Admission to the Public. Reserve your spot now! 509-667-7847

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. 10am - 11:30am See Apr 25th

WVC HepCats Swing Dance Club 1312 Maple St, 7pm - 10pm See May 1st

Wenatchee Valley Farmer’s Market 8am - 1pm 3 N. Worthen, Wenatchee See May 11th

Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC 1000 N. Miller Wenatchee, WA Conference Room 6:30pm - 8:30pm See June 3rd

Open Rowing 7am - 9am Linden Tree Park Barn See Apr 27th Relay for Life - Hope Run Walla Walla Point Park - Loop Trail 7am - 1pm More Info contact: 509-991-4390

Lowes Kids Workshop 1200 Walla Walla Ave, 10am - 11am Kid’s Club 12pm - 2pm 511 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee, See May 11th Organic Garden Tour Sleeping Lady, Leavenworth 4pm - 6pm The organic garden at Sleeping Lady offers visitors a unique place to stroll and enjoy two acres of certified organic fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. Join garden manager, Eron Drew for a tour and learn about environmentally friendly gardening techniques. Stop by O’Grady’s

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Successful Breastfeeding 1201 S. Miller Street, Wenatchee, WA Rooms F and G 6:30pm - 8:30pm Our breastfeeding class is a two-hour class that will cover the basics of breastfeeding. Topics include latch and positioning, common problems and troubleshooting, pumping and storing milk, resources for breastfeeding families and more. This class is appropriate for anyone preparing to breastfeed an infant. We encourage you to bring baby’s father or another support person. For more information contact JoanSlack 509-665-6140 jslack@cwhs.com

Attachment Parenting Group 941 Washington St, 10- 11am See Apr 30th

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 Eastside Farm to Market 8am - 1pm Grant Road and Georgia Ave on the Greenery See June 6th Chelan Evening Farmers Market Emerson St, between Riverwalk Park & Riverwalk Inn, Chelan 4pm - 7pm See May 30th

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013 HAPPY FLAG DAY! Night Out, Lights Out Public Skate The Rink @ Town Toyota Center 6:45pm - 8:45pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2013

MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013

Championship Bout! Double Header! @ Wenatchee Sportsplex. JR Roller Derby Cherry Bomb Brawlers vs I-5 Rollergirls, TBD

Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival Chelan County Expo Center Past line-ups featured The Infamous String dusters, Cadillac Sky, Cascade Mountain Boys, Frontline, Green Mtn Bluegrass Band & more.

Echo Valley 10K, Half-Marathon, 50k, and 50 Mile Trail Run by Evergreen Trail Runs 1700 Cooper Gulch Road, Chelan The courses wil lbe well-marked with streamers and arrows at intersections. Maps and elevation gains are posted in the course map tabs. We’ll have raffle prizes from sponsors, fully stocked aid stations along the way and a wide selection of post-race grub at the finish to fuel you up! Open Rowing 7am - 9am Linden Tree Park Barn See Apr 27th Wenatchee Valley Farmer’s Market 8am - 1pm 3 N. Worthen, Wenatchee See May 11th PASS Pepsi - WVSO Super Late Models Columbia River 150 WVSO 5pm - 6pm PASS Pepsi - WVSO Super Late Models Columbia River 150 Pro4 Alliance -75 laps WESCO Sprint Cars - 40 laps CAN/AM Challenge - Thunder Cars -75 laps Mezcla Cuban All Stars Snowy Owl Theater 7:30pm - 9:30pm $27, $30 at the door Fusing Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz, Mezcla’ smusic is a genuine celebration of the culture and musical roots of the Pearl of the Antilles.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2013 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! Fathers Day Golf Ohme Gardens 9am - 5pm Celebrate dad’s big day with golf in the Gardens! Enjoy 10 rounds of mini golf and enter to win fabulous prizesfrom our generous sponsors!

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10-11:30am 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee See Apr 25th Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC 1000 N. Miller Wenatchee, WA Conference Room 6:30pm - 8:30pm See June 3rd

TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013 Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival Chelan County Expo Center See June 17th Attachment Parenting Group 941 Washington St, Wenatchee, 10am - 11am See Apr 30th Erin Brooks @ Wenatchee Library 2pm - 3pm

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013 Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival Chelan County Expo Center See June 17th Reptile Man Wenatchee Library 2pm - 3pm Scott has performed for over 800 schools in the Northwest. Corporations such as Microsoft, Boeing and Eddie Bauer have found this program to be exciting for all ages. WVC HepCats Swing Dance Club 1312 Maple St, 7pm - 10pm See May 1st

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013 Eastside Farm to Market 8am - 1pm Grant Road and Georgia Ave. See June 3rd

Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration Front Street Downtown Leavenworth Celebrate accordion music from ethnic to jazz. Features performances in the Festhalle, Grange, and gazebo, competitions, workshops, jam sessions, and FREE accordion lessons. www.accordioncelebration.org Nancy Stewart Wenatchee Library 2pm - 3pm Nancy Stewart is a professional musician who has won national and local awards for her songwriting Chelan Evening Farmers Market Emerson St, between Riverwalk Park & Riverwalk Inn, Chelan 4pm - 7pm See May 30th Childbirth Preparation Series at CWH 1000 N. Miller Wenatchee, WA Conference Room 6pm - 9pm See May 9th

FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration on Front Street Downtown Leavenworth. See June 20th Artisan Market Event Pybus Market 3pm - 8pm. See June 7th

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2013 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration on Front Street Downtown Leavenworth. See June 20th Lake Chelan Rotary - Cycle de Vine @ Don Morse Park, Chelan. 2013 will be the fourth year of the Chelan Cycle de Vine. The ride is ~35 miles long passing through breathtaking scenery and visiting some of the Chelan Valley’s preeminent wineries. wineries will host a rest stop stocked with snacks & nonalcoholic drinks.

Come register your child for our "Birthday Club” Shop conveniently while your child plays on our train table, draws pictures, or interact with the “Calico Critters”

May/June 2013

Lake Chelan Rotary Century Challenge Don Morse Park, Chelan The Chelan Century Challenge is a cloverleaf design. There are three(3) loops, each one being completely different. Each loop is between 30 to 40 miles in length with an elevation 2500 to 3000 feet. The ride combines challenging hills with captivating scenery. Ride all three loops for a total elevation gain of 8,606 feet. The ride passes through orchards and vineyards into the mountainous terrain surrounding LakeChelan. Open Rowing 7am - 9am Linden Tree Park Barn . See Apr 27th Wenatchee Valley Farmer’s Market 8am - 1pm 3 N. Worthen, Wenatchee See May 11th Photography Class Ohme Gardens 9:30am - 4:30pm Join Al Piecka for a day of learning how to use your DSLR. Cost for the workshop is $80.00 (includes Garden entrance fee). Limited to 8 participants. Please bring your own box lunch and drink. Call for more information: Al Piecka: 509.470.1669 or abpiecka@hotmail.com or Ohme Gardens: 509.662.5785 or ohmegardens@charter.net Bavarian Battle Leavenworth Ski Hill 10:45am - 5pm The Bavarian Battle is a gnarly 5k obstacle run held in the Bavarian village of Leavenworth. Racers will jump, slide, run, climb, hop and crawl their way to the finish line. Swimfest Wenatchee Outdoor Pool 11am - 3pm Come learn about water safety in the Wenatchee Valley from qualified lifeguards, trained instructors, and swimming enthusiasts for free. You’re first step to summer fun. Organic Garden Tour Sleeping Lady, Leavenworth 4pm - 6pm See June 8th

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2013 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration on Front Street Downtown Leavenworth. See June 20th WFMC’s Century Celebration Wenatchee Free Methodist Church 10:30am - 8pm Save this date! We are celebrating WFMC’s 100th birthday. Come hear stories of transformed lives and ministry all through God’s grace and for His glory. More info will follow so check back often!

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MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013 Founder’s Day Cottage Ave, Cashmere 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. Gold Rush VBS Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1400 S. Miller 8:30am - 11:30am For children entering Kindergarten - 5th grade. To preregister, come to the church office or visit our website and print off a Registration form. Space in some classes may be limited. Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee, WA 10am - 11:30am See Apr 25th Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC 1000 N. Miller Wenatchee, WA Conference Room 6:30pm - 8:30pm. See June 3rd Infant CPR for Family and Friends 1201 S Miller Street, Wenatchee, WA Education Classrooms 1 and 2 . See May 28th

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 Founder’s Day Cottage Ave, Cashmere See June 24th Attachment Parenting Group 941 Washington St, 10am - 11am See Apr 30th

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013 Founder’s Day Cottage Ave, Cashmere. See June 24th Wenatchee Valley Farmer’s Market 3 N. Worthen, Wenatchee 8am - 1pm See May 11th WVC HepCats Swing Dance Club 1312 Maple St, Wenatchee, 7pm - 10pm See May 1st

THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013 Eastside Farm to Market Grant Road and Georgia Ave on the Greenery 8am - 1pm. See June 3rd Chelan Evening Farmers Market - Bark in the Park. Emerson St, between Riverwalk Park & Riverwalk Inn, Chelan 4pm - 7pm See May 30th

FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2013 Night Out, Lights Out Public Skate The Rink @ Town Toyota Center 6:45pm - 8:45pm UV Connections Theater Camp 10190 Chumstick Highway 7pm - 8pm A production bringing together people of all abilities and ages over one week’s time to produce a unique performance of “Peter Pan (School Version-Musical)” www. uppervalleyconnection.com Fee: By Donation Information: 509-548-2168

SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2013 Open Rowing 7am - 9am Linden Tree Park Barn . See Apr 27th Wenatchee Valley Farmer’s Market Children’s Market 8am - 1pm 3 N. Worthen, Wenatchee See May 11th Photo Classes - Basic Editing II Icicle Studios, 11734 Hwy 2, Suite C 9am - 11:30am Intro to editing in Lightroom & photoshop. Bring your laptop and installed versions of these programs to the class.www. iciclevalleyphotography.com Fee: $35 per session Information:509-548-0606

Leavenworth International Dance Festival Gazebo, Downtown Leavenworth 11am - 4:30pm Enjoy two days of International Dance in Leavenworth. This event showcases the talents of dance groups throughout the Pacific Northwest. Plan to attend this celebration. www.leavenworthinternationalfestival.com UV Connections Theater Camp 2pm - 3pm 10190 Chumstick Highway See June 28th WVSO Race Night! Wenatchee Valley Super Oval 5pm - 11pm Westcoast Vintage Racers NW Vintage Modifieds - 40 laps Early Stock CAN/AM Invitational - 40 laps Mini Super Stocks - 35 laps Dick’s Heating & Air Conditioning Thunder Cars - 35 laps Jerry’s Auto Supply Super Tuners - 35 laps KKRV Youth Tuners - 25 laps

SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 Leavenworth International Dance Festival Gazebo, Downtown Leavenworth 11am - 4:30pm. See June 29th

MONDAY, JULY 1, 2013 Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC 1000 N. Miller Wenatchee, WA Conference Room 6:30pm - 8:30pm See June 3rd

TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 La Leche League Breastfeeding Support 941 Washington St, Wenatchee, 10am - 11am See May 7th

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 Wenatchee Valley Farmer’s Market 8AM-1PM 3 N. Worthen, Wenatchee. See May 11th

Demolition Derby and Fireworks NCW Fairgrounds, Waterville 4pm - 10pm $16 - Adults, $14 Students 13-17 & Senior over 55, $8 - Children 6-12,FREE - 5 & under $2 off tickets when purchased at Les Schwab in East Wenatchee and Wenatchee or NAPA auto parts in Waterville. Back Gate Opens: 4:00pm, Racing: 7:00pm, Fireworks at end of show. Call 745-8480for more information.

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 Kinderfest Front St, Leavenworth 11am - 3pm This is a Free fun filled day for all kids! Face painting, popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, balloons, games, live entertainment and so much more! leavenworth.org/modules/ pages/?pageid=253 Fee: Free Information: 509-548-5807 Independence Day Celebration Walla Walla Point Park 1pm - 10:30pm Bring the entire family and join us to celebrate our nation’s Independence! Visit the food and craft vendors starting at 1:00pm. Live music and entertainment kicks off at 4:00pm and goes until our fantastic fireworks display at approximately 10:15pm. 100% of the cost of fireworks is paid by donations. Anyone wishing to contribute to th purchase of the fireworks, please contact Caryl Morrell at 888-3282.

**All Calendar events are subject to change or cancel. Kid Connect is not responsible for any changes that may occur and advises you to confirm event details before attending. We want to provide you with the most accurate calendar possible, so if you find any changes that do occur, please let us know and we will update our facebook page and our website for our readers.**

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>>> Take 5 It’s quiet in the house. A rare moment. When nap time collides with reading time and I throw on a sweater to escape to the porch. Except the porch is shaded so I crawl onto the walkway to feel the warmth of the sun on my face. I need the air. I need the heat warming my back. I need to feel the cool spring breeze brush my skin. For a moment, in this moment, I can breathe. It’s only a matter of time before life will summon me. Nap time will end or someone will get thirsty. But for a few solitude moments...it’s freedom. It’s rest. And sure enough, I all too soon hear the cry of a babe and motherhood calls me out of the sun and into the house. It may have only lasted a few minutes, but that was all my soul needed to recharge. A gift. A blessing.

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I often pass up opportunities in my day to take a moment for myself. I see these small chunks of time as an opportunity to fold a load of laundry, scrub a shower, or return a phone call. With so much to do, how could I possibly pass up a few child-free minutes to accomplish a task or two? The past few days weeks I’ve been struggling to keep it together most days. By nightfall, I am broken and beaten and I am anything but pretty to be around. I NEED a break. But there is so much to do. How selfish of me to want to just take a few minutes for myself! But what I realized today, as I felt the suns rays wrap around me, is that I was selfish alright!

I was selfish for thinking that I could do it all. I was selfish for clinging to my pride instead of admitting that I needed help. I was selfish for choosing impatience and frustration and yelling over a few minutes to myself. Even Jesus needed to get away from it all. He hopped in a boat to escape the crowds. He retreated to the garden to be alone and pray. We NEED to take time for ourselves. It is part of who God created us to be. On the seventh day, He rested. Remember the Sabbath and keep it Holy. When did we as mothers get the idea that we were exempt from needing rest? So if when you’re feeling tired, and weary, and like you just need a break, take a few minutes to just get away from it all. Better yet, schedule time for yourself before you feel like you’re going to break. Maybe it’s a trip to the gym, lunch with a friend, a drive in the car with the windows down and the music blaring. Maybe it’s just a long, hot shower when you don’t have to rush. Make time for yourself. Take care of yourself. It’s ok. It’s more than ok. It’s what you need. What you’re kids need. When you are well, you are so much more capable to love and serve your family. So get in that boat, mama! Go find yourself a garden to retreat to! Find the air, and breathe.

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