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As Fall rounds the corner, and the air is filled with scents only Autumn can bring, and pumpkin flavored everything fills the grocery stores and restaurants, I hope you can take a moment to stop and breathe it all in. Mmmmm.... my favorite season, all summed up in one big o whiff of fresh Autumn air. And as you do so, would you please say a quick prayer for no more fires this year and that our emergency respondents can take some time to relax, check out for a bit and do something fun? We can never be too grateful for those in our lives who are willing to risk their lives for us.

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What are you looking forward to the most this school year? I find it interesting how some parents can’t wait for their kids to start school and others are visibly upset by it. Which are you? I am most definitely one who enjoys my kids going back to school! Mostly because being away from them during the day for a bit actually makes me miss them, which leads to me liking them more. This year, I have an extra reason to look forward to it; my youngest will be the only one home with me all day. For one whole school year, before she begins preschool next year, she will get to feel like an only child and will get the whole house to herself and get her mama to herself! Oh, how I am looking forward to this special time with her this year! I have a feeling a lot of our time will be spent playing princesses and dancing. She is my dancing queen. She will jump at any chance she gets to shake her booty!

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We are officially back in class, folks! It’s funny how the summer can, at the same time, feel like it’s dragging on, but yet, going by so fast! I have especially felt it racing by the last three weeks of summer... trying to squeeze in those things you were hoping to do throughout the months, but didn’t quite get to them.

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What I’ve Learned in 18 Years of Parenting Boys

The ABC’s of a Successful School Year

Wenatchee Pediatric Dentistry

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Friends

27 Wenatchee River Salmon Festival

28 St. Joseph School 30 Artis 31 Inspirations Ceramic &

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The Ahrens Family

Are You Playing With Fire?

Halloween: Moving from a Holiday to a Season

33 Wenatchee Mini Maker Faire

Fall Sports & Activities Resource Guide

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Covenant Church

Calendar Begins Weekly Events by Day Storytimes Take 5 Devotional

Cover photo is Leah Ahrens from Cashmere, looking as cute as ever! Learn more about the whole Ahrens Family in our Meet The Family Article on page 14. Cover Photo taken by Leah’s mom: Kristi Ahrens

43 Columbia Grove 42 Junior Service League 45 Brazeau Orthodontics 51 Columbia Valley Community Health

51 S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics 52 Children’s Dentistry of Wenatchee

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What I’ve Learned in

years of by Alexandra Rosas www.gooddayregularpeople.com

I am a mom to all boys. I am thrilled to be their mother and I don’t pretend that I am happy about it while secretly coveting daughters. I would have been happy with all girls, too, or with a mix of girls and boys. I just wanted children, ever since I can remember. Period. My children are growing up, as children do, no matter how we try to press them down and keep them small by squishing them in tiny beds (like you don’t…). I’ve now entered my 18th year as a mother of all boys, and I’ve kept mental notes along the way of what I’ve learned, the hard way — sometimes the easy way… these things: 1. Teach your boys to respect women and how to treat women. Women on the average are physically smaller and shorter than men, but this is only the physical. Mentally, and person value wise, women are equal to men. It sounds ridiculous to have to teach this, but it’s what we as mothers need to do. I turn off commercials that show women as less than capable or inferior or needy, because actions speak louder than words. I comment on magazine covers or ads that show

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women feeble and manipulative. I am now the second shortest person in my house, there are three taller than I am, and only the 5th grader has to look up to me when he speaks, but my voice in this house carries weight, because I have never backed down from issues or made myself appear as anything less than physically and mentally able. This one is the most important of what boys need from their mothers.

2. Some boys will not want to talk as much as you do. Very possibly true. You may feel the need to ask and jump to the emotional right away, they may not. You know your child, his eyes will tell you if he needs some nudging to open up verbally. Otherwise, if they want to be left alone for awhile, oblige and give them that distance. But keep that one eye open, to their hearts, should they start hanging around you like they want to say something.

3. Say nice things to them. They may roll their eyes, but it still sounds like honey on toast. Drop them off at school with a “Knock ‘em dead, handsome,” and a

Y OS “Whoa! Here’s some sunglasses for those lethal blue eyes!” They’ll think you’re a cornball, but inside, they love to hear someone is that gaga over them.

8. Remind them that they exist because the world demands their presence in it. Please, take part in your world, children.

4. Always always always and always, let them know how glad you are they were born. No matter what. Never say you can’t wait until they’re gone or they move out or leave for college. No matter what the day has been like, NEVER say that.

9. Be visible in their schools or extra curricular activities. They feel pretty proud when it’s their mom reading in front of the classroom, teaching Sunday school, the one on Friday afternoons teaching JA, the boy scout leader, or the forensics coach. Parents are needed in so many places in and out of school. Don’t let the same ones always be doing the same work, you get on in there. Your boys will beam that it’s you.

5. Tell them you love them, and like them. Prescribed dosage is twice a day. For teens, as necessary. Via phone, text, email, notes left on the kitchen table, it all counts. 6. Teach them how to graciously give, and receive, an apology, by modeling it yourself. 7. You are the sentinel at the internet gate. Have your household screens password protected and be the administrator for downloads/uploads on their electronics. Censoring? You bet it is. What they fill their minds with, stays. While you’re in control, plant the seed of a conscience. While you’re censoring, monitor their time on screens with a timer.

10. Find out who their teachers are, the people they eat lunch with, and what they have for homework. Ask them about one of these things, every day. 11. Remind them to wear their seat belt and NEVER to text while driving. Every day, every time they leave. Say, “Please wear your seat belt. Don’t text. It’s safer that way.” 12. Ask them what they’d like more of, from you. 13. Talk to them about drugs, alcohol and sex, even

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if that’s not your thing. Tell them what drugs do to a young person’s brain and body, tell them what alcohol does to a young person’s brain and body, and tell them what too early sex does to a young person’s heart and soul. Also say, “Just because you’re physically able to do something doesn’t mean you should.” 14. Teach them the difference between assertive and aggressive, by showing them how to askfor things they want. Model the behavior of cooperation seeking, rather than bullying and tell them that asking for something is the best way to get it. Reassure them in their attempts and encourage them to speak up for themselves. You can begin this with their interactions with teachers, and later on when talking for themselves at doctor appointments. 15. Congratulate them on their accomplishments, attempts, grades, projects, events, races, meets, competitions, papers, and debates. Tell them how proud you are, that you see the work they did, and how impressed you are with their dedication and self-direction. Never take the good in them for granted or as a given. Being a kid now is harder than it ever was. 16. Let them know your expectations. Set the bar as one of value, perseverance, effort, and challenge. Share your stories of when you pushed beyond your comfort zone, and how you triumphed, or not. Let them know that it’s in the push that we see the glory. And the glory is in the effort. 17. Teach them what is obvious to you – Do Your Best, Work Your Hardest, and Honor Your Commitments. Then show them. 18. Smile often, and tell them how much you enjoy being their mother. They don’t need to know about the intricacies of your adulthood, and don’t complain to them like they’re your friend out on girls’ night. Just let them know being their mother is the highlight of your life on this planet. 19. Don’t think you don’t matter. OH BOY, you matter. Attend any of their events when you can. When they see your face there, they have to stop themselves from bursting into a full grin. Even if you don’t see it. That’s what I tell myself, “Oh if he could smile that pearly smile right now, he so would.” They’re beaming inside. 20. If they act like they don’t need you, sometimes it’s because they don’t. Not always. Could be. And hard one to call, so take your cue, assess the situation. Look into their eyes and read between the lines of their voices. They’re biologically wired to seek independence and lead, but a well placed, kind, “Just let me know, I’m right here,” is a reassuring encouragement for new endeavors. 21. Boys are the opposite sex of what their moms are. They’re not our carbon copies, remember this when you have times when you can’t understand them. Hormonally and biologically, they’re not female. The hormones testosterone and estrogen have separate purposes.

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22. Make your house an emotionally safe, accepting place. Promise them you will always listen, then never break that promise. Whatever

they come to you with, zip your lip, and listen. If you want your children to come to you and speak freely and openly, they’ve got to trust you. 23. Make your house a physically safe place. Don’t invite danger in. In all its forms. Watch who you bring into the home, and who you allow into the home. Even if they come with your child. 24. Take a deep breath before reactions. Don’t think parent/child, think human/person to person. This is especially important when they get older. Unless you’re teaching them how to drive and they look like they DON’T EVEN SEE THAT STOP SIGN OMG. 25. Squeeze in the little things they like. Sometimes that means getting up earlier, going to bed later, not finishing that book like you want to, but make the pumpkin bread that he loves in the fall. Fifty minutes of your time, but he smiles when he knows what he sees when he comes home from school. Loving your boys physically, verbally, emotionally, will not make them mama’s boys. It will just make them secure of how they matter in this world. 26. Teach them to value themselves and every bit of themselves. Let them hear you say over and over, “Don’t give yourself away lightly.”

27. Find a common hobby. Bike riding? Walks? Trips to the library? Reading books silently side by side? Looking through cookbooks? Seeing scifi movies together? Watching soccer plays of the week? Tennis at the playground or against the garage door? Community theater? You can find something. Don’t give up. 28. Guide them into independent decision making. Ask them what they think and why. Tell them you trust what they’ll do, and let them own that decision. 29. Teach them to not waste water, use leftover water to water plants, and turn off the shower while you soap up. Give them a conscience about what needs to be treated with wonder and respect. 30. Tell them they can call you anytime, from anywhere, if they find themselves in a place/ condition that is not right. You’ll come, no questions asked, you’ll fly there faster than Superman. Stick to that promise. “Accept your child for who he is, and watch him blossom.” I’ve kept this in my heart, ever since my children were bitty toddlers and I read it in a parenting magazine. I keep those words at the ready, every day, and it’s the filter I speak through. So much love to all you parents, and all that you do.

“Tell them you love them and like them. Prescribed dosage is twice a day.”

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Back To School

The

ABC’s

of a successful school year by By Pam Molnar

A successful school year is as easy as learning your ABCs. Check out these 26 simple tips for a happy and healthy school year.

ccept new challenges – Push your child to go outside of his comfort zone. Encourage him to try activities, learn new sports and make new friends.

reakfast – We all know breakfast is an important meal. If your child does not have time for a sit-down breakfast, provide on-the-go breakfast foods like muffins, fruit or protein bars.

hores –Give your child a few jobs that you expect done each day before or after school such as making her bed or feeding the dog. A little bit of responsibility will go a long way.

owntime – Be sure to add free time to their schedule. These are the times your

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child can relax on the couch, play video games or have a last minute pickup game with friends in the neighborhood.

xercise – Balance your child’s sedentary school day with plenty of exercise outside after school. Combine unstructured play with friends with a more structured team practice.

riends – Encourage your child to invite new friends over so you can get to know the person your child is spending time with. It is a great opportunity to meet the friend’s parents, too.

rab and Go Snacks – Your child will be hungry after school. Instead of grabbing a handful of cookies, provide them with prebagged healthy snacks that won’t interfere with the dinner hour. Think veggies and dip or hummus and crackers.

elp your child, but don’t do it for him – We want our children to succeed, but they will never learn if we do it for them. It is okay to give suggestions, but remember that it is their name on the paper.

llness – It’s back to school and back to a room full of germs. Stock your child’s backpack or desk with tissues and hand sanitizer. Remind them to wash their hands and to sneeze into their arm.

oin - Encourage your child to join activities at school. It gives them a sense of belonging and they will be more than just another face in the crowd.

eep Trying – It is hard to see your child not get the role, position or grade that he hoped for. Encourage your child to pick himself back up and try again. Disappointment builds character and gives them the tools to succeed.

imitations - Only you know your child’s limitations. While being a part of extracurricular activities is important, sometimes they are overwhelming. It’s okay to say no to invitations and extra practice when you see your child is overwhelmed.

indful behavior of Others’ Feelings – Think before you say it and apologize if it comes out wrong. Practice “the more the merrier” when making plans and include new friends in your group.

utrition – Plan healthy meals ahead of time. Stock up on ingredients for quick healthy meals that your family enjoys. Save time by using the crockpot or prepping food ahead of time.

rganization – Save yourself some sanity in the mornings by organizing things the night before. Lay out clothes, make lunches the night before and put backpacks and shoes in the same place each night.

rovide a good example – While words are important, your actions mean so much more. In other words, practice what you preach.

uality Time – It is easy to get wrapped up in the busyness of back to school schedules. Try to plan dinners together or have a family game night. It is important to stay connected and catch up on each other’s day.

ules – Remind everyone of the school year rules. Reestablish bed times, discuss the when, where and how long for electronics use and what happens when mom and dad are not home.

ocial Media – Reconfirm what social media sites your child belongs to and check all passwords.

ake time to talk - Open your schedule each day and let your kids know when it is a good time to come to you with problems and concerns. You will get more out of the discussion if you are both tuned in.

se their time wisely – As our kids get older, their commitments increase. Teach your child to use his time wisely by prioritizing so he will not be up at midnight doing homework.

olunteer – It is a great way to see what goes on at school, meet the teachers and interact with the other parents. Even working parents can get involved by helping at evening and weekend events.

orkspace – Establish where your child will do his homework. Is the kitchen table too distracting? Does he have a desk in his room? Choose a space that is quiet and is stocked with all the supplies he needs.

tra Help- Get a jump start on finding a tutor for your child. If she struggles in in a subject, look for someone who can keep her on track this year.

ear of…. – Help your child set achievable goals this year. Make this the year of straight A’s, perfect attendance or lead in the school play.

zzzzzs- Time to return to the school night bedtimes. It is hard to adjust to waking up early again so adjust it a little at a time. Listen to your body and go to bed earlier if you need it.

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Back To School Health

by Alexa Bigwarfe

n 2010 the White House declared September as “National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.” This is a month focused not only on bringing awareness to the problem of obesity, but also to encourage the nation to work together to implement plans, programs, and activities to reduce obesity among children. Parents, teachers, health care providers, and other civic organizations are all charged to be a part of this process. In the recent 9th Annual National Poll on Children’s Health conducted in May 2015, 60% of adults surveyed chose obesity as the number 1 health issue for children. Obesity amongst children has become an epidemic, with more than 23 million obese or overweight children in America. That’s approximately one in three children. These children will face a lifetime of health issues if measures are not taken to get them healthy. Some of the associated risks include a higher chance for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, higher risks for cancer, being the victim of bullying and other related mental health issues. This is not just a personal problem. It’s a national crisis. And it is costly. Each obese child costs the healthcare system about $19,000; a staggering $14 billion dollars a year in preventable health care costs.

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So what do we do about it? Simply telling a child to “eat more fruits and vegetables” or “go play” is about as effective as saying “just go clean your room.” It takes a family and community focus on promoting healthy and active lifestyles to truly see changes. Suggested ways to make a difference in your family: 1. Know what you are feeding your child. There is a lot of discussion about all of the chemicals and other processed materials in our packaged food that is likely leading to weight gain and other negative reactions.

Parents, in addition to implementing healthy habits, we have to be realistic and communicate with our pediatrician about healthy weight ranges for our children. Studies and reports indicate that the programs to reduce obesity are not being taken seriously in the home because many children and parents have a misperception about their weight. A study published in

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2. Limit sugar. The amount of sugar in our diets is outrageous. Read labels and try to eliminate snacks with high sugar content. 3. Find ways to incorporate more fruits and vegetables at every meal. Offer fruits and veggies as a snack first, with junk foods after they’ve eating a healthy snack. 4. Strive to be an “active family.” Take walks, nature hikes, make scavenger hunts, or just play catch. Any activity is better than no activity. 5. Limit television time. Maybe even implement a “no TV on school nights” rule. This will also help with getting more activity.

Be Active Kids: www.beactivekids.org/ Healthy Active Kids: www.healthyactivekids.com.au/ Fuel Up to Play 60: fueluptoplay60.com/ Let’s Move!: www.letsmove.gov/ Maternal & Child Nutrition in 2013 reported that 62% of parents with an obese child believed their child was a healthy weight. The CDC further reported that about 30% of obese children and teens in the United States believe their weight is normal. We must be better educated about what is truly a healthy weight in order to help our children. The good news is that all of these health issues are reversible with a change in diet and lifestyle. As with so many things, good habits start in the home, and it’s really important that parents take the lead on these programs to make them successful.

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Meet The Family

Meet the

Ahrens Family

evin, Kristi, Milo (6), Nick (4) & Leah (7 months) Ahrens. Kevin and Kristi met at Cashmere High School and have been a couple since their sophomore year (17 years!), and married for 10. Kevin is a lineman for the Chelan County PUD, and he also farms 30 acres of pears and cherries at our home in Cashmere. Kevin can fix anything, and in his very minimal spare time he enjoy hunting, learning about aviation, & WW2 History. Kristi stays home full time with the kids and helps Kevin however she can. She enjoys being a part of Wenatchee MOPS, and when time can be found she also enjoys reading and photography. As a family they enjoy boating, camping, orchard life, being a part of Wenatchee Free Methodist Church, being outdoors, and spending time together.

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Milo will be 7 in September and starting First Grade at Cashmereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vale Elementary. He enjoys playing outside, and he is very gifted in his knowledge of the natural world-he can tell you all about many kinds of birds & animals! Milo has a big imagination and he likes to think of ways we can help others. Nick will be 5 in October and loves to build or engineer anything with any materials he can find. He also has some crazy speed & strength that seem to be some sort of genetic anomaly from the gene pool. Nick is a very sweet, devoted big brother. Leah is 7 months old and was a sweet surprise baby girl who has been an immeasurable blessing! She has so much happiness and sparkle, she attracts smiles wherever she goes. Leah is definitely showing the calmest temperament the 3!

When I was little, I dreamed about being: Mom: Several things-Flight attendant, doctor, logger (yes it’s true-because my Grandma was one!) Dad: An orchardist Now that we have kids….: Mom: Our life is busier but more rewarding than I ever could have imagined Dad: What she said My kid’s surprise me because they: Mom: Give me a run for my money! Dad: They are more wild than I thought they would be Our favorite family activity is: Mom: boat camping Dad: boat camping Mom (Kristi) is the best at: Mom: reading ALLLLLL the parenting books trying to always stay current and formulate strategies for raising these little ones! Dad: Thinking of fun things to do Dad (Kevin) is the best at: Mom: Working super hard and still finding time for family. Dad: Getting mom to relax a little bit What’s your secret for balancing it all? Mom: I don’t typically feel balanced.. but I always try to keep our family centered around following Jesus, because I think that’s the most important thing! Dad: Try to go with the flow and not get stressed out When the kids are all grown, we are going to: Mom: Have fun just the two of us, like we did in high school! Dad: Wonder where all the time went Something that might surprise you about me is: Mom: I would really like to write a nonfiction book someday Dad: I like Aviation

What I love about our family is: Mom: Grace. I’m surrounded by grace-giving people. Dad: It’s a little bit wild and crazy and out of the ordinary If I was stranded on an island with one book and one meal, they would be: Mom: The Bible, & some sort of salad with lots of stuff on it Dad: I don’t read books but I would want some hamburgers! What’s left on your bucket list? Mom: I would love to travel to many more places Dad: Fly a helicopter Before I had kids, I never thought I would: Mom: Be a full-time stay at home mom Dad: Have three of them! Favorite family hang-out in the Valley: Mom: In the Summer-Confluence Beach area, in the winter-Squilchuck Sledding Hill Dad: Home Our go-to place to eat in the Valley: Mom: Blue Flame Asian Bistro in Cashmere Dad: Blue Flame Our favorite thing about living here: Mom: I love the 4 seasons, and how many great outdoor opportunities there are! Dad: Outdoors My favorite thing about Kristi is: Dad: She’s awesome My favorite thing about Kevin is: Mom: He is very devoted to our family!

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Fire Safety

Are you Playing With

Fire?

by Christa Melnyk Hines

October is Fire Safety Awareness Month Plan ahead to protect your family, should disaster strike.

When it comes to home disasters, children are most likely to experience a fire. Preparedness and planning saves lives, but nearly three-quarters of Americans have never developed or practiced a home fire escape plan. I know what you are thinking: “The chances of my house catching on fire are remote. House fires only happen on the news. To other people.” That’s what I thought, too, until my husband and I stood shivering in the snow while firefighters crashed through our burning home and reporters buzzed around. A brand new lamp shorted out while we were at work, turning our bedroom into an inferno that blasted out our windows. Energized by gulps of air, it proceeded to lick its way toward the roof.

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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fires claim as many as 400,000 homes in the U.S. each year. Although we were displaced from our home for several months, we counted our blessings that no one was hurt or died. On average, seven people die each day in house fires across the nation. Curious youngsters who play with fire are also cause for serious concern. According to the American Red Cross, children under five are twice as likely to die in a house fire compared to the rest of the population. Frightened kids who don’t know how to escape or what to do, panic. Take steps to help keep your kids safe. Visit the fire department. From the time my boys were toddlers, I’ve taken advantage of organized tours to our local fire department. The firefighters show the kids how they change into

their protective gear. I can see why firefighters worry about kids hiding from them during a fire. Dressed in their masks and gear in the station, they look alien. But they must look terrifying and monstrous while fearlessly marching through dark smoke and flames searching for scared children and pets. If you and your family have never been on one of these tours, call your local fire department to schedule one. Encourage other families to join you. You don’t have to be with a school or organization and the tours are free. Create and practice an escape plan. When my son was in second grade, his teacher assigned the students to come up with a fire escape plan. Together as a family, we drew a plan of our house. Then we walked through it to come up with two ways out of the house in the event of a fire. We ran a drill, crawling through the house to get to the exits and designating a family meet-up spot. This was a valuable exercise to see how quickly we could get out and if there were any flaws in our design.

Documents to store in your fire proof safe: • Home owners insurance and your insurance agent’s name and number • Passports • Original birth certificates • Original social security cards • CD or external hard drive of family photos and inventory • Copies of important legal and financial documents • Safety deposit box keys if you have a bank deposit box • List of family physicians, copies of current prescriptions and pharmacy contact information • Bank account information and copies of your credit cards and bank cards to help you access your funds quickly. Source: Legal Zoom

Test your smoke alarms annually. Choose a holiday, anniversary or birthday to make it easier to remember. We tested our smoke alarms while practicing our escape plan. NFPA says that nearly half of fire deaths are prevented simply by having working smoke alarms.

inventoried the sooty remains that mapped our lives. Inventory your possessions before disaster strikes. Feltz suggests the Dream Vault app to take pictures of the items in your home. File or scan copies of receipts for large ticket items. “If you update a deck, fence or kitchen, take a picture even of the receipt,” Feltz says. Purchase a fire proof safe. My husband and I received a fire proof safe soon after we were married as a Christmas gift. The box seemed like an odd gift to me at the time. But for less than $50, this safe proved priceless, saving us a few headaches. (See the sidebar for the types of documents to store.) In the end, we were lucky. My husband and I had each other, reliable insurance and many friends offering support. The house was rebuilt, our lives restored and things replaced. Now that we are parents, our two little risk factors have raised the stakes. I’m not gambling on their safety. To me, that would be like playing with fire--a fire I’m not sure I’d ever recover from.

Got a two-story home? “Get a ladder,” says Nicole Feltz, an American Family Insurance agent. “It will allow the family and kids to escape if you can’t get down the stairs.” Store the ladders under upstairs beds.

Create a home inventory. Even if no one dies or is injured, going through a fire is traumatic. Walking through the soggy, burned out shell of our home, with the toxic smell of melted plastic searing our nostrils, was surreal. The days that followed were mind-numbing as we tediously

1. What is the leading cause of house fires?

2. What do you do if your clothes catch on fire?

3. Where is the best place to hide during a fire?

A. Space heaters B. Cooking C. Kids playing with matches

A. Run screaming B. Stop, drop and roll C. Take your clothes off

A. The bathtub B. A closet C. Never hide

QUIZ

*Christa Melnyk Hines and her husband are the parents of two active boys and a pair of playful mutts. Christa’s latest book is Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.

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Answers: 1 B; 2 B, 3 C

Halloween:

Moving from a Holiday to a Season by Nikki Cox

Ghosts, Goblins, Haunted Corn Maze, Haunted Houses, scary movie marathons, late night costume parties… throw in some creative, homemade costumes, the terrifying costumes, and of course a few inappropriate provocative ones and you have yourself a B.C. Halloween Holiday. (B.C.=Before Kids) Halloween Carnivals, Fall Festivals, Trunk-or-Treating, Trick-or-Treating, adorably cute costumes, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, Halloween mini-photo sessions, Field Trips, pumpkin painting parties, Candy Buyback, Scarecrow hunting, Cider Fest, Halloween Train Ride, classroom parties, and more candy than Willy Wonka would know what to do with…. This my friends, is an A.C. Halloween Holiday. (A.C. = After Children) But who knew that this Holiday would turn into a SEASON?!? Ah, yes! All these Facebook events, flyers coming home from school, posts in the church bulletin, Posters hanging up around town, ads on the radio station… they were all telling me that I had better have my candy early and my child’s costume ready by mid-October at the latest because the SEASON of Halloween will be upon us! There are so many groups hosting events that I actually considered (okay and maybe bought) more than one costume for my kiddos! And with Halloween costumes being stocked in

stores beginning in July, you had better buy them early if you want to ensure getting the right size come October! Otherwise, it will either be limited options, paying for express shipping, or having to (gulp!) make your own costume. I love Pinterest for many things, but you will never find me searching for DIY Halloween Costumes. I’m just not that crafty and I am sure my kiddos appreciate me for not even trying to pretend that I am. But Halloween just isn’t the same anymore now that I am a parent. Honestly, now I would rather just sit at home and pass out candy. There is just something so magical about the nights spent passing out candy; seeing the excitement in the children’s faces, hearing their shrieks and giggles when you drop the candy in their bucket. And the politeness of the children is astounding as they beam with joy and say thank you. However, it seems that the tradition of trick-or-treating is diminishing. Trunk-or-treating seems to be taking over and it is hard to find a neighborhood with their lights on and ready to hand out candy. When my husband and I first moved here, I didn’t think twice about the fact that I was in a new city and I bought our traditional 50 pounds of candy (yes, 50 POUNDS!) for the anticipated 300 littles that would be coming to the door that night. That is, after all, how many we got at our last house, in our former city. And I like to be the “cool

Where Will You Pick Your Pumpkin From? Flowers To the Brim

303 Colorado Park Pl. East Wenatchee 509-884-5300 Pumpkins arrive late September! Free entrance to the Hay Maze with a purchase of a pumpkin!

Smallwoods Harvest

10461 Stemm Road in Peshastin WA Pumpkins arrive late September! Open 9:00am-6:00pm daily Pumpkins galore, petting zoo, prop maze, face cut outs, trike track, cow train, lots of produce and other goodies and much more! bring the whole family!

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The Sunshine Farm in Chelan

Fall Harvest Festival October 6 @ 10:am-4pm hayrides, pick apples, go head to head grape-stomping, sample apples, press cider, pick out a pumpkin from the patch, Live Music, Food and Wine! call 682-1350 for more information and/or directions www.thesunshinefarm.com

Stutzman Ranch

2226 Easy St. in Wenatchee (509) 667-1664 Pumpkins arrive mid-September! Come by on Sundays in October from 2pm-3pm to see the pumpkin canyon

Gau-Sco Farm

Gault Rd in Malaga, WA 630-9708 October 1st-31st open seven days a week, Cash or check only. Pumpkin Patch in the field, horse drawn rides (call for date) Corn Maze 2:00pm-6:00pm Haunted Maze: Saturdays; Dusk-9:00pm

house” that gives away candy by the HANDFUL. No one piece per child rule here. No way! So 50 pounds of candy it was! Well, apparently I should have talked with the neighbors first because after our 15 trick-or-treaters that night, we were up to our elbows in candy. (…no wonder I have 50 pounds of weight I’d like to lose….!) So with a new generation, a new city, and three new kiddos, our Halloween traditions have been altered a bit. I feel the need to pace ourselves out and not overschedule. Otherwise, I get to the actual night and feel so Halloweened-out that I have no desire to go trick-ortreating or trunk-or treating, or anything on the night of Halloween. I have to be okay with not getting to do it all. So maybe this year we will pick out our pumpkins at the pumpkin patch, paint pumpkins with the school PTO, visit a trunk or treat or two and tour the scarecrows in Cashmere. And my most favorite tradition of all with my kiddos at Halloween is (well, besides roasting pumpkin seeds!) the picture of them sitting on the tub of candy. However, this year, they may have to hold the tub rather than sit on it, since they think it’s fun to grow so fast! And since we’ve moved

to Wenatchee….. the tub of candy has become an illusion and we have to pile towels under the now-thin layer of candy… HA! Otherwise, we’d still be up to our elbows in candy, and I’d surely have 200 pounds to lose instead of just the 50 from the first year! What are your traditions for Halloween? Do you find the need to make new traditions as well, as the years go by? What type of traditions can you implement this year with your family? Don’t miss out on all the fun events happening in the Valley this year! They have been specially marked with a pumpkin symbol next to the event, scattered throughout the calendar of events. And don’t miss the information about Scare-Crazy on page 31. And more events are bound to pop up as we get closer to Halloween, so be sure to follow us on Facebook for added events!

What Tradition Will You Start?

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Fall Sports and Activities are here! The following sports/ clubs/classes are still open for registration. Others have already closed (i.e.; Soccer). A great resource for all things sports in the Valley is www. wenatcheevalleysports.com If you are looking for just the right sport for your kiddos, this is a great place to start! For now, here are some of the amazing things your kids can get involved with this Fall! Football

Central Cascades Pop Warner www.eteamz.com For ages 5-12 Flag Football Wenatcheefootball.org For ages 7-8, Sept. 7-Oct. 30

Hockey

www.wenatcheehockey.com/yltp 667-7847 or 888-7825. Offered at the Town Toyota Center and ran by the coaches of the Wenatchee Wild

Volleyball

North Central Washington Volleyball Club Ncwvb.com Club volleyball tryout begin in November. For ages 12-18

Roller Derby

Junior Roller Derby Applecityrollerderby.com or mann.lerin@gmail.com For ages 6-18

Gymnastics

SPORT Gymnastics www.sportgymnastics.com 667-1538, varying classes for ages 2-13 Apply Valley Gymnastics www.applevalleygym.com - 662-8233 Varying classes for ages 2-18

Dance

Karate

KI Fighting Concepts Kifightingconcepts.com 662-7983 Wenatchee School of Karate Wenatcheekarate.com 663-6389

Bowling

Eastmont Lanes Junior Bowling League Eastmontlanes.com 884-3593

Cheerleading

Central Cascades Pop Warner www.eteamz.com

Art

Artis (Leavenworth) Artisforall.org 548-2278 Offers tons of art classes for ages 2+! Inspirations Ceramics & Art Café Inspirationsceramics.com Drop in art studio with occasional classes and camps. See ad on page 31

Music

NCW Youth Football Ncwyouthfootball.com Practice begins Aug. 24th For ages 8-12. Teams in Cashmere, Wenatchee, and East Wenatchee

Next Step Dance Studio Nextstepdance08.com 662-8987

Fruit Tones: Music Together Fruittonesstudio.com See ad on page 37

Fabulous Feet Dance Studio Fabulousfeetdancestudio.com 662-1971

Columbia River Music Conservatory Columbiarivermc.com 664-0412

Cheerleading

Dance Creation Dancecreationsstudio.com 888-8985

Ice Skating

Adrienne’s Dance Academy (Cashmere & East Wenatchee Studios) 264-4999 Website coming soon – find them on Facebook for now!

Central Cascades Pop Warner www.eteamz.com For ages 5-15

Junior Academy, Learn to Skate Towntoyotacenter.com Session one runs from September 17-November 5 Wenatchee Figure Skating Club www.wenatcheefsc.org 667-7847

Basketball

Eastmont Parks/Rec Youth League Eastmontparks.com - 884-8015 Leagues for Grades 1-6 boys or 3-6 for girls Eastmont Youth Girls Basketball Eastmontyouthgirlsbasketball.com 1st-2nd grade girls only. 679-3840 Elite Hoop Effects Elitehoopeffects.com - 387-1842 Training, clinics & club teams for boys & girls.

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Wenatchee Irish Dance Wenatcheeirishdance.com 630-3709 Fabulous Feet Academy of Ballet Fabulousfeetdancestudio.com/academyof-ballet 662-1971 Dance Revelations (Quincy) www.dancerevelations.com 398-2895 Edelweiss Dance Academie (Leavenworth) Home.nwi.net/~baballetnut/ 548-0191

Swimming Lessons

Velocity Swimming Velocity-swimming.com YMCA Wenymca.org 662-2109

Avalon Music Avalonmusic.net Find local musicians that offer lessons of all sorts of instruments from piano, drums, guitar to Banjo, Harmonica, Fiddle and more!

Theater

Stage Kids WA Stagekidswa.org Join the cast of The Little Mermaid, coming this Winter!

Special Olympics Bowling team, Fitness & strength training exercise nights, and a community connection program. Contact the Wenatchee Parks & Rec office for more info! 888-3283

DYour ay by Day Calendar Guide to FUN in the Wenatchee Valley Note from Nikki: We are ultimately a calendar of events for kid and family activities. However, you will notice that on occasion, I will throw an adult only event in as well. No need to panic, I just feel that sometimes (or rather, a LOT of times!), parents need a date night, moms need a girls night out, or there may be a fundraiser benefiting youth that I feel us adults shoud support. While it is not an inclusive calendar with ALL events happening in the Valley for adults (there are other great publications for that!), this will explain why I throw in a few every now and then. Also, don’t miss the weekly events in a separate box on page 30! We have them placed there so that they don’t jam up the entire calendar, hiding other new events. We hope this makes your planning a little easier as you can go through and highlight, for yourself, the events you want to attend this Spring. Happy Planning and Enjoy! Nicholas kirk showing off his first lost tooth

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 Family Movie Night 7:00pm is FREE Family Movie Night! Tonight’s movie is “UP”. This event is open to the public and will continue on the last Friday of every month. Come join us at Wenatchee Valley Baptist Church, 650 Crawford Ave. in Wenatchee. For more information or to find out which movie is showing, please call the church office at 509663-4868 NCW Fair--Joe Diffie Concert! The Fair continues at the Fairgrounds in Waterville. The fair runs from August 27-30 and features Joe Diffie in concert on Friday, August 28th at 7:15pm with the opening act from the Wild Turkeys! There is also a carnival, the rodeo and horse racing, the Big Bend Round-Up, and great entertainment going on the community hall stage throughout the 4 days fair. You can check out all the details at ncwfair.org and download a copy of the fair booklet. For questions, please call 745-8480. A Mid Summer Night’s Dream 7pm at the Meadow Stage in Leavenworth. Tickets are $15 in advance/$17 at the door, or $10 for students in advance/$12 at the door. Bring a chair and blanket and enjoy this family-friendly, pared down, and = Great Date Night or Mom’s Night Out Event

wild version of the comedy classic by William Shakespeare! Bring the whole family to this community event where a cast of locals and professional actors will combine forces with singers, dancers, acrobats, clowns, and belly-dancers to present a very unique outdoor show directed by S. Henry Hettick. This lean-and-mean outdoor version of Shakespeare’s most famous fantasy play will feature food and drink, live popular music, wacky characters that sing and dance, and many of your neighbors! Anything Goes 8pm at Hatchery Park Stage in Leavenworth. Nightclub singerturned-evangelist Reno Sweeney leads a ship full of sinners through a score bedecked with Cole Porter standards. It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely! It’s Anything Goes! Tickets range from $14-$30 and can be purchased at www.leavenworthsummertheater. org. This show runs approx. 2 hours and 15 minutes. Please note that any children under 5 years are not admitted.

These girls have made Eastmont YMCA Aquatic Center their 2nd home this summer! Olivia Potthast and Raeanna Dosch

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 NCW Fair The Fair continues at the Fairgrounds in Waterville. The fair runs from = Halloween Related

Vanessa and Adriana model their homemade mermaid costumes at the river

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Weekly Events by Day EVERY MONDAY Indoor Park @ Apple Valley Gymnastics, 230 S Columbia in Wenatchee 9:30-11am, for ages 5 and under. $7 per child, $3 for siblings. A great place for play groups to meet and for kids to run off some energy! Parents play and supervise their own child(ren). Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group A Free, fun and interactive time for the children in your life to learn through play! 10am-11:30 at Cashmere United Methodist Church, 213 S Division in Cashmere. For more information, please contact Jordan Metulis at 662-6761. Story Time 10:30am at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas Rd. more info: 662-5021 BSF (Bible Study Fellowship)

6:45pm-8:30pm at Saddlerock Presbyterian Church. BSF is a free, nondenominational, international bible study for women of all ages. Children’s bible study takes place at the same time for school aged kids once they are registerd. Women are welcome to join at any time! First night is Sept. 8. This year’s study is on the book of Revelations! bsfinternational.org

EVERY TUESDAY Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10am-11:30am. Unstructured play time for you and your child. It includes gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels and more! Cost is $6 per child or $10 per family (must be siblings). Punch cards are available as well! (Buy 9 and get one visit free!)

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Story Time East Wenatchee Library, 271 9th Street. 10:30am Stories, songs, poems, action rhymes. 782-3314 Story Time 10:30am at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas Rd. more info: 662-5021 Pajama Story Time 7:00pm at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas Rd. Come in your PJ’s! For all ages! Questions? Call 662-5021 Story Time 1:30pm at Leavenworth Library 700 Highway 2 in Leavenworth

EVERY WEDNESDAY Monte Carlo Bowling A Great date night option! 7pm-10pm every Wednesday at Eastmont Bowling in East Wenatchee Special colored pins = money shots Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10am-11:30am. Unstructured play time for you and your child. It includes gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels and more! Cost is $6 per child or $10 per family (must be siblings). Punch cards are available as well! (Buy 9 and get one visit free!) Story Time Cashmere Library, 300 Woodring St. 10:00am. more info: 782-3314 Story Time 10am at Peshastin Library, 8396 Main St Questions? Call 548-7821 Story Time 10:30am at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas Rd. more info: 662-5021

Story Time 10am at Entiat Library, 14138 Kinzel St. more info: 748-1517 WVC Hepcats Swing Dance Lesson from 7-8pm, Dance from 8-10pm. All ages welcome! $5/night or $35 year membership. Come as you are and no need for a partner! Line Dancing 7:00pm at Alt12 Fitness in Wenatchee. Free for members, $5 for non-members. More info, 289-0125 Wednesday Market at Pybus Farmers Market, mini style. A smaller version of the Saturday market takes place each Wednesday at Pybus from 4pm-8pm. www. wenatcheefarmersmarket.com

EVERY THURSDAY Scottish Dancing 6:30pm at Irish Dance Studio in Wenatchee. All levels welcome. more info, call 663-3743 Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group A Free, fun and interactive time for the children in your life to learn through play! 10:00am-11:30 at Wenatchee Public Library, 310 Douglas St. in Wenatchee. Leavenworth Farmers Market 4pm-8pm @ Lions Club Park in Downtown Leavenworth. leavenworthfarmersmarket.org Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10am-11:30am. Unstructured play time for you and your child. It includes gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels and more! Cost is $6 per child or $10 per family (must be

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siblings). Punch cards are available as well! (Buy 9 and get one visit free!) Story Time Quincy Library, 208 Central Ave. 10:30am Preschool Storytime 4:00pm Bilingual Storytime BSF (Bible Study Fellowship)

9:00am-11:00pm at Wenatchee Free Methodist Church. BSF is a free, non-denominational, international bible study for women of all ages. Childcare is available once your children are registered. First night is Sept. 8. This year’s study is on the book of Revelations! bsfinternational.org 2 Left Feet Public Dance Party 7pm-8:30pm at Pybus Market. Free to join in! This is a local dance enthusiast group. There will be a beginner dance lesson at the top of the hour followed by carefree social dancing. Dance styles will be 1940s swing with a bit of salsa, blues, waltz or tango thrown in. For more information, call 888-390 or visit facebook.com/2leftfeetdancing Eastside Farm to Market 8am-1pm Farmers Market in East Wenatchee, on Grant Rd & Georgia St.

EVERY FRIDAY Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group A Free, fun and interactive time for the children in your life to learn through play! 9:00am-10:30am AND 11:00am12:30pm at Hope Childhood Development Center in Wenatchee. For more information, please contact Jordan Metulis at 662-6761. Baby/Toddler Story Time 10:00am at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas Rd. More info: 662-5021 Story Time 11:30am at Leavenworth Library, 700 Highway 2. Info: 548-7923

Nights Out, Lights Out Public Ice Skate @ The Rink at Town Toyota Center. 7pm9pm $5 admission, $2 skate rental. 667-7847, towntoyotacenter.com Mom & Tot Rosary Group 11am at St Joseph’s Church 625 S Elliott Ave, Wenatchee, in the Bride’s Room Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10am-11:30am. Unstructured play time for you and your child. It includes gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels and more! Cost is $6 per child or $10 per family (must be siblings). Punch cards are available as well! (Buy 9 and get one visit free!) Ladies Bowl Free! Great time for a date night or a girls night out! 7pm-10pm at Eastmont Bowling in East Wenatchee.

EVERY SATURDAY Indoor Park @ Apple Valley Gymnastics (October Only) 230 S Columbia in Wenatchee 8:30-10am, for ages 5 and under. $7 per child, $3 for siblings. A great place for play groups to meet and for kids to run off some energy! Parents play and supervise their own child(ren). Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 9:30am-10:45am, & 11am - 12:15pm. Unstructured play time for you and your child. It includes gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels and more! Cost is $6 per child or $10 per family (must be siblings). Punch cards are available as well! (Buy 9 and get one visit free!) Social Dancing Waltz, Swing, Night Club, Latin, Country. 7:00pm on Saturdays at Mountainview Fitness in East Wenatchee. Beginner lesson until 7:30pm, open dance until 9:30pm, no partner needed. $5. For more information, 630-2947

Kids Crafts 1pm-3pm at Craft Warehouse. Monthly class calendars come out at the beginning of each month. Cost typically ranges from $1-$5 per craft. Be sure to stop by the store and pick up the most recent month’s list! Or view it online at craftwarehouse.com Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market The popular Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8:00am to 2:00pm in the west parking lot at Pybus Market. all offered by local residents and small business people. You won’t find fresher food items …. most had been picked the night before. Baby/Toddler Story Time 10:00am at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas Rd. more info: 662-5021

EVERY SUNDAY Single Moms Community 10:30am, at Wenatchee Free Methodist Church (childcare is available through KidsTown Sunday school). Whether you are a never married, divorced or widowed single mother, you are invited to join this group for encouragement, wisdom, and practical steps for walking in the fullness of life Jesus promised. Both as a daughter of God and a parent, you can heal and flourish with biblical truth, support, and friendship from one another as well as two mentors who have walked the path before you. Begins September 13th. Please contact Kaye Kolde with any questions, at 662-1502 ext. 121 Kids Crafts 1pm-3pm at Craft Warehouse. Monthly class calendars come out at the beginning of each month. Cost typically ranges from $1-$5 per craft. Be sure to stop by the store and pick up the most recent month’s list! Or view it online at craftwarehouse.com

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August 27-30 and features Joe Diffie in concert on Friday, August 28th at 7:15pm with the opening act from the Wild Turkeys! There is also a carnival, the rodeo and horse racing, the Big Bend Round-Up, and great entertainment going on the community hall stage throughout the 4 days fair. You can check out all the details at ncwfair.org and download a copy of the fair booklet. For questions, please call 745-8480. Por Amor Amor World Tour 8pm at Town Toyota Center Tickets range from $55-$125 With five Latin Grammys under his belt, there’s no denying the fact that Marco Antonio Solis is one of the most beloved Latin pop stars around. Hailing from Mexico, Solis has spent decades at the forefront of the Latin music scene, and now he will be bringing his dynamic performing style and incredible Latin pop hits to you as part of his

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“Amor Amor World Tour”. Tickets are available at towntoyotacenter. com, by calling 866-973-9611 or in person at the TTC box office. Cruise-In @ Hot Rodzz Espresso 6pm-8pm at the Airstream at Pybus Market. This is a fun, family -oriented gathering to chat, meet new friends and see some awesome vehicles! Hot rods, rat rods, muscles cars and cool motorcycles.! For more information, contact Patty and Warren Scott at 509-679-5533. LEAP 2015 8pm at the PAC. LEAP is Central Washington’s creative one-day melting pot for original, local artists of all types. This year’s LEAP program features a live CD release concert of the LEAP Sound Album (a compilation of local singer/ songwriters), plus an excerpt presentation from ‘THIS I LOVE’ – a concert-length multi-arts production

fusing original music, dance, poetry and visual art. $15 Tickets: includes seat & a digital download copy of the LEAP Sound Album, $25 VIP: includes seat, hardcopy of the LEAP Sound Album, and invitation to the post-show reception For more information on LEAP’s Sound Album or featured artists in ‘THIS I LOVE’, visit www.TheLeapEvent.org For tickets, visit numericapac.org, visit the PAC box office, or call 663-ARTS A Mid Summer Night’s Dream 7pm at the Meadow Stage in Leavenworth. Tickets are $15 in advance/$17 at the door, or $10 for students in advance/$12 at the door. Bring a chair and blanket and enjoy this family-friendly, pared down, and wild version of the comedy classic by William Shakespeare! Bring the whole family to this community event where a cast of locals and professional actors will combine forces with singers,

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= Halloween Related Event

dancers, acrobats, clowns, and belly-dancers to present a very unique outdoor show directed by S. Henry Hettick. This lean-and-mean outdoor version of Shakespeare’s most famous fantasy play will feature food and drink, live popular music, wacky characters that sing and dance, and many of your neighbors! Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo 35th Anniversary Tour with Special Guest, Eddie Money 8pm at Mill Bay Casino/Deep Water Amp. in Manson. Visit Colvillecasinos.com for details and tickets. Into the Woods 8pm at Ski Hill Amphitheater in Leavenworth. A collection of favorite fairy tale characters burst to life in Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods, a Tony Award winning modern fable. The witty and touching story follows characters such as Little Red Riding Hood and Cinderella as they search for their happily ever afters in the face of giants, hidden identities, mischievous spells and, perhaps most frighteningly, the complexities of modern relationships. The delightful story and gorgeous music will enchant audiences, making a truly magical production out under the stars at the Ski Hill Amphitheater! A perfect location for

this adventurous tale. Tickets range from $14-$30 and can be purchased at www.leavenworthsummertheater. org or by calling 548-2000. This show runs approx. 2 and a half hours. Please note that any children under 5 years are not admitted. CPR, AED, & First Aid 8:30am-1:30pm the last Saturday of every month. At Calvary chapel, 2200 N. Baker in East Wenatchee For more info, call Sandy at 509-6687137 or visit eagleEMStraining.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 NCW Fair The Fair continues at the Fairgrounds in Waterville. The fair runs from August 27-30 and features Joe Diffie in concert on Friday, August 28th at 7:15pm with the opening act from the Wild Turkeys! There is also a carnival, the rodeo and horse racing, the Big Bend Round-Up, and great entertainment going on the community hall stage throughout the 4 days fair. You can check out all the details at ncwfair. org and download a copy of the fair booklet. For questions, please call 745-8480.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Infant CPR for Family and Friends 5:30pm-7:30pm The American Heart Association CPR for Family

and Friends Course is a noncredentialed entry level CPR course. This course includes infant CPR and choking management. For new parents and their families. Cost is $7 and takes place at Central Washington hospital, 1201 S Miller St. in classrooms 1 and 2. For more information, please contact Joan Slack, 665-6140 or joan.slack@ confluencehealth.org

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 American Red Cross Blood Drive 10am-3pm at Pybus Public Market. To register to donate blood or for additional information, contact: http://www.redcrossblood.org/ or call 1-800-733-2767

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Learn to Skate Registration Registration begins today for the Learn to Skate program! Head down to Town Toyota Center to register today!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Today is Newspaper Carrier Day What can you do to show your appreciation? New Exhibit at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center Free Admission all day! 127 South Mission Street in Wenatchee.

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September/October 2015

New Exhibit: Wildfires and Us. (exhibit will run from Sept. 1-Nov. 21) This timely exhibit uses 3-D objects and large photos, mostly by Wenatchee photographer/wildlife biologist John Marshall, to illustrate the role of wildfire in eastern Cascades ecosystems. Walk along a “forest trail” to see how animals and plants adapt to fire, how forests have become vulnerable, and how landscapes can be managed. Join in between 5pm-8pm for refreshments, and exploring the new exhibit! For more information, visit www. wenatcheevalleymuseum.org or call 888-6240. Morris Day & the Time and Salt N Pepa with Naughty by Nature, Tone Loc, and Sir Mix-A-Lot 8pm at Mill Bay Casino/Deep Water Amp. in Manson. For details/tickets: Colvillecasinos.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Helicopter Flights Along the Columbia River 10am-2pm at Pybus Market Get a taste of helicopter flying with Flying M Air and enjoy a helicopter flight along the river from bridge to bridge. Flights leave and return from the vacant lot just north of Pybus Market. This will also take place on September 19. The cost is only $40/person (plus tax), two person minimum per flight. Weight limits apply. Call Flying M Air for more information: 509-699-8044 or visit www.FlyingMAir.com. Tickets will be sold at the Pybus Market information booth on Saturdays only. Ride the Miniature Train 1pm-5pm at Wenatchee Riverfront Railway, 155 N Worthen Street. Adults, $3 Children 12 and under, $2. Questions? Call 509-888-6240

2nd Annual Leavenworth Lions Craft Fair 10am-4pm at Lions Club Park Craft works by 70+ local crafters. Great gifts for holidays, birthdays or any occasion. Light breakfast and lunch food service available. For more information or to be a vendor, visit leavenworth-lions-craft-fair. weebly.com or call 860-0355. Home Depot Kids Workshop 9am-Noon at Home Depot. Free hands-on workshop, designed for children ages 5-12. Craft for this week is TBD. All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Registering online is appreciated. workshops.homedepot. com

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 National Grandparents’ Day Celebrate them! Bring them dinner,

TCF Wenatchee Valley Chapter’s 4th Annual September 19, 2015, 10:00am Walla Walla Point Park, Wenatchee Registration Fees: $20 per person or $60 for a family of 4 (living at the same physical address) Our Walk is an uplifting, healing event. It provides a venue for bereaved families to support each other while honoring their children and is our local Wenatchee Chapter’s largest fundraiser. All monies raised from our Walk to Remember stay here in the Wenatchee Chapter to support our local families. Event registration includes:   

Guest speaker Two-mile walk Balloon release

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Music Remembrance Board Grief Literature

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take them out, teach them a new way to communicate with you: texting, skype, facetime, Instagram, etc. Spending time with our loved ones is so important and they will be eager to learn anything they can to see your beautiful face!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Ellen DeGeneres Yup, that’s right. Her new season starts today! We could all use a little bit of Ellen and a whole lot of kindness in the world.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 CASA Open House 6pm-7:30pm at Chelan PUD Auditorium, 327 N Wenatchee Ave. Come and learn more about the importance of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) CASAs are trained volunteers who advocate for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Hear from CASA Volunteers and ATEEM Mentors about what they do, how they do it and why you should. For more information, please call (509) 662-7350 or visit cdcasa. org Please also note the ChelanDouglas CASA Program is offering a free, nationally accredited training for people who want to become CASA volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 26th beginning at 8:00 AM. 20th Annual Leavenworth Quilt Show 10am-5pm, 917 Commercial Street in Leavenworth. Once again featuring hundreds of quilts displayed in the various shops. Visitors can meander throughout the show, enjoying the antique quilts, wearable quilted art, wall quilts, table runners & new quilts, all on display for your enjoyment. For more information, visit www.quiltersheaven.com, call 548-5311 or email infor@ quiltersheaven.com

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Ahoy, Mateys! Today is one of mine favorite days! Arrrrr!!! Chelan County Fair 9am-11pm at Fairgrounds in Cashmere. Senior Citizen Day-Seniors 62+ are FREE from 9am-4pm! Carnival is open at 2pm. Senior social is at 1pm with musical, dancing and and more! Freddie Prez (special effects), Rocky Mountain Elk Tour, Wool Busters (children compete in sheep riding), and Predators of the Heart are included in the entertainment Line-up today! Admission to the fair: Adults, $10, students/seniors are $8 and under 6 are free. Family price available for $30. Season Tickets are also available. Armband for Carnival: $25 20th Annual Leavenworth Quilt Show 10am-5pm, 917 Commercial Street in Leavenworth. Once again featuring hundreds of quilts displayed in the various shops. Visitors can meander throughout the show, enjoying the antique quilts, wearable quilted art, wall quilts, table runners & new quilts, all on display for your enjoyment. For more information, visit www.quiltersheaven.com, call 548-5311 or email infor@ quiltersheaven.com Childbirth Preparation Series Everything you need to know about having a baby. This is a 12hour course, often referred to as “Lamaze” class. It will prepare you and your birth partner(s) for the physical and emotional demands of labor. At central Washington Hospital, 1201 S Miller Ave. in rooms A & B. Classes in this series are Thursday and Friday (10th & 11th), 6-9pm and Saturday (12th), 9am-3pm. For more information or to register, please contact Joan Slack, 665-6140 or joan.slack@ confluencehealth.org Cost is $95.94 = Halloween Related

Fun filled, FREE day, packed with activities for the whole family! Arts & Crafts vendors, chalk art, costume parade, discovery hunt for kids, eye to eye with the local fish, Find the Bobbers, Sardis Raptor Center, Fish Hatchery Tours, Reptile Man, Native American Village (observe this culture first hand!) and MUCH more! You don’t want to miss all the fun!

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CPR, AED, & First Aid Blended (Skills Test + On line review) 8:30am-1:30pm the 4th Thurs. of every month. At Calvary chapel, 2200 N. Baker in East Wenatchee For more info, call Sandy at 509-6687137 or visit eagleEMStraining.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Chelan County Fair 9am-midnight at Fairgrounds in Cashmere. Kids/Students Day--Kids and Students are FREE from 9am4pm! (limit 1 adult for every 1 child) Carnival is open at 2pm. Special entertainment for Friday: Pro

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West Rodeo! Freddie Prez (special effects), Rocky Mountain Elk Tour, Wool Busters (children compete in sheep riding), and Predators of the Heart are included in the entertainment Line-up today also! Admission to the fair: Adults, $10, students/seniors are $8, under 6 are free. Family price available for $30. Season Tickets are also available. Armband for Carnival is $25. Open Gym @ Apple Valley Gymnastics 7pm-9pm for ages 5-15. $12 for the

first child, $8 for siblings. Parents must sign kids in. Fiestas Mexicanas 2 day event (Frid/Sat) at Lincoln Park in Wenatchee. 3pm-8pm. An event for the whole family! Fiestas Mexicanas is a celebration of Latin American Independence Day. This is an opportunity for you and your family to enjoy traditional Latin food, great entertainment with local groups and two groups directly coming from Mexico plus a whole lot more. For more information, please

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visit www.fiestasmexicans.net 911 Spirit of America Memorial 11am-Noon at Cashmere Chamber of Commerce. The September 11, 2001 events forever changed our country. Many Americans watched as Flight 93, the Pentagon, and New York City’s World Trade Center, fell under attack. This memorial is a reminder to our citizens of all that occurred on that day. Wenatchee Valley Super Oval 5pm-10pm @ WVSO. Come watch the races! Racers include: Tri Track “Neal Newberry 150”. CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT FOR: WVSO Mini Supers, WVSO Thunder Cars, WVSO Super Tuners, WVSO Youth Tuners. wvso.com for more information. 20th Annual Leavenworth Quilt Show 10am-5pm, 917 Commercial Street in Leavenworth. Once again featuring hundreds of quilts displayed in the various shops. Visitors can meander throughout the show, enjoying the antique quilts, wearable quilted art, wall quilts, table runners & new quilts, all on display for your enjoyment. For more information, visit www. quiltersheaven.com, call 548-5311 or email infor@quiltersheaven.com

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8th Annual Quincy Balloon Festival 6:00am-9:00am at Lauzier Park in Quincy. There are no rides of any kind sold at this event and are weather permitting. Both Saturday and Sunday, balloons launch at sunrise, approximately between 6:00 and 6:30 am. The public is welcome to come out and watch as the balloons take flight. The location will be just outside of Quincy at a location to be determined closer to the event. We will keep this site updated as well as our Facebook page (Parties on the Green). Don’t

forget to dress warm and bring your camera! On Saturday evening, beginning at 6pm, come back to the park (it’s FREE!) and bring something to sit on (blanket, chair, etc.) Dress warm! Food vendors and Beer/Wine garden will be open at 6pm, 7pm will begin live entertainment (American Fool-a tribute to John Cougar Mellencamp!), and a pyrotechnics experience (aka: amazing fireworks!) will begin at dusk! Get ready to be amazed! For more information, visit www. partiesonthegreen.com Walk To End Alzheimer’s 8am-10am at Pybus Market. Registration begins at 8am, opening ceremonies at 9am, 2 mile walk begins at 9:30am. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. For additional information, contact Pam Draggoo at 509-8860700 ext 229 or e-mail: draggp@dshs.wa.gov

Have you ever wondered what AWANA is? Awana is a ministry for kids ages two thru High School. It is a place where kids can learn about the bible, meet new friends, and have lots of fun! The program lasts one and a half to two hours. The carefully selected ciriculum takes kids on an exciting journey through the bible. Weekly memory versus and bible studies show children and youth how the bible applies to everyday life. The biblical focus of these programs strengthen teens’ faith, so by the time they leave high school, they will be able to stand up to all of life’s challenges. Over 12,000 churches are partnered with AWANA in the United States. To learn even more, visit www.AWANA.org Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s AWANA club is headed by their Children’s Ministry Director, Laura Lebow. AWANA begins with an ice cream social and registration night on Sept. 2nd at 6:30 p.m at the church (1400 S Miller St.). Stop by as a family and get an ice cream bar, meet your leader, see the materials, and register your kids! (Registration also available online at www.saddlerockepc.org) First club night is Sept. 9th from 6:15-8:00 p.m. and is open for kids in kindergarten-5th grade. Cost is around $45/kid for the whole school year, and scholarships are available. Questions? Call Laura at 663-1187.

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compete in sheep riding), and Predators of the Heart are included in the entertainment Line-up today also! Admission to the fair: Adults, $10, students/seniors are $8, under 6 are free. Family price available for $30. Season Tickets are also available. Armband for Carnival is $27. Shawn McDonald in Concert 6pm at Columbia Grove Covenant Church, 19 McElmurry Lane in East Wenatchee Hosted by Lighthouse Christian Ministries, Shawn will be sharing his worship and testimony. Shawn is a contemporary Christian singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His hits include; “Take My Hand”, “Closer”, and “We Are Brave”. For more information on Shawn, please visit www.shawnmcdonaldmusic.com All proceeds support the Lighthouse Christian Ministries. Tickets are $20 and are available at Encouraging Words, Avalon Music or online at www. wenatcheelighthouse.org A Comedy Show 9pm at the PAC. A Northwest Comedy Showcase – Sean Jordan returns

to headline after his priceless performance in the sold out Kevin Nealon show last June. The showcase features some of the most talented, up-and-coming comics from Seattle & Portland and your chance to say, “I saw them first” at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 or $100 for VIP Tables. For tickets, visit numericapac.org, visit the PAC box office, or call 663-ARTS. Championship Night @ the Wenatchee Valley Super Oval Come out and enjoy the races at the super oval! Races start at 5pm and include: Tri-Track Super Late Models “150”, Lonepine Fruit and Espresso Mini Super Stocks, dicks Heating and AIr Conditioning Thunder Cars, Jerry’s Auto Supply Super Tuners, and WVSO Youth Tuners. www.wvso.com for more details. Back To School Pageant Benefiting Autism Speaks 3pm, Location to be determined. Open to contestants ages 0-18. $30 entry fee with mandatory minimum $15 donation to Autism Speaks. Contestant who bring in the largest

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donation will win a special award. Find this event on Facebook for more information or contact Angela Yarbrough. Fiestas Mexicanas 2 day event (Frid/Sat) at Lincoln Park in Wenatchee. 3pm-8pm. An event for the whole family! Fiestas Mexicanas is a celebration of Latin American Independence Day. This is an opportunity for you and your family to enjoy traditional Latin food, great entertainment with local groups and two groups directly coming from Mexico plus a whole lot more. For more information, please visit www.fiestasmexicans.net Leavenworth Fall Wine Walk Noon-6pm in Leavenworth. What a great option for a date day! Fee: $45/person or $80/couple. Stroll, sip and sample at over twenty tasting sites in Leavenworth to taste an award winning variety of wines and beverages at over 20 locations. Includes commemorative wine glass, bottle tota, complimentary snacks and prizes. Cheers! Purchase advance tickets at Brown Paper Tickets or Day of event. For more details or to purchase tickets, visit www.cascadefarmlands.com, call 548-5058 or email rhonab@ rhonabaron.com 20th Annual Leavenworth Quilt Show, 10am-5pm, 917 Commercial Street in Leavenworth. Once again featuring hundreds of quilts displayed in the various shops. Visitors can meander throughout the show, enjoying the antique quilts, wearable quilted art, wall quilts, table runners & new quilts, all on display for your enjoyment. For more information, visit www. quiltersheaven.com, call 548-5311 or email info@quiltersheaven.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Chelan County Fair 9am-8pm at Fairgrounds in Cashmere. Carnival is open at 11am.

Special entertainment for Sunday: Weiner Dog Race, Car Show, & Jr. Sportsman Show! Freddie Prez (special effects), Rocky Mountain Elk Tour, Wool Busters (children compete in sheep riding), and Predators of the Heart are included in the entertainment Line-up today also! Admission to the fair: Adults, $10, students/seniors are $8, under 6 are free. Family price available for $30. Season Tickets are also available. Armband for Carnival is $24. Today is buddy day--buy one armband and get the second for $12

Beginning in October, a map of the scarecrows will be available at several businesses throught Cashmere, including Apple Annies, Martins Market, Weeds Cafe, & Cashmere Chamber of Commerce. Scarecrows will be up during daylight hours through the month of October. For more information, call 7827404. See if you can find them all and enjoy this fun, family activity!

Elder Speak: Connecting Generations 2pm-4pm at Canyon Wren at Icicle Center for the Arts, 7409 Icicle Road in Leavenworth. The Ripple Foundation presents Elder Speak, a conversation connecting generations. This is an opportunity to honor, share and reflect on the experiences of our Grandmothers and Grandfathers. Come prepared with questions for which you have

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always longed for an answer or understanding. And bring your own experiences, because every generation’s experience contains immeasurable value. For more info, email info@theripplefoundation. com or visit theripplefoundation. com

others to see their antique autos and enjoy fellowship. The historic Wells House will be open for tours and lunch is available for purchase. To attend, turn on Nelson Street from 9th Street. Vintage cars will park in the upper lot and the public can park in the lower lot. Cruizers pay $10; the public is free, though donations are encouraged. The event is a fundraiser to purchase a period outdoor lamp for the Wells House.

Wells House Cruiz-In 10am-3pm at the Wells House, 1300 Fifth St. in Wenatchee. The event is a gathering of vintage auto 8th Annual Quincy Balloon Festival buffs, the Cruizers, who welcome 6:00am-9:00am at Lauzier Park in Quincy. There are no rides of any kind sold at this event and are weather permitting. Both Saturday and Sunday, balloons launch at sunrise, approximately between 6:00 and 6:30 am. The public is welcome to come out and watch as the balloons take flight. The location will be just outside of Quincy at a location to be determined closer to the event. We will keep this site updated as well as our Facebook page (Parties on the Green). Don’t forget to dress warm and bring your camera! On Saturday evening, beginning at 6pm, come back to the park (it’s FREE!) and bring something to sit on (blanket, chair, etc.) Dress warm! Food vendors and Beer/Wine garden will be open at 6pm, 7pm will begin live entertainment (American Madelynn Kirk bringing her Fool-a tribute to John Cougar “baby” down for breakfast Mellencamp!), and a pyrotechnics experience (aka: amazing fireworks!) will begin at dusk! Get ready to be amazed! For more information, visit Matthew is www.partiesonthegreen.com ready for Seahawk season!

20th Annual Leavenworth Quilt Show 10am-5pm, 917 Commercial Street in Leavenworth. Once again featuring hundreds of quilts displayed in the various shops. Visitors can meander throughout the show, enjoying the antique quilts, wearable quilted art, wall quilts, table runners & new quilts, all on display for your enjoyment. For more information, visit www.quiltersheaven.com,

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Childbirth Preparation Series Everything you need to know about having a baby. This is a 12hour course, often referred to as “Lamaze” class. It will prepare you and your birth partner(s) for the physical and emotional demands of labor. At the hospital’s conference center, 1000 S Miller Ave. Classes in this 6 week series are on Mondays, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12 & 19). For more info or to register, please contact Joan Slack, 665-6140 or joan.slack@ confluencehealth.org Cost is $95.94

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Social Media Club: Busy “Mom Apps”-Back To School! 8:30am-9:30am at Pybus. Come join the GWATA (Greater Wenatchee Area Technology Alliance) meeting to learn what apps are best for the busy mom! Free for members, $10 for non-members. Visit gwata.org for more information and to register, or call Kathryn Franklin at 661-9000. Back to School Prayer Service 6:30pm at Saddlerock Presbyterian Church, 1400 S. Miller St. in Wenatchee. All parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers and administrators are invited to a special night of prayer and worship to lift up our community’s children as they start a new school year. For more information, call or email Laura Lebow, Director of Children’s Ministry at 663-1187 or email laura@saddlerockepc.org Essential Oils Class-Backpack Makeover! 5:30pm in the Hobby Lobby Classroom in East Wenatchee. Give your child the necessary tools to be healthy and motivated this school year! We will be making a DIY hand

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sanitizer. Each person will receive a free hand sanitizer and recipe packet (while supplies last) RSVP to hold an item for you! For more information, details or to RSVP, contact Evelyn Williams, Wellness Advocate and Educator, at (509) 6792844. Successful Breastfeeding 6:30pm-8:30pm at Central Washington Hospital, 1201 S. Miller St. in Wenatchee. Our free 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, please contact Joan Slack, 665-6140 or joan.slack@confluencehealth.org

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Art Night 5pm-8pm at Springhill Suites by Marriott. This Art Night features local art by Two Rivers Art Gallery with Entertainment, Hor d’oeuvres and beverages. Enter the drawing for fabulous prizes as well!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Tough Love Community Event 5:30pm-8pm at the PAC Tough Love is documentary following two families going through the dependency process; one in New York and one in Seattle. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with a social worker, attorney, veteran parent, foster parent and a CASA. The objective of this event is to educate the community on foster care and dependencies and dispel some myths. Our target audience includes foster parents, educators, law enforcement, therapists, legal

representative and other providers and community members involved in the lives of foster children and/ or foster families. We would love to see you there. Please contact Jen Thomason with any questions (509-665-5341 or Jennifer. thomason@dshs.wa.gov)This is a FREE community event, hosted by Children’s Administration, Children’s Home Society, CASA, and Community Resource Group.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 2015 Home Tour and Remodeling Expo 12pm-7pm around Wenatchee Valley. Tour select homes in the Valley during this three day event and gather information on the participating builders. Find out what you like, what you don’t like and who can help you make it a reality in your own home! Tickets are $11 for adults ($10 if you buy them online), $5 for children ages 2-16 and under 2 are free. For more information, please call (509) 293-5840. Your event ticket is valid for all three days of the Tour & Expo. Driving directions are available in the guide, online, or at any of the tour homes. Visit For a map and tickets, visit buildingncw.org

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Helicopter Flights Along the Columbia River 10am-2pm at Pybus Market Get a taste of helicopter flying with Flying M Air and enjoy a helicopter flight along the river from bridge to bridge. Flights leave and return from the vacant lot just north of Pybus Market. This will also take place on September 19. The cost is only $40/person (plus tax), two person minimum per flight. Weight limits apply. Call Flying M Air for more information: 509-699-8044 or visit www.FlyingMAir.com. Tickets will be sold at the Pybus Market information booth on Saturdays only.

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MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, is for moms with kids ages 0-6 or expecting. During the season of early mothering, MOPS gives you the support and resources you need to be a great mom. Childcare is provided. Come and flourish with us this year!

WENATCHEE MOPS Where: Wenatchee Free Methodist Church When: 9am-11am; 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, Sept-May Contact: Jamie Garness: jkgarness@gmail.com or (509) 885-2435 Facebook: facebook.com/wenatchee.mops Cost: $24.95 membership + $55 Fall/Winter dues & $30 Spring dues East WENATCHEE MOPS Where: Faith Lutheran Chrch When: 9am-11am; 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, Sept-May Contact: Carina Neely, 679-8248 Facebook: facebook.com/east.mops Cost: $24.95 membership + $35 (1st half) $40 (2nd half) Leavenworth MOPS Where: Church of the Nazarene When: 9am-11am; select Fridays of the month, Sept-May Contact: Andrea Baker, (509) 881-1592, leavenworthmops.@yahoo.com Facebook: facebook.com/leavenworthwamops Cost: $24.95 membership + meeting dues Quincy MOPS Where: Quincy Free Methodist Church When: 9am-11am; 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, Sept-Nov & March-April Contact: Katie Westby, 360-201-4323, quincywaMOPS@gmail.com Cost: $24.95 membership + meeting dues

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Taste of the Harvest 10am-5pm in Downtown Wenatchee, between 2nd Ave and Orondo Ave. A day of fun, family entertainment that truly celebrates our valley’s incredible harvest season. Lots of great activities to look forward to! Food and artisan vendors, harvest market vendors, yoga in the streets (12pm), kids block activities, Run Boy Run at the PAC (7pm), Taste of the Movies at Liberty Theater, Harvest Hustle, and more. Walk To Remember 10am-1pm at Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee. Hosted by The Compassionate Friends, This walk is an uplifting and healing event, providing a venue for bereaved families to support each other while honoring their children. All attendees must register. Event registration includes: guest speaker, two-mile walk, balloon release, lunch, raffles, t-shirt, music, remembrance board, and grief literature. Attendees are invited to bring a picture of their child to place on the Remembrance Board and their child’s favorite dessert. For more information, including the registration form, please visit http://www.tcfwenatcheevalley. org/2015_walk_to_remember.aspx The Compassionate Friends is a non-profit grief-support group that assists families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child at any age. Run Boy Run 7:30pm at the PAC. Existing comfortably in the tension between tradition and the musical frontier, Run Boy Run’s all-acoustic format blends bluegrass, folk and the old timey American vernacular with touches of classical and jazz. Their music is rooted in the traditional music of the Appalachian South, but is also definitively present in the 21st century. Tickets range from $9$19. For tickets, visit numericapac. org, visit the PAC box office, or call 663-ARTS. Get a sneak peak video of

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Run Boy Run on the PAC’s website! British Car Show and Shine 10am-2pm at Pybus Market. This is a fun, family gathering to meet and greet British car enthusiasts from around the Pacific Northwest. There is no charge for the general public to browse the array of British cars, trucks and motorcycles. More information is available by contacting the British Car Club of Wenatchee at 509-886-3773 or at BritCarClubWen@aol.com. Lowes’ Build and Grow Workshop 10am at Lowes. Free, for kids 12 and under. Pre-registration is appreciated. This week’s craft is TBD. Go to lowesbuildandgrow.com for updates and to register. Harvest Hustle A 2K, 5K, 10K run to support the Wenatchee Valley United Soccer Club. This event is in conjunction with Taste of the Harvest. Cost to enter ranges from $12-$35, depending on the race. register online at www.raceentry. com /races/wenatchee-harvesthustle/2015/register by September 1st to guarantee a T-shirt. Dress in your 80’s attire for this fun race! 25th Annual Wenatchee River Salmon Festival 10am-5pm at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, 12790 Fish Hatchery Rd. in Leavenworth. Fun filled day, packed with activities for the whole family! Arts & Crafts vendors, chalk art, costume parade, discovery hunt for kids, eye to eye with the local fish, Find the Bobbers, Sardis Raptor Center, Fish Hatchery Tours, Reptile Man, Live entertainment on the main stage, Native American Village (observe this culture first hand!) and MUCH more! You don’t want to miss all the fun! Fall For All Festival 10am-5pm at Kiwanis Park in Etiat along Highway 97A. Join the Entiat Chamber of Commerce to celebrate All the Fall of the Entiat Valley has to offer! This family oriented event

captures the essence of a cozy community event with, a chili cookoff, local artisan and craft kiosks, delicious foods from area vendors, Children’s games and activity zone, wine and beer garden, and live entertainment throughout the day. For more information, visit www. entiatchamber.org, email infor@ entiatchamber.org or call Julie Holbrook at (509) 443-4493

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Movie in the Park 7pm at Lincoln Park in Wenatchee. Just like the drive in--except without the car! Our Free movie night is brought to you be Randy O’Banion of Country Financial. The movie is Big Hero 6! Games and giveaways begin at 7pm, movie begins at 7:30pm. Kid’s Club 11am-1pm at Wenatchee Valley Mall. Join the club and join the fun! Free events for the kids the third Saturday of every month. Membership is always free for kids 11 and under and comes with perks. Members receive a passport to every event, receive a star for attending and win cool prizes. Attend 3 events in a row and receive a Kid’s Club goody bag. Achieve perfect attendance and receive a certificate and a Kid’s Club backpack. Home and Garden Tour in Leavenworth Noon-5 in Leavenworth. Cascade Medical Foundation presents the Home & Garden Tour with proceeds providing a new ambulance for Cascade Medical. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at cascademedicalfoundation. org or on the day of the event. A free shuttle is available to pick up passengers at the downtown gazebo and Cascade High School and take them to each of the homes on the tour.. For more information, call 5482523

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2015 Home Tour and Remodeling Expo 10am-7pm around Wenatchee Valley. Tour select homes in the Valley during this three day event and gather

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information on the participating builders. Find out what you like, what you don’t like and who can help you make it a reality in your own home! Tickets are $11 for adults ($10 if you buy them online), $5 for children ages 2-16 and under 2 are free. For more information, please call (509) 293-5840. Your event ticket is valid for all three days of the Tour & Expo. Driving directions are available in the guide, online, or at any of the tour homes. For a map and tickets, visit buildingncw.org

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 2015 Home Tour & Remodeling Expo 11am-4pm around Wenatchee Valley. Tour select homes in the Valley during this three day event and gather information on the participating builders. Find out what you like, what you don’t like and who can help you make it a reality in your own home! Tickets are $11 for adults ($10 if you buy them online), $5 for children ages 2-16 and under 2 are free. For more information, please call (509) 293-5840. Your event ticket is valid for all three days of the Tour & Expo. Driving directions are available in the guide, online, or at any of the tour homes. Visit For a map and tickets, visit buildingncw. org

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 The Compassionate Friends Sharing Meeting 7:00pm at Grace Lutheran church, 1408 Washington St. in Wenatchee 860-3620 Our meetings are open to all bereaved parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends. We are not here to judge, or to provide professional counseling; we are here to offer our friendship and understanding of your pain and to learn from each other through our shared experiences. Our meetings provide emotional support and a safe place to express your feelings. You are free to share or just

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listen, to cry, and even to laugh over happy memories of your child. For some, it may be the only place where they are able to talk about their child and their grief. All comments shared will be kept confidential. There are no fees for membership or to attend the meetings. We have no religious affiliation even though we meet in a church. It can take courage to make it to a meeting, but we encourage you to attend at least three. You never know when you might meet the right person, or hear the right words that will help you on your journey toward healing. More information: www.tcfwenatcheevalley.org

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Music at the Mountain 6pm at Mountain Springs Lodge, 19115 Chiwawa Loop in Leavenworth. Our cure for cabin fever. Live music, gourmet pizza, pulled pork sliders, BBQ wings, salads, desserts, beer and wine. No cover fee. Great date night! For more informamtion, call (509) 763-2713, email frontdesk@mtsprings.com or visit mtsprings.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Icicle Creek showing of “The Raising of America” in Leavenworth 7pm at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts, 7409 Icicle Road in Leavenworth. Snowy Owl Theater The U.S. is a can-do nation. So why is child well-being in the U.S. so much worse than in other rich countries? How does what Paul Kershaw calls “the growing squeeze” on so many young families and caregivers—the squeeze for time, for money and for resources—“drip down” on their infants and young children, literally altering the wiring of their developing brains with potential long-term consequences for learning, earning and mental and physical health? How might we do better? Presented with United Way of Chelan and Douglas Counties Tickets $12

General Admission $14 at the door $7 Student $9 at the door. For more information and to buy tickets, visit icicle.org

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Jurassic Quest Coming to Town Toyota Center! Tickets on sale soon at towntoyotacenter.com, by calling 866-973-9611 or in person at the TTC box office. The largest exhibition of lifesize, moving, museum quality Dinosaurs in North America!! Jurassic Quest brings you a Dinosaur Adventure for the whole family. The main dinosaur exhibit features ultra-realistic, life-size animatronic dinosaurs; Over 50 life-size dinosaurs in all. Visitors can interact with these huge creatures, learn about them and even ride a few. It features realistic scenes, enormous dinosaurs, cute baby dinosaurs and lots of fun activities for kids of all ages. There are huge T-Rex and Triceratops fossil digs where young paleontologists can uncover long hidden dinosaurs bones, the “Dino Bounce” area with several, towering, dinosaur theme inflatable mazes, face painting, Dino crafts and much more! To learn even more, check out Jurassic Quest’s website at jurassicquest.com Open Gym @ Apple Valley Gymnastics 7pm-9pm for ages 5-15. $12 for the first child, $8 for siblings. Parents must sign kids in. Emily Bear Trio perform 7pm at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts, 7409 Icicle Road in Leavenworth. At age 13, Emily Bear is one of the most astonishing and prolific musical talents of our time – composing, orchestrating, and performing in an astonishingly (remarkable) diverse collection of styles. She has performed at many of the world’s most famous venues including Carnegie Hall, the White

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House, Lincoln Center, Montreux Jazz Festival, and Blue Note, among others. Her sold out concerts have taken her to concert halls across the U. S. and Europe. Her love for all musical styles runs from classical to jazz and everything in-between. Tickets $28 General Admission $32 at the door $16 Students $18 at the door. For more information and to buy tickets, visit icicle.org Friends of the Library Used Book Sale 10am-6pm outside, on the corner of 8th Street and Commercial in Downtown Leavenworth. Sale includes books of all kinds and a lot of children’s books this year! Most books run from .50cents to $2 and are a great buy! This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Friends of the Library, raising money for programs at the Leavenworth Library, and purchasing hundreds of books for school children. Their mission is to stimulate a desire for reading at an early age, as it has been shown that a child who reads well has a 70% better chance of success in school work! The sale is from September 27 through October 4, times vary. Please see specific days’ description for sale hours.

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Family Movie Night 7:00pm is FREE Family Movie Night. This event is open to the public and will continue on the last Friday of every month. Come join us at Wenatchee Valley Baptist Church, 650 Crawford Ave. in Wenatchee. For more information or to find out which movie is showing, please call the church office at 509-663-4868 Autumn Leaf Festival in Downtown Leavenworth. Details coming soon to www. autumnleaffestival.com. Grand parade is at noon on Saturday. Lots of fun for the entire family! Be sure to check in with details to all activities, including the kiddie parade!

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Mall Walkers Soon it will be getting colder outside... Have you ever thought about becoming a Mall Walker? Did you know that you can earn a $10 mall gift card for every 70 miles tracked?! Register for the Wenatchee Valley Mall Walkers program at the customer service booth (open daily from noon6pm) and you will receive a pedometer to track your steps! Get started today!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Out of the Darkness Walk 9am registration, Walk begins at 10am at Walla Walla Point Park, Shelter #1. When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow AFSP to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. Register at https:// www.afsp.org/local-chapters/findyour-local-chapter/afsp-washingtonstate/upcoming-chapter-events/ wenatchee-out-of-the-darknesswalk4 Annual NCW Dahlia Show and Exhibition All Day at Pybus Market, both Saturday and Sunday. The event is free to the general public. Come see the State’s best collection of dahlia’s in what many flower growers consider to the best best venue in Washington. For additional information, contact Linda Holmes-Cook at 509-679-3424. Guided Nature Hikes It’s your chance to hit the trails! Join knowledgeable hike leaders as they explore a few of the many trails in Wenatchee’s beautiful foothills.

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These FREE, family-friendly hikes are Saturdays at 9am and 11am. Space is limited so be sure to sign up by contacting us or online at www. wenatcheeWA.gov Today’s hike is a Bug Hunt! at Saddlerock! Washington Tractor’s “Drive Green” Demo Event 8:30am-4pm at Pybus Market. Come test drive a John Deere compact utility tractor, gator or riding lawn mower in the Pybus parking lot on Saturday and get a $500 coupon off the price of a series 1 through 6 tractor. The test drive is open to the public, no cost and no obligation. Plus, participants will be entered to win a John Deere compact utility tractor with D160 Loader and Frontier RC2060 Rotary Cutter, to be given away later this year. Cruise-In @ Hot Rodzz Espresso 6pm-8pm at the Airstream at Pybus Market. This is a fun, family -oriented gathering to chat, meet new friends and see some awesome vehicles! Hot rods, rat rods, muscles cars and cool motorcycles.! For more information, contact Patty and Warren Scott at 509-679-5533. Harvest Festival 11am @ St. Joseph School, 600 St. Joseph place in Wenatchee. Free admission! Join the fun: Craft fair, food & drinks, carnival games, inflatable rides, prizes, pumpkin patch, beer garden and more! For more information, call 663-2644. Autumn Leaf Festival in Downtown Leavenworth. Details coming soon to www. autumnleaffestival.com. Grand parade at noon on Sat. Lots of fun for the entire family! Be sure to check in with details to all activities, including the kiddie parade! Friends of Library Used Book Sale 10am-6pm outside, on the corner of 8th Street and Commercial in Downtown Leavenworth. Sale includes books of all kinds and a

lot of children’s books this year! Most books run from .50cents to $2 and are a great buy! This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Friends of the Library, raising money for programs at the Leavenworth Library, and purchasing hundreds of books for school children. Their mission is to stimulate a desire for reading at an early age, as it has been shown that a child who reads well has a 70% better chance of success in school work! The sale is from September 27 through October 4, times vary. Please see specific days’ description for sale hours. Pack Walk (Dogs and People!) 9am-10am at Pybus Market. Join us for a fun, social dog walk along the riverfront! Meet on the Riverfront Loop Trail behind Pybus Market, next to the boat launch. No pre-registration required. All are welcome! Go as far or short as you want, as fast or slow as you desire. Bring your dog on a leash, your friends and your family for this casual outing. Questions: email info@ wenatcheefido.ORG or see our web site www.wenatcheefido.org or our FaceBook page Wenatchee FIDO. Pack walks are held in winter on the 4th Sunday of the month at 3 pm. Summer schedule may vary. CPR, AED, & First Aid 8:30am-1:30pm the last Saturday of every month. At Calvary chapel, 2200 N. Baker in East Wenatchee For more info, call Sandy at 509-668-7137 or visit eagleEMStraining.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Annual NCW Dahlia Show and Exhibition All Day at Pybus Market, both Saturday and Sunday. The event is free to the general public. Come see the State’s best collection of dahlia’s in what many flower growers consider to the best best venue in Washington. For additional information, contact Linda Holmes-Cook at 509-679-3424.

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saturdays 6:30pm sundays 10:00am 19 McElmurry Lane, East Wenatchee, wa 98802 509-884-4001 www.columbiagrove.org Harvest Festival 11am @ St. Joseph School, 600 St. Joseph place in Wenatchee. Free admission! Join the fun: Craft fair, food & drinks, carnival games, inflatable rides, prizes, pumpkin patch, beer garden and more! For more information, call 663-2644. Friends of Library Used Book Sale 10am-5pm outside, on the corner of 8th Street and Commercial in Downtown Leavenworth. Sale includes books of all kinds and a lot of children’s books this year! Most books run from .50cents to $2 and are a great buy! This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Friends of the Library, raising money for programs at the Leavenworth Library, and purchasing hundreds of books for school children. Their mission is to stimulate a desire for reading at an early age, as it has been shown that a child who reads well has a 70% better chance of success in school work! The sale is

from September 27 through October 4, times vary. Please see specific days’ description for sale hours. Autumn Leaf Festival in Downtown Leavenworth. Details coming soon to www. autumnleaffestival.com. Grand parade is at noon on Saturday. Lots of fun for the entire family! Be sure to check in with details to all activities, including the kiddie parade!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Friends of Library Used Book Sale 10am-5pm outside, on the corner of 8th Street and Commercial in Downtown Leavenworth. Sale includes books of all kinds and a lot of children’s books this year! Most books run from .50cents to $2 and are a great buy! This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Friends of the Library, raising money for programs at the Leavenworth

Library, and purchasing hundreds of books for school children. Their mission is to stimulate a desire for reading at an early age, as it has been shown that a child who reads well has a 70% better chance of success in school work! The sale is from September 27 through October 4, times vary. Please see specific days’ description for sale hours.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Friends of Library Used Book Sale 10am-5pm outside, on the corner of 8th Street and Commercial in Downtown Leavenworth. Sale includes books of all kinds and a lot of children’s books this year! Most books run from .50cents to $2 and are a great buy! This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Friends of the Library, raising money for programs at the Leavenworth Library, and purchasing hundreds of books for school children. Their mission is to stimulate a desire for

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reading at an early age, as it has been shown that a child who reads well has a 70% better chance of success in school work! The sale is from September 27 through October 4, times vary. Please see specific days’ description for sale hours.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Friends of Library Used Book Sale 10am-5pm outside, on the corner of 8th Street and Commercial in Downtown Leavenworth. Sale includes books of all kinds and a lot of children’s books this year! Most books run from .50cents to $2 and are a great buy! This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Friends of the Library, raising money for programs at the Leavenworth Library, and purchasing hundreds of books for school children. Their mission is to stimulate a desire for reading at an early age, as it has been shown that a child who reads well has a 70% better chance of success in school work! The sale is from September 27 through October 4, times vary. Please see specific days’ description for sale hours.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 Wings & Wheels Festival Carnival Carnival Fun begins at 4pm at Eastmont Community Park in East Wenatchee!

South Restaurant Fundraiser Dine at South Restaurant at Pybus Market and support the Grief Place. Sount will be donating 20% back to them. For more information on the Grief Place, visit www.griefplace.org Friends of Library Used Book Sale 10am-5pm outside, on the corner of 8th Street and Commercial in Downtown Leavenworth. Sale includes books of all kinds and a lot of children’s books this year! Most books run from .50cents to $2 and are a great buy! This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Friends of the Library, raising money for programs at the Leavenworth Library, and purchasing hundreds of books for school children. Their mission is to stimulate a desire for reading at an early age, as it has been shown that a child who reads well has a 70% better chance of success in school work! The sale is from September 27 through October 4, times vary. Please see specific days’ description for sale hours.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Wings & Wheels Festival Cruise begins at 3pm, Carnival opens at 4pm. At Eastmont Community Park in East Wenatchee Bra Chandelier Decoration 4pm-5:30pm at Pybus Public Market Bring an old (or new) bra to Pybus

to attach to the chandelier. We’ll have zip ties. If you want, you may decorate it beforehand … or leave it plain. The chandelier will stayed hoisted in the rafters of Pybus for the month of October as our contribution to breast cancer awareness month. Our goal is to have over 500 bras on the chandelier before it is hoisted up in the air, which will be about 4:30pm. Come join in this community-wide event. Commemorative photos will be taken. For additional information, contact Erin or Mary at Wellness Place at 509-888-9933. Friends of Library Used Book Sale 10am-6pm outside, on the corner of 8th Street and Commercial in Downtown Leavenworth. Sale includes books of all kinds and a lot of children’s books this year! Most books run from .50cents to $2 and are a great buy! This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Friends of the Library, raising money for programs at the Leavenworth Library, and purchasing hundreds of books for school children. Their mission is to stimulate a desire for reading at an early age, as it has been shown that a child who reads well has a 70% better chance of success in school work! The sale is from September 27 through October 4, times vary. Please see specific days’ description for sale hours.

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Leavenworth Oktoberfest Live music, German food, arts & crafts, & activities for the whole family (oh yeah & did we say “beer”?). Oktoberfest in Leavenworth is the next best thing to being in Munich! Bring the kids and enjoy Kinderplatz downtown. Kinderplatz is an area just for kids with climbing wall and bouncy toys, and L-Bow the Clown; its great fun for kids young and old. Enjoy Vendor booths with crafts, souvenirs, and German items including great local food favorites and traditional German sausages. There is continuous entertainment with leading German bands, Leavenworth’s own Musikkapelle and other musical groups. Dance performance by the Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe. Don’t miss the opening ceremony every Saturday at 12:00. It starts with a procession through downtown ending with the official Keg Tapping at 1pm. Be sure to take home a Souvenir Mug and take advantage of our Free shuttle. Oktoberfest takes place the first three weekends (Fri/ Sat) in October. A very well known Festival that draws in tourists from around the world! Learn more at leavenworthoktoberfest.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Wenatchee Mini Maker Faire 9am-4pm at Town Toyota Center

Behind closed garage doors, in the corners of coffee shops, and on empty theater stages; many spend their free time doing what they love. What comes from these creative pastimes? Nobody may ever know. What would happen if we brought every single one of these people together to collaborate, display, and share their talent with others? There’s only one way to find out! The Wenatchee Mini Maker Faire captures the entire valley’s innovative spirit in an exciting, one day event. Artists, engineers, inventors, performers, musicians, tradesmen, and tinkers of all kinds will present their creations in an environment that celebrates creative, fun, and experimental thinking. The event consists of a wide variety of booths, presentations, performances, and workshops to bring inspiration to any age! for more information, visit makerfairewenatchee.com East Wenatchee Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale at Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee, 10am-9pm Guided Nature Hikes It’s your chance to hit the trails! Join knowledgeable hike leaders as they explore a few of the many trails in Wenatchee’s beautiful foothills. These FREE, familyfriendly hikes are Saturdays at 9am

and 11am. Space is limited so be sure to sign up by contacting us or online at www.wenatcheeWA.gov Today’s hike is “Trails On Fire” at Horselake Trail Home Depot Kids Workshop 9am-Noon at Home Depot. Free hands-on workshop, designed for children ages 5-12. Craft for this week is TBD. All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Registering online is appreciated. workshops.homedepot. com Friends of Library Used Book Sale 10am-6pm outside, on the corner of 8th Street and Commercial in Downtown Leavenworth. Sale includes books of all kinds and a lot of children’s books this year! Most books run from .50cents to $2 and are a great buy! This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Friends of the Library, raising money for programs at the Leavenworth Library, and purchasing hundreds of books for school children. Their mission is to stimulate a desire for reading at an early age, as it has been shown that a child who reads well has a 70% better chance of success in school work! The sale is from September 27 through October 4, times vary. Please see specific days’ description for sale hours.

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Apple Days 10am-4pm at the Cashmere Museum, 600 Cotlets Way, in Cashmere. The Pioneer Village is the setting for entertainment, food, arts and crafts and local residents dress in authentic pioneer clothing. Mock shoot-outs are a popular event and are held at various times during the day. Visitors can ride in a horsedrawn wagon, join in the apple pie baking contest or watch the dog pulls at Riverside Park. There will also be pony rides, flink knapping, gold panning, live music, the youth circus, and more! Adults are $3, kids under 6 are free! Enjoy fun for everyone! Both Saturday and Sunday event! Wings & Wheels Festival 10am-5pm at Eastmont Community Park in East Wenatchee. Car Show, Swap Meet, Helicopter Rides, Aviation Displays and Activities, Red Apple Flyers, Craft and Food vendors, Free Kids’ activities from 11-3, and the Carnival opens at 11am! Also, over at the Red Apple Flyers Field (out towards the airport), Red Apple Flyers will be having Live Flying Demonstrations! A free shuttle is available between the park and the field from 10-14 every 30 minutes. Leavenworth Oktoberfest Live music, German food, arts & crafts, & activities for the whole family (oh yeah & did we say “beer”?). Oktoberfest in Leavenworth is the next best thing to being in Munich! Bring the kids and enjoy Kinderplatz downtown. Kinderplatz is an area just for kids with climbing wall and bouncy toys, and L-Bow the Clown; its great fun for kids young and old. Enjoy Vendor booths with crafts, souvenirs, and German items including great local food favorites and traditional German sausages. There is continuous entertainment with leading German bands, Leavenworth’s own Musikkapelle

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and other musical groups. Dance performance by the Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe. Don’t miss the opening ceremony every Saturday at 12:00. It starts with a procession through downtown ending with the official Keg Tapping at 1pm. Be sure to take home a Souvenir Mug and take advantage of our Free shuttle. Oktoberfest takes place the first three weekends (Fri/ Sat) in October. A very well known Festival that draws in tourists from around the world! Learn more at leavenworthoktoberfest.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Wings & Wheels Festival Carnival Fun begins at 12 noon. Today is the last day to enjoy the fun! Apple Days 10am-4pm at the Cashmere Museum, 600 Cotlets Way, in Cashmere. The Pioneer Village is the setting for entertainment, food, arts and crafts and local residents dress in authentic pioneer clothing. Mock shoot-outs are a popular event and are held at various times during the day. Visitors can ride in a horsedrawn wagon, join in the apple pie baking contest or watch the dog pulls at Riverside Park. There will also be pony rides, flink knapping, gold panning, live music, the youth circus, and more! Adults are $3, kids under 6 are free! Enjoy fun for everyone! Both Saturday and Sunday event! Friends of Library Used Book Sale 10am-5pm outside, on the corner of 8th Street and Commercial in Downtown Leavenworth. Sale includes books of all kinds and a lot of children’s books this year! Most books run from .50cents to $2 and are a great buy! This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Friends of the Library, raising money for programs at the Leavenworth Library, and purchasing hundreds

of books for school children. Their mission is to stimulate a desire for reading at an early age, as it has been shown that a child who reads well has a 70% better chance of success in school work! The sale is from September 27 through October 4, times vary. Please see specific days’ description for sale hours.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Childbirth Preparation Series Everything you need to know about having a baby. This is a 12hour course, often referred to as “Lamaze” class. It will prepare you and your birth partner(s) for the physical and emotional demands of labor. At central Washington Hospital, 1201 S Miller Ave. in rooms A & B. Classes in this series are Thursday and Friday (8th & 9th), 6-9pm and Saturday (10th), 9am-3pm. For more information or to register, please contact Joan Slack, 665-6140 or joan.slack@ confluencehealth.org Cost is $95.94 CPR, AED, & First Aid Blended (Skills Test + On line review) 8:30am-1:30pm the 4th Thurs. of every month. At Calvary chapel, 2200 N. Baker in East Wenatchee For more info, call Sandy at 509-6687137 or visit eagleEMStraining.com

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Open Gym @ Apple Valley Gymnastics 7pm-9pm for ages 5-15. $12 for the first child, $8 for siblings. Parents must sign kids in. Girls Night: The Musical 7:30pm at the PAC. Share the fun & laughter at this hilarious, feelgood comedy as five girlfriends go from heartbreak to happiness during a wild night of karaoke. Get your girlfriends together and come sing along, dance along, and sip on cocktails as you take in this part of a show! Tickets range from $19-$35.

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including great local food favorites and traditional German sausages. There is continuous entertainment with leading German bands, Apple Cider Press Youth Rally 2015 Leavenworth’s own Musikkapelle “Now You See Me…” and other musical groups. Dance This is a three day (Fri-Sun), performance by the Edelweiss Tanz overnight event. We will be looking Gruppe. Don’t miss the opening at what it takes to have a kingdome ceremony every Saturday at view” of our lives through all the 12:00. It starts with a procession “stuff” we go through. The rally is through downtown ending with open to all students 6th-12th grade. the official Keg Tapping at 1pm. Bobby Moore from Fort Worth, TX Be sure to take home a Souvenir and Carter Davis from Woodinville, Mug and take advantage of our WA will be the speakers this year. Go Free shuttle. Oktoberfest takes to www.scpyouthrally.org to learn place the first three weekends (Fri/ more and to register! Cost is $55 and Sat) in October. A very well known includes a T-shirt. This is a weekend Festival that draws in tourists from of worship, lessons, Lip Sync Battle, around the world! Learn more at concerts, devotional, breakout leavenworthoktoberfest.com sessions, fellowship and more. Leavenworth Oktoberfest Live music, German food, arts & crafts, & activities for the whole family (oh yeah & did we say “beer”?). Oktoberfest in Leavenworth is the next best thing to being in Munich! Bring the kids and enjoy Kinderplatz downtown. Kinderplatz is an area just for kids with climbing wall and bouncy toys, and L-Bow the Clown; its great fun for kids young and old. Enjoy Vendor booths with crafts, souvenirs, and German items

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Cruise-In @ Hot Rodzz Espresso 6pm-8pm at the Airstream at Pybus Market. This is a fun, family -oriented gathering to chat, meet new friends and see some awesome vehicles! Hot rods, rat rods, muscles cars and cool motorcycles.! For more information, contact Patty and Warren Scott at 509-679-5533. Knight Fright Ride Costume themed bike ride in Wenatchee Valley, supporting scholarships for WVC students; hosted by WVC Alumni Association. Register at knightfightride. eventbrite.com There will be a 10 mile and a 40 mile ride. Kids 12 and under ride the 10 mile for free! Prizes will be given out to best dressed, most creative, etc. 40 mile ride begin at 9:30am, 10 mile ride begins at 11am--this ride is for everyone: families, beginners, and leisurely riders. It will have lead riders and other riders providing support along the way. Cider Fest 10am-6pm at Orondo Cider Works, 1 Edgewater Dr. in Orondo. Enjoy a great all day, family fun

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event with hard cider tasting, cider pressing, BBQ, Kid Games, fresh apples and more! And Live music from 1pm-4pm. For more information, find them on facebook or visit www.orondociderworks.com Rocky Reach Senior Damboree 10am-4pm And event to celebrate senior adults, 55 and older. Enjoy some good natured competition, stroll through the Museum of the Columbia, visit with local health and services vendors, walk or run across the dam, square dance with the Appleland Promenaders and eat at Mama D’s café.A few of the fun, free activities available: *Compete in basketball free throws, horseshoes, and indoor bowling *Stroll through the Museum of the Columbia *Visit with local retirement homes and assisted living facilities *Learn about services offered to seniors by a variety of local vendors *1 mile fun run/ walk across the dam *Get a little exercise with the trainers from our local gyms *Look a salmon in the eye *And much more! For more information, visit www.chelanpud. org/visitor-center.html Guided Nature Hikes It’s your chance to hit the trails! Join knowledgeable hike leaders as they explore a few of the many trails in Wenatchee’s beautiful foothills. These FREE, familyfriendly hikes are Saturdays at 9am and 11am. Space is limited so be sure to sign up by contacting us or online at www.wenatcheeWA.gov Today’s hike is “Animal Tracking” at Jacobsen Preserve Wenatchee WILD Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center. Versus Coquitlam. Come enjoy some family time at the Hockey game! Get your tickets at tickets. wenatcheewildhockey.com or at the TTC box office.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Happy Pastor Appreciation Day! Say Thank You to your clergy today! And if you haven’t been to church in a while (or ever!), today would be a great day to start! I’d like to say “Thanks!” to my own Pastor, Andrew Thompson, for the hard work, tireless hours and endless amount of passion and caring that he dispenses daily! Wenatchee WILD Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center. Versus Powell River. Come enjoy some family time at the Hockey game! Get your tickets at tickets. wenatchewildhockey.com or at the TTC box office.

Cider Fest 10am-6pm at Orondo Cider Works, 1 Edgewater Dr. in Orondo. Enjoy a great all day, family fun event with hard cider tasting, cider pressing, BBQ, Kid Games, fresh apples and more! And Live music from 1pm-4pm. For more information, find them on facebook or visit www.orondociderworks.com

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, please contact Joan Slack, 665-6140 or joan.slack@confluencehealth.org

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

Infant CPR for Family and Friends 5:30pm-7:30pm The American Heart Association CPR for Family and Friends Course is a noncredentialed entry level CPR course. This course includes infant CPR and choking management. For new parents and their families. Cost is $7 and takes place at Central Washington hospital, 1201 S Miller St. in classrooms 1 and 2. For more information, please contact Joan Slack, 665-6140 or joan.slack@ confluencehealth.org

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Successful Breastfeeding 6:30pm-8:30pm at Central Washington Hospital, 1201 S. Miller St. in Wenatchee. Our free breastfeeding class is a two-hour class that will cover the basics of breastfeeding. Topics include latch and positioning, common problems

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 National Dessert Day No better day than today for the excuse to indulge in some dessert!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 National Boss’s Day What a great time to thank those sign your paycheck! Leavenworth Oktoberfest Live music, German food, arts & crafts, & activities for the whole family (oh yeah & did we say “beer”?). Oktoberfest in Leavenworth is the next best thing to being in Munich! Bring the kids and enjoy Kinderplatz downtown. Kinderplatz is an area just for kids with climbing wall and bouncy toys, and L-Bow the Clown; its great fun for kids young and old. Enjoy Vendor booths with crafts, souvenirs, and German items including great local food favorites and traditional German sausages. There is continuous entertainment with leading German bands, Leavenworth’s own Musikkapelle and other musical groups. Dance performance by the Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe. Don’t miss the opening ceremony every Saturday at 12:00. It starts with a procession through downtown ending with the official Keg Tapping at 1pm. Be sure to take home a Souvenir Mug and take advantage of our Free shuttle. Oktoberfest takes place the first three weekends (Fri/ Sat) in October. A very well known Festival that draws in tourists from around the world! Learn more at leavenworthoktoberfest.com

This fun run will begin and end at Pybus Public Market, using the Loop Trail as the primary route for both the 10K and the 5K. The run will feature prizes for best individual/group costume. The goal is to make the loop as bright and colorful with creative costumes and attire! Serve Wenatchee Valley will be the beneficiary of all of the proceeds, which will in turn go to help people in need right here in our valley. T-shirt pick up and run-day registration opens at 5:30pm on Saturday, October 17. Entry fee is $30, which includes a cool t-shirt. To pre-register online, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ light-the-loop-tickets-17838540555

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

In My Life: A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles 7:30pm at the PAC. You already know and love the songs, but In My Life – A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles gives you a chance to get a fresh perspective on the story of the band that made them. More than just a live musical tribute show, In My Life tells the Fab Four’s tale from the unique perspective of their manager, Brian Epstein, who acts as narrator to renowned tribute band Abbey Road live performance of some 33 Beatles classics. In My Life takes audiences from the mop-tops’ humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club and their career-defining performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, to their famed final live performance on the rooftop of the Apple Corp building. This exciting production gives new life to the story of rock’s greatest band. Tickets range from $25-$29. For tickets, visit numericapac.org, visit the PAC box office, or call 663ARTS.

Light The Loop 5K/10K 7pm-8:15pm at Pybus Market/ Loop Trail. Join Serve Wenatchee Valley for this unique fun run where everyone in the family can get together and have a blast!

Lowes’ Build and Grow Workshop 10am at Lowes. Free, for kids 12 and under. Pre-registration is appreciated. This week’s craft is TBD. Go to lowesbuildandgrow.com for updates and to register.

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Kid’s Club 11am-1pm at Wenatchee Valley Mall. Join the club and join the fun! Free events for the kids the third Saturday of every month. Membership is always free for kids 11 and under and comes with perks. Members receive a passport to every event, receive a star for attending and win cool prizes. Attend 3 events in a row and receive a Kid’s Club goody bag. Achieve perfect attendance and receive a certificate and a Kid’s Club backpack. Wenatchee Kennel Club Dog Show 8am-5pm at Chelan County Fairgrounds in Cashmere. Dog Show, Rally and Obedience Trials, and much more! Come join us! More details to be announced at www. wenatcheekennelclub.com Leavenworth Oktoberfest Live music, German food, arts & crafts, & activities for the whole family (oh yeah & did we say “beer”?). Oktoberfest in Leavenworth is the next best thing to being in Munich! Bring the kids and enjoy Kinderplatz downtown. Kinderplatz is an area just for kids with climbing wall and bouncy toys, and L-Bow the Clown; its great fun for kids young and old. Enjoy Vendor booths with crafts, souvenirs, and German items including great local food favorites and traditional German sausages. There is continuous entertainment with leading German bands, Leavenworth’s own Musikkapelle and other musical groups. Dance performance by the Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe. Don’t miss the opening ceremony every Saturday at 12:00. It starts with a procession through downtown ending with the official Keg Tapping at 1pm. Be sure to take home a Souvenir Mug and take advantage of our Free shuttle. Oktoberfest takes place the first three weekends (Fri/ Sat) in October. A very well known Festival that draws in tourists from

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Oktoberfest Pumpkin Trail Runs 8:30am-1:30pm in Leavenworth. A 10K, 8K, and 2K kids race are held on Wenatchee National Forest lands just a few miles from Leavenworth and its Bavarian Village. The trail runs start and finish adjacent to the historic Leavenworth Ski Hill Lodge (built in 1936 by the CCC) and incorporate single-track trails and dirt roads, some of which head into new terrain recently opened up in the Freund Canyon area. The terrain is rolling and features views of the Cascade Mountains and the Icicle Creek area. This event also serves as a fundraiser for the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club, which operates the Ski Hill. Cost: 10 mile-$45.00, 8K-$30.00, Kids Run-2K (10 years and under)-Free. Please visit Run Wenatchee’s website for more information athttp://www. runwenatchee.com/trail-run-series/

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19

The Compassionate Friends Sharing Meeting 7:00pm at Grace Lutheran church, 1408 Washington St. in Wenatchee 860-3620. Our meetings are open to all bereaved parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends. We are not here to judge, or to provide professional counseling; we are here to offer our friendship and understanding of your pain and to learn from each other through our shared experiences. Our meetings provide emotional support and a safe place to express your feelings. You are free to share or just listen, to cry, and even to laugh over happy memories of your child. For some, it may be the only place where they are able to talk about their child and their grief. All comments shared will be kept confidential. There are no fees for membership or to attend the meetings. We have

no religious affiliation even though we meet in a church. It can take courage to make it to a meeting, but we encourage you to attend at least three. You never know when you might meet the right person, or hear the right words that will help you on your journey toward healing. More information: www. tcfwenatcheevalley.org

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Woman of the Year 12pm-1:30pm at the Wenatchee Convention Center, Grand Apple Ballroom. $25 if registered by October 14th. Come meet the most inspiring and successful women throughout the Valley and support the women in our community! Proceeds go towards scholarships for local woman, returning to school to further their education and career. For more information, visit www. bpwwen.org or email info@bpwwen. org This annual event is hosted by the Business & Professional Women of Wenatchee.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

Third Day & Brandon Heath in Concert Opening act Warren Barfield 7pm at Town Toyota Center Tickets range from $19-$79. Join in an amazing night of worship! Tickets are available at towntoyotacenter.com, by calling 866-973-9611 or in person at the TTC box office.

Farmers Markets One of the best things about living in our Valley is the amount of fresh produce! You can find just that along with all kinds of fun, unique and local foods and handmade items. Here are our local Farmer’s Markets:

Leavenworth

Thursdays, 2pm-9pm Lions Club Park 696 Highway 2

East Wenatchee

Eastside Farm to Market Thursdays 8am-1pm Grant Rd & Georgia St.

Wenatchee

Saturday Market 8am-2pm at Pybus Public Market 7 N. Worthen St. Wednesday Market 4pm-8pm at Pybus Public Market

*Wednesday Market is a smaller version of Saturdays. Follow us on FB to find out about special events at our Farmers Markets! www.wenatcheefarmersmarket.com

Jake Shimabukuro Rolling Stones Magazine declared Jake Shimabukuro a musical “hero.” Topping the Billboard World Music Chart, Jake is recognized as one of the most exciting and innovative ukulele players and composers. Tickets range from $19-$35. For tickets, visit numericapac.org, visit the PAC box office, or call 663-ARTS.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Candle Light Luminary Service 6:30pm at Pybus Market. As our wrap-up tribute to breast cancer awareness month, Pybus and Wellness Place holds it’s annual candle light luminary service. Join the community for this touching and moving event, with music and song by a local artist and inspiring remarks by Wenatchee physician Dr. Julie Smith at 6:30pm. We’ll have candles and bags … simply come down and write a name on the bags between 5:00pm and 6:30pm. Lighting is at 6:30pm. Donations to the Wellness Place will be accepted. Halloween Parent’s Night Out 6pm-10pm at SPORT Gymnastics. This is a Spooktacular night of fun games, pumpkin painting & more! Fun games like: Ghost in the Graveyard, Halloween Bingo, Hunt the Eyeballs & the Monster Freeze Dance! Includes pizza, arts & crafts, games, gymnastics and lots of fun! Cost is $20 for the first kid, $15 for each additional sibling. Register online at sportgymnastics.com or call 667-1538 to reserve your spot. These spots can fill up quickly, so register soon!

Cousins make the best friends! Benny Tovar and Kameron Henken

Autumn Sutton’s first trip to ocean!

Open Gym @ Apple Valley Gymnastics 7pm-9pm for ages 5-15. $12 for the first child, $8 for siblings. Parents must sign kids in. Wenatchee WILD Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center. Versus Alberni Valley. Come enjoy some family time at the Hockey game! Get your tickets at tickets. wenatchewildhockey.com or at the TTC box office.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Make A Difference Day All day today, people gather together in different groups, or perhaps do something solo, or as

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a family. Regardless of how many people are in your group, today is about making a difference and doing something to give back. The theme has always been “see a need, do a good deed”. Projects range from pulling weeds, to collecting donations, painting a fence, cleaning up a park, etc. You can go to www. wenatcheemkdd.com to find a project to join, or you can create your own project and post it there for other to join as well. This day is open to anyone young or old, rich or poor. We all have something we can do to reach outside ourselves and make someone else’s life better. What will YOU do today? Wenatchee Mariachi Taco Sale 11am-2pm at Pybus Market Join Wenatchee Mariachis at its annual taco sale! $5 taco plate includes 4 tacos and a drink. Grab some homemade tacos and hear one of the top mariachi programs in the United States. Pybus Market will be rockin’ during this three hour gig. For more information, contact Ramon at 509-393-8871. Cruise-In @ Hot Rodzz Espresso 6pm-8pm at the Airstream at Pybus Market. This is a fun, family -oriented gathering to chat, meet new friends and see some awesome vehicles! Hot rods, rat rods, muscles cars and cool motorcycles.! For more information, contact Patty and Warren Scott at 509-679-5533. Diaper Drive Junior Service League hosts their annual diaper drive. A fundraiser on Make A Difference Day and it truly does! Each year proves to set a record and it helps many families in our community. Diapers, Wipes and Formula are accepted at Banner Bank throughout the entire month of October and at these places from 10am-2pm today: Haggen, Grocery Outlet, Walmart (until 4pm), Food Pavilion, and Fred Meyer (until 4pm). Join in and give back! For

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more information, call 433-8449 or follow JSLW on Facebook. Wenatchee WILD Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center. Versus Surrey. Come enjoy some family time at the Hockey game! Get your tickets at tickets. wenatchewildhockey.com or at the TTC box office. Pack Walk (Dogs and People!) 9am-10am at Pybus Market. Join us for a fun, social dog walk along the riverfront! Meet on the Riverfront Loop Trail behind Pybus Market, next to the boat launch. No pre-registration required. All are welcome! Go as far or short as you want, as fast or slow as you desire. Bring your dog on a leash, your friends and your family for this casual outing. Questions: email info@wenatcheefido.ORG or see our web site www.wenatcheefido.org or our FaceBook page Wenatchee FIDO. Pack walks are held in winter on the 4th Sunday of the month at 3 pm. Summer schedule may vary. 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest Kids and Adults are encouraged to submit their best carved pumpkin for this fun family event. The public will vote during the Farmer’s Market (at Pybus Market) from 10am-1pm and awards will be announced at 2pm. Cash prizes for top entries! Pumpkins will be left at Pybus and displayed until October 27th. There is a $5 entry fee for each pumpkin entered OR you have free entry if your pumpkin was purchased from a Wenatchee Valley Farmer’s Market Vendor. Entry forms will be available starting September 26th at the Pybus Market office or the Wenatchee Valley Farmer’s Market.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 Art Lovers Sunday 10am-4pm at Pybus Market It is the public’s chance to meet

and visit with local artists who are actually practicing their craft. Sure, you can buy something, but Art Lovers Sunday is really about chatting with local artists and celebrating the wonderful arts community that NCW is fortunate to have, while the artists are working. Rocky Reach Fall Roundup Yee haw! Visitors of all ages are invited to wear their Halloween costume and come trick-or-treat at Rocky Reach on Sunday, Oct. 25. From 1 to 4 p.m., families can visit stations for treats, handson learning and FUN as we share information about public power in Chelan County. Stations include: Lasso Toss, Beanbag Boot Toss, Snake in my Boot relay, Tin Can Target Practice, Balloon Stampede, Plus many more! Other activities include: D3 Geocache Challenge, Museum scavenger hunt, Fish Viewing, Mama’ D’s at Rocky Reach: Come check out the selection of treats and souvenirs! We hope you’ll join us! Call the Visitor Center at (509) 6637522 for more information. Wenatchee WILD Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center. Versus Surrey. Come enjoy some family time at the Hockey game! Get your tickets at tickets. wenatchewildhockey.com or at the TTC box office.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Family Movie Night 7:00pm is FREE Family Movie Night. This event is open to the public and will continue on the last Friday of every month. Come join us at Wenatchee Valley Baptist Church, 650 Crawford Ave. in Wenatchee. For more information or to find out which movie is showing, please call the church office at 509-663-4868

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Halloween Carnival It’s Halloween fun for boys and

ghouls in downtown Wenatchee! There will be carnival games, crafts and more on Saturday October 31st at the Convention Center. The fun begins at 3:00pm. For ages ten and under. FREE to enter! Hallow-Queens Drag Show 8pm at the PAC. This is a benefit for YWCA Wenatchee Valley. All proceeds stay local and will benefit YWCA homeless housing programs. Come watch our local performers and our three show-stopping headlining performers: Arianna Kaine, Belle Du Soleil, and LeLani Kaine (Miss LGBT Spokane 2015). YWCA supports all people from all walks of life promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. Spirits available 21 and older. Tickets $25, $30 for VIP (begins at 7pm). For tickets, visit numericapac.org, visit the PAC box office, or call 663-ARTS. Ride the Miniature Train 5pm-8pm at Wenatchee Riverfront Park, 155 N Worthen St. Adults, $3 Children 12 and under, $2. Come enjoy Halloween night on the miniature train! Trick or Treat the Mall 5pm-6pm, for ages 12 and under. *no masks please*. Costume Contest will take place at 6:15pm with three age groups and a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize in each group. Trick or Treat the Ave 3pm-5pm on Wenatchee Avenue Downtown. Trick or Treat safely on the Ave during daylight, then head to the carnival afterwards! Light the Night: Trunk or Treating 5:30pm-7:30pm in the parking lot of Wenatchee Free Methodist Church, 1601 Fifth Street. Trunks will be decorated, candy will be passed out, games will be played and at the end of the fun you are welcome to enjoy free hot dogs and hot cocoa around the fire (while supplies last)! This is

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Take 5 Devotional by Nikki Cox

As we send our kids back to school, anxiety can tend to creep up on us and we worry how they are doing in class... whether they are making friends, behaving well, eating their lunch all gone, listening to and respecting their elders.... But there is only so much worry our tender hearts can handle. Today, instead of carrying the burden of all that worry, let it go and give it to the Lord. Spend a little extra time in prayer today, asking the Lord to calm your heart and guide your littles. For the Lord knows what holds tomorrow and He is using today to shape it. Let your kiddos be shaped and molded by the hand of the Lord. Trust that He knows where He is taking them and what mold to put them through first. Rest on this verse for these first few weeks of school. You have done great with them thus far. And now, while they are away at school, the best thing we can do for them is to pray for them. God’s got this!

a popular event and the line can seem long, but it goes pretty fast. You may want to be there early though! For more information, visit www.wenfmc.org Harvest Family Fun Night 6:30pm at Wenatchee Valley Baptist Church, 650 Crawford Ave in Wenatchee. Free family event including bean bag toss, ring toss, cake walk, fishing booth, face painting, balloon animals, crafts and more. Plus, many take-home prizes and of course, candy galore! Cookies and beverages provided, children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 663-4868. Trunk or Treat in Cashmere 5pm-7pm in the parking lot of the 1st Baptist Church in downtown Cashmere. Cars will be decorated and trunks filled with candy for kids to collect. The event also includes games, prizes and so much fun! This event is sponsored by four local Cashmere churches. For more information, call Andy Robinson at 782-2825, ext 203.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Candy Buyback 12pm-3pm at Brazeau Orthodontics, 250 Chelan in Wenatchee. Dr. Brazeau will pay you $2/lb for your Halloween candy and will send it to our troops! Join us for lunch and enjoy the a costume contest, games, prizes, food, face painting, inflatable slide and tons of fun! **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.**

Jacob and Brielle at Clear Lake

Halloween Party 5:30-7pm at 200 Cottage Ave in Cashmere. The Wacoka of Cashmere Kiwanis Club will be hosting it’s annual Halloween party! The event includes games, treats, storytelling, prizes and photos! For more information, call 663-1570. Fall Festival 5:30-7:30pm at Kings Orchard Church of Christ, 1610 Orchard Ave in Wenatchee. For all ages! Games, face painting, pumpkin roll, hat toss, bowling and more! For more information, call 6630768 Haunted Yard The Burgess Family will be having their haunted yard again this year. Tons of surprises for

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