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Nikki’s Note What legacy are you leaving?

The time has come. We are about to say goodbye to the year 2016. Does anyone else think this year flew by? I feel like I say that every year. I guess it’s true that the older you get, the quicker time goes. How was your year? Some of you may have had a great year, others may have had a harder year. Despite what 2016 brought you, my favorite part of the New Year is that we get to essentially start fresh. There is always room for improvement, no matter how great a year you may have had.

I like these questions because, really, the answer is always no. You can never love, give, spend time, pray... enough. There is always room for more. These are the things I want to be priority in my life. So, when I reflect back on the year, I like to come up with ways I can do things even more in the new year. What legacy do you want to leave? Are you on track to leaving it? Life is not about checking off items on your bucket list (though that IS fun!). But life should be about leaving a legacy and using your life to make a difference in other people’s lives. What can you do to make a difference in someone’s life this year? It doesn’t have to be dramatic. Maybe it’s mentoring a child. Maybe it’s paying for the car behind you in the drive up. Maybe it’s fervently praying for a friend who does not know the Lord. Maybe it’s volunteering in your child’s school. Or saying hello to a stranger in the supermarket. However, many random acts of kindness you did last year; your goal for this year could be to one-up that number. When we love, and give and pray with all that we have, we are changing the world. No matter how small it may seem to you. So push through, my friend. Leave your legacy. Forget your to-do list and focus on love. You will be truly blessed because of it.

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I am not huge on resolutions. I like the idea of them, but I rarely follow through and accomplish them. Instead, I like to ask myself a few key questions and plan to improve that way. For example, some questions I would ask are “Did I love enough?” “Did I give enough?” “Did I pray for others enough?” “Did I spend time with my family enough?” “Did I nurture my friendships enough?”

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The Importance of Traditional Play in a Digital World by Sarah Lyons

Play comes naturally to kids. They use it as a way to express their feelings and learn new things. In the age of electronics we live in, video games and television can take over a child’s free time. It is important to be intentional about creating opportunities where children can play freely, use their imaginations, and have fun. Traditional play can provide the following lasting benefits for children:

Social skills and leadership development

Children learn valuable social skills that will help them be successful as they grow. By taking turns, sharing, and interacting with others they are learning how to appropriately respond to others. During play, they are able to practice both their verbal and nonverbal communication skills. They also learn to negotiate when things don’t go as planned. Experimenting with different roles in their family and community as they pretend to play house, school, or store helps them gain insight into the world around them and interpret the feelings of others. (www.education.com)

Motor skills development

Children develop their fine motor skills through play. Using crayons to color a picture helps develop fine motor skills. Other activities that help develop fine motor skills are playing with play-doh,

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practicing scissoring, stringing beads, and using lacing cards . Gross motor skills are also developed during play time. Games like tag or hopscotch integrate the large muscle movement which will help children gain balance and spatial relationship to the world . Playing and climbing at the park helps kids learn to use their bodies and provides vital exercise for children. (www.handsonwegrow. com)

Problem solving skills and emotional development

Kids can work through their emotions by simplifying situations through play. This helps them express their feelings and regain control. “Play supports emotional development by providing a way to express and cope with feelings.” (www. education.com) They may act out something that scared them, like a car accident they saw while

driving past. They may also play out something they are not allowed to do and then work through the consequences through play. “Play can be safe outlet to work through situations that cause them anxiety, such as starting school or visiting the doctor. Letting the child take on the roll of the authority figure will help them process how events may unfold.” says Early Childhood Education Educator, Kara Thomas.

Development of imagination

Play builds a child’s imagination. You can help your child with imaginative play by role playing with them. Call them on the pretend phone, ask them to cook you lunch in the play kitchen, or have them use the doctor kit to do a check up on you. Engage them in conversation while you act out these scenarios. Often, you will be surprised at their perceptions. By role playing, they learn to better understand their surroundings and build their imagination. Traditional play time allows kids to work through their emotions in a healthy way and develop important skills. It is vital to provide a child with adequate play time in their day, especially with all the distractions in today’s digital world. The best part is, the kids will be having so much fun, they won’t realize they are learning.

Why Parents Should Play with Their Kids

Kids enjoy playing alone or with other children but nothing quite compares to playing with a parent. Although we may be busy with work or household tasks, taking time to play with our children has lasting benefits.

• Makes the child feel special • Helps you understand your child • Provides quality time together • Creates are one on one time with the child • Keeps you young and active • It’s fun for everyone

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A Joyful New Year:

Create A Great Year For Your Family By Focusing On Joys Rather Than Resolutions By Christina Katz

New Year’s resolutions have become heavily commercialized. Messages coming from all directions would have you believe you are falling short as an acceptable human being in a multitude of ways. You are too poor, too unfit, too uneducated, too lonely, too busy, too selfish, too boring. You name it and you need to change it, preferably starting on January 1st. But unless parents are clear that they are enough as they are, you risk passing this annual habit of self-recrimination on to your children and their future children. This year, resist external messages designed to make you and your family feel inadequate and flip New Year’s resolutions on their heads. Resolve to no longer let an annual holiday undermine your family’s sense of wholeness and worth. Resolution comes from the word resolve, meaning to make a decision or determination. This January 1st, why not become determined to resist self-criticism altogether? Take some time over the New Year transition to assess everything you enjoy. Here are a few family discussion topics that will help you focus on building your family up rather than on tearing each other down. Because, of course, when you feel critical of yourself, nit-picking your kids swiftly follows. Instead, start discussing these topics over the holidays and, as the New Year approaches, watch the never-good-enough season transform into the joyful ringing in of the New Year every family craves.

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Discuss what was joyful last year. What choices did family members make that brought them joy? Were there some decisions any family members made that created disappointment? You can learn as much from what did not work as you can from what did work, so don’t be afraid to admit to any mistakes you feel you may have made. A balanced year is full of ups and downs.

Affirm each other’s visions. After everyone has shared, family members will feel motivated to help each other. First affirm the validity of each family member’s dream. Make sure everyone feels supported by each other. Stressing teamwork in achieving shared individual goals can help reduce sibling rivalry. Kids who are empowered to be authentic don’t have to compete with anyone. Parents can take whatever actions they can throughout the year Express feelings of joy. to support each Have a deeper conversation family member’s about choices you made last dreams. And parents year that brought you joy. should expect support What were the smartest for their dreams, as decisions you made from well. Don’t sit back your perspective? How did and let the kids have these positive choices make Family Bucket Lists, Bring More Fun, all the fun! you feel? Would you make Adventure & Camaraderie Into Every Day these same choices again? by Laura Krupicka You are the creator One of the best ways to milk Gracious Living In A New World, Finding Joy of your family more joy out of last year is In Changing Times traditions; you don’t to spend time discussing last by Alexandra Stoddard have to go along year’s happiest moments with the crowd. So before the New Year rolls in. Finding Joy: 101 Ways To Free Your Spirit celebrate the New And Dance With Life Year in positive, Imagine next year as by Charlotte Davis Kasl constructive ways even more joyful. Ask Simple Abundance, Daybook Of Comfort & that build family each family member to make Joy by Sarah Ban Breathnach members up, rather up a story about what an than a negative, even more joyful year would critical ways that tear family members down. look like. They can make the story as ambitious When you teach your family members to use joy or inspired as they like. For example, maybe as a touchstone for making choices this year and one family member wants to get admitted to a every year, you give them the keys to creating college of her choice while another simply wants to maintain a long-time enjoyable activity. Remain personal satisfaction in their lives and you get to watch your family grow closer than ever every nonjudgmental. Joy is not a competition and year. each person’s joy is unique to them. Each family

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member can tell the story that makes them feel the most content, and no one else in the family should interject their ideas or expectations.

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Author, journalist, and writing coach, Christina Katz, strives to live a joy-centric life, despite whatever else is going on in the world. She knows there is nothing more important to pass along to future generations.

New Year’s Eve Family Share This New Year’s Eve, go ahead and try to stay up until the ball drops. You don’t have to stay up until midnight unless it makes sense for your family. If you have younger children, why not watch a television broadcast from an earlier time zone? Most likely you can stream the broadcast online, if you can’t find it on television. After dinner, before the New Year arrives, have each family member share a bit of their joy from the previous year. Younger kids may need help, but try to let them gather materials and present on their own as much as possible. Emphasize how well each family member is sharing for someone their age. Notice how younger children’s enthusiasm might give older family members permission to be more effusive. Encourage the whole family to show interest and ask questions so each presenter can make new discoveries about their passions. Here are some ideas for what each presenter might share: • Toast your joys with sparkling juice • Read a favorite book passage aloud • Teach others in the family how to do something you enjoy • Play a favorite video or board game together • Perform a short skit • Prepare a favorite dish or dessert • Sing a song • Make collages of your joys • Do a dance • Show a favorite television or movie trailer • Present artwork • Make a family joy alter with photos and candles or string lights • Take the family on a guided tour using Google maps • Share a video of you and your joy in action • Daydream out loud about future, imagined joys

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Nikki’s New Years

Pinterest Picks A Balloon Drop

How to do it: -->Cut a plastic table cloth in half. -->Punch holes along the edge of both halves. -->Overlap the holes and thread a string through the holes to use as your pull cord. -->Hang the table cloth up, leaving some slack for the balloons. -->You can use duct tape or command hooks to attach to ceiling. -->Fill up with balloons. -->Throw some confettii on top on balloons if desired. -->At midnight, pull the rip cord and wait for the squeals! -->Such fun for both kids and adults!

Set Some Goals Sometimes being able to break down “resolutions” into smaller, more specific categories can be easier for kiddos. Take this approach to help your kiddos set some goals for the new year. Get this free printable online here: theteacherbag.com/2015/12/27/new-years-resources-freebie 12

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Memory Jar Not really something you can do this New Years Eve, but this would be a fun tradition to start! Have a jar in a centralized location (maybe even incorporated into your dining room centerpiece, or on your fireplace mantle). Write good things that happen on little pieces of paper throughout the year and place them in tihe jar. These can be accomplished goals, funny moments, milestones hit, kind things done for you, etc. On the next New Year’s Eve, take them out and spend some time reading them together as a family to help you remember the year and reflect on y our blessings.

Hourly Balloon Pop This is a fun activity to do, especially if you are having a party with other kids, or even if you are just staying at home all day with just yourselves. This helps take the “I’m Bored” factor out of the agnonizing waiting that takes place on New Years Eve. Put a slip of paper into each balloon with an activity written on it. It could be playing a board game, making pizzas, making cookies, the first clue on a selfie scavenger hunt, ‘read a book’ (a fun new, New Years book that mom or dad surprisingly pulls out from hiding), etc. Fun games to play during this evening could be Apples to Apples, Left Center Right, Loaded Questions, Pie Face, Speak Out, Heads Up, etc. Most importantly: HAVE FUN! December/January 2017

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Many families have enjoyed the small mom-andpop shop of the Academic Toolbox. I remember discovering it the first year we moved here. I went in and thought “oh, boy. I could get into a lot of trouble here and leave with way more things than I need and spend way more than I have to spend!” And I did just that. The atmosphere of the store, the love and kindness of the owners, Dwight and Sharon, were addicting. Academic Toolbox has been Wenatchee’s specialty toy store since 1999. They have also been a dream for our teachers in the Valley. Dwight and Sharon Byers go above and beyond for their customers and could direct them to exactly what they needed or were looking for. My husband’s grandpa, along with many grandparents, could go in, tell them the ages of their grandchildren and maybe something about them, and leave the store with the best present that child would receive at his/her birthday. They have a gift, that’s for sure. Pair that gift

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with their heart for the community and you have some people amazing people! Through the years, the internet became their nemesis. Then slap on the budget cuts from the schools and their business was quickly being affected. Through much prayer and consideration, and many trials and fails of changing things up at the store, they decided it was ultimately time to close her down. They took the leap of faith and put the building up for sale. And it sold a lot quicker than they had anticipated. “We knew that God could move mountains, but boy, did he move a huge one for us!” says Sharon. They got to work, getting product, racking and fixtures priced to sell. They hand over the keys December 23rd.

Since the announcement of their closure, Sharon says they have been in awe of the generosity of their customers who have come in to shop and express their sadness of the toolbox closing, but also understanding at the same time. “We have so many wonderful memories which we will carry for a lifetime and it is our prayer that the many folks and kids who have shopped with us will have memories of their own.” Sharon says, fighting back tears. *continued on page 16

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As a reader on their Facebook page says, “Academic Toolbox will leave a legacy”. As Dwight and Sharon prepare to move forward and close this chapter of their lives, it is greatly apparent that they have left a legacy. They have truly enjoyed all the years at the shop and watching our little ones grow up, but at the same time, they are finding peace in the Lord and trusting in His timing. When I had to tell my kiddos that the Academic Toolbox was closing, it was quite the process of grief. Especially for my oldest daughter, KaeLee, who aspires to be a teacher one day. She loved going into the store and rifling through all the teacher supplies and classroom décor. She likes to imagine how she will set up her classroom and loves to look through the awards and all-things teacher-related to get inspired of what kind of teacher she will be and what her classroom will be like. It is quite the devastation for her. But Sharon told her that her dream can still come true, even without the Toolbox there and whenever she wants to stop in for a hug, Sharon will be ready and waiting. KaeLee beamed and her spirit was lifted. So, thank you, Academic Toolbox, Dwight, Sharon, and all the staff, for your dedication to our Valley. You will be greatly missed. Kid Connect wishes you the best of luck in whatever God has planned for you next! Be sure to stop in at the store while they are still open! Buy some Christmas gifts and say your goodbyes! And don’t forget your free hugs!

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Meet the Green Family This is the Green Family. Meet Tyler, Kelli, Cooper and Tate. Tyler and Kelli both grew up in Cashmere and have known each other nearly all of their lives. However, it wasn’t until college when they started dating. Kellie graduated from dental hygiene school in Yakima and Tyler graduated from Eastern Washington University. They got married twelve years ago and moved to Philadelphia while Tyler attended Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry for four more years. After he graduated in 2008, they promptly moved back to Cashmere, where they knew they always wanted to venture back to ‘home’. Afterall, this is where the majority of their extended family was and they wanted to be a part of the close knit community they remembered so well. They were also able to follow another dream of theirs: to start a business in the Valley and begin expanding their family. Tyler is a dentist and owner of Green Dental in Wenatchee and Kellie

is a dental hygienist. Cooper is now seven and Tate is four. They are the light of their parents’ eyes and nothing brings greater joy than watching them grow up in the same community that Tyler and Kellie were so fortunate enough to have grown up in as well. There’s no better place to live, especially when you’ve got family by your side! *The Green Family’s interview is continued on page 18

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The Green’s Interview: When I was little, I dreamed about being: Mom: A Dental Hygienist Dad: A Dentist

My kid’s surprise me because they: Mom: Have ENDLESS energy ;) Dad: Are always ecstatic to see me the second I come home from work

Now that we have kids….: Mom: I’ve realized that being a mom is the most important “job” I could have Dad: I’m glad I did become a dentist because I have my weekends to spend with them

Our favorite family activity is: Mom: Playing outside, football, swimming, hiking Dad: Looking for missed pears in the orchard after harvest is done

When the kids are all grown, we are going to: Mom: Look at each other and say, “now what?” haha Dad: Sleep in

If I was stranded on an island with one book and one meal, they would be: Mom: Pad Thai and the Bible Dad: Tacos and Point of Impact

What I love about our family is: Mom: Our closeness and the fact that I’m outnumbered three to one. Being a boy mom is pretty darn awesome! Dad: The boys are just as excited to play outside together as they are to go on a vacation.

Before I had kids, I never thought I’d: Mom: Look forward to solo trips to the grocery store Dad: Be so excited to crawl into bed at 8:00 pm

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Mom (Kelli) is the best at: Mom: Keeping everyone on schedule and cooking Dad: Making sure we all stay out of trouble :) Dad (Tyler) is the best at: Mom: Rough housing with the boys and letting them get dirty :) Dad: Letting the boys be boys What’s your secret for balancing it all? Mom: Prayer, patience and a great extended family. Dad: There’s a secret??

Would you rather vacation in Hawaii or Alaska? Why? Mom: Hawaii. You can’t go wrong with sun, water and palm trees. Dad: Hawaii, because I know Kelli wouldn’t want to go to Alaska ;) Do prefer nights out or an evening in? Mom: Evening in Dad: Evening in Photos by: Rural Roost Photograhpy

Would you rather camp in an RV or stay in a tent? Mom: RV Dad: Tent What would you do with the money if you won the lottery? Mom: Pay off debt Dad: Pay off debt Where do you most want to travel, but have never been? Mom: Singapore, to visit family Dad: Yellowstone

What is your family’s favorite Christmas and/or New Years tradition? Mom: Making gingerbread houses with the boys Dad: Decorating Christmas cookies with the kids What is the best advice you have received regarding parenting? Mom: There’s no “right way” to do it Dad: Give your kids lots of hugs and kisses

What is your social media of choice? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc) Mom: Instagram Dad: Facebook

Our go-to place to eat in the Valley: Mom: South, The Thai, Red Robin Dad: ditto

How do you take your coffee? Mom: vanilla soy latte Dad: non fat vanilla latte

Our favorite thing about living here is: Mom: The people and the gorgeous mountains and endless outdoor activities Dad: Family, 4 seasons

What apps do you use the most? Mom: pinterest Dad: google maps

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to? Mom: I don’t really want to go back in time Dad: The day after I graduated dental school so I could experience the relief of finally being done with school. How would your friends describe you? Mom: Loyal Dad: On time

My favorite thing about Tyler is: Mom: His dedication to our family My favorite thing about Kelli is: Dad: She’s frugal, positive and never complains

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DYourayGuidebyto FUN Day C alendar 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. Sometimes (or rather, a LOT of times!), parents need a date night, moms need a girls night out, or there may be a fundraiser benefiting youth that I feel us adults should support. While it is not an inclusive calendar with ALL events happening in the Valley for adults (there are other great publications for that!), there will be a few every so often. Also, don’t miss the weekly events in a separate box on page 24! 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 Winter. Happy Planning!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 Wenatchee Show 2016 4:00pm-8:00pm at NCESD Building, 430 Olds Station Rd in Wenatchee. A gathering of artisans will show and sell their work during one warm and festive evening. You’ll be able to select jewlery and art that suits your taste and your budgets and that allows for your own creative expression. There will be a raffle again this year and all proceeds with go toward the NCESD Children’s Christmas Fund. This event is hosted by Siri Jewelry. Journey to Bethlehem 5:30pm-8:30pm at 5th and Western in Wenatchee (Wenatchee Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church). Experience the town of Bethlehem, as it was the night Christ Child was born. Your interactive journey begins indoors with live Christmas Music in the Sanctuary of the church and then continues outdoors through the town of Bethlehem. A local Bethlehem resident will be your group guide as you see the many shops, visit the scribe, the tax collector and the Innkeeper. You can ponder with the Wise Men as they follow the star and see the shepherds and the manger where the Christ Child was born. Journey has been over 7 months in the making, and includes over 150 actors and supporting cast in full costume, as well as a living nativity = Great Date Night or Mom’s Night Out

Blaise P. Wilson. Never a dull moment with this boy!

with sheep, goats, donkeys, chickens and a CAMEL! This is a must see for your family this holiday season! This is a free event, and walk-in tours are available, but reserved tours are encouraged! Reserve your tour time at j2bwenatchee.org Remeber to dress appropriately as this event is both indoors and outdoors and is about 30 minutes.

The Addams Family Presented by the Eastmont High School Drama Club and Choir 7:00pm at Eastmont High School Auditorium. A New Musical Comedy! Don’t miss it! Tickets are available at the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS or at numericapac. org Tickets at $15 for adults and only $10 for students. Dates of Musical are Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10. All shows begin at 7pm. White Christmas: The Musical Presented by: Wenatchee High School 7:30pm at Wenatchee High School Auditorium. WHS always puts on a fabulous production, and this is surely to be no exception! You won’t want to miss this fun musical! Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for students and veterans. A New Musical Comedy! Don’t miss it! Tickets are available at the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS or at numericapac.org Follow WHS Presents on Facebook for updates or call Jill at 885-0352 with any questions. There = Christmas Related Event

Brandon Delinsky is having a swinging good time!

Emerson and Canaan Thomason, looking as cute as ever!

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Dominc Halverson...All i want for Christmas is my front teeth.

will be shows on Dec. 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, and 17 all at 7:30pm with added matinees on both Saturdays at 2pm.

Wings ’N Wishes: Tree Lighting 6:00pm-8:00pm at East Wenatchee City Hall, 271 9th Street NE. Tree Lighting, Christmas Carols, cookies and cocoa, make s’mores, and Santa will be arriving on a Fire Truck! Bring your own camera for FREE pictures with Santa! Elf--The Musical Jr. Presented by Stage Kids WA 6:30pm at Performing Arts Center Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Tickets are $12-$15 and can be purchased at stagekidswa.org. There will be five performances throughout the weekend. Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center WILD vs. Surrey Eagles. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey.com or the Town Toyota Box Office.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 Elf--The Musical Jr. Presented by Stage Kids WA 12:30pm AND 6:30pm at Performing Arts Center. Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-

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Enjoying a class through class with a Glass!

water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Tickets are $12-$15 and can be purchased at stagekidswa.org. There will be five performances throughout the weekend.

The Addams Family Presented by the Eastmont High School Drama Club and Choir 7:00pm at Eastmont High School Auditorium. A New Musical Comedy! Don’t miss it! Tickets are available at the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS or at numericapac. org Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for students. Dates of Musical are Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, & 10. All shows are at 7pm. Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center WILD vs. Surrey Eagles. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey.com or the Town Toyota Box Office. White Christmas: The Musical Presented by: Wenatchee High School 7:30pm at Wenatchee High School Auditorium WHS always puts on a fabulous production, and this is surely to be no exception! You won’t want to miss this fun musical! Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for students and veterans. A New Musical Comedy! Don’t miss it! Tickets are available at the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS

or at numericapac.org. Follow WHS Presents on Facebook for updates or call 885-0352 with any questions. There will be shows on Dec. 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, and 17 all at 7:30pm with added matinees on both Saturdays at 2pm.

Village Voices “A Leavenworth Family Christmas” 7:30pm at Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene, 111 Ski Hill Drive. Join your friend and neighbors for an evening of joyous Christmas music presented by Leavenworth’s own Village Voices! Tickets are available at Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, 509-548-5807. For more information, please email kathy@ enchantedriverinn.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Advent Begins Today begins a time of preparation and expectation for Christmas day! The advent wreath is an important symbol of the Advent season. Every Sunday during Advent, another of the four candles on the wreath are lit with a short prayer. The meaning of the candles are as follows: First, purple candle--represents hope. Second, purple candle--stands for love. Third, a pink candle--represents joy. Fourth, a purple candle--symbol of peace. The wreath is made of evergreen, symbolizing growth and everlasting life. The shape of the

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Drones 101 wreath, a circle, represents eternity, Build and Grow Kids Workshop 10:00am at Lowe’s in Wenatchee 10:00am-4:00pm at Icicle Creek with no beginning or end. Free for kids 12 and under. PreCenter for the Arts in Leavenworth registration is appreciated. This Learn to fly! And shoot! Join us on the Meet Santa! week’s craft is Christmas Ornaments. beautiful campus of Icicle Creek for a 9:00am-12:00 Noon AND 1:00pmGo to lowesbuildandgrow.com to one-day workshop to learn the basics 5:00pm at John Newberry School, register. of flying and shooting video footage 850 N Western Ave. in Wenatchee. from drones. $45 per person. Reserve Have your photo taken with Santa by your spot today! Registration at icicle. Erica Moshe Photography. Cost is all org/drones Questions? Jamie Howell by donation. All proceeds are going to the family of Dani Maytrychit and Sam Dorey. There will also be activities for the kids, hot cocoa, games and a basket raffle. To learn more about the recipients, visit Erica Moshe Photography on Facebook or attend the event! To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/ - in partnership with the Numerica Performing Arts Center thebravewarriorproject or email presents bwsantaphotos@gmail.com This event will also take place again on December 17th. 2016 Holiday Craft Bazaar 9:00am-4:00pm at Wenatchee High School, 1101 Millerdale. With over 65 vendors, this is one of the largest holiday craft bazaars in the Valley! All crafts at the Holiday Craft bazaar are the crafter’s original work. Commercial crafts and products are not allowed. The is also a raffle going on with thousands of dollars in prizes, so don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets! This Bazaar is a fundraiser for the High School Wenatchee Golden Apple Band Christmas Bazaar 9:00am-2:00pm at Monument Elementary, 1400 13th Ave. SW in Quincy. Come shop at our first ever bazaar, hosted by Michael Terry Brown Fund. For more info, email michaelterrybrownfund@gmail.com Children’s Christmas cookie Party 9:00am-12:00noon at Breath of Life Church, 65 23rd. St NE in East Wenatchee. All children, ages 3-10 are invited to a very fun and special christmas Party! This is a drop & shop opportunity for parents, too! There will be games, crafts, stories, music, cookies and snacks! For more info, please call (509) 886-5755.

Tickets at www.numericapac.org Book byThomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum Elf The Musical JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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Weekly Events by Day

EVERY MONDAY

Indoor Playground

9:00am-Noon at Pybus in the Events Room. A variety of fun, indoor play equipment and toys to entertain children. Cost is $1 for residents, $1.25 for non-residents.

Indoor Park

9:30am-11:00am @ Apple Valley Gymnastics, 230 S Columbia in Wenatchee. 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/supervise their own child(ren).

Preschool Storytime

10:30am-11:00am at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. A half hour of stories, songs and rhymes.

Mother-Baby Support Group

1:00pm-2:30pm at Wenatchee Public Library, 310 Douglas St. Confluence Health-Central Washington Hospital is happy to offer weekly meetings for mothers. We welcome any mom to come and find support for all the ups and downs that come with having a new baby! Snack are provided. Group is facilitated by the Mother-Baby Unit Lactation Staff. Please bring only infants under one year of age with you. More info, contact Carrie Bews at carrie.bews@confluencehealth. org or call 509-662-1511. You can also look up and join the Facebook group, ‘Wenatchee Mother-Baby Support group’ to connect with moms outside of the group.

After School Program

2:30pm-4:30pm at the Wenatchee YMCA. Have your kids enjoy a healthy snack, get homework help, and get physical activity! $13 for nonmembers, $8 for members, punch cards available. For more info, visit wenymca.org or call 662-2109

Bilingual Storytime

6:00pm at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. A Family Story Time in English and Spanish

271 9th St. NE Preschool storytime for kids and families. Enjoy stories, early literacy skills, songs, poems and action rhymes.

BSF (Bible Study Fellowship)

Leavenworth Baby Storytime

6:45pm at Saddlerock Pres. Church BSF is a free, non-denominational, international bible study for women. This year’s study is on the Book of John. Begins September 12 and runs through May. Children’s program as well for first graders through high school! To learn more about BSF, go to bsfinternational.org

EVERY TUESDAY Parent/Toddler Program

9:30am-10:15am at Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1400 S Miller St. in Wenatchee. Enjoy structured and non-structured active play time, parent-directed learning and center, circle time with songs and stories. Free for parents and children, ages 1-5 years old. For more info, call Laura Lebow at 663-1187. This program begins on January 10th and will be weekly.

Indoor Playground

9:00am-Noon at Pybus in the Events Room. A variety of fun, indoor play equipment and toys to entertain children. Cost is $1 for residents, $1.25 for non-residents.

Play Gym

10:00am-11:30pm at SPORT Gymnastics. 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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am-11:00am at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. A half hour of stories, songs and rhymes.

Ready to Read Storytime

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10:30am at East Wenatchee Library,

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

Leavenworth Preschool Storytime

1:30pm at Leavenworth Library, 700 Highway 2. For children 3+

After School Program

ATLAS (At the Library After School)

3:30pm-4:30pm at Wenatchee Public Library. Fun Literacy-based activities for school aged kids (K-5th) every week. Pick up a bookmark with each month’s activities from the children’s desk or call the library today’s activity!

Pajama Story Time

7:00pm at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. Wear your pajamas to this all age storytime!

EVERY WEDNESDAY Indoor Playground

9:00am-Noon at Pybus in the Events Room. A variety of fun, indoor play equipment and toys to entertain children. Cost is $1 for residents, $1.25 for non-residents.

Play Gym

10:00am-11:30pm at SPORT Gymnastics. 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.

Story Time

10:00am at Entiat Library, 14138 Kinzel For all babies, toddlers and preschool aged kiddos. Join us for fun, books, games, songs and crafts!

toddlers. To learn more about BSF, go to bsfinternational.org

Play Gym

10:00am at Cashmere Library, 300 Woodring. For kids of all ages

10:00am-11:30pm at SPORT Gymnastics. 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.

Preschool Storytime

After School Program

Storytime and Craft

10:30am-11:00am at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. A half hour of stories, songs and rhymes.

After School Program

2:30pm-4:30pm at the Wenatchee YMCA . Have your kids enjoy a healthy snack, get homework help, and get physical activity! $13 for nonmembers, $8 for members, punch cards available. For more info, visit wenymca.org or call 662-2109

Storytime and Craft

10:00am at Cashmere Library Stories for K-4th grade

Bilingual Storytime

4:00pm at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. A Family Story Time in English and Spanish

Beginners/Open Paddle Group

Dance Enthusiasts

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

EVERY FRIDAY Play Gym

EVERY THURSDAY

10:00am-11:30pm at SPORT Gymnastics. 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.

Indoor Playground

Baby/Toddler Story Time

5:30pm at Linden Tree Park in Wenatchee. Meet at the dock. For more info, email ymd13@yahoo.com

9:00am-Noon at Pybus in the Events Room. A variety of fun, indoor play equipment and toys to entertain children. Cost is $1 for residents, $1.25 for non-residents.

BSF (Bible Study Fellowship)

9:00am-11:00am at Wenatchee Free Methodist Church. BSF is a free, non-denominational, international bible study for women. This year’s study is on the Book of John. Begins September 12 and runs through May. Childcare is provided for infants and

10:00am at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. Short stories and songs followed by free play with toys and music

After School Program

Live Music

7:00pm-9:00pm at Pybus Market Grab a date (your spouse, perhaps?), or some girlfriends and enjoy a night out with some great music! Visit pybuspublicmarket.org for details, including the weekly line-up.

EVERY SATURDAY IndoorFarmer’s Market

9:00am-2:00pm at Pybus Market Whether you are looking for fresh ingredients, a grab-and-go meal, or a gift for someone special – we’ve got you covered. And we do our best to keep our market accessible to all by accepting a variety of Payment Options.

Indoor Park

8:30am-10:00am @ Apple Valley Gymnastics, 230 S Columbia in Wenatchee. 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

10:00am-11:00pm OR 11:15am12:15am at SPORT Gymnastics 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.

Baby/Toddler Story Time

10:00am at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. Short stories, songs anf free play with toys and music

EVERY SUNDAY Kids Crafts

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

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(Saturday, December 3 continued) Ride the Miniature Train 12:00pm-4:00pm at Wenatchee Riverfront Railway Park, 155 N Worthen Street. Come sit back, relax and enjoy a ride! All rides are $1. For more information, please call Scott at 662-8502 or Dave at 663-2900. Arrival of Santa! Santa arrives downtown Wenatchee! 4:30pm-6:00pm in Downtown at the Community Christmas Tree (Outside the Convention Center in the Plaza). Free Photos! For more information, visit wendowntown.org Indoor Snowball Fight 11:00am-3:00pm at Chelan Dance Centre, 107 South Emerson #5 in Chelan. This sounds worth the drive! They are hosting an open indoor snowball fight for families and kids of all ages. There are 500 indoor snowballs, snow forts, a snow slide and space for lots of indoor fun! Come join the holiday cheer! Christmas Lighting Festival 2016 11:00am-6:00pm in downtown Leavenworth. The first three full weekends in December are filled to the brim with holiday cheer and over half a million Christmas lights! Join us for the most wonderful time of the year, when our quaint Bavarian

town becomes a Village of Lights. the festivities kick into full gear at 12:00pm with the Arrival of Santa and costumed holiday characters in a march from the Festhalle to the Gazebo! Throughout the day there are performances at the Gazebo, carolers strolling through town, sledding in Front Street Park, costumed Christmas characters and so much more! On Sundays, kids can collect free cookies by following the Cookie Crawl map! At 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays, a bit of pomp and circumstance brings about the lighting of the village! It’s truly a sight to see! If you are going just for the lighting, leave really early because you don’t want to get stuck in traffic! It can get backed up pretty far and you don’t want to be late! Shuttles are available too. For all the details, visit www.leavenworth.org/ event/5286

Santa visits Craft Warehouse 12:00Noon-1:00pm at Craft Warehouse, 1370 N Miller St in Wenatchee. This Santa is the real deal. Known as Wenatchee Santa, @ WenatcheeSanta98801, he visits area businesses throughout the season. You are welcome to come meet up with him and take a picture for free (with your own camera). Other visits from Wenatchee Santa are: Dec. 10 and 11 at Walmart, Dec. 13 at Denny’s, Dec. 17 and 18 at Walmart. Please see corresponding dates for specific times.

White Christmas: The Musical Presented by: Wenatchee High School 2:00pm AND 7:30pm at Wenatchee High School Auditorium. WHS always puts on a fabulous production, and this is surely to be no exception! You won’t want to miss this fun musical! Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for students and veterans. A New Musical Comedy! Don’t miss it! Tickets are available at the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS or at numericapac. org. Follow WHS Presents on Facebook for updates or call 8850352 with any questions. There will be shows on Dec. 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, and 17 all at 7:30pm with added matinees on both Saturdays at 2pm. Elf--The Musical Jr. Presented by Stage Kids WA 1:30pm AND 6:30pm at Performing Arts Center. Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-ofwater comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Tickets are $12-$15 and can be purchased at stagekidswa.org. There will be five performances throughout the weekend. The Addams Family Presented by the Eastmont High School Drama Club and Choir 7:00pm at Eastmont High School Auditorium. A New Musical Comedy! Don’t miss it! Tickets are availableat the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS or at numericapac.

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org Tickets at $15 for adults and only $10 for students. Dates of Musical are Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10. All shows begin at 7pm.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 Gingerbread House Making Party 10:00am at Columbia Grove Covenant Church. Please join us for our annual Gingerbread House Making Party immediately following the worship service. Bring a gingerbread house to decorate and a bag of candy to share. Fun is had by all at this sugar induced event. And don’t forget to have your house judged by our Pastor judges! A hot dog lunch will be provided and ALL are welcome! Contact the office at 509-884-4001 with any questions and we look forward to seeing you there! Columbiagrove.org

Christmas Lighting Festival 2016 11:00am-6:00pm in downtown Leavenworth The first three full weekends in December are filled to the brim with holiday cheer and over half a million Christmas lights! Join us for the most wonderful time of the year, when our quaint Bavarian town becomes a Village of Lights. the festivities kick into full gear at 12:00pm with the Arrival of Santa and costumed holiday characters in a march from the Festhalle to the Gazebo! Throughout the day there are performances at the Gazebo, carolers strolling through town, sledding in Front Street Park, costumed Christmas characters and so much more! On Sundays, kids can collect free cookies by following the Cookie Crawl map! At 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays, a bit of pomp and circumstance brings about the lighting of the village! It’s truly a sight to see! If you are going just for the lighting, leave really early because you don’t want to get stuck in traffic! It can get backed up pretty far and you don’t want to be late! Shuttles are available too. For all the details, visit www. leavenworth.org/event/5286

Adopt-a-pet at Petco 11:00am-2:00pm at Petco in East Wenatchee, 516 Valley Mall Parkway. Wenatchee Valley Humane Society will be there for their monthly adoption event!

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Mingle and Jingle 12:00pm-4:00pm in Downtown Wenatchee. Join the Wenatchee Downtown Association and participating businesses for a fun shopping Sunday event! You won’t want to miss this fun event that features collectible ornaments from the WDA and Gilded Lily, plus in store shopping events and more. For more information, visit wendowntown.org Santa Arrives at Pybus 1:00pm-3:00pm at Pybus Come watch as Santa Claus arrives to Pybus Market in a red helicopter! Watch the skies to the east for his arrival in the south parking lot, followed by free photos from 1pm to 3pm inside the concourse with Santa.

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Yappy Howlidays 2:00pm-5:00pm at Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery, 1 Vineyard Way in Wenatchee. YAPPY HOWLIDAYS!!!!! Join us December 4th from 2-5pm for our Annual Yappy Howlidays party for pets and their owners! Amazing photographer Lynette Smith will be here capturing all the best moments of the day. Holiday cookies for the dogs and owners made by our pastry Chef Kelsi. Once again we will have massages for our K-9 friends and their owners as well! Can’t wait to see everyone! Cheers! For more information, call 667-9463. The Price is Right LIVE 7:00pm at Town Toyota Center Come On Down!! Everyone’s favorite game show is here! Enjoy this interactive stage show, playing the classic games, including Plinko, Cliffhanger, The Big Wheel and more, from television’s longest running and most popular game show. While families are welcome to

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attend, you must be 18+ to register for a chance to be a contestant. Tickets range from $30-$56 and can be found at towntoyotacenter.com

Grace Christmas Concert 7:00pm-8:30pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington St. in Wenatchee. Be a part of the Advent story. Join in hearing the urgent cries of Isaiah declaring the coming of Christ, the one who heals our wounds and calls us into service to a broken world. Grace Lutheran Church’s music ministry offers an evening of word, both spoken and sung, that rings with joy found in Christ’s birth and pauses to hear the desperate cries for justice in our world. May we open our ears and eyes. May we, together in Christ, find a response to those cries for help and take action. Questions? Call 6632189 or email glc@nwi.net

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 Santa’s Workshop at Inspirations 4:00pm-6:00pm at Inspirations Ceramic & Art Cafe Are you looking for some time to get Christmas shopping done without kids? Sign them up for Santa’s Workshop! A $5 deposit covers instructor fee and reserves your child’s seat. Limited space available (12 kids/day). For ages 6+. A cheerful Inspirations member will help them paint something wonderful for themselves or for a Christmas gift! Price is completely up to you! Before dropping off your child, together you can browse through the pottery to decide what they will paint. We take care of it all from there, guiding your child’s creative imagination. Popular items for kids include Christmas ornaments ($8-$16), Animal figurines ($12-$16) and mugs ($14-$26), and we tons more options with different price ranges! Call 888-2464 for more information, or stop in and see us at 400 Ninth Street in Wenatchee. Inspirationsceramics.com Santa’s Workshop is available on these dates: Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14.

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Healthy Holiday Baking with Meg Raines 6:00pm-7:30pm at The Hunters Wife Health Bar, 112 N Wenatchee Ave Just because it’s holiday season doesn’t mean you have to compromise your health goals! Join us as we learn how to make delicious baked goods with lower calories, lower fat and no refined sugars. Treats you can feel good about making for loved ones this season. Key points we will discuss: 1. The role of natural sweeteners, fruit purees and seed binders in desserts. 2. How to replace processed sugars and saturated fat in traditional recipes. 3. Working with whole grains and nut flours. 4. Resources for recipes and tips. Meg will also be demonstrating a four dessert recipe and everyone will get an opportunity afterwards to ask questions as we taste each luscious creation! Cost is $29/person. Call the Hunter’s Wife Health Bar at 888-3557 to sign up and reserve your spot! Tickets are also availble at theevolvingplate.com

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Santa’s Workshop at Inspirations 4:00pm-6:00pm at Inspirations Ceramic & Art Cafe Are you looking for some time to get Christmas shopping done without kids? Sign them up for Santa’s Workshop! A $5 deposit covers instructor fee and reserves your child’s seat. Limited space available (12 kids/day). For ages 6+. A cheerful Inspirations member will help them paint something wonderful for themselves or for a Christmas gift! Price is completely up to you! Before dropping off your child, together you can browse through the pottery to decide what they will paint. We take care of it all from there, guiding your child’s creative imagination. Popular items for kids include Christmas ornaments ($8-$16), Animal figurines ($12-$16) and mugs ($14-$26), and we tons more options with different price ranges! Call 888-2464 for more information, or stop in and see us at 400 Ninth Street in Wenatchee.

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Valley Academy of Learning “Winter” Music concert and Recital 5:00pm-7:15pm at Pybus Market Valley Academy of Learning bring their music students to Pybus! The music students of Connie Celustka and Jimmi Wilson will perform on piano, guitar and in a children’s choir. For more information, visit pybuspublicmarket.org Christmas Card Making 5:30pm-7:00pm at Eastmont Parks and Recreation Meeting Room, 255 N Georgia Ave in East Wenatchee. For ages 6-18 years. Come join us in making Christmas crafts for your family and friends. There will be three cards to make with step by step instructions and examples, plus all the supplies are included. Cost is $5. To register, visit us in person or go to eastmontparks.com Annual Christmas Party 6:30pm-8:00pm at Mountain View Church, 330 N Lyle Ave in East Wenatchee in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for our annual Christmas Party! Bring a gift for the white elephant gift exchange ($10 or less, ages 12+) and your favorite holiday appetizer/dessert. For the kids: Gingerbread House Design! Bring decorations to make and decorate your own gingerbread house for Christmas! For more information or questions, please call 884-8023.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Music Generations Class 10:00am at Bonaventure, 50 29th St. in East Wenatchee. FREE event! Musica Generations sample class. It’s for your child(ren), their grown-up, and some special Grand-Friends. It will be 45 minutes of music play. Enter through the main doors, take a left until the hall stops and take a right. Please RSVP to Cassandra at 663-2276 or email FruitTonesStudio@ aol.com This event is sponsored by

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Caroling at Colonial Vista 1:00pm at Colonial Vista Village, 601 Okanogan Ave in Wenatchee Please join us in sharing the spirit of Christmas with our community. We will be handing out cards and caroling for the elderly at Colonial Vista. The holidays are a busy time of year but we hope you will take the time to share our Joy and the real Reason for the Season with those around us. Hosted by Columbia Christian Homeschool Co-Op. For questions, please call 509-393-1255. Santa’s Workshop at Inspirations 4:00pm-6:00pm at Inspirations Ceramic & Art Cafe Are you looking for some time to get Christmas shopping done without kids? Sign them up for Santa’s Workshop! A $5 deposit covers instructor fee and reserves your

child’s seat. Limited space available (12 kids/day). For ages 6+. A cheerful Inspirations member will help them paint something wonderful for themselves or for a Christmas gift! Price is completely up to you! Before dropping off your child, together you can browse through the pottery to decide what they will paint. We take care of it all from there, guiding your child’s creative imagination. Popular items for kids include Christmas ornaments ($8-$16), Animal figurines ($12-$16) and mugs ($14-$26), and we tons more options with different price ranges! Call 888-2464 for more information, or stop in and see us at 400 Ninth Street in Wenatchee. Inspirationsceramics.com Santa’s Workshop is available on these dates: Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 Teen Book Club 6:00pm-7:00pm at Wenatchee Public Library. Join us to read and talk about some awesome books! Pick up

a copy of this month’s book at the Front Desk!

Family Christmas Party! 6:00pm-7:00pm at Leavenworth Library. Join us for the Friends of the Leavenworth Library’s annual Christmas Party! Families are invited to come for a holiday storytime, craft-making, and refreshments. Each family will take home a new Christmas gift book! The Addams Family Presented by the Eastmont High School Drama Club and Choir 7:00pm at Eastmont High School Auditorium A New Musical Comedy! Don’t miss it! Tickets are available at the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS or at numericapac.org Tickets at $15 for adults and only $10 for students. Dates of Musical are Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10. All shows begin at 7pm.

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Winter Mariachi Festival 7:00pm at Wenatchee High School Come join in the fun For more information, call 393-9971.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 Parent’s Night Out 6:00pm-10:00pm at SPORT Gymnastics. Enjoy a kid-free night out for a date, Christmas shopping or whatever you want! For the kid(s), it includes, Pizza, Arts & Crafts, Games, Gymnastics and lots of Fun! Cost is $20 for the first kid, $15 for each additional kid (must be siblings). Go to sportgymnastics.com or call 6671538 to register. These limited spots tend to fill up quickly, so register soon! The Polar Express Pajama Party 6:30pm-8:30pm at 11 N Spokane St., Suite 300 in Wenatchee Tickets available for $10 each. This is a fundraising event for a mission trip to Honduras. Tickets must be purchased in advance and include a popcorn and hot chocolate during the movie. Fun for the whole family or drop the kids off and enjoy a date night or a chance to Christmas shop without kiddos. Mott on a Misson is working towards going to Hondurous and working with Houses4Honduras, where their mission will be to build two houses and a two room kindergarten for the community of Pandy Town. Tickets can be purchased through paypal.me/MottMissionTrip The Nutcracker: Presented by Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra 7:00pm at Numerica Performing Arts Center. WVSO will join with Fabulous Feet Academy of Ballet once again to present Tchaikovsky’s beloved classic, The Nutcracker. The production will offer something for everyone, with live music from our local orchestra, sets, amazing costumes, precisely trained local dancers of all ages, lighting effects, and aerial performers. This incredibly magical performance is a true delights for the whole family. Tickets range from $12-

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$37 and can be purchased at the PAC box office, online at numericapac.org or by calling 663-ARTS.

Open Gym 7:00pm-9:00pm at Apple Valley Gym, 230 South Columbia, Suite 3 Specifically for children ages 5-15 years. Cost is $12 for the first child and $8 for siblings. For more information, visit applevalleygym. com or call 663-2988 The Addams Family Presented by the Eastmont High School Drama Club and Choir 7:00pm at Eastmont High School Auditorium. A New Musical Comedy! Don’t miss it! Tickets are available at the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS or at numericapac. org Tickets at $15 for adults and only $10 for students. Dates of Musical are Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10. All shows begin at 7pm. Village Voices “A Leavenworth Family Christmas” 7:30pm at Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene, 111 Ski Hill Drive. Join your friend and neighbors for an evening of joyous Christmas music presented by Leavenworth’s own Village Voices! Tickets are available at Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, 509-548-5807. $15 for Adults, $12 for students. Under 5 years are not permitted. For more information, please email kathy@ enchantedriverinn.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 Cashmere Arts and Crafts Bizarre 9:00am-3:00pm at cashmere High School Community Center Come check out the local vendors! This is a fundraiser for the CHS ASB Leadership. If you would like to buy a table for selling product, the cost is only $30. Contact bberglin@student. cashmere.wednet.edu Babysitter’s Training 9:00am-3:00pm at 12 N. Chelan Ave in Wenatchee (the Cornerstone Christian Church building). For ages

11-15. You will learn how to be a great babysitter, including training on choking emergencies, CPR, Behavior problems, first aid, diaper changing, setting hourly rates, getting jobs and much more! Cost is $40. To register and/or learn more, visit leavenworthlearning.com

Christmas Family Fun Day 10:00am-4:00pm at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street. Enjoy arts and crafts and good family fun! The cost for this event is $10. All are invited! More information is available at wenatcheevalleymuseum.org or by calling 888-6240. Santa Paws 10:00am-2:00pm at Firehouse Pet Shop, 17 South Wenatchee Ave Come down and get a photo of your dog with Santa! No appointment is needed; just drop in! Santa will be downstairs waiting for you! This is a fundraiser for FIDO, Wenatchee Valley Friends Improving Dog Opportunities. Suggested cash donation is $10 per photo. Donations are taxdeductible. For questions, email info@wenatcheefido or visit www. wenatcheefido.org Self Defense Course 10:30am-12:30pm at Chief Fitness Kickboxing/Self Defense, 10 South Colombia St. in Wenatchee. A “laid back” simple but effective self Defense Course! You will learn easy to use skills and techniques to defend yourself! The goal is to allow you to “get away” or escape any bad situation! This course is especially great for women and kids, who just want to have more confidence and some simple tools you can apply if ever needed! Cost is $99 for adults, $75 for ages 14 and under. Visit clients.mindbodyonline.com for more information Christmas Lighting Festival 2016 11:00am-6:00pm in downtown Leavenworth. The first three full weekends in December are filled to the brim with holiday cheer and over

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half a million Christmas lights! Join us for the most wonderful time of the year, when our quaint Bavarian town becomes a Village of Lights. the festivities kick into full gear at 12:00pm with the Arrival of Santa and costumed holiday characters in a march from the Festhalle to the Gazebo! Throughout the day there are performances at the Gazebo, carolers strolling through town, sledding in Front Street Park, costumed Christmas characters and so much more! On Sundays, kids can collect free cookies by following the Cookie Crawl map! At 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays, a bit of pomp and circumstance brings about the lighting of the village! It’s truly a sight to see! If you are going just for the lighting, leave really early because you don’t want to get stuck in traffic! It can get backed up pretty far and you don’t want to be late! Shuttles are available too. For all the details, visit www. leavenworth.org/event/5286

Holiday Luncheon

11:00am at Pybus Market This Luncheon is a fundraiser for Wenatchee Humane Society. There will be lunch provided, a wreath raffle and a holiday craft project. Ttickets are $25 before Dec. 1 or $30 after, and can be purchased by calling 662-9577 or visiting wenatcheehumane.org/luncheon

Pizza, Crafts and Photos with Santa 11:00am-1:30pm at Wenatchee Convention Center. Come enjoy some pizza, get crafty and get your picture taken with Santa! This is a free event! Sensory Showing of MOANA 12:00 Noon at Gateway Theaters in Olds Station, Wenatchee This is a special showing for kids with sensory issues. The lights will be turned up, the sound will be turned down and kids are welcome to move around, dance and sing along. Today’s showing is the new hit movie, Moana. For questions or

more information, please call 6624568.

Santa visits Walmart 12:00Noon-4:00pm at Walmart, 2000 N Wenatchee Ave in Wenatchee. This Santa is the real deal. Known as Wenatchee Santa, @ WenatcheeSanta98801, he visits area businesses throughout the season. You are welcome to come meet up with him and take a picture for free (with your own camera). All visits from Wenatchee Santa include: Dec. 3 at Craft Warehouse, Dec. 10 and 11 at Walmart, Dec. 13 at Denny’s, Dec., Dec. 17 and 18 at Walmart. Please see corresponding dates for specific times. Santa Photos at Merriment Noon-4:00pm at Merriment, 23 S Wenatchee Ave Suite 101 You will definitely want to come and see Santa at one of his favorite Downtown Wentachee stores, Merriment! Bring the kiddos and have a picture taken with Santa. Photographer, Nicolette, will be there to snap a picture for $10. No appointment needed. Pre-purchase your ticket/picture by visiting positivepalette.net/santaportraits. html Bring your receipt in and beat the lines! Free Photos with Santa 1:00pm-3;00pm at Pybus Market Santa Claus is inside Pybus Market every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas! Photos with Santa are FREE…. Just bring your camera or phone to snap as many pictures as you’d like. Santa will have a treat for each person who visits him. Holiday Party with Parent to Parent and Special Needs Parent Groups 3:00pm-5:00pm at Grace Lutheran Church ELCA, 1408 Washington St. in Wenatchee. All families with special needs children are invited to join us for a fun and festive holiday party! This special event will include photos with Santa, holiday music, dessert social/

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SamStrong Christmas Drop 4:00pm-7:00pm at Easy Street Loft, 1105 Easy St. in Wenatchee Easy street loft is hosting a SAMSTRONG Christmas Drop for Dj, Natalie, Joe and Sam, who will be spending Christmas in Seattle this year. Dress warm and come join us in helping the Dorey’s celebrate the holidays with Love from Wenatchee. We will have a station for you to decorate an ornament for the Dorey’s Christmas tree, and a table where you can write a Christmas Note to the family. We will be offering a chili dog feed, S’mores by the bonfire AND Santa is joining us for you and your family to have your picture taken. We will have a silent auction and will be selling Samstrong Swag as well. If you don’t have time to stop and enjoy all the fun, we are offering a drive through drop off. Circle through the driveway and all the kids will take your gift and

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bring you hot chocolate. You never have to get out of the car. The Dorey’s will be opening all gifts from the community Christmas Morning. Tom K Michael D.D.S. & Gillespie Eye Care will Donate $1 for every hot chocolate given up to $300. WOOHOO!! So its up to you, Wenatchee! Come out and drop off your item, receive a cup of cocoa and help raise money for the Dorey’s. Cherry Creek Radio will have of all 7 of their radio stations at the event playing Christmas music for us. You don’t want to miss it! Questions? Message Samstrong on Facebook. Or contact Kid Connect and we will happily pass along your question and get you in touch!

Judah Graham loves to do everything in his Dino costume. His favorite thing to do is wave at the school busses that drive by after school.

(Saturday, December 10 continued) Rock Around Christmas A Holiday Ice Show 4:30pm-5:30pm at The Rink at the Town Toyota Center, 1300 Walla Walla Ave in Wenatchee. Tickets are available at the door or email wenfigureskatingclub@gmail.com Suggested donation is $10 for ages 13 and over, $5 for ages 3-12 and Free for children under 3 years. For more information visit towntoyotacenter. com This is a two day event.Please note different times on each day. The Secret of Snowflake County 6:00pm at Wenatchee Praise Center, 435 S Mission St. Come join us as we enjoy the children’s Christmas Program! Two performances; tonight and tomorrow morning at 11:00am. For more info, visit praisecenteronline. com or call 886-9410.

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The Nutcracker: Presented by Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra 7:00pm at Numerica Performing Arts Center. WVSO will join with Fabulous Feet Academy of Ballet once again to present Tchaikovsky’s beloved classic, The Nutcracker. The production will offer something for everyone, with live music from our local orchestra, sets, amazing costumes, precisely trained local dancers of all ages, lighting effects, and aerial performers. This

incredibly magical performance is a true delights for the whole family. Tickets range from $12-$37 and can be purchased at the PAC box office, online at numericapac.org or by calling 663-ARTS.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 The Apple Valley Christmas Extravaganza 9:00am AND 11:00am at Columbia Grove Covenant Church, 19 McElmurry Lane in East Wenatchee. Join us during the worship service for an original Christmas play written by Andrew and Lauren Thompson. Plot Synopsis: Apple Valley Community Church has been presenting the same popular Christmas program for more than 40 years, with same lead actors each time. Over time, the production has gotten increasingly elaborate and extreme, as have the lead players’ egos and demands. But because this is a now the premier event for the “who’s who” of the region, no one in the church dares to say anything. Besides, everyone is too busy running the event to question it. But in the midst of the excess, four people serve in the background, quietly helping and cleaning up the mess. And when a very real human need presents itself, these wise people help the entire church see the true meaning of Christmas and the servant Savior it celebrates. For more information or questions, call 884-4001 or visit columbiagrove.org

The Secret of Snowflake County 11:00am at Wenatchee Praise Center, 435 S Mission St. Come join us as we enjoy the children’s Christmas

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Program! Two performances; Saturday night (Dec. 11) at 6pm and this morning. For more information, visit praisecenteronline.com or call 8869410.

Free Photos with Santa! 11:00am-1:30pm at Wenatchee Convention Center Christmas Lighting Festival 2016 11:00am-6:00pm in downtown Leavenworth The first three full weekends in December are filled to the brim with holiday cheer and over half a million Christmas lights! Join us for the most wonderful time of the year, when our quaint Bavarian town becomes a Village of Lights. the festivities kick into full gear at 12:00pm with the Arrival of Santa and costumed holiday characters in a march from the Festhalle to the Gazebo! Throughout the day there are performances at the Gazebo, carolers strolling through town, sledding in Front Street Park, costumed Christmas characters and so much more! On Sundays, kids can collect free cookies by following the Cookie Crawl map! At 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays, a bit of pomp and circumstance brings about the lighting of the village! It’s truly a sight to see! If you are going just for the lighting, leave really early because you don’t want to get stuck in traffic! It can get backed up pretty far and you don’t want to be late! Shuttles are available too. For all the details, visit www.leavenworth.org/ event/5286 Santa visits Walmart 12:00Noon-4:00pm at Walmart, 2000 N Wenatchee Ave in Wenatchee. This Santa is the real deal. Known as Wenatchee Santa, @ WenatcheeSanta98801, he visits area businesses throughout the season. You are welcome to come meet up with him and take a picture for free (with your own camera). All visits from Wenatchee Santa include: Dec. 3 at Craft Warehouse, Dec. 10 and 11 at Walmart, Dec. 13 at Denny’s, Dec. Dec. 17 and 18 at Walmart. Please

see corresponding dates for specific times.

Free Photos with Santa 1:00pm-3;00pm at Pybus Market Santa Claus is inside Pybus Market every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas! Photos with Santa are FREE…. Just bring your camera or phone to snap as many pictures as you’d like. Santa will have a treat for each person who visits him.

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1:00pm-3:00pm at Pybus Market Come to Pybus concourse to build your own gingerbread house! Open to the public. No charge, but donations accepted. Sponsored by Pacific Crest Church. This is a free program for children under 18. You must register your child at the event in order to build your gingerbread house. Supplies are limited. For more information, contact Johnathan at 670-8502.

Rock Around Christmas A Holiday Ice Show 2:00pm-3:00pm AND 4:30pm5:30pm at The Rink at the Town Toyota Center, 1300 Walla Walla Ave in Wenatchee. Tickets are available at the door or email wenfigureskatingclub@gmail.com Suggested donation is $10 for ages 13 and over, $5 for ages 3-12 and Free for children under 3 years. For more information visit towntoyotacenter. com This is a two day event.Please note different times on each day. The Nutcracker: Presented by Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra 2:00pm at Numerica Performing Arts Center. WVSO will join with Fabulous Feet Academy of Ballet once again to present Tchaikovsky’s beloved classic, The Nutcracker. The production will offer something for everyone, with live music from our local orchestra, sets, amazing costumes, precisely trained local dancers of all ages, lighting effects, and aerial performers. This incredibly magical performance is a true delights for the

whole family. Tickets range from $12$37 and can be purchased at the PAC box office, online at numericapac.org or by calling 663-ARTS.

Village Voices “A Leavenworth Family Christmas” 4:00pm at Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene, 111 Ski Hill Drive. Join your friend and neighbors for an evening of joyous Christmas music presented by Leavenworth’s own Village Voices! Tickets are available at Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, 509-548-5807. $15 for Adults, $12 for students. Under 5 years are not permitted. For more information, please email kathy@ enchantedriverinn.com Classic Dinner and Dessert Auction 6:00pm at Wentachee First Assembly of God, 1520 McKittrick St. Real life Student Ministries presents their Winter Camp fundraiser. Come have a date night, family dinner, or just plain fun with friends! Dinner and Dessert Auction. Cost is $5 per person. Tickets are available Sundays or at the Church office, Monday thru Thursday, 9am-4pm. For more information, call 662-3431 or email info@wenatcheefirst.org

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 Santa’s Workshop at Inspirations 4:00pm-6:00pm at Inspirations Ceramic & Art Cafe Are you looking for some time to get Christmas shopping done without kids? Sign them up for Santa’s Workshop! A $5 deposit covers instructor fee and reserves your child’s seat. Limited space available (12 kids/day). For ages 6+. A cheerful Inspirations member will help them paint something wonderful for themselves or for a Christmas gift! Price is completely up to you! Before dropping off your child, together you can browse through the pottery to decide what they will paint. We take care of it all from there, guiding your child’s creative imagination. Popular items for kids include Christmas ornaments ($8-$16), Animal figurines

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($12-$16) and mugs ($14-$26), and we tons more options with different price ranges! Call 888-2464 for more information, or stop in and see us at 400 Ninth Street in Wenatchee. Inspirationsceramics.com Santa’s Workshop is available on these dates: Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14.

Christmas Strong Benefit Concert 6:30pm at Numeric Performing Arts Center. Cherry Creek Media presents the Christmas Strong Benefit concert featuring Ryan Shupe at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. This is a free event for the entire family with a suggested donation entrance that will go to benefit Sam Dorey. Sam Dorey is a 12-year-old Wenatchee resident who is currently receiving treatment in Seattle for Leukemia. Doors open at 6:00pm. To attend, please visit facebook.com/ ChristmasStrong and RSVP to the event. This event is sponsored by Cherry Creek Radio. Eastmont Junior High Choir Concert 7:00pm-8:30pm at Eastmont Junior High Auditorium. The Junior high gives their annual holiday concert! You don’t want to miss out!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 Santa’s Workshop at Inspirations 4:00pm-6:00pm at Inspirations Ceramic & Art Cafe. Are you looking for some time to get Christmas shopping done without kids? Sign

them up for Santa’s Workshop! A $5 deposit covers instructor fee and reserves your child’s seat. Limited space available (12 kids/ day). For ages 6+. A cheerful Inspirations member will help them paint something wonderful for themselves or for a Christmas gift! Price is completely up to you! Before dropping off your child, together you can browse through the pottery to decide what they will paint. We take care of it all from there, guiding your child’s creative imagination. Popular items for kids include Christmas ornaments ($8-$16), Animal figurines ($12-$16) and mugs ($14-$26), and we tons more options with different price ranges! Call 888-2464 for more information, or stop in and see us at 400 Ninth Street in Wenatchee. Inspirationsceramics.com Santa’s Workshop is available on these dates: Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14.

Holiday Hair Workshop 6:00pm-9:00pm at Merriment, 23 S Wenatchee Ave. Ever struggle with what to do with your hair? Want to dress it up a bit, but when you do the end-product is nothing like that picture on Pinterest? Don’t let this be your holiday hair this year! Come learn how to do a fun braid and a few different updos with stylist Kristi Mayer! She will also cover second (and third) day styles with dry shampoo and other life-changing products! We’ll practice on our own hair while she advises so we leave actually knowing how to duplicate at home. Since this is a hands on class bring your own styling tools i.e. curling iron, flat iron, brushes etc. Class Includes:Materials and Teaching and Snacks & Sips. For tickets ($45), visit merrimentpartygoods.com or cal 888.7428. Or just show us your pretty face in person!

Santa visits Dennys 6:00pm-7:00pm at Dennys, 1337 N Wenatchee Ave in Wenatchee. Kids eat free, too! Double bonus! This Santa is the real deal. Known as Wenatchee Santa, @ WenatcheeSanta98801, he visits area businesses throughout the season. You are welcome to come meet up with him and take a picture for free (with your own camera). All visits from Wenatchee Santa include: Dec. 3 at Craft Warehouse, Dec. 10 &11 at Walmart, Dec. 13 at Denny’s, Dec. 17 &18 at Walmart. See corresponding dates for specific times.

Successful Breastfeeding 6:30pm-8:30pm at Central Washington Hospital, 1201 S Miller St. This is a free class that covers the basics of breastfeeding. For more information please contact Joan Slack at 665-6140 or joan.slack@ confluencehealth.org

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 Free Blood Pressure Checks 9:30am-10:30am at Pybus Public Market. Lifeline will be offering free blood pressure checks on the Pybus Concourse. For more information visit

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Santa’s Workshop at Inspirations 4:00pm-6:00pm at Inspirations Ceramic & Art Cafe Are you looking for some time to get Christmas shopping done without kids? Sign them up for Santa’s Workshop! A $5 deposit covers instructor fee and reserves your child’s seat. Limited space available (12 kids/day). For ages 6+. A cheerful Inspirations member will help them paint something wonderful for themselves or for a Christmas gift! Price is completely up to you! Before dropping off your child, together you can browse through the pottery to decide what they will paint. We take care of it all from there, guiding your child’s creative imagination. Popular items for kids include Christmas ornaments ($8-$16), Animal figurines ($12-$16) and mugs ($14-$26), and we tons more options with different price ranges! Call 888-2464 for more information, or stop in and see us at 400 Ninth Street in Wenatchee. Inspirationsceramics.com Santa’s Workshop is available on these dates: Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14. Eastmont High School Christmas Concert 7:00pm-8:30pm at Eastmont High School Wildcat Gym. Enjoy the yearly, fabulous Christmas concert!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 3D Printing Class 4:00pm-5:30pm at Cashmere Public Library, 300 Woodring St. Learn graphic design and have fun! A short introduction and lesson will be followed by a full hour for students to design one 3D object! Later this object will be (literally!) printed out for you to pick up. Sign up at the Cashmere Library! White Christmas: The Musical Presented by: Wenatchee High School 7:30pm at Wenatchee High School Auditorium. WHS always puts on a fabulous production, and this is surely to be no exception! You won’t want

to miss this fun musical! Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for students and veterans. A New Musical Comedy! Don’t miss it! Tickets are available at the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS or at numericapac.org. Follow WHS Presents on Facebook for updates or call 885-0352 with any questions. There will be shows on Dec. 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, and 17 all at 7:30pm with added matinees on both Saturdays at 2pm.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center WILD vs. Nanaimo Clippers. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey. com or the Town Toyota Box Office. Christmas with the Columbia Chorale 7:30pm at Numerica Performing Arts Center. Enjoy with spectacular evening with the Columbia Chorale! A great Christmas concert tradition here in Wenatchee. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Purchase your tickets at the Numerica PAC box office, at numericapac.org or by calling 663-ARTS. To learn more about the Columbia Chorale, visit wenatcheecolumbiachorale.com White Christmas: The Musical Presented by: Wenatchee High School 7:30pm at Wenatchee High School Auditorium. WHS always puts on a fabulous production, and this is surely to be no exception! You won’t want to miss this fun musical! Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for students and veterans. A New Musical Comedy! Don’t miss it! Tickets are available at the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS or at numericapac.org. Follow WHS Presents on Facebook for updates or call 885-0352 with any questions. There will be shows on Dec. 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, and 17 all at 7:30pm with added matinees on both Saturdays at 2pm.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 Meet Santa! 9:00am-12:00 Noon AND 1:00pm5:00pm at John Newberry School, 850 N Western Ave. in Wenatchee. Have your photo taken with Santa by Erica Moshe Photography. Cost is all by donation. All proceeds are going to the family of Dani Maytrychit and Sam Dorey. There will also be activities for the kids, hot cocoa, games and a basket raffle. To learn more about the recipients, visit Erica Moshe Photography on Facebook or attend the event! To learn more, visit www.facebook. com/thebravewarriorproject or email bwsantaphotos@gmail.com This event will also take place again on December 3rd. Appleaires Mini-Concert and Auction 9:00am-3:00pm at Pybus Market The popular Appleaires perform holiday songs during the day in the concourse and also will be raising money to supprt their programs with an auction. This event is open to the public and is free. Come hear som fabulous holiday songs and bid on some wonderful auction items. For more information, contact Shellie James at 509-860-1171 or email shelliejames66@gmail.com Annual Holiday Show Presented by Adrienne’s Dance Academy 11:00am at Numerica Performing Arts Center “All I Want for Christmas” is the theme of this year’s Holiday Show! We are looking forward to it and hoping you join us! For more information, call 509-264-4999 Christmas Lighting Festival 2016 11:00am-6:00pm in downtown Leavenworth The first three full weekends in December are filled to the brim with holiday cheer and over half a million Christmas lights! Join us for the most wonderful time of the year, when our quaint Bavarian town becomes a

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Village of Lights. the festivities kick into full gear at 12:00pm with the Arrival of Santa and costumed holiday characters in a march from the Festhalle to the Gazebo! Throughout the day there are performances at the Gazebo, carolers strolling through town, sledding in Front Street Park, costumed Christmas characters and so much more! On Sundays, kids can collect free cookies by following the Cookie Crawl map! At 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays, a bit of pomp and circumstance brings about the lighting of the village! It’s truly a sight to see! If you are going just for the lighting, leave really early because you don’t want to get stuck in traffic! It can get backed up pretty far and you don’t want to be late! Shuttles are available too. For all the details, visit www.leavenworth.org/ event/5286 (Saturday, December 17 continued)

Kids Club 11:00am-1:00pm at Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee Activities, games, entertainment and more! Every third Saturday of the month. Free event! For more information, visit the customer service booth at the mall. Santa visits Walmart 12:00Noon-4;00pm at Walmart, 2000 N Wenatchee Ave in Wenatchee. Kids eat free, too! Double bonus! This Santa is the real deal. Known as Wenatchee Santa, @ WenatcheeSanta98801, he visits area businesses throughout the season. You are welcome to come meet up with him and take a picture for free (with your own camera). All visits from Wenatchee Santa include: Dec. 3 at Craft Warehouse, Dec. 10 and 11 at Walmart, Dec. 13 at Denny’s, Dec. 17 and 18 at Walmart. See corresponding dates for specific times. Free Photos with Santa 1:00pm-3;00pm at Pybus Market Santa Claus is inside Pybus Market every Saturday and Sunday until

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Christmas! Photos with Santa are FREE…. Just bring your camera or phone to snap as many pictures as you’d like. Santa will have a treat for each person who visits him.

Christmas on the Mountain 2:00pm-5:00pm in the Base Area at Mission Ridge. A free event for kids and families! Activities include face painting, gingerbread decorating, a special reading of how the Grinch Stole Christmas, S’mores around the campfire. There will also be a special visit from Santa, hot chocolate and cider. Stick around until nightfall to see the stunning Torch Light Parade--something you don’t want to miss! For more information, visit missionridge.com White Christmas: The Musical Presented by: Wenatchee High School 2:00pm AND 7:30pm at Wenatchee High School Auditorium WHS always puts on a fabulous production, and this is surely to be no exception! You won’t want to miss this fun musical! Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for students and veterans. A New Musical Comedy! Don’t miss it! Tickets are available at the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS or at numericapac.org. Follow WHS Presents on Facebook for updates or call 885-0352 with any questions. There will be shows on Dec. 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, and 17 all at 7:30pm with added matinees on both Saturdays at 2pm. Christmas in Cashmere 3:00pm-6:00pm in Downtown Cashmere, 103 Cottage Ave Join us as we celebrate Christmas in Cashmere! Enjoy a warm beverage, holiday treats, indoor arts and crafts, goodie bags, and festive music as you cozy up around a fire pit with family and friends awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus! This is a time of some old-fashion holiday fun! Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center

WILD vs. Power River Kings. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey. com or the Town Toyota Box Office.

Comedy at the Vineyard 8:00pm at Leony’s Cellars, 6367 Kimber Rd. in Cashmere. Join us as we welcome back Alex Elkin! Alex started his comedy in the clubs of Hollywood in 1994 and he will be making you laugh all night here in Cashmere. This isn’t an evening you want to miss! Tickets are available at www.leonyscellars.orderport.net or call (360) 500-9942.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 Christmas Lighting Festival 2016 11:00am-6:00pm in downtown Leavenworth The first three full weekends in December are filled to the brim with holiday cheer and over half a million Christmas lights! Join us for the most wonderful time of the year, when our quaint Bavarian town becomes a Village of Lights. the festivities kick into full gear at 12:00pm with the Arrival of Santa and costumed holiday characters in a march from the Festhalle to the Gazebo! Throughout the day there are performances at the Gazebo, carolers strolling through town, sledding in Front Street Park, costumed Christmas characters and so much more! On Sundays, kids can collect free cookies by following the Cookie Crawl map! At 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays, a bit of pomp and circumstance brings about the lighting of the village! It’s truly a sight to see! If you are going just for the lighting, leave really early because you don’t want to get stuck in traffic! It can get backed up pretty far and you don’t want to be late! Shuttles are available too. For all the details, visit www.leavenworth.org/ event/5286 Santa visits Walmart 12:00Noon-4;00pm at Walmart, 2000 N Wenatchee Ave in Wenatchee. Kids eat free, too! Double bonus! This Santa is the real deal. Known as Wenatchee Santa, @

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WenatcheeSanta98801, he visits area businesses throughout the season. You are welcome to come meet up with him and take a picture for free (with your own camera). All visits from Wenatchee Santa include: Dec. 3 at Craft Warehouse, Dec. 10 and 11 at Walmart, Dec. 13 at Denny’s, Dec. 17 and 18 at Walmart. Please see corresponding dates for specific times.

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Holiday Open Gym 12:00pm-2:00pm at SPORT Gymnastics, No school means Open Gym! For students ages 4-11. Includes unstructured play time with gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels, and more! Cost is $9 per child, or $8 per child if siblings. GESA Credit Union’s NCW Basketball Showcase Tuesday-Friday event! At Town Toyota Center Tuesday: 6pm-10pm For more information (coming soon!), visit towntoyotacenter.com

Holiday Movies on the Big Screen 6:30pm at Numerica Performing Arts Center Showing tonight: Polar Express Tickets $3 and are available at the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS, at numericapac.org or at the door.

Holiday Movies on the Big Screen 6:30pm at Numerica Performing Arts Center Showing tonight: Holiday Inn Tickets $3 and are available at the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS, at numericapac.org or at the door.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

Holiday Movies on the Big Screen 6:30pm at Numerica Performing Arts Center Showing tonight: Die Hard Tickets $3 and are available at the Numerica PAC box office, by calling 663-ARTS, at numericapac.org or at the door.

GESA Credit Union’s NCW Basketball Showcase Tuesday-Friday event! At Town Toyota Center. Wednesday: 10am-10pm For more information (coming soon!), visit towntoyotacenter.com

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

All Hannah wants for Christmas is her two front teeth!

Frozen Oval Plaque. To sign up, visit inspirationsceramics.com or call 8882464 or stop by in person!

Winter Kids Camp Tuesday-Thursday Camp 10:00am-Noon OR 1:00pm-3:00pm at Inspirations Ceramics & Art Cafe, 400 Ninth Street. Cost is $90/child. Discount for siblings available. You won’t want to miss out on these fun classes that are sure to get your kids in the Christmas Spirit! Snack and beverage will be provided each day. Tuesday: Cookies for Santa Dinner Plate. Wednesday: Snowflake Fused glass Ornament. Thursday:

Holiday Open Gym 12:00pm-2:00pm at SPORT Gymnastics. No school means Open Gym! For students ages 4-11. Includes unstructured play time with gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels, and more! Cost is $9 per child, or $8 per child if siblings.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 GESA Credit Union’s NCW Basketball Showcase Tuesday-Friday event! At Town Toyota Center. Friday: 9am-11pm For more information (coming soon!), visit towntoyotacenter.com

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create Jean Shepherd’s memorable characters in the imaginations of the viewing and listening audience. The public is invited to be part of the live studio audience at the Numerica Performing Arts Center on December 22 at 7:30pm. Then, a local radio station will rebroadcast the show on Christmas Eve. Must be 5 years or older to be part of the live studio audience. Tickets: $9-$19 and can by purchased at the box office, online at numericapac.org or at 663-ARTS.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 Christmas as Sage Hills 4:00pm OR 6:00pm at Sage Hills Church, 1601 5th Street in Wenatchee When we think of Christmas we think of Holiday Open Gym sounds of hustle bustle, parties, family, 12:00pm-2:00pm at SPORT food, and friends. But underneath the Gymnastics, busyness of this seasons exists a sound; No school means Open Gym! the sound of Hope, Sound of Peace, For students ages 4-11. Includes Sound of Love, and the resounding unstructured play time with gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, sound of JOY. Come and experience mats, tunnels, and more! Cost is $9 the sound of Christmas at Sage Hills per child, or $8 per child if siblings. Church and help us release the sound December 23 & 24 at 4 & 6PM. We will have services for kids 3rd grade and Living Nativity under for all 4 services. At Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene, 111 Ski Hill Drive. This Living Nativity is the 34th year of the Outdoor 5:00pm OR 6:00pm at Saddlerock Living Nativity. It will be hosted on Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Dec. 22, 23, and 24th at 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, and 8:30pm. Dress 1400 S Miller St. in Wenatchee. Come hear the story of Jesus Christ’s birth warm for the outdoor weather! told through scripture and song. The Old Time Radio Show: A Christmas Christmas story will be illustrated on a simple stage by costumed actors Story portraying shepherds tending flocks of 7:30pm at Numerica Performing sheep and goats, angels, three wise Arts Center. Local performers men, Mary, Joseph, and of course, baby bring A Christmas Story to the Jesus. The free Living nativity is a great stage in 1940s-style radio hour way for individuals of all ages to take as it is broadcast live. From half an hour during the hectic holiday the announcer’s authoritative, season to remember and celebrate the contained enthusiasm to live true meaning of Christmas. Attendees sponsor spots and jingles, to the are encouraged to dress warmly as use of period microphones, to the the Living Nativity will be presented sounds effects crew right there outside. Following the 30 minute with the actors – the result is a presentation, attendees are invited the nostalgic evening of entertainment church to warm up with hot apple cider from yesteryear. Eight actors and cookies. For more information, call juggle different parts, throwing 663-1187 or visit saddlerockepc.org their voices and racing to different microphones on the stage to reCarson Calcut modeling his mom’s latest hat design

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GESA Credit Union’s NCW Basketball Showcase Tuesday-Friday event! At Town Toyota Center Tuesday: 6pm-10pm towntoyotacenter.com Living Nativity At Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene, 111 Ski Hill Drive. This is the 34th year of the Outdoor Living Nativity. It will be hosted on Dec. 22, 23, and 24th at 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, and 8:30pm. Dress warm for the outdoor weather!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 Christmas as Sage Hills 4:00pm OR 6:00pm at Sage Hills Church, 1601 5th Street in Wenatchee When we think of Christmas we think of sounds of hustle bustle, parties, family, food, and friends. But underneath the busyness of this seasons exists a sound; the sound of Hope, Sound of Peace, Sound of Love, and the resounding sound of JOY. Come and experience the sound of Christmas at Sage Hills Church and help us release the sound December 23 & 24 at 4 & 6PM. We will have services for kids 3rd grade and under for all 4 services. Living Nativity 5:00pm at Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1400 S Miller St. in Wenatchee. Come hear the story of Jesus Christ’s birth told through scripture and song. The Christmas story will be illustrated on a simple stage by costumed actors portraying shepherds tending flocks of sheep and goats, angels, three wise men, Mary, Joseph, and of course, baby Jesus. The free Living nativity is a great way for individuals of all ages to take half an hour during the hectic holiday season to remember and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Attendees are encouraged to dress warmly as the Living Nativity will be presented outside. Following the 30 minute presentation, attendees are invited the church to warm up with hot apple cider and cookies. For more info, call 6631187 or visit saddlerockepc.org

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Living Nativity At Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene, 111 Ski Hill Drive. This is the 34th year of the Outdoor Living Nativity. It will be hosted on Dec. 22, 23, and 24th at 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, and 8:30pm. Dress warm for the outdoor weather!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Holiday Open Gym 12:00pm-2:00pm at SPORT Gymnastics. No school means Open Gym! For students ages 4-11. Includes unstructured play time with gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels, and more! Cost is $9 per child, or $8 per child if siblings.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 Holiday Open Gym 12:00pm-2:00pm at SPORT Gymnastics. No school means Open Gym! For students ages 4-11. Includes unstructured play time with gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels, and more! Cost is $9 per child, or $8 per child if siblings.

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December 23rd at 5pm and 6pm December 24th at 5pm

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center WILD vs. Chilliwack Chiefs. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey. com or the Town Toyota Box Office. The Official Blues Brothers Revue 7:30pm at Numerica Performing Arts Center Discovered in Las Vegas, performers Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty capture the infectious humor and unbridled spirit of the Blues Brothers like no one since John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd walked the stage. Backed by a powerhouse band, they’ll give you a show to remember, packed with classic hits from the Blues Brothers catalog, including Soul Man, Rubber Biscuit, Sweet Home Chicago, and more. Tickets range from $19$35 and can be purchased online at numericapac.org, at the box office, or by calling 663-ARTS.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center WILD vs. Chilliwack Chiefs. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey. com or the Town Toyota Box Office. New Years at Mission Ridge 7:30pm-9:30pm at Mission Ridge Ski Resort, 7500 Mission Ridge Rd. Come up and dance in the New Year early with Mugsy’s Groove band.

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Free State Park Day! Don’t have a discover pass? No problem! Today is free! Here are some nearby state parks that you should check out today: Confluence State Park - 333 Olds Station Road in Wenatchee Daroga State Park -1 S. Daroga Park Road in Orondo Squilchuck - Below Mission Ridge Peshastin Pinnacles - 7201 N Dryden Road in Dryden Lincoln Rock - 13253 SR 2 E. in East Wenatchee

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 Women’s Self Defense Course 6:00pm-7:00pm at KI Fighting Concepts, 4 Kittitas St. Ste 101 in Wenatchee Learning self-defense is a skill that women of all ages should learn. Not only could it save your life in a frightening encounter, the benefits will extend into your life’s success strategy. The empowerment of confidence, awareness and finding your physical impact potential will positively support your home, work, and social life. Miss Addy Hernandez teaches this 4 week course (1 day per week) for $99 + tax. 4 week classes start on January 3rd. What you will learn: Awareness and practical strategy skills, How to trust your intuition, Ways to utilize your voice to distract an attacker, enabling escape, Effective and simple ways to utilize your body as a weapon, Find your physical “Impact Potential”, and Ways to utilize improvised weapons found in your own home. To sign up for this class, go to clients. mindbodyonline.com or call 6627983.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 Adopt-a-pet at Petco 11:00am-2:00pm at Petco in East Wenatchee, 516 Valley Mall Parkway. Wenatchee Valley Humane Society

will be there for their monthly adoption event!

Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center WILD vs. Victoria Grizzlies. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey. com or the Town Toyota Box Office.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 Open Gym Play Time 9:30am-10:15am at Saddlerock Presbyterian Church Gym, 1400 S Miller St. in Wenatchee Every Tuesday starting today, going through February. Enjoy structures and non-structured active play time, parent-directed learning and centers, circle time with songs and stories. Free for parents and children, ages 1-4 years. For more information, call Laura Lebow at 663-1187. 2017 Relay For Life Kick-Off 5:00pm-7:00pm at Bonaventure, 50 29th Street in East Wenatchee Help us kick off Relay for Life and see what is new for 2017, find out the theme and enjoy some light appetizers and desserts! All teams that have registered before or at kick off will receive their team captain shirt at the event! Little Hoops League 6:00pm-8:00pm Wenatchee Valley College, 1300 5th St. in Wenatchee Our Little Hoops League promotes fundamental basketball development and a love for the game of basketball. Lowered baskets are used to ensure building confidence and correct shooting form. Little Hoopers will practice one night a week and all games will be held on Saturdays. All of the proceeds benefit the Wenatchee Valley College Men’s Basketball scholarship fund. Our college players get an opportunity to give back to the community by helping coach and instruct the players in our league. Parent volunteers and college coaches are also instrumental in the continued success of this program. Over 100

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kids participated in last seasons Little Hoops League and we hope to surpass this number in 2017. This program runs until the end of February. To register go to: https://goo.gl/forms/ RRqCv7UwlNfxRXqK2

Artistic Directors “A symphony of voices embedded with social consciousness” General Admission: $25, Student/ Senior: $10. Tickets Available at www.chorosynthesis.org

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

Eastmont Junior High Mariachi & Orchestra Concert 7:00pm-8:30pm at Eastmont Junior High Auditorium

Teen Book Club 6:00pm-7:00pm at Wenatchee Public Library. Join us to read and talk about some awesome books! Pick up a copy of this month’s book at the Front Desk! Empowering Silenced Voices 2.0 Concert 7:30pm-9:15pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washinton St. in Wenatchee Chorosynthesis Singers Wendy Moy & Jeremiah Selvey, Co-

Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center WILD vs. Alberni Valley Bulldogs. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey. com or the Town Toyota Box Office.

Dancing With the Wenatchee Stars 7:30pm at Numerica Performing Arts Center Back by popular demand! Similar to the popular TV show, six prominent community members are paired with a professional to learn a ballroom dance routine over one week. They are then costumed, video highlights and a judges panel are added, and the contestants are put into a show where the audience will vote for who will win the mirror ball trophy. Tickets range from $19-$35 and can be purchased at numericapac.org, at the box office or by calling 663-ARTS.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 Bavarian IceFest 2017 All Day at Front Street Park in leavenworth Leavenworth loves winter and each year on MLK Jr. weekend, we celebrate winter’s bounty with IceFest! The village is still dressed in over half a million twinkling lights and this weekend is a flurry of frosty

MOPS 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.

Wenatchee MOPS

9am-11am 2nd & 4th Tuesdays every month at Wenatchee Free Methodist Church, 1601 Fifth St. Begins September 13th Contact Jamie at 679-8248 or jkgarness@gmail.c om facebook.c om/wenatchee.m ops

East Wenatchee MOPS

9am-11am 2nd & 4th Wednesdays every month at Faith Lutheran Church, 171 Eastmont Rd. Begins September 14th Contact Carina at 679-8248 or Carina_gifford@msn.c om facebook.c om/east.m ops

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frivolity. Snow sculpture contest: either participate or watch! (starts at 9am, judging at 3pm), games and activities include the great frisbee sweep, the ice cube scramble, snowball toss, ice fishing, mug relay, smooshing, ice cube tower building and more (Saturday, 11am-3pm). Snowmobile Sled Pull (Saturday, 11-3pm, $1 to ride), Live ice carving (saturday, 12-3pm), and new this year is Stevens Pass Playground, where Steven Pass comes to Front Park to help all the little kids learn to ski/ snowboard, perfect for kids ages 3-7. Fireworks will take place on Sunday at 6pm. Come celebrate winter with us! Cost for games is: Active Duty Military $0.01, adults 18+ $5, youth 11-17 $3, kids 6 and under are free. Learn more at leavenworth.org/ event/4932 or call 548-5807.

Multicultural Fest 9:00am-4:00pm at Wenatchee valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission street. Come celebrate this annual festival that celebrates diversity! More information can be found at wenatcheevalleymuseum.org or by calling 888-6240. Sensory Showing of SING 12:00 Noon at Gateway Theaters in Olds Station, Wenatchee This is a special showing for kids with sensory issues. The lights will be turned up, the sound will be turned down and kids are welcome to move around, dance and sing along. Today’s showing is the new movie, Sing. For questions or more information, please call 662-4568. Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center WILD vs. Cowichan Capitals. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey. com or the Town Toyota Box Office.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 Free State Park Day! Don’t have a discover pass? No problem! Today is free! Here are

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some nearby state parks that you should check out today: Confluence State Park - 333 Olds Station Road in Wenatchee Daroga State Park -1 S. Daroga Park Road in Orondo Squilchuck - Below Mission Ridge Peshastin Pinnacles - 7201 N Dryden Road in Dryden Lincoln Rock - 13253 SR 2 E. in East Wenatchee

Snowshoe Demo 10:00am-1:00pm at Leavenworth Ski Hill Looking for a winter activity that doesn’t require a big investment in equipment, instruction and practice...like skiing? Then come on out and discover the fast growing winter sport of snowshoeing. If you can walk, you can snowshoe. You can checkout snowshoes from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Enjoy a special snowshoe trail at the Ski Hill in Leavenworth. A bonfire will provide a warm welcome at the base. Snowshoe Relay Races: Registration: 10:00 am. Participants may check out snowshoes for 30 minutes. Last checkout is 12:30 pm. No skill required. It’s just a fun relay race to demo the gear. Men at 10:30 - Women at 11:30 - Kids 12:00. Participants must be at least 7 years old. There is no better way to begin snowshoeing than just going and doing it. Come join in on the fun! For more information, email events@ skileavenworth.com Bavarian IceFest 2017 All Day at Front Street Park in leavenworth Leavenworth loves winter and each year on MLK Jr. weekend, we celebrate winter’s bounty with IceFest! The village is still dressed in over half a million twinkling lights and this weekend is a flurry of frosty frivolity. Snow sculpture contest: either participate or watch! (starts at 9am, judging at 3pm), games and activities include the great frisbee sweep, the ice cube scramble, snowball toss, ice fishing, mug relay, smooshing, ice cube tower building

and more (Saturday, 11am-3pm). Snowmobile Sled Pull (Saturday, 11-3pm, $1 to ride), Live ice carving (saturday, 12-3pm), and new this year is Stevens Pass Playground, where Steven Pass comes to Front Park to help all the little kids learn to ski/ snowboard, perfect for kids ages 3-7. Fireworks will take place on Sunday at 6pm. Come celebrate winter with us! Cost for games is: Active Duty Military $0.01, adults 18+ $5, youth 11-17 $3, kids 6 and under are free. Learn more at leavenworth.org/ event/4932 or call 548-5807.

MONDAY, JANUARY 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday! Free State Park Day! Don’t have a discover pass? No problem! Today is free! Here are some nearby state parks that you should check out today: Confluence State Park - 333 Olds Station Road in Wenatchee Daroga State Park -1 S. Daroga Park Road in Orondo Squilchuck - Below Mission Ridge Peshastin Pinnacles - 7201 N Dryden Road in Dryden Lincoln Rock - 13253 SR 2 E. in East Wenatchee Holiday Open Gym 1:00pm-3:00pm at SPORT Gymnastics, No school means Open Gym! For students ages 4-11. Includes unstructured play time with gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels, and more! Cost is $9 per child, or $8 per child if siblings. Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center WILD vs. Coquitlam Express. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey. com or the Town Toyota Box Office.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 Open Gym Play Time 9:30am-10:15am at Saddlerock Presbyterian Church Gym, 1400 S Miller St. in Wenatchee

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Every Tuesday, going through February. Enjoy structures and nonstructured active play time, parentdirected learning and centers, circle time with songs and stories. Free for parents and children, ages 1-4 years. For more information, call Laura Lebow at 663-1187.

adolescence class, led by the family Pastor, Chris McCormick, perfect for parents with pre-teen kids. For more information and to pre-register, visit sagehillschurch.com/events or call 662-1502, ext. 127.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18

NATIONAL POPCORN DAY Might as well celebrate with a movie night and a variety of popcorn!

Family Night 5:30pm at Sage Hills Church, 1601 5th Street. In Wenatchee. Our next family session begins today and runs every Wednesday night through February 22nd. Come enjoy a hot meal with other families served from 5:30pm-6:15pm ($10 per family) and stay for a fun filled night! At 6:15, we offer something for the whole family! Safe, fun, inspiring programming for kids birth-high school. A marriage class led by Tim and Debra Bartlett, a parenting class led by a panel of seasonal parents and a Preparing for

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

3D Printing Class 4:00pm-5:30pm at Cashmere Public Library, 300 Woodring St. Learn graphic design and have fun! A short introduction and lesson will be followed by a full hour for students to design one 3D objecft! Later this object will be (literally!) printed out for you to pick up. Sign up at the Cashmere Library!

Rumors Presented by Music Theatre of Wenatchee 7:30pm at Riverside Playhouse Rumors is a hilarious show created by Neil Simon and directed by John Mausser. In short, the play is about getting “the story” straight on the how and why the Mayor of New York shoots himself (only a flesh wound). The confusion and miscommunications mount and the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. For more information, visit mtow.org To purchase tickets (soon!), visit numericapac.org, call 663-ARTS or purchase at the box office, 123 N Wenatchee Ave. All performances of “Rumor” include January 19-21, 2628 and February 2-4, all at 7:30 with an additional showing on January 28th at 2:00pm.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center WILD vs. Prince George Spruce Kings. For tickets, go to the box office or visit wenatcheewildhockey.com Rumors Presented by Music Theatre of Wenatchee . 7:30pm at Riverside Playhouse. Rumors is a hilarious show created by Neil Simon and directed by John Mausser. In short, the play is about getting “the story” straight on the how and why the Mayor of New York shoots himself (only a flesh wound). The confusion and mis-communications mount and the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. For more info, visit mtow.org For tickets (soon!), visit numericapac. org, call 663-ARTS or purchase at the box office, 123 N Wenatchee Ave. All performances of “Rumor” include January 19-21, 26-28 and February 2-4, all at 7:30 with an additional showing on January 28th at 2:00pm.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 Wenatchee Youth Sports and Activity Fair 10:00am-2:00pm at Wenatchee Convention Center. Come visit the activities and organizations that the Valley has to offer the youth of our community! Admission is free. For more information, contact Wenatchee Parks & Rec at 888-3282.

Bundle Up Fest 10:00am-2:00pm in Downtown Wenatchee, behind the convention center in the parking lot. It’ll start off with a fun run, then you can have fun with L-Bow the Clown, hay rides, a bon fire, making smores and more! You can also hop inside to warm up and check out the Youth Sports and Activity Fair! Bella Sera Bridal Event 10:00am-4:00pm at Numerica Performing Arts Center. Theme this year is “Bella Sera goes to the Movies”. Check out the beautiful new modern versions of gowns from favorite movies, along with some of the best wedding vendors in the Wenatchee Valley. Fashion show starts at 3pm with the preshow photography starting at 2:30pm. Cody Lippert will be performing, along with the Bella Sera Dancers. It’s shaping up to be the best show yet! Free admission to the bridal and fashion shows! For more info, contact Cindy at 663-0121. 3rd Annual Bavarian Bruisefest Apple City Roller Derby’s annual Bruisefest kicks off today. This twoday event in a 10 team tournament with 30 minute bouts leading up to a final full hour championship bout on Sunday afternoon. Doors open at 9am at Leavenworth Fest Halle, 1001 Front St in Leavenworth. The first whistle blows at 10am. Championship bout will take place on Sunday at 12:30pm. For more info, visit applecityrollerderby.com or email acrdinfo@gmail.com

Cousins make the best friends. L-R Kam , Iszak, Jett, and Benny!

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Kids Club 11:00am-1:00pm at Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee. Activities, games, entertainment and more! Every third Saturday of the month. Free event! For more information, visit the customer service booth at the mall. Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center WILD vs. Prince George Spruce Kings. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey.com or the Town Toyota Box Office. Rumors Presented by Music Theatre of Wenatchee. 7:30pm at Riverside Playhouse. Rumors is a hilarious show created by Neil Simon and directed by John Mausser. In short, the play is about getting “the story” straight on the how and why the Mayor of New York shoots himself (only a flesh wound). The confusion and mis-communications mount and the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. For more information, visit mtow.org To purchase tickets (soon!), visit numericapac.org, call 663-ARTS or purchase at the box office, 123 N Wenatchee Ave. All performances of “Rumor” include January 19-21, 26-28 and February 2-4, all at 7:30 with an additional showing on January 28th at 2:00pm.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 Open Gym Play Time 9:30am-10:15am at Saddlerock Presbyterian Church Gym, 1400 S Miller St. in Wenatchee Every Tuesday, going through February. Enjoy structures and nonstructured active play time, parentdirected learning and centers, circle time with songs and stories. Free for parents and children, ages 1-4 years. For more information, call Laura Lebow at 663-1187. Employment Summit & Job Fair 10:00am-3:00pm at Wenatchee Convention Center, 121 N Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee Learns Connect, Wenatchee School District Career & Technical Education, WorkSource, SkillSource and the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce are proud to present the 2017 Wenatchee Valley Employment Summit and Job Fair. Come check out all the opportunities available! This job fair is open to the community and will also include an opportunity for high school age youth to discuss present and future opportunities. For more information, please contact tess@wenatchee.org

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 Family Night 5:30pm at Sage Hills Church, 1601 5th Street. In Wenatchee. Our current family session is every Wednesday night through February 22nd. Come enjoy a hot meal with other families served from 5:30pm-6:15pm ($10

per family) and stay for a fun filled night! At 6:15, we offer something for the whole family! Safe, fun, inspiring programming for kids birth-high school. A marriage class led by Tim and Debra Bartlett, a parenting class led by a panel of seasonal parents and a Preparing for adolescence class, led by the family Pastor, Chris McCormick, perfect for parents with pre-teen kids. For more information and to pre-register, visit sagehillschurch.com/events or call 662-1502, ext. 127.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 Rumors Presented by Music Theatre of Wenatchee. 7:30pm at Riverside Playhouse. Rumors is a hilarious show created by Neil Simon and directed by John Mausser. In short, the play is about getting “the story” straight on the how and why the Mayor of New York shoots himself (only a flesh wound). The confusion and mis-communications mount and the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. For more information, visit mtow.org To purchase tickets (soon!), visit numericapac.org, call 663-ARTS or purchase at the box office, 123 N Wenatchee Ave. All performances of “Rumor” include January 19-21, 2628 and February 2-4, all at 7:30 with an additional showing on January 28th at 2:00pm.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 Timbrrr! Winter Musics Festival A Friday/Saturday event in Leavenworth! A favorite tradition continues! Weekend passes are just $60 and single day tickets are $35. In addition to music from The Thermals, Lucy Dacus, The Dip and other incredible performers, there will be a Hot Toddy Bar, Leisure Games, Downtown Tobogganing, and so much more. We hope to see you all there! You can find tickets at timbrr. strangertickets.com Winter Ice Gala 6:00pm-8:00pm at Town Toyota Center. A formal dinner and professional ice show benefiting the Arena Youth Enrichment Fund. $125 per person; six people per table. There is limited seating, please act soon! For more information, visit towntoyotacenter.com For tickets, call Nikki at 509-667-7847. For any questions, contact Jennifer at marketing@towntoyotacenter.com or 509-888-7333 Thoroughly Modern Millie Presented by Cashmere High School Drama. 7:00pm at Cashmere Middle School Auditorium. Tickets for this award winning musical are only $10 ($7 for students and seniors) and can be purchased at the High School office. Additional Performance dates are January 28, February 2, 3 and 4, all at 7:00pm. Please call 782-2914 for more information or questions. Please join us!

December/January 2017

Open Gym 7:00pm-9:00pm at Apple Valley Gym, 230 South Columbia, Suite 3 Specifically for children ages 5-15 years. Cost is $12 for the first child and $8 for siblings. For more info, visit applevalleygym.com or 663-2988 Wenatchee’s Got Multicultural Talent 7:30pm at Numerica Performing Arts Center. More information to come! You won’t want to miss it. Our Valley’s talent is pretty incredible! For more information or for tickets, visit numericapac.org, call 663-ARTS or stop by the box office. Tickets are $10 each for general admission. Rumors Presented by Music Theatre of Wenatchee. 7:30pm at Riverside Playhouse. Rumors is a hilarious show created by Neil Simon and directed by John Mausser. In short, the play is about getting “the story” straight on the how and why the Mayor of New York shoots himself (only a flesh wound). The confusion and mis-communications mount and the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. For more info, visit mtow.org For tickets (soon!), visit numericapac. org, call 663-ARTS or purchase at the box office, 123 N Wenatchee Ave. All performances of “Rumor” include January 19-21, 26-28 and February 2-4, all at 7:30 with an additional showing on January 28th at 2:00pm.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! It’s the year of the Rooster! Thoroughly Modern Millie Presented by Cashmere High School Drama. 7:00pm at Cashmere Middle School Auditorium. Tickets for this award winning musical are only $10 ($7 for students and seniors) and can be purchased at the High School office. Additional Performance dates are January 27, February 2, 3 and 4, all at 7:00pm. Please call 782-2914 for more info or questions. Please join us!

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Rumors Presented by Music Theatre of Wenatchee. 2:00pm OR 7:30pm at Riverside Playhouse. Rumors is a hilarious show created by Neil Simon and directed by John Mausser. In short, the play is about getting “the story” straight on the how and why the Mayor of New York shoots himself (only a flesh wound). The confusion and mis-communications mount and the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. For more information, visit mtow.org To purchase tickets (soon!), visit numericapac.org, call 663-ARTS or purchase at the box office, 123 N Wenatchee Ave. All performances of “Rumor” include January 19-21, 2628 and February 2-4, all at 7:30 with an additional showing on January 28th at 2:00pm.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30 BUBBLE WRAP APPRECIATION DAY Nothing like some free entertainment when we get a package in the mail…. You know, for a whole 30 seconds!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 Today is Backwards day! Impress your friends and family with your knowledge AND your style! Open Gym Play Time 9:30am-10:15am at Saddlerock Presbyterian Church Gym, 1400 S Miller St. in Wenatchee. Every Tuesday, going through February. Enjoy structures and non-structured active play time, parent-directed learning and centers, circle time with songs and stories. Free for parents and children, ages 1-4 years. For more information, call Laura Lebow at 663-1187.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Family Night 5:30pm at Sage Hills Church, 1601 5th Street. In Wenatchee. Our current family session is every Wednesday night through February 22nd. Come enjoy a hot meal with other families

served from 5:30pm-6:15pm ($10 per family) and stay for a fun filled night! At 6:15, we offer something for the whole family! Safe, fun, inspiring programming for kids birth-high school. A marriage class led by Tim and Debra Bartlett, a parenting class led by a panel of seasonal parents and a Preparing for adolescence class, led by the family Pastor, Chris McCormick, perfect for parents with pre-teen kids. For more information and to pre-register, visit sagehillschurch.com/events or call 662-1502, ext. 127.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Thoroughly Modern Millie Presented by Cashmere High School Drama 7:00pm at Cashmere Middle School Auditorium. Tickets for this award winning musical are only $10 ($7 for students and seniors) and can be purchased at the High School office. Additional Performance dates are January 27, 28, February 3 and 4, all at 7:00pm. Please call 782-2914 for more information or questions. Please join us! Rumors Presented by Music Theatre of Wenatchee 7:30pm at Riverside Playhouse Rumors is a hilarious show created by Neil Simon and directed by John Mausser. In short, the play is about getting “the story” straight on the how and why the Mayor of New York shoots himself (only a flesh wound). The confusion and miscommunications mount and the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. For more information, visit mtow.org To purchase tickets (soon!), visit numericapac.org, call 663-ARTS or purchase at the box office, 123 N Wenatchee Ave. All performances of “Rumor” include January 19-21, 2628 and February 2-4, all at 7:30 with an additional showing on January 28th at 2:00pm.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Thoroughly Modern Millie Presented by Cashmere High School Drama. 7:00pm at Cashmere Middle School Auditorium. Tickets for this award winning musical are only $10 ($7 for students and seniors) and can be purchased at the High School office. Additional Performance dates are January 27, 28, February 2, and 4, all at 7:00pm. Please call 782-2914 for more info or questions. Please join us! Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center WILD vs. Surrey Eagles. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey.com or the Town Toyota Box Office. Rumors Presented by Music Theatre of Wenatchee. 7:30pm at Riverside Playhouse. Rumors is a hilarious show created by Neil Simon and directed by John Mausser. In short, the play is about getting “the story” straight on the how and why the Mayor of New York shoots himself (only a flesh wound). The confusion and mis-communications mount and the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. For more info, visit mtow.org For tickets (soon!), visit numericapac. org, call 663-ARTS or purchase at the box office, 123 N Wenatchee Ave. All performances of “Rumor” include January 19-21, 26-28 and February 2-4, all at 7:30 with an additional showing on January 28th at 2:00pm.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 THANK A MAILMAN DAY What a great excuse to stop and say thank you to your postman with a card, and maybe some goodies! Annual Chili Cook-Off Noon-1:00pm at Pybus Market KOKO Radio holds it’s annual chili cook-off contest! This is the public’s chance to taste and vote on the region’s tastiest chili from some of the top restaurants and chefs in north central Washington. Participating

chef’s will be listed two weeks before the event. Admission and sampling is free to the general public. For more info, visit pybuspublicmarket.org

KaeLee introducing her Great-Grandpa at the Veterans Day Assembly

Thoroughly Modern Millie Presented by Cashmere High School Drama. 7:00pm at Cashmere Middle School Auditorium. Tickets for this award winning musical are only $10 ($7 for students and seniors) and can be purchased at the High School office. Additional Performance dates are January 27, 28, February 2, and 3, all at 7:00pm. Please call 782-2914 for more info or questions. Please join us! Wenatchee WILD Hockey Home Game 7:05pm at Town Toyota Center WILD vs. Surrey Eagles. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey.com or the Town Toyota Box Office.

Kinsley Hastings our ice princess!

Rumors Presented by Music Theatre of Wenatchee. 7:30pm at Riverside Playhouse. Rumors is a hilarious show created by Neil Simon and directed by John Mausser. In short, the play is about getting “the story” straight on the how and why the Mayor of New York shoots himself (only a flesh wound). The confusion and mis-communications mount and the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. For more information, visit mtow.org To purchase tickets (soon!), visit numericapac.org, call 663-ARTS or purchase at the box office, 123 N Wenatchee Ave. All performances of “Rumor” include January 19-21, 26-28 and February 2-4, all at 7:30 with an additional showing on January 28th at 2:00pm. **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.**

Ryker Puente, age 3, feeling lucky with a family of lady bugs landing on him during a nature walk

December/January 2017

Take 5: Devotional

Are You Bracing Yourself For A Tough Christmas? Maybe you are bracing yourself for a tough Christmas. Maybe you think Christmas won’t be as good this year as it was before. But what if this The very word “Christmas” has been emptied of Christmas were better than any Christmas you have its meaning, drug through the gutter, and given back to us, minus its power. Some prefer to use the ever experienced, because you have been freed from the pressure of having to get stuff? That could more politically correct terminology at this time be a really good Christmas. It could actually be the of year, like “Happy Holidays,” “Merry Xmas,” or most wonderful Christmas of your life. even “Happy Winter Solstice.” But I actually think those things are not as bad as the person who says, “Merry Christmas” with no idea whatsoever of what The primary message of Christmas is this: God is with us. Isaiah 7:14 tells us, “Therefore the Lord Christmas really means. Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name I think we should cancel the version of Christmas that is filled with hype and endless activity leading Immanuel.” Immanuel means, “God is with us.” to exhaustion, the version that gives little to any thought of Christ. We should cancel Christmas and So the message of the season is not, “Let it snow” or even, “Let us shop.” The real message of instead celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. I still Christmas is, “Let us worship.” That is what the believe in Christmas, but not in the holiday as our culture celebrates it. I believe in the real message wise men came to do. And that is what we should be doing as well. of Christmas, which is the birth of our Lord. “Let’s Worship”

This is one day of a 24 day devotional on the Youversion bible app. Download the app today to start this reading plan! This Plan is called Christmas Encouragement by Greg Laurie Even five minutes a day in God’s word will have a positive impact in your life!

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“Apple Valley Community Church” keeps making its Christmas program bigger and better every year, and now 40 years later, the production and the actor egos have grown to hilarious excess. But in the midst of the craziness, four people serve in the background, quietly helping and cleaning up the mess. And when a very real human need presents itself, these wise people help the entire church see the true meaning of Christmas and the servant Savior it celebrates.

December 11 9:00am & 11:00am

Columbia Grove Covenant Church 19 McElmurry Ln. East Wenatchee

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December/January 2017