Lake Chelan This Week - June 25, 2020

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Ski Doo Jet Skis are offered on a first come first serve basis at Chelan Parasail and Watersports.

Local Cideries

Farmer Markets

Entertainment Cover Photo: A Modern Boat Rental wakeboard boat cruises on Lake Chelan.

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RENTAL COMPANIES OPEN UP THE DOOR TO ENJOYING THE LAKE KAREN LARSEN LAKE CHELAN THIS WEEK

Chelan Parasail and Watersports offers colorful and fast razor pontoons.

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The company also launches the he waters of Lake Chelan State Park, Old Mill Park and Don boats, so the customer can jump Morse Memorial Park at no extra provide lots of recreation in the boat and enjoy the water opportunities that meet charge. They also deliver directly social distancing standards. without any other hassle. to any waterfront property on the This model has been well-reChelan area boat rental compalake for an additional fee. nies are doing a brisk business ceived according to Henke.

They have several bayliners and so far this year as people rush “The delivery component is a a pontoon boat for rent. toward this option for getting out huge selling point for us,” Henke Henke said that there has been and enjoying the summer. said. high demand since the business Adam Henke and Jim Covey The company delivers to Chelan opened for the season at the are in their second beginning of May. season of operat “People are itching Modern Boat ing to get on the water,” Rental and DelivHenke said. ery.

Shoreline Water Their business craft and Boat Rentals has public rentals of jet model is focused on modernizing skis and boats at Don the business of Morse Park and the boat rental. This Manson Bay Marina. includes bringing It also offers resort rentals at Wapato Point the boats to the customer and proResort, the Lookout and viding the option of Lake Chelan Shores. doing reservations

Office administraand paperwork tor Chase Courtney said Customers enjoy the water on a jet ski from Shoreline Watercraft and Boat Rentals. completely online. that business this year

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Modern Boat Rental launches a boat for a customer at Lake Chelan State Park on June 21.

has kept up with what it is most summers, which translates into being booked out almost every day. Courtney said that those who come by spontaneously to rent a boat might occasionally get lucky, but in general reservations are the way to go, especially for weekends.

Chelan Parasail and Watersports, located in downtown Chelan on Woodin Avenue, is waiting until Chelan County enters Phase 2 of the governor’s Phased Opening Plan so that it can open parasailing for the season.

According to office manager Emily Mudd, the business has been much busier than had been expected given the pandemic. She said it has been about as busy as an average year.

The company has cruising boats, speed boats and razor pontoons, which can go faster than a typical pontoon. They also have “big black,” a 38-foot pontoon boat that can fit 22 people. In most cases it is necessary to reserve the boats in advance. Ski-Doo jet skis are offered on a first come first serve basis. Look out for the parasailing option coming soon.

Lake Shores Watercraft and Boat Rentals, also on Woodin Avenue, offers Yamaha WaveRunners, open bow ski boats and a variety of boating toys, including singlerider tubes, skis, kneeboards, wakeboards, paddleboards and kayaks.

A boat ride or a day playing on the water sounds like a perfect solution to social distancing blues.

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An apple ripened to perfection is displayed among Rootwood Cider’s orchard harvest.

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CIDERIES

Glasses of Steelhead Cider are displayed.

LOCAL APPLE INDUSTRY FRESHENS UP WITH CIDER KAREN LARSEN

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he Lake Chelan area has an apple industry that is over a century old, but it wasn’t until about a decade ago that the area developed a cider making industry.

Today the area has about half a dozen companies that produce artisan ciders from local apples.

These are made in a variety of flavors that stimulate the palate and sense of curiosity.

Many of the cideries are located on family orchards that have a long history in the area.

An example of this is Steelhead Cider, founded by Ben Barnes.

After graduating from Washington State University, Barnes started learning to make cider in small batches. He saw that the cider market was growing and decided that it was a good opportunity to jump in.

He developed Steelhead Cider in 2013 and started selling his first product in 2015.

One of the aspects of cider making that is the most attractive to Barnes is the variety of flavors and possibilities. It is an intensely creative process.

“There’s no rules; everything is

new and fresh and unique,” Barnes said.

Steelhead Cider current flavors include “Furious George Ginger,” “Peargatory” (vanilla pear), “Chimera Cherry Apple,” “Backroads Boysenberry,” and “Hopped Habanero.”

Each cider is the fruit of an extensive creative process that Barnes said begins by getting together with friends “and trying things out.”

Ciders range from “dry” with very little or no sugar content to fruity, which are diluted with fruit juice after fermentation and have a sweet flavor.

Each compliments different foods. Barnes said that a good rule of thumb is that dry ciders go well with rich foods, fruity ciders go well with lighter fare and spiced ciders go well with seafood.

Steelhead Cider’s “Taphouse” tasting room in Chelan is currently closed, but the company is available for bottle and growler pickup and local delivery.

Most American cider varieties are brewed with eating apples, but more and more cider makers are looking to Europe for traditional

The Chelan Craft cidery is open to the public.

cider apple varieties. These have a sharp, bitter taste created by tannins and can be compared to well-aged red wines.

One company that has made

extensive use of the traditional varieties is Rootwood Cider Company of Manson founded in 2015 on a century-old family orchard. This company makes most of its cider from apples grown on site, and the orchard grows 10 cider-specific varieties. Rootwood Cider Company has curbside pickup available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Washington Gold Cider was also born out of a family orchard. It’s cider house is an old apple packing shed built in the 1930s. The cider house tap room is located at Lake Chelan Winery. The company makes five flavors of cider: Original, Lake Chelan Heritage, Golden Delicious, Cherry and Northwest Raspberry.

ChelanCraft Cider is a cider company not attached to an orchard.

Flavors include Blueberry and Apple, Cherry Vanilla, Ginger Pear, Peach Apricot, and Apple Lemon.

Beginning on June 25, they will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Wednesday.

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FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE

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EVERY SATURDAY CHELAN SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKET 8:00 AM - Noon 112 East Johnson Ave, Parking Lot · Chelan A place to socialize with locals, purchase locally grown organic food and support local artists! The produce and crafts available change from market to market which provides for a new experience every Saturday!

Location 112 East Johnson Avenue, kitty corner from Safeway.

MANSON FARMER’S MARKET 8:30 AM - Noon · Manson Grange Community Center · Manson 157 E Wapato Way, Manson ou can find the Market spread out in the Manson Grange parking Y lot with vendors selling all kinds of items including vegetables, fruit, pies, soaps and all kinds of one of a kind items. Market organizers will be following guidelines to keep everyone safe. So whether you are a local or a visitor to our community be sure to put the Manson Farmer’s Market high on your list of things to do as there is something for everyone.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Place your order, you’ll receive a text within minutes informing you your order has been completed. Skip the line and pick up when you arrive.

MANSON FARMER’S MARKET 8:30 AM - Noon · Manson Grange Community Center · Manson 157 E Wapato Way, Manson

Practice healthy social distancing by having your order placed in our secluded in-store kiosks. Skip the line and pick up at express.

EVERY THURSDAY

We will take your order over the phone and it will be ready to pick up as soon as you arrive.

CHELAN EVENING FARMER’S MARKET 4:00 – 7:00 PM Riverwalk Park · Chelan Chelan Evening Farmer’s Market takes place every Thursday evening from 4-7pm at Riverwalk Park, Chelan.

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LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS

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JUNE 26 – JULY 6 FRIDAY, JUNE 26

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 PAT + GABE LIVE AT ALTA CELLARS

PAT + GABE LIVE AT SIGILLO CELLARS Fri 3:30 PM · Sigillo Cellars · Chelan 2037 W Woodin Ave, Chelan Pat and Gabe are a Jazz/R&B Duo based out of Auburn, WA. With harmonizing vocals, electric guitar, and drums, they cover a variety of genres from old classics to current pop songs with a Jazz/R&B flare!

Sat 3 PM · Alta Cellars · Manson 135 Wapato Way, Manson (509)679-5353 www.altacellarswinery.com Pat and Gabe are a Jazz/R&B Duo based out of Auburn, WA. With harmonizing vocals, electric guitar, and drums, they cover a variety of genres from old classics to current pop songs with a Jazz/R&B flare!

Sat 6 PM · Tipsy Canyon Winery · Manson 270 Upper Joe Creek Road, Manson (509) 279-5540 www.tipsycanyon.com Spend an evening rockin’ to the music from Older & Wiser. A local favorite, O&W will play the songs you know and love while you kick back and enjoy the views from the lawn at Tipsy Canyon. Cheers!

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TIPSY TRIVIA AT WINEGIRL WINES

Mon 6:30 PM · Winegirl Wines, Lake Chelan · Manson 222 E Wapato Way, Manson (509) 293-9679 www.winegirlwines.com A fun, casual Monday Night of competitive Trivia and Vino at your favorite downtown Manson winery. $5 buy-in, winning group takes pot. Teams no larger than 6. No cell phones.

LOOSE CHANGE - ROCK OUT AT TIPSY CANYON

Fri 6 PM · Tipsy Canyon Winery · Manson Come and have some awesome wine and rock out with Loose Change for Mark’s Birthday!!!! Food will be available from Burch Mountain BBQ.

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LIVE MUSIC WITH WYATT WOOD Sun 2 PM · Succession Wines · Manson 78 Swartout Rd, Manson (509) 888-7611 www.successionwines.com Wyatt Wood started as an aspiring musician over 20 years ago. He writes and produces his own music while learning various cover songs that range from the mid 80’s to the present. Currently Wyatt plays around the area as an acoustic cover artist and includes a few of his original songs as well.

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Mon 6 PM · Mellisoni Vineyards · Chelan, 3155 US Highway 97A, Chelan (509) 885-8466 mellisonivineyards.com The Open Mic Night at Mellisoni Vineyards is BACK!!!! Tonight 6-8pm!! See You There!

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Fri 7:00 PM · Winegirl Wines · Lake Chelan · Manson 222 E Wapato Way, Manson (509) 293-9679 www.winegirlwines.com As musicians age, especially those who have been playing music all of their lives, we realize that this journey is about making musical connections and the experience of those magic musical moments is really what we are after. Perfection is always a goal but not the main reason we do what we do.

So when you spend time at an O&W show you never know what to expect, except a good time and the potential for some great musical memories. That is what O&W is all about.

OPEN MIC MONDAYS AT MELLISONI VINEYARDS!

Sax Man Justin Young has been featured on Billboard Jazz charts and radio stations across the country! Music Under the Stars Dinner and a Show offers dinner guests the opportunity to secure their dining reservation between 5-7pm. Dinner menu, including our popular wood-fired pizza, will be available to order from 5-7pm. Wine and dessert service will be offered until 8:30pm. Live Music runs 7-9pm. Seating capacity is limited to 5 people per table per COVID-19 restrictions. Cover charge and reservations are required. For reservations: www.sirensongwines.com/calendar/2020/justinyoung, or 509-888-4657

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MUSIC UNDER THE STARS DINNER AND A SHOW FEATURING JUSTIN YOUNG

Fri 5 PM · Siren Song Wines · Chelan 635 South Lakeshore Road, Chelan (509) 888-4657 www.sirensongwines.com

Fri 6 PM · Radiance Winery-Downtown · Manson 71 Wapato Way, Manson (509) 687-4142 www.RadianceWinery.com C’mon out to beautiful, downtown Manson for an eclectic collection of repurposed interpretations of unexpected songs of yore.

Listen. Dance. Sing. Tap your feet. Strum your fingers. Have some great wine & light appetizers. Fun for all ages.

Music Every Sunday June 28 Wyatt Wood July 5

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July 12 Charlie Solbrig July 19 Chris Frue July 26 Wyatt Wood successionwines.com • 509-888-7611 • 78 Swartout Road, Manson, WA 98831

ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY, JULY 4

MANSON 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW JUNKBELLY LIVE INDEPENDENCE DAY AT MELLISONI Sat 5 PM · Mellisoni Vineyards · Chelan 3155 US Highway 97A, Chelan (509) 885-8466 mellisonivineyards.com JunkBelly is back! A live show at one of the most beautiful performance environments you could ever ask for. Their R & B and rock will get you rolling into the evening before the fireworks at 10pm in Manson. Tickets available at store.mellisonivineyards.com/events. This event will have limited tickets available as to maintain proper social distancing.

MELANY PETERSON AT VIN DU LAC WINERY

Sat 5 PM · Vin du Lac Winery & Bistro · Chelan 105 Hwy 150, Chelan (509) 682-2882 www.vindulac.com We are starting our Saturday night summer music series with a bang! Join us on the patio with a glass of wine as the ever talented Melany Peterson provides the entertainment!

Sat 10:15 PM · Manson Bay Park · Manson The Manson 41st Annual Fireworks Show takes place over Manson Bay on Lake Chelan.

The Manson Chamber of Commerce along with several local entities are working to keep everyone safe and healthy. If you are compromised or at high risk of contracting the Coronavirus, or if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness please stay home.

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic we will not be having any events in the park, including the Lake Boys concert. We encourage people to view the fireworks from your boat, home and car in order to adhere to the social distancing mandate outlined by our governor.

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Sun 2 PM · Succession Wines · Manson 78 Swartout Rd, Manson (509) 888-7611 www.successionwines.com Jeff’s unique style features smooth yet soulful singing, scatting, whistling and a mellow, muted trumpet. He sings and plays original arrangements of timeless tunes, ranging from the 1920s (Ain’t Misbehav’) to the 1970s (Ain’t No Sunshine). Jeff is a one-of-a-kind performer whose music appeals to listeners of all ages.

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MONDAY, JULY 6

TIPSY TRIVIA AT WINEGIRL WINES

Mon 6:30 PM · Winegirl Wines, Lake Chelan · Manson 222 E Wapato Way, Manson (509) 293-9679 www.winegirlwines.com A fun, casual Monday Night of competitive Trivia and Vino at your favorite downtown Manson winery. $5 buy-in, winning group takes pot. Teams no larger than 6. No cell phones.

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Mon 6 PM · Mellisoni Vineyards · Chelan 3155 US Highway 97A, Chelan (509) 885-8466 mellisonivineyards.com The Open Mic Night at Mellisoni Vineyards is BACK!!!! Tonight 6-8pm!! See You There!

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