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Spring Cleaning? - Tips on controlling the Chaos

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5 Contributors6 Cover Kid7 Nikki’s Note8 Road Trip: Woodland Park Zoo 10 On a Dental Note11 A Dad’s Perspective16 Large Family Living: Controlling the Chaos 18 Meet The Family: The Johnsons22 Traditions29 Give Back30 Story Times30 Reading Corner32 Take 534 Calendar of Events

Special Features

12 Planning A Great Birthday Party17 Adding Some Spring To Your Step 20 The Gift of Gradparents24 Gardening With Kids28 Love. Talk. Play29 Enjoy Those Moments33 FYI Section

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2 Wenatchee Pediatric Dentistry 2 Faithsteps House Cleaning3 Seeds Learning Center3 Sports Gymnastics7 Columbia River Music Conservatory 15 L-Bow the Clown33 Nicolette Jean Photography 35 Cascade Christian Academy/Childcare36 Smallwoods Harvest37 Little Learners Preschool 37 The Daily Joy Tea House38 JP Portraits39 The Wok About Grill 40 Fire Tots41 Academic Toolbox 42 Rebekah’s Photography 43 New Song Preschool 44 Faith Lutheran Preschool 45 Rocky Reach Dam Visitor’s Center46 Music Together: Fruit Tones Studio 47 Hats Off Limousine49 Positive Life Radio50 Columbia Grove Covenant Church 51 Get Connected Family Expo 52 Dr. Cara’s Children’s Dentistry

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Our Contributors

Dr. Cara Schroeder, Chief Smile Officer of Children’s Den-tistry of Wenatchee, received her dental degree from Ohio State University & her Mas-

ter’s degree in counseling from Boston University. She is a

mother of four kids and has been practicing general dentistry

in central Washington for over 15 years, focusing on children’s

needs. She and her friendly staff strive to give all their patients a fun trip to the dentist. Learn

more about her at smilebugg.com

Alex A. G. Taub was born in Washington State. He has worked with youth and youth issues for 25

years, Currently, he teaches half-time at WVC, writes and

is a stay-at-home dad. He recently published “Working

with High-Risk Youth: The Case of Curtis Jones,” and has published his parenting humor

around the world.

Justina Gemigani is an aspiring music teacher from

Wisconsin and a stay at home mom to her baby girl. She writes a blog at www.justinasgems.com

where she reviews beauty products and writes about her life’s daily

adventures. In her spare time she loves to hang out with her dog,

Ruckus and her husband, Mike. She loves traveling, camping, reading,

writing and makeup!

Nicolette Manning is a lifestyle, candid portrait photographer of Nicolette

Jean Photography, who moved to Wenatchee recently from

Sacramento, CA. She specializes in family portraiture, but also enjoys taking head shots and

newborn portraits. She is a mom to 7 year old, Joshua.

Josie Peterson was born in Leavenworth and has spend most of her life in the Wenatchee Valley.

She graduated from Evergreen State College with a degree in

Psychology and Human Services. She currently works for Catholic Family & Child Service in the Child

Care Aware Program and is the regional coordinator for the “Love.

Talk.Play.” campaign. The joys of her life are her niece and nephew,

Kayden and Emmalyn and spending time in the mountains with her two

dogs.

Bethany Byington is a busy mom of six consisting of five

boys and one little girl ranging in age from 1-13 years. In her spare time, she is a full-time

college student at Wenatchee Valley College. She loves to help others and aspires to use this

on-the-job training life has given her to follow a new career path

Meghan Rush is the Family Ministries Director Columbia Grove Covenant Church and a

karate teacher. She is married with a 20 year old stepdaughter,

11 and 7 year old sons. She loves to work out and train for triathlons and she has a black

belt in martial arts. She is also going to college full time for a Bachelor’s in Psychology and

Christian Counseling.

When not engaged as Mom, Marlene Farrell runs, shares her love of running

through coaching kids of all ages, and writes. She also

loves to bike, hike and ski with her husband and kids, and

keeps up with them for now.

Jackie DeLozier is married with 3 children and 4

grandchildren, with another on the way. She has an AA degree

in early childhood education and has worked in childcare,

teaching, and operated her own in-home childcare. Currently, she is directing and teaching

at New Song Preschool in East Wenatchee. She feels that the Lord not only works through her

to teach little ones, but that he teaches her through them.

She also enjoys writing, singing, biking, reading and sewing.


Who’s on the Cover? Laralyn Walker is 3 years old. She has an older

brother who she absolutely adores. She loves all things girly. She loves to play dress-up and loves fixing her hair as well as everyone else’s. She is in her first year of preschool and she is super excited to start dance

classes this month.

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Spring is in the air! As we begin to

see more sunshine and other signs of spring... the birds are beginningto come back,

the snow is melting... and Easter is upon us. I love the Easter season and everything it means. But most of all, I am reminded of the great love that the Lord has for us and the sacrifice of his Son for us. There is no greater love than that of Jesus. I hope that your family is not just celebrating Easter with bunnies, eggs and candy, but that you also remember the real reason for the season and take a moment to ponder who you are and realize that you were created with a purpose and a meaning. You matter. May you and your family be blessed during this Spring season. And I hope you find some great activities to do with your kids and family that will not only bring you closer to each other, but closer to the Lord. And if you don’t have a church home, I encourage you to find one. There’s no better time than right now to do so! Nikki Cox

Nikki’s Note


The Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle is one of the oldest zoos on the west coast. It is known around the world for their naturalistic animal exhibits and educational programs. It holds nearly 1,100

animals, representing over 300 species. Step into an African Savanna, an Asian elephant habitat, or a tropical rain forest. There is so much to do and see at the zoo, it is a must-visit place to go and spend the day!

The zoo is open every day of the year except for Christmas Day. But be warned! It can be quite a popular place on the weekends! When you first enter, be sure to pick up a map so you can be sure not to miss anything! And also be sure to wear your walking shoes and bring a stroller, as all these animals are spread out over a very generous 92 acres!

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A few of our favorite things to do at the Woodland Park Zoo include riding the historic carousel, feeding the penguins, the bird feeding experience, the farm animals and the Zoomazium exhibit.

Zoomazium is the newest addition to Woodland Park Zoo. Zoomazium is an indoor, all-weather facility that incorporates spectacular multimedia features with fun, interactive nature-themed areas devoted to play and learning for children birth to 8 years of age (though all ages are welcome!).

In November, there were four baby lion cubs born at the zoo and they are almost ready for their debut, so be on the look out for them! There is also a baby joey that is beginning to peak out of his mother’s pouch.

Bring a picnic lunch and spread out on the green lawns, or visit the Rain Forest Food Pavilion for a variety of luncheon choices.

On March 30, Woodland Park Zoo is hosting its 12th annual Bunny Bounce event. There are egg hunts for ages 1-8, crafts, bunny encounters, and egg-citing zoo programs throughout the day. Now is a great time to visit the zoo, as the prices go up during their peak season (May1-September 30). Be sure to visit the zoo’s website (www.zoo.org) to keep updated on discounted dates, special events and any new babies that may be announced!

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Things to Know for When You Go....Where is it? 750 50th St. in SeattleAdmission Prices: October 1 - April 30 = $12.75 for 13yrs+ $8.75 for 3-12yrs. May 1 - Sept. 30 = $18.75 for 13yrs+ $11.75 for 3-12 yrs.Zoo Hours: October 1 - April 30 = 9:30am-5:00pm May 1 - Sept. 30 = 9:30-7:00pmCarousel: $2 per ridePenguin Feeding: $5 per person 11:00am-2:00pm Daily More Information: www.zoo.org


>>>On a Dental Note

One of the questions I get asked on a daily basis is: How do I prevent my child from getting cavities?

Tooth decay is the preventable disease known as caries, or cavities. According to the American Dental Association (ADA) “As soon as a baby’s first teeth appear—usually by age six months or so—the child is susceptible to decay.” This condition is often referred to as Early Childhood Caries (ECC). Scientists believe ECC begins with the transmission of the bacteria to the child, usually from the parent or caretaker.

The American Society of Pediatric Dentistry states frequent consumption of liquids like formula, milk, juice or soda, increases the risk of dental cavities due to prolonged contact between sugars in the liquid and bacteria on the teeth. Frequent bottle feeding at night, and extended and repetitive use of a “sippy cups” are also associated with cavities. Children experiencing cavities as infants or toddlers have a much greater probability of having cavities in their primary and permanent teeth.

Some tips on preventing cavities:-Wean your child from a bottle by 12-14 months of age. Discourage extended and repetitive use of a “sippy cup” containing anything but water.-Make sure your own dental hygiene is good and avoid sharing eating utensils or drinks with your child.-Establish a dental home between 6 and 12 months of age to determine your child’s cavity risk and develop a preventative program. -Have regular dental checkups every six months.

If your child cannot tie his or her own shoes, they do not have the dexterity to brush their own teeth. Assist your child with both brushing and flossing. Fluoride toothpaste can be used once the child can rinse and spit (usually around two to three years of age). Ensure your child does not swallow the toothpaste, which can lead to white spots on their teeth. Good oral hygiene and dietary habits are the best way to prevent cavities in your child ensuring a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Keep Smiling,

Dr. Cara

Dr. Cara Schroeder is a general dentist. Her practice has been focusing on children in central Washington for over 15 years.

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Why I Did Not Get My Spring “Renewal Themed “Article Written On Time… written by Alex AJ Taub

As adults we are conditioned to “act our age.” Our parents encouraged us to put away toys we were too old to play with or read books that were on our level. If we did get our hands dirty, we were encouraged to do it in a manly way with tools, or adult toys. Now that we are parents we encourage our own children to push themselves and try new challenges.

However, watching my son playing on swing sets and playground equipment, I feel the tug of my younger self trying to free itself from my “mature” crust and pull me out to play with him. Not as a father plays with a son, but as two boys enjoying the mud, dirt, puddles or even the snow of winter.

As I am writing this, it is early on a cold Friday winter snow-covered morning. A few days ago I was doing the dishes and watching my son playing in the snow through our kitchen window. My inner boy yelled at me that I was wasting my time and should be out there with the boy. My adult voice was reminding me that the deadline for this article was quickly approaching and I had no ideas yet for the subject. Finishing my chores, I stood and watched him throwing snowballs and building forts and I yearned to join him, but I had an article to write and a severe case of writer’s block.

Then I heard the voice of my older ‘yet to be’ voice screaming about how he wished I had put down the computer and picked up the toys to play with my son when we had the chance. This voice got my attention. I hear it in the pained voice of my own father’s voice when he watches his grandchildren.

Putting my computer aside, I got up and put on my snow clothes and went outside. I was going to teach my son how to build a snow fort. I was going to be the good father.

However, my son had a different plan. He made up a snow ball and threw it at me. I gave him a dirty look and went back to my fort building lesson. He just shook his head at me and threw another snowball. This one almost hit me.

Out of frustration I asked him, “Do you want me to build you a fort or have a snowball fight?” He smiled and answered by nailing my knee with another ball of frozen water crystals. I looked at him and watched as he formed his next round of ammunition. I thought about losing my temper, but I just watched him. He threw the next round and I used the snow shovel to bat it away. He smiled and formed his next ball.

After a few more rounds I asked him if he was trying to hit me or the shovel. His smile asked me why it mattered. At one point in this game his projectile found its mark on my coat and I decided it was time to remind him that two could play at that game. I quickly made a few snow balls and flung them at him. His smile just grew and his aim improved. This was not discouraging his attempts to nail me, but encouraging him to be more accurate.

Within a few minutes we were play wrestling in the snow and when I looked into his young eyes, I saw not only his smiling face, but also the eyes of my younger self looking back at me in delight. In that moment in the snow I saw all three stages of my own life: the youth, the father, and the elder, enjoying knowing that we can still play in the snow without adult toys or adult concerns.

So readers, while this article is not appropriate to the spring season of my fellow writers in this journal.

A Dad’s Perspective<<<


The key to a successful birthday party is in the planning. Here you will find tips and pitfalls of party planning and ideas to help make the event fun for the kids and stress-free for you. There are two big factors to consider before you start planning. The first factor is your child. What is your child’s age and temperament? Are they active? Do they like to be around a lot of people and engage in physical activities or are they more quiet and shy? Are they comfortable sharing their toys? Is losing in a relay race a problem? You can avoid a lot of tears during the party when you talk with your child about who will be at the party and what they can expect to happen.

Another big factor is you. Do you love planning all of the details and organizing the children at the party or would you rather leave it to the professionals? You can spend hours on Pintrest getting ideas and even more hours handmaking signs, favors, decorations, etc. or you can choose to do a couple things yourself and delegate the rest to professionals. Would you prefer to have adults present to socialize or would you rather the focus be solely on your child? You might want to consider whether you have other activities that week or day to prevent you from spending a lot of time setting up activities and games. There is, of course, no right answer to these questions. It can just help you decide the who, what, and where of the party without totally stressing you out.

Birthday Party IdeasEastmont Lanes

www.eastmontlanes.net Paula @ 509-679-7293

Prices range $59.95-$99.95+Bowling, arcade games, food

Gateway Movie Theater www.ncwmovies.usonline.com

Anne @ 662-4568Prices range from $165+

YMCAwww.wenymca.org

Prices range from $115+Swimming, Climbing Wall, Activity

Center, Cake

Town Toyota Center- Ice Skatingwww.towntoyotacenter.com/public

skatingcall 667-7847 or email Ana at

[email protected] range from $150+

Includes Ice Skating and food

Apple Valley Gymnastics www.applevalleygym.comcall 663-2988 or email

[email protected] ranges from $115+

Obstacle Course, Mouse House, Trampoline and more

Sport Gymnastics www.sportgymnastics.com

Call 509-667-1538 or email [email protected]

Prices Range from $80+Inflatable, swing bars, trampoline,

balls, hula hoops, and moreSee ad on page 3

Local Salons Princess Party with hairdos,

manicure/pedicures, make-up

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Birthday Party!written by Nikki Cox

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GUEST LIST AND SPACEFor some, it is best to start planning 2 or 3 months in advance. For others, 3 or 4 weeks is plenty. Some factors to consider are whether you are considering renting a space, hiring a performer, having out of town guests, or it is during a busy time of year. Once you decide upon a date and a guest list, you can decide whether you prefer the comfort of your own home or the convenience of a rented space. When you create your guest list, be sure to include any siblings or adults that will be attending. Make sure that if you plan to be outside, you also have an alternate indoor plan. Rain happens.

ENTERTAINMENTIf you think you would like to have a performer to entertain at your party, there are some good questions to ask to determine if they are right for your child and your party. Is it age appropriate? Will the children be seated for a performance? Is it interactive? How long will they be there? How long have they been in business or where else do they perform? Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Performers are generally busiest on the weekends and even more so in the summer. Call early for best availability.

ACTIVITIESAlthough most 2 year olds (and younger) are best without a structured birthday party, children older than two often do best when there are planned activities. For preschoolers, let them choose between activities as simple as a craft table, a Lego area, and a dress up station or as elaborate as a ten station carnival. At this age, any game should be a cooperative game with no winners and losers or where everyone wins. Older children often enjoy more challenging games where competition adds to the excitement. 10-12 year olds are excited about learning a new skill like drumming, spinning a basketball, or making a balloon animal. There are great resources on the web and in the library with hundreds of games and activities for the kids. Be sure to have a plan of what times you need to begin each activities. An example may be play games for a ½ hour, open presents, have food/cake, etc. Most kids parties shouldn’t be much longer than a couple of hours, otherwise kids start getting cranky and things can go downhill quickly.

DURING THE PARTY Begin teaching your children basic party manners at a young age. These include greeting each of their guests as they ar rive, have them show the guests around; where the games are, refreshments, etc. During the present opening time, it is nice to have a chair for your child, and then an other chair for the child who brought the gift. Kids LOVE to see their gift get opened, so thisserves two purposed; first, it allows the chid to really be able to see their gift get opened and second, it is a great way to teach your chid to thank the other child for the gift and they are sitting right in front of them. Also, have someone write down gifts and gift givers on a paper

Glaze Bakery Contact 509-888-GLAZE (4529)

or email [email protected] Decorating

Local ParksWalla Walla, Lincoln Park, Confluence,

Rotary, Lincoln Rock, etc.

Wenatchee Riverfront Railway Private Party with train rides.

Contact Scott Cheek @ 509-860-3176;

Dave Sleeman 509-663-2900 (best to call between 11am and

2pm, or on weekends); Chris Rader @509-888-6245

Smallwoods Harvest – Peshastinwww.smallwoodsharvest.com

Cow Train, petting zoo, prop maze, pumpkin patc (seasonal)

Contact 509-548-4196 or [email protected]

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Cashmere PoolOpen mid June-through labor day

Brian’s Pizza – Cashmere www.briansbulldogpizza.com

call 509-782-1505 or email [email protected]

Bowling, pizza, arcade

The Daily Joy Tea Housewww.dailyjoyteahouse.com

1033 Commercial St. in Leavenworth

509-433-5074Princess Tea Parties with your choice

of 1 of 8 princesses. Prices are just $9+ per child.

See ad on page 37

Icicle Junction Activity Center www.iciclejunction.com

509-548-2400 or email [email protected]

546 Highway 2 in LeavenworthPrices start at just $19.99

Mini golf, arcade and game room, movie theater, sports court, Food

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FOODWhen it comes to food for a birthday party, simple is the key. Kids tend not to eat much of the real food that is served (especially if there are snacks available). Pizza, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, or mac and cheese are the standards for a reason. Kids will eat them and they are easy to prepare and serve. If adults are going to be staying for the party, you can choose to keep it simple and serve the same fare, get platters made up, or go all out and get it catered. You might want to avoid having a meal that requires a lot of attention if you are also running Pin the Tail on the Donkey and all of the other activities. 2 words of advice: little orange fingers are inevitable after eating cheese curls and sugar makes kids hyper. Enough said.

PARTY FAVORSParty favors are a greatway to end the party tosay thanks for coming. But, you can also incorporate them into a game or activity. You might have a treasure hunt and the goodie bag or other small gift could be the prize. An activity older kids would enjoy is learning to juggle and give the juggling balls as a favor. For a beach theme, give a bucket, shovel, and a pair of sunglasses. It’s ok to think outside the bag.

GET READYYou’ve spent a lot of time planning for the big event and now it’s time to make sure you have everything in place. Ask your spouse, another parent, or even an outgoing babysitter to help you during the party. The younger the children, the more help you’ll need. It will also give you a chance to socialize a bit yourself. The kids shouldn’t have all the fun. Make sure that you have everything ready before the kids arrive; camera, video camera, film, batteries, candles, matches, knife, and cash or check ready for food or entertainment. Nothing is more frustrating then having a table full of children salivating over the cake and you swear that the matches are somewhere in that catch-all drawer. A few extra minutes of preparation before the party will pay big rewards during the sometimes hectic pace of a party. Anticipate that problems could arise with your child or another party guest. Having a quiet space available with a toy or book could diffuse any anxiety or difficulty. After a minute or two, children are usually ready to join in the festivities again. Don’t worry if the party isn’t on schedule exactly as planned. If the kids are having fun, go with it!

SlideWaters in Chelanwww.slidewaters.com


Email or call for pricing, group/party prices available for 15+ people

Have your birthday party at the water park!

Jump Rattle & Roll www.jumprattleroll.com

17631 147th Street SE, STE 6in Monroe

Call 425-381-5490 or email [email protected] start at $120

An indoor play place with lots of inflatables, arts/crafts, arcade games,

party room and more!

Rocky Reach Dam Visitor Center 6151 State Highway 97A

Call (509) 663-7522 to reserve the pergola at no cost.

Go geocatching, look a salmon in the eye, play at the playground, have a picnic

See ad on page 45

Local PhotographerBook a Photoshoot!

This is a great idea for older girls and her friends--they love a reason to get all

dolled up! Here a few options:Find Them all on Facebook!

Rebekah’s Photography (See ad, page 42)JP Portraits (See ad, page 38)

Nicolette Jean Photography (See ad, pg 33) Truly Me Photography

MKC PhotographyNicole Conner PhotographyMelissa Marie Photograpy

L-Bow the Clown Also offers Face Painting! www.l-bowtheclown.com

See ad on page 15

Hats Off Limousinewww.hatsofflimo.com

Rent a Limo Ride! Even if it’s just to dinner or a movie.... this is a huge hit with the older kids! Even younger kids would

love this with a trip to frozen yogurt!Prices start at $125 Call today to book! (509) 630-4716 or (509) 888-3398

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Planning Ideaswww.birthdaypartyideas.com www.birthdaypartyideas4kids.comwww.party411.comwww.pinterest.com

Party Supplieswww.orientaltrading.comwww.birthdayexpress.comwww.birthdaydirect.comwww.birthdayinabox.com

AFTER THE PARTYAfter all the fun is over and the guests have left, you are left with the often “messy” aftermath. Have your kids help with clean up. They will most likely be happy to do so since they are still in overflow of gratitude and excitement. Also, write thank you’s with your children. Or for them, if they are very young. Some people may think this gesture is outdated and no longer necessary, but the art of a hand written thank you is so special, and it also teaches the children to appreciate their gifts and the people who gave them. Finally, after everything is done, make notes of what went well and what could be changed for next time. Take a moment to notice how many plates/cups/napkins were used, as well as cake, snacks, beverages, etc., so that you can better guesstimate how many to buy next time.

Having a great birthday party begins with good planning. In the end, you can look back with a great feeling of accomplishment. You have created a memory your child won’t forget.

Nehemiah Noah Robinson

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written by Bethany Byington

The only thing more overwhelming then the ratio of kids to adults are the kids’ THINGS. Things everywhere. Little things. Big things. Red things.

Blue things. Things, things, things. While even one child can take over a household with their kid-stuff - imagine that multiplied. Sometimes I think the kids’ things spontaneously reproduce. Okay, so you get it, kids have a lot of things.

Somehow we have to find places for all these things. Now don’t misunderstand me. My house is not some organized paradise. I need just as many

organization tips as any other mom, perhaps even more so. With it being nearly spring cleaning season, I thought getting some tips from other moms o’ many would be a good starting place. Below is an

assortment of real-life tips from real-life moms:

•Organization doesn’t have to be expensive. Baskets at the dollar store are a great budget-friendly way to organize things. •Labeling can be a very useful tool. Label baskets or totes with words and pictures. This makes it VERY clear about where things go for little helpers. Speaking of labeling, try labeling cabinets so babysitters can find things easier (aha why did I never think of that?)•I don’t know about your house, but in mine school papers and books seem to take on a life of their own. Try hanging a pocket organizer for kids to put their homework and school library books in when they first get home from school. •Winter gear can accumulate quicker than the snow outside. Put a shoe organizer in a convenient location to organize those wayward gloves, hats, and scarves.•Toys, toys, toys. They’re everywhere! Too many toys can overwhelm a child easily. One solution is to cut down on how many toys you have available at a time. Keep a small amount of toys to play with and put the rest in a box that you can rotate once a month. This keeps toys “new” and kids entertained! •The bane of my existence is clothes. One way to combat the war against clothing is to follow the rule if you haven’t used it or worn it in a year then donate it to someone who will. If you can live without it for a year you can live without it forever.•If the sock monster has you down, use a separate mesh bag with zipper enclosures to wash and dry each person’s socks. It also cuts folding and sorting time down. Win win!• Nighttime accidents happen to even the best of our kids. One creative solution is to store sheet sets in their pillow cases. This makes it easier to grab a set in the middle of the night. Further, it keeps the linen closet organized and less easy for little ones to demolish.

Using tools available on the internet to control the chaos can take the work out of knowing what to next and how to do it. Flylady is a popular service that gives “flybaby” steps to getting and keeping a home clean and clutter free. Following Flylady’s wisdom: Ask yourself will I use it? Do I love it? If not, then bless someone else with it. Be honest with yourself and your expectations. Don’t try to do too much at once.

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Here are ten tried and true ways to get started:

1. Change up your look. NCW Kid Connect did a great feature on this in the last issue entitled “Mommy Makeovers.” Change out your dark winter wardrobe and put your sweaters away. Some of your spring sundresses will look great with a pair of tights and a cardigan. Do the same for your children by transitioning their clothing over too. Have your hair stylist put some color into your hair, or if you’re feeling non-committal just cut a couple inches off.

2. Take a walk outside. It’s been warming up a bit lately, and some days are even nice enough to take a walk without wearing a coat. Watch the weather channel for sunny days in the 50s, and go outside to boost your spirits. Even if you can’t spend a couple hours outside, maybe you can make time on your lunch break at work to take a brisk 20 minute walk for some sunshine and fresh air.

3. Get out of town. Take a weekend road trip and enjoy the scenery! Most people are indoors during the winter and are seeing the same blank walls in their house. Changing up the monotony will also change your perspective.

4. Start a new hobby! Pick up your favorite musical instrument, start gardening or grab your camera to awaken your senses.

5. Revisit your New Year’s Resolutions. What did you hope to accomplish this year? This is usually the time of year that people begin to “forget” their resolutions. Stay consistent and you will see the results.

6. Adopt a pet. Children and pets are great together. Having a pet also helps with allergies and it’s been said that it helps with a person’s mental health.

7. Get your picture taken. Having an activity or an event that holds you accountable for dressing up to look your best will get you out of that winter funk. Whether it’s a headshot or a family portrait, there is always a reason to have your picture updated.

8. Turn off your electronics. Walk away from Facebook and turn off your cell phone for a few hours. Having your nose stuck to the computer keeps you from enjoying the world around you.

9. Volunteer or sign up for an activity. Get involved with your community and contact your local government funded projects. Spring and Summer kids sport sign ups are happening now!

10. Spring Clean! Organize your closets, counters and drawers

It’s the tail end of winter, and this time of year marks when most people start to get a case of the “blues.” There’s still snow on the ground and a chill in the air, but we feel like soaking up the sunshine. Here are some tips to break up your routine and invite some warmth into your life.

Adding Some “Spring” To Your Stepwritten by Justina Gemignani & Nicolette Manning


>>>Meet The FamilyThe Johnson family is an extraordinary addition of the Wenatchee Valley ‘Family’. They know how to have a good time! Shane was born and raised in East Wenatchee. Debbie was born in California and moved to East Wenatchee when she was ten. They met each other in High School and have been together since they were sixteen. They got married exactly seven years later (the same date as their first date). They eloped on March 30, 2000 in Coeur D’Alene Idaho. Hannah was their first child and five years later, Sophia came along. Debbie is a stay-at-home mom that is active in MOPS leadership and Shane owns Johnson Electric Northwest. Hannah is now 10 and in the fourth grade. She participates in an after school Kendama club, gymnastics, and bowling. Sophia will be five in March and attends preschool classes three days a week. She participates in a dance class and bowling! They have a pet rabbit (Buddy) and a cat (Kipper). One thing that amazes me about Debbie is her dedication to her kids. This last summer, she planned out the entire summer, full of activities for her girls. Whether it was a trip to the Rocky Reach Dam for some geocatching, a trip to the library, a road trip to the Oregon Coast or the Woodland Park Zoo, or simply staying at home doing crafts, science projects, painting their nails or baking up some concoction, she made sure they did something fun every day and she captured each day with photos and titled her journal of pictures “75 Days of Summer Vacation”. She is truly inspiring to me to me a better mom!

photo taken by MKC Photography

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When I was little, I dreamed about being: Mom: Famous, which is funny because I was really shy! Dad: A Professional Bull Rider.

Now that we have kids….: Mom: I couldn’t imagine being famous and always having my family in the spotlight. I enjoyed working a 9-5 job and having other adults to talk to, but I love being a stay-at-home mom!Dad: I am living the dream right now, owning my own business. If Debbie has an appointment I can take the afternoon off. If the kids have a school field trip, I can participate. Who else can say they get to do that?

My kid’s surprise me because they: Mom: Can be so mean to each other one minute and so loving to each other the next.Dad: Like to watch tv programs on history, wildlife and outdoor activities

Our favorite family activity is: Mom: Last summer we got a pool so playing in the pool together has become a favorite!Dad: In the winter months, we LOVE to go sledding!

Mom (Debbie) is the best at: Mom: Cooking!Dad: Doing crafts and things with the girls! She has more patience than me.

Dad (Shane) is the best at: Mom: Taking care of the kids when they vomit! Ha ha…..I just can’t handle that!Dad: Taking care of the family, everything from bringing home the bacon to cleaning up puke!

What’s your secret for balancing it all?Mom: LOL….I don’t think we do balance it all! Sometimes it feels like we live in a giant tornado! Dad: We are always there for each other, whether I need help with business stuff or if Debbie needs help wrangling the kids at the doctor’s office.

When the kids are all grown, we are going to:Mom: Probably not know what to do with ourselves, but I’d like to think we will travel. Dad: Travel and enjoy grandkids when they come

Something that might surprise you about me is:Mom: I enjoyed being pregnant and if we had the money and the time, I would get pregnant every other year! Dad: No surprises here!

What I love about our family is: Mom: We are a joking family. We love to tickle each other and chase each other around the house. I’m sure the neighbors think we’re mad!Dad: We are complete!

If I was stranded on an island with one book and one meal, they would be: Mom: One book……..probably one from the Twilight Series and one meal would probably have to be tacos! Dad: The meal would be a big fat juicy steak. What’s a book?

What’s left on your bucket list?Mom: I’ve never made a bucket list so I guess there is a lot left. Dad: Never made one.

Before I had kids, I never thought I’d: Mom: Wipe snot on my shirt, but I’d rather have a snotty shirt than a kid with snot running down her face!Dad: Enjoy having girls.

Favorite family hang out in Wenatchee area: Mom: I would have to say our home. We love watching movies and doing crafts!Dad: Our house! It’s the best place to sit and relax and let the kids run free.

Our go-to place to eat in Wenatchee: Mom: Unfortunatly I would say it is McDonalds, but when it’s just the girls and I we LOVE going to Wok About!Dad: Anywhere but Wok About.

Our favorite thing about living here is: Mom: I love the sense of security that Wenatchee gives us! Dad: The outdoor activities; hunting, fishing, golfing.

My favorite thing about Shane is: Mom: That he supports me in all my crazy ideas!

My favorite thing about Debbie is: Dad: She knows me inside and out.

Are You Connected?


When my parents, my kids’ Grammy and Grandpa, moved cross-country to be near us, I knew that they were offering me a gift. But their place in the lives of my children has brought forth more riches than I ever anticipated.

Recently I made dinner for my mom. She just had minor foot surgery. So although she can get around her kitchen with a slight hobble, it is nice to let her relax while I hover over her stoves and rifle through her utensil drawers. It is so little, a meal, treating her to roasted parsnips, which I know she hasn’t enjoyed in awhile. But I want to give back.

After our dinner together, several busy days go by without a visit or phone call. I check messages and there’s one from Grammy. She has eggs from her chickens to give us. Their laying has lessened with the short days, and she and Grandpa could easily use them all. But the bright gold orbs, encased in peach, are little treasures. Grammy knows we prefer them, crave them for our scrambled eggs.

The phone message goes on. “Would Alice like Grammy to sew buttons on Minnie Mouse, like Alice talked about? If so, bring Minnie by, anytime, because we are usually around…”

I should play the message to my children, Quentin and Alice, but absently delete it. Would they hear love in Grammy’s inquiring voice? Would they feel it as a warmth inside, that they are loved unconditionally by someone beyond their parents, who have to (because it’s a parent’s job)?

Grandpa is a tinker. Whether inherited through blood or not, so is Quentin. One day at Grammy’s I come to pick the kids up and Grandpa and Quentin are at the table, squinting, absorbed in the miniature metal pieces lying scattered in front of them. It’s the parts to Grandpa’s broken electric razor. Rather than dump them in the trashcan, Grandpa saved them so he and his partner could investigate the razor’s inner workings and solve the mystery of the malfunction. Tools for the job include a few screwdrivers and a magnifying lens. They disassemble, piece by piece, scratch their heads and lean in so Quentin’s fuzzy head and

The Gift of

Grandparents

>>>Family Matters

written by Marlene Farrell

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Grandpa’s bald head almost touch. When I arrive there are theories about the malfunction but, alas, no working solution. Pieces are bagged for “recycled art.” Quentin still ponders the problem later that day, the gears in his head turning as he sketches a better type of motor.

My days are driven at an enthusiastic pace. I slow down, purposefully, to read books or do art projects with Quentin and Alice. Other times, however, I am the great mobilizer. I use words to shake my children out of their absorption in the now to prepare for the next. They’ll do what needs doing, eventually, if only to stop the flow of reminders: “Wash your face.” “Change your underwear.” “Take a bite.” Sometimes they register a response as the sound of the reminders disappears downstairs, toward the car, accompanied by a jangling of keys and lights turning off.

In contrast, Grammy and Grandpa make a few plans when Quentin and Alice come over, but they never make a lot. They don’t overcommit or head out to do, do, do. That’s more my style. Sometimes we reap unexpected rewards for our daring, but other times it’s a mom dragging overtired, unappreciative kids on an “adventure.”

At Grammy’s, everyone settles in, sinking into comfy couches, or sitting on the colorful rug with toys and puzzles, many of them relics from my childhood. They are pulled from careful storage, which began three decades ago. Even then, as I was outgrowing my toys, they were placed in boxes, cushioned by dreams of grandparenthood.

When the weather is nice, everyone heads to the big grassy lawn and garden. Quentin and Alice are free to help pick strawberries and tomatoes, or, if they prefer, run with giant bubble wands or balsa wood airplanes. Grammy’s yard is drenched in sunshine and bordered in a rainbow of flowers. It’s a place of simple beauty and play, so different than the wildlife-filled, boulder-strewn woods that starts from our back deck.

Grandpa found collector books for pennies, dating from 1909 to the present. Over a few weeks their table is cleared for processing heaps of pennies. On either side of the table sits an elder and a child. Grammy and Grandpa sort pennies, making rows by decade and columns by year. The kids select a penny and examine it through a magnifying lens, locating the mint mark. They compare the quality of age mates before inserting one, now and then, in their books.

The work is tedious and a strain to the neck and eye. When I come upon them I can see Grammy is ready for a nap. And yet they see the project through to their last penny. It comes naturally to these grandparents, enduring some discomfort because time together is deemed precious. There is quiet sweetness in moments spent huddled over brown pennies, occasionally punctuated by an exclamation, “A 1919!”

In some ways, I raise my children differently than I was raised. I recognize, with pleasure, that the different styles of interaction, play and teaching do not create friction between my parents and me. Rather, I hold dear the other way of being that Grammy and Grandpa share with my children. I cannot duplicate what Grammy and Grandpa offer Quentin and Alice. And all children learn so much more about the world, and can form their own opinions, by being with beloved, caring adults beyond their immediate family circle.

My debt of gratitude to my parents could fill an ocean. I cherish their vast generosity, given in parcels of time and care. And I can, at most, return it, cupful by cupful.


One year, we decorated plates with the kids’ handprints

and painted them, writing

“Celebrating You” on them. We had

them oven fired and they get to use

that plate during special occasions

like their birthday. It’s fun to compare

their hand size to the one on the

plate. These plates are also great

for celebrating other things, like a

dance recital, a good report card,

accomplishing a goal, reaching a milestone, etc.

~ Christa Holdridge

I always send my mom flowers on my birthday, because it’s really “our” birthday. ~ Greg Langham

We have “20

Questions” and the

birthday child is interviewed

each year on their birthday

(we started at age three) with

questions about their favorite

things (color, ice cream flavor,

hobbies, etc), their favorite memory

from the last year, what they look

forward to in the next year, etc.

Then we log the answers in their

birthday book, along with their

handprint.

~ Gordon Ullrich

Attach a piece of yarn

to the end of the child’s

bed while they are sleeping.

Then wind and weave it

throughout several rooms.

At the other end, attach a

birthday surprise. ~ Jocelyn Dodril

>>> Birthday Traditions

We send our birthday

kid on a scavenger hunt

to find their gifts. They

love it. If they can drive,

you can spread the clues

out even more…. grandma’s

house, their favorite

restaurant, etc.

~Jenifer Alaimo

We have a countdown to their birthday, much like a countdown to Christmas. They get to tear off a link every night before they go to bed. ~ Mollie Dark

When my parents

brought me home from

the hospital, the floor of

the house was covered in

balloon. They continued this

tradition every year on my birthday,

covering my bedroom floor while I

was sleeping. It continued when my

siblings were born, and I have also

started this with my own kids after

I came home from the hospital to

find that my mom had covered

the house in balloons!

~ Shanna Toomey

Our kids

get “breakfast

in bed” on their

birthday. All the other

family members grab a

chair and a T.V. tray and we

all join them in their room. The

birthday kid feels so special

with everyone gathered around

him/her for breakfast. They

also get to open a couple

of special gifts while

still in bed.

~Iva Koss

Our kids get to have their favorite

breakfast cooked for them in the morning, with

special place settings and

the dining room decorated.

We also put a candle in their

pancakes, or whatever they choose to have.

~ Lizzie More

Hayden and Jeffery Baker

Abigail Byington

Nico

Raider Liesch, Cruz and Cortez Martinez

Hannah Cox

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One year, we decorated plates with the kids’ handprints

and painted them, writing

“Celebrating You” on them. We had

them oven fired and they get to use

that plate during special occasions

like their birthday. It’s fun to compare

their hand size to the one on the

plate. These plates are also great

for celebrating other things, like a

dance recital, a good report card,

accomplishing a goal, reaching a milestone, etc.

~ Christa Holdridge

We have a baking party and make/decorate sugar cookies, cupcakes,

a cunny cake, and other yummy goodies. I let my girls each invite a friend and we have a giggle fest in

the kitchen all day!~ Laurie Hackworth

Easter Traditions <<<

Plant an Easter garden! Marigolds, petunias and other annuals turn

that patch of dirt into an instant flower garden for kids. What a great

way to say hello to Spring!~ Paul Pate

Ever since “The Passion of The Christ” came out,

we have hosted a movie night sometime around Easter and

show that movie. We mail out invites and include “movie tickets”, we have a concession stand with lots of goodies, an

usher that collects the tickets as they enter. It’s a great

activity for our older children and an excellent witnessing

opportunity for them to invite friends that are not familiar

with the gospel.~ Shelia Bauman

One year, we played a trick on the kids and we hid all the (plastic) eggs in the backyard and had them

filled with weird things like grass, dog food, dirt, candy

wrappers, shaving cream, etc. Then while the kids were back inside, opening all of their treasures, we

hid the “real” eggs and they got to do a second

egg hunt. Their facial expressions and reactions were priceless! Definitely a

moment to videotape! ~ Joy Buchanan

Dyeing eggs, of course! For our younger kids, we let them put stickers on the eggs for a “cleaner”

experience.~ Megan Harrell

We have an adult “egg” hunt after the kids do their hunt. We change it up every year. One year we hid

beer cans (or you could use soda), one year it was Twinkies, one year

it was king size candy bars, and one year we hid eggs that all had jokes

written on a slip of paper. They were quite entertaining to

read during dinner. ~

We leave carrots out for the bunny and a bowl of water.

~ Keith Spinelli

We have Easter brunch with all of our extended family. It’s a great time to visit

with family, get all the kids together, and of course, celebrate the resurrection.

~ Sylvia LeiningerWe always enjoy watching the kids

find their Easter baskets on Easter morning. When the Easter bunny comes to our house, he hides the baskets in all

kinds of places…. The dryer, a closet, the pantry, bathtub, etc. Sometimes

it can seem to take forever for them to find them, other years they seem to find

them way too quickly. ~ Christine Crim

Send us your traditions! Next issue will focus on Mother’s Day, Father’s

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Gardens are magical, fun, and always full of surprises. Watch a child pull a carrot from the earth, brush off the soil, and take a bite, or see the

anticipation in the eyes of a youngster creating a bouquet of flowers she grew. There is a natural magnetic attraction between children and the earth, whether it’s making mud or discovering a germinating seed emerge from the earth. Gardening with children, from toddlers to adolescents, opens new windows in a world dominated by technology.

Whether you are an accomplished gardener or a novice, gardening with children is your chance to partner with Mother Nature to make magic. Don’t worry about achieving horticultural perfection. Just dig in and grow something beautiful or good to eat. Your garden is your treasure chest; you and your young gardener—exploring together—can discover its priceless bounty for an afternoon’s delight or for a lifetime.

Memories last longer than one season. Adults who fondly remember a childhood spent in a garden often recall a parent, grandparent, or neighbor who guided and encouraged them to explore the natural world. Jim Flint, executive director of Friends of Burlington Gardens, in Vermont, takes pride in planting a straight row, which he learned from his father, and in preparing food he’s grown himself, which his mother taught him. His strongest memory of gardening in childhood, however, is of being with his grandmother. In the garden, “she talked and explained things, and not just gardening.”

Flint gardens with his own children and has helped hundreds of other children become involved in school and community gardening. At first, he says, they just play in the garden, “grazing” on vegetables. Incorporate planting and play, and kids become more comfortable. We can teach even the tiniest child garden etiquette, such as where to walk. Later, they learn the consequences of good (or poor) care: watering, weeding, cultivating.

Turn digging in the dirt into a lifetime of love and respect for nature with your children.

Gardening with Kids

>>> In the Garden

**This article is reprinted with permission, courtesy of www.OrganicGardening.com Copyright Rodale Inc. 2005. All rights reserved.

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Moreover, both kids and adults learn patience in the garden. We have to wait for nature to take its course. “Keep kids’ gardens simple,” Flint advises, “and a manageable size, about 6 by 10 feet.” Begin with only a few seed or plant varieties that grow quickly, and give the children tasks appropriate to their age and skill level. Watering is a favorite and even weeding can be. The pathway to better health and nutrition is right outside the door. Of course gardening offers great opportunities for exercise, fresh air, and good food. “Growing their own food expands a young person’s choice of foods, a key to good nutrition,” Flint notes. “If they have grown up on home-grown and homemade food, they can taste the difference.” Most Americans live in cities and are removed from their food sources. Will Allen, director of Growing Power, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that promotes urban agriculture, believes we need to reconnect our youth with the land-right now. For him, it all comes down to the soil. “It’s just such a healthy, therapeutic thing to teach about the living soil. Kids can be wired, and they calm down when they work in the soil. To eat something you produce is a worthwhile and meaningful thing.”Though success is relative in the world of gardening, positive experiences do help sustain interest for kids. One child learns that worms are not just slimy and gross; they are garden friends. Another masters the art of measuring his growing corn stalk. A third extends garden learning at the computer. A fourth pulls a carrot from the earth, brushes it off, and eats it. All have had successful experiences. You can guide a child to have his or her own successful gardening experience, but you must explore yourself. You and they must learn from your mistakes. Celebrate wonder. The key to success and sustained interest lies within you and the little gardener(s) with whom you plant the seeds of hope—which is, of course, what a seed is and what a garden is—a promise of what will come.

Top Tips for NovicE Gardeners

1. Choose a site with as much sun as possible! If there is no sunny space, you can still plant a garden. Simply choose plants that thrive in shade.

2. Have your soil tested so you know its acidity or alkalinity. (Contact your local extension office.) Treat your soil and garden organically. Don’t use chemical pesticides or fertilizers.

3. Do not plan too large a garden. It is far better to begin with a small plot and increase the garden’s size when the gardener is ready.

4. Dig the earth in your chosen garden site to loosen the soil. Add some compost to enrich it. Rake it smooth.

5. Keep the garden plan simple. Allow plenty of space for paths (at least 24 inches) and easy access to each plant (no more than a 24-inch stretch).

6. Choose only a few varieties of plants to begin. Add others as you and your young gardener learn how much space and how much attention your garden requires.

7. Choose plants and seeds that are appropriate for your site- sun-loving plants for sunny areas, shade-loving plants for shade. Ask before you buy plants; read the instructions on the seed packet before purchasing.

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8. Choose good-quality tools that fit your young gardener’s hands. Plastic “toy tools” are not adequate. Many garden tool manufacturers make child-size tools. Ask at your local garden center or check mail-order catalogs. Use tools properly. For safety’s sake, never leave a shovel, hoe, or rake with its “working side” up. When it’s not in use, stand or lean it securely against a vertical surface, such as a fence or building. Or lay it down, turning the blade/tines toward the ground.

9. As you and your companion(s) begin to plant, offer reasonable instruction, but do not be too particular. Seeds do not need to be planted in a straight row. Plant them in a circle or in a free-form design, or scatter them. Never cry over spilled seed.

10. Try not to walk in the garden right after it rains. It compresses the soil and makes it hard.

11. Wait until the soil is moist before you try weeding. Then pull each weed gently, from its base, to remove the whole root.

12. Another option for those with limited space is to plant in containers. A flowerbox or large flowerpot can brighten your deck, balcony, windowsill, stoop, or stairway. Choose seeds and plants appropriate for the size of the container. (See “Sprouts for Sprouts” below.)

13. Harvest the fruits and blossoms of your garden with wonder and love—and share them with family and friends.

Ideas of What to Start Growing.... VegetablesChoose quick-maturing vegetables for spring salad gardens and for sustaining interest, while waiting for slower-maturing plants such as tomatoes, peppers, and pumpkins.

Beans, bush. Bush beans are quite easy and trouble-free, maturing earlier than pole varieties. Choose from many varieties, including brightly colored ones. The purple or burgundy variety is vibrant-colored outside and green inside, but the exterior turns green with cooking. Magic! Most delicious when picked young.Beans, pole. Choose these for the bean pole tepee. Pole beans are great space savers and con-tinuous producers when picked often. ‘Blue Lake’ and ‘Kentucky Wonder’ are classic varieties.

Beans, runner. Easy to grow, these vines make great fence covers. Scarlet runner beans are beautiful in bloom and extravagant in the pod, producing delightful seeds of many colors. (Jim Flint of Burlington Gardens recommends them for bean pole tepees.)

Corn. Not everyone can grow corn in the space they have available, but when it is possible, corn is a staple of the Native American Three Sisters Garden, in which corn, beans, and squash are interplanted. Once again, choose smaller-eared, early varieties. Check out corn selections from local seed producers, when possible. Popcorn is easy to grow, but like ornamental corn, it requires a longer growing season.

Lettuce. Loose-leaf varieties mature in about three to four weeks. Many varieties are sold in mixed packages called salad blends or mesclun mixes. They are perfect for kids’ gardens, includ-ing containers. Also look for ‘New Red Fire’ or ‘Little Gem’.

Onions, bunching varieties or scallions. Sown as sets (tiny onions) or seeds, these bursts of fla-vor are easy for children to recognize, and even the tops, chopped into salads, are a taste treat.

Peas. Snap and snow peas are fast-growing cool-season plants that are sweet treats right from the vine, and although they require about two months, they are interesting to watch grow.

Peppers. Sweet or hot, peppers, like beans, are staples in most diets, grown for pizza or salsa gardens. Little gardeners enjoy watching the fruits develop and change color. ‘Banana’ and ‘Jingle Bell’ (a miniature) mature earlier than traditional bell varieties. Hot peppers are delicious, but children need to learn how to handle them, because of the capsicum tendency to “burn.” Jalape-ños are most familiar and fastest-ripening of most hot peppers.

Pumpkins (both tiny and large). Tiny pumpkins are a treat for kids of all ages. And they are not only cute but edible. Try ‘Baby Boo’ or ‘Jack Be Little’ varieties. When it comes to growing a jack-’o’-lantern-to-be, the “giant” varieties, if space allows, are terrific. Any size pumpkin, however, whether destined to become a pie or a magic lantern, is a great addition to a child’s garden.

Radishes. These tiny cool-weather jewels are best grown in early spring or late summer. They are sweetest when harvested young. Their fast-maturing habit makes them perfect for children who delight in pulling the perfect fruit from the earth. Try ‘Cherry Belle’, ‘Easter Egg’, or short icicle varieties.

Spinach. Another cool-weather plant, grown early, it ripens shortly after leaf lettuce. Try the bolt-resistant varieties and enjoy fresh in salads or sauté with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Tomatoes. Nothing beats the taste of the first ripe tomato grown in your own garden! For kids, the tine cherry, grape, and plum tomatoes are the most fun to grow, to eat, and to share. ‘Early Cherry’, ‘Sweetie’, and ‘Golden Nugget’ (all cherry); ‘Yellow Pear’, ‘Jolly Elf’, and ‘Morning Light’ (both grape) are terrific choices.

Zucchini. Zucchini and other summer squash are fun to grow, if your garden has space, because they grow so quickly. Squash is susceptible to numerous viruses and blights, however, and may not be ideal in some climates.

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Sprouts for SproutsThese simple and fun-to-grow seed selections are favorites of young gardeners. Smaller varieties of all these seeds are terrific in containers as well as in the ground.

FlowersAlyssum. (Lobularia maritime). Great for creating a carpet in miniature gardens as well as for creating borders around a child’s plot. ‘Carpet of Snow’ is classic and easy to grow.Cosmos. (Cosmos spp.). In shades of pink, lavender, and white, as well as in bright orange, cosmos is drought-tolerant, free-flowering, and self-seeding, giving color and grace to all kids’ gardens. Choose any variety, or get seeds from a neighbor.

Marigolds. (Tagetes spp.). Marigolds, especially the tiny and mixed French varieties, are hardy and so fast-growing that children can plant seeds in pots for Mother’s Day presentations that are always a treat. Planted within a child’s garden, the marigold is a natural pesticide and a common companion plant to tomatoes.

Morning glories. (Ipomoea spp.). Nothing beats ‘Heavenly Blue’ morning glories that grace a trellis, a fence, an arbor, or a garden “house” with walls made of sunflowers. Morning glories also come in white, pink, and lavender.

Sunflowers. (Heliantus annus). Sunflowers do best in full sun; because tall varieties can sometimes reach for the sun, they often flourish unexpectedly. The basis for a sunflower house, the tallest varieties are a delight, and strong enough to support the morning glories that entwine their stalks. Seek out the familiar golden petals surrounding a dark center, but don’t overlook the myriad varicolored varieties now available, as well as small varieties. Sunflowers are beautiful in the garden and attract birds and insects, as well as small rodents, when the seeds ripen. Simply a must for you and your child gardener.

Zinnias. (Zinnia spp.). Zinnias germinate readily and produce bright spots in your garden and your hearts as children enjoy them growing and to cut for bouquets. Although the “giant” varieties are great, they may not be as delightful to children as Z. elegans, the popular ‘Thumbelina’, or some old fashioned mixes. Choose quick-maturing vegetables for spring salad gardens and for sustaining interest, while waiting for slower-maturing plants such as tomatoes, peppers, and pumpkins.

FruitsStrawberries (June-bearing and everbearing varieties). If your child can grow only one fruit in your garden, make it strawberries. June bearers produce one large crop over two to three weeks early in summer. Everbearers produce smaller amounts throughout summer and fall. They’re a great treat for children grown in containers or in the ground. Plants produce runners, which can be used to grow even more plants.

HerbsChives. This herb has a mild onion flavor and is easy to grow, indoors and outdoors. Kids like the tiny leaves and pretty blossoms.

Cilantro. Cilantro and coriander are the same plant: Cilantro is the leaf form; coriander is the seed. Cilantro is a staple for salsa. It’s quick-growing, but be careful to cut it quickly, or it will bolt. Repeated plantings work well.

Epazote. This traditional Mexican herb is added to bean dishes to prevent gas.

Oregano. A perennial, oregano makes a great addition to a pizza garden.

Spearmint. This hardy and prolific mint is great for teas, salads, and baking. A perennial, it grows well in containers.

Sweet basil. Even the very first leaves of this fast-growing herb contain flavor and fragrance. These simple and fun-to-grow seed selections are favorites of young gardeners. Smaller varieties of all these seeds are terrific in containers as well as in the ground.

In the Garden <<<


SPRING IS COMING! And you know what that means…Time to get outside and enjoy all the things that the outdoors have to offer sunshine, fresh air, flower, birds, and time outside together with your little one! And aren’t they amazed by every little thing – aren’t they just SO curious? What a great time of year for learning! As they explore and interact with their world they are developing good thinking and communication skills, even self-confidence.

LOVE Your child develops a close bond with you by being close and moving together. In fact, your child’s desire to be close to and connect with you is what often moti-vates them to move. When you make physical activity part of your everyday rou-tine with your child, you are helping them take pleasure in and learn through move-

ment. Whether you bounce them on your knee, play ‘Peek-a-boo”, take a walk, hop on the sidewalk or dance to music, the time you spend close to your child tells them that you enjoy being with them.

TALK Your child will most likely have plenty of questions for you, even if they don’t have the words to ask you, “What’s that?”. But if you want to stimulate some critical thinking, you will want to ask your child some questions too. Take the time to ask some basic knowledge questions like, “What kind of flower is this?” or “What color is this flower?” For chil-dren a little older you could go a little further by asking them things like “How do you think the flowers grow?” At home you could draw pictures together of the things that you saw outside.

PLAY Nature activities are a great way to help your child experi-ence the natural world. Depending on the age of your child, try to be realistic about how much walking they will be happy to do but all you really need to do is step outside! On walk you can collect things like rocks, leaves, flowers, or shells. When you get home, do some art! You can use the things you collected to make a unique creation. Playing hide and seek is also a fun game to play!

You are your child’s first and most important teacher. It is hard work! You may be unsure how to make the most of your role and give your children the best possible start in school and life. The “Love.Talk.Play” campaign gives you simple messages about the 3 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS that you can and need to be doing with your children every day: love, talk, and play.

This campaign is sponsored by Thrive By Five Washington, the state’s nonprofit public-private partnership for early learning, the state Department of Early Learning, and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. It is supported by many other statewide and local

organizations. This article was submitted by Josie Peterson, “Love.Talk.Play” coordinator for the North Central Early Learning Collaborative.

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When parents are raising children a day seems so long - “I thought this day would never end. All I did was trip over toys, wipe runny noses, and clean up messes.” And yet the years pass so

quickly.

It is difficult to stop and smell the roses. One is likely to get a whiff of something less appealing. But do take time to enjoy the moment. As I work with young children I am reminded over and over that, in their eyes, every moment is fresh and

new. They are explorers. When children are excited about the world around them, their spirit and their mind are wide open for learning in that moment. And they will learn. We are teaching; they are learning.

What little child hasn’t gone through the “WHY?” stage? I believe it is their way of expanding their mind. They are learning cause and effect. They want to know. Or they simply desire some interaction. When parents become impatient with the “Why” questions, instead of answering with a curt remark, try asking the child what s/he thinks is the answer. Then be ready with listening ears. You may be surprised by the answer. We adults don’t always know the answer. In that case work together with the child to find out the answer. This gives opportunity for more quality time.

What may be mundane to an adult might be a first for a little child. The spirit of a child is easily crushed when their idea or discovery is flattened by an adult who doesn’t see the importance in it. Acknowledging these moments and sharing in the excitement helps to build that strong bond that is so vital through the growing years. And many times it is in these moments that memories are made.

My niece has five boys, ages 2-12. I enjoy reading her Facebook posts, even those that reflect her frustration in parenting these five boys. My comment to her posts is: “Write this down so that you can reread it in the future and

smile.” The disciples tried to keep the children away from Jesus. Do you suppose they thought He was too busy? Yet he “called the children to Him and said, ‘Let the children come to me’…. ” Luke 18:16.

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2013 Auction for the Animals of Wenatchee Humane Society. Feb. 22 Auction takes place at the covention center, 121 North Wenatchee Ave. 5:30pm - 8pm. Tickets are $40. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the shelter, over the phone, or online with the option to pre-register.

St. Paul’s Spaghetti Feed & Dessert Auction! February 22@ Wenatchee First Assembly, McKittrick Campus, Wenatchee 5:30pm - 7pmAll proceeds go to the St Paul’s Scholarship fund. Dinner @ 5:30.Auction starts @ 6:15 $5 for individual and $20 for a family

Wenatchee MOPS Spaghetti Feed/Silent Auction March 7Free Methodist Church, Wenatchee 5:30pm - 8pm$8 for adults, $4 for children Food provided by Olive Garden For tickets call 509-662-1502 or email [email protected]

Steve Burchett Memorial Golf Tournament April 137500 Mission Ridge Road, WenatcheeThe Mission Ridge Pro Patrol host the 19th annual Ski and Golf tournament to raise money for avalanche awareness and education. Registration - cost per team $300 with thousands of dollars in prizes! 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.: registration @ Mission Ridge 9:15 a.m.: First run of on snow portion 1:30 p.m.: Shotgun golf start at golf course (TBD) After golf Dinner and awards Contact Brad Whiting, Ski Patrol Director - [email protected] Golf course TBD

CASA Rock n ‘Rowl for Kids! Bowl-a-Thon April 13 @ Eastmont Lanes, 704 Grant Road, in East Wen 2pm - 9pm. Form a team of 5 people who collect donations to support CASA, which provide trained volunteers who advocate for local children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. Attend the bowl-a-thon for an hour to celebrate your success and have fun! Great prizes are awarded to the top fundraisers. Raise at least $50 and receive a free t-shirt.

MS Walk 2013 April 20 1pm - 4pm1351 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee Site Opens: noon for check in Opening Ceremony: begins at 12:40pm Route Length: 2 or 4 miles... This Walk MS location is also a FUN RUN!! What if we could connect every person living with MS? Every person who cares about someone with MS. Every family affected by it. Everyone who has seen what this disease can do to people. What if we could come together, even one day a year, to show the power of our connections? At Walk MS, our connections become more powerful than the connections MS destroys. When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 2,500 people living with MS in our community. The dollars raised support life-changing programs and cutting-edge research. We’ve been walking since 1988 and have raised more than $10 million dollars to help support people living with MS. To Register, visit: http://walkwai.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/WAIWalkEvents?fr_id=20197&pg=entry

There are several opportunities coming up in the next couple of months that you and your family can participate in and make a dif-ference in our community. Pick one, pick two, the choise is yours...! Here are some ideas to get your family involved!


Storytimes Reading Corner Wenatchee Library 310 Douglas Street 662-5021

Story Time:Mon. Tues. & Wed. 10:30am

Baby Rhyme Time:Mondays, 11:15-12:00

in the basmentages 0-24 months

Toddler Story Time: Tuesdays 11:15-12:15

in the basement, ages 18-36 months

Pajama Story Time:Tuesdays 7:00pm

Come in your PJ’s! All Ages

Cashmere Library 300 Woodring 782-3314

Story Time:Wednesdays 10:00am

East Wenatchee Library 271 9th Street NE 886-7404


Stories, Songs, Poems, Action Rhymes

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One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp In One Thousand Gifts, Ann invites you to embrace everyday blessings and embark on the transformative spiritual discipline of chronicling God’s gifts. It’s only in this expressing of gratitude for the life we already have, we discover the life we’ve always wanted ... a life we can take, give thanks for, and break for others. We come to feel and know the impossible right down in our bones: we are wildly loved --- by God. Let Ann’s beautiful, heart-aching stories of the everyday give you a way of seeing that opens your eyes to ordinary amazing grace, a way of being present to God that makes you deeply happy, and a way of living that is finally fully alive. Come live the best dare of all

Grace by Max LucadoGrace. We talk as though we understand the term. The bank gives us a grace period. The seedy politician falls from grace. Musicians speak of a grace note. We describe an actress as gracious, a dancer as graceful. We use the word for hospitals, baby girls, kings, and premeal prayers. We talk as though we know what grace means. But do we really understand it? Have we settled for wimpy grace? It politely occupies a phrase in a hymn, fits nicely on a church sign. Never causes trouble or demands a response. When asked, “Do you believe in grace?” who could say no? Max Lucado asks a deeper question: Have you been changed by grace? Shaped by grace? Strengthened by grace? Emboldened by grace? Softened by grace? Snatched by the nape of your neck and shaken to your senses by grace? God’s grace has a drenching about it. A wildness about it. A white-water, riptide, turn-you-upside-downness about it. Grace comes after you. It rewires you. From insecure to God secure. From regret riddled to better-because-of-it. From afraid to die to ready to fly. Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off. Let’s make certain grace gets you.

The Chance by Karen KingsburyWhen Ellie and Nolan were kids, they put letters they had written to each other in a metal box, buried it beneath an oak tree, and vowed to return 11 years later. Now Ellie is a poverty-stricken single mom, and Nolan is an NBA star. Will their reunion heal their hearts---and restore their faith?

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Reading Corner Storytimes

Peshastin Library 8396 Main Street 548-7821


Leavenworth Library 700 Highway 2, 548-7821

Story Time:Fridays 10:30am

Chelan Library 417 S Bradley

Baby Rhyme Time 0-3yrs:Fridays 10:00am-10:30am

Story Time: Wednesdays 11:00

Entiat Library 14138 Kinzel Street 748-1517


Academic Toolbox2127 N Wenatchee Ave

667-8746

Story Times: Friday, February 22 @ 10:30am

March 15 @ 10:30amApril 22 @ 10:30am

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Leap of Faith by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyAbigail is starting a new middle school, a Catholic school, because she’s been expelled from her old one. She’s sure that this place will be just the same as the last, and no one will listen to her here either. Even her parents don’t seem able to really hear the truth about what happened at the previous school. But now she finds herself in a community of people who do listen, who want to be her friends, and who help her discover a talent for theater that she never knew she had. Converting to Catholicism began merely as a way to annoy her parents, but quickly it becomes more. Could she be developing real faith?

The Truth About Truman School by Dori Hillestad ButlerTired of being told what to write by the school newspaper’s advisor, Zibby and her friend Amr start an underground newspaper online where everyone is free to post anything, but things spiral out

The Giving Tree by Shel SilversteinThis is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow

with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting

interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance


As mom’s and dad’s, we find ourselves walking through life, often stumbling, and at times we stop and wonder “who am I?”. Sometimes it takes an identity crisis to smack us over the head and get us to take the time to answer that question or just a frustrating day. Put down the toys you are picking up, let the dishes sit in the dishwasher a minute more, laundry left in washer and take just a moment.

Who are you? A mom/dad, maid, chauffeur, bus driver (which my suv feels like sometimes), psychologist, nose wiper, employee, employer. We have many identities in our lives, some good and some not some good. Maybe lies we have believed or labels we have allowed to put on us. There are identities in our life that may EXPLAIN us but they do not DEFINE us. I’ve personally wrapped my identity in others and felt lost and hopeless when those identities were stripped away and I was left wondering who I was.

Yet when we receive our identity in Jesus Christ, we say to God “I’m going to let YOU define me” and not the world or these false identities. The only true identity that can never be stripped away or separated from us is our identity in Jesus. It is to be received as a free gift with no strings attached and never to be achieved or worked for-the work has already been done.

We especially remember this Easter season that God loved us so much and saw that we were separated from Him by our own sin, that He sent His only son to Earth for us. He sent Jesus to show us how to love, to live, to forgive and to die for the sins of you, the sins of me and all humanity because he loved us that much. Even more he rose from the dead and came back to show us his scars and to remind us that He loved us more than we could ever understand. That same God gave you an eternal identity, the only true identity in Him, if only you receive it.

I know I have to be reminded often. I became a different person the day I chose to stop trying to earn love, acceptance, forgiveness and simply just received God’s love and security. I ask God to remind me daily either in prayer, reading my Bible or glancing at the following scripture that Paul wrote in the book of Romans:

Romans 8:35-39“ Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life,neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Nothing can ever separate you from the love of Christ and receiving your identity in him. Not your past, not your future, not the identities we have been given...nothing. So ask Jesus today to remind you who you are in Him, to replace the false identities and lies the world has told you and rest in Him. He will meet you and remind you...it’s the best gift I’ve ever received.

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Eastmont Community Park Sunday, March 24th 2:00-4:00pm Corner of Grant Road and Georgia Street in East WenatcheeIn addition to hunting for eggs, there is also a number of kids activities taking place: face painting, finger printing (done by local police), photo opp’s with the Easter Bunny, and two different riding activities the Pumper Truck (small fire engine) and the Jiggle Bug Express ( a small train with 6 cars).

Saddlerock Presbyterian Church Saturday, March 30th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For children up to age 10Hunt for eggs, hear a family-friendly presentation of the Easter message, and make a cookie and a craft!

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Here are opportunities happening at the YMCA. For even more classes, activities, and summer camps, visit their website at www.wenymca.org

Healthy Living – Family Programs:

Family Youth and Teen Center Children may participate without a parent at these times: M-F 6:30 – 8:00 pm Sat 8:30 – 10:30 am Family Time Only: Sun 2:40 – 3:30 pm

Family Gym Time (Climbing Wall, SportWall, Open Gym)M, W, F 6:40 – 7:30 pm Sat 10:30 –11:30 am Family time only. Sun 1:30 – 2:30 pm

After School Program (Grades K-5) Extended program based on Y-USA Healthy Eating & Physical Activity (HEPA) standards, this program includes healthy snack, homework help, and 30 minutes of organized activity. Additional weekly options include: Cooking class, Computer Club, story time, board games, and arts & crafts. Look for our calendar featuring daily activities. M-F 2:30 – 4:15 pm (school days) Y Members – $ 5.00 per visit or $90.00 for 20 visit punch card Community Members – $ 9.00 per visit

Zumba for FamiliesFri 5:45-6:30 pm . Bring your children age 4+ for some Friday night fun with Family Zumba.

Swimming Lessons Start April 8thBeginner Group Classes (ages 3-12)M,W 5:00 pm - 5:30 pmT,Th 5:35 pm - 6:05 pmIntermediate Group Classes (ages 3-12)M,W 5:35 pm - 6:05 pmT,Th 5:00 pm – 5:30 pmAdvanced Group Classes (ages 3-12)M,W 5:00 pm - 5:30 pmT,Th 5:35 pm - 6:05 pmTeen Lessons (ages 13-15)M,W 6:10 pm – 6:40 pm

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Kiss My Ice Women’s Hockey TournamentThe Rink @ Town Toyota Center

Parent/Toddler Class@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church GYM1400 S Miller St, Wenatchee 10am - 11amParents and children ages 1-4 years will get some exercise, sing songs, & learn a simple Bible lesson! Contact Laura for more info. 509-663-1187

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 10am - 11:30amUnstructured play time for you and your child. Includes gymnastics equipment, balls, hoops, mats, tunnels and more! Ages 6 and under $5 per child, $9 per family

Wenatchee Valley Sportsmen ShowTown Toyota Center 1pm - 7pmHunting Gear Fishing Tackle Outdoor Clothing Boats, Motors & Accessories ATV’s & UTV’s Guides & Outfitters Lodges & Resorts Hunting Preserves Camping Equipment Hunting & Fishing Clubs & Organizations Much More!

2013 Auction for the Animals of Wenatchee Humane Society. Auction takes place at the covention center, 121 North Wenatchee Ave. 5:30pm - 8pm. Tickets are $40. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the shelter, over the phone, or online with the option to pre-register.

St. Paul’s Spaghetti Feed & Dessert Auction!Wenatchee First Assembly, McKittrick Campus, Wenatchee 5:30pm - 7pmAll proceeds go to the St Paul’s Scholarship fund. Dinner @ 5:30.Auction starts @ 6:15 $5 for individual and $20 for a family

Open Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S. Columbia St, Wenatchee 6:30pm - 7:30pmUnstructured play time on gymnastics equipment, including trampolines and inflatables. You can drop the kids off or stay and watch. Cost: $8 per child $7 per child if they are siblings

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

Open Gym@ Apple Valley Gymnastics230 South Columbia, Suite 3, Wenatchee 7pm - 9pm. For ges 5 years to 15 years. Cost:$12 for the first child and $8 for siblings. PARENTS MUST SIGN KIDS IN!

Grease the MusicalEastmont High School 7:30pm - 9:30pm905 8th St NE, East WenatcheeThe show is suitable for all ages ten and up, with very mild language and teenage romance situations. This is the High School version of the show, with some of the more adult themes of the original Broadway production removed. Adult: $12 Students: $7 Tickets at www.pacwen.org or call 509-663-arts

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013


High School Drop-Ins7500 Mission Ridge Road, WenatcheeRiding in teams of 4 and representing their high school, Students will compete in a big air style event to decide the states “championship team”.

Indoor Park Play TimeApple Valley Gymnastics 8:30am-10:00am230 South Columbia Suite 3 Ages 5 years and under. Parents play and supervise their own child(ren). This is a great place for play groups to meet or for kids to burn energy! Cost: Monday &Saturday: $7 for the first child, $3 for siblings. Wednesday: $5 for the first child, $3 for siblings. Parents are free.

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 9:30am - 10:45am See Feb 22nd

Lowes Kids Build and Grow Workshop1200 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee 10am - 11amKids of all ages - FREE

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Day By Day CalendarYour Guide to FUN in the

Wenatchee ValleyNote from Nikki: We are trying to make it easier for our Leavenworth friends! You will find that all events with a RED BOX around them take place in Leavenworth. In addition, all YELLOW HIGHLIGHTED events are events that happen infrequently (once a month or less), as well as NEW reoccuring events. We hope this makes your planning a little easier.

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People of our PastWenatchee Valley Museum, 127 S Mission Street, Wenatchee 10am - 3:30pmA gritty lawyer, two public power pioneers, a town founder and a pivotal figure in the campaign for women’s right to minimum wage are the featured characters. Event Cost: By Donation / Free

Resort Yoga7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 10am - 11amTuesday, February 26 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, 23 at 10:00 am in Woodpecker Join Marion Lodato on Tuesdays at 7:00pm for a Warm Flow, Level I-II class and Joanna Dunn on Saturdays at 10:00 am for a Morning Wake Up Yoga (slow - gentle) class. Drop ins welcome. Mats and props available for newcomers.

Wenatchee Valley Sportsmen ShowTown Toyota Center 10am - 6pm See Feb 22nd

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 11am - 12:15pm See Feb 22nd

Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra: Italy123 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee 7pm - 9pmConcert Prelude at 6:00pm Pianist Duane Funderburk will perform Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor. Also on the program are Verdi’sOverture to Nabucco and Respighi’s Pines of Rome. Get tickets at www.pacwen.org or call 509-663-arts

Grease the MusicalEastmont High School in East Wenatchee 7:30pm - 9:30pm See Feb 22nd

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013


Wenatchee Valley Sportsmen ShowTown Toyota Center 10am - 5pm. See Feb 22nd

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Indoor Park Play Time @ Apple Valley Gymnastics230 South Columbia, Suite 3, Wenatchee 9:30am - 11am See Feb 23rd

Indoor Playground@ Wenatchee Community Center504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee 10am - 12pmThis program is designed for toddlers and parents to play and socialize in a warm place during the cold winter months. For ages 4 and under.

Parent-Child Dance Party@ First United Methodist Church 941 Washington St, Wenatchee 10am - 11amKids come shake your sillies out and dance with your friends? Parents come dance with your child and get some energy out. FREE

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013

MOPS of Wenatchee@ Wenatchee Free Methodist Church 1601 5th St 9am - 11am 509-662-1502

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 9:30am - 11amSee Feb 22nd

Attachment Parenting Group941 Washington St, Wenatchee 10am - 11amParenting Support Every Tuesday at 10:00 am (except for the First Tuesday which is the La Leche League) in First United Methodist Church Nursery Kim Hildebrand 509.885.3751

Resort Yoga7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 7pm - 8pm. See Feb 23rd


Childbirth Preparation Series1201 S. Miller St, Wenatchee Rooms A and B 6:30pm - 8:30pmEverything you need to know about having a baby. This is a 12-hour course that will prepare you and your birth partner(s) for the physical and emotional demands of labor. Classes will be held on Tuesdays: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, and 26. Medical coupons accepted. Cost $85 Contact Joan Slack for more information. 509-665- 6140 [email protected]

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

East Wenatchee MOPS@ Faith Lutheran Church, 171 Eastmont Ave9am - 11amMOPS is a place to find friendship, community, resources and support for you as a woman and mother so you’re not alone. MOPS meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

Indoor Playground@ Wenatchee Community Center504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee 10am - 12pmSee Feb 25th

AWANA @ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church 1400 S Miller St, 6:30pm - 8pmOpen enrollment for children in Kindergarten - 5th grade. Dinner served to families from 5:30-6:10 p.m. Contact Laura Lebow for more information 509-663-1187

Indoor Park Play Time@ Apple Valley Gymnastics 230 South Columbia, Suite 3, Wenatchee 7pm - 8pm See Feb 23rd

WVC HepCats Swing Dance Classes@ Wenatchee Senior Activity Center1312 Maple St, Wenatchee, WA 7pm - 10pmBasic lesson: 7-8 pm Social Dance from 8-10pm Two ways to pay: $5 cover(includes basic lesson) $35 Basic membership for the quarter WVC Students free with Student ID! For All Ages!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Mops of Leavenworth@ Church of the Nazarene, 111 Ski Hill Drive9am - 11am 509-548-5292

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)@ Wenatchee Free Methodist Church1601 5th St, Wenatchee 9am - 11amEvery Thursday from 9:00am-11:00am FREE. BSF is an international bible study that is completely bible based and non-denominational. This years’ book of study is Genesis. Nursery care for your kiddos is available.

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 9:30am - 11am See Feb 22nd

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2013

Marriage Encounter Leavenworth March 1st-3rdMarriage Encounter weekend is a chance for you as a husband and wife to come away from the pressures, hurriedness, and routine of everyday living and concentrate on each other. A $55 per couple non-refundable registration and deposit fee will confirm your reservation. To register visit the Life Trac Family Ministry website. www.lifetrac.org/marriage-encounter

Parent/Toddler Class@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church (in Gym)1400 S Miller St, Wenatchee 10am - 11am See Feb 22nd

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 10am - 11:30am See Feb 22nd

Bubbles & Heels526 E Woodin Ave, Chelan 5pm - 7pmBubbles & Heels at One Wines, Inc. the 1st Friday of every month, starting around 5:00 pm and lasting until the bubbles are gone! $10.00 per glass includes sales tax

Dylan Morrison, Poor Folks Live Well, Nick Foster@ Caffe Mela, 17 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee 7pm - 9pm Tickets $7 adv/ $10 day of

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Special Olympics Winter GamesMultiple places12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Alpine / Snowboarding Registration Mission Ridge 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm Cross-Country Registration Leavenworth Sports Club 1:00 pm Cross- Country Coaches Meeting Leavenworth Sports Club 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Qualifying for Alpine & Snowboarding Mission Ridge 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Qualifying for Cross Country Leavenworth Sports Club 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Olympic Town Town Toyota Center 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Basketball & Skating Registration Town Toyota Center 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm Dinner for Alpine & XC athletes CWCH,Exhibit Hall 7:00 pm Head Coaches Meetings (ALP, BB & SK) Town Toyota Center 7:30 pm Opening Ceremony Staging Town Toyota Center 8:00 pm –9:00 pm Opening Ceremony Town Toyota Center

Grease the Musical@ Eastmont High School905 8th St NE, East Wenatchee 7:30pm - 9:30pm See Feb 22nd

Hobby Lobby Opens in Wenatchee! In the old Top Foods building next to Fred Meyer. Crafts, home decor, seasonal items and more!

The Columbia Chorale presents Franz Joseph Haydn’s “Mass in C Major”1315 8th St NE, East Wenatchee 7:30pm - 9:30pmFeaturing a quartet of vocal soloists and accompanied by chamber orchestra. Tickets: $15 Students: $8 For tickets visit www.pacwen.org or call 509-663-ARTS

SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2013

Marriage Encounter LeavenworthSee March 1st

Special Olympics Winter GamesMultiple places9:00 am –4:00 pm Basketball East Wenatchee & Wenatchee Gymnasiums 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Figure &Speed Skating Competition Town Toyota Center 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Alpine Skiing Comp. (GS and Downhill) Mission Ridge Snowboarding 10:00 am -4:00 pm Cross Country Skiing Competition Leavenworth Sports Club 11:30am – 1:00 pm Lunch Available Sport Venues 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm DinnerCWCH, Exhibit Hall 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Victory Dance CWCH, GrandApple Ballroom

Home Depot Kids Workshop1405 Maiden Lane, Wenatchee, WA 9am - 12pmBuild a Race Car! Stickers are available to decorate the car.

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee, WA 9:30am - 10:45am See Feb 22nd

Resort Yoga7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 10am - 11amTuesday, March 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, March 2, 9,and 30 at 10:00 am in Woodpecker Join Marion Lodato on Tuesdays at 7:00pm for a Warm Flow, Level I-II class and Joanna Dunn on Saturdays at 10:00 am for a Morning Wake Up Yoga (slow - gentle) class. Drop ins welcome. Mats and props available for newcomers. Note: March 2nd, class will be held in Quail. March 16 and 23 classes are cancelled due to exclusive rental of the site. Adults || $8 per class

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 11am - 12:15pm See Feb 22nd

Grease the Musical@ Eastmont High School 905 8th St NE, East Wenatchee 7:30pm - 9:30pm See Feb 22nd

Indoor Park Play Time @ Apple Valley Gymnastics8:30am - 10am See Feb 23rd

SUNDAY MARCH 3, 2013

Marriage Encounter LeavenworthSee March 1st


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Special Olympics Winter GamesMultiple places9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cross Country Skiing Competition Leavenworth Sports Club 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Basketball East & Wenatchee Gymnasiums 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Alpine & Snowboarding (Slalom) @ Mission Ridge 11:30 am – 1:00pm Lunch Available

MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2013

Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC1000 N. Miller Wenatchee Conference Room 6:30pm - 8:30pmEverything you need to know about having a baby. Class Dates are (Mondays): March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8. Medical coupons accepted. Cost $93.30 Contact Joan Slack for more information.509-665-6140 [email protected]

Successful Breastfeeding1201 S. Miller Street, Wenatchee Rooms F and G; 6:30pm - 8:30pmOur breastfeeding class is a two-hour class that will cover the basics of breastfeeding. Topics include latch and positioning, common problems and troubleshooting, pumping and storing milk, resources for breastfeeding families and more. For more information contact Joan Slack 509-665-6140 [email protected]


Indoor Playground@ Wenatchee Community Center10am - 12pm See Feb 25th

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)@ Saddlerock Presbeyterian Church 1400 Miller St, Wenatchee 6:45pm - 8:30pm See Feb 25th

TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013


La Leche League Breastfeeding Support941 Washington St, Wenatchee 10am - 11amFirst Tuesday of every month- 10:00 am in the Nursery Annette Mueller 509.664.0186 Stacy Humphries 509.293.5609

Childbirth Preparation Series1201 S. Miller St, Wenatchee Rooms A and B 6:30pm - 8:30pm See Feb 26th

Resort Yoga7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 7pm - 8pmSee Mar 2nd

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2013

Indoor Playground@ Wenatchee Community Center 504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee 10am - 12pm See Feb 25th

AWANA@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church 1400 S Miller St 6:30pm - 8pmSee Feb 27th

Indoor Park Play Time@ Apple Valley Gymnastics230 South Columbia, Suite 3, Wenatchee 7pm - 8pm See Feb 23rd

WVC HepCats Swing Dance Club1312 Maple St, Wenatchee 7pm - 10pm See Feb 27th

Sophia Johnson

Chivanna Oquist and Soraya Martinez

Holly, Kian, Marley and Maggie

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THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013

KPQ Home Show @ Town Toyota Center 1300 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church 1601 5th St, Wenatchee, WA 9am - 11am See Feb 28th

Women’s Escape 8am - 1pm7500 Mission Ridge Road, Wenatchee, WA The Women’s Escape is a day of skiing, socializing and professional coaching for ladies only. Reservations required. For more info or to reserve a spot, call (509)888-9436 or email [email protected]. Cost: $75 per clinic (ask about discounts for season pass holders). $50 per person for groups of 4 or more.

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee, WA 9:30am - 11am See Feb 22nd

Wenatchee MOPS Spaghetti Feed/Silent AuctionFree Methodist Church, Wenatchee 5:30pm - 8pm$8 for adults, $4 for children Food provided by Olive Garden. For tickets call 509-662-1502 or email [email protected]


KPQ Home Show@ Town Toyota Center 1300 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee

Parent/Toddler Class@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church (in gym)1400 S Miller St, Wenatchee 10am - 11am See Feb 22nd



Open Gym @ Apple Valley Gymnastics230 South Columbia, Suite 3, Wenatchee 7pm - 9pm See Feb 22nd


KPQ Home Show@ Town Toyota Center 1300 Walla Walla Ave


Photo Classes - Let’s Go on a Photo Safari!@ Icicle Studios, 11734 Highway 2, Suite Cin Leavenworth 9:30am - 11:30amFee: $35 per session More information: 509-548-0606 Whether you are going to a foreign Wildlife preserve or a domestic park, learn the basics and fine tune your checklist of items for traveling with a camera.

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics9:30am - 10:45am See Feb 22nd

Lowes Kids Workshop1200 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee 10am - 11amMonster Jam is back at Lowe’s this weekend! Be sure to register your child to build the Monster Jam kit featuring Monster Mutt®!

Resort Yoga 10am - 11am7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth See Mar 2nd

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics11am - 12:15pm See Feb 22nd

Kid’s Club @ Wenatchee Valley Mall 12-2pm511 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee Wenatchee Valley Mall is excited to offer Kid’s Club for boys and girls 12 years old & younger. In partnership with United Way, they are proud to provide a safe place for kids & their parents to come and enjoy fun activities for the whole family. All events are FREE.

Anniversary Party and Book Buzz703 Highway 2, Leavenworth 1pm - 3pmFree 509-548-1451 A Book For All Seasons turns twenty-one! Join us for a celebration of authors, books, and you, the customers! www.abookforallseasons.com/event/book-signing

Not Amy@ Caffe Mela17 N. Wenatchee Ave, 7pm - 9pmTickets $7 adv/ $10 day of www.caffemela.com

A Night of Improv with Ryan Stiles@ PAC, 123 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee 7:30pm - 9pmJoined by top improvisers from Washington State, this 90 minute improvised comedy show is guaranteed to make you laugh. This is a clean performance with comedy recommended for ages 14 and up. Adults: $45 Seniors: $40 Students: $35 Cabaret: $55For tickets: www.pacwen.org or 509-663-arts

SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013

KPQ Home Show@ Town Toyota Center1300 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee, WA

Arlberg Sports’ DEMO DAZE7500 Mission Ridge Road, Wenatchee 9am - 2pmArlberg Sports’ annual DEMO DAZE is back! Be one of the select few to test next year’s skis. Register now at Arlberg Sports in Downtown Wenatchee. This event is limited to only 100 participants. The fee is $10 per adult (must be 18 years old) and you will need to provide your ski boots’ sole length.

MONDAY MARCH 11, 2013

Indoor Park Play Time@ Apple Valley Gymnastics 9:30am - 11am See Feb 23rd

Photo Classes - The Big Parade@ Icicle Studios, 11734 Highway 2, Leavenworth 9:30am - 11:30am$35 per session 509-548-0606 Christmas Lighting, winter fireworks and Spring Maifest parades are intriguing to photograph. Large gatherings provide endless opportunities to document and refine our viewpoint. www.iciclevalleyphotography.com

Indoor Playground@ Wenatchee Convention Center 10am - 12pm See Feb 25th

Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC1000 N. Miller Wenatchee Conference Room 6:30pm - 8:30pm See Mar 4th


@ the Sportsplex, 2 Fifth St, Wenatchee

Classes Offered Spring 2013Classes Offered Spring 2013Classes Offered Spring 2013 Sparks: 18-35 months **Parent Participation Required**

Igniters: 3-4 yr olds Flames: 5-6 yr olds

March 4 - April 8 (Mondays) Igniters: 5:15 - 6:00 PM Flames: 6:00 - 6:45 PM

March 5 - April 9 (Tuesdays) Sparks: 5:15 - 6:00 PM Igniters: 6:00 - 6:45 PM

March 6 - April 10 (Wednesdays) Igniters: 11:15 AM -12:00 Igniters: 5:15 - 6:00 PM Flames: 6:00 - 6:45 PM

$56.00 per 6 week session $12.00 Annual Player Card For more info go to wvsportsplex.com or call 888-5200

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church 1400 Miller St, Wenatchee 6:45pm - 8:30pm See Feb 25th


MOPS of Wenatchee@ Wenatchee Free Methodist Church 1601 5th St 9am - 11am (509)-662-1502


Attachment Parenting Group941 Washington St, Wenatchee 10am - 11am See Feb 26th


Resort Yoga7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 7pm - 8pm See March 2nd


East Wenatchee MOPS171 Eastmont Ave, East Wenatchee 9am - 11am See Feb 27th

Indoor Playground @ Wen. Community Center10am - 12pm See Feb 25th

AWANA@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church 1400 S Miller St 6:30pm - 8pm See Feb 27th

Indoor Park Play Time@ Apple Valley Gymnastics 7pm - 8pm See Feb 23rd

WVC HepCats Swing Dance Club1312 Maple St, Wenatchee 7pm - 10pmSee Feb 27th


Mops of Leavenworth@ Church of Nazarene, 111 Ski Hill Drive9am - 11am 509-548-5292

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)@ Wenatchee Free Methodist Church 1601 5th St. 9am - 11am See Feb 28th


Suicide Prevention Training@ Grace Lutheran Church 1408 Washington St5:30pm - 7:30pmThis free training will provide members with skills to help someone considering suicide. Email [email protected] or call 509-665-9987 to reserve your spot.


Parent/Toddler Class@ Saddlerock Prebyterian Church (in Gym)1400 S Miller St, Wenatchee 10am - 11am See Feb 22nd


Story Time @ Academic Toolbox2127 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 10:30am - 11:30am St Patrick’s Day Theme


Immersion Program7500 Mission Ridge Road, Wenatchee, WAThis program is designed to get you to the next level in your skiing. Program runs from 10 a.m.-3p.m. each day. Price: One weekend session $130. Contact our Lessons Center at (509) 888-9435 to register.

Indoor Park Play Time@ Wenatchee Community Center 230 South Columbia, Suite 3, Wenatchee 8:30am - 10am See Feb 23rd

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics9:30am - 10:45am11am-12:15 pmSee Feb 22nd

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Ben and Casey Stanton

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Immersion Program7500 Mission Ridge Road, WenatcheeSee Mar 16th

Cashmere St. Patrick’s Day ParadeCottage Ave, Cashmere, WAHeld on St. Patrick’s Day March 17. The shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade in Washington State occurs on Cottage Ave. Activities include live entertainment, parade and food.



Indoor Playground@ Wenatchee Community Center 10am-12pm504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee See Feb 25th

Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC1000 N. Miller Wenatchee, Conference Room 6:30pm - 8:30pm See Mar 4th

Infant CPR for Family and Friends1201 S Miller Street, Wenatchee Classrooms 1 and 2; 6:30pm - 8:30pmThe American Heart Association CPR for Family and Friends Course is a credentialed entry level CPR course. For new parents and their families. Cost: $7 For more information contact Joan Slack 509-665-6140 [email protected]

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church 6:45pm - 8:30pm See Feb 25th







Indoor Playground@ Wenatchee Community Center 504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee 10am - 12pmSee Feb 25th



WVC HepCats Swing Dance Classes1312 Maple St, Wenatchee 7pm - 10pmSee Feb 27th

Jeff Dunham: Disorderly ConductTown Toyota Center 7:30pm - 9:30pmDoors Open @ 6:30pm Show Starts & 7:30pm For Tickets tickets.towntoyotacenter.com


Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)@ Wenatchee Free Methodist Church 1601 5th St, Wenatchee 9am - 11amSee Feb 28th


Andre Feriante in Concert (with Overton Berry & Steve Thornson)7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 7:30pm - 9pmA perennial Icicle Creek favorite, the world-renowned classical guitarist, kicks off the “Snowy Owl Sampler” series in an intimate evening of Spanish classics. Tickets: Snowy Owl Sampler special, $5


Parent/Toddler Class@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church, in Gym 10am - 11am See Feb 22nd

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10am - 11:30am See Feb 22nd

Open Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics6:30pm - 7:30pm See Feb 22nd


Open Gym @ Apple Valley Gymnastics 7pm - 9pm See Feb 22nd

The Last Bison@ Caffe Mela17 N. Wenatchee Ave 7pm - 9pmTickets $7 adv/ $10 day of www.caffemela.com

Icicle Creek Chamber Players Concert7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 7:30pm - 9pmSchubert, Sonata for Piano in A Major, D.959 Chopin, Selected Mazurkas Scriabin, Sonata No.3 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 23 For Tickets call 509-548-6347 x400


Mission Statement Big Air Event7500 Mission Ridge Road, Wenatchee, WAHigh flying freestyle event mixed with live music. It will be held in the base area. More details to come.

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Hogloppet7500 Mission Ridge Road, Wenatchee 7:30am - 5pmThis non-competitive 30k ski trek starts at the top of the Mission Ridge Ski Area and continues over the mountain to Blewett Pass, providing spectacular views of the valley below. Start time is at 7:30 a.m. Recommended shuttle service to Mission Ridge leaves from Leavenworth at 6 a.m. and the Wenatchee Convention Center at 6:30 a.m. for $20 per person. Contact www.skileavenworth.com/events/hogloppet or call(509) 548-5477.

Miss East Cascade Little Princess Pageant123 N Wenatchee Ave, WenatcheeRaising money for scholarships. Go to www.pacwen.org or www.misseastcascades.com for more information. Register by March 1st for participation.

Indoor Park Play Time @ Apple Valley Gymnastics 230 South Columbia, Suite 3, Wenatchee 8:30am - 10am See Feb 23rd

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 9:30am - 10:45amSee Feb 22nd

Lowes Kids Workshop1200 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee 10am - 11am


The Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra Dancing Under the Stars Annual GalaWenatchee Golf and Country Clubin East Wenatchee 6pm - 10pmEnjoy an elegant evening of fine dining, wine tasting and dancing to the Wenatchee Big Band. Adult: $70 For tickets visit www.pacwen.org or call 509-663-arts

Snowy Owl Sneak Peek Sampler7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 7:30pm - 9pmJoin us for a sneak peek showcase of the community’s new Snowy Owl Theater! Five days filled with extraordinary performances.


Easter Egg Hunt 2013Eastmont Community Park in East WenatcheeAlso includes: Face painting, finger printing (done by local police), photo opp’s with the Easter Bunny, and two different riding activities the Pumper Truck (small fire engine) and the Jiggle Bug Express ( a small train with 6 cars)509-886-6108 for more info.

Paul Bannick7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 2pm - 4pmCelebrated wildlife photographer Paul Bannick delivers an afternoon lecture highlighting his work photographing the Snowy Owl. Photographs to be on display in the new Snowy Owl theater and Q&A to follow the event. Tickets: Snowy Owl Sampler special, $5

Snowy Owl Sneak Peek Sampler7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 7:30pm - 9pmJoin us for a sneak peek showcase of the community’s new Snowy Owl Theater! Five days filled with extraordinary performances.


Indoor Park Play Time@ Apple Valley Gymnastics 230 South Columbia, Suite 3, Wenatchee 9:30am - 11am See Feb 23rd

Indoor Playground 10am-12pm@ Wenatchee Community Center See Feb. 25th


Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church6:45pm - 8:30pm See Feb 25th

Icicle Creek Youth Symphony Spring Concert7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 7pm - 9pmCome watch the young artists of the Icicle Creek Youth Symphony perform classical music favorites in the Snowy Owl theater as part of the “Snowy Owl Sneak Peek Sampler”! Tickets: $5

Tenley McGinnis

Madisyn Page

43March/April 2013

Preschool Open House

April 9th 9-11am, 1-3pm and 5-7pm

Jackie DeLozier Director/teacher


Now Enrolling For Fall 2013

New Song Community Church Corner of Grant Road & Iowa,

East Wenatchee


MOPS of Wenatchee@ Wenatchee Free Methodist Church 9am - 11am 509-662-1502

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 9:30am - 11am See Feb 22nd





East Wenatchee MOPS@ Faith Lutheran Church 9am - 11amSee Feb 27th

Indoor Playground@ Wenatchee Community Center 10am-12pm504 S. Chelan, Wenatchee See Feb 25th


Indoor Park Play Time@ Apple Valley Gymnastics 7pm-8pm230 South Columbia, Suite 3 See Feb 23rd



Mops of Leavenworth 9am-11am111 Ski Hill Drive, Leavenworth 509-548-5292

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)@ Wenatchee Free Methodist Church9am - 11am See Feb 28thPlay Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 9:30am - 11amSee Feb 22nd


Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 10am - 11:30amSee Feb 22nd

Eric Herman: Cool Tunes for Kids@ Eastmont High School 905 8th St NE, East Wenatchee 6pm - 7pmA Free, Annual, Community Concert Presented by Wenatchee Pediatric Dentistry. Don’t miss out on this magical experience for children and families.


Indoor Park Play Time@ Apple Valley Gymnastics230 South Columbia, Suite 3, Wenatchee 8:30am - 10am See Feb 23rd


Easter Egg Hunt@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church1400 S Miller St, Wenatchee 10am - 12pmFor children up to age 10. Hunt for eggs, hear a family-friendly presentation of the Easter message, and make a cookie and a craft!

Resort Yoga7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 10am - 11amSee Mar 2nd

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 11am - 12:15pmSee Feb 22nd

Dummy Downhill7500 Mission Ridge Road, Wenatchee 3pm - 6pmParticipants in this quirky event use their creativity to present a non-human dummy on either skis or a snowboard. Judging begins at 4 p.m. Contact 509-663-6543 or [email protected]


Easter Brunch7375 Icicle Road, LeavenworthCall for reservations/ Call 509-548-6344 or 800-574-2123 for reservations. Celebrate this Easter holiday with a hearty, family-style Brunch. Menu coming soon. Adults $37 Kids 5-12 $11 Children 4 and under free. Overnight package available

MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2013


Indoor Playground 10am - 12pm@ Wenatchee Community CenterSee Feb 25th



TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics9:30am - 11am See Feb 22nd


La Leche League Breastfeeding Support941 Washington St, Wenatchee 10am - 11amSee Mar 5th

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013


AWANA@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church 1400 S Miller St 6:30pm - 8pmSee Feb 27th

Indoor Park Play Time@ Apple Valley Gymnastics230 South Columbia, Suite 3, Wenatchee 7pm - 8pm See Feb 23rd


THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)@ Wen Free Methodist Church 9am - 11amSee Feb 28th


FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2013


Bubbles & Heels526 E Woodin Ave, Chelan 5pm - 7pmSee Mar 1st

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013

Ho-Down Sho-Down BBQ/Brewfest7500 Mission Ridge Road, WenatcheeA freestyle event mixing extreme sports, A BBQ contest, A live art wall and live country music.

Indoor Park Play Time@ Apple Valley Gymnastics8:30am - 10am See Feb 23rd

Home Depot Kids Workshop1405 Maiden Lane, Wenatchee 9am - 12pm



Resort Yoga7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 10am - 11amSee Apr 2nd

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee, WA See Feb 22nd

Icicle Creek Chamber Players Concert7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 7:30pm - 9:30pmTickets: $20 General, $16 Senior. $8 Student Barber, Souvenirs for Piano Four- Hands, Op. 28 Crumb, Other worldy Resonances for Two Pianos Rachmaninoff, Symphonic Dances for Two Pianos, Op. 45 For Tickets call 509-548-6347 x400




Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC1000 N. Miller Wenatchee, Conference Room 6:30pm - 8:30pm See Mar 4th



MOPS of Wenatchee 9am - 11am1601 5th St 509-662-1502

Resort Yoga7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 7pm - 8pmResort Yoga Tuesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 6, 13 and 20 at 10:00 am in Woodpecker Join Marion Lodato on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm for a Warm Flow, Level I-II class and Joanna Dunnon Saturdays at 10:00 am for a Morning Wake Up Yoga (slow - gentle)class. Drop ins welcome. Mats and props available for newcomers. Adults $8 per class

Lola Baker

Finnegan Pelz

45March/April 2013

Look a salmon in the eyeSteer a Columbia River steamboatHug 42 kinds of treesStand in the shadow of a hydro turbine… for free at Rocky Reach Dam.

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Attachment Parenting Group941 Washington St, Wenatchee 10am - 11amSee Feb 26th

Successful Breastfeeding1201 S. Miller Street, Wenatchee Rooms F and G 6:30pm - 8:30pm See Mar 4th

Resort Yoga7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 7pm - 8pmSee Apr 2nd




AWANA@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church 6:30pm - 8pm See Feb 27th



The StepCrew 7:30-pm - 9:00pm@ The PAC 123 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee The StepCrew is a sensational new, Celtic inspired evening with six of the most charismatic dancers performing today. The StepCrew is the first of its kind to combine three unique styles of dance: Irish Step, traditional tap dancing, and the extraordinary Ottawa Valley Step dancing. Adults: $45 Seniors: $40 Students: $35 For tickets visit www.pacwen.org or call509-663-arts


Mops of Leavenworth111 Ski Hill Drive, Leavenworth 9am - 11am509-548-5292

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)1601 5th St, Wenatchee 9am - 11amSee Feb 28th





Open Gym@ Apple Valley Gymnastics 7pm - 9pm See Feb 22nd

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Indoor Park Play Time@ Apple Valley Gymnastics230 South Columbia, Suite 3, Wenatchee 8:30am - 10am See Feb 23rd

Steve Burchett Memorial Golf Tournament7500 Mission Ridge Road, WenatcheeThe Mission Ridge Pro Patrol host the 19th annual Ski and Golf tournament to raise money for avalanche awareness and education. Registration - cost per team $300 with thousands of dollars in prizes! 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.: registration @ Mission Ridge 9:15 a.m.: First run of on snow portion 1:30 p.m.: Shotgun golf start at golf course (TBD) After golf Dinner and awards Contact Brad Whiting, Ski Patrol Director - [email protected] Golf course TBD


Resort Yoga7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 10am - 11amSee Apr 2nd


Get Connected Family Expo@The Sportsplex, 2 Fifth St, Wenatchee10am - 5pmA day full of activities and entertainment for the family. Reptile Man, L-Bow the Clown, Free Giveaways, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Photobooth, Games, and much more. Tickets $3 Adults, $2 Kids ages 3-17, Under 3 are FREE! Event is put on by Kid Connect Magazine with support from numorous local businesses, including Dr. Cara’s Children’s Dentistry

Lexi Cox


MUSIC TOGETHER®

Make music an exciting part of your child’s life! Bring your newborn, toddler, or preschooler to one of our research-based, fun-filled music and movement classes. Explore musical play, child-friendly instruments, songbooks, and CDs that you use at home. Regardless of your own music ability, you will contribute to your child’s music learning—and form everlasting bonds.

Family Music Classes forChildren Ages Birth–Kindergarten

FRUIT TONES STUDIO

Call to sign up for a FREE demo class!

(509) 663-2276FruitTonesStudio.com

Kid’s Club@ Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee 12pm - 2pm See Mar 9th

CASA Rock n ‘Rowl for Kids! Bowl-a-Thon@ Eastmont Lanes, 704 Grant Road, in East Wen 2pm - 9pm. Form a team of 5 people who collect donations to support CASA, which provide trained volunteers who advocate for local children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. Attend the bowl-a-thon for an hour to celebrate your success and have fun! Great prizes are awarded to the top fundraisers. Raise at least $50 and receive a free t-shirt.


Indoor Park Play Time @ Apply Valley Gymnastics 9:30am - 11am See Feb 23rd

Indoor Playground 10am-12pm@ Wenatchee Community Center See Feb 25th




Attachment Parenting Group 10am - 11am941 Washington St, Wenatchee See Feb 26th

Environmental Film Series127 South Mission St, Wenatchee 7pm - 9pmThis film looks at the implications of our preoccupation with computer and television screens and what that missing play time may mean for our society, and eventually our planet. For more info: 888-6240 or visit www.wvmcc.org

Resort Yoga 7pm - 8pm7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth See Apr 2nd


Indoor Playground 10am-12pm@ Apply Valley Gymnastics See Feb 25th

AWANA1400 S Miller St 6:30pm - 8pm See Feb 27th

Indoor Park Play Time @ Apple Valley Gymnastics7pm - 8pm See Feb 23rd

WVC HepCats Swing Dance Classes 7pm - 10pm1312 Maple St, Wenatchee See Feb 27th


Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) 9 - 11am1601 5th St, Wenatchee See Feb 28th



Art 4 KidzMemorial Park, WenatcheeOpen to kids Pre-K through 12th grade with several different categories. All art entries will be displayed and winners will be announced on Youth Day in Memorial Park. For more info, Contact:(509) 662-3616 or appleblossom.org



Art 4 KidzMemorial Park, Wenatchee See April 19th


Conley and Ashlynn McGinnis

47March/April 2013

* Weddings * Birthdays * Prom * Wine Tours * Ladies Night Out * Concerts * Golf Trips *

* Sporting Events * Quinceaneras * Daddy-Daughter Dates * Private Parties * More *

Hats off Limousine ServiceCall Today to make your reservation!

(509) 630-4716 or (509) 888-3398www.hatsofflimo.com

Wenatchee MarathonStart @ Perfoming Arts Plaza on WenatcheeAve The Wenatchee Marathon is operated by Ted Driven, an organization that supports cancer research and local charities. ENTRY FEES Before 3/20/13 (guaranteed shirt cut-off date) $94marathon $72 half $45 10K, before 4/18/13 $105 marathon $83 half $51 10K Registration Closing Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013 @ 11:59 PM PST *Registrations received after March 20 are not guaranteed race shirt.

Earth Day FairRiverwalk Park, Lake Chelan 9am - 5pmCome for the day and enjoy Food, Entertainment, Informational Booths, Vendors & Workshop!


2013 Wenatchee Valley Renaissance Faire1300 Fifth St, Wenatchee, WA 10am - 6pmThis annual event features fire breathers, musical performers, fighting demonstrations, minstrels, jesters, knights, belly dancers, a castle, various games, lots of medieval merchants, and much more. Single day admission is $8 per adult, and $6 for a child between 6 and 17 years of age. Children 5 years and under are free. Students with a valid WVC Student ID are admitted for free also. For questions please visit us at http://www.wenrenfaire. Matthew Harrison (509)669-0202 [email protected]


Resort Yoga 10am-11am7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth See Apr 2nd


MS Walk 20131351 Walla Walla Ave, Wenatchee 1pm - 4pmSite Opens: noon for check in Opening Ceremony: begins at 12:40pm Route Length: 2 or 4 miles... This Walk MS location is also a FUN RUN!! When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 2,500 people living with MS in our community.

Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra Concert: America123 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee 7pm - 9pmAmerica, featuring Grammy-winning violinist Mark O’Connor. Internationally recognized bluegrass, jazz, country and fiddling violinist Mark O’Connor will perform his Improvised Violin Concerto with the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra. All patrons are invited to attend a complimentary post-concert reception in the PAC lobby following the concert. For tickets visit www.pacwen.org or call 509-663-ARTS

SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2013

2013 Wenatchee Valley Renaissance Faire1300 Fifth St, Wenatchee 10am - 4pmSee April 20th

Monday, April 22, 2013

Indoor Park Play Time@ Apple Valley Gymnastics9:30am - 11am See Feb 23rd

Indoor Playground@ Wenatchee Community Center 10am - 12pm See Feb 25th

Story Time @ Academic Toolbox 2127 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee 10:30am - 11:30am

Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC1000 N. Miller Wenatchee Conference Room 6:30pm - 8:30pm Cost $93.30Everything you need to know about having a baby. Class Dates are (Mondays): April 22, 29, May 6, 13, (Thurs) 16, & (Monday) 20. Medical coupons accepted. Contact Joan Slack for more information. 509-665-6140 [email protected]

Women’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) @ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church 1400 Miller St, Wenatchee 6:45pm - 8:30pm See Feb 25th


MOPS of Wenatchee1601 5th St 9am - 11am 509-662-1502


Attachment Parenting Group941 Washington St, Wenatchee 10am - 11amSee Feb 26th





AWANA1400 S Miller St 6:30pm - 8pmSee Feb 27th

Indoor Park Play Time230 South Columbia, Suite 3, Wenatchee 7pm - 8pm See Feb 23rd



Mops of Leavenworth111 Ski Hill Drive, Leavenworth 9am - 11am509-548-5292


Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee, WA 9:30am - 11am See Feb 22nd


Happy Days, A New MusicalRiverside Playhouse, Wenatchee 7:30pm - 9:30pmThe famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout, Arnold’s, is in danger of demolition. So the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and a TV-worthy wrestling match. A perfect family-friendly musical you don’t want to miss! For Tickets: www.pacwen.org or 509-663-ARTS


Funtastic Shows Carnival501 Fifth St, WenatcheeThere is a wide array of rides and games for all age groups. For more information, contact the Apple Blossom Festival Office at 662-3616 or www.appleblossom.org . It opens weekdays at 5 pm and weekends at 12:00 noon. No gate fees.


Open Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S. Columbia St, Wenatchee 6:30pm - 7:30pmSee Feb 22nd


Open Gym230 South Columbia, Suite 3, Wenatchee 7pm - 9pm See Feb 22nd

Happy Days, A New MusicalRiverside Playhouse, Wenatchee 7:30pm - 9:30pm See April 25th

The Columbia Chorale presents 30th Anniversary Reunion Concert@ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church1400 S Miller St, Wenatchee 7:30pm - 9:30pmFavorite musical selections representing a “Best Of” the Columbia Chorale from the past 30 years will be featured in this commemorative concert. Tickets: $15 Students: $8 For tickets: www.pacwen.org or 509-663-ARTS


Funtastic Shows Carnival501 Fifth St, WenatcheeSee Apr 26th

Crossport Warrior Challenge (R2R)Walla Walla Point Park

PASS Super Late Model Apple Blossom 200Wenatchee Valley Super OvalPro 4 Alliance, 75 lap Wesco Sprints, 40 lap Jerry’s Auto Supply Pure Stocks, 35 lap For More Information visit www.wvso.com

Indoor Park Play Time@ Apple Valley Gymnastics 230 South Columbia, Suite 38:30am - 10am See Feb 23rd


Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee 11am - 12:15pmSee Feb 22nd

The Keyes Fibre Youth ParadeTriangle Park 11am - 1pmOver 4,500 children ages 14 and under (and some who are just young at heart) participate in this celebration! appleblossom.org for more info

Ride the Miniature Train501 Fifth St, Wenatchee 1pm - 5pmTake your family for a special ride on the little train that runs on a10-inch-gauge track in scenic Riverfront Park. The course winds through a figure-8 layout of bridges, trestles and rails along the Columbia River just south of the carnival. Cost: $3 adults/$2 children

Prospector Pies Pie Eating ContestMemorial Park, Wenatchee 2pm - 3pmWin up to $100 by participating in the Prospector Pies Apple Pie Eating Contest! There will be three grade categories: Prize money goes to the top finishers in each category who can eat a pie the fastest with no hands. All contestants will receive a t-shirt. Entry forms must be received at the Festival Office, 2 South Chelan (upstairs), Wenatchee by 5pm, Friday, April 26 or by 1:30pm at the Festival Info booth in Memorial Park on Saturday, April 27 Participants must arrive by 1:30pm on Saturday, April 27 and check in at the Festival Information Booth to receive their t-shirt.

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2013

Funtastic Shows Carnival501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 26th

Pepsi-Cola Youth DayMemorial Park, Wenatchee 11am - 4pmPepsi Cola Youth Day is always one of the highlights of this year’s Washington State Apple Blossom Festival. Great performances and activities just for kids. Visit appleblossom.org for more info. FREE

Motorcycle Extravaganza900 N Western Ave, Wenatchee 1pm - 3pmShine up your “hog” or any favorite motorcycle and ride it on down to the best show in Wenatchee. No entry fees or preregistration required. We’re open to all classes – new, old, tricked out or just plain fun!! And, everyone is invited to vote for the Best In Show Award. FREE – OPEN TO PUBLIC. Cost: Contact: Jeril Hansen, (509) 662-2797 or email [email protected]

Ride the Miniature Train 1pm - 5pm501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 27th

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Indoor Park Play Time@ Apple Valley Gymnastics 9:30am - 11amSee Feb 23rd

Indoor Playground@ Wenatchee Community Center 10am - 12pm See Feb 25th

Ride the Miniature Train501 Fifth St, Wenatchee 1pm - 5pmSee Apr 27th

Childbirth Preparation Series at WVMC1000 N. Miller Wenatchee Conference Room 6:30pm - 8:30pm See Apr 22nd





Attachment Parenting Group941 Washington St, Wenatchee, WA 10am - 11am See Feb 26th

Ride the Miniature Train501 Fifth St, Wenatchee, WA 1pm - 5pmSee Apr 27th


WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013


Indoor Playground@ Wenatchee Community Center 10am - 12pmSee Feb 25th

All Service Club Luncheon121 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee 12pm - 1pmDoors open at 11:30am and the program begins at noon. Tickets are $20 and available online at www.appleblossom.org or at the Apple Blossom Festival Office at 2 S. Chelan (upstairs). For more info, contact the Festival Office at 662-3616.


AWANA1400 S Miller St 6:30pm - 8pmSee Feb 27th

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013



Apple Blossom Golf Tournament2820 8th St SE, East Wenatchee 9:30am - 3:30pm Cost: $120 per golfer144 golfers participate in one of the best tournaments in the Northwest at Highlander Golf Course. There will be a Hole-in-One Contest for a 2013 vehicle from Sangster Motors. Contact the Festival Office for more information at (509) 662-3616 or appleblossom.org. 8am Registration / 9:30am Tee Time

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 9:30am - 11am10 S Columbia St. Wenatchee See Feb 22nd


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

FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013


Les Schwab Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show@ Eastmont Community ParkCheck-in will begin at 10am.Good food and great music. Awards Ceremony at 4pm. Pre-registration for participants is strongly encouraged, but on-site registration will be allowed. Registration forms will be accepted at the Events Office through 5pm on Wed., May 1st and at Eastmont Community Park (corner of Third and Georgia) on Fri., May 3rd, beginning at 2pm. To register, or for more info, call (509) 886-6108 or visit website eastwenatchee.com/classychassis. Parade 6:30pm; Car Show 10am-5pm Cost: Free to watch; $25 for Participants; $75 for Commercial Participants

Apple Blossom Fun Fly (Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers)5201 4th St NE, East Wenatchee 10am - 4pmDaily RC Flying demonstrations and static displays of aircraft. For more info, contact Del Herring.




Wal-Mart 37th Annual Arts & Crafts FairMemorial Park, Wenatchee 10am - 7pmWander through Memorial Park and join over 100 talented artists, musicians, and crafters from throughout the Northwest at the 37thAnnual Wal-Mart Juried Arts & Crafts Fair. Visit appleblossom.org for more info.

Bubbles & Heels 5pm - 7pm526 E Woodin Ave, Chelan See Mar 1st

Apple Blossom Plus Weekend Square Dance101 Pioneer Ave, Cashmere 7pm - 10pmThe Vale Elementary gym will be transformed into a lively, friendly atmosphere of fun for the whole family with dancers from all over the area and from other countries that become one big family of dancers. For more Information, contact Hugh Blair at [email protected] or Barbara Vorderbueggen [email protected]. Cost: Free to watch; Dancers $30 if registered by April 15. If not pre-registered: $35 adults, $25 teens, and $70 families.

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

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013


Les Schwab Classy Chassis Parade & Car ShowEastmont Community Park See May 3rd

3x3 Basketball TourneyWalla Walla Point Park, WenatcheeThe Wenatchee 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is held every year as part of the Apple Blossom Festival. More info: appleblossom.org


Home Depot Kids Workshop1405 Maiden Lane, Wenatchee 9am - 12pm


Downtown Kiwanis Annual Pancake BreakfastTriangle Park, Wenatchee 6:30am - 10:30amThe Wenatchee Kiwanis Club invites you to their Annual “ALL YOU CAN EAT” Pancake Breakfast. Pancakes, eggs (with or without ham), juice, milk and coffee. The breakfast area is located at Triangle Park, which is close to the float staging area. **EACH TICKET IS AN ENTRY FOR A $500 GAS GIVEAWAY** (Need not be present to win). For more information, contact Tom Irvin at (509) 662-0200 or by e-mail [email protected]

Apple Blossom Run @ Triangle Park,8am - 11amStarts prior to the Grand Parade on Saturday, May 4, at 9:40 am. Runners have a choice of four events: 1 Mile Kids Run for grades 1-8; 5K Run, 10K Run and 5K Walk. All events start at the Apple Bowl and follow the parade route down Orondo St & Wenatchee Ave. Registration starts at 8:00 am at the Apple Bowl. For more info: Steph Grubich at WVMC – (509)663-8711.


Apple blossom Fun Fly (Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers) 5201 4th St NE, East Wen 10am - 4pm RC Flying demonstrations & static displays of aircraft. For more info, contact Del Herring.

Wal-Mart 37th Annual Arts & Crafts FairMemorial Park 10am - 7pm See May 3rd

Apple Blossom Grand ParadeTriangle Park 11am - 1pmThe cannon sounds promptly at 11am for the Stemilt Growers Grand Parade. Parade route: down Orondo, left on Wenatchee Ave. Ends at 7th.



Apple Blossom Plus Weekend Square Dance101 Pioneer Ave 7pm - 10pm See May 3rd

Happy Days, A New Musical 7:30pm - 9:30pm@ Riverside Playhouse See May 25th

SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013

All day Funtastic Shows Carnival501 Fifth St, Wenatchee See Apr 26th

Apple blossom Fun Fly (Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers) See May 4th

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


Happy Days, A New Musical@ Riverside Playhouse 2pm - 4pm See April 25th

Stemilt Growers Ultimate Apple Pie & Dessert Bake-Off @ Memorial Park 2pm - 4pmPies & Desserts will be accepted on Sunday, May 5 from 10am – 11am at the Festival Office. Cash prizes for the top 3 pies and top 3 desserts will be awarded. Pick up an entry form at the Festival Office or call (509) 662-3616 or visit appleblossom.org for more information. Awards will be announced at 2pm at the Verizon Wireless Entertainment Stage in Memorial Park.

Apple Blossom Plus Weekend Square Dance101 Pioneer Ave, Cashmere 7pm - 10pmSee May 3rd

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