Attention Artists

This weekend, June 23 & 24, The Artist Trust will be offering a two day professional development workshop for artists entitled "I Am An Artist".  The class will be held at TwispWorks and costs $50 for Artist Trust members and $95 for non-members.  The workshop is for artists of all disciplines.  The class will be facilitated by Artist Trust program manager Libby L. Gerber and the guest presenter is Kathleen Richert of Springboard for the Arts.  A panel of local artists will also be featured.  Artist Trust is a Seattle nonprofit whose mission is to support and encourage individual artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout Washington State.  For more information contact Libby Gerber at libby@artisttrust.org or call 206 467 8734, ext 23.

Cool Water this Weekend

Cool Water, the award winning eclectic folk rock duo featuring Brook Pennock and Wendy McDowell, will be performing this Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 9PM in the Wolf Creek Bar and Grill at Sun Mountain Lodge.  Winners of the West Coast Songwriters Award, the Best Emerging Artist Award and a Lilith Fair Performance Finalist, this harmonious folk rock group will make you feel good.  There is no cover for these shows, so come up early and have dinner and enjoy a fun evening out.  You can preview their sound at http://www.coolwatermusic.net/.

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Free Fishing and Much, Much More

Free fishing this Saturday, June 9 at the Winthrop National Fish Hatchery for kids 12 and under.  It is one of the many activities available at the hatchery to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Day.  Lots of other great activities in the Methow Valley this weekend:  Farmers Market on Saturday morning in Twisp.  The Methow Valley Studio Tour, sponsored by the Confluence Gallery, will showcase 23 local artists working
in 6 different studios.  A free self guided tour map to the studios is available at the Gallery.  The studios will be open Sat. and Sun. from 10am to 5pm.  The Winthrop Gallery is opening a new show this week:  "In a World of Her Own" featuring the work of fiber artist Katie Swanson.  An artist's reception will be held at the Gallery on Sat. evening from 6 to 8pm.  Outward Bound, the national outdoor school, will be hosting a free community event of hiking, climbing and dining at it's basecamp in Mazama on Sat. from 9am to 9pm.  So come on over, there are lots of fun things going on this weekend in the Methow Valley.

Winthrop Marathon and Half Marathon

This Saturday, June 10, is the Winthrop Marathon and Half Marathon.  Starting on the edge of the Pasayten Wilderness in the Okanogan National Forest at an altitude of 3,300 feet the course loses 1,000 feet in elevation in the first 10 miles as it follows the scenic Chewuch River to Winthrop.  The course is USATF certified and can be used as a Boston Marathon qualifier.  Even if you don't want to run, come out and cheer on the runners as they come into town to finish.

National Trails Day, June 2

This Saturday is National Trails Day.  Sun Mountain Lodge is partnering with The Mountaineers, the Methow Valley Sport Trails Association and the Wilderness Society to host a full day of activities to celebrate this nationally recognized event.  There will be 2 full day hike options plus 2 half day hike options.  The hikes are guided and are free.  The Cowboy Camp Dinner will be available for your evening enjoyment at a cost of $47 per person plus gratuity and tax.  At 8PM locally renowned outdoor enthusiast Don Portman will be giving a slide presentation on day hikes in the North Cascades.  For more information contact the Sun Mountain Lodge Activities Shop at 509 996 4735. 

Let 'em Buck

This weekend is the 41st annual Methow Valley Memorial Day Rodeo featuring family fun for all you cowboys and cowgirls.  Always one of the highlights of the spring here in Winthrop.  Rodeo participants will be competing for $7,500 in prize money in events such as Ranch Saddle Bronc, Barrels, Bulls, Saddle Bronc, Junior Rodeo Events and Mutton Bustin'.  Showtime is 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday May 26 & 27.  Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 7-12 years old and free for those 6 and under.  The Rodeo Grounds are located on Twin Lakes Road, just down the hill from Sun Mountain Lodge.  So come on over and enjoy the fun.