Spring Festival and Events Calendar for 2010
Leavenworth, Washington

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March 2010 Activities and Events in Leavenworth

March 19 - Leave No Trace Workshop
Time: 3-5pm
Location: 347 Division Street, Leavenworth
Fee: Free
Information: 548-0181
This workshop will provide you with important and fun, hands-on activities about treading lightly on our Earth.
 

March 19 - Leavenworth Community Coffeehouse
Time: 7:30pm
Location: 347 Division Street, Leavenworth
Fee: $3.00
Information: www.leavenworthcoffeehouse.org
Brad Keeler; a multi-instrumentalist and talented songwriter-presenting an evening of vintage blues, folk, jazz and some amazing original music!
 

March 25 - Empty Bowls Festival
A fundraiser to benefit Leavenworth’s Community Cupboard. The annual Empty Bowls Festival Soup Supper will be held at Cascade High School. We encourage you to purchase tickets at the glazing as we sell out early!
Cost: $5 - $12
Information: Tickets available at A Book For All Seasons 509-548-1451 www.emptybowlsfestival.com


March 25 - Knitting with Peggi Ann Amstutz
Time: 4:30-6:30
Location: 905 Commercial Street
Fee: $50.00
Information: 509-548-0895
Reservations: Y
This is a three session class that will introduce you to the world of top-down knitting on circular needles. Must be able to knit and purl, increase. Two sessions to follow.

March 27 - Living on the Land
Time: 9am to Noon
Location: 347 Division Street
Fee: Free
Information: www.barnbeachreserve.org
Reservations: N
Your Living Soil and All Life Depends on Water - Second in a series for owners of small acreages. A collaboration with WSU Extension and Cascadia Conservation District.

March 27 - Knitting with Peggi Ann Amstutz
Time: 9:30-11:30
Location: 905 Commercial Street
Fee: $15.00
Information: 509-548-0895
Reservations: Y
We will work on as small sock cuff so you can learn to use two circular needles and never need double points again! Please reserve by sending a check.

March 28 - Gamelan Pacifica
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Canyon Wren Recital Hall at Icicle Creek Music Center
Fee: $20 (Seniors $16, Students $10)
Information: 509-548-6347
Music inspired by cultural and musical traditions from distant and exotic regions, performed by the Icicle Creek Piano Trio and Gamelan Pacifica. Featured winery: Whitestone Winery. www.icicle.org


March 28 - Retailer Demo
Location: Base Area, Stevens Pass
A demo for the masses, come out and try the newest equipment before you buy! All of your favorite ski and snowboard brands as well as local retailers will be on hand to show you the latest technology. stevenspass.com
 

March 28 - Spring Detox with Sarah Piestrup LAc
Time: 11-4
Location: 210 Division Street, Leavenworth
Fee: $60.00
Information: 509-548-4780 www.cascadewellness.com
Reservations: Y
This spring take part in the abundance and new growth with a spring detox diet filled with whole foods. In this one day workshop Sarah Piestrup and Alison Detjens will help you implement a safe and effective detox diet. We will introduce you to some wild edibles and reacquaint you with some old plant friends in a short harvest walk.
 

March 08 - June 01 - Qi Gong Movement Classes
Time:  Th-9-10am/ Sat-8:30
Location: 210 Division Street, Leavenworth
Fee: $15.00
Information: 509-548-4780 www.cascadewellness.com
Reservations: N
Qi Gong is the art of effortless flow. Thursdays and Saturday classes focusing on form with less stretching. All are welcome and any body will enjoy these gentle and simple but profound movements. Drop ins welcome.
 

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April 2010 events and Activities in Leavenworth


April 02 - Bear Bells That Bark
Time: 7pm
Location: 347 Division Street
Fee: Free
Information: www.barnbeachreserve.org
Reservations: N
Karelian Bear Dogs On Staff at Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife - Come to this facinating program and meat Rich Beausoliel, Bear and Cougar Specialist
 

April 03 - Upper Valley Easter Egg Hunt
Time: Noon to 3pm
Location: Smallwood's Harvest, 10461 Stemm Road
Fee: Free
Information: 509-548-4196
Reservations: N
Easter Egg hunt, with petting zoo, cow train rides. Come enjoy the holiday spirit with family, friends and a lot of children smiling. www.visitwashingtonfarms.com


April 03 - Salomon Jib Academy
Location: Top Phlight Terrain Park, Stevens
The Salomon Jib Academy is a series of slopestyle events for kids 16 and under where athletes ski with their favorite Salomon pros and win tons of great prizes. stevenspass.com
 

April 04 - Easter Brunch
Location: Sleeping Lady Mt. Resort, Kingfisher Dining Lodge
Fee: Adults $30, Kids 5-12 $15, Children 4 & under FREE
Information: 509-548-6344
Reservations: Yes
Celebrate this Easter holiday with a hearty family-style brunch, featuring Columbia River Salmon Hash, Vanilla Bean French Toast and house-made Muesli served up along classic sides. www.sleepinglady.com
 

April 04 - Steven Madison Small Fry Race
Location: Base Area, Stevens Pass
All small Fry's welcome to this event. This annual event brings a competitive spirit to the youngsters as they compete for the top speed on the alpine course. stevenspass.com
 

April 04 - Lion's Club Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 1pm
Location: Lion's Club Park, Leavenworth
Fee: Free
Information: 509-548-4084 www.leavenworthlionsclub.com
Participate in the annual Lion's Club Easter Egg Hunt at Lion's Club Park. A fast paced, get there early, event that embraces the Easter celebration with a focus on our children.
 

March 08 - June 01 - Qi Gong Movement Classes
Time: Th-9-10am/ Sat-8:30
Location: 210 Division Street, Leavenworth
Fee: $15.00
Information: 509-548-4780
Reservations: N
Qi Gong is the art of effortless flow. Thursdays and Saturday classes focusing on form with less stretching. All are welcome and any body will enjoy these gentle and simple but profound movements. Drop ins welcome. www.cascadewellness.com
 


April 08 - Knitting with Peggi Ann Amstutz
Time: 4:30-6:30
Location: 905 Commercial Street
Fee: $50.00
Information: 509-548-0895
Reservations: Y
This is a three session class that will introduce you to the world of top-down knitting on circular needles. Must be able to knit and purl, increase. One session to follow, call for details.
 

March 05 - May 02 -Art Display
Time: 11am to 5pm
Location: 347 division Street, Leavenworth
Fee: Free
Reservations: No
Icicle Arts Gallery presents Line in(g) Color - paintings by Twisp artist Ginger Reddington. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday 11am to 5pm. iciclearts.org
 

April 10 - Leavenworth Choral Festival
Time: 7pm
Location: Leavenworth Festhalle
Fee: Adults-$14/ Senior/Students-$12
Information: 509-548-9168 www.leavenworthchoralfestival.org
Invitational festival with five Pacific NW choirs hosted by Leavenworth Village Voices. Spine-tingling finale of 200- voice massed choir directed by a special guest conductor.

This bi-annual event begins Saturday at 7pm.  Five choirs will be performing at the Festhalle with a massed choir of more than 200 voices under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Linda Gingrich.
 

April 11 - Hoedown Throwdown
Location: Terrain Park, Stevens Pass
After sessioning the park all season, skiers and riders have their chance to show off their new bag of tricks. This event draws the area's best freestylers to compete for thousands of dollars worth of cash and prizes. stevenspass.com
 

March 01 - October 01 - Leavenworth Rock Climbing
Information: 509-548-5823
Rock climbing season is underway here in Leavenworth and many of the classic routes are dry and ready to be climbed. www.mountainschool.com

April 15 - Living on the Land
Time: 7pm
Location: 347 Division Street
Fee: Free
Information: www.barnbeachreserve.org
Reservations: N
The Public Fight Over the Great Bear - The grizzly bear recovery effort, under the Endangered Species Act, has been plodding along for 34 years. Are there any grizzly bears in the Cascades?
 

April 16 - April 17 - The Cherry Orchard
Time: 8pm
Location: WVC Campus Theater
Fee: $10 general/ $5 senior & students
Information: 668-4663
Icicle Arts and the Wenatchee Valley College drama department present Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes prior to the show. http://www.iciclearts.org/
 

April 17 - Leavenworth Ale-Fest
Location: Leavenworth Festhalle
Fee: $20.00 presale; $25 at the door
Information: Arlene Wagner 509-548-4573 info@leavenworthalefest.com
Reservations: N
Food, music and 40 brews to taste. Join us for another "ale-of-a-party", a fundraiser for the Leavenworth Nutcraker Museum.
 

April 17 - The Bluegrass Regulators
Location: Cashmere Community Coffee House
Information: 548-1230
Comprised of the 2009 Rockygrass Banjo Champ- Luke Dewhirst; 2009 Rockygrass and Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival Guitar Champ- Jake Dewhirst; Award winning fiddler- Martin Stevens; and one of the hottest bass player and string whiz- Josh Adkins. www.myspace.com/regulatorbluegrass
 

April 17 - May 29 - 2010 Recycled Art Collection
Location: 7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth
Information: 1-800-574-2123
Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort and Icicle Arts are pleased to present the 2010 Recycled Art Collection. Ten selected pieces of original, one-of-kind artwork made by local student and professional artists will be on display.
 

April 18 - Spring Fest
Location: Base Area, Stevens Pass
One last blowout for the 2009-2010 season! Springfest is filled with activities for everyone, including crowd favorites - dummy downhill and pond skim. stevenspass.com
 

April 20 - April 30 - Matchstick Productions Spring Shoot
Location: General Area, Stevens Pass
(Conditions Permit) This shoot will involve a crew of around 15; 4 cinematographers, 3 producers and 8 athletes. The goal is to build unique terrain features that incorporate the personal skills and tastes of the athletes. stevenspass.com
 

April 23 - April 24 - The Cherry Orchard
Time: 8pm
Location: WVC Campus Theater
Fee: $10 general/ $5 senior & students
Information: 668-4663
Icicle Arts and the Wenatchee Valley College drama department present Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes prior to the show. http://www.iciclearts.org/
 

April 24 - Living on the Land
Time: 9am to Noon
Location: 347 Division Street
Fee: Free
Information: barnbeachreserve.org
Reservations: N
Love Your Grass As Much as Your Animals - Third in a series for owners of small acreages: "Living On the Land". In collaboration with WSU Extension and Cascadia conservation District.
 

April 30 - May 02 - Waxing Poetic
Time: 3pm- Friday- 11am Su
Location: Grunewald Guild, Plain
Fee: See website
Information: 509-763-3693 www.artfaith.com
Reservations: Y
Wax is mentioned several times in the Psalms, describing something different each time. As we begin to uncover what the wax imagery says about God’s character, you’ll learn to paint with hot wax, a process called encaustic painting. Come with your Bible and a willingness to be creative! All levels.
 

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May 2010 Activities and Events in Leavenworth


March 08 - June 01 - Qi Gong Movement Classes
Time: Th-9-10am/ Sat-8:30
Location: 210 Division Street, Leavenworth
Fee: $15.00
Information: 509-548-4780 www.cascadewellness.com
Reservations: N
Qi Gong is the art of effortless flow. Thursdays and Saturday classes focusing on form with less stretching. All are welcome and any body will enjoy these gentle and simple but profound movements. Drop ins welcome.
 

March 05 - May 02 - Art Display
Time: 11am to 5pm
Location: 347 division Street, Leavenworth
Fee: Free
Reservations: No
Icicle Arts Gallery presents Line in(g) Color - paintings by Twisp artist Ginger Reddington. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday 11am to 5pm. iciclearts.org

March 01 - October 01 - Leavenworth Rock Climbing
Information:509-548-5823 www.mountainschool.com
Rock climbing season is underway here in Leavenworth and many of the classic routes are dry and ready to be climbed.

April 17 - May 29 - 2010 Recycled Art Collection
Location: 7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth
Information: 1-800-574-2123
Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort and Icicle Arts are pleased to present the 2010 Recycled Art Collection. Ten selected pieces of original, one-of-kind artwork made by local student and professional artists will be on display.
 

April 30 - May 02 - Waxing Poetic
Time: 3pm- Friday- 11am Su
Location: Grunewald Guild, Plain
Fee: See website
Information: 509-763-3693
Reservations: Y
Wax is mentioned several times in the Psalms, describing something different each time. As we begin to uncover what the wax imagery says about God’s character, you’ll learn to paint with hot wax, a process called encaustic painting. Come with your Bible and a willingness to be creative! All levels. www.artfaith.com
 

May 01 - Pear Blossom Walk
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Smallwoods Harvest, Peshastin
Fee: Free
Information: 548-5802-Teri Miller
Tour the Orchard, see AG displays, animals, music, food, free cow train rides. Bring your camera or easel. Wine tasting.
 

May 01 - September 25 - Organic Garden Tour
Time: 5pm
Location: Sleeping Lady, 7375 Icicle Road
Fee: Free to the public
Information: 509-548-6344 sleepinglady.com
The organic garden at Sleeping Lady offers visitors a unique place to stroll and enjoy two acres of certified organic fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers.


May 07, 2010 - May 09 - Maifest
Location: Downtown Leavenworth
Fee: Free
Information: 509-548-5807
Reservations: N
Celebrate Fruhling (Spring) and Mother's Day in our tradtional Bavarian fashion. Experience the Grand March, including village folk and visitor alike dressed in Trachten and traditional fare. Enjoy flowers, weekend entertainment, and dancing

May 08 - Senior Center Spaghetti Feed
Time: 12-6pm
Location: 423 Evans Street
Fee: $7 adults /12 & under $4
Information: 509-548-6666 leavenworthsr.com
Reservations: N
A Leavenworth Senior Center fundraiser! Spaghetti, Green Salad, Garlic Bread and Dessert. All you can eat! Prepared and served by Leavenworth's finest citizens.

May 08 - Maifest Lion's Club Breakfast
Time: 7-11am
Location: Lion's Club Park, Leavenworth
Fee: $5.50 adult/$3-10 and under
Information: 509-548-6776 www.leavenworthlions.com
Breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage/ ham, coffee and milk served in the Lion's Club Park. Prices and times are subject to change.

May 08 - Cascade Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
Time: 8am to 2pm
Location: Community United Methodist Church
Information: 509-548-6615
Healthy perennials started from members' gardens; some house plants. Great buys on beautiful plants for your garden!

May 09 - Mother's Day Brunch
Location: Sleeping Lady Mt. Resort, Kingfisher Dining Lodge
Fee: Adults $30, Kids 5-12 $15, Children 4 & under FREE
Information:  509-548-6344
Reservations:  Yes
Celebrate Mom with a hearty, family-style brunch featuring Corned Beef Hash, Quincy Corn Ricotta Hotcakes and house-made Muesli served up along classic sides, such as Double Smoked Bacon, Chicken Sausage and Assorted Northwest Cheeses. Join us for a special Mother's Day that she won't soon forget. Complete menu available at

May 13 - May 16 - Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest
Time: Varies
Location: Throughout Leavenworth
Fee: See website for details
Information: www.leavenworthspringbirdfest.com
Reservations: Preferred
Celebrate spring bird song and the natural world in beautiful North Central Washington. We have field trips, workshops, art shows, concerts and more!

May 15 - Brokentop Band
Location: Cashmere Community Coffee House
Information: 548-1230 www.brokentopband.com
We are proud to present this Oregon based band. Four of Northwest's finest bluegrass musicians join forces; Dale Adkins, Suzanne Pearce, Chris Kokesh, and Jeff Smith. The dynamics of Brokentop will captivated you with their high caliber, high energy music; blending Bluegrass, Old Time, and Classic Country. This show will be sure to please.

May 19 - Tokyo String Quartet in Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sleeping Lady Chapel Theater
Fee: $20 (Seniors $16, Students $10)
Information: 509-548-6347
Featuring some of the most romantic music ever written, performed by the Icicle Creek Piano Trio accompanied by exquisite chocolates and champagne. Featured winery: Jones of Washington. www.icicle.org

May 22 - Living on the Land
Time: 9am to Noon
Location: 347 Division Street
Fee: Free
Information: barnbeachreserve.org
Reservations: N
Don't Forget the Animals - Fourth in a series for owners of small acreages: "Living on the Land." In collaboration with WSU Extension and Cascadia Conservation District.

 

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