What's happening

Relive the wild, musical days of yore when the Hottell Ragtime Jazz Band gives its annual concert at the Antlers next Wednesday (Jan. 30). (File photo by Sue Misao)

Here's more:

Wed. Jan. 23
TEEN CENTER: Come in for the ping pong and video games, stay for the wi-fi and snacks. Free. 997-9211. 4-8pm
JAZZ: Wayne Mendro and Breathe perform at Twisp River Suites. Free. Reservations: 997-0100. 6-9pm
MOVIE: All I Can by Sherpas Cinema shown at Twisp River Pub. $5-$10 (12 and under free). Fundraiser for Loup Loup Ski Patrol. (509) 341-4700. 7pm
AWANA: Fun and games for ages preschool through 6th grade at Cascade Bible Church, Twisp. 997-8312. 7-8:30pm

Thursday Jan. 24
ALTAI HOK: Try out "sliding snowshoes" inspired by traditional skis of Mongolia at Sun Mountain. Free. RSVP 996-4735. 2pm
OPEN STUDIO: First three-night session begins at Door No. 3 for printing projects. Register: 997-2044. 3-6pm
ACOUSTIC JAM NIGHT: Get musical at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 5-7pm
DRUM CIRCLE: Fireside drum circle with Kip and Celeste Roberts at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm
SKI WAX: Hands-on kick and glide ski waxing clinic at milepost 180 on Highway 20, Mazama. Free. RSVP to Dave at 996-4115. 6:30pm
READERS THEATER: The Women by Clare Booth Luce at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Free/donation. 997-7529. 7pm

Friday Jan. 25
BACKYARD SKI DAY: Skiing, rentals, lessons, snowcat rides, ice skating, kid activities and more at Winthrop Town Trailhead. Free. 996-3287. 10am-3pm
TEEN CENTER: Come on in for ping pong, video games, wi-fi, dinner and a movie. Free. 997-9211. 4-11pm
FREESTYLE DANCE: Heart-centered dance at The Studio, Twisp. $5. 996-2017. 5:45-6:45pm
JERÉ GILLESPIE: Dinner, songwriter contest, musical performance by Cacophony Choir and silent auction fundraiser at Community Cultural Center, Tonasket. Benefit for longtime environmental activist Jeré Gillespie, who is battling cancer. $7-$10. (509) 486-1328. 4:30pm
READERS THEATER: The Women by Clare Booth Luce at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Free/donation. 997-7529. 7pm
ROCK/ELECTRONIC: Aaron Daniel performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm

Saturday Jan. 26
MV PURSUIT: 15K classic ski race at Sun Mountain Chickadee Trailhead. $50. 996-3287. 9am
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and trail pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am
SKI FOR WOMEN: Girls' and women's 2-4K ski or walk at the Winthrop Town Trailhead. Costumes optional. Free/donations for Room One. 996-3342. 2pm
SKI DINNER: Dinner, beer garden and live music at the Winthrop Barn to benefit MV Nordic Ski Team. $10-$15. 996-6000. 5-8pm
READERS THEATER: The Women by Clare Booth Luce at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. Free/donation. 997-7529. 7pm
BLUES: The Vaughn Jensen Band performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop, preceded by Acoustic Jam Night (5-7pm). Free. 996-3183. 7pm

Sunday Jan. 27
MV PURSUIT: 30K individual or team relay skate ski race from Mazama to Winthrop. $50. 996-3287. 9am
BALD EAGLES: Class on wintering bald eagles in the Methow Valley at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $20, or $50 for 3 or more. 996-2334. 1-5:30pm
ALTAI HOK: Try out "sliding snowshoes" inspired by traditional skis of Mongolia at Sun Mountain. Free. RSVP 996-4735. 2pm
ICE DANCING: Free lessons with Tedra at Winthrop Ice Rink. (509) 322-3900. 4-4:30pm

Mon. Jan. 28
SENIOR MASSAGE: Free massages to members of the MV Senior Center, Twisp. Sign up: 997-7722. 10am-2pm
QUICKBOOKS: 3-day introductory class begins at InventionWorks computer lab at TwispWorks. $100. www.inventionworks.org. 6-8pm
CONSERVATION COURSE: 6-week course, "Big Ecology: Ecology through the Lens of History, from the First Stars to the Methow" begins at Twisp River Pub. $130-$150. 996-2870. 6-8:30pm
TRIVIA: Play trivia games at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. $3. 996-3183. 6pm
SUPPER CLUB: Dinner and presentation by Diana Hottell: "Days in the Life of the Valley" at MV Inn, Twisp. Reservations: 997-2253. 6:30pm
LINE DANCING: Lessons for beginners and advanced dancers at Twisp Valley Grange. $4. (509) 429-2064. 6:30pm

Tuesday Jan. 29
STORY TIME: Stories and crafts at the Twisp Library. Free. 997-4681. 1:30pm

Wed. Jan. 30
HISTORY OF ENGLAND: Series continues with Bill Hottell at MV United Methodist Church. 997-6655. 8:30-11:30am
SOUP: "His Bread and Bowl" lunch at Tappi, Twisp. Free. 997-5428. Noon-2pm
STORY TIME: At the Winthrop Library. Free. 996-2685. 1:30pm
TUTOR TRAINING: Learn how to mentor/tutor junior high and high school students. Meet at LBHS room 130. 996-4343. 2-3pm
TEEN CENTER: Come in for the ping pong and video games, stay for the wi-fi, snacks and fun. Free. Info: 997-9211. 4-8pm
MUSIC: Fred Cooley and Gregg Hardy perform at Twisp River Suites. Free. Reservations: 997-0100. 6-9pm
HOTTELLS: Annual ragtime jazz band performance at the Antlers Tavern, Twisp. Free. 997-6655. 7pm
AWANA: Fun and games for ages preschool through 6th grade at Cascade Bible Church, Twisp. Info: 997-8312. 7-8:30pm

Thursday Jan. 31
ACOUSTIC JAM NIGHT: Get musical at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 5-7pm
RABBITS: Washington Pygmy Rabbit Recovery with Penny Baker at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm

Friday Feb. 1
FUNK & SOUL: Mark Sexton Band performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm
THEATER: LBHS Drama Club presents The Two Gentlemen of Verona at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $5-$7. 997-PLAY. 7pm
REGGAE: A Bob Marley birthday party with Indigitize, Essential I, Jahson Ites Sarah Christine and DJ Sticky at Twisp River Pub. $8. 997-6822. 8pm-1:30am

Saturday Feb. 2
SNOWMOBILE RIDE: Annual snowmobile charity ride from the N. summit of Loup Loup to Conconully. Donation. 997-1312. 10am
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am
COMEDY IMPROV: Workshop for adults and teens with Raven Odion at MV Community Center Stone Room (basement). $25. (509) 341-4900. 11am-2pm
ANIMAL PORTRAITS: 4-week oil painting class with Rebecca Myers begins at Confluence Gallery, Twisp. $225. 997-2787. 11am-2pm
CHILI COOK-OFF: Prizes for best chili and salsa at MV Community Center, Twisp. $5-$7. (under 6 free). 997-2926. 5pm
THEATER: LBHS Drama Club presents The Two Gentlemen of Verona at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $5-$7. 997-PLAY. 7pm
ROCK: Fight or Flight performs at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996-3183. 7pm

Sunday Feb. 3
COMEDY IMPROV: Workshop for ages 7-12 with Raven Odion at MV Community Center Stone Room (basement). $15. (509) 341-4900. Noon-3pm
THEATER: LBHS Drama Club presents The Two Gentlemen of Verona at the Merc Playhouse, Twisp. $5-$7. 997-PLAY. 2pm

Monday Feb. 4
TRIVIA: Play trivia games at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. $3. 996-3183. 6pm

Wednesday Feb. 6
HISTORY OF ENGLAND: Series continues with Bill Hottell at MV United Methodist Church. 997-6655. 8:30-11:30am
MUSIC: Rico Stover and Jananne Lovett perform at Twisp River Suites. Free. Reservations: 997-0100. 6-9pm

Thursday Feb. 7
THOREAU: Northwest nature writers with Peter Donahue at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm
SKI WAX: Hands-on kick and glide ski waxing clinic at milepost 180 on Highway 20, Mazama. Free. RSVP to Dave at 996-4115. 6:30pm

Saturday Feb. 9
FLEA MARKET: Buy stuff at the Winthrop Barn. Info: 996-3581. 9am-3pm
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am
COUPLES MASSAGE: Class by Judy Swank at The Studio, Twisp. $70. Register 923-1965. 5:30-8:30pm

Sunday Feb. 10
MINDFULNESS: Long and short, silent (on the hour) and walking (45 minutes after the hour) meditations at MV Wellness Center, Winthrop. Guided meditation at noon Free. 997-2152. 11am-5pm
BALD EAGLES: Class on wintering bald eagles in the Methow Valley at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $20, or $50 for 3 or more. 996-2334. 1-5:30pm
FAMILY CONCERT: Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus Family Concert at the Omak Performing Arts Center. $8-$12 (under age 12 free). (509) 422-2456. 3pm

Monday Feb. 11
ROOM ONE: Valentine's open house at Room One with tours, refreshments, and lots of information. Free. 997-2050. 4-6pm

Tuesday Feb. 12
SENIOR APPRECIATION: Hank's Harvest Foods presents Senior Appreciation Day with lunch in the MV Community Center, prizes and dancing to the tunes of the Eagle River Band.

Wednesday Feb. 13
MUSIC: Emele Clothier performs at Twisp River Suites. Free. Reservations: 997-0100. 6-9pm
CLASSICAL GUITAR: Concert by Terry Hunt at MV Inn. $15. Reservations: 997-9344. 7pm

Thursday Feb. 14
COUGARS: Presentation by Rich Beausoleil at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $10 (includes soup). 996-2334. 5:30pm

Feb. 15-18
BIRD COUNT: The Great Backyard Bird Count Walkabout at NC Basecamp, Mazama. Free. 996-2334. 10am-noon

Saturday Feb. 16
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am
YOGALUSH: 45-60-minute music-filled yoga with Valerie Kardonsky, followed by wine and chocolate, at The Studio, Twisp. $20-$25. (206) 310-1036. 4-6pm

Thursday Feb. 21
OPEN STUDIO: Second three-night session begins at Door No. 3 for printing projects. Register: 997-2044. 3-6pm
BUTTERFLIES: Cascade Butterfly Project with Regina Rochfort at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm
MOVIE: Alaska Gold, depicting the battle between salmon and mining in Bristol Bay, at the Twisp River Pub. Local watershed discussion follows. Free. 997-0028. 6-8pm

Saturday Feb. 23
SNOWSHOE TOURS: Guided snowshoe tours highlighting winter ecology. Free. Bring snowshoes and snowshoe pass to Sun Mountain ski shop or North Cascades Basecamp. Info 996-3287. 11am

Thursday Feb. 28
BIRDS: "Feathered Architects" with Idie Ulsh at NC Basecamp, Mazama. $5-$10 includes soup. 996-2334. 5:30pm

March 1-3
YOGA & SKI: "Winter Bliss Yoga & Ski Retreat" at NC Basecamp, Mazama. 996-2334.

March 9-10
TRACKING: Wildlife Track & Sign Certifictaion Class with David Moskowitz. Info: 996-2870.

Sunday March 10
MINDFULNESS: Long and short, silent (on the hour) and walking (45 minutes after the hour) meditations at MV Wellness Center, Winthrop. Guided meditation at noon Free. 997-2152. 11am-5pm

Saturday March 23
CIMARRÓN: Music and dance from the northern plains of Colombia at the Winthrop Barn. $5-$25. 997-4004. 7pm

Saturday April 20
THE REVELERS: Louisiana Cajun, country, blues and zydeco at the Winthrop Barn. $5-$25. 997-4004. 7pm


Meetings & weeklies:

Wednesday 1/23
Closet Quilters: Open studio, 309 Highway 20, Twisp. Free.
997-7020. Noon-5pm
Family Planning Clinic: Room One, 315 S. Lincoln St., Twisp. Info: 997-2050. 1-5pm
Noxious Weed Control Board: Commissioners’ hearing room, County Courthouse in Okanogan. (509) 422-7165. 4pm
MV School Board: Meeting at MV Elementary School board room. 996-9205. See agenda: www.methow.org, click “school board and staff.” 5:30pm
MV Eagles Aerie #2584: Meeting at Eagles Hall, Twisp. 997-8133. 7pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Calvary Chapel, Twisp. 997-0356. 7pm

Thursday 1/24
Twisp Chamber: Luncheon meeting at Community Covenant Church, Twisp. Noon
Spinners & Weavers: Meets at 137 Old Twisp Highway. 997-5666. 1pm
Food Bank: “More than just food” at The Cove, 128 Glover St., Twisp. 997-0227. 1-4pm
Pipestone Orchestra: Rehearsal at MV Community Center, Twisp. 997-0222. 6:30pm
Firefighters District 6: Training and meetings at local fire halls. 997-2981. 7pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Friendship Church, Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm
NA: Narcotics Anonymous meets at Horseshoe Mobile Home clubhouse, 305 Magers St., Twisp. (509) 826-6371. 8pm

Friday 1/25
Al Anon: Support group for families of those with chemical dependencies meets at the Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-9243. 8:30am
Doctor: Free health care to uninsured people 18 and under at The Country Clinic, Winthrop. Appointment: 996-8180.
School Retirees: No-host luncheon at Koala Street Grill, 914 Koala Ave., Omak, for Okanogan County School Retirees. The Virginia Grainger 5th Grade Honor Choir will perform. (509) 422-3787. 11am
Bingo: Play at the Eagles Hall, Twisp. 997-8133. 6pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Friendship Church, Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm

Saturday 1/26
TaiChi/Quigong: At The Studio, Twisp. Free. 996-2017. Free/donation. 9-10am
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Winthrop Fire Hall, 223 Englar St., Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm

Sunday 1/27
Breast Cancer: Support group meets at Room One, Twisp. Drop-ins welcome. 997-2819. 3-5pm
NA: Narcotics Anonymous meets at Horseshoe Mobile Home clubhouse, 305 Magers St., Twisp. (509) 826-6371. 4pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-0356. 6:30pm

Monday 1/28
County Commissioners: Open meeting, Okanogan County Admin. Bldg., 123 Fifth Ave. N., Okanogan. (509) 422-7100. 9am-5pm
Electric Coop: Board meeting at the OCEC office, Winthrop. 996-2228. 5pm
Game night: Darts, cards and free pool at the Eagles Hall, Twisp. 997-8133. 5:30pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-0356. 6:30pm
Mindfulness Meditation: Guided meditation at MV Wellness Center, Winthrop. Free/donations. 997-2152. 6:30-8:15pm

Tuesday 1/29
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly at MV United Methodist Church. 997-0102. 8:30-10am
County Commissioners: Open meeting, Okanogan County Admin. Bldg., 123 Fifth Ave. N., Okanogan. (509) 422-7100. 9am-5pm
TwispWorks: Tour the site in Twisp. 997-3300. 11am
Healthy Steps: Therapeutic exercise class at the Twisp Valley Grange. Free/donation. 996-2017. Noon-1pm
Herbal Health: Consultations at Room One. $0-$50 sliding scale. Appointment (509) 557-3660. Noon-4pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Masonic Hall, Twisp. 997-0356. 6:30pm

Wednesday 1/30
Moms & Toddlers: Open gym at MV Community Center for moms/caregivers and children. Free. 997-2926. 10am-noon
Closet Quilters: Open studio, 309 Highway 20, Twisp. Free. 997-7020. Noon-5pm
Family Planning Clinic: Room One, 315 S. Lincoln St., Twisp. Info: 997-2050. 1-5pm
Community Action: Council board of directors meeting to discuss poverty, hunger, housing and more at 424 S. 2nd, Okanogan. Public is welcome. (509) 422-4041. 5:15pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Calvary Chapel, Twisp. 997-0356. 7pm

Thursday 1/31
Spinners & Weavers: Meets at 137 Old Twisp Highway. 997-5666. 1pm
Food Bank: “More than just food” at The Cove, 128 Glover St., Twisp. 997-0227. 1-4pm
MV Snowmobile: Association potluck (6pm) and meeting (6:45pm) at MV Senior Center, Twisp. 996-2220.
Pipestone Orchestra: Rehearsal at MV Community Center, Twisp. 997-0222. 6:30pm
Firefighters District 6: Training and meetings at local fire halls. 997-2981. 7pm
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Friendship Church, Winthrop. 996-8174. 7pm
NA: Narcotics Anonymous meets at Horseshoe Mobile Home clubhouse, 305 Magers St., Twisp. (509) 826-6371. 8pm

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“What’s Happening” is a complimentary listing of exciting events in (and sometimes around) the Methow Valley. Submissions are most happily received by e-mail to: sue@methowvalleynews.com, but will also be accepted by phone (997-7011), post (P.O. Box 97, Twisp, WA 98856) or in person (101 N. Glover Street in Twisp), and most grudgingly accepted by fax (997-3277). Priority is given to free and nonprofit events, followed closely by wildly entertaining or educational events. Deadline is Friday at 5 pm for the following Wednesday paper.

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Jan. 23, 2013

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