December 2008
Activities and Events in Leavenworth
A Christmas Carol
The classic Dickens Christmas story returns!
Now downtown at the Leavenworth FestHalle -
December 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2008
at 8:00p.m.
Dec. 2 Christmas Special
Christmas Traditions Around the World With Father Christmas". Adults and
children alike will enjoy this event. Refreshments will be served. Have
family pictures taken with Father Christmas for $10
Location: Museum
Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 CHRISTMAS LIGHTING FESTIVAL
Visitors come back year after year for this famous Leavenworth festival.
Fridays the town is in darkness awaiting Saturday's Lighting
Festivities. Everyone gathers at the gazebo at dusk to greet Saint
Nicholas. On Saturday and Sunday enjoy roasting chestnuts, holiday music
from the gazebo while youngsters sled in the park; holiday personalities
stroll the street. Sleigh rides are minutes away. At dusk everyone
gathers to sing "Silent Night" and witness the lighting of the village
and park and they are transformed into a magic wonderland of lights.
Last December the Travel Channel and Home and Garden TV came to feature
our 2007 festival and it will air in 2008.
Dec. 6 & 13th CHILI FEED
Homemade chili and soup--all you can eat. Featuring chili with all the
toppings including grated cheese, sour cream, onions, with corn bread,
coffee and dessert.
December: 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 A CHRISTMAS CAROL
The classic Dickens Christmas story returns!
Time: 8PM
Ticket Price: $16 and $20 (infants and children under 5 are not
admitted)
Location: Downtown at the Festhalle
Information/Tickets: 509-548-2000 www.leavenworthsummertheater.org
Christmas In the Mountains Concert
The Leavenworth Village Voices and Friends will present their annual
holiday concerts. The concerts feature the Voices, Leavenworth's own
community chorus, as well as talented guest performers.
Dates: TBA
Location and Fee: TBA
Information: 509-548-5807 www.leavenworthvillagevoices.org
Dec. 21 - 24 – LIVING NATIVITY
Enjoy an outdoor live enactment of the nativity complete with live
animals. Open to the public at 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Nazarene Church, 111 Ski Hill Drive
FEE: Free
INFORMATION: 509-548-5292, www.leavnaz.com
Dec. 31 – NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA AT SLEEPING LADY
Bring in 2009 at a traditional Sleeping Lady New Year’s Eve celebration
with sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, dancing and a no host bar.
LOCATION: Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat
FEE: TBA
INFORMATION: 800-574-2123 OR 509-548-6344 www.sleepinglady.com
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Winter
2008
January 2008 Activities and Events
January 6- Ski For Health Day
Enjoy a free introduction to cross-country skiing! From noon to 3pm, you
will receive a complimentary trail pass, free equipment demos and
mini-lessons.
Time: 12:00-3:00
Information: 509-548-5477
Fee: Free
January 10 Masterclass Schedule
Jane Coop
Location: Canyon Wren
Time: 10:00 am
Christina Dahl
Time: 4:00 pm
Cost: Free admission
January 11--3rd Annual Piano Festival
Faculty Concert
Location: Sleeping Lady Chapel Theater
Cost: $15 Seniors $12, Students $6 Children 6-12 Free admission
Information: 877-265-6026 or 509-548-6347, ext. 407
January 12--Young Artists' Concert
Location: Canyon Wren Recital Hall
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $5 Children 6-12 Free
January 12 Masterclass Schedule
Xak Bjerken
Location: Canyon Wren Recital Hall
Time: 4:00 pm
Cost: Free admission
January 12 Skirennen
A 10km cross-country ski race for both citizen and expert racers located
on the gently rolling course at the Leavenworth Golf Course. A shorter
race just for kids is also included. A great event for al abilities.
Location: Leavenworth Golf Course
Information: 509-548-5477 www.skileavenworth.com
January 17 Howl At The Moon
Enjoy a night with fellow ski enthusiasts on the Icicle River Trail
under the light of the moon. Afterward, enjoy warming up at the local's
night at O'Grady's pantry.
Location: Icicle River Trail
Fee: Trail pass required.
Information: 509-548-5477 www.skileavenworth.com
January 19-20 Bavarian Ice Fest
Winter play day for all ages with an invigorating grab bag of outdoor
events. NW dog sled pulling competition, fireworks. Schedule
January 20 Snowshoe Demonstration
Come out and try the fun and exciting sport of showshoeing! A special
course will be set up at the Ski Hill and free equipment demos will be
available. If you can walk you can snowshoe.
Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill
Fee: Free
Time: 10:00am -2:00pm
Information: 509-548-5477 www.skileavenworth.com
January 22 Genealogy--Discover Your Roots
How to preserve family history" presented by the Wenatchee area
Genealogical Society. Presented by Betty Carrick, Patti Wenham and
Bobbie Ferg
Location: Upper Valley Museum
Time: 6:30 pm
Information: 509-548-0728
January 26 Nissebakken Telemark Race
Our giant slalom telemark race is back. Located on the BIG HILL (no
wimps allowed), the best combined time from two runs takes home the
bragging rights.
LOCATION: Leavenworth Ski Hill
Information: 509-548-5477 www.skileavenworth.com
January 26 Ski Jumping Tournament
Local daredevils take to the air bringing back the spirit of the old
days at Leavenworth' ski hill.
Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill
Fee: Free
Information: 509-548-5477 or www.skileavenworth.com
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FEBRUARY 2008
Feb. – Heritage Program, UPPER VALLEY MUSEUM AT LEAVENWORTH
Enjoy a monthly Heritage Program from the Upper Valley Museum at
Leavenworth.
INFORMATION: 509-548-0728 or www.uppervalleymuseum.com
WINTER SNOWSHOE TOURS AT LEAVENWORTH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY
By reservation Only – Limited to 12 per tour. Snowshoes provided. No
experience necessary. Ages 8 and up. Saturdays and Sundays. www.fws.gov/leavenworth
Time: 10AM-2PM
Cost: Free
Information: 509-548-7641 M-F 8am-4pm
Location: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
Feb. 18 5th Annual Snow Down Hill Mountain Bike Race
Sliding bikes, it's fun and it's fast. The most unique events on the
calendar, watch as mountain bikers race down Brooks with studded tires
through a course filled with birms, jumps and carnage!
Information: www.stevenspass.com
Feb. 21 Howl at the Moon
Enjoy a night with fellow ski enthusiasts on the Icicle River Trail. And
afterward, enjoy warming up at Local’s Night at O’Grady’s Pantry.
Feb 22 Big Chief Air and Quarter Pipe Jam
A 60' step down, 22' quarter pipe and a band on the roof, all in the
base area, what else could you ask for? Come drink a beer, watch the
festivities and see who gets crowned "The Big Chief"
Information: www.stevenspass.com
Feb. 23- Ski Hill Carnival
11:00-11:30 Alpine Race on the Bunny Hill
11:30-12:30 Alpine Race on the Big Hill
12:00-2:00 BBQ Lunch
1:00-2:30 Nordic Combined
2:00-3:00 Obstacle Course/Relays/Fun Games
3:00 Big Air Competition on the Airplane Jump (Big Tow)
6:00 Torch Light Parade (Bring your own Flashlight)
6:30 Fireworks
See you there!
Information: 509-548-6975
Feb.23
A Book for All Seasons
BOOK SIGNING,
with Earl Emerson author of "Primal Threat"
Time: 1-3PM
Location: A Book for All Seasons
Information: 509-548-1451
BOOK SIGNING,
with Ron Lovell author of "Descent Into Madness"
Time: 3-5PM
Location: A Book for All Seasons
Information: 509-548-1451
Feb.24
A Book for All Seasons
BOOK SIGNING,
with Robert Birkby Author of "Mountain Madness"
Time: 1-3PM
Location: A Book for All Seasons
Information: 509-548-1451
Dinner, Slide Show and Stories of Scott Fischer
Time: 6-8:30PM
Location: Kristalls Restaurant
Information: 509-548-1451
Feb. 22-24 10th Annual Mystery Film Weekend--"Malice Aforethought
Courtroom Mysteries"
Watch and discuss a series of classic cinematic tales of Courtroom
Mysteries - a perfect recipe for the mid-winter blues. Witness for the
Prosecution, Anatomy of a Murder and Primal Fear.
Location: Sleeping Lady
Information: 800-574-2123
Feb. 23 CHILDREN'S AFTERNOON AT CANYON WREN
The wonders of winds delights and captivates young audiences with a
variety of musical style--pop tunes, rags and classic--colorful props.
Location: Canyon Wren
Information: 509-548-6347 www.icicle.org
Cost: General Admission $15, Seniors $12, Students $6
Feb. 23 Hog Loppet
A cross-country ski trek on both groomed and ungroomed trails traveling
high in the Cascades, from Mission Ridge to Blewett Pass. With great
trails and spectacular scenery, this is a great event for intermediate
to advanced skiers.
Location: Starts at Mission Ridge
Information: 509-548-5477 www.skileavenworth.com
Feb. 28 Leavenworth Learning
Adult CPR Class
Time: 6-9PM
Information: 509-548-1830
Feb. 29-March 2 Buddy Werner Championship Race
This classic junior alpine ski race brings families from across the
Pacific Northwest as kids take on the gates while the parents cheer them
on.
Information: www.stevenspass.com
Feb. 29-March 2 Burton Women's Learn To Ride Workshop
Spend 3 days with some of the best female riders in the world as Stevens
Pass teams up with Burton snowboards for a unique women's only camp.
From beginners to backcountry fiends, the Burton women's team will work
with you on whatever aspect of your riding you want to improve.
Information: www.stevenspass.com
Feb. 29-Mar. 2
Beginning Weaving I with Erica Swanson
Location: Grünewald Guild, Plain
Information: 509-763-3693 www.artfaith.com
Cost: Contact for more information
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MARCH 2008
March 20 Empty Bowls Festival
A fundraiser to benefit Leavenworth’s Community Cupboard. The 12th
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 for soup only.
Information: Tickets available at A Book For All Seasons 509-548-1451
March 22 - Upper Valley Easter Egg Hunt at Smallwood's Harvest
Free petting zoo admission, free cow train rides
Cost: Free
Time: 1PM
Location:10461 Stemm Road, just 2.5 miles east of Leavenworth
Information: 509-548-4196
Bunny Tea Time Party
Souvenir Picture with the Easter Bunny, goodie gift bag and balloons,
refreshments.
Cost: $10. per Child, Adult Accompany Child $5.Tickets must be purchased
in advance.
Location:10461 Stemm Road, just 2.5 miles east of Leavenworth
Information: 509-548-4196
March 23 Lions Easter Egg Hunt
Annual Easter egg hunt for all children 1-12. Easter bunny photos, fun,
lots of prizes.
Time: 1:00
Information: 548-4084
March 23 Steve Madison Small Fry Race
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.
Information: www.stevenspass.com
March 24 Icicle Creek Youth Symphony and Academy Orchestra Concert
The Icicle Creek Youth Symphony, conducted by Jeremy Briggs Roberts and
the Academy Orchestra, conducted by Kara Hunnicutt presents their Winter
Concert
Time: 7:30 pm
Information (509-548-6347) www.icicle.org
March 27- SAFE BABY EMERGENCY CARE
Cost: $25 per person
Time: 6-9PM
Information: 509-548-1830
March 27 ACCLAIMED LEAVENWORTH ARTIST FEATURED IN LONDON AT THE RIPLEY'S
BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM SHOWING IN LEAVENWORTH
Up and coming local artist David Alvarez is planning on doing it again!
Attracting considerable attention for his idea of creating a 10 foot
mosaic of Ray Charles from more than 2,000 post- it notes, David is back
at it. He is unveiling his latest creation right here in Leavenworth.
Using Bicycle Rider Back playing cards, red and blue, and a 25 foot wall
of our local Festhalle, David will transform this immense wall and
thousands of tiny playing cards into a mosaic portrait of the late,
great, Jimi Hendrix. Inspiration and planning for this project began in
November of 2007 An unveiling of this unique and fun wall of art will be
from 4-8pm on Thursday, March 27th at our Festhalle
Information: 509-548-5807
March 28-30
Mary Magdalene: Bride of the Easter Mysteries
Reclaiming Mary Magdalene as the Beloved Counterpart of Jesus restores
the balance of opposites and the eternal return of the Life Force
celebrated in the ancient mystery cults. Presented by Christian
theologian and author Margaret Starbird.
Location: Grünewald Guild, Plain
Information: 509-763-3693 www.artfaith.com
Cost: Contact for more information.
March 29 - Musikkapelle Leavenworth Spring Concert
Leavenworth's own town band and Leavenworth Village Voices presents a
spring concert.
Time: 7PM
Location: Leavenworth United Methodist Church, 418 Evans Street,
Mar. 31-Apr.6
Three Rs (Rest, Rehab, Rejoice!) Retreats
We want to offer well-earned retreat time for teachers (and students)
during Spring Break.
Location: Grünewald Guild, Plain
Information: 509-763-3693 www.artfaith.com
Cost: Contact for more information.
