Fall Public School Reopening Q&A Session *POSTPONED*
2020-07-27 05:00 - 06:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
EVENT POSTPONED

Given the ever-changing nature of this public health crisis, Wenatchee, Eastmont, and Cascade School Districts have requested more time to finalize their plans before discussing with the community. We invite you to join us for a rescheduled Q&A session with local superintendents at a date and time that will be announced shortly. Questions may be submitted in advance to info@wvmcc.org.

Panelists:

Dr. Paul Gordon, Superintendent, Wenatchee School District
Garn Christensen, Superintendent, Eastmont School District
Spencer Taylor, Executive Director of Elementary Education, Eastmont School District
Matt Charlton, Asst Superintendent/Exec Director of Secondary Education, Eastmont School District
Tracey Beckendorf-Edou, Superintendent, Cascade School District

Environmental Film Series: The Story of Plastic Q&A Session
2020-07-28 12:00 - 13:00
Environmental Film Series: The Story of Plastic Q&A Session

You’re invited to view the “The Story of Plastic”, and participate in a follow-up Zoom Q&A Session with Jana Fishback, Executive Director of Sustainable Wenatchee on Tuesday, July 28 from 7 – 8 PM. Click here: 61981.blackbaudhosting.com/61981/Online-Film to register and a link to the film will be sent to you. Preview the film at your leisure and join us for a Q&A Session with local plastics experts on Tuesday, July 28 from 7 – 8 PM. Get your questions answered and learn how you can change the way we make, use, and throw away plastic to help improve the sustainability and health of our community.
“The Story of Plastic” takes a sweeping look at the man-made crisis of plastic pollution and the worldwide effect it has on the health of our planet and the people who inhabit it. Spanning three continents, the film illustrates the ongoing catastrophe: fields full of garbage, veritable mountains of trash, rivers and seas clogged with waste, and skies choked with the poisonous emissions from plastic production and processing. “The Story of Plastic” features interviews with experts and activists on the front lines of the fight, revealing the disastrous consequences of the flood of plastic smothering ecosystems and poisoning communities around the world, and the global movement that is rising up in response. With engaging original animation, archival industry footage beginning in the 1930s, and first-person accounts of the unfolding emergency, the film distills a complex problem that is increasingly affecting the planet’s and its residents’ well-being.
Special thanks to our sponsor: Sustainable Wenatchee, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to promote a culture of environmental stewardship and social sustainability in North Central Washington.
This film is a part of the Wenatchee Valley Museum’s Environmental Film & Speaker Series. Sponsorship support from foundations, community sponsorships, and individual giving allows us to offer these programs free to the community. This series helps connect our community to the world around us, raise awareness of issues impacting the environment upon which we all depend, and identify actions our community can take to improve and sustain our world and our Valley.
Please consider supporting the Wenatchee Valley Museum by joining us as a member and donor. Your support makes possible the programs, exhibits, and preservation of our local history that is an essential part of our community. Learn more at: https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/donate/

Super Summer Adventure Camps: Session 7
2020-08-03 02:30 - 2020-08-07 08:30
Updated guidance from the Washington State Department of Health allows for the reopening of child and youth programming, allowing our summer camp program to run, following health guidelines including social distancing, masks, sanitization, and limiting capacity. The health and wellness of our campers, visitors, members, staff, and community are our top priority. We are excited to offer summer camp for students entering the 2nd – 6th grades in the Fall of 2020. Please see our Safety & Health Guidelines for more information.

We hope you are staying healthy and safe, and if you’d like to enjoy history, art and science activities while at home, visit us at our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ADR-eRbSnErQ6T41ZU8lw

Join us for a week of Artistic Creations at our Super Summer Adventure Camps. We offer weekly enrichment classes for kids with a wide variety of morning, afternoon, and all day classes for students entering K-6 grades in the Fall of 2020 and PreK children ages 3-5 (must be potty trained).
REGISTERING FOR MORE THAN ONE SESSION? CLICK HERE TO VIEW REGISTRATION OPTIONS FOR THE WHOLE SUMMER!
Morning (9 AM – 12 PM)
Grades 2-3: Paper Art
Paper art can be more than just paper! Go beyond origami in this camp about creating at with paper. Learn how to combine your paper creations with wiring to create light up cards and more. Fold, cut, color and wire to light up, play music, twinkle or move!
Grades 4-6: Fiber Arts
From hi-tech to historical, stretch your creativity by immersing yourself in the amazing world of fiber art. Try your hand at a new craft with an amazing variety of manmade and natural fibers.
Afternoon (12:30 – 3:30 PM)
Grades 2-3: Earth Art
Campers will explore nature through the lens of an artist in this camp! They will learn about nature artists, develop an innovative approach to creating art, and present and share their creative expression. This class will be a unique experience for students to understand that art surrounds them in all places.
Grades 4-6: Atomic Art
Are you artistic and love science? Join us for a week of art solely based on principles of science. We will use magnetism, polarity and other scientific ideas to create magnificent works of art.
REGISTERING FOR MORE THAN ONE SESSION? CLICK HERE TO VIEW REGISTRATION OPTIONS FOR THE WHOLE SUMMER!
Tips & Tricks for Online Registration

Use the “next page” buttons at the bottom of the screen to navigate through registration options. “Events by Date” results in an error message.
Add one item to your cart at a time.
After adding your first item and completing registration forms for your first camp, you will be able to autofill your information into future forms from a drop-down menu on the left once the item is added to your cart.
If registering multiple children for the same camp, you will need to complete a registration form for each child.
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Participants registering for more than one class, or families registering more than one participant, a 10% discount will be given for each additional registration. Use discount code SSA10 at checkout to receive this discount!

Stuart Painting Restoration Unveiling
2020-08-04 12:00 - 13:00
Our members and donors are invited to join us for a live virtual unveiling of the painting on Tuesday, August 4 at 7 PM. We will learn a bit about the conservation process, the painting and frame’s unique history, and details uncovered during the restoration process from Collections Coordinator Anna Spencer. Bill Layman and Jennifer Olson will share insights into the artist and his significance and influence.
If you are not currently a member and would like to attend the unveiling, you can become a member or donate today. We suggest a donation of $25. Our members and supporters ensure we are able to continue our work to protect our community’s invaluable historical and cultural collections.

View the unveiling of the newly restored work of art during a live Zoom session on Tuesday, August 4 at 7 PM.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88179099178
Webinar ID: 881 7909 9178
Dial in: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128

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Questions? Contact us at: info@wvmcc.org

Social Justice Series: Health Disparities and COVID-19
2020-08-07 05:00 - 06:00
Racial and economic disparities in health care are known factors contributing to higher morbidity and mortality among those with lower income, and black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), as compared to white Americans. These disparities have a dual impact – not only are they resulting in differences in the actual care and treatment that COVID-19 patients receive, but they also put people in BIPOC communities at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 in the first place. Join a panel of local community members on Friday, August 7 at 12 PM on Zoom and from the Museum’s Facebook page on Facebook Live. Questions may be submitted in advance to info@wvmcc.org, or live via Zoom Q&A, Zoom Chat, or FB Live. Live Spanish translation will be provided by Clarius Languages, to access this feature participants need to log-in with the Zoom log-in and select the Spanish audio channel under the world icon.

Panelists

Kimberly Steensma, ARNP, Columbia Valley Community Health
Dr. Ashley Simpson, D.D.S.
Jorge Rivera, Associate Vice President, Director, Community Engagement, Molina Healthcare of WA
Dr. Bindu Nayak, MD, Endocrinology, Co-chair of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion council, Confluence Health
Dr. Mabel A Bodell, MD, Nephrologist/Transplant Nephrologist, Co-chair of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion council, Confluence Health
Keith Howard, Attorney, Northwest Justice Project

ZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909320004
Or iPhone one-tap :
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Webinar ID: 869 0932 0004
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Super Summer Adventure Camps: Session 8 *CANCELED*
2020-08-10 02:00 - 2020-08-14 08:30
Camps the week of August 10-14 have been canceled due to low registration.
We hope you are staying healthy and safe, and if you’d like to enjoy history, art and science activities while at home, visit us at our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ADR-eRbSnErQ6T41ZU8lw

Fall Public School Reopening Q&A Session
2020-08-13 05:00 - 06:00
Join us on Thursday, August 13 from 12-1. Hear from Wenatchee, Eastmont and Cascade school administrators about their school district’s plans for fall and get your questions answered during this live Q&A Zoom session.

The event starts at noon and is expected to last an hour. In addition to Zoom, the event can be accessed on the museum’s Facebook page. Questions can be submitted in advance by emailing info@wvmcc.org or live through Facebook or Zoom chat.

The panelists include:

Wenatchee Superintendent Paul Gordon
Eastmont Superintendent Garn Christensen
Eastmont Executive Director of Elementary Education Spencer Taylor
Eastmont Assistant Superintendent Matt Charlton
Cascade Superintendent Tracey Beckendorf-Edou

ZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87348752949?pwd=[REDACTED] Passcode: [REDACTED]
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OR FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO VIEW THE EVENT ON FACEBOOK LIVE

Super Summer Adventure Camps: Session 9
2020-08-17 02:00 - 2020-08-21 08:30
Updated guidance from the Washington State Department of Health allows for the reopening of child and youth programming, allowing our summer camp program to run, following health guidelines including social distancing, masks, sanitization, and limiting capacity. The health and wellness of our campers, visitors, members, staff, and community are our top priority. We are excited to offer summer camp for students entering the 2nd – 6th grades in the Fall of 2020. Please see our Safety & Health Guidelines for more information.

We hope you are staying healthy and safe, and if you’d like to enjoy history, art and science activities while at home, visit us at our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ADR-eRbSnErQ6T41ZU8lw

Join us for a week of LEGO Extravaganza at our Super Summer Adventure Camps. We offer weekly enrichment classes for kids with a wide variety of morning, afternoon, and all day classes for students entering K-6 grades in the Fall of 2020 and PreK children ages 3-5 (must be potty trained).
REGISTERING FOR MORE THAN ONE SESSION? CLICK HERE TO VIEW REGISTRATION OPTIONS FOR THE WHOLE SUMMER!
Morning (9 AM – 12 PM)
Grades 2-3: Out of this World Creations
Design, build, create and role play! Think of the possibilities of your child’s imagination as they dare to create a tower taller than they are, or a vehicle that travels to the moon!
Grades 4-6: Mysterious LEGO Structures
It is time for imaginary bliss with adventures, heroes, villains and animals. We will be encouraging dramatic play using LEGOS this week as children create and tell a story using their creations.
Afternoon (12:30 – 3:30 PM)
Grades 2-3: LEGO Challenge
Join us as we challenge you to build a spaceship, boat or animal. There will be guided time that will challenge you and plenty of opportunity for free building too!
Grades 4-6: Lost in LEGOland
Come and get lost in LEGO Land as we bring order out of chaos as we let them stretch their imaginations to design, create and explore the wonderful world of LEGOS.
REGISTERING FOR MORE THAN ONE SESSION? CLICK HERE TO VIEW REGISTRATION OPTIONS FOR THE WHOLE SUMMER!
Tips & Tricks for Online Registration

Use the “next page” buttons at the bottom of the screen to navigate through registration options. “Events by Date” results in an error message.
Add one item to your cart at a time.
After adding your first item and completing registration forms for your first camp, you will be able to autofill your information into future forms from a drop-down menu on the left once the item is added to your cart.
If registering multiple children for the same camp, you will need to complete a registration form for each child.
If your browser is slow or having a hard time loading, try using Internet Explorer.
Participants registering for more than one class, or families registering more than one participant, a 10% discount will be given for each additional registration. Use discount code SSA10 at checkout to receive this discount!

Made in Wenatchee: Jones of WA Live Zoom Tasting Event
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00
Join us online for Made in Wenatchee: Jones of Washington Live Zoom Tasting Event on August 20th at 7 PM. Taste quality wines from Jones’ family vineyards in your own home. Learn about the Jones’ estate vineyards, world-class grapes, and taste award-winning wines with Pybus Market Tasting Room Manager KC Kwak. KC will walk us through the process of tasting like a pro.
Guests will see, swirl, sniff, sip, and savor six featured wines throughout the evening, 3 reds and 3 whites. The varietals include 2019 Chardonnay, 2017 Pinot Gris, 2018 Rose of Syrah, 2014 Merlot, 2015 Cabernet Franc, and 2015 Syrah. Each wine will be available in a new, custom sample tasting kit. The cost for 6 – 1.7 oz bottles is $30. Jones of Washington will donate 50% of proceeds back to the museum.
After you register, you will receive an email receipt that you can take to the Jones Tasting Room at Pybus Market on August 20th, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm to pick up your tasting kit. Your Zoom code will be sent in a separate email.
Register here: 61981.blackbaudhosting.com/61981/Made-in-Wenatchee-Jones-and-Jones-Virtual-Wine-Tasting-Event

Through the Garden Gate - Virtual Garden Tour Series
2020-09-13 17:00 - 2020-09-18 16:59
The Wenatchee Valley sits in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains. We have a high-desert climate that consists of 9 inches of rain, on average, per year and 200 sunny days. Wenatchee is the perfect place for a variety of gardens.
The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center has put together a series of garden tours showcasing 5 different types of gardens in the Wenatchee Valley.
You will receive a link to each virtual tour to watch at your convenience.
· Our first tour features a garden that uses native plants, designed to attract wildlife and pollinators.
· The next garden is designed to be low maintenance with hardscape and the use of decorative pots.
· The third visit is a garden of a historic home on Orchard Ave. Old trees frame the yard that has been beautifully landscaped.
· We also will visit an East Wenatchee garden of a newer home that has been meticulously decorated with found objects and innovative ideas for outdoor landscaping.
· And lastly a Firewise garden that demonstrates the use of plants that are fire-resistant, showcasing planting designs and techniques that can help protect properties from wildfire damage.
Whether you are a laissez-faire gardener or someone who spends hours in the yard, you are sure to see some ideas that you can incorporate into your own backyard. Join Master Gardener Patti Milos and the homeowner as they take you on a 10-30 minute tour of what’s behind the garden gate.
Please register here:
61981.blackbaudhosting.com/61981/Garden-Tours
These tours are offered to you by donation. Your donations help us to create new programs and events.

Census Q&A Session
2020-09-16 12:00 - 13:00
What is the 2020 Census, why is it important, and how do I respond?
School lunches. Plans for highways. Support for firefighters and families in need. Census results affect our community every day. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into our community for the next decade. Join us on September 16 at 7 PM to learn from local leaders about the census effort. Learn how you can get involved to help make a difference in our community.
This event will be hosted on Zoom and from the Wenatchee Valley Museum’s Facebook page. Questions may be submitted in advance to info@wvmcc.org, or live via Zoom Q&A, Zoom Chat, or FB Live. Live Spanish translation will be provided by Clarius Languages on Zoom. To access this feature, participants need to log in with the Zoom login and select Spanish audio channel under the world icon.
Panelists:

Brooklyn Holton, City of Wenatchee Housing & Community Planner
Lisa McClean, 2020 Census Coordinator, State of Washington
NCW 2020 Census Coordinators

ZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88323833190
US telephone: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 883 2383 3190
Zoom instructions: Before joining a Zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device, you can download the FREE Zoom app. Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link. Click on Join Meeting, and enter the Meeting ID, then the password. Connecting is free and only takes a minute.

Made in Wenatchee: Local Apple Tasting Event
2020-09-22 12:00 - 13:00
Ever wonder what makes varieties of apples different?
The Wenatchee Valley Museum has partnered with CMI Orchards and Stemilt to bring you a virtual apple tasting featuring 8 local apples.
Danelle Huber, the Marketing Specialist at CMI Orchards will be helping us understand the differences.
Featured apples include:

Gala
Honeycrisp
Fuji
Granny Smith
Ambrosia
Smitten
Kanzi
SweeTango

After you register for this event, you will receive an email confirmation that you can take to Rhubarb Market, located at 10 N. Wenatchee Ave, beginning September 16th to pick up your apples. This event will be fun for the whole family and you might even learn why you like the apples you do.
A Zoom link will be sent in a separate email before the event. The cost is $10, member price is $8.
Register here

Young Professionals Week: Paint & Sip
2020-09-25 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for a virtual Paint & Sip on Friday, September 25 at 7 PM in honor of the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage. This mixed media on 11×14 canvas features a background of historic downtown Wenatchee with suffragette cutouts marching through the streets.

The cost is $30 which includes all art supplies and 3 – 1.7 oz tasting bottles of Jones of Washington wine. The sipping wines for this event are: 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 Viognier, and 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon.

REGISTER HERE

After you register for this event a Zoom link will be sent in a separate email before the event.

Deadline to register is Tuesday, September 22 at noon. Supply pick-up will be held on Thursday, September 24 at the Museum located at 127 S Mission Street in Wenatchee.

MakerSpace To-Go: Pumpkin Spice Candles
2020-10-01 10:00 - 11:00
Kickstart fall by learning how to make your own pumpkin spice candles at home in this hands-on MakerSpace program on Thursday, October 1 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM. Scented with essential oils, these soy wax candles will have your home smelling better than a pumpkin spice latte. This program will include all the materials needed for you to make two 8-oz soy wax candles, as well as access to a pre-recorded instructional video and a live Q&A with instructors. Registrants will work with the Museum to pick up boxes prior to October 1st. The cost of each box is $30 members; $35 non-members and all proceeds support the Museum. (Keep reading to learn about our supply buyback program!)
REGISTER HERE

Supplies included with your registration are:
2 mason jars
Wax for two candles
Wicks
Museum’s blend of Pumpkin spice essential oils
Thermometer
Double boiler
Spices and other decor

Additional items you will need:
A Sauce pan or small pot (no bigger than 8” – the double boiler is 11”)
Scissors
Glue

Supply pick-up and Live event
Supplies are available for pick up at the museum as of September 17th. We will work with each registrant individually to schedule a contactless pick up. The last time to pick up supplies is October 1st at noon. Once you pick up your kit, you will receive the link to the instructional video. This project will require some down time (waiting for wax to melt or set) so please feel free to begin the process on your own time and use the Zoom link to come to the live Q&A on Thursday, October 1 at 5:00 PM with any questions that may have come up.

Supply Buyback Program
Due to the unique nature of these virtual MakerSpace programs, we are now offering a supply buyback program. Should there be any supplies in your kits that you don’t think you will be using again (i.e. the thermometers, double boiler, leftover vials) you can contact the Museum and we will accept the item(s) back into the MakerSpace inventory and give you a $5 credit for your next MakerSpace to-go program!

Social Justice Forum: Dismantling Racism in Education
2020-10-07 05:00 - 06:00
Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum and a panel of local educators on Wednesday, October 7 at 12 PM as we continue our conversation in our Social Justice Series by addressing dismantling racism in education. Sixty-six years ago, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that “separate but equal” education was unconstitutional; however, race and economic disparities continue to be barriers to education. Join us on Zoom and Facebook Live as we engage in a thoughtful, inclusive, and open-minded discussion about systemic racism in education, about the inequities this creates, and about the steps we can take to begin to break down these barriers.

PANELISTS:
Wenatchee Superintendent Paul Gordon
Wenatchee School Board Director Maria Iñiguez
Eastmont Superintendent Garn Christensen
Wenatchee Valley College MESA Program Director Dr. Karina Vega-Villa
Wenatchee Valley College Instructor Dr. Bobbi Johnson
Wenatchee Valley College Instructor Dr. Awanthi Hewage

Questions may be submitted in advance to info@wvmcc.org, or live via Zoom Q&A, Zoom Chat, or FB Live. Live Spanish translation will be provided by Clarius Languages, to access this feature participants need to log-in with the Zoom log-in and select the Spanish audio channel under the world icon.
ZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82755802534
Or Telephone: US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128
Webinar ID: 827 5580 2534

Zoom instructions: Before joining a Zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device, you can download the FREE Zoom app. Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link. Click on Join Meeting, and enter the Meeting ID, then the password. Connecting is free and only takes a minute.

No Haunt, No Problem - A Haunted Film
2020-10-13 - 2020-10-31
A museum in quarantine. Closed. Unable to have guests for their annual Haunted Museum. Unable to bring in actors and monsters to creep and scare the hundreds of community members young and old who show up every year to get the pants scared off them. Unable to bring the revenue the Haunt fundraiser normally provides. Watch what happens when the staff gathers at the museum to think of a plan.
The Museum isn’t haunted this year… or is it?
Register for the virtual haunt and we will send you a link to our spin on this annual tradition. This event is by donation. A link will be sent to you when you register, beginning October 14.
You will be able to register for this event until 10/31/2020.
By enjoying this semi-scary film featuring local actors, you will be providing much-needed support to your local museum.
Register here: 61981.blackbaudhosting.com/61981/Virtual-Haunt

Made in Wenatchee: Oktoberfest Tasting Event with Wenatchee Valley Brewing
2020-10-14 12:00 - 13:00
Want to support local nonprofits and celebrate Oktoberfest at the same time?
Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum and the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society for a live Oktoberfest tasting event with Wenatchee Valley Brewing. Taste craft brews from the Wenatchee Valley Brewing in your own home and learn how they were made directly from Head Brewer, Peter Siderius. Learn how to taste and evaluate beers, from the professional himself!
Purchase a ticket, pick up your beers, and join the stream on October 14 for a night of great beers, support for local nonprofits, and community fun!
Participants will receive:

FOUR 16oz. Growlers, including: Trout Stout, Shocker Wheat, Octoberfest Amber and a Fresh Hop Brew (still brewing!)
TWO WVB logo pint glasses
Access to LIVE tasting event
Participate online and lucky winners will receive WVB swag prizes

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Wenatchee Valley Museum and the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society.
Register HERE. Participants must be 21+, and register and pay online. Simply bring your confirmation email and pick up your beers from Wenatchee Valley Brewing’s location on 108 East Island View Street in Wenatchee during their regular business hours on October 14. You will also later receive an email with the Zoom code and instructions for joining the webinar. Registration is limited to the first 60 registrants.

Virtual Member's Only Opening
2020-10-15 - 2020-10-16
On Friday, October 16 join us for a virtual Member’s Only Opening of our next exhibit “Raising Our Voice: Empowering Women.” This exhibit will both educate and celebrate women’s voices in honor of 100 years of Women’s Suffrage. Our main gallery features a historic synopsis of women’s suffrage in the State of Washington along with the 90th anniversary show of Women Painters of Washington. We are honored to host this celebration of the female voice. All Museum Members will receive an email with a link to the Virtual tour of the new Exhibit. Watch for the email on Friday, October 16.

Thank you for our Presenting Sponsors: Icicle Fund, Washington State Historical Society, Woods Art Fund, Speidel Bentsen LLP, and ANONYMOUS. This exhibit is presented in partnership with the Women Painters of Washington.

Salmon Bake - A Virtual Celebration
2020-10-17 08:00 - 09:00
Join us virtually as Wenatchi/P’squosa elder Randy Lewis presents a traditional blessing of water and salmon. One of the Plateau tribes’ most significant ceremonies is the First Salmon Feast, marking the arrival of salmon to traditional fishing grounds. Lewis, the great-great-grandson of Sam Miller, founder of the Miller-Freer Trading Post, the anchor to the original City of Wenatchee, will retell origin stories related to the Creator’s calling of a grand council of the plants and animals to help feed and care for the newest of creations: humans.
Wenatchee Valley Museum members are invited to participate in a feast of salmon, part of the traditional tribal religion in the Columbia Basin that reinforces the central role salmon and water play for Columbia Basin tribal people in your own home. With a series of videos, we will lead you through building a traditional fire pit as well as preparing and cooking the salmon. Randy will then present the traditional blessing live and you are invited to participate via Zoom.
You decide on how much or how little you would like to participate, whether you go all out and build the fire pit or just cook the fish in your oven, you won’t want to miss Randy’s retelling of the origin story or the moving and sacred blessing of water and salmon. The live blessing will take place at 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 17th.
The videos and Zoom link will be sent in separate emails.
Please register here: 61981.blackbaudhosting.com/61981/Salmon-Bake-Virtual and the videos will be sent to you. The live ceremony will be held on October 17 at 3:00 pm. A Zoom link will be sent in a separate email.

The Legend of Propman
2020-10-17 - 2020-10-31
What do you know about The Legend of Propman? Not much – well get prepared!
This Halloween we have gathered several community leaders to retell the local legend of the B-24 that crashed near Mission Ridge. Propman is the lone survivor, the tail gunner that roams Bomber Bowl with an airplane prop lodged in his body.
Register to hear Rufus Woods, Frank Kuntz, Linda Haglund, Jerrilea Crawford, Shiloh Burgess, and Josh Jorgenson put their own spin on Wenatchee folklore. Don’t listen alone.
This is a by-donation event. We will begin sending links on October 18th to listen to the spooky story whenever you dare. You can register through October 31st.
Register here
The graphic is a Ron Evans illustration.

Day of the Dead Altars: History, Traditions, and How-to Build Your Own
2020-10-20 12:00 - 13:00
Join us virtually on Tuesday, October 20th at 7 PM for a free Pybus University class on Day of the Dead Altars. Pybus Public Market offers a series of unique and fun classes for the general public.

In the past the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center, has invited members of our community to either create their own Día de los Muertos altar or to bring photographs in honor of lost loved ones to the Museum on the day of the event to display on a Community Altar. Things may look a little different this year but everyone is encouraged to participate in the celebration at home. Ashley Sinner along with Terry Valdez and Miguel Jimenez will present a family-friendly lesson on Altars. You will learn a little of the history and traditions behind the Día de los Muertos Altar and receive instructions on how to build your own with items you have around the house. The night will include a chance to ask questions and comment and chat about this special holiday.
This class will be presented by Ashley Sinner, the Outreach & Public Relations Coordinator at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center, local artist Terry Valdez, and CVCH IT Technical Support Specialist Miguel Jimenez.
REGISTER HERE

Women in Politics Q&A Session
2020-10-21 05:00 - 06:00
Women are powerful agents of change, and the far-reaching benefits of diversity and gender parity in leadership and decision-making are increasingly recognized in all spheres. Still, women continue to be vastly under-represented in decision-making in politics, businesses, and communities. Join us on Wednesday, October 21 at 12 PM for the Women in Politics Q&A session to hear from our local leaders about their paths to office, and how and why more women could get involved in running for office. This conversation is in coordination with the fall featured exhibit celebrating the Centennial of Women‘s Suffrage.

Panelists:

Mayor Jerrilea Crawford, East Wenatchee
Senator Linda Evans Parlette
Councilmember Christine Johnson, East Wenatchee
Councilmember Shayne Magdoff, East Wenatchee
Councilmember Ruth Esparza, Wenatchee
Councilmember Linda Herald, Wenatchee
Councilmember Sasha Sleiman, East Wenatchee

The event will be held on Zoom and live streamed to the Museum’s Facebook page. Questions can be submitted in advance by emailing info@wvmcc.org or live through Facebook or Zoom chat.

ZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81051943741
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 810 5194 3741
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MakerSpace to-go: Leather Bound Journals
2020-10-22 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at home to make a hand-bound, leather journal on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 PM. This journal is a great way to stay organized, be creative or give as the perfect gift during the upcoming holiday season! This program will include all the materials you need to make one leather journal, along with access to a pre-recorded instructional video and a live Q&A with instructors. Registrants will work with us to pick up boxes prior to October 22nd. The cost of each box is $20 members; $25 non-members and all proceeds support the Museum. (Keep reading to learn about our supply buyback program!)

REGISTER HERE

Supplies included with your registration are:

Leather
Strap
Paper
Waxed thread
Bone folder tool
Needles
Awl
Thread clipper
Thimble ring

Supplies needed from home:

Scissors
Measuring Tape/ruler
Marker/pencil

Supply pick-up and Live event
Supplies are available for pick up at the Museum before the event. We will work with each registrant individually to schedule a pick up. Once you pick up your kit, you will receive the link to the instructional video. Feel free to begin the process on your own time and use the Zoom link to come to the live Q&A on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 PM with any questions that may have come up.

Supply Buyback Program
Due to the unique nature of these virtual MakerSpace programs, we are now offering a supply buyback program. Should there be any supplies in your kits that you don’t think you will be using again you can contact the Museum and we will accept the item(s) back into the MakerSpace inventory and give you a $5 credit for your next MakerSpace to-go program!

Halloween Camp
2020-10-26 08:00 - 2020-10-28 10:00, 2020-10-29 01:00 - 2020-10-30 09:00
This camp is closed. For information on our camp and educational programs, contact our Education Department at 509-888-6254.

MakerSpace to-go: Turk's Head Knot Coasters
2020-11-09 10:00 - 11:00
Learn how to make your own coasters using a flat Turk’s head knot! Each ticket includes all materials needed to make four coasters as well as a step-by-step video. A Turk’s head knot, also known as a sailor’s knot, is a decorative knot with a variable number of interwoven strands forming a closed loop. Registrants will work with the Museum to pick up supply boxes. The cost of each box is $20 members; $25 non-members and all proceeds support the Museum.
REGISTER HERE
Supply pick-up
Supplies are available for pick up at the museum. We will work with each registrant individually to schedule a contactless pick up. Once you pick up your kit, you will receive the link to the instructional video.

Images of America: Cascadian Hotel Author Talk
2020-11-12 10:00 - 11:00
Join us as we talk to the authors of Images of America: Cascadian Hotel live on Zoom on Thursday, November 12 at 6 PM. The authors will discuss historic events tied to the Cascadian Hotel, their research process, and more! This talk is free, but registration is required. Please register to receive the Zoom log-in information.
REGISTER HERE
Book Description:
On August 9, 1929, the Cascadian Hotel opened in Wenatchee, Washington, the “Apple Capital of the World.” It was (and still is) the tallest building in town. The opening ceremony—featuring a human spider scaling the facade—celebrated the coming to town of a technologically innovative and luxurious hotel that, for its 42-year existence, prided itself on quality service. The Cascadian had very strong ties to the community, apple themes ran throughout the building, and for years it was the go-to meeting place in Wenatchee. The hotel also served as the starting point for the hospitality careers of several men and women who rose to executive leadership positions in the international Western (later Westin) Hotels chain.
Author Description:
Helen J. Knowles is an associate professor of political science at the State University of New York–Oswego. This book developed out of her research for Making Minimum Wage: Elsie Parrish Versus the West Coast Hotel Company, which tells the story of a US Supreme Court case involving the Cascadian. That book will be published by the University of Oklahoma Press in 2021.
L. Darlene Spargo is the author of three books on local history. Images used come from numerous libraries and private collections.

Our Valley Our Future Q&A Session
2020-11-16 04:00 - 05:00
The Our Valley, Our Future / Nuestro Valle, Nuestro Futuro community building initiative arose in late 2014 out of a desire to develop an overall vision and strategic action plan for the region, and to improve residents’ quality of life by creating a vibrant community while addressing some of our toughest challenges. Join us on Monday, Nov 16 at 12 PM to learn about OVOF focus for 2020 – advancing the One Community Game-Changer.
Panelists:

Steve Maher, OVOF coordinator
Bob Bugert, Chelan County Commissioner
Stacy Luckensmeyer, WVC Business and Industry Liaison
Teresa Bendito, community organizer and co‐founder of Parque Padrinos

Questions may be submitted in advance to info@wvmcc.org, or live via Zoom Q&A, Zoom Chat, or FB Live. Live Spanish translation will be provided by Clarius Languages, to access this feature participants need to log-in with the Zoom log-in and select the Spanish audio channel under the world icon.
ZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION:
Please click the link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83670339250
Or Telephone: US: +12532158782,,83670339250# or +13462487799,,83670339250#
Webinar ID: 836 7033 9250

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Made in Wenatchee - Yeti Chocolate Tasting Event
2020-11-19 11:00 - 12:00
Jumpstart your holiday season with the Wenatchee Valley Museum and early access to Yeti Chocolates Season Greetings Collection, plus get the inside scoop on concept and design. We will be hosting a virtual chocolate tasting on November 19th at 7 pm.
The tasting includes the 5 piece collection plus a surprise flavor unveiled at the tasting.
Willow Merritt is the owner/chocolatier of Yeti Chocolates and prides herself on creating edible art with flavors that tantalize the palate and entice the senses.
Take your email confirmation to Salt Creek Apothecary at 28 N. Wenatchee Ave. on November 18th to pick up your tasting kit.
You will be sent a Zoom link in a separate email.
50% of the proceeds benefit the Wenatchee Valley Museum.
Register at: 61981.blackbaudhosting.com/61981/Made-in-Wenatchee—Yeti-Chocolate-Tasting

Virtual Family Paint and Sip
2020-11-24 02:00 - 08:30
Join us this Thanksgiving for a virtual Family Paint & Sip. This painting is inspired by the book Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson. We’ll be painting a Magic Tree on four 12 x 12 tiles; each tile depicts the tree in a different season and once complete the tiles fit together for one amazing 24 x 24 piece of custom art. You can gather three of your family members and each paint your favorite season, or paint all four tiles yourself. Either way the goal is to be creative and have fun!
The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members and includes all art supplies, a recipe for Thanksgiving Punch to make and enjoy while you paint, and a link to the step-by-step video instructions that allow you to follow along and paint at your own pace. You can stop, rewind, fast forward, pause and take a break, and watch as many times as you’d like.
Deadline to register is Monday, November 23 at noon. Supply pick-up will be held on Tuesday, November 24 at the Museum located at 127 S Mission Street in Wenatchee.
Register here: 61981.blackbaudhosting.com/61981/Family-Paint-and-Sip
