Week of Events
“The State of Book Bans in Idaho and Beyond,” presented by Eija Sumner
“The State of Book Bans in Idaho and Beyond,” presented by Eija Sumner
Books and the ability to read freely are under attack in the United States. Since 2021, individual states, including Idaho, have passed laws that have paved the way for a deluge of book bans and challenges in public and K-12 school libraries. Eija Sumner is the Idaho chapter lead for Authors Against Book Bans, a […]
Film and Speaker Series presents: Homelessness and the Meaning of Home
Film and Speaker Series presents: Homelessness and the Meaning of Home
The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center is honored to have University of Washington professor Josephine Ensign discuss the socio-economic complexities of homelessness on Thursday, May 8, 7-9 PM. Loss of a home due to financial difficulties, divorce, illness, or natural disasters like wildfires is a growing problem. Often seen as an urban issue, homelessness […]
Prairie Appreciation Day, 30th Annual Event
Prairie Appreciation Day, 30th Annual Event
FREE. Prairie Appreciation Day celebrates the critically endangered prairie ecosystem that once spanned hundreds of thousand acres from British Columbia to Northern California. Held at Glacial Heritage Preserve, Thurston County, the 1,000 acre venue is open to the public just this one day of the year. Geared to be family friendly, there are numerous educational […]
Prairie Appreciation Day, 30th Annual Event
Prairie Appreciation Day, 30th Annual Event
FREE. Prairie Appreciation Day celebrates the critically endangered prairie ecosystem that once spanned hundreds of thousand acres from British Columbia to Northern California. Held at Glacial Heritage Preserve, Thurston County, the 1,000 acre venue is open to the public just this one day of the year. Geared to be family friendly, there are numerous educational […]
Spring Tea at the Wells House
Spring Tea at the Wells House
You are cordially invited to the 10th annual Spring Tea at the Wells House! Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with a traditional English-style tea party at the historic Wells House on Saturday, May 10th, from 1-3 PM. Wear your finest hat and daintiest gloves for this delightful afternoon, featuring classic tea blends from Inner Grove Tea […]