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Authors Belinda Kelly and Venise Cunningham will host a "Happier Hour" event on May 10 at Blue Spirits Distilling in Leavenworth to promote their cocktail cookbook, Drink Your Garden. The event includes cocktail specials, a botanical garnish bar, live music, and author signings. Guests can sample recipes and purchase signed copies of the book, which features over 100 recipes for garden-fresh cocktails and mocktails.
As Cinco de Mayo approaches, Washington state officials warn drivers to prioritize road safety, citing a rise in impaired driving and fatal crashes. Law enforcement will increase patrols over the weekend, urging residents to plan for sober transportation. More than half of the 207 fatalities during this holiday between 2019 and 2023 involved impaired drivers.
Leavenworth unveiled its new parade float themed “Treat Yourself to Leavenworth” on April 23, featuring whimsical elements like gumdrops and a six-foot ice cream cone. The float will represent the city at 11 Pacific Northwest festivals this year, with the Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves, Sandy Houston, participating in events over the next six months.
Wenatchee Valley College Foundation will host WVC Alumni Week from May 14-17 to celebrate alumni and community engagement. The event, themed "Knights Unite," includes five free public gatherings at the Wenatchee and Omak campuses, with support from Microsoft and other sponsors.
Filing Week for local offices in Chelan County begins May 5 and ends May 9, allowing residents to submit candidacies ahead of the Aug. 5 Primary Election. Positions available include roles in port, city, school, and fire districts, many of which require no filing fee. The Chelan County Elections Department provides further details on eligibility and instructions.
Seven employees from Cascade Medical Center received a total of $5,600 in scholarships from the Mark Judy Memorial Caregiver Education Fund. This year's awards, which more than doubled last year's total, aim to enhance the skills of healthcare workers in a region facing staffing shortages.
Washington lawmakers passed five tax bills expected to generate $9.4 billion to address a $16 billion budget shortfall. The package, primarily crafted by Democrats, targets businesses and high-income earners while excluding a previously proposed wealth tax. Governor Bob Ferguson's approval of the measures remains uncertain.
The Leavenworth Library will host an art show featuring the top 20 entries from the Birdfest Poster Contest from May 6 to June 13. The contest invites students in kindergarten through eighth grade to create bird-themed artwork, with the winning piece serving as the official poster for Birdfest. The exhibit aims to promote youth creativity and awareness of bird conservation.
Wenatchee Valley College recognized students from Dryden, Leavenworth, and Peshastin on its Winter 2025 Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Notable honorees include Maizy Groff and Isac Guzman-Muro Sr. from Dryden, along with several students from Leavenworth and Peshastin.
Washington-based film “Evergreens” will screen at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 19 and 20, with online streaming available from May 26 to June 1. The film follows characters Eve and James on a road trip across Washington, showcasing various locations including Cashmere and Leavenworth. Approximately 35 percent of the film’s budget came from Washington Filmworks, supporting local economic development.