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| Feb 26, 2010 |
Leavenworth Chamber Newsletter
Celebrate Spring Break |
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Greetings!
Spring is beckoning so you can enjoy skiing one day snow and ride your bike the next in 50 degree weather with the sun at your back.
Stroll through our Bavarian Village, indulging in the early Spring sunshine. Rent a bicycle and take in the beauty Leavenworth has to offer. Our lodging facilities are offering spring specials as an added enticement. |
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New Event For Dog Lovers--Hundebark February 27 |
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Calling All Dog Lovers 
- Come meet local dog mushers, enjoy information booths at the gazebo
- Interactive activities in the park
- Photo booth and fun for everyone
- Bring 'scruffy' for a chance to weight pull with the big boys!
- Costume contests
- Games for you & your dog--Fastest pooper scooper (pine cones), Best Dog Trick, Dunking for hot dogs, etc.
Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: Gazebo and Park area
Fee: Free
Information: 509-763-0558 /509-548-3647
Reservations: No
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Stevens Pass Activities |
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Burton's Womens's Retreat 2/26 through 2/28 Stevens Pass teams up with Burton snowboards to bring the 3rd annual retreat. Whether you're new to snowboarding, a backcountry fiend or a park queen come and ride with other ladies who love snowboarding! Also have private access to all of Burton's 2010/2011 women's gear! |
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Hope on the Slopes 3/6 - 3/7 Come push yourself for a great cause, Stevens Pass is once again partnering with the American Cancer Society for this annual benefit. Form a team to acquire the most vertical feet in a 24hr period, all in the name of cancer research. |
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Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle 3/13
A scavenger hunt as teams of two hike to certain locations around Stevens Pass. Each team will use a GPS device to track their every move. Pushing your hiking & searching abilities to score the grand prize of an all expense paid trip to the Helly Hansen Big Mountain Finals! |
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Quarter Pipe Fiesta March 20 This 3rd annual jam features a monster Quarter Pipe smack in the middle of the base area. Come enjoy some of the Northwest's best talent under the lights! Featuring live bands and tons of prizes, this event is a must see. Don't forget your maracas and poncho. |
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Retailer Demo March 28
A demo for the masses, come out and try the newest equipment before you buy! All of your favorite ski and snowboard brands as well as local retailers will be on hand to show you the latest in on-snow technology! More Information |
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Barn Beach Reserve |
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Landscaping for Wildlife March 12 
Attend this morning workshop and learn how to turn your yard into a wildlife sanctuary. Keynote Russell Link, Wildlife Biologist for WA Dept Fish and Wildlife, presents "A Wildlife Watcher's Landscape," followed by WSU Master Gardener's presentation. Time: 12:30pm
Location:
347 Division Street
Fee: Free
Information: 509.548.0181
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Apollo Club--Longest Performing Male Chorus in the PNW |
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100th Anniversary Concert! March 13 
The Wenatchee Apollo Club was formed in 1910 when the Rev. Stuart Hyatt assembled 14 young men to organize a group to sing for their enjoyment and to enrich community life. That was just 18 years after the city itself was
chartered and The Wenatchee Apollo Club has performed continuously since that time except for a WWII hiatus.
Location: Cashmere Riverside Center
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $10
Tickets can be purchased at the Leavenworth Chamber, Village Pharmacy or Dan's Food Market.
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Leavenworth Community Coffeehouse March 19 |
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Brad Keeler March 19  Brad Keeler is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist. He plays flatpick guitar, fingerstyle guitar, lap slide guitar, bottleneck slide guitar, 12-string guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, electric and upright bass, washboard, harmonica, and jug. He is also a very talented singer, songwriter and composer who performs vintage blues, folk and jazz as well as his originals.
Time: 7:30
Location: 347 Division Street Cost: $3 cover charge at the door, children twelve and under are admitted free, and the hat is passed to pay the musicians. Refreshments are available. Learn More |
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Ride The Trolley |
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Take A Free Sight Seeing Trip Around Town  Thanks to a generous donation from the Lodging Association you can now take the trolley through town and up to the Fish Hatchery at no charge. The driver will keep you entertained along the way as he points out places of interest. |
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Visit the Fish |
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Leavenworth Fish Hatchery 
Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery has been in operation since 1940 and currently raises and releases 1.67 million juvenile spring Chinook salmon annually into Icicle Creek. Explore the exhibits to learn about the challenges in "A Salmon's World." Allow 30 minutes to complete this short self-guided tour. Tour Information |
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Tour A Candy Factory |
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Aplets & Cotlets 
Just 12 miles from Leavenworth Aplets & Cotlets Company has been making candy since 1920. Come and take the factory tour. The first stop is the nut sorting room, then the kitchen cooking area, pouring area, the packing line, and finally the boxes are sealed and ready for delivery. After the tour guests are encouraged to try free samples. More Information |
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Icicle Junction Family Fun Center |
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Movies, Miniature Golf & Arcade  There's fun for the whole family in a festive atmosphere! You'll love playing on the 18 hole Bavarian theme miniature golf course, and everyone enjoys a game of basketball or badminton on the Sport Court! Catch a great first run hit movie at the Junction Cinema movie theater or play for prizes in the game arcade! Adults enjoy the pool tables, foosball, and air hockey. More Information
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Enzian Falls Championship Putting Course |
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Come See The Goats 
The course features 18 holes of natural bent grass greens with panoramic views of the river, waterfalls, streams and the surrounding mountains. It's a great course to challenge the whole family. Reopening in March. Mountain goats come back to graze in the spring. More Golfing Information |
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Passenger Train Exceeds Expectations |
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All Aboard to Leavenworth Amtrak hoped to see 4,000 riders in this first year, but we outdid ourselves with their annual goal being achieved in just 4 months 4,461 riders through the end of January! The Empire Building has become an attraction in itself. More Information |
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Spring Specials /Facebook & Twitter |
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One More Reason To Come
Sunshine, recreation, activities, FUN and lodging specials, what more could you ask for?
As an added feature you can now follow us on  
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Comng In the Next Issue |
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Easter egg Hunts, brunches, and much more. | |
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