Holiday Cheer and Winter Break Fun

Happy Holidays!  Here are some free stocking stuffers you may give to your friends!  

Now for the Winthrop Winter Break Fun!  

TUESDAY DEC. 24

MEET SANTA: And decorate cookies at Sun Mountain Lodge. Free. 996‑2211. 11am and 2pm

CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: Candlelight Christmas Eve service at Friendship Alliance Church, 809 Highway 20, Winthrop. Free. 699‑1063. 7pm

WEDNESDAY DEC.25

CHRISTMAS DINNER: Methow Valley Snowmobile Association’s annual Christmas dinner, at the MV Senior Center, Twisp. Free. 996‑2378. Noon-2pm

FRIDAY DEC. 27

COUNTRY ROCK: RT Junior at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996‑3183. 7pm

CLASSICAL GUITAR: Terry Hunt performs in the Sun Mountain Lodge lobby. Free. 996‑2211. 7pm

SATURDAY DEC. 28

SKI RODEO: Family-friendly ski races, 1K-10K, at the Mazama
Community Center. $30-$40. www.mvsta.com. 10am

WINTERFEST: Bonfire, music, art, food and drink at TwispWorks. $5-$10. 997‑3300. 4pm-late

NATURE OF WINTER: Snowshoe tours every Saturday through March 8 at Sun Mountain Lodge and North Cascades Basecamp. Free with trail pass. www.mvsta.com. 11am

SUNDAY DEC. 29

CLASSICAL VIOLIN: Tara Kaiyala Weaver performs in the Sun Mountain Lodge lobby. Free. 996‑2211. 7pm

MUSIC: Nashville duo You Knew Me When at Twisp River Pub. Free. 997‑6822. 7pm

MONDAY DEC. 30

VINTAGE SKI FEST: Vintage gear costume promenade, wooden ski race and refreshments at the Mazama Store courtyard. Free. www.methowvalleynordic.com. 10am-noon

TUESDAY DEC. 31 

NEW YEAR’S EVE POTLUCK: Visit, eat, party at the Mazama Community Club. Free (bring a dish to share). 996‑2071. 6:30pm

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: Honey and the Killer Beez at the Twisp River Pub. $5. 997‑6822. 9pm-1am

LIVE MUSIC: Nashville duo You Knew Me When at Sun Mountain Lodge. Free. 996‑2211. 9:30pm-12:30am

FRIDAY JAN. 3

NORDIC SKI CLASSES: 10-week series begins with Methow Valley Nordic Club. Costs and locations vary. Register at www.methowvalleynordic.com

MUSIC: Alyse Black Trio at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop. Free. 996‑3183. 7pm