Tuesday, September 16, 2008

A Few Washington Community Events

From Washington State Advocate, Gina Pearson:

18th Annual Wenatchee River Salmon Festival (This weekend! 9/18-21)

The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival is a four-day natural resource education event held each fall to celebrate the return of the salmon to the Wenatchee River. The Festival is held on the grounds of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, located at the mouth of the scenic Icicle Canyon near Leavenworth, Washington.

The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will be in attendance!

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Second Chance Extravaganza

An Event to benefit Faith and Environment Network

Sunday, September 28th, 2008
St. John's Cathedral, Great Hall
Doors open and auction bidding begins at 3:30 p.m.
Dinner served at 5:00 p.m.

Featuring:
*A gourmet catered dinner by Chef Tim Hartman of Vin Rouge using fresh, local ingredients!
*Silent and Live Auction of quality new and gently used items such as:
*A Weekend Condo Stay at Schweitzer Mountain
*Two antique carved rocking chairs
*Gently used 16' Oldtown Canoe
*Second-hand electric lawnmower – great shape! Only used one season.
*Gently used Kangaroo Hillcrest motorcaddie (for golf lovers who want to walk, but can't carry their clubs) and much more!!!

Tickets: $20/person; $50/family; $150/table of eight

Tickets available at these locations:

Salem Lutheran Book Parlor
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
The Lands Council
faithandenvironment@gmail.com or 509-294-3944

We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help on the day of the event. Can you lend a hand? Please contact faithandenvironment@gmail.com or Wanda at 922-0212.

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