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Summer Reading Buddies is a program designed to develop leadership skills and volunteerism in Older Buddies as they support Little Buddies in emerging literacy skills and a love of reading. Registration as a Little or Older Buddy is required! Program dates: Wednesdays, June 24 - August 5 #### Session schedule: - 11:00-11:15am Older Buddies mini-training session - 11:15-11:30am Little Buddies arrive; group game/activity - 11:30-12:00pm One-on-one reading ### Who can be a Little Buddy? - Pre-K age through 5th grade. - No minimum reading/writing skills required. - Must be able to sit with Older Buddy for 30 minutes of reading (can take movement breaks if needed). - Must be able to attend at least six of the 8 meetings at the library OR arrange to meet your buddy at a different mutually convenient time/place (could even be on Zoom). ### Requirements for volunteering as an Older Buddy - Older Buddies must be in middle school or high school (grades 6-12). - You do not have to be a “serious” reader, just someone who enjoys reading or wants to rediscover the joy of reading. - Attend at least six of the 8 meetings at the library OR arrange to meet your buddy at a different mutually convenient time/place (could even be on Zoom). - Be fully engaged, kind, and patient with your Little Buddy. They will be looking up to you and following your lead! - Fill out a pre- and post-survey about your experience. - No phone or other personal device use during reading sessions. ### What do Older Buddies do? Mentor a younger reader in pre-K through 5th grade! This is an opportunity to build a connection with a younger reader (Little Buddy) over the summer to support their emerging literacy and a life-long love of reading. Each session will begin with 15 minutes of training for Older Buddies, 15 minutes of a group game, and 30 minutes of one-on-one reading. Participation counts towards community service hours.

Charge down Ski Hill in pursuit of a speeding cheese wheel. First one down wins! Winner receives a full wheel of Cambozola Triple Cream Bavarian Blue cheese & $100 gift certificate from Bushel & Bee. MUST BE 18+ TO RACE

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Leavenworth Bike Fest brings back Bike 'n Brews and Bike 'n Juice for the kiddos. Add in the brand new SchötterFest Gravel Race; Alpen Tour de Flüsse century rides; live music on the Main Stage featuring Hell's Belles and other local favorites; a bike expo; food trucks; the official Icicle Brewing Finish Line Beer Fest - and we've got a festival on our hands!

Icicle Brewing & Friends Beer Fest + Live Music! 5:00 PM- Kaid & Beau 6:00 PM - 23rd Street 8:15PM - Bandits of the Animal Kingdom 3-8 - Bike Expo 10-3 - Pivot Bike Demos

The beloved, classic mountain bike race benefitting Evergreen. This is the amateur race...pros race on Friday.

Welcome to 2026 Wenatchee Pride Fest — a joyful, family-friendly celebration of love, identity, and community in the Wenatchee Valley! Join us for a full day of connection and Pride featuring local vendors and artists, live entertainment, community resources, food, and activities for all ages. Wenatchee Pride Fest is a space to celebrate LGBTQIA2S+ community members, uplift local voices, and create a welcoming environment where everyone can show up as they are. Come as you are, bring your people, and celebrate with us!

Youth mountain biking race! Courses: - Strider (ages 3 and up); - Mini (ages 3-5) - Short (ages 6-9) - Long (ages 10-14) For more information contact Youth Race Director Kea Yamamoto at keayama95@gmail.com.

Come sew with us! Open Sew is a monthly drop-in program for sewers looking to create in community. Bring your own project, sewing machine, and materials. Hosted by Amelia Greenhall, local expert and author of How to sew clothes: learn with intuitive, super-hackable patterns. Sewers of all levels welcome. Perfect for the occasional sewer who needs motivation and/or a bit of guidance on how to use their machine or advice on a project.