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SUMMARY:Clean Air Methow’s “The Fifth Season”
DESCRIPTION:A series of audio stories featuring Okanogan community\nmembers sharing their coping strategies for\nwildfire smoke will be featured in the grand opening\nof the new Winthrop Library at 10:30 a.m.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/clean-air-methows-the-fifth-season/
LOCATION:WA
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SUMMARY:Sideyard Shindig-2022 Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join MVCC staff\, board\, members\, and guests for our annual members meeting on June 9th outside our office in Twisp (305 E. Methow Valley Highway). This will be a family friendly\, social gathering with plenty of opportunities to learn about MVCC’s programs and recent work\, converse with staff\, and mingle with fellow members. Members* are welcome and encouraged to bring others from their household. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. More details and information about how to vote in our board elections to follow. \n*Not yet a member? Join today or register at the event. \nLet us know you’re coming. RSVP here. \n 
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/sideyard2022/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220525T173000
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SUMMARY:Enloe Dam Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Enloe Dam: Beneath\, Behind\, Below \nAn update of recently collected information regarding volume of sediment\, sediment composition\, fish production and more. \nPresenters include: \n\nWashington Department of Ecology\nU.S. Geological Service\nNational Marine Fisheries Service\nInterfluve Environmental Services\nAboriginal Outfitters\n\nLocation: Community Cultural Center\n411 Western Ave\, Tonasket\, WA 98855 \nCan’t make it in-person? This event will be streamed here: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81197175014 \nMeeting ID: 811 9717 5014\nOne tap mobile\n+12532158782\,\,81197175014# US (Tacoma)\n+14086380968\,\,81197175014# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\nMeeting ID: 811 9717 5014
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/enloe-dam-presentation/
LOCATION:Tonasket Cultural Center\, 411 Western Ave\, Tonasket\, WA
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SUMMARY:Free Waste Disposal-Chipping Drive at Twisp Transfer
DESCRIPTION:Free Chipping Drive \nHelp keep our spring air clean by chipping your yard waste instead of burning! \nIt is spring! In the Methow Valley that means abundant Arrowleaf blooms and the burning of woody debris piles. Clearing out woody debris and yard waste around homes and properties is a vital part of being fire-wise and improving forest health. Lots of outdoor pile burning however—especially piles of green branches—contributes to poor air quality at a time when the skies should be clear. In late summer we expect smoke from wildfires. How can we reduce our smoke at other times of year to protect those who are most vulnerable to cumulative smoke exposure? \nClean Air Methow is partnering with Resilient Methow and Okanogan County Solid Waste with funding from Washington Department of Ecology to waive fees for Green Waste Disposal on April 20\, 22 and 29 at the Twisp Transfer Station. This is a great opportunity to reduce fuel load around your house while avoiding contributing to smoky skies. \nWhen: April 20\, 22 and 29 10a.m. to 3p.m. \nWhere: Twisp Transfer Center \nCost: Free! \nDetails about what material will be accepted can be found here.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/free-waste-disposal-chipping-drive-at-twisp-transfer-2/
LOCATION:Twisp Transfer Station\, 12 Twisp Airport Rd\, Twisp\, 98856\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220423T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220423T190000
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SUMMARY:Methow Recycles Earth Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for April 23rda at 3pm! Methow Recycles will be holding an Earth Day celebration at John Doran ranch. There will be music\, food and beer. MVCC will be tabling. We hope to see many familiar faces after a long winter with hardly any events. You can buy tickets for the event on Methow Recycles website.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/methow-recycles-earth-day-event/
LOCATION:John Doran Ranch
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220422T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220422T150000
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SUMMARY:Free Yard Waste Disposal-Chipping Drive at Twisp Transfer
DESCRIPTION:Free Chipping Drive \nHelp keep our spring air clean by chipping your yard waste instead of burning! \nIt is spring! In the Methow Valley that means abundant Arrowleaf blooms and the burning of woody debris piles. Clearing out woody debris and yard waste around homes and properties is a vital part of being fire-wise and improving forest health. Lots of outdoor pile burning however—especially piles of green branches—contributes to poor air quality at a time when the skies should be clear. In late summer we expect smoke from wildfires. How can we reduce our smoke at other times of year to protect those who are most vulnerable to cumulative smoke exposure? \nClean Air Methow is partnering with Resilient Methow and Okanogan County Solid Waste with funding from Washington Department of Ecology to waive fees for Green Waste Disposal on April 20\, 22 and 29 at the Twisp Transfer Station. This is a great opportunity to reduce fuel load around your house while avoiding contributing to smoky skies. \nWhen: April 20\, 22 and 29 10a.m. to 3p.m. \nWhere: Twisp Transfer Center \nCost: Free! \nDetails about what material will be accepted can be found here.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/free-waste-disposal-chipping-drive-at-twisp-transfer/
LOCATION:Twisp Transfer Station\, 12 Twisp Airport Rd\, Twisp\, 98856\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Yard Waste Disposal--Chipping Drive at Twisp Transfer
DESCRIPTION:Free Chipping Drive \nHelp keep our spring air clean by chipping your yard waste instead of burning! \nIt is spring! In the Methow Valley that means abundant Arrowleaf blooms and the burning of woody debris piles. Clearing out woody debris and yard waste around homes and properties is a vital part of being fire-wise and improving forest health. Lots of outdoor pile burning however—especially piles of green branches—contributes to poor air quality at a time when the skies should be clear. In late summer we expect smoke from wildfires. How can we reduce our smoke at other times of year to protect those who are most vulnerable to cumulative smoke exposure? \nClean Air Methow is partnering with Resilient Methow and Okanogan County Solid Waste with funding from Washington Department of Ecology to waive fees for Green Waste Disposal on April 20\, 22 and 29 at the Twisp Transfer Station. This is a great opportunity to reduce fuel load around your house while avoiding contributing to smoky skies. \nWhen: April 20\, 22 and 29 10a.m. to 3p.m. \nWhere: Twisp Transfer Center \nCost: Free! \nDetails about what material will be accepted can be found here.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/free-yard-waste-disposal-chipping-drive-at-twisp-transfer/
LOCATION:Twisp Transfer Station\, 12 Twisp Airport Rd\, Twisp\, 98856\, United States
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SUMMARY:Curbside Chipping Event--for Twisp Residents
DESCRIPTION:Free Curbside Chipping Drive for Twisp Residents \nHelp keep our spring air clean by chipping your yard waste instead of burning! \nIt is spring! In the Methow Valley that means abundant Arrowleaf blooms and the burning of woody debris piles. Clearing out woody debris and yard waste around homes and properties is a vital part of being fire-wise and improving forest health. Lots of outdoor pile burning however—especially piles of green branches—contributes to poor air quality at a time when the skies should be clear. In late summer we expect smoke from wildfires. How can we reduce our smoke at other times of year to protect those who are most vulnerable to cumulative smoke exposure? \nTwisp Public Works\, Clean Air Methow and Resilient Methow will be coming through town to chip your yard debris piles starting on April 18th & 19th. No need to pre-register. Simply place your piles curbside no later than Sunday night\, April 17th. Chipping will begin at 8am on Monday morning until finished (may be Tuesday or Wednesday). In order for your piles to be accepted they must meet the following criteria: \n\n\nPiles should be made up of woody limbs and branches only\, no shorter than 2’ long and no larger than 6” Inches in Diameter. It is ok if limbs and branches have leaves and needles on them. \n\n\nThe following materials will not be accepted: noxious weeds\, sod\, root balls\, piles of pine needles\, slash piles or leaves\, animal waste\, garbage of any kind\, metal\, plastics\, lumber or treated wood\, construction debris/materials\, and paper. \n\n\n\n\nPiles must be hand piled with all stems of brush and trees facing the same way. Place all stems of trees and brush on the sidewalk or shoulder perpendicular to street\, with all cut ends pointing in the same direction towards the street. \n\n\nPiles must be easily accessed by a truck pulling a chipper. As close to the roadway as possible without blocking access. \n\n\nLimit Pile size to no more than 5’ wide x 10’ long x 5’ high. Make multiple piles if needed. \n\n\nIf the pile (or part of the pile) does not meet specifications\, a “pile cannot be chipped” tag will be left. \n\n\nPiles placed in alleyways rather than the town streets will not be chipped. \n\n\nChips will be free for the taking at the end of Lincoln Street in the town park starting at 2pm on Monday\, 4/18. You do not need to participate to receive chips and can be picked up without pre-arrangements and will be self-load. \nFind out more about the event here.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/curbside-chipping-event-for-twisp-residents/
LOCATION:Twisp\, Twisp\, WA\, 98856\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210925T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210925T150000
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Celebration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/climate-action-celebration/
LOCATION:Twispworks\, 502 S. Glover Street\, Twisp\, WA\, 98856\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210902T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Speaker Series: Understanding Bird Song
DESCRIPTION:Bird songs and vocalizations are beautiful and enchanting but how do we understand what they’re saying? In this talk David Lukas will introduce us to some of the ways birds make and use their songs\, and how we study bird songs. \nRSVP for this talk. \nSpeaker Series Overview: to deepen our knowledge and appreciation of the wildlife species native to our area\, MVCC will be hosting a speaker series at the Confluence Gallery on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8pm during the exhibit. All events are free and open to the public. Appropriate Covid protocols requested\, please bring a mask.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/wildlife-speaker-series-understanding-bird-song/
LOCATION:Confluence Gallery\, Twisp\, WA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210814T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20210812T221816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T222016Z
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SUMMARY:Cascadia: Art Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:This August and September\, MVCC is partnering with the Confluence Gallery in Twisp to bring you an art exhibit and speaker series\, CASCADIA: Flora\, Fauna & Terra of the North Cascades. The exhibit will feature painters\, sculptors and jewelry artists celebrating the Cascadia bioregion. A portion of the profits from this show will be donated to MVCC to support our work protecting wildlife and wildlife habitat along the east slope of the Cascades. An opening reception will be held on Saturday\, August 14 from 5-7pm. The exhibit will run from August 11 to September 26.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/cascadia-art-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Confluence Gallery\, Twisp\, WA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210224T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20210208T030050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T033711Z
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SUMMARY:Comp Plan Commenting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you care about the Methow’s future? Do you want to protect the valley’s natural environment and rural character for generations to come? Then it’s vitally important that you submit comments on Okanogan County’s proposed Comprehensive Plan. \n\nHear about the various alternative visions for the future of the Methow Valley\nLearn through an open discussion of the current comp plan and a deep dive into what\nwe need in order to protect the long-term integrity of our community.\nPrepare your comments and make your voice heard!\n\nTo participate in the commenting workshop\, register here.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/comp-plan-commenting-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Comment Workshop,Comp Plan
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201210T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20201022T165851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T002510Z
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SUMMARY:Resilient Methow - Climate Action Plan for the Methow Watershed
DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join us on Thursday\, December 10th\, from 5 – 7 pm PST for a community forum on Resilient Methow – Climate Action Plan for the Methow Watershed. Resilient Methow is a collaborative effort led by locally-based organizations\, local\, state\, federal agencies\, and community leaders. We have been working to create a future where our community\, economy\, and natural environment are adaptable\, healthy\, and vibrant. During this forum\, you will learn about the Climate Action Plan for the Methow Watershed\, including recommendations on how our community can reduce its carbon footprint. Plus\, strategies that individuals\, organizations\, and local governments can employ to prepare and adapt as the climate continues to change.  This forum will also be an opportunity to learn how community members can contribute their voice to the Climate Action Plan for the Methow Watershed and hear about how aspects of the plan will be implemented starting in 2021. \nRegister: bit.ly/resilientmethowmeeting \nLearn More: resilientmethow.org
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/save-december-10th-for-next-resilient-methow-event/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201111T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201111T190000
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CREATED:20201105T193735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T194709Z
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SUMMARY:MVCC Webinar - Twisp Restoration Project Draft EA - Key Findings
DESCRIPTION:During this hour-long webinar MVCC staff will present an overview of the project\, highlight key findings and priorities based on its own review of the Draft EA as well as observations made on the ground\, and provide guidance to the Methow Valley community on how they can submit their own comments to the Ranger District. \nRegistration is required for this event: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jyiFWkzWSpmrqxIjoBcEnA
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/mvcc-webinar-twisp-restoration-project-draft-ea-key-findings/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Event,Forestry,Twisp Restoration Project
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201102T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20201022T165720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T165720Z
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SUMMARY:Smoke-Ready Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Imagine us a “Smoke-Ready Community…”\n• With safe\, clean indoor air for everyone during oppressive wildfire smoke such as suffered this September.\n• Where everyone understands how to access and interpret air quality data\, and apply it for decision making in their lives.\n• Without smoke from unnecessary burning.\n• Taking measures to protect everyone’s health so living with smoke from wildfire and forest health initiatives didn’t feel so hard.\nYour participation is requested to develop a plan to create this community. Clean Air Methow\, the Okanogan River Airshed Partnership\, the Colville Reservation Air Quality program\, EPA\, FEMA and the Federal Reserve Board of San Francisco have collaborated to host this interactive workshop.\nPresentations will lay a foundation to describe our current sources of smoke and air pollution and forecast what we can expect with hotter\, drier\, and smokier summers to come. We’ll define a “smoke-ready community” then break into small discussion groups to solicit community input to drafting and implementing a plan to get there.\n\n\nPlease join us! Copy this link to your calendar and click to join on Nov. 2nd.\nhttps://epawebconferencing.acms.com/smokeready2020/
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/smoke-ready-community-workshop/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:MVCAP
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200625T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200625T174500
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20200623T215407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T222834Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We encourage everyone to pre-register for the event. You can register via Zoom\, bitly.com/2020mvcc\nJoin MVCC staff\, board\, and fellow members at our first-ever virtual annual membership meeting.  We are honored and excited to announce that Hilary Franz\, Commissioner for Washington State’s Public Lands\, will be our keynote speaker\, and will discuss her recently unveiled Plan for Climate Resilience which lays out a framework for managing state forests and wildfire response in the face of a changing climate. \nIn addition\, MVCC staff and board members will provide an update on the state of the organization\, programming priorities for 2020 and beyond\, and how members can continue to engage and support our work. There will also be opportunities for attendees to engage and ask questions\, so please come prepared to actively participate! \nThis is a member’s only event so we encourage you to become a member today! mvcitizens.org/membership \nEvent Details: \nDate: Thursday\, June 25th \nTime: 4:30pm to 5:45pm \nRegistration: bit.ly/2020mvcc
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/annual-members-meeting/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Annual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200417T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200417T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20200410T174254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T174805Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date for a virtual Earth Day Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day is going virtual on Friday\, April 17th\, from 4-5:30pm. \nThis Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement on April 22\, 1970. \nJoin the Methow Valley Citizens Council and Methow Arts for an online celebration kicking off the beginning of Earth Week. \nThe event will include: \n\nAn interview with Denis Hayes\, National Coordinator of the First Earth Day in 1970. Conducted by Liberty Bell and Independent Learning Center High School students.\nInspiring video clips of Methow Valley students sharing their vision for the future\nLive interview with Xiuhtezcatl Martinez\, inspiring & nationally-recognized climate activist and hip hop artist.\nState of the Nation Expert Panel Discussion with Michael Gerrard of Sabine Center for Climate Change at Columbia Law. Michael Furze of WA State Dept. of Commerce\, and Amelia Marchand of the Colville Confederated Tribes\, moderated by Jasmine Minbashian.\nLive music & video with Luc Reynaud and poetry reading by WA State poet laureate. Claudia Castro Luna.\n\nRegister for the FREE event here! 
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/save-the-date-for-a-virtual-earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Event,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200419
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20200310T171433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T163021Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Earth Day's 50th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The health and safety of our Methow community and all who come to visit is our most important priority. Given the developing Coronavirus news in the last 24 hours\, Methow Valley Citizens Council and Methow Arts believe it is no longer appropriate to hold a large public Earth Day celebration in mid-April. Hosting an event that aims to draw hundreds together in close proximity is contrary to the global priority to contain and avoid further spread of the Coronavirus. \nOn March 11th\, the World Health Organization officially announced that Coronavirus is a global pandemic. With Washington State at the epicenter of the national outbreak\, Governor Jay Inslee also announced that he is prohibiting gatherings of over 250 people in King\, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Lastly\, Okanogan County is encouraging people to follow the state’s recommendations and voluntarily avoid large gatherings. With the prospect of transmissions growing\, and the serious health implications\, it is has become clear that if we held the event\, we could exacerbate the problem. \nWith that in mind\, we have decided that the responsible decision is to postpone the two-day 50th Anniversary Earth Day celebration to a later date (stay tuned). All planned events on both Friday and Saturday events\, including performances by Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and Son Luna y Jóvenes Zapateadores will be postponed. \n  \nWe wanted to communicate this decision as soon as we made it\, even while we are still working through the logistical implications. We will update you with further details as they develop. We are hoping that some of the scheduled programming will still be able to occur during the week of Earth Day – in another format\, perhaps as a livestream conference.  Please stay tuned on Methow Arts’ Earth Day calendar page to stay up to date on the rescheduled events and activities for Earth Day: http://www.methowarts.org/earth-day2020/. \nIn the meantime\, please accept our sincere apology. We are truly inspired by the spirit and resilience of this community – and the way we can come together for a good cause. We look forward to celebrating our valley – and our Earth – with you when the time is right! \n  \nMany thanks\,\nJasmine Minbashian\, Amanda Jackson Mott\nMethow Valley Citizens Council Methow Arts Alliance
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/earth-days-50th-anniversary-kick-off-celebration/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Event,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191119T174500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20191105T230107Z
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SUMMARY:Resilient Methow: Workshop on Adapting to Local Climate Impacts
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to help develop a Community Climate Action Plan for the Methow Valley! \nFor the past year a group of concerned community leaders – comprising the health\, economic\, infrastructure\, natural systems\, and agriculture sectors of our valley – have joined together to convene a Climate Action Task Force. The Task Force has been evaluating impacts from the changing climate in our valley – and finding potential solutions. \nIdentifying and prioritizing potential climate impacts and solutions is the first step to developing a Methow Climate Action Plan. Now we need your help to ensure we have identified all potential impacts and start the process of determining what impacts are the most urgent and important to the Methow Valley community. The Task Force invites you to join us on Tuesday\, November 19th to start the process of developing a Methow Climate Action Plan. \nWe will be joined for a short presentation by Dr. Amy Snover\, Director of the UW Climate Impacts Group as well as community leaders\, elected officials\, business owners and more. Dr. Snover’s presentation begins promptly at 6pm\, please arrive on time. \nPizza\, refreshments and childcare will be available at the event. Please RSVP to reserve your childcare slot.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/resilient-methow-workshop-on-adapting-to-local-climate-impacts/
LOCATION:Methow Valley Community Center\, 201 South Highway 20\, Twisp\, WA\, 98856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Event,Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://mvcitizens.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/11_19-Save-The-Date1.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191112T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20191105T225800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T225800Z
UID:1265-1573581600-1573588800@mvcitizens.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Your Cool in Smoke Season: Community Conversation RSVP
DESCRIPTION:2019 was a blessedly smoke free summer\, but we all still recall our 40 consecutive days of unhealthy air quality during the 2018 fires. 2017 was also a terrible smoke year. The Methow Valley Clean Air Project has been listening to what smoke season feels like to you – not just headaches\, sore throats\, and wheezing – but also the high stress of being cooped up indoors\, feeling alone and isolated\, wondering when the smoke was going to clear\, and whether this is simply our “new normal” for summers in the valley. \nAs we see right now in California\, this is not just a local issue\, but one people are grappling with all over the world – how do we care for ourselves and each other during the mental stress of wildfire smoke? We can wear respirator masks and try to stay inside in cleaner air\, but how do we stay mentally strong through prolonged smoke episodes? \nPlease join the Methow Valley Clean Air Project for a discussion to better understand what smoke season felt like\, and what helped make it better. We are partnering with the University of WA to develop a tool kit for our community to use\, to help share information on coping during smoke season. Small focus groups will be led by local health and wellness providers to hear your concerns and solutions. From your input\, the toolkit will be developed\, shared back with you\, and widely distributed in the community prior to the 2020 smoke season. \nWe know there are A LOT of these types of listening sessions going on in the valley this fall; thank you for taking the time to participate in this unique effort to build our resilience to wildfire smoke. \nDinner and quality\, fun childcare provided! \nSpace is limited – please RSVP to annah57@uw.edu and liz@mvcitizens.org
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/keeping-your-cool-in-smoke-season-community-conversation-rsvp/
LOCATION:Methow Valley Community Center\, 201 South Highway 20\, Twisp\, WA\, 98856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191108T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20191105T225627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T225627Z
UID:1263-1573236000-1573246800@mvcitizens.org
SUMMARY:Respire: Yoga Fundraiser for Clean Air Methow
DESCRIPTION:Join Clean Air Methow and Motive Yoga for an evening of yoga with DJ Mantis to raise funds and awareness for Clean Air in the Methow Valley. Tickets are $40 and your ticket purchase automatically enters you into a raffle with the chance to win a HEPA Air Filter valued at $100\, Motive Yoga goodies and more!! \nDirections to Heli Barn at Freestone Inn: Heli Barn at 31 Early Winters Dr\, Mazama\, Wash.\, on the Wilson Ranch adjacent to the Freestone Inn & Cabins\, 1.5 miles west of the Mazama Junction off Highway 20.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/respire-yoga-fundraiser-for-clean-air-methow/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,MVCAP
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190920
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20190828T181537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T181537Z
UID:1212-1568851200-1568937599@mvcitizens.org
SUMMARY:Comment Deadline on Okanogan County Comprehensive Plan
DESCRIPTION:Please view our Comp Plan Update for information on what content to comment on. Below you will find the announcement by Okanogan County on the Extended Comment Period Deadline. \nNotice of Okanogan County Comprehensive Plan DEIS Comment Period Extension \nNotice is hereby given that the Okanogan County Office of Planning and Community Development has issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) which discusses environmental impacts of the proposed revisions to the 2014 Okanogan County Comprehensive Plan.  The Comprehensive Plan proposal has been prepared in accordance with RCW 36.70 Planning Enabling Act\, RCW 36.70A Growth Management Act\, and other applicable case law and requirements.  The Comprehensive Plan contains policies that inform other land use regulation in all unincorporated areas of the county.  The proposed revisions to the comprehensive plan consider the medium range of population increase prepared by the OFM which projects that the population will increase by 2891 people (revised) by the year 2040.  The revised comprehensive plan includes three alternative policy approaches for dealing with the projected population increase.  The draft environmental impact statement considers a 4th alternative suggested during the scoping period. \n  \nThe SEPA Responsible Official has reviewed submitted comments and has determined an extended comment period is warranted.  The notice for the DEIS was published on July 17th and 18th \, 2019.  The deadline for submitting comments regarding the DEIS is extended to 5:00 pm\, September 19\, 2019. Date of publishing is August 28th and 29th\, 2019. \n  \nAgencies\, affected tribes\, and members of the public are invited to comment on the DEIS and the revised comprehensive plan.  You may submit your comments in writing or electronically to: cingle@co.okanogan.wa.us or mailed or delivered to 123 5th Ave N. Suite 130\, Okanogan WA 98840. \nInformation regarding this proposal can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development\, Angie Hubbard\, Interim Director of Planning\, 123 5th Avenue North\, Suite 130 Okanogan\, WA 98840 509-422-7090 or  ahubbard@co.okanogan.wa.us .  A copy of the proposal and other documents may be viewed at www.okanogancounty.org/planning
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/comment-deadline-on-okanogan-county-comprehensive-plan/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,public meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190809T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190809T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20190729T182614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190729T182615Z
UID:1188-1565377200-1565382600@mvcitizens.org
SUMMARY:Screening of Return of the River - Twisp
DESCRIPTION:Return of the River follows a group of strong-minded committed people as they attempt the impossible: to change the public opinion of a town and eventually the nation to bring a dam down. The community comes to a consensus\, setting the Elwha River free and showing the way to a more sustainable future. Amid grim environmental news\, Return of the River is a film infused with hope. \nThe film will be followed by a facilitated discussion covering the Similkameen River\, Enloe Dam\, and the benefits of the restoration of the river. \nAs a ratepayer of Okanogan Public Utility District and/or a citizen of Okanogan County\, we want you to be aware of how we all can assist the Okanogan PUD\, federal and state agencies\, and the county in taking responsibility for the restoration of the Similkameen River. \nThere will be coffee\, tea\, and light refreshments. Donations are welcomed. \nThis film presentation and discussion is sponsored by Columbiana.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/screening-of-return-of-the-river-twisp/
LOCATION:Methow Valley Community Center\, 201 South Highway 20\, Twisp\, WA\, 98856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Enloe,Event,Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mvcitizens.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Elwha_Salmon.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190704T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190704T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20190620T211427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T211427Z
UID:1134-1562236200-1562283000@mvcitizens.org
SUMMARY:March with us this Fourth of July in Twisp!
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Town of Twisp’s Annual Fourth of July Parade! MVCC will be marching in the parade and we invite all our supporters to join us on Thursday\, July 4th at Twispworks! \nWe encourage you to wear your MVCC t-shirts for this event. Shirts and tank tops for men\, women\, and children are available for purchase at the MVCC office in Twisp. \nWhen: 10:30 am on Thursday\, July 4th\nWhere: Twispworks Campus \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, July 1st to Raechel Youngberg\, raechel@mvcitizens.org
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/march-with-us-this-fourth-of-july-in-twisp/
LOCATION:Twispworks\, 502 S. Glover Street\, Twisp\, WA\, 98856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mvcitizens.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kids-marching.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190602
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20190321T174713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T013413Z
UID:1066-1559347200-1559433599@mvcitizens.org
SUMMARY:Rise & Shine for the Methow - MVCC's Annual Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to bring a friend to Rise and Shine for the Methow! \nSaturday\, June 1\n12:30 –  2:30pm\nOSB Taproom (Twispworks campus)   \nPotluck and BBQ with local flavors \nEveryone is welcome\, kid-friendly! \n  \nPlus: Annual Board Election\, Updates on MVCC initiatives to protect our land\, air and water\, and fun ways to get involved in our work. \nBring a friend who is not yet a member of MVCC – together we can plant the seeds of home-grown advocacy for generations to come!\nHELP US RAISE A CROWD: \nCome to one of our weekly phone banking events at the MVCC office (located at 305 E Hwy 20\, Twisp) every Thursday in May from 6-7pm to encourage members to turn out for our Rise and Shine event!\nSnacks and drinks are included to make this a festive task.\nTo attend these phone banking events or help from the comfort of your own home Sign up here.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/mvcc-annual-celebration/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Climate Change,Event,Food,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mvcitizens.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_8811.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190420T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20190321T174534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T174535Z
UID:1063-1555779600-1555794000@mvcitizens.org
SUMMARY:Promenade for Protection!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to celebrate the Methow Headwaters Campaign on April 20th! \nCome celebrate the passage of the Methow Headwaters Protection Act with us on Saturday\, April 20th at the Winthrop Barn! More details to come.
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/promenade-for-protection/
LOCATION:Winthrop Barn\, 51 N Hwy 20\, Winthrop\, 98862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Food,Methow Headwaters,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Methow Headwaters Campaign":MAILTO:methowheadwaters@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190419T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20190409T155946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T155946Z
UID:1093-1555691400-1555704000@mvcitizens.org
SUMMARY:Methow Climate March
DESCRIPTION:On March 15th\, 2019 1.6 million students in over 2000 countries walked out of their classrooms to demand their governments act on climate change. You have the opportunity to take part in the global climate movement\, right here in the Methow on April 19th. \nJoin us in Twisp to March for the Climate! We will gather at the TwispWorks campus\, walk through town\, ending up at the Methow Valley Community Center for Inspiring Speakers\, Educational and Activism Opportunities\, Food\, Drink\, Music\, and Fun! All Welcome! \nThere are several volunteer opportunities to help make this event a success! We need folks to help setup\, cleanup and reroute traffic during the march. If you would like to assist either sign up on Volunteer Methow or email Cameron Green (cameroncatering@yahoo.com) \nLet’s start off Earth Day weekend celebrating our beautiful home and demanding action on climate change!
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/methow-climate-march/
LOCATION:Twispworks\, 502 S. Glover Street\, Twisp\, WA\, 98856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Methow Valley Citizens Council":MAILTO:mvcc@mvcitizens.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190416T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20190409T151404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T153757Z
UID:1083-1555437600-1555437600@mvcitizens.org
SUMMARY:Free Screening of Critically-Acclaimed National Geographic Film 'Paris to Pittsburgh'
DESCRIPTION:From coastal cities to America’s heartland\, Paris to Pittsburgh celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change. \nAnd as the weather grows more deadly and destructive\, they aren’t waiting on Washington to act. \nJoin the growing global climate movement and learn what you can do to help at our free screening of Paris to Pittsburgh. \nView the trailer\, here. \nThis screening is brought to you by MVCC’s High School Climate Internship Program. \n 
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/free-screening-of-critically-acclaimed-national-geographic-film-paris-to-pittsburgh/
LOCATION:Liberty Bell High School Auditorium\, 18 Twin Lakes Road\, Winthrop\, WA\, 98862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Methow Valley Citizens Council":MAILTO:mvcc@mvcitizens.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190103T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190103T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20181220T230730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T230730Z
UID:933-1546531200-1546538400@mvcitizens.org
SUMMARY:MVCC Open House
DESCRIPTION:Start the year off right by advocating for land\, air and water with the Methow Valley Citizens Council! \nMVCC was founded in 1976\, when a group of citizen activists came together to protect the Methow’s natural environment and rural character. This past fall MVCC moved into a groovy 1970’s A-Frame building in between Windermere Reality and the Twisp Eagles. \nTo honor our new location and MVCC’s legacy we are holding a 1970’s themed office warming party on Thursday\, January 3rd from 4-6pm. Stop on by and join in on the fun! We will provide happy hour snacks and drinks. Be sure to dress up in your best ’70’s garb for the chance to win a prize!
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/mvcc-open-house/
LOCATION:MVCC Office\, 305 E Methow Valley Highway\, Twisp\, WA\, 98856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Food,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Methow Valley Citizens Council":MAILTO:mvcc@mvcitizens.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181113T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163957
CREATED:20181022T190459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181022T194532Z
UID:828-1542132000-1542137400@mvcitizens.org
SUMMARY:Methow Headwaters Public Meeting on 11/13
DESCRIPTION:The Bureau of Land Management will host a public meeting in the Methow Valley on Tuesday\, November 13 @ 6PM at the Barn to gather public feedback on the proposal to approve a mineral withdrawal for the Methow Headwaters region. A mineral withdrawal would make the 340\,000 acres of U.S. Forest Service land in the Upper Methow Valley off-limits to large-scale mining for the next 20 years. The Methow Headwaters Campaign has worked hard to secure this protection and needs your voice of support at this meeting!
URL:https://mvcitizens.org/event/methow-headwaters-public-meeting-on-11-13/
LOCATION:Winthrop Barn\, 51 N Hwy 20\, Winthrop\, 98862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Methow Headwaters,public meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mvcitizens.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Protect-the-Methow.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Methow Headwaters Campaign":MAILTO:methowheadwaters@gmail.com
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