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Borrow Museum Passes from NCW Libraries

NCW Libraries is now offering family passes to the Greater Leavenworth Museum for checkout.

The passes will be part of the library district’s Library of Things, which already includes family passes to the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center, Cashmere Museum & Pioneer Village, and historic Ohme Gardens in Wenatchee. The Leavenworth Museum passes can now be reserved and checked out from the Cashmere, Leavenworth, Peshastin, and Wenatchee libraries. They are available for a two-week checkout period and grant entry to two adults and all children who accompany them. Reserve a pass online at www.ncwlibraries.org or inquire in person at one of the participating libraries. The Greater Leavenworth Museum showcases the unique history of Leavenworth and the Upper Valley from the Wenatchi First Peoples to present. The museum is located in the heart of downtown at 735 Front St., right above the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum. Starting in April, the museum is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Book Launch for Local Author, Jacqueline Haskins

Join us at the Leavenworth Public Library on Thursday, April 13 from 6:30-8 p.m. for an author meet and greet, book presentation, and book signing. A few years ago, Jacqueline was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes—but, encouraged by a friend to keep asking questions, she finally received a true diagnosis. A simple blood test showed antibodies in her blood… the footprints of an autoimmune disease. The true name of the disease is LADA. Even after the correct diagnosis, Jacqueline wasn’t finding good answers to her most important question: how to be healthy and happy with LADA. She spent three years researching, talking with doctors, reading hundreds of scientific journal articles, and learning from patients across the US. She compiled all her findings into her new book, Kickass Healthy LADA: How to Thrive with Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults. The first book for the general public on LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) aka Diabetes 1.5, Kickass Healthy LADA offers the most up to date information, with practical strategies and tips for healthy living.  Jacqueline Haskins calls Leavenworth her home. She received her Masters in Biostatistics from the University of Washington and her Masters in Creative Writing from Northwest Institute of Literary Arts. Her work appears in dozens of publications, and she has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. After 30 years as a field biologist, she now – to her wonder and delight – gets paid to hang out in a local bookstore, A Book for All Seasons. Learn more about the event and the book at: https://www.abookforallseasons.com/.

The Greater Leavenworth Museum

Is excited to kick off their 2023 programs with a special event at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts Snowy Owl Theatre on Thursday, April 27. Rollie Schmitten will be presenting  from his newest book - Greater Lake Wenatchee Area History - including stories and photos from the areas from Tumwater Canyon to Stevens Pass, including Lake Wenatchee. RSVP for this free event, and reserve a copy of his new book, at www.leavenworthmuseum.org. The event will run from 7-8:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Books will be available for sale before and after the event, along with a book signing and Q&A with Rollie. David Severance has generously offered to donate $10 for each book sold to the Greater Leavenworth Museum. 

The Cascadia Conservation District

Regular Board meeting will be an in person and call-in / Zoom meeting, held on Friday, April 21, 1:30 p.m. If you wish to attend in person, please call the office as space is limited. More information and instructions will be available on our web site at cascadiacd.org or by calling the District office, 509-436-1601.