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It’s Friday, Chelan County! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Rails & Ales, sip cider and paint your date, and someone googled you this week + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
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📰 In the news
Temporary access limits explained: Seasonal gates remain closed today on Burch Mountain Road to protect the dirt surface during freeze-thaw cycles, part of broader seasonal closures. All roads are expected to reopen April 1 — see when roads reopen.
Public works bid opportunities: Lake Chelan Reclamation District is accepting applications for its 2026 Small Works Roster, covering projects up to $350,000. Washington licensed contractors must provide bid and payment bonds and insurance — see what’s required to apply.
Live and serve outdoors: Volunteer hosts are needed this summer at Silver Falls and Kaner Flat in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Bring your own RV with hookups and help welcome campers and validate reservations — see requirements, duties, and benefits.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Plant-powered pit stop: Craving a quick, feel-good pick-me-up that isn’t another pretzel? At Lost Pig Cafe, baristas pour espresso, spin fresh-pressed juices and smoothies, and serve a rotating lineup of plant-friendly bites that make weekday eating easy, not fussy. Laid-back vibe, quality ingredients, and no guilt about seconds.
Go treasure hunting here: Apple Annie Antique Gallery is sprawling, well organized, and always refreshing its mix from up to 200 vendors, ideal for a low-stress wander that somehow swallows an afternoon. Coffee in hand, curiosity alive, and that shelf you’ve meant to style… chances are something delightful comes home with you.
Brows + sparkle: Wild Lilly Cosmetics delivers natural-looking microblading, powder brows, eyeliner, and lip blush. They also add permanent jewelry for a clasp-free bracelet that complements fresh brows. A quick beauty pick-me-up that streamlines your routine and keeps you polished, no fuss.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🖼 First Friday: 47th Annual Regional High School Art Show Opening & Beauty of Bronze @ Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – First Friday opens the 47th Annual Regional High School Art Show and Beauty of Bronze at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, showcasing talent. These kids brought it. Marvel at work that puts our book-report posters to shame, and cheer on winners advancing to Olympia, pride justified.
🎸 Aaron Crawford @ Wenatchee Valley Brewing Company | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Whether you grew up on Pearl Jam or Patsy Cline, Aaron Crawford brings PNW country with a grunge edge to Wenatchee Valley Brewing. All ages, no cover, just pints, boots, and tunes worth a nod, so claim a stool and feel smugly local.
👩 Made by Her @ Ground Control | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – An evening at Ground Control means a pop-up market colliding with a gallery and interactive installation, all celebrating women’s creativity, influence, and impact. Think real makers, strong art, and retail therapy with better lighting. Come browse, meet the artists, leave with beautiful, locally made work.
🎻 The Gothard Sisters @ Icicle Creek Center for the Arts | Friday (3/6) at 7:30 PM – Spring in Leavenworth calls for a lively Celtic night at Icicle Creek with the Gothard Sisters. They weave fiddles, songs, and Irish step into a high-energy, family-friendly tradition, the kind you pretend is for the kids but clap along to anyway.
🚂 Rails & Ales @ Downtown Wenatchee | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Downtown Wenatchee is turning into a snow-packed playground, serving up kid-friendly ski and snowshoe fun at Centennial Park, live music, and eats. After dark, Orondo Street’s Rail Jam steals the show, with food trucks and beer gardens pouring local beer and cider, plus numb knees.
✂ Backyard Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop @ WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Master Gardeners are demystifying backyard fruit tree pruning, with the when, why, and how you actually need, because your trees have opinions. It is $10, space is limited, and in apple country your future harvest will thank you. Register here: extension.wsu.edu/chelan-douglas/event/fruit-tree-pruning-workshop
🇺 Concert III: America the Beautiful @ Numerica Performing Arts Center | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Symphony night in Wenatchee means big sound and bigger Columbia River feelings. WVSO serves American tunes, Glenn Kelly’s Columbia River Suite, and Peter Boyer’s GRAMMY-nominated Rhapsody in Red, White, & Blue with Jeffrey Biegel, plus side-by-side with Youth Orchestra for hometown pride, pollen excuses optional.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Chelan County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 57°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 12%
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 6 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 59°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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