People Of Our Past 2012 (10:00AM - 10:00AM)
Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.People of Our Past 2012        Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 S. Mission StreetHistory comes alive at the museum on Saturday, Feb. 4, as visitors interact with local actors portraying real people from Wenatchee area history. This year’s characters are Fern Prowell, first Apple Blossom queen; A.Z. Wells, hardware store owner and philanthropist; Dr. Minnie Simmons, Wenatchee’s first female physician; and Conrad Rose, early apple marketer and shipper. Visitors will hear brief stories, then ask questions about the characters’ lives.Cost:  Admission is by donation. 

Organization Committee Meeting (12:00PM - 12:00PM)
Location:  WDA Office

Board Of Directors Meeting (7:45AM - 7:45AM)
Location:  Community Foundation of NCW

NCHBA Home Show (2:00PM)

Friday, February 10^th 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday, February 11^th 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Sunday, February 12^th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

$6.00 Adult$4.00 Senior (60+)Children 12 and under Free The North Central Home Builders Association along with Presenting Sponsors, Complete Design, Inc. and Chim Chimney Fireplace & Spa will be hosting the annual NCHBA Home Show, February 10th - 12th at the Town Toyota Center.  There will be over 100 Vendors including Builders, Design Services, Rental Equipment, Glass and Window Representatives, Lumber Suppliers, Fireplace and Spa, Pole Buildings and Steel Structures, Remodelers, Fencing, Vacuum Systems, Flooring and so much more.  New to the Show this year is our DIY Area.  This will feature live Demo’s and Hands On experience in a variety of areas.  $1.00 off coupons and programs will be available soon throughout North Central Washington.  For further information visit our website at www.nchba.cc. 

NCHBA Home Show

Friday, February 10^th 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday, February 11^th 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Sunday, February 12^th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

$6.00 Adult$4.00 Senior (60+)Children 12 and under Free The North Central Home Builders Association along with Presenting Sponsors, Complete Design, Inc. and Chim Chimney Fireplace & Spa will be hosting the annual NCHBA Home Show, February 10th - 12th at the Town Toyota Center.  There will be over 100 Vendors including Builders, Design Services, Rental Equipment, Glass and Window Representatives, Lumber Suppliers, Fireplace and Spa, Pole Buildings and Steel Structures, Remodelers, Fencing, Vacuum Systems, Flooring and so much more.  New to the Show this year is our DIY Area.  This will feature live Demo’s and Hands On experience in a variety of areas.  $1.00 off coupons and programs will be available soon throughout North Central Washington.  For further information visit our website at www.nchba.cc. 

Family ArtVentures: American Folk Puppetry (10:00AM - 10:00AM)
Saturday, Feb. 11Family ArtVentures: American Folk PuppetryWenatchee Valley Museum, 127 S. Mission StreetExplore the rich tradition of American folk puppetry during this two-hour puppet-making workshop led by Mary Ellen Kerby. Use common materials to construct a traditional American folk puppet and then bring it to life with fun scripts from the American folk tradition that inspired the likes of Howdy Doody, Sherri Lewis and Lamb Chop, the Muppets, and Sesame Street. No experience is necessary and materials are provided. Preregister at 888-6240. The 2011-12 Family ArtVentures series is sponsored by Target and the Woods Family & Woods House Music and Arts Fund.$5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 kids 6-12; members and kids under 6 free 

NCHBA Home Show

Friday, February 10^th 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday, February 11^th 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Sunday, February 12^th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

$6.00 Adult$4.00 Senior (60+)Children 12 and under Free The North Central Home Builders Association along with Presenting Sponsors, Complete Design, Inc. and Chim Chimney Fireplace & Spa will be hosting the annual NCHBA Home Show, February 10th - 12th at the Town Toyota Center.  There will be over 100 Vendors including Builders, Design Services, Rental Equipment, Glass and Window Representatives, Lumber Suppliers, Fireplace and Spa, Pole Buildings and Steel Structures, Remodelers, Fencing, Vacuum Systems, Flooring and so much more.  New to the Show this year is our DIY Area.  This will feature live Demo’s and Hands On experience in a variety of areas.  $1.00 off coupons and programs will be available soon throughout North Central Washington.  For further information visit our website at www.nchba.cc. 

Design Committee Meeting (2:00PM - 2:00PM)

Location:  WDA Office

Promotions Committee Meeting (8:30AM - 8:30AM)
Location:  Caffe Mela

WDA Annual Meeting (5:30PM - 5:30PM)

Location:  Wenatchee Convention Center

Social Hour starting at 5:30 p.m.

Dinner Served at 6:15 p.m.

Secrets Of The Shrub Steppe (10:00AM - 10:00AM)
Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Secrets of the Shrub SteppeWenatchee Valley Museum, 127 S. Mission StreetExplore the special adaptations of plants and animals that inhabit the arid landscape of the Columbia Plateau during this family-friendly event at the museum. Find out what coyotes eat, unravel the mysteries of animal tracking, inhale the aroma of sage and pine, dissect an owl pellet, and learn which critters are active in the dark! Hear and identify bird songs and take home handouts with much information about local birds. Appreciate the beauty of our natural landscape with a variety of hands-on experiences. The event is free to members of the museum, Barn Beach Reserve, NCW Audubon and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust.Cost:  $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 kids 6-12; $10 maximum per family. Members and kids under 6 free.