The Mountain Jumpers are offering 10 classes to learn how to jump rope! All ages are welcome. Practices are from 3:00-4:30 at Vale Elementary beginning Dec. 4th. Must register to participate. Contact Whitney for information 782-1920

Cascade Youth Baseball registration is now open. Forms can be downloaded directly from our website at www.cascadeyouthbaseball.com or picked up at Osborn, Peshastin, Beaver Valley, Icicle River or Upper Valley Christian schools. Registrations are due no later than March 5, 2010. If you have any questions, please email at info@cascadeyouthbaseball.com. We are also looking for team sponsors, coaches, assistant coaches, umpires and tournament volunteers. Join Cascade Youth Baseball today.

Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter, Ice Age Floods Institute will meet 7:00 P.M. Tuesday February 9, at Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee. Dr. Charlotte Sullivan, geologist and senior researcher, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will discuss "Changing Man-Made CO2 into Minerals: An Important Role for Columbia River Basalts." Man-made carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere world-wide are greater than 25 billion tons per year, of which more than 5.5 billion are from the U.S. Under current conditions, these emissions are expected to cause atmospheric CO2 to rise at an alarming rate. Some of the largest stationary sources of carbon dioxide in the Pacific Northwest include cement plants, ethanol plants, and paper mills. Injecting CO2 into deep geologic formations produces ordinary carbonated water. However, injecting CO2 into deep lava rock, such as the Columbia River Basalts, changes part of the CO2 into new rock, in the form of carbonate minerals. PNNL is leading the research for using ancient lava flows to change man-made CO2 into rock. Called "carbon sequestration in basalts," why would we want to do this? Why basalt? What and where is the best basalt? How do we get CO2 into basalt? Will it leak out? What happens to the basalt? The program is free & open to the public.

Members and the public are welcome to attend this annual meeting of the WVMCC Board of Trustees. Copies of the 2009 Annual Report will be distributed, light refreshments will be served, and a narrated slide show of past museum events will be presented.

A Spanish-American Latino adopted by descendents of Eastern Europeans, Michael Carlos has had a diverse life experience. This evening he will perform with Sandra Aguilar and Rebecca Garcia - Once Minutos. With all three, their material is a reflection of their eclectic tastes and Latin roots. Michael will be bringing his acoustic back-up band of amazing musicians so this will be a big lively program and a lot of fun! There is a $3 cover charge and the hat is passed for the musicians

Share a romantic evening with your loved one filled with live music and spaghetti at the Sweetheart Valentine’s Dinner. There will be wine, massage, and hotel packages to bid on at the auction. All proceeds will go to benefit the YWCA’s women and youth programs. Tickets go are on sale now. $18 a person or $35 a couple. Call the YWCA for more information or to purchase tickets.

Join us Presidents - Valentines holiday weekend for an evening of great food, wine and conservation while enjoying the festive atmosphere of live music at Bergdorf cellars.

The wineries of Wenatchee Wine Country invite you to a mouth-watering tasting event with the pairing of award-winning red wines and delectable chocolates. This event will be held at the Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth on February 13th from 1-5 p.m. $15 per person includes 8 tastes of red wines, plus bites of chocolate treats and a souvenir glass. Show your x-country ski ticket for an additional taste of wine. Our tasting rooms will also be open with fabulous red wines and chocolate treats on February 12, 13, and 14. A nominal fee may be charged at the wineries. For a list of participating wineries, see our website at www.wenatcheewines.com. Merlot and brownies....syrah and truffles...cabernet and devils food cake.....SWEET!

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club hosts an 80-year old tradition. Come participate in the Ski Jumping Tourney on Feb. 8th at the historic Ski Hill. Pre-register online to receive a LWSC freebie. Check-in at noon for a start at 1 p.m. Go to www.skileavenworth.com for more info.

Art class designed for all members of the family to experience together. Martha Flores will teach sculpture techniques. No experience necessary; materials provided. Preregistration required at 888-6240.