Wings ’n Wishes celebrates the holiday season

Posted by Empire Press on Dec 11, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Correspondents, Darlene Paterson, East Wenatchee, Holidays, News, Special, Wings 'n Wishes | Comments Off on Wings ’n Wishes celebrates the holiday season Scenes from the 2018 Wings ‘n Wishes Christmas celebration held Dec. 6 at East Wenatchee City Hall. All photos by Empire Press Correspondent Darlene Paterson   Two reindeer graze near East Wenatchee City Hall. (Empire Press photo/Darlene Paterson) Volunteers prepare to serve s’mores. (Empire Press photo/Darlene Paterson)
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Christmas with the Columbia Chorale

Posted by Empire Press on Dec 11, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Entertainment, Holidays, News, Other Communities, Special | Comments Off on Christmas with the Columbia Chorale WENATCHEE — The Columbia Chorale will celebrate the season with “Christmas Around the World,” a special evening of holiday music at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. Experience the season from four different continents with the sounds of Christmas in Europe, Africa, South America, and North America. The Columbia Vocal Ensemble will also perform. Tickets are...
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Las Posadas observance at the PAC

Posted by Empire Press on Dec 11, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Entertainment, Holidays, News, Other Communities, Special | Comments Off on Las Posadas observance at the PAC WENATCHEE — Las Posadas, a Mexican holiday tradition, will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. Las Posadas (translated in English as “the inns”), is a nine-day observance based on the biblical journey of Mary and Joseph and their search of a safe place, or “inn,” to stay before the birth of Jesus. From December 16-24 each year, friends, families and...
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Fun run includes annual toy drive

Posted by Empire Press on Dec 11, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Holidays, News, Other Communities, Recreation, Special | Comments Off on Fun run includes annual toy drive WENATCHEE — Worx Gym will sponsor a 5K Ugly Christmas Sweater Run/Walk at 10 a.m. Dec. 15 beginning at Pybus Public Market. Participation is free with a $15 cash donation or a new toy of the same value for the Les Schwab Community Toy Drive. Pictures will be available with Santa. For more information, contact Katie High at 663-4965 or 884-4965, or email katieh@yourworkoutrx.com.
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Masonic Lodge to host free Christmas dinner

Posted by Empire Press on Dec 11, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Holidays, News, Other Communities, Special | Comments Off on Masonic Lodge to host free Christmas dinner WENATCHEE — Riverside-Jett Masonic Lodge No. 112 will host its annual Robert Dickson Memorial Christmas Dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Wenatchee Masonic Center, 811 N. Chelan Ave. The dinner is free and open to the public. The menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade dressing, a vegetable and dessert. The dinner is in memory of Past Master Robert Dickson who...
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Holiday movies at the PAC

Posted by Empire Press on Dec 11, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Entertainment, Holidays, News, Other Communities, Special | Comments Off on Holiday movies at the PAC WENATCHEE — The Numerica Performing Arts Center will present a trio of classic holiday films for its “Movies on the Big Screen” series in December. First up is “It’s a Wonderful Life,” on Dec 16. The 1946 movie tells the story of an angel sent from heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never...
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Nostalgic radio returns for another holiday show

Posted by Empire Press on Dec 11, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Entertainment, Holidays, News, Other Communities, Special | Comments Off on Nostalgic radio returns for another holiday show WENATCHEE — Old-time radio returns to the Numerica Performing Arts Center for another holiday show. Local performers will present “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge” in a 1940s-style radio hour in front of a live studio audience at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 as it is broadcast live on KOHO 101 FM. Must be 5 years or older to attend. From the live sponsor spots, to the use of...
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