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🌱 Need sandbags in Leavenworth? Here’s where and when to grab them.
You won't want to miss Erin McNamee on the Leavenworth Patch calendar

Good day Leavenworth! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Need sandbags in Leavenworth? Here’s where and when to grab them.
- How close is a “top” Washington ski resort to Leavenworth?
Also on today's calendar: Santa Visit and Pictures at Goose Ridge Leavenworth and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Leavenworthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Leavenworthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 51 and low of 42 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 53, low: 38.
- Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 53 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Free sand bag materials located at county-owned public works maintenance shops (leavenworthecho.com) — Leavenworth-area residents can pick up free sandbag materials at the Chelan County public works maintenance shop on County Shop Road, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The county is offering burlap bags and sand for people dealing with runoff and snowmelt, along with practical tips on how to properly fill, stack, and place sandbags to protect homes and property.
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• Washington's 3 Favorite Resorts That Will Make You Want to Ski (newstalkkit.com) — One of Washington’s top-mentioned ski spots is Stevens Pass, listed with a Leavenworth address and highlighted for carpooling, Epic Pass access, and early-morning parking advantages. The roundup also spotlights Crystal Mountain, Snoqualmie Pass, and White Pass, giving local skiers ideas for nearby winter getaways and lessons, tubing, and family-friendly slopes across the state.
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📸 Around Leavenworth
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Leavenworth
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★ Featured events ★
- Erin McNamee
Plain Cellars, the winery in Plain, Leavenworth
5:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Boys JV Basketball vs Sultan High School - JV
Cascade High School , 10190 Chumstick Hwy. , Leavenworth
4:15 pm - Girls JV Basketball vs Sultan High School - JV
Cascade High School , 10190 Chumstick Hwy. , Leavenworth
4:15 pm - Girls Varsity Basketball vs Sultan High School
Cascade High School , 10190 Chumstick Hwy. , Leavenworth
5:45 pm - Boys C-Team Basketball vs Sultan High School
Cascade High School , 10190 Chumstick Hwy. , Leavenworth
5:45 pm - Boys Varsity Basketball vs Sultan High School
Cascade High School , 10190 Chumstick Hwy. , Leavenworth
7:15 pm - Santa Visit and Pictures at Goose Ridge Leavenworth
Goose Ridge Estate Winery Leavenworth Tasting Room , 920 Front St B3 , Leavenworth
12:00 pm - Girls JV Basketball vs Entiat Middle/High School
Cascade High School , 10190 Chumstick Hwy. , Leavenworth
4:15 pm
Friday December 12
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
📣 Leavenworth Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Red Barn Event- Enchantments: What Comes Next?
The Red Barn at Wenatchee River Institute , 335 Division St , Leavenworth
7:00 pm - Christmas Concert
Cashmere High School Cashmere, WA 98815
7:00 pm - Community Storytime: A Christmas Carol @ the Leavenworth Library
Leavenworth Public Library , 700 US Hwy 2 , Leavenworth
10:00 am - Book Signing: Legends of Christmas Reindeer
A Book For All Seasons , 707 US Hwy 2 B , Leavenworth
1:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There's lots of water over roads right now and some cities and counties may not be able to get road closed signs up fast enough.
First, if you see a road closed sign, don't go around it. It's there for your protection. A flooded road may have hidden dangers such as washed out… (Nextdoor )
- Vail Resorts, Inc. posted a job opening for Public Areas Attendant in Leavenworth. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wenatchee
- Wind advisory active for Wenatchee area and Waterville Plateau until early Thursday morning (thenewstribune.com)
- Wenatchee School District braces for $2.9M federal funding loss, potential staff cuts (thenewstribune.com)
- 'It's not like I was trying to run from you,' man leads troopers on chase near Wenatchee, WSP says (kiro7.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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