Join MVSTA on Groundhog's Day as we ski in search of Wilbur! Skiing from 9-11:30am with the proclamation at 11:30am back at the Winthrop Town Trailhead. FREE. Location: Winthrop Town Trailhead Website: www.mvsta.com, Contact Name: MVSTA, 509.996.3287. Watch a video

Exhibit continues through March 3

In February 2012, Door No. 3 will share the talents of printmaker Kelda Martensen by hosting an exhibit of her work and a rare opportunity class with the artist. A national and international exhibiting print and book artist, Martensen is also an instructor at the Frye Art Museum, Pratt and Sev Shoon Art Centers. Kelda will offer a CLASS, New Experiments in Printmaking in conjunction with the exhibit. DATES: Dance Party and Opening Reception, Feb 3, 6pm-late. Exhibit: Feb 3-Mar 9. LOCATION: Door No. 3, 201 South Methow Valley Highway, Room 3 in the Methow Valley Community Center, Twisp. CONTACT: For more information or to register for the class, contact Door No. 3 at doorno.3twisp@gmail.com or 509.997.2044.

With Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest Service staff. At the Twisp River Pub. Free. 509.996.2870 or info@methowconservancy.org.

Methow Conservancy and Confluence Gallery present local artists’ interpretations of the Methow Valley. DATES: Exhibit-Jan 7-Feb 18. CONTACT: 509.997.2787, www.confluencegallery.com. LOCATION: Confluence Gallery, Twisp. (Devils Elbow by Donna Keyser)

Get out your cameras and plan to enter a picture of your favorite pooch or kitty in this year's Winthrop Gallery Dog and Cat Photo Contest.

DATES: Contest deadline: Feb 13. Exhibit Feb 16-27, Reception: Sun, Feb 19, 11-3pm, refreshments served. LOCATION: The Winthrop Gallery, 237 Riverside downtown Winthrop. Winter hours: 10am-5pm, Thursday through Monday. CONTACT: 509.996.3925, www.winthropgallery.com. (Photo by Teri Pieper, Afghan Weaving).

Open at 5pm. Music begins at 7pm

Egon Steinebach et al. Arrowleaf Bistro features local music every Wednesday during the winter season with eclectic food and special wines. 253 Riverside Avenue, Winthrop WA. 509.996.3919

Bluegrass. 7PM. No Cover. Old Schoolhouse Brewery, 155 Riverside Winthrop. 509.996.3183

Local writers Sam Lucy, Abbie Miller and Linda Robertson read their Methow Valley inspired short stories and poems. In conjunction with EXHIBIT INSPIRED BY THE METHOW. Free, donations encouraged to benefit Confluence Art Center's scholarship program.

DATES: Reading, Feb 11, 4-6pm. Exhibit Dates-Jan 7-Feb 18. CONTACT: 509.997.2787, www.confluencegallery.com. LOCATION: Confluence Gallery, Twisp.

An exibit featuring Laurie Kain, Thom George, Don and Sara Ashford and Steve Ward. DATES: Exhibit: Dec 9-Feb 29. At The Studio. 109 N Glover ST, Twisp. 509.997.0211 (Shakti by Laurie Kain)

Give that special someone some L O V E ! Door No. 3 will be sending out handmade Valentine’s cards to all nominated Methow Valley residents. Please nominate your secret Valentine at Door No. 3:drop box: room three, MV Community Center, mail: PO Box 817, Twisp 98856.

CONTACT: doorno3twisp@gmail.com or call: 509.997.2044. (Valentine by Laura Gunnip)