(All area codes 509 unless otherwise noted)
Arts, general
     • Artists in Residence program for Okanogan region schools. Program through Methow Arts provides supplemental art education partnerships with Omak, Okanogan, Methowand Pateros school districts, and Paschal Sherman Indian School. Mailing: Box 723, Twisp 98856. Phone: 997-4004. Web: www.methowarts.org/edu/art_residence.html.
     • Colville Tribal Artists Association. Non-profit organization; members believe in practicing the traditional and contemporary arts, keeping alive spirits of the people and perpetuating the traditions passed down for generations. Officers: Georgia Tongel, president; Kathy Womer, secretary; Alice Stewart, sergeant at arms; Virgil "Smoker" Marchand, treasurer. Information: Georgia L. Tongel, 634-4515.
     • Community Cultural Center. Supports arts and culture in Okanogan County. Address: 411 Western Ave., Tonasket. Mail: P.O. Box 664, Tonasket 98855. Information: 486-1328 or cccoftonasket@yahoo.com.
     • Methow Arts. Non-profit organization focusing on bringing many forms of art to the Methow Valley. Works as a liaison and support group to schools, community and other arts organizations. Mailing: Box 723, Twisp 98856. Phone: 997-4004. Web: www.methowarts.org.
     • Okanogan County Artists Association. Promotes and encourages local artists and art exhibits, brings in visiting artists for lessons; participates in Art Appreciation Week. Holds monthly meetings and periodic paint-ins. Officers: Sandra Walters, president; Naomi Alloway and Esther Hinger, vice presidents. Information: Carol Cranfill, 826-1344.

Dance
     • Children's Dance Theater. Stages productions and workshops for youngsters in Okanogan County so they can gain experience in dance and drama performance. CDT is a non-discriminatory, non-profit organization that promotes the performing arts through education, scholarships and theatrical productions. Information: Lorrie Fraley-Wilson, 996-2544. Mail: P.O. Box 3959, Omak 98841-3959.
     • Folkloric Dancers of Omak. Traditional Mexican dance group for girls and women ages 4 and older; open to anyone interested. Group performs at festivals, parades, cultural events. Information: Monica Galvan, 826-0990; Monica Reyes, 826-5960.
     • LFW Dance Company. Competitive dance groups. Information: Lorrie Fraley-Wilson, 996-2544.

Fiber arts
     • Methow Valley Spinners/Weavers Guild. Meets at 1 p.m. every Thursday at 22 Intercity Airport Road near the North Cascades Smokejumper Base. Information: Sara Ashford, 996-2116, or Kay Reiber 997-5666.
     • Shear Creative Guild of Okanogan County. A spinning weaving and fiber arts guild. Affiliated with Northwest Regional Spinners' Association. Meets every two weeks at varying times. Information: Marilynn Knapp, 422-3020.

Music
     • Cascadia, the Methow Music Association. Promotes music education, participation and appreciation in the Methow and Okanogan valleys; sponsors concerts and a scholarship program. Information: 997-0222 or project coordinator, 997-4601; e-mail gbrunot@methow.com; P.O. Box 1013, Twisp 98856, or www.methownet.com/cascadia/.
     • North Central Washington Blues Association. A non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote, preserve and advance the culture and tradition of blues music as an art form. Information: Wardell Henderson, 826-1682, wardell98841@peoplepc.com or www.ncwblues.com.
     • Okanogan County chapter of Washington State Music Teachers' Association. Encourages and supports all private music teachers who are seeking to improve their teaching and grow professionally while adhering to the Music Teachers National Association code of ethics. Nora Ridenour, president, 826-4323.
     • Okanogan Music Boosters. Mission: To create and enhance musical opportunities for the children of our community. Jill Appleton, chair, jill_appleton@yahoo.com or 429-8784.
     • Okanogan Valley Friends of Music. Promotes and sponsors musical performances, with an emphasis on but not limited to classical music. Information: Nora Ridenour, 826-4323.
     • Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus. Non-profit organization that promotes fine music for Okanogan County, provides performance opportunities for county musicians, performers and singers, and promotes music education and appreciation. Also offers costume rentals. Information: Tia Wooley, coordinator, 826-7106; Grace Yelland, board president, 422-5304. Mailing: P.O. Box 1636, Omak.
     • Omak Music Boosters. Supports middle school and high school bands and choirs in Omak. Information: Music director Casey McNett, 826-8510 (message).

Performing arts
     • Dawg Stars. Okanogan High School drama club. Information: Marile Kunkel, 422-3580 or 422-3770.
     • Entertainment Extravaganza. Showcases local talent and raises money for various school-related clubs, athletic teams and community causes; organizes Okanogan Valley Nashville Country Star contest for singers in fourth through 12th grades. Information: Ed Lisenbey, 422-1544.
     • Merc Playhouse. Fully equipped, 110-seat theater. Can be rented. Produces professional summer theater. Governed by a non-profit board. Information: www.mercplayhouse.com/; 997-PLAY; P.O. Box 425, Twisp 98856.
     • Methow Arts. Non-profit organization focusing on bringing many forms of art to the Methow Valley. Works as a liaison and support group to schools, community and other arts organizations. Mailing: Box 723, Twisp 98856. Phone: 997-4004. Web: www.methowarts.org.
     • Methow Valley Community Theater. Stages community productions two to three times a year. Information: 997-2926.
     • Omak Performing Arts Center. Theater owned by the Omak School District. To book an event: Kathie Brown, 826-0320.
     • Omak Performing Arts Center Foundation. Promotes use of the Omak Performing Arts Center and raises funds to maintain and improve the facility. Jim Kalberer, president; Greg Grillo, vice president; Charles Arvidson, treasurer; Linda Black, board assistant; Kate Wallace-Johnson, secretary. Information: P.O. Box 327, Omak 98841; Omak School District, 826-0320.
     • Pioneer Players and improv group. Omak High School drama club. Information: 826-8323 or adviser Ray Pritchard, rpritcha@omaksd.wednet.edu.

Quilting
     • The Quilters' Group. Provides an opportunity to work on projects, show and tell, have a snack, share information and do community service projects. Information: Carol O'Dell, 826-0379, or Narda McNally, 422-2595.

Square dancing
     • Circle Square Dance Club. Holds dances the first Saturday of the month October through April at Tonasket Elementary School. Information: Karen Spencer, 422-2715; Sally and Levi Toulouse, 422-0105.
     • Country Squares Dance Club. Holds dances the first Saturday of the month October through May at Tonasket Elementary School. Information: Glenna and Pee Wee Jones, 486-2324; Karen Spencer, 422-2715; Sally and Levi Toulouse, 422-0105.
     • Northern Area Council of Square Dance Clubs. Holds dances the fifth Saturday of the month October through May at Tonasket Elementary School. Information: Glenna and Pee Wee Jones, 486-2324; Karen Spencer, 422-2715; Sally and Levi Toulouse 422-0105.

Writing
     • Bridgeport Poets Group. Information: Richard McGraw, 686-3102.
     • Them Dam Writers. Writing group in the Grand Coulee Dam area. Information: Bill Niendam, 633-3315.
     • Writers' Group. Meets 1 p.m. first Monday of the month at the Tonasket Public Library. Information: 486-2366.