WE ARE a non-profit organization made up of a concerned citizens, volunteers and community members who have come together to help the Methow Valley become a more sustainable environment.

UPCOMING EVENTS
HARVEST DINNER
This year's Harvest Dinner will take place, Sunday, September 21, 2008.
We are seeking volunteers and food donors to help with this year's dinner. Please contact us if you'd like to assist!

GAME PROCESSING CLASS
September 28 9am -1pm
Get ready this September for deer hunting season with this free class,  taught by Dan Russell. He will focus on quartering big game, learning various cuts of meat, and wrapping meat for the freezer. Please bring a sharp knife and a dish to contribute to the mid-day potluck and game meal. To sign up please call PSM 997-1050. Dan will contact participants to discuss details. Space is limited.

THE 2008 SUSTAINABILITY SERIES
PSM presents a broad spectrum of classes and presentations designed to inspire and educate about sustainability. All classes are open to the public. Some classes have materials fees, and donations to support PSM are always welcome! Please pre-register for all events.

• September Game Processing. Get ready for deer hunting season by learning how to skin and butcher deer with Dan Russell.
• October 5th beer and cider making. Join local brew masters who will teach you how to turn those extra fall apples into cider to drink this winter. $40 materials fee. Please pre-register.
• November Cheese Making. Local cheese makers will help you learn the art of turning local milk into delicious cheese. Please pre-register.
• December Rose hips: endless possibilities. Learn how to turn wild Rose Hips into cordial, sorbet, honey, vinegar, tea and soup! Please pre-register.

The Incredible Drawing!
Support PSM and treat yourself to the chance to win one of these incredible local pakages.
Drawing will take place at the Harvest Dinner, Sunday, September 21, 2008
Tickets are $10 or 5 for $40.
Available at Methwo Cycle and Sport, Mazama Store, Confluence Gallery, Daily Business Twisp, Local 98856, Almquist Pottery, Carlton Store and Twisp Farmer's Market! Choose from:
Food and Drink $700 value
Highlights include: Crown S Ranch gift certificate, Grains from Bluebird Grains Farms, honey, eggs, pizza, goat cheese, goat and chickens!
Home and Garden $750 Value
Highlights include: Peligro, Slagwoorks, Methow Natives and Wild Hearts Nursery gift certificates, Solar energy site assessment and home energy audit, garden help
Recreation andExploration$1000 Value
Highlights include: Morning Glory Balloon Tour withChampagne picnic, MVSTA 3 day ski pass for 2, Rendezvous Hut, Methow Cycle and Sport bike tune up, ski lessons and lift tickets
Health and Beauty $500 Value
Highlights include: Winthrop Fitness $100 gift certificate, Pilates session, soap, and lotions, Glover Street Market gift certificate, yoga, haircut, massage!
Complete package listings of
The Incredible Drawing!

FILL IN YOUR FORM TO BE INCLUDED!
A directory of local skills, goods and services to help re-localize our community. The directory which will be available in hard copy and (updated annually) on-line, has been made possible by a generous grant from the The Methow Valley Community Fund of the foundation of North Central Washington. Donations to help this directory are appreciated

SUSTINERE
The summer 08 issue of the Sustinere journal is ready! Copies are available by subscription and are for sale at locations throughout the Valley. See the journal page for detail. Businesses: we have special bulk rates that allow you to provide copies to your clients. Contact us for the details.