Come celebrate the music of Zimbabwe at the 2nd Annual Marimbas in the Mountains dinner and concert at the Cle-Elum Roslyn Elementary School. The evening will include a filling dinner of lasagna, caesar salad and garlic bread as you enjoy Cle Elum-Roslyn’s Pembera Youth Marimba and special guests – Yakima’s Zuva Marimba. Doors open at 5:30pm and tickets can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com. All proceeds benefit the Marimba program at Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary School and Pembera Youth Marimba.
Marimbas in the Mountains 2011
On March 10th, the Brick held the 24th Annual Spittoon Races and Nautical Ball. Racers come from all around to share in the festivities and for the chance to take home the title. Below is a brief highlight video from this year’s event.
The snowfall that greeted Roslyn residents on Saturday morning wasn’t enough to damper the Second Annual ARRF Doggie Easter Egg hunt. About 20 dogs showed up to participate in the costume contest and hunt for treats in the field just off of Pennsylvania Avenue. 
The event is a fun way to drive awareness around animal adoption and to help raise money to support ARRF’s commitment to the care and welfare of companion animals in Upper Kittitas County. Experience more of this event by viewing the brief video below.
Winter weather may have taken a little longer to show up this year, but it has definitely arrived in Northern Kittitas County. This is a perfect time of year to check out the over 600 miles of groomed recreational trails this area has to offer. A trail map is downloadable from the Cle Elum Roslyn Chamber of Commerce that includes detailed information about the following trail systems: Crystal Springs, Lake Easton, Salmon La Sac, Easton Reload, Gold Creek, Kachess, Price Creek Westbound, Blewett Pass, Elk Heights, Manastash, Mineral Springs, Reecer Creek, Last Resort, Taneum, Teanaway / 29 Pines, and Woods and Steel. Many of the trails have easy access to lodging and dining options in Cle Elum, Roslyn, and Ronald.
Coal Mines Trail is a pleasant, 4.7 mile, path that allows visitors to stroll in the footsteps of coal mining history. Though the trail actually starts in Cle Elum and extends to Ronald, it is easily accessible from Roslyn near the South-East end of Runje Field.
The trail follows the path of th
e Northern Pacific Railroad branch line developed in 1886 to transport coal from the Roslyn/Cle Elum Coal Field. In 1887, the branch was extended to the #3 Mine where Ronald developed. The Roslyn/Ronald line was operated until 1986, and then in 1994, it began its conversion to this public recreational trail.
Because this is a well maintained and level path, exploring the trail is a great way to spend the day in any season and for people of all ages.
The Christmas tree is a hallmark of many holiday memories and traditions – and so it is with the Christmas tree in Roslyn. As remembered by early Roslyn resident Frank Barich:
“The Roslyn Fire Department, and others, had the tallest tree I remember seeing. It was set before the NWI Company Store. We would stand on our steps, waiting to hear the jingle bells on the sleigh bringing Santa Claus to the center of town. We ran to be in line to receive our bag of goodies, generally an orange and some hard candy.”
On February 10th, 1947, minutes of the Roslyn City Council meeting reflect that “a proposal had been made by John Lanigan and Wayne Read that a Douglas Fir tree be planted in the front of the NWI Company Store and so save the expense of getting a tree for Christmas every year.” The proposal was accepted.
Last weekend, during the 2011 Roslyn Winterfest, the long running tradition continued as the tree was illuminated in preperation for Santa’s annual visit. Standing tall along side the Coal Miner’s Memorial, the tree provides a warming reminder to cherish the season – and that today, we are creating the memories and traditions of tomorrow.
The memoir’s of Frank Barich were excerpted from “From Old Country to Coal Country” – published by the Roslyn-Ronaled-Cle Elum Heritage Club.
Looking for a way to spend your Thanksgiving weekend that doesn’t include standing in line at a Walmart or Best Buy? Come on by Roslyn to experience Winterfest 2011. The small town Christmas will include the following activities:
Friday November 25, 2pm to 6pm:
- Santa’s Workshop and Vendor Fair
Saturday, November 26, 10am to 5pm:
- Reindeer Express (Live Reindeer):
- Santa’s Workshop & Vendor Fair
- Holiday Treats
- Warming Fires
- Kids Crafts
- Carolers
Professional Santa Photos will be available from noon to 4pm for five dollars or a non-perishable food donation to the local food bank. Also, bring your pooch to participate in the ARRF’s Rein-Dog Competition and then stick around for the tree lighting at 5pm!
For more information, email info@roslyndowntown.com.
Autumn is an unbelievable time to come visit Roslyn and the surrounding area. The drive over the pass is beautiful and the scenery in and around town can’t be beat. As the leaves change colors and the crisp fall air begins to creep in, you can’t help but think you’re walking through a Bob Ross painting. Check out Facebook for more pictures!
This weekend is the second and last weekend of the Suncadia Harvest Festival at Suncadia’s Historic Nelson Dairy Farm. The 
festival is open 10am and 2pm on Friday the 14th and noon to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can look forward to the following activities:
- Carnival Games
- Arts and Grafts
- A Mercantile Market
- Pony Rides
- A Giant Straw Maze
- A Pumpkin Patch
- Seasonal Bites from Suncadia
- Brews and Brats
- Musical Entertainment
- Local Artisans
This is a free, family friendly event and is a great way to kick off the Fall season.
Below is a brief look at this year’s Roslyn Crawl. Thanks to all the bands and venues that participated. We had a great time and enjoyed some really great music. See you in 2012!
