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NWDOS Calendar - 2007 So far this is what the calendar looks like but things do change.
March 17th - Saturday Hosts - Diane & Brian - Potluck - 4 PM  - view their property for  future campout  -  Contact  Loris
April 7th - Saturday Hosts - Steve & Susan - Potluck - 2:00 PM - Contact NWDOS for more info
April 20 - 22nd Opening Weekend of Dutch Oven Cooking - See Below
April 28th Rathdrum, Idaho - Dutch Oven Workshop - Contact Warren
May 1st - Tuesday Hosts - Bill & Loris - Business Meeting/Potluck - 6:30 PM - Contact Loris for more info
May 18th - 20th Spring Fling - Hosts: Paul & Lynn Mantz-Powers - Waitsburg, WA - See Below
June Hosts - Diane & Brian - Date, Activity & Location to be announced
June 1st - 3rd Inland Empire Campout/Roosevelt Lake/Hunters Campground - Contact Russ
June 8th - 10th Sacajawea Bluegrass Festival & Dutch Oven Rendezvous - Tri-Cities - Contact NWDOS
June 16th Lacey Farmer's Market - Demo's and Fun - Contact NWDOS for more info
July Host - Mike Bentz - Date, Activity & Location to be announced
July 27th Dutch Oven Workshop - Olympia Parks - Priest Point Park - Rose Garden - 6 PM - Contact NWDOS
July 28th Lacey Farmer's Market - Fun with Tacoma Chili Society - Contact NWDOS for more info
August  11th Lacey Farmer's Market - Workshop & Demo's - Contact NWDOS for more info
August 17th - 19th Hosts - Leanne & Rich - Kanaskat/Palmer State Park - Contact NWDOS
September 7th Dutch Oven Workshop - Olympia Parks - Priest Point Park - Rose Garden - 6 PM - Contact NWDOS
September  14th - 16th Host - Judy Voth - Larrabee State Park - For more info contact  Loris
September 22nd Rathdrum, Idaho -  Heritage Festival & Dutch Oven Demo - Contact Warren
October OPEN to host - NWDOS Annual Campout - Kalaloch/Olympic Natl' Park - 1st full weekend
November OPEN to host
December 4th - Tuesday OPEN -Business Meeting/Potluck - Host & Location to be announced

If you would like more information on any activity.
Send a note to NWDOS 
or
Loris - NWDOS Director


Opening Weekend of Dutch oven Cooking and Camping 2007

 The holidays are over for another year and it’s time to starting thinking about the Opening Weekend of Dutch Oven Cooking and Camping.  The last few years the event has been held in the SE part of the State.  This year with the help of Nancy Johnson from the Columbia Basin Dutch Oven Society and Laura Schmidt from the 3 River Cast Iron Cookers we have picked a site in the center of the state. 

 Date:  April 20, 21, 22, 2007

 Place:  Stars and Stripes RV Park

            5707 Highway 28

            Ephrata, WA 98823

Telephone:  509-787-1062

Toll Free:  1-800-422-8447

E-mail:  stars.stripesrv@yahoo.com

Website:  http://www.starsandstripesrvresort.com

Rates:  When you make reservations identify yourself as Dutch oven cooks.

$23 - RVs
            $17 - tents
      $35 - Cabins for 2 people no cooking or smoking in Cabins

Space:  They have set aside 20 spaces for us.  We also have reserved the Banquet Room, a small stand alone cabin surrounded by grass.  There are also some small cabins for folks who don’t want to camp or to pull their trailer.

Schedule:  The Opening Weekend has always been schedule free.  It’s a time for people to gather, camp, cook, and enjoy each others company. 

 That said we traditionally have a pot luck Friday and Saturday Night.  Saturday night is the night to show off your new or favorite recipe.  Saturday and Sunday mornings are “grazing times”  As people get up they start cooking when ever the mood strikes them.  When they get something ready they give a call and folks drift over with their plate and fork to sample what ever you cooked.  I have seen breakfast last as long as 2 ½ hours.  It’s relaxing, it’s fun, and helps get people to visit each others camp kitchens.

 During the day you can relax or go visit lots interesting places that are a short drive away.  We will have traps set up for a central gathering and eating place.  If the weather turns out wind, cold, and or raining we have the building as a back up.

 I encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible.  If you have any questions you can call me at 509-520-6362 or email me at lynnandpaul@charter.net.  See You There!  -  Paul

 Lacey-to Ephrata 208 miles
Deer Park to Ephrata 146 miles
Umatilla to Ephrata 121 miles
Waitsburg to Ephrata 138 miles
Gig Harbor to Ephrata 195 miles
Monroe to Ephrata 155 miles
Moses Lake to Ephrata 19 miles
Burbank to Ephrata 95 miles

 

It’s time for the 14th Annual Spring Celebration and YOU are invited!!

 

Date:  May:  18th - Friday, 19th - Saturday, 20th - Sunday, 21st - Monday

 Place:  1027 Bolles Road
Waitsburg, WA 99361

 Telephone:  509-337-5009                                                                  Paul’s Cell:  509-520-6362

 E-mail:  lynnandpaul@charter.net

 Sponsors:  Paul & Lynn Mantz-Powers

 Purpose:  To bring family and friends together for a weekend of visiting, relaxation, cooking, eating, and fun. 

 Activities:

Friday Night:  -  Bar B Que  -  We will provide Hamburgers, Paul’s Beans, Macaroni Salad, and Pop.

Saturday Morning:  -  Pancake feed at the Legion Club followed by a Parade.

Saturday Afternoon:  - Optional activities include:  Horse Racing at the Fairgrounds, tour Bruce Manor, shop, visit the new winery, sample the wares of the new brewery, relax,  visit, maybe shoot some trap.

Saturday Evening:  -  Jackpot Dutch Oven Cook off and Potluck Dinner.

Saturday Night:  -  Campfire, bring an instrument if you play.

Sunday:  -  Sourdough Blueberry Hot Cake breakfast, relaxing, walking, visiting, enjoying the Waitsburg area, etc.

Monday:  -  Informal breakfast and head for home.

 Jackpot Dutch Oven Cookoff

A Cooks’ Meeting will be held sometime Saturday afternoon to decide on the “Rules”.  Everyone is welcome

Potluck  -  Dutch Oven cooks will contribute their creation, everyone else bring whatever they like.  Judging will be by peoples’ choice.

Dutch Oven Winners will be announced after dinner.  Winners take the whole pot in their category.

 What You Should Bring: 

There will be dry camping for anyone who wants to stay for the weekend.  Or you can come whenever you want and leave when you must.  Bring a lawn chair and food to share and of course yourself, and a smile.  You may want to bring along a musical instrument, bicycle, and/or a Dutch Oven.  We hope to do some trap shooting and/or target practice Saturday afternoon.