Good morning, Wenatchee.

The Spring Queens will perform a drag show fundraiser at Numerica Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 5 with a VIP meet — greet at 6:30 p.m. and showtime at 7:30 p.m. The event will feature talent from across the region and encourages attendees to dress in their best Spring Queens style.

On March 11th, about 350 locals met at Mission View Elementary gym to hear Helion’s plan to build the world’s first fusion power plant on a 10 acre Chelan PUD site near Rock Island Dam for a 50 megawatt deal with Microsoft.

The company said it has enough private funds and aims to feed power to the grid by 2028 — local officials and residents raised questions on taxes and safety — while promising clean energy.

Rep. Kim Schrier and three other lawmakers introduced a landslide preparedness bill — the National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act — that will reauthorize the old law through fiscal year 2028 and plan for hazards after the deadly Oso landslide killed 43 people 11 years ago.

2025 Mission Ridge IFSA Junior 2* Freeride Competition

The 2025 Mission Ridge IFSA Junior 2* is a freestyle skiing and snowboarding competition for young athletes hosted by the International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association at Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort.

BassICally Live at Horan Estates Winery

5-7 p.m. — Horan Estates Winery — Enjoy award-winning wine and vibrant live vocals across varied music genres.

On-Site Tour of Bonaventure Senior Living Community

Explore the Bonaventure of East Wenatchee, a modern senior living community offering quality dining and exceptional care.

3rd Annual Awesome Blossom Pickleball Tournament

April 11-13 — Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club — Early registration $50 — Compete in a thrilling round-robin pickleball tournament with medals for top players.

Empty Bowls Soup Meal

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Wenatchee High School — $5-$15 donation — Create a custom bowl and enjoy soup with the community to combat hunger.