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Dine & Donate: A Community Benefit Dinner for WRI with Colchuck's

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
5:00 pm7:00 pm
Colchuck's
801 Front St (Upstairs)
Leavenworth, WA 98826
US

Join us for a cozy evening of community, delicious food, and support for the Wenatchee River Institute.

Following the significant storms in December, WRI is hard at work repairing damages to our buildings and campus. From covering insurance deductibles and structural repairs to the immense staff effort required, the costs of recovery are substantial.

Our wonderful partner, Colchuck's, has stepped up to help us recoup these costs! They are hosting and preparing a special community dinner, with ingredients generously provided by Sysco and US Foods.

Event Details

  • Registration: RSVP recommended at the red button above
  • Cost: By donation at the door (recommended $20 per person)
  • Drinks: Available for purchase at the bar
  • Food: See full menu below. Food will be served buffet style, and accommodations for any dietary restrictions can be made in the moment.

Every dollar raised at this dinner goes directly toward WRI’s storm recovery fund. Your donations help us restore our campus to its full beauty and ensure our education programs can continue safely for the next generation of naturalists and scientists.

We are incredibly grateful to the team at Colchuck's, as well as Sysco and US Foods, for their generosity.

Come hungry, bring a friend, and let’s help WRI start the year strong!

Menu
Starters
Pretzels bites with beer cheese and mustard
Deviled eggs with pancetta
Beer braised pork sliders

Soup or Salad
Clam chowder
Harvest salad: mixed greens with caramelized onions, roasted butternut squash, goat cheese, beet Dijon vinaigrette

Entrees
Boatloaf: brat seasoned pork and beef meatloaf with miso mustard cream.
Bavarian brisket: tangy mustard pan gravy

Sides
Spaetzle: German egg noodle
Green beans: garlic and parmesan
Brussel sprouts: stoneground maple vinaigrette

Desserts
German chocolate cake
Berries with whipped cream