Bulletin Board - August 9 thru August 27 - UPDATED

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

Is your church holding a Vacation Bible School? To have you VBS included in our Community Bulletin Board email your information to ruthk@lakechelanmirror.com. Subject line VBS.

FARMERS MARKETS

August 9, 12

Manson Farmer’s Market

MANSON - The Farmer’s Market in Manson opens at 8:30 a.m. when the bell rings on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, at the Manson Grange, 157 Wapato Way and runs until 11:30 a.m.  Local farmers, growers, crafters and artisans bring fresh picked produce and handcrafted items. Sellouts are common so come early for the best selection, some vendors may linger longer, but many vendors sellout and leave early.  Come for a day for just $5, or the season for $50. Vendors must be parked by 8 a.m. Information: Market Masters Gordon Lester 687-3158 or Mike Detering 687-3606.

August 10

Thursday Evening Farmers Market

CHELAN -  Thursday Evening Farmers market is open 4-7 p.m. every Thursday, on the corner of S. Emerson and Wapato Streets, between the Riverwalk Inn and Riverwalk Park. Enjoy live music, local  fruit and vegetables and crafts. Information: Seth, the market manager, 206-779-1168 or www.chelanfarmersmarket.org The market is open thru thru October.

Chelan Thursday Evening Farmers Market along with North Cascades Bank has decided to postpone the Zucchini Races for a month to give time for the smoke to clear. They will be held Thursday, Sept. 7, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

CANCELED - Zucchini Races at Farmers Market for Aug. 10

CHELAN - Chelan Thursday Evening Farmers Market brings you another year of Great Zucchini racing on Aug. 10, 4:30-6 p.m. Grow your own Zucchini Race car. Race it at the Chelan Evening Farmers Market. Build your racer at the Farmer’s Market and race it with friends, family, and neighbors. Everyone can participate, everyone’s a winner, and it’s free. Local businesses and organizations compete in a Show-n-Shine for the best Race Car designs, bragging rights and a year with the coveted Trophy. Don’t miss this yearly fun family-friendly event.

August 11

Chelan Valley Farmers Market

CHELAN -  Chelan Valley Farmers Market is opens at 8 a.m. and runs until noon, every Saturday  in the parking lot on the corner of
Johnson Avenue and Columbia Street.

EVENTS / MEETINGS

August 9

Story time at library

CHELAN - Story time is every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Chelan Public Library located on Emerson Street. Join them for singing, dancing, clapping, music making as well as reading. It’s both fun and educational!

Story time at library

MANSON - Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. the Manson Community Library offers a story time for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.  Join the group for a half hour of stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and other activities.  For more information call the library at 687-3420.

August 9

Summer programs at libraries 

CHELAN / MANSON - Summer vacation may be a time to relax, swim in the lake and enjoy the outdoors, but its also a good occasion to cozy up in a blanket and read or attend one of the summer programs at your local library. 

Chelan

Aug. 9: STEM with Sarah, 3 p.m.

Manson

Aug. 9: Chelan County PUD science program, 11 a.m.

August 9

Chelan Fire District meeting

CHELAN - The regular meeting for Chelan County Fire District #7  will be held Wednesday, August 9, at the fire station, corner of Wapato and Sanders. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. www.chelan7.com

August 10

Veteran’s Assistance

CHELAN - The Chelan County Veteran’s Service Coordinator is in Chelan the second Thursday of each month.  Tony Sandoval will be at the Apple Cup Cafe Banquet Room, 9-11 a.m. Those veterans who need to file a claim or inquire about benefits can come at that time. For questions

August 11

Celebrate Recovery

CHELAN - Lake Chelan Celebrate Recovery Meets every Thursday at Living Stone Church, (formerly Little Stone Church), 2133 W. Woodin Avenue. Dinner is at 6 p.m., cost is $3. Group meeting at 6:30 p.m., followed by gender-specific small groups. Celebrate Recovery is a confidential, Biblically-based twelve step program for anyone struggling with addiction, co-dependency, gambling, relationships and other life issues. 

August 11

Baby rhymin’ time

CHELAN - Baby rhymin’ time is every Friday at 10 a.m., at the Chelan Pubic Library on Emerson Street, for ages 0-3 years. Join them for singing, dancing, nursery rhymes, musical instruments, and story telling for babies, waddlers and toddlers. 

Community ‘Soup’ Kitchen

CHELAN - The Lake Chelan United Methodist Church Community ‘Soup’ Kitchen is open every Friday, noon to 1:30 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Johnson and Emerson.

August 12

Square dance at the Orchard

 STEHEKIN - Put on your dancin’ boots and bring your own seating to the Square Dance at the Orchard, Saturday, Aug. 12, 7-10 p.m. The Chelanigans are returning to the Packing Shed at the Buckner Orchard. This always entertaining event will have a professional caller and is free great family fun.

August 13

Al-Anon

CHELAN - Al-Anon meets every Tuesday, 12 p.m. in the Apple Cup Cafe Banquet Room. This is an open meeting.

call Sandoval at (509) 664-6801 or Bob Goedde at 682-2366.

August 14

Chelan Friends of the Public Library

CHELAN - Chelan Friends of the Public Library will have their monthly member meeting Monday, August 14, (always the second Monday of each month) at 7 p.m., in the Chelan Public Library meeting room, 218 N. Emerson Street. Any and all interested persons are welcome.

August 16

Senior Living Initiative meeting

CHELAN - The next Senior Living Initiative Steering Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 5-6:30 p.m., in the PUD Conference Room on Woodin Avenue. All are welcome to attend. The incorrect date was provided for the last weeks paper.

August 17

Cascadia Con. Dist. to meet

WENATCHEE - Cascadia Conservation District’s regular monthly meeting will be on Thursday, Aug. 17, 3:30 p.m., in the Upstairs Conference Room at the Wenatchee World Building, 14 N Mission St., Wenatchee.  For more information, call the District at (509) 436-1601.

August 19-20

Slam N’ Jam 3 on 3 basketball tournament

CHELAN - This event is a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that features players of all ages and skill levels and is played in the parking lot of Don Morse Park August 19-20. For more information or to sign up, contact (509) 670-0180 or go to lakechelanslamnjam.com/

Aug. 19-20

Lake Chelan Creative Arts Festival 

CHELAN - Come experience art in Riverwalk Park. This annual festival hosted by the Lake Chelan Arts Council incorporates all forms of creative arts and promises fun for the entire family. Enjoy fine arts and crafts by juried artists, Once again the Rustique Divas will bring booths full of vintage, antiques and re-purposed treasures. There will be food, vintage trailers to wander through, fun activities for kids and maybe a few surprises. Julie Peterson’s art will be on the poster and available at the event for purchase. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 20. For more information artinchelan.com -facebook.com/Art in Chelan or contact info@artinchelan.com.

August 23

Music in the Park - start time changed

CHELAN - NEW START TIME 6 p.m.: Historic Downtown Chelan Association will have Music in the Park events this summer in the Riverwalk Pavillon. On August 23, 6-8 p.m., Bryson Evans. For information Jennifer, Historic Downtown Chelan Association 682-4322.

August 23, September 12 

Cancer Support Groups

CHELAN - Second Meeting Added: The Women’s Wellness Group, cancer support group, now has 2 support groups, the second Tuesday of each month for lunch, with lunch provided by the Wenatchee Wellness Place, at the Lake Chelan Community Hospital Board Room at 11:45 a.m. and the fourth Wednesday of each month at LaBrisa at 5 p.m.  For more information, contact Anne at 682-8718.

August 26

Woodstock Anniversary 2017 fundraiser

CHELAN - Woodstock Anniversary 2017 will be held Saturday, August 26, 5-9:30 p.m. at Watson’s Alpenhorn Cafe, across Highway 971 from the Chelan State Park. This fundraiser concert benefits Chelan Valley Hope. Tickets are $15, kids 12 and under free. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. There is festival seating and a costume contest. Music by: Waterdog, Brittany Jean, Dr. Q & The QueBalls, and Old Friends. For more information and tickets: 509-888-2114 or 509-682-3503.

August 27

Potluck dinner

CHELAN - Berean Baptist Church has a potluck dinner after the morning service on the last Sunday of every month. The church is located at 515.  E. Woodin Ave. There will be no evening service on the Sunday.

Monday-Friday every week

Chelan/Manson Senior Center Events

CHELAN - On August 6, 4-6 p.m., Carrie and Ray Carpenter of Sagewood Bag Company will present ‘A Travel Guide to Packing Light and Safe Travels (and Still have Fun), along with travel tips from Sandy with Total Travel’s Chelan office. Happy hour refreshments. RSVP to 682-2712. 

Coffee Klatch, Monday-Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m. Free Exercise Class: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1-2 p.m., any age welcome, sponsored by LCCH. Wii Bowling, Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Game Day, Thursdays, 1-5 p.m., cards and board games. Senior Meals, Monday-Thursday, call 509-888-4440. Meals on Wheels 509-470-0522. For information Chelan Senior Center, 682-2712. MANSON: Manson Senior Lunch, Friday, Kathy 687-3377.