Lake Chelan Valley Community Bulletin Board June 21-July

FARMERS 

MARKETS

June 21, 24

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.  If you are a grower or gardener in Chelan, Douglas or Okanogan county space is always available for produce vendors.  Come for a day for just $5, or the season for $50.  They have limited availability for new artists. Vendors must be parked by 8 a.m. Information: Market Masters Gordon Lester 687-3158 or Mike Detering 687-3606.

June 22

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.

MEETINGS/

EVENTS

June 21

Senior Living Initiative meeting

CHELAN - Senior Living Initiative Steering Committee Meeting will be Wednesday, June 21, 5-6:30 p.m.,  in the PUD Conference Room on Woodin Avenue. All are welcome to attend.

June 21

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.

June 21, 26, 28

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

June 21: Music program with Ian Dobson, 11 a.m.

June 26: Book It Theatre presents “El Deafo”, 4 p.m.

July 13: NCRL Puppeteers, 3 p.m.

July 19: Author/illustrator Elisa Kleven, 3 p.m.

July 26: Chelan County PUD science program, 3 p.m.

Aug. 2: NCRL Puppeteers, 3 p.m.

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

Manson

June 28: STEM with Sarah, 1 p.m.

July 12: NCRL Puppeteers, 11 a.m.

July 19: Author/illustrator Erik Brooks, 11 a.m.

July 26: STEM with Sarah, 11 a.m.

July 31: NCRL Puppeteers, 11 a.m.

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

A full calendar of events for each branch library can be found at ncrl.org. 

June 22

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. 

June 23

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.

June 23-25

LCCH safe sitter course

CHELAN - Lake Chelan Community Hospitals, Safe Sitter Course will be held June 23 and 24, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Chelan Fire Station, 232 E. Wapato Avenue. For more information call (509) 393-8681 or email cpr@lcch.net

June 24

Saul Gallegos 

Memorial Run

MANSON - Join the community at Singleton Park in Manson for this event, named for Deputy Saul Gallegos, who was killed in the line of duty in 2003. Walk the 3K or 5K, or run the 5K or 10K. All proceeds from the run will help fund scholarships for each of Gallegos’ four sons. Register online at  www.saulmemorial.net email: saulmemorialrun@outlook.com, www.saulmemorial.net, 509-667-6848, 509-745-8618. 

June 24

Century Challenge 

CHELAN - Take your pick of a 30, 35 or 41 mile bike ride through the picturesque Lake Chelan Valley  starting in Chelan at the Don Morse Park on Saturday, June 24. The challenge provides a three-segment course of varying skill. Take in the sights of Navarre Coulee, Manson and McNeil Canyon. To register: www.cyclechelan.com

June 24

Cycle de Vine

CHELAN - Cycle de Vine occurs concurrently with the Century Challenge. Riders travel 28.3 miles, stopping at several of the Lake Chelan Valley’s wineries. The trip across the lake will either be from Manson Bay Park or the Lake Chelan Winery depending on whether you start by riding along the north shore to Manson Bay or south shore to Lake Chelan State Park. To register: www.centuryride.com or www.chelancycledevine.com

June 25

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.

June 27

Al-Anon

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

June 28, July 11

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.

July 11

Manson Fire 

District meeting

MANSON - The Chelan County Fire District 5 Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, July 11, at 4:30 p.m. at Station 51 located at 250 W. Manson Blvd. 

Heritage Heights board meeting

CHELAN - The Heritage Heights Assisted Living monthly board meeting will be held July 11, (second Tuesday of every month), at 5 p.m. in the activity room at Heritage Heights.  Community members are welcome to attend.  The meeting lasts approximately one hour. For information Heritage Heights at 682-1998.

July 12

Chelan Fire 

District meeting

CHELAN - The regular meeting for Chelan County Fire District #7  will be held Wednesday, July 12, at the fire station, corner of Wapato and Sanders. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. www.chelan7.com

July 13

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

Monday-Friday every week

Chelan/Manson 

Senior Center

CHELAN - 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. 

July 5

NCSC to meet

CHELAN - The next meeting of the North Cascades Sportsman Club board will be held on Wednesday, July 5. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings take place at the Chelan PUD located at 1034 E. Woodin Ave. in Chelan.

July 26, August 23

Music in the Park

CHELAN - Historic Downtown Chelan Association will have Music in the Park events this summer in the Riverwalk Pavillon. Wed., July 26, 4-6 p.m., Nic Allen; and Wed., August 23, 4-6 p.m., Bryson Evans. For information Jennifer, Historic Downtown Chelan Association 682-4322.