Bulletin Board March 11 - April 14

As of Today, Wed., March 11- we know that the VFW Auxiliary Meeting scheduled for this Friday, March 13 has been cancelled AND that the Chelan Senior Center is closing for 2 weeks, starting today March 11 - we will have a separate story on that.

Also cancelled is the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, which was scheduled to meet on March 25

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Church Events
March 12, 26
Healing Prayers
CHELAN - Healing Prayers is a safe, non judgmental, hope filled ministry lead by compassionate believers from multi-denominational churches with in the Chelan Valley and is endorsed by many area churches. Healing Prayers operates in the power of God’s Holy Word to seek and to save the lost and to restore the broken hearted. They trust in God’s precepts and commandments and the promises HE gives to his children; including promises to non believers who are searching for answers in their lives. The invitation is for all who are seeking prayer, healing, direction,  and restoration. Our prayers are for Gods Divine Healing, physically, emotionally and spiritually.  Delivering The Word of Hope, Encouragement, Instruction and Redemption. Location:  213 Sanders St. Chelan. Located on the Campus of the Nazarene Church and is across the street from the Fire Station. Dates: Every second and fourth Thursday of Every Month. Time: 6-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Rehearsal for Lake Chelan Community Choir for Good Friday services
Sunday,  March 15
MANSON -  The Lake Chelan Community Choir will be rehearsing for Good Friday Services (April 20) on Sunday, March 15 starting at 1 p.m. running until 3 p.m. at the latest, at North Shore Bible Church.  Early dismissal is common.  This is the 2nd of 5 rehearsals. Music will be provided.  If you’ve not sung with the community choir before, but have been “thinking about it”,  consider yourself invited.  For additional information, call director Marci Hale art 687-3791.

March 12
Lake Chelan Lions to meet
CHELAN - Lake Chelan Lions Club meets every Thursday at the Apple Cup Cafe Annex at noon to 1 p.m. Those interested in joining Lake Chelan Lions Club are welcome to attend.  For more information: Chuck Robinson, 509-679-4550.
March 12
Manson Parks to meet
MANSON - The Manson Park & Recreation District’s monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of every month at 4:10 p.m., at the Manson Park office’s Bumgarner Meeting Room at 142 Pedoi Street, in Manson. For more info 687-9635 or www.mansonparks.com
March 12, 16, 26
Rotaract meetings
CHELAN/MANSON  - Rotaract meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 6 p.m. at Stormy Mountain Brewing in Chelan, and on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at MVP Vintners in Manson. Please join them at any of these meetings, and feel free to bring guests. For info: Hailey, 509-860-8521 or hailey@kellyallenagency.com
March 12-13-14-15
“My Girlfriend’s Closet” fundraiser  
WENATCHEE -The Women’s Service League of NCW (WSL) is holding its premier fundraising event, “My Girlfriend’s Closet” (MGC), on March 13, 14, and 15, located in former location of Hastings at 315 9th Street in Wenatchee across from Confluence Health. The MGC Preview Party will be held on Thursday, March 12, from 5:30-8 p.m. There are limited tickets still available at the UPS Stores for $40 – cash or check -for this event that gives women an all access pass to exclusive shopping for new and gently used, quality women’s clothing, shoes, handbags and jewelry. Wine from Horan Estates Winery and hors d’oeuvres from Ravenous Catering will be served. There will also be a silent auction featuring select designer name brand items.  MGC is open to the public for shopping on Friday, March 13 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. – 7 pm, and Sunday, March 15 from 1– 3 pm.  There is no charge for admission.  New items hit the racks daily.

March 14 thru April 11

Free Tax Preparation
CHELAN - Chelan-Doulgas Community Action Council in partnership with AARP are sponsoring free Tax Preparation on Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Chelan Senior Center, 534 E. Trow Avenue. They will be closed Saturday, Feb. 29. No appointments - drop in. For more information www.cdcac.org/asset-building.html
March 16
The Compassionate Friends to meet
WENATCHEE - The Compassionate Friends is an organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved parents and their families. They are bereaved parents reaching out to bereaved parents. Anyone who has had a child or loved one die in their family is invited to their monthly meeting on the third Monday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington Street in Wenatchee. For information: Carol at (509)860-3620.
March 17
Al-Anon
CHELAN - AlAnon meetings are weekly at the Lake Chelan United Methodist Church, 206 Emerson Street, Tuesdays,  12-1:15 p.m.  For more information call Sherylann, 682-1817.
March 17
Manson Community Council
MANSON - The Manson Community Council meets the third Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. at the Manson Park Office on Pedoi Street. All are welcome to attend.
March 17
Help available for
Douglas County veterans
BRIDGEPORT - Sarah Simonson the Veterans Service Officer for Douglas County, sets up an outreach/satellite office in Bridgeport once a month on the third Tuesday of the month, in the town office’s conference room 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/douglascountyvso/
March 18
Death Cafe
CHELAN - On the third Wednesday of each month they  meet at the Chelan Senior Center from 9-10:30 a.m. to talk about what everyone can do legally, emotionally, religiously, financially to prepare for our passing. This is free and open to the public. You do not have to be a member of the Senior Center to attend. Each month there will be a different subject explored. For more information contact Concie Luna at (509) 630-2972 or leave a message at the Senior Center at 682-2712.

March 19, 24, 31
Lake Chelan Rotary Club meetings
CHELAN - Lake Chelan Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at Sorrentos (Tsillan Cellars), 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Those interested in joining Rotary are welcome to attend. Satellite meeting is held at The Vogue on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 a.m. For info: Contact can be Kelly Allen at (509) 423-1655.
March 23 - March meeting date changed
Chelan Fire District meeting, long range planing
CHELAN -Chelan Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners have changed their regular March meeting to 1 p.m. on March 23 at the fire station 232 E. Wapato Avenue. The Commissioners will also hold their Long Range Planning beginning at 9 a.m. on March 23. For more info: www.chelan7.com
March 24
LCCHC board to meet
CHELAN - Chelan County Public Hospital District #2 (Lake Chelan Community Hospital and Clinics) will be holding a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., in the Board room, located at Lake Chelan Community Hospital, 503 E. Highland Ave., Chelan.  The  public is welcome to attend. For more information: www.lakechelancommunityhospital.com

March 29
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 that Sunday.
April 1
North Cascades Sportsman’s Club
CHELAN - The North Cascades Sportsman’s Club 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. April 6
Republican Women luncheon
WENATCHEE - Chelan Douglas Republican Women, luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m., meet the first Monday of each month at the Wenatchee Red Lion. Contact President Ellie, 425-319-9869.
April 6
Manson American Legion Post to meet
MANSON - The American Legion Post #108 in Manson meets the first Monday of each month (unless it is a holiday, then the meeting is the 2nd Monday) at 7 p.m. at the Manson Parks Building, 142 Pedoi. For information: Brian 509-679-9318.
April 7

April 13
Employment assistance
CHELAN - North Central Regional Library (NCRL) and Workforce Development have extended and expanded their partnership to offer monthly employment assistance at the Chelan Public Library. People can come to the library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Monday of every month for one-on-one assistance with employment, education, training, and meeting basic needs. The next session will be March 9. Walk-ins are welcome and assistance is available in English and Spanish. The partnership began last fall with NCRL, WorkSource, SkillSource, Wenatchee Valley College, and OIC of Washington. It has now expanded to also include Chelan Douglas Community Action Council, Link Transit, and Chelan Valley Hope.
April 14
Cancer Support Group
CHELAN - The Women’s Wellness Group, cancer support group, meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Lake Chelan Community Hospital Board Room at 11:45 a.m.  For more information, contact Anne at 682-8718.