Friday, March 29, 2024

Community Bulletin Board August 26-Dec. 16

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Lake Chelan Valley Events,Meetings
Manson Farmers Market: August 26, 29
 
MANSON - The Manson Farmers Market is open for their summer season and will hold markets each Wednesday and Saturday through September. Sales begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue until approximately noon.  All required safety procedures will be followed- hand sanitized at entrance, social distancing and masks recommended for shoppers. All vendors will be wearing masks and using hand sanitizer.
 
Chelan Evening Farmers Market: August 27
 
CHELAN -  Chelan Thursday Evening Farmers market is open now thru the end of September, 4-7 p.m. There will be  handwashing stations for customers and vendors. CEFM customers are asked to: Send only one person per household to the market, when possible. Leave pets at home. The market is located on the corner of S. Emerson and Wapato Streets, between the Riverwalk Inn and Riverwalk Park. For info: www.chelanfarmersmarket.org
 
Chelan Saturday Farmers Market:  August 29
 
CHELAN - The Chelan Saturday Farmers is now open for its 2020 season. It is located at 112 E. Johnson Avenue, and opens at 8 a.m. You will find locally grown organic food and crafts. 
 
Lake Chelan Food Bank food distribution: Sept. 1, 5
 
CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Food Bank food giveaway has changed to their Saturday and Tuesday distribution days, 9-10 a.m. Distribution will continue to be drive-thru. The Lake Chelan Food Bank is located at 417 S. Bradley Street. They can use pet food, and fresh fruits and vegetables. See page 4 on where you can donate these items.
 
Tender Loving Care now offering ‘in-person’ visits
 
CHELAN/MANSON - TLC is now offering “in-person” visits to clients: After four months of noncontact /virtual visits (phone calls, texts, cards, delivery of groceries/mail), TLC volunteers are being trained to allow them to again offer “in person” visits with their clients according to established Safe Start and CDC Guidelines. 
Since August 2017, Tender Loving Care, an Affiliate of Chelan Valley Hope, has provided  services to help seniors live comfortably in their own homes: companionship, connection to other community services, support for caregivers and transportation for medical appointments and shopping. This is a volunteer organization that aligns your loved one with a friendly presence, all carried out under the Safe Start parameters of our Governor and CDC guidelines during this COVID-19 time.  
TLC is actively seeking seniors who would like the friendship and support of a TLC volunteer.  Please call Claudia Swenson at 360-561-6090 or Kathy Miller at 509-470-2843, for more information.
 
Chelan Valley Hope is open via phone, email
 
CHELAN - Chelan Valley Hope has re-opened and they are able to help via phone or email. If you have questions or need assistance with: rent or utility payments, eviction, food, non-food items, transportation, low-income housing resources, or homelessness, their team is ready to help. They are ready to serve you by phone Monday and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-Noon and to 1-3 p.m. Call them at 509-888-2114. You can also reach them at info@chelanvalleyhope.org or visit them at www.chelanvalleyhope.org
Donations for the Lake Chelan Food Bank and Chelan Valley Hope can be dropped off at the Lake Chelan Mirror office, 310 E. Johnson Avenue in Chelan, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, outside in the provided tubs.
Chelan Valley Hope: baby wipes, diapers, toilet paper, travel size toiletries, shampoo, conditioners, dish and laundry soap. Lake Chelan Food Bank: canned fruit, cereal, condiments, canned veggies, jam, chili, soup (other than tomato), boxed entrees and canned meats.
Red Cross Blood Drive:  
Oct. 21, Dec. 16
LAKE CHELAN VALLEY - The next American Red Cross Blood Drives in the Lake Chelan valley will be Oct. 21 and Dec. 16. Donors can call 800-733-2767 or 800 REDCROSS or go to redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.  All blood will be tested for antibodies of the COVID-19 type viruses.  Please make sure you have recovered from the virus on the day of the donation.  All social distancing, masks, and procedures will be followed.
 

Submit your event

Email to your non-profit event: ruthk@lakechelanmirror.com, subject line LCM Events. Deadline: Friday, 3 p.m. Include date, time, place and cost if any.
 

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