Cross-country, downhill ski reports
ECHO RIDGE: For the latest grooming report go to lakechelannordic.org. Passes are now required. Season passes and Nordic Club memberships can be purchased online at LakeChelanNordic.org. Use your receipt for proof of payment until you receive your season pass in the mail. Day passes can be purchased for $10 per person 18 years and older at the trailhead with cash or check.
ECHO VALLEY: Echo Valley Ski area is not open for the season yet. Go to skiechovalley.com for updates. When open, they are open weekends and holidays throughout the ski season, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Chelan FFA “Sock-ember”
now thru Dec. 18
CHELAN: Chelan FFA is hoping to give back to our community by collecting socks in December, with their “Sock-ember”. A collection bin is at the front office of the Middle/High School. They request socks be new and preferably packaged. If it does not work to deliver to school, please email them at chsffa@chelanschools.org, if you have socks you wish to donate.
Chelan Fire & Rescue: Dec. 16
CHELAN - The Chelan Fire & Rescue board of commissioners will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. via Zoom. The public is welcome to join them. Go to chelan.7.com for information.
‘What’s Up Vet!’ - Informational Zoom meetings: Dec. 17, 22
NCW - All Chelan and Douglas County veterans are invited to attend the new “What’s Up Vet!” informational meetings via Zoom. Every Tuesday/Thursday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Open to vets, spouses, dependents and anyone with questions regarding veteran benefits and resources. Go to: us02web.zoomaus with Zoom platform meeting id: 863 5856 4972. Call 509-664-6801 (Chelan County Veteran Service Office) or 509-683-3605 (DCVSO) for more information. Sponsored by CCVSO, DCVSO, Wenatchee Valley College and the Washington State Veteran Corps Navigation project.
Small Town Holidays: Dec. 18-Dec. 31
CHELAN/MANSON - The Historic Downtown Chelan Association teamed up the Lake Chelan Wine Alliance, the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and More to Manson to create a series of new activities and events for the holiday season. Lots of shopping, dining, wine tasting, and holiday fun for the whole family in the Lake Chelan Valley thru Dec. 231.
Lightened boat parade, fireworks
The Lady of the Lake will be the Grand Marshal of the Holiday Lights Boat Parade. The Lady will be joined by other notable boats from Chelan County Marine Patrol and Chelan Fire District Marine 71. The Lake Chelan boating community is invited to be part of this event. Boats wishing to join should creatively light up your boat and be stationed close to the Chelan Boat Company dock just southwest of downtown Chelan. Being part of the parade is also a great way to watch the weekly fireworks show that will start at 5:30 p.m. Parade dates and times are: Dec. 19 departing at 4:30 p.m. (Manson Fireworks); Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. (Chelan Fireworks at 9 p.m.)
Santa Neighborhood Tours - last weekend
Santa Neighborhood Tours every Friday (Chelan 4 p.m.) and Saturday (Manson 3 p.m.), Wine Barrel Train Rides 1 p.m. in Downtown Manson every Saturday, Holiday Lights at the Lake Driving Tour, and Historic Downtown Chelan Parade of Windows Competition. Small Town Holiday events and activities have been designed with current health and safety restrictions in mind so patrons have a safe and enjoyable experience in the Lake Chelan valley.
For info visit smalltownholidays.com or the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce office on 216 E. Woodin Avenue, Chelan.
Cascadia Conservation District: Dec. 18
WENATCHEE - The Cascadia Conservation District Regular Board meeting will be a Zoom or call-in meeting, held on Friday, Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m. More information and instructions is available on their website at cascadiacd.org or by calling the District at 509-436-1601.
Food Bank food distribution: Dec.19, 22
CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Food Bank food giveaway is on Saturday and Tuesday, 9-10 a.m. Distribution continues to be drive-thru. The Lake Chelan Food Bank is located at 417 S. Bradley Street.
Encouraging Words events: Dec. 19
WENATCHEE - Join us for Kids’ Day on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Encouraging Words Bible Books and Gifts at 529 S. Wenatchee Ave.,or call 509-664-3250. 11a.m.- 2 p.m. Book signing with Author, Julie Zielinski, MATT’S LAST CALL; SURVIVING OUR PROTECTORS: About surviving the suicide death of her son, Matt, a US Marine Corps Sergeant and a Chelan County Sheriff Deputy. Julie is the Washington State Concerns of Police Survivors suicide liaison; Washington State Representative of the National Police Suicide Foundation; and most recently has become a committee member of the new organization, Survivors of Blue Suicide or SBS. 11 a.m.-1.pm. Rock painting for kids with Celeste and Marla and 1-2 p.m. Puppets with Marla Bailey When Puppets Lucy and Gloria heard of Governor Inslee’s latest Covid-19 restrictions they encouraged Mama Marla not to worry. She wouldn’t have to say a word. They determined they could handle it. Together they will do their tricks and tell their stories bringing the Christmas story to you in a fresh new way. “How will they do this?” Come and see.
Chelan County PUD: Dec. 21
WENATCHEE - The Chelan County Public Utility District board of commissioners, will meet on Dec. 21 at 10 a.m., in virtual meetings. For more information: chelanpud.org
Lake Chelan Rotary: Dec. 22
Lake Chelan School District: Dec. 22
CHELAN - The Lake Chelan School District board of directors will meet at 6 p.m. on Dec. 22. This meeting will be available to the Board of Directors and community members via video conferencing. If you would like to attend this meeting via phone or computer, please contact Georgia Mashayekh prior to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22, to learn how to connect. Because of the format of the meeting, public comments and questions for the school board must be submitted to Georgia Mashayekh before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
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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