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 now open for the season. They are open weekends and holidays throughout the ski season, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info: skiechovalley.com. See separate listing for their New Years Eve party info.
Rotary seeking donations to scholarship fund: Jan. 31
CHELAN - For over two decades Lake Chelan Rotary has been honored to provide college scholarships to both Manson and Lake Chelan high school students. Rotary typically holds a number of fundraising events throughout the year to raise over $20,000 in annual scholarship funding. By providing a donation of any amount – whether it be $5 or $500 – to the Lake Chelan Rotary Scholarship Fund, you will be making a difference. Donations can be made online at www.lakechelanrotary.org or checks made payable to Lake Chelan Rotary Scholarship Fund can be sent to PO Box 601, Chelan WA, 98816. All donations made to The Lake Chelan Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.
‘What’s Up Vet!’ - Informational Zoom meetings: Dec. 31, Jan. 5
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.
Echo Valley Ski
New Year’s Eve: Dec. 31
CHELAN - You’re invited to Echo Valley Ski and Tubing Area’s annual New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31, There will be a bonfire, s’mores, night tubing and of course fun. New this year: Due to overwhelming response to last year’s event, they will be charging an admission fee of $10 per person, which includes tubing access the lodge. Cash or card will be accepted at the gate. Parking opens at 5:30 p.m., the event will begin at 6 p.m. Children 5 and under are free, as well as any season’s pass holders who present their pass upon entry.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks: Dec. 31
CHELAN/MANSON - There will be fireworks on New Year’s Eve Dec. 31 in Manson on at 8 p.m. and in Chelan at 9 p.m. For all you fireworks fans there will be one more in January for Winterfest. Info at: smalltownholidays.com or the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce office on 216 E. Woodin Avenue, Chelan.
Food Bank food distribution: Jan. 2, 5
CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Food Bank food giveaway is on Saturday and Tuesday, 9-10 a.m. Distribution is drive-thru. They are located at 417 S. Bradley Street.
Chelan County PUD: Jan. 4, 18
WENATCHEE - The Chelan County Public Utility District board of commissioners, will meet on January 4 and 18 at 10 a.m., in virtual meetings. For more information: chelanpud.org
Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts:
Jan. 4
WENATCHEE/ZOOM - Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts is inviting heart patients and their families in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties to attend the Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts Chapter Meeting being held by Zoom on Monday, Jan. 4, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Guest speaker, Dominick Ferraro, Mended Hearts Member and long-time heart patient, will talk about “Living with Heart Disease. To Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/8527811204?pwd=cDhiZGdCSzBjSU80aFc0VHpwbU0zZz09. For information contact: Zoom Host by email: atthehelmsters@hotmail.com.
Lake Chelan Rotary: Jan. 5
Program will be Mike Steele, 12th District Legislative updates and Winterfest 2021 Preview
City of Chelan Council: Jan. 5, 12
CHELAN - The Chelan City Council will hold a workshop meeting on Jan. 5, beginning at 4 p.m. and the Chelan City Council and Lake Chelan Airport Boards will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 12, beginning at 6 p.m. via video conferencing. Council is encouraging citizens to listen from home. For more information: cityofchelan.us
Chelan County Commissioners: Jan. 4-5
WENATCHEE - The Chelan County Commissioners meet every Monday and Tuesday beginning at 9 a.m. Currently, due to COVID-19, meetings are being held via Zoom Video Conference until further notice. For meeting agenda and Zoom meeting info: co.chelan.wa.us/files/board-of-commissioners/documents/Agenda.pdf
VFW 6853 Auxiliary: Jan. 8
CHELAN - VFW Post #6853 Auxiliary meets the second Friday of the month, at 1 p.m., via telephone or at the VFW Post Clubhouse at 427 S. Bradley Street (near Chelan Valley Hope). For information: 509-860-9892.
Manson Community Council Election: Jan. 12
MANSON - Manson Community Council election will be held Tuesday, Jan.12, at Blueberry Hills, 1315 Washington Street, 12-7 p.m. Two positions are up for election: Position 1: Beverly Peters (not re-running) and Position 2: Cindy Smith (will be re-running). Write in’s will be accepted. Voters will be expected to mask-up and enter the building one at a time and drop ballots into a sealed ballot box. If you are unable to come inside, please pull up right outside the front door and honk. Someone will bring your ballot and the box outside to assist you. Questions can be directed to Kari Sorensen at 509-860-8409.
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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