Cross-country, downhill ski reports
ECHO RIDGE: For the latest grooming report go to lakechelannordic.org. Passes are 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 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.
NCW Libraries
CHELAN/MANSON/ENTIAT - NCW Libraries have currently closed its 30 libraries for in-person visits in accordance with updated state guidelines for public libraries. While the NCW Libraries are closed, they will continue to offer and expand Curbside pickup hours at all libraries, continue operating its Mail Order Library, and all virtual services and programs.
In 2020, the library district expanded online resources, allowing more checkouts of digital materials including eBooks, movies and offering a wide array of virtual services, and programs for all ages including bilingual storytimes, author talks, reading programs, job-hunting help in partnership with WorkSource, and more. Go to NCWLIBRARIES.ORG or 1-800-426-READ (7323) for more information, and updates.
Chelan Public Library, 216 N. Emerson St., 682-5131; Manson Public Library, 80 Wapato Way, 687-3420; and Entiat Public Library, 14138 Kinzel St., 784-1517.
Kahiau Volleyball Athletes raffle:
Sales thru Feb. 15
CHELAN/MANSON - The local Kahiau Volleyball Athletes are selling raffle tickets for their annual “Beverage Basket Raffle” to raise funds to pay for each of the athlete’s player fees, tournament fees and gear. Tickets are $4 each or 3 for $10. Tickets will be drawn on Feb. 18. There are 10 amazing Gift Baskets filed with bottles of wine, hard cider, apple cider, hot chocolate, mugs, wine glasses, gift certificates and more. 100 percent of the sales goes to their fund. To buy tickets or make a donation, reach out to an athlete they know or Des Phelps at Kahiau Volleyballkahiauvbc@outlook.com. Any Club donations will go towards gear and towards the new Community Center in which will host the new sand courts.
P.E.O. Scholarship Opportunity:
April 30 deadline
NCW - Applications are now being accepted for the Upper Valley Scholarship supported by P.E.O. Chapter JF, Leavenworth. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist women in need of financial help return to higher education in an accredited university, college or technical school in the State of Washington. This needs-based scholarship must be used for school expenses and will be paid directly to the school. Applications must be received for consideration by April 30, 2021. Scholarship funds will be available by the Fall of 2021, and be sent directly to the school financial department upon confirmation of enrollment. Women applicants must be seeking further higher education at either the undergraduate or graduate level in one of the following ways:
• Applicant must be age 30 or above and reside in Chelan or Douglas County
• Applicant must be currently enrolled in, or returning to, a higher education program after a two-year or more absence.
‘What’s Up Vet!’ - Zoom meetings:
Feb. 11, 16, 18
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 2-4 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.
Manson Park & Recreation: Feb. 11
MANSON - The Manson Park & Recreation board of directors will meet in Thursday, Feb. 11, at 4:10 p.m. via a phone in meeting. For more information call 687-9635.
VFW 6853 Auxiliary: Feb. 12
CHELAN - VFW Post #6853 Auxiliary meets the second Friday of the month, at 1 p.m., via telephone. For information: 509-860-9892.
Food Bank food distribution:
Feb. 13, 16
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: Feb. 15
WENATCHEE - The Chelan County Public Utility District board of commissioners, will meet on Feb. 15 at 10 a.m., in virtual meetings. For more information: chelanpud.org
Chelan County Commissioners:
Feb. 15, 16
WENATCHEE - The Chelan County Commissioners meet every Monday and Tuesday beginning at 9 a.m. (except legal holidays). 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
Lake Chelan Lions Club: Feb. 16
CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Lions Club meets every Thursday at noon. Call Steve Shumway at 360-239-3322 for location or if you are interested in joining.
Manson Community Council: Feb. 16
MANSON - The next Manson Community Council meeting will be held Feb. 16, at 1 p.m., via Zoom. The ZOOM meeting ID will be the same each month. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89566023031, meeting ID: 895 6602 3031, +12532158782,,89566023031# U.S. (Tacoma). Agenda posted on their Facebook page, closer to the meeting date. Monthly meetings are held every third Tuesday of each month.
Lake Chelan Rotary: Feb. 16
Program: Stoveteam International
Chelan Fire & Rescue: Feb. 17
CHELAN - The Chelan Fire & Rescue board of commissioners will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m. via Zoom. The public is welcome to join them. Go to chelan.7.com for information.
Red Cross Blood Drive: Feb. 17
Chelan - An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Feb. 17, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the Lake Chelan United Methodist Church, corner of Johnson Avenue and Emerson Street. To make an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Entiat School Board: Feb. 18
ENTIAT - The Entiat School Board will meet in Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. For more information: entiatschool.org
Cascadia Conservation District: Feb. 19
NCW - The Cascadia Conservation District Regular Board meeting will be a Zoom or call-in meeting, held on Friday, Feb. 19, 1:30 p.m. More information and instructions will be available on our web site at cascadiacd.org or by calling the District at 509-436-1601.
Manson School District: Feb. 22
MANSON - The Manson School District board of directors will meet at 6 p.m. on Feb. 22, via via ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84732693692. For more infom contact the district office at 687-3140.
Lake Chelan Health board: Feb. 23
CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Health board of commissioners (formerly Lake Chelan Community Hospital & Clinics) will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 1:30 via zoom. For more information go to www.lakechelanhealth.com. They meet the 4th Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted.
City of Chelan Council: Feb. 23
CHELAN - The Chelan City Council and Lake Chelan Airport Board will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 23, beginning at 6 p.m. via video conferencing. Council is encouraging citizens to listen from home. For more information: cityofchelan.us
Lake Chelan School District: Feb. 23
CHELAN - The Lake Chelan School District board of directors will meet at 6 p.m. on Feb. 23. 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, Feb. 23, 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, Feb. 23.
City of Entiat Council: Feb. 23
ENTIAT - The Entiat City Council will meet on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. For more information: entiatwa.us or 784-1500
Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority: Feb. 23
EAST WENATCHEE - The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority Board of Directors meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month 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: cdrpa.org/board-meetings.
American Legion Post #108: March 1
MANSON - American Legion Post #108 meets the first Monday of each month unless it falls on a holiday then it goes to second Monday. The next meeting will be held in the Hub at North Shore Bible Church, beginning at 7 p.m.
VFW Post #6853: March 2
CHELAN - VFW Post #6853 meets the first Tuesday of the month, at the Clubhouse located at 427 S. Bradley St. (near Chelan Valley Hope) at 6:30 p.m. For information call 509-670-3346.
Lake Chelan Reclamation District: March 9
MANSON - Lake Chelan Reclamation District will meet on March 9 at 8 a.m. If anyone from the public would like to attend, please call the district office at 687-3548 by noon on Monday, March 8.
Manson Fire #5: March 9
MANSON - Chelan County Fire Protection District No. 5 board of commissioners will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 9, at 4:30 p.m. at Station 51, 250 West Manson Blvd. via phone conference. For information: mansonfire.org
Help available for Douglas County veterans
EAST WENATHCEE - Sarah Simonson the Veterans Service Officer for Douglas County, is available for appointments in her office at 211 11th St. NE in East Wenatchee. Call her at 509-683-3605. You can also find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/douglascountyvso
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