Lake Chelan Valley Events, Things to do, Meetings

Outdoor Gallery

Over 40 murals and sculptures

CHELAN -  The Lake Chelan Arts Council Outdoor Gallery brochure is available at the Lake Chelan and Manson Chambers of Commerce. Follow the Outdoor Gallery map to discover and enjoy over 40 murals and sculptures located throughout Chelan and Manson. For information about the Arts Council, local art events and artists, with links to  local and international art museums and other resources, their website, artinchelan.com, offers local artists and the community an opportunity to “Celebrate Art!”.

 COVID-19 vaccine, testing

CHELAN - For information on upcoming vaccine clinics and testing in the Lake Chelan Valley and Wenatchee areas, go to: https://lakechelanhealth.org/covid-19/

Heritage Heights Art Show: now thru May 31

CHELAN - Lake Chelan Arts Council board member Cam Elder’s paintings are now on display at Heritage Heights on their local artists’ wall just inside the front door. They will be available to the public for free viewings through the month of May. Drawing and painting have been a part of Cam’s life as long as she can remember. Her talent came naturally as her only formal training was a single semester of watercolor at Wenatchee Valley College in the late 1970’s. Cam’s strong dash of whimsy in her depictions of nature is just the right note for May. Please make a courtesy call for a convenient time to visit at 509-682-1998. The art show is free to the public.

Virtual healthy living series:

May 18, 25

WENATCHEE/VIRTUAL - NCW Libraries is partnering with Confluence Health to offer a virtual Health Living Series this spring featuring an introduction to healthy living, weight loss, sleep, and cancer prevention and screening.

This weekly series will run thru May 25, each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. A provider from Confluence will lead the presentation followed by a question and answer session. 

• May 18: Don’t Take My Breath Away: Prevention and Screening for Lung Cancer, with Dr. Saba Lodhi.

• May 25: Save Your Rack: The Prevention and Treatment of Breast Cancer, with Dr. Julie Smith and Dr. Cate Straub.

To register for each program, go to ncwlibraries.org and find the calendar under the Events tab. After you register, you will receive an email with the Zoom link. Register for each program to wish to attend.

Chelan Museum: May 18-21, 24-28

CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Historical Society has new spring hours for the Chelan Museum in Historic Downtown Chelan, at the corner of Woodin Avenue and Emerson Street. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.  Closed Sunday and Monday. For more info 509-682-5644 or chelanmuseum.com

SAIL Exercise Classes:

May 18, 19, 23

CHELAN - SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life) fitness classes are offered at Chelan Senior Center on Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. and are taught by Beth Shaw and Linda Hollier. Evening SAIL classes are Monday and Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m., also at the Chelan Senior Center and are taught by Ann Cooper.

Lake Chelan Wine & Jazz Festival: May 19-22

Road closures in Chelan, Manson Thursday and Friday

LAKE CHELAN VALLEY - The Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival is a one-of-a-kind event taking place over 4 days, May 19-22. Road closures will be happening for the 2022 Lake Chelan Wine & Jazz Festival in both Downtown Manson and Downtown Chelan on Thursday, May 19, 8 a.m. to Friday, May 20 at 11 a.m. Manson will be closed from Totem Pole Rd to Green Ave in front of the Trout Building. Chelan will be closed on the 100 block of Woodin Ave, with access still on Columbia St. and Emerson St.  All shows are outdoors at gorgeous wineries and venues around the lake. This year’s festival also features Grammy award-winning artists, The Manhattan Transfer. On Sunday, May 22 there will a free concert in Riverwalk  Park in Chelan. The Shack will play 12-1:30 p.m. and the Ellensburg Big Band will play 2-3 p.m. For more information about the festival, where to stay, and to purchase Festival Passes visit chelanwinejazz.com. The Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival Foundation is a non-profit program entity under the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce. Foundation net proceeds are directed to local charities that support their mission.

Chelan Senior Menu: May 19-25

CHELAN - The Chelan Senior Center at 534 E. Trow Avenue, hosts Senior Meals Monday-Friday. Suggested donation for seniors over age 60 is $4. Fee for persons under age 60 is $10. Please call 509-888-4440 to reserve meals 24 hours in advance. For information about Home Delivered Meals call 509-470-0522.You can visit their website at www.octn.org and follow them on Facebook. Donations can be mailed to: OCTN P.O. Box 471 Okanogan, WA 98840. Menu: May 19: Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Potatoes O’Brien, V-8 Juice, Chilled Pears, Dessert; May 20: Beef Taco’s, Spanish Rice, Coleslaw, Fruit Cup, Dessert; May 23: Country Fried Steak, Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, WW Roll, Cherry Crisp;  May 24: Orange Glazed Chicken, Rice, Asian Vegetables, Coleslaw, Chilled Pineapple, Egg Roll, Dessert;  May 25:, Bacon & Egg Salad Sandwich on Croissant, Spinach Salad, Citrus Salad, Dessert.

Chelan Thursday Farmers Market opening: May 19

CHELAN -  Chelan Thursday Evening Farmers market is now open thru October, from 2-6 p.m. and has expanded into Riverwalk Park. The market is located on the corner of S. Emerson Street and Wapato Avenue, near Riverwalk Inn and Riverwalk Park. New vendors are welcome. For more info www.chelanfarmersmarket.org

20th annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest: May 19-22

LEAVENWORTH - Attention bird lovers the Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest is back to in-person events with some hybrid and virtual options. Join us for our 20th year, happening from May 19-22. Registration is currently open for all events. Celebrate the return of the migratory birds and discover the natural beauty and wonders of North Central Washington. Join in on a birding field trip, workshop, art class, or activity! Some field trips include Birding Horse Lake Reserve, Local Habitat Restoration Projects Tour, Birding by River Raft, Birds & Wine Leavenworth, Hike & Draw Mountain Home, and more. One of Bird Fest’s favorite traditions is also returning- Family Day. A family event with many opportunities to learn about local organizations and businesses, take part in art and nature activities, purchase local art, and enjoy some live music on the WRI Lawn. Family Day will occur on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bird Fest welcomes acclaimed poet, author, naturalist, and professor at Wenatchee Valley College, Derek Sheffield, as the Keynote Speaker. His hybrid presentation will be on Saturday, May 21 from 7-8:30 p.m., talking about the unique and ancient connection that exists between poets and birds. Pick up one of his books at the event from A Book for All Seasons. Thank you to all partners, sponsors, and volunteers for helping Bird Fest soar. For 2022, field trip participants will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. All current information and details can be found at: www. WenatcheeRiverInstitute.org  Contact: Randee Zerger 509-548-0181,   rzerger@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org.

VFW #6853 Post Coffee/Donuts: May 20

CHELAN - Every Friday VFW Post #6853, located at 427 S. Bradley Street is open 9-11 a.m. for donuts and coffee and conservation. Veterans are invited to  join them every Friday.

Cascadia Conservation District meeting: May 20

WENATCHEE /ZOOM: The Cascadia Conservation District Regular Board meeting will be an in person and call-in / Zoom meeting, on Friday, May 20, 1:30 p.m.  If you wish to attend in person, please call the office as space is limited.  More information and instructions will be available on their web site at cascadiacd.org or by calling the District office at 509-436-1601.

Food Bank food distribution:

May 21, 24

Volunteer gleaners needed

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. The Food Bank is getting requests for pet food. Small bags of dog food are best. They can be dropped of at the Lake Chelan Mirror office, 131 S. Apple Blossom Drive, Ste. 109 (Chelan Business Center.)

The Lake Chelan Food Bank is looking for two teams of two people to help glean Safeway and Walmart once a month starting in April.  They would pickup both Safeway and Walmart on Saturday,  Safeway only on Monday and Walmart only on Tuesday starting at 7:30 am on those days.  Everything is boxed and ready for pickup at the stores. They would ride with one of our current gleaners for training and introductions to the process. We just purchased a covered utility trailer so they would need a vehicle capable of towing. If interested call 509-368-4151 or email info@lakechelanfoodbank.org

Glass recycle: May 21

Open 9 a.m.-Noon

CHELAN - Rotary of Lake Chelan 911 Glass Rescue is open on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m.-noon, at 23235 Highway 97A across from WalMart. They are charging a small fee per pound for glass drop-off. Buckets of the materials produced, sand and aggregate, will be available for purchase at $5 per 5-gallon bucket. City of Chelan residents are asked not to put glass into their blue recycle bins, but to bring it out on Saturday mornings. Their all-volunteer team relies on support from members of the community to make the operation run smoothly every week. They have tasks suitable for all ages and abilities. To volunteer go to www.911glassrescue.org, and click on the volunteer tab on the home page.

Alzheimer’s Support Group-Now Chronic Disease Support Group: May 19

CHELAN -  With the support of Aging and Adults and Tender Loving Care for Seniors, an Alzheimer’s Support Group for Chelan/Manson area restarted in March. They are now opening this meeting to family caregivers of people who have any serious chronic conditions: cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic (post stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, MS) and others. Meetings will be the third Thursday of the month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Chelan Valley Hope, 417 S. Bradley Street. Aging and Adults is providing the facilitator, Bob Poindexter, who has great experience in leading support groups. Please join them to be encouraged by spending time sharing with others who are on this journey. For more details please call Claudia Swenson, Manager, TLC for Seniors, 360-561-6090.

Memorial Day Parade: May 26

LAKE CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce presents the 25th annual Memorial Day Parade on Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Hosted by the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce on the Thursday before Memorial Day, we honor soldiers, police officers and firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty, as well as those who have served and are currently serving our country. Before the parade, members of service, veterans and their families are invited to enjoy dinner donated by The Meat Shop at the Veterans Appreciation Social at 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce. Community members are invited to help us honor those who are in service or have been in service by showing your support at the parade or participating in the parade. To register please email claudia@lakechelan.com. Parade applications can also be found at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce office located at 216 E Woodin Ave. Chelan.

Household hazardous waste drop off: Saturday, June 4

Open weekdays Tuesday-Saturday

WENATCHEE - Drop-off Saturday is June 4 at the Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility on Highway 97A. The facility is open the first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every week, they are open Tuesday through Friday the same hours. Bring those household hazardous wastes on by your local MRWF. More info: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/.../household-hazardous-wastes

Mobile Food Pantry: June 9

MANSON - The Mobile Food Pantry will be at North Shore Bible Church on Thursday, June 9, noon- 2 p.m. All are welcome. It is a walk thru format and guests pick their own food. This will be a regular stop every second Thursday of the month.