Lake Chelan Valley Events, Things to do, Meetings Feb 15 - March 14

Outdoor Gallery/Murals, sculptures
CHELAN -  Follow the Lake Chelan Arts Council Outdoor Gallery map, available at the Lake Chelan and Manson Chambers of Commerce 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,go to artinchelan.com,

Lake Chelan EMS/
Care Connect Washington
LAKE CHELAN - Lake Chelan Health Emergency Services is partnering with Care Connect Washington to help provide support for those affected by COVID-19. You qualify is: You tested positive for COVID-19 or you had close contact with someone who tested positive, and you’re actively isolating or quarantining at home. They can help with personal care kits, food kits (non-perishable), fresh foods (orders delivered to your door) and financial assistance. Find out if you qualify, 1-800-453-0336. EMS Community Care Program, 509-726-6072.

Chelan Museum: Closed Jan.-Feb.
CHELAN - The Chelan Museum will be closed the months of January and February. They will reopen on March 1.  They will be open by appointment. Call 509-682-5644. The museum is located at the corner of Woodin Avenue and Emerson Street.

Free at home Covid-19 Tests: Feb. 15
MANSON - Manson Fire District #5 has free at home Covid-19 tests available at the fire station, located at 250 Manson Blvd. For more information call 509-687-3222. They also have handouts on Covid exposure and what to do if you test positive for Covid-19.
Chelan Fire & Rescue: Feb. 15
CHELAN - The Chelan Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners will conduct the meeting in person at the fire station, 232 E. Wapato Avenue on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 3 p.m. The public is welcome to join them by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87284665516 Meeting ID: 872 8466 5516 or dial +1 253-215-8782.

SAIL Exercise Classes: Feb.15-16, 20-21
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. A SAIL class is offered to residents of Heritage Heights Assisted Living in Chelan on Mondays and Fridays at 2 p.m. taught by Gaylen Willett and Steve Davis.

Household hazardous waste drop off:  
Feb. 15-17
Latex paint now accepted - Drop off Saturday, March 4
WENATCHEE - Drop-off Saturday is March 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. Drop off your household hazardous wastes and latex paint. This is a free service to Chelan County residents. For a full list of items that the facility does and does not accept, go to the facility’s website: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/solid-waste-management/pages/household-hazardous-wastes.

Chelan Senior Meals: Feb. 15-22
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: Feb. 15: Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Cranberry Salad, Dessert; Feb. 16: Beef Taco Pie, Baja Veggie Blend, Mexi Style Slaw, Spiced Applesauce, Dessert; Feb. 17: Lemon Baked Fish, Pesto Pasta, Steamed Broccoli, Pea Salad, Orange Quarters, Dessert; Feb. 20: CLOSED/President’s Day; Feb. 21: Beef Stew, Spinach Salad, Banana, Biscuit, Cereal Bars; Feb. 22: Honey Dijon Chicken, Garden Rice, Cauliflower & Chives, Mixed Greens Salad, Pineapple, WW Roll, Dessert.

Chelan Valley Hope: Feb. 15-16, 20-23
Coat drives continues until Feb. 28
CHELAN - February is Black History Month. We at Chelan Valley Hope want to wish you a meaningful Black History Month as we celebrate Black lives and also grieve continued inequities and violence against people of Color. We invite you to celebrate with us, visit CVH Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (closed Noon to 1 p.m.) and browse our Black author book collection. At CVH we have books for all ages and these books are available as a short term loan. A few of our staff & volunteers favorites include; So, You Want to Talk About Race, The Color of Law, and Charlie Makes a Splash. Call 509-888-2114 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Or visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest CVH news and updates chelanvalleyhope.org, @ChelanValleyHope.

Thrive Teen Center: Feb. 16, 21, 23
CHELAN - The Thrive Teen Center is open at the Lake Chelan United Methodist Church, corner of Johnson Avenue and Emerson Street, every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-5:30 p.m.  Email stefani@thrivechelanvalley.com if you have any questions.

Lions Club: Feb. 16
MANSON - The Lake Chelan Lions Club have moved their bi-monthly meetings to the Manson Parks Building at 142 Pedoi St. in Manson. Meetings will be held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 9 a.m.

Chronic Disease Support Group:
Feb. 16
CHELAN -  With the support of Aging and Adults and Tender Loving Care for Seniors, an Alzheimer’s Support Group for Chelan/Manson area has restarted. They have opened 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.     

VFW #6853 Post Coffee/Donuts: Feb. 10
CHELAN - Every Friday VFW Post #6853, located at 427 S. Bradley Street is open 9-11 a.m. for donuts and coffee and conversation. Veterans are invited to join them every Friday.
Food Bank food distribution:
Feb. 18, 21, 25
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. Beginning this week families will be limited to one box per week. Nonperishable food donations can be dropped of at the Lake Chelan Mirror office, 131 S. Apple Blossom Drive, Ste. 109 (Chelan Business Center.)

Glass recycle: Feb. 18
Winter Hours: 10 a.m.-Noon
CHELAN - Rotary of Lake Chelan 911 Glass Rescue is open on Saturday mornings from 10 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.

Family and friends Support Group:
Feb. 20
          WENATCHEE -  Family and friends Support Group meets the 3rd Monday of every month,  7-8:30 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington Street, Wenatchee. For information, call 509-860-3620 or visit their website at: tcfwenatcheevalley.org

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Feb. 21
CHELAN – St. Andrew’s Parish, 120 East Woodin Avenue, will roll out the pancakes at the traditional feast-day supper before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Planned from 5–7 p.m. on Feb. 21, in the parish hall, the Shrove Tuesday Pancake dinner is a long-time event at the historic log church at in Chelan. Pancake suppers are priced at $5 for adults, $3 for children and only $10 for families. There will be fresh-made pancakes, blueberry pancakes, ham, applesauce and beverages. Early arrival is recommended, as the event has experienced high demand in previous years.

A Matter of Balance classes:
Start Feb. 22, March
Class size limited - Register now
CHELAN - Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington, Healthy Aging, Tender Loving Care for Seniors and Lake Chelan Senior Center are offering “A Matter of Balance”: managing concerns about falls, an award-winning workshop designed to increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falling. During the eight class sessions (2 sessions per week), you will learn to: Promote exercise to increase strength and balance; Set realistic goals for increasing activity; Improve the home environment to reduce fall risk factors; and View falls and fear of falling as controllable. This workshop is free of charge and all materials will be provided. The first session starts on Wednesday, February 22, 3-5 p.m. at the Chelan Senior Center, 534 E. Trow Avenue in Chelan. The following seven sessions are each Monday and Wednesday: Feb 27, March 1; March 6, March 8; March 13, March 15 and ending Monday, March 20.  Class size is limited to 12 people so register today. For further information or to register please call Matter of Balance instructors: Sandy Zimchek at 509-699-9042 or Claudia Swenson at 360-561-6090.

Manson Grange: Feb. 28
MANSON - The Manson Grange #796 will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., at the grange hall located at 157 E. Wapato Way.

Cancer Support Group: March 9
CHELAN - The women surviving/thriving cancer support group will meet  Thursday, March 9, 1 p.m., at the Chelan Library on Emerson Street.  Whether you are newly diagnosed, going through treatments, a support to someone who is, or been thriving for years, please join them for this casual gathering. They will be meeting the second Thursday of each month. For more information call Anne Brooks, 509-682-8718.

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

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group: March 14
            WENATCHEE - Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington Street, Wenatchee. For information, call 509-860-3620 or visit their website at: tcfwenatcheevalley.org