Lake Chelan Valley Events, Things to do, Meetings Feb 8 -22

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.

SAIL Exercise Classes: Feb. 8-9, 13-14
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. 8-10
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. 8-10, 13-15
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. 1: Ham Steak, Scalloped Potatoes, Pea Salad, Pineapple, WW Roll, Dessert; Feb. 8: Chicken Fajitas, Southwest Salad, Tropical Fruit, Dessert; Feb. 9: Teriyaki Chicken, Steamed Rice, Oriental Vegetables, Spinach Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Garlic Bread, Dessert; Feb. 10: BBQ Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Broccoli Normandy, Spiced Salad, Apple Crisp; Feb. 13: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, Green Salad, Strawberries & Bananas, WW Roll, Dessert; Feb. 14: Supreme Style Pizza, Caesar Salad, Fruit Salad, Dessert; Feb. 15: Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Cranberry Salad, Dessert.

Chelan Valley Hope: Feb. 8-9, 13-16
Coat drives continues until Feb. 28
CHELAN - As Valentines Day approaches, we want to express our gratitude to the people of the greater Chelan area for being such a supportive and loving community. In 2022, Chelan Valley Hope (CVH) served over 1,000 visits for families in crisis. We could not do what we do without the help of our phenomenal volunteers and donors. February is a month full of love, laughter, and treasured memories. May you always be surrounded by the people and things that bring you the most joy. Visit Chelan Valley Hope at 417 S. Bradley Street Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., (closed Noon to 1 p.m.). Whether you are looking to get help or to give help we are waiting for you.

Cancer Support Group: Feb. 9
CHELAN - The women surviving/thriving cancer support group will meet  Thursday, February 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: Feb. 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.

Thrive Teen Center: Feb. 9, 15, 16
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.

Chelan Valley Republican Women:  
Feb. 10
MANSON -  Chelan Valley Republican Women (CVRW) will hold their February  club meeting at Radiance Winery, Downtown Manson location, 71 Wapato Way,  Friday, February 10, at 12 p.m. Guest speakers will be:  Sheriff Mike Morrison with updates from the Chelan County Sheriff’s department;  PUD Commissioner Carnan Bergren with updates on local and state legislation;  and, Susie Fox, Manson School Board member, with updates on Manson school board issues. Our winery hosts, Jen and Jeff Crowder are offering a delicious luncheon buffet Including: pulled pork sliders, baked beans, coleslaw and dessert for $25, including tax and tip. Please contact Pam James, club president, for questions at 425-343-2911        

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. 11, 14, 18
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. 11
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.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group: Feb. 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

Wenatchee Valley Erratic: Feb. 14
WENATCHEE + ZOOM - The Wenatchee Valley Erratics, Ice Age Floods Institute’s next program will be on Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center; and via Zoom. Dr. Ralph Dawes, Earth Sciences professor at Wenatchee Valley College, will talk about the latest insights on volcanics in the Wenatchee area: The Wenatchee Pinnacles: Wenatchee’s Own Volcanic Rocks. The Wenatchee Pinnacles are volcanic rock protrusions on the hillsides west of Wenatchee, including: Saddle Rock, Castle Rock, Old Butte, the Wenatchee Dome, and Rooster Comb. Over a century of controversy continues over their rock types, ages, origins, their role in the gold deposits in the Wenatchee Gold Belt mining district and tectonic history of the area. You can attend in-person at the Museum. If so, please wear a mask to protect yourself and others. OR, you can participate via a Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84520197937   Please sign in at 7 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. For more information: Ralph Dawes, RDawes@wvc.edu, 509-682-6754.

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. These changes come as a result of interviews with club members and several committee meetings.

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.

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

A Matter of Balance classes:
Start Feb. 22, 8 classes total
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.