Lake Chelan Valley Events, Things to do, Meetings Jan 25 - Feb 28

Lake Chelan Nordic Club
memberships/Echo Ridge
CHELAN - Season Passes and Lake Chelan Nordic Club memberships can be purchased on the website at LakeChelanNordic.org, where you will also find current conditions at Echo Ridge.

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: Jan. 25-26, 30-31
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:  
Jan. 25-27
Latex paint now accepted - Drop off Saturday, Feb. 4
WENATCHEE - Drop-off Saturday is Feb. 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: 25-27, 30-31
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: Jan. 25: Veggie Lasagna, Caesar Salad, Fruit Cocktail, Dessert; Jan. 26: Cheeseburger Deluxe, Sweet Potato Fries, Coleslaw, Orange Quarters, Dessert; Jan. 27: Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, 4 Way Veggie Blend, Carrot Raisin Salad, Tropical Fruit, Biscuit, Dessert; Jan. 30: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Buttered Corn, Green Salad, Peaches, WW Roll, Dessert; Jan. 31: Pizza Casserole, Tossed Salad, Waldorf Salad, WW Roll, Dessert.


Chelan Valley Hope:
Jan. 25-26, Jan. 30-Feb. 2
CHELAN - Chelan Valley Hope (CVH) is open Monday thru Thursday, 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m.  Come visit Terri’s Pantry. It offers non-food hygiene items to those in need. You can choose between several items such as: shampoo and conditioner, laundry soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, toilet paper, diapers, feminine hygiene items, period packs, soap, dish soap, dog food, cat food, and more. Donations are welcome and can be left during business hours, or give us a call and we’ll gladly make arrangements. CVH is located at 417 S. Bradley Street. CVH provides services at no cost to all individuals and families in need, empowering people to improve their own lives.  HOPE is clearly the message by giving people the support and tools needed in crisis or difficult life circumstances; by providing relief, emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, food and fuel vouchers, and bringing solutions and relevant resources to achieve long-term independence and stability.  More information at chelanvalleyhope.org including a Donate Button. Call 509-888-2114 for a client appointment or to volunteer.

VFW #6853 Post Coffee/Donuts: Jan. 27
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:
Jan. 28, 31, Feb. 4
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: Jan. 28
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.

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.

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

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

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.