Lake Chelan Valley Events, Things to do, Meetings July 20-August 11

Lake Chelan Health CHNA Survey:
July 20 deadline
CHELAN - As a part of Lake Chelan Health’s commitment to creating a healthier community, they are engaging the community, staff and providers in their 2023-2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and are inviting you to participate in an on-line survey to assist them in identifying unmet needs and priorities. The CHNA process is a federal requirement that must include an evaluation of the health needs of the community, including a health profile of the community’s population and its health status. Your insights, experience and feedback regarding our community’s healthcare needs and gaps will be invaluable to this process. Survey link is available on their website LakeChelanHealth.org, Facebook and Instagram.
Chelan Valley Hope: July 20-21, 25-28
CHELAN - Chelan Valley Hope is open Monday thru Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m.  CVH has been a grass-roots local nonprofit since 2009 serving our greater Chelan community as a social services agency ‘hub’.  The new Connectivity Center is available assisting individuals with computer/internet access.  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 utilities 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. They are located at 417 S. Bradley Street. Call 509-888-2114 for a client appointment or to volunteer.  

Chelan Museum: July 20-23, 26-30
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 thru Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.  Closed Sunday and Monday. For more info 509-682-5644 or chelanmuseum.com

SAIL Exercise Classes: July 20-21, 25, 27-28
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.

Manson Farmers Market: July 20, 30
MANSON - The Market takes place every Wednesday and Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m., when Market Manager, Gordon Lester rings the opening bell. If you’re looking for produce better show up early as it goes fast. Besides vegetables and fruits, you will find local honey, custom made soaps, baked homemade treats for people and pets, various artisan handcrafted goods and much, much more. Members of the Manson Volunteer Firefighter Association bring the fire truck on Saturdays. They sell tee shirts and other items to raise money for the many causes they support.

Household hazardous waste drop off:  
July 20-22, 26-30, August 6
Latex paint now being accepted
WENATCHEE - Drop-off Saturday is August 6 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 MRWF.  They are now accepting 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: July 20-22
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: July 20: Chicken Tacos, Spanish Rice, Mexican Slaw, Cinnamon Pears, Dessert.

Chelan Thursday Farmers Market: July 21
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

VFW #6853 Post Coffee/Donuts: July 22
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.

Vintage hydroplane regatta: July 23-24
ENTIAT - The first annual Entiat Vintage Hydroplane Regatta will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days at Entiat City Park. Vintage Hydroplane is the fastest growing class in the sport of hydro racing. Former World Champion and Record Holders will be attending, bringing the rich and colorful history town, along with many of the drivers who set the record. Some of boats are still owned and drive by second and third generation families.

Glass recycle: July 23
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.

Food Bank food distribution: July 23, 26, 29
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.  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

Chronic Disease Support Group: July 21
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 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.

Quilts on display at Heritage Heights:
Thru July 31
CHELAN - There are over 30 quilts on display at Heritage Heights from Lake Chelan Quilters’. They are in the lobby as well as on hallways and stairwells for a masterly July exhibition of the sewing arts. Karen Jeffries, Tracy Shaw, Adrienne Carpenter, Christy Libbey, Janet Liberty and Anne Brooks have work on display. The Lake Chelan Quilter’s Guild will be on display until July 31.  Please call ahead for best times to visit, Heritage Heights Senior Living, 505 East Highland Avenue, Chelan,  509-682-1998.

Mobile Food Pantry: August 11
MANSON - The Mobile Food Pantry will be at North Shore Bible Church on Thursday, July 14, 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.

SAIL instructor training: August 11
CHELAN - Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based Fall Prevention strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and flexibility is the single most important activity adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly. To be a certified SAIL Instructor, we are accepting applicants for a one-day in-person training workshop offered on Thursday, August 11, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The training will be held in Chelan Christian Church, 210 E. Wapato Ave. Registration cost for the Instructor training is $25 (to cover lunch and printing costs). The training includes all materials and lunch is included. One can register by contacting Erin Cass at sailwithmeec@gmail.com or Karen Bruggman at karenb@cdcac.org or call 509-860-4334. To learn more about SAIL, please visit www.sailfitness.org.