Lake Chelan Valley Events, Things to do, Meetings March 18 - April 13

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.

SAIL Exercise Classes: March 15-16, 17, 20
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:  
March 15-17
Latex paint now accepted - Drop off Saturday, April 1
WENATCHEE - Drop-off Saturday is April 1 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: March 15-17, 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: March 15: Tuna Noodle Casserole, Peas & Carrots, Spiced Salad, Waldorf Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert; March 16: Stuffed Pepper Casserole, Green Beans, Orange Quarters, WW Roll, Dessert;  March 17: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes, Carrots, Tropical Fruit, Pistachio Pudding; March 20: Beef Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Baja Veggie Blend, Mexican Slaw, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert; March 21: Ham Sandwich, Split Pea Soup, Potato Salad, Tropical Fruit, Dessert; March 22: Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Chuck Wagon Corn, Tossed Green Salad, WW Roll, Apple Crisp.

Chelan Valley Hope: March 15-16, 20-23
Current need: blankets, diapers, travel-size toiletries
CHELAN - At Chelan Valley Hope donations are a gracious and essential support to our programs. With your help, we are able to provide locals in crisis with fuel cards, cold weather gear, non-food essentials, snack packs, and much much more. Your donations have been a significant help with the recent increased need for rental assistance, shelter for houseless families, and food and hygiene packs. If you wish to make a donation we are currently in need of diapers (all sizes), travel-size toiletries, pet food, and toilet paper. Donations are welcome and can be left during business hours, or give us a call and we’ll gladly make arrangements. For monetary donations please visit our website chelanvalleyhope.org/donate. Call 509-888-2114 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Or visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information chelanvalleyhope.org, @ChelanValleyHope.

Chelan Museum: March 16-18
CHELAN - The Chelan Museum is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The museum is located at the corner of Woodin Avenue and Emerson Street. For more information: 509-682-5644.

Thrive Teen Center: March 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: March 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:
March 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: March 17
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:
March 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: March 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.

Lake Chelan Community Choir
rehearsal: March 19
Good Friday service to be held April 7
MANSON - Calling all choir members and possible interested “song birds” new to our Lake Chelan Valley:  Next rehearsal for Good Friday Services will be held Sunday, March 19, 1-3 p.m., at North Shore Bible Church.  Please check your personal calendars to verify you would be available to sing at the service which will be 7 p.m., North Shore Bible Church,  Friday evening, April 7. If you’ve not sung with the community choir before, but have been “thinking about it,” consider yourself invited to come and sing. For additional information, call director, Marci Hale at 509-687-3791.
 

Family and friends Support Group:
March 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

Entiat Food Bank: March 25
ENTIAT - The Entiat Food Bank is open 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on the following Saturdays, March 25, and April 8, and 22. The Food Bank is located at the Entiat Valley Community Service building located at 2084 Entiat Way. Energy Assistance will be 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 14 this month.

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

Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts: April 3
WENATCHEE/ZOOM - Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts is inviting heart patients and their families in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties to attend the Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts Chapter Meeting on Monday, April 3,11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington Meeting Room, 270 9th St. N.E. in East Wenatchee.  Guest speaker, Chase Webley of Boston Scientific, will talk about and show samples of cardiac devices such as pacemakers, stents and defibrillators that his company provides for heart patients.  He will also talk about his role during and after the installation process. Those unable to come in-person may attend by Zoom. To attend, call 509- 293-1603 or email:chapter91president@hotmail.com.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group: April 11
            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
 
Cancer Support Group: April 13
CHELAN - The women surviving/thriving cancer support group will meet  Thursday, April 13, 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: April 13
MANSON - The Mobile Food Pantry will be at North Shore Bible Church on Thursday,  April 13, 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.