Lake Chelan Valley Events, Things to do, Meetings MARCH 29 - APRIL 25

SAIL Exercise Classes: March 29-30-31, April 3
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 Jocelyn Rich, Occupational Therapist and Pelvic Floor Health Specialist. 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 29-31
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 29-31
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: March 29: California Chicken Casserole; Lettuce & Tomato Salad; Orange Quarters; Cheesy Biscuit; Dessert; March 30: Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy, Egg Noodles, Mixed Vegetables, Spiced Salad, Pears, Dessert; March 31: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rosemary Potatoes, Venetian Veggies, Greek Salad, Fruit Salad, WW Roll, Dessert.

Chelan Valley Hope: March 29-30, April 3-6
CHELAN - As we near the end of Women’s History Month, we at Chelan Valley Hope celebrate women’s contributions to the world, this country, in Chelan, and especially here at Hope. This organization would not be possible without all the fantastic women involved. Did you know that Hope is a female-led organization? Our first female President of the Board of Directors, Stacy Willoughby, Executive Director Tamra Hively, Communications Coordinator Jess Keeler, Case Managers Maura Brown and Grisela Olivera, Volunteer Coordinator Valerie Rohrich, Terri’s Food Pantry Manager Terri Kelley, have all contributed dramatically in leading the way in making resources accessible to all. Women’s History Month is important because history helps us learn who we are and who our neighbors are and gives us the power to achieve new hopes, dreams, and possibilities. For more information about donations, services, or volunteer opportunities (female and male), call or visit us Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (closed Noon to 1 p.m.), and speak with one of our helpful volunteers. Or visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information chelanvalleyhope.org, @ChelanValleyHope.

Chelan Museum: March 30-31-April 1
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 30, April 4, 6

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.

VFW #6853 Post Coffee/Donuts: March 31
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: April 1, 4, 8
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: April 1
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: April 2
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.

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, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington Meeting Room at 270 9th St. NE in East Wenatchee.  Those unable to come in-person may attend by Zoom. To attend, call 509-293-1603 or email:chapter91president@hotmail.com.

Chelan Friends of the Library: April 4
CHELAN - The Chelan Friends of the Public Library will have their April meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 4 p.m. at the Chelan Public Library on Emerson Street. Agenda will include finalizing plans for the Spring Book Sale at the Earth Day Fair at Riverwalk Park on Saturday, April 15.They aim to reuse, recycle and support our local Chelan Public LIbrary.

Lions Club: April 5, 20
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.

Entiat Food Bank: April 8, 22
ENTIAT - The Entiat Food Bank is open 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on the following Saturdays, April 8, and April 22. The Food Bank is located at the Entiat Valley Community Service building located at 2084 Entiat Way.

Beebe Springs Trail Maintenance: April 8
CHELAN: There will be a Beebe Springs Trail Maintenance event on Saturday, April 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet in the main parking area at Beebe Springs Unit, 75 Fish Hatchery Road. Participants will prune and clear woody vegetation along trails, viewpoints, and artwork at the Beebe Springs Unit, Chelan Wildlife Area. This is now an annual event. Sign up online….https://wdfw.wa.gov/get-involved/volunteer/event-list. For more information, contact Amy Pavelchek, Assistant Wildlife Area Manager for Chelan with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at 360-742-7941.

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.

Family and friends Support Group:
April 17
          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

Red Cross Blood Drives: April 19
Also June 21, August16
CHELAN - An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 1-4 p.m.  Lake Chelan United Methodist Church, corner of Johnson Avenue and Emerson Street. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Manson:  June 21, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., North Shore Bible Church, 123 Wapato Point Parkway; and August 16, 1-6  p.m. at North Shore Bible Church.

Chronic Disease Support Group:
April 20
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.

Manson Grange: April 25
MANSON - The Manson Grange #796 will meet on Tuesday, March , 7 p.m., at the grange hall located at 157 E. Wapato Way.