Lake Chelan Valley Events, Things to do, Meetings - March 9-19

Echo Ridge conditions, memberships
Current conditions
CHELAN - Current conditions for Echo Ridge, information on Season Passes, and Lake Chelan Nordic Club memberships can be found at LakeChelanNordic.org

Outdoor Gallery
Over 40 murals and sculptures
CHELAN -  The Lake Chelan Arts Council Outdoor Gallery brochure is available at the Lake Chelan and Manson Chambers of Commerce. Follow the Outdoor Gallery map to discover and enjoy over 40 murals and sculptures located throughout Chelan and Manson. For information about the Arts Council, local art events and artists, with links to  local and international art museums and other resources, their website, artinchelan.com, offers local artists and the community an opportunity to “Celebrate Art!”.

Chelan Museum: March 10-12
CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Historical Society has reopened the Chelan Museum in Historic Downtown Chelan, at the corner of Woodin Avenue and Emerson Street. Hours will be Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

 COVID-19 vaccine clinics, testing
NCW - For information on upcoming vaccine clinics and testing in the Lake Chelan Valley and Wenatchee, go to: https://lakechelanhealth.org/covid-19/

Mobile Food Pantry: March 10
MANSON - The Mobile Food Pantry will be at North Shore Bible Church this Thursday, March 10, noon- 2 p.m. All are welcome. This will be a regular stop every second Thursday of the month.

Chelan Senior Menu: March 10-16
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 10: Chicken Florentine, Tossed Salad, Peaches, WW Roll, Dessert; March 11: Meatloaf, Potatoes & Gravy, Peas, Mixed Greens Salad, WW Roll, Berry Parfait; March 14: Chicken Fettuccine, Key West Veggies, Spinach Salad, Tropical Fruit, Garlic Bread, Dessert; March 15: Broccoli, Bacon & Swiss Cheese Quiche, Crunchy Pea Salad, Grapes, Muffin; March 16: Tater Tot Casserole, Cottage Cheese, Cuke & Tomato Salad, Apricots, WW Roll Dessert.

Glass recycle: March 12
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, weather permitting. 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:
March 12, 15
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.)
Alzheimer’s Support Group: March 17
CHELAN - With the support of Aging and Adults and Tender Loving Care for Seniors, an Alzheimer’s Support Group for Chelan/Manson area will restart Thursday, March 17, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for all caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s. Meetings will be the 3rd Thursday of the month at Chelan Valley Hope, 417 S. Bradley Street, Chelan. Aging and Adults is providing the facilitator, Bob Poindexter, who has great experience in leading support groups. Please join them to be encouraged on this journey. For further details please call: Claudia Swenson, Manager, TLC for Seniors, 360-561-6090.
Top Dog Parade: March 19
CHELAN - The Wayne Kelly Memorial Top Dog Parade will be held Saturday, March 19 at noon in downtown Chelan. Get your costumes in order. Head to downtown Chelan and watch as dogs dressed up in their finest St. Patty’s Day outfits are guided through main street by their owners, while a parade of live music and local organizations follow. The line up starts behind Wells Fargo at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit HistoricChelan.org
Shamrock Shuffle 5k Fun Run:
March 19
CHELAN - The Shamrock Shuffle, a 5k Fun Run will be held on Saturday, March 19 starting at Riverwalk Park, 117 E. Wapato Avenue in Chelan. Registration will be 8:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m., with the event beginning at 9:30 a.m. Adults, 19 and older $25; students, 10-18 and college $15; and children nine and under free. Late registration fee after March 10. Register at http://bit.ly/ss5km19. The Lake Chelan Lions Club in partnership with Lake Chelan Health & Wellness Foundation are planning the fun run. A portion of the proceeds will fund scholarships for children to attend Camp Leo, a summer camp for children with diabetes (http://bit.ly/CLeao4D)