Lake Chelan Valley Events, Things to do, Meetings - May 25-June 30

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!”.

 COVID-19 vaccine, testing

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

Heritage Heights Art Show: thru May 31

CHELAN - Lake Chelan Arts Council board member Cam Elder’s paintings are now on display at Heritage Heights on their local artists’ wall just inside the front door. They will be available to the public for free viewings through the month of May. Drawing and painting have been a part of Cam’s life as long as she can remember. Her talent came naturally as her only formal training was a single semester of watercolor at Wenatchee Valley College in the late 1970’s. Cam’s strong dash of whimsy in her depictions of nature is just the right note for May. Please make a courtesy call for a convenient time to visit at 509-682-1998. The art show is free to the public.

Virtual healthy living series: May 25

WENATCHEE/VIRTUAL - NCW Libraries is partnering with Confluence Health to offer a virtual Health Living Series this spring featuring an introduction to healthy living, weight loss, sleep, and cancer prevention and screening.

This weekly series ends May 25, at 7 p.m. A provider from Confluence will lead the presentation followed by a question and answer session. 

• May 25: Save Your Rack: The Prevention and Treatment of Breast Cancer, with Dr. Julie Smith and Dr. Cate Straub.

To register for each program, go to ncwlibraries.org and find the calendar under the Events tab. After you register, you will receive an email with the Zoom link. Register for each program to wish to attend.

Chelan Museum: May 25-28, 31-June 4

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, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.  Closed Sunday and Monday. For more info 509-682-5644 or chelanmuseum.com

SAIL Exercise Classes: May 25, 26, 30

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.

Chelan Senior Menu: May 25-31

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: May 25: Bacon and Egg Salad Sandwich on Croissant, Spinach Salad, Citrus Salad, Dessert; May 26:, Kielbasa with Peppers & Onions, Roasted Potatoes, Cucumber Salad, Apple Slices, Cornbread, Cereal Bar; May 27: BBQ Chicken, Macaroni Salad, Herbed Cauliflower, Spring Salad, Strawberry Shortcake; May 30 - Closed (Memorial Day Holiday);  May 31, Chicken Burger Deluxe with Bacon & Swiss Cheese, Jo Jo’s, Coleslaw, Mixed Berries, Dessert.

Chelan Thursday Farmers Market: May 26

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: May 27

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.

Food Bank food distribution: May 28, 31

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 starting in April.  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

Glass recycle: May 28

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.

Chelan Pride Celebration: June 1

CHELAN - The Chelan Pride Celebration will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 5-9 p.m., at Chelan Riverwalk Park. Bring your family for an evening of music, food and games. For more information find them on Facebook.

Household hazardous waste drop off:

Saturday, June 4

Open weekdays Tuesday-Saturday

WENATCHEE - Drop-off Saturday is June 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. Bring those household hazardous wastes on by your local MRWF. More info: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/.../household-hazardous-wastes

Chelan Friends of the Public Library:

June 7

CHELAN - Chelan Friends of the Public Library will meet on Tuesday, June 7, 4 p.m. at the Chelan Public Library. We support community literacy programs offered at our Chelan Library. All interested in supporting this valuable community resource are welcome.

Mobile Food Pantry: June 9

MANSON - The Mobile Food Pantry will be at North Shore Bible Church on Thursday, June 9, 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.

Alzheimer’s Support Group-Now Chronic Disease Support Group: June 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 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.

Guild Y Memorial Bricks:

On sale thru June 30

CHELAN - Hospital Guild Y is an organization of women which raises money to financially support the Lake Chelan Valley Hospital. Guild Y is selling paving bricks (4 inches x 8 inches) for the outdoor patio adjacent to the new Orchards Café in the new Lake Chelan Health Hospital. For a $100 donation, your family name or the name of a pioneer family, healthcare worker, or someone else of importance will be sand-blasted onto the patio brick by Bricks R Us. The gift to Guild Y will pay for the etched brick and also help buy outdoor furniture for the patio. Forms for the name(s) to be etched are available at Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce, 216 East Woodin Avenue. Payment by cash or check can also be made at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce.