Chelan Museum: Oct. 20-23
CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Face masks are required for all those visiting the museum. The museum has been refreshed with paint, displays and signage and check out the 12 ft. tall Lake Chelan Historic Legend Map display. A 24” x 36” poster based on the display is available for purchase for $30. The Epson photo print depicts the lake in a vertical format along with relevant historic entries. Take a peek in the gift store and buy their latest 50th Anniversary History Notes or a Lake Chelan Historic Legend Map.
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 Evening Farmers Market:
Oct. 21
CHELAN - Chelan Thursday Evening Farmers market is open thru Oct. 28, 2-6 p.m. and has expanded into Riverwalk Park. With more than 20 vendors and two food trucks, browse fresh, locally grown produce and a variety of goods from local artisans. Although this is a Farmer-centric market, there is so much more. Enjoy the entertainment, picnic on prepared food or fresh fruit and vegetables. Per Health Department guidelines vendors will be masked and providing hand sanitizer throughout the market, for your safety. The market is located on the corner of S. Emerson Street and Wapato Avenue, near Riverwalk Inn and Riverwalk Park. For info: chelanfarmersmarket.org
4th Quarter Road Biking Group:
Oct. 22, 25
MANSON/CHELAN - The 4th Quarter Road Biking Group (Formerly named the Seniors’ Road Biking Group) is inviting road bike and e-bike riders to join their riding group. The bike riders meet at 9 a.m. in Manson or Chelan on Mondays and Fridays thru the end of October. On the first Friday of every month the group meets at Pat & Mike’s store and they ride the South Shore of the lake. The rides are usually 90 -120 minutes in length and average 20-30 miles in distance. The ride routes are pre-planned and include a few or several hill climbs. Most of the rides are designed to minimize highway riding. For more information contact Bob Matson at 509-888-1554 or matsonfamily4@aol.com.
Glass recycle: Oct. 23
Volunteers needed
CHELAN - Rotary of Lake Chelan 911 Glass Rescue is open on Saturday mornings from 8 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:
Oct. 23, 26
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, 310 E. Johnson Avenue in the tub outside.
American Red Cross Blood Drive: Dec. 15
Brewster Drive on Oct. 21 has been canceled because of the shortage of American Red Cross staff.
Those donors who have received the COVID-19 vaccine will be asked which vaccine they received.
CHELAN - The next blood drive in the Lake Chelan Valley is Wednesday, December 15, 1-6 p.m. at the Lake Chelan United Methodist Church in Chelan, at the corner of Johnson and Emerson.
To donate, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Manson Grange: Oct. 26
MANSON - The next regular monthly meeting of the Manson Grange will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m., at the Grange Hall.
Veterans’s Day Parade: Nov. 11
CHELAN - The Veterans Day Parade, put on by VFW Post 6853 will be held on Thursday, Nov.11, at 11 a.m. (11th hour/11th Day/11th Month). Bring your flag, be proud, and show your patriotism. Come celebrate with the Veterans’s of our community at Chelan’s annual Veterans’s Day Parade along Woodin Avenue. The parade will line up on Woodin Avenue by the U.S. Forest Service Headquarters, come across the old bridge, go up Woodin Avenue, turn right onto Sanders Street and end at the Chelan Fire Station (corner of Sanders and Wapato). Immediately following the parade the Chelan Fire and Rescue #7 will provide a barbeque lunch to all the Veterans’s at no charge. Others are welcome to join them for lunch. Suggested $5 donation. Proceeds benefit the Lake Chelan VFW Post #6853. Parade lineup will begin at 10:30 a.m. Interested in being a participant in the parade? Contact Brian Thompson at bltzown@yahoo.com or 425-471-4917. The parade is sponsored by the Lake Chelan Lions Club.
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