Outdoor Gallery
Over 40 murals and sculptures to view
CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Arts Council newly updated 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. The Arts Council website is artinchelan.com, and invites everyone to check it out. Full of information about the Arts Council, local art events and artists, with links to local and international art museums and other resources, our website offers local artists and the community an opportunity to “Celebrate Art!”
Virtual Out of Bounds Circus: May 19
OMAK - The Omak PAC Foundation brings you Out of Bounds Circus, a free virtual short-form circus show presented by Matt and Heidi Morgan on Wednesday evening, May 19 at 7 p.m. Their short-form circus entertainment is a must see. Matt and Heidi have performed this show for the students of the employees of the United Nations in New York and for schools in Las Vegas. To view this outstanding performance, go to the Omak PAC website at omakpac.org to upload this fun show from the site. The show will be available for viewing for 24 hours.
Chelan Museum: May 20-22
CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Historical Society has reopened the Chelan Museum. Limited hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Face masks will be required and the number of visitors allowed in the building at one time will be limited. Stop in and see how they have refreshed the museum with paint, new displays and new 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.
NCW Libraries open for in-person
visits, curbside pickup continues
Chelan Library open 7 days a week
CHELAN/MANSON/ENTIAT - Customers are able to browse the shelves, access computer stations, read the newspaper, or pick out a DVD at NCW Libraries. Several safety measures are already in place in the libraries. Customers will be required to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and limit their visit to around 30 minutes. In accordance with state mandated guidelines, all of the library buildings will have a 25 percent occupancy limit. For library patrons who prefer minimal contact service, curbside pickup will continue to be offered at all branches. NCW Libraries will continue to offer a wide variety of resources and programs online at ncwlibraries.org and on its Facebook page.
Call for hours of operation: Chelan Public Library, 216 N. Emerson St., 682-5131; Manson Public Library, 80 Wapato Way, 687-3420; and Entiat Public Library, 14138 Kinzel St., 784-1517. Go to NCWLIBRARIES.ORG or 1-800-426-READ (7323) for more information, and updates.
Chelan Evening Farmers Market:
May 20
Thursday Evening Farmers Market - New Hours for 2021
CHELAN - Chelan Thursday Evening Farmers market is open now thru Oct. 28, with new hours 2-6 p.m. and has expanded into Riverwalk Park. With more than 20 vendors, 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. Lets all continue best practices and stay in Phase 3.The market is located on the corner of S. Emerson Street and Wapato Avenue, near Riverwalk Inn and Riverwalk Park. For info: chelanfarmersmarket.org
Seniors’ Road Biking Group:
May 21, 24
MANSON/CHELAN - The Seniors’ Road Biking Group of Manson/Chelan is inviting riders to join their riding group. The bike riders meet at 10 a.m. in Manson or Chelan on Mondays and Fridays. The rides are usually 90 minutes in length and average approximately 20 miles in distance. The ride routes are pre-planned and include a few or several hill climbs. The average 90-minute ride pace is 11 mph to 13 mph. Most of the rides are planned to minimize highway riding. For more information contact Bob Matson at 509-888-1554 or matsonfamily4@aol.com. The riding group members follow social distancing guidelines.
Food Bank food distribution:
May 22, 24
Pet food 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, 310 E. Johnson Avenue in the tub outside.
Lake Chelan Wine & Jazz Festival: May 20-23
Free concert Sunday, May 23
LAKE CHELAN - The 3rd annual Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival will be held May 20-23 and showcases internationally acclaimed jazz artists and celebrates the wonderful wineries, historic downtown, and remarkable beauty of the Lake Chelan Wine Valley. This four-day event offers Festival Pass holders a musical tour through the Lake Chelan Wine Valley. Twenty three jazz performances take place at 10 wineries and venues around the lake. On Sunday, May 23 from Noon-3:30 p.m. in Riverwalk Park, the shows are free and open to all. From Noon-1:30 p.m. the Bill Anschell Standards Trio will play and from 2-3:30 p.m. the Ellensburg Big Band will play. For more information: Chelanwinejazz.com
Free blood lead screening testing for children: May 22
MANSON – The Manson community, with the support of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), is putting on a free lead screening testing event on Saturday, May 22 at the Manson Elementary School gymnasium, N. 950 Totem Pole Road. The event will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or until all children who have arrived by 2 p.m. are tested. This event is only for Manson children please, as supplies and resources are limited. The screening test requires only a fingerstick (administered by a registered nurse) to obtain a couple drops of blood, and test results will be available within a few minutes. Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to bring children from ages one to six who have not previously been tested for lead exposure. For more information or questions about this event, DOH guidance on blood lead testing, or locations of old orchard land, please email MansonLeadTest@gmail.com.
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