Community Bulletin Board

March  1

Dr. Suess’ birthday celebration

MANSON - Join us at the Manson Community Library on Wednesday, March 1, at 3:45 pm. Queen Rosellyn, Princess Jasmine and Princess Daicy will read some of their favorite Dr. Seuss stories. Join us for a fun afternoon  which  also  includes  a  Dr. Seuss  craft and birthday cake.  This event is free and children of all ages are encouraged to attend. For information 687-3420. 

NCSC to meet - proposal to be presented

CHELAN - The next meeting of the North Cascades Sportsman Club board will be held on Wednesday, March 1. The NCSC will show those in attendance their proposal to expand, from 24 to 60, the covered shooting stations. Everyone is welcome to come see the proposal. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings take place at the Chelan PUD located at 1034 E. Woodin Ave. in Chelan. 

Story time at library

CHELAN - Story time is every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Chelan Public Library located on Emerson Street. Join them for singing, dancing, clapping, music making as well as reading. It’s both fun and educational!

Story time at library

MANSON - Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. the Manson Community Library offers a story time for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.  Join the group for a half hour of stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and other activities.  For more information call the library at 687-3420.

After school activity at library

MANSON - “The Page Turners” is the name for the group of kids that gather at the Manson Community library to listen to stories after school.  They will meet every Wednesday at 3:45 p.m.  The group will have an after school snack, listen to a short story and one chapter of a continuing chapter book and make a craft.  This group is most appropriate for ages 6 to 10, but all children are welcome.  For more information call the library at 687-3420. 

March 2

Celebrate Recovery

CHELAN - Lake Chelan Celebrate Recovery Meets every Thursday at Living Stone Church, (formerly Little Stone Church), 2133 W. Woodin Avenue. Dinner is at 6 p.m., cost is $3. Group meeting at 6:30 p.m., followed by gender-specific small groups. Celebrate Recovery is a confidential, Biblically-based twelve step program for anyone struggling with addiction, co-dependency, gambling, relationships and other life issues. 

Bilingual story time

CHELAN - Bilingual story time is the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.at the Chelan Library. A fun half hour of stories in Spanish and English for families. The Chelan Library is located at the corner of Emerson and Chelan. For information 682-5131.

Aging & Adult Services board meeting

EAST WENATCHEE - The 2017 meeting schedule for the Columbia River Council of Governments, governing body of Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington, scheduled to meet at 50 Simon Street S.E.: March 2; April 6; May 4; June 1; July 6; Aug. 3; Sept. 7; Oct. 5; Nov. 2; and Dec.7.   All meetings begin at 1:30 p.m. Grant County Commissioner Cindy Carter is chair of the council, composed of one county commissioner from Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, and Okanogan Counties. Contact: 509-860-8108. 

March 3

Baby rhymin’ time

CHELAN - Baby rhymin’ time is every Friday at 10 a.m., at the Chelan Pubic Library on Emerson Street, for ages 0-3 years. Join them for singing, dancing, nursery rhymes, musical instruments, and story telling for babies, waddlers and toddlers. 

Community ‘Soup’ Kitchen

CHELAN - The Lake Chelan United Methodist Church Community ‘Soup’ Kitchen is open every Friday, noon to 1:30 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Johnson and Emerson, and is on a bus route.

March 6

Al-Anon

CHELAN - Al-Anon meets every Tuesday, 12 p.m. in the Apple Cup Cafe Banquet Room. This is an open meeting.

March 8

Chelan Fire District

CHELAN - The regular meeting for Chelan County Fire District #7  will be held Wednesday, March 8, at the fire station, corner of Wapato and Sanders. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. www.chelan7.com

March 9

Veteran’s Assistance

CHELAN - The Chelan County Veteran’s Service Coordinator will be in Chelan the second Thursday of each month, beginning Feb. 9. Billy Thames will be at the Apple Cup Cafe Banquet Room, 9-11 a.m. Those veterans who need to file a claim or inquire about benefits can come at that time. For questions call Thames at (509) 664-6801 or Bob Goedde at 682-2366. 

March  14, 22

Cancer Support Groups

CHELAN - Second Meeting Added: The Women’s Wellness Group, cancer support group, now has 2 support groups, the second Tuesday of each month for lunch, with lunch provided by the Wenatchee Wellness Place, at the Lake Chelan Community Hospital Board Room at 11:45 a.m. and the fourth Wednesday of each month at LaBrisa at 5 p.m.  For more information, contact Anne at 682-8718.

March 17

Saint Patrick’s Day Lunch

MANSON - Manson Grange is serving a traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch  on Thurs., March 17, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Grange Hall.  They will be serving corned beef and cabbage, roasted potatoes, soda bread, glazed carrots, Leprechaun’s dessert, coffee, tea and juice. Come celebrate with friends. For information call Sue 687-3010.

March 31 deadline

Library board positions open

MANSON - The Manson Community Library Board has three positions up for election.  Qualifications for running or voting are to live within the Manson School District and be a registered voter.  The board meets on the second Thursday of every month to discuss and assist with programs offered through the library.  You may sign up at the Manson Library during regular library hours through March.  Voting is in April, up until the start of the meeting on the 13th.

April 1 deadline

Scholarships offered by boating club

MANSON/CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Boating club is accepting applications for two $500 scholarships for high school seniors who will attend an accredited college or trade school during the 2017 -2018 school year. Applicants must be a Senior at Manson or Chelan High Schools; a senior that is home-schooled living within the Manson or Chelan school districts or a child of a current boat club member. The scholarship application and complete instructions can be accessed at:  www.lcboatingclub.com.  Click on “About Us” and “Scholarships”.  All applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2017. For more information, contact Cindy Simmons at 687-3119.

Monday-Friday every week

Chelan/Manson 

Senior Center

CHELAN - Coffee Klatch, Monday-Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m. Free Exercise Class: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1-2 p.m., any age welcome, sponsored by LCCH. Wii Bowling, Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Game Day, Thursdays, 1-5 p.m., cards and board games. Senior Meals, Monday-Thursday, call 509-888-4440. Meals on Wheels 509-470-0522. For information Chelan Senior Center, 682-2712. MANSON: Manson Senior Lunch, Friday, Kathy 687-3377.