Lake Chelan Valley Events, Things to do, Meetings -June 22-30

SAIL Exercise Classes: June 22, 23, 27

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 Thursday Farmers Market: June 23

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: June 24

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.

Manson Farmers Market: June 22, 25

MANSON - The Manson Farmers Market is now open for its 41st year. The Market takes place every Wednesday and Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m., when Market Manager, Gordon Lester rings the opening bell. If you’re looking for produce better show up early as it goes fast. Besides vegetables and fruits, you will find local honey, custom made soaps, baked homemade treats for people and pets, various artisan handcrafted goods and much, much more. Members of the Manson Volunteer Firefighter Association bring the fire truck on Saturdays. They sell tee shirts and other items to raise money for the many causes they support.

Food Bank food distribution: June 25, 28

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: June 25

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.

Rotary Bike Race: June 25

LAKE CHELAN VALLEY - The Lake Chelan Rotary Bike Race will be held on Saturday, June 25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. A route for every rider. Pick your thrill: Cycle di Vino-30 miles. Back by popular demand. A beginner-intermediate ride along the shores of Lake Chelan with special stops at many valley wineries; The Lake Loop-50 miles New for 2022. An intermediate ride covering both shores of Lake Chelan with a scenic leg up the south shore to 25-mile Creek State Park; The Century Challenge- 88 miles, 5,900 ft. elevation gain. This will be the 18th year of this legendary ride. Ultra-Challenge option = 110 miles, 10,000 ft. elevation gain. Join the 10,000 club and earn a T-shirt; The Butte Blast- 15/30 miles New for 2022. A gravel ride along the slopes of the iconic Chelan Butte. The 30-mile option features over 5,000 feet of vertical climb. For more info: cyclechelan.com After the ride, join your friends in the park for a complimentary spaghetti feed with beverages available from several local wineries and breweries.

Lake Chelan Arts Festival:  June 25-26

CHELAN - The annual Lake Chelan Arts Festival will be held in beautiful Riverwalk Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 25 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 26.  Stroll through the park and search for treasures among the unique works of art on display by Northwest artist exhibitors, while listening to live music performed by Brittany Jean, End of the Line, Laura Belanger, and Chris Frue.  Sample delicious food from vendors Blue Skies Food Shack, R Shack BBQ, and Dooley Dogs. Childrens’ art activities and the Silent Art Auction round out the events planned for the two day Festival.  Presented by the Lake Chelan Arts Council, the Lake Chelan Arts Festival celebrates art, music, food and fun for the entire family. Admission is free. For more information go to www.artinchelan.com.

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.