A half-price sale is happening this Saturday, March 2 at the Brewster-Bridgeport-Pateros Senior Center, 109 S. Bridge St.
Youth baseball
Sign-ups for Brewster Youth Baseball will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. March 14 in the Brewster High School Commons. Kids from Brewster and Pateros are welcome. Boys and girls T-ball players must be 5 years old, and the cost for registration is $30. Registration for the ages 8-10 boys minors is $35. Boys no older than 12 as of April 30 can play in the majors, and the cost for that is also $35. For more information, call Wendy Witt at (509) 733-1195.
Legion pool tourney
American Legion Post 97 hosts its weekly pool tournament each Sunday starting at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $5. There were 10 players at the Feb. 24 tournament. Mike Flanniganwon first place, Brandon Caswell took second place and Bob Lewis won third.
SOS
Hurry on over to the Community Log Church every Wednesday for Bible stories, songs, snacks, games and much more fun! This opportunity is open to kids in kindergarten through sixth grades after school, from 3:15 to 5 p.m. The church is located at 209 S. 4th St.
HOSTS
The Brewster Elementary School HOSTS program is looking for mentors to work with students in reading. HOSTS is an acronym for "Help One Student To Succeed." Kids work one-on-one with a mentor for 45 minutes from Tuesday through Friday. It is a very rewarding program to see the growth in the kids, but the main thing about our program is the lifelong bond that is made between a student and the mentor. If you'd like to know more or sign up, call Tracy Looper at Brewster Elementary 689-2581 ext. 631, or e-mail tlooper@brewster.wednet.edu.
BRIDGEPORT
Help a local cancer patient
The family of Brittan Schmidt, who has a rare form of brain cancer, has established a fund to help pay for medical expenses as he undergoes treatment. Donations can be dropped off at Sterling Bank and Wells Fargo Bank in Brewster.
Developmental screening
Bridgeport School District Special Services Program provides free developmental screening for all students residing in the district age 3-21. If you suspect your child has a disability please contact Raelynn or Mayra at 686-5656 to schedule a screening.
REGIONAL
Democratic Party dinner
Valerie Rongey, vice-chair for the Washington State Democratic Party, will be a featured speaker at the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on March 9 in Cashmere. The annual event is sponsored by the Democrats of Chelan and Douglas Counties. Also featured at the dinner will be live music performed by The Saddle Rockers, auctions and presentations.
The event will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. at the Cashmere Riverside Center. A barbecue buffet dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 884-7488 or 663-1950, or by email NCWDems@gmail.com.
Methow job fair
Area businesses are invited to participate in the Methow Valley Job Fair. Free booths for anyone interested. Businesses from all over North Central Washington are participating. This is a great way to promote your business, network with other businesses and community members, learn about hiring incentives available for your business and of course look for employees. Refreshments will be served.
The job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp. WorkSource, The Cove, Twisp Works, the Methow Valley Community Center, Room One, Three Rivers Hospital, Career Path Services and Economic Alliance are partners in hosting the job fair.
For more information, call Nancy Nash-Mendez at (509) 826-7558.
Free business seminars
Two free seminars will be held in Okanogan County on March 19. The first is Woman-Owned Small Business Certification, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Koala Street Grill in Omak. You'll receive forms and a checklist of items you'll need; a list of requirement guidelines; knowledgable local resources and more. The second seminar is How to do Business with the Federal Government, to be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Whistlers Restaurant in Tonasket. Topics include market research into what the government buys, and how government agencies advertise their procurements. RSVP online at www.economic-alliance.com, or contact Roni Holder-Diefenbach at (509) 826-5107 or rholderdiefenbach@economic-alliance.com.
Hoops for Hope
Registration is open for the third annual Hoops for Hope 3 on 3 basketball tournament. All proceeds will go to The Support Center. It will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 9 at Okanogan Jr./Sr. High School, 244 5th Ave. N. Divisions include third and fourth grade boys and girls, fifth and sixth grade boys and girls, seventh and eighth grade boys and girls, high school co-ed and adults co-ed. To register or for more information, call Jason Vanderweide at (509) 846-4042.
Need your diploma or GED?
The Omak Learning Center, located in the WorkSource Office in Omak, can help students age 16-21 who are looking to earn their high school diploma or GED. For more information, call Monica Garza, (509) 826-7310 ext. 7546, or 1-800-887-8057.
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