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Bulletin Board, March 14

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BREWSTER

Grange meeting

The next Brewster Grange meeting will be this Thursday, March 14 at the Grange Hall, located on the corner of Highway 97 and Grange Road. A potluck will begin at 6 p.m., and the meeting will follow.

Legion pool tourney

American Legion Post 97 hosts its weekly pool tournament each Sunday at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $5. There were 10 players at the March 10 tournament. Bill Scofield won first place, Tim Jansen took second place and Brandon Caswell 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

Irrigation District meeting

The Bridgeport Irrigation District will hold its spring meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21. The meeting will be held at Bridgeport City Hall, 1206 Columbia Ave.. All members are welcome to attend.

St. Patrick's dinner

A traditional St. Patrick's Day dinner of corned beef, cabbage, carrots, bread and dessert will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, March 16, at a cost of $10 per person. The dinner will be held at the Quad City Eagles in Bridgeport, 1030 Columbia Ave. For more information, call 686-5921 after 4 p.m.

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.

PATEROS

APJ meeting

Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree donation requests are available at the Pateros public library. The due date is March 15. If you have questions, call Tracy at 923-2760 after 5 p.m. The next meeting is at 11 a.m. Friday, April 5 at Sweet River Bakery.

REGIONAL

'Bridges out of Poverty'

The Okanogan County Community Action Council will host "Bridges out of Poverty" training from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 15 at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 328 N Riverside Dr. in Omak. The event is free; register at bookwhen.com/bridges or contact Faith Wakefield-Mills at FaithWM@occac.com or (509) 422-4041.

Matsura in Malott

The Malott Grange will host an open house from noon to 4 p.m. March 17 called "Reflections: An Afternoon with Frank Matsura." Matsura was an early 20th century Japanese photographer. Guest speaker Daniel Lamberton will present "A Few Things I'd Like to Know about Frank Matsura" at 1 p.m. At 2:30 p.m., Doug Woodrow will speak on the "Lawn Chair Lecture" series. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted for Matsura Centennial Projects. The event is sponsored by the Malott Grange and the Okanogan County Historical Society.

Beauty for a day

Are you currently undergoing treatment for cancer? Wellness Place and Artistry Cosmetics invite you and a friend to enjoy an afternoon of pampering. Relax, unwind and recharge your mind and spirit. Space is limited; register today at calling 888-9933.The event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. March 17 at Wellness Place, 609 Okanogan Ave. in Wenatchee.

Leadership training

Free job retention/leadership training will be held March 19 at the Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way in Wenatchee. "Bringing Out The Best In Employees" will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, and "Creating A Positive Workplace Environment will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Register at jobretentionworkshop@gmail.com and include your name, contact information and which workshops you plan to attend. If you have any questions, contact Erika Wickenhagen at (509) 682-6964. The training is also available by webinar. Visit www.ncwedd.com on March 19 to register.

OCSRA scholarship

Okanogan County residents who are at least a college junior and are working toward an initial certificate in an educational field may apply now for a scholarship offered by the Okanogan County School Retirees Association. The scholarship amount will be no less than $600. Deadline for completed application form is May 1. Applications are available from: Homer and Jennie Hedington, 1079 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan, WA 98841; (509) 422-2954; or from the OCSRA website, okanogancsra.com.

Renaissance Faire

Wenatchee Valley College will host the sixth annual Wenatchee Valley Renaissance Faire on April 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and April 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the soccer fields on the Wenatchee campus. Activities include jousting on horseback, a Shoot-a-Knight game, a grail quest, a fire show, belly dancing, live music and the annual Maypole dance. Period costumes are encouraged, but not required. For more information, please visit www.wenrenfaire.com.

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.

If you have a Bulletin Board news item about a nonprofit event, you can drop it off at the Quad City Herald news office at 525 W. Main Ave., e-mail it to reporter2@qcherald.com, FAX it to 509-689-2508 or mail to P.O. Box 37, Brewster, WA 98812. Deadline is noon on Monday. Items will run two weeks maximum and must be 100 words or fewer.
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