Watch for a half-price sale on Saturday, March 2 at the Brewster-Bridgeport-Pateros Senior Center.
FCCLA Valentine's banquet
The Brewster High School FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) is hosting a Valentine's Day banquet for the community Feb. 14 called Dinner and a Movie. Seating begins at 5 p.m., with the event start time scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Waiters and waitresses from FCCLA will serve a full sit-down dinner, including a choice of beef or chicken. The movie shown will be "Valentine's Day," rated PG-13. The film follows nearly two dozen people as they find and lose love in all its many forms over the course of Valentine's Day.Tickets - $25 for a couple, $15 for single - may be purchased from any FCCLA member or from Joy Wilson at Brewster School District. The funds will be used to help FCCLA go to state.
Youth wrestling
Sign-ups for the preschool through sixth grade Brewster Youth Wrestling will be from 5 to 7 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 15 at the Brewster High School commons. There's a $30 registration fee. Practice will begin Tuesday, Feb. 19.
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. 10 tournament. Larry Boyd won first place, Brandon Caswell took second place and Tony Cleveland 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
Mended Hearts
Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts Chapter 91 offers help, support and encouragement to heart patients, families and caregivers in North Central Washington. The next gathering will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 at Central Washington Hospital, conference rooms F and G. The public is invited to come and celebrate the 13th anniversary of Mended Hearts Chapter 91. For more information, contact Ann Diede at (509) 679-8181 or mendedhearts91@frontier.com.
OCSRA meeting
The Okanogan County School Retirees' Association will meet at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the Virginia Grainger Elementary School, 1118 5th St. in Okanogan, for a performance by the Virginia Grainger Strings Group. Following the program, a luncheon meeting will be held at Koala Street Grill, 914 Koala Ave. in Omak. Information: (509) 422-3393.
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. The cost to play is $30 per team. 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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