COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD – APRIL 12-MAY 10

Published by admin on Tue, 04/12/2022 - 1:39pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Okanogan County Transportation & Nutrition meal delivery only

BREWSTER – There is no longer take out/pick up meals available at the Brewster Senior Center and service days have changed. At this time they are serving home delivered meals only on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Seniors may call 509-826-7979 for more information and to reserve or cancel their meal. Suggested donation for those over age 60 is $4. For those 60 and under the cost is $10.

April 12-16

Senior Center Thrift Store – open Tuesday-Saturday

BREWSTER – The Brewster- Pateros-Bridgeport Senior Center Thrift Store is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. They have brought out their spring and summer wear, and the jewelry section is shining. Donations accepted when they are open. They are also the Brewster Visitor Information Center and the Brewster Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Joyful Thai is cooking their wonderful cuisine on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Eat in or take out.

April 13

Brewster Chamber to meet

BREWSTER – The next general meeting of the Brewster Chamber of Commerce will be held Wednesday, April 13, 6 p.m. at the Senior Center, 109 Bridge Street . Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. For information brewsterwachamber@gmail.com or Mike Mauk, 509-449-0605.

April 15, 22

Brewster bus trips

BREWSTER – OCTN takes Brewst er area residents to Wenatchee, second Friday of the month. That next trip is April 15. The bus starts picking folks up at their homes at 7:30 a.m. Riders may request destination(s); medical appointments etc. On the third Friday of each month, April 22, riders will be taken to Omak for the day. Riders request their destination(s). Wenatchee: $12/boarding for General Public, $6 suggested donation/day for Seniors (60 plus). Omak: $5.50/General Public, $2.75 suggested donation Seniors (60 plus). (509) 826-4391 to reserve your seat.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: April 20

Those donors who have received the COVID-19 vaccine will be asked which vaccine they received.

CHELAN - The next blood drive in the Lake Chelan Valley is Wednesday, April 20, 1-6 p.m. at the Lake Chelan United Methodist Church in Chelan, at the corner of Johnson Avenue and Emerson Street.To donate, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

May 4

American Legion meeting

BREWSTER – Amercian Legion Post #97 current members meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Post. Next meeting is May 4 For information call Greg Wagg at 206-550-6474.