BREWSTER - Brewster Senior Center on Bridge Street is still serving hot meals Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Take out only. Please reserve your meal by calling 509-689-2815. Pick-up time is between 11 a.m. and 12 noon.
The home-delivered meal program is not interrupted and is on its regular schedule.
For more information about senior meal programs: Okanogan County Transportation & Nutrition at 509-826-7979 or Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington at 800-572-4459
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
BREWSTER - The Brewster-Pateros-Bridgeport Senior Center hosts the Okanogan County Transportation and Nutrition (OCTN) meals Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Suggested donation for those over age 60 is $4. For those 60 and under the cost is $8.50.
Senior meals, Feb. 17-18, 23-25
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Beef Stroganoff, Green Beans, Tossed Green Salad, Apricots, French Bread, Dessert
Thursday, Feb. 18
White Bean Chicken Chili, Corn Chips, Spinach Salad, Peaches, WW Roll, Dessert
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Chicken Florentine, Garden Salad, Fresh Fruit, Garlic Bread, Dessert
Wednesday, Feb. 24
Teriyaki Beef, Steamed Rice, Oriental Vegetables, Spinach Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Egg Roll, Dessert
Thursday, Feb. 25
Clam Chowder, Three Bean Salad, Peaches, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Oatmeal Cookies
Feb. 17
Red Cross Blood Drive
Chelan - An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Feb. 17, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the Lake Chelan United Methodist Church, corner of Johnson Avenue and Emerson Street. To make an appointment 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.
Feb. 18, 23, 25
‘What’s Up Vet!’
NCW - All Chelan and Douglas County veterans are invited to attend the new “What’s Up Vet!” informational meetings via Zoom!
Every Tuesday/Thursday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Open to vets, spouses, dependents and anyone with questions regarding veteran benefits and resources.
Go to: us02web.zoomaus with Zoom platform meeting id: 863 5856 4972.
Call 509-664-6801 (Chelan County Veteran Service Office) or 509-683-3605 (DCVSO) for more information.
Sponsored by CCVSO, DCVSO, Wenatchee Valley College and the Washington State Veteran Corps Navigation project.
Feb. 19, March 12
Brewster bus trips
BREWSTER - OCTN takes Brewster area residents to Wenatchee, second Friday of the month. Next trip is March 12. 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 Feb. 19, 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.
Feb. 22
Okanogan County PUD meeting
OKANOGAN – The next meeting of the Okanogan County PUD Board of Commissioners will held Monday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. For more information okanoganpud.org
Feb. 22
Douglas County PUD meeting
EAST WENATCHEE - The next meeting of the Douglas County PUD Commission is Feb. 22, 1:30 p.m. at the District’s East Wenatchee office. To comply with the Open Public Meetings act due to COVID-19, a conference phone line number will be provided at the top of the Draft Agenda posted on their website under Latest News the Friday before the meeting.
Feb. 22 deadline for survey
Business Outlook Survey.
OKANOGAN COUNTY - The Economic Alliance has released its Business Outlook Survey. Similar to previous surveys related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this survey is designed to gain insight into business community sentiment and economic outlook.
Overall themes and trends are reviewed and shared with public officials at the local, state and federal level. In an effort to better illustrate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Okanogan County. The Economic Alliance encourages all businesses to participate in completing this survey.
This survey will close on February 22. Participating businesses remain anonymous. Begin the survey by visiting
If you have any questions regarding current SBA programs, resources or need any other assistance, please feel free to contact me at rholderdiefenbach@economic-alliance.com or by phone at 509-322-4634.
March 4
Brewster Chamber of Commerce
BREWSTER – The Brewster Chamber of Commerce will hold their next general meeting on Thursday, March 4 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 895 8397 7411
Passcode: 676193 . One tap mobile
+12532158782,,89583977411# US (Tacoma)
+16699006833,,89583977411# US (San Jose)
Help available for Douglas County veterans
EAST WENATCHEE - Sarah Simonson the Veterans Service Officer for Douglas County, is available for appointments in her office at 211 11th St. NE in East Wenatchee. Call her at 509-683-3605. You can also find her on Facebook at facebook.com/douglascountyvso
April 30 deadline
P.E.O. Scholarship Opportunity
NCW - Applications are now being accepted for the Upper Valley Scholarship supported by P.E.O. Chapter JF, Leavenworth. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist women in need of financial help return to higher education in an accredited university, college or technical school in the State of Washington. This needs-based scholarship must be used for school expenses and will be paid directly to the school. Applications must be received for consideration by April 30, 2021. Scholarship funds will be available by the Fall of 2021, and be sent directly to the school financial department upon confirmation of enrollment. Women applicants must be seeking further higher education at either the undergraduate or graduate level in one of the following ways:
• Applicant must be age 30 or above and reside in Chelan or Douglas County
• Applicant must be currently enrolled in, or returning to, a higher education program after a two-year or more absence.
The colleges, universities, or technical schools where applicants have been accepted must be fully accredited and within the State of Washington. Out-of-state, on-line accredited schools are acceptable. Applicants may re-submit applications each year until they complete their programs of study.
Women interested in applying for the scholarship may receive more detailed information concerning the application process, as well as request the application form by contacting: Mimi Keller Chair, Scholarship Committee at mimikeller5@icloud.com
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