Community Bulletin board February 15 - March 14

Feb. 15, 17, 21-22, 24

Senior meals served Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at Senior Center and home delivery

 BREWSTER – The Senior Center is now serving meals at Noon, at the center on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays. Home delivered meals are delivered those same days. Call 509-826-7979 to reserve or cancel your meal. Suggested donation for those over age 60 is $4. For those 60 and under the cost is $10. Menu: Feb. 15: Lemon Baked Fish Fillet, Pesto Pasta, Steamed Broccoli, Caesar Salad, Orange Quarters, Dessert; Feb. 17: Beef Stroganoff, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Apricots, Dessert; Feb. 21: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Caesar Salad, Cinnamon Pears, Garlic Bread, Dessert; Feb. 22: Beef Stew, Spinach Salad, Banana, Biscuit, Cereal Bar; Feb. 24: Clam Chowder, Three Bean Salad, Peaches, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Oatmeal Cookies.

Feb. 15-18, 20-25

Senior Center Thrift Store

BREWSTER – The Brewster- Pateros-Bridgeport Senior Center Thrift Store is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Check out our great kids section. Donations accepted when they are open. They are also the Brewster Visitor Information Center and the Brewster Chamber of Commerce meeting room.

Feb. 15

Brewster Chamber to meet

BREWSTER – The next general meeting of the Brewster Chamber of Commerce will be held Wednesday, January 11, 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.

Feb. 15

American Legion meetings

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

Feb. 15-16, 20-23

Chelan Valley Hope

Serving Bridgeport, Mansfield, Orondo, Chelan, Manson, Chelan Falls, Waterville, and Entiat

CHELAN - February is Black History Month. We at Chelan Valley Hope want to wish you a meaningful Black History Month as we celebrate Black lives and also grieve continued inequities and violence against people of Color. We invite you to celebrate with us, visit CVH Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (closed Noon to 1 p.m.) and browse our Black author book collection. At CVH we have books for all ages and these books are available as a short term loan. A few of our staff & volunteers favorites include; So, You Want to Talk About Race, The Color of Law, and Charlie Makes a Splash. Call 509-888-2114 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Or visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest CVH news and updates chelanvalleyhope.org, @ChelanValleyHope.

Feb. 16

Bingo

BREWSTER - Brewster American Legion Bingo every Thursday night at 6 p.m. Card sales start at 5 p.m. - Be early.

Feb. 16,  March 9

Brewster bus trips

BREWSTER – OCTN takes Brewster area resident to Wenatchee, second Thursday of the month. That next trip is March. 9. 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 Thursday of each month, Feb. 16  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. 20

Family and friends Support Group

          WENATCHEE -  Family and friends Support Group meets the 3rd Monday of every month,  7-8:30 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington Street, Wenatchee. For information, call 509-860-3620 or visit their website at: tcfwenatcheevalley.org

Feb. 24

OCSRA to meet

OMAK - Okanogan County School Retirees' Association meets 10 a.m., Friday, February 24 at Community Presbyterian Church of Omak, 9 Birch St. S, Omak. Refreshments provided. Program: TBA.

Feb. 27

Okanogan County PUD meeting

OKANOGAN – The next meeting of the Okanogan County PUD Board of Commissioners is at 3 p.m. For more information okanoganpud.orgb

Feb. 27

Douglas County PUD meetings

EAST WENATCHEE – The next meeting of the Douglas County PUD Commission is at 1:30 p.m. in the East Wenatchee office.

Feb. 27

Reggae singer Mike Love to perform

OMAK - Reggae singer Mike Love will perform at the Omak PAC February 24 at 7 p.m. His unique style and message based music has entertained thousands around the world. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for students. Children four and under are free. Thickets are available at Rawsons in Okanogan, Kelley Connect in Omak, Tonasket Interiors and online at www.omakpac.org.

Feb. 27

 Bridgeport School District

BRIDGEPORT - The Bridgeport School District Board meets the last Monday of each month, at 6 p.m. in the Middle School commons.

March 14

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

            WENATCHEE - Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington Street, Wenatchee. For information, call 509-860-3620 or visit their website at: tcfwenatcheevalley.org

March 13

Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee

OKANOGAN – The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee meets the second Monday of the month and is always looking for volunteers. The meetings are open to the public and begin at 6 p.m. in the Okanogan County Commissioners’ hearing room, 123 N. Fifth Ave., Okanogan.

April 30 deadline to apply

 Upper Valley Scholarship for women returning to higher education

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 in returning to higher education at 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.  Scholarship funds will be available by the Fall of 2023 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 and meet the following criteria:

1. Applicant must be age 30 or above and reside in Chelan or Douglas County.
2. 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, however, 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 forms by sending an email to the Scholarship Committee at the following address: peoleavenworth@nwi.net