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Now thru Jan. 26
Book drive for Reading Program
BRIDGEPORT -This is the Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Make A Difference Day” the Washington Reading Corps at Bridgeport Elementary School will be doing a book drive thru Jan. 26. The books will for our “borrowing barrels” and need to be new or slightly used. We need books for our first and second graders to be able to check them out to take home for a few days at a time so they can practice their reading skills.They will put a box outside the office at the elementary school for drop off from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. for donations. If you have any questions, call Molly at (509) 449-2009 (English only).  You can learn more about this program through the Employment Security Department at https://washingtonservicecorps.org  1-800-942-2677.

Monday-Thursday
Senior Center Thrift store,
S.A.I.L classes, lunch

BREWSTER – Hours at the Brewster-Pateros-Bridgeport Senior Center are 8 to 11:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday; and every other Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations will be accepted during store hours at the back door or just knock or come on in. They take just about everything except children’s clothing. The Center will also take “small pieces of furniture and sometimes larger items. S.A.I.L (Stay Active and Independent for Life) classes are on every Tuesday and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. Please check with the Center to confirm this schedule. The Centeris hosting Okanogan County Transportation and Nutrition (OCTN) meals Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The new suggested donation is $4.

Jan. 26, 28, 30, Feb. 1
American Legion events

BREWSER - The Annual Crab Feed is set for Feb. 17, 5 p.m. Cost is $35 for all you can eat. Presale tickets only. Last day to purchase is Feb. 11. Tickets available at CJ’s Auto in Bridgeport, Brewster Liquor Store, or the American Legion Post 97. Come to Legion or call at (509) 689-3307 and ask for Stacey and you can purchase with a credit card over the phone. Friday night sirloin steak dinners from 5-7 p.m. every Friday. 8 oz or 12 oz. Served with salad, baked potato, vegetable, and bread; Sunday morning breakfast from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. every Sunday. Nice sized menu. Lunch available daily. Poker night Tuesday and Thursdays. Starts at 7 p.m.

Jan. 26, 27
Story Time at library

BRIDGEPORT - A Friday Story time as as been added as part of the Washington Reading Corps Program at the Bridgeport Public Library. Story Times are now Fridays 3:15-4:15 p.m., for Kindergarten through second grade; and most Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. for Kingergarten through fourth graders. These Story Times will be for the the rest of the school year and reading will be in English.  For more information call Molly Westlund at (509) 449-2009 .

Jan. 31
OCCAC board to meet

OKANONGAN - The Okanogan County Community Action Council Board of Directors will hold their regular board meeting Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. at Community Action, 424 S. 2nd Avenue in Okanogan. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. OCCAC is a community building organization. They work with community members of all groups to raise the poor out of poverty, to feed the hungry, to provide affordable housing for all, to empower community members through education, and in the process to return prosperity and hope for the future to our county. If you have questions or need additional information contact Lael Duncan at OCCAC, (509) 422-4041.

Jan. 31
Bingo Wednesday

BRIDGEPORT - Bridgeport Eagles hosts bingo every Wednesday. Dinner is served at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7 p.m., with dinner available until the bingo is over. Everyone is welcome.

Feb. 9, 16
Brewster area monthly bus trips to Omak and Wenatchee

BREWSTER - OCTN takes Brewster area residents to Wenatchee for the day, every second Friday of the month. Next trip will be Feb. 9. The bus starts picking folks up at their homes at 7:30 a.m. Riders may request the destination(s); typically, it will be medical appointments, the mall, Walmart, a restaurant and so on. On the third Friday of each month, Feb. 16, riders will be taken to Omak for the day. Again, riders request their destination(s) and make a day of socializing, shopping and errands. 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).Call (509) 826-4391 to reserve your seat.

Feb. 1
Pateros Chamber meeting

PATEROS - The Pateros Chamber of Commerce will meet on Thursday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m. at the Fire Hall.

Feb. 5
Snowmobile Advisory Board to meet

OKANOGAN - Snowmobile Advisory Board meeting will be held on   Mondays, Feb. 5, and March 5, at 6 p.m. and will meet in the   Public Works Department Conference room at the Public Services Building, 1234A 2nd Ave. S.,  in Okanogan.  For more information (509) 422-7300.

Feb. 7
Brewster Chamber to meet

BREWSTER - The Brewster Chamber of Commerce will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. at Gamble Fitness on Main Street. All area businesses and anyone interested in joining the chamber is welcome to attend.

Feb. 13, 28
Cancer Support Groups

CHELAN - The Women’s Wellness Group, cancer support group, has 2 support groups. The second Tuesday of each month for lunch, with lunch provided by the Wenatchee Wellness Place, at the Lake Chelan Community Hospital Board Room at 11:45 a.m.; and the fourth Wednesday of each month at LaBrisa at 5 p.m.  For more information, contact Anne at 682-8718.

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