Welcome back to the Weekly Brief, a roundup of news, events, and other items of interest for Veterans across North Central Washington.
Upcoming Events:
Every Tuesday: Coffee & Donuts at the Veterans Hall, 8 – 10am.
No agenda just casual chat, come and go as you can/need.
Wenatchee Valley Veterans Hall – 1206 N. Wenatchee Ave
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Thurs, 6/23: Chelan/Douglas Job & Resource Fair, 3:30 – 6pm.
Priority service for veterans. Many employers as well as resources.
Pybus Market – 3 N. Worthen St, Wenatchee
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Fri – Sun, 6/24 – 6/26: Peer Support Training provided by Growing Veterans.
Learn how to hold space for your fellow veterans and be the support they need. Space is limited, registration required, no cost.
Douglas County Fire District #2 Meeting Room – 377 Eastmont Ave, East Wenatchee
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Saturday, 6/25: Yard Sale at American Legion Post 157, 8am – 3pm.
Primary fundraising event for the Post, runs every Saturday all summer long.
Electric City Veterans Center – 31 Coulee Blvd, Electric City
News Bites:
This Past Tuesday (14 June) was Flag Day. A number of regional organizations held events including Flag Retirement Ceremonies. I wasn’t able to find a free link covering the Wenatchee Valley ceremony hosted by the Boy Scouts as the Malaga Firehouse, but I did find an article on the Columbia Basin Herald covering the event in Ephrata.
Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington has a Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program that enables Seniors to receive vouchers to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from approved Farmer’s Markets and Farmer Stores around the region. Visit this link and review the fliers about the program for more information.
On the Radar:
Operation Salmon – 09 July – Chelan Falls PUD Park
Free fishing event hosted by Operation Catching Freedom – visit their site to sign up for your chance to go.
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American Legion Department of Washington Convention – 22/23 July – Pasco Red Lion
Broads with Rods – 13 Aug – Brewster
Free fishing event *just for the ladies* hosted by Operation Catching Freedom – visit their site to sign up (opens 01 July) for your chance to go.
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Serving Those Who Served – 25-26 Aug – Wenatchee Convention Center
Statewide Conference for Veteran Service Providers hosted by WA Dept of Veteran Affairs; registration required, no cost.
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The above items were gathered from emails, newsletters, and social media posts. If you have something that should be included on our website and in the Weekly Brief, please contact whatsnew@ncwveterans.info with as much detail as possible and we’ll make sure the information is shared.
