Welcome back to the Weekly Brief, a roundup of news, events, and other items of interest for Veterans across North Central Washington.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, 7/11: American Legion Post 82 Monthly Meeting, 5pm.
Normally held the first Monday of the month, moved to 7/11 due to last week’s holiday.
Post 82 – 319 S. Western Ave, Tonasket
[ Link to NCW Veterans Info event page ]
Monday, 7/11: American Legion Post 108 Monthly Meeting, 7pm.
Normally held the first Monday of the month, moved to 7/11 due to last week’s holiday.
Manson Parks Bldg – 142 Pedoi St, Manson
[ Link to NCW Veterans Info event page ]
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, Wenatchee
[ Link to NCW Veterans Info event page ]
Tuesday, 7/12: American Legion Post 157 Monthly Meeting, 6:30pm.
Electric City Veteran – 31 Coulee Blvd, Electric City
[ Link to NCW Veterans Info event page ]
Tuesday, 7/12: American Legion Post 209 Monthly Meeting, 6:30pm.
Joe Hooper Post 209 – 538 W. Broadway, Moses Lake
[ Link to NCW Veterans Info event page ]
Wednesday, 7/13: The Bunker Monthly Board Meeting, 9am.
The Bunker – 1210 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee
[ Link to NCW Veterans Info event page ]
Thursday, 7/14: American Legion Post 10 Monthly Meeting, 7pm.
Wenatchee Post 10 – 208 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee
[ Link to NCW Veterans Info event page ]
Thursday, 7/14: American Legion Post 28 Monthly Meeting, 7pm.
Art Semro Post 28 – 276 8th Ave, Ephrata
[ Link to NCW Veterans Info event page ]
Saturday, 7/16: Mobile Food Pantry by Chelan/Douglas Community Action Council, noon – 2pm.
100 Orondo School Road, Orondo
[ Link: Facebook post ]
Saturday, 7/16: 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:
Sign-up for Broads with Rods is open. This is a free fishing event *just for the ladies* to be held on 13 August in Brewster hosted by Operation Catching Freedom – visit their site to sign up for your chance to go.
[ Link: OCF website ]
Arnie Marchand of American Legion Post 84 in Oroville is looking for letters of support in the dedication of Highway 20 to Vietnam Veterans. Support can be emailed or sent via post – see the link for more info.
[ Link to NCW Veterans Info news post ]
Motorcycle Relief Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides relief to Veterans and First Responders with PTSD and other related issues by taking them on structured week-long adventure motorcycle relief rides. Their mission is “to honor and encourage Veterans and First Responders who are experiencing mental and emotional struggles by providing them with opportunities to decompress, get unstuck, connect with like-minded peers, and gain new perspectives and skills for dealing with their challenges.” Learn more and apply to ride at their site.
[ Link: MotoRelief.org ]
On the Radar:
Moses Lake Battle of the Badge softball game – 20 July – Larson Baseball Field, Moses Lake
Annual event pitting the Moses Lake Police Department against the Grant County Sheriff’s Office as part of a community outreach effort.
[ Link: news article ]
American Legion Department of Washington Convention – 22/23 July – Pasco Red Lion
Pangborn’s Festival of Flight – 6 Aug – Pangborn Memorial Airport, East Wenatchee
Aviation Day is back after a 2-year pandemic hiatus. This family fun event has a new name, a new look, and the same old aviation filled actives that you are used to.
[ Link: Facebook Event | Link: FlyWenatchee.org event page ]
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.
[ Link: NCWVeterans.info event page | Link: dva.wa.gov calendar | Link: EventSquid posting ]
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.
