Resources, News, and Events for Veterans in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties
Welcome to a new feature here at NCW Veterans Info: Veterans In Business. It’s my honor to introduce you to local veterans who are starting or running businesses here in North Central Washington. In this first edition, meet Aaron Todd, owner and operator of Downtown Bike in Cashmere. I met Aaron during the Supernova Business …
Maxwell (Max) Nimz, a Chelan High School student, attended American Legion Boy’s State at Warm Beach Conference Center in Stanwood, Washington June 2019. The Manson American Legion Post 108 was his sponsor and covered all costs. “Not only was this an amazing experience, it’s an impressive resume builder. Bill Clinton, Wesley Clark, Dick Cheney, Neil Armstrong, …
Chelan “Back the Blue” is a local grassroots effort that expresses our communities respect and gratitude for law enforcement, first responders and the men and women that protect and keeps us safe. Saturday, August 29 WineGirl Wines in Manson was the venue for our community in the Chelan Valley to pay respect to all the …
The North Central Washington Economic Development District (NCWEDD) is proud to present the Supernova Business Launch Competition. A competition committed to growing small businesses in NCW while overcoming barriers to employment. Barriers include but are not limited to veterans; people with disabilities; people without a high school diploma or GED; unemployed youth; justice-involved citizens; women …
During these times of uncertainty, knowing how to get help, where, and when, can mean the difference between an empty stomach and something to eat. If you or someone you know would appreciate a bit of extra food, don’t be ashamed to look for a local food bank – this is why they exist. And …
Did you happen to see this display above Rock Island Road on the 4th of July weekend? Just south of East Wenatchee along route 28 going towards Rock Island was a very unique sight. 3 concrete pumper trucks were lined up above the roadway, all adorned with American Flags flying in the wind. After a …
Saturday, June 20th, members of the American Legion, Post 108 held a food drive in Chelan and Manson to support the Lake Chelan Food Bank. The Manson American Legion has been active in our community since receiving their charter in 1923. Last year the Manson American Legion was honored with the “Community Recognition” award given …
Our state has done well as far as battling COVID-19 is concerned – a majority of residents continue to stay home and practice physical distancing in order to slow the spread of the virus. Thank you. During this time, a lot of our usual gatherings, especially for holidays, have to be modified. Some events were …
Honorable Welcome Home offers veterans the welcome they should have received when they first returned from service. It is a welcome that lets them know that we are honored to receive them and to offer rejuvenation of spirit to those who carry the hidden burdens of war. With the thoughtful guidance of our friends at …
The American Legion was founded in 1919 on four pillars: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children and Youth. Each of these pillars encompasses a variety of programs that benefit our nation’s veterans, its service members, their families, the youth of America and ordinary citizens. On January 13 the Manson American Legion, Post …
The officers of the American Legion Post 143 helped Santa on Christmas Eve to deliver holiday cheer to a family in Twisp, Wash. The post chaplain Caroline Groninger, Santa/post sergeant-at-arms William (Skinny) Robinson, and first vice commander Keith Morden, with wife Donna Morden, delivered gifts and holiday cheer to a single mom with two jobs …
In North Central Washington, we love our Veterans so much that Veterans Day events span nearly a week, from assemblies at the area schools, to parades, to luncheons, and more. Here’s just some of the events that happened around the area for 2019 Veterans Day. Wenatchee Valley College, 08 Nov: WVC Veteran Knights hosted …