Resources, News, and Events for Veterans in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties
Art Semro Unit & Post 28 are raising money to benefit Inland Northwest Honor Flight, an organization that takes veterans to visit the Washington DC Memorials built in their honor. Eligible veterans include those who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and now Desert Storm Veterans. The fundraiser includes a Taco/Nacho Feed (all you can eat …
It can be easy to retreat into our homes this time of year, but for some that can be extremely lonely. Luckily communities like to come together to care for their own. From churches to service organizations, there’s almost always someone willing to make a meal for someone else. Here are just a few opportunities …
As usual, there was no shortage of activities for and by Veterans around the annual holiday. As I find more articles and stories about what took place, I’ll add them below. (Okanogan county) Local veterans honored in Quilts of Valor ceremonies, NCW News Cashmere students honor local veterans, NCW News (Leavenworth) Cascade …
Here’s what we know of so far that’s happening around the region for Veterans Day this year. If you have any additional information about other events, please let us know in the comments or by using the contact form. Thanks! Thursday, 10 Nov Manson High School Veterans Day Breakfast – 8:30am @ 1000 Totem …
Photos from the Wenatchee Valley All Veterans Picnic, annual event jointly hosted by VFW Post 3617 and American Legion Post 10. All veterans and family are welcome to attend. This year’s event was held on September 25th at Walla Walla Point Park’s Picnic Shelter #1 – over 75 veterans and their families came out …
The Vet Corps Navigators around the Wenatchee Valley have come together to create a new Veterans Food Bank operation. Managed by Mark Harle (@ The Bunker), Jose Solis (@ Douglas County VSO), Trent Mortensen (@ Chelan County VSO), and Joe Gerak (@ WVC), this new food bank aims to serve needy Veterans and their families …
This year, Wenatchee Valley College Veteran Knights hosted their 4th annual Armed Forces Day event on May 17th. With support from the College, local veterans organizations, and community-focused businesses, the public was able to learn about the military, our area resources, and grab a free lunch.
Operation Creation’s mission is to provide free or extremely low-cost experiences and events at local farms and art studios, intended to teach art and agriculture skills, and to connect veterans with each other and the communities they call home. Operation Creation’s official launch was on 27 April 2019 at Quincy’s WWII Themed Community Dance (at …