Resources, News, and Events for Veterans in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties
Upcoming events around the region
The Serving Those Who Served (STWS) Conference is a two-day, Veterans resource providers’ conference aimed at establishing better collaboration and connection, as well as providing a wealth of knowledge from industry experts in areas that impact the lives of our Veterans and their families. This conference provides collaboration with professionals from a variety of state …
[Editor’s note: segments of this article are taken from Norm Manly’s recap of the Manson event, combined with additional writing from this website’s reporter.] Manson’s inaugural Purple Heart Day celebration drew a crowd of 75 community members on a smoky August 7, filling the back yard of Tapped Out Sports Bar for an afternoon dedicated …
The Dementia Friendly Chelan Douglas Coalition is excited to offer three upcoming Pop-Up Memory Café events this summer for individuals living with dementia or other cognitive changes and their care partners. These gatherings provide a welcoming, relaxed opportunity to connect with others, enjoy meaningful activities, and spend time together in our community. These events have …
Chelan and Douglas counties and the cities of East Wenatchee, Waterville, Chelan and Wenatchee came together Aug. 7 to honor local recipients of the Purple Heart. Families of the honorees joined us, as did veterans and leaders from around the community. The 2025 Purple Heart recipients honored are: Shane Delaney: U.S. Army, Gulf War Vernon …
As part of the Wenatchee Valley’s series of events on Memorial Day, there has always been a small ceremony to recognize and honor those who were lost at sea. In years passed, this took place on the black pedestrian bridge crossing the Columbia River with a ceremonial wreath being tossed out onto the water. Due …
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 …
On March 29th at Wenatchee Valley College, veteran organizations from around the valley joined together to mark the 50th Anniversary of the end of hostilities in Vietnam. The afternoon’s program paid tribute to all who served in Vietnam and recognized those Chelan and Douglas County military members that were killed during the conflict. The event was …
As received from Jane Montaney, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28: We are so very honored that our National President, Vickie Koutz, will be visiting our Post Home (276 8th Ave. Ephrata) on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. We hope you will be able to come. She will be arriving approximately noon; and, plans are for setting …
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 …
For the third year in a row, a Veteran-owned business has made it to the Final Four of the Supernova Business Launch Competition. Come to the main event next Thursday to find our who will win the $10,000 prize.
As part of the Pangborn’s Festival of Flight this week, the most iconic Warbirds from WWII, the B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Sentimental Journey’ will be on public exhibition at the Pangborn Memorial Airport AUG 02-07 for Ground Tours + Rides. Ground Tours: Tue-Thur: 9a – 5p Fri-Sun: 2p – 6p $15 per person/$30 for a family …
Weekly round-up of news, events, and other items of interest for Veterans in and around North Central Washington.