Friends of the East Wenatchee Library book sale Oct. 6-7

Posted by on Oct 3, 2018 in All Content, Communities, East Wenatchee, News | Comments Off on Friends of the East Wenatchee Library book sale Oct. 6-7 EAST WENATCHEE — Friends of the East Wenatchee Library will hold its annual book sale Oct. 6-7. The fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Wenatchee Valley Mall. Sale items will include hardback books, paperbacks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes. Proceeds will help support the library’s summer reading program for children. For...
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Sportsmen’s group hosts Young Hunting and Fishing Day

Posted by on Sep 27, 2018 in All Content, Communities, East Wenatchee, News, Recreation | Comments Off on Sportsmen’s group hosts Young Hunting and Fishing Day EAST WENATCHEE —The Wenatchee Sportsmen’s Association will host the North Central Washington Youth Hunting and Fishing Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 29 at the North Central Washington Gun Club, 2710 Gun Club Road. Activities will include firearm safety, hunter education, habitat conservation, local wildlife education, archery practice, trap and target shooting, fly casting and other...
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Upcoming activities for Eastmont Parks & Recreation

Posted by on Sep 11, 2018 in All Content, Communities, East Wenatchee, News, Recreation | Comments Off on Upcoming activities for Eastmont Parks & Recreation EAST WENATCHEE — Eastmont Parks & Recreation has planned several activities in the coming months. Two class sessions in art techniques throughout history will be held on Tuesdays with the first session Oct. 4-25 and the second session Nov. 1-29. Classes are for ages 8-12 and will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A fee of $65 per session includes supplies. Registration deadline is Sept. 21 for...
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Divorce Recovery program begins Sept. 9

Posted by on Aug 29, 2018 in All Content, Communities, East Wenatchee, Food & Religion, News | Comments Off on Divorce Recovery program begins Sept. 9 EAST WENATCHEE — Eastmont Community Church will offer Divorce Recovery, a 10-week program to be held on Sundays beginning Sept. 9 at 4 p.m., for those who are going through divorce or a broken relationship. The church is located at 783 4th St. N.E. The course covers such topics as loss and grief, unhooking, anger and depression, and forgiveness. Emotional support groups will also be formed...
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Charity golf event on Sept. 21

Posted by on Aug 29, 2018 in All Content, Communities, East Wenatchee, News, Recreation | Comments Off on Charity golf event on Sept. 21 EAST WENATCHEE — Goodfellow Bros. will host its Charity Golf Classic on Sept. 21 at the Wenatchee Golf & Country Club in East Wenatchee. The inaugural Classic will be a four-person scramble on the 18-hole course. The event will also include putting and target contests, hole-in-one competitions, dinner, a live auction and raffle prizes. Registration is at 10:30 a.m. with the shotgun start...
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Honor Rolls from Area Schools

Posted by on Aug 22, 2018 in All Content, Communities, East Wenatchee, News, Schools | Comments Off on Honor Rolls from Area Schools Honor rolls in the Empire Press circulation area as submitted by the schools   Eastmont High School (East Wenatchee) The following students earned a 4.0 grade-point average: Seniors: Orlando Anguiano, Erik Card, Julisa Carreon-Preciado, Gabriela Ceja, Emily Christensen, Kristin Dahlke, Michelle Delgado, Lidia Diaz-Alonzo, Shaylee Fry, Patricia Gonzales, Jaime Granados-Ramos, Jayce Grode,...
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Blood drives announced in August

Posted by on Aug 16, 2018 in All Content, Brewster, Communities, East Wenatchee, News, Other Communities | Comments Off on Blood drives announced in August NCW — As summer winds down, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give blood and platelets now and help end an emergency summer blood shortage that began last month. A critical need remains as many regular donors delay giving to take final summer vacations and prepare for school to start. The following area blood drives are scheduled for late August: 1:30 to 7 p.m., Aug. 20, Holy...
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Revenue offers free tax workshop Aug. 21

Posted by on Aug 16, 2018 in Agriculture & Business, All Content, Communities, East Wenatchee, News | Comments Off on Revenue offers free tax workshop Aug. 21 EAST WENATCHEE — Business owners in Washington are responsible for knowing which taxes to report. To help them, the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and small business owners from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in East Wenatchee. The workshop will be held at the Douglas County Fire District station, 377 Eastmont Ave. Participants will learn about Washington...
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Eastmont Parks announces fall leagues

Posted by on Aug 8, 2018 in All Content, Communities, East Wenatchee, News, Recreation | Comments Off on Eastmont Parks announces fall leagues EAST WENATCHEE — Are you looking for something fun to do this fall? Eastmont Parks & Recreation is taking registrations for two new adult leagues. Teams are being formed for a coed adult kickball league with recreational and competitive divisions. The fee is $20 per player. Registration deadline is Aug. 31. An Ultimate Frisbee league is also being formed for all skill levels. The fee is...
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Honor Rolls from Area Schools

Posted by on Aug 1, 2018 in All Content, Brewster, Bridgeport, Communities, East Wenatchee, Mansfield, News, Orondo, Schools, Waterville | Comments Off on Honor Rolls from Area Schools Honor rolls in the Empire Press circulation area as submitted by the schools. Editor’s note: The information — including names — is exactly as submitted by the school.   Brewster Middle/High School The following students earned a 4.0 grade-point average: Juniors: Nathan Rios, Samantha Yanez Freshmen: Halle Aparicio, Cade Gebbers, Miriam Garcia, Benjamin Witt Eighth grade: Yunuen...
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