Chelan County Fair
Chelan County Fair
Join the community for the Chelan County Fair Sept 10th - 13th. Enjoy live music, rodeo, 4-H and FFA events, Horse programming, and more. This is a family-friendly event!
Okanogan County Fair
Okanogan County Fair
Welcome to Farm Nights & Fairy Lights
Join the community for family friendly events, music, animals, and more!
Virtual Parent Support Group
Virtual Parent Support Group
4:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday via Zoom
A place to listen and learn from the experience of others, to realize we are not alone, and that others understand us. This is a precious and rare opportunity to hear the power of our voices, to feel our inner strength and intelligence that is the heart of each one of us.
Stress Relief Practices
Stress Relief Practices for Challenging Times
Grant County Community Resource Forum. Join facilitators Teresa Posakony, Ana Flores, and Alice McMartin.
Register Here
Join us to:
Expand your toolkit with powerful stress relief practices to help you say sane and at your best during these challenging times.
Learn playful stress relief practices you can share with families.
Develop your network and knowledge of resources to serve families better.
Explore creative community-based solutions to the challenges of unmet needs.
Launch a great year together and look forward to learning and working together.
Visit PowerofEaseKeys.com to discover programs for all ages
Celebrating & Building FFN Care
Celebrating Progress and Building Futures for FFN Care
Register Here
Join us for Family, Friend and Neighbor Appreciation Week's keystone event: Celebrating Progress and Building Futures with FFN Caregivers. During our conversation, we'll celebrate policy progress supporting FFN care and imagine a shared future that lifts up these caregivers at the heart of our communities.
Acompáñenos durante la Semana de Agradecimiento a Familias, Amigos y Vecinos: Celebrando el Progreso y Construyendo Futuros con Cuidadores que son Familiares, Amigos y Vecinos (FFN por sus siglas en inglés), el miércoles 16 de septiembre a las 3 p. m. ET/12 p. m. PT. Durante nuestra conversación, celebraremos los avances en las políticas que apoyan el cuidado FFN e imaginaremos un futuro compartido que reconozca a estos cuidadores, quienes son el corazón de nuestras comunidades.
Poverty Simulation
Poverty Simulation Event
This event is designed to help participants gain a deeper understanding of the challenges many low-income families face and the services available in our community.
Registration required here.
Moses Lake Play & Learn
Early Connections Play & Learn
Free for children ages birth to five!
Every Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm and 1pm-3pm
Interactive Play Space
Support for challenging childhood behaviors
Prepare y our child for Kindergarten
Text 509-285-1451 to learn more
¡Gratis para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años !
Todos los jueves 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM and 1 PM- 3 PM
Espacio de Juego Interactivo
Apoyo para Comportamientos Infantiles Desafiantes
Prepara a Tu Hijo para el Kinder
Texto al número para obtener más información 509-285-1451
Moses Lake Play & Learn
Early Connections Play & Learn
Free for children ages birth to five!
Every Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm and 1pm-3pm
Interactive Play Space
Support for challenging childhood behaviors
Prepare y our child for Kindergarten
Text 509-285-1451 to learn more
¡Gratis para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años !
Todos los jueves 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM and 1 PM- 3 PM
Espacio de Juego Interactivo
Apoyo para Comportamientos Infantiles Desafiantes
Prepara a Tu Hijo para el Kinder
Texto al número para obtener más información 509-285-1451
Coffee & Cradleboards
Coffee & Cradleboards
5:00 pm on 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.
This in-person support group provides a safe and nurturing space
for parents and caretakers. It is a place to listen deeply, learn from the wisdom of others, and realize that we are not alone—that others
truly understand what we are experiencing. Meeting are held in a comfortable, quiet setting where children can play freely, parents can openly share their parenting journeys without judgment, criticism, or unsolicited advice.
Learn more here or contact Jill at Jnanpuya@gmail.com
Community Baby Shower
Community Baby Shower
The Elks Foundation, in partnership with OCCDA and local community partners, is hosting the third annual Community Connection Baby Shower - a free celebration for expecting parents with essential newborn items, activities, and connections to local providers. Register Here and Donations accepted here.
Please note: Residents of Okanogan County and Bridgeport only. The event is limited to expecting mothers who are due in the month of September and beyond, plus one guest of their choice. Babies in carriers or car seats are welcome.
Unidos por la Saldu Familiar
United for Family Health
A family-friendly celebration for all generations. Join us for Loteria, raffles, prizes, music, food & resources. Activities for children will be available.
Thriving Communities - Mental Health
Family Health Centers - Thriving Communities
Join community partners for an afternoon of collaboration, shared learning, and inspiring conversations focused on strengthening community well-being.
Moses Lake Play & Learn
Early Connections Play & Learn
Free for children ages birth to five!
Every Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm and 1pm-3pm
Interactive Play Space
Support for challenging childhood behaviors
Prepare y our child for Kindergarten
Text 509-285-1451 to learn more
¡Gratis para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años !
Todos los jueves 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM and 1 PM- 3 PM
Espacio de Juego Interactivo
Apoyo para Comportamientos Infantiles Desafiantes
Prepara a Tu Hijo para el Kinder
Texto al número para obtener más información 509-285-1451
Virtual Parent Support Group
Virtual Parent Support Group
4:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday via Zoom
A place to listen and learn from the experience of others, to realize we are not alone, and that others understand us. This is a precious and rare opportunity to hear the power of our voices, to feel our inner strength and intelligence that is the heart of each one of us.
Moses Lake Play & Learn
Early Connections Play & Learn
Free for children ages birth to five!
Every Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm and 1pm-3pm
Interactive Play Space
Support for challenging childhood behaviors
Prepare y our child for Kindergarten
Text 509-285-1451 to learn more
¡Gratis para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años !
Todos los jueves 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM and 1 PM- 3 PM
Espacio de Juego Interactivo
Apoyo para Comportamientos Infantiles Desafiantes
Prepara a Tu Hijo para el Kinder
Texto al número para obtener más información 509-285-1451
Coffee & Cradleboards
Coffee & Cradleboards
5:00 pm on 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.
This in-person support group provides a safe and nurturing space
for parents and caretakers. It is a place to listen deeply, learn from the wisdom of others, and realize that we are not alone—that others
truly understand what we are experiencing. Meeting are held in a comfortable, quiet setting where children can play freely, parents can openly share their parenting journeys without judgment, criticism, or unsolicited advice.
Learn more here or contact Jill at Jnanpuya@gmail.com
Moses Lake Play & Learn
Early Connections Play & Learn
Free for children ages birth to five!
Every Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm and 1pm-3pm
Interactive Play Space
Support for challenging childhood behaviors
Prepare y our child for Kindergarten
Text 509-285-1451 to learn more
¡Gratis para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años !
Todos los jueves 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM and 1 PM- 3 PM
Espacio de Juego Interactivo
Apoyo para Comportamientos Infantiles Desafiantes
Prepara a Tu Hijo para el Kinder
Texto al número para obtener más información 509-285-1451
Virtual Parent Support Group
Virtual Parent Support Group
4:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday via Zoom
A place to listen and learn from the experience of others, to realize we are not alone, and that others understand us. This is a precious and rare opportunity to hear the power of our voices, to feel our inner strength and intelligence that is the heart of each one of us.
Coffee & Cradleboards
Coffee & Cradleboards
5:00 pm on 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.
This in-person support group provides a safe and nurturing space
for parents and caretakers. It is a place to listen deeply, learn from the wisdom of others, and realize that we are not alone—that others
truly understand what we are experiencing. Meeting are held in a comfortable, quiet setting where children can play freely, parents can openly share their parenting journeys without judgment, criticism, or unsolicited advice.
Learn more here or contact Jill at Jnanpuya@gmail.com
Summit for Children's Health
National Summit for Children’s Health in a Changing Climate
How Communities Protect Children from Climate and Environment Harms
Join us for the National Summit for Children's Health in a Changing Climate: How Communities Protect Children from Climate and Environment Harms. This FREE, virtual, and virtually carbon-emission free event is bringing together pediatric healthcare providers, early and K–12 educators, child care providers, home visitors, and others who will share their work underway NOW — in partnership with families and communities — to protect children already living with new climate extremes.
Summit details:
Live Spanish translation and captioning available
Certificates of attendance for all participants
Recordings available following the event
Why Attend?
Our changing climate is already affecting the places where children live, learn, play, and grow. Across the country, communities are responding with innovative, collaborative solutions that are making a difference today—and building a healthier tomorrow. During this national conversation, you'll discover how pediatricians, early childhood educators, home visitors, community leaders, public agencies, and families are working together to:
🌱 Reduce carbon emissions in their communities
🏡 Create healthier and more resilient early learning environments
🤝 Build cross-sector partnerships
🌎 Prepare the next generation to care for the world they'll inherit
Register for FREE here
Virtual Parent Support Group
Virtual Parent Support Group
4:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday via Zoom
A place to listen and learn from the experience of others, to realize we are not alone, and that others understand us. This is a precious and rare opportunity to hear the power of our voices, to feel our inner strength and intelligence that is the heart of each one of us.
Moses Lake Play & Learn
Early Connections Play & Learn
Free for children ages birth to five!
Every Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm and 1pm-3pm
Interactive Play Space
Support for challenging childhood behaviors
Prepare y our child for Kindergarten
Text 509-285-1451 to learn more
¡Gratis para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años !
Todos los jueves 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM and 1 PM- 3 PM
Espacio de Juego Interactivo
Apoyo para Comportamientos Infantiles Desafiantes
Prepara a Tu Hijo para el Kinder
Texto al número para obtener más información 509-285-1451
Moses Lake Play & Learn
Early Connections Play & Learn
Free for children ages birth to five!
Every Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm and 1pm-3pm
Interactive Play Space
Support for challenging childhood behaviors
Prepare y our child for Kindergarten
Text 509-285-1451 to learn more
¡Gratis para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años !
Todos los jueves 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM and 1 PM- 3 PM
Espacio de Juego Interactivo
Apoyo para Comportamientos Infantiles Desafiantes
Prepara a Tu Hijo para el Kinder
Texto al número para obtener más información 509-285-1451
Learn more about I-645
Calling all childcare providers and workers!
We need your voice to help us defeat Initiative 645, which would cut hundreds of millions of dollars from childcare funding if it passed. Our media training will give you the skills you need to effectively talk with reporters about what's at stake here. No experience necessary! We'll teach you everything you need to tell your story effectively to the press
REGISTER HERE
Coffee & Cradleboards
Coffee & Cradleboards
5:00 pm on 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.
This in-person support group provides a safe and nurturing space
for parents and caretakers. It is a place to listen deeply, learn from the wisdom of others, and realize that we are not alone—that others
truly understand what we are experiencing. Meeting are held in a comfortable, quiet setting where children can play freely, parents can openly share their parenting journeys without judgment, criticism, or unsolicited advice.
Learn more here or contact Jill at Jnanpuya@gmail.com
Moses Lake Play & Learn
Early Connections Play & Learn
Free for children ages birth to five!
Every Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm and 1pm-3pm
Interactive Play Space
Support for challenging childhood behaviors
Prepare y our child for Kindergarten
Text 509-285-1451 to learn more
¡Gratis para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años !
Todos los jueves 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM and 1 PM- 3 PM
Espacio de Juego Interactivo
Apoyo para Comportamientos Infantiles Desafiantes
Prepara a Tu Hijo para el Kinder
Texto al número para obtener más información 509-285-1451
Moses Lake Play & Learn
Early Connections Play & Learn
Free for children ages birth to five!
Every Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm and 1pm-3pm
Interactive Play Space
Support for challenging childhood behaviors
Prepare y our child for Kindergarten
Text 509-285-1451 to learn more
¡Gratis para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años !
Todos los jueves 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM and 1 PM- 3 PM
Espacio de Juego Interactivo
Apoyo para Comportamientos Infantiles Desafiantes
Prepara a Tu Hijo para el Kinder
Texto al número para obtener más información 509-285-1451
Learn more about I-645
Calling all childcare providers and workers!
We need your voice to help us defeat Initiative 645, which would cut hundreds of millions of dollars from childcare funding if it passed. Our media training will give you the skills you need to effectively talk with reporters about what's at stake here. No experience necessary! We'll teach you everything you need to tell your story effectively to the press
REGISTER HERE
Moses Lake Birthworker Gathering
Moses Lake Birthworker Gathering
Calling all Moses Lake Birth Workers to gather and discuss communal needs, resource finding, networking and more.
Open to anybody who works with families within the perinatal period and serves Moses Lake. RSVP here
Contact TheDesertDoulaWA@gmail.com for questions
Free Dental & Vision Screenings: Mattawa
Free Dental & Vision Screenings: Mattawa
Coordinated Care is taking healthcare on the road this summer! We’re bringing Centene’s dental and vision vans to cities across Washington, offering free screenings on a first-come, first-serve basis, alongside additional community resources. Open to the public - everyone is welcome!
Free dental screenings. Fluoride available for children (4-18).
Free vision screenings. Prescription glasses shipped to you within a month if needed.
Connect with other community resources, including food, vaccines, back-to-school giveaways and more.
Free Dental & Vision Screenings - Moses Lake
Free Dental & Vision Screenings: Moses Lake
Coordinated Care is taking healthcare on the road this summer! We’re bringing Centene’s dental and vision vans to cities across Washington, offering free screenings on a first-come, first-serve basis, alongside additional community resources. Open to the public - everyone is welcome!
Free dental screenings. Fluoride available for children (4-18).
Free vision screenings. Prescription glasses shipped to you within a month if needed.
Free backpacks*
Free haircuts*
Free food/snacks*
Connect with other community resources, including food, vaccines, back-to-school giveaways and more.
*While supplies last
Moses Lake Back to School Backpack Giveaway
Back to School Backpack Giveaway
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of generosity, fun, and community connection at our Back to School Outreach event! We’re coming together to bless our local students and families as they prepare for a successful school year.
Here’s what you can expect:
🎒 Backpack & School Supply Giveaway
We’re equipping students with backpacks filled with essential school supplies—completely free!
💇♂️ Free Haircuts for Kids
Barbers and stylists from around the community will be on-site giving free back-to-school cuts.
🎉 Games, Giveaways & Family Fun
Enjoy exciting games, raffles, and activities for the whole family, plus a photo booth to capture the memories!
🍔 Food Truck Fiesta
Grab delicious eats from a variety of local food vendors including El Rey Taco Truck, Smokin Loc’s BBQ, Cold Diggers Ice Cream, Off the Grid Waffles n More, and many more!
🤝 Partnering with Purpose
We’re honored to collaborate with Convoy of Hope and over 30 incredible community partners like the Moses Lake Police Department, Goodwill, Walgreens, HopeSource, and several local barbershops and nonprofits.
This is more than a giveaway—it’s a celebration of unity, generosity, and hope. Bring your family, spread the word, and let’s make this school year the best one yet! More information HERE
Virtual Lifelong Learning & Belonging
August Learning Session: Lifelong Learning & Belonging
The Vital Conditions Learning Sessions are 90-minute, interactive gatherings that focus on the vital conditions and how we work together to strengthen it across our region. Each session highlights local stories, practices, and partnerships that are making a difference, while creating space to build connections, share tools, and explore opportunities for collaboration to advance community health and wellbeing.
Location: Virtual/Zoom Operations
Cost: Free
Registration link: Meeting Registration - Zoom
CAFE Pachanga & Mercadito
CAFE Pachanga & Mercadito
Join us Saturday, August 20th for CAFE’s Pachanga & Mercadito focused on CAFE University and Y.E.S. Program. All are welcome!
Become a Doula
Birth Doula Training
Take the first step toward becoming a certified birth doula in this comprehensive, hands-on training course designed for those ready to enter the world of birth work. Taught by Jacqueline Starkey of Birth Journeys, this DONA-approved Birth Doula Workshop fulfills one of the key requirements for DONA International certification and equips you with the foundational skills to support families through pregnancy, labor, and birth.
This workshop is ideal for aspiring doulas, birth workers, and anyone drawn to supporting empowered, evidence-based birth experiences. Upon completion, participants will receive a DONA-approved certificate of attendance, an essential step toward full DONA certification. With these hands on skills your services can be billed and paid up to $3500 by WA State Medicaid. For class information, please contact Jacqueline Starkey at jacqueline@birthjourneys.org or call 757-615-2933.
Learn more & register HERE
Quincy Back to School Health Fair
Quincy Back to School Health Fair
FERIA DE SALUD REGRESO A LA ESCUELA
IN HONOR OF NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK
EN HONOR A LA SEMANA NACIONAL DE LOS CENTROS COMUNITARIOS DE SALUD
Motivational Interviewing Workshop
Motivational Interviewing Introductory Workshop
This interactive, two-day workshop (August 13th and 14th) is designed to provide Motivational Interviewing education, practice, and skill feedback.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a strengths-based approach to conversations that helps draw out people’s own motivation and commitment to change in an atmosphere of compassion, acceptance, and partnership. The approach involves guiding and supporting a person through the process of sorting through mixed feelings about change.
Thriving Together NCW is offering this workshop at the reduced cost of $25 per person. A light breakfast, lunch, beverages and snacks will be provided to attendees. Please list any dietary restrictions and accommodations in the order form, or contact Mariah Kelley at mariah@thrivingncw.org
Register and learn more here.
Virtual STEM+ Summit
2026 Virtual STEM+ Summit
You’re invited to join us online Wednesday, August 12 and Thursday, August 13 for the 2026 Virtual STEM+ Summit! This year’s summit will be held entirely virtually, providing high-quality professional learning opportunities for teachers and educational staff in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and more. Sessions will be led by experienced experts and specialists, ensuring relevant, research-based, and practical content.
The conference will feature more than 60 concurrent breakout sessions offered over two days. All sessions will be recorded, allowing registered participants to access and review content they may have missed through August 31, 2026.
Learn more & Register here.
Registration is open for the 2026 Virtual STEM+ Summit! As always, registration is free for educators in districts who are part of the NCESD STEM/Teaching & Learning Cooperative (and $50 for others). pdEnroller will automatically remove the cost of the event when you sign in under your account. If you have questions about registration, please contact us at info@ncesd.org
Omak End of Summer Party
End of Summer Party - Omak
NCW Libraries invites you to join us to celebrate the end of summer and learn all about the Omak Library’s upcoming Reimagining Space project and a last look at the inside of the building before all the changes. Enjoy food, fun, live music, and so much more!
Clothes 4 the Classroom
Clothes 4 the Classroom
This event requires pre-registration and is for K-8 graders in the Wenatchee & Eastmont School Districts.
Registered students K - 8 will receive new socks, shoes, jeans, and a shirt.
Register HERE
Back to School Health Fair
Back to School Health Fair
The Back-to-School Health Fair is an annual community event that supports children and families as they prepare for a healthy and successful school year. The event typically includes health screenings, community resources, haircuts, and the distribution of backpacks and essential school supplies to students.
National Night Out: Oroville
National Night Out - Oroville
National Night Out is a nationwide campaign to strengthen police-community partnerships on the first Tuesday of August every year. Join us 6:00-10:00pm for a family fun event!
Wenatchee CAFE National Night Out
Wenatchee National Night Out
Join CAFE and the Wenatchee Police Department for National Night out. Enjoy food, giveways and fun!
Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week
Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week
Learn about breastfeeding and community organizations supporting breastfeeding families in Grant County. This event will feature activities and information presented by our community partners.
Breastfeeding education
Community Resources
Activities for Kids
Prizes & More
Flyer in English & Spanish
East Wenatchee National Night Out
East Wenatchee National Night Out
The community is invited to join us for National Night Out on July 30 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Eastmont Community Park. This fun-filled evening will feature exciting activities for all ages.
Highlights include:
Free food, drinks, and shave ice.
Dunk Tank Theme: Dunk A Deputy
Free face paint
Trucks, cars, equipment from First Responders and those that assist First Responders
Clear Risk Simulator (must be 18+)
Large inflatable games from 509 Rentalz
Raffle prizes to include: Wenatchee Wild merch and tickets, Washer/Dryer combo valued at $2000, Trek Bikes (multiple sizes), and more!
National Night Out is a great opportunity to meet your local officers and first responders, enjoy a night out with your family, and strengthen community ties. We look forward to seeing you there!
Bridging the Digital Divide
Bridging the Digital Divide: Educational Event on Digital Equity & Access
Join the Grant County CHI and NCW Tech Alliance for an educational half-day event in Moses Lake on digital equity and access!
Digital access is a gateway to healthcare, education, and essential services — but many people in Grant County still experience barriers to these connections.
Join us for a half-day event designed for people working across healthcare, education, public services, and communities. Together we'll build a shared understanding of what digital equity means in our region, why it matters for the people you serve, and what resources and programs already exist to help. Leave ready to better support your clients, patients, and neighbors in getting and staying connected.
Lunch provided. Free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid
The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
• Listen nonjudgmentally.
• Give reassurance and information.
• Encourage appropriate professional help.
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
Additional details:
Registration will close on July 10th. Registrants will be contacted via email to complete pre-work that is a requirement to attend the course. Pre-work is due one week prior to the training on July 17th.
Register Here.
De-Escalation & Conflict Resolution
De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution Training - Quincy
Join us for Conflict Resolution Training where you'll learn valuable skills to help you navigate through disagreements. Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) will present a full-day, in-person training on the following topics:
Listening and communication skills for teams and community engagement
Exploration of conflict cycle and management styles
De-escalation training
9:00am -4 :00pm with 1 hour lunch break (lunch provided).
Free event. Registration required.
It Takes a Village
It Takes a Village
Pregnancy, Birth, and New Family Support Fair
Join us 9-12 at Pybus Event Center
Hosted by: Mission Peak Physical Therapy, New Life Massage & Doula Services, in partnership with Pybus University
Upper Valley Community Celebration
Community Celebration
A family-friendly, community, fair-like atmosphere offering fun games and activities for all ages, entertainment, food and vendor booths, historical and cultural displays/presentations. Culminating in a locally tailored, Light Show after dark.
All celebrating our communities, cultures and the 250th Anniversary of our Nation, JULY 4, 2026. See more on their website here
Pachanga & Mercadito
Pachanga & Mercadito
Hosted by CAFE Wenatchee in partnership with the Chelan Douglas Land Trust. The first 150 kids receive $10 token to spend at CAFE markets (only CAFE vendors). Enjoy a resource fair with trail access information, L&I Workshops, farmworker supplies, food, music, vendors and kids market.
If you have questions you can email info@wenatcheecafe.org

