Chelan, Washington – Enjoy the transition into the best time of year at the “Fall out or Summer” at FIRST FRIDAY on Friday, September 1st from 6 PM to 9 PM in downtown Chelan.  The Historic Downtown Chelan Association and Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce sponsor this special event the first Friday of every month.   

This First Friday will feature entertainment, fun, specials and art downtown.  The Chelan Teen Center is hosting a Putting Tournament downtown on Emerson Street on a championship Putt-Putt course.  Everyone 18 years and over are encouraged to enter.  Putters and ball will be provided.  Pre-registration is encouraged at Spirals (118 N. Saunders) or Swim World II (corner of Woodin and Emerson).  Entry fee is $25 per individual with proceeds to benefit the Chelan Teen Center.  Play begins at 5:00 PM and there will be prizes for some and treats for all following the putting.

The Lake Chelan Museum will have its doors open and will feature the Three Amigos.    The Culinary Apple will present Wenatchee singer/guitarist, Jim Webb.  Mud and clay pottery by the Kimbaran caste of people from South India will be available for sale in front of the Culinary Apple.  Purchase of these special pots goes to support the potters and their community.

A new part of First Friday this year is the student Artwalk.  Student art will be shown throughout the month at Aston’s Gifts, Cards, etc; Carol’s; the Culinary Apple; Main Street Gallery; Shirt Shop; Woven Threads and Memories by the Lake. 

Main Street Gallery’s Artists in Action welcomes, Diane Paton-Peel poster artist for Chelan’s Riverwalk Fine Arts festival.  Diane will be painting in oils.  Also meet Tori Wright, student artist from Chelan High School working in charcoal.  Sunburst Gallery will feature Olympia sculptor and painter Simon Kogan.  Stop by to see these artists in action. 

Campbell's House Cafe will feature a free appetizer with the purchase of two dinner entrees.

The 100-year-old Episcopal Church will be open, food donations and cash will be accepted for the Chelan Food Bank.  Guild B will have a raffle for a round trip for two to Stehekin and a night at the Courtney Ranch.  Soroptomist of Chelan will be providing information on the 8^th Annual Chelan Chase, a 5k walk/run on October 21^st with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society for Research and to LCCH for free Mammograms.  P.E.O., a philanthropic organization focused on providing women with increased opportunities for higher education, brings back their popular bake sale. 

FIRST FRIDAY is a special event held in Chelan’s historic shopping district the first Friday of each month from 6 – 9 pm.  Participating merchants offer FIRST FRIDAY specials.  Come see your friends and neighbors and experience the fun of downtown Chelan as we move into summer in the Lake Chelan Valley.  If you have questions regarding this special event please stop by the Chamber office at 102 East Johnson, Chelan, visit our website lakechelan.com or call on 509-682-3503.