ORGANIZATIONS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Entiat Chamber of Commerce was originally formed in the early 1900s and was known as the Entiat Commercial Club.  Each year, the Chamber sponsors the Summerfest, the Holiday Bazaar, the Highway 97 Olympics, and their annual banquet to recognize businesses and individuals for their contributions to the community. 

ENTIAT SCHOOL DISTRICT #127
Entiat School District is located on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range at the confluence of the Columbia and Entiat Rivers.  With a PreK-12 enrollment of approximately 380 students, the school system serves as a hub of community activities.  Entiat is a family-oriented community with a rich history of support for public education, including support for

construction projects and maintenance and operation levies.  www.entiatschools.org

WOMEN’S CLUB

The Entiat Women’s Club was organized in 1931, and has been an active organization since that date.  The Women’s Club started the first library in Entiat and remains its primary sponsor to this date.  They created the first City Park in Entiat and spearheaded the drive to name Lake Entiat.  Each year, they sponsor a Firemen’s Dinner and all funds are given to Fire District #8, the local volunteer fire department; they hold a rummage sale to acquire funds for senior college scholarships; and they update the local phone directory and city brochure annually.

ENTIAT VALLEY GRANGE

Entiat Valley Grange #1014 was founded on May 25, 1933, and its primary purpose was to assist the agricultural farms in the Entiat Valley.  Since that time, members have enlarged their purpose to provide community service to all residents including youth sponsorships.  The Grange meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. 

FOOD BANK

The Entiat Food Bank disperses food to those in need on the first and third Saturday of each month.  Summer and winter schedules fluctuate as to time of day.  Current contact number is 509-784-7117.

SENIOR CENTER

The Senior Center is operated by resident volunteers and has been in existence for over twenty (20) years.  They provide senior lunches at noon on Monday and Thursday only.  The Senior Center is also a meeting place for the Women’s Club and Historical Society once a month.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

This society was established in the 1980s and is responsible for documentation of the Entiat Valley Museum artifacts, information and viewing hours at the Museum.  They meet on the 3^rd Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center.

CHURCHES

Updated: 07/09/2007