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OLYMPIA—Washington State Parks invites the public to an open house to discuss the needs and future of winter recreation at Fields Spring State Park, located at 992 Park Road, near Anatone, WA. The event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Staff from the park and the Winter Recreation Program will provide a warm fire, cocoa, cider and snacks. Staff want to hear how visitors play in the snow and how they would like to use the park for winter fun in the future. Participants can provide input through discussions with staff, by f...
The As-Heard-on-NPR Comedy series at Gesa Power House Theatre continues with comedian Tom Papa on Friday, February 28, at 7:00 p.m. With more than 20 years of experience as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is the head writer and regular performer on the nationally syndicated NPR show, Live From Here, the newest incarnation of the legendary radio show, A Prairie Home Companion. Tom is featured on the show in his own regular segment, "Out. In. America. With Tom Papa." He is also a recurring panelist...
WALLA WALLA—Combine Art Collective is pleased to announce the fifth reception since opening its doors September 6, 2019. The reception, to be held Friday, February 7, from 4-6 p.m, will have offerings of bubbly to sip and chocolate to taste heralding a month-long Valentine’s Day celebration featuring fine jewelry. The handcrafted works were created by a juried group of local and regional jewelers: Catherine Hysell, Kristi Huffey, Chris Jonlick, Anne Lindsay, Lu Morano, Gary Meddaugh, and Hea...
Not all people, upon retirement, stop working. Some people, like Nancy Monacelli of Walla Walla, find themselves working long days, all through the week, and enjoying every moment of it. "I launched my business three years ago when I flunked retirement," the confectioner, who creates artisan toffees, chocolates, and snacks from recipes she has been refining for the last 30 years, says. "For years, I made baskets of my candy for family, friends, and co-workers, as well as to take to gatherings...
This recipe was recommended to me by Chuck Reeves, a twist on the tomato aspic, and is found on Cooks.com. Tomato aspic is an old fashioned recipe that was at most potlucks or gatherings as well as lime Jello with cottage cheese and pineapple. Potlucks are great to share and taste those dishes one doesn't often make at home. History: Aspics are made of gelatin, most often served in the shape of a fancy mold. They date back to the middle ages, with a detailed recipe of aspic being written in 1375...
WALLA WALLA-Is self care high on your New Year's resolution list? No matter what level of self care you claim, Gillian Herbrandson, licensed esthetician and proprietor at Sivana Day Spa and Boutique, has the next level for you. Sivana opened officially in late October 2019, the second business to do so in the new Showroom on Colville building. Joining the Combine Art Collective, the Market by Andy's and others, the space is now becoming a one stop shop of sorts. Back in November, however, it...
A welcoming presence is on board at Waitsburg City Hall, with the addition of Brittany Zuger to the staff as the new Deputy Clerk. A Waitsburg native, and Waitsburg High School graduate, Zuger was until recently, the Lead Preschool teacher for Educational Service District (ESD) 123 in Prescott, WA. where she taught for three years. With a busy household that includes her two-year old daughter Lynlee, Zuger is also glad to be working closer to home. She is excited about getting to interact with...
WORLD WIDE WEB-It seems like everyone is on social media. These days there are several newer or emerging social media platforms, but Facebook, the classic, is still maintaining its foothold with 2.37 billion active users. In recent years, Facebook has worked to create transparency in its user base. They've chosen to focus on verified first and last names as opposed to Instagram handles, for instance. Funkyjazzguy88 is now John Smith. Doing away with creative usernames makes their...