Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON—The Liberty Theater in Dayton will ring in the new year on Dec. 31 with it’s annual New Year’s Bash. This year’s New Year’s Eve movie is The Sting, Starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Attendees who wear a pin stripe suit or a flapper dress will get a free small popcorn. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating, and include a flute of champagne and “fun eats” straight from the Chicago menu. The celebration begins at 6:30 p.m., with movie showing at 7:30. Movie-only admission will be at regular movie prices....
WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla Chapter of The Compassionate Friends will have their first meeting on Jan. 9, from 7 – 8 p.m. in the Filipi Room at Walla Walla Community Hospice, at 1067 E. Isaacs Ave. in Walla Walla. The Compassionate Friends is an international organization offering support and resources to people who have lost a child, grandchild or sibling. Early meetings will focus on introductions, establishing ground rules, and sharing stories, in a safe environment. Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of the month. For more inf...
The public is invited to the Christmas Cantata (musical choir presentation) “Christmas Alleluia,” presented by the Dayton United Brethren Church choir on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. The church is located at 1106 S.4th, Dayton....
DAYTON—Ben Floyd, Project Manager with White Bluff Consultants, led the Columbia County Comprehensive Plan Kickoff Open House discussion for the County’s 2020 Comprehensive Plan at the County Fairgrounds Youth Building, last week. This workshop, and workshops for the City of Dayton and the Town of Starbuck, were held on the same day. Officials in the Planning and Building Department will take public comment from these and future workshops into consideration when developing the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, and it will be ready for submission to the...
PRESCOTT—The Prescott Lions breakfast will be held Dec. 15 & 16 from 8 - 11 a.m. All you can eat eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, juice, and coffee will be served for $10.00....
DAYTON—The first annual holiday Night Market at Blue Mountain Station will be held Friday from 4-7 p.m. The Co-op Market at Blue Mountain Station will be selling Christmas trees, in addition to a lasagna dinner, and other local and natural food offerings. Sweet treat vendors will be selling cookies, cakes and other goodies during the Night Market. XO Alambic will release their new Scythe & Sheaf ancient grains whiskey, an 8-year, five grain whisky crafted from rye, maize, emmer, spelt and sprouted barley. Mama Monacelli will have samples of a...
DAYTON—Local youth in need will benefit from Mister Rogers Sweater and Toy Drive, and local families can get a free family photo when they make a donation. Local photographer Vicki Zoller is conducting free photoshoots for families who have donated to the drive. “It’s a great way to get a nice family photo and give something to the community,” said Zoller. Elk Drug is offering the families a coupon for 20% off at the Elk Drug Photo Kiosk, so they can make Christmas cards from her photos. “We’ve received a lot of wonderful gifts,” Zoller said,...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Resource Center, with the assistance of the Walla Walla Columbia Fire District 2, will be offering free Christmas stockings to all children in Waitsburg December 1 from 9-11 a.m. Listen for the fire engines coming down your street....
DAYTON—The Dayton First Congregational Church will host its annual Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon on Sunday, Dec. 2, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Baked goods, handiwork, decorations and gently loved items for re-gifting will be available for purchase. The cost for lunch is five dollars per person for soup, half deli sandwich, fruit and a cookie. The church is located at 214 S 3rd St. in Dayton....
DAYTON—The public is invited to share ideas with the County Planning and Building Department staff at a series of Comprehensive Plan Update workshops on Thursday in Starbuck and at the County Fairgrounds Youth Building. The Kickoff for the Town of Starbuck is at 4 p.m. at Starbuck Town Hall. The Kickoff for Columbia County is at 6 p.m. And the Kickoff for the City of Dayton is at 7:30 p.m. Both will be held in the Youth Building....
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Resource Center, with the assistance of the Walla Walla Columbia Fire District 2, will be offering free Christmas stockings to all children in Waitsburg December 1 from 9-11 a.m. Listen for the fire engines coming down your street....
WAITSBURG—Main Street Waitsburg will light up for a two-day holiday kickoff beginning December 1. The event begins with breakfast at 9am at Waitsburg Town Hall and ends with a Santa visit at Ten Ton Coffee from 4 - 7 p.m. The American Legion’s Turkey Bingo will be at Waitsburg Elementary at 5 p.m. On Sunday, December 2 expect music and vendors. Santa will be at Ten Ton Coffee from 1 - 4 p.m. followed by the Waitsburg Holiday parade which starts at dusk, 5 p.m. Follow the parade to Town Hall and enjoy the Bill Thompson Memorial All...
WAITSBURG—The Mat Birds Wrestling group will host a wrestling camp at Waitsburg Elementary School on Saturday, December 15 from 8 - 12:30 p.m. This is a perfect introductory session for kids from 5 - 14 years old. There is a $30 fee to attend which includes lunch and a t-shirt. Contact Kristy Taylor with questions at (509) 240-6690....
PRESCOTT—Holiday pie sale in Prescott! Choice of apple or pumpkin for $10 each. Pre-order for pickup Nov. 17 through Nov. 20. There will also be pies for sale at the monthly Lions breakfast held on Nov 17 & 18 from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Please call Sue Kimzey if you are interested in pre-ordering these delicious pies at (509) 981-1831....
DAYTON—The Washington State Employment Security Department will make a presentation about new Paid Family and Medical Leave requirements in the state. It will be held at the Liberty Theater in Dayton, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. The mandatory statewide insurance program goes into effect in January 2019. Most employers will see changes in payroll as a result. The event, which is free and open to the public, seeks to educate employers on the actions they need to take to be ready for the payroll change, as well as the benefits they will receive as a r...
DAYTON—Columbia County Public Transportation’s annual Tour of Lights will begin Friday, Nov. 23, during Christmas Kickoff. A bus will depart the Elk Drug parking lot 15 minutes after the fireworks display. Tours will also be offered the first three Saturday evenings in December. A bus will also depart Elk Drug at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1, 8 and 15. The cost is $1.50 for ages 6 through 59, one dollar for seniors 60 and older, and free for five years and under....
Dayton—The Dayton School District has a new website, which can be downloaded to cell phones. Users can go to the app store and type in daytonschooldistrictwa. The app will have a bulldog logo, and it will allow users to get live feed and news events. From the website at www.daytonsd.org, users can go to “Explore” at the top which will lead to different sections, said Jana Eaton, Assistant to the Superintendent. This will be a work in progress, she said, as the district gets more proficient in posting announcements and events, she said....
WAITSBURG—Waitsburg High School will be hosting their annual Veteran’s Day Assembly Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. The Associated Student Body Leadership and members of the student council will share background information about Veteran’s Day. This year, the American Legion Samuel W Southard Post 35 will be recognized for its contributions to the community. All of our veterans and community members are invited....
WAITSBURG—Join the Waitsburg Magical History Tour on Nov 10. Starting at 10 a.m. Meet at Ten Ton Coffee for lattes and pastries, then enjoy a curated tour of the Bruce Museum complex followed by a history lesson on Waitsburg Mill by Historical Society president, Tom Land. $58 per person. Tickets available via eventbrite.com....
WAITSBURG—The Parks and Recreation District is hosting another Movie Night Nov 17 at Town Hall. Admission is free, concessions will be available, and the movie will be announced next week....
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Community Hospice is welcoming the community to an afternoon workshop to provide comfort and empowerment to people grieving over the death of a loved one during the holiday season. The Hospice Bereavement Team will facilitate the workshop on Nov. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Walla Walla Community Health office, at 1067 E. Isaacs, in Walla Walla. Information can be found online at: www.wwhospice.org, on Facebook at: @wallawallahospice, or by phone at: (509) 525-5561....
WAITSBURG—The Homegrown Go Wild local group of 4-H is working to create a new display in the windows at 222 Main St. celebrating Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving. “This time we’re requesting community support,” says group leader Cindy Daves, “we’re asking for people to submit any veterans they would like to honor and/or to write what they’re thankful for.” Submissions can be slipped right through the door at 222 Main St. or next door at Ten Ton Coffee....
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg Resource Center is hosting an Open House event on Nov 15 at 5:30 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy snacks and get to know the organization, and its mission. Beginning November 1 the Resource Center has been offering free coats on Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. The Waitsburg Resource Center would like to thank not only those who have donated, but also the Waitsburg Grocery, Waitsburg Clinic, Banner Bank, as well as the local Catholic Christian and Presbyterian churches for...
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a meeting in Dayton next week to help develop long-term recreation and land-use plans for three local state parks: Palouse Falls, Lyons Ferry and Lewis and Clark Trail. The public is invited to learn more about the planning process and to provide input at the meeting to be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dayton Elementary School. Planning for these parks will involve three main objectives: • Classify park lands to determine the appropriate level of recreational use. • D...
WAITSBURG—From Ten Ton Coffee to Waitsburg Town Hall, join shoppers for this year’s Holiday Open House in downtown Waitsburg. The event, organized by Blush Salon, will be held Thursday, Nov. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. Blush Salon will host local vendors and hold a raffle, with prize baskets for lucky winners. Ten Ton Coffee will have a free iPad greeting card drawing class, taught by Lane Gwinn, to kickstart the holiday gift-giving season creatively. Waitsburg Grocery will have fun specials. Whoop Em Up Hollow Cafe will have a Mingle Pop Up spe...
