Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON – Ring in the New Year at the Liberty Theater with a special screening of The African Queen, the 1951 classic World War I adventure starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn. Directed by legendary director John Huston, the film tells the story of a missionary who tasks a gin-swilling river boat captain to attack an enemy ship. The film starts at 7:00 pm and is followed by a reception in the Liberty Annex. Celebrate with a complimentary glass of champagne and a 9 p.m. East Coast New Year’s Countdown....
DAYTON – Thanks to the Wildhorse Foundation of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation recently awarded a $18,346 grant to the Boys and Girls Club of Dayton. The funds will allow the organization to add heating units to the east and west ends of the building, to provide adequate heat throughout the entire facility. The transfer of the building property, on Cameron St., from Dan and Ginny Butler to the Boys and Girls Club of Dayton is complete and will further strengthen the club’s fundraising ability....
DAYTON—The Board of County Commissioners has adopted the final 2018 current expense fund in the amount of $4,521,893 and the 2018 various budgets in the amount of $5,874,285. The 2018 Public Work Department budget, with total authorized expenditures of $6,778,811 has also been adopted. County employees will receive a 2% cost-of-living adjustment and step increases were given to some employees. The BOCC wanted to hire a human resources manager but there was no room in the 2018 budget, according to Commissioner Mike Talbott. Talbott said the B...
DAYTON – Ski Bluewood began its 2017-18 season a bit later than usual, but opened the mountain just in time for winter break. Snow sport enthusiasts were welcomed to Bluewood on opening day, Fri., Dec. 22 “We’re off to a bit slower start this year than anticipated due to snow conditions. but with 14 inches of fresh snow and a total of 23 inches at the base and 30 inches at the summit, we’re ready to welcome everyone back to the mountain for great holiday skiing and snowboarding,” said Bluewood General Manager Kim Clark. Bluewood will be open da...
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Parks and Recreation will offer a winter wrestling workshop for ages 5-13 will be held Dec. 26-28 at the Wa-Hi big gym wrestling room from 9-11 a.m. The camp is open to all skill levels and includes a free T-shirt. Sponsored by Cummins Athletic Supply. $40....
DAYTON - The Touchet Valley Arts Council announces that, through the generosity of a group of donors, an endowment fund has recently been established with the Blue Mountain Community Foundation. The TVAC Endowment Fund will contribute, in perpetuity, annual support for the The Liberty Theater’s operations and capital projects. The Touchet Valley Arts Council is Columbia County’s nonprofit film and performing arts center, with a mission to provide cultural opportunities in Dayton and the surrounding area. Live performances including musical and...
COLUMBIA COUNTY – Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Palouse Falls State Park at 10 a.m. on Jan. 1. Enjoy views of the official state waterfall while learning about area flora, fauna and geology during this guided one-mile hike. Palouse Falls is a 105-acre park featuring dramatic evidence of the Ice Age Floods. Leave No trace principles will be taught and practiced. Refreshments and prizes will be available following the hike. This is an “easy” hike. Dress for weather conditions and bring binoculars or a camera, water, and close...
WAITSBURG – The January Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon will be held at Waitsburg Town Hall at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 10. The meal is $10 and will be catered by Jennifer Hutchens of Pomeroy. Cathy Rasley, from Walla Walla, will talk about “Becoming the Woman You Were Created to Be.” Cleo Saenz will share in song. Rasley, who owns Hot Mama’s Espresso in Walla Walla will also provide a special feature on “The History of Coffee.” Reservations are needed by Fri., Jan. 5. Contact Judy at (509) 399-2005. Childcare is available by reservation....
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School FCCLA ( Family, Community, Career Leaders of America) is selling Cardinal ornaments as a club fundraiser. The shatterproof silver ornaments with a red Cardinal make a great gift for Cardinal fans, future graduates and alumni. The ornaments are $5 and may be purchased by contacting Nancy Bickelhaupt through the high school office....
WALLA WALLA - WWCC is hosting a basketball camp for elementary students at the WWCC Deitrich Dome on Dec. 27. Boys and girls in grades 1-3 will meet from 9-1 a.m. and boys and girls in grades 4-6 will meet from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.. Head Women’s Coach Bobbi Hazeltine and her assistants and current players will provide instruction. The cost is $20 and checks should be made out to WWCC Athletics. For more information call (509) 301-7948 or see flyer at http://warriors.wwcc.edu/...
WAITSBURG – Looking for last-minute Christmas gifts? Waitsburg is the place to be this weekend on “Stocking Stuffer Saturday,” Dec. 16, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Main Street businesses will be encouraging last-minute shoppers to finish up their Christmas shopping. The Waitsburg Commercial will rent Town Hall for vendors to sell their wares as well. The Whoopemup Hollow Café will be open from 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. for casual drop-in shoppers as well and will also be taking reservations for regular dining. Any shopper with a receipt for a purchase m...
WAITSBURG – The annual Community Christmas Concert will take place at the Waitsburg Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. on Sun. Dec. 17. Enjoy an evening of Christmas carols performed by the Waitsburg Community Christmas Choir and many local musicians....
DAYTON – This season of Advent, Christmas and holly-jollies also offers moments for stillness and contemplation about how we live our lives, the things that bring joy, and the places that feel tender in our hearts and minds. Shorter days, longer nights are obvious and draw us inward. A service that holds all those things called a “Blue Christmas” allows for some space to affirm those very real feels. Join us for a time of candlelight, music, spoken word, and communion on Wed., Dec. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Dayton First Congregational Churc...
WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla Countty Commissioners invite the public to attend a retirement open house for Michael “Mike” Bates on Tues., Dec. 19 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the County Public Health and Legislative Building located at 314 W. Main. Bates, who currently holds the position of Director of Corrections, plans to retire on Dec. 31. Bates began work with the county as an adult probation officer in 1975 and was promoted to assistant director in 1978. In 1989, he became the Director of the Walla Walla County Court Services Department. The Juv...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg middle school students were relocated Mon., Dec. 4 following a malfunction of the electrical panel on Sunday night. As a precaution, the district turned off heat to the building until it could be determined that there were no fire hazard concerns. Students were relocated to the multipurpose room, library, and Cardinal’s Nest. Young’s Heating & Cooling fixed the issue and students were back in classrooms Tuesday morning....
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg 5th – 12th grade musicians will present their annual Christmas Concert – “Swingle Bells!” – on Mon., Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Waitsburg High School auditorium. The excited fifth graders will be performing their first concert! They will play several Christmas favorites including: “Good King Wenceslas,” “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” and their own version of “Jingle Bells.” Next, the 6th grade band will play “Chorale and March” and “Jingle Jolly Christmas.” The 7th - 8th grade Preston Hall Band will perform: “Jump Street Boog...
DAYTON – Local children are invited to enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Dayton First Congregational Church, located at 214 S. 3rd St. on Sun. Dec. 9 from 8-10 a.m....
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg students will want to be sure and show up for school a bit early to enoy hot cocoa with Santa on Fri., Dec. 15 in the elementary multipurpose room. Santa will be available for visits from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. and breakfast service will begin at 7:30 that day....
WAITSBURG – All veterans and their families are invited to attend a Pearl Harbor Day potluck dinner buffet on Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall....
DAYTON - Family Story Time is moving to the first Thursday of each month at the Dayton Memorial Library. This month Family Story Time will be held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 7, in the Delany Room. Come to the Children’s Gratitude Party at the library on December 12, at 3:15 pm, for some fun with art and cookie decorating. The Friends of the Library will meet at 4 p.m. on Dec. 13 in the Delany Room. The meeting is open to the public. Book Chat, the Not a Book Club Book Club, will meet on Dec. 16, at 6 p.m....
WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla County is preparing to upgrade its comprehensive plan and land use development regulations that guide future public and private development in the county, including the unincorporated urban growth areas (UGA) and the communities of Burbank, Dixie, Lowden, and Touchet. County residents are invited to help plan the future of the county by attending a planning workshop. The workshop will be held Tuesday, December 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the Walla Walla Regional Airport Conference Room 45. For more information about the update...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Friends of the Weller Library have put together a basket of donations from Waitsburg-area businesses. The basket contains over $200 in gift certificates and merchandise. Funds raised will be used to purchase books for the Weller Library. Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. A drawing to determine the winner will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Town Hall during Hometown Christmas. Winner need not be present. Tickets are available from Karen Huwe. Call or text her at 509-386-6960. Tickets are also available from...
DAYTON – The Dayton Best Western Plus Dayton Hotel & Suites was recognized with the brand’s highest honor, the M.K. Guertin Award at Best Western Hotels and Resorts’ 2017 North American Convention held recently in Nashville, Tennessee. The Dayton Best Western, located at 507 E. Main St., was one of 41 hotels out of more than 2,100 properties in North America to receive this award. This is the third time the Dayton hotel has been awarded the M.K. Guertin award since their opening in 2013....
WALLA WALLA - The Kirkman House Museum’s Victorian Christmas Open House will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free for the whole family. Carols will be played on the Kirkman family piano at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., and the Saint Vincent’s Academy pump organ will be played at 2 p.m. Board members will dress up in Victorian finery, and cookies and beverages will be served. Visitors can enjoy our festive decorations, look around the house, warm up with hot chocolate and then stroll downtown to the Parade of Lights. We...
What to Do with Leaves? WAITSBURG/DAYTON – Leaves, leaves, everywhere! And what are you to do with them? The city of Dayton has scheduled several pick up days and will collect bagged leaves left curbside on Nov. 20, 27, and Dec. 4. Waitsburg has added a leaf bin to the city yard (across from Preston Park) and leaves can be dropped off, either bagged or unbagged, during public works hours, which are 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon. – Fri....
