Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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....
DAYTON – The Dayton School District will hold a special board meeting on Wed., Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in the district boardroom (609 S. 2nd St.) for the purpose of considering and acting on authorizing a capital projects levy on the ballot for the purpose of capital improvements to district facilities....
Nov. 19 Deputies advised of suspicious activity on Lewis Peak Rd. Contact was made with subjects in the Waitsburg Cemetery. Warrants were discovered on one of the subjects. Male subject was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Walla Walla County Jail. Nov. 15 Report of a hit-and-run, damaging property at the Dixie Post Office....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Resource Center hopes to spread a little holiday cheer by inviting Santa Claus to town on Sat., Dec. 2. Santa will be making his way through the streets of Waitsburg, via fire truck, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. dispensing treat-filled stockings to all the children in town. Youngsters should be on the lookout for Mr. Claus that day. Don’t be afraid to run out, say hello, and get your stocking! The fire truck will return to the fire station following distribution, and if anyone missed getting their stocking, they can pick one...
PRESCOTT – Blue Mountain Pheasants Forever will sponsor their annual Family Pheasant Hunt on Fri., Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Clyde Shooting Preserve, located at 2361 Lyon’s Ferry Road, Prescott. This is a free family event. Children ages 18 and under, accompanied by an adult family member and/or mentors, are welcome to participate. Hunters must possess a valid Washington State small game hunting license. Birds and dogs will be provided by Blue Mountains Pheasants Forever. For more information, or to register, contact George Endic...
WAITSBURG – The December Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon will be held Dec. 6th at 11:30 a.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall. The CWC board will cater a baked potato bar and the cost is $10. Speaker Pam Pingle from Medford, Ore. will share how she discovered the one bubble that can never burst no matter what comes your way. Switchgrass Delta bluegrass band will provide musical entertainment. Reservations are needed by Fri., Dec. 1. Call Judy at (509) 299-2005. Childcare is available by reservation....
WALLA WALLA – A press release by the Walla Walla County Commissioners urges residents to get a flu shot to prevent the spread of illness. According to the release, Washington state health officials are already seeing influenza cases across the state and expect an increase in coming weeks. Groups at higher risk of complications include young children, people 65 and older, pregnant women and people with certain medical conditions. Healthcare providers and those that interact with high risk groups should also get a flu shot and take care not to s...
