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  • D.A.R.E. Dinner Fundraiser

    The Times|Oct 26, 2017

    D.A.R.E. Dinner Fundraiser: WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla Sheriff’s Foundation will host their annual D.A.R.E. Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Bacon & Eggs (57 E. Main, across from Macy’s) from 4-7 p.m on Oct. 31. Dinners are $5 each or a family of six for $20 and to-go orders are available. Menu includes: Frankenstein’s Spaghetti, Spooky Salad, Beastly Bread, Ghostly Soda. All proceeds will directly benefit the D.A.R.E. program....

  • Friends of the fairgrounds Meeting Venue Change

    The Times|Oct 19, 2017

    DAYTON - Because the Delany Room is unavailable, the Columbia County Friends of the Fairgrounds will meet on Thurs., Oct. 19 at Chief Springs Fire & Irons Brew Pub at 7 p.m....

  • Camp Wooten State Park Open House

    The Times|Oct 19, 2017

    POMEROY, Wash. – The Washington State Parks Blue Mountain Area is holding a Fall Open House at Camp Wooten State Park on Sat., Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. All the facilities will be open for viewing and there will be a discussion regarding future reservations. “This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who may be interested in hosting a large group, reunion, wedding, or special event to view the facilities. We will be available to speak about reservations, rates, and special activity details,” said Parks Progam Specialist Clara Dickins...

  • Chamber Awards Banquet

    The Times|Oct 19, 2017

    DAYTON – Tickets are available on sale now for the Nov. 9 Annual Chamber Awards Banquet at 6 p.m. at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Tickets are $25. This year’s event’s theme is, “Wind, Powering our Future,” with guest speaker Anne Walsh of PSE. Awards will also be presented to “Dayton’s Distinguished.” Marty Bray, of A Chef’s Creation, will cater the event. Beer, wine, and refreshments are included. Tickets may be ordered online at https://www.historicdayton.com/store/chamber-banquet-ticket or at the chamber office located at...

  • Input Sought For Blue Mountain Region Trails Project

    The Times|Oct 19, 2017

    There is one more opportunity to offer input into the BMRT, RTT Project before the plan is submitted to cities, counties, ports, planning organizations, and other entities, for adoption and implementation into their Comprehensive Plans, according to Mary Campbell, Director Walla Walla Community Council. Since April, 2016 the Port of Columbia County and the County and City Planning Departments have been working with the Walla Walla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the public, to create a blueprint of regional nonmotorized trails...

  • Cookies & Recipes Needed

    The Times|Oct 19, 2017

    DAYTON – The Dayton Memorial Library is in need of cookie recipes and participants to make their 2017 Cookie Social and Recipe Exchange a success. Recipes are due by Oct. 23 and the cookie social will take place Fri., Nov. 3 from 1-4 p.m. in the Delany Room. To participate, call, stop in, or email the library to sign up. Drop off or email a cookie recipe by Oct. 23. Bring two dozen cookies to share on Nov. 3. Email kira@daytonml.org or call (509) 382-4131....

  • Dayton General Hospital Aux. Luncheon

    The Times|Oct 19, 2017

    DAYTON – The annual Dayton General Hospital Auxiliary Luncheon will be held on Sat., Oct. 28 at the First Congregational Church (214 S. 3rd, Dayton) from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds go to support community scholarships and hospital equipment. Enjoy lunch, a bake sale, Roland Schirman’s Famous Bread, and gift shop items....

  • AAUW Candidates Forum, Oct. 18

    The Times|Oct 12, 2017

    DAYTON – The Dayton branch of the American Association of University Women will host a candidates forum on Wed., Oct. 18 from 7-9 p.m. at the Liberty Theater (344 E. Main, Dayton). Candidates traditionally give five-minutes speeches followed by a moderated question-and-answer session. However, this year only one race is contested so the forum will allow more time to the two candidates for city council position #5, Kathy Berg and Kyle Anderson. All other unopposed candidates in attendance will be presented on stage and available to answer questi...

  • Lions Host Guide Dog Presentation

    The Times|Oct 12, 2017

    DAYTON – The Dayton Lions Club will host a Guide Dog presentation at the Dayton Memorial Library Delany Building at 7 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 18. Tri-Cities Lions members Al and Cheryl Harper will give a video presentation about guide dog schools and local and regional Lions Clubs support. The public is invited to the presentation to learn more about guide dog schools and how they help train dogs to assist people who are visually impaired. Lion Bill Goage, who is visually impaired, will be on hand to discuss his personal experience with his guide d...

  • Mass Band and Choir Concert, Oct. 25

    The Times|Oct 12, 2017

    WAITSBURG – The Southeastern Washington Music Educators Association (SEWMEA) high school mass band and choir will return to Waitsburg on Wed., Oct. 25. Hundreds of high school musicians from small schools all over southeastern Washington will bus in to play and sing together. Bands and choirs from Touchet to Rosalia, and Kahlotus to Asotin, will practice together all afternoon and perform in an extraordinary concert that evening at 6:30 p.m. Expert conductors will lead these huge groups. Shawn Bowman, the recently retired Asotin music man, w...

  • Dayton Library Book Sale

    The Times|Oct 12, 2017

    DAYTON – The Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library will hold their fall book sale on Fri., Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sun., Oct. 15 from 1-4 p.m. Thousands of books will be available for sale at 250 East Main (the former Mead Works storefront), between Blue Mountain Realty and Rey’s Roast. Books may be purchased by the inch and Rey’s Roast coffee will be available. Proceeds go to support the Dayton Memorial Library. For more information contact (509) 382-4131....

  • Whitman Professor gives Book Talk

    The Times|Oct 12, 2017

    DAYTON - Dayton Historic Depot is pleased to have Michelle Janning, a Whitman College sociology professor, discuss and sign her new book The Stuff of Family Life: How Our Homes Reflect Our Lives. Janning examines what the objects and spaces within our homes say about us and our relationships. Does your lingerie drawer say something about you? Does your desire for a ‘man cave’ help describe your relationships with friends and family? What does where you store old love letters say about their significance? Why do you feel uncomfortable in you...

  • Former Prescott Superintendent Passes Away

    The Times|Oct 12, 2017

    CLE ELUM, Wash. – Former Prescott school district superintendents, Lloyd Olson, passed away on Sept. 24 at his home in Cle Elum, at age 84, of natural causes. Olson was credited with having a positive impact on the Chumicum School District where he was superintendent from 1976 to 1988, and oversaw the building of the town’s new high school in 1979. Prior to taking his position in Chumacum, Olson was district superintendent in Prescott from 1970 to 1976. Four of Olson’s seven children went on to become educators....

  • Double-Shot Drive-Through Flu Shots

    Oct 12, 2017

    The Columbia County Health System is planning a Double-Shot Drive-Through Flu Clinic for Thurs., Oct. 12 at Flour Mill Park (120 W. Main, Dayton) from 5 p.m.- 7 p.m., and on Sat., Oct. 14 at the Preston Park in Waitsburg from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Get a flu shot and a free Rey’s Roast coffee....

  • Human Migration Community Conversation

    The Times|Oct 12, 2017

    DAYTON – The Dayton Memorial Library and Humanities Washington have collaborated to bring speaker David Fenner to Dayton for a free speaker’s bureau event titled The Long Haul: Stories of Human Migration. The community is invited to engage in conversation with Fenner on Thurs., Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the library. In his talk, Fenner explores the factors that cause human migration, which in turn can help us understand more fully events in the headlines and better know the mosaic of peoples who have settled in the Pacific Northwest. For mor...

  • Comprehensive Plan Apps. Open Early

    The Times|Oct 12, 2017

    WALLA WALLA COUNTY – Walla Walla County is starting considerations for Comprehensive Plan and Development amendments for 2018. The county normally opens applications for amendments on Jan. 1, but with the plan due June 30, the application cycle has been opened early. The plan applies to urban growth areas (UGA) of College Place, Prescott, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla. the purpose of the plan is to guide the county in development of the UGAs, as well as the unincorporated communities of Burbank, Dixie, Lowden, and Touchet. To propose amendments t...

  • Water Conservancy Board Opening

    The Times|Oct 12, 2017

    WALLA WALLA COUNTY – Walla Walla County is seeking applicants to fill a position as alternate to the three-member county Water Conservancy Board of Commissioners, to serve in a reserve capacity as a replacement for absent or recused commissioners. Appointees much be a legal resident of Walla Walla County or a contiguous county and must successfully complete a 32-hour training before participating in any decision concerning a water right transfer application, and must maintain eight hours of continuing education, annually. Alternates serve w...

  • Free Dental Clinic

    The Times|Oct 5, 2017

    WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Resource Center will host a free dental clinic on Mon. Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Preston Avenue. Appointments are required. Contact Pam Conover at (509) 337-8876 for an appointment or more information....

  • Port of WW Meeting in Waitsburg

    The Times|Oct 5, 2017

    WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Commercial Club will host the October Port of Walla Walla meeting at the Waitsburg Lions Club Building at the fairgrounds. A meet and greet will take place on Thurs., Oct. 12 from 4-6 p.m.. followed by a port business meeting at 6 p.m....

  • Oktoberfest Whoopemup Wednesday

    The Times|Oct 5, 2017

    WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Commercial Club is partnering with the Whoopemup Hollow Café and Laht Neppur Brewery to provide an Oktoberfest-style meal on Oct. 11. The menu will include: Sweet Onion, Beer, & Muenster Soup, Red Cabbage with Bacon & warm Caraway Vinaigrette, Braised Bratwurst with Apples, Potatoes, Onions, and, of course, Beer! Served with Pretzel Rolls and a treat from Sarah Ann! Also featured will be: Laht Neppur, Ayinger Hefewiezen and Blue Mountain Hard Cider. The family-style dinner begins at 6 p.m. and is $15 per person. Be...

  • Drive Through Flu Shots, Oct. 21

    Oct 5, 2017

    WALLA WALLA – Providence will offer its sixth annual free drive through flu shot clinic on Oct. 21 at Providence St. Mary Medical Center from 9 a.m. – noon, or until the vaccine is gone. Free immunizations are offered to adults, ages 19 and over. Providence encourages those who are low income or have no health insurance to come, though all are welcome. There is no need to leave the car, making it easy for those who have difficulty walking. The clinic will be held at the Outpatient Procedure Center on Seventh Ave. To reach the clinic, take Fif...

  • CWC Luncheon

    The Times|Oct 5, 2017

    POMEROY – They October Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon will take place on Wed., Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Pataha Flour Mill (50 Hutchens Hill Rd.) in Pomeroy. Reservations are needed by Oct. 6 and childcare is available by reservation. Contact Judy at (509) 399-2005 for reservations....

  • Short Line Grand Opening

    The Times|Oct 5, 2017

    DAYTON - The Port of Columbia Short Line Railroad Grand Re-opening Celebration is planned for 10 am Sat., Oct. 7 at the Dayton Historic Depot, at 222 E Commercial St. in Dayton. After a short ribbon-cutting celebration, attendees are invited to visit with the rail operator and climb aboard the engine....

  • YoungLife Annual Banquet/Pie Auction

    The Times|Sep 28, 2017

    DAYTON – The Dayton/Waitsburg YoungLife will hold its annual banquet and pie auction fundraiser on Sun., Oct. 1 at Running T Ranch (802 N. Touchet Rd) from 3:53 – 5:39 p.m. Learn what has been happening at YoungLife throughout the last year and hear what’s in store for the year ahead. Adults who love kids, past campers, graduates, and current students are encouraged to attend. Some of the best bakers in the communities have baked pies to be eaten and auctioned off. Other items, such as a dessert-a-month, will be auctioned off as well. Messa...

  • Sheep to Shawl, Sept. 30

    The Times|Sep 28, 2017

    WALLA WALLA – The Kirkman House Museum (214 N. Colville, Walla Walla) will hold their popular Sheep to Shawl family festival on Sat., Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visitors will enjoy demonstrations of sheep shearing, wool carding, dyeing, spinning and weaving of shorn wool, and knitting on a vintage sock machine. Children can make free ice dyed shirts in the Accidental Color activity which will run form 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Local vendors will have items for sale, including textiles, fibers, yarns and spinning and weaving equipment. The museu...

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