Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON - The Wenaha Gallery in Dayton is holding a James Christensen Tribute/Pamela Claflin Show on Sat., April 1 from 1-4 p.m. Every Christensen artwork, porcelain, book, DVD, and puzzle will be on display in the gallery and for sale. Kennewick painter Pamela Claflin will be on site to greet visitors. Free refreshements....
WAITSBURG – The April Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon will be held on Wed., April 12 at Waitsburg Town Hall at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $10 and the meal will be catered by Melissa Weatherford of Grassroots Gourmet Catering Company. Two-time cancer survivor, Marlene Petit from Renton, Wash. will share the story of her chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and the power of prayer. Vickie Porter will share a special feature on the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Heather Stearns, of Dayton, will provide the music. Reservations are needed by April 7 and...
PRESCOTT – The Prescott Lions Club hosts third weekend breakfasts each month at the Lion’s Club Building located at 124and “D” Street in Prescott, from 8 – 11 a.m. Meals are $8 and all proceeds go to fund community functions and help the Lions Club with projects. Regular breakfasts typically include: breakfast casserole, biscuits & gravy, hashbrowns, sausage, bacon, eggs, pancakes, coffee, and juice. The group often includes “something special” each month as well. The next breakfast will be April 15 -16....
OLYMPIA – Starting April 1, drivers with studded tires face a $136 traffic ticket. The Washington State Department of Transportation requires all studded tires to be removed by March 31. WSDOT will not extend the studded tire deadline this year and cautions travelers to check road conditions before heading over mountain passes. Drivers can call 5-1-1 for a report of road conditions....
PRESCOTT – The Prescott Park & Recreation District meeting will take place April 10 at 7 p.m. instead of the usual April 13 date. The meeting will be held in the district office at 101 South D. St., Suite A. The time change was necessary in order to accommodate the Walla Walla County Auditor’s Office....
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg Elementary will hold kindergarten registration for the fall of 2017 during the week of March 27-30. Registration will be in the elementary office from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday and from 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. All children who turn five, on or before, Aug. 31 and live within the Waitsburg School District boundaries are eligible to register for kindergarten for the fall of 2017. A current immunization record and an official state birth certificate will be needed to register. Official W...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg’s annual American Cancer Society Shamrock Bingo fundraiser, sponsored by Team RELAY, was a huge success. This year’s fundraiser, held on Fri., March 10, raised $1877, which was $400 more than last year’s event. Team RELAY would like to thank the following groups and individuals who donated prizes to the event: The McGregor Company, Kenna’s Etched Glass, Puget Sound Energy, Eleanora Montgomery, Tucannon Meats, Misbehaven Spa & Salon, Fiesta En Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, Chief Springs’s Fire & Iron Brew Pub, the Tuxedo...
WAITSBURG – The Order of Eastern Star in Waitsburg held an installation of officers on Sat., March 18 at the Waitsburg Masonic Hall. Patricia Wilson was installed as Worthy Matron and Randy Kromm was sworn in as Worthy Patron. Marilyn Wilson was installed as Associate Matron and Jack Otterson as Associate Patron. Eastern Star is a service organization that gives tens of thousands of dollars to charity each year. This year the Washington State Worthy Grand Matron’s project is the UW Alzheimer’s Research and the Worthy Grand Patron’s project...
Joan Hays donated $85 to the Waitsburg Celebration Days Committee, in memory of Elmer Hays, towards the purchase of winter boulevard banners for Main Street....
Quilts & More, at 218 W. Main St. in Dayton, will offer quilting classes with Sandy Hawks, beginning with a meet and greet, on Friday at 6 p.m. Classes will be held on Monday, from 10 a.m. -2 p.m.., and on Friday, March 24, from 6-9 p.m. Attendance is limited. The cost is $30. Call (406) 570-7817, or email quiltsandmore218@ gmail.com, for more information....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Mon., March 27 at 7 p.m. at Ten Ton Press, located at 216 Main Street. Members, or those interested in becoming members, are encouraged to attend. The meeting will feature the election of officers and annual reports. Attendees are invited to stay for hors d’oeuvres and visit following the meeting. Information on the society and memberships may be found at www.waitsburghistoricalsociety.org....
WAITSBURG – The Dayton and Waitsburg combined YoungLife and WyldLife will host their annual Italian Delights fundraiser dinner on Sun., March 19 from 5-8 p.m. in the elementary school multipurpose room. The event is the main fundraiser to raise money for high school and middle school kids to attend YoungLife and WyldLife camps. This year, high school students are headed to Malibu, on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Middle school students will go to Washington Family Ranch in Antelope, Ore. The dinner includes: spaghetti served with e...
COLLEGE PLACE – A ribbon cutting and open house will be held at the Providence Express Care in College Place on March 16 at 5:30 p.m. The clinic, located across the street from Wal-Mart at 1705 SE Meadowbrook St., Ste. 2, opened on Feb. 20. Providence Express Care offers same-day and walk-in appointments for common illnesses and injuries. The clinic treats common conditions such as colds, flu, asthma, urinary tract infections, sprains, cuts, scrapes, and eye irritations. It also offers sports physicals and screening tests. The clinic has a f...
DAYTON – The BMS Co-op will host a cooking class titled “One Juicy Chicken – Four Tasty Dinners” on Sat., April 23 from 3-5 p.m. The class is $36 for non-members and $18 for members. Class size is limited. Chef Zoe Shaw will instruct the class on how to prepare four simple, vibrant, and easy meals from one roasted chicken. Zoe is a graduate of the Oregon Culinary Institute and has been cooking professionally for 10 years. She is the owner of Rhizome Feasts & Provisions in Walla Walla where she creates special menus for private and public...
DUSTY – According to an article in the Whitman County Gazette, the doors to the Dusty Country Store have closed and the business is up for sale. Owner Randy Scheideman of LaCrosse has operated the store for 12 years and said he hopes to find a new operator for the store as soon as possible, according to the article. Scheideman can be contacted at (509) 549-3393 or (509) 592-0397....
WAITSBURG – The March meeting of the Christian Women’s Connection will be held on Wed., March 16 at Waitsburg Town Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon is $10 and will be catered by the CWC Committee. Donna Paris, of Portland Ore. is the guest speaker. She will compare running a 26.2 mile marathon with running the marathon of life in her talk titled, “The Race is On.” Jordyn Hutchens will demonstrate how to decorate a cake as the special feature and Sherri Huwe will provide musical entertainment. Reservations are needed by March 1...
WAITSBURG – The bluegrass band, Squirrel Butter, will peform at the Ten Ton Press building at 216 Main, on Fri., March 10 at 6:30 p.m. A bluegrass jam will follow. Suggested donation for the concert is $10. Squirrel Butter is a husband and wife duo from the Seattle area. They have been featured on Prairie Home Companion and have been on stage at many Northwest bluegrass festivals, including Wintergrass. The band will play a set then join in with the bluegrass jam following the concert. This jam is kid-friendly, beginner-friendly, and d...
WAITSBURG – Caucus for the City of Waitsburg elections opened Mon., Feb. 27 and will run through March 9. Caucuses may be held between 35 and 25 days prior to the election which takes place the first Monday in April. Declarations of candidacy will be accepted at City Hall beginning on Mon., March 1 through Fri., March 10....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Town Hall Association is hosting a St. Paddy’s Day dinner fundraiser on Sat., March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. In order to accurately order food and supplies, tickets should be purchased by March 9. The main course will include a traditional cabbage, sausage, and potato dinner. Adult beverages will be available. The evening will also include a silent auction. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased from any Town Hall board member. Board members include: Jim Romine, Jim Davison, Larry Johnson, Ron Griffen, Karl New...
PRESCOTT – The Prescott Parks & Recreation District is planning to hold a lifeguard training class during the final two weeks of May. Class will take place on Sundays. Some classes will be held at the Prescott Pool and others will be held at the Walla Walla University Education facility in College Place. The class will cost approximately $180, which includes the cost of the book and Red Cross Certification Certificate. Those interested will need to buy the Lifeguard Training Manual 2017, which can be purchased on Amazon.com. There have been p...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg will honor winter athletes on Tues., March 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the WHS auditorium. Athletes in cheerleading, wrestling, boys and girls basketball will be recognized. Dessert and punch will be provided following the awards ceremony....
DAYTON - All third, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders living in the Dayton school district, including those who are homeschooled, are invited to participate in the spring session of the After School Program, which takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Spring session will begin on Tues., March 21, and end on Thurs., May 25. Adults with skills in gardening, photography, theater, sports, cooking, and art (especially painting and collage), are invited to participate. For further information contact Program...
DAYTON – The Dayton Celebrate Recovery group has changed its meeting date from Wednesdays to Mondays. The group meets weekly at Catalyst Church, located at 311 S. 4th Street in Dayton. Dinner is at 6 p.m. followed by a meeting at 7 p.m. Sam Korslund facilitates the group that has been meeting in Dayton for nearly a year. Korslund said everyone is welcome and people should feel free to join at any time. Celebrate Recovery is a biblical program that helps individuals overcome “hurts, hang-ups, and habits.” The group is helpful for those strug...
DAYTON – Youth can register for Touchet Valley Little League at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Youth Building on Sat., Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The cost is $50 per child, with family discounts available. Cash, check, and credit cards will be accepted. Volunteer coaches and umpires are needed. Contact Sherena at tvll@yahoo.com for more information....
WAITSBURG – Support TEAM Relay at their annual Shamrock Bingo fundraiser on Fri., March 10 at the Waitsburg Elementary School multipurpose room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games will be played from 6-8 p.m. Games are $1 each for three cards and 20 games will be played for prizes including gift baskets, cash prizes and gift certificates. A dinner of soup, roll, and dessert will be available for $4 so there is no need to cook before showing up! Last year, TEAM Relay raised $1,400 to donate to the American Cancer Society....
