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  • Winter Quarter After School Program

    The Times|Dec 29, 2016

    DAYTON - Winter quarter for the Dayton School District’s After School Program starts Jan. 10, and ends March 9. Classes for third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders take place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at various locations. Tuesday activities include Intro to Crocheting, Model Airplanes, Cooking/Nutrition, and Disaster Preparation. Disaster preparedness presentations will be held for all students in the program, to help them to understand the importance of basic first aid. Students will also explore possible natural disasters in t...

  • Public Hearing on Public Works Fees

    Dec 29, 2016

    DAYTON – The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 10 a.m. on Jan. 4 to consider setting of fees for items at the Public Works Department. The meeting, to hear public comment, will be held at the Commissioners’ Chambers at the courthouse located at 341 E. Main. A list of the proposed fees may be accessed online at http://www.columbiaco.com/DocumentCenter/View/3118 or hard copies are available at the Public Works Department at 415 North Guernsey Ave. in Dayton. If you cannot attend the meeting, comments may be mai...

  • Christian Women's Connection Luncheon

    The Times|Dec 22, 2016

    WAITSBURG – The next Christian Women’s Connection luncheon will be held at Waitsburg Town Hall on Jan. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will be catered by the CWC committee and the cost is $10. Please make reservations to Judy at (509) 399-2012 by Jan. 6. Popular speaker Lynn Franz will delight her audience with her sense of humor and Jordyn Hutchens will demonstrate cake decorating. The Kuykendall Kids will sing and play bluegrass music. Childcare is available by reservation....

  • Liberty Theater East Coast New Year's Eve Party

    The Times|Dec 22, 2016

    DAYTON – The Liberty Theater will host a New Year party beginning at 6:30 with a showing of Oceans Eleven, starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. The party will continue in the annex with great food, champagne, and sparkling cider. A 9 p.m. toast will kick off 2017 in style. Tickets are $25 each for $45 for a couple. Tickets include admission to the film and afterparty and one glass of champagne. Get tickets at the theater or online at www.libertytheater.org....

  • Waitsburg Resource Center Needs

    Dec 22, 2016

    WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Resource Center is in need of the following items: Dish soap, toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant, sugar, and flour. Donations may be dropped off at the center during regular hours or left at the Christian, Presbyterian, or Catholic churches. The resource center is open Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. and is located on the side of the Banner Bank building at 106 Preston Ave....

  • January Garden Planning Class

    The Times|Dec 15, 2016

    DAYTON – Dayton’s Blue Mountain Station will host a Planning Your Garden class on Sun., Jan. 8, from 2-4 p.m.. Retired OSU Professor of Botany and Plant Pathology, Fred Crowe, and Lydia Caudill of Pedal & Plow will cover topics such as how to lay out your garden, ideas on companion planting, what to plant by seed vs. planting starts, and much more. Bring a paper and pen and something to write with. The class is FREE for BMS Co-op members and $5 for nonmembers....

  • Best Western Receives Chain Award

    Dec 15, 2016

    DAYTON - The Best Western Plus Hotel in Dayton received the hotel chain’s highest award for quality. Eleanor Specht, General Manager of the hotel called the Chairman’s Award from Best Western a “tremendous honor.” The Chairman’s award recognizes Best Western hotels with a cleanliness and maintenance inspection score of top five percent of more than 2,400 North American properties in cleanliness and maintenance. Hotels must also meet Best Western’s requirements for design and high customer service scores to qualify for the award....

  • Blue Christmas at Dayton UCC

    The Times|Dec 15, 2016

    DAYTON - A Blue Christmas service will be held in the fireside room at Dayton First Congregational Church on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a soup and bread supper and then move to a time of candlelight, music, readings, prayer, and presence with one another. This is the longest night of the year, a time to acknowledge that for some this is a long, dark, foreboding season in the midst of all the celebrations and gatherings. All are welcome to join in the gathering....

  • Veterans Relief Board Opening

    The Times|Dec 15, 2016

    WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla County is looking to fill five spots on the Veteran’s Relief Advisory Board (VRAB). The board coordinates with the County Dept. of Human Services and advises county commissioners on the needs of local indigent veterans and the resources and programs available to indigent veterans and their families. Applicants must reside in Walla Walla County and be veterans from either local branches of nationally recognized veterans’ service organizations or the veterans’ community at large. Members should be able to attend one mor...

  • Heart Healthy Cooking

    The Times|Dec 15, 2016

    WALLA WALLA – A free holiday cooking demonstration, featuring holiday recipes that are both delicious and healthy, will take place Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott, 550 W. Rose St. The event is sponsored by Providence St. Mary Heart and Vascular Center. Providence café’s executive chef, Norman Shaw, will prepare four festive heart-healthy vegetarian dishes, appropriate for holiday parties. Attendees will be able to see the dishes prepared, taste them, and receive recipes. There will also be door prizes. Registration is requ...

  • Exchange Hosts Needed

    The Times|Dec 15, 2016

    ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 and 18 from a variety of countries including: Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, and Japan. Students want to experience American culture and practice English while sharing their own culture with their host family. Students have pocket money for personal expenses, as well as full health, accident, and liability insurance. They are selected based on academics and personality and hosts can choose from a wide variety of backgrounds,...

  • Waitsburg 5 - 12 grade Winter Concert

    The Times|Dec 8, 2016

    WAITSBURG – The musicians of Waitsburg schools, grades 5 to 12, will present their winter concert in the WHS auditorium on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. The fifth grade band will lead out, playing their very first band concert featuring Christmas songs and more. Next up will be the sixth grade band, playing “Down the Field March,” “Jingle Jolly Christmas,” and “Sword of Fire!” Following them will be the Preston Hall band playing their Christmas Parade Medley, Ancient Moon, and the theme from the movie Ant Man. They will close with the African Bell...

  • Christmas Break Lunches and Activities

    The Times|Dec 8, 2016

    WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Resource Center will once again provide holiday lunches and activities for children during Christmas break. Lunches will be served at the Christian Church (corner of Main and 6th St.) from 11 a.m. – noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, Dec. 20, 21, 22 and 27, 28, and 29. For more information, contact Pam Conover at 337-8876....

  • Prescott Food Drive

    The Times|Dec 8, 2016

    PRESCOTT – The Prescott Tigers and Prescott Lions club are sponsoring their annual food drive. Students are encouraged to bring canned or dry food to school before December 9....

  • Advent Soup and Prayer Services

    The Times|Dec 8, 2016

    DAYTON – The First United Methodist Church of Dayton is hosting Advent Soup and Prayer services on Wednesdays, Dec. 7 and 14 from 6-7:15 p.m. Soup will be served first, then a brief service designed to nurture peace in the midst of the Christmas rush. The public is invited. Contact Rev. Linda Weistaner at 382-4671 for more information....

  • Blue Christmas Service

    The Times|Dec 1, 2016

    DAYTON – Not all is “merry and bright” for everyone during the holidays. The Dayton First Congregational Church will hold a special service for those struggling during the holidays, offering a space of peace and grace. A soup and bread supper will be provided at 6 p.m. on Dec. 21, followed by a brief service of music, silence, readings, and at activity for hands and hearts. Everyone is invited....

  • Prescott Author Book Signing

    The Times|Dec 1, 2016

    WALLA WALLA - Prescott author S. D. (Susan) Matley will be signing books at Book & Game in Walla Walla, Fri., Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.. New this year is Big-G City, the continuing tale of Greek immortals in the behind-the-scenes City of Mount Olympus. Matley’s 2015 novella Small-g City, set in Seattle, Wash., will also be available for purchase. Book & Game is located on the corner of 1st and Main, Downtown Walla Walla....

  • Kid's Night to Shop

    The Times|Dec 1, 2016

    WAITSBURG – Waitsburg’s annual Kids Night to Shop will take place on Wed., Dec. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the Waitsburg Elementary School multipurpose room. Vendors will be on hand with affordable gifts for kids and helpers will be available to assist with shopping and to wrap the gifts. Kid’s Night to Shop is sponsored by Waitsburg’s American Legion Auxiliary....

  • Breakfast with Santa

    The Times|Dec 1, 2016

    DAYTON – The First Congregational Church of Dayton invites Dayton children to come and enjoy breakfast with Santa on Sat., Dec. 10 at 8 a.m. Children will enjoy a full breakfast and a visit with Santa. There is no charge to attend....

  • Town Hall Meeting

    The Times|Dec 1, 2016

    WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Town Hall Association will hold its annual meeting for election of officers on Thurs., Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall. Anyone over the age of 18 and residing in the 99361 zip code may be elected to the board and is eligible to vote in the election. Bylaws state that four of the seven directors will be elected in even years to a two-year term. Directors are elected by a majority of eligible Waitsburg citizens present. A free dinner will be served to all attendees....

  • Tourism Survey Public Meeting

    The Times|Dec 1, 2016

    DAYTON – The Dayton Chamber of Commerce and A.L. Baker Consulting will host a formal presentation on Tourism Survey results on Tues., Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the entire public. After two months of collecting data and receiving over 1,000 responses, a comprehensive report is now complete. Attendees will learn who is coming to our area, why they are coming, and what opportunities exist. There will be a question and answer period and heavy appetizers and beverages will be provided....

  • Christian Women's Connection

    The Times|Dec 1, 2016

    WAITSBURG – The December Christian Women’s Connection luncheon will take place Dec. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall. Melissa Weatherford of Grass Root Gourmet Catering Company will cater and tickets are $10. The featured speaker is Shirley Meoma, from Vancouver, Wash., who will share secrets of love lost and love found. Mike and Monica Dinkel will provide musical entertainment. Reservations are requested by Dec. 2. Call July at (509) 399-2005. Childcare is available by reservation....

  • Ladies Night Out, Dec. 5

    The Times|Dec 1, 2016

    DAYTON – Local ladies will want to take advantage of Ladies Night Out and stop by participating businesses for special holiday shopping, snacks, and drinks on Mon., Dec. 5 from 5-8 p.m. Participating businesses include: Dingles, Wenaha Gallery, Snapdragon Floral & Gifts, Village Shoppes, Dayton Historic Depot, Weinhard Hotel Espresso Bar & Gift Shop, Chief Springs Brew Pub, Columbia County Health System, Elk Drug, Best Western Plus, Noble Hunt, Weinhard Café & Bakery, Quilts & More, Manila Bay Café, Azure Mountain Botanicals, Rey’s Roast...

  • BMS Annual Meeting

    The Times|Nov 24, 2016

    DAYTON – The Blue Mountain Station Co-Op Members Annual Meeting and Membership Drive will take place Wed., Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the BMS Co-Op Market. The board will provide heavy appetizers, wine, and beer. There will be a quick meeting to review last year’s operations, revenue, successes, challenges followed by voting on amendments and 2017 officers. This will be an opportunity to renew memberships, mingle with like-minded people, and meet regional farmers and vendors who supply the market. Consider bringing a friend who is not a mem...

  • Lynn Gardner Shows Jewelry During Christmas Kickoff

    The Times|Nov 24, 2016

    DAYTON – Sandpoint, Idaho artist Lynn Gardner will showcase her unique, customizable, and vibrant torch-fired enamel jewelry on display at the Wenaha Gallery (219 E. Main, Dayton) from Nov. 7 through Dec. 10. Gardner will be at the gallery on Fri., Nov. 25 from 3-7 p.m. as part of the Christmas Kickoff Celebration and free refreshments will be served. Gardner was recently featured in Belle Armoire Magazine and is represented by galleries in Montana, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona....

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