Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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 – 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...
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 – 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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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...
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...
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....
WAITSBURG - The deadline for filling out cards for Waitsburg’s annual Christmas Basket Program is Wed., Nov. 30. Those who wish to provide a basket must fill out a donor card. Those wishing to receive a basket must fill out a recipient card with a valid phone number and physical address. Baskets are only available to Waitsburg residents. The cards are available at the Waitsburg Presbyterian, Christian, and Catholic churches, the Waitsburg Hardware Store, the Waitsburg Resource Center, and from B.A. Keve. Donors may choose the size of the f...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Christian Church is collecting donations for Operation Christmas Child. They will gladly accept pre-packed shoeboxes or individual items that could be packed in a box for a girl or boy in need. Suggested shoebox fillers include: small toys such as trucks, yoyos, puzzles, or dolls, school supplies, hygiene items, gloves, scarves, caps, jewelry, hair accessories, etc. Learn more about the program at www.samaritanspurse.org. Boxes and/or items can be left at the Christian Church on Sun., Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or...
DIXIE – Dixie will host their second annual Community Christmas Bazaar in the Dixie Fire Hall and Dixie School Gym on Sat., Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The bazaar will feature a wide variety of gifts to fill your holiday shopping list. Steppin’ Country will perform in the gymnasium from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and the Muddy Frog Square Dance Club will perform from 2-3 p.m....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Lions Club will not hold its usual meeting scheduled for Nov. 22. The next meeting for the club will be the second Tuesday in December, the 13th....
WAITSBURG – Vendors are wanted for Waitsburg’s Hometown Christmas celebration on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Waitsburg Town Hall. Tables range in cost from $30 to $55 and vendors can receive early payment discounts and performance rebates. Visit Waitsburg’s Shopping Bag at Town Hall on Facebook for more information or call Joy Smith at (509) 539-8773 or email joyofantiques@msn.com with any questions....
WAITSBURG – The next meeting of the Waitsburg Celebration Days Committee will take place Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Waitsburg Business Center. The meeting will include an election of officers and volunteers are encouraged to apply. There are currently no nominees for the Chairman position, which being vacated by Walt Gobel. Nominees for other positions include Lisa Naylor, Vice Chairman; Marianne Newell, Secretary; and Gwen Gobel, Treasurer (if Deanne Johnson declines to continue in that position). Board officers must have attended two m...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg Hometown Christmas parade entry forms are available on the city website (www.cityofwaitsburg.com) under the Community Events link. The parade will take place at 5 p.m. on Sun. Dec. 4 on Waitsburg’s Main Street. Everyone is invited to enter with lights on a float, animal, vehicles, bicycles, or whatever else you can come up with. Entry forms should be returned by Fri., Dec. 2 but late entries will be accepted. Call Joy Smith at (509) 539-8773 with any questions....
WAITSBURG – Robbie Skiles is seeking a volunteer to take over as Site Manager for the Senior Round Table (Meals on Wheels) luncheon served every Tuesday at noon at the Waitsburg Presbyterian Church. The community event is provided by the Walla Walla Senior Center and provides 5-6 meals to homebound clients and on-site servings of approximately 20 meals each week. “The lunch gives our seniors a chance to visit and eat a nourishing meal. The food sent has been excellent and we enjoy the time of fellowship,” Skiles said. Skiles has been site...
SE WASHINGTON – The Washington Dept. of Natural Resources currently has funding targeting the health of forest land in eastern Washington available for cost-share fuel reduction projects. The goal of the program is to improve forest health and reduce the risk of damage from wildfire and forest insects. The Blue Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council is assisting by providing outreach, education, and workshops in Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, and Walla Walla counties. A workshop will be held in Walla Walla in the spring of 2017. A...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Presbyterian Church will host a community Thanksgiving dinner at 1 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 20th in the Presbyterian Church basement. Everyone is invited to attend....
