Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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The Community Council will hold three meetings to prioritize ideas gathered from recent Community Conversation meetings held throughout the region. Community members are encouraged to attend and weigh in at one of these prioritizing workshops. Each workshop will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mon., Sept. 19, Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Community Building (363 Orchard St.) Tues., Sept. 20, Milton-Freewater Community Building (109 NE 5th St.) Wed., Sept. 21, Dayton Fairgrounds Youth Pavilion (North Pine St.) Refreshments, child care, and...
PRESCOTT – The Prescott Park and Recreation District will host members of the Walla Walla Symphony on four Wednesday evenings beginning on Sept. 14. Performers will play on the Prescott Plaza stage located on D Street, from 5-7 p.m. Seating is limited and guests are invited to bring a lawn chair. The concerts are free but a donation box will be available. Symphony members will perform from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 14, 21, 28, and Oct. 5....
DAYTON—According to Mayor Craig George, the City of Dayton has filed an injunction, in Columbia County Superior Court, against the Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney Rea Culwell, for breach of contract. The reason is because the PA has not given the required one year notice of intention to discontinue services to the city, Mayor George said. The injunction was filed Tuesday, and a hearing was expected to be held in Columbia County Superior Court on Wednesday....
WAITSBURG – The Port of Walla Walla Commissioners and staff will hold their business meeting this month in Waitsburg on Thursday, at 6 p.m., at Waitsburg Town Hall. Waitsburg Commercial Club will host a “Meet and Greet” for Commissioners and Waitsburg community members at 5 p.m. prior to the meeting. Light appetizers, coffee, iced tea and water will be served. For more information, contact Joy Smith at (509) 539-8773...
WAITSBURG – As a way to more fully utilize the new Little League fields at the fairgrounds, the City of Watisburg will offer fall baseball for children ages 8 to 11. Practices will start the week of Sept. 12 and will run into October or until the weather turns too cold to play. The cost is $25. Teams will play one another as a way to keep up their skills going into winter. No travel is involved. Registrations will be available at City Hall and on the city website at cityofwaitsburg.com. Parents with questions can contact Randy Hinchliffe at C...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Presbyterian Church (504 Main St.) will host Christian band Adam’s Road on Wed., Sept. 14. The community is invited to a potluck at 6 p.m. followed by the free concert at 7 p.m. The author of the book “Unveiling Grace,” who is the mother of one of the band members, will be on hand to sign copies of her book. The concert is free but a goodwill offering will be taken....
WAITSBURG – Omniguardianship Services (111 Preston Ave.) will hold a bake sale on Fri., Sept. 2 to support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association....
WALLA WALLA – On July 18, the Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners approved increasing the civil processing fees charged by the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office. The change will take place Sept. 1 and will be the first increase since 1992. The fee increase does not affect the recording fees of the Walla Walla County Auditor’s Office. Civil fees include items such as Notice of Small Claim Service, Suboena Service, Execution/Order of Sale Postings, and more. A full list of civil fees may be found at www.co.walla-walla....
WAITSBURG – All Waitsburg School District students (new and returning) need to register the week of Aug. 22. All fees (ASB, meals, etc.) may be paid at Preston Hall Middle School. To accommodate parents who work during the day, all three schools will hold a late registration on Thurs., Aug. 25. Offices will be open until 7 p.m. that day....
ASSE Exchange Programs is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries: Denmark, Norway, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few. To become a host family or learn more, call 1-800-733-2773 or go to ww.host.asse.com....
WALLA WALLA – Carnegie Picture Lab invites twenty-five artists to paint “en plein aire” for four days at picturesque locations in the Walla Walla Valley during the Fourth Annual Margaret Walters Paint Out, Sept 19-23. An artist’s reception and public sale of work created during the week will close the event on Friday evening, Sept. 23. With support from ArtWalla, Carnegie Picture lab sponsors the free week of painting. A portion of the proceeds from the sale benefit the Lab, a nonprofit organization that provides art education for element...
DAYTON – A sensory friendly screening of The Secret Life of Pets will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 20 at the Liberty Theater. The movie will be shown with dimmed lights and reduced volume and the audience will be able to move around. This allows children on the autism spectrum and others with sensory processing issues to be able to enjoy going to a movie. There will be a limited amount of free coupons at the door, on a first-come-first-serve basis, for people with disabilities or special needs. For more information call 520-6237 for c...
DAYTON – Alice Beckstrom, a Richland artist who creates new glass pieces from recycled and discarded windows and sliding doors, is the featured Pacific Northwest Art Event artist, Mon., Aug. 13 through Sat., Sept. 10. at Dayton’s Wenaha Gallery located at 219 E. Main. Beckstrom’s business motto is, “Recycled, Repurposed, Recaptured into Functional Art.” She collaborates with local glass replacement businesses by picking up their unwanted materials and turning them into art. Beckstron has one of her pieces on display in the owner’s box at the...
DAYTON - Dayton SDA Church (1525 4th St) is hosting “The Dreamer” day camp based on the story of Daniel 2. Children ages 4-13 are welcome to attend. Camp runs Aug. 8-12 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m....
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team from the hit television series AMERICAN PICKERS plan to return to Washington to film episodes of their show in September. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that follows skilled 'pickers' Wolfe and Fritz as they hunt for valuable antiques. The duo is always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and to learn and share the interesting stories behind them. They are equally interested in meeting the characters who curate and house these...
OLYMPIA – In honor of the National Park Service Centennial, the Washington Sate Parks and Recreation Commission is offering a free entrance to state parks on Thurs., Aug. 25 – their 100th anniversary. Day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass to visit state parks on that day....
PRESCOTT - The Prescott Community Church is sponsoring a potluck dinner at the Prescott Park on Aug. 7 from 4-7 p.m. The church will BBQ and provide meat, condiments and beverages. Please bring a salad and/or dessert. For more info. call 7-509-956-8970...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg School library will be open from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children to sit and read and check out books. There will be a guest reader every Tuesday. Summer reading is open to all students and siblings of students attending Waitsburg schools....
WAITSBURG - Fall sports information meetings are as follows: Volleyball, Aug. 10, 7 p.m., WHS auditorium Football, Aug. 11, 7 p.m., WHS auditorium Cheerleading, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., WHS Cage Cross Country, Aug. 16, 6 p.m., WHS Auditorium...
DAYTON – Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of The Princess and the Pea will be held at the Liberty Theater on Mon., Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. Those auditioning should plan to stay for the entire two hours, and some cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following auditions. The production has room for 50-60 roles, and all students entering first grade to those entering their senior year of high school are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Rehearsals run Monday thr...
DAYTON – The clearance night for middle school and high school fall sports will be Tues., Aug. 9 in the high school auditorium at 6 p.m....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Commercial Club announces Community Conversation at Waitsburg Town Hall on Thurs., Aug. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This is a positive process to discuss local and regional issues of priority and concern for members of our community. The executive board of the Commercial Club encourages attendance and input. Community Conversations are used to help identify priorities and set goals to support efforts to build a better future for everyone in our region. Refreshments will be provided....
PRESCOTT – Bring your show car or just spend a relaxing afternoon in the park during Prescott’s annual car show, Aug. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Prescott Park....
Dear Editor, It is long overdue that I take the time to thank the Waitsburg Community Fire Department and Ambulance Service. Time after time you have shown your dedication and professionalism in the work that needs to be done. This happens oftentimes as a sacrifice to your families. Thank you to each of you. It is reassuring to know that in a time of need that you will be there. I feel lucky to be in the midst of such qualified and dedicated people. Thank you! John Stellwagen Waitsburg Hardware...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Preschool is accepting applications. This is a free preschool program for children who are 3- or 4-years-old by August 31. Complete an application at the Waitsburg Elementary School office. Classes begin Sept. 12....
