Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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....
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg City Council will hold a community meeting at 7 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 2 at Waitsburg Town Hall to discuss Nestle’s interest in potentially building a bottled water facility in Waitsburg....
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School will hold sports information meetings at the following times: 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, WHS auditorium Athletes will be provided Sports Packets and Athletic Code of Conduct information at that time, as well as, game schedules and coach expectations. We will also review sports physicals to make sure everyone is current. Please remember sports physicals are good for two years. Athletes will...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Commercial Club has distributed detailed questionnaires to local political candidates asking about their views on law enforcement and crime prevention, growth management act and zoning, economic development, emergency preparedness, citizen voice, taxing efficiency, and more. Responses to the questionnaires will be posted on the Waitsburg Commercial Club Facebook page for anyone interested in learning more about each candidate’s position....
STARBUCK – The fourth annual Swim the Snake event will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Lyons Ferry Marina. This year’s event also includes a competitive paddling/kayaking opportunity. Visit the website at www.swimthesnake.org to find times, course information, and regulations for both the paddling and swimming events. The entry fee is $25 and includes a commemorative T-shirt, swim cap, transportation from the marina to the park, a bottle of water and slice of fresh watermelon. The event is a fundraiser for the Dayton and Pom...
DAYTON – The Columbia Family Clinic will be offering $5 sports physicals for one day only, on Sat., Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Physicals will be given by Dr. Kyle Terry and Dr. Kurt Frauenpreis and proceeds will go to the athletic department of the school of your choice....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg School Board will hold a special meeting on July 27 at 7 p.m. in the Preston Hall Middle School board room located at 605 Main Street in Waitsburg. The meeting is called for the purpose of considering and acting upon the following items: -Public hearing for the 2016-17 budget. -Resolutions to fix and adopt the 2016-17 budget. -Resolution to submit a capital improvements bond to the voters for the purpose of paying for improvements and upgrades to school facilities....
