Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg FFA Chapter is accepting registrations for their annual Festival of Trees fundraiser. Community groups, clubs and businesses are invited to participate in the event that kicks off on Dec. 6, during Waitsburg’s Hometown Christmas. Trees will be lit from Dec. 6 – Dec. 31. FFA provides extension cords, tree stands, and trees and the entrant provides their own lights and decorations. Entrants must remove decorations on Dec. 31 and the city crew will dispose of the trees. A $15 entry fee covers the cost of the trees. Decor...
WASHINGTON – A Walla Walla Public Schools newsletter states that seven of 10 school construction bonds are failing across the state. The trend is consistent with low approval numbers over the last seven years, according to the report. Construction bonds require a 60% supermajority in order to pass. Below are the preliminary results, as of Nov. 4, from the Nov. 3 general election. Sequim School District: $49,300,000 - 57.24% (Failing) Warden School District: $9,311,000 - 42.93% (Failing) Lake Quinault School: $7,375,000 - 45.31% (Failing) E...
WALLA WALLA – In spite of the recent unexpected death of Wa-Hi drama teacher, Brian Senter, in a traffic accident, Wa-Hi drama students will move forward with the schools fall production as planned. “A Long Bridge Over Deep Waters” begins with a dress rehearsal on Thurs., Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. The rehearsal is open to the public and donations are accepted. The first official performance takes place Fri., Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.. Additional performances will be held Nov. 14, 19, 20, and 21 at 7 p.m. with a matinee on Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 f...
AAUW (American Association of University Women) is now accepting scholarships to provide assistance to women who have completed at least one year of college (30 semester credits) and with to complete their undergraduate or post-graduate studies. There must be a gap of at least one year during the applicant’s education. Up to three scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded. The scholarship funds will be directed to the college of the recipient’s choice to be used as needed for educational expenses. Additional information and applications may be...
WALLA WALLA – The final competitive Pitch It! Event, win which local students view for top prize in a Shark Tank style event, will take place Wed., Nov. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the GESA Powerhouse Theater. The event is free and open to the public. Twenty-six students, from seven different schools, pitched their business ideas in the preliminary competition. The winner of the final event will receive a $500 cash prize from Baker Boyer Bank to support their business. Finalists include: Heather Nygaard, WWCC, Haute Stuff Catering Co., Lindsey S...
DAYTON - As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week November 16-22, the Port of Columbia, the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association and the Dayton High School FBLA are organizing an educational event called “Ignite the Entrepreneurial Spirit.” The event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Theater in Dayton. This event will feature six or seven entrepreneurs from the region who represent a variety of industries. Presenters represent manufacturing, the creative industry, food processing, mar...
PRESCOTT – Prescott residents are excited to turn the recently renovated Prescott Plaza – located between the Tuxedo restaurant and the library – into a winter wonderland this year. A sparkly new commercial Christmas tree will replace the overgrown Blue Spruce, in front of the post office, that has traditionally served as the town tree. Tuxedo Bar and Grill owner Pam Stueckle said restaurant patrons raised about $600 through drawings and donations, but that the Prescott Lions Club made the new tree purchase possible by donating the bulk of th...
DAYTON – The Dayton School District Board of Directors will hold a community-wide meeting to share information regarding the maintenance and operations levy and potential capital projects levy on Mon., Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with a dinner prepared by the district’s food services staff. The presentation will begin at 6:30 and there will be opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide opinions about the upcoming levies. The Board of Directors encourages the public to provide information to help them det...
DAYTON/WAITSBURG - Anyone with a love of writing is invited to join in a newly formed writing group for writers of all ages. The group’s next meetings will take place at the Waitsburg Weller Library on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. followed by a meeting at the Dayton Memorial Library on Wed., Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Group organizer Ann McCambridge said she formed the group for writers of all ages to teach, encourage and learn from one another. The group is for anyone who shares an interest in writing, whether it they write memoirs, fiction, poetry, songs or n...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Town Hall Association will hold its annual meeting on Thurs., Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. The annual meeting is held to nominate and vote on 2016 Board of Directors and is open to all Waitsburg community citizens and their families. A free dinner will be served to all attendees....
PRESCOTT – The Prescott Library’s weekly crochet class has morphed into a Coffee and Craft Hour, still held at 1 p.m. each Saturday at the library. Crochet and other supplies will be available but participants are encouraged to bring any project they are currently working on. The library will supply the coffee and participants are encouraged to bring their own coffee cups and any fixings they’d like to use or share....
WAITSBURG – This year’s Hometown Christmas will mark the 30th anniversary of the popular community event. The one-day event, celebrated the first Sunday in December each year, will take place Dec. 6. Waitsburg Commercial Club President Debra Callahan says the club hopes to make the anniversary event extra-special this year and has given this year’s celebration the theme, “A Victorian Christmas.” Callahan said parade entry forms should go out this week, along with flyers to the teachers and 4-H groups about making Victorian themed ornaments...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg High School will hold its winter sports meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the high school auditorium. All students and parents of students who wish to participate in cheerleading, wrestling, and basketball are requested to attend....
PRESCOTT – The Walla Walla Rural Library District is offering a Red Cross Disaster Preparedness class at the Prescott Library on Thurs., Nov. 19 from 6-7 p.m. A Red Cross educator will instruct in how to make a family disaster plan and what to include in a family disaster supply kit. The focus will be on regional risks and disasters and the kinds of resources available through the Red Cross. Please register to attend by calling the library at (509) 849-2411 or email prescott@wwrurallibrary.com...
WAITSBURG – The November Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Waitsburg Town Hall on Wed., Nov. 11. The meal will be catered by Ruth Shearer and is $10. November’s luncheon features speaker Pam Pingle of Medford, Ore. who will speak about facing both life’s joys and challenges. The luncheon will feature a silent auction. Donate items to benefit others or bid to get an early start on Christmas shopping. Linda Hermans will provide musical entertainment, playing violin during the shopping time. R...
WAITSBURG – Due to a lack of quorum at the scheduled Oct. 20 Waitsburg City Council meeting, the meeting date has been rescheduled to Thurs., Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Meetings are held in the Lions Building at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds. The meeting agenda remains the same and may be found under “Agendas” at www.waitsburgtimes.com....
Columbia Compost owner Steve Martin will conduct a tour of his compost site on Eager Road, north of Dayton on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Martin will present the method he uses to make the compost that he produces from residential, municipal and commercial green waste (yard trimmings). The Columbia Compost site is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for drop off of green waste for a fee of $10 or less. Columbia Compost is available to purchase in bulk at City Lumber. Martin can be contacted by calling 509-386-4748 or by email at...
DAYTON – The Dayton Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet will take place Thurs., Nov. 12 at Running T Ranch. This year’s theme is, “Education – Our Door to the Future.” The evening will include socializing, a catered dinner, and wine and beer. The Dayton School District will provide a special presentation focusing on education and Annual Community Awards will be presented. Table centerpieces will be raffled off. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m., special presentation at 6:35 p.m. and the awards presentation at 7 p.m....
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Commerical Club will meet Tues., Nov. 3 at 6:30 at The Q Wood Fired Grill, on Waitsburg’s Main Street for a no-host dinner and meeting. There is no charge to attend the meeting only. Please RSVP to ikbakeve@charter.net or call 337-6546....
PRESCOTT - The FrogHollow Band will be playing live at The Tuxedo Bar & Grill in Prescott from 7-11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. Come in costume!...
WAITSBURG – The Touchet Valley Acoustic Music Program will hold a Red, White, & Bluegrass fundraising concert at 3:30 p.m. on Sun. Nov. 8 at the Plaza Theater in downtown Waitsburg. The concert will celebrate Veterans Day while raising funds for Rural Youth Enrichment Services (RYES). Switchgrass, Makenna Barron, and other area performers will keep the crowd entertained at the patriotic-themed concert. Ticket sales will be used to support RYES, which provides educational and enriching activities for local youth. Tickets are available online a...
Representatives of the Prescott Joint Parks and Recreation District happily accepted a $2,000 grant from the Pacific Power Foundation last week. The grant will go toward the purchase of new playground equipment for two to five year olds. (l to r): PJPRD Co-manager Len Conlee, Pacific Power Regional Community Manager Bill Clemens, PJPRD Chair Patsy Adams, and PJPRD Co-manager Yvonne Jackson....
WALLA WALLA – Gesa Credit Union and Shakespeare Walla Walla will present the third annual Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Gesa Power House Theatre on Oct. 25-25. The festival is a collaborative effort of many local businesses and community partners. The festival begins Sat., Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. with a procession through downtown ending at the theater for an evening program of music and dance performances. The festival continues in and around the theater on Sun. Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday will include scheduled performances of a Shake...
WAITSBURG – The Muddy Frogwater Square Dance Club will sponsor a square dance at Waitsburg Town Hall on Sun., Nov. 1 at 1:30 p.m. There is no charge and all are welcome. Lessons will be available....
DAYTON – The annual Dayton General Hospital Auxiliary Luncheon Fundraiser will take place Fri., Oct. 30 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, located at 214 S. 3rd Street in Dayton. For $8 attendees can enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch featuring a wide variety of salads, “Roland’s Famous Bread,” coffee, punch, and cider. Bake sale and gift shop items will be available for purchase. All proceeds support the hospital auxiliary scholarship program. Please contact Linda at 382-4138 with any questions....
