Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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A new national program encourages families and classes to visit national parks by allowing 4th grade students to obtain free annual passes to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, monuments and historical sites. From Sept. 1, 2015 through Aug. 31, 2016, 4th grade students can visit www.everykidinapark.com and play a game to access their Every Kid in a Park annual pass. They can then use the pass to treat their families to thousands of parks and sites across the country at no charge. The website also includes...
DAYTON – Touchet Valley pastors are once again sponsoring a Living Proof Beth Moore live simulcast at Dayton’s Liberty Theater (344 E. Main, Dayton) on Sat., Sept. 14. This year’s theme is “Audacious”, which is also the title of Moore’s latest book. In “Audacious”, Moore shares the realization that her vision was incomplete and lacked something women were aching for. Moore identifies that missing link, spotlighting a turning point she says has the capacity to infuse any life with holy passion and purpose. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the ev...
PRESCOTT – The Prescott Community Library will host an Exercise Your Imagination: What Can You Create with 35 LEGO Pieces, after school on Tues. Sept. 15. The program is made possible by a grant from the Washington State Library. For more information call (509) 849-211 or email amy@wwrurallibrary.com....
DAYTON – Dayton’s Third Annual Heirloom Tomato Tasting Competition & Dinner Event will take place Sun., Sept. 20, from 4-7 p.m. at TamiJoy Farm (108 Rocky Road Lane, Dayton). Enjoy a beautiful outdoor dinner, Dumas Station wines, Chief Springs Fire & Irons Brew Pub beer, and live entertainment by the Knutzen Brothers. There is a $250 cash prize for the Best in Show, as well as other prizes for runners up, in the tomato tasting contest. Tickets are limited and may be purchased for $25 at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce or by calling (509) 382...
DAYTON – September’s Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon will be held at LC on the Green (209 N. Pine St.) in Dayton. The lunch is catered by LouAnn T. and Chase H. and is $10. This month’s speaker is Gloria Law from Bellingham, Wash. Gloria is an author, motivational speaker, business owner and health coach. Her talk is titled, “Never . . . Ever . . . Give Up HOPE.” Sherri Huwe of Dayton will share her involvement in the disability movement and will also provide musical entertainment. Reservations are needed by Sept. 11 and cancellatio...
WAITSBURG – A First Aid, CPR and AED class will be held at the Waitsburg High School on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. The cost is $30. Please RSVP if you plan to attend so the instructor can get a list of attendees prior to the class. RSVP by phone to Stephanie Wooderchak at (509) 337-6351 or email swooderchak@waitsburgsd.org....
DAYTON – The Providence Mammography Coach will visit Dayton General Hospital on Tues., Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on Wed., Sept. 23 from 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call 1-877-474-2400 to schedule an appointment or for more information....
DAYTON – Relay for Life of the Blue Mountains 2015 will start on Sept. 19 at the Dayton Athletic Complex, and conclude at 7 a.m. on Sept. 20. This year’s theme is, “Life may be a Twister, but Sorry, cancer, we’re In It to Win It!” Relay for Life is an organized, overnight community fundraising walk. Teams camp out around the track and members of each team take turns walking the track. The evening is filled with food, games, and activities for participants and attendees. Relay for Life event participants and visitors are able to celebrate...
WALLA WALLA – Two free screenings of the documentary, Paper Tigers, will be held at the Gesa Power House theater (111 N. 6th Ave., Walla Walla) at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 4. The documentary, hosted by KPJR Films, is directed by James Redform and focuses on adverse childhood experiences, following select students at Lincoln High School. Paper Tigers explores the impact of adverse childhood experiences on teens while their teachers are armed with new science and fresh approaches to change their students’ lives for the better. The scr...
WALLA WALLA – Bestselling historical fiction novelist Jane Kirkpatrick will speak Tues., Aug. 31, at the Walla Walla Public library as part of the library’s Big Idea Talks series. A dessert reception will be held with the author at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. Kirkpatrick is a New York Times and Christian Bookseller’s Association bestselling author of more than 25 books. She is known for her well-researched, inspirational, historical fiction based on the lives of real people and events. Kirkpatrick will discuss her latest novel...
WALLA WALLA - The Walla Walla Community Hospice will host its 14th Annual Pond and Garden Tour on Sat., Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The fundraising events is a self-guided tour of 10 gardens in the Walla Walla area. It is a delightful tour of unique and creative gardens incorporating ponds, creeks, and other water features. Walla Walla Community Hospice is a nonprofit organization committed to providing quality hospice care to adults and children facing a limited life expectancy. No patient is denied for financial reasons. All proceeds f...
WALLA WALLA – Seniors who live in the Walla Walla School District boundaries and Walla Walla Public Schools retirees 60 and older are invited to attend most school events at no charge. Get a complimentary Gold Card and see concerts, plays, art shows and athletic events (except playoff games governed by YVIAA or WIAA regulations) at no charge. Gold Cards are issued from the ASB office at Walla Walla High School, 800 Abbott Road. Proof of residence is required. For more information contact Barbara Brown at bbrown@wwps.org or call 5...
COLUMBIA COUNTY – The Board of Columbia County Commissioners is soliciting applications from people interested in serving on the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board. Interested persons should apply to the Columbia County Commissioner’s office at 341 E. Main Street, Dayton, on or before Sept. 11....
DAYTON – Entry call-in for the Columbia County Fair Open Jackpot Rodeo is Thursday, Aug. 20 from 6-9 p.m. Call (509) 629-0940 to register for any of the following: Women’s Open Barrels, Junior Barrels, Pee Wee Barrels, Calf Roping, Breakaway Roping, Team Roping, Muttin’ Bustin’, Wild Cow Minking, Chute Doggin’, Steer Riding, Bull Riding, Ranch Bronc Riding and Calf Scramble....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg school district staff is gearing up to welcome students back-to-school for the 2015-16 academic year. Classes begin Sept. 8 at 8:30 a.m. Students may register Aug. 24-26 from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and on Aug. 27 from 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Elementary students’ packets have been mailed to returning students. Secondary students (grades 6-12) need to pick up packets during registration week. The Waitsburg Home and School Association has raised funds to provide school supplies for all elementary (K-8) students. The only thing e...
WAITSBURG – Conflicts between school sports practices and pool hours resulted in a shortage of available lifeguards, forcing the pool to close early for the season. Tuesday, Aug. 18 was the last swim day for the summer. The pool was originally scheduled to close on Aug. 29....
WALLA WALLA – The Board of Walla Walla County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on two items that did not receive recommendations from the County Planning Commission for inclusion on the county’s 2015 Comprehensive Plan. The public will have the opportunity to offer input on the two items on Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. The Walla Walla County Planning Commission received eight applications requesting amendments to the Walla Walla County Comprehensive Plan for the 2015 amendment cycle. Following a July 1 public hearing, six of those app...
In the July 30 issue of The Times, we shared a story about Prescott’s new vocational agriculture program. That article stated that Prescott would be starting an FFA chapter for the very first time. We should have stated that, to the best knowledge of the current administration, this will be Prescott’s first FFA chapter. Jack McCaw, who graduated from Prescott in 1945, stopped by The Times office last week to set the record straight. McCaw said the school did have an active FFA chapter back in the early ‘40’s and that he was even next in line...
PRESCOTT – The Prescott Parks & Recreation Department is hosting karoake at the Plaza on August 21, from 7-10 p.m. at the Prescott Plaza, between the library and the Tuxedo restaurant on “D” Street. Everyone is invited to come and sing or just listen. Please bring lawn chairs as seating is limited....
DAYTON – Project Timothy has received two grants to assist in meeting the basic needs of individuals and families in Dayton and the surrounding areas. The grants were contributed by the “Live United” mini grant from the United Way of Walla Walla County and the Blue Mountain Community Foundation. Project Timothy is a Christian-aid organization that provides emergency financial assistance primarily to people living in Dayton, Waitsburg, Starbuck and the surrounding community. Financial assistance is provided primarily for emergency housi...
WAITSBURG – A parent information meeting for all Waitsburg Cardinal fall sports will be held Monday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Waitsburg High School Auditorium. A coaches meeting (for all coaches, assistants and volunteers, for all sports for the school year) will take place Monday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m....
WAITSBURG – According to the OnlyInYourState website, Waitsburg ranks among “20 of the Most Beautiful, Charming Small Towns in Washington.” A July 29 post on their website listed Waitsburg as one of the small-town Washington communities filled with “northwest charm.” “You won’t want to miss a meal at one of the tasty restaurants in this town by Walla Walla, like the Whoopemup Hollow Café! The rustic buildings and cozy vibe will make you feel right at home alongside about 1,200 other residents,” reads the caption below a photo of north Main St...
DAYTON – The Missoula Children’s Theatre is returning to Dayton to mount a production of its original play, Aladdin, at the Liberty Theater. Auditions will take place at the Liberty on Monday, Aug. 10. Youth entering first grade through their senior year of high school who want to audition must pre-register at the Liberty on Friday, Aug. 8, between 2:30-5:30 p.m. Students can also sign up for three afternoon workshops open to any young person, regardless of whether they are cast for the play. There is no cost to participate in either the pla...
WALLA WALLA– The Walla Walla County Emergency Management Department, in partnership with Walla Walla County Fire District 4, has scheduled a FireWise workshop at Walla Walla County Fire District 4 – Station 45 on Aug. 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. The address is: 6549 Mill Creek Road. Discussion topics will include the remaining fire-season outlook, defensible space, fire response, and potential mitigation projects. Residents who reside, or own property, in the Wildland Urban Interface are encouraged to attend the FireWise workshop. Discussions will be...
WAITSBURG - An organizational meeting for Friends of the Waitsburg Pool will be held Thursday, July 30 at 1 p.m. at the Weller Public Library. Attendees will discuss formally organizing a group to support the pool with needs such as pool improvements, enrichment activities, help with lifeguard certification fees, summer pass scholarships and more. Anyone willing to help or who has ideas to offer is encouraged to attend. For more information call Kate Hockersmith at 337-8789....
