Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG—Saturday looks like a great day for family fun for Waitsburg area residents. A Farmer’s Market will be held at Homestead Farms, located at 1017 Preston Ave. on Sat., July 13 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. About a dozen vendors selling fresh produce, jewelry, Tupperware, rustic farm signs and clothing are expected at the event. Blush Salon & Spa will debut its new home on Main Street in Waitsburg with a grand opening event. Visit with owner Brooke Mikesell and enjoy some hors d’oeuvres. The Waitsburg Park & Recreation District is hosting...
DAYTON—Columbia County Public Health will host a free car seat check up at The Club, located at 528 W. Cameron St. in Dayton, on July 22 from 4-6 p.m. Three out of four car seats are installed incorrectly. Certified technicians will be on site to check car seats and to demonstrate how to properly install a car seat. The event is for all age children, but they must be present. This event is free to the public....
DAYTON—The Congregational, Episcopal and Methodist churches of Dayton will sponsor Community Day Camp (formerly Vacation Bible School) on July 15-19, with leadership provided by Twinlow Camp and Retreat Center. Drop off and pick up will take place at the United Methodist Church located at 110 S. Third Street in Dayton. There is no cost and snack and lunch will be provided for the morning program. (No lunch on Friday as Friday’s program ends at 11:30 a.m.) Ages 4-6: 9-11:30 a.m. Mon. – Fri....
WALLA WALLA—Providence St. Mary Medical Center will offer a free Mental Health First Aid training July 24 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Providence Room on Level 1 of the hospital. This eight-hour training course gives people the tools to identify when someone might be struggling with a mental health or substance use problem and to connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary. One in five Americans has a mental illness, but many are reluctant to seek help or might not know where to turn for care. Unlike physical c...
WALLA WALLA—Celebrate the local agricultural community and highlight Washington State’s official vegetable, the Walla Walla Sweet Onion at the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival on Sat., July 20 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Third and Main Streets in Walla Walla. This family friendly event includes executive chefs demonstrating the use of Walla Walla Sweet Onions, entertainment, live music, a KidZone by the Children’s Museum of Walla Walla, food and artisan vendors, informational booths and more. To become a vendor, contact Cindy Frost at (509) 5...
DAYTON—Ski Bluewood is in the process of moving the office it has maintained on Dayton’s Main Street for more than 20 years, to a new location on the mountain next to the lodge. “We’re consolidating our administrative facilities into one place for efficiency. We’ve already begun the moving process and plan to be finished by the end of July,” said Bluewood General Manager Kim Clark in a June 26 media release. In addition to the office move, the Bluewood crew will be busy with several other projects including lift and snowcat maintenance...
"Large load" is no exaggeration as a windmill "nose" makes its way down Dayton's Main Street and a blade crosses over the viaduct....
WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla Movie Crush returns to the Gesa Power House Theatre July 12-14 for its third annual celebration of American short cinema. The festival will screen 128 films, including 12 World Premieres, over the course of three days, plus will include a festive Awards Ceremony on Sunday night. Every year the Movie Crush shows a diverse collection of the best new American shorts, presented in thematically programmed packages. Also, for the first time, the Movie Crush will offer a package of family-friendly shorts at 10 a.m. on S...
June 10 Trespassing: Dispatched to Neff Road (Prescott) in regards to possible trespassing....
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Resource Center will host free dental clinics on July 26 and Oct. 4 at the Banner Bank parking lot. Appointments are required in advance. Call Pam Conover at (509) 337-8876 or Marge Benson at (509) 629-2988 to reserve a time slot....
WAITSBURG—Special programs will be offered during the free breakfast and lunch program at the Waitsburg Multipurpose room throughout July. There will be no meals served on July 4 and 5 for Independence Day weekend. Below are the planned special activities. July 8 - 8:30 a.m. Aerobics with Mrs. Schirm July 10 - 8:30 a.m. Music with the Milk Man July 12 - Noon Movie Time with Mrs. Montgomery July 15 - 8:30 a.m. Art with Mrs. Schirm July 17 - 8:30 a.m. Learn to Bake July 18 - 8:30 a.m. Art with Mrs. Schirm July 29 - 8:30 a.m. Aerobics with Mrs. L...
Discovery Kids - 10:00am to 11:00am - Every Wednesday A new, revamped and improved interactive story time for those in the toddler years! Come sing, dance, play and learn with our Flash the Sloth. Kids Summer Reading - Space Games - 2:30pm - July 12th “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” There will be plenty of steps in the games we’ve chosen for the kids to exercise both their mind and body. Teens Summer Reading - Nebula Lamps - 1:00pm - July 19th Who doesn’t want to learn about the coolest night light possible? Teens will be...
Dayton Title Company is looking for a full-time, career driven, Title Officer/ Escrow Assistant Qualifications: Strong organization skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Keen attention to detail, accuracy, spelling, grammar and punctuation Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Must be personable to effectively communicate with the public and staff in a service-oriented environment Must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and juggle multiple tasks Valid Driver’s L...
June 21 DUI: Traffic complaint that turned into a DUI investigation handled by Washington State Patrol on E. Hwy 12 and Dewitt Road in Waitsburg....
DAYTON—The Mobile Community Services Office will visit Dayton and Flour Mill Park on Main Street form noon-4 p.m. on Tues., July 9. At this event, people can apply for cash assistance, basic food assistance, medical assistance and the Medicare savings program. Individuals can also drop off paperwork, complete eligibility review, mid-certification review and make changes to existing reviews....
DAYTON—A new grief support group will begin Mon. June 24, but new members will still be accepted for the first couple of weeks as the group gets underway. The group will meet Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. The group follows the same guidelines as the Walla Walla Hospice grief support group and is using the 10-chapter book “Understanding Your Grief,” working through one chapter each week. “If someone is struggling with grief and grief issues, please come and share with others who are also struggling,” said faci...
WALLA WALLA—An Outshoot the Sheriff Trap & Skeet Shoot Fundraiser will take place Sat., June 29 from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Walla Walla Gun Club. Entry fees are $40/person; $35/youth under 18; $180 for team of five. All shooters must provide their own shotgun and only use lead shot; size 7 ½ to 8. Ear and eye protection required. Participants receive: one round of 25 clays with additional rounds available, lunch, T-shirt. Prizes for over 18, under 18 and ladies trap and overall skeet. There will be a shoot-off round for a tieb...
WAITSBURG—Just Another Chance Ranch will hold a free Family Fun Day on Sat., June 29 from 3-7 p.m. The ranch is located at 14224 E. Highway 12, halfway between Waitsburg and Dixie. Visit the ranch and find out what the summer youth program is all about. Enjoy face-painting, finger foods water balloons, games with prizes and a craft table. Call (509) 337-6056 with questions....
DAYTON—The Boldman House Museum will host “Art in the Garden,” a garden party and art show on Sat., July 6, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Local artists will share their garden and regional artwork with the public in the Boldman House Garden (410 N. 1st, Dayton). Stroll through the garden and enjoy the quiet breezes while viewing the wonderful artwork juxtaposed against the abundant blooms. The public will have the opportunity to meet some of the artists and view a wide variety of art. Refreshments will be served. Prospective buyers are encou...
WALLA WALLA County—The Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business Showcase Awards will take place on Sept. 18 in the lobby of the Baker Boyer Bank downtown branch. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the awards ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. The Awards Showcase honors individuals and businesses for excellence, leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and business practices that enhance the community. This year’s categories include: Start-up Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Duane Wollmuth Catalyst Award, Agribusiness of the Year, Non-...
DAYTON-WAITSBURG—A Facebook page has been created for the new trail being developed between Dayton and Waitsburg, now known as the Touchet Valley Trail, and community members are being asked to provide input. To participate, visit the Touchet Valley Trail Facebook page and fill out a seven-question survey to help the trail committee understand what the communities would most like to see in the trail. A steering committee is working to develop a concept plan this year, with engineering being completed next year and construction starting in 2...
WALLA WALLA/COLUMBIA Counties—Local and state agencies already have burn bans planned or in place. Fire No. 2 Columbia-Walla Walla Fire No. 2 will institute a burn ban in Columbia and Walla Walla counties from July 8-Sept 15. That ban includes the City of Waitsburg and the end date may be extended if conditions warrant. Bureau of Land Management The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) in eastern Washington. The order went into effect on June 22...
DAYTON—The Dayton High School Class of 1968 is sponsoring a free showing of the 1970 classic film Woodstock in honor of the 50th anniversary of the “greatest music festival ever.” The film, with a run time of three hours, will play Thurs., June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Liberty Theater. Admission is free....
Dayton First Congregational Church-UCC/Dayton First United Methodist Church July 15-19 Theme: Peace Works Watch either church’s Facebook page for updates. Waitsburg Christian Church July 22-26 Theme: MEGA Sports Camp Bicycle rodeo on July 26 Ages K-6 welcome Watch the Waitsburg Christian Church Facebook page for updates or call Andraya (509) 540-4205 for more info....
Look familiar? These keys were found on 6th Street in Dayton and have been turned in to the Sheriff's Office....
