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DAYTON—In DC League of Super-Pets, Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis side by side. When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a rag-tag shelter pack—Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel—to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes. Runtime: 105 min Rating: PG (action, mild violence, language and rude humor) Studio: Warner Bros.... Full story
DAYTON—Dayton’s Chamber of Commerce is hosting an empty building sneak peek. The Tour Our Town will begin at 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 1st. The former Columbia County Public Health building at 270 E. Main Street will be showcased. Continue the tour with a taste of wine from Red Band Cellars and beer from Chief Springs. There are tasty treats from Fiesta En Jalisco and Vikki’s Sweet Shoppe. The Chamber is also putting on a Cash Mob! At Main Street Marketplace, 262 E. Main St. on Fr... Full story
DAYTON—You be the Judge! The Manhattan Short Film Festival is the only event of its kind! This is the 25th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, which is a worldwide event taking place in about 500 venues across six continents. Each of the selected 10 finalist short films will be shown during each screening within a 12 day period (between Sept. 22 and October 2, 2022 across the world), with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by each audience member (You!) in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection b... Full story
Legion of Honor honorees were (L to R) David Crozier, PNW District Governor 2022-23, Gary Schroeder (30 years), Kim Lyonnais (30 years), Terry Nealey (45 years), Greg Wegrich, PNW District Governor 2021-22, at the Dayton Kiwanis Club 100th Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 17. Honored but unable to attend was Jon McFarland (35 years). Nearly a hundred people attended the special night, which was held in the Barn at Blue Meadows, and was catered by Q Wood-Fired Grill.... Full story
DAYTON—Carnegie Picture Lab announces a partnership with the Columbia County Rural Library to present Storybook Art for Dayton area children. Storybook Art centers around a featured children’s literature book and includes storytelling, Artful Thinking activities, and art projects inspired by and connected to the book. The first Storybook Art session will take place on Tuesday, September 27th from 3:15 to 4:45pm and will feature the book, Maybe Something Beautiful by Isabel Campoy. On October 6th, for Family Story Time from 6:30 – 8:00pm... Full story
DAYTON—When 30-year-old self-proclaimed homebody Mack Martin (Elizabeth Lail) reluctantly joins a Palm Springs bachelorette trip for her best friend Carla (Taylour Paige), her inner 70-year-old is released -- literally. The frustrated writer and influencer magically transforms into her future self: “Aunt Rita” (Oscar®-winner Diane Keaton). Freed from the constraints of other people’s expectations, Rita comes into her own, becoming an unlikely social media sensation and sparks a tentative romance with Mack’s adorable dog-sitter, Jack (Dustin Mi...
DAYTON—Carnegie Picture Lab announces a partnership with the Columbia County Rural Library to present Storybook Art for Dayton area children. Storybook Art centers around a featured children’s literature book and includes storytelling, Artful Thinking activities, and art projects inspired by and connected to the book. The first Storybook Art session will take place on Tuesday, September 27th from 3:15 to 4:45pm and will feature the book, Maybe Something Beautiful by Isabel Campoy. On October 6th, for Family Story Time from 6:30 – 8:00pm, the f... Full story
DAYTON—Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady (Lesley Manville) in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. After she works, starves and gambles to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris which will change not only her own outlook, but the very future of the House of Dior. The Rotten Tomatoes “Tomatometer” has this movie as 95% fresh, and audiences agreed with 93% favorable reviews. The Guardian review states “W...
DAYTON— According to the ACLU, the right for constituents to express themselves freely to their elected officials is protected under the First Amendment. Comments on an official’s page may be unpleasant to read, and they may feel it is personal; however, it is protected speech. Recently, a Dayton City Council member has engaged in blocking at least one community member because of the spirit of their behavior. Social media, including Facebook and Twitter, have been recognized by the Supreme Court as “perhaps the most powerful mechanisms avail... Full story
DAYTON—Top Gun Maverick returns to the Liberty on September 2. This movie has received very good reviews and attendance nationally, and locally. The Liberty Theater is participating in National Cinema Day on Saturday (Sept. 3) by offering an especially low movie ticket price of $3 that day, and $6 on Friday, Sunday and Tuesday. The movie summary is as follows: After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot a...
DAYTON—Thor: Love and Thunder - This film finds Thor (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced – a quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. Together, t...
DAYTON—Where the Crawdads Sing, from the best-selling novel by Delia Owens, is a captivating mystery that tells the story of Kya (Daisy Edgar-Jones), an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men (played by Taylor John Sharp and Harris Dickinson) from town, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world. When one of them is found dead, she is immed... Full story
DAYTON—Minions: The Rise of Gru - Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru (Steve Carell) is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970’s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement. It is not going particularly well. When Gru crosses paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto – a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please – this unexpected family joins forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions. Gru eventually finds himself... Full story
DAYTON—The Columbia County Library is hosting an “End of Summer Movie Night” for its Summer Reading Program on Friday, August 12, from 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. To fit with this year’s theme of “Oceans of Possibilities,” the library will show “Finding Dory” for kids and “The Meg” for adults. Snacks and beverages will be provided. The raffle drawing for program participants will take place after the movies. All are welcome, even if you did not participate in the reading program. For more information, contact the library at 509-382-4131 or inf...
DAYTON—The Jungle Book live - on Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6, at 7 pm - performed by local children, who will have rehearsed since August 1. The storyline is: Ever been abandoned in the jungle, adopted by wolves, taught by a bear, befriended by a panther, and chased by a tiger? In the musical adaptation of The Jungle Book, Mowgli the man-cub has all these adventures and more. Join him as he escapes from the Monkey-people, outwits a tiger, enlists the help of a rock python, explores what it means to be human, and learns a lesson from t... Full story
DAYTON—Elvis will run a second week. Please see our nearby advertisement, or our website, for movie dates and times. We have eliminated the seat buffering between groups, but online seat selection is still available. However, the incidence and spread of BA.5 variant of COVID is high, so we highly recommend that you wear face masks in the theater. We appreciate your cooperation. Also, registration of children for the Missoula Children’s Theater continues Friday, July 29. Then local children will rehearse for 5 days (Aug. 1-5) to perform The...
DAYTON—Beat the heat at the library. The National Weather Service has announced a heat advisory this week in Columbia County, so the Dayton Memorial Library has opened its doors as a cooling center during regular business hours. All are welcome to get out of the heat, watch a movie and enjoy cold drinks and snacks. Stay cool, everyone! Columbia County Rural Library 111 S 3rd St. Dayton, WA... Full story
DAYTON—Sheriff Joe Helm and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office will be busy at Dayton City Park for the 14th Annual National Night Out. Join the deputies on Tuesday, August 2, from 5:00 p.m- 8:00 p.m for a night geared towards building partnerships between local law enforcement and the communities they serve. Exhibits and displays to be expected throughout the evening include a LifeFlight helicopter tour, a Search & Rescue Humvee, command trailer, and quads, and a photobooth. Local organizations, including the Coalition for Youth and Fam...
DAYTON—Lightyear is the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear—the hero who inspired the toy (in Toy Story) - follows the legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure. The Rotten Tomatoes website describes this movie as: “Legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside ambitious recruits Izzy, Mo, Darby, and his robot companion, Sox. As this motley crew tackles their toughest mission yet, they must learn to work together as a team to escape the evil Zurg and his dutiful robot army that is never f... Full story
The Evening at the Depot annual benefit auction, supporting the day-to-day operations of the Dayton Historic Depot, is scheduled for August 6, 2022. Individual tickets are $45 and include a souvenir wine or beer glass to keep, live music by Rich and Nancy Monacelli, a small bites buffet prepared by Haute Stuff Catering Co, and locally crafted wine (Dumas Station & Red Band Cellars) and beer (Chief Spring's). The silent and live auctions are sure to offer something for everyone! Two private...
The Duke is set in 1961 when Kempton Bunton (Jim Broadbent), a 60-year old taxi driver, stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. Helen Mirren plays as Bunton’s wife. This portrait theft has been the only theft in the Gallery’s history. Kempton sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government agreed to provide television for free to the elderly. What happened next became the stuff of legend. Only 50 years later did the full story emerge -- a startling revel...
DAYTON-Vickki's Sweet Shoppe is the place to satisfy that sweet tooth with a selection of chocolates, hard candies, and candies from our childhood. The shop is building a selection of over 100 sodas, including original recipe Dr. Pepper, Squirt, Route 66, Jones, and other sodas made with pure cane sugars. There is even a Bob Ross Positive Energy drink. Owner Vikki Griffin has brought years of retail management experience and a natural cheerfulness to open this shop. Her daughter Rylee was on...
DAYTON-Columbia County candidates participated in events to celebrate Independence Day with food, games, and fundraising for school supplies. The two County Commissioner candidates took center stage at two events. The Columbia County Conservatives sponsored an Ol' Fashioned Family Picnic at Dayton City Park. The well-attended event included cake walks, games, food, and Commissioner Amerein volunteering for the fan-favorite, dunk tank. Columbia County Commissioner candidate Jack Miller and...
DAYTON-The Dayton chapter of the American Legion presented a quilt of honor to Jim Korsberg, on July 4, 2022 at the veteran's memorial. Mr. Korsberg is a veteran of the Vietnam War.... Full story
DAYTON—On Monday, June 20, around 6:00 p.m., Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of shots fired at 118 East Washington Street in Dayton. They encountered a 54-year-old man in a second-floor apartment, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Columbia County Fire District #3 transported the injured man by ambulance to Dayton General Hospital. He later died from his wounds at the hospital. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family members. A 22-year-old Dayton man has been held with pro...
