Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

JUNE CALENDAR

Prescott spring concert for grades 5-12. 7 p.m. Directed by Nichole Riggs.

Dayton spring sports dessert- 7 p.m. in the Multi- Purpose room.

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Waitsburg High School graduation. 8:00 p.m., Kison Court

Dayton Baccalaureate -7 p.m., Methodist Church. 3-4

Live Music on the Patio, 7:00 p.m. Dayton Wine Works, 507 E. Main. Join singer / Cel t ic musician Heather Stearns for an evening of Celtic and Scots/Irish influenced music. In addition to vocals, Heather will showcase her talents on the Concert Ukulele. The Tinwhistle and Irish Flute. For more information, call (509) 382-1200 or visit www.daytonwineworks.com

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Dayton High School Graduation. 1:00 p.m. DHS Gymnasium

Spring Alley Cleanup inDayton. The Clean-up efforts will start on the north side of town, working south. All materials for disposal must be: located in the alley or right of way by June 6, 2011 for pick up.

Compostable garden waste such as vines, shrubs and tree trimmings, not larger than 2 1/2 inches across only.

If the City comes by ant the item are not out, the City will not return to your residence for pick-up. For more info contact the City of Dayton at 509-382-2361 or 509-382-4571.

Dayton Farmers' Market Meeting. 7:00 p.m. Delaney Room, Dayton Memorial Library, 11 S. 3rd. Anyone interested in participating in Dayton's Farmers' Market should attend this meeting. Contact Market Manager, Jacci Wooten at (509) 382- 8921 or (509) 382-2526 for more information.

Art Faire. 12:20-2:20 p.m. Dayton Elementary School Multipurpose Room, 302 E Park. Dayton Elementary School invites the public to attend its first annual Art Faire. Community artists will be on hand to display and/or demonstrate their craft, in a full range of mediums. There is no admission charge. For more information, please call the elementary school at (509) 382-2507 and ask for Dallas or Roslyn.

Live Chamber Music. 10:00 a.m. to noon, Skye Book & Brew, 148 E Main Street, Dayton. Some of the musicians participating in the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival will be rehearsing live. These very talented musicians are on a mission to share their passion of chamber music in unexpected places. For more information, call Mike at (509)382-4677.

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Waitsburg FAA Awards & Dessert Banquet, 7:00 p.m. Multipurpose Room

Field Dayton K-3, Day- ton track. Kindergarten through 3rd grade students will go to the track and learn about track events. Parents are encouraged to attend.

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Field Day for grades 4- 6. Dayton Track. Students in fourth, fifth and sixth grades will learn about track events. Parents are encouraged to attend.

Dayton Middle School lock-in for grades six, seven and eight, from 9 p.m. until 7:45 a.m.

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Prescott Graduat ion. Prescott School Gymnasium.

Dayton Swim Pool opens 7 a.m.-9 p.m. For more information call 382-2441.

Last day of school-Dayton school district dismissal at 10:30 a.m.

Acoustic Jam Night. 6:30 p.m. Skye Book & Brew, 148 E Main St., Dayton. Play and instrument. Grab it and enjoy an evening sharing your talent with fellow musicians and an appreciative audience. Call Mike at (509) 382-4677 for more information.

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Waitsburg Junior Livestock Show Fair, Fairgrounds in Waitsburg.

Karaoke Night. 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Tuxedo Bar & Grill, Prescott (509) 849- 2244

Washington Farm Forestry Association Meeting. 10:00 a.m. Delaney room, Dayton Memorial Library, 111 S. 3rd Street, Dayton. All forestland owners or anyone interested in forestland management is invited to attend this informative meeting. The Blue Mountain Chapter meets four times a year to promote education in the field of forestry and a sharing of ideas and forest practices among the members. The program will include "An Overview of Forestry in Chile" and "Recovering Old Growth Timber from Flathead Lake" as well as a hand-on account of real time tree planting. For more information contact Greg Kelly at (509) 520-5458 or gnstimber@yahoo.com.

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Washington's Free Fishing Weekend. No fishing license is required to fish or gather shellfish in any waters open to fishing in Washington State. Also, no vehicle use permit will be required during Free Fishing Weekend to park at any of the 500 water-access sites maintained by Fish and Wildlife. Although no licenses are required on Free Fishing Weekend, other rules such as size limits, bag limits and season closures will still be in effect.

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Waitsburg Swimming Pool opens. Pool is open 1-5 p.m. & 5-6 p.m.

Prescott Summer School begins.

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"Antique Roadshow" Christian Women's Luncheon. 11: 30 a. m.- 1: 30 p.m. Pataha Flour Mill, 50 Hutchens Hill Road, Pomeroy, WA Catered by: Pataha Flour Mill. "STOP and smell the roses along the way" as Becky Weber incorporates the rose as a symbol in her ministering to others, "LOOK at beautiful depression glassware" displayed by Vonda Cathers, owner of Vonda's Antique Mall in Pomeroy and "LISTEN to beautiful music" performed by Jon Van Vogt from Pataha Flour Mill, his family and/ or staff. Reservations are needed and babysitting is available. Please call Judy Jackson at (509) 399-2005 to reserve your lunch and let her know if you need a babysitter for the luncheon. Please honor your reservation, "gift" it to a friend, or call Judy by noon on Friday, June 10th to cancel if your plans change, otherwise, we are obligated to pay for your meal if you do not attend. Sponsored by Christian Women's Connection and www.stonecroft.org. 17-18

Live Music on the Patio. 7:00 p.m. Dayton Wine Works, 507 E. Main, Dayton. Enjoy singer/TV newscaster/ radio DJ Fait Martin and World Bear guitarist Tony Woods live on the patio overlooking Dayton. This duo features a combination of contemporary and classic vocals along with new original material. Enjoy the sunset, light entrees, snacks, cheese plates, great music and BIG FUN! For more information call (509) 382-1200 or visit www.daytonwineworks.com

Live Music: Dan Fowler Band. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Woody's Bar & Grill, 214 E. Main, Dayton. Enjoy two nights of classic rock and roll with the Dan Fowler Band from Lewiston, Idaho. Great music, great food, great time! (509) 382-2364

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All Wheels Weekend. Dayton. Cruising, classic cars, live music, lawn dragster races, demolition derby, a poker walk, golf tournament and a benefit poker run are just some of the highlights of this big weekend. For more information visit www.allwheelweekend.com or contact the Dayton Chamber of Commerce at (50() 382-4825. 18-19

All you Can Eat Breakfast. 8:00-11:00 a.m. Prescott Community Center. Enjoy a hearty breakfast for a $5.99 donation. Contact Jeanne McIntyre at (509) 849-2425 for more information.

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11:00 - 4:00 p.m.-Project Timothy Benefit Poker Run for motorcycles and classic cars.

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Summer Rec. Program & Teen Scene Program

Youth ages 5 to 12 years, Registration packets are available at Blue Mountain Counseling.

For more information, contact Peggy Gutierrez @ 382-1164.

Breakfast & Lunch program. For more information, contact Peggy Gutierrez @ 382-1164.

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Salt & Light Home Concert. 7:30 p.m. First Christian Church, 604 Main Street, Waitsburg. The final concert of their 2011 Got Hope? Tour. 24-25

Prescott Alumni Weekend- A Potluck picnic is planned for June 24 at 4 p.m. at the Prescott Park. The 46th all high school reunion will begin with registration at 3:30, visiting, pictures at 5 and dinner served at 6:30 p.m. in Multi-purpose room.

Come visit with your fellow Alumni at the Tuxedo, 105 South D Street, Prescott.

Dayton Farmer's Market 2011 Season Opening. Friday 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Seneca Lawn on the east end of town. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Downtown at 1st and Main. Local produce, handmade items and interesting times. Contact Market Manager Jacci Wooten at (509) 382-2526 or (509) 382-8921.

Biblical Studies Retreat. Begins at 5:00 p.m. Friday, Camp Touchet, 1130 North Touchet Road, Dayton. Dig into the book of Second Thessalonians with seminary professor Dr. Norm Theisen. Norm, as he likes to be called, present the Bible in a way that is both fun and memorable. The cost is only $45 which includes one night's lodging and three meals. For more information, contact Camp Touchet manager Tony Sykes at (509) 382-1803. Live Music on the Patio. 7:00 p.m. Dayton Wine Works, 507 E. Main. Cover"$ 5. Mark Holt from Weippe, Idaho will entertain participants with his guitar and banjo. For more information visit www.daytonwineworks.com or call (509) 382-1200.

enjoy an afternoon admiring the beauty of the gardens surrounding the completely restored Boldman House. Artwork inspired by the gardens and created by local artists will be on display. For more information call (509) 382-2026.

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2011 Green & Solar Home Tour. 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. at Water and Environmental Center, Walla Walla Community College, 500 Tausick Way. Tour innovative green homes and buildings to see how you can use solar energy, energy efficiency and others sustainable technologies to reduce monthly utility bills and save energy.

Vendors and green building workshops will also be held the same day at the Sustainable Living Fair and at the William A. Grant Water & Environmental Center on the WWCC campus. Pre-sale tickets are available Saturdays in June at the Walla Walla Farmer's Market, Destination Walla Walla ticket office at 1st & Main St. and online at www.sustaingablelivingcenter.com.

Cost is $20 per person. Children under 16 may attend for free. News Sustainable Living Center members attend for free and receive discounts on future SLC events.

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Informational meeting for "A Christmas Carol," a planned Touchet Valley Arts Council production of Charles Dickens' classic story. For details, go to www.libertytheater.org

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Carson & Barnes Circus. 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Blue Mountain Station grounds, Wagon and Highway 12, West end of Dayton.

Tickets: $10-$18, available at Waitsburg Market, Hot Poop in Walla Walla, Dayton Mercantile and Dayton Chamber office, 166 E. Main; and Meyers Hardware in Pomeroy.

For more information call the Dayton Chamber of commerce at (509) 382-2563 or visit carsonbarnescircus.com for more information.

 

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