JULY CALENDAR

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ArtWalk-Examine fifteen of Walla Walla's Arts Businesses-including art galleries, art venues, artists' studios and museums from 5 to 8 p.m. Walla Walla's ArtWalk, exhibiting works of local, national and international artists. Art Walk is free and open to all art enthusiasts. Look for the signs in the windows of participating art venues.

For more info go to: www.artwalkwallawalla.com

Experience afternoon anof days gone by. Spin yarn or watch experts demonstrate the timeless skill of spinning at Whitman Park, 328 Whitman Mission Rd., Walla Walla from 1 to 4 p.m.

Learn a skill from yesteryear. Make Fire with Flint & Steel at Whitman Park, 328 Whitman Mission Rd., Walla Walla from 1 to 4 p.m. ummer program at Prescott Library- Children will enjoy a story and craft time exploring Native Americans at 2 p.m. at 103 South D St .

Wii Gaming Night at Prescott Library at 5 p.m. More information is available at http://summer.wwrurallibrary.com/prescott-library

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Prescott Library Summer Program for older children. Children will make a Dreamcatcher during the hands-on activity at 2 p.m. More information is available at http:// summer.wwrurallibrary.com/ prescott-library

Prescott Library Summer Program for teens and tweens. Participants will make Duct Tape Crafts during the hands-on activity at 5 p.m.

8 & 9

Join singer/Celtic musician Heather Stearns for an amazing night of entertainment with Celtic and Scots/ Irish influences at Dayton Wine Works, 307 East Main St. ,Dayton. Traditional, Bluegrass, Pop and Original compositions. 7 to 10 p.m. No cover charge.

tarbuck Community Yard Sale, signup at the Rawhide Bar & Grill, 399-2222

Pataha Rustlers presents Cowboy Action Shooting, all day at the Range Grade, Dayton. $10 per shooter, visitors free and welcome. For more info call 509-382-8926 or e-mail to pintoannie@cowboybullets.com

Come celebrate the Frenchtown Historic Site Grand Opening Honoring the bicentennial of the beginning of the fur trade. Participants can enjoy events beginning at 12:30 p.m.

A guided tour of the site, which is on the grounds of the 1855 Battle of Walla Walla and is also the location of the 1876 Saint Rose of Lima Mission and Frenchtown Cemetery

To get to Frenchtown from new Highway 12, turn south on Frenchtown Road at the sign for the Frenchtown Historic Site approximately eight miles west of Walla Walla. Turn right at Old Highway 12 and go one mile to the entrance and drive on the right. Coming from Walla Walla on Old Highway 12, continue west past the Whitman Mission site, one mile to the historical markers at Frenchtown Road and continue another mile west on Old Highway 12 to the Frenchtown entrance.

The Frenchtown site is open from sunrise to sunset seven days a week with no admission charge. For more information go to www.frenchtownpartners.org, email frenchtownpartners@charter.net or call 509-629- 0044.

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Dayton Farmers Market, Fifth and Main Streets, Dayton Noon

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Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. to Noon-:Waitsburg Christian/ Presbyterian Church, Main Street.

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Summer program at Prescott Library, 103 South D Street- A story and craft time for young children exploring China at 2 p.m.

Prescott Library Summer Program for teens and tweens. Participants will make Cubee Papercraft during the hands-on activity at 5 p.m.-More information available at http://summer.wwrurallibrary.com/prescott-librar yW ii Gaming Night at Prescott Library at 5 p.m.

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Ladies enjoy a Garden Party Brunch at Judy Jackson's home in Starbuck from 10 a.m. to Noon. Participants will see Betsy Nemitz' stunning yard art, relax to the music of Debbie Hoilman, and hear a refreshing story told by Anna Tracy. Cost is $9. This event is catered by Louann Truesdale.

Babysitting is available and reservations are necessary. Please call Judy Jackson at 399-2005 to reserve your lunch and also to 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, July 8 to cancel if your plans change. Otherwise we are obligated to pay for your meal if you are unable to attend. This event is sponsored by the Christian Women's Connection

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Prescott Library Summer Program for older children. Participants will make a Chinese Box Kite during the hands-on activity at 2 p.m. More information is available at http://summer.wwrurallibrary.com/prescott-library

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Everyone is invited to gather at the 6th Mule Mania at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Dayton. A show to educate the public about the great qualities and versatility of the mule and donkey. The Mule and Donkey Show is offered to riders of all ages and abilities, an opportunity to get together and have fun. Competition is in a variety of classes from Western and English Pleasure, Dressage, Trail, Cattle and Driving.

At 10 a.m.-Parade in historic downtown Dayton on Saturday, July 16 is coupled with the annual Dayton Alumni Parade. There will be a Chuck Wagon Association Cook-Off Competition Friday and Saturday evenings and "The Gathering," a display of Vendors and Booths displaying and selling unique western items. Live Music and a Beer and Wine Garden is all part of the fun. Sunday brings Cowboy Church.

The Dayton Mule Ryder Cup will be the first golf tournament to bring mule riders (yes, someone will be on the mule) and local golf enthusiasts together in a 3-person scramble on 7 holes. Free admission.

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Dayton Alumni Weekend. Enjoy a fun alumni parade at 10a.m. on July 16, along with the Mule Mania parade, picnics and gatherings. For more info call 509-382-2687.

The Bridge Band will be performing at the Columbia County Fairgrounds from 5 to 7 p.m. This 7- member band plays contemporary country, classic rock and gospel music. A 1982 Dayton Alumni member, Shane Groom, is one of the band members. Admission is free and the public is welcome. .

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All you can eat Community Club breakfast in the Lions Hall, 101 South D St. in Prescott from 8to 11 .a.m. A delicious breakfast prepared by the Community Church ladies. Cost is $5.99

A Solar Celebration: Solar baked cookies and other solar activities at Whitman Park, 328 Whitman Mission Rd. in Walla Walla from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy free admission to the historic Depot during Dayton's Alumni Weekend. Take a look at the current exhibit upstairs, shop in the Museum Gift Shop downstairs, and experience history first hand. The Depot Courtyard hosts the annual Alumni Meeting at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

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Dayton Alumni Community potluck, City Park. Everyone is welcome to bring a dish and visit with the alumni.

Dayton Farmers Market, 5th and Main streets, Dayton, Noon

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Friends of Library meeting, Prescott Library, 103 South D St. , Prescott- 5 to 6 p.m.

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Enjoy taking a Bird Safari with bird expert Mike Denny. Meet at the visitor center of Whitman Park, 328 Whitman Mission Rd., Walla Walla, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Summer program at Prescott Library- A story and craft time for young children. This week they will discover The Aztecs at 2 p.m.

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Friends of the Library meeting at Prescott Library, 103 South D St. at 5p.m.

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Prescott Library summer program for older children. Participants will make art with Solar Paper during the hands-on activity at 2 p.m.

23 & 24

Enjoy an afternoon learning Sidesaddle Riding and Blacksmithing at Whitman Park, 328 Whitman Mission Rd., Walla Walla. From 1 to 4 p.m.

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Pataha Rustlers present the first annual match, the "Little-Big" Match at Patit Gun Range, Range Grade Rd, Dayton. Fees are $30 for one shooter, $50 for a couple, and $15 each for junior or buckaroo shooters (just to cover lunches).

Join us at the Lions building at Waitsburg Fairgrounds for a dinner and silent auction fundraiser to benefit NTASin honor of Dennis Nostrant from 6 to 8:30 p.m. There will also be a raffle for a half of beef-cut and wrapped. The dinner tickets are $1 for adults. Children 7-12 $6.00, and under 6 is free. The beef raffle tickets are $5 dollars each or 5 for $20. Call 540- 0615 or 629-2568 for more details.

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Dayton Farmers Market, 5th and Main Streets, Dayton, Noon

Literary Reading: The Willow is happy to present readings by Jennifer Boyden and Janice King beginning at 2 p.m., 2 East Rose St., Walla Walla. For more info call 509- 876-2247.

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Summer program at Prescott Library- 2:00 p.m. A story and craft for young children exploring Germany at 2:00 p.m.

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Prescott Library summer program for older children. Participants will make Duct Tape Wallets during the hands-on activity at 2 p.m.

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Enjoy a little country, a little acoustic rock mixed with a little Cowboy yodeling, bluegrass and jazz with Mark Holt at the Dayton Wine Works, 307 East Main St., Dayton. This is an adult event. Mark was raised on the Yakama Indian Reservation and has been a featured showcase artist for the International Bluegrass Music Association.7 to 10 p.m. $5 cover charge.

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Dayton Farmers Market, 5th and Main streets, Dayton, Noon