BRIEFS

SALES TAX FORUM

WAITSBURG - The City of Waitsburg will hold a forum at 7 p.m. on March 29 at the Lions Club building to discuss the proposed 1/10 percent sales tax increase that is going to be on the upcoming special election ballot. The forum will give citizens a chance to hear about our maintenance program and what the city plans on doing with the money should the tax increase be approved. Anyone who has questions and can't attend can always call City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe at City Hall.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

WAITSBURG -- All parents of children planning to attend kindergarten next year need to complete registration forms and set up an appointment for an individual kindergarten screening to be held in April.

Please bring your child's official birth certificate and immunization records. Copies will be made for your child's school records and the originals returned to you. All children who turn 5 on, or before, August 31, are eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall of 2012. Appointments can be made March 26-27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and March 28-29 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

REVIEWING BROADWAY

DAYTON -- The Liberty Theater and TVAC Productions are proud to present this year's live spring performance, a sure fire crowd pleaser. Directed by Peggy James, Reviewing Broadway 102 features over 45 cast members performing 27 musical numbers from 14 Broadway hits. Elizabeth Arebalos-Jagelski brings her musical talents to the production as vocal director and Mary Luce is the show's costumer. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 23 and at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Tickets are $15-$20 and can be purchased at the theater box office or online at www.libertytheater.org.

DIAPER, TOY DRIVE

WAITSBURG -- Jessica Guay and Victoria Bly, both members of WHS's Class of 2012, will be sponsoring a stuffed animal and a diaper drive this Friday, March 23 at the Waitsburg PTSO Carnival. Bins will be available at the door for both the stuffed animals and the diapers. The stuffed animals will be given to the children of the Christian Aid Society and the diapers will be given to the Waitsburg Resource Center.

BOARD OPENING

WALLA WALLA -- The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill one position on the Walla Walla County Planning Commission. To maintain statutorily balanced representation, for this opening applications from residents residing in any area of the county (within either District 1, District 2, or District 3 County Commissioner boundaries) will be considered to fill the upcoming vacancy. Information for applicants, the application form, and a questionnaire to be completed as part of the application process will all be available on the county's website (www. co.walla-walla.wa.us), or interested persons can contact the county commissioners' office at 509/524-2505.

GREEN TRAVEL AWARDS

WALLA WALLA -- Awards will be given by Sustainable Walla Walla to businesses, agencies, schools, churches and organizations in the Walla Walla area with the best Green Travel programs for employees, students, customers and members during Earth Week 2012, April 16-22. Green Travel programs encourage people to look for low-energy ways to get to and from work, school, worship, meetings and other tasks throughout the week of the of Earth Day, April 22, to help make our community and region more sustainable. Green travel includes bike, bus, walking, carpool, scooters, and other low-energy alternatives to travel by conventional Single Occupancy Vehicles (SOVs). Participating organizations are asked to describe their Green Travel programs, including publicity, incentives, and results in a letter addressed to Sustainable Walla Walla, PO Box 1222, Walla Walla WA 99362, by Friday, April 27.

GRANT MONEY AVAILABLE

WALLA WALLA - The Eastern Washington Partnership Workforce Development Council has funds available to assist business owners with training current employees. They must be workers who are regular employees and have a future with your company. The WDC is seeking proposals from employers who can arrange specialized short-term training for employees to enhance on-the-job skills. Training must be completed by May 31, 2012. For more information, call 509-685-6128.