SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

August 31

Dayton Farmer's Mar-

ket (Every Saturday)

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Depot Courtyard

Enjoy fresh produce, hotfood, artisan breads and

much more.

Starbuck Swap Meet &Redneck Games

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Starbuck, WADon't miss out on theswap meet full of vegeta-

bles, fruit, crafts, household

goods, woodworking andmore. Call the Rawhide Caféat 509-399-2222 to sign up

for the Oversized CoverallThree Legged Race, Out-

house Races and Toilet SeatHorseshoes.

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Preschool Story Time(every Tuesday)

Prescott Library

2:30 p.m.

Wii Gaming Night (firsttwo Tuesdays of month)

Prescott Library

5:00 p.m.

Come to the library for

Wii Gaming the first twoTuesday of every month.

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Preschool Story Time

(every Thursday)

Weller Public Library,Waitsburg

10:30 - 11:15

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123rd Columbia County Fair (Sept. 6, 7 & 8)

Animal exhibits, Jackpot rodeo, needlecraft, food preservation, baked goods, herdsmanship, Demolition Derby and more. Visit http:// bit.ly/1ca17SX for a com- plete schedule of events.

Open Mic Friday

Coppei Café, Waitsburg

6:30 p.m. to 9:30

Three song set, all ages

welcome.

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Christian Women's Connection

Seneca Activity Center, Dayton, WA

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Cost $10.00; Catered by Touchet River Catering

This month's theme is "Sew it, Grow it, Share it". Jan Bonn from Richland, Ore. will be speaking on overcoming fear of failure through a delightful and inspiring weave of stories, both humorous and tragic. Special feature is Betsy Nemitz from the upper Tu- cannon who will share her expertise on growing, drying and cooking herbs. Special music will be provided by multi-talented Cougar Hen- derson of Waitsburg. To make reservations call Judy Jackson by Feb. 5 at 509- 399-2005.

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The Vaughn Jensen Band

8:30 p.m.

Threshers Bar & Grill, Dayton, WA

Enjoy the Vaughn Jensen Band from the Tri-Cities, playing their Texas-style Blues at Threshers Friday night.

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Grief Support Group

A new grief support group will begin September 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Dayton. The class will run ten consecutive weeks and will be a closed group. There is also an open group that meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. If you or someone you know is struggling with grief, or if you have questions about either group, call Teeny at 386-5287.

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Encaustic Art Work- shop

10 a.m.

Monica Stobie Art Stu- dio, 610 North Touchet Road, Dayton, WA

This workshop includes a two-day class on encaustic painting and sculpture, complete with all supplies. Cost includes Saturday lunch, snacks and a Saturday night wine reception at the Wein- hard Hotel. Contact Colleen Monette at 206-241-9084 for more information.

Free showing of "To Kill a Mockingbird" Liberty Theater, Dayton, WA 11 a.m. Celebrate your right and freedom to read with the Columbia County Rural Library District and the Liberty Theater with a free showing of "To Kill a Mockingbird". Enjoy readings from banned books presented by local residents Roslyn Edwards, Kirsten Shobar, Dale Slack, and Nyssa Zanger.

Relay for Life of the Blue Mountains 2013 3 p.m. Dayton Sports Complex, 614 S. 3rd Street, Dayton, WA Relay for Life is a celebration of survivorship as well as an occasion to ex- press hope and work toward ending cancer. To sign up or see the many ways you can get involved visit http://bit. ly/14W0mHT

Cabernet Release Cel- ebration 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dumas Station, 36229 Highway 12, Dayton, WA Dumas Station invites you to join them as they celebrate the release of their 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon and their 2010 Cabernet Franc. Email ali@dumassta- tion.com for further info and to reserve your spot.

All-You-Can-Eat Salm- on BBQ 6 p.m. Don Thomas Building, Waitsburg Fairgrounds Waitsburg Lion's club fundraiser. All-you-can- eat grilled salmon with famous sauce. Featuring fresh "Ocean Beauty Brand" Salmon, baked potato, fresh baked bread, famous baked beans, homemade cole slaw, beer & wine - adults 21 and older (no children). Tickets are $25 and sell quickly. Call 629-0935 for more info.

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Heirloom Gardeners Food & Wine Weekend (Sept. 20-22)

Dayton, WA (various venues)

This event will include garden and museum tours and local food and beverage tastings. Taste artisan cheese and wine at the Monteillet Fromagerie, enjoy an heir- loom tomato tasting and dining event at TamiJoyFarm. Visit Mace Mead Works for live music. Hotel pack- ages are available at both the Weinhard Hotel and Best Western Hotel, combining double with event tickets. Individual tickets may be purchased at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. Visit heirloomweekend.com for more information and a schedule of events.

Banned Books Week (22-28) Dayton Memorial Library, Dayton, WA Come celebrate your right to read whatever you choose. At the library you can have your mug shot taken, check out banned books from the display and learn more.