WEEKLY CALENDAR

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Dayton Developmental Disabilities Leadership Reception

Dayton best Western Plus Hotel and Suites

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Open house with WA State Representative Maureen Walsh, for people and families that have children with developmental disabilities. The focus is specifically for people and families that have special needs or a disability, not other political agendas. This is not a fundraising event, but seed money donations will be accepted.

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Drug Take Back Day

Waitsburg Fire Station (Main Street)

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring your old and unwanted prescription and non prescription drugs for free disposal.

Saturday Market

Blue Mountain Station

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Farmer's style market with artisan foods and locally made goods.

Shannon's Designated Drivers 5th Annual Fundraiser

Pioneer Park Gazebo, Walla Walla

1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Win games, prizes, face painting, refreshments and more. Open mic for sharing musical talent. All proceeds go to education and awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving and to provide sober rides home for those in need in Walla Walla County. In memory of Shannon Elliott.

Prescott School Carnival

Prescott High School Gymnasium

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Games, food and more. Have a great evening and support Prescott schools.

Columbia County Fair Kick Off

6:30 p.m.

Dinner is hosted by 4-H leadership with music by Nancy and Richard Monacelli. The event will feature a silent and live auction and dessert. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets may be purchased at Village Shoppes and proceeds go toward 2014 fair activities.

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Vacant Lot Steering Meeting

Prescott Lions Hall

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The public is encouraged to attend this meeting to help plan what happens next in the Vacant Lot Project.

Beginner' Soap Making Class

Tami Joy Farms (108 Rocky Road Lane)

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Instructor, Meredith Bretz, Owner of Biker B's Bathworks will provide a demonstration of the process and then each participant will make their own batch of soap, including scenting and coloring. Cost is $20. RSVP to tamijoymiller@gmail.com or 520-4837.

Praise Singing

Waitsburg First Christian Church (6th & Main)

Sunday Evening Praise

7 p.m.

A relaxed time of music and singing for the whole community.

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Storytime (every Monday)

Weller Public Library, Waitsburg

10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Dayton City Council

Dayton City Hall

7 p.m.

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Preschool Story Time

(every Tuesday)

Dayton Memorial Library 10 a.m.

Story Time (every Tuesday) Prescott Library

2:30 p.m.

Crafts and stories geared

to preschool children, but all

ages are welcome.

International Dance

Day

Prescott Library

Stop in and "bust a move"

(keep it G or PG-rated) to

win a prize.

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Crafternoon ( every

Wednesday)

Dayton Memorial Library 3:30 p.m.

All ages welcome.

May 1

Waitsburg City Cleanup Day

8 a.m.

Yard debris should be out to your curb by 8 a.m. for pickup by Waitsburg City Staff and community volunteers. Volunteers should meet at City Shop (across from Preston Park) to gather and spruce up the town.

First Thursday Concert

St. Paul's Episcopal Church (323 Catherine St. Walla Walla)

12:15

The Walla Walla University harp ensemble will perform, directed by Chelsea Spence. Admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted and will be given to the ASWWU mission project, "To Build a Home". This initiative hopes to raise $100,000 to build and maintain an orphanage in Peru.

Waitsburg Celebration Days Kickoff Reception

Waitsburg Town Hall

5:30 p.m.

See the unveiling of the Celebration Days Commemorative Poster. Sparkling wines and ciders along with small cheese plates will be available.

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Friends of the Dayton Library Book Sale

Dayton Memorial Library (111 S. 3rd Street, Dayton)

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All proceeds go to Friends of the Library to be used to support the library.

First Friday Flick

Prescott Library

4 p.m.

F4 = First Friday Flick Four p.m. A child-friendly movie will be held at 4 p.m. at the Prescott Library on the first Friday of each month.