Weekend chock-full of fun events

TOUCHET VALLEY-It will be a busy weekend in the Touchet Valley, so clear your calendars! From golf tournaments to demo derbies, fun is bound to be had.

Friday, July 16, the Waitsburg Block Party will be in full swing at 6 p.m. Bring an entree to grill, plus a side dish or dessert to share at 702 Orchard Street in Waitsburg. BBQs will be available to use, and Walla Walla Dj David Long will keep the music playing. Grab your chairs, bring your favorite yard games, and spend the evening with neighbors and friends.

On Saturday, July 17, the morning kicks off bright and early with the 2nd Annual Norm Passmore Golf Tournament at the Touchet Valley Golf Course, starting at 9 a.m. All ages are welcome to participate, with kid-friendly games and prizes. The individual entry fee is $50, and the team entry is $200. Entry fees include green fees and lunch. All proceeds will help support the Dayton Waitsburg Community Health Foundation bringing better healthcare to our small communities. For more information, call (509) 382-2090.

Don your tie-dye and get groovy at this year's Foodstock and Vintage at the Station event. Face painting, tie-dying t-shirts, live music, waterslides, and wine, mead, and premium liqueur tastings are just a few things on the agenda for the day. Bring a chair or a blanket, enjoy an array of local foods, beverages, and art, and enter for a chance to win one of the drawings and giveaways. Hear live music from Nancy & Richard Monacelli, Calico Bones, Brian Hunt, and the Snooty Owls. The Blue Mountain Station opens Saturday at 10 a.m and is located at 700 Artisan Way in Dayton, and admission to the event is free. For a complete schedule of events, check out the event's Facebook page.

If you aren't tired yet, the All Wheels Weekend Demo Derby starts at 5 p.m. on Saturday, kicking the evening off with time trials. Multiple classes of cars will be featured, including Modified Class, Small Car/Truck, and the popular Kids' Crash Powerwheels Derby. Pre-entry registration and all rules and regulations for drivers who wish to participate are posted at http://www.crashmaniademoderby.com. Tickets for seating are available to purchase online at http://www.allwheelsweekend.com.