Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG – The Dayton and Waitsburg combined YoungLife and WyldLife will host their annual Italian Delights fundraiser dinner on Sun., March 19 from 5-8 p.m. in the elementary school multipurpose room. The event is the main fundraiser to raise money for high school and middle school kids to attend YoungLife and WyldLife camps. This year, high school students are headed to Malibu, on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Middle school students will go to Washington Family Ranch in Antelope, Ore. The dinner includes: spaghetti served with e...
COLLEGE PLACE – A ribbon cutting and open house will be held at the Providence Express Care in College Place on March 16 at 5:30 p.m. The clinic, located across the street from Wal-Mart at 1705 SE Meadowbrook St., Ste. 2, opened on Feb. 20. Providence Express Care offers same-day and walk-in appointments for common illnesses and injuries. The clinic treats common conditions such as colds, flu, asthma, urinary tract infections, sprains, cuts, scrapes, and eye irritations. It also offers sports physicals and screening tests. The clinic has a f...
DAYTON – The BMS Co-op will host a cooking class titled “One Juicy Chicken – Four Tasty Dinners” on Sat., April 23 from 3-5 p.m. The class is $36 for non-members and $18 for members. Class size is limited. Chef Zoe Shaw will instruct the class on how to prepare four simple, vibrant, and easy meals from one roasted chicken. Zoe is a graduate of the Oregon Culinary Institute and has been cooking professionally for 10 years. She is the owner of Rhizome Feasts & Provisions in Walla Walla where she creates special menus for private and public...
DUSTY – According to an article in the Whitman County Gazette, the doors to the Dusty Country Store have closed and the business is up for sale. Owner Randy Scheideman of LaCrosse has operated the store for 12 years and said he hopes to find a new operator for the store as soon as possible, according to the article. Scheideman can be contacted at (509) 549-3393 or (509) 592-0397....
WAITSBURG – The March meeting of the Christian Women’s Connection will be held on Wed., March 16 at Waitsburg Town Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon is $10 and will be catered by the CWC Committee. Donna Paris, of Portland Ore. is the guest speaker. She will compare running a 26.2 mile marathon with running the marathon of life in her talk titled, “The Race is On.” Jordyn Hutchens will demonstrate how to decorate a cake as the special feature and Sherri Huwe will provide musical entertainment. Reservations are needed by March 1...
WAITSBURG – The bluegrass band, Squirrel Butter, will peform at the Ten Ton Press building at 216 Main, on Fri., March 10 at 6:30 p.m. A bluegrass jam will follow. Suggested donation for the concert is $10. Squirrel Butter is a husband and wife duo from the Seattle area. They have been featured on Prairie Home Companion and have been on stage at many Northwest bluegrass festivals, including Wintergrass. The band will play a set then join in with the bluegrass jam following the concert. This jam is kid-friendly, beginner-friendly, and d...
WAITSBURG – Caucus for the City of Waitsburg elections opened Mon., Feb. 27 and will run through March 9. Caucuses may be held between 35 and 25 days prior to the election which takes place the first Monday in April. Declarations of candidacy will be accepted at City Hall beginning on Mon., March 1 through Fri., March 10....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Town Hall Association is hosting a St. Paddy’s Day dinner fundraiser on Sat., March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. In order to accurately order food and supplies, tickets should be purchased by March 9. The main course will include a traditional cabbage, sausage, and potato dinner. Adult beverages will be available. The evening will also include a silent auction. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased from any Town Hall board member. Board members include: Jim Romine, Jim Davison, Larry Johnson, Ron Griffen, Karl New...
PRESCOTT – The Prescott Parks & Recreation District is planning to hold a lifeguard training class during the final two weeks of May. Class will take place on Sundays. Some classes will be held at the Prescott Pool and others will be held at the Walla Walla University Education facility in College Place. The class will cost approximately $180, which includes the cost of the book and Red Cross Certification Certificate. Those interested will need to buy the Lifeguard Training Manual 2017, which can be purchased on Amazon.com. There have been p...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg will honor winter athletes on Tues., March 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the WHS auditorium. Athletes in cheerleading, wrestling, boys and girls basketball will be recognized. Dessert and punch will be provided following the awards ceremony....
DAYTON - All third, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders living in the Dayton school district, including those who are homeschooled, are invited to participate in the spring session of the After School Program, which takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Spring session will begin on Tues., March 21, and end on Thurs., May 25. Adults with skills in gardening, photography, theater, sports, cooking, and art (especially painting and collage), are invited to participate. For further information contact Program...
DAYTON – The Dayton Celebrate Recovery group has changed its meeting date from Wednesdays to Mondays. The group meets weekly at Catalyst Church, located at 311 S. 4th Street in Dayton. Dinner is at 6 p.m. followed by a meeting at 7 p.m. Sam Korslund facilitates the group that has been meeting in Dayton for nearly a year. Korslund said everyone is welcome and people should feel free to join at any time. Celebrate Recovery is a biblical program that helps individuals overcome “hurts, hang-ups, and habits.” The group is helpful for those strug...
DAYTON – Youth can register for Touchet Valley Little League at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Youth Building on Sat., Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The cost is $50 per child, with family discounts available. Cash, check, and credit cards will be accepted. Volunteer coaches and umpires are needed. Contact Sherena at tvll@yahoo.com for more information....
WAITSBURG – Support TEAM Relay at their annual Shamrock Bingo fundraiser on Fri., March 10 at the Waitsburg Elementary School multipurpose room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games will be played from 6-8 p.m. Games are $1 each for three cards and 20 games will be played for prizes including gift baskets, cash prizes and gift certificates. A dinner of soup, roll, and dessert will be available for $4 so there is no need to cook before showing up! Last year, TEAM Relay raised $1,400 to donate to the American Cancer Society....
DAYTON – The public is invited to a Shrove Dinner (some call it Mardi Gras, and some Fat Tuesday!) at the First United Methodist Church (110 S. 3rd) on Tues., Feb. 28 at 5:30 - 7 p.m. All are welcome and gluten free options are available. There will be pancake games and contests for all ages. The public is also invited to a brief Ash Wednesday Service on March 1 at 6 p.m.. The service marks the beginning of Lent and consists of Scripture, prayer and the placing of ashes on the forehead as a sign of repentance and commitment to Jesus Christ. C...
WALLA WALLA – Attend Family Discovery Day to discover and share your family’s story, seek your ancestors, and build your family tree. The event takes place Sat., March 18 from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Family History Center located at 1821 S. 2nd Ave in Walla Walla. Hear encouraging messages from experts in the field with 18 live presentations for beginner to advanced genealogical researchers. The event is hosted as a public service by the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, Walla Walla Stake, Family History Center. All ages are welco...
WALLA WALLA – Members of the Walla Walla Police Department will meet with individuals interested in a career in law enforcement on Sat., March 11 at 1 p.m. in the Fulton Community Room at the police station, located at 54 E. Moore in Walla Walla. Topics to be covered include the application and testing process, resume building, study topics, and physical test requirements. Testing for the next entry level police offer eligibility list will be scheduled in June. Minorities and bilinguals are strongly encouraged to participate...
MILTON-FREEWATER – Modern Western Square Dance Lessons and Ballroom Dance Lessons both begin on March 5 at the Milton-Freewater Community Building located at 109 NE Fifth Street. Modern Western Square dance is good for the body, mind, and soul! It’s also great low-impact exercise and a good way to meet new friends. It is also the state dance for Washington and Oregon. Lessons are presented by the Muddy Frogs Square Dance Club with Bill and Neva Reid of Wallowa, Ore. instructing. Lessons are from 2-3:0 p.m. on Sundays. If you have a par...
WALLA WALLA – The Crime Free Rental Housing program will offer a free 12-hour training seminar to landlords and tenants. The training will take place from 6:30 – 9:30 over four evenings: March 1, 2, 8, and 9. Meetings will be held in the Chuck Fulton Community Room at the Walla Walla Police Department (54 E. Moore, Walla Walla). Numerous topics will be covered including: Washington Landlord/Tenant Law, Gang & Drug Activity, Registered Sex Offenders, Eviction Process, Fire & Safety Codes, and Tenant Screening. To register, email Officer Tim Ben...
WAITSBURG – The Friends of the Library received a $200 from Preston Avenue LLC (Lynne Carpenter) to cover book purchases for the month of May. The FOL are looking for a community member that would be willing to be a parade float chairman for the Waitsburg Days in May. The next FOL meeting will be held at the library on March 15 at 7 p.m. Everyone interested in supporting the library, in any capacity, is welcome. Anyone wishing to sponsor a month’s worth of book purchases for the library, or who is interested in being parade float chair, can...
WAITSBURG – Citizens are invited to support Waitsburg Celebration Days Royalty at a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Fri., Feb. 24 at Waitsburg Town Hall. A social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. The evening will also include a silent auction and dessert auction. Tickets are 2 for $15 or $10 each. Wine and beer will be available by donation. Funds will be used toward royalty expenses such as wardrobe and travel. Tickets may be purchased by calling Cheyanne at (509) 629-1693 or by messaging Ann Adams on Facebook. They will a...
DAYTON – The Dayton Lions Club will host its second annual crab dinner on Sat., March 11 from 5-7 pm. at the Dayton school multipurpose room. Tickets must be purchased by March 1, in order for the club to know how much crab to purchase. This is the second year for the event that the Lions hope to see grow into an annual fundraiser. This year’s event will include live music by Bobby K. and Mike McQuary, and several door prizes will be given away. The menu includes fresh crab (cleaned with no shell), macaroni salad, baked beans, coleslaw, gar...
DAYTON – Beginning March 1, 2017 the Columbia County Board of Commissioners regular meetings will be held the first and third Monday of each month, at 9 a.m. Work sessions will be held at 9 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The commissioners meet at the courthouse, 341 E. Main Street, Ste #4. Agendas are available online prior to the meetings at www.columumbiaco.com....
DAYTON – Citizens are invited to discuss their priorities for updates to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan meeting on Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Columbia County Fire District #3 station located at 111 Patit Rd. in Dayton. The updated CWPP document will focus on three key areas: creating fire adapted communities, improving wildfire response, and restoring and maintaining healthy landscapes. The goal of the project is to review and update, if necessary, initial assessments of wildland fire risk in Columbia County and make mitigation r...
WALLA WALLA COUNTY – Walla Walla County is looking to fill a vacancy on the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days Board of Directors. Board terms are three years with members eligible to serve up to three terms. For balanced representation, female applicants are encouraged to apply, but all applicants will be considered. The board meets monthly, or as needed, but board members perform approximately 10 hours of board-related duties during most of the year. In the weeks surrounding the annual Fair and Frontier Days event, held over Labor Day w...
