Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON—The month of October provides an opportunity for the Dayton Memorial Library staff to display many fright filled materials for public use. Library Director Dusty Waltner is inviting all ghouls and goblins for a movie, a treat, and to create the best monster imaginable at the library’s spooky celebration in the Delany Room, on Halloween night at 5:30 p.m. Lovecraft is regarded as one of the most significant 20th century authors in his genre, and has influenced generations of future writers, artists, and filmmakers including Stephen Kin...
Hundreds of tiny endangered Northern Leopard frogs took a leap back into the wild over the summer at the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge in Grant County. The releases were made possible by a partnership of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Oregon Zoo, and Washington State University (WSU). WDFW collected Northern Leopard frog eggs earlier this spring, and after months of growing at the university and zoo's conservation labs, the...
DAYTON—The Manhattan Short Film Festival was well attended. Sylvia, written and directed by Richard Prendergast of the United Kingdom, is the Gold Medal Winner of the 2019 Manhattan Short Film Festival. Sylvia is the fact-based story of the deep meaning one car had to a family, a tale that resonated with viewers around the world. Nefta Football Club, directed by Yves Piat of France, won the Silver Medal for its hilarious depiction of a cocaine smuggling operation gone wrong. This Time Away, w...
Former Coffey Communications employee Molly Weatherill-Tate was recently named the Executive Director & Events Coordinator of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. Dayton Chamber of Commerce Vice President Anne Walsh announced the hiring. Previously a Client Project Manager and Client Success Manager at Coffey Communications in Walla Walla, she states on her LinkedIn page, “I’m passionate about two things—project management and customer service. To me, that translates to getting things done and keeping my promises. That’s what motivates me every s...
DAYTON-Chayton Gatlin's family will be holding a fundraising gathering on Saturday, October 12 at the Dayton Eagles Club located at 222 E. Main. From 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Chayton's cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment in Spokane was covered by the Times in March of this year. The shocking diagnosis of Rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer of the soft and connective tissue, was initially thought to be a swollen gland --Chayton and his mother Danica were Life Flighted to Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, f...
Dayton resident Lacy Nichols will open Hogeye Hollow Preschool near Dayton on Monday, October 7. A graduate of Washington State University with a B.A. in Elementary Education, and a Special Education endorsement, Nichols has eight years of teaching experience. Hogeye Hollow Preschool will be open to families residing in Columbia County whose income or other factors do not meet the ECEAP qualification requirements through Dayton School District. The preschool is located seven miles out of Dayton on a mini farm, where children get the...
Dr. Johann Neem from Western Washington University will present: What Every Happened to America’s Public Schools on Oct. 10 at 6 p. m. in the Delany Room at the Dayton Memorial Library....
DAYTON—Nominations for the annual Dayton Chamber of Commerce Community Choice Awards are now open. The deadline for nominations to be considered is Oct. 25. Awards include: Citizen of the Year, Youth Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Employee of the Year. Nominations forms can be found on the Chamber website at https://www.historicdayton.com/chamber-awards-banquet. Awards will be presented at the annual Chamber Awards Banquet on Thurs., Nov. 7....
DAYTON—Get ready for back-to-school with August’s Cup of Joe to take place Wed., Aug. 21 at 7:30 a.m. at the Smith Hollow Schoolhouse, located at 113 North Front St., Dayton. School representatives will share plans for the upcoming year and provide budget and DW sports combine updates, and more. Coffee and breakfast are provided. Free and open to the public....
DAYTON—The August Cup of Joe will take place at the Smith Hollow Schoolhouse (113 N. Front St.) on Wed., Aug. 21 at 7:30 a.m. School representatives will welcome the new school year by sharing upcoming plans, providing budget and sports combine updates and more. Coffee and breakfast provided. Free and open to the public....
DAYTON—The Memory Care Café has moved from the Noble Hunt to the Moose Creek Café located at 330 E. Main St. in Dayton. Gatherings take place the second Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. – noon. The Memory Care Café is an opportunity for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other related dementia, and their care partners, to gather casually in an effort to provide socialization and fellowship. There is no cost aside from items ordered from the menu. This is an environment with no judgment or expectations, just companionship, food and fun....
DAYTON—A mobile food bank will visit the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Thurs., Aug. 8 from noon-2 p.m. Please bring a box to take home your food. Volunteeres are needed to help with distribution. Volunteers should arrive at 10:30 a.m. to help with setup. Interested volunteers should contact Janet Bye at (509) 520-7939 or email jbye56@gmail.com. The event is sponsored by the Blue Mountain Action Council, Redeemer Lutheran Church and Thrivent Financial....
DAYTON—A Free Mobile Food Giveaway will take place on on Thurs., Aug. 8 from noon-2 p.m. at Columbia County Fairgrounds. Please bring a box to take food home. Volunteers are needed to help package produce and are requested to arrive at 10:30 am to set up. Anyone wishing to help should contact Janet Bye at (509) 520-7939 (leave message if no answer) or email jbye56@gmail.com. This event is sponsored by Blue Mountain Action Council, Thrivent Financial and Redeemer Lutheran Church....
DAYTON—Dayton’s Wenaha Gallery will hold a special event on Sat., July 20 for Alumni Weekend, which happens to fall on the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. The gallery, located at 219 E. Main, will offer artisan treats all day and will feature a special wall of Alan Bean work. A drawing for Bean’s America’s Team post, valued at $195, will be held. Through July 20, Wenaha Gallery customers will receive a ticket into the drawing for each $50 spent at the gallery....
DAYTON—Columbia County Public Health will host a free car seat check up at The Club, located at 528 W. Cameron St. in Dayton, on July 22 from 4-6 p.m. Three out of four car seats are installed incorrectly. Certified technicians will be on site to check car seats and to demonstrate how to properly install a car seat. The event is for all age children, but they must be present. This event is free to the public....
DAYTON—The Congregational, Episcopal and Methodist churches of Dayton will sponsor Community Day Camp (formerly Vacation Bible School) on July 15-19, with leadership provided by Twinlow Camp and Retreat Center. Drop off and pick up will take place at the United Methodist Church located at 110 S. Third Street in Dayton. There is no cost and snack and lunch will be provided for the morning program. (No lunch on Friday as Friday’s program ends at 11:30 a.m.) Ages 4-6: 9-11:30 a.m. Mon. – Fri....
DAYTON—Ski Bluewood is in the process of moving the office it has maintained on Dayton’s Main Street for more than 20 years, to a new location on the mountain next to the lodge. “We’re consolidating our administrative facilities into one place for efficiency. We’ve already begun the moving process and plan to be finished by the end of July,” said Bluewood General Manager Kim Clark in a June 26 media release. In addition to the office move, the Bluewood crew will be busy with several other projects including lift and snowcat maintenance...
Discovery Kids - 10:00am to 11:00am - Every Wednesday A new, revamped and improved interactive story time for those in the toddler years! Come sing, dance, play and learn with our Flash the Sloth. Kids Summer Reading - Space Games - 2:30pm - July 12th “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” There will be plenty of steps in the games we’ve chosen for the kids to exercise both their mind and body. Teens Summer Reading - Nebula Lamps - 1:00pm - July 19th Who doesn’t want to learn about the coolest night light possible? Teens will be...
DAYTON—The Mobile Community Services Office will visit Dayton and Flour Mill Park on Main Street form noon-4 p.m. on Tues., July 9. At this event, people can apply for cash assistance, basic food assistance, medical assistance and the Medicare savings program. Individuals can also drop off paperwork, complete eligibility review, mid-certification review and make changes to existing reviews....
DAYTON—A new grief support group will begin Mon. June 24, but new members will still be accepted for the first couple of weeks as the group gets underway. The group will meet Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. The group follows the same guidelines as the Walla Walla Hospice grief support group and is using the 10-chapter book “Understanding Your Grief,” working through one chapter each week. “If someone is struggling with grief and grief issues, please come and share with others who are also struggling,” said faci...
DAYTON—The Boldman House Museum will host “Art in the Garden,” a garden party and art show on Sat., July 6, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Local artists will share their garden and regional artwork with the public in the Boldman House Garden (410 N. 1st, Dayton). Stroll through the garden and enjoy the quiet breezes while viewing the wonderful artwork juxtaposed against the abundant blooms. The public will have the opportunity to meet some of the artists and view a wide variety of art. Refreshments will be served. Prospective buyers are encou...
DAYTON—The Dayton High School Class of 1968 is sponsoring a free showing of the 1970 classic film Woodstock in honor of the 50th anniversary of the “greatest music festival ever.” The film, with a run time of three hours, will play Thurs., June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Liberty Theater. Admission is free....
DAYTON—The Dayton Home Street Bank. Dayton Kiwanis and Dayton Lions will host a free shred day on Sat., June 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the bank located at 427 E. Main. Home Street and Kiwanis worked together to fund the event and volunteer and the Dayton Lions will supply free refreshments and volunteer effort. Take advantage of this free opportunity to avoid identity theft risks by properly disposing of confidential paperwork. Shredding will be done by a third-party vendor. Accepted items include: copy/industrial/blue paper, reports, con...
DAYTON—The Dayton High School Class of 1968 is sponsoring a free showing of the 1970 classic film Woodstock in honor of the 50th anniversary of the “greatest music festival ever.” The film, with a run time of three hours, will play Thurs., June 27 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free....
DAYTON—A “Friendship and Thank You” potluck will be held for previous county commissioner Norm Passmore and his wife, Ann, on Sat., July 6 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds pavilion from 5-8 p.m. Please bring a main dish, side dish or salad. Cake, tableware and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP to hgetcllc@gmail.com with the number in the party. The 1ST Annual Norm Passmore Invitational will be held at 9 a.m. that same day. Space is limited to 15 foursomes. The entry fee is $50/player which includes lunch and a cart. Information and s...
