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  • Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon

    Apr 3, 2014

    POMEROY - The April Christian Women's Con­nection Luncheon will take place at the Pataha Flour Mill (50 Hutchens Hill Road) in Pomeroy on April 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The meal is $10 and will be ca­tered by the Pataha staff. Tammy Ortung of Port Orchard, Wash. will be the featured speaker. Tammy will share about, how she was literally "led through the Valley of Death" during her deployment to Iraq in 2009. Tammy will also share about Stonecroft Military Ministry as part of the Spe­cial Feature. She will also share her gift of music by...

  • Walla Walla County Tire Collection Event

    Apr 3, 2014

    WALLA WALLA COUNTY - County resi­dents will be able to dispose of old tires for free on Sat­urday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the gravel lot on Tausick Way across from the Mill Creek Sports Complex. If trucks fill up before 3 p.m. on Sunday, the event will close early that day. Participants must provide proof of residency by show­ing a valid Driver's License, utility bill or County property tax statement with a Walla Walla County address. Resi­dents may dispose of up to 10 regular-sized car, light truck, or mot...

  • WEEKLY CALENDAR

    Mar 27, 2014

    9 Prescott ElementaryConcert Prescott School 5:30 p.m. Prescott Math & Sci­ence Night Prescott School 6 p.m. Prescott School BoardMeeting Prescott School Library 7 p.m. 28 Ladles of Love Dayton First Congrega­tional Church 5:00 to 7:00 Free community soup and bread supper. Enjoy free soup and fellowship. This will be the last one hosted by Luci Berg as she wraps up her capstone project and readies to graduate. Winter Farmer’s Mar­ket Blue Mountain Station 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local music, food, andmuch more. 29 Winter Farmer’s Mar­ket Blue Mounta...

  • And the walls came tumbling down . . .

    Mar 27, 2014

  • Official State Waterfall

    Mar 20, 2014

  • WEEKLY CALENDAR

    Mar 20, 2014

    10 Crafternoon ( everyWednesday) Dayton Memorial Li­brary 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Red Cross/NHS BloodDrive Waitsburg High SchoolGymnasium (420 CoppeiAve.) 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Waitsburg NationalHonor Society is hostinga Red Cross Blood Drive.Call Liv Leid at (509) 337-6351 to schedule an ap­pointment. Dayton Lions Club Delaney Building 6:30 p.m. 20 Kiwanis Delaney Building (Day­ton) 12 p.m. Grief Support Group(2nd & 4th Thursdays) 6:30 p.m. First CongregationalChurch (214 S. 3rd Street,Dayton) This is an ongoing, opendiscussion group of...

  • Online Permit Applications

    Mar 13, 2014

    WALLA WALLA COUNTY - Citizens can save themselves a trip to Wal­la Walla by applying for per­mits thorugh the eTRAKiT! portal. The types of permits and projects that can be applied for online include: Plumbing/Mechanical, Re­foofing, Siding/Windows, Residential Burn, Boundary Line Adjustemnt and Ac­cessory Dewlling Unit. Fees may also be paid online. You can find the eTRAKiT! portal at www.wwjcda.org or call the office at 509-524- 4710 for more information....

  • Shoreline Master Program

    Mar 13, 2014

    WALLA WALLA COUNTY - Walla Walla County and the cities of Prescott, Waitsburg and Wal­la Walla are beginning the three-year state-mandated process of updating their Shoreline Master Programs. Project management team meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m. in the county commis­sioners' training room at 314 West Main Street (2nd floor) in Walla Walla and are open to the public....

  • H Super Saturday

    Mar 13, 2014

    WALLA WALLA - Area youth are invited to attend 4-H Super Saturday, a day of fun-filled, informal educa­tional workshops. Individu­als may explore new areas of interest, improve existing skills, and participate in hands-on activities. 4-H Su­per Saturday is open to all youth in grades 1-12. Classes offered include: Introduction to Theatre, Para­site Puzzle, Jazzercise, Vet Help Line, Karate, Animal First Aid, Soups On, Engi­neering the Earth, Exploring the Effects of Water Ero­sion, Energy Engineering, Re-Purposing, Recycling, Usable, Searc...

  • Pomegranate Center Fellows Training

    Mar 13, 2014

    WALLA WALLA - Pomegranate Center Executive Di­rector Milenko Matanovic and his team will be facilitating the design and creation of a gathering spot on "D" Street in Prescott, over the next few months. The site is just south of the Prescott library. Milenko believes the best way to teach community building skills and principles of leadership is through community projects in a program he calls Pomegranate Fellows Intensive Training. There are still a few openings for the Spring 2014 class to be held in Walla Walla County. Read more about the...

  • Looking Back

    Mar 13, 2014

  • WEEKLY CALENDAR

    Mar 13, 2014

    4 Dayton Winter Sports Awards Dayton Elementary Multi-purpose Room 6:30 p.m. 14 Election Candidacy Deadline Declarations of Candi­dacy for Waitsburg City Council or mayor positions must be filed with the City Clerk by 4 p.m. on March 14 to be considered for this year's elections. Old School Half Pipe Jam Ski Bluewood This old-school event is laid back and all about the fun. With their hand-dug course and a focus on rider style, this is a blast for every­one to throw out their best tricks. Teen Tech Week Craft Columbia County Rural Library D...

  • WEEKLY CALENDAR

    Mar 6, 2014

    6 Kiwanis Delaney Building (Day­ton) 12 p.m. First Thursday Concert St. Paul's EpiscopalChurch (323 CatherineStreet, Walla Walla) 12:15 p.m. The concert will featureDoug Scarborough, trom­bone; Michael Simon, bass;Michael LeFever, guitar andJason Morrison, piano. Theprogram will begin at 12:15and last about 40 minutes.The concert is free but dona­tions are gratefully acceptedand sent to Friends of Chil­dren of Walla Walla. ContactTanya at 529-1083 for moreinformation. 7 Open Mic Night Coppei Café (137 Main,Waitsburg) 6:30 to 9:30 Three song...

  • WEEKLY CALENDAR

    Feb 27, 2014

    8 HIV/AIDS Parent Pre­view Night Waitsburg Elementary School Library 7 p.m. Following a preview of the materials, parents who wish to have their child ex­cluded from participation in the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program may sign a release form. State law requires that parents or guardians attend such a meeting before they can have their child excluded from participation. 28 Teddy Bear Sleepover Dayton Memorial Li­brary 5 p.m. Feb. 28 - 10 a.m. March 1 The library will be host­ing a sleepover for stuffed animal friends. Come at 5 p.m. for a bed...

  • Dena Wood: Out & About

    Feb 20, 2014

    Last June, in this col­umn, I wrote of at­tending a Sustainable Living Fair and Green Home and Garden Tour. Both were sponsored by the Sustain­able Living Center (SLC) - a 501c3 organization that focuses on informing and educating consumers about the benefits of conserving resources and making use of sustainable or renewable energy sources. I walked away from the tour particularly impressed with a project by Tim Ben­nett, who had added solar panels to his home. A 20% payment by the Sustain­able...

  • Who was that selfless Hero?

    Feb 13, 2014

    The Times spotted someone several times last weekend with a small snowplow clearing the sidewalks of Waitsburg, both downtown and in the neighborhoods. Despite the best efforts of our intrepid reporters, we were unable to identify this cold-weather hero. If you know who it was, go to our facebook page and tell us....

  • Klondike Derby Scouts

    Feb 13, 2014

  • St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and ‘Greatest Lovers in History’ Fashion Show

    Feb 13, 2014

    WALLA WALLA - Quail Run's St. Valentine's Day Lun­cheon and Greatest Lovers in History Fashion Show will take place February 14 at 1 p.m. The menu features Wild-Mushroom Pasta Alfredo with Chicken (or vegetarian chicken), a special 'champagne' salad, grilled vegetable medley, homemade cross-top rolls, individual heart-shaped Red Velvet cakes. After lunch, a very special fashion show salutes The Greatest Lovers in History. Featured couples will include the likes of Anthony and Cleopatra, Napoleon and Josephine, Elizabeth Taylor & Richard...

  • Prescott Lions Sam Erwin Memorial Breakfast

    Feb 13, 2014

    PRESCOTT - The Prescott Lions serves an all-you-can- eat breakfast the third weekend (Sat. and Sun.) of every month. This month's breakfast takes place February 15 and 16 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is the annual Sam Erwin Me­morial Breakfast. All funds go to the Prescott High Scholar­ship Fund. The Lions Club will be serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, hashbrowns and juice and coffee. The cost is $7.00. Breakfast will be served at the Lions Community Building located on the corner of High­way 124 and D St...

  • WSU Women in Ag Conference Registration

    Feb 13, 2014

    WALLA WALLA -- The 2014 Women in Agriculture Conference offers women in Washington, Oregon and Idaho a unique opportunity to gather in 28 locations for a one-day event featuring knowledgeable speakers, inspiring stories, practical advice for improving farm management skills and networking with other women producers. The statewide event takes place on March 15 with a local meeting location at Walla Walla Community College. This year's event, "Change Happens: Make It An Op­portunity," covers topics including farm business decision- making, using...

  • Let it Melt, Let it Melt!

    Feb 13, 2014

  • Tears of Joy Theatre Shares Palestinian Folk Tale

    Dena Wood, The Times|Feb 6, 2014

    WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Elementary students were in for a treat Friday afternoon as puppeteers from Tears of Joy Theatre performed in the Waitsburg High School Auditorium. Carrie Anne Huneycutt and Gregory Mulkern performed Malika, Queen of the Cats - a Palestinian folk tale - and spent time answering questions from the wide- eyed watchers. The puppeteers' performance was paid for from the Elementary ASB fund which is funded by profits from the annual Cookie Dough Sale. The visit was coordinated...

  • Attempted Rape Charges Dismissed

    Feb 6, 2014

    WAITSBURG -- Charg­es against a Jubilee Leader­ship Academy student and WP football player accused of attempted rape in an inci­dent occurring at Waitsburg High School on November 15 have been dismissed. The student pleaded not guilty on November 29 and was released to the cus­tody of Jubilee Leadership Academy. A motion by Prosecuting Attorney Jim Nagle expressing inability to prove the case resulted in a dismissal of the case by Judge Scott Wolfram on January 22....

  • Valentine’s Day Dinner at Town Hall

    Feb 6, 2014

    WAITSBURG -- A prime rib dinner, complete with salad, potato, bread, vegetable, dessert and bev­erage will take place Fri­day, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Waitsburg's Town Hall (121 Main Street). Black Lilly will perform music for dancing. Silent and live auctions of Val­entine gifts will take place and adult beverages will be available. All proceeds go to ben­efit Waitsburg Town Hall Maintenance and Opera­tions. Tickets are $20 per person and may be pur­chased at Waitsburg Hard­ware, Waitsburg Grocery, Coppei Coffee and Hugs, Gifts and Collec...

  • Hearts for Guatemala Banquet

    Feb 6, 2014

    DAYTON - A Hearts for Guatemala Banquet will take place February 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sen­eca Building in Dayton. Guests will enjoy a dinner of glazed pork roast or roasted turkey and enjoy the music of local talent. Tickets are $12 per adult and $6 for children ten and under. All proceeds to towards the women's ministry in Guatemala. The 2013 mis­sion team will share a pre­sentation and stories of their ministry and adventures in Guatemala. The next mis­sion trip is scheduled for late spring, 2014. To find out how you can be part of the mis...

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