Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WALLA WALLA - Local residents will have their shot at fame as the Aha Moment Tour visits Walla Walla this month. The mobile television studio in a 34'Airstream trailer will be downtown on the corner of S. 1st Ave. and E. Main Street on August 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. One participant from the 20-city tour will be chosen to become a 30-second ad that will air nationally next spring. Mutual of Omaha believes that, "of Mutual of Omaha's belief that when everyday people have clarity of purpose, the possibilities are endless. That clarity is the...
6 YWCA Fun Factory Preston Park, Waitsburg 2 - 3:30 p.m. Free fun for kids ages 5-10. Crafts, games and fun activities. Every Thursday through July 31. 25 Spark a Reaction Party Teen Party Dayton Memorial Library 4 p.m. Soup for the Soul First Christian Church (410 S. 3rd, Dayton) 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to come and enjoy a free community sponsored dinner on the last Friday of each month. For more info contact Judi Brooks at 382-4771. Transportation is available. For a ride call public transportation at 382-1647. Middle of Nowhere Session...
8 - 20 Mule Mania! Dayton, WA See full schedule of events at http://mulemaniadayton.com 17 Dayton Lions Club 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Delaney Building YWCA Fun Factory Preston Park, Waitsburg 2 - 3:30 p.m. Free fun for kids ages 5-10. Crafts, games and fun activities. Every Thursday through July 31. Dayton Kiwanis 6-7 p.m. Delaney Building Teen & Tween Zone Zombie Carnival 1 p.m. Field View Park, Prescott Summer Reading Program activity hosted by the Prescott Library. Friends of the Library Meeting Prescott Library (103 S. D Street) 7 p.m. The Friend...
DAYTON - After seven years of setbacks and conflicts, Elizabeth Jagelski's childhood dream is materializing into reality on the Liberty Theater's stage. The Touchet Valley Arts Council, under Jagelski's direction, will perform Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" this fall. While the classic musical is less familiar to many than the iconic Disney version, it has a special place in Jagelski's heart: "This was the first musical I ever watched as a child," she said. The version starring Lesley...
1 YWCA Fun Factory Preston Park, Waitsburg 2 - 3:30 p.m. Free fun for kids ages 5-10. Crafts, games and fun activities. Every Thursday through July 31. Columbia County Planning Commission Columbia County Planning Office (114 S. 2nd Street, Dayton) 7 p.m. 11 Middle of Nowhere Session Mace Mead Works, Dayton Neighbors and Globelamp will be performing. Tickets may be purchased at http://macemeadworks.com 12 Downtown Farmer's Market Dayton Historic Depot Courtyard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy produce, food, crafts, and music in the Historic Depot Courty...
In an article in last week's Times about Matthew Warren attending the Boys State conference, it was stated that Warren was awarded a scholarship by the American Legion Auxiliary. That was incorrect. Warren's scholarship was awarded by the American Legion....
4 July 4 in Starbuck 9 a.m. to dusk Head to Starbuck for a Swap Meet, Community Yard Sale, Redneck Games, and live music. There will be fireworks at dusk if the wind is calm. Waitsburg March & Picnic Noon - 2ish Gather in front of Waitsburg Hardware Store at noon to watch the Veteran's March or grab a flag and join the parade. Bring a dish to enjoy the potluck at the park following the parade. The Hardware Store will provide hot dogs and beverages. 5 Downtown Farmer's Market Dayton Historic Depot Courtyard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy produce, food,...
STARBUCK - Registration for the second annual Swim the Snake fundraiser swim for the Blue Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council, the Dayton Swim Team and the Pomeroy Swim Team is underway. The swim will take place August 9 with registration and check-in from 9 a.m. to 10:45. The swim begins at 11 a.m. The swim is a recreational swim (not a race) across the Snake River from Lyons Ferry State Park site to the Lyons Ferry Marina. The swim is open to anyone 10 years and older. Participants under 15 must swim with a designated...
NOTICE: The Waitsburg City Pool will be closed Friday due to the 4th of July holiday....
8 YWCA Fun Factory Preston Park, Waitsburg 2 - 3:30 p.m. Free fun for kids ages 5-10. Crafts, games and fun activities. Every Thursday through July 31. 28 Downtown Farmer's Market Dayton Historic Depot Courtyard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy produce, food, crafts, and music in the Historic Depot Courtyard. Saturday Market Blue Mountain Station, Dayton 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A farmer's-style market with artisan foods, locally made wine and local entertainment. Praise Singing Waitsburg Christian Church 7 p.m. Middle of Nowhere Session Mace Mead Works, Dayto...
WALLA WALLA VALLEY - The Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award at this year's Business Awards Showcase. The award recognizes one youth, grade K through 12, who creates and operates a business venture in the Walla Walla Valley. If you know someone that meets the criteria, you can nominate them filling out the form at the Chamber website at http:// www.wwvchamber.com/ files/1518.pdf or by contacting Casi Smith at the Chamber office. The deadline for nominations is August...
WALLA WALLA -- The American Cancer Society is looking for people interested in serving as volunteers for the Cancer Resource Center located at Providence St. Mary Medical Center as well as drivers for the Road to Recovery program. For more information about the Cancer Resource Center, Road to Recovery, or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Jean Carwile Masteller at (509) 529-8930 or visit the Cancer Resource Center....
9-21 Dayton Summer Reading Program Sign-Ups Dayton Memorial Library (111 S. 3rd, Dayton) Sign up for the reading program that runs from June 23 - July 30, then drop in each day to participate in Marble Draw Monday, Tuesday Trivia, Reading Wednesday, Thesaurus Thursday and Science Friday. Separate science based programs for elementary and teen students. 18 Prescott Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Prescott Community Library (103 S. "D" Street) 1 p.m. Science Magic by Jeff Evans 19-22 Prescott/Pomegranate Center Gathering Place "Build" Volunteers...
WAITSBURG - Six months 20 days; 28 weeks, 4 days; 200 days; 4800 hours - however you want to count it down, it's been a long time coming. Those calculations track the time Baby Mateo, son of Taryn (Thomas) Aguiar and Jose Aguiar of College Place and grandson of Gary and Jill Thomas of Waitsburg, spent in the NICU at Sacred Heart Children's Hospital in Spokane before he could be welcomed home. That all changed on June 2, however, and Mateo is now at home in the arms of his grateful parents. The...
Waitsburg Pool Update WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg City pool will open for business at 1 p.m. on June 16. Lifeguards for the 2014 season are Zac Brown, Paige Wood and Devin Newman. Rosie Warehime will hold the position of Pool Manager this year while Kelly Steinhoff is out on maternity leave. Pool Hours: Monday - Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. open swim; Tuesday & Thursday: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., lap swim. The daily swim fee is $2, which includes both daytime and evening sessions. Individ...
PRESCOTT - Milenko Matanovic, founder and director of the Pomegranate Center, will return to Prescott on June 19 - 22 to oversee the "build" phase of the Prescott Vacant Lot Project. The Steering Committee is hoping for a large turnout of local volunteers to join hands and bring this community vision to life. A budget for the project - funded by a $25,000 Pomegranate Center grant -- was developed following the initial planning meetings in early April. Financial records for the project are administered locally through the Blue Mountain Action...
3 Waitsburg Summer Reading Program Registration Weller Public Library 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the library to enjoy free root beer floats from Laht Neppur Brewery while you register for the summer reading program. All ages are welcome. Columbia County Planning Commission Col. Co. Planning Office 7 p.m. A Parent's Guide to Preventing Underage Marijuana Use Liberty Theater, Dayton 7 p.m. Dr. Leslie Walker will speak on this critical issue. The event is free and all are welcome. Sponsored by the Coalition for Youth and Families. 13 Prescott High...
WALLA WALLA - The Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival will again feature a number of performances and rehearsals in the Touchet Valley. The three-week festival brings classical artists from around the country to work together and perform in Walla Walla and surrounding communities. Here are some of the places they can be seen in our “surrounding” communities: June 6: “Sounds Like Fun” concert for kids - Dayton Memorial Library, 111 S. Third Street, 3:30 p.m. - free June 9: Open Rehearsal – Mace...
5 Dayton Lions Club Delaney Building 12:30 p.m. Dayton Kiwanis Delaney Building 6 p.m. Waitsburg High School Baccalaureate Service Waitsburg First Christian Church 7 p.m. 6 F4: First Friday Flick Four Prescott Library 4 p.m. Visit the library for a family-friendly movie. Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival Dayton Memorial Library 5 p.m. Listen to the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival as they present a free concert in the library. Dayton Baccalaureate Dayton First Christian Church 7 p.m. Waitsburg High School Graduation Waitsburg High School...
11 Waitsburg City Council Lions Building, Waitsburg Fairgrounds 7 p.m. 30 Toddler Storytime (every Friday) Dayton Memorial Library 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime (everyFriday) Dayton Memorial Library 11 a.m. 31 Saturday Market Blue Mountain Station,Dayton 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A farmer's-style marketwith artisan foods, locallymade wine and local entertainment. Downtown Farmer'sMarket Dayton Historic DepotCourtyard 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy produce, food,crafts, and music in the Historic Depot Courtyard. Barrel Racers National4D Meet Columbia Cou...
4 Dayton Lions Club Delaney Building 12:30 p.m. Gadget Menagerie Dayton Memorial Library 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Learn how various eReaders, tablets and other devices work. Discover what they have in common, how they differ, and learn basic tips. Bring your own device or explore one from the Washington State Library Gadget Menagerie, including (subject to availability) Kindles, Nooks, Galaxy Tablets, iPads, Microsoft Surface and Chromebook. Prescott Joint Park & Recreation District Regular Meeting PJPRD Activity Center (101 S. D Street, #A, Prescott)...
7-18 Waitsburg Celebration Days See complete schedule on the Last Page. 16 Toddler Story Time (every Friday) Dayton Memorial Library 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time (every Friday) Dayton Memorial Library 11 a.m. Bluegrass Jam Coppei Coffee ( 137 Main, Waitsburg) 6:30 p.m. New musicians welcome. 17 Saturday Market Blue Mountain Station, Dayton 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A farmer's-style market with artisan foods, locally made wine and local entertainment. Vacant Lot Planning Meeting Prescott Lions Hall 4 p.m. The community is invited to attend this planning...
DAYTON - The Touchet Valley Arts Council (TVAC) is preparing for their upcoming musical, "Rodgers & Hamerstein's Cinderella," coming to the Liberty Theater this fall. Based on the classic fairy tale, this popular Rodgers & Hammerstein production was written for television, originally airing in 1957 starring Julie Andrews. Elizabeth Arebalos-Jagelski will return from her one year sabbatical to direct the play. Auditions will take place in early June and Jagelski encourages performers young and old to try out for one of the many roles. "This is a...
DAYTON - In response to the Columbia County Health Department's focus on Women's Health for the month of May, Dawn Meicher, ARNP, of the Waitsburg Clinic shared updated cervical and breast cancer screening recommendations with The Times. According to Meicher, it is now recommended that the first PAP test be done three years after engaging in unprotected sex or age 21, with annual PAP's until age 30. However, after three tests with normal results, testing may be slowed to every three years and can be discontinued at around age 70, if testing...
