The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

6 Willow, one of Walla Walla's premier downtown art galleries, is trying a little something different with its next exhibition, opening Friday, Aug. 6. They have invited 13 artists to provide seven pieces of work to ba­sically fill the gallery space between now and Oct. 31! Don't miss out on seeing a filled-to-the-brim gallery with many works of varying media. Additionally, several arts events are scheduled dur­ing this three-month exhibi­tion, so be sure to check out what they're up to online at www.willow-wallawalla.com. Willow is located in Walla Walla at 2nd and Rose.

7

The Dayton Historic De­pot will sponsor an outdoor evening event from 6-9 p.m. at the Dayton Historic Depot Courtyard on East Com­mercial

Street. This annual event includes wine and beer tasting and a live auction of art, antiques, collectibles and wine to raise money for the depot. Local wines will be featured as well as beer from Dayton's micro-brewery, Skye Book Brew. Other non-alcoholic beverages will be for sale and complimen­tary

hors d'oeuvers will be served through the evening. For more information, call (509) 382-2026.

7 8 "The Tortoise Versus the Hare" musical performed by local children live at Day­ton's Liberty Theater Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. The program is part of the Mis­soula Children's Theatre program. Tickets are $5 and $7, available online at www.libertytheater.org or at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased after 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the theater. A Saturday night cruise, starting at 6:30 p.m., will kick off Waitsburg's 3rd An­nual "One of a Kind" Classic Auto Show. Sunday will be the auto show in Preston Park, where visitors can view the cars on show, sample fresh foods and listen to live entertainment. Other fun will include a swap meet. For more information contact Lupe Torres at ltorres6299@charter.net or call (509) 337-6393.

8 Join the First Christian Church in Dayton for a casu­al

evening, Christian Faith: An American Heritage, as guests share in desserts and stimulating conversation, starting at 7:30 p.m. on the back lawn of the church. Terry Nealey, the local dis­trict

state representative, will also be presenting some of his thoughts as part of the evening together. There is no charge and all are wel­come. One of David Barton's highly criticized presenta­tions (about 45 minutes) will be shown.

9

The Waitsburg Histori­calSociety will have its August meeting at 7 p.m. Monday night at the Wilson Philips House, the new annex to the Bruce Mansion, at 124 W. 4th.

10Movie night in Preston Park, Waitsburg - sponsored by Rural Green Youth En­terprise and supported by the city of Waitsburg. "The Goonies" shows at 8:30 p.m. This event is free, but refresh­ments,

including popcorn cooked in olive oil (which tastes like it has butter on it), snow cones and beverage, will be available to purchase as a RGYE fundraiser.

11Christian Women's Connection Luncheon. Members of the Christian Women's Connection will get together from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Seneca Activity Center in Dayton for luncheon. Participation, for which attendees need to re­serve

by calling Judy Jackson at 509-399-2005, costs $9. The luncheon will include a "Funny Unique Fashion Show," the Columbia County Fair hostesses, and speaker Linda Wozniak from Olym­pia.

Wozniak, an elementary school teacher for 27 years, will share her experiences as a teacher. Babysitting is available.

13 In collaboration with the Mid-Columbia Symphony, Waterbrook Winery, at 10518 W. Highway 12, Walla Walla, will present Un-Strung: An Evening of Unfettered Mu­sic,

Food Wine. Maestro Nicholas L. Wallin will lead a group of 25 of the region's top classical musicians in performances throughout the evening. General admission tickets are $50 with discounts given to Waterbrook Wine Club members, Mid-Colum­bia and Walla Walla Sym­phony season ticket holders. Ticket price includes a boxed picnic dinner prepared by Waterbrook Executive Chef Ceil Blaine, winery and pro­duction

facility tour and one glass of wine. Addition wine can be purchased on site and a 20 percent discount will be given on bottle purchases. Doors open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 7 p.m. For tickets and additional information contact 509-522-1262 or info@waterbrook.com. Inland Cellular's Family Movie Night Downtown, "Astro Boy," begins at dusk at Heritage Park on Main Street, Walla Walla, between Spokane and Colville av­DAYL enues. This is the final in­stallment of the movie series for the summer. The movie is expected to begin around 9 p.m., but early arrival is recommended for the best viewing. The event is free to families and kids of all ages. Please plan on bringing lawn chairs and/or blankets for comfortable seating as seats are limited at the park. Concessions will be avail­able

at the park courtesy of Walla Walla Bread Compa­ny, though attendees are wel­come to bring their own. Call the Downtown Foundation at 509-529-8755 or Inland Cellular at 509-629-2500 for more information.

14 15 Saturday and Sunday only, entrance fees will be waived at all National Parks, in­cluding the Whitman Mis­sion National Historic Site in Walla Walla.

17 Primary election day. Ballots must be received be­fore 8 p.m.

20Musician's Jam Night at the Dayton Memorial Li­brary.

Musicians of all genres and skill levels welcome are welcome at 6:30 p.m. in the Delany Room. The library will play host to the Mythi­cal/ Movable Blue Mountain Jam for the month of August.

28 Second annual "Return to the River" Salmon Festival in the William A. Grant Wa­ter and Environmental Center at Walla Walla Community College. Event is free to the public and takes place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Activities will include children's games and booths, sidewalkart, in­teractive

exhibits, and a tribal dance. Advance registration is required for the barbecue salmon luncheon ($10 per person); a watershed sympo­sium by Steve Martin, direc­tor of the Snake River Salm­on Recovery Board; First Foods - a cultural approach to management of natural resources by Eric Quaempts of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reserva­tion; and a salmon viewing field trip. To register, call 509-524-5206 or visit www.returntotheriver.org.

Community health fair to celebrate Providence St. Mary's 130th anniversary. The fair will include free giveaways including a draw­ing

for a 46-inch, flat-screen TV with a Wii fitness bundle, health screenings, totes, gifts; a fitness walk with free T-shirts; bicycle drawings and lots of information and edu­cation.

The day begins with a morning event dedicated to women and cardiovascular disease from 7:30 a.m. until noon. The Providence St. Mary Community Health Fair opens at noon in the 7th Avenue parking lot adjacent to the hospital and will be featuring 45 vendors and a stage with demonstrations and educational talks. Parking for the fair is available close by on the main hospital campus and at the Chase Medical Complex. Handicap parking will be available immediately inside the Seventh Avenue lot.

31Movie night in Preston Park, Waitsburg - sponsored by Rural Green Youth En­terprise

and supported by the city of Waitsburg. "Alice in Wonderland" shows at 8:30 p.m. This event is free, but refreshments, including popcorn cooked in olive oil (which tastes like it has butter on it), snow cones and bever­age, will be available to pur­chase as a RGYE fundraiser.