CYCLE OREGON ACTIVITIES
September 9, 2010
Musical Entertainment
Preston Park, Waitsburg
Tuesday, Sept. 14 4-5 p.m. Paul Gregutt 5-5:30 p.m. Azure Dance Troupe 5:30-6 p.m. Sweet Adelines 8-9:30 p.m. Frog Hollow Band
Wednesday, Sept. 15 2-2:30 p.m. Abby Molly 2:30-3 p.m. Tammy Weppler 3-4 p.m. Soul Status 4-4:30 p.m. WHS Pep Band 4:30-5:30 p.m. Rye Grass String Band 5:30-6 p.m. Waitsburg Quartet 6-6:30 p.m. Salt Light 8-8:30 p.m. BIKE RODEO presented by the Bike Gallery
8:30-9:30 p.m. The Slooches
Information Booth Stop by the information booth to get your Cycle Oregon Passport stamped and to peruse the information they have available, including a pictorial history of Waitsburg, maps for biking tours in the area, and a biking or walking tour of Waitsburg historic homes. Please inquire about the Wait's Market Station Post Office Cancellation Stamp available Sept. 15, featuring Cycle Oregon 2010.
Wait's Market Arts, crafts and food vendors will be stationed at "Wait's Market," with local artisans featured, starting around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15. We anticipate having numerous vendor participants for the marketplace - so bring your wallets! Wait's Market will be located in Preston Park, close to Cycle Oregon's entertainment area.
Cell Phone Charging Station
Members of Ye Olde Town Hall Association will be available Tuesday, Sept. 14, from Noon to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to charge telephones at the Town Hall at 121 Main St. Contact: Norma Bessey 509-337-8894; or Loyal Baker at 509-337-6397 or cell 509-520-7385 for additional information. Cost: $4.00.
Internet Access Students of the Waitsburg School District, participating in the Washington, D.C., Trip scheduled for June 18-22, 2011, will man the computer lab at Preston Hall, located at 605 Main St. in Room 301. It will be available for bicyclists from 7-8:30 a.m., from 11:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m. and from 3-7:30 p.m. both Tuesday, Sept. 14, and Wednesday, Sept. 15. Donations
would be appreciated as the students need help raising funds for their Washington, D.C., trip. Please contact Russ Knopp at 509-386-1302 if you have any questions.
Banking
AmericanWest Bank, located at 215 Main St. in Waitsburg, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday. There is an ATM machine located inside the front door, which remains unlocked at all hours.
Bruce Memorial Museum The Bruce Memorial Museum, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will be open to visitors Tuesday, Sept. 14, from Noon to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In the 1970s, the Waitsburg Historical Society purchased and lovingly restored this home. If you findthe time, take the opportunity to visit - you won't be sorry! For information, contact Anita Baker at 509-337-6157 or Sandra Headrick at 509-337-6053.
Transportation Liaison
If you need a ride back to Elgin, call Transportation Liaison Karl Newell at 509-337-6477 or 509-629-2032.
Films at the Plaza Theatre Waitsburg's Historic Plaza Theatre, located at 208 Main St., will be showing films on Tuesday, Sept. 14, and Wednesday, Sept. 15. Check with the Information Booth or look at the billboard at the Plaza to see the times and movies available for viewing. The Theatre can hold 90 people. Contact Robbie or Marilyn Johnson at 509-337-6150 or 509-520-9154. FREE
Photo with Izzy Yes, Waitsburg has its very own camel, and she is a cutie. Izzy will be waiting in Preston Park. Come get your photo taken with her so you can brag to your family and friends. Contact Mickey Richards at 509-240-4564.
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