The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

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May 5 - 14 Fiddler on the Roof- Walla Walla High School

The Wal la Wal la High School's Performing Arts Auditorium has been transformed into a small village in Russia as the WA-Hi Drama department presents Fiddler on the Roof, whose cast includes Dayton's Cougar Henderson.

Theater goers will be immersed in the family life of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, as he tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia.

Rich in historical and ethnic detail, "Fiddler On The Roof" has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. It's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

Showtimes: May 5, 6, 7, 12, and 13 at 7:00 pm along with two matinees at 2:00 pm on May 7 & 14. Tickets: Adults $12, Students and children $ 6. For tickets please call box office at (509) 526-8613 or contact Denise Marr at denise.marr@wwcc.edu

Annual Lewis & Clark Community Walk

Meet at the Dayton Historic Depot at 5:30 p.m. for the Annual Lewis & Clark Community Walk. Participants young and old will walk two miles together to the Lewis & Clark campsite silhouettes exhibit east of Dayton on Patit Road. Enjoy free dinner and entertainment at the exhibit site. Transportation back from the site will be provided. Sponsored by the Columbia County Health System and Dayton Development Task Force.

Cinco de Mayo Party including special menu items, Mexican beer specials and karaoke at the Rawhide Bar & Grill in Starbuck. Karaoke from 7-11 p.m. Fore more information, call 509-399-2222.

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Live Music at Dayton Wine Works

Singer/songwriter/TV newscaster/ radio DJ Faith Martin of the Tri-Cities with World Beat Guitarist Tony Woods will perform live on the new Dayton Wine Works outdoor patio stage from 7-10 p.m. For more information, visit www.daytonwineworks.com or call 509-382-1200.

Walk for Hope "Walk Away Child Abuse"

Take your first step in making a difference in a child's life. Kick off starts at 5 p.m. Friday at Borleske Stadium in Walla Walla. The event ends at 5 p.m. Saturday. The walk is "open" for 24 hours and your participation may begin at any point within that time frame. Individuals are $10, families $20. Registered walkers will receive a T-shirt and water bottle. Become a corporate sponsor, form a team, pledge or sponsor someone to walk. Register by calling 509-529-2130. Friday night is family night from 6-9:30 p.m. with a children's walk, story time, and a movie (A Bug's Life). Bring a teddy bear, blanket or come in your pajamas. The walk continues Saturday including free kid Olympics, food and family education booths.

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Spring Release Weekend

This weekend the Walla Walla Wine Alliance invites guest to explore Walla Walla Valley wineries, which will showcase new releases by opening their cellars and tasting rooms. Guests are often treated to special events including music, food and demonstrations. Visit www.wallawallawinenews.com for more information.

Dumas Stat ion Wines Spring Release

From noon to 5 p.m., on Highway 12 just west of Dayton, Dumas Station boutique wines, made from Estate Walla Walla grapes, will be available for tasting, along with local Monteillet cheese. Come for a preview of spring releases. Visit www.DumasStation.com or call 509-382- 8933 for more information.

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Waitsburg Lion's Club BBQ Rib Feed

6:00 p.m.

Don Thomas Building

Car Wash- Wai t sbur g Young Life

Corner of Preston and Coppei

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Donations

Live Music

The Tuxedo Bar & Grill in Prescott presents Amarillo band from 8 p.m. until midnight. For more information call 509-849- 2244.

Huge Street Sale & Used Book Sale

From 9 a. m. - 3 p. m. on Saturday, Dayton churches and community service groups descend upon 3rd Street and present a one-day-only, once-per-year giant yard sale. The Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library have announced a large, used book sale in the Delany Room of the library during the day of the big street sale. With questions or concerns, contact Ruth Janes at 509-382-4138.

Atomic Bombshells Burlesque

Come see the new Charles Smith Wines tasting room at 35 South Spokane Street in Walla Walla and catch vintage Bourbon Street striptease, show-stopping choreography and MGM-era glamour with Seattle's Atomic Bombshells. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tichets are $15. Twenty-one and older. 509-526-5230

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Waitsburg Spring Concert

Waitsburg High School Band and Chorus and the Preston Hall Band are getting ready for Spring Concert - "Under My Umbrella" - on Tuesday, May 10, in the beautiful WHS auditorium.

This year the Preston Hall 7-8th grade band will lead out with some exciting songs: "Tribal Drums" and "Coronado", from their band festival selections. They will add "Little English Suite" and the awesome "Afterburn", and finish with one of their parade songs for this year, the Black-Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling."

The Waitsburg High School Band will follow up with some famous and intricate pieces: Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture", Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer", featuring Nicholas Pearson on ragtime piano, the exciting "Rampage!" from their Honor Band experience, and "Play that Funky Music" from this year's parade tunes. They plan to throw in Michael Jackson's "Thriller" for an encore.

This year's WHS Chorus is an impressive act. They sing beautifully acapella (without accompaniment) on "Star Spangled Banner", "Down to the River" from "O Brother Where Art Thou", and the Glee hit "Don't Stop Believin'". Also, from their successful festival trip this year, they'll perform "Under the Boardwalk" with a guitar background. And the finale will be Glee's mashup of Rhianna's "Under my Umbrella" with the great old dance tune "Singin' in the Rain".

Admission is free, and the concert starts at 7 p.m. The groups are directed by Brad Green.

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Christian Women's Connection Luncheon

Fiesta Fun

11:30-1:30 p.m.

Seneca Activity Center in Dayton

Cost: $9.00 Catered by Fiesta En Jalisco-Mexican Restaurant

Michele Ping from Bend, Oregon will share some of her life experiences and how she came to find herself. She is the Latino Services Coordinator for the Deschutes County Library and a Cross Cultural Liason for Stonecroft Ministries. She will speak in both Spanish and English.

Listen to the joyful music of Cleo Saenz. And find out about a person who is our mystery feature, while enjoying a Mexican style lunch.

Reservations are necessary and babysitting is available. Please call Judy Jackson at (509) 399-2005 to reserve your lunch and to let her know if you need a babysitter during the luncheon. Please honor your reservation; "gift" it to a friend, or call Judy by noon on Friday, May 6th (note deadline time is earlier) to cancel if your plans change; otherwise we are obligated to pay for your meal if you do not come. Sponsored by Christian Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries, www.stonecroft.org.

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Time for Tea

11:00-1:00 p.m.

Delany Room

Dayton Memorial Library

111 S 3rd

Ladies, join us for the last "Time Out for Tea" before summer break. This month will be our spring tea. Come for tea, lunch, fellowship and lots of fun. No charges and we provide onsite child care. Contact Annie at (509) 382-2248 for more information.

Open House

Blue Mountain Counseling

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

221 E. Washington, Dayton

Join us for an informative open house and free lunch. Staff will be available to answer questions regarding services and informational brochures will be available. DSHS is sending their Mobile Community Services Office to deliver service to our community from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This vehicle is a fully functional office and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call (509) 382-1164.

13th -15th

37th Annual Balloon Stamped e

Walla Walla County Fairgrounds

Come see the premier hot air balloon event in the Pacific Northwest-Starting at 6:30 am on the 13th-- 40 balloons are scheduled to lift off, entertaining over 40,000 visitors until Night Glow on May 15th.

There will be family fun including such things as antiques and collectibles, a juried art and crafts show with wine tasting, a classic car show on Saturday from 10:00 - 4:00, vendor's booths and of course great food and music. Festival Hours are: Friday 3 pm - 10 pm, Saturday 10 am - 10 pm and Sunday 10 am - 3 pm. It will be a fun filled weekend for all. For more information call the Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce at 509-252-0850 or visit www.balloonstampede.com 509-252-0850.

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Karaoke Night @ The Tuxedo Bar & Grill

105SDSt,Prescott

509-849-2244

8:00-12:00 Midnight

" Women's Newcomers" meeting

Woodys, 214 East Main Street, Dayton

11:45 a.m.

An after lunch tour of the Boldman House Museum at 410 N 1st, Dayton.

Fire Truck Rodeo

Waitsburg Fire Department will wash the street in preparation for the Parade.

The fire fighters will complete EVIP training.

Open House

Aging and Long Term Care

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Dayton Senior Center

403 E. Patit Steet, Dayton

If you or someone you love is 60 years old or is approaching 60, stop by and discover the wide variety of services, references and assistance the ALTC office offers. You'll be amazed at all the resources available locally to help individuals, families and disabled adults 18 years and older. Contact Rita Leinhart at (509)-382-4787 for more information.

Author/Writer

Max Grinnell

Saturday, May 14, from 6:30- 8 p.m., travel writer and selfproclaimed urbanologist Max Grinnell will come to the Dayton Memorial Library to talk about his writing and share the results of a writing contest he is sponsoring for local kids and adults prior to his arrival. For more details, call the library at 509-382-4131.

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Celebration of Music Luncheon

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Walla Walla Country Club

This luncheon is a fundraiser event for the Walla Walla Symphony. Two young musicians will perform and Symphony cellist Bruce Walker, who has taught music in Iraq, will talk about his experience there. The cost is $25 per person or you can buy a table which seats eight. The Symphony will also recognize its volunteers during the luncheon. Call the Symphony office at (509)529-8020 or visit www.wwsymphony.org for more information or to purchase tickets.

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Dayton Senior Project Night

From 5:20-7:30 p.m., the public is invited to downtown Dayton to view the wide variety of projects the Dayton High School Class of 2011 completed as part of their graduation requirements. Each presentation will be 15-20 minutes long. A schedule is available at www.dayton.wednet.edu, at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce or at hosting businesses on Main Street. A reception will take place at Country Cupboard at 7 p.m.

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Dayton Farmers Market Community Meeting

Potential vendors and others interested can attend this meeting from 7-9 p.m. in the Delany Room of the Dayton Memorial Library where input and suggestions will be taken from the Dayton Farmers Market group. For more information, call Zonia Dedloff at 509-399-2307.

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All You Can Eat Breakfast

8:00-11:00 a.m.

Prescott Lions Club Community Center

The Community Club of Prescott is back and will be serving a hearty all-you-can-eat breakfast for a $5.99 donation. Enjoy good home-cooked food and help support a variety of community projects. Contact Jeanne McIntyre at (509) 849- 2425 for more information.

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Waitsburg Parade & Family Fun Day

This parade to honor Armed Forces Veterans will take place on Main Street in Waitsburg beginning at 10 a.m. The Lion's Club of Waitsburg will have a pancake breakfast in Town Hall beginning at 7 a.m .; $5 adults, $3 children.

Wait's Market in Preston Park will offer activities, games and music throughout the day. For parade entry forms, call Gail Wolfe at 509-540-0974. Wait's Market vendor applications are available through Lois Winchester at 509- 337-6237. For updated information or to post comments, search "Waitsburg Parade Blog" online.

Town Hall Fund Raiser Dinner &Silent Auction

5:00 p.m.

Waitsburg Town Hall.

Come enjoy a chicken dinner with wonderful company and a silent auction. Auction items include various baskets full of wares, homemade items, lace tablecloth, and other things. Tickets: $12-individual, $20-couple, or $40-family up to five. Proceeds go towards installation of new front doors.

Touchet Valley Poker Run

Raise money for a downtown Dayton playground while touring the region. Play games for prizes and cash at local stops like Lyons Ferry, Prescott and Bluewood Ski Resort. When the ride is over, enjoy the concert and wine at Dayton Wine Works. The poker run takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. or pre-register by calling Dayton Wine Works at 509-382-1200.

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Live Music at Dayton Wine Works

From 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, stop by Dayton Wine Works at the east end of downtown Dayton to heard Richard and Nancy perform "songs that matter" from folk, country, blues, jazz and rock artists. The show will take place on a stage set up on the outdoor patio. Call 509-382-1200 or visit www.daytonwineworks.com for more information.

Live Music - Money for Nothing

Enjoy at rock'n roll concert at Woody's Bar & Grill, downtown Dayton, during Dayton Days weekend. Money for Nothing will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. both Friday and Saturday nights. For more information, call 509- 382-2364.

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Touchet River Outdoor Roundup

Fairgrounds at Waitsburg

A Clean and Sober Event featuring a Chili feed, Camping, Dance, Coffee, special speakers, Pig Roast Dinner & fun galore. Pre-Registration cutoff date : 10 May. Registration-$25. For more information visit: http://www.snafubar.com/pigroast/

93rd Annual Dayton Days

Enjoy the queen's coronation ceremony Friday night at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, a Saturday morning parade in downtown Dayton beginning at 10 a.m., amateur Jackpot Rodeo Saturday afternoon beginning at 1 p.m. at the Fairgrounds, and two nights of Pro-West rodeo on Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. Call in registration for the Jackpot Rodeo is May 19 from 6-9 p.m. only. Parade registration forms are available at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce.

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108th Annual Reunion of Waitsburg High School graduates

Waitsburg Elementary School

6 p.m.

Please RSVP by May 10 Mary Phillips (509) 337-6427

Artist Reception: John Clement

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. all are invited to the Wenaha Gallery in downtown Dayton to meet Tri-Cities photographer John Clement, author of the new title, "Northwest Drylands Season." Clement will sign copies of his book. For more information, contact the Wenaha Gallery at 509-382-2124 or visit www.wenaha.com.

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Memorial Day Program

Waitsburg City Cemetery

11:00 a.m.-at the Memorial Wal lA merican Legion Auxiliary will be dedicating seven new names to the Wall of veterans that have died this past year and are buried in one of the two cemeteries in Waitsburg. Those veterans are: World War II, Carl Henze, Burdette Huwe, Joseph Hussey, and Fred Little; Korea, Richard Chissus; Vietnam, Raymond Leroue, and Joel Smith.

Guest speaker will be Commander Stefan Xaudaro, Jr., who's father's name was dedicated last year.

Veteran's families are always welcome to donate their loved ones casket flags for flying at the wall. Please contact B. A. Keve, ikbakeve@charter.net or call 337-6546, to get your name on the program for this presentation.

Memorial Day Breakfast

The American Legion Post 42 will sponsor a free breakfast in honor of Memorial Day at the American Legion Hall, 211 E Clay Street, Dayton. From 7-10 a.m., veterans, friends and family are invited to attend. Contact Brian Black at 509-382-2497 for more information.

June 1

Waitsburg Senior Open House

From 7-8 p.m. in the Waitsburg High School Commons, WHS seniors will present their senior projects to the public.