The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

DAYTON—The Dayton Historic Depot is hosting Dayton’s first Cash Mob on Saturday, from 2-3 p.m. The community is invited to visit the Depot gift shop and spend at least $20.

This local shopping event supports local business, builds community and infuses money into the local economy.

Inspired by similar events in Walla Walla and other parts of the country, the Port of Columbia and the Dayton Chamber of Commerce began planning for the Cash Mob in August. Four businesses expressed interest in hosting Cash Mobs.

The Depot was randomly chosen at this month’s Cup of Joe networking meeting a...