Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Waitsburg Councilman Jim Romine, Mayor Marty Dunn, City Clerk Randy Hinchliffe, Walla Walla County Commissioner Bertha Clayton, Park and Rec Commissioner Wendy Carter, City Councilwoman Jillan Henze and Central Washington Outreach Director Rick Evans from Senator Maria Cantwell office was at the ribbon cutting to open the new Waitsburg Skate Park on Saturday.
Royal Block co-owner, Tiina Jaatinen, took a spin at the new rink, proving Waitsburg's newest park activity is fun for all ages.
Mayor Marty Dunn gave a speech on the history of the former pool site - now the new skate park before the ribbon cutting on Saturday. (l-r): Randy Hinchliffe, Marty Dunn, Jim Romine, Jillian Henze
Dusty Britches owners, Hans & Noelle, had lots of good food at Town Hall.
Lincoln Stahl found some treats to purchase
WAITSBURG - The 40th Annual Hometown Christmas brought holiday activities throughout town over the weekend. The fun started on Friday with a soft opening of the city's skate park. The synthetic ice rink was free for skaters of all ages, including the use of skates. The city held the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday.
Mayor Marty Dunn gave a speech on the history of the former pool site - now the new skate park before the ribbon cutting on Saturday. (l-r): Randy Hinchliffe, Marty Dunn, Jim Romine, Jillian Henze
Royal Block co-owner, Tiina Jaatinen, took a spin at the new rink, proving Waitsburg's newest park activity is fun for all ages.
At Town Hall, vendors offered a variety of gifts from local businesses and craftspeople. Dusty Britches Farms served a wide menu of tasty treats, including biscuits and gravy, potato-and-sausage soup, chili, hot dogs, and desserts. Kids decorated cookies and met the Grinch, Spider-Man, and Rumi. On Sunday, the bluegrass musicians from TVAMP entertained the crowd at Town Hall.
Dusty Britches owners, Hans & Noelle, had lots of good food at Town Hall.
Lincoln Stahl found some treats to purchase
Simply Sawdust, The Press Room, Wolfling Coffee, Gaudy Gals, and Dave Tipton's Photography Studio showcased the unique shopping opportunities available in Waitsburg.
The weather was windy, cold, but dry. The parade began at 5 p.m. with over 20 lighted entries, including the giant bike, naughty dogs, chandelier-topped float, and lots of kids.
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