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• March 2

• Preschool story time
  2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
  Dayton Memorial Library
  111 S. 3rd Street
  Storytime and crafts for children ages 4-7. Call the library at (509) 382-4131 for more information.
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  March 3

• Toddler Story Time
  11:00 -11:30 a.m.
  Dayton Memorial Library
  111 S. 3rd Street
  Fun and developmentally appropriate interactive activities for children ages 18 mo.-3 years led by Sue Hagfeldt. For more information call the library at (509) 382-4131.


• Adult Basic Computer Class
  10:30 -11:30 a.m.
  Dayton Memorial Library
  111 S. 3rd Street
  March classes will focus on using Microsoft Publisher 2007. NOTE: Space is limited to 9 participants- come early. Call the library at (509) 382-4131 for more information.
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  March 3, 5, 6

• Summer Musical Auditions
  6:15 p.m.
  Performing Arts Theater, WWCC
  WWCC Foundation is hosting auditions for parts in its 2009 summer musical, Grease. For more information contact Kay Raddatz, WWCC Foundation program coordinator at (509) 524-5161. Kathryn.raddatz@wwcc.edu
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• March 4, 5

• Open Houses for Environmental Scoping for Lower Snake River Wind Energy Project
  Pomeroy High School, March 4
  Seneca Activity Center, Dayton, March 5
  5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  Information will be provided about the new wind project and the environmental scoping process. See page 9 for more information.
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• March 5-8

• Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith
  Alexander Stage, Harper Joy Theater at Whitman College .
  8:00 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, 2:00 p.m. Sunday
  Adapted from the novel by Gina B. Nahai by Cynthia Croot. The best-selling author traces the journey of an Iranian Jewish family from the Teheran ghetto to Los Angeles, beginning with Roxanna the Angel. When her mother pushes this "bad luck daughter" from the rooftop, Roxanna discovers she can fly.
  For information and reservations, call the Harper Joy Box Office at (509) 527-5180.
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• March 6

• Live Band: The Nighthawks
  Tuxedo Bar & Grill, Prescott
  5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Walla Walla Blues Society presents Blind Pig recording artist John Nemeth
  Crossroads Steakhouse
  201 E. Rees, Walla Walla
  9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
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• March 7

• Annual Spring Celebration
  Village Shoppes
  245 E. Main St., Dayton
  11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  Music by Rich and Nancy Monacelli, free shoulder massages by Laura Boylan, cake, balloons, raffles.
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• March 9

• Preschool Story Time
  Dayton Memorial Library
  See March 2nd listing for details.
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• March 10

• Toddler Story Time
  Dayton Memorial Library
  See March 3rd listing for details.


• Walla Walla Symphony Concert Series - "St. Pat's Delight"
  7:30 p.m.
  Cordiner Hall, Whitman College
  Celebrate the Walla Walla Symphony's 102nd season as it performs: Anderson—Irish Suite Coppola—Accordian Concerto Peter Soave, accordionist Sullivan—Irish Symphony. For ticket information call (509) 529-8020 or visit www.wwsymphony.org.


• Adult Basic Computer Class
  Dayton Memorial Library
  See March 3rd listing for details.
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• March 10, 11

• Auditions for "The Fantasticks"
  The Little Theater of Walla Walla
  1130 E. Sumach, Walla Walla
  Seven men and one woman needed. See page 12 for more information. Or call
  (509) 529-3683.
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• March 11

• Homeschoolers @ the Library
  1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
  Dayton Memorial Library
  111 S. 3rd Street
  Special St. Patrick's Day themed activities.


• Christian Women's Connection Luncheon
  "Finding Your Treasures"
  11:30 – 1:30 p.m.
  Fiesta en Jalisco
  404 W Main Street, Dayton
  Cost: $9.00
  Sue Bell, of Dayton, will share all about being a Red Cross volunteer—what a volunteer does, areas of opportunity and some of her personal experiences. Come and enjoy some wonderful music from Dayton's variety show, "Passport to Paradise", presented by Will Larson, Jim Edwards and Jim Thorn. Our speaker, Betty Anne McIrvin, of Meridian, Idaho will share TREASURES OF REAL VALUE. An interior designer, international speaker and chaperone for Miss Washington, Betty is the mother of a pro-basketball player and has written for and directed drama groups. Reservations are necessary. Call Judy Jackson at (509) 399-2005. Please honor your reservation or "gift" it to a friend! Babysitting is available. Sponsored by Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministeries www.stonecroft.com
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• March 11, 13, 14, 15

• Live Variety Show - Passport to Paradise
  Liberty Theater, Dayton
  Don't miss this fun filled show highlighting local talent.
  For show times and ticket information call (509) 382-1380, visit www.libertytheater.org or refer to the news brief.
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• March 13

• Author Visit - Patrick Carman
  Starbuck Public School
  10:30 -11:30 a.m.
  Dayton High School-Auditorium
  12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
  Carman, a Walla Walla resident and author of House of Power, will visit with 4th-8th grade students who participated in the CCRLD's One Book grant program. The public is welcome to attend. Call the library at (509) 382-4131 for more information.


• Accoustic Jam Night
  Skye Book and Brew
  148 E. Main St., Dayton
  Starts at 6:00 p.m.
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• March 13, 14, 15

• Ride Against Child Abuse
  Walla Walla County Fairgrounds
  Family entertainment, on Saturday, includes the Annual Cowboy Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. with food prepared by the nationally acclaimed WWCC Culinary Arts Department followed by a FREE little kids (ages 3-12) instructional rodeo from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Breakfast prices are "all you can eat"-- $5 adult, $4 student/senior, pre-school free or $12 for an entire family. The event is sponsored by over 150 Walla Walla area businesses, Walla Walla Exchange Club, Walla Walla Community College and the Walla Walla Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.
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• March 14

• Live Music: "Stones Throw"
  Whetstone Public House
  110 Preston Ave., Waitsburg
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• March 16

• Preschool Story Time
  Dayton Memorial Library
  See March 2nd listing for details.
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• March 17

• Toddler Story Time
  Dayton Memorial Library
  See March 3rd listing for details.


• Adult Basic Computer Class
  Dayton Memorial Library
  See March 3rd listing for details.
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• March 20

• Blue Mountain Brix and Brew Festival
  Seneca Activity Center, Dayton
  Social Hour starts 5:45 p.m.
  Live Auction starts 7:00 p.m.
  Dayton Chamber of Commerce benefit auction – its biggest fundraiser of the year. See Page 7 for more information.
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• March 21

• Teen Write Club
  3:30 – 5:00 p.m. (every 3rd Friday)
  Dayton Memorial Library
  111 S. 3rd Street
  All ages of aspiring writers are invited. Got a piece to share? Questions about a developing story? Come prepared to share, give critique and talk about writing. For more information call Heather at the library (509) 382-4131.


• A Capella Hymn Sing
  Seventh-Day Adventist Church
  1525 S. 4th Street, Dayton
  Starting at 4:00 p.m.
  Join others in the community who enjoy singing Christian hymns for a time of music and fellowship every third Saturday. Contact the Laceys at (509) 386-8175 for more info.


• Great Explorations . . . For Girls
  Whitman College Campus
  8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  Math/Science/Technology conference for girls grades 5 through 8. See page 18 for more information, or call Micki Varney at (509) 382-1354.
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• March 23

• Preschool Story Time
  Dayton Memorial Library
  See March 2nd listing for details.
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• March 24

• Toddler Story Time
  Dayton Memorial Library
  See March 3rd listing for details.


• Adult Basic Computer Class
  Dayton Memorial Library
  See March 3rd listing for details.


• Relay For Life Kickoff Party
  Seneca Activity Center, Dayton
  5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
  Planning begins for the 2009 fund raiser for the American Cancer Society. See news brief for more info.


• Free Seminar – "How Healthy is Your Business"
  Delany Room at Dayton Memorial Library
  6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  Learn how to measure the health and vitality of your business and about resources to help your business grow. Sponsored by the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA). For more information, call the Dayton Chamber of Commerce at (509) 382-4825.
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• March 26

• Regional Science Fair at Dayton Schools
  Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
  5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  Community members are invited to join students for the science fair and Windy Cool Rod finals. Call Dallas Dickinson at 509-382-2507 for more information.
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• March 30

• Preschool Story Time
  Dayton Memorial Library
  See March 2nd listing for details.
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• March 31

• Toddler Story Time
  Dayton Memorial Library
  See March 3rd listing for details.


• Adult Basic Computer Class
  Dayton Memorial Library
  See March 3rd listing for details.


• We the People Party
  3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
  Dayton Memorial Library
  Join the celebration of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday and the completion of the "We the People—Created Equal" reading grant. Pastor Greg Bye, of Dayton, will attend as President Lincoln from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. Cake and refreshments will be served at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome. Call the library at (509) 382-4131 for more information.
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• April 4

• Spring Bingo Night
  4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  Dayton Elementary School
  Multi-purpose Room
  The doors open at 3:00 p.m. for this fun filled family night of BINGO sponsored by Blue Mountain Heritage Society, VFW Post 5549 and the Dayton Legion Post 42.
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