Calendar of Events
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1
Time Out for Tea
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Delany Building
111 S. 3rd Street, Dayton
Ladies, join us for a Dr. Seuss-themed tea complete with Green Eggs & Ham and lots of fun. Childcare available on site. Call (509) 382-2248 for more information.
2
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S. 3rd Street, Dayton
Children of all ages are invited to come listen to their favorite Dr. Seuss stories, participate in fun crafts and enjoy some birthday cake to honor the famous children’s book author, Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991).
2, 9, 16, 23
40th Annual "Soup and Pie" Luncheons
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Campbell Hall
323 Catherine Street, WW
Delicious soups and delectable pies prepared by area chefs will be served each Tuesday in March. Bring your office, bring your neighbor or bring your friends. Most of all bring your appetite and enjoy this annual tradition. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children under 11.
3, 4 & 8
PTSO Scholastic Book Fair
Wed. – Open before and after school
Thurs. – Open all day
Mon. – Open before and after school
Dayton Elementary School Library
5
Palus Museum 2010 Season Opening
1:00 p.m.
426 E. Main, Dayton
A new exhibit featuring the fascinating geology of our area has been designed especially with children in mind; however, young and old alike will enjoy learning how the Palus people lived in Eastern Washington using the rocks and landforms created by the Ice Age Floods to their advantage. The museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00 – 4:00 through October. For group tour information call (509) 382-4820.
Live @ Sapolil - Bachmann Sextet
8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Sapolil Cellars
15 E. Main, Walla Walla
Talented Whitman Jazz students come together under Bassist Matt Bachmann’s leadership. Other group members are Peter Qualtere-Burcher and Sam Epstein on Saxophone, Charlie Procknow on Guitar, Ethan Maier on Piano, and James Franz on Percussion. No Cover.
7-8 & 10
Auditions for Footloose
Children (12 and younger) 6:00 p.m.
Teens & Adults – 6:45 p.m.
WWCC Performing Arts Theater
The WWCC Foundation is hosting auditions for parts in its 2010 summer musical, Footloose. For more information contact Kay Raddatz, WWCC Foundation program coordinator at (509) 425-5161 or email Kathryn.raddatz@wwcc.edu.
9
Open House
SE Washington Regional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Seneca Activity Center, Dayton
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
City Hall, Starbuck
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Learn about the hazards and potential mitigation projects that have been identified in Columbia County. Discuss your priorities for how the community can best reduce the impacts of these events. There will be a slideshow presentation delivered by Northwest Management, Inc and a question and answer time following. For more information, contact Columbia County Emergency Management at (509) 382-2534.
Open House
Snake River Salmon Recovery
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Seneca Activity Center, Dayton
The public is cordially invited to an open house to discuss a community solution to reduce flood risk and improve steelhead habitat.
10, 12, 13, 14
LOVE – The Variety Show
Wed. 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 3:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Sun. 3:00 p.m.
Liberty Theater, Dayton
A cast of 64 talented and enthusiastic community members present a musical variety show sure to delight and entertain the entire family. Visit www.libertytheater.org to purchase tickets online or stop by the Liberty Theater office. Reserve seating ticket prices $8, $10 and $12 for the Wednesday Family Night Performance. All other performances are $10, $12 and $15.
Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon
Colors of Spring
11:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Snake River Grill
Lyons Ferry Marina
Cost: $9 – Catered by Snake River Grill
WATER COLORS – Spokane watercolor artist, MaryAnn Dalessi will be talking about her art. She will bring some of her prints and demonstrate a watercolor collage and the technique she uses.
WORLD COLORS -- Jill Wood, from Starbuck, will share some of the details of an upcoming mission trip to Africa. This will be her second trip there.
WATER COLOR ARTIST -- MaryAnn Dalessi is also our speaker this month. She loves to paint and tell stories. In her “Interview of an Artist”, she will share how art has shaped her life in a variety of ways.
RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY. Please call Judy Jackson at (509) 399-2005. Please honor your reservation, “gift” it to a friend, or call to cancel if your plans change. Babysitting is available. Sponsored by: Christian Women’s Connection and Stonecroft Ministries. www.stonecroft.org
11
St. Mark Altar Society Luncheon
12:00 p.m.
Caravaggio’s
Walla Walla Airport
All the ladies of the church are invited to attend this no-host luncheon. For reservations call Dorothy Hall at (509) 522-0923.
12
Live @ Sapolil- The Rogues
8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Sapolil Cellars
15 E. Main, Walla Walla
Don’t miss Walla Walla’s own self-described ‘Celtic Pub Band‘ just in time to kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! Enjoy fresh originals & contemporary folk along with a delicious bit of Sapolil Cellars Wine! No Cover.
Conditional Use Permit Public Hearing
Lower Snake River Wind Energy Project
9:00 a.m.
Seneca Activity Center, Dayton
For more information see article on page 6 or call the Planning Office at (509) 382-4676.
13
Cowboy Action Club Shoot
9:30 a.m. Sign-In
Patit Gun Range
Dayton
The Pataha Rustlers welcome participants and spectators to their monthly shoot. For more information visit pataharustlers.wordpress.com (no www.)
Karaoke Night
8:00 p.m. - midnight
Tuxedo Bar & Grill
Prescott (509) 849-2244.
Columbia County Livestock Association Banquet
Social Hour 6:00 p.m.
Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Running T Ranch
North Touchet Road, Dayton
Mike Himmelberger will preside as MC over this year’s catered banquet. Bluegrass music entertainment by the Troublemakers. Great door prizes and silent auction items add to the fun. For ticket information contact Randy James at (509) 382-2760.
Live @ Sapolil - Dr. Mark Brown & Gary Romjue
8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Sapolil Cellars
15 E. Main, Walla Walla
Dr. Mark Brown plays pure magic on the keyboard, throws in a little trumpet, blues harp and vocals. You’ll see why we call him the Good Doctor! He is joined by Gary Romjue of Seattle with his guitar and outstanding electric blue fiddle. $5 Cover.
14
Daylight Savings
“Spring ahead” one hour at midnight.
16
Blue Mountain Relay for Life
Kick-Off Event
6:00 p.m.
Seneca Activity Center, Dayton
American Cancer Society’s 2010 national theme is “Celebrate More Birthdays”. The Blue Mountain RFL will host a dessert-only kick-off party with cupcakes and ice cream, a cancer survivor speaker and luminary ceremony. Teams attending the Kick-Off will be able to reserve their camp spot at the Relay for Life scheduled for Sept. 18-19, 2010 in Dayton.
17
St. Patrick’s Day
Live Music: Bobby K & Mike
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Skye Book & Brew
148 E. Main, Dayton
18
Science Fair & Windy Cool Rod Races
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Dayton Elementary School
Multipurpose Room
19
Blue Mountain Brix & Brew Festival
5:30 p.m. Social Hour
7:00 p.m. Live Auction
Seneca Activity Center, Dayton
This annual benefit auction for the Dayton Chamber of Commerce promises to be one of the best! The $25 admission per person includes a wine or beer glass, hors d’oeuvres, beverages, entertainment and lots of fun! Fabulous auction items include a Cougar Football Package, Golf Packages, Original Artwork, Concert Tickets, a Seattle Mariner Package and Specialty Wines. Tickets are available at the Chamber Office or at the door.
The Randy Oxford Blues Series
Featuring: Billy Roy Danger & The Rectifiers
8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Sapolil Cellars
15 E. Main, Walla Walla
Rising out of the widely popular band, Junkyard Jane, Billy Roy Danger & The Rectifiers is a four-piece roots rockin' combo, built to entertain and provoke deep thoughts and lot's o' dancin'. It’s red hot and twangy, downright roots rockin’ mayhem! $10 Cover.
20
Spring Ham 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. Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and desserts available for purchase (no outside food or drink allowed). Child care available in High School Gym.
Red Cross Fundraiser
3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Bluegrass Open Jam
7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Rock & Roll
Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion
Calling all music lovers! Help raise money to benefit the Blue Mountain Red Cross and Haiti Relief while enjoying an afternoon and evening of live music. Your $7 donation allows you access to all the music and fun. Bring a nonperishable food item and get in for $5. Kids five years old and younger are free. Food and craft vendors will be on site. Vendor tables are just $20. Contact yancyyost@yahoo.com for more information.
LIVE MUSIC: Frog Hollow
8:00 p.m. - midnight
Tuxedo Bar & Grill
Prescott (509) 849-2244
Country Rock at its best! Don't miss it!
20-21
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Prescott Community Center
The Prescott Lion’s Club cook and serve a hearty all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, biscuits and gravy, bacon, hashbrowns, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee all for just $5.99.
Proceeds benefit the Prescott Community Center and community programs.
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Here’s to the Women!
Songs, Stories & Images of Washington’s Women
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Dayton Memorial Library
Delany Room
111 S. 3rd Street
Women of Washington are celebrating 100 years of suffrage. Meet some of the women whose stories made a difference – stories of the silencing and the raising up of women’s voices. Join us for an evening of music and multimedia, history and story retold by singer/songwriter Linda Allen. Call the library at (509) 382-4131 for more information.
Live @ Sapolil- The Cut. Can You Make It?
8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Sapolil Cellars
15 E. Main, Walla Walla
Local musicians compete for $100 or more in this local showcase. Each purchase of wine allows guests a vote for the best of this night. If you’re a local musician, and you think you can make ‘The Cut’, contact Rick Phillips to get on the docket - 509-386-5614.
27 & 28
Sleeping Beauty Ballet
Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 3:00 p.m.
Cordiner Hall, Walla Walla
Join the Walla Walla Symphony and the Eugene Ballet Company under the artistic direction of Toni Pimble for a magical performance of Sleeping Beauty. To purchase tickets, call the Symphony Office at (509) 529-8020 or visit www.wwsymphony.org .
27
Wildhorse’s 15th Anniversary Fireworks Show
8:00 p.m.
Wildhorse Resort and Casino
Some of the greatest fireworks designers in the business will ignite the most spectacular Wildhorse Anniversary fireworks show ever. You can listen to a special musical medley choreographed with the fireworks on the huge speakers at the site or listen from your car radio by tuning to Umatilla Tribal radio, KCUW, 104.3 FM.
This month at the
Dayton Memorial Library:
Preschool Storytime
Mondays
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.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays
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: Microsoft Publisher
Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S. 3rd Street
Space is limited to 9 participants- come early. Call the library at (509) 382-4131 for more information.
Here's to the Women
March 26th
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Delany Room
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S. 3rd Street
An evening of music, multimedia, history and stories.