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Week General Events
View Full List of Meetings
(Ordered by organization name.)
Entire Month of October


3, 10, 17, 24
Preschool Storytime
2:30 to 3:30 pm
Every Monday
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.

Blue Mountain Chorus - Sweet Adelines
6:30-9:30
Every Monday
Car Pool Available. Call (509) 386-8901.

Nov. 2-8

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Toddler Storytime
11:00 – 11:30 am
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S. 3rd Street – Delany Room

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.

Senior Computer Class
10:30 to 11:30 am
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S. 3rd Street

Basic instruction in Microsoft Excel in November. NOTE: No class on the 11th or 18th. Space is limited to 9 participants - come early. Sponsored by the CCRLD. Call (509) 382-4131 for more information.

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Knitting, Crocheting, Spinning, Weaving Group
10:00 -11:30 am
Dayton Memorial Library, Delany Room, 111 S. 3rd
Bring a project to work on or just come and visit with other fiber enthusiasts. Maybe even learn a new stitch or skill! Call the library at (509) 382-4131 for more information.

Homeschoolers @ the Library
1:00-2:00 pm
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S. 3rd Street

Library staff will provide information about what's available at the library and instruction on how to locate items or information, including library databases. Call the library at (509) 382-4131 for more information.

6
Dayton Chamber of Commerce Banquet
6:30 p.m. Social time, dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Dayton Masonic Temple
310 S. 6th St.
Annual community awards celebration. Tickets are $25 per person.
Contact the Dayton Chamber at (509) 382-4825 for more information.

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Dayton vs. Waitsburg Varsity Football
7:00 pm
At Waitsburg

Creative Writing Workshop for Teens
3:30 to 5:00 pm
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S. 3rd Street
Local short story author, Heather S. Ingemar, will facilitate this workshop designed to give teens the tools and encouragement to express themselves in writing. Sponsored by the Columbia County Rural Library District. Call (509) 382-4131 for more information.

8
Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast
American Legion Hall
211 E. Clay, Dayton
7-10 a.m.
Enjoy a fine pancake breakfast and help raise money for the Columbia County Veteran's Memorial. Contact Brian Black for more info at (509) 382-2497.

Walla Walla Symphony Gala Event
"Let the Magic In"
6:30 – 11:00 p.m.
Marcus Whitman Hotel
Support your local Symphony and buy gifts locally, all while having fun! Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a dinner buffet, wine, silent & live auction and dancing to the New Lionel Hampton Northwest Big Band. Buy tickets online at www.wwsymphony.org or call (509) 529-8020. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Walla Walla Symphony.

Nov. 9-15

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4-H Achievement Night (Columbia County)
6:30 p.m.
Dayton Elementary School
Multipurpose Room
This year's Achievement Night will start off with a Dessert Delights Potluck. The public is welcome to attend and show their support for all the hard work and accomplishments of the community's 4-H youth. Contact Columbia County Extension at (509) 382-4741 for more information.

10
Dayton Farmer's Market Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Dayton Memorial Library
Delany Room
111 S. 3rd
Market vendors and community members are encouraged to attend this end-of-season meeting. Feedback from the 2008 season and ideas for 2009 will be discussed. Contact Market Coordinator, Mary Alice Beatty at (509) 382-2235 for more information.

12
Christian Women's Connection
Annual Silent Auction and Luncheon
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Seneca Building in Dayton

Do you knit, crochet, sew, stamp, make crafts or bake? Bring your handcrafted treasures to be auctioned off to benefit Stonecroft Ministries. New holiday items are also accepted. Our speaker, Darcy Bell, is from Vancouver, WA. "A Uniform of Perfection" is the title of her talk. Darcy is a retired customer service manager with AT&T whose eye sight was restored with corneal transplants. Cost of the luncheon is $9. Reservations are encouraged. Call Judy Jackson at (509) 399-2005. Babysitting is available.

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Dayton School District Communications Committee
6:00 p.m.
School Administration Building, Dayton
A new committee is being formed to promote a positive image of the Dayton Schools within the community. Interested community members are invited to attend this introductory meeting.

14-16, 21-23, 26, 29, 30 & Dec 4-6
"Fiddler on the Roof"
Live performances featuring local talent sponsored by the Liberty Theater and TVAC Productions. Visit www.libertytheater.org or call (509) 382-1380 for performance times. Reserved seats $15 & $18.

15
Bluewood Alpine Race Team
2nd Annual Fundraiser Event
Doors open @ 6:30 p.m.
Walla Walla Community College

Enjoy a special evening featuring hors d'oeuvres, wine, music, and friends as well as both silent and live auctions. The evening's proceed go to help fund the Bluewood Alpine Race Team-- a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing a quality training and competition experience for youth skiers. Advance tickets are $20. ($25 at the door). Call (509) 520-1774 or visit www.skibart.com for more information.

A Capella Hymn Sing
Seventh-day Adventist Church
1525 S. 4th Street, Dayton
Starting at 4 pm

Join others in the community who enjoy singing Christian hymns for a time of music and fellowship every third Saturday. Bring your requests. Contact Robin and LeRenne Lacey at (509) 386-8175 for more info.

Sweet Adelines Road Show - "Bits and Pieces"
2:00 pm at Dayton High School, featuring the DHS Chorus
7:30 pm at Waitsburg High School, featuring the WHS Chorus
$5 Individual or $10 Family Tickets

Nov. 16-22

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FREE Family Concert
Tubby the Tuba by the Walla Walla Symphony
7:30 pm
Cordiner Hall, Whitman Campus, Walla Walla

21-23, 26, 29, 30 & Dec 4-6
"Fiddler on the Roof"
Live performances featuring local talent sponsored by the Liberty Theater and TVAC Productions. Visit www.libertytheater.org or call (509) 382-1380 for performance times. Reserved seats $15 & $18.

22
Waitsburg Livestock Judging Clinic
9 am
Indoor Arena at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds.
For information contact Jim Burres at (509) 337-6545.

22nd Annual Turkey Bingo
4 - 9 p.m. (Doors open at 3p.m.)
Dayton Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

Sponsored by the Dayton Kiwanis. Proceeds go to support local youth programs. Hard Cards $1, Black-Out Flimsies 50 cents each. All Bingo winners receive a turkey.

Nov. 23-29

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Toddler Storytime
11:00 – 11:30 am
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S. 3rd Street – Delany Room

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.

Senior Computer Class
10:30 to 11:30 am
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S. 3rd Street

Basic instruction in Microsoft Excel in November. NOTE: No class on the 11th or 18th. Space is limited to 9 participants - come early. Sponsored by the CCRLD. Call (509) 382-4131 for more information.
28 & 29

Dayton's Christmas Kickoff
Historic Main Street
This year's theme is "The Town That Still Believes." See page 23 for more information or visit www.historicdayton.com.

26, 29, 30 & Dec 4-6
"Fiddler on the Roof"
Live performances featuring local talent sponsored by the Liberty Theater and TVAC Productions. Visit www.libertytheater.org or call (509) 382-1380 for performance times. Reserved seats $15 & $18.

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Christmas Craft Day
12:30 – 2 pm
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S. 3rd Street

Kids of all ages are invited tocome to the library and have fun making a variety of Christmas crafts—FREE!

 

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