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Dayton, Waitsburg, Starbuck & Prescott Community Calendar

Sept. 1

MEETING: Columbia County Commissioners
Commissioners' Chambers
3rd Floor, County Courthouse, Dayton. Call 509-382-4542
1st and 3rd Monday at 10 a.m. and 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 1, 15 & 22

MEETING: Waitsburg Economic Development Committee
Nothing New Antiques, Waitsburg
First Monday at 10:00 a.m.

Sept. 2

MEETING: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Dayton
Dayton United Methodist Church, 110 S. 3rd St, Dayton
Every Tuesday at 8:50 a.m.
• Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Sept. 3

MEETING: Dayton Lion's Club
Delany Room at Dayton, Memorial Library 111 S. 3rd
Contact Loretta Melanson for more information. 382-2020
1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 3 &17

MEETING: Dayton School Board
Administration Building, 609 S. 2nd St, Dayton
Call 509-382-2543
1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 3 & 17

MEETING: Waitsburg City Council
Ye Towne Hall, 121 Main St, Waitsburg
Call 509-337-6371
1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 pm
• Sept. 3 & 17

Sept. 4

MEETING: Dayton Kiwanis
First Congregational Church, 214 S Third St, Dayton
Every Thursday at Noon
• Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25

Sept. 5

Dayton Farmer's Market
4-6 p.m., Seneca Lawn
Main Street, Dayton
Fresh produce and food items from local vendors.

Sept. 5 -7

Columbia County Fair - "County Roots and Cowboy Boots"
Columbia County Fairgrounds (west end of town behind Dayton Mercantile), Dayton, WA
Download a complete schedule of events and admission prices. (PDF 292 KB)

September 8

Dayton High School Soccer
6:30 p.m.
WAVA at Dayton.

MEETING: Columbia County Planning Commission
County Planning Office
2nd and 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 8 & 22

MEETING: Dayton City Council
Dayton City Hall, 111 S. 1st St, Dayton
Call 509-382-2361
2nd and 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 8 & 22

MEETING: Prescott City Council
Prescott City Hall, 101 S D Street, Prescott
Call 509-849-2262
2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m.

September 9

Bloody Books & Creepy Culprits -- Solve the Crime at your Library!
6:30 p.m.
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S. 3rd Street
Teens, help us solve the murder of Mrs. Bungle. Snacks provided! Call (509) 382-4131 for more information.

Dayton High School Volleyball
5:30 p.m.
Asotin at Dayton.

MEETING: Starbuck City Council
Starbuck City Hall, 200 Main St, Starbuck
Call 509-399-2100
2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m.

MEETING: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Dayton
Dayton United Methodist Church, 110 S. 3rd St, Dayton
Every Tuesday at 8:50 a.m.
• Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

September 10

Christian Women's Connection Luncheon
11:30 – 1:30 p.m.
The Zink Building in Starbuck
The special feature this month will be presented by Joan McMunn and Delphine Bailey from Columbia County Public Health Services. The speaker, Karen Heineman, is from Sherwood, Oregon. As a novice oil painter, Karen explores the impact day by day living has on the portrait of life. For reservations call Judy Jackson at (509) 399-2005. Babysitting is available. Sponsored by Christian Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries. Cost: $9

MEETING: Dayton Historic Preservation Commission
Dayton City Hall, 111 S 1st St, Dayton
2nd Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.

MEETING: Port of Columbia Commissioners
Port Office, 1 Port Way, Dayton
2nd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

MEETING: Waitsburg School Board
Preston Hall, Main St
2nd and 4th Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
• Sept. 10 & 24

September 11

Waitsburg/Prescott High School Football
7 p.m.
Pilot Rock at Waitsburg

MEETING: Columbia County Fire Dist. #3 Commissioners
Fire District #3 Station
206 W. Main St, Dayton
Call 509-382-4281
2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
• Sept. 11 & 25

MEETING: Columbia County Rural Library District Board
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S 3rd St, Dayton
Call 509-382-4131
2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 11 & 25

MEETING: Dayton Kiwanis
First Congregational Church, 214 S Third St, Dayton
Every Thursday at Noon
• Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25

September 12

Dayton High School Football
7 p.m.
Desales at Dayton.

September 13

Karaoke with Minus One
8 p.m. – Midnight
Tuxedo Bar and Grill
105 S. D Street, Prescott
(509) 849-2244

Dayton High School Soccer
12 p.m.
Moses Lake Christian at Dayton.

September 13-14

Relay for Life
5:30 p.m. – 9 a.m. Sunday
Dayton High School Football Field
A fun filled community fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. See September Article

September 15

Preschool Storytime
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Every Monday Delany Room, Dayton Memorial Library, 111 S. 3rd Street

MEETING: Columbia County Commissioners
Commissioners' Chambers
3rd Floor, County Courthouse, Dayton. Call 509-382-4542
1st and 3rd Monday at 10 a.m. and 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 1, 15 & 22

MEETING: Columbia County Fair Board
Youth Building at the Columbia County Fair Grounds, Dayton
3rd Monday

MEETING: Dayton City Planning Commission
Dayton City Hall, 111 S 1st St, Dayton
3rd Monday at 6:00 p.m.

September 16

Farm Bureau Membership Drive Dinner
Seneca Activity Center, Dayton
Call (509) 382-4743 for time and more information.

Dayton High School Volleyball
5:30 p.m.
Tekoe Oaksdale at Dayton

Waitsburg/Prescott High School Volleyball
5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Garfield-Palouse at Waitsburg

MEETING: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Dayton
Dayton United Methodist Church, 110 S. 3rd St, Dayton
Every Tuesday at 8:50 a.m.
• Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

September 17

MEETING: Dayton Lion's Club
Delany Room at Dayton, Memorial Library 111 S. 3rd
Contact Loretta Melanson for more information. 382-2020
1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 3 &17

MEETING: Dayton School Board
Administration Building, 609 S. 2nd St, Dayton
Call 509-382-2543
1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 3 & 17

MEETING: Waitsburg City Council
Ye Towne Hall, 121 Main St, Waitsburg
Call 509-337-6371
1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 pm
• Sept. 3 & 17

MEETING: VFW Post 5549
Legion Hall, 211 E Clay, Dayton
Contact Jerry Berg at (509) 382-4525 for more info. Refreshments served.
Every 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 pm

September 18

Dayton Kiwanis
First Congregational Church, 214 S Third St, Dayton
Every Thursday at Noon
• Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25

September 19

Dayton High School Football
7 p.m.
Lasalle at Dayton.

September 19-21

Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Walla Walla County Fairgrounds, Community Building, 360 Orchard Street, Walla Walla
The weekend festival will feature a quilt challenge "Lunar Madness" with cash prizes; Hawaiian quilt and appliqué specialist, Nancy Chong, quilts for sale, classes, contests, silent auctions and a vendor mall. $4 Admission.
For more information please contact Cathy Wiese, 541-938-6130 or visit www.wallawallaquiltfestival.org.

September 20

LIVE BAND - Dawg on Cool Katz
8 p.m. - Midnight
Tuxedo Bar and Grill
105 S. D Street, Prescott
(509) 849-2244.

September 19-21

Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Walla Walla County Fairgrounds, Community Building, 360 Orchard Street, Walla Walla
The weekend festival will feature a quilt challenge "Lunar Madness" with cash prizes; Hawaiian quilt and appliqué specialist, Nancy Chong, quilts for sale, classes, contests, silent auctions and a vendor mall. $4 Admission.
For more information please contact Cathy Wiese, 541-938-6130 or visit www.wallawallaquiltfestival.org.

September 21

36th Annual Pioneer Fall Festival & Buffalo Feed
11 a.m. – 5 p.m
Bruce Memorial Museum
318 Main Street - Waitsburg, WA
This wholesome, family friendly event is sponsored by the Waitsburg Historical Society. Community church service begins at 11 a.m. followed by the introduction of the Pioneers of the Year. Enjoy arts and craft vendors and demonstrations all afternoon, as well as live old-time music, a vintage clothing style show and a delicious Buffalo Feed prepared by the Lion's Club. The cost of the buffalo feed is just $8 for adults and $5 for 12 and under. Call Anita Baker at 337-6157 for more information.

September 22

MEETING: Columbia County Commissioners
Commissioners' Chambers
3rd Floor, County Courthouse, Dayton. Call 509-382-4542
1st and 3rd Monday at 10 a.m. and 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 1, 15 & 22

MEETING: Columbia County Planning Commission
County Planning Office
2nd and 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 8 & 22

MEETING: Dayton City Council
Dayton City Hall, 111 S. 1st St, Dayton
Call 509-382-2361
2nd and 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 8 & 22

September 23

Waitsburg/Dayton High School Volleyball
5:30 & 7 p.m.
Dayton at Waitsburg.

MEETING: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Dayton
Dayton United Methodist Church, 110 S. 3rd St, Dayton
Every Tuesday at 8:50 a.m.
• Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

September 24

MEETING: Waitsburg School Board
Preston Hall, Main St
2nd and 4th Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
• Sept. 10 & 24

September 25

Substance Abuse Workshop
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Seneca Activity Center, Dayton
See News Brief

MEETING: Columbia County Fire Dist. #3 Commissioners
Fire District #3 Station
206 W. Main St, Dayton
Call 509-382-4281
2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
• Sept. 11 & 25

MEETING: Columbia County Rural Library District Board
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S 3rd St, Dayton
Call 509-382-4131
2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 11 & 25

MEETING: Dayton Kiwanis
First Congregational Church, 214 S Third St, Dayton
Every Thursday at Noon
• Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25

MEETING: Prescott School Board
Last Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

MEETING: Starbuck School Board
Library of the Starbuck School, 717 Tucannon, Starbuck
Last Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
• Sept. 25

September 26

Nevada Slim and Cimarron Sue
6 – 8 p.m.
Tuxedo Bar and Grill
105 S. D Street, Prescott
Enjoy live dinner entertainment from well known local cowboy musicians. (509) 849-2244

Dayton High School Volleyball
7 p.m.
Garfield-Palouse at Dayton.

Waitsburg/Prescott High School Football
7 p.m.
Garfield-Palouse at Dayton.

September 27

51st Annual Salmon Barbecue
6:30 p.m.
Don Thomas Community Building at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds on 10th Street.

Join your friends and neighbors for an evening of GREAT food and casual fun. All the proceeds go to support Waitsburg area programs and services.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the gate and available at American West Bank-Dayton, Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce and many Waitsburg businesses.

Dayton High School Soccer
1 p.m.
Riverside Christian at Dayton.

September 27-October 4

Banned Books Week
Dayton Memorial Library
111 S. 3rd Street, Dayton
Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read has been observed since 1982. This annual ALA event reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted. Stop by the library to learn more about books that have stood the test of time in the face of opposition and attempted suppression.

September 30

Volleyball
5:30 p.m.
WWVA at Dayton

Waitsburg/Prescott High School Volleyball
5:30 & 7 p.m.
Liberty Christian at Waitsburg

MEETING: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Dayton
Dayton United Methodist Church, 110 S. 3rd St, Dayton
Every Tuesday at 8:50 a.m.
• Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

October 1

Knitters, Crocheters, & Spinners Meeting
10-11:30 am
Dayton Memorial Library. 111 S 3rd Street
Every 1st Wednesday of the month in the Delany Room,
Area fiber enthusiasts meet once a month to share ideas and work on individual or group projects. All interested persons are welcome!
Call Jacci's Yarn Basket at (509) 382-2526 or the Library at (509) 382-4131 for more information.