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Eco-friendly Ways to De-Ice Your Driveway

Rock salt has been used for decades to help with de-icing sidewalks and driveways but did you know that rock salt actually has harmful environmental impacts? Scientific research has found that excess salt builds up in soil making it more acidic, salt residue can prevent plants from absorbing moisture and nutrients, salts can leach heavy metals which make their way into water supplies and salt can burn your pets paws. Now that you know this you may be thinking it’s time to get rid of the de-ice rock salt, well lucky for you there are actually some eco-friendly ways that work jus ...
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Wireless Home Security Systems

Common people spend a lot of money and time on purchasing their ideal kind of house. Once you have bought your dream home and nicely decorated it, it is crucial to think of safeguarding it. We frequently overlook home security systems, until a mishap like burglary happens. It is rational to install devices that aid in home security monitoring and be thoroughly prepared for any kind of situation. Gadgets that boost the home security make sure that you get the required help when you are in any unforeseen trouble.   In this regards, wireless home securi ...
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2010 Summer Musical Footloose

Walla Walla Community College Foundation presents its 29th outdoor summer musical. Based on the hit 80s movie, which launched the careers of Kevin Bacon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jon Lithgow, Footloose explodes onto the stage and there is just no stopping the music. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, and the joy of expression through dance. Dates: July 8-10, 15-18, 22-24, come see the Summer Musical at the Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater.

Mixed Martial Arts at The Little Dojo

Master Instructor, Steve Smith will be teaching an MMA(Mixed Martial Arts) Class at The Little Dojo in the Walla Walla area. With room for 8 people in the class there are only 4 spots open. Master Smith background brings a dominating style to stand up from, Boxing, Gung Fu, Kick Boxing, Etc. He brings Chinese Fast Wrestling, and Jujitsu to the game of Grappling and that knowledge is transferred to your stand up skills for Counter Grappling. The fee for the class is $159 per month to train directly with Steve Smith and a group of goal oriented, positive, motivated people. The desire to ...
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Annual Flu Shot Vaccine in Limited Supply

The Walla Walla Flu Round-Up was to run Oct. 20, 21, 22, but to supply limitations and demand of the shots this year they ran out of the Children’s annual flu vaccine around 4pm Oct. 21. If you were not in the childrens age group they were able to continue the vaccines through the evening. According to a Oct. 22 TWEET (Walla Walla County Public Health) – “Due to refrigeration failure NO annual influenza vaccine available @ Fairgrounds today-Unknown when/if additional vaccine will be available” We were told that some local pharmacies may still have the children's annual flu vaccine. It ...
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2009 Walla Walla Ski and Snowboard Swap

Walla Walla Ski Swap - October 24 and 25, 2009 For some of the best deals, Ski Swaps are the a great place to find used ski and snowboard equipment and clothing. If you looking for equipment for your young kids, you better plan on getting their early. Wear Your Helmet: For your safety a helmet is your friend. It will protect you and keep you warm as many of them have fleece or other warm inserts to keep your head warm. New and Used Equipment: At many ski swaps some local ski shops will sell NEW equipment that may be a previous years model. These are also very good deals, but it's the ...
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NOBLE PANELS & GATES manufactures fencing panels for horses

Noble Panels & Gates, a local business in the Walla Walla area for many years. Noble Panels' fencing products are great for small family pastures or your large equestrian centers. Finding the right fencing material that is attractive, durable, low maintenance, and safe for your animals has long been a problem for horsemen and other livestock owners. All horse fencing products are manufactured to be safe for horses and livestock and built of quality galvanized high-tensile steel tubing. Whether you've had your favorite horse injured by a barbed wire fence or spooked by an electric fence; ...
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Walla Walla Town Hall meeting with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Despite some of the media news showing Town Hall meetings with frustrated "YELLING" citizens, the Walla Walla Town Hall was filled with well behaved people who were able to share their opinions and ask relevant question about the Health Care bill. As I walked through the parking lot towards the Community College's Dietrich Dome, the location for the Town Hall meeting, I heard a group of demonstrators "huddling" in a final cheer of support for the Health Care bill and/or the "Public Option" as they were dispersing into the building for the meeting. This group had professionally printed sign ...
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COUNTRY NESTERS MARKETPLACE, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW

COUNTRY NESTERS MARKETPLACE, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW Benton County Fairgrounds ~ Kennewick, WA GREAT TREASURE HUNTING & A TROVE OF UNIQUE FINDS ~ SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE & HAVE A GOOD TIME. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 ~ 9-6 PM VFW CAR SHOW DAY (All Proceeds to Benefit Our Returning National Guard Troops and Their Families)Pre-registration by September 4th, 2009: $15.00 ~ Registration at the gate September 19th: $20.00. Car Show registration includes admission to the Antique Show! Tri-City Quilters ~ Quilt Raffle, SEW Q ~ Quilt Raffle, Desert Fiber Arts (demo, spinning & weavi ...
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BlogWalla.com - A New Blogging Social Network for Walla Walla

BlogWalla.com, Walla Walla’s NEW Social Blogging Network.Walla Walla's new Social blogging site is designed for user interaction and to make it easy to create a Personal or Business presence on the internet.  Since BlogWalla.com is primarily geared toward people and businesses located in Walla Walla or associated with Walla Walla, BlogWalla.com will have a great advantage to showing up in search engines for Walla Walla related searches.BlogWalla.com can be used to create greater visibility to your business web site or your own personal blog.  By discussing related topics on BlogWalla.com to to ...
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