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2010 Balloon Stampede Presented by Gesa Credit Union

The Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to produce the 36th Annual Walla Walla Balloon Stampede Presented by Gesa Credit Union! This year the Balloon Stampede is on May 7, 8 and 9, 2010. For more information, go to This is the longest running Balloon Stampede in the Pacific Northwest. This hometown event has grown to be a prominent regional, even national event! While the economic significance of the Balloon Stampede is obvious, it is important that we remember the event’s roots – it is first and foremost a FAMILY EVENT, with fun and entertainment for all ages. This even ...
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Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Representatives of the Council on Child Abuse Prevention are hosting the second annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, a walk against child abuse. The goal of the walk is to educate and raise community awareness about child abuse. please come out and participate as a walker. [font color=red>The walk will occur on March 27, 2010, at Pioneer Park from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.[/font> This is a family event including activities for the children. There will be music, speakers, and informational booths. We will be walking the perimeter of Pioneer Park, which is 1.34 miles, once at 11:00 a.m. and a second time at 2:00 p.m. We invite you to come and participate in support of this worthy cause.

Vans Sneakers, yesterday - today

Who knew that a high school drop-out from Boston would start up one of the funkiest sneaker companies in America? After dropping out of school at 14, Paul Van Doren's mom made him get a job at Randy's, the local shoe factory. He worked there making shoes and sweeping factory floors. From there the story is just awesome! Paul Van Doren literally made it from the bottom to the top at Randy's. With Paul as Executive Vice President, the factory had become the third largest manufacturer of shoes in the USA. One of the Randy's factories was located in Gardenville, California, and it was losing mo ...
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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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