Local Announcements

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.

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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Walla Walla Business Expo and Home Show

March 28-30, 2008: The Business Expo and Home Show is at the Walla Walla Community College Dietrich Dome. The admission fee is $1 per adult and includes three chances to win one item from an outstanding list of prizes, all donated by the Expo exhibitors. Additional tickets are available at $1 each. Business Expo Hours Friday, March 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm is a preview and networking session for Chamber Members and Guests. Saturday, March 29, 10:00am - 4:00pmSunday, March 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm For more information see the Walla Walla Business Expo and Home Show or please contact the Chamber at (509) 525-0850 or shall@wwvchamber.com.

Grape Line bus service between Walla Walla and Pasco

The new Grape Line bus service provides daily service between Walla Walla and Pasco, including stops in Touchet, Wallula and Burbank. Grape Line offers scheduled service between Walla Walla and Pasco in south-eastern Washington State. Through a partnership with WSDOT and Greyhound, Grape Line is a regularly scheduled service that runs 3 round-trips daily. (View schedule) To ride Grape Line, you can board at any boarding location and pay cash to the driver. Use Grape Line to connect in Pasco with Greyhound, Amtrak, and Ben Franklin Transit, and in Walla Walla with Valley Transit, Milton ...
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Walla Walla Sausage Festival

It is almost time for the Walla Walla's 5th Annual Sausage Festival. This year Walla Walla's Sausage Festival will be held at DeSales High School Friday October 5th from 5 P.M. and Saturday October 6th from 11 A.M. Games, Booths, Music and other entertainment creates fun for the ENTIRE FAMILY.

Martha Osorio Benefit Kid Safe / Family Self Protection Seminar

Martha Osorio Benefit Semiar Kid Safe / Family Safe: Friday, September 21, 2007 5-8 PM. The Martha Osorio Benefit Seminar is open to everyone, and is a great opportunity to support a great cause while learning more about living a safe worry free life. Invite your friends to the event of learning fun and helping out a worthy cause, 100% of the proceeds will go to help Martha Osorio. With kids back at school this is a great time for kids to learn "School Friendly" self defense techniques. This is also a good time for the whole family to get a better understanding of "Kid Safe Techniques" a ...
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Sad Day for a Horse Barn Owner

Sad Day for a Horse Barn Owner Last month a trainer and horse barn owner by the name of Joe Smith had his horse barn burn down. Many people were shocked and saddened, they decided to help any way they could. Joe Smith is a former student of WWCC and currently lives on Lindsey Creek Property, east of Lewiston, Idaho. When the fire hit his barn, he lost 2 of his own stallions and 5 of his boarders. It was truely a sad day for many. Happy Trails 4-H Club decided to give $50.00 as a gift to Joe Smith. NWQHA is taking donations and can be dropped off for "Joe Smiths Fire Relief Fund" at both Bank of Whitman and Wells Fargo. Joe Smith is a huge supporter of local horse shows. Happy Trails 4-H Club is sad this happened and were happy to give.

2007 Walla Walla Business Expo and Home Show

March 16-18, 2007 Presented by the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce, this exciting three-day event showcases Walla Walla Valley businesses, products and services. Held at the Walla Walla Community College Dietrich Dome, the Business Expo and Home Show is open to the public at no charge.

The Little Dojo Moves to East Gate Walla Walla

We invite you to come join us on March 1st for the grand opening of our new East Gate Walla Walla location and try a class or try all the classes to see what is best for you. 509-527-3385 or stevesmith@thelittledojo.com The Little Dojo is a little martial arts university drawing from over decades of experience in the Martial Arts. As a member of The Little Dojo you will enjoy a range of styles and instructors, including visiting instructors such as, Jesse R. Glover (Bruce Lee’s First Student), Carlos Machado (Brazilian Jujitsu), Andrew T. Dale (Internal Arts), Gary Wass (Internal Arts, and ...
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