Day 61: New Years Eve Party's

Celebrating New Years Eve in Walla Walla? Here are just a few Party’s we know of....

New Year’s Eve at the Elks Lodge featuring dinner by Wing and a Prayer and music by DJ Randy. There will be party favors, a champagne toast and breakfast after midnight. The cost is $30 for dinner and the party or $10 for the party only. The hours are from 6pm to 2am.

The Marcus Whitman Hotel is ringing the New Year in with style from 8pm to 1am. They offer door prizes, party favors, and a champagne toast by Tru Cellars. Cost is a $25 cover charge. A special New Year’s Eve Package is also available for $200 and includes your night’s stay, a $60 dinner voucher and two tickets to the Party!

Cross Roads Steak House has the Tommy Hogan Band performing for New Years Eve. The cost is $10 per person. The band is playing from 9pm to 1am. They encourage you to make reservations for dinner and come early.

The Oasis in Milton Free-Water has the Frog Hollow Band playing on New Years Eve from 9pm to 1am.

Tipsy Taxi is available this evening at 509-522-8299.

Day 60: Tennis

Tennis Anyone? Winter youth tennis lessons are being offered by The Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Whitman Women’s Tennis program. Youth of all abilities will receive instruction from Whitman College tennis players and coaches. Participants will be grouped by age and ability to maximize their learning and fun. Participants that are age and ability appropriate will play at a higher level receiving tournament preparation that includes fitness, strategy, and match play to prepare for high school and USTA tournaments.

Lessons for ages 4-10 are held at 3:30-4:45 p.m. Cost for this class is $55. Lessons for ages 10-18 are held at 5:00-7:00 p.m. Cost for this class is $75.

Students will receive a program t-shirt. Lessons for both age groups are Monday through Friday on January 10-14. Lessons will be held at Bratton Tennis Center, located at Whitman College. Space is limited!

For more information or to register visit the City of Walla Walla website at http://www.ci.walla-walla.wa.us/

For questions call the Parks and Recreation Department at 527-4527
or send an email to recreation@ci.walla-walla.wa.us.

About the Author/Brenda Williams

Brenda Williams is the Designated Broker/Owner of WilliamsTeamHomes.com
She and her husband Scott have lived in Walla Walla for over 20 years, and have three grown sons and two grandchildren. Brenda is a real estate relocation expert and enjoys sharing her experiences in the Walla Walla Valley.

Day 59: Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman

Walla Walla’s only brick and mortor wine store. This tastefully decorated shop is a delight the visit. Owned and operated by Catie McIntyre Walker with the help of employee and collegue Thomas Thompson you will have a great time perusing the large selection of wines available. From your favorite Walla Walla wines, to a fair number of International wines imported from countries such as Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, to just name a few.

Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman also carries an assortment of gourmet cheeses and chocolates to tease your palate.

Recently they hosted well known Sommelier Ginevra Casa Smith featuring her Italian Bubbles “Secco.” Catie plans to have more wine makers come in the future months and host a presentation and tasting of their wines.

You can visit the Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman at 19 North Second Ave in Downtown Walla Walla.

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About the Author/Scott Williams

Scott Williams is the Broker/Owner of WilliamsTeamHomes.com. Scott and his wife Brenda have lived in Walla Walla for over 20 years, and have three grown sons and two grandchildren. Scott is a Real Estate Relocation expert and enjoys living and working in the Walla Walla Valley.

Day 58: Sweetwater Paper & Home

Sweetwater Paper and Home not only offers cards and stationary but has a large variety of gift items. This store on the corner of 1st and Alder in downtown Walla Walla has 18 lines of greeting cards. In their paper line they have stationary, paper plates, and napkins. The most popular item in the store are the journals.

Having just recently heard about Gurglepots, I was surprised to find them displayed on the back wall. A Gurglepot is a fish shaped water pitcher that gurgles when water is poured out of the pot. Gurglepot salt and pepper shakers are also on display, (these do not gurgle).

Sweetwater Paper and Home carries a line of interchangeable magnetic necklaces, soaps, lotions, candles, as well as an assortment of Sock Monkeys and Friends. A little something for everyone, stop by and see for yourself.

About the Author/Brenda Williams
Brenda Williams is the Designated Broker/Owner of WilliamsTeamHomes.com
She and her husband Scott have lived in Walla Walla for over 20 years, and have three grown sons and two grandchildren. Brenda is a real estate relocation expert and enjoys sharing her experiences in the Walla Walla Valley

 

Day 57: Blackbirds Coffee & Crumbs

 Blackbirds Coffee and Crumbs…will truly become one of your favorite coffee spots! Not only do they have great organic coffee, but homemade soups, sandwiches and pastries. Two soups a day and one is vegetarian! All made in house.

This quaint little coffee shop with its home made confections has a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee with friends or take a client to lunch.

Go and enjoy a hot cup of coffee and say hi to the new friendly owners, Shana and Lydell. You will be pleased….

515 N Wilbur Ave

Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-386-2660

About the Author/Kathy Geoghegan
Kathy Geoghegan is a Real Estate Professional at WilliamsTeamHomes.com. She has called the Walla Walla Valley home for the past 12 years. She brings with her over 10 years of experience in the real estate industry. She is an active volunteer throughout the community and within her church activities.

Day 56: Hallett Grand Cinemas

Looking for something to do and stay warm at the same time? How about a movie at Hallett Grand Cinemas?

Grand Cinemas has 12 auditoriums with digital sound, stadium seating and comfortable high back chairs. This weekend they are showing Gullivers Travels, Little Fockers, True Grit, Tron Legacy, Yogi Bear, The Fighter, How Do You Know, The Chronicles of Narnia Voyage of the Dawn, The Tourist, Tangled, Burlesque, Love and Other Drugs, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1, and Due Date. Grand Cinemas is located at 1325 W Poplar Street in Walla Walla. The cost for cinema tickets are $9.50 for general admission, $7.50 for matinee, child and senior admission are $7.25. Movie times can be found at http://www.hallettcinemas.com/wallawalla/

Day 55: Christmas Dinner

Looking for dinner options on Christmas Day? The Marcus Whitman Hotel has planned  a special Christmas dinner. The Marc Restaurant has a warm atmosphere for a casual yet elegant dining experience.

Their Christmas menu includes a number of soups, salads, appetizer, and dinner entrees. The Roasted Washington Chicken entrée is Juniper Citrus Brined chicken, Butternut Purée, Rosemary Roasted Beets, Wild Mushrooms and Jus. The Seared Halibut is served with King Crab Potato Cake, Bloomsdale Spinach, and  Farm Egg Hollandaise. The other entrees include Prime Rib, Double R. Ranch Tenderloin, Pork Shank, and Cauliflower Risotto.

To make a reservation for Christmas Dinner, call Call 509-525-2200. Dinner is being served between 5pm and 10pm.  The Marc is located  just off the hotel's main lobby,

6 West Rose St.

, in Walla Walla.  

Day 54: Christmas Church Services

 This is a random sampling of some of the church services happening around Walla Walla:

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 2098 E. Alder St, 6pm and midnight Christmas Eve and 10am Christmas Day.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 425 W. Alder St, 5;30pm, 7:30pm and 10pm Christmas Eve and 10:30am Christmas Day.

St. Francis Catholic Church, 724 W. Alder St. at 5pm Christmas Eve and 9am Christmas Day.

First Congregational Church of Christ, 73 S. Palouse, St., 7pm Christmas Eve.

First Presbyterian Church , 325 S First Ave., 5pm, 7pm, and 11pm Christmas Eve.

Amazing Grace Church of the Nazarene, 717 E Alder St., 6pm Christmas Eve.

New Life Assembly of God, 305 Detour Road, 6pm Christmas Eve.

Grace Christian Center, 49 Wallula Ave., Suite A, 6pm Christmas Eve.

College Place First Presbyterian Church, 324 NE Damson, 5pm and 7pm Christmas Eve.

Pioneer United Methodist Church, 209 E., Birch St., 6pm Christmas Eve.

Christ Lutheran Church, 1420 S. Second Ave., 6pm and 11pm Christmas Eve.

Grace United Methodist Church, 1520 Pleasant St., 6pm Christmas Eve.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 628 Lincoln St., 7pm Christmas Eve.

Walla Walla University Church, 212 SW Fourth St., College Place, 9:30, 11:45, and 2pm Christmas Day.

Walla Walla City Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2133 S Howard St., 11am Christmas Day.

Eastgate Seventh Day Adventist Church, 380 Tausick Way, 9am and 11:20am Christmas Day.

Day 53: Ice Skating

The YWCA Ice Chalet has provided Walla Walla Valley residents with loads of fun since 1965. Currently the Ice Chalet is being run by Jodi Alden and her husband Nate, who also teach hockey and figure skating fundamentals. The Ice Chalet provides many different outlets for you to enjoy skating. They offer public skating, kids skate, family skate, and birthday packages, physical education classes for the local colleges, figure skating clubs, adult leagues, hockey school and even “Cheap Skate” during local school holidays. All of this is done in an affordable fashion where you can take the whole family but not break the bank account. They also have two recitals one during the holidays and another in the spring where they showcase the local talent. If you are interested in skating classes or hockey classes they are still accepting registrations for these classes that begin the first week of January. The Ice Chalet is open September through April and is located on the corner of First and Birch St in Walla Walla.

For more information please call 509-525-2575 or visit http://www.ywcaww.org/

See below for Cheap Skates Dates and Admission Prices

Cheap Skates Dates

Regular Admission Prices



Skate Rentals

Private Hockey Lesson



Day 52: Mill Creek Brew Pub

Owner Gary Johnson

Looking for a place to find some great food and adult beverages? Look no further then Walla Walla’s Mill Creek Brew Pub. The Brew Pub has been serving its food and drink for over 12 years in the Walla Walla Valley. They also offer a wide variety of spirits and domestic beers. Their home beer is brewed on site by local Brew Miester Troy Robinson. Currently, they are offering a Winter Bock, Oktoberfest, Walla Walla Wheat Beer and an IPA. They have a full menu with a wide variety of offerings and always free peanuts and popcorn. The brew pub is located at 11 S. Palouse and is open Monday- Saturday 11:00-11:00 and Sunday 12:00-9:00.

 For more information check out their website at http://www.millcreek-brewpub.com/
To take a look at their menu click on this link http://www.millcreek-brewpub.com/menu.htm

Bar

Brewery

Yummy Burger

About/Kyle Williams

Kyle Williams is a Real Estate Broker with WilliamsTeamHomes.com. He graduated from WSU with a BA in Marketing. Kyle enjoys biking and outdoor recreation. Kyle has called the Walla Walla Valley his home for over 20 years.

Day 51: Bachtold Christmas Trees

Operated by Jon and Christine Bachtold and their Children Brittany & Ed, this family christmas tree operation has been around for 60 years. Aided by longtime helpers Dan Lynch, Jeff Dunn, Eric Flowers, Mike Boozer and sometimes Marty lynch. The Bachtold Family is very friendly and helpful in picking out just the right tree. With a large variety and assortment of trees to choose from (the very small to the lrg 10 ft), their signature tree is the beautiful Noble Fir. The Bachtolds also plant three seedlings for every 1 tree they harvest. They also offer handmade wreaths and fir boughs to decorate your home with. Another nice feature is the custom made tree stands that they will attach to the tree for you. Located just 1⁄2 block South of Pioneer park they are easy to find and access.

Jon and Brittany

Custom Wreaths

About the Author/Scott Williams

Scott Williams is the Broker/Owner of WilliamsTeamHomes.com. Scott and his wife Brenda have lived in Walla Walla for over 20 years, and have three grown sons and two grandchildren. Scott is a Real Estate Relocation expert and enjoys living and working in the Walla Walla Valley.

Day 50: Olive Marketplace & Cafe

The Olive Marketplace & Cafe is located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Walla Walla. This popular marketplace and café offers an exciting food experience for dining in or cooking at home. The café serves quiche, pastries and fruit for breakfast, salads, sandwiches, and pizza at lunch time and pasta, salads, pizza, and pasta for dinner. Some of the favorites among the diners are listed below:

Slow Roasted Pork Sandwich-slow roasted pork shoulder, sweet mustard sauce, balsamic charred sweet onions, melted fontina cheese, on toasted ciabatta,

Turkey Sandwich- brine and roasted turkey, cream cheese, cranberry sauce, melted brie cheese, on sliced rustic wheat bread.

Roasted Winter Squash flat bread pizza- sage brown butter, maple roasted squash, toasted hazelnuts, chevre.

Chanterelle flat bread pizza- fresh chanterelles, brie, rosemary, truffle oil.

The café also offers coffees, teas, sodas, beer and wine. Outdoor dining plus two levels of indoor dining and some comfortable leather sofas make the café a pleasing place to dine.

In the marketplace a patron will find fresh meat and seafood, house-made pastas and sauces, cured-meats and sausages, and an assortment of fresh-baked breads and pastries. A rotating selection of wine, dry goods, and culinary merchandise rounds out the Olive's unique marketplace offerings.

The Olive is open 7 days a week, 7am-9pm Friday and Saturday, 8am -5pm on Sunday, and 7am-9pm Monday-Thursday. Wine tasting events and live music are scheduled through out the year.

Day 49: Hansel and Gretel Houses

The tradition continues! On Wednesday, December 2nd, from 1pm-4pm the annual Hansel and Gretel House event will be held at the YWCA. There will be three, one hour sessions: 1pm-2pm, 2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm. All ages are welcome and all materials will be provided. The fee to participate is $5 per person.
 Stop by the YWCA  on the corner of 1st and Birch, or call 525-2570 to sign up!

Day 48: Tiki Teriyaki Grille

Walk into a bit of Hawaii at the Tiki Teriyaki Grille in Walla Walla. When you walk through the doors of the Tiki Teriyaki Grille it feels like you have just walked into a bit of Hawaii. The Grille is one of a kind. It does not have a franchise and all of the recipes for the entrees (island grinds) on the menu are passed down from family members in Hawaii. Below are a few of the most popular island grinds:

The Duke’s Teriyaki Beef: Boneless/tender Tri-tip marinated 2 days in our teriyakis sauce then flame grilled.

Teriyaki Chicken: Boneless/tender chicken marinated in our teriyaki sauce then to the grill.

Both island grinds are served island bento style with rice and Hawaiian Mac Salad.

For refreshments the Grille serves Hawaiian shave ice drinks and Maui Smoothies along with punch, tea, and fountain drinks. A kids Keiki (kids) menu is available for those that are 12 or under.

Tiki Teriyaki Grille is located off of

Rose Street

  at 205 Wildwood in Walla Walla. They are open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm

Day 47: YMCA's Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live at the YMCA is free for all middle school age kids with middle school ID. This after hours program provides a safe and supervised place for middle school kids to go and hang out with their friends. Big Cheese Pizza even donates pizza.  Saturday Night Live starts November 6^th and goes through March 26. It starts at 7pm and ends at 9pm. The only Saturdays that the program won’t be open is December 25^th, January 1^st, February 12^th and February 19^th. The YMCA is located at the corner of Birch and Park Street in Walla Walla.

Day 46: Walla Walla Christmas Bird Count

The Walla Walla Christmas bird count has been an annual event in Walla Walla since 1973.  Audubon and other organizations use data collected in the longest-running wildlife census to assess the health of bird populations and to help guide conservation action. The 15 mile count radius is divided into several assigned routes. Volunteers simply count every bird they see or hear on their route. Experienced bird watchers will be paired with novices. The count lasts all day or however long it takes to complete the route. The volunteers will meet for supper at the end of the day. To participate, contact  MerryLynn at m.denny@charter.net or call her at 509-529-0080. Bird count volunteers will be meeting the morning of the event, at 7:30 a.m. at Harper Joy Theatre parking lot on the Whitman College campus. For more information about the Christmas Bird Count or information on bird sightings in the area click here http://www.blumtn.org/

Day 45: Golden Horse Restaurant

Garlic Chicken Wings

Golden Horse Restaurant has been operating in the Walla Walla Valley for almost 28 years! Owners Peter and Milli Wong came from Hong Kong to Walla Walla and opened the restaurant here because they felt Walla Walla was a great place to raise their three children.

The restaurant not only offers authentic Chinese food at a great price, but they also offer you a chance to belt out your best note! That’s right – Tuesday through Saturday (for those 21 and over) you can come down and enjoy karaoke in the lounge section of the restaurant. Peter has a wide collection of songs to choose from and if you’re lucky he might even sing for you!

Pineapple Chicken

Owner Milli Wong & Lounny Boualapha

The restaurant operates on the following schedule:

Sunday: CLOSED

Restaurant:

Monday – Friday: 11am – 10pm

Saturday: 4pm – 2am

Lounge:
Monday – Wednesday: 11am – 12am
Thursday – Saturday: 11am – 2am

Karaoke:
Tuesday – Saturday: 9pm – 2am

628 West Main Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362-2709
(509) 525-7008 (for to go orders)
About the Author/Lounny Boualapha
Lounny Boualapha grew up in the Walla Walla Valley and has called it her home for over 20 years. She is passionate, thorough and is dedicated to helping you satisfy your real estate needs. Her knowledge and love of the valley will be instrumental in helping you with the sale or purchase of your home.

Day 44: Green Gables Inn

Green Gables Inn is a 1909 historic mansion nestled in an area of historic homes in the Whitman College campus area within walking distance of downtown. This lovely Inn features five bedrooms in the main home and a carriage house on the grounds. Green Gables Inn is loaded with charm, from the many antiques, unique art work, to the cozy fireplaces and well stocked library. All of this wonderfully situated among beautiful historic homes on tree lined streets. Whether on business or pleasure (or a much-needed getaway), guests will feel luxuriously pampered. Green Gables is located at 922 Bonsella, in Walla Walla. For reservations you can call 509-876-4373.