Day 92: Storytime at Walla Walla Public Library

The Walla Walla Public Library offers very many great programs for the youth. The library has a large space just dedicated to youth’s novels, magazines, picture books, books on tape, Spanish books, beginning readers, DVDS etc. There are also 6 computers available with Magic School Bus games. Below is their current offerings for children.

Storytime Schedule January 5th – February 24th
Toddlers 18mo-3 years old
Wednesday 10:15pm
Preschoolers 3-5 years old
Thursdays at 10:15

Valentine’s Day Fun
February 5, 2011 10-11:30am
Stories and crafts for all ages with volunteers from the Whitman College Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority!

If you are looking for more information contact Elizabeth George, Young People’s Librarian for more information 509-524-4431

Walla Walla Public Library Hours
Monday & Tuesday 12-8pm
Wednesday 10am-8pm


Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm

Liz George-Young People's Librarian

Magazines

Day 91: Event of Elegance

Walla Walla Community Hospice is hosting an Event of Elegance at the Marcus Whitman Hotel on February 12th. The event starts at 6pm with wine, hors d' oeuvres, and a silent auction. Dinner and a live auction will be held at 7:45 in the Explorer Ball Room. Proceeds from this evening of events will go to the Walla Walla Community Hospice. Tickets can be purchased for $90. and must be reserved by February 8th.  To reserve a ticket, call or visit the Hospice office at 1067 East Isaacs.

Day 90: Little Theatre presents 12 Angry Men

Little Theatre of Walla Walla presents 12 Angry Men. This drama is about a 19year old who is being tried for the fatal stabbing of his father. The 12 jurors become angry after hearing the re-enactment of the murder.  12 Angry Men is Directed by Jeff Schlicher and Gloria Schille and Produced by Barb McKinney. The performances are February Feb. 11, 12, 18, 19, 20 (2 pm matinee), 25, 26. For show times and tickets, contact the Theatre at (509) 529-3683.   The Little Theatre of Walla Walla is located at 1130 Sumach St.

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Day 89: Indoor Riding-Allegro Cyclery

Looking to join a group to stay in cycling shape this winter? Allegro Cyclery, a full service bike shop located at 200 E Main St provides many options to keep you in shape. Would you like to stay indoors on these cold days and train? Join their Tuesday/Thursday group Indoor Ride at 6:15pm. Bring your bike and trainer. Some nights they have a few extra to spare. This is held in the basement of the Allegro building. While riding you will watch an instruction DVD called “Spinables” that lasts from 45-90mins. This is a great way to stay in shape without having to freeze to death. Also, Allegro serious cyclist meet at 9am on Sundays to do a racer type ride. Last Sunday they went 55 miles!


If you would like more information please call 525-4949 or email Justin@allegrocyclery.com

Day 88: Mama Mia's Pasta

Welcome Walla Walla’s newest restaurant Mama Mia’s Pasta “On the Go”. Where you will find fresh pasta and sauces made daily with recipes that have been in the family for many generations.

Mama Mia’s Pasta is located right next to Tiki Terriyaki. You walk in the door and you automatically feel like you have been invited into the family’s Italian inspired home to have an old fashion home cooked meal. Mama Mia’s Pasta makes all their pastas and sauces in house daily. All of their delicious entrée’s are served with a soft warm breadstick. Throughout the small restaurant you will see pieces of family history. Right underneath the menu you will find the old Locati sausage table press, where many of these recipes originally took place. They salvaged this family gem from a root cellar where it has been located for the last 75 years. Everyday there is a new featured special that will make your mouth water. Top seller is Mama’s Meat Sauce which directly came from a family recipe that is 100 years old.

Call ahead and order take out or enjoy the lively restaurant and eat in. Come hungry-these helpings will provide you with dinner and lunch the next day. So stop on by the new restaurant and see what is cooking!

Mama Mia's Pasta
203 Wildwood
Walla Walla
509-529-4828
Hours: Monday-Friday 11-8pm

Day 87: Walla Walla Eastgate Lions Club Crab Feed

The annual Walla Walla Eastgate Lions Club Crab Feed is being hosted Saturday, February 19th at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds. This has been a popular event and tickets must be purchased from a Lion’s Club member prior to the event.

The Dungeness Crab is brought in fresh from the Oregon Coast. Diners are urged to bring crab crackers to crack their servings of crab. Along with the crab they will be served baked beans, coleslaw, and fresh garlic bread. Proceeds from this event are used locally for site and hearing needs as well as youth programs. The Eastgate Lions Club meets twice a month. They volunteer their time in the Sight and Hearing Trailer that comes to Walla Walla once a year and participate in White Cane Days, Monies collected from the White Cane fundraiser are used to support programs and services for people who are blind or visually impaired as well as for sight conservation.

Day 86: Wags to Whiskers

Wags to Whiskers caters to just about every dietary need a cat or dog may have. Besides having all of the normal supplies a pet store would have such as collars, leashes, beds, etc, they supply one of the largest selections of frozen and dry natural & holistic foods. Many customers come from all around Washington and Oregon to purchase these special products not seen at the giant mega pet stores. Wags to Whiskers also prides itself on buying lots of products made in the pacific northwest. Their knowledgeable staff will help with all customized diets such as dogs and cats with food allergens, vegetarians, or many other special dietary needs. Have any questions? They will be more then happy to help you.

Leashed friends are welcomed in the store!
Stores Hours
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 10-5
Sunday Closed

Store Located at:
1903 E Issacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA
509-529-4444

Day 85: His Garden Bakery & Cafe

Fresh healthy whole foods is the name of the game at this restaurant-His Garden Bakery & Cafe. You will be pleasantly surprised at how good healthy can taste. They serve fresh squeezed juice, all fruit smoothes, breakfast, super salads, hot soups, sandwiches, bread, baked goods, cookies, granola and hot drinks.

They also have gluten free wheat products!
Come and enjoy the nice quiet atmosphere while indulging on something healthy for you!

Hours
Monday-Thursday 9-8
Friday & Sunday 9-4

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 84: Snow White

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Snow White of course. Here is a wonderful opportunity to view the magic of Snow White as performed by The Dance Center of Walla Walla directed by Idalee Hutson-Fish. Snow White is being performed 7:30pm , January 29^th at Cordiner Hall. Tickets can be purchased at Earthlight Book Store on January 13^th or at the door.

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The Dance Center trains their students in the art of serious Ballet. The students are trained in a safe, fun-loving, nurturing environment that provides a challenging and rewarding experience.  The Dance Center is located at 129 East Alder Suite B, in Walla Walla. They can be reached at 509-525-0815.

Day 83: Country Store

Kyla Greiner left the big city because she longed for the small town and headed back to her home town, Walla Walla. Kyla saw the large vacant building on East Isaacs and envisioned what she has created today. She felt the need for a business of this nature and decided she was going to jump in and try it for a year. They opened May 1^st and have been very successful.

The Country Store Consignment and Antique Mall is quite an interesting place. Throughout the store you can find just about anything. From clothing, to antique furniture, jewelry, art, etc. The prices are  reasonable. Each person has their own individual “store.” A small section where they decorate and show off their crafts and wares. It’s the only place in town where you can find such a variety of items.

Currently there are 45 vendors on the waiting list for the Country Store. Kyla handles all aspects of the business transactions. She greets every customer, provides a smooth buying experience, then pays out to the vendors once of month.  

For one stop shopping, you will want to visit this great store!

2205 E Isaacs

Walla Walla, WA

525-8500

Email wwcountrystore@yahoo.com

Day 82: Walla Walla Sub Shop

Looking for the best sandwich in town that is affordable and will not leaving you feeling hungry afterwards? Look no further then the Walla Walla Sub Shop. This small but charming sub shop is located at 25 Boyer Ave. You will find the menu to be quite extensive and full of great options.

This little shop puts more meat in their six inch then any large chain sub shops put in their 12 inch sandwich. You will order and Kay Cosgrove, the owner, will slice the meat before your eyes and construct a meaty sandwich. Looking for something additional with your meal? Kay features two soups a day, one always being a chili and the other rotating. Also there is a full line of chips and of course a Pepsi fountain machine with the best ice around. When asked what the two best sellers were she replied with the Full Boat Sandwich-which comes with absolutely everything and their Taco Salads.

Walla Walla Sub Shop also provides deliveries throughout Walla Walla. Call and place a to go order or just simply call ahead to have the sandwich ready for you 509-529-5512. The Walla Walla Sub Shop only accepts cash or checks.

Mention you saw this on 365 Things To Do in Walla Walla and Kay will throw in a FREE fountain drink!

Walla Walla Sub Shop
25 Boyer Ave
Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
529-5512

Day 81: Banff Film Festival

The Banff Mountain Festival World Tour brings Banff to audiences around the globe. A selection of the best of those films are now on tour across Canada and the United States as well as internationally. These films will be in Walla Walla, January 25th, 7pm, at Cordiner Hall on the Whitman College Campus.

Each year, the films travel to 30 countries reaching more than 210,000 people at over 550 screenings. Host organizations in each tour location choose a program that reflects the interests of their local audiences from a selection of films on exploration and adventure, culture and environment, and mountain sports.

Date: January 25
Location: Cordiner Hall, Whitman College
City: Walla Walla
Price: $10 adults / $5 children
Hours: 7:00 pm, doors at 6:30 pm
Description: The Banff Mountain Festival World Tour features the best films of the 2011 festival.
Website: www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/worldtour

Day 80:Young Professionals of Walla Walla

Join YPOWW for some social networking at the new Laht Neppur Ale House in Downtown Walla Walla this Thurday 01/20/2011 from 5:30-7:00pm. These events are a great way to meet some new people and develop professional relationships with others in the local business community. Be sure to bring a few business cards!

Laht Neppur has graciously offered some great specials to those in attendance including the following:

- $8.00 beer sampler (you will have the opportunity to try all eight of their beers!)
- $3.00 off large pizzas
- $1.00 off any food item

Please invite your friends and co-workers.

There are over 300 people in the YPOWW distribution list and we generally see 30 - 50 people at each event.

How old is young? We don't really care, but if you are active and passionate about business then you should swing by for a drink or two!

There is no membership fee of any sort. This is just social.
There is no structured format for these events. Come as you are and enjoy.

Young Professionals of Walla Walla was established in 2009 to provide a place where young professionals can connect with other young professionals.

There will be no sales pitches and no boring seminars.

This will be a time to meet other young professionals that are interested in meeting new people and furthering their careers. Young Professionals of Walla Walla meets every month at a local hot spot. Our meeting schedule is: THIRD THURSDAY. Come and enjoy the newest and most active club in the WW Valley!!

THIRD THURSDAY EACH MONTH.

Day 79: Walla Walla Village Winery Open Mic Night

Walla Walla Village Winery is located at 107 S 3rd Avenue in Walla Walla. Each Thursday evening from 7pm – 10pm they host an open mic with some great musical talent.

Walla Walla Village Winery currently offers up three wine offerings. The 2005 Cabernet Franc has rich flavors of dark chocolate, fig cookies and ripe currants. The Bordello Red is a cabernet Sauvignon blend that pairs well with a Puttanesca pasta dish, flat bread pizza, or a smoked Beef Brisket. The 2005 Merlot is a medium bodied Merlot that has a boldness of dark baking chocolate while bringing a long finish of licorice and old fashioned sarsaparilla.

The winery boasts a beautiful historic bar that has been restored. They think it may have come out of a Brothel that was in the area in the late 1800’s – early 1900’s. At the winery you can find a selection of guitar, banjo and ukulele strings. Ukulele’s and hand made tongue drums are sold there as well. Walla Walla Village Winery is open Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-6pm.

Day 78: Bowlaway Lanes-$2 Tuesdays

Looking for inexpensive entertainment on a Tuesday night? Bowlaway Lanes offers $2 Tuesdays. Two dollars to bowl and two dollars to rent shoes. Another huge hit is their Thunder Alley on Saturday night. Held from 9pm-12am $10 gets your 2 hours of bowling and shoes. Fun place to gather with friends and listen to music, have a few drinks, and enjoy an appetizer. Bowlaway Lanes also offers great Birthday Party packages.

Party Package Includes-$9.95 per person
2 Hour Party
Bowling and Shoes
Soda for each person

Bring your cake and ice cream and they supply the rest! Clean up is done by the Bowlaway Staff. Pizza and snack food available.

Party Times are
Saturday 1-8pn
Sunday 1-5pm

Bowlaway also hosts many leagues which generally start in the fall and last for 32 weeks.

Call today to reserve your lanes! 529-3000

Bowlaway Lane
411 Ash St
Walla Walla, WA 99362

Food Menu

Bar

Bowling Prices

Day 77: Adult Basketball League

Wanting to stay active during the winter months and have a competitive side? January 18th the YMCA starts their Adult Basketball League.

Enjoy five-on-five basketball the way it was meant to be, played with hustle, teamwork and sportsmanship. Games are held on Tuesday and Thursdays. You may create your own team or sign up to be placed on a team. There are approximately 8-10 games per season with single elimination playoffs. Each team is comprised of 5 players only two being allowed at non-members.

Games to be played at:

• 6:30-7:30 pm

• 7:30-8:30 pm

• 8:30-9:30 pm

For more information contact: http://wwymca.org/about/abel-hernandez

Tuesday / Thursday

Start Date: Tuesday, January 18

Age Groups: Adult

Cost: $50

Cost for Members: $35

Day 76: Berney's Tacos

Berney’s Taco’s serves unique Mexican food that you would not typically find in any other local Mexican restaurant. One of their well known dishes is Chile Rellonos. They are made with Pasilla Peppers which are stuffed with cheese and battered with egg and fried. They are served with sour cream and a special tomato sauce. Rice and beans and a lettuce salsa salad is served along side of it.

Every customer who stops into Berney’s is warmly greeted and served with a basket of tortilla chips. There is a salsa bar with a variety of salsa’s to choose from. One of my favorite dishes is their Enfrijoladas, for $5.50. This is made from corn tortillas which are dipped in refried bean sauce, filled with beef, chicken, or cheese, and covered with more bean sauce, sour cream, Mexican cheese, and served with rice, beans and a salsa lettuce salad.

Berney’s Taco’s is located at 1633 East Isaacs Avenue in Walla Walla.

Day 75:T. Maccarone’s

Recently I got together with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday. We choose T. Maccarone’s for their intimate and inviting dining space along with their wonderful dinner options. You will never leave hungry! T. Mac’s prides itself on their authentic Italian cruisine and their knowledgeable staff. Efforts certainly show. Our service was wonderful along with the many varied dishes we had.


Stop on by and see what is cooking—come hungry!
4 N Colville Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone: (509) 522-4776

Visit their website http://www.tmaccarones.com