Day 239: Hairspray WWCC Foundation Summer Musical

Walla Walla Community College Foundation presents the 30th annual Summer Musical, Hairspray, this July at the Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater. Hairspray tells the story of teenager Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, and how she achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show, Baltimore's hippest dance party on TV.
The summer musical is being performed July 7,8, 9, 14,15,16,17,21,22,and 23rd. On opening night, hair stylists from around the area will be on hand to create 60's hair styles for those who want to participate. On July 15th, Steppin Country Dance group will present pre-show entertainment. Ticket prices range from $6 to $20 each.
For more information on special events and/or to purchase tickets see the web site at http://www.wwcc.edu/summermusical/.

Day 238: Frenchtown Historic Site Grand Opening

The Frenchtown Historic Site grand opening is being held Saturday, July 9th. The site is located eight miles west of Walla Walla on Old Highway 12. The area was originally settled by French Canadian employees of the North West Company, the Husdon’s Bay Company and their Indian wives. The public event on July 9th will begin at 12:30pm with a guided tour of the site. Following the guided tour a representative of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation will deliver an invocation and introductory remarks. Living history presentations will begin at 1:15.


The Frenchtown site is open from sunrise to sunset, seven days per week. There is no admission fee. For more information on the Frenchtown Historic Site and it’s grand opening see www.frenchtownpartners.org,

Day 237: Acting up with Shakespeare Camps

Now is the chance to be the first students to work and play in the NEW Powerhouse Theater! Young performers ages 8-17 will have fun learning theater skills, acting in scenes, and doing unarmed combat; all with Shakespeare twist! A showcase/ sharing will happen at the end of the week for parents and friends. The Acting up with Shakespeare camps will be instructed by the Seattle Shakespeare Company. The Seattle Shakespeare Company serves more than 24,000 students per year through programs, schools and theater groups. Theater and acting is a great way to meet new friends and to venture outside of comfort zones. Come out and explore the art of theater with the Seattle Shakespeare Company!

These classes are held at the NEW Powerhouse Theater, 111 N. 6th Ave. and have limited space. Pre-Registration is a must for all classes taught through Parks & Recreation. The cost for the week of classes is $110. For more information or to register visit the City of Walla Walla website at www.wwpr.us. Registration is also available at the Parks & Recreation office, 55 Moore St. For questions call Parks and Recreation at 527-4527 or send an email to recreation@ci.walla-walla.wa.us.

Day 236 of 365 Things To Do in Walla Walla WA : The YWCA Summer Adventure Club

The Summer Adventure Club is in full swing at the YWCA. The club provides a variety of activities for school age children. Kids will enjoy field trips to the pool, library and area parks as well as participating in gardening, craft time and fun with friends. If you are looking for something for the kids to do this summer contact the YWCA at 509)525-2570.

Day 235 of 365 Things To Do in Walla Walla WA : The British Soccer Camp

The British Soccer Camp will be in Walla Walla July 18th through 22nd. This

youth soccer camp provides players of ages 3 to 18 an appropriate program

and level of curriculum including individual foot skills, technical drills,

tactical practices, small sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily

tournament. No experience is needed prior to the camp. The lessons will

focus on inself-discipline, good sportsmanship, and respect for others and

for the game. Camps are held at Mill Creek Sportsplex, at 111 Tausick Way in

Walla Walla. Those who register online at www.challengersports.com by June

3rd, will receive a free British Soccer Jersey. All campers will receive a

free camp T-shirt, free camp ball, personal player evaluation and end of

camp gift.

Registration Deadlin is Friday, July 8th. A $10 late fee will be charged

after deadline. The cost for the camp ranges from $73. to $160. To

register, see this link:

https://registration.challengersports.com/FindACamp/FindACamp.asp?IdS=0017D1

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Day 234 of 365 Things To Do in Walla Walla WA : Downtown Walking Tour

Looking for something to do on a warm sunny afternoon? How about taking a


Downtown Walla Walla Walking Tour?



The Walla Walla Walking Tour is a delightful way to visit a sampling of the

area’s historic architecture.



Begin your tour on Main Street at the Liberty Theatre. The Theatre was built

in 1917. It was known as the American Theatre until 1926 and marks the

location of the original Steptoe’s Fort.



Turn west and you’ll find Die Brücke building. Completed in 1903 by Max

Baumeister, the building “bridges” Mill Creek as it flows through the

downtown area.



Across the street is the Sayer building. It was occupied at one time by the

Bee Hive, a popular dry goods store. William Sayer built this building in

1890.



If you continue West on Main Street you will see the Seil building. It was

one of the first brick structures completed after the fire of 1885.



The Reynolds-Day Building is one of the oldest buildings still standing on

Main Street. Washington’s first State Constitutional Convention was held on

the second floor in 1878.



The Paine building is at the corner of Main and Second. Notice it’s striking

geometric pattern.



The Baker Boyer Building is known as Walla Walla’s earliest “sky scraper”.

Baker Boyer Bank is still one of the oldest commercial lending banks in the

state of Washington.



Looking south from the corner you will see First National Bank Building with

its ornate Corinthian columns.



At the corner of Third & Main is the restored Baumeister Building.



On the southwest corner of Main & Fourth Streets is The Dacres Hotel. It has

a Victorian Italiante architecture and is on the National Register of

Historic Places.



Finish your tour with a glance at the Walla Walla County Government Complex.

Facing Fifth Street, the Hall of Records (1891) is now used as the County

Law Library. Adjacent to it is the County Courthouse, built in 1916. The

statue of Christopher Columbus you see was a gift to the City of Walla Walla

in 1911 by the Italian Community.



For a printable map of the Downtown Walking Tour, see this link

http://www.wallawalla.org/walking_brochures.pdf

365 Things To Do In Walla Walla, WA: Day 233: The Strawberry Regale and Vintage Fashion Show

The Strawberry Regale and Vintage Fashion Show at the Kirkman House Museum in Walla Walla is Sunday, June 26th at 2pm. This popular show will feature delicious strawberry deserts, ice cream, and vintage fashions from 1880 to 1920. Most of the historic fashions come from the collection of Maejul Gannon. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchase at the museum and Earthlight Books in Walla Walla.
The Kirkman House Museum is one of Walla Walla’s only house museums. It is located at 214 N Colville Street in Walla Walla.

Day 232: Wings and Wheels to Walla Walla Car and Plane Show

Wings and Wheels to Walla Walla car and plane show kicks off Saturday, June 25^th at the Walla Walla Airport, 9:30 to 11am. Wings and Wheels of Walla Walla 2011 is a joint event by the Mooney Aircraft Club and the Mercedes-Benz Club of America.  Airplane enthusiasts and history buffs will want to come to the Walla Walla Regional Airport to see two famous aircrafts from WWII, the B-17 Flying Fortress SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY and the B-25 Mitchell MAID IN THE SHADE. Admission to the show is a couple cans of food for the local food bank.

Day 231: NFL Youth Flag Football

Register by Friday, June 24 to be guaranteed a spot in Walla Walla Parks & Recreation’s NFL Youth Flag Football program. The program is open to boys and girls entering 2nd to 6th grade. Participants in this program will receive a reversible NFL jersey and flags.


The program will run from July 5 through August 11 and will be held at Walla Walla High School. Practices and games will take place on Monday through Thursday evenings. Teams in 2nd – 4th grades will meet no more than two times per week and teams in 5th – 6th grades will meet no more than three times per week.

Teams will be coached by volunteers. Those interested in volunteering to coach should contact Parks and Recreation at 527-4527 or via email at recreation@ci.walla-walla.wa.us. Training will be provided for all volunteer coaches.

Cost to participate in this program is $50. Registration may be completed online at www.wwpr.us or at the Parks and Recreation Office, 55 Moore Street.

For questions contact Parks and Recreation at 527-4527 or visit the website at www.wwpr.us.

Day 230: Green and Solar Home Tour

Interested in solar energy and living green? The Green and Solar Home Tour is Sunday, June 26^th 11am -5pm at the Walla Walla Community college Water & Environmental Center.  Tour innovative green homes and building and see solar pv, ground source heat pump, green vendors, native plants, home energy efficiency, organic gardening and Built Green®. Find out how solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies can reduce monthly utility bills. Tickets for the event are $20 per person. Tickets can be purchased online at www.sustainablelivingcenter.com.

Day 229: Family Movie Night

Enjoy a free movie at Borleske Stadium while lounging in the outfield grass. A large screen will be set up in right field and the Walla Walla Sweets will operate concessions for the night.  How to Train Your Dragon will be playing on Saturday June 25th at 8pm. Bring your own blanket or chairs and relax while watching a movie under the star lit sky.

Day 228: Strawberry Waffle Supper

The Center at the Park  is having a Strawberry Waffle Supper this Fathers Day, at 5:30pm. There will be huge Belgian Waffles smothered with strawberries, topped with whipped cram and served with their famous sausage on the side. Musical entertainment by the Old Time Musicians will be playing through the supper hour. This Father Day dinner is sponsored by Quail Run Retirement. All ages are welcome. The cost is $3.50 for adults and $1.75 for children and under.

The Center at the Park affords those who are 50 years of age and older unique opportunities to create a very special community of their own without isolating themselves from the rest of the community. To join the Center at the Park  you must  be as young as 50, it costs only $12 a year, and you'll receive their monthly newsletter to let you know what's going on. Find out more at their web site at http://seniors.bmi.net/Index.htm

Day 227: Multicultural Art Festival

The 18th annual Diversity Day Multicultural Arts Festival in Walla Walla will be at Pioneer Park on June 19, 2011 (Father's Day). It opens at 11 a.m. and continues until 6 p.m. The festival will have live music and dance performances reflecting the traditions and artistic influences of diverse cultures and nationalities. There will be a wide variety of games and activities for all ages.

The Walla Walla Diversity Coalition was formed in 1994 to promote communication, respect, and understanding among all members of the human community.

Day 226: The Plant Company

The Plant Company in Walla Walla carries a  selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals. They also sell some beautiful clay pots made from the Washington Pottery Company. Their location at 205 Erin Lane in Walla Walla offers shoppers a kids play area, a gold fish pond and an attractive fenced lot.  The Plant Company is open only until the end of June. They are currently having an end of season sale. Trees, shrubs, perennials, and iron works are 50% off. Large pots are 30% off. Small pots have a 60% discount. All annuals are just $1.00 each. The Plant Company is open Sunday 9-4pm, Monday 9-5:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 12-5:30pm,  and Friday and Saturday 9-5:30pm.

Day 225: Blue Mountain Lavender Farm

The Blue Mountain Lavender Farm is now open  through July 17th. Browse the farm boutique or wander the fields and cut your own lavender. The lavender farm has 15 varieties of lavender to choose from for cut arrangements. There are 10 varieties for purchasing to plant. The farm boutique offers fragrant farm products for the body, soul, and home.
Picnic at one of their shaded tables and sip a glass of complimentary lavender lemon aide. The views are amazing so be sure to bring a camera to get a shot of beautiful lavender fields.
Entry to the Blue Mountain Lavender Farm is free. The cost to pick your own lavender is just a few dollars per bundle. For those interested in crafting a wreath, a lavender wand, or a lavender mini basket it is recommended that you call ahead of your arrival. The cost for those run from $12 to $40 depending on what you choose to make.
Blue Mountain Lavender Farm is open Sunday-Friday from 10am to 6pm. They are located at 345 Short Road in Lowden, Washington. For more information, see their web site at www.bluemountainlavender.com.

Day 224: Gilstrap Brothers Wine Tasting at Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman Shop

The Gilstrap Brothers Winery will be in Walla Walla on Wednesday, June 15th for wine tasting at the Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman Shop. The Gilstrap Brothers Winery is located in Cove, Oregon.The winery will be featuring there Syrah dessert wine that placed Gold in the Seattle Wine Awards. The will also feature three other award winning wines, a 2008 Syrah, a 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, and a 2009 Sangiovese. For those who prefer a white wine, they will have a 2009 Essence and a 2009 Blushing. Wine tasting will take place from 5-7pm. The shop is located at 19 North Second Avenue in Walla Walla. Parking is available behind the shop. For more information on Gilstrap Brother Winery, see their web site at www.gilstrapbrothers.com.

The Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman Shop features wine from the Walla Walla Valley and around the world. For more information on wine tasting events see the web site at www.wallawallawinewoman.com.

Day 223: All Wheels Weekend in Dayton

All Wheels Weekend in Dayton is packed with a variety of entertainment. The car show will be Friday, June 17th from 7:30-9pm and on Saturday June 18th from 9am-4pm on Dayton's historic main street. On Saturday, speeder car rides and drag races will take place during the afternoon. A demolition derby will be held at the Columbia County Fairgrounds at 4pm. Sunday's schedule includes a Fathers Day breakfast from 8-11am. Vestas All Wheel Golf Tournament will take place at the Touchet Valley Golf Course at 9am.

All Wheels Weekend is a great event for the whole family. Friday nights kicks off the weekend with live music and a fireworks display. For more information see the web site at http://www.allwheelsweekend.com/.

Day 222: Mares 'n' Music

This afternoon the 5th annual Mares 'N' Music Walla Walla Symphony performance will be at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds. This event brings the Walla Walla Symphony together with horses and riders from around the region for an afternoon of equestrian paces choreographed to music. Music this year will include medleys from “Oklahoma,” “My Fair Lady,” and “The Empire Strikes Back,” and classics such as Handel’s “Water Music,” a Haydn symphony, and Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever.” The performance begins at 3pm in the Expo Arena at the Fairgrounds. Tickets will be available at the door at 2:30pm.

Day 221: Walla Faces

Walla Faces is a great place to go for premium wine, art, and music. Located at 216 E Main Street in Walla Walla, the wine tasting room and art gallery has comfortable seating in a relaxing atmosphere. Each guest is greeted at the front door with a warm welcome. The walls are lined with Faces art work and live music is performed Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. Walla Faces is open Sun-Wed: 1pm-6pm, Thu: 1pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday1pm-9pm. For more information see their web site at http://www.wallafaces.com/.

Day 220: Vintage Walla Walla Summer BBQ

Join 50 Walla Walla winemakers for a festive Summer Barbeque at Waters Winery on Friday, June 17th. Over 50 Walla Walla Wineries will be pouring their current releases. The BBQ will feature a VIKING “Master of the Grill” Winemaker lamb Grill-Off with local wine maker chefs. Following the Grill-Off there will be a full dinner buffet provided by Olive Market Place and Cafe. Enjoy the sounds of Seattle’s rockabilly, sing, and jump blues band, The Dusty 45s. This event benefits Seattle Children’s Uncompensated Care Fund, in collaboration with Auction of Washington Wines. Last year this fund helped over 80 of the Walla Walla Valley children who were cared for at Seattle Children’s. Tickets are $50 each and are limited. For more information call (509) 526-3117.

Day 219: Walla Walla Worm Ranch

The Walla Walla Worm Ranch and Tackle Shop is not just a stop for fishing supplies. The Worm Ranch serves up some very tasty authentic Mexican food. They make their own home made tortillas and have large menu of entrees to choose from such as enchilada's, tamales, torte's, burritos, and sop es. On their menu you will also find a selection of vegetarian food and a delicious chile relleno. The Walla Walla Worm Ranch is located on Wallula Road in Walla Walla and are open seven days a week from 8am to around 7:30pm. They can be reached at 509) 529-3629.

Day 218: Relay for Life

Relay for Life will take place this weekend in Walla Walla, June 10 and 11 at Borleske Stadium Track. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer. At Relay, teams of people camp out and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. June 10-11, 2011. Opening Ceremonies begin at 6:00 pm on Friday evening. There will be silent auctions and live bands at the Relay site.   For more information see this web site relayforlife.org/wallawallawa.

Day 217: Old Town Freewater Street Fair & Pioneer K Fun Run

This weekend Old Town Freewater, in Milton-Freewater is having a Street Fair. The street fair  will have live entertainment, sidewalk sales, yard sales, Bingo,  bake sales, street vendors, and a local merchant poker run event. The street fair schedule is listed below.
The 3rd Annual Pioneer K Fun Run and Walk is also on Saturday morning at 8:30AM. It starts at the corner of 6th and Main Street in Milton-Freewater. The $15.00 entry fee is donated to Mac Hi Athletic Department. For more information on the Fun Run see http://www.saagershoeshop.com/.


Street Fair Schedule


9am-5pm, June 10 & 11

Entertainment throughout the day Friday:

Chinook Winds - 9:00-11am

Shaniko - 11am-1pm

Jerry Dare - The Man in Black (Johnny Cash Tribute) - 1-3pm

The Park Plaza Senior Choir - 3-3:30pm

Chinook Winds Duo - 3:30-5pm,

And Saturday:

Rubber Neck - 7:30-9:30am

Chinook Winds - 9:30-11:00am

Karaoke - 11am-2pm

Chinook Winds Duo - 2-5pm



Great Food at :

Tino's Grill & Sports Bar

Friday: 6am-5pm

Saturday: 7am-5pm.



The Bank & Grill.

Friday: Wine tasting starting with 3:00 p.m. Happy Hour.

Saturday: Doors will at 11am for "Customer Awareness Day". Wine tasting & "foochie - noshing" cuisine throughout the day.



Saturday Activities:

Elks Lodge Yard Sale - 9-5pm

Poker Run - 10am - 12pm

Elks Lodge BBQ - 10am-4pm

Elks Lodge Bingo - 1am-4pm

Poker Run - 2pm-4pm

Day 216: Cugini Import Italian Foods

Hungry for Italian food? Cugini Import Italian Foods is located in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley, at 960 Wallula Road. Cugini strives to carry the finest imported meats and cheeses. It is also home to “Cugini Homemade Wine-Cured Salami,” made on site by Don Maiuri. They carry a wide array of hard-to-find, quality products as well as meats, cheeses, wine, coffee, pasta, seafood, olive oil, and chocolate. Cugini Import Italian Foods offers many take-out dinners, from lasagna to baked eggplant parmesan, plus fresh homemade sandwiches, soups, and pastries. They are open Tuesday through Friday, 10am-6pm and Saturday, 9am-5pm. For more information, see their web site at http://www.cuginiimportfoods.com/.

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Day 215: Dance Lessons for Youth

Introduce or build on Jazz and Ballet dancing skills. Youth will have the opportunity to learn from warm up, progressions across the floor, and choreography taught by Ginny Robinson, a local dancer from the Walla Walla area. Ginny also specializes in choreography styles like lyrical and hip-hop. Ginny has been instructed by Nancy Wells, Jennifer Clark and the University of Idaho. She has and is studying Jazz, Ballet, and Modern, as well as, the efforts and benefits of movement. Dance is a great way for youth to explore and venture out of their comfort zones while becoming and staying healthy. Come and enjoy movement with Ginny through these great classes!


Session I June 13-June 30 (6 classes per session)

· Tiny Toes (4-6) 9:00-9:50 a.m. M & W
$28

· Twinkle Toes (7-10) 10:00-10:50 a.m. M & W
$28

· Tween Basic (11-13) 11:00-11:50 a.m. M & W
$28

· Tween Intermediate (11-13) 10:00-10:50 a.m. T & Th
$28

· Teen Mix (14-18) 11:00-11:50 a.m. T & Th
$28

These classes are held at Carnegie Center, 109 S. Palouse St. and have limited space. Pre-Registration is a MUST for all classes taught through Parks & Recreation. For more information or to register visit the City of Walla Walla website at www.wwpr.us. Registration is also available at the Parks & Recreation office, 55 Moore St.

Day 214: Lippizzaner Stallions

The world famous Lippizzaner Stallions will be in Walla Walla Sunday, June 5^th at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds. Many of the riders and horses were brought from Europe to perform in this unique family oriented arena attraction. The current tour features 12  to 14 stallions performing selected maneuvers in an exciting presentation. The Sunday performances are at 2pm and 6pm. There is a $20 Admission for adults.  Children 12 & Under and Seniors 60+ are half price, $10. The show runs for 1 hour 45 minutes with a 15 minute intermission.

Day 213: Downtown Summer Music

Free live music concerts all summer long, right in the heart of downtown Walla Walla. Starting Saturday, June 4th the Summer Concert series begins. Concerts will be played every Saturday and Sunday from 4-7pm at 1st and Main Street through out the summer. This Saturday, Johnny No Land Band will be performing their oldies but goodies music. On Sunday, Robin Barrett and Friends will perform some hot, loud, and dirty bluesrock.

Day 212: A Taste of Europe

A Taste of  Europe is a European food store and deli. They make delicious bread, pastries and cakes along with meats, cheeses, and sandwiches. They carry a large variety of sausages, salamis, bologna's as well as fresh, smoked and raw fish. You will find a selection of carbonated and mineral water plus aisles of canned and pickled goods. The European cakes are elegantly decorated and made with a dense style of cake. Some to choose from are the Honey Cake, Chocolate Prince Cake, and the Roulette Cake which is a foot and a half long roll cake. Another sweet item to consider is their European chocolates. A Taste of Europe is located at 56 N College Avenue in College Place. They are open Monday through Friday, 10am-7pm and on Saturday 10am-5pm.

Day 211: Walla Walla Sweets Baseball Game

Join in the fun at the first Walla Walla Sweets Baseball game of the season, Friday June 3rd at 7:05pm. The opening day game is sponsored by Northwest Mutual. There will be a fireworks display at the end of the game. The Sweets will be playing the Corvallis Knights on Friday. The teams games are played at Borleske Stadium in Walla Walla. For more information on the season schedule see their web site at http://www.wallawallasweets.com/.