World Ranger Day presentation slated
The Whitman Mission National Historical Site, 328 Whitman Mission Road, will hold a Peace Corps presentation at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for World Ranger Day, which honors the conservation efforts of park rangers worldwide. There is no charge. World Ranger Day is sponsored by the International Ranger Federation. An upcoming IRF World Congress in Tanzania includes focus on human-wildlife conflict, international conservation crime, and indigenous people's use of parks and natural resources.
Recess Monkey performs kid-friendly tunes
Recess Monkey, a band of three Seattle area teachers, will perform their high-energy, dance tunes in a series of kid-friendly free concerts in the area.
Fort Walla Walla Museum offers Living History
Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road, will host Living History performances at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Pioneer Village. In case of inclement weather, performances will move to the grand hall in the entrance building. On Saturday, Hudson's Bay Company farmer Sam Black will be portrayed by Tom Williams.
Is the fall of Rome a picture of America's demise?
Is America as "powerful" as it used to be? Many politicians compare the political, social and economic state of the United States today with the state of the Roman Empire just before its fall. Are we on the verge of collapse, as some politicians claim?As
Bruce Museum open to public
WAITSBURG -- William Perry and Carolyn Bruce of Waitsburg built their American foursquare-style mansion at 318 Main St. in 1883.The eight-room house, now Bruce Memorial Museum, is being restored and is completely furnished with period pieces. Bruce House
Singer/songwriter Candace Brown to celebrate release of first album with party
WALLA WALLA -- Local singer and songwriter Candace Brown will celebrate the release of her first album, "Vivid," with a party at 7 p.m. Aug. 9. in Building 270, 270 E. Cessna Ave., near the Walla Walla Regional Airport.
Walla Walla Friends of Acoustic Music to host contra dance Aug. 1
The Walla Walla Friends of Acoustic Music-sponsored contra dance will be 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 in the Pioneer Park Gazebo area.Contras, squares and other dances will be taught by callers Howard Ostby, Dan and Barbara Clark; no experience is necessary. Live mus
Tamástslikt to feature interpreters in cultural display
PENDLETON -- Trade, gambling and social activities will be highlighted this weekend at Naamí Nisháycht, Our Village, a living display of cultural activities at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Boulevard.During this season of the year, food
Movie Night to screen 'Field of Dreams'
Family Movie Nights will show the 1989 baseball classic, "Field of Dreams" Saturday at Borleske Stadium, 409 E. Rees Ave. Gates will open at 8 p.m. and the show will start when it is dark enough to see the screen, approximately 9 p.m.With a PG rating, "Fi
Park Plaza to fete friendship
WALLA WALLA -- Following a tradition started in Paraguay in 1958, Park Plaza independent senior community residents will celebrate International Friendship Day Friday-Sunday.The event continues as an opportunity to honor friends and their contributions in
