Events
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SPECIAL EVENTS
TMN AT THE FARMERS MARKET
Saturday, July 24th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This is a great time to renew your membership ($20 cash or check) or stop by to say hi!
TMN BOOK CLUB
September 22 at 7 p.m.
The next book is Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. We will meet at Book & Game on Wednesday, September 22 at 7 p.m. Book & Game offers TMN members 20% off the book club book.
SUMMER EVENTS
WALLA WALLA FAIR EXHIBIT APPLICATIONS
Due August 5th
At the WW Fair in September you and your children can enter art, baked goods, crafts, collections, fruits/veg etc for judging (you get real ribbons!). This is a lot of fun and I encourage you to enter. It is free and you get a free day pass to the fair. Just go by the Fair Office (pull into the fair and drive to the arena pavilion at the back) and grab a booklet and application to fill out. They have staff to help you too. The information and application is also available online at http://www.wallawallafairgrounds.com/exhibits.html.
KIRKMAN HOUSE MUSEUM
- Fun with Fibers
July 26-30th
Weaving workshop for children ages 9-13 - Beatrix Potter Day
August 4th 10am to noon
Make a scrapbook for children ages 6-9 - Harvest Day with Kitchen Garden Food
10am to noon
For children ages 6-9 - Summer Jubilee
Aug 18th, 10am to noon
Make ice cream and play games for children ages 6-9
Call 529-4373 or gbuchanan@kirkmanhousemuseum.org for info or to register.
DETOUR FARMS
- Baking by Little Hands
Aug 21st from 9am to noon
Bake bread with your children, ages 7-10 years old. - Foccacia
Aug 25th from 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn different types of foccacia and enjoy a light dinner and wine.
Email neal@detourfarm.com for info or to register
TODD TELANDER’S PLEIN AIR PAINTING WWORKSHOPS
Session 1: July 30, 31, Aug 1st
Session 2: October 1, 2, & 3
Call 540-0068 for more info or to register.
WALLA WALLA SYMPHONY’S ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CAMP
August 2nd – 6th
Participants (ages 12-18 years old) can learn music, rock photography, art, journalism, event presentation, stage and sound management. Campers do not need to know how to play an instrument. This is a free camp. Enrollment forms are at the Symphony office (13 ½ Main St), Hot Poop, Blazing Guitars and Melody Muffler.
CAMPFIRE
Registration begins May 3rd. The camp runs weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Wildwood Park. It is for children entering 1st grade-6th grade. The camp includes art, educational programs, bowling, swimming and much more. The camp begins June 14th. To apply you can get an application from www.wwcampfire.org or at the office 414 S. Park Street. Call 509.525.3180 for more information.
CITY OF WALLA WALLA PARKS & REC
Youth camps, swimming lessons, youth & adult art, soccer and special events. View all the programs at www.ci.walla-walla.wa.us or pick up a guide at the TMN Resource Center.
SUMMER AT THE YMCA CAMPS
Day camps, sports camps, outdoor adventures, swim lessons and much more. New classes for toddlers. Call 509.525.8863 or www.wwymca.org
WALLA WALLA LIBRARY
Make a Splash (summer reading program): sign up now at the library or on-line at www.wallawallapubliclibrary.org. Have your kids set a reading goal, keep track and win prizes.
Terrific Tuesdays at the Library – 2 p.m.
- June 15th – Meet the Walla Walla Sweets – meet the new baseball players in town
- June 22nd – Oceans of Magic – magician Louie Foxx
- June 29th – We’ve Got Art – meet at Heritage Park to learn about local art and create a sidewalk mural
- July 13th – Dragon Puppet Theatre
- July 20th – Summer Dances at Cordiner Hall
- July 27th – Library tunes with the Kinderqueen
- Aug 3rd – Walla Walla History at Fort Walla Walla Museum
Family Wednesdays at the Library – 6:30 p.m.
- June 9th – Sounds Like Fun – Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival
- June 23rd – Magician Louie Foxx
- July 28th – Bedtime Stories – wear your pj’s for stories and a treat
- Aug 11th – Poetry 4 Kids – Author and poet, Kenn Nesbitt
Summer Storytimes
- Wednesdays – 10:15 a.m. – 18 months to 3 years old
- Thursdays – 10:15 a.m. – 3 to 5 year olds
- June 25th – 10:15 a.m. – Meet Skippyjon Jones – stories and activities
- July 30th – 10:15 a.m. – Teddy Bear Picnic – bring your favorite stuffed friend
- Aug 20th – 10:15 a.m. – Pirates, Pirates, Pirates
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDER FARM
Celebrate summer with a visit during the blooming season. U-pick lavender, craft classes, plants and gifts. Sunday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6p .m.
345 Short Road, Lowden, www.bluemountainlavender.com or call 509.529.FARM
FORT WALLA WALLA CAMPS
Call 509.525.7703 to register and for more information.
- Explorers Kids Camp – June 22nd for ages 9-11. Learn about life during the Lewis & Clark days.
- Pioneer Kids Camp – July 20th for ages 9-11. Learn about life during the pioneer days.
SUMMER DANCE CAMP FUN AT THE WALLA WALLA DANCE CO.
Call 5o9.522.1338 or www.wallawalladancecompany.com
Learn Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Theatre, Arts and more. Taught by Nancy Wells and guests. All classes are 10:30am to noon, $60 per child.
- Camp 1: June 14th-17th 4-6 year olds
- Camp 2: June 21st-24th 7-11 year olds
- Camp 3: July 12th-15th 7-11 year olds
- Camp 4: July 19-22nd 3-5 year olds
UPLAY
Staffed by Park & Rec staff, these free camps include lunch, art, soccer, and visits from the YWCA Fun Factory. For ages 7-12 years old at Pioneer Park, Washington Park, Jefferson Park, Eastgate Lions Park. The camps are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each day parents must register children, there are no come/go privledges. For more information call 509.527.4527.
WWCC SUMMER CLASSES
Great classes including Intensive Spanish, drawing/art classes, Club Ed. Lots of fun educational classes for adults. Call 527-4331 for more information or to register call 509.527.4443.
WWCC KIDS COLLEGE
For children ages 9-12 years, Monday through Friday, June 14-18th from 1 – 5 p.m. A wonderful variety of classes including geology, chess, ecology, drawing, mosaics, golf, sewing, karate and much more. Call Nancy Kress at 509.527.4561 for more information. Visit www.wwcc.edu/kidscollege.
TAMASTSLIKT CULTURAL INSTITUTE AND MUSEUM
Now with a new Living Culture Village. Learn Native customs, crafts, games and food. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., adjacent to Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Pendleton, Oregon. For more information, call 541.966.9748 or visit www.tamastslikt.org.
TEAMING FOR SUCCESS
Equine therapy and learning for families and children. They work on self-esteem, problem solving, respect, listening and much more. There is a new Substance Abuse Unit. Groups, individuals and couples welcome. Call 509.522.2791 for more information.
TELANDER ART SCHOOL SUMMER CLASSES
Telander Art School has announced their summer programs beginning June 15th. Classes include beginning drawing/painting, intermediate drawing/painting and youth classes. To enroll or find out more contact Todd at 540-0068 or todd@toddtelander.com All levels, abilities and ages welcome.
SUMMER SWIM OPTIONS
Jefferson Pool
750 Sprague , Walla Walla
509.527.4527
For ages 10 and under. Open June 14th – August 22nd, admission is $1 per person, free on Saturdays. The pool is open Monday-Sunday from 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Milton Freewater Pool
200 Dehaven Street
541.938.9166
Open June 4-August 22nd from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.
Pendleton Family Aquatics Center
1901 NW Carden Street
541.276.0104
Open daily noon to 8pm
Waitsburg Pool
509.337.6371
Public swimming Monday-Friday from 1-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., and Saturday from 1-5 p.m.
ONGOING EVENTS
FORT WALLA WALLA
Opening day is April 1st. Visitors are encouraged to see the new Entrance Building & Exhibit Galleries, new events and programs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through October. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, $3 for children 6-12 and free for under 6.
509.525.7703
fortwallawallamuseum.org
PLAYBRIGHT LEARNING GROUPS
Saturday’s 10am to 11:30am at the library. In partnership with the WWCC and CHS. This is an adult and child play group for newborns to 3 years old. There is no cost. Call 509.529.2130 x107 for more information or to sign up.
JAZZERCISE
Jazzercise has a new location and all new classes!! The location is 23 A1/2 Spokane Street (right behind Cookie Tree, across the street from Oddfellows). Your first class is free and if you are new to Jazzercise you get 50% off the joining fee. Go to www.getfitwallawalla.com for the schedule. They are offering 20 classes per week.
