October 22 -29

Downtown Trick-or-Treat is fast approaching. Just to clear some things up, this years event will be on Saturday, October 31st, from 3pm to 5pm. Bring the whole family decked out in costume, and bring home some free candy. See you there! Volunteers are still needed  as crossing guards. Please contact the DWWF office if you are interested. Costumes are welcome.

Walla Walla - Foodie Hot Spot?

When you think of amazing food destinations, what comes to mind? Bangkok, Buenos Aries, London, and Walla Walla? It's true! Travel site away.com posted an article, "Top Ten Foodie Destinations," and Walla Walla is number 7 on that list! Downtown locations mentioned include Salumiere Cesario, Colville Street Patisserie, Waterbrook Winery (now Walla Walla Wine Works), and the late, great Luscious by Nature. To read the entire article, go to http://away.com/features/top-ten-culinary-cities-1.html

Your Foundation at work for you!

The volunteers and staff of the DWWF have multiple projects in various stages, and committees and taskforces meet regularly to make sure things are getting done.

1^st Friday - Executive Committee of the Board of Directors

2^nd Tuesday - Design Committee

2^nd Thursday - Economic Development

2^nd Friday - Promotions Committee

3^rd Wednesday - Organization Committee

3^rd Thursday - Board of Directors

4^th Thursday - Retail Merchants Taskforce

The Parking Taskforce, subcommittees and chairs are meeting every week as they prepare for a detailed study of downtown parking issues and possible solutions.

Sound interesting? Willing to pitch in? Call us and we'll put you to work, too!

Save the Date

The DWWF Annual Meeting will be on November 19th, at the newly opened Red Monkey Downtown Lounge. Please contact our office for more details.

The State Main Street program is requesting nominations for the "Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Awards," due January 25^th, 2010.  If you know of a nomination-worthy downtown project, please contact Jennifer at the office or by email (jennifer@downtownwallawalla.com) Previous winning projects include the restoration of the Pantorium Building at Rose & 2^nd (Jim & Brenda Harold), the Liberty Theater renovation, and the information kiosk at Heritage Park.

Pantorium Building before:

Pantorium Building after:

LIVE @ Sapolil Cellars-15 E Main, Friday, October 23^rd , 8-11pm Mike Wagoner : a solo show, singing a mix of roadhouse blues, western swing, fresh originals & surprising covers. No cover.  Saturday, October 24^th, 8-11pm Ravinwolf  features a haunting acoustic guitar dual backed by a creative latin-jaz percussive rhythms with a back porch blues bottom-line. $5 cover

Seven Hills Winery- 212 N 3^rd Ave, Friday, October 23^rd , 6-8pm- Artist Reception: Drinking With The Moon : a new set of paintings by Ian Boyden that delights in the relationship of wine, poetry and the moon.  

Vintage Cellars- 10 N 2^nd, Monday nights, Open Mic, 7-11pm.  For more information call 529-9340.

Walla Walla Wine Works -31 E Main St., Music Wednesdays, October!  Bring your own dinner or enjoy a delectable snack there. For more information: info@wallawallawineworks.com

Walla Walla Village Winery - 107 S. 3^rd Thursday Open Mic  7-10pm, hosted by Blue Mt. Spanish Sound. Call 525-WINE for more information Come in for some great wine and fun. Also, ask for the new CD, Platinum Moon.  Play what's in your heart! Sign ups by phone. OK! Call 509 876-1444 after 4pm!

Willow - 2 E Rose St., Through October 30^th, "Enduring Spirit": Photographs by Phil Borges with Special Guest Exhibitor Laci Cole. 

Inland Cellular Join us on Halloween for a Pumpkin Painting Party at the Die Brücke Building on Main Street in Downtown Walla Walla! The painting party runs from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. prior to Downtown Trick-or-Treating.  We will also have a face painter on site and cookies and refreshments for all!  Call Inland Cellular at 509-629-2500 to reserve your pumpkin.  Space is limited so call today!

Salumiere Cesario -20 N. 2nd Ave- Outdoor Covered Patio - Now Open!  Come & enjoy the patio or the lunch counter for a glass of wine or beer while enjoying the expanded menu offerings!  The menu includes a range of items & food service is available from 11am until a half-hour before closing Thurs-Mon.  Call 529-5620 or visit the website www.salumierecesario.com

The Pottery Painting Studio - Carnegie Building, 109 S. Palouse St -is OPENrecreation@ci.walla-walla.wa.us   and ready for business! New Hours! Wednesday, 2:30-6pm: Thursday, 3:30-8pm: Friday, 3:30-6PM & Saturday, 10am-4pm. Other times available for private parties, work retreats, birthday parties, bridal showers, etc.  For more information: 527-4527 or

Farmers Market- 4^th & Main- Saturday & Sunday; Fresh produce, delicious food, live music- plants, crafts & more!  !

Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road- Thru October 31^st, Quilts & Dresses: Traditional Women's Arts.  Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily through October. Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors 62 and up and students; $3 children 6-12; free for under 6. Information: 525-7703.