The holiday season is fast approaching, and with that comes the 14th Annual Macy's Holiday Parade of Lights. We are now accepting applications for this year's parade, being held on Saturday, December 5th at 6pm. If interested please send an e-mail to the DWWF office, visit our website "visit" section, or get an application from next weeks newsletter. Floats will be placed in the order of which we receive applications. Please contact the DWWF office with questions.

As many of you know, the City has a water, sewer, and street improvement project for Rose Street from 2^nd Avenue to Palouse Street scheduled for construction next year. As part of the project we will be contracting the abutting property owners to inform them of the project and to give them the opportunity to pay additional for upgraded water and sewer services and to do streetscape improvements-pavers, sidewalk, and street trees. Please contact Tony Garcia, the City's project manager, at 527-4537 with any questions.

On the
Lighter Side



A Public presentation of the Historic Property Inventory was held Tuesday, the 29^th of September. Twenty two people were in attendance. The "Windshield Survey" is the first step in creating a historic district for downtown Walla Walla. The next step is an in depth property inventory, which requires hiring a professional consultant and could take up to a year and a half.

For those of you too young to know, and those of you old enough to not remember, this photo is what The Liberty Theater looked like before it was remodled into how it looks today.

With the seasons changing, and weather getting worse, here is a photo to remind us all how nice Walla Walla can be in the summer time. Have some great shots from events downtown? send them to info@downtownwallawalla.com and get your name our newsletter.

What's Up

Downtown
A weekly calendar of events and news
In Downtown Walla Walla

October 8 - 15

LIVE @ Sapolil Cellars-15 E Main, Friday, October 9, 8-11pm,  Bluestone Jazz & Groove Trio- Tri cities newst Jazz group, perfoming Jazz, Rhythm & Blues and intense grooves! $5 cover.

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 7th, 7-9pm, featuring the blues of Dave Barber!  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!

Anabelle's Grand Opening- 19 S Spokane, October 9^th, 5-9pm Live Music, Refreshments & Hor d'ouerves! If you haven't already, come visit and celebration the opening of a fabulous clothing store for women in our historic downtown!  Store hours M-F 10- 5:30 & Sat 9-4.

More Events
Downtown

HOLD THE DATE!

Girl's Night Out- Hands On! -October 17^th, 6-9 pm.  Come downtown, purchase a booklet for $5, and enjoy an evening shopping, eating and enjoying the special events that have been planned for the evening!  Booklets available at Destination Walla Walla, Book & Game & participating retailers.  Proceeds benefit St. Mary's Breast Cancer Center.

Looking for a spot downtown? The Downtown Walla Walla Foundation now has a current list of downtown vacancies. If you are interested in learning more about available space please contact the DWWF staff at 529-8755.

Partnership Walla Walla Business Retention and Expansion- This is a reminder that there is a group of technical experts from around the Valley who are serving as a strictly confidential resource for Valley businesses experiencing either significant challenge to remaining in operation or with strategic opportunities to expand their business in the face of existing economic turmoil. Call the DWWF office, or see the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation website for more details.

Volunteers Needed: Tourism Walla Walla is in need of volunteers to work minimum of two hour shifts at the Destination Walla Walla tourist information booth any day of the week.  Great way to meet people & share info about our great town!   Please contact Michael or Chris at 525-8799 for more information.