Deadline for Parade of Lights Entry

Fast Approaching

So far we have close to 30 entrants into this year's Macy's Parade of Lights. In the last two years there were over 60 floats in each parade. It isn't too late to submit your float, and there is NO ENTRY FEE. Simply click the link at the bottom of this newsletter to access the entry form. Once the it is completed e-mail, mail, or drop the form by the DWWF office (upstairs from Coffee Perk next door to The Beehive). Please call 529-8755 with any questions.

Volunteer Opportunities

Too early to be thinking of the holidays? Nonsense! The DWWF has holiday events firmly in place and opportunities abound for volunteers!

Saturday, December 5^th is the 14^th Annual Macy's Parade of Lights.  There are three volunteer shifts available during this great community event: 9am - sign placement for the parade route (a great opportunity for youth groups and high school kids needing community service hours - about 90 minutes); 1pm - marking the parade staging area through the Whitman campus (another opportunity for youth - about 60 minutes); and 4pm - assisting floats in the parade staging area (absolutely adult volunteers for this - about 90 minutes).

Saturday, December 12^th is Hot Cocoa with Santa, this year at the Walla Walla Bread Company. A handful of volunteers are needed at 8am for set up and noon for clean up. Another great opportunity for high-schoolers to earn community service hours.

Saturday, December 19^th is the Starbucks Reading Room at the Walla Walla Public Library from 10am to noon. Volunteers are needed for one-on-one reading and group stories, as well as distributing free books to every child at the event. Come for 30 minutes or come for all 2 hours!

Thanks to all those who attended last night's DWWF Annual Meeting at The Red Monkey. We had a wonderful time visiting and giving awards to our amazing volunteers. A special thank you to Sapolil Cellars and Walla Walla Wine Works for the wine, and to The Red Monkey for hosting us. Here is a picture of our Board President and Jennifer Northam presenting an award to Board Member Roger Lizut.

We are only two weeks away from the Parade of Lights. For us at the Foundation that means holiday event planning is in full swing. Be sure to check out of list of events to see what great holiday parties, specials and volunteer oppurtunities are happening downtown. And be sure to be at this year's Hot Cocoa With Santa.

What's Happening

Downtown Walla Walla

Downtown Walla Walla Foundation Annual Meeting - November 19^th, 5:30pm at the newly opened red monkey lounge, 25 West Alder.  Ticket is $20 each or 2 for $30.  Purchase your tickets at the DWWF office at 2 S 1^st Ave, #300 or call 529-8755 to reserve your tickets!

Nicholas Cole Cellars- Bonnie Griffith's- "From the Ground Up", depicting pastel landscapes representative of the Northwest, mostly of Southeastern Washington now showing.  Enjoy a glass of wine and enjoy the scenary.

Willow- 2 E Rose St, Simple Form: Jamil Scherief: Soul Jars & Lorie Baxter: Works on Paper.  Exhibit runs Nov 6^th - December 28^th. For more information: 976-2247 or go to www.willow-wallawalla.com

LIVE @ Sapolil Cellars- 15 E Main,Friday, 8-11pm "Romagossa Blu", from folk blues to Latin reggae, telling stories & myths in English & Spanish. $5 cover . For more information call 520-5258 

Vintage Cellars- 10 N 2^nd, Friday, Nov 20^th, 8-11pm-"ROADS LESS TRAVELLED" featuring Ted Willey is playing.  Monday nights, Open Mic, 7-11pm.  For more information call 529-9340.

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

Book & Game- 38 E Main, Every Monday, "Boundless Bookworms @ 5pm; Wednesdays, Game Night @ 6pm; & Fridays, Magic @ 6pm.

What Else is

Happening Downtown

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

Sweet Adelines -"Unforgettable. the Times, the Tunes" Fri. Nov. 20 & Sat. Nov. 21, 8pm at the Elks Lodge, (corner of Rose & Palouse Streets in downtown)   An evening of musical entertainment brought to you in 4-part acappella harmony .The program from the WWII era include our own women's quartets "Blueprint" &" Doubletake" and features local stand-out performers Kevin Loomer and Melissa Cunnington.  Tickets are available at the following outlets:  The Whitman Bookstore, Christian Supply, & Etceteras.

There are over 35 Shops, Restaurants and Wine Tasting Rooms now open on Sundays Downtown! For a full list, go to www.downtownwallawalla.com and click on the EVENTS tab.