Good morning, Walla Walla.

Business notes show that Gesa Credit Union launches a fundraiser to fight food insecurity by matching donations up to $25,000 for Food Lifeline and Second Harvest starting Monday, Sept.

1. Pine Cone Creamery raised $549 for Blue Mountain Humane Society and the YWCA Walla Walla will hold a support event for domestic violence survivors on Sept. 4—registration is due by Sept. 2.

Walla Wallan artist Sharon Kaufman-Osborn will present her Cut and Paste mosaic show at CAVU Cellars from Sept.

1-30, where she transforms broken china and found objects into three-dimensional art pieces—her reception is scheduled for Sept. 5 from 5-7 p.m. in the tasting room.

Whitman College’s $75.1 million new Junior-Senior Village was delayed from its August 29 move-in due to inspection issues and construction setbacks—students have been moved to alternate housing until the project meets safety standards.

College officials said move-ins will occur in phases later this month while affected students receive refunds for room and board and Flex Dollars as compensation.

A test on Aug. 25th found harmful blue-green algae in the lake at McNary Wildlife Refuge near Burbank and officials said the water is unsafe; they warned residents to avoid contact and to rinse off immediately if exposure occurs—seeking help if symptoms develop.

Petty Fever Live at SOFH Walla Walla

6-9 p.m. — Sleight of Hand Cellars — $30 — Enjoy a night of live music from the best Tom Petty tribute band to kick off a weekend of wine and fun.

Spanish Storytime

6:30-7:00 p.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a bilingual storytime for little ones and foster a love for reading in Spanish.