Good morning, Walla Walla.

SonBridge Center for Better Living will host its annual Supporter Luncheon fundraiser on Oct.

15 at 1200 SE 12th St., College Place from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.—the event will include a panel discussion and a meal catered by Whitman College’s Bon Appetit that supports vital local services with $70 tickets.

Walla Walla's Downtown Farmers Market at 106 W.

Main St. reported revenue of $790,900 as of Sept. 30 — nearly $79,000 more than last year — and a 58.6% increase in foot traffic over the last three years, thanks to social media marketing and a matched EBT credits program. The market operates Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May through October and can only host a limited number of vendors due to space constraints.

Local foster parent Jamie Williams and other experts said the Keeping Families Together Act passed in 2021 has raised the bar for proving imminent physical harm and left children in unsafe homes since it took effect in July, with critical incident reports increasing this first quarter—Walla Walla Police Detective Brian Smith noted that CPS delays have worsened the situation.

WSAMA 2025 Fall Conference

— Oct 15-17 — The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center — Registration required — Engage in professional development with CLE credit sessions on various topics.

Fall Furr Ball 2025

5:30-10 p.m. — The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center — Tickets available — An elegant evening benefiting animal welfare with dinner, entertainment, and auctions.

Checkpoint Zoo - Film Screening

7-9 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — Cost varies — Experience the heroic rescue efforts of zookeepers and volunteers in Checkpoint Zoo.

Haunted Halls of History

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fort Walla Walla Museum — $10 for guests, $5 for members — Experience local ghost stories through a captivating radio performance.

Bilingual Spanish/English Storytime

10:15-11:00 a.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy delightful stories in both Spanish and English tailored for children.

Women With Wings: WASP Pilots of Washington

5-6:30 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $10-$15 — Discover the inspiring stories of the Women Airforce Service Pilots from Washington.