Good morning, Walla Walla.

Big House Brew Pub is serving free 12-ounce cups of pasta daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. — the program supports SNAP recipients amid food insecurity challenges — and owner Jason Hutchinson said donations along with local restaurant contributions have boosted the daily quota to 100 cups.

More than 30 area organizations led by the Blue Mountain Action Council formed a coalition to raise money for local families losing SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.

Donations will buy food cards at local stores and have reached $115,000 so far—supporting both households and small businesses.

Walla Walla Public Schools is doubling down on support for students who struggle both in class and at home as new superintendent Ben Guayan uses real-time data (attendance and grades) to quickly spot those falling behind.

The district is partnering with local organizations to offer tutoring and after-school programs for families.

Residents will learn about a draft Watershed Resiliency Plan and share feedback during a workshop held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov.

18 at the Public Library — the plan will help protect Mill Creek, which supplies most of the city’s water, by planning for wildfire risks.

Upbeat Pre-Concert Chat with Quartetto Gelato

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Colville Street Patisserie — Free entry — Enjoy a chat with Jamey Lamar and taste a Symphony-inspired gelato flavor.

Indoor Downtown Farmers Market

9 AM – 1 PM — The Showroom on Colville — Free entry — Discover a delightful array of local produce and artisan crafts at this vibrant market.

The Wisdom of Happiness Film Screening

5:00 – 6:30 PM — Gesa Power House Theatre — $10 – $15 — Experience a cinematic journey through the Dalai Lama's wisdom on achieving happiness and inner peace.