Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
Good morning, Walla Walla.
🏘️ Community
Residents can enter the annual holiday light contest run by the Provost Real Estate Team until Dec.
20, and entries before Dec. 6 will earn special notice for the Jingle Bus route. Valley Transit will operate the decorated bus rides on Dec. 16, 17, 19, 20 and 22 from 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.—each bus carrying 28 passengers with awards for top finishers.
🎓 Education
Communities in Schools works with local schools in Walla Walla and College Place to help kids attend classes and get support with academic and social needs.
Data shows attendance improved from 63% to 74% in Walla Walla and from 51% to 68% in College Place, and advocates address issues like transportation and mental health—while facing budget cuts.
🏈 Sports
Waitsburg High School winter sports began on November 17 with girls' and boys' basketball, cheer, and wrestling teams starting their season.
Coaches expect returning and new players to work hard and improve as they prepare for upcoming games—aiming to build on last year’s progress.
🎉 Walla Walla Events
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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.
'Tis the Season Holiday Concert
'Tis the Season — 5:00-6:30 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $40 — Enjoy a festive evening with jazz, rock, and soul renditions of holiday classics performed by local musicians.
Pioneer Santa & Holiday Fun
12-4 p.m. — Fort Walla Walla Museum — Free entry — Enjoy holiday stories with Pioneer Santa and creative crafts for kids along with complimentary gift wrapping in the Museum Store.
The Nutcracker Ballet
2-4 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $20 – $50 — Experience a magical journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince in this holiday classic.
The Nutcracker Ballet
2-4 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $20 – $50 — Experience a magical holiday classic with enchanting performances by the Washington State Youth Ballet.
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