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SAT 2/28 6-9pm
THE ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET
Join us for the first annual “Bid for the Birds” silent auction fundraiser hosted by The Waitsburg Booster Club.
The Booster Club will provide appetizers, and a no-host bar will be available. Silent auction items will include baskets donated by the school’s sports teams and clubs.
All proceeds benefit the students, sports teams, clubs, and music programs at Waitsburg Schools.
21+
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28
6:00 | Doors at 5:15
LIBERTY THEATER
334 E MAIN, DAYTON
TICKETS ONLINE
Bluewood staff volunteers are raising money to benefit the non-profit Bluewood Ski and Snowboard Team (BSST), a youth program. In addition to the TGR film, we will be showing a short film ROGUE by Jared Farley who grew up in Waitsburg.
Buckwheat Brewing beer will be available for purchase with a maximum of 2 drinks.
There will be door prize giveaways provided by local businesses of Dayton as well as Bluewood.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28
BLUEWOOD, DAYTON WA
EVENT SCHEDULE
8:00-12:30 | Registration Open at Front Desk
10:00-12:30 | Practice
12:45 | Competitor Meeting and Bib Hand Out
1:00 – 2:40 | Competition
2:40 | Prizes and Winners Announced + Group Photo
Registration will happen at the mountain the day of. If you are under 18 you will need to have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian! If you would like a waiver in advance please visit the front desk!
For more information, go to the Bluewood Website!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 4-8PM
ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET
Monthly food and music night featuring street food specials and instrumental retro space cowboy blues!
4-7pm Food special: Udon noodles
6-8pm Live Music: Jazzy blues grooves by the amazing Michael Kelly Band
No cover | 21+
WOLFLING COFFEE
206 MAIN STREET
The Mythical Movable Bluegrass Jam has a new regular venue in Waitsburg’s stellar coffee shop, Wolfling Coffee. Join them this Friday evening, February 20, 7-9PM. There’s plenty of comfortable seating and space beyond the playing circle for folks to listen, chat, and relax with friends. All Ages.
Beginning in March, the 2026 Vintage Market season will begin with a change of venue and expanded dates. Hosted in the Duke + Remington building the first weekend of most months, the series of Vintage Markets will have a theme to help unify the collection of goods on offer for each event. The market will run Fridays through Sundays.
Community members, artists, makers, and local businesses are invited to participate. Click here for all of the information and to get on the email list.
A VERY INKY VALENTINE
SATURDAY FEB 14
10AM-1PM
THE PRESSROOM
139 MAIN STREET
$10 PER VALENTINE
Swing by the D+R Pressroom to make your own very special Valentine. Antique type awaits, and the press will be inked up in red and waiting to help you print your heart’s most fervent desire. Bring your lover, your bestie, your family, or your very own self.
Should you choose to give your masterpiece away, you can tell them you made it yourself, with love.
SATURDAY, FEB 14, 4-7PM
ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET
Join us for Valentine’s Day tapas paired with Walla Walla wines. No reservation or partner necessary!
21+
FEBRUARY 14, 6:15 DOORS / 7:00 MOVIE
LIBERTY THEATER, DAYTON
TICKETS ONLINE
Come join us at The Liberty Theater for a night of romance as we are offering a FREE showing of the 1953 film classic ROMAN HOLIDAY at 7:00 pm February 14.
(In place of our regular movie for 1 night ONLY)
This special night will begin when the doors open at 6:15 pm. Regular concessions including our popcorn drizzled with real butter (optional) will be available along with these special offerings for purchase:
Gelato will be available for purchase from Colville Street Patisserie
Flowers to purchase for your Valentine from Paige's Floral and Gifts
Champagne, Wine and Sparkling Cider will be served as well!
Hotel Hardware in Dayton is offering a savings of $30 on any room when you stay on Feb 14 and when you book direct at www.hotelhardware.com
MOVIE SPONSORED BY HOTEL HARDWARE
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER
THE Q x THE BOBCAT ROOM
SATURDAY FEB 14, 5-9PM
TICKETS ONLINE $79
21+
The Q will be hosting a special Valentine’s Day 3-course dinner. This will be an elevated culinary experience with a house cold-smoked Bacon Bouquet dipped in chocolate, Steak Oscar, Roasted Root Vegetable Salad, with Chocolate Raspberry Pudding Cake for Dessert. The Bobcat Room will be featuring a playful little cocktail menu for the occasion. Limited availability.
For the full Hotel Hardware experience, stay in one of their luxury rooms on Feb 14 and save $30. Book direct at www.hotelhardware.com
Friday, February 13, 2026
5:00 PM 9:00 PM
Hotel Hardware
We have surpassed a year of operating Hotel Hardware & The Bobcat Room and we want to highlight our customers with a gesture of appreciation.
We will be selling $5 fresh squeezed Greyhounds and Gin & Tonics (handmade Tonic) while supplies last. Limit 1 per customer.
Dave from Seattle’s @cocina_barelas will be back serving his famous New Mexican style street tacos.
Enjoy great food & innovative cocktails alongside an art exhibit from an extremely talented photographer and a good friend of mine, @dwlynch_foto who resides in WW by way of Vashon Island.
We are extremely proud of the success we have achieved thus far especially coming with exactly zero experience. Not just for us but for Dayton. We are building a destination. We can’t do it without you.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7
6 - 7 PM
ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET
‘Esquina’, by Jorge Velarde is the subject of this month’s Art Talk with Joseph Roberts and the artist who will be joining from Ecuador via Zoom.
Royal Block hosts monthly art talks: round-table discussions facilitated by Joseph Roberts that consider differing perceptions of a single artwork. No art experience necessary.
Come early to sample wines from Itä Wines 3-6pm!
21+
