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	Melanie Sings

Sept. 10, 7:00 p.m.

Melanie, a South African award-winning artist, is currently releasing her 10th album and is passionate about spreading the gospel through her music-especially to youth.In 2008, she won the "Best Female Gospel Singer in Africa Award" and has done concert tours in many different countries.
This will be a family-oriented concert where young and old alike can come to enjoy her Christ-centered music and life.

Location:  Columbia Foursquare Church
700 Comstock Rd.
Richland

	The 9th Annual Pond and Garden Tour

September 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fundraising event for Walla Walla Community Hospice. Self-guided tours through 10 private gardens in the Walla Walla area. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Bright's Candies and Gifts, or at the Hospice in Walla Walla or by phone at 525-5561.

Location:  Various gardens around the Walla Walla area.
For more info:  www.wwhospice.org.

	America! Let the Healing Continue!

Sept. 11, 6:30

FREE patriotic gospel concert beginning with colorguard presentation by USN active duty.
Featured singers:
98% Angels
Anchor Point Praise Team
Doug DiamondBring your own lawn chairs, refreshments served after. Come one, come all!

Location:  Marina Park
510 NE 7th (at stage in park)
Irrigon
For more info:  Linda Anderson
541-922-4933 or 541-701-8106

	Financial Peace University Classes

Mondays, 6:30 p.m., starting Sept. 13

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Classes, Monday evenings. Childcare provided. Taking sign-ups now, and the cost is $100.00

Location:  Christ Community Fellowship
3170 Pepper's Bridge Road
Walla Walla
For more info:  Doug Case, (509)520-2112 or info@ccfofww.com
or visit www.ccfofww.com

	Round Up Cowboy Church Service

Sept. 14, 6:00pm

Come be blessed by Popular Susie McEntire-Eaton with her music ministry. Everyone is invited to attend this special church service.

Location:  Pendleton Round Up Stadium
South Grandstands S.W. Court Street
Pendleton

	Operation Christmas Child 2010 Kickoff

Sept. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

An opportunity to share and learn about the amazing ministry of Operation Christmas Child. Individuals, groups, schools and churches are invited to celebrate this kick-off of the 2010 Collection season. National collection week is November 15-22.The first 12 groups that preregister and attend the Kickoff will receive 25 of the OCC decorated shoe boxes for their group to pack.

Location:  Trinity Baptist Church
595 Abbott Rd
Walla Walla
For more info:  529-7178 to preregister with Dan or Janet Clark.

	HOPE UNSEEN-The Launch

September 18, 6:30 p.m.

Captain Scotty Smiley, the U.S. Army's first-ever blind active-duty solider shares his story and presents his book "Hope Unseen" at the Toyota Center. Franklin Graham and Philips, Craig & Dean performing.
General Admission:$15
Groups of 10 or more:$12
Children 3-12: $10
Children under 2:Free.

Location:  Toyota Center
7000 W. Grandridge Blvd
Kennewick
For more info:  Doug Crandall (425) 765-9154, doug@bluerudder.net
or
Robin Craven, (509) 628-8700, coco@1825richland.com

	Stop Smoking Plan Presentation

Begins Sept 7, 5 p.m. through September

If you or a loved one wants to quit smoking, please come to the Stop Smoking Plan presented at SonBridge by Walla Walla General Hospital.

Location:  Sonbridge
For more info:  529-3100

	True Beauty Modesty Fashion Show

Oct. 9, 5:00 p.m.

This is the second Modesty Fashion Show the True Beauty Organization has put on. It will feature clothing from Sears and K-mart, and MODEST prom dresses from Legacy Design Studio. We will be accepting free-will donations as well as clothing donations to benefit the local homeless shelter. Why dress modestly? What IS modest dress? Find out! Appropriate for all ages, so bring your daughters and grand daughters.

Location:  Saint Patrick Churchs' Gym
425 W. Alder St.
Walla Walla

	Beth Moore Conference

October 29 and 30

Beth Moore will be in conference at the Spokane Arena.

Conference times are:
Friday, 7-9:30pm
Saturday, 8:30am - Noon

All seats are general admission.

Location:  Spokane Arena
For more info:  Tickets are available through Lifeway.com or by calling 800-254-2022

	Grief Support Groups

Sept. 8- Nov. 3

Two grief support groups sponsored by Walla Walla Community Hospice will be starting in September. The groups will meet from 10:00–11:30am and 6:00–7:30pm beginning September 8 and continuing every Wednesday through November 3. The groups are open to anyone in the community, not just the family members of hospice patients. There is no charge, but participants are encouraged to register by calling the WWCH office or by e-mail.

Location:  Walla Walla Community Hospice
1067 East Isaacs Avenue
Walla Walla
For more info:  525-5561
info@wwhospice.org

	2010 WWPD Citizens' Academy

Sept. 14- Nov. 16

The 2010 WWPD Citizens’ Academy begins September 14 and will be held every Tuesday evening through November 16. Registrations are being accepted through the end of August. Registration applications are available online at the Walla Walla Area Crime Watch website, www.wwacw.com , scrolling down to the Citizens’ Academy section. This is the 10th year that WWPD has hosted this free training for citizens to learn about their local law enforcement agencies and the courts. Attendees will learn about many different aspects of law enforcement and have the opportunity to go on a ride-along with local Patrol Officers. Specialty units to include Detectives, Emergency Services Unit, K9, Drug and Gang Units will also be covered.

Location:  Walla Walla City Hall
15 N 3rd Ave.
Walla Walla
For more info:  (509) 527-4434
www.wwacw.com