Community Notes

There will be a County Spelling Bee on Feb. 26 starting at 6 p.m. at St. Regis School.

Superhero and Princess Party

There will be a Superhero and Princess Tea Party on Feb. 23 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Alberton School. Enjoy crafts and activities, a skit from 4 to 5 p.m. and a meet and greet from 5 to 6 p.m. Hosted by the PEAK Foundation and Headwaters Foundation.

Mullan Road Conference

The 2019 Mullan Road Conference will be held May 3-5 in Walla Walla, Washington. The conference will convene at Fort Walla Walla at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 3 for snacks and a presentation.

On Saturday, May 4, it will convene at the Walla Walla School District Building for presentations about the Mullan Road, including lunch and dinner. On Sunday, May 5, there will be a bus tour of Mullan Road sites near Walla Walla followed at 1 p.m. by a dedication ceremony for a Mullan Road historic site.

Lodging information: Rooms are in high demand in Walla Walla, and the sooner you can make reservations the better. The Chamber of Commerce in Walla Walla recommends: The Super 8 at 2315 Eastgate St. Call 509-525-8800, preferably Monday-Friday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. and ask for the Mullan Road Conference rate.