Events in Walla Walla, Waitsburg, Dayton, Cheney, and Spokane

Next week in Eastern Washington, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) will focus on ways technology can benefit rural communities and Veterans healthcare. She will hold open media events in Walla Walla, Waitsburg, Dayton, Cheney, and Spokane.

During tours and town hall events, the Congresswoman looks forward to hearing from each community, so she can bring their thoughts and ideas to Congress. She will talk about the work she is doing in the People’s House to solve problems and create greater opportunity for Eastern Washingtonians.

If you are interested in covering this event, please RSVP to Ian Field (ian.field@mail.house.gov).

Open Media Events for Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers:

Wednesday, January 20

2:00 PM         TOUR: YWCA of Walla Walla

Location:     213 South 1st Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362

Rep. McMorris Rodgers will tour the YWCA facilities including domestic violence shelter for women and children. She will also meet with YWCA staff and board members to discuss community influence, local support, and future plans.

4:00 PM         TOWN HALL: Conversation with Cathy in Walla Walla

Location:     Walla Walla Senior Center at the Park, 720 Sprague, Walla Walla, WA 99362

Rep. McMorris Rodgers will host a public meeting in Walla Walla to listen to ideas and answer questions.

Thursday, January 21

7:30 AM         PRESENTATION: Certificate of Recognition for Dr. Dan Laizure, Walla Walla Dental Care

Location:     Walla Walla Dental Care, 2014 South Howard Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362

 Rep. McMorris Rodgers will recognize Dr. Laizure for his service in the United States Navy and for providing free dental care to Veterans in the Walla Walla region. Walla Walla Dental Care invites community leaders and media to participate in this celebration.

8 – 11 AM       TOUR & ROUNDTABLE: Meetings and Events at Fort Walla Walla Veterans Campus

Locations:     Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center, 77 Wainwright Dr., Walla Walla, WA 99362

Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 NE Myra Rd., Walla Walla, WA 99362

Rep. McMorris Rodgers will spend the morning with several organizations that provide services to veterans, including the Walla Walla Veterans Residential Rehab Unit, the Walla Walla VAMC Call Center, and Fort Walla Walla. The morning will conclude with a roundtable event with Veteran Service Organizations and the Walla Walla VA Taskforce.

11:45 AM       REMARKS: Walla Walla Rotary Club

Location:     Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center, 5 W Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362

Rep. McMorris Rodgers will attend the Walla Walla Noon Rotary club meeting and provide brief remarks.

1:00 PM         TOUR: PocketiNet Communications

Location:     45 Terminal Loop, Ste 210, Walla Walla, WA99362

Rep. McMorris Rodgers will visit the PocketiNet Experience Center, their home technology demonstration site, and discuss PocketiNet’s unique Gigabit Country Fiber-to-the-Home project.

2:30 PM         TOWN HALL: Conversation with Cathy in Waitsburg

Location:     The Q Wood-Fired Grill, 137 Main Street, Waitsburg, WA 99361

Rep. McMorris Rodgers will host a public meeting in Waitsburg to listen to ideas and answer questions.

4:00 PM         VISIT: Columbia County Commissioners Work Session

Location:     341 E Main Street, Dayton, WA 99328

Rep. McMorris Rodgers will meet with Columbia County Commissioners to discuss the state of the county and be briefed on issues effecting Columbia County residents.

5:30 PM         VISIT: Dayton Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours”

Location:     Winehard Café, 258 East Main Street, Dayton, WA 99328

Rep. McMorris Rodgers will attend Dayton Chamber of Commerce event at Winehard Café and visit with Dayton business owners and community members.

Friday, January 22

9:30 AM         TOWN HALL: Conversation with Cathy in Cheney

Location:     Wren Pierson Community Center, 615 4th Street, Cheney, WA 99004

Rep. McMorris Rodgers will host a public meeting in Cheney to listen to ideas and answer questions.

3:00 PM         TOUR: Spokane Public Schools’ THEZONE and STEM Programs

Location:     North Central High School, 1600 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99205

Rep. McMorris Rodgers will meet with leaders of Spokane Public Schools’ THEZONE Project to discuss its vision, goals, and approach to revitalization in Spokane’s Hillyard and Logan neighborhoods. The Congresswoman will be briefed on STEM education efforts happening at Spokane Public Schools. Spokane Mayor David Condon will also participate.

3:45 PM         TOUR: Spokane Teaching Health Center

Location:     412 E Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202

Rep. McMorris Rodgers will tour the Spokane Teaching Health Center and meet with faculty and administration to discuss Graduate Medical Education in Eastern Washington.