For four years, Witherington has led the organization’s work of revitalizing and supporting businesses downtown. In July, she ll transition to lead a local nonprofit focused on affordable housing and homeownership.
Contra dancing is a type of folk dancing that involves live music and a caller who tells participants the dance pattern. Walla Walla Friends of Acoustic Music hosts contra dances
The permanent First Avenue Plaza gathering area downtown will be called Walawàla Plaza, honoring the area’s native peoples. Construction is estimated to begin in October.