June 11, Moneyball Presented and June 25, Bend it Like Beckham

The West Lafayette Library and WALLA will present two movies in the month of June at the West Lafayette Library at 6:45. Moneyball, is an academy award nominated film about putting together a winning baseball team on a budget. On June 25, Bend it Like Beckham will be shown. It is about a talented soccer player whose parents want her to focus on school. As always,the films and popcorn are free and the public is invited!

WALLA and Friends Movie

The movie, Meek's Cutoff, will be shown May 14 at 6:45 at the West Lafayette Library. It is a PG film about three families who struggle through the Oregon desert on a wagon train in 1845. As always, the movie is open to the public and is free along with the popcorn. We hope to see you there!

WALLA's Spring trip sold out

The trip to Louisville,Kentucky on June 5,6,and 7 has sold out and has a waiting list.

Annual Meeting

WALLA's Annnual meeting was held in Purdue's North Ballroom, May 4. Included with the business meeting was a celebration of the beginning of the 20 year anniversary of WALLA. Special guest speaker, Erika Steuterman provided insight into her air force career and WALLA member Jim Moore was presented with the Volunteer of the Year Award.

Academy Award-Nominated Movie to be Presented

The Academy Award-Nominee, Exit Through the Gift Shop, will be presented to the public on Monday, April 9 at 6:45 at the West Lafayette Library. Popcorn and movie are free and the public is encouraged to attend.

Luncheon Speaker

Rhonda Jones, director of Development and Communications, Wabash Center will be the speaker at WALLLA's luncheon at Morton Center on March 27 and 11:45. Lunch orders are $9 and must be ordered by the Thursday prior to the luncheon. You may also bring your own lunch and attend. For further information see the "Class" tab on this website and information is in the brochure.

Annual Art Show

The Fifth Annual WALLA Art Show will begin March 19 and continue until Friday April 13. Artwork will be displayed at the West Lafayette Public Library. Pieces will be accepted between March 15 and 16. All forms of original artwork, including painting, photography, drawing, pottery, textile and fabric art forms, woodwork and other media will be accepted. There will be a reception on Monday, April 9 at 6 pm before the WALLA & Friends film: Exit Through the Gift Shop.