Victorian elegance on tap Oct. 8 at Ritzville Victorian Ball

Victorian formal dress, authentic Victorian-style decorations, tea and refreshments will highlight the Ritzville Victorian Ball Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Ritzville Grade School gymnasium.

Hosted by the Columbia River Plateau Chapter of the Victorian Society in America, the evening will feature The New Columbia Cotillian Band.

Organizers are planning for about 100 people to attend the event after sending invitations across the state in Port Townsend, Seattle, Spokane, Tri-Cities and Walla Walla areas as well as locally.

In addition, afternoon dance lessons are planned. The dance workshop begins...