11/20/09 Calendar

Yakima Herald-Republic

TODAY

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ALANON -- Noon, Vineyard Church, North Third and East B streets, upstairs; call 509-577-9401. 6:30 p.m. Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1111 W. Fremont, Selah; 6:30 p.m., Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 1407 North B Street, Ellensburg. Call 509-577-9401, or visit www.Yakima1.com/alanon/.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call 509-453-7680. AA local office location is 616 River Road in Yakima; or visit www.YakimaAA.com.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT -- 7-9 p.m., Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, 2811 Tieton Drive. Family support and information. Call Bea, 509-698-3296.

ANGEL CARE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION -- Free emotional support from trained survivors for those newly diagnosed. Volunteers will assist with attending consultations, chemotherapy and radiation appointments. Visit www.angelcarefoundation.org or call toll-free, 877-417-3484.

CANCER PEER MENTORS -- Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Avenue, Suite 40. Call 509-575-6686.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT -- 11 a.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 12th and B streets, Ellensburg. Call Mary Livingston, 509-933-4509.

LOWER NACHES MOPS -- 9-11 a.m., Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way in Gleed. Mothers of Preschoolers. Meet new friends, activities for kids and opportunities to learn from a variety of speakers. For more information, call 509-966-6500.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call 877-664-0398 or visit NA.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS -- For meeting times and location Call 509-453-8165 or www.oa.org.

PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT -- 6:30-8:30 p.m., Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way. Call 509-966-5216.

SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call (866) 291-0914 or visit www.SAnorthwest.org.

VIDA SANA -- 10 a.m.-noon, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Behavioral Health Building, 918 E. Mead Ave. Support group for Spanish-speaking women. Child care available. Call Sylvia, 509-575-8160.

YAKIMA VALLEY COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND "OTHER SENSES" -- 11 a.m., bowling, Nob Hill Bowl, 3807 W. Nob Hill Blvd.; also 1:30-3 p.m., support group, Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call Howard Underwood, 509-966-2633, or Bill Smedley, 509-965-8897.

 

POTPOURRI

ACBL CONTRACT BRIDGE --Noon, Allied Arts Center, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. For more info. call 509-966-0930 or 509-954-1760.

AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM -- 4508 Main St., Union Gap. All musuem buildings will be closed through March. Self-guided walking tours from dawn to dusk. 509-457-8735.

GOLDENDALE COMMUNITY LIBRARY -- Preschool story time, 11 a.m.-noon, 131 W. Burgen St. Open to ages 3-5. Call 509-773-4487.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR --3-7 p.m. and Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ellensurg Christian School, on the corner of Anderson and Manitoba in downtown Ellensburg. Hand-crafted gifts and holiday items, bake sale, annual pie auction, and raffle. Info: 509-925-2411 or www.ellensburgchristianschool.org.

H.M. GILBERT HOMEPLACE -- Open by appointment, 2109 W. Yakima Ave. Tea and tour. Groups, school tours and individuals welcome. Call 248-0747.

LOS BAILADORES DEL SOL -- 6:30-8:30 p.m., EPIC, 2902 Castlevale Road. Dance group practice; public welcome to participate. Call 509-969-8061.

McALLISTER MUSEUM OF AVIATION -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays at 2008 S. 16th Ave. Collection and display of Valley and world aviation history. Admission is free. Call 509-457-4933 or visit www.mcallistermuseum.org.

PROSSER EAGLES -- 6 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 1205 Bennett Ave. Dinner and karaoke. Call 509-786-1844.

SUNNYSIDE EAGLES -- 5:30-7 p.m., 100 E. South Hill Road. Dinner. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for 12 and younger. Call 509-837-4523. TOPPENISH EAGLES DANCE -- 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 515 S. Division St. Call 509-865-2229.

WOMAN'S CENTURY CLUB ARTS/INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT -- 10 a.m., 304 N. Second St. Delinda Higgins, "Teaching in South Africa." Study of arts locally, nationally and internationally.Call 509-965-8481.

YAKIMA AREA ARBORETUM -- A variety of tree collections, rose garden, organic vegetable gardens and orienteering, open dawn to dusk at 1401 Arboretum Drive. The Jewett Visitor Center is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Call 509-248-7337.

YAKIMA DUPLICATE BRIDGE -- Noon, Allied ArtsCenter, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. All bridge players welcome. Call Warren Endicott, 509-452-4390.

YAKIMA EAGLES -- 5-8 p.m., barbecue at 307 W. Chestnut Ave. Cost is $5. For members and guests. Call 509-453-6216.

YAKIMA ENGINEERS CLUB -- Noon, Jack-sons Sports Bar, Tieton Drive and 48th Avenue. Everyone welcome. Call Joe, 509-966-2618, or John, 509-966-6116.

YAKIMA ROCK AND MINERAL CLUB -- 7:30 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 16th and Yakima avenues. Call 509-248-6401.

YAKIMA SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION -- 8:30 a.m., City Hall, 129 N. Second St. Further relationship with Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, and related educational and business opportunities. Call 509-952-2386.

YAKIMA TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION -- 7-10 p.m., Glenwood Square basement area, 5110 Tieton Drive. All skill levels welcome; bring bat/paddle and balls. Call Steve Goodwin, 509-248-9862.

YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES -- Events for Friday. Call 509-249-9003 or www.yvl.org.

* Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m., Sunnyside Library.

 

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PORT OF GRANDVIEW -- 1:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce office, 103 W. Fifth St.

YAKIMA SCHOOL BOARD -- 7 a.m., administration building, 104 N. Fourth Ave.

SENIORS

DANCE -- 1:30-4 p.m., dance with Gary Malner performing big band and swing. Cost: $3. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 509-575-6166.

PROSSER SENIOR CENTER -- 1231 Dudley Ave. Lunch daily, 11:40 a.m., cost by donation, suggested $2.75 for ages 60 and over and $6.50 for under age 60. Pinochle, 5:30 p.m. Cost: $1. Prizes awarded. Call June Bates, 509-786-1445. Pool room, two tables, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call the senior center, 509-786-2915.

STAY ACTIVE & INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE FITNESS CLASS -- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Southeast Community Center's MLK room, 1211 S. Seventh St. For adults 65 and older. Free. Donations accepted. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water. No classes on Holidays. Info: 509-574-1933.

UNION GAP SENIOR CENTER -- 10:30-11:45 a.m., penny bingo; 1-3:45 p.m., pinochle. 1000 Ahtanum Road. Call 509-248-2668.

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER -- Watercolor painting, 9-11 a.m. Table pool, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cribbage, 10 a.m.-noon. Leather tooling, 10-11:30 a.m. Senior nutritional lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Knitting and crocheting, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Ceramic class, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 509-575-6166.

 

NOVEMBER EVENTS

5TH ANNUAL MYSTERY IN BLACK AND WHITE - "CONVICTION AT CLOWN COLLEGE." -- Nov. 21, 6 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 1507 N. First St. Tickets: $40 includes show and dinner. A dessert auction will be held before the event. Proceeds benefit Wellnes House. Tickets: 509-575-6686.

CAMP PRIME TIME - CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER -- Nov. 21, 5 p.m., Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Silent auction, no host bar and appetizers. Guest comic: Josh Blue. Cos: $50 per person. Info: 509-248-2854 or www.campprimetime.org.

THANKSGIVING CENTER PIECE WORKSHOP -- Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Pre-registration required. Cost: $16 YAA members and $20 non-members, includes all materials. Bring hand pruner and scissors and fall colored ribbon and candle if desired. Info: 509-248-7337.

TOPPENISH RODEO AND LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER -- Nov. 21, 6 p.m., Toppenish Eagles, 515 S. Division St. Tickets: $15 each for $120 for a table for 8. Accepting donations for the auctions. Info: Hazel, 509-240-2917.

ZILLAH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR -- Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Zillah Civic Center, 119 Frist Ave. Lunch available from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 509-840-2198 or 509-930-9735.

"A GATHERING OF PATRIOTS" --Nov. 22, 2-4 p.m. Eagles Club, 307 W. Chestnut. Guest speaker, Rep. Bill Hinkle. Sponsored by Grassroots of Yakima Valley, WFIR and MCDC. Info. 509-453-6216.

MISS YAKIMA COUNTY PAGEANT ORIENTATION WORKSHOP -- Nov. 22, 2:00 p.m. at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center, board rooms A and B, 110 S. Ninth Ave. Open to all young women 17-24 and is part of the Miss America Program. Our new Miss Yakima County will go on to Miss Washington 2010. Info: Carol Milliron 509-969-2066 or email nwglobe@charter.net.

DECEMBER

PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN WORKSHOPS -- Free workshops for open enrollment of Medicare Part D. Bring a list of medications and the dosage, your Medicare cards and any information received from Medicare/Social Security. Info: Donna, 509-574-1934 or Mary, 509-574-1933.

* Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Harman Senior Center, 101 N. 65th Ave.

* Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m., Zillah Aging and Long Term, 512 Second Ave.

* Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Harman Senior Center, 101 N. 65th Ave.

YAKIMA VALLEY VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU'S HOLIDAY RECEPTION AND SILENT AUCTION -- Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m., Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Cost: $10. Hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting and silent auction. RSVP, Barbara, 509-575-3010.

HARVEST TUNES -- Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Live music with Coyote Ridge Bluegrass Wranglers. Cost: $10 plus two cans or a large package of nonperishable food. Proceeds go to Northwest Harvest. www.harvesttunes.com.

HOLIDAY LUNCH-WOMAN'S CENTURY CLUB -- Dec. 4, 11 a.m.,WCC, 304 N. Second St. Soup, bread and dessert lunch. Cost: $8 donation at the door. Proceeds benefit the Donald House. Info: 509-453-3921.

TOYS FOR TOTS EVENT-- Dec. 4, 4-7 p.m., 25 N. Front St. Bring a new unwrapped toy. The Marines will bring a tank for children to have their photos taken on. Sponsored by US Marines, Salon Tzerrs, Garden Girl, Café Melange and Sawyer House. The Marines will bring a tank for children to have their photos taken on. Info: 509-576-4290.

 

* For information about having your event listed, contact Vera Sanabria at 509-577-7705 or vsanabria@yakimaherald.com.