09/04/08 Summer in the Valley


Yakima Herald-Republic

Friday

* Toddler and Preschool Art Studio, 10 a.m. to noon Fridays. Drop-in open studio for children age 5 and under. Cost: $5 per child. Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima. 469-2766.

* Preschool Story Time, 10:15-11 a.m. Terrace Heights Library, 4011 Commonwealth Drive. 457-5319.

* Bellingham's Yogoman Burning Band, 9 p.m., show at the Yakima Sports Center, 214 E. Yakima Ave. Cover is $5.

 

Saturday

* Ellensburg Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

* Goldendale Farmers Market, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

* Prosser Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon

* Home Depot Kids Workshop, 9 a.m. to noon. Free drop-in projects for kids 5-12. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima. 452-3016.

* Ace Kids Club, 10 a.m. to noon. Free drop-in projects for kids ages 3-12. Hometown Ace Hardware, 3700 Tieton Drive, Yakima. 972-4400.

* The Knack. On first and third Saturdays, kids ages 5-12 can join 30-minute craft sessions at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Cost: $5 per child. Michael's store, 1729 S. First St., Yakima. 452-6484. www.michaels.com

* Borders Story Time, 11 a.m. Free. Borders Books, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. 248-4018.

* Saturday Nite Live, 7-9:30 p.m. Free drop-in program open to youth ages 7-15, in partnership with Yakima Valley Young Life. Swimming, sports, games, Christian message. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. 248-1202 or 961-9898.

* Model Hydroplane Races at Hisey Park in Granger. Saturday: Testing from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: Testing from 8-10 a.m. with racing starting at 10 a.m. Visit www.rcunlimiteds.org or call Chet at 509-627-5520.

* The Industrial Jazz Group and The Reptet, 7:30 p.m., in front of The Season's downtown performance hall, 101 N. Naches Ave. This concert is the final of The Seasons' outdoor series. Sponsored by The Downtown Yakima Rotary and includes a beer and wine garden and picnic seating for families. Tickets cost $15 and are available through The Season box office, 453-1888, www.seasonsmusicfestival.com.

 

Sunday

* Roslyn Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

* Yakima Farmers Market, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

* National Grandparents Day.

* Model Hydroplane Races, (Granger). 10:15 a.m. Remote-controlled hydroplane boats will race for the Willamette Cup in Granger's Hisey Park. Chet: 627-5520. rcunlimiteds.org

* Pickleball Tournament. Enjoy four courts of play at the Yakima Athletic Club, 2501 Racquet Lane, Yakima. Call 509-453-6521.

 



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