03/13/09 Planner

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AUDITIONS

WAREHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Warehouse Theatre in the Allied ArtsCenter, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. For Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." Parts available for young adults and older. Newcomers welcome. mlabberton@aol.com.

 

VARIETY SHOW. 6:30 p.m. March 25. 11th Avenue Ballet School, 1014 S. 11th Ave. Parts available for young adults and older. Performance is April 15. Info: Noël Manderville, 457-6791.

 

BEL CANTO OF YAKIMA. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Yakima Evangelical Church, 7901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Women's choir. 575-5762, www.belcantoyakima.com.

 

CAMERATA CLUB MEN'S CHORUS OF YAKIMA. 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays. Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. 48th Ave. Info: Dick Schut, 452-8819.

 

YAKIMA CHAPTER OF THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY. 7 p.m. Mondays. St. Timothy Episcopal Church, 4105 Richey Road. Info: Art Ries, 697-8546.

 

YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Eisenhower High School band room, 702 S. 40th Ave. Woodwind, brass, percussion players of all levels. Should be able to read and play music at the band's level. 965-2115, www.yakimacommunityband.org.

 

ELLENSBURG CAMPUS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA. 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. CWU Music Education Building, Room 150, off Alder Street, Ellensburg. All musicians welcome.

 

CASCADE WINDS OF YAKIMA. Thursdays. Broadmoor clubhouse, 55 W. Washington St. Open auditions for women's barbershop chorus. 248-0956, 945-2193.

 

THE DEPOT RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE. Local musical performers wanted. Auditions by appointment. 930-5424.

 

SHOWTIME ONE. Song and dance group open to men and women. Audition info: Patti Rasberry, 965-0152.

 

THEATRE4HIRE. Auditions by appointment for future productions. Info: Matthew Trickey, 307-6565, matthew@theatre4hire.com, www.theatre4hire.com.

DISCUSSION/LECTURE

YAKIMA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 1 p.m. potluck, 2 p.m. program. Sunday. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. David Lynx presents "Alaskan-Yukon Pacific Expo" and Yvonne Wilbur presents "Belinda Carbonneau, Klondike Entrepreneur." Admission: $2 nonmembers. 966-6579.

 

TUESDAYS WITH PERRY OPERA LECTURE SERIES. 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays in March (except March 24). Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Perry Lorenzo, education director for the Seattle Opera, discusses Pushkin, Tchaikovsky and "Eugene Onegin." $10 at the door. Info: YSO office, 248-1414.

 

TOWN HALL LECTURE SERIES. 11 a.m. Wednesday. Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Rob Gifford: "China Road: A Journey Into the Future of a Rising Power." Series subscriptions: $70 through Allied ArtsCenter, 966-0930. Sold only as package deal. www.yakimatownhall.com.

 

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY. 10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month. 1901 S. 12th Ave., Union Gap. Call 248-1328.

 

KAFFEEKLATSCH. 2 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month. Borders, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. German language group. 248-4018.

 

GRANDVIEW CENTENNIAL ORAL HISTORY SERIES. 7-8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month through May. The Vineyard, 150 Division St., Grandview. March 24 topic: "Our Immigrants." Info: Grandview Pacreation, 882-9219.

GAMING

YAKIMA CHESS CLUB. 5 p.m. Thursdays. Borders, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. Players of all levels welcome. 248-4018.

 

ROLE PLAYING. Ron's Coin & Book locations.

* 7-10 p.m. Thursdays: World of Warcraft, 2901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. 457-1877.

* 7-10 p.m. Fridays: Magic: The Gathering tournaments, 2901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. 457-1877.

* 7-10 p.m. Fridays, 1 p.m. Saturdays: Marvel vs. DC, 2901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. 457-1877.

* Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays: Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist King Tournaments, 6 N. Third St. 248-1117.

FILM

"BROKEN LIMBS -- APPLES, AGRICULTURE AND THE NEW AMERICAN FARMER." 7 p.m. Thursday. Media Works Theatre, Glenwood Square, 5110 Tieton Drive. Part of environmental film series. Free, donations accepted. Hosted by the Yakima Environmental Learning Foundation. www.yelf.org.

 

CALL FOR ENTRIES: WHITE PASS FILM FESTIVAL. Entry forms at the White Pass Ski Resort guest services counter. Categories: action sports, film short, documentary, family film. Deadline: April 1. www.itepass.com.

KID STUFF

IMAGINATION LIBRARY STORY HOUR. Second Wednesday of each month. YWCA, 818 W. Yakima Ave. 10-11 a.m. in English, noon-1 p.m. in Spanish. Ages 5 and younger. Presented by Circle of Success. 469-9888.

 

STORY TIME. Children's books read aloud.

* 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Toddlers. Inklings, 5629 Summitview Ave. in Chalet Place. 965-5830.

* 11 a.m. Fridays. Preschoolers. Goldendale Library, 131 W. Burgen St. 773-4487.

* 11 a.m. Saturdays. Borders, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. 248-4018.

* 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 15, 29. Yakama Nation Library,100 Spiel-Yi Loop, Toppenish. 865-2800, Ext. 6.

 

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY MUSEUM. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. 400 N. Main St., Ellensburg. Play rooms, stage, reading nook. $4.25; 1 and younger free. 925-6789.

 

YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. Story times, family game nights, crafts, poetry circle. www.yvl.org or call local library branch.

* Wednesday-March 28: Balloon animal workshops for fourth- and fifth-graders. Space is limited and preregistration is required through the library they want to attend.

 

CINEMA CIRCLE. 11 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month, excluding holidays and summer. Yakima Cinema, 1305 N. 16th Ave., or The Majestic, 1919 S. 14th St. $5.50 adults, $4.50 ages 4-6, free ages 3 and younger (unless 3-D showing). Adults must be accompanied by a child 6 or younger. 469-9888.

WINERY EVENTS

CHASING OUT THE SNAKES. March 21-22. Rattlesnake Hills wineries in Zillah. Wine specials, Irish foods, Celtic music. www.rattlesnakehills.com, 965-4521.

 

THINGS TO DO: SOON

SHAMROCK CUP 6K FUN RUN & WALK. 9 a.m. Saturday. La Salle High School, 3000 Lightning Way. Fee: $15 adults, $10 students, includes a T-shirt. 225-2904 or www.lasalleyakima.com.

 

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY FUNDRAISER CARNIVAL. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Albertson's parking lot, 401 S. 40th Ave. Games, dunk tank, crafts, treats. Benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association.

 

ST. PATRICK'S DAY GALA. 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Holy Family's Queen Gym, 5502hestnut Ave. All you can eat and drink, live music. $50. Info: 225-2904, www.lasalleyakima.com. Proceeds benefit student academic programs at La Salle High School.

 

BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER: CAMP PRIME TIME. 7:30-11 a.m. Sunday. Holy Family Catholic Church, 5313 Tieton Drive. Free, donations accepted. Hosted by Knights of Columbus No. 6097. 248-2854.

 

CWHBA HOME & GARDEN SHOW. Noon-7 p.m. March 20, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 22. SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave. $8 adults, $7 seniors, free ages 12 and younger. www.cwhba.org.

 

EISENHOWER CRAFT AND YARD SALE . 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 22. Eisenhower School Gym, 702 S. 40th Ave. Fundraising event put on by senior parents. 969-0397.

 

THINGS TO DO: ONGOING

DOWNTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS. 5-8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Live music, wine tastings, special events at various downtown businesses. Info and list: Committee for Downtown Yakima, www.downtownyakima.com, 225-2485.

 

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. Saturdays. YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. Ages 7-15. Swimming, basketball, volleyball, foosball, pool. 248-1202.

 

FIRST SATURDAY BIRDWALK. 8 a.m. the first Saturday of each month. Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, Ellensburg. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Info: Kittitas Audubon Society, www.kittitasaudubon.org.

 

SECOND SATURDAY WALK AROUND. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Chalet Place, North 56th and Summitview avenues. Live music, special events, displays.

* 11-1 p.m. Saturday: Jim Henson. (Guitarist.)

* 3-5 p.m. Saturday: Ken Hoffmann and Co. (Percussive steel and guitar.)

 

TRIVIA. Test your smaRts.

* 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays: Jack-Sons Sports Bar. 432 S. 48th Ave. 966-4340.

* 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Bert's Place, Glenwood Square, 5110 Tieton Drive. 972-4557.

 

LABYRINTH WALKING. Gilbert Park, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave.; Children's Village, 3801 Kern Road; McGuire Playground on Yakima Greenway; Heritage University, 3240 Fort Road, Toppenish. For fun, calm, answers, gratitude, ideas. 966-7047.

 

MEDIEVAL SWORDSMANSHIP. Beginnerl classes. Fencing Society of the Academy of Historical Arts & Sciences. 972-8578, mail@livinghistoryacademy.org.

PLAN AHEAD

March

SHAKEN NOT STIRRED. 6:30-9 p.m. March 27. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Cocktails in the Neon Garden, themed martini bars, "celebrity" bartenders, gourmet hors 'd oeuvres, Rat Pack-era music. Cocktail or era dress appreciated. $45; after-hours party an extra $25. Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com. Benefits the museum.

April

AN EVENING WITH DR. BOB ARNOT. 7:30 p.m. April 9. CWU Music Education Building, off Alder Street, Ellensburg. Tickets: $25 reserved, $15 general admission, free CWU students, through www.cwu.edu/president/series, or Student Union and Recreation Center ticket office, 963-1301. Part of Performing Arts and Presidential Speaker Series. (Globetrotting medical expert.)

 

10th ANNUAL ARBOR FESTIVAL. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 11. Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. "A Walk in the Woods" with 30 educational stations, hands-on activities, displays. Free. 248-7337.

 

GRANDVIEW KIWANIS BUNNY BREAKFAST AND COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT. April 11. Country Park Fairgrounds on Wallace Way. Hotcakes and sausage breakfast: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $4 adults, $3 ages 8 and younger. Easter egg hunt: 10 a.m. Cost: $1. For ages 1-8. Easter Bunny will be on site. Info: Grandview Parks and Recreation, 882-9219.

 

WHITE PASS FILM FESTIVAL. April 11. Showings at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. White Pass Ski Resort day lodge, U.S. Highway 12. Free. www.skiwhitepass.com.

 

PRE-SPRING BARREL AND SPRING BARREL TASTING. April 17-19 and April 24-26. More than 45 Yakima Valley wineries. Some events require a reserve ticket. Wine Yakima Valley: 965-5201, www.wineyakimavalley.org. Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail: 965-4521, www.rattlesnakehills.com.

 

GOLDENDALE HOME AND GARDEN SHOW. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19, Klickitat County Fairgrounds in Goldendale. Free admission with recyclable item. Garden seminars, home improvement ideas and more. www.goldendalechamber.org.

 

TOWN HALL LECTURE SERIES. 11 a.m. April 22. Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Lisa Ling: "National Geographic Reports: A Global Perspective." Series subscriptions: $70 through Allied ArtsCenter, 966-0930. Sold only as package deal. www.yakimatownhall.com.

 

"WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: THE ARENA SPECTACULAR." 7 p.m. April 24; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 25; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. April 26. SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Tickets: $27.50, $37.50, $52.50, TicketsWest, 800-325-7328, www.ticketswest.com, or State Fair ticket office, 248-7160. Show info: www.dinosaurlive.com.