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TODAY

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AL-ANON -- Noon, Vineyard Church, North Third and East B streets, upstairs; call 509-577-9401. 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1111 W. Fremont Ave., Selah. 6:30 p.m., Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 1407 N. 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.

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, 877-861-5655.

CANCER PEER MENTORS -- Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., 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.

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

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS -- For meeting times and location Call 509-453-8165.

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

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 -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fullbright Park, Union Gap. Collect and preserve the history of Central Washington agriculture. Call 509-457-8735.

OHANA BENEFIT LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW -- June 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 509-248-0628 for reservations.

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

H.M. GILBERT HOMEPLACE -- Open by appointment, 2109 W. Yakima Ave. Tea and tour. Groups, school tours and individuals welcome. Call 509-248-0747.

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.

NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY MUSEUM -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays at 10 Asotin Ave. in Toppenish. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 children 12 and under. Operated by the Yakima Valley Rail and Steam Museum Association. Call 509-865-1911 or visit www.nprymuseum.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.

SUN CITY STRIKERS AUCTION DINNER -- 6 p.m., Cascade Gardens, 5704 W. Washington Ave. Tickets: $35 per person or $60 per couple. Call Kerry Steele 509-961-9414 or www.suncitystrikers.net.

TOPPENISH EAGLES DANCE -- 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 515 S. Division St. Call 509-865-2229.

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, 966-6116.

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.


PUBLIC MEETINGS

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


SENIORS

COMMUNITY SOCIAL DANCE -- 8 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month at the Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Cost is $5 per person. Snack bar is open, no alcoholic beverages. Call 509-575-6166.

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.

FOGGY BOTTOM BAND -- 1:30-3:30 p.m., Sheffield Manor, 125 N Wamba Rd. Live music. Call Dick Bain, 509-786-2842.

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, 786-1445. Pool room, two tables, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call the senior center, 509-786-2915.

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.

 

JUNE EVENTS

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER'S CLASS -- June 27, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., West Valley Fire Station. Open to any first time home buyer. A certificate of completion from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission will be given to participants at the end of the class. Free. Call Cheri Daniels, Lakemont Real Estate at 509-834-0356.

ZILLAH HEALTH FAIR -- June 27, 1-5 p.m., Stewart Park, 107 First Ave. in Zillah. Free health informtaion and diabetes screening, food and activities for children. Call Nora Gonzalez, 509-840-2189 or 1-866-809-6846.

ANNUAL NAMI MEETING -- June 30, 6:30-8 p.m., Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, 111 University Parkway, Suite 202. The public is welcome to attend and learn about NAMI Yakima. RSVP, 509-453-0753 or info@namiyakima.org.

 

JULY

ARTSVAN FAMILY NIGHTS -- July-August. 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Franklin Park and Wednesdays in Tieton. Free arts program for kids ages 5-12 and their parents. Call 509-966-0930 or www.alliedartsyakima.org.

CLE ELUM PIONEER DAYS, PARADE AND FIREWORKS --July 4-5. Downtown Cle Elum. Parade, youth fishing derby, 10-K run and 5-K walk, singing contest and more. Event list/info: 509-674-5958, www.cleelumroslyn.org.

ELLENSBURG CELEBRATION--July 4, 5:30 p.m., West Ellensburg Neighborhood Park. Food vendors, bouncy toys for kids, mechanical bull, live music. Fireworks begins at dusk. Sponsored by the Daily Record, 509-925-1414.

GRANGER DIN-O-MITE-- July 4, 9 a.m., Hisey Park, 505 Main St. Hole-n-One Golf Shoot, family activities and fireworks at 10 p.m. Info: www.grangerchamber.org.

PROSSER-OLD FASHIONED CELEBRATION--July 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Parade, family games, entertainment, car show. Fireworks display at dusk (around 9:45 p.m.) Info: 509-786-3177.

SUNNYSIDE CELEBRATION -- Canceled. Call the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, 509-837-5939.

TOPPENISH WILD WEST PARADE -- July 4, 11 a.m.,Downtown Toppenish. Info: Toppenish Chamber of Commerce, 509-865-3262, www.toppenish.net.

FIREWORKS AT LEGENDS CASINO-- July 4. Fireworks at dusk. Yakama Nation Legends Casino, 580 Fort Road, Toppenish. Free. Info: 509-865-8800, www.legendscasino.com.

ONE WORLD, ONE VALLEY, ONE NATION-- July 4, noon, State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Children's activities, water fun, carnival, vendors. Stage entertainment begins at 3 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Free. Ticket fees apply for carnival and Sundola rides. Info: www.yakima4thofjuly.org.

TOPPENISH BRONCS AND BULLS RODEO-- July 4. Toppenish Rodeo Arena. Bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding, barrel racing and wild cow milking. Tickets: $10 and children under 10 free with a paying adult. On sale June 15 at the Toppenish Chamber of Commerce and downtown locations. Info: Daniel Beard, 509-933-1717 or 509-899-0438.

COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CLASSES -- Tuesdays-Thursdays beginning July 7 from 10 a.m.-noon, Bethel AME Church, 515 South 6th Street. For more information or to register, Leone Cheatom, 509-966-7643.

LITTLE GREEN THUMBS PRE-SCHOOL CAMP -- July 13-17, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. For boys and girls ages 3-6. West Valley Community Park (West Shelter). Hands-on camp. $95/$83 resident discount. Space is limited. Call Yakima Parks and Recretaion, 575-6020.

YAKIMA YOUTH TRACK -- 3-week program to learn and practice for Track and Field conditioning. Preschool age through adult. July 13-15, July 20-22 and July 27-29 at Kumler Field, corner of Cornell Avenue and Baker Street between Tieton Drive and Nob Hill. Cost: $40 per participant or $120 maximum for family. Call Scott or Jennifer Wells, 509-678-5680.

 

* Calendar is a daily compilation of Central Washington meetings and events that are open to the public. For information about having your event listed, contact Vera Sanabria at 509-577-7705 or vsanabria@yakimaherald.com.