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HELP

ADOPTION SEARCH AND REUNION SUPPORT -- 7-8:30 p.m., Catholic Family and Child Service, 5301 Tieton Drive, Suite C. Support group meeting. Call Mary Pleger, 509-965-7100.

AL-ANON -- 5:30-6:30 p.m., Unity Church, 401 S. Eighth Ave. (downstairs classroom). 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, 616 River Road, 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.

BUDDHIST 12-STEP STUDY GROUP -- 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Yakima, 225 N. Second St. (rear entrance). For those who suffer from addictions or those who know them. Call Rev. Alex Holt, 509-972-8711.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY SELAH -- 6 p.m., Selah Covenant Church, 560 McGonagle Road. Bible based 12-step program for men and women. Call Patti, 509-697-6116.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY YAKIMA -- 7 a.m., men's group. Yakima Alliance Church, 902 S. 36th Ave. Book study using 12 steps and Scripture for people in recovery from addictions and seeking Christ. Groups for women and men. Child care available. Call Brian and Jan Cox, 509-833-2301.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS -- 7:30 p.m. at Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. Directions only, 509-966-6550.

HEALING YOGA -- 12:30 p.m., lower level of North Star Lodge, 808 N. 39th Ave. Instructor: Michael Moritz. Healing Yoga is appropriate for cancer patients, survivors in various stages of recovery, as well as for caregivers. Free. Call Kitty, 509-574-3441.

INDOOR WALKING PROGRAM -- 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Grandview High School's Rich Leenhouts Stadium. Please enter through the West Second Street gate. Program is free. Call Grandview Parks and Recreation office, 509-882-9219.

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.

PARENTING SUPPORT -- 6:30-8 p.m., Youth and Family Support Center, EPIC Place, 608 Superior Lane. Problem-solve issues related to your teen and family. Call 509-895-6452 for topic and registration.

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

SHARES -- Noon-2 p.m., Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Distribute free clothing to the needy in the Selah School District. Call 509-698-5789.

TOPS -- Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave.; 6:30 p.m., Zillah Civic Center, 119 First Ave. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Call Marlene Frank, 509-457-4538.

TOPS GRANDVIEW -- 8-10 a.m., senior center, 401 Second St. Contact: 882-1572 or 457-4538. 8-10 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 S. Euclid Road. Contact: 509-882-5525 or 509-457-4538.

WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN -- Noon, Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., No. 40. Call 509-575-6686.


CLASSES

KARATE/SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES -- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Harriet Thompson Elementary School cafeteria, 114 Euclid St. in Grandview. Cost is $20 per month for youth ages 8-17 and $25 per month for adults 18 and older. Cost increases for noncity residents. For more information, call the Grandview Parks and Recreation office, 509-882-9219.

PRENATAL YOGA CLASSES -- 5:45-7 p.m. For more information, call Heather, 509-469-2559.

YOGA CLASSES -- 6:30 p.m. at 2611 Birchfield Road. Cost is $10 per class. Call 509-969-2836.

YOGA CLASSES -- 8:30-9:45 a.m. For more information, call Heather, 509-469-2559.

 

POTPOURRI

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.

APPLE VALLEY COMMUNICATORS -- Noon, 129 N. Second St. (CED conference room). Toastmasters practice communication and leadership skills. Contact Susie Walters, 509-697-5781, or Debra Kroon-Yates, 509-575-0809, or visit www.toastmastersd9.org.

APPLE VALLEY KIWANIS -- 6:30 a.m., Fairfield Inn, 137 N. Fair Ave. Call Ann Buys, 509-248-0671.

CASCADE WINDS WOMEN'S BARBERSHOP CHORUS -- 7-9 p.m., Broadmoor Mobile Park clubhouse, 55 W. Washington Ave. Barbershop music and singing for women. Call Mary Roy, 509-248-0956 or 509-965-5962.

KAMIAKIN KIWANIS CLUB -- Noon, Howard Johnson, 9 North Ninth St. Call Don Boyd, 509-834-6611.

LOWER VALLEY BRIDGE CLUB -- 10:30 a.m., Banner Bank, 911 E. Edison Ave., Sunnyside. Visitors welcome; bring a lunch. Call Dudley, 509-882-2728.

McALLISTER MUSEUM OF AVIATION -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays 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.

THE NEW GOLDEN ORATORS TOASTMASTERS -- 1 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. All age visitors are welcome. Gain speaking skills and confidence. For more information, call Dick Sproul, 509-457-4313.

PROSSER ROTARY CLUB -- Noon, The Barn Restaurant, 490 Wine Country Road. Contact: Lois Lyon, 509-786-2069.

SCORE -- 1-4 p.m., Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, 10 N. Ninth St. Business advice to potential and existing business owners/operators. Sponsored by the Small Business Administration. Call 509-248-2021 for appointments.

SUN CITY TOASTMASTERS -- 7 p.m., Orchard Park Retirement Residence, 620 N. 34th Ave. Self-esteem and speaking skills. Call Bill, 509-972-2266.

TOPPENISH KARAOKE -- 8 p.m.-midnight, Toppenish Eagles No. 2229, 515 S. Division St. Members and guests. Contact: 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 REGIONAL WOODCARVERS -- 7-9 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Bring projects to work on or display. Call 509-453-4087.

YAKIMA ROUNDERS-- 8-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Yakima Square and Round Dance Center, 207 Charron Road, Moxee. Call 509-453-9811 or 509-453-6377.

 

PUBLIC MEETINGS

SOUTH-CENTRAL WASHINGTON RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT -- 10 a.m.-noon, USDA Service Center, 1606 Perry St., Suite E. Call 509-248-4963.

 

SENIORS

HARMAN CENTER BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES -- Beginners: 6:30-8 p.m. Intermediate: 8-9:30 p.m. Gailleon Park, 101 N. 65th Ave. Cost and info: 509-575-6166, 509-576-4213.

PINOCHLE -- 1-4 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Activity Hall, 1109 Fremont Ave., Selah. Everyone welcome. Call 509-697-9319.

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.

TABLE TENNIS -- 1-3:30 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Bring your own paddles and ball. All levels are welcome. Great aerobic exercise. Call Chuck DeJournette, 966-3833, or the senior center, 509-575-6166.

UNION GAP SENIOR CENTER -- 9:30-9:45 a.m., exercise class; 10:30-11:45 a.m., penny bingo; 1-3 p.m., computer class. 1000 Ahtanum Road. Call 509-248-2668.

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER -- Oil painting, 9 a.m.-noon. Table pool, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Senior nutritional lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Quilting Club, 1-3 p.m., all levels, drop-ins and visitors welcome. Pinochle, 7-10:30 p.m. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 509-575-6166.

 

JULY

CHILDREN'S GARDENING WORKSHOP. Deadline to register is July 3. Workshops will be held at the Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Thursdays beginning July 9. For kids in grades 2nd-5th. Cost: $20 and includes the 4 workshops and materials. Info: 509-248-7337.

NACHES VALLEY INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL -- July 3-5.

Firework show on July 3 at 10 p.m. July 4-5 downtown activities including pancake feed, car show, BINGO, live entertainment and more. Call Jerry, 509-653-1777 or Larry, 509-930-3583 or visit www.nachesvalleychamber.com.

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. Hisey Park, 505 Main St. 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.

WASHINGTON BUTTERFLY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE -- July 17-19, Oxford Suites, 1701 E. Yakima Ave. Lectures and catch-and-release field trips. Children and novices welcome. For cost and to register go to www.naba.org/chapters/nabaws/conference.htm or call Jennifer Kauffman, 206-729-7866.

* 7:30 p.m., Friday: Dr. David James, "Butterflies of the Yakima Region."

* 7:45 p.m., Saturday: Dr. Robert Michael Pyle, "Conserving the Rainbow Resource."

RESURRECTION PARISH FESTIVAL -- July 19, noon-6 p.m., Zillah Catholic Church of the Resurrection, 704 Schooley Road. Food, music, door prizes, booth contests and more. Call Mario or Blanca Rodriguez, 509-829-5433.

PREPARATION FOR MEDITATION -- July 21, 4-6 p.m., Allied Arts of Yakima, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. All levels welcome. For cost and to register call 509-469-2559.

MAD SCIENCE CAMPS -- July 27-31, 9 a.m.-noon. For boys and girls, K-6th grade. West Valley Community Park. Space is limited. Cost: $122/$107 resident discount. Call Yakima Parks and Recreation, 575-6020.

 

* 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.