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AUDITIONS

 

OVER THE HILL SENIOR THEATRICALS AUDITIONS. July 27-28. Grace Brethren Church, 703 E. Franklin Ave., Sunnyside. For "Hello, Dolly!" Parts open for ages 45 and older. Show runs late October or early November. Anne Tully, 509-457-3423.

 

BEL CANTO OF YAKIMA. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Yakima Evangelical Church, 7901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Women's choir. 509-575-5762, www.belcantoyakima.com.

 

YAKIMA CHAPTER OF THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY. 7 p.m. Mondays. St. Timothy Episcopal Church, 4105 Richey Road. Info: Art Ries, 509-697-8546.

 

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. 509-965-2115, 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. 509-248-0956, 509-945-2193.

 

THE DEPOT RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE. Local musical performers wanted. Auditions by appointment. 509-930-5424.

 

SHOWTIME ONE. Currently looking for two tenors and one bass. Song and dance group open to men and women. Audition info: Patti Rasberry, 509-965-0152.

 

DISCUSSION/LECTURE

 

SUMMER CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS. 7 p.m. Yakima Sportsman State Park, 904 Keys Road. Admission, parking free. Folding chairs advised. Marshmallows provided afterward. 509-575-2774.

* July 11: Cathy Reed presents "Wetlands Walk." A short hike precedes the campfire discussion.

* July 18: Yakima County Search and Rescue, plus its K9 team.

* July 25: Ric Cole presents "Klondike Ric," tales of the Yukon gold rush and other Western folklore.

 

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY. 10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month. 1901 S. 12th Ave., Union Gap. Call 509-248-1328.

 

KAFFEEKLATSCH. 2 p.m the third Wednesday of each month. Borders, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. German language group. 509-248-4018.

GAMING

 

YAKIMA CHESS CLUB. 5 p.m. Thursdays. Borders, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. Players of all levels welcome. 509-248-4018.

 

ROLE PLAYING. Ron's Coin & Book locatiOns.

* 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays: Open play, 2901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. 509-457-1877.

* 7-10 p.m. Fridays: Magic: The Gathering tournaments, 2901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. 509-457-1877.

* Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays: Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist King Tournaments, 6 N. Third St. 509-248-1117.

 

FARMERS MARKETS

 

PROSSER FARMERS MARKET. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. In the Prosser City Park, Seventh Street and Sommers Avenue. 509-786-9174, www.prosserfarmersmarket.com.

 

GOLDENDALE FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Simcoe Street and Roosevelt Drive near U.S. Highway 97. 509-773-3400, goldendalechamber.org.

 

KITTITAS COUNTY FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. On Fourth Avenue, between Pearl and Pine streets, in downtown Ellensburg. 509-899-3870, www.kcfarmersmarket.com.

 

YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. In front of the Capitol Te, 19 S. Third St. 509-457-5765, www.yakimafarmersmarket.org.

 

ROSLYN SUNDAY MARKET. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. 509-649-2695, www.roslynmarkets.com.

 

SUNNYSIDE FARMERS MARKET. 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. In the parking lot of the Sunnyside Mini Mall, 214 S. Sixth St. Call 509-830-5209.

 

FILM

 

ELLENSBURG FILM FORUM AND BAR NOIR. 7-9 p.m. the second and last Saturday of each month. Gallery One, 408 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. Film screenings, live music, drinks. Benefits the Ellensburg Film Festival. 509-607-1485, www.ellensburgfilmfestival.com.

 

KID STUFF

 

CHILDREN'S GARDENING WORKSHOP. 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Cost: $20, includes four workshops and materials. For second- to fifth-graders. 509-248-7337.

 

ARTSVAN IN THE PARKS. Through July 31, unless otherwise noted. Free drop-in arts program for ages 5-12. 509-966-0930, www.alliedartsyaKima.org.

* Mondays -- 10 a.m.-noon, Franklin Park; 1-3 p.m., MillEr Park.

* Tuesdays -- 10 aRandall Park; 1-3 p.m., Southeast Yakima Community Center.

* Wednesdays -- 10 a.m.-noon, Kissel Park; 1-3 p.m., West Valley Park.

* Thursdays -- 10 a.m.-noon, MLK Park; 1-3 p.m., Milroy Park.

* Fridays -- 10 a.m.-noon, Buena Nueva Housing community center in Buena; 1-3 p.m., Wapato Library.

* Second Saturday of each month -- 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Chalet Place shopping center.

* Third Sunday of each month -- 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Yakima Farmers Market.

* July 10 -- 10 a.m.-noon, Railroad Park, Toppenish.

* July 17, July 31, Aug. 14 -- 10 a.m.-noon, Safe Haven, Toppenish.

* July 24 -- 10 a.m.-noon, Olney Park, Toppenish.

* Aug. 7 -- 10 a.m.-noon, Lincoln Park, Toppenish.

 

ARTSVAN FAMILY NIGHTS. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free arts program for ages 5-12 and parents. 509-966-0930, www.alliedartsyakima.Org.

* Tieton's town square park: Wednesday, July 15, 22, 29.

* Franklin Park: Thursday, July 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13.

 

IMAGINATION LIBRARY STORY HOUR. Second Wednesday of each month. YWCA, 818 W. Yakima Ave. 10-11 a.m. in English, noon-1 p.mSpanish. Ages 5 and younger. Presented by Circle of Success. 509-469-9888.

 

SUMMER READING IN GOLDENDALE. Fridays through Aug. 14. Goldendale Community Library, 131 W. Burgen St. Different weekly program for children up to 12. 509-773-4487.

 

STORY TIME. Children's books read aloud.

* 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Toddlers. Inklings, 5629 Summitview Ave. in Chalet Place. 509-965-5830.

* 11 a.m. Fridays. Preschoolers. Goldendale Library, 131 W. Burgen St. 509-773-4487.

* 11 a.m. Saturdays. Borders, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. 509-248-4018.

* 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. June 24. Yakama Nation Library,100 Spiel-Yi Loop in Toppenish. 509-865-2800, 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. 509-925-6789.

 

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, 509-225-2485.

 

PRIDE NIGHT. 8 p.m.-midnight the third Friday of each month. Essencia Bakery, 4 N. Third St. Ages 16 and older. Dancing, food and wine (for 21 and older). 509-575-5570.

 

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. Saturdays. YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. Ages 7-15. Swimming, basketball, volleyball, foosball, pool. 509-248-1202.

 

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.

 

TRIVIA. Test your smaRts.

* 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays: Jack-Sons Sports Bar 432 S. 48th Ave. 509-966-4340.

* 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Bert's Place, Glenwood Square, 5110 Tieton Drive. 509-972-4557.

 

LABYRINTH WALKING. Gilbert Park, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave.; Children's Village, 3801 Kern Road; McGuiryground on Yakima Greenway; Heritage University, 3240 Fort Road, Toppenish. For fun, calm, answers, gratitude, ideas. 509-966-7047.

 

MEDIEVAL SWORDSMANSHIP. Beginner-level classes. Fencing Society of the Academy of Historical Arts & Sciences. 509-972-8578, mail@livinghistoryacademy.org.

 

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

* Summer Reading Program: Special activities and events for kids, teens and adults through July 31. Call your local library for a schedule.

 

TOPPENISH MURAL TOURS. Depart hourly from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays from the corner of Division Street and Toppenish Avenue. Info: 509-697-8995, or Toppenish Chamber of Commerce, 509-865-3262.

 

YAKIMA HISTORIC TROLLEY RIDES. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through Labor Day. Depart hourly 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. from trolley barn, corner of South Third Avenue and Pine Street. Cost: $4 adults, $3 seniors and ages 12 and yo child on lap. 509-249-5962, www.yakimavalleytrolleys.org.

 

PLAN AHEAD


July

WINGS OVER YAKIMA: WASHINGTON BUTTERFLY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. July 17-19. Lectures: Oxford Suites, 1701 E. Yakima Ave. Field trips: TBA. Info/registration: www.naba.org/chapters/nabaws/conference.htm, or call Jennifer Kauffman, 206-729-7866.

* 7:30-8:30 p.m. July 17: Dr. David James, associate entomology professor at WSU, presents "Butterflies of the Yakima Region."

* 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 18: Field trip.

* 7:45 p.m. July 18: Renowned lepidopterist and writer Dr. Robert Michael Pyle presents keynote address, "Conserving the Rainbow Resource."

* 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. July 19: Field trip.

 

NILE VALLEY DAYS. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 18-19. Jim Sprick Community Park on Chinook Pass, State Route 410. Food and craft vendors, kids' games, live entertainment, Lions bingo, horseshoe tournaments, a Civil War encampment and demonstration in full uniform, amateur wood events. $1 donation. www.nachesvalleychamber.com, 509-653-2165.

 

SPAGHETTI WESTERN DINNER AND A MOVIE. July 18. Silver Lake Winery at Roza Hills, 1500 Vintage Road, Zillah. Dinner: 7 p.m. Movie: dusk. $12 dinner. RSVP: 509-829-6235, e-mail Taynea Stephas at tstephas@silverlakewinery.com.

 

A VICTORIAN PICNIC. 5:30-8 p.m. July 18. Gilbert House, 2109 W. Yakima Ave. Victorian-style food and drink and a game of croquet. Tickets: $10 adults, $8 children. Info: Yakima Valley Museum, 509-248-0747, www.yakimavalleymuseum.org.

 

FRIENDS OF THE GOLDENALE COMMUNITY LIBRARY BENEFIT DINNER. Noon-8 p.m. July 19. The Glass Onion Restaurant, 604 S. Columbus Ave., Goldendale. Three-course meal, silent auction featuring artwork by Goldendale area artists. Cost: $45. Info/RSVP: 509-773-4487.

 

OUTDOOR SUMMER CINEMA. 8:30 p.m. Family-friendly films presented by Allied Arts of Yakima Valley. Refreshments available for purchase. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Admission: nonperishable food item for Northwest Harvest food bank. 509-966-0930, www.alliedartsyakima.org.

* July 19. Gilbert Park: "The Muppet Movie."

* July 24. Randall Park: "Radio."

* July 26. Gilbert Park: "The Tale of Despereaux."

* July 31. Randall Park: "Hairspray."

 

WINE CELLAR CINEMA. 7 p.m. July 31. Airfield Estates, 560 Merlot Drive, Prosser. Free showing of "The Tuskegee Airmen" in the wine cellar. Wine available for purchase by the glass; popcorn is complementary. Seating provided, but feel free to bring own lawn chair and blanket. Info/RSVP: 509-786-7401, www.airfieldwines.com.



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