07/04-05/09 Saturday and Sunday calendar

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HELP

AL-ANON -- 9 a.m., Gold Room of Wesley United Methodist Church, 48th and Chestnut avenues. Family and Friends AFG. Or visit www.Yakima1.com/alanon/.

AL-ANON SPANISH-- 3:30 p.m. Valor Para Cambiar, 1106 Tieton Drive. Spanish only. Call 509-930-7974.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call 509-453-7680. AA local office location is 616 River Road, Yakima; or visit www.YakimaAA.com.

ALS CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY SUPPORT -- 10 a.m.-noon. Support group for familes of those with ALS. For information and directions, call Barbara, 509-457-4700.

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

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

TOPS -- Weigh-in at 8 a.m., Moxee Community Center, 255 W. Seattle Ave., Moxee. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Call Marlene Frank, 509-457-4538.

YAKIMA VALLEY COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND "OTHER SENSES" - COMPUTER GROUP -- 10 a.m., Creekside Coffee Shop. Call Howard Underwood, 509-966-2633, or Bill Smedley, 509-965-8897.

CLASSES

CHILDREN'S SWIMMING LESSONS -- 10:30-11 a.m., YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. Four-week course. Also offering weekday morning and evening classes. Call 509-248-1202.

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.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW) -- 10 a.m., 4711 W. Lincoln Ave. For more information, call 509-966-9341.

THE HUMANIST/ATHEISTS CLUB -- 11 a.m., Borders Books, Music and Cafe, 1700 E. Washington Ave. in Union Gap. Call Jack Lines, 509-248-7814.

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-- 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.

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

GRANGER DIN-O-MITE-- Hisey Park, 505 Main St. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Info: www.grangerchamber.org.

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.

NACHES VALLEY INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL -- 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.

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.

ONE WORLD, ONE VALLEY, ONE NATION-- 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.

PROSSER-OLD FASHIONED CELEBRATION -- 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.

PROSSER VFW AUXILIARY DINNER -- 5:30-7 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 1205 Bennett Ave. Cost is $6. For the menu call 509-786-1941.

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

SUNNYSIDE EAGLES STEAK DINNER -- 5:30-8 p.m., 100 E. South Hill Road. Cost ranges $7-$10. Call 509-837-4523.

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

TOPPENISH BRONCS AND BULLS RODEO-- 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.

TOASTMASTERS -- 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Harris and Murphy's coffeehouse (back room), 105 S. First Ave. in Selah. Develop communication and leadership skills that help in business and in contributing to the community. Call Jim Bolz, 509-697-6405.

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

WASHINGTON CAVALRY ASSOCIATION -- Civil War cavalry re-enactor. Meets Saturdays to ride and drill. For time and location, contact the recruiting sergeant at 509-698-3921 or e-mail scottishtropper@juno.com.

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 Nancy Nesvig, 509-452-2012.

YAKIMA EAGLES -- 6-8 p.m., steak night followed by live music at 307 W. Chestnut Ave. Cost is $10-$12. For members and guests. Call Sandy, 509-453-6216.

YAKIMA HISTORIC TROLLEY RIDES -- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through Labor Day. Hourly from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., corner of South Third Avenue and Pine Street. Cost: $4 adults, $3 seniors and children 12 and under, free for child on lap. Call 509-249-5962 or www.yakimavalleytrolleys.org.

SENIORS

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER -- Breakfast from 8-9:30 a.m., $3, preregister at 509-575-6166. Bridge for experienced players from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; bring a lunch. Table pool from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 509-575-6166.

SUNDAY

HELP

AL-ANON -- 6:30 p.m., Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Classroom A, 2811 Tieton Drive. 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, Yakima; or visit www.YakimaAA.com.

DIABETES SUPPORT -- 5 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 500 N. Elm St., Grandview. For those who have diabetes and their family members. Call 509-882-4235.

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

POTPOURRI

AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM -- 1-4 p.m., Fullbright Park, Union Gap. Collect and preserve the history of Central Washington agriculture. Call 509-457-8735.

AMERICAN LEGION DANCING -- 4:30-7:30 p.m., 1120 N. 34th Ave. For more information, call 509-457-4510.

BROOKLYN BASEBALL CLUB -- Noon-4 p.m., open tryout's for 11-14U. For information visit www.Brooklynbaseballclub.com or call Rich, 509-249-5454.

COUNTRY SUNDAY -- 4-8 p.m., Toppenish Eagles, 515 S. Division. Dance and potluck. Donations go toward seniors in the community. Members and guests welcome. Call 509-865-2229.

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

TOPPENISH EAGLES COUNTRY SUNDAY -- 4-8 p.m. 515 S. Division St. Potluck and live music. Call 509-865-2229.

WEST VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE'S ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY -- 5-8 p.m., 7109 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Food, games and music. Info: 509-966-1550.

YAKIMA AREA ARBORETUM -- A variety of tree collections, rose garden, organic vegetable gardens and orienteering, open from dawn to dusk at 1401 Arboretum Drive. The Jewett Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Call 509-248-7337.

YAKIMA EAGLES --4 p.m., potluck dinner and Bingo at 307 W. Chestnut. Bring a dish to share. For members and guests. Call Sandy, 509-453-6216.

JULY EVENTS

YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES -- July 6-10 at local libraries. Events inclue Guy Brook and Pepper The Preschool Puppy, Teen Programs, Preschool Story Time, Blast Tutoring for Children and more. Visit www.yvl.org or call 509-249-9003.

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.

COOLMOM'S ORGANIZATION -- July 7, 7 p.m., Franklin Park on Tieton Drive and 21st Avenue. Uniting mothers to help the environment through changes in homes and communities. Non-walking infants welcome. For information visit www.coolmom.org or call Elise Cardenas, 509-833-0734.

"AN INTRODUCTION TO RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)" -- July 13, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., Suite 40. Deborah Cavalieri will discuss what RA is and self-management options. Free. RSVP by July 10. Call Amy, 509-575-6686 or amy@wellness-house.org.

ESPAÑOL RÁPIDO© FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS -- July 11-12, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 .m. Learn medical phrases and expressions, explore the Mexican culture and build confidence in working with your patients. Lunch provided. Sponsored by La Casa Hogar. Info: Nora Requena, 509-457-5058.

USA DANCE-YAKIMA -- July 11, 7-10 p.m., Lower Naches Grange, 1800 Old Naches Highway in Gleed. Dance and Ice Cream Social. Cost: $7 USA members and $10 non-members. All ages and singles welcome. Info: 509-945-9866.

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."

VICTORIAN PICNIC -- July 18, 5:30-8 p.m, 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.

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.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON CANCER FOUNDATION PRESENATION -- July 23, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, 111 University Parkway in Terrace Heights. Dr. Stina Mui Singel will present, "Individualized Medicine: How Scince Has Changed The Treatment of Breast Cancer." Free event. Info: 509-453-4668.

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.

REUNIONS "LOOKING FOR CLASSMATES"

COWICHE HIGH SCHOOL REUNION -- July 21, 11 a.m. Old Country Buffett, 2513 Main St., Union Gap. No host luncheoon. Info: 509-965-1804 or 509-673-3792.

DAVIS-EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '59 --50 year reunion. Aug. 14-15 at the Red Lion Yakima Center. Activities begin at 6 p.m. both evenings. Davis coordinator: Saundra Smith Gale, 509-248-4777; Eisenhower coordinator, Jean LaFortune, 509-248-1598.

DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '74 -- 35 year reunion. Aug. 14-15. Friday, TBA. Saturday at the "Case of The Blues" event at Sarg Hubbard Park. Info: Deb (Fischer) Hinze, 509-985-6751 or davisclassof74@hotmail.com.

DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '79 --30 year reunion. July-August. Info: Cherree (Harrison) Dilley, 509-945-9969 or visit www.davis79.com.

EAST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '79 --30 year reunion. July 17-18. Friday, 6 p.m. no host bar at Jackson's Sports bar in Terrace Heights. Saturday, 4 p.m. Kyle Jacob's house. RSVP Jenny Marquis, 509-575-8481.

EAST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '89 -- 20 year reunion. Aug. 14-16. Info: Stacy Hall-Ryan, 877-3809 or e-mail EVHS1989@hotmail.com.

EAST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '99 --10 year reunion. Aug. 8, Jackson's East on Terrace Heights Drive. Aug. 9, barbecue. Location is pending. Call Sarah Abrams, 509-307-7784.

EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '69 -- 40 year reunion. July 17-18. Call Sue Bradley Weaver, 360-398-9474 or e-mail Sueellenbradley@aol.com, or visit www.ikeclass1969.myevent.com.

EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '79 -- 30 year reunion planned for Aug. 7-8. For information and to register visit www.ike79.com or Carmen (Green) Lowrie, 509-949-9999.

ELLENSBURG HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '79 -- 30 year reunion. July 24-26. Friday social at Pounders. Saturday dinner banquet and dancing at the CWU Student Union and Recreational Center. Sunday family picnic at West Ellensburg Park. Call Dawn (Allenbaugh) Gunner, 509-452-2123 or www.ellensburg79.com.

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '69 -- 40 year reunion for 2009. For information call Garry Heilman, 509-454-7989 (daytime), 509-453-1247 (evening) or e-mail garryactnow@callatg.com.

MABTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '69 -- 40 year reunion class reunion. Aug. 14, 3 P.M., El Valle Restaurant in Sunnyside. Aug. 15th, noon at the Mabton Civic Center or across the street at the park. Info: Don Davis, 509-457-9121.

PERRY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE ALL SCHOOL REUNION -- July 17-18. Activities include a golf tournament, no-host reception, campus tours, building dedication, barbecue lunch and a Yakima Bears game. Call Erin Fishburn, 509-453-0374 or erinf@perrytech.edu.

SELAH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '64 -- 45 year reunion. Aug. 8. Looking for pictures from past reunions. Call Shirley, 509-698-6944.

TOPPENISH CLASS OF '69 -- 40 year reunion planned July 11, 6 p.m. at the Red Lion "Garden Terrace Room." For information call Jane Fowler Berghoff, 509-248-1443 or email, rjaneb69@hotmail.com.

TOPPENISH CLASS OF '54 -- 55 year reunion. Aug. 15, 2 p.m. Darline (Ferguson) Thalheimer Hanger, Northwest corner of Fort Road and South Oldenway. Info: Fran (Duke) Karn, 509-248-8639, Shorty Griffith, 509-965-3099 or Tom McMahon, 509-829-6381.

TOPPENISH CLASS OF '79 -- 30 year reunion planned Aug. 8, 6 p.m. at Mt. Adams Country Club. Cost: $15. No-host bar. Activities and dance. Casual dress. Info: Darla (Raymond) Nass, 509-952-8838 or www.colescoles.com.

WAPATO CLASS OF '59 -- 50 year reunion for 2009. Sept. 19, Zesta Cucina's Avanti room in Glenwood Square. Social hour: 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. For information call Elaine, 509-965-2152, Vonnie, 509-877-6097 or e-mail evans-too@charter.net or bobwebb@wabroadband.com.

WAPATO CLASS OF '79 -- 30 year reunion for 2009. For information e-mail Wapatoclassof1979@gmail.com or call Rita Babcock, 509-833-0755.

WEST VALLEY CLASS OF '79 -- 30 year reunion. Aug. 14-16. Saturday night will be at the Case of the Blues event at Sarg Hubbard Park. For info: www.westvalley79.com.

YAKIMA COUNTY SCHOOL RETIREES'-- 5:30 p.m., July 22 at Fullbright Park in Union Gap. All current school employees who are members of the YCSRA and those retired and their families are welcome. Bring a potluck dish to share and folding chairs. Beverages provided. Info: Kathy Schultz, 509-966-9341.

YAKIMA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '39-'39 1/2 -- 70 year reunion. August 8. RSVP by Aug. 1. For information call Lola Jonas Amos, 509-452-0938.

* 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.