AUDITIONS

"DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER." 7 p.m. Nov. 17-18. United Methodist Church, 824 Sixth St., Prosser. Roles for three men and three women. Performance planned for February. Info: Rick James, 509-521-3925, www.valleytheatercompany.org.

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.

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.

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

MANIC THUNDER IMPROV TROUPE. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Looking for a versatile electric guitarist and or keyboardist. Info: Carmen's Comedy Club, 316 S. First St., Suite 7, Selah (in person) or e-mail manicthunderimprov@gmail.com (serious inquiries only).

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.

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.

YAKIMA VALLEY LIGHT OPERA COMPANY. Looking for sopranos, tenors and baritones to join the troupe. Must have some formal voice training. Info: Debra Hardy, 509-972-5497.

DISCUSSION/LECTURE

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY. 10 a.m. First Saturday of the 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.

FILM

SPACE OUT -- MOVIE SERIES. 6:30 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 13. Goldendale Library, 131 W. Burgen St. All movies are rated PG. Refreshments provided. Info: 509-773-4487.

ELLENSBURG FILM FORUM AND BAR NOIR. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. the second and last Saturday of the month. Gallery One, 408 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. Film screenings, live music, drinks. Benefits the Ellensburg Film Festival. Info: 509-607-1485, www.ellensburgfilmfestival.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. 509-469-9888.

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.

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. Info: 509-925-6789.

CINEMA CIRCLE. 11 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month, excluding holidays. Yakima Cinema, 1305 N. 16th Ave., or The Majestic, 1919 S. 14th St. $6 adults, $5 ages 4-6 and free for one 3-year old and younger with each paying adult (unless 3-D showing). Adults must be accompanied by a child 6 or younger. 509-469-9888.

WINERY EVENTS

WINEMAKER DINNER AT PICAZO 7SEVENTEEN. 5:30 p.m. Sundays in November. 717 Sixth St., Prosser. Wine and tapas followed by a multicourse dinner and wine pairings. Tickets: $65 and must be purchased in advance. Info: 509-786-1116 or www.picazo717.com.

GRAPEVINE WREATH CLASS. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14 and Nov. 15. Silverlake Winery, 1500 Vintage Road, Zillah. Cost: $5. Use fresh cut grape vines to shape into wreaths, the class is open during business hours. 509-829-6235 or www.silverlakewinery.com.

MURDER MYSTERY THEATRE & WINEMAKER'S DINNER. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Airfield Estates Winery, 560 Merlot Drive, Prosser. Cost: $85 per adult and $60 for 20 and younger. Food, wine and interactive theater. Info. 509-78607401 or www.airfieldwines.com.

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING COOKING CLASS. 6 p.m. Nov. 27. Desert Wind Winery, 2258 Wine Country Road in Prosser. Cost: $45 per person/class. Includes class, two glasses of wine, and tasting portions of the food prepared during class. Info: 509-786-7277, ext. 104, or www.desertwindwinery.com.

SIMPLE SUPPERS AT KESTREL VINTNERS. 5 p.m. the third Friday of the month through December. 2899 Lee Road in Prosser. Cost: $15 includes a main dish, side, and a glass of wine. Info: 509-786-2675 or www.kestrelwines.com.

THINGS TO DO: SOON

42ND ANNUAL YAKAMA NATION VETERANS DAY POW WOW. Today through Sunday. White Swan Pavillion. 7 p.m. Saturday, honoring all veterans. Sunday, a noon dinner at the Toppenish Creek Longhouse. Info: George, 509-985-9153.

"AN EVENING IN NOVEMBER." 5 p.m. Saturday. Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Live music, entertainment, fashion show and silent auction. Advance tickets: $25 available at Onyx Salon or at the theater. Tickets at the door: $30. Proceeds benefit the Junior League of Yakima and local families in need through the Salvation Army. Info: 509-453-3139.

ENGLEWOOD GARDEN APTS HOLIDAY BAZAAR. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 3601 Fairbanks Ave. in the clubhouse. Baked goods, crafts and more. Info: Maxine Flohr, 509-469-9727.

HARMAN CENTER BAZAAR FOR THE HOLIDAYS. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Breakfast and lunch available. Info: 509-575-6166.

VETERANS' DINNER. Tuesday. First Presbyterian Church 9 S. Eighth Ave, Yakima. Color guard will begin the event at 6 p.m., followed by the dinner. Cost: $10 for veterans and $12 for nonveterans. Info: 509-248-7940.

PROSSER VETERANS DAY PARADE. 10 a.m. Wednesday. Parade starts at Keene Riverview School through the streets of downtown Prosser. www.prosserchamber.org.

VETERANS DAY "COFFEE AND COOKIES." 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday. McAllister Museum of Aviation, 2008 S. 16th Ave. Free event open to the public. 509-457-4933 or www.mcallistermuseum.org.

YAKIMA VETERANS DAY PARADE. 11 a.m.Wednesday.Runs along Yakima Avenue from Naches Avenue to Sixth Avenue. Features marching bands, scout troops, military personnel, armored vehicles and veterans. Info: VFW, 509-457-5400.

HOLIDAY FLOWER SHOW & BAZAAR. Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14. Ahtanum Youth Barn, 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap. $4 admission donation. Sponsored by Central District Garden Clubs. Info: 509-966-2533.

CHRISTMAS IN THE NILE BAZAAR. Canceled. Nov. 14 event has been canceled due to the recent landslide and road conditions.

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.

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 the 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.

* 10 a.m. Free children's activity at Inklings Bookshop. Space is limited. Info: 509-965-5830.

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; McGuire Playground 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.

PLAN AHEAD

November

EIGHTH ANNUAL TIIN-MA GATHERING POW WOW. 11 a.m. Nov. 21. Toppenish Community Center, 600 N. Myers Road. Host Drum: Black Lodge, M.C. Arlen Washines. Presented by the Yakama Nation Cultural Center.www.yakamamuseum.com.

CAMP PRIME TIME -- CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER. 5 p.m. Nov. 21. Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Silent auction, no-host bar and appetizers. Guest comic: Josh Blue. Cost: $50 per person. Info: 509-248-2854 or www.campprimetime.org.

THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE WORKSHOP. 10 a.m.-noon. Nov. 21. Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Preregistration required. Cost: $16 YAA members and $20 nonmembers, includes all materials. Bring hand pruner and scissors and fall colored ribbon and candle if desired. Info: 509-248-7337.

ZILLAH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21. Zillah Civic Center, 119 First Ave. Lunch available from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 509-840-2198 or 509-930-9735.

MURDER MYSTERY THEATRE & DESSERT. 7 p.m. Nov. 27-28. Airfield Estates Winery, 560 Merlot Drive, Prosser. Cost: $35 per adult and $20 those under 21. Desserts, wine and interactive theater. Info. 509-78607401 or www.airfieldwines.com.

THANKSGIVING IN WINE COUNTRY. Nov. 27-29. Wine tasting, food pairings and discounts at more than 55 wineries throughout the Yakima Valley.

* Passes are $30 in advance and $35 at participating wineries. Info: www.wineyakimavalley.org (where you can also purchase your reserve ticket). Info: www.wineyakimavalley.org.

* Discounts and free reserve wine tastings at the 16 wineries on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail with a $10 "Passport." Info: www.rattlesnakehills.com.

ROSLYN WINTERFEST. Nov. 28. Downtown Roslyn. Art, vendors and musicians. Info. Jennifer 509-649 2968.

TINSEL & GLITZ FESTIVAL OF TREES AND HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA. 6 p.m. Nov. 28. Lodge at Suncadia, 3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum. Cocktail hour, dinner, music and dancing. Cost: $75: per ticket. www.suncadiaresort.com

TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS AND THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY MUSEUM. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 13, 19 and 20. 10 Asotin Ave., Toppenish. Take a short train ride in the caboose to see Santa Claus. Hot chocolate and cookies. Cost: adults $6, children $4. Photographs with Santa Claus will be printed on site for extra charge. www.nprymuseum.org/toytrainchristmas.htm.

PROSSER'S CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL. 4-6 p.m. Nov. 29. Depot Square. Caroling, hot dogs, hot chocolate, roasted marshmallows and pictures with Santa. www.prosserchamber.org.

December

YAKIMA VALLEY VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU'S HOLIDAY RECEPTION AND SILENT AUCTION. 5-8 p.m. Dec. 3. Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Cost: $10. Hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting and silent auction. RSVP, Barbara, 509-575-3010.

LIGHTED FARM IMPLEMENT PARADE. 6 p.m. Dec. 5. Downtown Sunnyside. More than 50 farm implements, vehicles, and floats covered with decorative lights. The parade route starts on Warehouse, turns south on Sixth and turns east on Edison to Yakima Valley Highway. Info: Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce at 509-837-5939.

WAPATO COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING. 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Victory Plaza on Second Street and South Wapato Avenue. Please bring an ornament to hang on the tree. www.wapatochamberofcommerce.com/events.htm.

GOLDENDALE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6. Goldendale High School gym, 525 E. Simcoe Drive. Proceeds will be donated to the Klickitat County Search and Rescue and Rural 7 Fire Victims Fund. Vendors can sign up at the Goldendale Chamber. Info: 509-773-3400.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6. H.M. Gilbert Homeplace, 2109 W. Yakima Ave. Free. Relive the Victorian holiday season. Christmas tree candle lighting at 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 p.m. Info: 509-248-0747.

OLD FASHIONED WINE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. 4-8 p.m. Dec. 8. Silverlake Winery, 1500 Vintage Road, Zillah. Outdoor and indoor holiday lights, treats and wines. 509-829-6235 or www.silverlakewinery.com.