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ALANON — 6:30-7:30 a.m., “Men’s Meeting” Yakima Alliance Church basement, 902 S. 36th Ave. 1:30 p.m., Stone Church, 3303 Englewood Ave., front entrance; 7 p.m., St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 4105 Richey Road; 6-7 p.m. “We Have Choices,” St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 40 W. White Swan Road. Call 509-577-9401 or visit www.Yakima1.com/alanon/.

ALATEEN — 7-8 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 4105 Richey Road. Alateen is part of Al-Anon, which helps families and friends with alcoholic recovery. Call 509-577-9401.

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, 877-417-3484.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — 6:30-7:30 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Sponsored through Memorial Hospice. Info: 509-574-3637.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION GROUP — 7-8:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Yakima, 225 N. Second St. (rear entrance). No experience with mediation required and instruction offered. Call Rev. Alex Holt, 509-972-8711.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY; 12-STEP CHRIST CENTERED PROGRAM — 6:30 p.m. Yakima Foursquare Church, 700 N. 40th Avenue. Drug, alcohol and any of life’s addictions. Call Molly, 509-577-1490.

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) — 6:30-8 p.m. at Children’s Village, 3801 Kern Road. Support and information group. Child care is offered with advance reservation. Call 509-833-4340.

CONNECTION GROUP - NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) —7-8:30 p.m, Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., Suite 40. Peer led support group for any mental health diagnosis. Group facilitator, Annie Bringloe. Info: 509-972-9393 or 509-453-0753.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP — Second and fourth Tuesday, 5 :30 p.m., Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., Suite 40. Free. Facilitated by Eunice Koeppe. Call 509-575-6686 or e-mail eunice@wellness-house.org.

FEMALE ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP — 4 p.m. at Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, 402 S. Fourth Ave. For more information and pre-meeting interview call Susan, 509-576-4339.

GRIEF SUPPORT-SUNNYSIDE — 6-7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, 907 S. Sixth St. Meet in the Reinhold Memorial Library. Contact: Kerry Turley, 837-2243, or Bettie Filicetti, 509-837-4436.

GRIEVING PARENT SUPPORT — 7-9 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 801 Tieton Drive. Compassionate Friends. For families who have suffered the death of a child. Call 509-965-0656.

HEALING TOUCH — 1-4 p.m., Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Avenue, Suite 40. By appointment only. Energetic Call 509-575-6686.

HEART TRANSPLANT SUPPORT — 10 a.m., Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center, Board Room B, 110 S. Ninth Ave. For anyone who is pre- or post-transplant. Call 509-452-8026.

HOUSING HELP FOR YAKIMA — 6-7:30 p.m., St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Yakima and Naches avenues. Community voice to advocate for the homeless. Potluck dinner and meeting. For more information call 509-453-4881.

INDOOR WALKING PROGRAM — 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Harriet Thompson Elementary, 1105 W. Second St. Program is free. Call Grandview Parks and Recreation office, 509-882-9219.

JOURNALING — Noon, North Star Lodge, community room, 808 N. 39th Ave. Instructor: Wendy Warren. Workshop will focus on free expression of feelings and observations, positively affecting physical, emotional and mental health. Geared for cancer patients, their caregivers, families and friends. Bring a brown bag lunch. Free. Call Kity 509-574-3441.

LA LECHE LEAGUE OF YAKIMA VALLEY — 6-8 p.m., Cascade Women’s Health Associates, 3911 Castlevale Road, suite 301. To welcome all mothers who choose to breast-feed. Information, support and friendship. Call Denita, 509-575-3715.

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

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS — For meeting time and location call 509-453-8165 or www.oa.org.

PATIENT SUPPORT GROUP — 2 p.m., North Star Lodge, 808 N. 39th Ave. Call 574-3514.

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.

SURE START — 9 a.m.-noon, Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, 2811 Tieton Drive. Class addresses immediate needs when newly diagnosed with diabetes. Cost: $52, includes follow-up class. To register, call 509-575-8391.

TOPS — Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., Salvation Army, 310 N. 16th Ave. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Call Marlene Frank, 509-457-4538.

VALLEY FAMILIES — 7:30 p.m., North Town Coffee House, 128 N. First St. Informal coffee and conversation meeting for mothers. Info: Melissa, 509-972-2762 or https://www.bigtent.com/groups/valleyfamily.

WOMENS SUPPORT GROUP — 6:30-8 p.m. at the YWCA, 818 W. Yakima Ave. Support for women in crisis, domestic violence, depression and other pressures. Call 509-248-7796.

CLASSES

CHRONIC PAIN EDUCATION SERIES — Tuesdays through Nov. 17, Water’s Edge, 1460 N. 16th Ave., Suite D. Free workshops. Info: 509-574-3805.

• Nov. 10 and 17, 6-7 p.m., “Personality Types and Chronic Pain,” by Reta Quave.

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Yakima Chamber of Commerce, 10 N. Ninth St. Cost: $20 for Chamber members and $25 for nonmembers. Lunch is included. Presented by Wilma Dulin. Workshop is essential for non-profit organizations and small businesses. RSVP, 509-248-2021 or www.yakima.org.

IYENGAR YOGA CLASSES — For more information call Erin, 509-654-5857.

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

NUTRITIONAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS — 6 p.m., Weber Chiropractic and Nutritional Healing Clinic, 3802 Tieton Drive. Call Gerri, 509-965-7155.

YAKIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT CITIZENS ACADEMY — 13-week class on Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m., YPD training room, 207 S. Third St. Free informational class. Call training officer Fowler, 509-576-6751 or rfowler@ci.yakima.wa.us.

YOGA CLASSES — 8:30-9:45 a.m. Level 1/2. For more information call 509-469-2559.

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

POTPOURRI

ACBL CONTRACT BRIDGE — 6:30 p.m., Allied Arts Center, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. For more info. call 509-966-0930 or 509-954-1760.

AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fullbright Park, Union Gap. Collect and preserve the history of Central Washington agriculture. Call 509-457-8735.

ATHEIST’S DEMOCRATIC MEET UP — 7 p.m., Borders Books and Music, 1700 E. Washington Ave. Call Linda M., 509-594-9772.

BROOKLYN BASEBALL CLUB — 5-6:30 p.m., Weight training for ages 10-14. For information visit www.Brooklynbaseballclub.com or call Rich, 509-249-5454.

CHINOOK TOASTMASTERS — Noon, Central Washington Family Medicine, 1806 W. Lincoln Avenue, lower level conference room. Pracitce and learn communication and leadership skills in a friendly atmosphere. Call Susie, 509-697-5781.

GRANDVIEW ADULT OPEN GYM — 6:30-8 p.m., Compass gymnasium, Euclid Street. Open to adults 30 years and older. Cost is $1 per person. Call Grandview Parks and Recreation, 509-882-9218.

IOOF ODDFELLOWS — 8 p.m., 206 W. Walnut Ave. Nondrinking fraternal organization. Call Gary Bound, 509-453-3093.

KIWANIS OF SELAH — 6:45 a.m., Selah Fire Station, 206 W. Fremont Ave. Call 509-697-8040.

KIWANIS CLUB OF YAKIMA — Noon, Howard Johnson Gateway Hotel, 9 N. Ninth St. Cost: $10.25 for lunch. Call Louise, 509-248-7000.

LOWER VALLEY KOSMOS — 6 p.m., 10-4 Cafe, 703 E. Wine Country Road. Singles 50 and over are invited. Call ahead, location may vary. Call Arlo, 509-837-3826 or Teny, 509-786-3625.

LOWER VALLEY SCHOOL RETIREES ASSOCIATION — 11:15 a.m., China Grove, 3210 Picard Place in Sunnyside. Program on “Renwable Energy,” (wind power) by Benton REA. Info: 509-786-3650.

ORCHARDVALE GRANGE — 8 p.m., business meeting, 660 Orchardvale Road in Zillah. Call Betty Eshleman, 509-854-1715 or Dorothy Clayton, 509-829-6841.

SCORE — 9 a.m.-noon, 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.

SUNNYSIDE SCRAPBOOKING — 4-5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Community Center, 1521 S. First St. Need to bring own supplies. Cost is $6 in-city, $7.50 non-city. Call Parks and Recreation office, 509-837-8660.

SYNTH-YAK ELECTRONIC MUSIC JAM CIRCLE — 7-9 p.m., Ted Brown Music, 2612-B W. Nob Hill Blvd. For MIDI enthusiasts. Call Amanda, 509-697-4050, or e-mail lifeforms@redmoon-music.com.

TOASTMASTERS OF CASCADE 993 — 6-7:30 a.m., Village Center, 215 N. 40th Ave. Promotes better communication, public speaking and leadership. Welcome to all early birds. Nonsmoking. Call 509-453-4478.

TOPPENISH GARDEN CLUB — Noon to 2:30 p.m., Toppenish Parks and Recreation office, 20 Asotin Ave. Call Toppenish Parks and Recreation office, 509-865-5150.

TOPPENISH ROTARY CLUB — Noon, 14 Tribes Room, Heritage Inn, Highway 97. Call John Cerna, 509-865-4455.

VETERANS’ DINNER — First Presbyterian Church 9 S. Eighth Ave, Yakima. Color Guard will begin the event at 6:00 p.m., followed by the dinner. Cost: $10 for veterans and $12.00 for non-veterans. RSVP by Nov. 2. Info: 509-248-7940.

YAKIMA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB W7AQ — 7:30 p.m., Red Cross building, 302 S. Second St. All hams welcome. Call Jack, 509-249-0897, or Ken, 509-965-5967.

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 ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES — 7 p.m. For family and consumer sciences professionals and pre-professionals. Program and refreshments. Call Mary Patrick, 509-965-1162 for meeting location.

YAKIMA DIVE CLUB — 6:30 p.m., El Porton Restaurant, 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Group scuba excursions for both cold-water and tropical dives are planned throughout the year, as well as Main activities. Open to divers, and diver wannabes. Call Brian, 509-952-0157.

YAKIMA DUPLICATE BRIDGE — 6:30 p.m., Allied ArtsCenter, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. All bridge players welcome. Call Rick Johnson, 509-965-2562.

YAKIMA ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES — 7:30 p.m., McDonald’s, First Street and Nob Hill Boulevard. Call Avel, 509-453-8075.

YAKIMA JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — 7 p.m., Yakima Regional Library, 102 N. Third St. Community service, social training and organization for ages 21-39. Call 509-453-5242.

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.

YAKIMA VALLEY PEACE ADVOCATES NETWORK — 6:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Yakima, South Hall, 225 N. Second St. Call Dale Johnson, 509-452-9892.

YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES — Events for Tuesday. Call 509-249-9003 or www.yvl.org.

• Baby Lapsit Story Time: 10:30 a.m., Yakima Library.

• Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m., Summitview Library.

• Friendship Tea: 1 p.m., Terrace Heights Library.

• Blast After School Help: 4 p.m., Buena Library.

• Teen Fun: 4 p.m., Sunnyside Library.

ZILLAH BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN —9:45 a.m., Faith Community Church, 300 W. Centennial Drive. Contact: Cheryl, 509-829-6183.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

CLE ELUM CITY COUNCIL — 7 p.m., City Hall, 119 W. First St.

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT ASSOCIATION (EVCEA) — 7 p.m., second Tuesdays at Moxee City Hall, 255 W. Seattle Ave. Info: Alan J. Benny, 509-952-1982.

GRANDVIEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — Noon, Vineyard, corner of Second and Division streets. General board meeting. Call GCC, 509-882-2100.

GRANGER CITY COUNCIL — 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 102 Main St.

KITTITAS CITY COUNCIL — 7:30 p.m., Kittitas Community Hall, Second and Pierce streets.

KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — 9 a.m., courthouse auditorium, 205 W. Fifth Ave., Ellensburg.

MABTON CITY COUNCIL — 7 p.m., City Hall, 305 Main St.

MLK PLANNING COMMITTEE — 7:30 a.m., Southeast Community Center, 1211 S. Seventh St.

PROSSER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — Noon, The Barn Restaurant, 490 Wine Country Road. Call Jim Milne, 509-786-3177.

PROSSER CITY COUNCIL — 7 p.m., City Hall, 601 Seventh St.

ROSLYN CITY COUNCIL — 7 p.m., City Hall, 201 S. First St.

SELAH CITY COUNCIL — 4 p.m., City Hall, 115 W. Naches.

TERRACE HEIGHTS IRRIGATION DISTRICT — 7 p.m., East Valley Reformed Church, 7203 Mieras Road.

YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSION — 10 a.m., City Council Chambers , 129 N. Second St.

YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES — 4 p.m., downtown library, 102 N. Third St.

ZILLAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — 6:30 p.m., Zillah Civic Center, 119 First Ave.

SENIORS

MEDS (Medication Education Designed for Seniors) — Second Tuesday of the month by appointment only at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, 2811 Tieton Drive. Free for seniors and their caretakers. Call Linda, 509-388-5942.

PROSSER SENIOR CENTER — 9:30-11:30 a.m., Happi-time Band practice. Call Helen Carrell, 786-2915. 11:40 a.m., lunch, cost by donation, suggested $2.75 (ages 60 and over), $6.50 (under 60). Pool room, two tables from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pinochle, 5:30 p.m. Cost is $1 and prizes awarded, call June Bates, 786-1445. Prosser Senior Center is located, 1231 Dudley Avenue. For more information call 509-786-1148.

SELAH SENIOR CENTER — 1-4 p.m., pinochle, Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Call Ann, 509-697-6449.

SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER — 1-3 p.m., bingo, 1400 Federal Way. Sponsored by Sunnyside Parks and Recreation Department and Sunnyside Senior Group. Cost: 25 cents per card. Call 509-837-8660.

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

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER — Table pool from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bible study from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bridge for experienced players from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Senior nutritional lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Creative writing workshop at 1 p.m. Soup and sandwich at the coffee bar 11:30-12:30, $3. Pinochle from 7-10:30 p.m. Ballroom dance class at 6:30 p.m. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 509-575-6166.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

FOGGY BOTTOM BAND — Nov. 11, 1:30-3 p.m., Prosser Sun Terrace, 2131 Wine Country Rd.; Nov. 13, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Sheffield Manor, 125 N Wamba Rd.. Live music. Call Dick Bain, 509-786-2842. PROSSER VETERANS’ DAY PARADE— Nov. 11, 10 a.m. Parade starts at Keene Riverview School through the streets of downtown Prosser. www.prosserchamber.org.

TOPPENISH VETERAN’S DAY DINNER — Nov. 11, 2-5 p.m., Toppenish American Legion, 17 W. First Ave. Open to all Veterans and their family. Potluck dinner. Info: 509-865-5470.

VETERANS’ DAY “COFFEE AND COOKIES” — Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 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. — Nov. 11, 11 a.m. 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.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN WORKSHOPS — Free workshops for open enrollment of Medicare Part D. Bring a list of medications and the dosage, your Medicare cards and any information received from Medicare/Social Security. Info: Donna, 509-574-1934 or Mary, 509-574-1933.

• Nov. 12: 10-11 a.m., Granger Lions Club, 104 E. A St. (Back door.)

• Nov. 17: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Harman Senior Center, 101 N. 65th Ave.

• Nov. 20: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Grandview Senior Center, 401 w. Second St.

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

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER — Nov. 14, 5-7:30 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, W. Fifth and Velma streets in Grandview. Cost: $9 for kids 11 and older, $5 for kids 5-10 and free for under 4. Tickets available at the door. Info: 509-882-1657.

CHRISTMAS IN THE NILE BAZAAR- CANCELED — Event set for Nov. 14 has been canceled due to the recent landslide and road conditions.

DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CLASS- RECYCLE DAY — Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the student parking lot, Spruce and Seventh Avenue. Recycle material accepted: Clear plastic beverage containers, cardboard/paper, newspaper, cans, magazines, phonebooks. Info: Jennifer Mabry, 509-573-2536.

GRANDVIEW SENIOR CENTER’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR — Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 401 W. Second St. Handcrafts, knitted items, baked goods and more. To reserve a table, 509-882-9219.

LEARN TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES — Nov. 14, 8 a.m.-noon, Southeast Community Center, 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima. Free Diabetes screening. Info: 509-574-5956.

YAKIMA FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES OPEN HOUSE — Nov. 14, 1 p.m. to closing, 307 W. Chestnut Ave. Baked potato bar from 5-8 p.m. followed by live music. Info: Carol, 509-930-9627 or 509-453-7057.

POMONA GUN CLUB MEAT SHOOT — Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 441 E. Pomona Road in Yakima. $25 for a five event ticket. Info: Renee, 509-453-1872.

HEALTHCARE FORUM — Nov. 16, 6:30-8 p.m., Southeast Community Center, 1211 S. Seventh St. Keynote speakers, Mr. Dennis Klukhan and Dr. Sawraj Singh. Sponsored by Yakima County NAACP. Info: 509-575-6114.

CINCO DE MAYO PLANNING COMMITTEE — Nov. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., HCC Conference Room, 22 S. Third Ave. Volunteers needed for the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta planned for May 1-2, 2010. Info: 509-453-2050.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICE - TAX WORKSHOP — Nov. 18, 8:30-11 a.m., 3703 River Road, Suite 3 in Yakima. Free workshop for new and small business owners. Space is limited. Register at www.dor.wa.gov or 509-454-5160.

WASHINGTON STATE GRAPE SOCIETY’S ANNUAL MEETING AND TRADE SHOW — Nov. 19-20, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 500 N. Elm in Grandview. Guest speaker Barbara Insel presents, “The Business of Wine and Marketing.” No tickets at the door. Register, www.grapesociety.org.

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

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

TOPPENISH RODEO AND LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER — Nov. 21, 6 p.m., Toppenish Eagles, 515 S. Division St. Tickets: $15 each for $120 for a table for 8. Accepting donations for the auctions. Info: Hazel, 509-240-2917.

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

MISS YAKIMA COUNTY PAGEANT ORIENTATION WORKSHOP — Nov. 22, 2:00 p.m. at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center, board rooms A and B, 110 S. Ninth Ave. Open to all young women 17-24 and is part of the Miss America Program. Our new Miss Yakima County will go on to Miss Washington 2010. Info: Carol Milliron 509-969-2066 or email nwglobe@charter.net.

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