11/13/09 Planner

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AUDITIONS

 

"DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER." 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday. Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Roles for three men and three women. Performance in February. 509-786-2180, 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 or 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. Seeking 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. Seeking 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. Seeking sopranos, tenors and baritones to join troupe. Must have some formal voice training. Info: Debra Hardy, 509-972-5497.

 

DISCUSSION/LECTURE

 

"FROM HELL'S GATE TO LIBERATION." 7 p.m. Sunday. Unitarian Universalist Church of Yakima, 225 N. Second St. Cost: $5. Keynote speaker, Claude AnShin Thomas. Info: Rob Sherwood, 509-453-8448.

 

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.

 

FILM

 

SPACE OUT MOVIE SERIES. 6:30 tonight. Goldendale Library, 131 W. Burgen St. All movies rated PG. Refreshments provided. 509-773-4487.

 

ELLENSBURG FILM FORUM AND BAR NOIR. 9 p.m.-2 a.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

 

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., 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. 509-925-6789.

 

CINEMA CIRCLE. 11 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month, excluding holidays and summer. Yakima Cinema, 1305 N. 16th Ave., or The Majestic, 1919 S. 14th St. $6 adults, $5 ages 4-6, 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.

* Canceled Nov. 26 and Dec. 24.

* Dec. 10: "Fantastic Mr. Fox." (PG)

 

WINERY EVENTS

 

GRAPEVINE WREATH CLASS. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Silverlake Winery, 1500 Vintage Road, Zillah. Cost: $5. Shape fresh-cut grape vines into wreaths. Class open during business hours. 509-829-6235, www.silverlakewinery.com.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

HOLIDAY BAZAARS

 

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

 

**CANCELED** CHRISTMAS IN THE NILE BAZAAR. Saturday event canceled due to landslide and road conditions.

 

HOLIDAY BAZAAR. 3-7 p.m. Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21. Ellensburg Christian School, corner of Anderson and Manitoba in downtown Ellensburg. Hand-crafted gifts and holiday items, bake sale, pie auction, raffle. 509-925-2411, www.ellensburgchristianschool.org.

 

ZILLAH 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. 509-840-2198 or 509-930-9735.

 

CWU WARE FAIR. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5. CWU Student Union and Recreation Center, off Alder Street, Ellensburg. Bazaar features jewelry, pottery, wood, glass and metal crafts, photography, food, knits, candles and soaps from vendors around the Pacific Northwest, CWU clubs and students. 509-963-1450, www.cwu.edu/~campuslife.

 

MERRY MAKINGS CRAFT FAIR. Noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6. Mid Valley Mall, 2010 Yakima Valley Highway, Sunnyside. Regional crafts fair featuring hand-crafted items. Sponsored by Soroptimist International of the Lower Yakima Valley.

 

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

 

THINGS TO DO: SOON

 

TIIN-MA GATHERING POWWOW. 11 a.m. Nov. 21. Toppenish Community Center, 600 N. Myers Road. Host drum: Black Lodge. Emcee: Arlen Washines. Presented by the Yakima National Cultural Center. www.yakamamuseum.com.

 

CAMP PRIME TIME'S 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. 509-248-2854, www.campprimetime.org.

 

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

 

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 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.

* 10 a.m. Free children's activity at Inklings Bookshop. Space limited. 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. www.yvl.org or call local library branch.

 

PLAN AHEAD

November

"CHRISTKINDLMARKT." Nov. 27-29. Bavarian-style Christmas Market in Leavenworth. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Craft and food booths, lantern workshops, music, parades and more. www.christkindlmarktleavenworth.com.

 

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER 2009. Nov. 27-28. Kittitas County Fairgrounds, 512 N. Poplar St., Ellensburg. Events include holiday bazaar, arts and crafts center, chili feed and lighting of the fairgrounds. Holiday Kids' Parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. www.ellensburg-chamber.com/events.

 

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

 

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

PROSSER CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL. 4-6 p.m. Nov. 29. Depot Square. Caroling, hot dogs, hot chocolate, roasted marshmallows, 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.

 

WOMAN'S CENTURY CLUB'S HOLIDAY LUNCH. 11 a.m. Dec. 4. 304 N. Second St. Soup, bread and dessert lunch. Cost: $8 donation at the door. Proceeds benefit the Donald House. 509-453-3921.

 

TOYS FOR TOTS EVENT. 4-7 p.m. Dec. 4. 25 N. Front St. Bring a new, unwrapped toy. Sponsored by U.S. Marines, Salon Tzerrs, Garden Girl, Café Melange and Sawyer House. Marines will bring a tank for children to have their photos taken on. 509-576-4290.

 

LIGHTED FARM IMPLEMENT PARADE. 6 p.m. Dec. 5. Downtown Sunnyside. Over 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, 509-837-5939.

 

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

 

WHISPERS OF CHRISTMAS. 6 p.m. Dec. 5. Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St., Selah. Christmas carols, treats, photos with Santa. 509-698-7302.

 

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. 509-248-0747.

 

YAKIMA CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE. 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Runs along South Sixth Avenue and east down Yakima Avenue to South Third Street at Millenium Plaza. Community Christmas tree lighting, choir music and a visit from Santa Claus. 509-576-3606.

 

OLD FASHIONED WINE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. 5-8 p.m. Dec. 8. Participating Rattlesnake Hills wineries. Complimentary evening wine tasting event, holiday lights and displays. www.rattlesnakehills.com.

 

LUMINARIA. 6-9 p.m. Dec. 11-12. Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Free. Self-guided luminaria walk through the Arboretum, Christmas carols, children's activities and hot coffee and cocoa. 509-248-7337, www.ahtrees.org.

 

HOLIDAY WREATH CLASS. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 12. Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Cost: $20 YAA members, $25 nonmembers, includes all materials and supplies. Bring a hand pruner and good garden gloves. Class size limited. RSVP: 509-248-7337.

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