11/27/09 Planner

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AUDITIONS

 

MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE -- WAPATO. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Wapato High School, 1002 S. Wasco Ave. For "Robinson Crusoe." K-12 parts available. Advance preparation unnecessary. Performances are Dec. 12. Info: David Hacker, 509-59-961-4692.

 

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. Sserious 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.

 

DISCUSSION/LECTURE

 

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

 

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. 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. 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.

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

* Canceled Dec. 24.

 

WINERY EVENTS

 

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

 

MURDER MYSTERY THEATRE & DESSERT. 7 p.m. today-Saturday. Airfield Estates Winery, 560 Merlot Drive, Prosser. Cost: $35 adults, $20 ages 20 and younger. Desserts, wine, interactive theater. 509-786-7401, www.airfieldwines.com.

 

THANKSGIVING IN WINE COUNTRY. Friday-Sunday. Wine tasting, food pairings, discounts at more than 55 wineries throughout the Yakima Valley.

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

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

 

OLD FASHIONED WINE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. 5-8 p.m. Dec. 8. Participating Rattlesnake Hills wineries. Evening of complimentary wine tasting, holiday lights and displays. www.rattlesnakehills.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 and glass of wine. 509-786-2675, www.kestrelwines.com.

 

WINEMAKER DINNER AT PICAZO 7SEVENTEEN. 5:30 p.m. Sunday. 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

 

CWU WARE FAIR. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, 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. Annual CWU 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.

 

CHRISTMAS IN THE GORGE 2009. Dec. 4-6. Starlight truck parade, arts and crafts bazaar, nativity displays, cookie faire. www.cityofstevenson.com.

 

MERRY MAKINGS CRAFT FAIR. Noon-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 homemade handcrafted items. Sponsored by Soroptimist International of the Lower Yakima Valley.

 

YAKAMA NATION CULTURAL CENTER HOLIDAY BAZAAR. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 4-5, Dec. 11-12 and Dec. 18-19. Yakama Nation Cultural Center Winterlodge, 100 Spiel-i Loop, off Highway 97 and Buster Road. Baked goods, arts and crafts. Info: Athena Sargeant, 509-865-2800, ext. 4729.

 

MIGHTY TIETON HOLIDAY CRAFTS BAZAAR. 9 a.m. Dec. 5, 608 Wisconsin Ave. in Tieton. Local arts, crafts, gifts and the artists' Lantern & Chandelier Festival. Info: Karen, 509-494-2009 or www.mightytieton.com.

 

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

 

THINGS TO DO: SOON

 

"CHRISTKINDLMARKT." Today-Sunday. Annual 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. Today-Saturday. Kittitas County Fairgrounds, 512 N Poplar St., Ellensburg. Events include holiday bazaar, arts and craft center, chili feed and lighting of fairgrounds. Holiday Kids Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. www.ellensburg-chamber.com/events.

 

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

 

TINSEL & GLITZ FESTIVEL OF TREES AND HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA. 6 p.m. Saturday. 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 NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY MUSEUM. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 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. Cost: adults $6, children $4. Photos with Santa printed on site for extra charge. www.nprymuseum.org/toytrainchristmas.htm.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

TOYS FOR TOTS EVENT. 3-6 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. The 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. Parade route starts on Warehouse, turns south on Sixth and east on Edison to Yakima Valley Highway. Info: Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, 509-837-5939.

 

NIEBUHR CHILI BENEFIT DINNER. 5 p.m. Dec. 5. Fontaine Estate Winery, 151 Rowe Hill Drive, Naches. Cost: $8 adults, $4 children, free ages 3 and younger. Live music, silent and live auction. Proceeds will go to help cost medical treatments for Dennis Niebuhr. 509-985-8177.

 

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

 

WHISPERS OF CHRISTMAS. 6 p.m. Dec. 5. Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. in 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. Downtown Yakima. Runs along south Sixth Avenue and east down Yakima Avenue to South Third Street at Millenium Plaza. Community Christmas tree lighting, choir music, visit from Santa Claus. 509-576-3606.

 

YVCC MADRIGAL FEASTE. Dec. 10-11. YVCC, South 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard. Roving musicians and jesters entertain as you dine. Wassail hour at 6 p.m., entrance of the Royal Court at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20, includes dinner. RSVP by Dec. 8. Info: Dr. Scott Peterson , 509-574-4836 or www.yvcc.edu.

 

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 WALKAROUND. 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. Info: www.yvl.org or call local library branch.

 

PLAN AHEAD

December

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, 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.

 

OLD FASHIONED HOLIDAY CELEBRATION. Noon-8 p.m. Dec. 12. Ahtanum Youth Park, 1000 Ahtanum Road. Music, food, craft vendors, Santa and several reindeer will be there for photos with the kids. Info: Dixie, 509-574-8031.

 

SANTA TROLLEY. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Dec. 12. Trolleys leave the car barn on the corners of South Third Avenue and West Pine Street. Cost: $3 per person. Candy canes, refreshments and Santa. www.yakimavalleytrolleys.org.

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