12/18/09 Planner

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AUDITIONS

 

TOPPENISH CREEK PLAYERS. 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday. Masonic Lodge, 12 E. Third Ave., Toppenish. For the comedy "HONK!" Roles available for four men, four women and four children ages 8-12. Performances set for March 29-April 7. Info: Ginny Wells, 509-865-2422.

 

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.

 

DISCUSSION/LECTURE

 

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY. 10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month. 1901 S. 12th Ave., Union Gap. 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

 

FREE WINTER DAY CAMP. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Wednesday. Southeast Yakima Community Center gymnasium, 1211 S. Seventh St. Games, recreational activities, arts and crafts, movies, more. Bring a sack lunch with your child's name on it. Info: Yakima Parks and Recreation, 509-575-6020.

 

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.

* Canceled for Thursday.

 

WINERY EVENTS

 

WARM WINE WALK. 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Downtown Yakima. Participating restaurants and wineries will offer spiced or mulled wines. List of participating venues: www.downtownyakima.com or 509-225-2485.

 

WINTER SOLSTICE BONFIRE GATHERING. 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Wilridge Vineyard, 250 Ehler Road, Yakima. 509-966-0686, www.tastingroomyakima.com.

 

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

 

HOLIDAY BAZAARS

 

YAKAMA NATION CULTURAL CENTER HOLIDAY BAZAAR. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today-Saturday. Yakama Nation Cultural Center Winterlodge, 100 Spiel-yi Loop off Highway 97 and Buster Road. Baked goods, arts and crafts. Info: Athena Sargeant, 509-865-2800, ext. 4729.

 

PRINCESS CHRISTMAS MARKET. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Green Room adjacent to the Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Handmade gifts. Holiday cartoons and movies in the theater. www.theprincesstheatre.net.

 

THINGS TO DO: SOON

 

HIGHLAND SCOTTIES BAND SILENT AUCTION. 4:30-8 p.m. today. Highland High School, 17000 Summitview, Cowiche. During the Highland-Zillah basketball game. 509-678-7268.

 

UNION GAP LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE. 6 p.m. today. Begins at the Pepp'rmint Stick Drive-in and heads north on Main Street, ending at the Community Tree. Info: Mike Brown, 509-453-6871.

 

TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS AND THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY MUSEUM. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 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.

 

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. 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

 

THIRD THURSDAY WINE SEMINARS. Begins in January. $12 to $20 per person, includes six wines and appetizers at The Tasting Room Yakima, 250 Ehler Road, Yakima. RSVP soon; space is limited. 509-966-0686.

 

2010 WINTERHOP BREWFEST. Noon-5 p.m. Jan. 16. Downtown Ellensburg. Northwest breweries. Cost: $25, includes glass and scrip. Extra scrip will be available to purchase. Ages 21 and older. ID required. www.ellensburg-chamber.com, 509-925-2002.

 

LAUGHING LADIES & MERRY MEN'S LUNCHEON. Noon-1:29 p.m. Jan. 20. Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Lunch and a lighthearted musical performance by Righteous Mothers. Cost: $40 per person, $400 for a table for 10. Art sale and raffle prizes. Fundraising event for Allied Arts of Yakima. 509-966-0930 or e-mail info@alliedartsyakima.org.

 

SPIRIT OF THE WEST COWBOY GATHERING. Feb. 12-14. Throughout Ellensburg. With RW Hampton, Red Steagall, Riders of the Sky, Curly Musgrave and others, gear and art show, workshops, autograph session, dances, "Cowboy Sunday" service. Info/tickets: Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce, 888-925-2204, www.ellensburgcowboygathering.com.

 

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS. 7 p.m. Feb. 17, Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 N. Fair Ave. Tickets: $16 general admission, $24 reserved, $30 center reserved, $45 VIP, $60 courtside. Through TicketsWest, www.ticketswest.com, 800-325-7328.

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