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AUDITIONS

 

YAKIMA YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, YAKIMA ENSEMBLE FOR STRINGS. 5-6 p.m. Monday (by appointment.) Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. Auditions for new members. Bring a piece or etude; you'll be asked to play a brief portion of scales and demonstrate sight-reading. For serious students of orchestral instruments, ages 21 and younger. 509-966-0761.

 

VALLEY THEATER COMPANY. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 15-16. The Princess Theatre, 1226 Meade Ave., Prosser. For "Man of La Mancha." Come prepared with a song and bring the sheet music; a pianist will be provided. 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.

 

CAMERATA CLUB MEN'S CHORUS OF YAKIMA. 7 p.m. Mondays at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. 48th Ave., Yakima. Audition consists mainly of a love for male singing and harmony; ability to read music helpful. Info: Dick Schut 509-452-8819.

 

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

 

YVCC DIVERSITY SERIES: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND WOMEN'S STRUGGES FOR EQUALITY. 7 p.m. Thursday. Deccio Higher Education Parker Room, 1000 S. 12th Ave. Nancy Rawles, "When Michelle Hugged Elizabeth: Women's Leadership in the Twenty-First Century." Free. 509-574-6800, ext. 3151, www.yvcc.edu/diversity.

 

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

 

GAME BOARD NIGHT. 5 p.m. Mondays. Guerra's Coffee Company, 1829 S. First St., Suite B, Sunnyside. 509-839-6101.

 

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. 10-11 a.m. in English, noon to 1 p.m. in Spanish at the Yakima Valley Musuem's Children's Underground, 2105 Tieton Drive. Ages 5 and younger. Presented by Circle of Success. 509-965-7100.

 

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.

* At your local Yakima Valley Library. For schedule visit www.yvl.org.

 

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.

* Thursday: "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" at The Majestic. (PG.)

 

WINERY EVENTS

 

THIRD THURSDAY WINE SEMINARS. The Tasting Room Yakima, 250 Ehler Road, Terrace Heights. $12 to $20 per person, includes six wines, appetizers. RSVP. Space limited. 509-966-0686.

 

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

 

THINGS TO DO: SOON

 

HOPTOBERFEST. 5 p.m. today. Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Tickets: $65, includes German dinner, micro and domestic beer, complimentary pilsner glass, live music, silent auction. Benefits American Hop Museum. Info: Washington Hop Commission, 509-453-4749.

 

"ON A COLD WINTER'S NIGHT." 6 tonight. Holy Family Church's Gathering Room, 5315 Tieton Drive. Dinner, silent auction, entertainment with Lite. Cost: $30. Benefit Yakima Sons of Italy and Knights of Columbus Council. Info: Tony, 509-452-5177.

 

YAKIMA'S BEST SINGER CONTEST. 7 p.m. Thursday. YVCC's Kendall Hall auditorium, South 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard. Cost: $2. (Auditions took place Jan. 19.) 509-574-6800, ext. 3204.

 

SCRAPBOOKING RETREAT. 9 a.m. Jan. 30. Selah High School. Cost: $20. Lunch, large work spaces and valentine project workshop. Info: Michele Garretson, 509-697-0800.

 

CENTRAL WASHINGTON BRIDAL SHOW. 11 a.m. Jan. 31. Yakima SunDome, 1301 N. Fair Ave. Tickets: $6 in advance, $6.50 at the door. Parking free. www.yakimasundome.com.

 

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.

 

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

 

LADIES' ANTI-SUPER BOWL SUNDAY. 3-8 p.m. Feb. 7. The Tasting Room Yakima, 250 Ehler Road, Terrace Heights. Indulgences include designer jewelry, kitchen accessories, cosmetic lines. Bring a sewing project or unwanted jewelry for a "treasure swap." 509-966-0686 or www.tastingroomyakima.com.

 

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.

 

ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 13. Glenwood Square, 5110 Tieton Drive. Handcrafted valentine items. Info: Bernice, 509-731-7626.

 

RED WINE AND CHOCOLATE. Feb. 13-15. Wine tasting, food pairings and discounts at more than 55 wineries throughout the Yakima Valley. Some events require a reserve ticket. www.wineyakimavalley.org. or www.rattlesnakehills.com.

 

"TOAST TO PASSION." 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 13-15. Maryhill Winery, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale. Live music, wine and chocolate tastings. Free. www.maryhillwinery.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.

 

YVCC DIVERSITY SERIES: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND WOMEN'S STRUGGES FOR EQUALITY. 7 p.m. Feb. 18. Deccio Higher Education Parker Room, 1000 S. 12th Ave. Gail Nomura: "Asian-American Women: Historical Contexts and Issues." Free. 509-574-6800, ext. 3151, www.yvcc.edu/diversity.

 

SPORTSMEN SHOW. Feb. 19-21. Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 N. Fair Ave. Three days for one price: $8 adults, $4 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger. Daily hunting and fishing seminars, casting pool, other outdoor activities. www.yakimasusndome.com.

 

WHITE PASS WINTER CARNIVAL. Feb. 27-28. Family oriented events featuring a snow castle, professional snow sculptors, live music, fireworks, kids' carnival, snow sports competitions. For a list of events visit www.skiwhitepass.com/schedule/wintercarnival.cfm.

 

"VOICES: WASHINGTON'S WOMEN WIN THE VOTE." 1 p.m. March 7. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Guest speaker Shanna Stevenson, Women's History Consortium coordinator. Free. 509-248-0747, www.yakimavalleymuseum.org.

 

NACHES HEIGHTS KITE FESTIVAL. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 13-14. The Tasting Room Yakima, 250 Ehler Road, Terrace Heights. In conjunction with the Washington Kitefliers Association. Featuring kite building for kids, live music, food, local art and wine tasting. $5 entry/donation fee. 509-966-0686 or www.tastingroomyakima.com.

 

"SALT OF THE EARTH." 7 p.m. April 8. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Showing of the film "Salt of the Earth." Discussion by Nancy Rawles, Shanna Stevenson, Maria Cuevas and Carli Shiffner. Free. 509-248-0747, www.yakimavalleymuseum.org.

 

"VOICES: HEAR MY VOICE -- WIN THE VOTE." 1 p.m. April 11. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Final battle for women's voting rights. Program by Living Voices. Free. 509-248-0747, www.yakimavalleymuseum.org.

 

GOLDENDALE REGIONAL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 16-18. Klickitat County Fairgrounds, Goldendale. Free. Exhibitors, performance by Brian Santos, aka The Wall Wizard, gardening expert Ed Hume. www.goldendalechamber.org.

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