02/20/10 Calendar

TODAY

ENGINEERING DAY FOR KIDS -- 9 a.m.-1 p.m., YVCC'S Hopf Union Building, South 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard. Free event. Geared for elementary school kids. Hands-on activity booths. Hosted by the Yakima American Society of Civil Engineers and the YVCC Engineering Club. Info: Natalie Martinkus, 509-457-4009.

GIRL SCOUTS OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION -- 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, Family Room, 16th and Chestnut avenues. Info: Lisa Tapia, 509-834-9785.

TOWN HALLS -- 10 a.m.-noon at Hal Holmes Center, 209 N. Ruby St. in Ellensburg. Town hall hosted by 13th District Reps. Bill Hinkle and Judy Warnick. A telephone town hall is planned for March 3. Info: 360-786-7698, 360-786-7720.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARIES -- 10 a.m., Wiley Heights Covenant Church, 12504 Gilbert Road. All church librarians are welcome. Summer convention plans will be discussed. Call Barbara Mackleit, 509-453-6482.

SPORTSMEN SHOW -- 10 a.m.
to 7 p.m. today, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 N. Fair Ave. Admission: $8 adults, $4 ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger. Daily hunting and fishing seminars, casting pool and other outdoor activities. www.yakimasundome.com.

YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES -- Make-N-Take Craft Day, 10 a.m. at Selah Library; Sweetheart Tea, 11 a.m. at Summitview Library. Call 509-249-9003 or www.yvl.org.

FEBRUARY

SMORGASBORD -- Sunday, 12:30-4 p.m., Highland High School cafeteria, 17000 Summitview Road in Cowiche. Cost: $7.50 per person. Proceeds benefit the Highland Scotties band, drill team and rally. Info: Becky Craig, 509-673-2097.

COMMUNITY SOLAR FOR YAKIMA COUNTY -- Sunday, 10:15 a.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. 48th Ave. Presented by Gary Nystedt, resource manager for the city of Ellensburg. Info: Sara Cate, 509-248-4382.

SALAD LUNCHEON CARD PARTY -- Monday, noon, Golden Villa Mobile Court recreation hall, 18 W. Washington Ave. Open to the public. Pinochle and board games. Cost: $6 includes lunch. Hosted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Local Court. Info: 509-910-1691 or 930-1130.

CINCO DE MAYO PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING -- Monday, 5:30 p.m., Hispanic Chamber of Commerce conference room, 22 S. Third Ave. Cinco de Mayo event will be May 1-2. Info: 509-453-2050.

LEARN AT LUNCH WORKSHOP -- Tuesday, noon-1:30 p.m., North Star Lodge, 808 N. 39th Ave. Wendy Warren presents "Love Letters to Yourself; Journaling for Therapy." Free. RSVP by Monday. Space is limited. Call Kitty, 509-574-3441 or kitty.inaba@yvmh.org.

POWER POINT 2007 LEVEL 2 CLASS -- Tuesday, 1-5 p.m., YVCC, Deccio Higher Ed Center, Room C236, South 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard. For cost and info: 509-574-4646.

SELAH LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION -- Tuesday and March 2, 6-7:30 p.m., Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Coach pitch, minors and majors. For fees and other information, call 509-930-3958 or www.snll.us.

SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP -- Tuesday, 10 a.m., Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Workshop is set to introduce participants to social media strategies. Cost: $20 prepaid or $30 at the door. Register at budurl.com/socialmediabootcamp or call Barbara Flemming, 509-575-3010.

WATER'S EDGE: CHRONIC PAIN EDUCATION SERIES -- Tuesday, 6-7 p.m. at 1460 N. 16th Ave., Suite D. Massage Therapy and Chronic Pain. Free. Space is limited. Info: 509-574-3805.

YVCC'S RUNNING START PROGRAM INFORMATIONAL NIGHTS -- For high school sophomores and juniors and their parents. Running Start program offers eligible students the opportunity to enroll in college classes at YVCC's Yakima and Grandview campuses. Info: 509-574-4646 or www.yvcc.edu/RunningStart.

* Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Toppenish High School.

* Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at Naches High School cafeteria.

* Thursday, 6 p.m. at East Valley High School auditorium.

* Thursday, 7 p.m. at Grandview Senior Center (in Spanish).

THE CASCADIANS -- Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Living Care Meyer Auditorium, 3803 Summitview Ave. Ted Gamlem will demonstrate the Yakima Outdoors Web site, plus a presentation by Gib Smith and Jean Chott on their trips to Alaska and the Bering Sea. Guests welcome. Info: 509-453-2374.

NACHES CEMETERY ANNUAL MEETING -- Wednesday, 7 p.m., Naches Fire Station, 102 N. Naches Ave. Info: Jim Simpson, 509-653-2414.

FOGGY BOTTOM BAND -- Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Prosser Memorial Nursing Home, 723 Memorial St. Live music. Call Dick Bain, 509-786-2842.

YOUTH & FAMILIES OF YAKIMA COUNTY -- Thursday, 5 p.m. Sunnyside Presbyterian Church, 737 S. 16th St. Family game night. Needed: ideas for positive change; ideas for youth events. Info: Tiffany, 509-574-2973, or Vicki, 509-574-2972.

BAHA'´I COMMUNITY TALK AND SLIDE SHOW -- Friday, 7:30 p.m. "Proclamation to the Kings." Free event. Includes music and refreshments. For directions and information, 509-454-3662.

DOLL, TOY AND TEDDY BEAR SHOW AND SALE -- Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Salvation Army Corps buildings, 310 N. 16th Ave. Antique dolls, teddy bears, furniture, dishes, toys, books and doll clothes. Admission donation: $3. Proceeds benefit Salvation Army's youth programs. Lunch will be sold for $5. Info: 509-452-4485.

WEST VALLEY KIWANIS CLUB CRAB FEED -- Feb. 27, 4-8 p.m. West Valley Junior High School, 7505 Zier Road. For tickets, call Ray Stenberg, 509-575-6320.

KINDERCONCERT "VISITS VIENNA"-- Feb. 28, 3 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Performance by the Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra and Yakima Ensemble Strings. Visit the instrumental zoo after the concert. Free event. 509-853-2787.

* For a complete list of regularly scheduled meetings or events in the Yakima Valley, visit www.yakimaherald.com. For information about having your event listed, contact Vera Sanabria at 509-577-7705 or vsanabria@yakimaherald.com.