MARCH

THE SPRINGS OPEN HOUSE
-- Today, noon to 2 p.m., The
Springs, Memorial Rehabilita-tion and Occupational Medicine, 302 S. 10th Ave. The community is invited to tour the new facility. Info: 509-574-3300.

YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES -- Events for Monday. Call 509-249-9003 or www.yvl.org.

* Wii R Gaming: 3 p.m., Selah Library.

* Let's Talk In English: 6 p.m., Sunnyside Library.

* Chess games: 7 p.m., Sunny-side Library.

LEARN AT LUNCH WORKSHOP -- Tuesday, noon to 1:30 p.m., North Star Lodge, 808 N. 39th Ave. Anita Mitchell presents "Protect Yourself -- Get Screened for Colon Cancer." Free. Space is limited. Call Kitty, 509-574-3441, or kitty.inaba@yvmh.org.

UNNATURAL CAUSES FILM SERIES --The Camplan Room, Goldendale Community Library, 131 W. Burgen. Viewing at 6:30 p.m. followed by a moderator-led discussion. Info: Klickitat County Health Department, 888-267-1199.

* Tuesday: "In Sickness and in Wealth."

* March 16: "Place Matters."

* March 23: "Bad Sugar."

* March 30: "Not Just A Paycheck."

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

YAKIMA VALLEY YOUTH AND FAMILY COALITION SYSTEM OF CARE -- Tuesday, 5 p.m., Southeast Yakima Com-munity Center, 1211 S. Seventh St. Free event. Bring positive change ideas for youth events, thoughts about volunteering. Info: Tiffany, 509-574-2973, or Vicki, 509-574-2972.

FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT: THE NIGHT SKY -- Wednesday, 6 p.m., Central Washington University, Michaelson Hall, Room 126. Dr. Janet Finke's Teaching Children's Literature class will read and tell stories to children. Each child receives a free book. Info: Nan, 509-963-2785 or www.cwu.edu/~frc.

MASTER GARDENERS BACKYARD HARVEST SPRING WORKSHOP SERIES -- 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Davis High School Kiva, entrance near Seventh Avenue and Walnut Street. $30 for the series or $10 a class. Register at 509-574-1600.

* Wednesday: "Vegetable Gardens Start to Finish" by Ed Hume.

* March 16: "High Yields in Small Spaces" by Phyllis Pugnetti.

* March 24: "Soils, Mulches and Additives" by Linda Chalker-Scott.

* March 30: "Gardening Without Boundaries" by Sara Perry.

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.

* Wednesday, 7 p.m.: YVCC Parker Room. (Spanish).

* March 15, 7 p.m.: Selah High School music room.

* March 18, 7 p.m.: YVCC Parker Room.

* March 25, 7 p.m.: Davis High School, KIVA.

FOGGY BOTTOM BAND --Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Prosser Memorial Nursing Home, 723 Memorial St. Live music. Call Dick Bain, 509-786-2842.

REAL HEROES BREAKFAST -- Thursday, 7-8 a.m. Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Recognizing the works of local heroes. Free event but donations greatly appreciated. Proceeds benefit the Yakima Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. To reserve your seat, call Lisa, 509-457-1690.

CHILI COOK-OFF AND AUCTION FUNDRAISER -- March 13, 4-8 p.m., Yakima Armory on 26th Avenue and Ahtanum Road. Vote for your favorite chili, plus silent and live auction. Tickets: $10 for adults and free for children 5 and under. Proceeds benefit Yakima Valley Pet Rescue and Adoption Center. Info: 509 248-3113.

CHARITY FILM SCREENING "A LION IN THE HOUSE" -- March 13, 4-8:30 p.m., Selah United Methodist Church, 1061 Selah Loop Road. Suggested donation $5. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Info: Brian or Susan, 509-407-1801 or 509-594-7118.

FREE CLOTHING EXCHANGE -- March 13, 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at the First Presbyter-ian Church gym, 9 S. Eighth Ave. Usable clean donations can be dropped off Friday. Donations are not required but helpful. Info: Theresa, 509-576-3986, or Gustavo, 509-248-7940.

SHAMROCK CUP 6K FUN RUN AND WALK -- March 13,
9 a.m. La Salle High School, 3000 Lightning Way, Union Gap. Entry fee and T-shirt: $12 for adults and $8 for students. Info: 509-225-2904 or www.LaSalleYakima.com.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY GALA -- March 13, 5:30 p.m., Holy Family Queen's Gym, 5502 W. Chestnut Ave. Social hour followed by a traditional Irish dinner, dancing and entertainment. Cost: $50 per person. Info: 509-225-2904 or www.LaSalleYakima.com.

* 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.