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ALANON — 6:30-7:30 a.m., “Men’s Meeting” Yakima Alliance Church basement, 902 S. 36th Ave. 1:30 p.m., Stone Church, 3303 Englewood Ave., front entrance; 7 p.m., St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 4105 Richey Road; 6-7 p.m. “We Have Choices,” St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 40 W. White Swan Road. Call 509-577-9401 or visit www.Yakima1.com/alanon/.

ALATEEN — 7-8 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 4105 Richey Road. Alateen is part of Al-Anon, which helps families and friends with alcoholic recovery. Call 509-577-9401.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — For today’s meeting times and locations, call 509-453-7680. AA local office location, 616 River Road, Yakima; or visit www.YakimaAA.com.

ALZHEIMER’S TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUP — Third Tuesday of the month. Calls taken between 7:30-9 p.m. and faciliated by Barbara Bridges. Dial 1-866-453-5550, enter 5323846, then press #. For additional information call Linda Whiteside, 1-800-848-7097.

ANGEL CARE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION — Free emotional support from trained survivors for those newly diagnosed. Volunteers will assist with attending consultations, chemotherapy and radiation appointments. Visit www.angelcarefoundation.org or call toll-free, 877-417-3484.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION GROUP — 7-8:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Yakima, 225 N. Second St. (rear entrance). No experience with mediation required and instruction offered. Call Rev. Alex Holt, 509-972-8711.

CELEBRATE LIFE SCRAPBOOKING AT NORTH STAR — 1-4 p.m., 808 N. 39th Avenue, community room. The group will meet the third Tuesday of the month. Free. Patients and family should bring photos that coincide with the theme, laughter, special emblems or embillishments. For more information and to register call Kitty, 509-574-3441.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY; 12-STEP CHRIST CENTERED PROGRAM — 6:30 p.m. Yakima Foursquare Church, 700 N. 40th Avenue. Drug, alcohol and any of life’s addictions. Call Molly, 509-575-1490.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - DEPRESSION SUPPORT — 6 p.m., Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., No. 40. Call 509-575-6686.

FEMALE ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP — 4 p.m. at Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, 402 S. Fourth Ave. For more information and pre-meeting interview call Susan, 509-576-4339.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS — 7:30 p.m. at Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. Directions only, 509-966-6550.

GRIEF SUPPORT-SUNNYSIDE — 6-7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, 907 S. Sixth St. Meet in the Reinhold Memorial Library. Contact: Kerry Turley, 509-837-2243, or Bettie Filicetti, 509-837-4436.

INDOOR WALKING PROGRAM — 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Harriet Thompson Elementary, 1105 W. Second St. Program is free. Call Grandview Parks and Recreation office, 509-882-9219.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS — For today’s meeting times and locations, call (877) 664-0398 or visit www.NA.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS —  1 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave.  Call 509-453-8165 or www.oa.org.

PATIENT SUPPORT GROUP — 2 p.m., North Star Lodge, 808 N. 39th Ave. Call 509-574-3514.

SHARES — Noon-2 p.m., Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Distribute free clothing to the needy in the Selah School District. Call 509-698-5789.

TOPS — Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., Salvation Army, 310 N. 16th Ave. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Call Marlene Frank, 509-457-4538.

WOMENS SUPPORT GROUP — 6:30-8 p.m. at the YWCA, 818 W. Yakima Ave. Support for women in crisis, domestic violence, depression and other pressures. Call 509-248-7796.

CLASSES

COMING OF AGE SERIES—Tuesdays in April. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Free. Info: Linda Henjun, 509-575-8529.

• 6 p.m. April 20: “A Good Night’s Sleep - It’s More Important Than You Think.”

• 5 p.m. April 27: “Take Care of Your Heart.”

IYENGAR YOGA CLASSES — For more information call Erin, 509-654-5857.

KARATE/SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES — Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Harriet Thompson Elementary School’s cafeteria, 114 Euclid St. Cost is $20 per month for youth ages 8-17 and $25 per month for adults 18 and older. Cost increases for non-city fees. For more information call the Grandview Parks and Recreation office, 509-882-9219.

YOGA CLASSES — 8:30-9:45 a.m. Level 1/2. For more information call 509-469-2559.

YOGA CLASSES — 6:30 p.m. at 2611 Birchfield Road. Cost is $10 per class. Call 509-969-2836.

POTPOURRI

ACBL CONTRACT BRIDGE — 6:30 p.m., Allied Arts Center, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. For more info. call 509-966-0930 or 509-954-1760.

AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM. 9-3 p.m. Tuesdays; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays (closed Mondays). 4508 Main St., Union Gap. Self-guided walking tours from dawn to dusk. Admission: donation. 509-457-8735 or www.centralwaagmuseum.org.

BROOKLYN BASEBALL CLUB — 5-6:30 p.m., Weight training for ages 10-14. For information visit www.Brooklynbaseballclub.com or call Rich, 509-249-5454.

CHINOOK TOASTMASTERS — Noon, Central Washington Family Medicine, 1806 W. Lincoln Avenue, lower level conference room. Pracitce and learn communication and leadership skills in a friendly atmosphere. Call Susie, 509-697-5781.

THE CLOTHESLINE PROJECT— April 20-23, 3-7 p.m,. Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, building A, 402 S. Fourth Ave. Visual display bearing witness to violence against women. Free and open to the public. Info: 509-574-4084.

DEMOCRATIC CLUB — Noon, Peking Palace, 610 N. First St. Call Alice, 509-453-2762.

GRANDVIEW ADULT OPEN GYM —  6:30-8 p.m., Compass gymnasium, Euclid Street. Open to adults 30 years and older. Cost is $1 per person. Call Grandview Parks and Recreation,509-882-9218.

IAAP OF YAKIMA VALLEY — 4-5:30 p.m., Yakima Air Terminal board room, 24th & Washington avenues. Cost: $5 per person. Info: e-mail nadinegriffin@yahoo.com.

IOOF ODDFELLOWS — 8 p.m., 206 W. Walnut Ave. Nondrinking fraternal organization. Call Gary Bound, 509-453-3093.

KIWANIS CLUB OF YAKIMA — Noon, Howard Johnson Gateway Hotel, 9 N. Ninth St. Cost: $10.25 for lunch. Call Louise, 509-248-7000.

KIWANIS OF SELAH — 6:45 a.m., Selah Fire Station, 206 W. Fremont Ave.

LOWER VALLEY KOSMOS — 6 p.m., 10-4 Cafe, 703 E. Wine Country Road. Singles 50 and over are invited. Call ahead, location may vary. Call Arlo, 509-837-3826 or Teny, 509-786-3625.

PFLAG — 7 p.m., 223 N. First St. Support group for parents and friends of lesbians and gays. For more information call 509-576-9626.

PROJECT WARM-UP — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Pacific Power and Light, 500 Keys Road. Bring a lunch. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Call 509-574-6818.

SCORE — 9 a.m.-noon, Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, 10 N. Ninth St. Business advice to potential and existing business owners/operators. Sponsored by the Small Business Administration. Call 509-248-2021 for appointments.

SONG CIRCLE — 7-9 p.m., Goldendale Community Library, 131 W. Burgen St. Open-microphone poetry, music, stories and more. Call the Goldendale Community Library, 509-773-4487.

SUNNYSIDE SCRAPBOOKING — 4-5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Community Center, 1521 S. First St. Need to bring own supplies. Cost is $6 in-city, $7.50 non-city. Call Parks and Recreation office, 509-837-8660.

SYNTH-YAK ELECTRONIC MUSIC JAM CIRCLE — 7-9 p.m., Ted Brown Music, 2612-B W. Nob Hill Blvd. For MIDI enthusiasts. Call Amanda, 509-697-4050, or e-mail lifeforms@redmoon-music.com.

TOASTMASTERS OF CASCADE 993 — 6-7:30 a.m., Village Center, 215 N. 40th Ave. Promotes better communication, public speaking and leadership. Welcome to all early birds. Nonsmoking. Call 509-453-4478.

TOPPENISH ROTARY CLUB — Noon, 14 Tribes Room, Heritage Inn, Highway 97. Call John Cerna, 509-865-4455.

WEST VALLEY TALENT CONCERT— 7 p.m., West Valley High School auditorium, 9206 Zier Road. Performances by students and community members. Donations accepted. Proceeds go towards West Valley Dollars for Scholars. Info: 509-972-5900.

WOMAN’S CENTURY CLUB LITERARY DEPARTMENT— 1 p.m., 304 N. Second St. “Family Tree,” by Barbara Delinsky. Discussion of current and classic novels and biographies. Call 509-453-3921.

YAKIMA AREA ARBORETUM — A variety of tree collections, rose garden, organic vegetable gardens and orienteering, open from dawn to dusk at 1401 Arboretum Drive. The Jewett Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Call 509-248-7337.

YAKIMA DUPLICATE BRIDGE — 6:30 p.m., Allied ArtsCenter, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. All bridge players welcome. Call Rick Johnson, 965-2562.

YAKIMA ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES — 7:30 p.m., McDonald’s, First Street and Nob Hill Boulevard. Call Avel, 453-8075.

YAKIMA INTERNET USERS — 7 p.m., Sub-Link Internet Cafe, 913 S. First St. Contact Kevin, 509-249-3085, or www.yiug.org.

YAKIMA SUN STRIDERS — 7 p.m. Summitview Library’s board room, 5709 Summitview Ave. Local Volkswalking program. Call Millie, 509-965-4980.

YAKIMA TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION — 7-10 p.m., Glenwood Square, basement area, 5110 Tieton Drive. All skill levels welcome; bring bat/paddle and balls. Call Steve Goodwin, 509-248-9862.

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

• Baby Lapsit: 10:30 a.m. Yakima Library.

• Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. Summitview Library.

• Friendship Tea: 1 p.m. Terrace Heights Library.

• Blast After School Tutoring: 4 p.m. Buena Library.

• Kito Manga-New Teen Anmie/Manga Club: 4 p.m. Moxee Library.

• Teen Activities: 4 p.m. Selah Library.

• Craft Night For Teens & Adults: 7 p.m. Union Gap Library.

ZILLAH BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN —9:45 a.m., Faith Community Church, 300 W. Centennial Drive. Contact: Cheryl, 509-829-6183.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — 9 a.m., courthouse auditorium, 205 W. Fifth Ave.

KITTITAS SCHOOL BOARD — 7 p.m., Kittitas Middle School, North Pierce Street.

PROSSER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — Noon, The Barn Restaurant, 490 Wine Country Road. Call Jim Milne, 786-3177.

PROSSER SCHOOL BOARD — 7 p.m., Keene Riverview Elementary School, 832 Park Ave.

SOUTH CLE ELUM TOWN COUNCIL — 7 p.m., Town Hall, Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue.

TERRACE HEIGHTS SEWER DISTRICT — 10 a.m., the Third Tuesday of the month, district office, 186 Iron Horse Court, Suite 100. Board of commissioners meeting. Info: 509-453-8702.

THORP SCHOOL BOARD — 7:30 p.m., Thorp School library, 10831 N. Thorp Highway.

YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL — 6 p.m., City Hall, 129 N. Second St.

YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSION — 10 a.m., City Council Chambers , 129 N. Second St.

YAKIMA SCHOOL BOARD — 7:30 p.m., administration building, 104 N. Fourth Ave.

SENIORS

PROSSER SENIOR CENTER — 9:30-11:30 a.m., Happi-time Band practice. Call Helen Carrell, 786-2915. 11:40 a.m., lunch, cost by donation, suggested $2.75 (ages 60 and over), $6.50 (under 60). Pool room, two tables from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pinochle, 5:30 p.m. Cost is $1 and prizes awarded, call June Bates, 786-1445. Prosser Senior Center is located, 1231 Dudley Avenue. For more information call 509-786-1148.

SELAH SENIOR CENTER — 1-4 p.m., pinochle, Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Call Ann, 509-697-6449.

SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER — 1-3 p.m., bingo, 1400 Federal Way. Sponsored by Sunnyside Parks and Recreation Department and Sunnyside Senior Group. Cost: 25 cents per card. Call 509-837-8660.

UNION GAP SENIOR CENTER — 9:30-9:45 a.m., exercise class; 10 a.m.-noon, blood pressure; 10:30-11:45 a.m., penny bingo; 1-3 p.m., computer class. 1000 Ahtanum Road. Call 509-248-2668.

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER — Table pool from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bible study from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bridge for experienced players from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Senior nutritional lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Creative writing workshop at 1 p.m. Soup and sandwich at the coffee bar 11:30-12:30, $3. Pinochle from 7-10:30 p.m. Ballroom dance class at 6:30 p.m. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 509-575-6166.

APRIL EVENTS

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL DAY— April 21, noon, Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 9 N. Ninth St. Cost: $22. Martin Howell presents, “Establishing a Positive Mental Health Environment in your Workplace.” Sponsored by the Yakima Valley IAAP Chapter. Info: 509-965-2258.

LEARN AT LUNCH WORKSHOP—April 21, noon, North Star Lodge Community Room, 808 N. 39th Ave. Speaker: Joa Crowder. “Restoring Balance with Acupuncture.” Complimentary light lunch provided. RSVP: Kitty, 509-574-3441 or kitty.inaba@yvmh.org.

LIFELONG LEARNING — April 21, 2:30 p.m., Living Care Retirement Community’s Meyer Auditorium, 3803 Summitview Ave. Presentation by Pugent Sound Energy. “The Wild Horse Wind Farm in Kittias.” Open to the public, free admission. For more information, call  509-965-5278.

YAKIMA LIONS CLUB — April 21, noon, Howard Johnson Hotel, 9 N. Ninth St. Speaker, K.L. Wombacher of the Yakima Bears. Call Cheryl Legowik, 509-574-3106.

BYU-IDAHO SINFONIETTA— April 22, 7 p.m. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Free. Non-perishable canned food items or water accepted to be donated to the Yakima Homeless Network. Info: 509-697-5662. (36-member chamber orchestra.)

FOGGY BOTTOM BAND— April 22, 1:30-3 p.m. Prosser Memorial Nursing Home, 723 Memorial St.Live music. Call Dick Bain, 509-786-2842.    

YAKIMA VALLEY SYSTEM OF CARE — April 22, 5 p.m. All Nations Center, 3020 Ashue Road, Wapato. Bring positive ideas for youth events. Volunteers needed. Info: Tiffany, 509-574-2973.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEEK 2020cq FACILITIES TEAM MEMBERS—  Seeking six community members to join a work group to decide whether to bring the new Law and Justice Center project before the voters. Applications due by 4 p.m. April 23 at the County Commissioner’s office, 128 N. Second St. www.yakimacounty.us/cmrs/forms/Boards-Commissions_Application.pdf or 509-574-2300.

 LOWER VALLEY SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL CLUB FLOWER SALE— Fundraising event. Deadline for orders is April 23 for geraniums and petunias. Cost: $20 per dozen or $1.70 each. Proceeds go to fund scholarships and funding for L.V. Hospice Pediatric Palliative Care., L.V. Crisis Center and Breast Cancer Awareness. Info: Barbara Miller, 509-837-4093.

“AYURVEDA”—April 24, 9 a.m.-noon. Workshop on an ancient health system from India. Cost: $35 and preregistration required. Info: 509-969-6605 or TEInstitute@msn.com.

“FAMILY FOOD DRIVE”— April 24, 8 a.m.-noon. Drop-off non-perishable food items or cash at KNDO’s parking lot, 1608 S. 24th Ave. Proceeds will go towards 40 food banks in Central Washington. Info: Rosemary Rief, 509-453-4107.

MASTER GARDENER KID’S PUMPKIN/JOURNAL COMPETION— April 24, 10 a.m., Demonstration Garden at Ahtanum Youth Park. Open to the first 100 kids ages 6 and older. Free class and parking. Info: 509-574-1600.

46TH ANNUAL OYSTER FEED— April 24, 5-8 p.m. Chelminar Grotto, 204 S. 46th Ave. Cost: $16 for 2 dozen oysters and $10 chicken. Proceeds benefit Cerebal Palzy Children & Dentistry for the handicap. Info: Wayne, 509-966-8711 or Robbie, 509-972-8816.

SEE SPOT RUN - 5K RUN/WALK— April 25, 11 a.m. Begins and ends at the Humane Society of Central Washington, 2405 W. Birchfield Rd. Cost: $20 pre-registration (includes T-shirt); $25 day of the race (includes T-shirt only while supplies last) and no fee for children 10 and under (excludes T-shirt). All race participants are allowed to walk/run with or without a dog. Racers may bring their own dog or borrow a homeless dog from the shelter. Info: 509-457-6854 or www.yakimahumane.org.

 YAKIMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY— April 25. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. 1 p.m. potluck followed by the program at 2 p.m. “Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Move to North Yakima 1885-2010.” $2 admission for non-members of the Historical Society. Info: 509-248-0747.

ANNUAL HARMAN CENTER ART SHOW— Weekdays April 26-May 14. 101 N. 65th Ave. Works will be changed out weekly and will conclude with a silent auction. Info: 509-575-6166.

• Week 1: China painting, wood carving and jewelry.

• Week 2: Scrapbooking, knitting and leather tooling. 

• Week 3: Items up for aution will be displayed.

YYCC RECYLING COMMITTEE’S COMPOSTING CLASS— April 27, 3:30 p.m., Glenn Anthon Hall, Room 119, S. 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard. Free for YVCC students and $5 for community members. Info: 509-574-4646.

5TH ANNUAL KARA KONDO MEMORIAL LUNCHEON— April 28, noon, Café Melange, 7 N. Front St. No-host luncheon honoring Kara Kondo with presentations by Barbara Greco of "For A Better Tomorrow', Corday Trick and Lt. Tom Foley. Theme: “Downtown Yakima, Perception vs. Reality.” RSVP 509-452-3419.

• For information about having your event listed, contact Vera Sanabria at 509-577-7705 or vsanabria@yakimaherald.com.