TODAY

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AL-ANON — 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Eighth and Yakima avenues, south entrance; call 509-577-9401 (except holidays). 7 p.m., Sunnyside Community Hospital, classroom, 10th Street and Tacoma Avenue; call 509-882-3353. 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1307 E. Third Ave., Ellensburg; call 962-9045 or visit www.Yakima1.com/alanon/.

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.

ALTC CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP — 11 a.m., Wellness House, 210. S. 11th Ave., Suite 40. Facilitated by Aging and Long Term Care. Call 509-575-6686.

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.

ARC OF YAKIMA COUNTY — 7-8:30 p.m. Advocacy, Resources and Support for friends and family of the developmentally disabled. Call John, 509-248-0843, for meeting location.

CANCER PEER MENTORS — Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Avenue, Suite 40. Call 509-575-6686.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY; 12-STEP CHRIST CENTERED PROGRAM — 7 p.m. Yakima Alliance Church, 902 S. 36th Ave. Drug, alcohol and any of life’s addictions. Call Cathy Hale, 509-966-9111, Brian Cox, 509-576-0851.

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT AND EDUCATION — 5:30 p.m., Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave. Free. Learn methods to manage and cope with chronic pain. Facilitated by Dionetta Hudzinski. Call Lin Funkhouser, 509-575-6686.

DIABETES CONSULTATIONS — Free diabetes consultations in English or Spanish, afternoons, Nuestra Casa, 1007 S. Sixth St. For appointment contact: Nuestra Casa, 509-839-7602.

HIV+ ANONYMOUS GROUP — Info: Shelley, 509-453-1428.

KITTITAS VALLEY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP — 6:30 p.m., Kittitas Valley Community Hospital’s second-floor conference room, 603 S. Chestnut St. 509-933-8636.

LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER — 2:30-4 p.m., 1111 W. Spruce, Suite 33. Support for women cancer patients. Call Amy at Best Friends, 509-453-5540.

MOM-N-BABY — 10 a.m.-noon, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Discuss topics such as postpartum, health and safety, early intervention and more. Bring your baby. Presented by Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Call Lori, 509-388-6440.

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

NEW FRIENDS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS —Noon to 1 p.m., 303 Larena Lane in Wapato. Call Phyl A., 509-877-6171, or 509-877-6476.

OUTREACH CARE GROUP — 7 p.m., West Valley Church, 7109 W Nob Hill Boulevard. Call 509-966 1550.

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

 SEPARATION DIVORCE CARE — 7 p.m., 7109 W. Nob Hill Blvd.Info: Pastor Mary, 509-966-1550, ext. 23.  

SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS — For today’s meeting times and locations, call (866) 291-0914 or visit www.SAnorthwest.org.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)— Weigh-in at 10 a.m., Salvation Army, 310 N. 16th Ave.; 10:15 a.m., First Presbyterian Church kitchen, 9 S. Eighth Ave.; 5:30 p.m., Wapato Community Presbyterian Church, 502 S. Satus Ave. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Call Marlene Frank, 509-457-4538.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)—  6 p.m., Sunnyside Senior Center, 1400 Federal Way. Call Nancy Mosey, 509-837-3650.

WAPATO CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP — 2 p.m., St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 907 S. Sixth St. Call Kerry Turley, 509-837-2243, or Bettie Filicetti, 509-837-4436.

WEST VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE WORKSHOPS —7 p.m. at the W.V. Church of the Nazarene, 7109 W. Nob Hill Boulevard. Workshops include: Divorce care; Grief Share; KIDS Divorce Care; Choices Determine Your Future. For more information and to register call 509-966-1550.

CLASSES

PRENATAL YOGA CLASSES —6-7 p.m.Info: Heather, 509-469-2559.

YOGA CLASSES — 6-7 p.m. Info: Lashel, 509-697-3843.

POTPOURRI

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

BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY— 7 p.m., St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 4105 Richey Road. Men who enjoy singing or would like to learn about barbershop style of singing are encouraged to attend. Call Art Ries, 509-697-8546.

CHILDREN’S WISHES AND DREAMS— 7 p.m., 1023 S. 32nd Ave. Organize fundraisers to grant wishes for local children with life-threatening illnesses.  Call 509-452-8312.

 DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB — Noon, Sub Shop, North Second Street. Call Carmen, 509-966-9316, or Alice, 509-453-2762.

DEMOSTHENES TOASTMASTERS — Noon, Education Service Building, 33 S. Second Ave. Training for communication, leadership and public speaking. Call 509-248-1934.

GRANDVIEW LIONS CLUB — 7 p.m., George Young building, Grandview Fair Grounds. Call Doug Rinehart, 509-882-1310.

LOS BAILADORES DEL SOL — 6:30-8:30 p.m., EPIC, 2902 Castlevale Road. Dance group practice; public welcome to participate. Call 509-969-8061.

LOWER VALLEY BRIDGE CLUB — 6:30 p.m., Banner Bank, 911 E. Edison Ave., Sunnyside. Visitors welcome. Call Dudley, 509-882-2728.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE AND AUXILIARY — 7 p.m. at the DAV Services Hall, 911 S. 15th Ave. Commandant is Ed Falter, 509-966-0760 or e-mail ed_falter@hotmail.com.

PAX CHRISTI — 7 p.m., St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 5 S. Naches Ave. Faith-based peace and justice organization. Prayer, study, action. Call Ernie Harrelson 509-453-4881.

SOCIAL DAY — 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Games, crafts and visiting for adults who are developmentally disabled. Bring a lunch. Sponsored by ARC. Call Rosella, 509-965-1804.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF YAKIMA — Noon, Howard Johnson’s, N. Ninth Street. Business meeting.Info: Jayne Tienken, 509-972-5425.

 SUNNYSIDE ROTARY CLUB —  Noon, Snipes Mountain Brewery, 905 Yakima Valley Hwy. Contact: Jim Kassebaum, 509-837-7891.

VALLEY OF THE SUN — 7:30 p.m., St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 4105 Richey Road. Sing, perform and promote quartet singing. Call Jerry, 509-965-8607.

WESTSIDE MERCHANTS — Second Monday of the month. 6 p.m., Comittee for Downtown Yakima (CDY) office, 7 N. Third St. Topics: Shoplifting and Graffiti. Info:509- 225-2485.

WEST VALLEY KIWANIS CLUB — 7 p.m., Wide Hollow Elementary School, 72nd Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard.

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

YAKIMA CHESS CLUB — 5-9 p.m., Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St. All players welcome from beginners to grandmasters. Bring your chess set. Call Rob Arnett 509-952-0759.

YAKIMA CHRISTRIDERS — Dinner at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Shari’s Restaurant, 16 E. Valley Mall Blvd., Union Gap. Christian-based motorcycle group. Call Darrell, 4509-521812.

YAKIMA COMPOSITE SQUADRON CIVIL AIR PATROL — 5:30-8 p.m., 2501 Airport Lane, National Guard Armory. Air Force auxiliary youth group conducts emergency services, search and rescue, aviation and cadet programs. Call Capt. Jamie Treat, 509-469-4620.

YAKIMA COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS — 7 p.m., 223 N. First St. Work to create a better future for the citizens of Yakima County and beyond. Light refreshments and snacks. Call 509-452-7197 or e-mail youngdemocrats@yakimademocrats.com.

YAKIMA DUPLICATE BRIDGE — Noon, Allied ArtsCenter, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. All bridge players welcome. Call Nancy Nesvig, 509-452-2012.

YAKIMA FENCING CLUB — 6-7 p.m., Glenwood Square basement area, 5110 Tieton Dr. Call Alan, 509-910-1570.

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

• Preschool Story Time & Craft: 10 a.m. Selah Library.

YAKIMA VALLEY PEACE ADVOCATES — 6:30-8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church in Yakima, 225 N. Second St. n the Ann Ingham Room (enter through the back door in the alley). Meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month. Visit www.yvpan.net.

YAKIMA VALLEY SOCIETY OF ARTISTS — 7 p.m. second Monday of the month from September through May at Allied Arts Center, 5000 W. Lincoln. Youth and adults welcome. Art classes, art show, critique, sharing, and outdoor sessions. Call Kris Knight, 509-248-9820 or Betty England, 509-965-4706.

ZILLAH CENTRAL VALLEY ART CLUB — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Zillah Civic Center, 119 First Ave. Call 509-829-5524 or 509-829-5364.

ZILLAH SPORTS BOOSTERS — 7 p.m., Zillah High School, 1604 Second Ave. Noonprofit organization to help defray cost of sporting activities for all Zillah schoolchildren. Call Bev, 509-829-5101.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

BUENA COMMUNITY COUNCIL — 6:30 p.m., Buena Nueva Housing Project, 66 Highland Drive. Call 509-865-6010.

EAST VALLY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 4 — 7 p.m. district headquarters, 2003 Beaudry Road.

EAST VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD — 7 p.m., district office, 2002 Beaudry Road.

ELLENSBURG CITY COUNCIL — 7 p.m., new City Hall council chambers (Washington School Building), 501 N. Anderson St.

GRANDVIEW SCHOOL BOARD — 7:30 p.m., Grandview High School Library, 1601 W. Fifth St.

HARRAH CITY COUNCIL — 7:30 p.m., Harrah City Hall, 11 E. Pioneer St.

NACHES TOWN COUNCIL — 7 p.m., City Hall, 29 E. Second St.

NACHES VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD — 7 p.m., administration building, 24 Shafer Ave. Work session.

SUNNYSIDE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP — 6:30 p.m., Law and Justice Center, 401 Homer St.

TIETON CITY COUNCIL — 7 p.m., City Hall, 418 Maple St.

TOPPENISH CITY COUNCIL — 7 p.m., City Hall, 21 W. First Ave. Call 509-865-6319.

UNION GAP CITY COUNCIL — 7 p.m., City Hall, 102 W. Ahtanum Road. Study session precedes at 6 p.m.

WEST VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD — 7 p.m., at the high school, room 1245.

WHITE SWAN COMMUNITY COALITION TO REDUCE UNDERAGED DRINKING— 5:30 p.m., Methodist Church, 80 Curtis St. Helping to reduce underaged drinking.

YAKIMA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 4 — 7 p.m., fire station, 40 2003 Beaudry Road. Call 509-457-8615.

SENIORS

PROSSER SENIOR CENTER — 11:40 a.m., lunch, 1231 Dudley Avenue. 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. Call 509-786-1148.

STAY ACTIVE & INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE FITNESS CLASS — Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Southeast Community Center’s MLK room, 1211 S. Seventh St. For adults 65 and older. Free. Donations accepted. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water. No classes on Holidays. Info: 509-574-1933.

TABLE TENNIS — 1-3:30 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Bring your own paddles and ball. All levels are welcome. Great aerobic exercise. Call Chuck DeJournette, 509-966-3833, or the senior center, 509-575-6166.

UNION GAP SENIOR CENTER —10:30-11:45 a.m., penny bingo; 1-3 p.m. quarter bingo, 1000 Ahtanum Road. Call 509-248-2668.

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER — Foot care from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., preregister at 576-6725. Table pool from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Senior nutrition lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Intermediate bridge from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Write your own history from 2-3:45 p.m. Soup and sandwich at the coffee bar 11:30-12:30, $3. Pinochle, 1-4 p.m. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 509-575-6166.

MAY EVENTS

DINING WITH DIABETES — May 11 & 18, 10 a.m.-noon. Desert Aire/Sage Brush Seniors, 411 Desert Aire. Free. For seniors 60 years of age and older. Recipes, cooking demos and food tasting. Info: Kathy, 800-542-4459.

HOSPICE AND TRANSITIONS PALLIATIVE CARE VOLUNTEER TRAINING — May 11,13, 18 and 20 from 6-9 p.m. at Memorial Home Care, 1019 S. 40th Ave. Learn how to provide comfort for patients and families in the face of a life-limiting illness. Free. Register with Dottie, 509-574-3655.

NO COST GIRL SCOUTS PROGRAM — May 11, 18 & 25, 7-8 p.m., Franklin Middle School, 410 S. 19th Ave. For girls 5-17. Free event. Info: Lisa Tapia, 509-834-9785.

MAKE BETTER CHOICES FOR BETTER BONES. 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Springs, Memorial Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine, 302 S. 10th Ave. Presented by Linda Burdette and Amy Conrad. Space is limited. Info: 50-575-8484.

• May 13: "Prevention and Medications."

• May 20: "Exercise."

SELAH COMMUNITY DAYS. May 13-16. Wixson Park in Selah. Pancake breakfast from 6-10 a.m. followed by the parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Carnival, food vendors, booths, live entertainment and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. For a complete line-up go to www.selahdays.org.

SELAH CHAMBER’S ANNUAL POTATO FEED — May 14, 5-8 p.m., Selah Civic Center, 215 S. First St. Cost: $6. Live music and raffle. Info: Selah Chamber of Commerce, 509-698-7303 or www.selahchamber.org.

TOPPENISH UNITED METHODIST RUMMAGE SALE — May 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 201 N. Beech St. in Toppenish. Clothing and household goods. Proceeds benefit the mission. Info: Marvilena, 509-820-5127.

2010 FUR BALL— May 15, 5:30 p.m., Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Dinner, drinks, entertainment, live and silent auction. Cost: $50. Semi-formal attire. 21 and older event. Benefiting the Humane Society of Central Washington. Info: 50-833-4654.

"A WOMAN’S LIFE IN SONG." — May 15, 2:30 and 7 p.m. Clarion Hotel, 1507 N. First St. Tickets: $12 for seniors and children under 12, $15 for adults. Spring performance by Bel Canto of Yakima. For tickets: 509-575-5762.

FREE WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS OF SPANISH — May 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., CWU’s Black Hall 142 in Ellensburg. Eva González-Abad of the Center for Spanish Studies will present, "Development of Materials for the Spanish Classroom." Info: 509-963-3327 or alee@cwu.edu.

INSIGHT SCHOOL OF YAKIMA OPEN HOUSE — May 15, 5-6:30 p.m., Perry Technical Institute, 2011 W. Washington Ave. Tuition-free online high school information session. Info: 866-800-0017 or wa.insightschools.net.

PHOTO CLASSES FOR SENIORS — At the Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Learn to organize and share photos and create a movie with your photos. For information and to sign-up call 509-575-6166.

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 15: "So You Took Digital Photos. Now What?"

•  10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 29: Using MS Movie-Maker.

SONS OF NORWAY - NORSK BREAKFAST AND CULTURAL FAIR — May 15, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fruitvale Grange, 2908 Castlevale Road. Celebrating Leif Eriksson’s discovery of America. View displays of Norwegian arts, customs and foods. Call Donna, 509-452-9790.

WOMAN’S CENTURY CLUB PLANT SALE— May 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 304 N. 2nd St. Annuals, perennials and shrubs. Proceeds will go towards the maintenance of the historic Donald House. 509-453-3921.

YAKIMA AREA ARBORETUM — 1401 Arboretum Drive. 509-248-7337, www.ahtrees.org.

• Noon-3 p.m. May 15: Iris Flower & Design Show. Free. Presented by the Yakima Valley Iris Society.

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 23: Bonsai Exhibit. Free. Presented by the Yakima Valley Bonsai Society.

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 29: "Worm Composting for Kids." Cost: $20 YAA members and $20 for non-members. Class size limited to 15 people.

YAKIMA VALLEY’S AMERICAN TRUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2010 TRUCK SHOW & SWAP MEET— May 15,  9 a.m.-3 p.m.  At Fullbright Park on the grounds of the Central Washington Agriculture Museum, 4508 Main St. in Union Gap. www.aths.org or Wade Adams, 509-453-5780.

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES FIESTA AND SILENT AUCTION— May 16, 4-7 p.m. Mighty Tieton Warehouse, 608 Wisconsin Ave., Tieton. Annual fundraising event for La Casa Hogar.  Entertainment, silent auction and dinner. Cost: $50. 509-457-5058.

GERMAN DINNER AND DANCE — May 16, 3-6 p.m., Yakima Eagles, 307 W. Chestnut. Live music wih Al Maletta Jr. For members and guests. Call 509-453-6216.

SELAH COMMUNITY FUND RUN — Event takes place May 16, 8 a.m., Selah Junior High School. Fee includes T-Shirt. All proceeds benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Register by mail or in person at Selah Fitness Express, 102 N. First St., Selah, 98942. Forms and info at http://selahfundrun.weebly.com and http://selahdays.org/. Call Sara, 509-901-4391 or Susan, 509-594-7118.

GOLFIN’ AROUND — Must register by May 17.  Free event. May 23, 1 p.m., Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave. For ages 5-13. Equipment provided. Hosted by the First Tee of Yakima and Yakima Parks and Recreation. Info: 509-949-6349 or www.thefirstteeyakima.org.

WORKING LUNCH SERIES— May 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Business Resource Center, 10 N. Ninth St. "Thinking About Starting a Business?" Cost: $10 for pre-registration or $15 at the door. Info: Tammy, 509-575-1140 or tammy@yvcda.com.

3RD ANNUAL ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE— May 19, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Clarion Hotel, 1507 N. First St. "Making Yakima A Safe Place to Grow Old." Cost: $15 for community members and 445 for professionals. Includes lunch and notebook. RSVP, Stacy, 509-453-0480 or 800-643-2182 or www.yakimaseniorrights.com.

YAKIMA VALLERY FORMER FIRE LOOKOUTS — May 19, 6:30 p.m. Group meets to preserve history and memories of fire lookouts and ways to protect remaining lookout structures, and share stories.  For lcoation and other details call, Mike Hiler 509-965-2747 or Wendy Warren 509-577-8649.

YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE — May 19, 7 p.m., Glen Anthon Hall, 1001 S. 16th Ave. Meet faculty members and learn about YVCC. Departments showcased include: Biology, psychology, geology, anthropology, math, English and Chican@History. Info: 509-574-4866.

BAHÁ’Í COMMUNITY - AN EVENING WITH NAWO — May 20, 7:30 p.m., Gottlieb home, 3500 Meadowcrest Lane in Yakima. Informal musical talk with Nawo Fiamo and a short presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period, refreshments and more music. Free. 509-454-3662.

"VISUALIZE... A WORLD WITHOUT ALS" BENEFIT LUNCHEON — May 21, noon, Holiday Inn & Convention Center, 802 E. Yakima. Ave. Suggested donation: $50. Proceeds go to the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter and to raise funds for critical patient services in Eastern Washington. Info: 425-656-1650 or www.alsa-ec.org.

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