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AUDITIONS

 

YAKIMA SYMPHONY CHORUS. 7 p.m. Tuesdays through September. Fellowship Hall in the basement of Central Lutheran Church, 1604 W. Yakima Ave. Auditions for the 2010 season. All voice types needed. Info: Scott R. Peterson, 509-574-4836 or email choralc@gmail.com.

 

CAMERATA CLUB MEN'S CHORUS OF YAKIMA. 7 p.m. Mondays at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. 48th Ave. Preparing for November concert at Capitol Theatre. Love for male singing and harmony required, ability to read music helpful. Info: Dick Schut 509-452-8819.

 

DISCUSSION/LECTURE

 

SUMMER CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS. 7 p.m. Sportsman State Park, 904 University Parkway. Admission and parking free. Folding chairs advised. 509-575-2774.

* Saturday: Steve Sieber and Marsha Flam, "Birds of Prey."

 

KAFFEEKLATSCH. 2 p.m the first Thursday of each month. Jitters, 5906 Summitview Ave. German language group. 509-965-6706.

 

FARMERS MARKETS

 

GOLDENDALE FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Simcoe Street and Roosevelt Drive near U.S. Highway 97. 509-773-3400, goldendalechamber.org or Earline, 509-773-7030.

 

KITTITAS COUNTY FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. On Fourth Avenue, between Pearl and Pine streets, in downtown Ellensburg. 509-899-3870, www.kcfarmersmarket.com.

 

PROSSER FARMERS MARKET.
8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Prosser City Park, Seventh Street and Sommers Avenue. 509-786-9174, www.prosserfarmersmarket.com.

 

SELAH'S WEDNESDAY MARKET. 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Behind King's Row, 210 S. First St., Selah. Through Sept. 29. 509-961-8672 or e-mail selahwednesdaymarket@gmail.com.

 

SUNNYSIDE FARMERS MARKET. 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. In the parking lot of the Sunnyside Mini Mall, 214 S. Sixth St. 509-830-5209.

 

TIETON FARMERS MARKET. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 and 25. Tieton Square Park, west on Summitview to light in Tieton, turn left, drive one block, turn right. mightytieton.com/events_and_news/tieton_mercado.

 

YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. In front of the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. 509-457-5765, www.yakimafarmersmarket.org.

 

FILM

 

PRINCESS THEATRE "MUST SEE MOVIES." 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave., Prosser. Wines and microbrews before film at 7 p.m. (ages 21 and older only). Movie: "Raging Bull." Suggested donation: $5. www.theprincesstheatre.net.

 

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.

* Oct. 1-3: Ellensburg Film Festival.

 

WINERY EVENTS

 

FRIDAY MOVIES AT DUSK. Fridays through mid-September. The Tasting Room Yakima, 250 Ehler Road, Naches Heights. Bring lawn chairs, blankets. $4 suggested donation. 509-966-0686 or tastingroomyakima.com/events/movie-night.

 

FRIDAY NIGHT SUNSETS AT THE POINT. 6-10 p.m. Fridays through September. Windy Point Vineyard, 420 Windy Point Drive in Wapato. www.windypointvineyards.com.

 

THIRD THURSDAY WINE SEMINARS. The Tasting Room Yakima, 250 Ehler Road, Naches 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, Prosser. Cost: $15, includes main dish, side dish, glass of wine. 509-786-2675 or www.kestrelwines.com.

 

ALE CONTESTS

 

HOMEBREW CONTEST. Deadline to register is today. Homebrewed fresh hop ale will be judged Sept. 25; top three winners will be revealed at Fresh Hop Ale Festival on Oct. 2. Entry forms and info: www.freshhopalefestival.com or Allied Arts of Yakima, 509-966-0930.

 

THINGS TO DO

 

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY DAYS. Today-Sunday at Tieton Park and environs. Parade at 9:45 a.m. Saturday. Street dancing, food vendors, crafts, Mexican dancing horses, more. 509-952-1928 or mightytieton.com/events_and_news/highland_community_days.

 

"BARK IN THE PARK." 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Humane Society of Central Washington, 2405 W. Birchfield Road (across from Kmart). Adopt-a-thon, vaccine clinic, microchipping for dogs. Wine tasting, live music and events for dogs. Sponsored by Delorie-Johnson law firm. 509-457-6854 or www.yakimahumane.org.

 

NORTHWEST RIDE OF DREAMS. 9 a.m. Saturday. Rotary Park in Ellensburg. Classic car show and motorcycle ride. Free to public and $30 for participants. Hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run Campaign. Proceeds benefit Washington Special Olympics. Info: Rod, 509-969-1315 or www.nwrideofdreams.org.

 

HOT SHOTS 3-ON-3 TOURNAMENT. Saturday-Sunday in downtown Yakima. Begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. Youth, high school, adult and family divisions. Info: Yakima Valley Sports Commission, 509-575-3010 or www.hotshots3on3.org.

 

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER. 7:30 a.m. Saturday in the park at Second Street and Yakima Avenue (across from the Larson building). Cost: $5 per person. Proceeds benefit Rockin' New Years Eve. Hosted by the Committee for Downtown Yakima. www.downtownyakima.com or 509-225-2485.

 

"NO WORK, ALL PLAY" DAYS. Sept. 4-5. Brooks Memorial State Park. Garden tour displays, disc golf, Dutch oven cooking demos, bingo, nature hikes and more. 509-773-4611 or www.stateparks.com/brooks_memorial.html.

 

GRANGER MENUDO FESTIVAL. 11 a.m. Sept. 5. Hisey Park on Main Street in Granger. Sponsored by Granger Chamber of Commerce. Enter a menudo recipe to win a prize from $100 to $300. Live local bands, recreational volleyball competition and car show. To enter or reserve a vending booth: 509-854-7304 or grangerchamber@gmail.com.

 

PROSSER STATES DAY CELEBRATION AND PARADE. Sept. 6. Begins with parade at 10 a.m. through downtown Prosser. Activities, carnival, talent show follow at City Park. 509-786-3177 or www.prosserchamber.org.

 

PLAN AHEAD

 

AUTUMN BOUNTY. 5-10 p.m. Sept. 11. Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Cost: $50. Fundraising event includes live music with Kayoko Woods, dinner, wine and brews. Tickets on sale at Arboretum. 509-248-7337.

 

GREAT GRANDVIEW GRAPESTOMP. 1 p.m. Sept. 11. YVCC Grandview campus, 114 Grandridge Road. Family activities, food, arts and crafts vendors. Early registration fee: $35 per team of three; includes T-shirt. Registration after Sept. 3 or day of event: $45 per team. Space limited. www.visitgrandview.org/events/grandview-grape-stomp/grape-stomp-2010-registration.

 

FIESTAS PATRIAS. Sept. 11-12. Toppenish Rodeo Grounds, 600 S. Division St. Charro competition, Mexican folklore dancers, live music, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors. 509-865-3262 or www.toppenish.net.

 

NOT JUST A FARMERS MARKET. Sept. 11 in downtown Zillah. Local produce, wood furniture, arts and crafts, live entertainment, food vendors, more. Info: Ken, 509-829-6888 or www.cityofzillah.us.

 

SKEWERED APPLE BARBECUE CHAMPIONSHIP. Sept. 11-12 in downtown Yakima on A Street between North First and Third streets. Open national competition with $35,000 in prize money. Beer and wine garden. Purchase scrip for meats, veggies, desserts, other goodies. Cooking demonstrations. Live music. Hosted by the Yakima Valley Museum and Tree Top. 509-248-0747 or skeweredapple.com.

 

TRACTOR RUN TO HARRAH. 7 a.m. Sept. 11. From the the Central Washington Agricultural Museum, 4508 Main St., to Harrah. Tractors need to travel 8-10 mph, have at least one American flag, and have a slow-moving vehicle triangle. Info: Eric, 509-833-4811.

 

TOPPENISH ART & CULTURE SHOWCASE. Sept. 11. Pioneer Park in Toppenish. Car show, arts and crafts, kids activities, ethnic food booths, jalapeño eating contest, more. To register car, motorcycle or bike call Alex, 509-952-4760, or Victor, 206-376-4177.

 

SUNNYSIDE SUNSHINE DAYS. Sept. 17-18 in Central Park. Fire department open house and pancake breakfast from 6:30-10 a.m. Sept. 18; cost is $5 per person, $15 for family, or 10 tickets for $40. Events include parade at 10 a.m., Miss Sunnyside pageant, car show, carnival, soapbox derby, variety of vendors and booths. Info: Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, 509-837-5939.

 

GOLDENDALE FESTIVAL OF WHEELS. Sept. 18. Throughout Goldendale. Free admission for downtown activities. Live entertainment and car show. www.goldendalechamber.org.

 

PAWS FOR LIFE. 9 a.m. Sept. 18 at Randall Park between 44th and 48th avenues. Canine event to fight cancer. $25 registration; proceeds will go to American Cancer Society. Info: Kristy Perrault, 509-833-6008.

 

SUN AND SHINE CAR SHOW. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 18. Sunnyside's Central Park. In conjunction with Sunshine Days. 509-839-7678.

 

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR BUDWEISER STAGE ENTERTAINMENT. Sept. 24-Oct. 3 at State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Admission cost: Free for kids 5 and younger; $7 for ages 6-12; $13 for ages 13 and older; $9 for ages 65 and older. Advance purchase of carnival wristbands: $22, includes unlimited rides. For daily fair discount visit www.fairfun.com or call 509-248-7160.

 

PONIES IN THE SUN CAR SHOW. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19. Sarg Hubbard Park in Yakima. Raffle, games and food vendors. Cost: $15 preregistration or $20 day of show. Proceeds benefit Camp Prime Time and Children's Wishes and Dreams. Sponsored by Yakima's Sun Country Mustang Club. 509-457-7661 or lsunday@charter.net.

 

GREAT PROSSER BALLOON RALLY. Sept. 24-26. Sunrise launches at 6:15 a.m. (weather permitting) at Prosser Airport. Night Glow at dusk Saturday evening at Art Fiker Stadium; gates open at 5:30 p.m. Free. Pre-show entertainment will be family oriented. Info: Kelly, 509-786-4134 or www.prosserchamber.org.

 

PROSSER HARVEST FESTIVAL. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 26. Downtown Prosser. Hand-crafted arts and crafts, food vendors, live entertainment. www.prosserchamber.org.

 

CAREN MERCER-ANDREASON STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL. Sept. 25-26 on Sixth Street in downtown Prosser. Masterpiece chalk art. Chalk blocks available for $5. 509-786-3177 or www.prosserchamber.org.

 

CATCH THE CRUSH. Sept. 25-26 at participating Yakima Valley wineries. Activities include grape stomps, crush tours, harvest viewing, hors d'oeuvres, live music, wine tasting. Free, but Premier Passes available for $30 online in advance or $35 at the door. www.wineyakimavalley.org.

 

SUNFAIR PARADE. Sept. 25. Begins at 10 a.m. on South 16th Avenue, proceeds down Yakima Avenue. Marching bands, equestrians, clowns, floats, more. Info: Gene Dawson, 509-969-2781.

 

WINE COUNTRY TREK BIKE RIDE. Sept. 25-26. Two day event from Yakima to Prosser. Includes gourmet dinner, balloon glow, overnight camping (indoor and outdoor), baggage transportation, breakfast, break stops. Cost: $110 per rider. Sponsored by Apple Valley Kiwanis and Prosser Kiwanis clubs. www.applevalleykiwanis.com or Kimberly, 509-972-4384.

 

TOWN HALL LECTURE SERIES. Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Series subscriptions: $75 through Allied ArtsCenter, 509-966-0930. Sold only as package deal. www.yakimatownhall.com.

* 11 a.m. Sept. 29: Cokie Roberts.

* 11 a.m. Nov. 3: Elliot Engel.

* 11 a.m. March 9, 2011: Kati Marton.

* 11 a.m. April13, 2011: Shawn Achor.

 

FRESH HOP ALE FESTIVAL. 5 p.m. Oct. 2. Milliennium Arts Plaza, 7 S. Third St. Cost: $30 presale, $35 at the door. Live music with Handful of Luvin' and Slideshow. Brews to sample, brew demonstrations, cigar tent and food vendors. 21 and older event. www.freshhopalefestival.com.

 

TEFFT CELLARS CRUSH FESTIVAL. 1 p.m. Oct. 9. Tefft Cellars, 1320 Independence Road in Outlook. Cost: $30 per person. Includes harvest activities, tour, dinner and live music. Info: Emily Davis, 509-837-7651 or www.tefftcellars.com.

 

ELLENSBURG WINEWORKS CLASSROOM TASTINGS. 7-9 p.m. 606 N. Main St. in Ellensburg. Cost: $35 per workshop. 509-962-8463 or www.EllensburgWineWorks.com

* Oct. 16: Portuguese class with wine specialist Rob Ward.

* Dec. 11: Champagne/sparkling wine class with Mark Rowan.

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