09/10/10 Planner

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AUDITIONS

 

YAKIMA YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. 4-6 p.m. Monday by appointment. Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. Auditioning students should bring a piece or etude they are studying, and will be asked to play a brief portion of scales and sight reading. To schedule an appointment: 509-248-1414.

 

YVCC FALL PLAY: "WILD OATS." 4 p.m. Sept. 24. Black Box Theatre, K127 in Kendall Hall at YVCC. Callbacks at 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Kendall Hall auditorium. Performance dates: Nov. 18-21. Info: Alicia Bickley, 509-574-4837.

 

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

 

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 and Sept. 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

 

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

 

GREAT GRANDVIEW GRAPESTOMP. 1 p.m. Saturday. YVCC Grandview campus, 114 Grandridge Road. Family activities, food, arts and crafts vendors. Registration: $45 per team. Space limited. www.visitgrandview.org/events/grandview-grape-stomp/grape-stomp-2010-registration.

 

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 has been extended to Sept. 17. 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

 

DOWNTOWN YAKIMA PARANORMAL CONFERENCE. Today-Sunday. Free admission with a canned food item to be donated to a local food bank. Speakers, authors, 20 paranormal investigation teams. Events at different locations in Yakima. Detailed schedule of events: www.pastispresent.net/YakimaConference.htm.

 

NACHES SPORTSMAN'S DAYS. Today-Sunday in Naches. Free entertainment, shows, sand carving, car show, golf cart derby, kids' and family activities, live music, food vendors, rides and game booths. Kids' parade begins at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Third Street and Naches Avenue, followed by Grand Parade at 10:10 a.m. Sponsored by Naches Lions Club. Schedule: www.nachesvalleychamber.com/orgs/sportsmansdays.html.

 

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

 

FRIENDS OF RIELY BENEFIT BASH. 6-10 p.m. Saturday. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Suggested donation: $50 per couple, $35 single. Includes two concerts and appetizers. Live music with Southcreek Band and Short Bus Bobby. Tickets available at the Seasons. E-mail heatherkingred@live.com.

 

FIESTAS PATRIAS. Saturday-Sunday. 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.

 

HARRAH FALL FESTIVAL. Saturday at Harrah Park. Begins with a parade at 11 a.m. Events include tractor run to Harrah from Union Gap, cake baking contest, family events, live music, food vendors. Info: Carol, 509-945-1921.

 

LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL FALL FEST. 4-11 p.m. Saturday. La Salle's outdoor amphitheatre, 3000 Lightning Way, Union Gap. Music, food, wine/beer. Ages 21 and older. Cost: $10 includes admission to event only ($5 scrip can be purchased) or $60 for unlimited food and beverages. 209-225-2990.

 

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

 

SECOND SATURDAY WALK AROUND. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Chalet Place, North 56th and Summitview avenues. Live music, special events, displays, live music with Marlayne Kyle Quartet.

 

SKEWERED APPLE BARBECUE CHAMPIONSHIP. Saturday-Sunday 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, cooking demonstrations, live music, food vendors. Admission: $12 for one day or $20 for both days; children 12 and younger free. Hosted by the Yakima Valley Museum and Tree Top. 509-248-0747 or skeweredapple.com.

 

TRACTOR RUN TO HARRAH.
7 a.m. Saturday. From 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. Part of the Harrah Fall Festival. Info: Eric, 509-833-4811.

 

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

 

AMERCIAN LEGION CAR SHOW IN WAPATO. Begins at 8 a.m. Sunday in front of the American Legion, 210 E. Third St. in Wapato. Breakfast and lunch for $5 each. Cost to register a car is $20. Event includes raffles and door prizes. Proceeds go toward veteran programs. Info: Shane Zeer, 509-952-4027.

 

SUNNYSIDE SUNSHINE DAYS. Sept. 17-18 in Central Park. Fire department open house and pancake breakfast from 6:30-10 a.m. Saturday; 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 car show, food and craft vendors. Info: 509-773-3400 or 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 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.

 

YAKIMA VALLEY SALSA FESTIVAL. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 18 in Performance Park, East A and North Second streets. Salsa tasting tent, spicy food court, music, dancing, shopping and kids' activities. Today is registration deadline for Salsa Recipe Challenge; cost is $25 (amateur) and $150 (restaurant) per salsa, per contestant. Cash prize for amateur level: $200. Presented by Central Washington University Foundation and High School Equivalency Project. 509-452-0639 or 509-969-9432.

 

PONIES IN THE SUN CAR SHOW. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19 at Sarg Hubbard Park in Yakima. Raffle, games and food vendors. Cost: $15 preregistration or $20 the day of. 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.

 

PLAN AHEAD

 

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR BUDWEISER STAGE ENTERTAINMENT. Sept. 24-Oct. 3 at State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Admission: Free for ages 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.

 

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 (Sept. 21) 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 at 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. Ages 21 and older. www.freshhopalefestival.com.

 

THE CAR IS KING WEEKEND. Oct. 2-3 in Goldendale. Tribute to autos past and present with an open car show, races for kids and grand entry of vintage race cars competing in Oct. 3 hill climb race. www.maryhillmuseum.org, 509-773-3733.

 

GRAPE STOMPING HARVEST WEEKEND. Oct. 9-11 at Maryhill Winery, 9774 Highway 14 in Goldendale. Live music and activities. 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.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.

 

HARVEST MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL. Oct. 16 at Zaepfel Stadium, 702 N. 40th Ave. Preliminary competition begins at 4:30 p.m., final competition from 6-9 p.m. All-day tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors; finals-only tickets cost $7. Info: harvestbands.org.

 

WOMAN TO WOMAN "HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD." 5:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $15 military, $10 ages 65 and older. Includes dinner and pampering. Info: Selah Chamber of Commerce, 509-698-7303.