02/06/12 Monday calendar
Yakima Herald-Republic
Top Read
- Questions surround Yakima man's life and death
- Quit drinking beer on job, Highway 520 builders told
- Gates Foundation awards $880,000 to two Valley nonprofits
- Man convicted in brutal 2009 slaying could get life in prison
- Sheriff checks report that principal sat on boy
- Government taking new steps to combat food stamp fraud
- Pay (more) to play: State parks look at ways to survive if taxes no longer balance budgets
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- Questions surround Yakima man's life and death
- Gates Foundation awards $880,000 to two Valley nonprofits
- La Salle senior shines at service
- Sheriff checks report that principal sat on boy
- Government taking new steps to combat food stamp fraud
- Public trust in YPD starts with increased transparency
- Federal grants mean upgrades for Mabton and Granger
TODAY
HELP
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 509-962-9045 or visit www.Yakima1.com/alanon/.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call 509-453-7680. AA local office location, 518-A 20th Avenue near Englewood, Yakima; or visit www.YakimaAA.com.
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.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT -- 5:30-6:30 p.m., Memorial Home Care office, 1019 S. 40th Ave. Call 509-574-3600.
DIABETES CONSULTATIONS -- Free diabetes consultations in English or Spanish, afternoons, Nuestra Casa, 1007 S. Sixth St. For appointment contact: Nuestra Casa, 509-839-7602.
FAMILIES OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED -- 11:30 a.m., Abby's Pizza, 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Call Rosella, 965-1804.
HIV+ ANONYMOUS GROUP -- Info: Shelley, 509-453-1428.
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER -- 2-4 p.m., Kittitas Valley Community Hospital, 603 S. Chestnut St. Professional assistance for women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment and to help enhance their personal appearance. Call 509-933-8636 to schedule.
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.
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.
CLASSES
FLY TYING AND CASTING CLASS -- 6 p.m. at the Selah Civic Center. 216 S. First St. Learn to tie 3 styles of flies for fishing. Bring a rod. Cost: $45. Info: Charlie Brown, 509-698-7300 or www.ci.selah.wa.us.
SEATED T'AI CHI CLASS -- Through April 30, every Monday and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at The Springs or 2 p.m. at Lakeview Spine Therapy. Cost: $5 per class if purchased by month. Info: 509-574-3300 or 509-574-6050.
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.
BUNCO AND BON BONS PARTY -- 6-9 p.m. at Glenwood Square, 5110 Tieton Drive. Cost: $35 per person and includes a glass of wine, finger food and prizes. Proceeds benefit the YWCA. To register call Becky, 509-248-7796 or www.ywcayakima.org.
COWICHE GRANGE NO. 895 -- First and third Mondays, 6:50 p.m., 15580 Summitview Road, Cowiche. Call 509-678-5123 or 509-966-2746.
DEMOSTHENES TOASTMASTERS -- Noon, Education Service Building, 33 S. Second Ave. Training for communication, leadership and public speaking. Call 509-248-1934.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE -- Noon, Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. Cost: $4. Bring a partner. Info: 509-966-8394.
GRANDVIEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE BOARD -- Noon, The Vineyard, Division and Second streets, Call 509-882-2100.
GRASS ROOTS OF YAKIMA VALLEY -- 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Old Pizza Hut building, 223 N. First St. Info: Betty, 509-453-9124.
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.
ROSALMA CLUB -- 11:30 a.m. luncheon, Woman's Century Club, 304 N. Second St. Program: Book review by Linda McCracken of the Yakima Valley Libraries. Call 509-966-0444.
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.
SUNDOGS AGILITY CLUB -- 7-8:15 p.m., Round Table Pizza, 1300 N 40th Avenue, Suite No. 109. Local group who compete in a variety of nationally sanctioned agility trials and other related dog sports. All breeds and mixes are welcome.Info: Kate, 509-961-9765 or Dan, 509-930-7015.
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.
WEST VALLEY KIWANIS CLUB -- 7 p.m., Wide Hollow Elementary School, 72nd Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard.
WSCPA -- 6 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 1507 N. First St. Call Sheri Nelson, 509-248-7750.
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 CHESS CLUB -- Meets Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Northtown Coffee House, 28 N. First St. Those interested e-mail Jim McAleer at jlmcaleer@charter.net.
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 DUPLICATE BRIDGE -- Noon, Allied Arts Center, 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 PET RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER -- 6:30 p.m., Jackson's Sports Bar, 432 S. 48th Ave. Call 509-248-3113.
YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES -- Events for Monday. Info: Programming, 509-575-3431, or www.yvl.org.
* Preschool Storytime: 10 a.m. Selah; 11 a.m. Moxee.
* Shadow Box Valentines: 4 p.m. Wapato.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
CINCO DE MAYO PLANNING COMMITTEE -- Mondays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Yakima Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 24 S. Third Ave. 2012 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Grande will be May 5-6. Info: 509-453-2050.
EAST VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD -- 7:30 a.m. at the New Vision office, 10 N. Ninth St. To discuss personnel issue and special board meeting for a resolution approval. Info: 509-573-7322.
ELLENSBURG CITY COUNCIL -- 7 p.m., new City Hall council chambers (Washington School Building), 501 N. Anderson St.
GOLDENDALE CITY COUNCIL -- 7 p.m., City Hall, 1103 S. Columbus.
GRANDVIEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -- Noon at the Vineyard, corner of Division and Second streets. Executive board meeting. Call 882-2100.
GRANDVIEW CITY COUNCIL -- 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 207 W. Second St.
TOPPENISH CITY COUNCIL -- 5 p.m., City Hall, 21 W. First Ave. Call 865-6319. Study session.
WAPATO CITY COUNCIL -- 7 p.m., City Hall council chambers, 205 E. Third St. Work session.
ZILLAH CITY COUNCIL -- 6 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. council meeting, Zillah Police Department, 111 Seventh St.
SENIORS
PROSSER SENIOR CENTER -- 1231 Dudley Ave. For activities and time call 509-786-2915.
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 -- 1000 Ahtanum Road. For activities and time call 509-248-2668.
YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER -- Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. For activities and times call 509-575-6166.
FEBRUARY EVENTS
YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES -- Events for Tuesday. Info: Programming, 509-575-3431, or www.yvl.org.
* Preschool Storytime: 1 p.m. Union Gap.
* Teen Tuesday: 3:30 p.m. Selah; 4 p.m. Moxee.
BETTERING YOUR BUSINESS WORKSHOPS -- At YVCC Grandview campus, Room L135, 500 W. Main St. Cost: $65 for the general public or $100 for both classes. Discounts available for early registration. Info: 509-882-7040 or crasmussen@yvcc.edu.
* Feb. 8: 2-5 p.m. Microsoft Word Part 1.
* Feb. 15: 2-5 p.m. Microsoft Word Part 2.
2012 COMMODORE'S BALL -- Feb. 11 at the Yakima Eagles, 307 W. Chestnut. Installation program, dinner and dance. Hosted by the Yakima Valley Boat Club. For tickets and information: 509-713-3213 or www.yakimavalleyboatclub.org.
LINCOLN DAY TEA-- Feb. 11, 11 a.m. at the Yakima Valley Genealogical Library, 901 S. 12th Ave. in Union Gap. Short program by Dot Deery followed by refreshments. Hosted by the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Info: Joyce Hooker, 509-966-3798.
COMMUNITY SPAGHETTI FEED & AUCTION -- Feb. 12, 3-6 p.m. at the Filipino-American Community Hall, 211 W. Second St. in Wapato. Cost: $5 per person or $25 per family and children 6 and under free. Proceeds benefit Noah's Ark homeless shelter. Sponsored by the Knights of the Columbus Toppenish Council No. 1699. Info: Dean Huth, 509-877-4642.
* For information about having your event listed, contact Vera Sanabria at 509-577-7705 or vsanabria@yakimaherald.com.

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