02/08/12 Calendar

TODAY

HELP

ADDICTION HELP -- 7-8 p.m., Yakima Evangelical Church, 7901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Fellowship and recovery for alcohol, drug, gambling or sex addictions. Call Keith Lamb, 509-965-5216 or 509-307-5204.

AL-ANON -- Noon, Central Washington University, Health and Counseling Center, 400 E. Eighth Ave., Ellensburg; call 509-962-9045. 5:30 p.m., Unity Church, 401 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; call 509-577-9401 or visit www.Yakima1.com/alanon/.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call 509-453-7680. AA local office location is 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.

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

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

CONNECTION GROUP - NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) --7-8:30 p.m, Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., Suite 40. Peer led support group for any mental health diagnosis. Group facilitator, Annie Bringloe. Info: 509-972-9393 or 509-453-0753.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT -- 11 a.m., Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., Suite 40. Call 509-575-6686.

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

MOMMY CONNECTION -- 9:15-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave. Free. First hour is "Mommy and Me" activities, second hour is dedicated to mom. Child care provided by reservation, 509-966-1900. For more information, e-mail Katie Thorner, katejoyt@hotmail.com.

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

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS -- 6 p.m., Summitview Church of Christ, 100 N. 72nd Ave. For more information, call 509-453-8165 or www.oa.org.

TOPS -- Weigh-in at 9 a.m., Selah Civic Center, Senior Room, 216 S. First St.; 6:30 p.m., Village Center, 215 N. 40th Ave. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Call Marlene Frank, 509-457-4538.

TOPS SUNNYSIDE --12:30 p.m., Banner Bank, 911 E. Edison Ave. Call 509-837-5863.

TOPS TOPPENISH-- 6-7 p.m., Toppenish Community Hospital conference room, 502 W. Fourth Ave. Call Delcia, 509-865-4661.

TURNING AROUND -- Support group for adult women who were sexually abused as children. Call Shelly at 509-457-9072 for location and time of meeting.

YAKIMA VALLEY STROKE FOLKS -- 4 p.m., third floor, Skilled Nursing Unit Activity Room, Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center, 110 S. Ninth Ave. Call Loraine Duncan, 509-452-1790.

CLASSES

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.

POTPOURRI

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

AGNES DESSERAULT PARLIAMENTARIANS -- 10 a.m., Summitview branch of the Yakima Valley Regional Library, 5709 Summitview Ave. Learn the art of conducting business meetings according to Robert's Rules of Order. Call Kay, 509-966-6637.

AMERICAN LEGION DANCING -- 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1120 N. 34th Ave. For more information, call 509-457-4510.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE -- Noon, Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. Cost: $4. Bring a partner. Info: 509-966-8394.

GRANDVIEW KIWANIS -- 6:30 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Euclid Road. Contacts: Gary Rhode, 509-882-2190, or Mike Birdlebough, 509-788-0570.

GRANDVIEW ROTARY CLUB -- Noon, 150 Division St. Call Bryce Humpherys, 509-882-7049.

GRASSROOTS CRIBBAGE CLUB --6:30 p.m., Sunnyside VFW, 615 North Ave. All ages. Nine-game cribbage tournament. ACC rules. Info: James Morrow 509-837-4224.

IMAGINATION LIBRARY STORY HOUR -- 10 -11 a.m. in English and noon to 1 p.m. in Spanish at the Yakima Valley Musuem's Children's Underground, 2105 Tieton Drive. For children to 5 years of age. Presented by Circle of Success. Info: 509-965-7100.

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 TOASTMASTERS CLUB -- Noon, Sunnyside Community Hospital, 10th Avenue and Tacoma Street. Promotes communication, public speaking and leadership. Call Tim, 509-839-7950.

MOPARS UNLIMITED OF YAKIMA -- 7:30 p.m., Magic's Pizza, 309 S. First St., Selah. Dedicated to the care and restoration of Chrysler Plymouth and Dodge automobiles. Call John, 509-966-7724.

NORTHWEST ECOBUILDING GUILD -- 7 p.m., Sterling Savings Bank, downstairs conference room, 118 W. Fifth Ave., Ellensburg. Discuss nontraditional, Earth-friendly building methods. Call 509-962-6616.

PUBLIC PINOCHLE -- Doors open at 6 p.m., cards begin at 7. Oddfellows Lodge, 206 W. Walnut Ave.

SUNNYSIDE DAYBREAK ROTARY CLUB -- 6:45 a.m., BonVino's Bistro, 122 N. 16th St. Contact: Niels Brown, 509-837-4650.

STORY AND PLAY TIME IN GOLDENDALE -- 11 a.m.-noon, Goldendale Community Library, 131 W. Burgen St. Open to babies and toddlers, must be accompanied by guardian. Call the library, 509-773-4487.

TOPPENISH KARAOKE -- 8 p.m.-midnight, Toppenish Eagles No. 2229, 515 S. Division St. Members and guests. Contact: 509-865-2229.

VFW POST AND LADIES AUXILIARY -- 7 p.m., 118 S. Fifth Ave. Call Carolyn Hope, 509-910-5439.

YAKIMA CREDIT ASSOCIATION -- Noon, China Sun Restaurant, 1219 N. First St. Contact Geoff, 509-248-5270, or baker@televar.com.

YAKIMA DUPLICATE BRIDGE -- Noon, Allied ArtsCenter, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. All bridge players welcome. Call Clay Gerstenberger, 509-966-8394.

YAKIMA EAGLES -- 5-8 p.m., dinner at 307 W. Chestnut Ave. Cost is $8. For members and guests. Call Sandy, 509- 453-6216.

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

YAKIMA JAYCEES -- 7 p.m., 1425 Lakeside Court. The United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees) gives people ages 21-39 the tools needed to build bridges of success in areas of business development, management skills and training. Call Jennifer, 509-952-6268.

YAKIMA LIONS CLUB -- Noon, Howard Johnson Hotel, 9 N. Ninth St. Guest speaker: Linda Kraft of the Police Athletic League. Call Billie, 509-452-5252.

YAKIMA SINGLES CLUB -- 5:30 p.m. Weekly meetings. For location and more information, call Lynn, 509-469-7612.

YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES -- Events for Wednesday. Info: Programming, 509-575-3431, or www.yvl.org.

* Forever Friends: 10:30 a.m. Naches; 3 p.m. Granger.

* Baby Lapsit: 11 a.m. Sunnyside.

* Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m. Summitview; 1:30 p.m. Selah.

* After School Craft: 3 p.m. Tieton.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

ELLENSBURG SCHOOL BOARD -- 7:30 p.m., City Council chambers, 501 N. Anderson St.

FARMERS MARKET BOARD MEETING -- 7 p.m. Speakeasy Sports and Spirits (downstairs), 104 S. Third St. 509-457-5765.

PROSSER SUN TERRACE COUNCIL -- Second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at the conference room of the Prosser Chamber, 1230 Bennett St. All family/friends of residents at Prosser Sun Terrace are invited. Info: 509-778-1820.

TOPPENISH TOURISM FUND AVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING -- 5:30 p.m., 21 W. First Ave. Contact: William Murphy, 865-6319.

UNION GAP IRRIGATION DISTRICT -- 9 a.m., district office, 180 Clark Road in Wapato.

WEST VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD -- 6:30 a.m., high school room 1245, 9800 Zier Road. Study session.

YAKIMA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION -- 5:30-9 p.m., First Street Conference Room, 223 N. First St. Info: 509-574-2300.

YAKIMA REGIONAL CLEAN AIR AUTHORITY -- 1:30 p.m. study session and 2 p.m. regular meeting, room 233, commissioners hearing room, Yakima County Courthouse, 128 N. Second St.

SENIORS

COMMUNITY SENIOR POTLUCK -- 11:30 a.m., Wapato Community Center, South Camas Street. Potluck for anyone over 55. Call 509-877-6717.

DANCE -- 1:30-4 p.m., dance with Norm Mohar performing music from the '40s, '50s, country and big band. Cost: $4. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 509-575-6166.

PROSSER SENIOR CENTER -- 1231 Dudley Ave. For activities and time call 509-786-2915.

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

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT -- Feb. 9, 2 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church's Terrace room, 6015 Summitview Ave. Program presented by Memorial Hospital's Third Age Alive, "My Healthy, My Life." Meetings take place the second Thursday of the month. Call Mary, 509-965-5057, Neil, 509-966-1209.

SILHOUETTE DANCERS - TWO STEP -- Thursday lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Terrace Heights Grange, 3701 W. Birchfield Road. Cost: $8 per couple. Info: 509-453-6377.

YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES -- Events for Thursday. Info: Programming, 509-575-3431, or www.yvl.org.

* Forever Friends: 10 a.m. Selah; 4 p.m. Wapato.

* Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Terrace Heights and Toppenish.

* Drop In Crafts: 4 p.m. Sunnyside.

* Kids' Zone: 4 p.m. Naches.

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.

THE COFFEE CONNECTION -- Feb. 14, 4:30-6 p.m. at Tully's Coffee in the Valley Mall in Union Gap. Social event for people with intellectual developmental disabilities. Meetings will take place the first Wednesday of the month beginning in March. Info: Robin Walker, 509-834-6546.

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