02/09/12 Calendar

TODAY

HELP

AL-ANON -- 5:30-6:30 p.m., Unity Church, 401 S. Eighth Ave. (downstairs classroom). 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.

ALZHEIMER SUPPORT -- Second Thursday, 3:30-5 p.m., Living Care Retirement Community, 215 N. 40th Ave. Information and support group care for partners, family and friends. Visit www.alzwa.org or call group facilitator Kathi Stecker and Danielle Hammontree, 509-853-2504.

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.

BUDDHIST 12-STEP STUDY GROUP -- 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Yakima, 225 N. Second St. (rear entrance). For those who suffer from addictions or those who know them. Call Rev. Alex Holt, 509-972-8711.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP - "TWISTED SISTERS OF YAKIMA" -- 7 p.m. at the Southeast Community Center, 1211 S. Seventh St. Group will discuss the effects of Fibromyalgia, diet, exercise, alternative medicine and other topics. Group facilitator, Andrea Garcia, 509-654-3036 or e-mail twistedsistersofyakima@gmail.com.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS -- 7:30 p.m. at Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. 509-966-6550 or 509-305-1896.

GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP -- 6:30 p.m., Daybreak Natural Foods, 307 N. Pine St., Ellensburg. Support for people with celiac disease and their families. Learn to make gluten-free bread. Call Ron or Delayna Breckon, 509-933-1010, or e-mail glutenfree@elltel.net.

HEALING YOGA -- 12:30 p.m., lower level of North Star Lodge, 808 N. 39th Ave. Instructor: Michael Moritz. Healing Yoga is appropriate for cancer patients, survivors in various stages of recovery, as well as for caregivers. Free. Call Kitty, 509-574-3441.

INDOOR WALKING PROGRAM -- 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Harriet Thompson Elementary, 1105 W. Second St. Program is free. Call Grandview Parks and Recreation office, 509-882-9219.

LUPUS AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS GROUP -- Noon at Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., Suite 40. Education and resource group. Stephanee Flynn will provide support, education and resources. Free. Info: 509-575-6686 or e-mail amy@wellness-house.org.

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS -- 6:45-8:30 p.m., Tieton Drive Bible Chapel, 4305 Tieton Drive. Call 509-457-5552.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP -- 6-8 p.m., Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., Suite 40. Call 509-248-3620 or 509-575-6686.

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

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS -- For meeting times and location, call 509-453-8165 or www.oa.org.

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT -- 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.

PARENTING SUPPORT -- 6:30-8 p.m., Youth and Family Support Center, EPIC Place, 608 Superior Lane. Problem-solve issues related to your teen and family. Call 509-895-6452 for topic and registration.

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

SHARES -- Noon-2 p.m., Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Distribute free clothing to the needy in the Selah School District. Call 509-698-5789.

STRESS RELIEF IN MOTION -- Thursdays at North Star Lodge, 808 N. 39th Ave. 12-12:30 p.m. introductory session/12:30-2 p.m. full session. Call 509-574-3400.

TOPS -- Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave.; 6:30 p.m., Zillah Civic Center, 119 First Ave. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Call Marlene Frank, 509-457-4538.

TOPS GRANDVIEW -- 8-10 a.m., senior center, 401 Second St. Contact: 882-1572 or 457-4538. 8-10 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 S. Euclid Road. Contact: 509-882-5525 or 509-457-4538. WIDOW/WIDOWER SUPPORT -- 6:30 p.m., Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital cafe, 2811 Tieton Drive. Call 509-575-8000.

POTPOURRI

AMERICAN REFLECTION CAR CLUB -- 7 p.m., Magic's Pizza, 309 S. First St., Selah. Everyone interested in American vehicles (stockers, rods, customs and classics) from all years are welcome. Call Don, 509-965-2547.

APPLE VALLEY COMMUNICATORS --Noon, 212 N. Naches Avenue (First American Title building's 2nd floor conference room). Toastmasters practice communication and leadership skills. Contact Susie Walters, 509-697-5781, or Debra Kroon-Yates, 509-575-0809, or visit www.toastmastersd9.org.

APPLE VALLEY KIWANIS -- 6:30 a.m., Orchard Park Retirement, 620 N. 34th Ave. Call Ann Hayden, 509-248-0671.

CASCADE WINDS WOMEN'S BARBERSHOP CHORUS -- 7-9 p.m., Broadmoor Mobile Park clubhouse, 55 W. Washington Ave. Barbershop music and singing for women. Call Mary Roy, 509-248-0956 or 509-965-5962.

GRANDVIEW VFW POST NO. 6929 -- 7 p.m., 132 Division St. Contact: Bob Tucker, 509-882-1058.

HORIZON REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB -- 6 p.m., RE/MAX 37 House, 4002 Englewood Ave. Call Judy, 509-865-2409, or Benine, 509-952-4652.

KAMIAKIN KIWANIS CLUB -- Noon, Gasperetti's Restaurant,1013 N. First Street. Call Don Boyd, 509-834-6611. LOWER VALLEY BRIDGE CLUB -- 10:30 a.m., Banner Bank, 911 E. Edison Ave., Sunnyside. Visitors welcome; bring a lunch. Call Dudley, 509-882-2728.

McALLISTER MUSEUM OF AVIATION -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at 2008 S. 16th Ave. Collection and display of Valley and world aviation history. Admission is free. Call 509-457-4933 or visit www.mcallistermuseum.org.

THE NEW GOLDEN ORATORS TOASTMASTERS -- 1 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. All age visitors are welcome. Gain speaking skills and confidence. For more information, call Dick Sproul, 509-457-4313.

PHASE 2 DANCE -- Thursdays at the Terrace Heights Grange, 3701 W. Birchfield. Intermediate lessons from 7-8 p.m. followed by the dance from 8-9:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Silhouette Dancers. Info: 509-453-6377 or 509-965-3015.

PROSSER ROTARY CLUB -- Noon, The Barn Restaurant, 490 Wine Country Road. Contact: Lois Lyon, 509-786-2069.

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.

SCORE -- 1-4 p.m., Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, 10 N. Ninth St. Business advice to potential and existing business owners/operators. Sponsored by the Small Business Administration. Call 509-248-2021 for appointments.

SUN CITY TOASTMASTERS -- 7 p.m., Orchard Park Retirement Residence, 620 N. 34th Ave. Self-esteem and speaking skills. Call Bill, 509-972-2266.

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

WEST VALLEY LIONS CLUB -- 7 p.m., Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 8610 Summitview Ave. Dinner meeting. RSVP to 509-966-3927. 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 ROUNDERS-- 8-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Yakima Square and Round Dance Center, 207 Charron Road, Moxee. Call 509-453-9811 or 509-453-6377.

YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE RETIREES -- Noon, El Porton Restaurant, 40th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Call 509-966-7946.

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.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

SELAH SCHOOL BOARD -- 7 p.m., administration building, 105 W. Bartlett St.

YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE -- 4 p.m., special meeting/study session, M.L.King Room, S. 16th Ave. and Nob Hill Blvd. Regular meeting follows at 4:30 p.m.

SENIORS

BALLROOM DANCE PRACTICE--7-9 p.m. at the Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Cost: $3 per person. Info: 509-575-6166 or 509-576-4213.

PINOCHLE -- 1-4 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Activity Hall, 1109 Fremont Ave., Selah. Everyone welcome. Call 509-697-9319.

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

SILVER SNEAKERS -- 10 a.m.-noon at the Sunnyside Community Center, 1521 S. First St. For those who want to exercise and socialize. Info: 509-837-2205.

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.

VIOLIN CLASSES --1-2:30 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Beginning fiddle. Info: Cheryl, 509-949-2100.

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER -- Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. For activities and times call 509-575-6166.

FEBRUARY EVENTS

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

* Forever Friends: 10 a.m. Sunnyside; 3:30 p.m. Mabton.

* Kids Club: 3:30 p.m. Southeast Yakima.

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.

FINANCIAL EDUCATION COURSES --Bank On Classes sponsored by local agencies. Learn about budgeting, saving and credit scores. To sign-up call Kimmy Mauldin, 509-654-7353 or e-mail k.mauldin@ycabc.org.

* Bank On class: Feb. 14 and March 13, 5:30 p.m. at CCCS office, 1115 W. Lincoln Suite 119.

* Bank On class (Spanish): Feb. 13 and March 12, 6 p.m. RCDR office, 22 S. Third Ave. 509-453-5133.

HARMAN CENTER SPAGHETTI FEED -- Feb. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 101 N. 65th Ave. Tickets: $8. Proceeds go to help replace the security cameras that were stolen. Sponsored by the Yakima Valley Senior Citizens Inc. Info: 509-575-6230.

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