From the Yakima Herald-Republic Online News.


Posted on Friday, February 10, 2012

02/11-12/12 Calendar

Yakima Herald-Republic

 

TODAY

ENTERTAINMENT

YAKIMA CONTRA DANCING --8-11 p.m. the second Saturday of each month (except June -September) at Broadway Grange, 909 W. Washington Ave. Band: Out of the Wood; caller Gary Miller. Suggested donation: adults $6, students $3. Info: Shelly Jenkins, 509-966-0044.

GATESWINGERS SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING. 7:30 p.m. pre-rounds followed by mainstream from 8-10 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Yakima Valley Square Dance Center, 207 E. Charron Road, Moxee. $5 donation for adults and $1 for teens. 509-697-3954 or 509-575-0855.

 

HELP

AL-ANON -- 9 a.m., Gold Room of Wesley United Methodist Church, 48th and Chestnut avenues. Family and Friends AFG. Or visit www.Yakima1.com/alanon/.

AL-ANON SPANISH-- 3:30 p.m. Valor Para Cambiar, 1106 Tieton Drive. Spanish only. Call 509-930-7974.

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.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS -- 5-6 p.m. at Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. 509-966-6550 or 509-305-1896.

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

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS -- 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, 1112 W. Fremonth Ave. in Selah. 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.

 

POTPOURRI

2012 COMMODORE'S BALL -- 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.

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

DAUGHTERS OF THE PIONEERS OF WASHINGTON -- 1 p.m. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. To perpetuate the memory of our pioneer ancestors. Women of all ages are welcome. Call 509-452-3933.

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

LINCOLN DAY TEA-- 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.

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.

PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE VIGIL -- Saturdays from 2:30-4 p.m., Peace Park, Second Street and Yakima Avenue. www.yvpan.net.

SUNNYSIDE EAGLES STEAK DINNER -- 5:30-8 p.m., 100 E. South Hill Road. Cost ranges $8-$12. Call 509-837-4523.

TOASTMASTERS -- 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Harris and Murphy's coffeehouse (back room), 105 S. First Ave. in Selah. Develop communication and leadership skills that help in business and in contributing to the community. Call Jim Bolz, 509-697-6405.

TOPPENISH EAGLES DANCE -- 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 515 S. Division St. Call 509-865-2229.

U.S. SUBMARINE VETERANS -- 5:30 p.m. at the Bar 14 Ranch House Restaurant in Ellensburg. Topics to be discussed include the upcoming Submarine Ball and the construction of the Submarine Parade Float. Info: Mark Briggs, 509-480-8245.

WASHINGTON CAVALRY ASSOCIATION -- Civil War re-enactor. Meets Saturdays to ride and drill. For time and location, contact the recruiting sergeant at 509-698-3921 or e-mail scottishtropper@juno.com.

YAKIMA DUPLICATE BRIDGE -- Noon, Allied ArtsCenter, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. All bridge players welcome. Call Nancy Nesvig, 509-452-2012.

YAKIMA EAGLES -- 6-8 p.m., steak night followed by live music with Western Boogie Express at 307 W. Chestnut Ave. Cost is $10-$12. For members and guests. 509-453-6216.

YAKIMA SINGLES -- 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Hotel, 802 E. Yakima Ave. For ages 45-65. Come meet other singles in the area. Info: Elaine, 509-697-9134.

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

* Walk Around Drop-In Craft: 10 a.m. Summitview.

 

SUNDAY

HELP

AL-ANON -- 6:30 p.m., Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Classroom A, 2811 Tieton Drive. 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.

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

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

 

POTPOURRI

AMERICAN LEGION DANCING -- 4:30-7:30 p.m., 1120 N. 34th Ave. For more information call 509-457-4510.

BROOKLYN BASEBALL CLUB -- Noon-4 p.m., open tryout's for 11-14U. For information visit www.Brooklynbaseballclub.com or call Rich, 509-249-5454.

COMMUNITY SPAGHETTI FEED & AUCTION -- 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.

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL'S ANNUAL SMORGASBORD DINNER -- Noon to 4 p.m. at the high school, 17000 Summitview Road in Cowiche. Cost: $7.50 per person and ages 5 and under free. Proceeds benefit the high school's band, cheer and drill team. Info: Becky Craig, 509-678-7268.

MEDIEVAL SWORDSMANSHIP-- Beginner-level classes offered by the Fencing Society of the Academy of Historical Arts & Sciences. Call 509-972-8578 or mail@livinghistoryacademy.org.

PALM SPRINGS C.B. CLUB -- 2:30 p.m., Red Cross Building, 302 N. Second St.

PROSSER SENIOR CENTER POTLUCK -- 1 p.m. 1231 Dudley Ave. Call 509-786-2915.

YAKIMA EAGLES --4 p.m., potluck dinner and Bingo at 307 W. Chestnut. Bring a dish to share. For members and guests. Call 509-453-6216.

 

FEBRUARY EVENTS

KITTITAS VALLEY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP -- Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m., Kittitas Valley Community Hospital's second-floor conference room, 603 S. Chestnut St. Presentation by Anna Marie Newman, "Healing Touch." 509-962-9841.

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: 3 p.m. Granger.

* Hearts & Flowers: 4 p.m. Wapato.

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

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

2012 MARCH FOR BABIES KICKOFF -- Feb. 15, noon at the Hilton Garden Inn, 401 E. Yakima Ave. Start of the fundraising season. The public is invited to participate and volunteer. Info: Marla Ellis, 206-452-6639 or www.marchofdimes.com.

FOGGY BOTTOM BAND-- Feb. 15, 1:30-3 p.m., Prosser Sun Terrace, 2131 Wine Country Rd. Live music. Call Dick Bain, 509-786-2842.

USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE -- Feb. 15, 6 p.m. at the district office, 200 Cheyne Road in Zillah. Learn about Environmental Quality Incentives Program Energy Initiative and how you may be able to receive cost share assistance for on-farm energy audits and to implement energy saving practices. Info: 509-829-3003 or 509-829-9025.

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.