02/13/12 Monday calendar

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 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.

ALTC CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP -- 11 a.m., Wellness House, 210. S. 11th Ave., Suite 40. Facilitated by Aging and Long Term Care. Call 509-575-6686.

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.

ARC OF YAKIMA COUNTY -- 7-8:30 p.m. Advocacy, Resources and Support for friends and family of the developmentally disabled. For meeting location call Linda Fox, 509-453-4756, etc. 228.

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

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT AND EDUCATION -- 5:30 p.m., Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave. Free. Learn methods to manage and cope with chronic pain. Facilitated by Dionetta Hudzinski. Call Lin Funkhouser, 509-575-6686.

DIABETES CONSULTATIONS -- Free diabetes consultations in English or Spanish, afternoons, Nuestra Casa, 1007 S. Sixth St. For appointment contact: Nuestra Casa, 509-839-7602.

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

KITTITAS VALLEY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP -- 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.

LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER -- 2:30-4 p.m., 1111 W. Spruce, Suite 33. Support for women cancer patients. Call Amy at Best Friends, 509-453-5540.

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.

ONE HEART SUPPORT GROUP -- Second and fourth Mondays of the month. Noon-1:30 p.m., Casey Family Programs, 404 N. Third St. in Yakima. For relatives caring for a relative child. Info: Andrea, 509-952-5162.

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.

SEPARATION DIVORCE CARE -- 7 p.m., 7109 W. Nob Hill Blvd.Info: Pastor Mary, 509-966-1550, ext. 23.

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.

WAPATO CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP -- 2 p.m., St. Joseph's Parish Center, 907 S. Sixth St. Call Kerry Turley, 509-837-2243, or Bettie Filicetti, 509-837-4436.

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.

CHILDREN'S WISHES AND DREAMS-- 7 p.m., 1023 S. 32nd Ave. Organize fundraisers to grant wishes for local children with life-threatening illnesses. Call 509-452-8312.

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CLUB -- Noon, Sub Shop, North Second Street. Call Carmen, 509-966-9316, or Alice, 509-453-2762.

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 LIONS CLUB -- 7 p.m., George Young building, Grandview Fair Grounds. Call Doug Rinehart, 509-882-1310.

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.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE AND AUXILIARY -- 7 p.m. at the DAV Services Hall, 911 S. 15th Ave. Commandant is Ed Falter, 509-966-0760 or e-mail ed_falter@hotmail.com.

PAX CHRISTI -- 7 p.m., St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 5 S. Naches Ave. Faith-based peace and justice organization. Prayer, study, action. Call Ernie Harrelson 509-453-4881.

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.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF YAKIMA -- Noon, Howard Johnson's, N. Ninth Street. Business meeting.Info: Jayne Tienken, 509-972-5425.

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.

WESTSIDE MERCHANTS -- Second Monday of the month. 6 p.m., Comittee for Downtown Yakima (CDY) office, 7 N. Third St. Topics: Shoplifting and Graffiti. Info:509- 225-2485.

WEST VALLEY KIWANIS CLUB -- 7 p.m., Wide Hollow Elementary School, 72nd Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard.

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 CHRISTRIDERS -- Dinner at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Shari's Restaurant, 16 E. Valley Mall Blvd., Union Gap. Christian-based motorcycle group. Call Darrell, 4509-521812.

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 COUNTY 4-H HORSE PROJECT RECOGNITION NIGHT --7 p.m. at the First Street Conference Room, corner of First and Lincoln. All project family members are welcome. Info: 509-574-1600.

YAKIMA COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS -- 7 p.m., 223 N. First St. Work to create a better future for the citizens of Yakima County and beyond. Light refreshments and snacks. Call 509-452-7197 or e-mail youngdemocrats@yakimademocrats.com.

YAKIMA DUPLICATE BRIDGE -- Noon, Allied ArtsCenter, 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 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.

YAKIMA VALLEY PEACE ADVOCATES -- 6:30-8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church in Yakima, 225 N. Second St. n the Ann Ingham Room (enter through the back door in the alley). Meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month. Visit www.yvpan.net.

ZILLAH CENTRAL VALLEY ART CLUB -- 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Zillah Civic Center, 119 First Ave. Call 509-829-5524 or 509-829-5364.

ZILLAH SPORTS BOOSTERS -- 7 p.m., Zillah High School, 1604 Second Ave. Noonprofit organization to help defray cost of sporting activities for all Zillah schoolchildren. Call Bev, 509-829-5101.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

BUENA COMMUNITY COUNCIL -- 6:30 p.m., Buena Nueva Housing Project, 66 Highland Drive. Call 509-865-6010.

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 VALLY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 4 -- 7 p.m. district headquarters, 2003 Beaudry Road.

EAST VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD -- 6 p.m., executive session. 7 p.m., board meeting, administration building, 2002 Beaudry Road.

ELLENSBURG CITY COUNCIL -- 7 p.m., new City Hall council chambers (Washington School Building), 501 N. Anderson St.

GRANDVIEW SCHOOL BOARD -- 7:30 p.m., Grandview High School Library, 1601 W. Fifth St.

HARRAH CITY COUNCIL -- 7:30 p.m., Harrah City Hall, 11 E. Pioneer St.

NACHES TOWN COUNCIL -- 7 p.m., City Hall, 29 E. Second St.

NACHES VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD -- 7 p.m., administration building, 24 Shafer Ave. Work session.

SUNNYSIDE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP -- 6:30 p.m., Law and Justice Center, 401 Homer St.

TIETON CITY COUNCIL -- 7 p.m., City Hall, 418 Maple St.

TOPPENISH CITY COUNCIL -- 7 p.m., City Hall, 21 W. First Ave. Call 509-865-6319.

UNION GAP CITY COUNCIL -- 7 p.m., City Hall, 102 W. Ahtanum Road. Study session precedes at 6 p.m.

WAPATO SCHOOL BOARD -- 6:30 p.m. District office, 212 W. Third St. Board meeting.

WEST VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD -- 7 p.m., Summitview Elementary, 6305 W. Chestnut.

WHITE SWAN COMMUNITY COALITION TO REDUCE UNDERAGED DRINKING-- 5:30 p.m., Methodist Church, 80 Curtis St. Helping to reduce underaged drinking.

YAKIMA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 4 -- 7 p.m., fire station, 40 2003 Beaudry Road. Call 509-457-8615.

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

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.

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

* Yarns @ The Library: 10:30 a.m. Sunnyside.

* Preschool Storytime: 1 p.m. Union Gap.

* Shadow Box Valentines: 3:30 p.m. Selah.

* Creativ Gaming Club: 4 .m. Moxee.

* Valentine's Day Program: 4 p.m. Sunnyside.

* Book Club: 5:30 p.m. Naches.

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.

THE NOUVELLA CLUB -- Feb. 16, noon, Snipes Brewery, 905 Yakima Valley Highway, Sunnyside. Speakers include Mary Arthur of Eagle Rehabilitation and Sabrina Menosindes of Yakima County Dairy Princess. Cost for luncheon is $13. Reservations call 509-837-5598.

FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF KIDS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS -- Every other Friday beginning Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon at North Town Coffeehouse, 28 N. First St. Support group. Hosted by NAMI Yakima. Info: 509-453-8229 or www.namiyakima.org.

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY SPEAKER -- Feb. 19, 2 p.m. Moxee Community Center. Dr. Jolie Haug of Pullman will speak about the importance of marriage and family. Sponsored by the Baha'i Community of Moxee. Free. Info: 509-576-3183.

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