02/23/12 Planner

AUDITIONS

YAKIMA VALLEY OPERA. 6-8 p.m. Friday in Richland, 1-4 p.m. Saturday at Holy Redeemer Church, 1701 S. Third Ave. in Yakima. Callbacks will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at The Seasons in Yakima. Seeking singers for major roles and chorus for August performance of "The Magic Flute." Info: Debra, 509-480-0715, or www.yvoc.org.

MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE. 1:45 p.m. Monday at Franklin Middle School commons. Open to children in kindergarten through eighth grade for the performance of "King Arthur's Quest" on March 2. 509-966-0930.

RESURRECTION PARISH FAMILY FESTIVAL. Seeking musical groups or individuals for July 15 festival at the church grounds in Zillah. Family-oriented acts needed. Info: Blanca and Mario Rodriguez, 509-829-5433.

DISCUSSION/LECTURE

YVCC DIVERSITY SERIES. At YVCC's, Glenn Anthon Hall, 100 S. 16th Ave. In partnership with the Cowiche Canyon Conservatory. Free. 509-574-4869 or www.yvcc.edu/diversity.

* 7 p.m. Tuesday: "Butterflies of Snow Mountain Ranch: Conservation for Science, Education and Community Enjoyment" by David James.

* 7 p.m. March 5: Jim Evans, "Restoring Garry Oak in Central Washington: Enhancing Seedling Performance in Semiarid Environment."

CASCADIANS. 7 p.m. Wednesday at Living Care Meyer auditorium, 215 N. 40th Ave. Jeffrey Reynolds and Karen Ireland: "The Gibb River Road and Kakadu, North Central Australia." Contact Greg, 509-453-2374, or visit www.cascadians.org

WINTER FACULTY LECTURE SERIES. 7 p.m. Wednesday at YVCC's Parker Room, Deccio Higher Education Center, 1000 South 12th Avenue. Chris Landreau, anthropology instructor: "The Human Occupation of the Yakima Valley after the Ice Age Floods." Free. 509-574-4646 or www.yvcc.edu/diversity.

LATINO & LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL FILM SERIES. Doors open at 6 p.m., film at 7 p.m. at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Cost: $8 and includes nacho bar and salsa dancing. Info: Allied Arts, 509-966-0930 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.

* March 2: "La Mission." (R, 117 minutes, in English). Moderator: Lauro Flores of the University of Washington.

* March 16: "Tortilla Heaven" by performer and moderator Jade Esteben Estrada (English and Spanish).

* March 30: "La Salsa Cubana." (Documentary, 81 minutes, in Spanish with English subtitles). Moderators: Dana and Christian Camerena.

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDENT SYMPOSIUM. 7-9 p.m. March 7 at YVCC's Parker Room, Deccio Higher Education Center, 1000 South 12th Ave. Presentations from a range of disciplines on the range of water. Free. 509-574-4646.

TIM WISE. 7:30 p.m. March 7 at CWU's SURC Ballroom, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg. Tickets: $15 general admission, free for CWU students with an ID. Lecture from one of the country's leading anti-racism writers and activists. Part of the CWU Arts and Speaker Series. www.cwu.edu/president/series.

YAKIMA TOWN HALL SERIES. 11 a.m. March 7 at the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Gina Barreca, author of "10,000 Years of Misunderstanding Between the Sexes Cleared Right Up." Tickets sold as series; cost is $75. 966-0930 or www.yakimatownhall.com.

* 11 a.m. April 11. Physicist Michio Kaku: "The World in 2030; How Science Will Affect Our Lives."

FILM

"MUST-SEE MOVIE." 8 p.m. Saturday at the Princess Theatre, 1228 Meade Ave. in Prosser. "Casablanca" canceled, will be replaced with another Bogart movie. Suggested donation: $5. www.theprincesstheatre.net or 509-786-2180.

* 7-8 p.m. red carpet social hour for ages 21 and older. Sponsored by Kestrel Vintners and Whitstran Brewing Co.

ELLENSBURG FILM FORUM AND BAR NOIR. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. the second and last Saturday of each month. Gallery One, 408 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. Film screenings, live music, drinks. Benefits the Ellensburg Film Festival. www.ellensburgfilmfestival.com.

* Tuesday: Theatre in the Raw. "M."

* Accepting submission for the Ellensburg Film Festival. Deadline to submit is June 30. Info: email traffic@ellensburgfilmfestival.com or visit www.ellensburgfilmfestival.com.

WINERY EVENTS

"TEACH, TOUR AND TASTE." 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Yakima Valley Vintners Tasting Room on the YVCC Grandview campus, 110 Grandridge Road. Learn about the winemaking process. Ages 21 and older. Free. www.yakimavalley vintners.com or 509-882-7007.

THINGS TO DO

CHILI FEED & COOK-OFF. 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the Yakima Armory, 2501 Airport Lane. Tickets: $12 presale, $15 at the door. Family event. Ages 4 and younger eat free. Benefits Yakima Valley Pet Rescue. 509-910-2540, 509-248-3113 or www.yvpr.org.

DOLL, TOY AND TEDDY BEAR SHOW AND SALE. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Salvation Army Corps building, 310 N. 16th Ave. Forty tables of collectible dolls, teddy bear furniture, doll clothes, supplies, dishes, books and more. Suggested donation: $3. Proceeds benefit Salvation Army Youth Programs. Hosted by Friendship Doll Club. 509-452-4485.

ENGINEERING DAY FOR KIDS. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at YVCC's HUB, South 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard. Hands-on activities to help children explore the connections between math, science and engineering. Free. 509-575-4752 or email rraj@yvcc.edu.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS. 3 p.m. Sunday at the SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Tickets: $22, $28, $34, $49, $69, on sale through www.ticketswest.com, 509-248-7160 or www.yakimasundome.com. (Basketball entertainers.)

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS SALAD LUNCHEON/CARD PARTY. Noon Monday at the Golden Villa Mobile Court Recreation Hall, 18 W. Washington Ave. Cost: $6, includes lunch. Door prizes and card games. 509-910-1691 or 509-653-2523.

DONKEY BASKETBALL. 7 p.m. Monday at Selah Junior High School, 411 N. First St. Tickets in advance: $8 adults, $6 students, $4 grades K-6 ($1 more at the door). Sponsored by the Selah Senior Parents. Info: Lisa, 509-480-2844.

SELAH'S SENIOR SHOWCASE. 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Variety of community senior service providers. Free hearing and blood pressure screening. Info: Shirley, 509-698-7300 or www.ci.selah.wa.us.

SPAGHETTI FEED. 4-7 p.m. March 3 at the Nile Community Clubhouse, 1891 Nile Road. Donations appreciated. Proceeds will go to Juanita Wickstrom, who is battling cancer. Info: JoAnn, 509-658-1901.

ZONTA CLUB MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE AND AUCTION. 5:30 p.m. March 3 at the Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. "Anniversary To Die For." Tickets: $50. Proceeds benefit various community agencies and projects that improve the lives of women in the Yakima Valley. Tickets: call Shonna, 509-949-2590, or visit www.zontayakima.org.