08/08/08 Planner

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AUDITIONS

 

BEL CANTO OF YAKIMA. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Yakima Evangelical Church, 7901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Women's choir. 965-2868.

 

YAKIMA CHAPTER OF THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY. 7 p.m. Mondays. St. Timothy Episcopal Church, 4105 Richey Road. Info: Art Ries, 697-8546.

 

ELLENSBURG CAMPUS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA. 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. CWU Music Education Building, Room 150, off Alder Street, Ellensburg. All musicians welcome.

 

CASCADE WINDS OF YAKIMA. Thursdays. Broadmoor clubhouse, 55 W. Washington St. Open auditions for women's barbershop chorus. 248-0956, 945-2193.

 

THE DEPOT RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE. Local musical performers wanted. Auditions by appointment. 930-5424.

 

LOWER VALLEY CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES. Open to kids in kindergarten-sixth grade. For ongoing drama and music shows and camps. 877-4941.

 

SHOWTIME ONE. Song and dance group open to men and women. Audition info: Patti Rasberry, 965-0152.

DISCUSSION/LECTURE

 

SUMMER CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS. 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Yakima Sportsman State Park, 904 Keys Road. Admission, parking free. Folding chairs advised. Marshmallows provided afterward. 575-2774.

* Saturday: Yakima County Search and Rescue and the K9 Team.

* Aug. 16 (8:30 p.m.): Connie Estep, "You Can Take It With You: How Cars Changed Camping."

* Aug. 23 (8:30 p.m.): David Hagen, "Cowiche Canyon Conservancy."

* Aug. 30: Steve Seibert and Marsha Flamm, " Birds of Prey."

 

KAFFEEKLATSCH. 2 p.m the third Wednesday of each month. Borders, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. German conversation group. 248-4018.

 

GAMING

 

ROLE PLAYING. Ron's Coin & Book locations.

* 7-10 p.m. Thursdays: World of Warcraft, 2901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. 457-1877.

* 7-10 p.m. Fridays: Magic: The Gathering tournaments, 2901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. 457-1877.

* 7-10 p.m. Fridays, 1 p.m. Saturdays: Marvel vs. DC, 2901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. 457-1877.

* Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays: Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist King Tournaments, 6 N. Third St. 248-1117.

FARMERS MARKETS

 

PROSSER FARMERS MARKET. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. In the Prosser City Park, Seventh Street and Sommers Avenue. 786-9174, www.prosserfarmersmarket.com.

 

GOLDENDALE FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 903 E. Broadway. 773-3400, goldendalechamber.org.

 

KITTITAS COUNTY FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Wells Fargo Bank drive-through parking lot, Fourth Avenue and Pearl Street. 888-925-2204, www.ellensburg-chamber.com.

 

YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. In front of the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. 457-5765, www.yakimafarmersmarket.org.

 

ROSLYN SUNDAY MARKET. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 7. First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. 649-2695, www.roslynmarkets.com.

 

SUNNYSIDE FARMERS MARKET. 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. 214 S. Sixth St. 830-5209.

 

FILM

 

OUTDOOR SUMMER CINEMA SERIES. 8:30 p.m. Family-friendly films presented by Allied Arts of Yakima Valley. Refreshments available for purchase. Admission: nonperishable food item for Northwest Harvest food bank. 966-0930, www.alliedartsyakima.org.

* Tonight, Randall Park: "Hoosiers."

* Sunday, Gilbert Park: "The Land Before Time."

* Aug. 15, Randall Park: "Apollo 13."

* Aug. 17, Gilbert Park: "Shrek the Third."

 

KID STUFF

 

ARTSVAN FAMILY NIGHTS. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Franklin Park, 2105 Tieton Drive. Art project theme is "Creatively Green." For families with children ages 2-12. Free. Presented by Allied Arts of Yakima Valley. 966-0930, www.alliedartsyakima.org.

 

EAGER BEAVER TEAM. 11 a.m. Saturdays through Aug. 30. Yakima Sportsman State Park, 904 S. 33rd Ave. Become a Junior Ranger and explore the outdoors. Info: Al Allaway, 494-6937.

 

EXPLORING KITTITAS COUNTY. Through Sept. 6. A variety of events geared for elementary school-age students. Registration: $2 per child; free for parents. Info or to register: Kittitas County Historical Museum, 925-3778, visit www.kchm.org.

 

GOLDENDALE SUMMER READING PROGRAM. Fridays through Aug. 15. Reading program for children and teens, special events and performers. Goldendale Library, 131 W. Burgen St. 773-4487.

 

IMAGINATION LIBRARY STORY HOUR. Second Wednesday of each month. YWCA, 15 N. N 10-11 a.m. in English, noon-1 p.m. in Spanish. Ages 5 and younger. Presented by Circle of Success. 469-9888.

 

ROSLYN SUMMER READING PROGRAM. Tuesdays. 10:30 a.m., story time; 1 p.m. craft and other activities. Birth to age 17. 649-3420 or www.roslynlibrary.org.

 

STORY TIME. Children's books read aloud.

* 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Toddlers. Inklings, 5629 Summitview Ave. in Chalet Place. 965-5830.

* 11 a.m. Fridays. Preschoolers. Goldendale Library, 131 W. Burgen St. 773-4487.

* 11 a.m. Saturdays. Borders, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. 248-4018.

 

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY MUSEUM. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. 400 N. Main St., Ellensburg. Play rooms, stage, reading nook. $4.25; 1 and younger free. 925-6789.

 

YAKIMA VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. Story times, family game nights, crafts, poetry circle. www.yvrl.org or call local library branch.

* "Beetle Mania." Summer reading program with bug-inspired stories and activities for kids and families at various libraries. Call for dates and times.

 

THINGS TO DO: SOON

 

PROSSER WINE & FOOD FAIR. 3-9 p.m. Saturday. Art Fiker Stadium, 1500 Paterson Road, Prosser. Thirty area wineries, 20 food vendors, live music. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Info: Prosser Chamber of Commerce, 800-408-1517, 786-4545, www.prosserchamber.org.

 

WINE IN THE PINES: SUNCADIA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL. Saturday. Suncadia, I-90, Exit 80 (Roslyn/Salmon La Sac), 3320 Suncadia Trail. $30-$125. Info/tickets: www.suncadia.com, www.ticketweb.Com.

* 1-4 p.m. Neighborhood wine tastIng.

* 3-7 p.m. Grand tastIng.

* 7:30-10 p.m. Dinner with winemakers.

 

THE AUGUST REVIEW: BENEFIT DRAG SHOW & DANCE. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday. Howard Johnson Plaza, 9 N. Ninth St. Featuring Shayé La Raé and others. 18 and older. $10. 576-0276, 1st-Fridays@gayakima.com. Benefits 1st Fridays.

 

POLE DANCING CLASS. Saturday. Speakeasy Restaurant & Lounge, 104 S. Third St. Class led by Goddess Arts Academy. Details: 453-4762, www.myspace.com/yakimaspeakeasy.

 

NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD SHOW. 10 . Aug. 15-17. Northern Pacific Railroad Museum. 10 Asotin Ave., Toppenish. Railroad memorabilia, caboose rides, swap meet, engine house tours, other activities. Admission: $5 adults, $3 under 12. 865-1911, www.nprymuseum.org.

 

"OLD TOWN DAYS CRUISE-IN." 5-8 p.m. Aug. 16. Pepp'rmint Stick Drive In, 4002 Main St., Union Gap. Open to all cars and trucks. Free. Info: Dave Butler, 457-4374.

 

THINGS TO DO: ONGOING

 

DOWNTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS. 5-8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Live music, wine tastings, special events at various downtown businesses. Info and list: Committee for Downtown Yakima, www.downtownyakima.com, 225-2485.

 

FRIDAY CLUB. 3-5:30 p.m. Fridays. Goldendale Community Library camplan room, 131 W. Burgen St. Ages 11-18. Chess, checkers, arts and crafts, writers group. On-site sign-up required. Presented by Police Athletic League. 773-4487.

 

LABYRINTH WALKING. Gilbert Park, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave.; Children's Village, 3801 Kern Road; McGuire Playground on Yakima Greenway; Heritage University, 3240 Fort Road, Toppenish. For fun, calm, answers, gratitude, ideas. 966-7047.

 

MEDIEVAL SWORDSMANSHIP. Beginner-level classes. Fencing Society of the Academy of Historical Arts & Sciences. 972-8578, mail@livinghistoryacademy.org.

 

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. Saturdays. YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. Ages 7-15. Swimming, basketball, volleyball, foosball, pool. 248-1202.

 

SECOND SATURDAY WALK AROUND. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Chalet Place, North 56th and Summitview avenues. Live music, special events, displays.

 

SPEED DATING. 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month. Depot Restaurant, 32 N. Front St. Space limited. Register with Mike, 494-9915. www.HeartToHeartSpeedDating.com.

 

TOPPENISH MURAL TOURS. Leaves on the hour from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays through Sept. 30. Leaves from the corner of Division Street and Toppenish Avenue. 697-8995, www.toppenishmuraltours.com, or Toppenish Chamber of Commerce, 865-3262.

 

TRIVIA. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Bert's Place, Glenwood Square, 5110 Tie 972-4557.

 

YAKIMA TROLLEY RIDES. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through Labor Day. Leave hourly from trolley barn, corner of South Third Avenue and Pine Street. $4 adults, $3 children and seniors, $15 family pass. 452-7963, www.yakimavalleytrolleys.org.

 

PLAN AHEAD

 

August

KIDS 'N ART. 9 a.m. Aug. 16. Railroad Park, Toppenish. Hourlong class taught by Toppenish Western Art Show artists. Free. Supplies provided. First come, first served. 865-5999.

 

SUN CITY STRIKERS BENEFIT. 6-11 p.m. Aug. 22. Cascade Garden, 5704 W. Washington. $25 (21 and older only). Live and silent auction, live music, dinner, beer and wine available. Info: Kerry Steele, 961-9414.

 

BICKLETON CAR SHOW. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 23. On the main street of Bickleton. Open to all antique and classic cars. $5 entrance fee. Benefits the Bickleton Carousel Museum. (No fuel in Bickleton.) 896-2007 or e-mail carousel@Bickleton.com.

 

DINNER AND A MOVIE SERIES. Two Mountain Winery, 2151 Cheyne Road, Zillah. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Cost: $25, includes dinner and a glass of wine. 829-3900, www.twomountainwinery.com.

* 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30: "Field of Dreams."

 

SUNCADIA OUTDOOR CINEMA SERIES. Suncadia resort in Roslyn, off I-90, Exit 80. Begins at dusk. Free. Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged. www.suncadia.com.

* Aug. 30: "Meet the Robinsons."

 

PAWS IN THE POOL DAY. 3-5 p.m. Aug. 31. Franklin pool, 2105 Tieton Drive. Open to nonaggressive dogs and their owners. Donations accepted for the Humane Society. 575-6035.

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