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CELEBRATE LIFE SCRAPBOOKING AT NORTH STAR -- 1-4 p.m., 808 N. 39th Avenue, community room. The group will meet the third Tuesday of the month. Free. Patients and family should bring photos that coincide with the theme, laughter, special emblems or embillishments. For more information and to register call Kitty, 574-3441.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY; 12-STEP CHRIST CENTERED PROGRAM -- 6:30 p.m. Yakima Foursquare Church, 700 N. 40th Avenue. Drug, alcohol and any of life's addictions. Call Molly, 575-1490.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY; 12-STEP CHRIST CENTERED PROGRAM -- 7 p.m. Nazarene Church, 203 Miles Drive, Zillah. Drug, alcohol, sexual addictions, anger management, depression, sexual abuse support group. Call 829-5338.

CONNECTION GROUP - NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) --7-8:30 p.m, Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., Suite 40. Peer led support group for any mental health diagnosis. Call 453-0753.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - DEPRESSION SUPPORT -- 6 p.m., Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., No. 40. Call 575-6686.

FEMALE ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP -- 4 p.m. at Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, 402 S. Fourth Ave. For more information and pre-meeting interview call Susan, 576-4339.

GRIEF SUPPORT-SUNNYSIDE -- 6-7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, 907 S. Sixth St. Meet in the Reinhold Memorial Library. Contact: Kerry Turley, 837-2243, or Bettie Filicetti, 837-4436.

INDOOR WALKING PROGRAM -- 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Grandview High School's Rich Leenhouts Stadium. Please enter through the W. Second Street gate. Program is free. Call Grandview Parks and Recreation office, 882-9219.

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

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS -- Noon, First Presbyterian Church, Yakima and Eighth avenues. (Use the South entrance). For more information call 453-8165.

PATIENT SUPPORT GROUP -- 2 p.m., North Star Lodge, 808 N. 39th Ave. Call 574-3514.

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

TOPS -- Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., Salvation Army, 310 N. 16th Ave. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Call Marlene Frank, 457-4538.

WOMENS SUPPORT GROUP -- 6:30-8 p.m. at the YWCA, 15 N. Naches. Support for women in crisis, domestic violence, depression and other pressures. Call 248-7796.

CLASSES

IYENGAR YOGA CLASSES -- For more information call Erin, 654-5857.

KARATE/SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES -- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Harriet Thompson Elementary School's cafeteria, 114 Euclid St. Cost is $20 per month for youth ages 8-17 and $25 per month for adults 18 and older. Cost increases for non-city fees. For more information call the Grandview Parks and Recreation office, 882-9219.

NUTRITIONAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS -- 6 p.m., Weber Chiropractic and Nutritional Healing Clinic, 3802 Tieton Drive. Call Gerri, 965-7155.

PRE-NATAL YOGA CLASSES -- 9-10:15 a.m. For more information call Heather, 469-2559.

YOGA CLASSES -- 6:30 p.m. at 2611 Birchfield Road. Cost is $10 per class. Call 969-2836.

POTPOURRI

AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM -- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fullbright Park, Union Gap. Collect and preserve the history of Central Washington agriculture. Call 457-8735.

ASHUE GRANGE ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE -- 1 p.m., Ashue Grange, off U.S. Highway 97 and west on Ashue Road. Honoring Bill and Rose Coleman. Coffee and refreshments. Call Betty Sager, 877-2615.

BUNCO FOR SCHOLARSHIPS -- 7-8:30 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Soroptimist fundraiser for senior girl scholarships. Cost is $10. Call 930-6049 or 965-4980.

BROOKLYN BASEBALL CLUB -- 5-6:30 p.m., Weight training for ages 10-14. For information visit www.Brooklynbaseballclub.com or call Rich, 249-5454.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTORS ASSOCIATION -- 7 p.m. Open to the public and no charge. For current meeting information and location visit www.centralwashingtonreia.com or call Debbie, 480-0017.

CHINOOK TOASTMASTERS -- Noon, Central Washington Family Medicine, 1806 W. Lincoln Avenue, lower level conference room. Pracitce and learn communication and leadership skills in a friendly atmosphere. Call Susie, 697-5781.

DEMOCRATIC CLUB -- Noon, Peking Palace, 610 N. First St. Call Alice, 453-2762.

GRANDVIEW ADULT OPEN GYM -- 6:30-8 p.m., Compass gymnasium, Euclid Street. Open to adults 30 years and older. Cost is $1 per person. Call Grandview Parks and Recreation, 882-9218.

IOOF ODDFELLOWS -- 8 p.m., 206 W. Walnut Ave. Nondrinking fraternal organization. Call Gary Bound, 453-3093.

KIWANIS CLUB OF YAKIMA -- Noon, Howard Johnson Gateway Hotel, 9 N. Ninth St. Cost: $10.25 for lunch. Call Louise, 248-7000.

KIWANIS OF SELAH -- 6:45 a.m., Selah Fire Station, 206 W. Fremont Ave.

LOWER VALLEY KOSMOS -- 6 p.m., 10-4 Cafe, 703 E. Wine Country Road. Singles 50 and over are invited. Call ahead, location may vary. Call Arlo, 837-3826 or Teny, 786-3625.

NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD MUSEUM -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays at 10 Asotin Ave. in Toppenish. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 children 12 and under. Operated by the Yakima Valley Rail and Steam Museum Association. Call 865-1911 or visit www.nprymuseum.org.

PFLAG -- 7 p.m., 223 N. First St. Support group for parents and friends of lesbians and gays. For more information call 576-9626.

PROJECT WARM-UP -- 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Pacific Power and Light, 500 Keys Road. Bring a lunch. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Call 574-6818.

SCORE -- 9 a.m.-noon, 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 248-2021 for appointments.

SONG CIRCLE -- 7-9 p.m., Goldendale Community Library, 131 W. Burgen St. Open-microphone poetry, music, stories and more. Call the Goldendale Community Library, 773-4487.

SUNNYSIDE SCRAPBOOKING -- 4-5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Community Center, 1521 S. First St. Need to bring own supplies. Cost is $6 in-city, $7.50 non-city. Call Parks and Recreation office, 837-8660.

SYNTH-YAK ELECTRONIC MUSIC JAM CIRCLE -- 7-9 p.m., Ted Brown Music, 2612-B W. Nob Hill Blvd. For MIDI enthusiasts. Call Amanda, 697-4050, or e-mail lifeforms@redmoon-music.com.

TOASTMASTERS OF CASCADE 993 -- 6-7:30 a.m., Village Center, 215 N. 40th Ave. Promotes better communication, public speaking and leadership. Welcome to all early birds. Nonsmoking. Call 453-4478.

TOPPENISH ROTARY CLUB -- Noon, 14 Tribes Room, Heritage Inn, Highway 97. Call John Cerna, 865-4455.

WOMAN'S CENTURY CLUB LITERARY DEPARTMENT-- 1 p.m., 304 N. Second St. Discussion of current and classic novels and biographies. November's selection: "In Defense of Food," by Michael Pollan.Call 4567-0989.

YAKIMA AREA ARBORETUM -- A variety of tree collections, rose garden, organic vegetable gardens and orienteering, open from dawn to dusk at 1401 Arboretum Drive. The Jewett Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Call 248-7337.

YAKIMA DUPLICATE BRIDGE -- 6:30 p.m., Allied ArtsCenter, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. All bridge players welcome. Call Rick Johnson, 965-2562.

YAKIMA ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES -- 7:30 p.m., McDonald's, First Street and Nob Hill Boulevard. Call Avel, 453-8075.

YAKIMA INTERNET USERS -- 7 p.m., Sub-Link Internet Cafe, 913 S. First St. Contact Kevin, 249-3085, or www.yiug.org.

YAKIMA SUN STRIDERS -- 7 p.m. Summitview Library's board room, 5709 Summitview Ave. Local Volkswalking program. Call Mille, 965-4980.

YAKIMA TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION -- 7-10 p.m., Glenwood Square, basement area, 5110 Tieton Drive. All skill levels welcome; bring bat/paddle and balls. Call Steve Goodwin, 248-9862.

YAKIMA VALLEY CHAPTER - INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS -- 4 p.m., Barnstormer Restaurant, 2400 W. Washington Ave. (Yakima Air Terminal). Speaker, Sonny Chavez, "Finding Your Strengths." Call 965-2258.

YAKIMA VALLEY CHAPTER 238 OF THE NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- 2 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Serve and protect the rights of retired federal employees. Marvin Nelson will speak on "The Importance of Increasing Membership." Updates, refreshments and good people. Call Julia Fryar, 453-3231.

ZILLAH BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN --9:45 a.m., Faith Community Church, 300 W. Centennial Drive. Contact: Cheryl, 829-6183.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS -- 9 a.m., courthouse auditorium, 205 W. Fifth Ave.

KITTITAS SCHOOL BOARD -- 7 p.m., Kittitas Middle School, North Pierce Street.

PROSSER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -- Noon, The Barn Restaurant, 490 Wine Country Road. Call Jim Milne, 786-3177.

PROSSER SCHOOL BOARD -- 7 p.m., Keene Riverview Elementary School, 832 Park Ave.

RCDR CENTER FOR LATINO FARMERS -- 5:30-7 p.m., "El Conquistador" Restaurant, 612 E. Edison Ave. in Sunnyside. Stakeholders meeting.

SOUTH CLE ELUM TOWN COUNCIL -- 7 p.m., Town Hall, Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue.

THORP SCHOOL BOARD -- 7:30 p.m., Thorp School library, 10831 N. Thorp Highway.

YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSION -- 10 a.m., courthouse, 128 N. Second St., Room B-33.

YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL -- 6 p.m., City Hall, 129 N. Second St.

YAKIMA SCHOOL BOARD -- 7:30 p.m., Administration office, 104 N. Fourth Ave.

YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES -- 4 p.m., downtown Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St. Board meeting.

SENIORS

MEDICARE PART D WORKSHOP -- For Part D help bring a list of medications and dosage. Presented by RSVP/SHIBA of Yakima County. Call Donna 574-1934 or Mary 574-1933.

* 1-4 p.m., Harman Senior Center.

* Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-noon, Grandview Senior Center.

* Nov. 25: 1-4 p.m., Harman Senior Center.

PROSSER SENIOR CENTER -- 9:30-11:30 a.m., Happi-time Band practice. Call Helen Carrell, 786-2915. 11:40 a.m., lunch, cost by donation, suggested $2.75 (ages 60 and over), $6.50 (under 60). Pool room, two tables from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pinochle, 5:30 p.m. Cost is $1 and prizes awarded, call June Bates, 786-1445. Prosser Senior Center is located, 1231 Dudley Avenue. For more information call 786-1148.

SELAH SENIOR CENTER -- 1-4 p.m., pinochle, Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Call Ann, 697-6449.

SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER -- 1-3 p.m., bingo, 1400 Federal Way. Sponsored by Sunnyside Parks and Recreation Department and Sunnyside Senior Group. Cost: 25 cents per card. Call (509) 837-8660.

UNION GAP SENIOR CENTER -- 9:30-9:45 a.m., exercise class; 10 a.m.-noon, blood pressure; 10:30-11:45 a.m., penny bingo; 1-3 p.m., computer class. 1000 Ahtanum Road. Call 248-2668.

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER -- Table pool from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bible study from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bridge for experienced players from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Senior nutritional lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Creative writing workshop at 1 p.m. Soup and sandwich at the coffee bar 11:30-12:30, $3. Pinochle from 7-10:30 p.m. Ballroom dance class at 6:30 p.m. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 575-6166.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

CWU STRING RECITAL -- Nov. 19, 7 p.m., Music Education Building, off Alder Street, Ellensburg. Violin, viola, cello and bass recital. Free. Info: 963-1216 or www.cwu.edu/~music.

FOGGY BOTTOM BAND -- Nov. 19, 1:30-3 p.m., Prosser Sun Terrace, 2131 Wine Country Rd.; Nov. 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Sheffield Manor, 125 N Wamba Rd. Live music. Call Dick Bain, 786-2842.

"IN A CHILD'S BEST INTEREST" FALL SPANISH CONFERENCE -- Nov. 19, 6-8 p.m., Yakama Nation Cultural Center, Highway 97 in Toppenish. Spanish conference for early care and education providers. Sponsored by CANCCY (Child Abuse & Neglect Coordinating Council of Yakima.) Space is limited. To register call Maria Vijarro, 576-4319.

LEARN AT LUNCH WORKSHOP -- Nov. 19, noon-1:30 p.m., North Star Lodge community room, 808 N. 39th Ave. Kerry Cody of Serenity Massage and Day Spa will discuss how to prepare your muscles for a busy holiday season and avoiding muscle strains. RSVO. Free. 574-3541.

LIFELONG LEARNING --Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m., Living Care Retirement Community, 3803 Summitview Ave. Speaker Gretchen Eickmery from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. Open to the public, free admission. For more information, call 965-5278.

YAKIMA LIONS CLUB -- Nov. 19, noon, Clarion Hotel, 1507 N. First St. Guest speaker, Gary McLaren of Special Olympics. Call Cheryl Legowik, 574-3106.

"DECRIMINALIZING MENTAL ILLNESS: A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION" --Changed date from Nov. 20 to Dec. 4, 6:30-8 p.m., Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital's auditorium, 2811 Tieton Dr. Preregistration required. Call 453-0753 or e-mail info@namiyakima.org.

NOUVELLA CLUB -- Nov. 20, noon at Snipes Brewery, 905 Yakima Valley Highway, Sunnyside. Ardith Carratt and Beth Miller will present "And Just When I Thought I Knew Everything." Cost for luncheon is $12. Reservations call 837-5598.

YVCC ANNUAL CLAY SALE -- Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hopf Student Union Building. Ceramic artwork created by YVCC students and faculty. Call 574-4848.

CWU PIANO PERFORMANCE -- Nov. 21, 7 p.m., CWU's Music Building, off Alder Street in Ellensburg. Doctoral candidate Allastair Edmonstone will perform on the piano. Free. Call 509-963-1251.

LUNCH AND LECTURE SERIES -- Nov. 21, noon-12:45 p.m., Kittitas County Museum, 114 E. Third Ave., Ellensburg. Bring a lunch. David Bowen, municipal liaison manager with Puget Sound Energy, presents "Renewable Energy- integration with the Grid." Free. Call 509- 925-3778, www.kchm.org.

CWU HORN STUDIO FALL RECITAL -- Nov. 22, 4 p.m., CWU's Music Building, off Alder Street in Ellensburg. Soloists, small and large ensembles and the CWU Horn Ensemble. Free. Call 509-963-1251.

THANKSGIVING CENTER PIECE WORKSHOP -- Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-noon, Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members. Includes materials and supplies. Bring a pair of scissors/pruners and gloves. Call 248-7337.

ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE -- Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Elmwood Cemetery in Toppenish. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate. Drive is being held in memory of Tony Menard-Wentz. Call 930-6714.

MEDICARE PART D WORKSHOP -- For Part D help bring a list of medications and dosage. Presented by RSVP/SHIBA of Yakima County. Call Donna 574-1934 or Mary 574-1933.

* Nov. 25: 1-4 p.m., Harman Senior Center.

FAST-PITCH CLINIC- BROOKLYN BASEBALL CLUB -- Nov. 26, 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays for 4 weeks. For young ladies ages 10-15. Call 249-5454.

THANKSGIVING IN WINE COUNTRY -- Nov. 28-30. Wineries on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail. Info, participating wineries: www.wineyakimavalley.org.

DECEMEBER

MEDICARE PART D WORKSHOP -- For Part D help bring a list of medications and dosage. Presented by RSVP/SHIBA of Yakima County. Call Donna 574-1934 or Mary 574-1933.

* Dec. 2: 1-4 p.m., Zillah Aging and Long Term Care.

* Dec. 9: 1-4 p.m. Harman Senior Center.

* Dec. 16: 1-4 p.m., Harman Senior Center.

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING -- Dec. 3. Appointments only. Part of Memorial Hospital's educational program. Free. Call Linda, 388-5942.

LIFELONG LEARNING --Dec. 3, 2 p.m., Living Care Retirement Community, 3803 Summitview Ave. Naches Valley High School Choir directed by Joan Ullom. Open to the public, free admission. For more information, call 965-5278.

WAPATO LEGENDS SPEAKER SERIES. Respected members of each of Wapato's dominant communities -- Yakama Nation, Hispanic, Filipino, Japanese, European --share memories of Wapato over the decades. Part of Wapato's centennial celebration. All events at the Wapato Community Center, 1009 S. Camas Ave. from 6-7:30 p.m. Call Barbara Peterson, 969-3263 or 877-9906.

* Dec. 5: The Japanese Experience presented by Lon Inaba.

WOMEN'S CENTURY CLUB - HOLIDAY LUNCH OPEN HOUSE -- Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., WCC, 304 N. Second St. Cost is $8 at the door, lunch includes soup, bread, dessert and beverage. Celebrating the 100th year of the Donald House. Call 453-3921

4TH ANNUAL SANTA'S BREAKFAST -- Dec. 6, 8:30-11 a.m., Holy Family Church gathering hall, 5315 Tieton Drive. Cost is $7 for 13 year old and older, $4 for 2-12 year olds. Santa brunch, silent auction and raffle. Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

* Calendar is a daily compilation of Central Washington meetings and events that are open to the public. For information about having your event listed, contact Vera Sanabria at 577-7705 or vsanabria@yakimaherald.com.

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