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HELP

ADDICTION HELP -- 7-8 p.m., Yakima Evangelical Church, 7901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Fellowship and recovery for alcohol, drug, gambling or sex addictions. Call Keith Lamb, 965-5216 or 307-5204.

AL-ANON -- Noon, Central Washington University, Health and Counseling Center, 400 E. Eighth Ave., Ellensburg; call 962-9045. 5:30 p.m., Unity Church, 401 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; call 577-9401 or visit www.Yakima1.com/alanon/.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call 453-7680. AA local office location is 616 River Road, Yakima; or visit www.YakimaAA.com.

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, 877-861-5655.

BRAIN RECOVERY GROUP-YAKIMA REGIONAL -- Third Wednesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Yakima Regional's 5 Tower Conference room, 110 S. Ninth Ave. Group facilitator, Nancy Dexter, 575-5721.

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

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

CELEBRATE RECOVERY-- 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Joe's Bingo Hall, 3112 Main St. in Union Gap. A Christ-centered 12-step recovery ministry. All are welcome. Call Cathy, 910-0945 or www.welcometolifepointe.com.

LATINA CANCER SUPPORT -- 6 p.m., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 614 East Edison Ave. in Sunnyside. For Hispanic women surviving cancer or faced with the diagnosis of cancer in their families. Bilingual group. Sponsored by Wellness House. Call 952-1221.

LEARN AT LUNCH WORKSHOP -- 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.

MEMORY KEEPERS SUPPORT GROUP -- 6 p.m., Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., Suite 40. Support for those who have lost a child. Hosted by Children's Wishes and Dreams. First and third Wednesday of the month. Call Wellness House, 575-6686 or visit www.childrenswishesanddreams.org.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP -- 3:30 p.m., Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., Suite 40. Call 453-0753 or 575-6686.

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

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS -- 6:30 p.m., Summitview Church of Christ, 100 N. 72nd Ave. For more information, call 453-8165.

TOPS -- Weigh-in at 9 a.m., Selah Civic Center, Senior Room, 216 S. First St.; 6:30 p.m., Village Center, 215 N. 40th Ave. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Call Marlene Frank, 457-4538.

TOPS SUNNYSIDE --12:30 p.m., Banner Bank, 911 E. Edison Ave. Call 837-5863.

TOPS TOPPENISH-- 6-7 p.m., Toppenish Community Hospital conference room, 502 W. Fourth Ave. Call Delcia, 865-4661.

TURNING AROUND -- Support group for adult women who were sexually abused as children. Call Shelly at 457-9072 for location and time of meeting.

 

CLASSES

"IN A CHILD'S BEST INTEREST" FALL SPANISH CONFERENCE -- 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.

PARTNER DANCE CLASSES -- Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Yakima Athletic Club, South 24th Avenue. Singles welcome. Call Mary Egan, 966-2659.

SCRAPBOOKING -- 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. For more information and cost, call Angela Wold, 901-0057.

TAP DANCE CLASSES -- 6 p.m. at 2611 Birchfield Road. Cost is $10 per class. Call 969-2836.

YOGA CLASSES -- 9-10:15 a.m., 4:15-5:30 p.m. and 5:45-7 p.m. For more information, call Heather, 469-2559.

YOGA CLASSES -- 6-7 p.m. For more infomration, call Lashel, 697-3843.

ZUMBA AEROBIC CLASSES -- 6:30 p.m. at the 2620 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Instruction in basic steps of Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha Cha and more. Cost is $10 a session. Call Lourdes Uribe-Beard, 575-6426.

 

POTPOURRI

AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fullbright Park, Union Gap. Collect and preserve the history of Central Washington agriculture. Call 457-8735.

AMERICAN LEGION DANCING -- 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1120 N. 34th Ave. For more information, call 457-4510.

CWU STRING RECITAL -- 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.

FRIENDSHIP TEA -- 1:30-3 p.m., Terrace Heights Library, 4011 Commonwealth Drive. Presented by Yakima Valley Regional Library, 452-8541, ext. 720.

GRANDVIEW KIWANIS -- 6:30 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Euclid Road. Contacts: Gary Rhode, 882-2190, or Mike Birdlebough, 788-0570.

GRANDVIEW ROTARY CLUB -- Noon, 150 Division St. Call Bryce Humpherys, 882-7049.

GRASS ROOTS OF YAKIMA VALLEY -- 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 307 W. Chestnut Ave. For more information, call Carl, 469-0707.

HEIDELBERG BEER CAN CONTROL C.B. CLUB -- 7:30 p.m., D.A.V. Hall, 911 S. 15th Ave. Set up activities to earn money for charities. Call Channel Master, 457-0754.

KOSMOS SINGLES GROUP -- 5:30 p.m. Car-pool from the Prosser area to Tri-cities. Dinner and socializing for 50 and over. Call Linda, 786-1821 or e-mail prossergal@yahoo.com.

LOS BAILADORES DEL SOL -- 6:30-8:30 p.m., EPIC, 2902 Castlevale Road. Dance group practice; public welcome to participate. Call 969-8061.

LOWER VALLEY TOASTMASTERS CLUB -- Noon, Sunnyside Community Hospital, 10th Avenue and Tacoma Street. Promotes communication, public speaking and leadership. Call Tim, 839-7950.

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 for children 12 and under. Operated by the Yakima Valley Rail and Steam Museum Association. Call 865-1911 or visit www.nprymuseum.org.

PAX CHRISTI -- 7-8:30 p.m., 213 N. 26th Ave. International movement fostering study, prayer and action for peace and justice according to the values of the Gospel. Call 965-0827.

PUBLIC PINOCHLE -- Door opens at 6 p.m., cards begin at 7. Oddfellows Lodge, 206 W. Walnut Ave.

RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES CHAPTER 16 -- 11:45 a.m., no-host lunch with meeting to follow at Bamboo Terrace, 54 W. Nob Hill Boulevard.

SUNNYSIDE DAYBREAK ROTARY CLUB -- 6:45 a.m., BonVino's Bistro, 122 N. 16th St. Contact: Niels Brown, 837-4650.

SUNNYSIDE SILVER DOLLAR CRIBBAGE CLUB -- 6:30 p.m., Sunnyside Eagles, 100 E. South Hill Road. Nine-game cribbage tournament. ACC rules. Open to public. Call James Morrow, 837-4224.

SONS OF ITALY -- 7 p.m. , Woman's Century Club, 304 N. Second St. Purpose of the group is to contribute to charities. Call Tony, 452-1162.

STORY AND PLAY TIME IN GOLDENDALE -- 11 a.m.-noon, Goldendale Community Library, 131 W. Burgen St. Open to babies and toddlers, must be accompanied by guardian. Call the library, 773-4487.

TOPPENISH KARAOKE -- 8 p.m.-midnight, Toppenish Eagles No. 2229, 515 S. Division St. Members and guests. Contact: Toppenish Eagles, 865-2229.

WOMAN'S CENTURY CLUB -- Noon, 304 N. Second St., Homemakers Bridge and Games Department, lunch; reservations required. Call 577-0125.

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

YAKIMA DIRECTORS OF VOLUNTEERS -- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Catholic Family and Child Service, 5301 Tieton Drive. Call Vernita Adolf, 248-6793, Ext. 233.

YAKIMA DUPLICATE BRIDGE -- Noon, Allied ArtsCenter, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. All bridge players welcome. Call Clay Gerstenberger, 966-8394.

YAKIMA EAGLES -- 5-7 p.m., dinner at 307 W. Chestnut Ave. Cost is $6. For members and guests. Call Sandy, 453-6216.

YAKIMA FENCING CLUB -- 6-7 p.m., Glenwood Square basement area, 5110 Tieton Drive. Call Alan, 910-1570.

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

YAKIMA SINGLES CLUB -- 5:30 p.m. Weekly meetings. For location and more information, call Lynn, 469-7612.

YAKIMA VALLEY LUNCH LETIP CHAPTER -- 11:30 a.m., Clarion Hotel, Harrah Room, 1507 N. First St. Professionals meet to exchange business tips. Call Sandie Edwards, 248-0410, John Jackson, 877-4455, or JeDean Muller, 965-2090.

YAKIMA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD -- 7 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call Carol Judy, 966-2653.

YAKIMA VALLEY ZONTA CLUB -- Noon, Howard Johnson Hotel, 9 N. Ninth St. Program meeting. Service organization that raises funds for women and children in the Yakima Valley. Call Lyn, 453-4668 or visit www.zontayakima.org.


PUBLIC MEETINGS

BREAKFAST MEETING FOR KITTITAS COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS -- 7:30 a.m., Fireside Room at the Ellensburg Inn, 1700 Canyon Road.

CINCO DE MAYO PLANNING COMMITTEE -- 5:30 p.m., Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 22 S. Third Ave. Open to the public. Recruiting vendors and volunteers for the day of the event. Call 453-2050.

WEST VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD -- 6:30 a.m., high school conference room, 9206 Zier Road. Study session.

YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY -- 3:30 p.m., Housing Authority office, 810 N. Sixth Ave.

YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING -- 5:30-9 p.m., Yakima County Courthouse, Room B-33, 128 N. Second St. Special meeting to review, revise and sign "Findings of Fact and Recommendation" for the 2008 round of comprehensive plan and regulatory amendments.

SENIORS

DANCE -- 1:30-4 p.m., dance with Norm Mohar performing music from the '40s, '50s, country and big band. Cost: $3. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 575-6166.

FOGGY BOTTOM BAND -- 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.

LIFELONG LEARNING -- 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.

PROSSER SENIOR CENTER -- 1231 Dudley Ave. 10-11:30 a.m., fun bingo. Cost is $1. Call Lynn Hewitt or Helen Carrell, 786-2915. 11:40 a.m., lunch, cost by donation, suggested $2.75 for ages 60 and over and $6.50 for under 60). Pool room, two tables from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 786-1148.

SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER -- 7 p.m., pinochle, 1400 Federal Way. Sponsored by Sunnyside Parks and Recreation Department and Sunnyside Senior Group. Call 509-837-8660.

UNION GAP SENIOR CENTER -- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., foot care and craft day, 1000 Ahtanum Road. Call 248-2668.

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER -- Blood pressure check, 9-11 a.m. Foot care, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., preregister at 576-6725. Leather tooling, 9-11 a.m. Woodcarving, 9-11 a.m. Table pool, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Senior nutritional lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Scrapbooking and stamping, 12:30-3 p.m. China painting, 1:30-3 p.m. Jewelry class, 12:30-3 p.m. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 575-6166.


NOVEMBER EVENTS

"DECRIMINALIZING MENTAL ILLNESS: A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION" --Dec. 4 (new date), 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.

YAKIMA VALLEY LANDLORDS ASSOCIATION -- Nov. 20, 6 p.m. social and no-host dinner followed by program at 7 p.m., Jack-Sons Sports Bar, 432 S. 48th Ave. Jerry Heyen and Ted Semon present: "IS Now the Time To Invest in Real Estate?" Call 457-4770 or e-mail YVLA@YakimaLandlords.org.

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.

ELLENSBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HOLIDAY BAZAAR -- Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 407 S. Anderson St. (corner of Anderson and Manitoba streets) in Ellensburg. Crafts, bake sale, Christian book fair. Soup begins at 11 a.m. Call 925-2411.

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.

 

DECEMBER

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.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR -- Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Solid Rock Family Workshop, 315 N. Fifth Ave. Lunch will be available to purchase from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the women's ministries and Awana Club. Call 457-9072.

MEDICATION EDUCATION SENIORS CONSULTATION -- Dec. 10. Appointments only. Consultation with a pharmacist. Free. Call Linda, 388-5942.

SANTA CLAUS TROLLEY -- Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Yakima Valley Trolley, corner of South Third Avenue and Pine Street. Santa Claus will be aboard the trolley for children to visit. Special reduced price of $2 per person. Call 249-5962.

MISS YAKIMA COUNTY PAGEANT ORIENTATION WORKSHOP -- Dec. 14, 1 p.m., Yakima Regional, 110 S. Ninth Ave. The event will be March 8, 2009. Open to young women, 17-24; young women 13-17 are eligible for Yakima County's Outstanding Teen and girls 11-12 for Yakima County's Outstanding Junior Teen. Call Carol Milliron, 969-2066 or e-mail nwglobe@charter.net.


* 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.