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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. 575-5762, www.belcantoyakima.com.
YAKIMA CHAPTER OF THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY. 7 p.m. Mondays. St. Timothy Episcopal Church, 4105 Richey Road. Info: Art Ries, 697-8546.
YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Eisenhower High School band room, 702 S. 40th Ave. Woodwind, brass, percussion players of all levels. Should be able to read and play music at the band's level. 965-2115, www.yakimacommunityband.org.
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.
SHOWTIME ONE. Song and dance group open to men and women. Audition info: Patti Rasberry, 965-0152.
THEATRE4HIRE. Auditions by appointment for future productions. Info: Matthew Trickey, 307-6565, matthew@theatre4hire.com, www.theatre4hire.com.
DISCUSSION/LECTURE
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. Info: Barbara Peterson, 969-3263 or 877-9906.
* 6-7:30 tonight: The Japanese Experience presented by Lon Inaba.
KAFFEEKLATSCH. 2 p.m the third Wednesday of each month. Borders, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. German language 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-1877.
* Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays: Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist King Tournaments, 6 N. Third St. 248-1117.
FARMERS MARKETS
ELLENSBURG WINTER MARKET. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 27. Hal Holmes Center, 209 N. Ruby St., Ellensburg.
FILM
"LAST NIGHT, LAST VERSE." 7 p.m. Thursday. YVCC Kendall Hall Auditorium. Documentary film intended for mature audiences. Q&A follows. Admission is free; donations accepted to benefit the YVCC Afghan Women's Education Fund. 574-6870.
KID STUFF
IMAGINATION LIBRARY STORY HOUR. Second Wednesday of each month. YWCA, 15 N. Naches Ave. 10-11 a.m. in English, noon-1 p.m. in Spanish. Ages 5 and younger. Presented by Circle of Success. 469-9888.
STORY TIME. Children's books read alOud.
* 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Toddlers. Inklings, 5629 Summitview Ave., 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. Wedns-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.
CINEMA CIRCLE. 11 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month, excluding holidays and summer. Yakima Cinema, 1305 N. 16th Ave., or The Majestic, 1919 S. 14th St. $5 adults, $4 ages 4-6, free ages 3 and younger. Adults must be accompanied by a child 6 or younger. 469-9888.
* Thursday: "Bolt."
WINERY EVENTS
OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAYS IN THE VILLAGE. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Friday-Sunday. Prosser's Vinter's Village, Interstate 82, Exit 80. Food, wine, music, toy drive.
AN OLD-FASHIONED WINE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Wineries on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail celebrate with appetizers, festive atmosphere. Select wineries also collecting food drive items. Info/participating wineries: www.rattlesnakehills.com, 965-4521.
HOLIDAY BAZAARS
FAIR. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. CWU Student Union and Recreation Center, off Alder Street, Ellensburg. Food, art, crafts, live entertainment. 963-1450, www.cwu.edu/~campuslife.
TOPPENISH NURSING HOME BAZAAR. 1-4:30 p.m. today and Saturday. Toppenish Nursing and Rehabilitation, 802 W. Third Ave. Info: Isabell, 865-3955, or Angie, 952-0144.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Solid Rock Family Workshop, 315 N. Fifth Ave. Lunch available to purchase from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds benefit women's ministries and Awana Club. 457-9072.
WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Wesley UMC, corner of West Chestnut and North 48th avenues. Info: Dick Schut, 452-8819.
GOLDENDALE/KLICKITAT COUNTY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Goldendale High School, Highway 97, Simcoe exit. Kids and pet pictures taken with Santa developed while you shop; proceeds donated to Dogs of the Gorge. Info: Sharon Rees, 773-3493, or Earlene Sullivan, 773-7030.
THINGS TO DO: SOON
SUNCADIA SNOWMAN LANE. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily through Jan. 2. Suncadia, 3320 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum (off I-90, Exit 80). Build a non-snow snowman to be auctioned off. Benefits Kittitas County food banks. 866-710-4360, www.suncadia.com.
SANTA'S BREAKFAST. 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday. Holy Family Church Gathering Hall, 5315 Tieton Drive. Santa brunch, silent auction and raffle. Cost: $7 adults, $4 ages 2-12. Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13-14 and Dec. 20-21. Northern Pacific Railroad Musuem, 10 Asotin Ave., Toppenish. Cost: $6 adults, $4 ages 12 and younger. Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus available for additional charge. Hot chocolate, cookies, craft area. 865-1911, www.nprymuseum.org.
LIGHTED FARM IMPLEMENT PARADE. 6 p.m. Saturday in Sunnyside. Begins on Warehouse Avenue, turns onto South Sixth Street, then east on Edison Avenue, crosses the Yakima Valley Highway, ends in the Mid Valley Mall parking lot. 837-5939.
SONS O8th ANNUAL LUTEFISK DINNER AND BAKE SALE. 5-7 p.m. Saturday. Morning Star Church of Christ Holiness, 510 N. Naches Ave. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Deep Sea Deli or by a member. Cost: $15 adults, $6 children younger than 12. 452-9790.
WHISPERS OF CHRISTMAS. 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Christmas carols, tasty treats, take photos with Santa. Free. 698-7302.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA. 2-4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 21. Russell's Nursery, 6710 Tieton Drive. Free photos, treats and make-and-take ornaments. Info: Michelle Russell, 966-0698.
FAMILY, FRIENDS & FUN FAIR. 5-7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tieton Worship Center, 813 Tieton Ave. in Tieton. Games for all ages, food and more. Info: Norma Joiner, 673-2055.
HOLIDAY LIGHT PARADE. 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Begins on Sixth Avenue in front of the Salvation Army, proceeds down Yakima Avenue to the Millennium Arts Plaza on South Third Street. Followed by the lighting of the community Christmas tree, music and a visit from Santa Claus. Info/paragistration: For A Better Tomorrow, 576-3606.
USMS AND TOYS FOR TOTS TURKEY SHOOT. 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Yakima Valley Sportsman Association, 441 E. Pomona Road. $25. Lunch will be sold. Bring a toy for Toys For Tots. 453-1872.
ARBORETUM LUMINARIA. 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12-13. Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Evening stroll guided by a thousand luminaria candles. Christmas carols, hot cider, live music, children's activities in the Jewett Interpretive Center. Free. 248-7337, www.ahtrees.org.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. 9 a.m. Dec. 13. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Mrs. Claus' special breakfast and photos with Santa. $4. Hosted by Yakima Parks and Recreation at the Harman Center. 575-6166.
SANTA CLAUS TROLLEY. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13. Yakima Valley Trolley, corner of South Third Avenue and Pine Street. Santa Claus will be aboard. $2. 249-5962.
UNION GAP OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAY CELEBRATION. Noon-8 p.m. Ahtanum Youth Park, 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap. Holiday bazaar, music, kids activities, Santa and two reindeer. Free. Info: Union Gap City Hall, 248-0432.
OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAY LIGHTED PARADE. Dec. 13. Begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Pepp'rmint Stick Drive-in at 4002 Main Street, then heads north on Main Street to the community Christmas tree across the street from Canopy Country RV. Info: Union Gap City Hall, 248-0432.
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.
MED 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.
TRIVIA. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Bert's Place, Glenwood Square, 5110 Tieton Drive. 972-4557.
PLAN AHEAD
December
DOWNTOWN ROCKIN' NEW YEAR'S EVE. 6 p.m. Dec. 31. Millennium Arts Plaza on South Third Street. Details TBA. Info: Committee for Downtown Yakima, 225-2485, www.downtownyakima
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