05/15/08 Calendar

TODAY

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AL-ANON -- 7-8 p.m., Naches Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Second St., Room 4. Call 577-9401, or visit www.Yakima1.com/alanon/.

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

AMERICAN RED CROSS -- 2-7 p.m., Yakima Donor Center, 302 S. Second St.; 1-6 p.m., Yakima Valley Credit Union, Selah branch, 703 N. Park Centre. Call 800-448-3543.

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.

AUTISM PARENT SUPPORT -- 6:30-8 p.m., Children's Village, 3801 Kern Road. Call in advance for child care, 574-3260.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY YAKIMA -- 7 a.m., men's group; 6 p.m. open meeting, Yakima Alliance Church, 902 S. 36th Ave. Book study using 12 steps and Scripture for people in recovery from addictions and seeking Christ. Groups for women and men. Child care available. Call Brian and Jan Cox, 833-2301.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS -- 7:30 p.m. at Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. Directions only, 966-6550.

HEALING YOGA -- 12:30 p.m., lower level of North Star Lodge, 808 N. 39th Ave. Instructor: Michael Moritz. Healing Yoga is appropriate for cancer patients, survivors in various stages of recovery, as well as for caregivers. Free. Call Kity, 574-3441.

INDOOR WALKING PROGRAM -- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., Harriet Thompson Elementary School, 1105 W. Second St., Grandview. Program is free. Call Parks and Recreation office: 882-9219.

MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT -- 7 p.m., 111 S. 11th Ave., Suite 120. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Program facilitator is Bev Davison. Call 249-3900, ext. 245.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP -- From 7-9 p.m., Sunnyside Community Center, 1521 S. First St. Call Carolyn Larson, 837-4110.

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

NIGHT ACTION -- After-school program for students in sixth through 12th grades. Free drop-in service. Parents must complete authorization forms for children to attend.

* Mondays: 1:45-8:30 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 2:45-8:30 p.m. at Southeast Yakima Community Center.

* Mondays and Fridays: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Garfield Elementary School.

Presented by Yakima Parks and Recreation and AmeriCorps members. Call 575-6114.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS -- For meeting times and location, call 453-8165.

PARENTING SUPPORT -- 6:30-8 p.m., Youth and Family Support Center, Epic Place, 608 Superior Lane. Problem-solve issues related to your teen and family. Call 895-6452 for topic and registration.

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 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) -- Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave.; 6:30 p.m., Zillah Civic Center, 119 First Ave. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Call Marlene Frank, 457-4538.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRANDVIEW -- 8-10 a.m., senior center, 401 Second St. Contact: 882-1572 or 457-4538. 8-10 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 S. Euclid Road. Contact: 882-5525 or 457-4538.

WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN -- Noon, Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., No. 40. Call 575-6686.

CLASSES

FOX TROT DANCE CLASSES -- Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Yakima Square and Round Dance hall, 207 Charron Road in Moxee. Cost is $4 per person. Sponsored by the Yakima Rounders. For more information, call 453-6377.

GENTLE YOGA -- 9-10:30 a.m. at 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. For more information, call Carol, 930-4277.

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

LINE DANCE CLASSES -- 7-9 p.m. at Susie's Bourbon Street Bistro and Bar, 1023 N. First St. Call Phyllis, 248-8113.

PRENATAL YOGA CLASSES -- 5:45-7 p.m. For more information, call Heather, 469-2559.

YAKIMA ROUNDERS -- 8-10 p.m. Thursdays at the Yakima Square and Round Dance Center, 207 Charron Road, Moxee. Choreographed dance. Debbie and Paul Taylor are the cuers. Call 453-6377

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

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

POTPOURRI

15th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT DEMOCRATS -- 6:30 p.m., Eagles Seelatsee auditorium, Yakama agency, 401 Fort Road, Toppenish. Call Wendell, 930-3505.

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

APPLE VALLEY COMMUNICATORS -- Noon, 129 N. Second St. (CED conference room). Toastmasters practice communication and leadership skills. Contact Susie Walters, 697-5781, or Debra Kroon-Yates, 575-0809, or visit www.toastmastersd9.org.

APPLE VALLEY KIWANIS -- 6:30 a.m., Howard Johnson Hotel, 9 N. Ninth St. Guest speakers. Call Susan, 966-2697.

CASCADE WINDS WOMEN'S BARBERSHOP CHORUS -- 7-9 p.m., Broadmoor Mobile Park's clubhouse, 55 W. Washington Ave. Barbershop music and singing for women. Call Mary Roy, 248-0956 or 965-5962.

KAMIAKIN KIWANIS CLUB -- Noon, Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 9 N. Ninth St. Call Ken Johnson, 930-7200.

LOWER VALLEY BRIDGE CLUB -- 10:30 a.m., Banner Bank, 911 E. Edison Ave., Sunnyside. Visitors welcome; bring a lunch. Call Dudley, 882-2728.

McALLISTER MUSEUM OF AVIATION -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at 2008 S. 16th Ave. Collect and display Valley and world aviation history. Admission is free. Call 457-4933 or visit www.mcallistermuseum.org.

MOXEE ARTIST COLONY -- 7:30 p.m., McDonald's, First Street and Nob Hill Boulevard. Call Avel, 453-8075.

THE NEW GOLDEN ORATORS TOASTMASTERS -- 1 p.m., Yakima Senior Center, 101 N. 65th Ave., Harman Center. All age visitors are welcome. Gain speaking skills and confidence. For more information, call Dick Sproul, 965-9390.

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.

PROSSER ROTARY CLUB -- Noon, The Barn Restaurant, 490 Wine Country Road. Contact: Lois Lyon, 786-2069.

SCORE -- 1-4 p.m., 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.

SONS OF ITALY -- 7 p.m., Woman's Century Club, 304 N. Second St. Promote the cultural heritage of men and women of Italian descent. Children welcome. Call 966-1214.

SUN CITY TOASTMASTERS -- 7 p.m., Orchard Park Retirement Residence, 620 N. 34th Ave. Self-esteem and speaking skills. Call Bill, 972-2266.

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

WEST VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE JUNIOR BASEBALL REGISTRATION -- West Valley Middle School from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Cottonwood Elementary School, 9:30 a.m., followed by tryouts at 10 a.m. For ages 13-14 (as of April 30, 2008). Bring birth certificate and proof of residency within the district. Cost is $150. Call Rob Conrad, 949-4996, or e-mail conrad31@charter.net.

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 REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB -- 11:30 a.m., Howard Johnson Plaza-Yakima Gateway, 9 N. Ninth St. Educational programs for Republican women about issues and candidates. Lunch available for $10. For more information and reservations, call Meta Gritsch, 452-6886.

YVCC DIVERSITY SERIES -- 7 p.m. "Pico de Gallo," one-man play by Jade Esteban Estrada. Location TBA. Free. Info: Maria Cuevas, 574-6800, ext. 3151, www.yvcc.edu/diversity.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

13TH DISTRICT OFFICE DAY - REP. JUDY WARNICK -- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Columbia Basin Railroad office building, 111 S. 33rd St. Inviting citizens to talk about issues affecting the 13th legislative district. District office number, 766-6505 or visit www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Warnick.

GRANGER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -- Noon, Granger Scout Cabin, 100 Sunnyside Ave. Lunch available for $5. Call GCC, 854-7304.

MABTON SCHOOL BOARD -- 7:30 p.m., district office, 306 N. Main St.

SENIORS

FOGGY BOTTOM BAND -- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prosser Memorial Nursing Home, 723 Memorial St. Free live music and dance.

PINOCHLE -- 1-4 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Activity Hall, 1109 Fremont Ave., Selah. Everyone welcome. Call 697-9319.

PROSSER SENIOR CENTER -- Lunch daily, 11:40 a.m., senior center, 1231 Dudley Ave. Cost by donation suggested $2.75 (ages 60 and over) $6.50 (under age 60). Pinochle, 5:30 p.m. Cost: $1. Prizes awarded. Call June Bates, 786-1445. Pool Room, two tables, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call Prosser Senior Center, 786-2915.

TABLE TENNIS -- 1-3:30 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Bring your own paddles and ball. All levels are welcome. Great aerobic exercise. Call Chuck DeJournette, 966-3833, or the senior center, 575-6166.

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

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER -- Oil painting from 9 a.m.-noon. Table pool from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Golden Orators/Toastmasters from 1-3 p.m. Senior nutritional lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Quilting Club from 1-3 p.m., all levels, drop-ins and visitors welcome. Pinochle from 7-10:30 p.m. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 575-6166.

UPCOMING

WOMAN'S CENTURY CLUB ARTS/INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT -- Friday, 10 a.m., 304 N. Second St. Study of arts locally, nationally and internationally. Poetry by Ed Stover and friends. Call 965-8481.

MIDDLE EASTERN BAZAAR AND DANCE -- Friday-Sunday at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 9 N. Ninth St. Middle Eastern clothing, jewelery, music and more. 7:30 p.m. Troupe and solo belly dance performances; donation of $8 suggested. Call Marlene Powers, 966-2365.

WEST VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE JUNIOR BASEBALL REGISTRATION -- Saturday, Cottonwood Elementary School, 9:30 a.m., followed by tryouts at 10 a.m. For ages 13-14 (as of April 30, 2008). Bring birth certificate and proof of residency within the district. Cost is $150. Call Rob Conrad, 949-4996, or e-mail conrad31@charter.net.

"NEW MEMORIES" FOLK MUSIC FEST-- Saturday, 7 p.m., the Buena Grange, 170 Highland Drive. Free admission. Four groups performing. Presented by the Toppenish Historical Society. Call 865-2398 or 831-1659.

TRUCK SHOW 2008 -- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fullbright Park, 4508 Main St. in Union Gap. Free admission. Presented by the Yakima Valley Chapter American Truck Historical Society. Registration cost per truck is $5. Call 453-5780.

VEGETABLE GARDENING CLASS -- Saturday, 10 a.m. at the demonstration garden at Ahtanum Youth Park. Free tomato plants to the first 20 people. For more information, call 574-1600.

WORM COMPOSTING (Vermicomposting)-- Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Cost is $10 for YAA members and $15 for nonmembers. Fee includes material. For beginner and intermediate students. Call 248-7337.

YAK ATTACK FIVE-A-SIDE SOCCER TOURNAMENT -- May 17 and 18th at Chesterley Park, 3904 River Road. Soccer, music, food and entertainment.

AMERICAN REFLECTIONS 8TH ANNUAL OPEN CAR SHOW -- Sunday, 10 a.m. at Moxee Park. Show is open to all customs, classics, rods, stockers, lowriders and bikes. Free admission. Cost to register the car is $20. Call Don or Shirley, 965-2547, or visit www.americanreflections.blogspot.com.

SWIM LESSONS PREREGISTRATION DAYS -- Monday and Tuesday from 5-7 at Grandview Parks and Recreation, 303 W. Wine Country Road. Classes run Monday through Thursday (two-week sessions.) Pool opens June 13. For cost and schedules, call 882-9219.

COUNTRY PARK CONCERT SERIES -- Tuesdays beginning May 20 through June 17, 5 p.m. at Country Park in Grandview. Free musical entertainment for the entire family.

YAKIMA CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CONNECTION -- May 20, 11:45 a.m., buffet; noon, program begins, Clarion Hotel, 1507 N. First St. Cost is $12.50 inclusive. Featuring Vicki Walsh with "It's a Cake Walk." Song by Sue Wilson, and guest speaker Win Edvalds. Call Karen, 965-3947, or Marie, 966-2298.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL BANDS CONCERT -- May 21, 7 p.m. at Lightning Hall on La Salle High School campus, 3000 Lightning Way in Union Gap. St. Paul Cathedral School and St. Joseph/Marquette School will join La Salle for the event. Free. Call 965-7110.

ELLENSBURG COMMUNITY MEETINGS -- At Gallery One Visual Arts Center, 408 N. Pearl St. RSVP to Robert Tomlinson, 933-1324, or robert@gallery-one.org.

* May 21, 10 a.m. Citizens and community leaders will discuss the possibility of forming a community foundation fund for Kittitas Valley.

FSA LOAN PROCESS WORKSHOP FOR LATINO FARMERS -- May 21, 6-7:30 p.m., RCDR's Business Incubator, 22 S. Third Ave. Workshop will cover what type of loans the FSA offers, requirements, who may apply and the timing process. Free. Workshop is given in Spanish. For more information and to register, call 453-3157.

LIFELONG LEARNING -- May 21, 2:30 p.m., Living Care Retirment Community, 3803 Summitview Ave. Speaker Donna Gilbery, topic is "The Sons of Norway." Open to the public and free admission. For more information, call 965-5278.

BLEYHL COMMUNITY LIBRARY BOOK SALE -- May 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 23, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 311 Division St. in Grandview. Large selection of donated books. All proceeds benefit the library. Call Helen Darr, 882-2547.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE APPLICATIONS -- Applications are being accepted for those who would like to participate in this year's Memorial Day Parade on May 24. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Sixth Avenue between Yakima Avenue and Walnut Street. For more information, call E.G. Falter, 966-0760.

SUNSATION! RAFFLE RIDE 2008 -- May 25, Old Sawmill Site (U.S. Highway 410, turn southwest onto Nile Loope Road. Watch for "Raffle Ride Signs.) Ride a marked trail on scenic Chinook Pass. Continental breakfast/lunch available. Riders out from 8 a.m. to noon. $5, 5-ticket package. Call Val, 952-4183, or Maude, 577-9115.

RELAY FOR LIFE CAPTAIN MEETING -- May 28, 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Elementary School's library, 120 N. 16th Ave. Call Amy Poulin, 952-4728.

CAMP FIRE USA -- BABY SITTER TRAINING COURSE -- May 30, 3:30-7:30 p.m., May 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1103 W. Lincoln Ave. Class is for 11-13 year olds. Students will learn safety, basic first aid, child development and resume writing. Cost is $30. Bring a sack lunch. Call 453-9151.

YOUTH STAR GAZE EVENT -- May 30, 7 p.m. and ends 10 a.m. May 31. Registration is limited to the first 50 participants ages 6-12. Overnight stay at the National Guard Armory and various activities at Country Park. Dinner and breakfast provided. Cost is $10 for city residents and $15 noncity residents. Call 882-9219.

RELAY FOR LIFE WALK -- Noon May 31 through noon June 1 at Zaepfel Stadium, 40th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Overnight walk in honor of those who have survived cancer. Teams raise funds to support the fight against cancer. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Visit www.cancer.org

* 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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