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.
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 FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT. 7 tonight. Terrace Heights Elementary School, 4300 Maple Court. Presented by Terrace Heights Improvement Association.
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.
* Sunday, Gilbert Park: "Back to the Future."
* July 25, Randall Park: "Bee Movie."
* July 27, Gilbert Park: "The Neverending Story."
COWBOY MOVIE NIGHT. 7 p.m. July 25. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Featuring "The Star Packer" and "Under Western Stars. Free. Cash bar available. 248-0747, www.yakimavalleymuseum.org.
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.
* July 26: "In the Shadow of the Moon."
* Aug. 30: "Meet the Robinsons."
KID STUFF
ARTSVAN IN THE PARKS. Through Aug. 1. Free drop-in arts program for ages 2-12. Hosted by Allied Arts of Yakima Valley. 966-0930, www.alliedartsyakima.Org.
* Mondays: 10 a.m.-noon, Miller Park; 1-3 p.m., Franklin PArk.
* Wednesdays: 10 a.m.-noon, Kissel Park; 1-3 p.m., West Valley PArk.
* Thursdays: 10 a.m.-noon, La Casa Hogar; 1-3 p.m., Milroy PArk.
* Fridays: 10 aoon, Buena Nueva Housing community center in Buena; 1-3 p.m., CAD-LAC NLA in Wapato.
ARTSVAN FAMILY NIGHTS. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 14. Franklin Park, 2105 Tieton Drive. A different art project each week with the theme "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. Sesday 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.
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.
* 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.
* "Cernák's Performing Borzoi and the ABC'S." Featuring dogs doing tricks, skits and more. Call for dates and times.
THINGS TO DO: SOON
"G! UR REJUVENATED." 6-10 tonight. Trinity Baptist Church, 606 S. 13th Ave. Girls night out for women 17 and older. Soft music, food samples and more. Cost is $5. 248-9405.
NILE VALLEY DAYS. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Jim Sprick Community Park on Chinook Pass, State Route 410. Food and craft vendors, kids' games, live entertainment, Lions bingo, horseshoe tournaments, a Civil War encampment and demonstration in full uniform, amateur wood events. $1 donation. www.nachesvalleychamber.com, 653-2165.
BEACH PARTY, CLAM BAKE AND OUTDOOR MOVIE. Saturday. Silver Lake Winery at Roza Hills, 1500 Vintage Road, Zillah. 829-6235, www.silverlakewinery.com.
RESURRECTION PARISH FESTIVAL. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Zillah Catholic Church of the Resurrection, 704 Schooley Road. Free family event. Food, music, door prizes, booths. 829-5433.
YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET 10th ANNIVERSARY PARTY. 6 p.m. Saturday. In front of the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Live music from Alex Wilson (teen blues guitarist) and the Blue Tropics (laid-back pop), food vendors and beer garden. Free.
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. the second Tuesday of each month. Depot Restaurant, 32 N. Front St. Space is 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.
YAKIMA TROLLEY RIDES. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through Labor Day. Leave hourly from trolley barn, corner of South Third Avine Street. $4 adults, $3 children and seniors, $15 family pass. 452-7963, www.yakimavalleytrolleys.org.
PLAN AHEAD
July
OVER THE HILL SENIOR THEATRICALS AUDITIONS. 7-9 p.m. July 28-29. Grace Brethren Church, 703 E. Franklin Ave., Sunnyside. For "Beauty and the Beast." Singing, nonsinging parts open to ages 45 and older; others invited to help. Show runs Oct. 4-12. Lloyd Hazzard, 839-3871.
VINTIQUES NORTHWEST NATIONALS. July 31-Aug. 3. State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Vendors, swap meet, car games, show-and-shine, kids' activities, live entertainment. www.vintiques.com.
August
MOXEE HOP FESTIVAL. Aug. 1-2. Moxee City Park. Evening headliners: The Shreds on Aug. 1, Shelly and the Curves on Aug. 2. Free. www.evcea.org.
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.
* Aug. 1, Randall Park: "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep."
* Aug. 3, Gilbert Park: "Shark Tale."
* Aug. 8, Randall Park: "Hoosiers."
* Aug. 10, Gilbert Park: "The Land Before Time."
* Aug. 15, Randall Park: "Apollo 13."
* Aug. 17, Gilbert Park: "Shrek the Third."
CHILE PEPPER FESTIVAL. Aug. 2-3. Guerra Farm in Sunnyside, 6000 State Route 241 (six miles north of Exit 69 off Interstate 82). Info: Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, 837-5939.
DINNER AND A MOVIE SERIES. Two Mountain Winery, 2151 Cheyne Road, Zillah. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Cost: $25, includes dinner and a glass of wine. 829-3900, www.twomountainwinery.com.
* Aug. 9: 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."
WAREHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY AUDITIONS. 1 p.m. Aug. 3 and 7 p.m. Aug. 4. Warehouse Theatre in the Allied ArtsCenter, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. For the comedy "Mister Roberts." Parts available for 11 to 16 men (varying ages) and one young woman. Show runs this fall. E-mail mlabberton@aol.com.
PROSSER WINE & FOOD FAIR. 3-9 p.m. Aug. 9. 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.
OLD TOWN DAYS CRUISE-IN. 5-8 p.m. Aug. 16 at Pepp'rmint Stick Drive In, 4002 Main St. in Union Gap. Open to all cars and trucks. Free. Info: Dave Butler, 457-4374.
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