08/29/08 Planner

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AUDITIONS

YAKIMA YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. 5-6 p.m. Sept. 15. Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. Bring a piece or etude; you'll be asked to play a brief portion of scales and demonstrate sight-reading. For serious students of orchestral instruments, ages 21 and younger. To schedule an audition: 966-0761.

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.

SHOWTIME ONE. Song and dance group open to men and women. Audition info: Patti Rasberry, 965-0152.

THEATRE4HIRE. Auditions by appointment for future productions. Men and women 16 and older welcome. Experienced performers preferred, not required. Info: Matthew Trickey, 901-9886, www.theatre4hire.com.

 

DISCUSSION/LECTURE

 

SUMMER CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS. Yakima Sportsman State Park, 904 Keys Road. Admission, parking free. Folding chairs advised. Marshmallows provided afterward. 575-2774.

* 7 p.m. Saturday: Steve Seibert and Marsha Flamm, "Birds of Prey."

KAFFEEKLATSCH. 2 p.m the third Wednesday of each month. Borders, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. German conversation 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. 457-1877.

* Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays: Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist King Tournaments, Third St. 248-1117.

 

FARMERS MARKETS

 

PROSSER FARMERS MARKET. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. In the Prosser City Park, Seventh Street and Sommers Avenue. 786-9174, www.prosserfarmersmarket.com.

GOLDENDALE FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 903 E. Broadway. 773-3400, goldendalechamber.org.

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

 

DINNER AND A MOVIE SERIES. Two Mountain Winery, 2151 Cheyne Road, Zillah. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Cost: $25, includes dinner and a glass of wine. 829-3900, www.twomountainwinery.com.

* 7:30 p.m. Saturday: "Field of Dreams."

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.

* Saturday: "Meet the Robinsons."

OUTDOOR FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT. 7 p.m. Sept. 5. Terrace Heights Elementary School, 4300 Maple Court. Presented by Terrace Heights Improvement Association.

 

KID STUFF

 

EAGER BEAVER TEAM. 11 a.m. Saturday. Yakima Sportsman State Park, 904 S. 33rd Ave. Become a Junior Ranger and explore the great 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.

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.

ROSLYN SUMMER READING PROGRAMsdays. 10:30 a.m., story time, 1 p.m. crafts and other activities. Birth to age 17. 649-3420 or www.roslynlibrary.org.

STORY TIME. Children's books read aloud.

* 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Toddlers. Inklings, 5629 Summitview Ave. in 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. 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. Info: 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.

 

THINGS TO DO: SOON

 

MARYHILL FESTIVAL OF SPEED. Through Sunday. Historic Maryhill Loops Road, off Washington Scenic Route 14, east of Highway 97 near Goldendale. International Gravity Sports Association's World Championships. Free to watch. Free spectator shuttle Saturday and Sunday. Info: www.maryhillfestivalofspeed.com, info@maryhillfestivalofspeed.com.

ELECTRIC CAR SHOW. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today-Sunday. The Tasting Room Yakima, 250 Ehler Road. Electric car show, wine tasting, live music. Free. Info: 966-0686, www.thetastingroomyakima.com.

PACKWOOD LABOR DAY FLEA MARKET. Today-Monday. In Packwood off U.S. Highway 12. Info: www.destinationpackwood.com, click on the "flea markets" link.

10th ANNUAL COAL MINER DAYS FESTIVAL. Saturday-Sunday. Downtown Roslyn. Vendors market, entertainment, beer and wine garden, parade, performance by special guest J.P. Patches. Info: Roslyn City Hall, 649-3105.

PAWS IN THE POOL DAY. 3-5 p.m. Sunday. Franklin Pool, 2105 Tieton Drive. Open to nonaggressive dogs and their owners. Donations accepted for the Humane Society. 575-6035.

SEASON TO CHANGE FASHION SHOW. 5-7 p.m. Sept. 5. North Front Stree Yakima Avenue intersection. Tickets: $20 through Garden Dance, Gilbert Cellars, Denyse's Show Boutique, Rave A Salon. Info: Carly Holtzinger, 952-4844.

 

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. second Tuesday of the 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. Info: 697-8995, www.toppenishmuraltours.com, or Toppenish Chamber of Commerce, 865-3262.

TRIVIA. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Bert's Place, Glenwood Square, 5110 Tieton Drive. 972-4557.

YAKIMA VALLEY TROLLEYS. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sunday. Leave hourly from trolley barn, corner of South Third Avenue and Pine Street. $4 adults, $3 children and seniors, $15 family pass. 249-5962 www.yakimaleys.org.

 

PLAN AHEAD

September

60th ANNUAL NACHES SPORTSMANS' DAYS. Sept. 12-14. Naches Middle School grounds. Bingo, games, music, fishing derby and more. Free. Event schedule: www.nachesvalleychamber.com.

YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL 80th BIRTHDAY. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 13. McAllister Museum of Aviation, 2008 S. 16th Ave. Young Eagles airplane rides, displays, short takeoff and landing competitions, vintage automobiles, pancake breakfast, movies, evening concert. Free. 575-8494, 457-4933, www.mcallistermuseum.org.

COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY. 10 a.m. Sept. 13. Trinity Baptist Church, 606 S. 13th Ave. Face painting, craft and game booths, free lunch. Info: Stephanie Harrah, 248-9405.

GEORGE DONALD HOUSE 100th BIRTHDAY. 1-5 p.m. Sept. 13. 304 N. Second St. Free open house hosted by the Woman's Century Club of Yakima. 697-3770, 248-1614.

SUNNYSIDE MOVIES UNDER THE STARS. Begins at dusk Sept. 19. Central Park in Sunnyside. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. www.sunnysidechamber.com, www.ci.sunnyside.wa.us.

AUTUMN BOUNTY. 5-11 p.m. Sept. 20. Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Annual fundraiser. Wine tasting, dinner, auctions, music by Blind Lemon Pie and Flute Troupe. Tickets: $55 before Sept. 5, $65 after. 248-7337.

 

October

FRESH HOP ALE FESTIVAL. 6-11 p.m. Oct. 4. Millennium Arts Plaza, off South Third Street. Microbrews, food vendors, cigar tent, live music by The Blue Tropics and The Shreds. Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 at the gate. www.freshhopalefestival.com, 966-0930.

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