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ALANON -- Noon, Vineyard Church, North Third and East B streets, upstairs; call 577-9401. 6:30 p.m. Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1111 W. Fremont, Selah; 6:30 p.m., Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 1407 North B Street, Ellensburg. 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 in Yakima; or visit www.YakimaAA.com.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT -- 7-9 p.m., Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, 2811 Tieton Drive. Family support and information. Call Bea, 698-3296.

AMERICAN RED CROSS -- 10 a.m. -7 p.m., Yakima Donor Center, 302 S. Second St. Call 1-800-448-3543.

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.

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

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT -- 11 a.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 12th and B streets, Ellensburg. Call Mary Livingston, 933-4509.

LOWER NACHES MOPS -- 9-11 a.m., Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way in Gleed. Mothers of Preschoolers. Meet new friends, activities for kids and opportunities to learn from a variety of speakers. For more information call 966-6500.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call (877) 664-0398 or visit 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.

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

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS -- For meeting times and location Call 453-8165.

PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT -- 6:30-8:30 p.m., Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way. Call 966-5216.

SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call (866) 291-0914 or visit www.SAnorthwest.org.

VIDA SANA -- 10 a.m.-noon, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Behavioral Health Building, 918 E. Mead Ave. Support group for Spanish-speaking women. Child care available. Call Sylvia, 575-8160.

YAKIMA VALLEY COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND "OTHER SENSES" -- 11 a.m., bowling, Nob Hill Bowl, 3807 W. Nob Hill Blvd.; also 1:30-3 p.m., support group, Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call Howard Underwood, 966-2633, or Bill Smedley, 965-8897.

CLASSES

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

POTPOURRI

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.

DISCOVERY LAB PRESENTS "TWELFTH NIGHT" -- 7 p.m. at Davis High School auditorium, 212 S. Sixth Ave. Free admission but canned food items are appreciated to donate to local food banks. Call Discovery Lab, 573-5400.

GOLDENDALE COMMUNITY LIBRARY -- Preschool story time, 11 a.m.-noon, 131 W. Burget St. Open to ages 3-5. Call 773-4487.

H.M. GILBERT HOMEPLACE -- Open by appointment, 2109 W. Yakima Ave. Tea and tour. Groups, school tours and individuals welcome. Call 248-0747.

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

McALLISTER MUSEUM OF AVIATION -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays 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.

MIDDLE EASTERN BAZAAR AND DANCE -- May 16-18 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.

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 EAGLES -- 6 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 1205 Bennett Avenue. Dinner and karaoke. Call 786-1844.

SUNNYSIDE EAGLES -- 5:30-7 p.m., 100 E. South Hill Road. Dinner. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for 12 and younger. Call 837-4523.

TOPPENISH EAGLES DANCE -- 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 515 S. Division St. Call 865-2229.

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

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 DUPLICATE BRIDGE -- Noon, Allied ArtsCenter, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. All bridge players welcome. Call Warren Endicott, 452-4390.

YAKIMA EAGLES --5-8 p.m.,barbecue at 307 W. Chestnut. Cost is $5. For members and guests. Call 453-6216.

YAKIMA ENGINEERS CLUB -- Noon, Jack-sons Sports Bar, Tieton Drive and 48th Avenue. Everyone welcome. Call Joe, 966-2618, or John, 966-6116.

YAKIMA ROCK AND MINERAL CLUB -- 7:30 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 16th and Yakima avenues. Call 248-6401.

YAKIMA SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION -- 8:30 a.m., City Hall, 129 N. Second St. Further relationship with Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, and related educational and business opportunities. Call 952-2386.

YAKIMA TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION -- 7-10 p.m., Glenwood Square, basement area, 5110 Tieton Drive. All skill levels welcome; bring bat/paddle and balls. Call Steve Goodwin, 248-9862.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PORT OF GRANDVIEW -- 1:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce office, 103 W. Fifth St.

YAKIMA SCHOOL BOARD -- 7 a.m., administration building, 104 N. Fourth Ave.

SENIORS

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

Live music by Foggy Bottom Band, 1:30 p.m., Sheffield Manor, 125 N. Wamba Road. Please call for reservations, 786-3100.

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

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER -- Watercolor painting, 9-11 a.m. Table pool, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cribbage, 10 a.m.-noon. Leather tooling, 10-11:30 a.m. Senior nutritional lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Knitting and crocheting, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Ceramic class, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 575-6166.

UPCOMING

WEST VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE JUNIOR BASEBALL REGISTRATION -- May 17, Cottonwood Elementary, 9:30 a.m. followed by try-outs 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 email conrad31@charter.net.

"NEW MEMORIES" FOLK MUSIC FEST-- May 17, 7 p.m., the Buena Grange, 170 Highland Drive. Free admission. 4 different groups performing. Presented by the Toppenish Historical Society. Call 865-2398 or 831-1659.

TRUCK SHOW 2008 -- May 17 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 -- May 17, 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)-- May 17, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Cost is $10 for YAA members and $15 for non-members. Fee includes material. For beginner and intermediate students. Call 248-7337.

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

YAKIMA VALLEY FUN FLYERS "SPRING FUN FLY IN COMP" -- May 17-18 at "Ben's Strip" of Cheyne Road north of Zillah. Radio-controlled model airplanes will be flying at the Modelers Air-strip. No admission. Spectators welcome. Food available on site. Call Mike, 966-1092, 453-8283 or Bill, 829-5027.

AMERICAN REFLECTIONS 8TH ANNUAL OPEN CAR SHOW -- May 18, 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 PRE-REGISTRATION DAYS -- May 19-20 from 5-7 at Grandview Parks and Recreation, 303 W. Wine Country Road. Classes run Monday through Thursday (2 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.

YAKIMACHRISTIAN 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. For more information call E.G. Falter, 966-0760.

SUNSATION! RAFFLE RIDE 2008 -- May 25, Old Sawmill Site 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 non-city residents. Call 882-9219.

RELAY FOR LIFE WALK -- Noon May 31 through noon June 1 at Zaephel Stadium, 40th and Tieton avenues. 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.