09/05/08 Planner

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AUDITIONS

 

AKIN CENTER THEATRE. 7-9 p.m. Monday. Akin Center Theatre at Melody Lane, 2610-A W. Nob Hill Blvd. Roles for four men and two women ages 24-65. For "See How They Run." Show performance dates: Oct. 17-Nov. 8. 248-9623.

 

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 Ave. 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

 

"BIG APPLE TO APPLE CAPITAL TO AFGHANISTAN: EMOTION, REASON AND COMMITMENT." 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Summitview Library, 5709 Summitview Ave. Presented by YVCC history instructor Ken Zontek and Yakima Valley Libraries as part of the September Project. 452-8541, ext. 711, theseptemberproject.wordpress.com.

 

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, 6 N. 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. Sunday. (Last weekend.) 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.

 

KID STUFF

 

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 under. Adults must be accompanied by a child 6 or younger. 469-9888.

* Thursday: "The Longshots."

 

EXPLORING KITTITAS COUNTY. Ends Saturday. A variety of events 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 PROGRAM. Tuesdays30 a.m., story time, 1 p.m. craft 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. www.yvrl.org or call local library branch.

* Wednesday-Sept. 25: Pirates Ahoy! Pirate stories, games and fun for all.

 

THINGS TO DO: SOON

 

SEASON TO CHANGE FASHION SHOW. 5-7 tonight. North Front Street near the Yakima Avenue intersection. Tickets: $20 through Garden Dance, Gilbert Cellars, Denyse's Show Boutique, Rave A Salon. Info: Carly Holtr, 952-4844.

 

60th ANNUAL NACHES SPORTSMAN'S 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

FALL FEST. 4-10 p.m. Sept. 13. La Salle High School, 3000 Lightning Way, Union Gap. (Held outside.) $30: entrance and 13 scrip for meal, drink, $30. Entrance and unlimited food, drink, $60. 225-2904, www.lasalleyakima.com.

 

APPLE VALLEY PIECEMAKERS QUILT SHOW. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 13 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 14. Naches Middle School Gymnasium on Shafer Avenue. Part of Naches Sportsmans' Days.

 

FIESTAS PATRIAS. Sept. 13-14. Toppenish rodeo grounds. Music and Mexican cowboys. Free. Info: Toppenish Chamber of Commerce, 865-3262.

 

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, idea6-7047.

 

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. 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.

PLAN AHEAD

September

SUNNYSIDE MOVIEE 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.

 

GOLDEN VALLEY BIKE PEDAL. Sept. 20. Registration: 8-10 a.m. Goldendale Grange Hall, 228 E. Darland. Cost and www.cityofgoldendale.com/events.shtml.

 

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.

 

WINEMAKER FOR A DAY. Noon-2 p.m. Oct. 18. Two Mountain Winery, 2151 Cheyne Road, Zillah. Follow the winemaker through a typical afternoon during crush. Cost: $25, reservations required. 829-3900.

 

HALLOWINE IN RATTLESNAKE HILLS. Oct. 25-26. Wineries on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail. Participating wineries: www.rattlesnakehills.com, 965-4521.

 

WARREN MILLER'S "CHILDREN OF WINTER." 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Tickets on sale: 10 a.m. Sept. 17. $16.50 through TicketsWest, 800-325-7328, Capitol Theatre box office, 853-2787.