What’s the deal with peanut allergies?

SECOND OPINION
by Ryan Moultray, D.O.
and Heidi Robel, N.D.

A few weeks ago, I heard that you shouldn’t give peanut products to young children because of allergies. I’d never heard about this before and I give my kids peanut butter sandwiches all the time! What other foods should I know about? Read more

Lions Pool Funky Friday Night

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT. Recreational swim at Lions Pool featuring loud ‘80s music. 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $1 adults, $.75 honored citizen, $.50 youth, or $3.25 family. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima. 575-6046.

Clubs for Kids

A guide to Yakima-area youth organizations.

AWANA. Worldwide youth ministry program builds a biblical foundation that helps youth follow Christ through adulthood. Multiple Yakima-area groups. To find a club, visit www.awana.org.

BOY SCOUTS. Civic service organization for boys emphasizes leadership and life skills. Scouting programs available for boys ages 6-18. Venturing and Explorers programs are co-ed, for students ages 14-20 years. Grand Columbia Council: 453-4795. On the Web: grandcolumbiabsa.org.

CAMP FIRE USA. Co-ed program focuses on developing confident youth and future leaders. Roganunda Council: 453-9151. On the Web: yakima-campfire.com.

DEMOLAY INTERNATIONAL. Youth fraternity dedicated to developing civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills in young men, ages 12-21. Affiliated with Freemasons, but membership is open to all boys. Ray Jones: 576-0184.

GIRL SCOUTS. The world’s top organization for girls offers “fun, friendship and the power of girls together.” Troops are forming now. Programs serve girls ages 5-17. Call Lisa Tapia at 834-9785, or e-mail ltapia@gsewni.org. On the Web: gsewni.org.

INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF RAINBOW FOR GIRLS. A service-oriented organization for girls ages 11 to 20. Based on three basic virtues: Faith, hope and charity. Affiliated with Freemasons, but all girls are eligible to join. Barbara: 961-0252.

YAKIMA COUNTY 4-H. Country and city kids can learn the principles of “head, heart, hands and health” through hands-on activities with 4-H, the world’s largest youth group. Christine Jackson: 574-1600, or e-mail chrisj@wsu.edu.

Fairy Tale Boot Camp

Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah • 698-7345
10 a.m. Jan. 17

Do you have what it takes to be a fairy tale star? The Yakima Valley Regional Library will host a series of Fairy Tale Boot Camp parties in January and February. Come as you are, or wear your wings, gown, snout or crown. Learn how to huff and puff like the Big Bad Wolf and skip along with Little Red Riding Hood.

Lions Pool Funky Friday Night

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT. Recreational swim at Lions Pool featuring loud ‘80s music. 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $1 adults, $.75 honored citizen, $.50 youth, or $3.25 family. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima. 575-6046.

Funky Friday Night

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT. Recreational swim at Lions Pool featuring loud ‘80s music. 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $1 adults, $.75 honored citizen, $.50 youth, or $3.25 family. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima. 575-6046.

Fairy Tale Boot Camp

Downtown Yakima Library, 102 N. Third Street, Yakima • 452-8541
2 p.m., Jan. 26

Do you have what it takes to be a fairy tale star? The Yakima Valley Regional Library will host a series of Fairy Tale Boot Camp parties in January and February. Come as you are, or wear your wings, gown, snout or crown. Learn how to huff and puff like the Big Bad Wolf and skip along with Little Red Riding Hood.

Yakima Fencing Club

YAKIMA FENCING CLUB. Ages 10 and up. 6-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Lessons: $10/session for one student, $15/session for two students, or $40/month. Glenwood Square basement, 5110 Tieton Dr. Call Alan, 910-1570.