What’s the difference between medical degrees?
May 28, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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SECOND OPINION
by Ryan Moultray, D.O.
and Heidi Robel, N.D.
I need to find a new family doctor. What’s the difference between an M.D., a D.O. and an N.D.? Read more
Homeschool Art
May 28, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| July 30, 2008 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| July 31, 2008 | ||
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Homeschool Art. Age-appropriate art activities for homeschoolers. Meets from 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $50 per month; preregistration required. Parents must accompany children age 6 and younger. Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima. 469-2766.
Our HUGE camp guide
May 27, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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What do a Spanish-language day camp, vacation Bible school and roasting marshmallows at Rimrock have in common? We’ve got all this and more — sports, sewing, Shakespeare — in our summer camp guide. Read more
ArtsVan (Friday)
May 27, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| June 27, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 11, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 18, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 25, 2008 | ||
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| August 1, 2008 | ||
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Fridays (except July 4): 10 a.m. to noon at the Buena Nueva Community Center, 66 Highland Drive, Buena; 1-3 p.m. at CAD-LAC, 209 S. Wapato Ave., Wapato.
Enjoy free craft projects at the park this summer with the Allied Arts Summer ArtsVan. The van visits two locations each weekday, inviting children to stop by and make some art. This summer’s theme is “The Art Forecast.â€
Weekly themes:
Sparkling Northern Lights, June 23-27
Tetrahedron Kites, June 30-July 3
Texture Rubbings, July 7-11
Wind Socks, July 14-18
Garden Stakes, July 21-25
Climate Zone Collage, July 28-Aug 1.
ArtsVan (Thursday)
May 27, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| June 26, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 3, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 10, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 17, 2008 | ||
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| July 24, 2008 | ||
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| July 31, 2008 | ||
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Thursdays: 10 a.m. to noon at La Casa Hogar, 106 S. Sixth St.; 1-3 p.m. at Milroy Park, 16th and Summitview avenues.
Enjoy free craft projects at the park this summer with the Allied Arts Summer ArtsVan. The van visits two locations each weekday, inviting children to stop by and make some art. This summer’s theme is “The Art Forecast.â€
Weekly themes:
Sparkling Northern Lights, June 23-27
Tetrahedron Kites, June 30-July 3
Texture Rubbings, July 7-11
Wind Socks, July 14-18
Garden Stakes, July 21-25
Climate Zone Collage, July 28-Aug 1.
ArtsVan (Tuesday)
May 27, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| June 24, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 1, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 8, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 15, 2008 | ||
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| July 22, 2008 | ||
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| July 29, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
Tuesdays: 10 a.m. to noon at Randall Park, 48th Avenue south of Nob Hill Boulevard; 1-3 p.m. at the Southeast Community Center, Eighth Street and E. Arlington.
Enjoy free craft projects at the park this summer with the Allied Arts Summer ArtsVan. The van visits two locations each weekday, inviting children to stop by and make some art. This summer’s theme is “The Art Forecast.â€
Weekly themes:
Sparkling Northern Lights, June 23-27
Tetrahedron Kites, June 30-July 3
Texture Rubbings, July 7-11
Wind Socks, July 14-18
Garden Stakes, July 21-25
Climate Zone Collage, July 28-Aug 1.
ArtsVan (Monday)
May 27, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| July 7, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 14, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 21, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| July 28, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
Mondays: 10 a.m. to noon at Miller Park, Fourth and “E†streets; 1-3 p.m. at Franklin Park, 21st Avenue and Tieton Drive.
Enjoy free craft projects at the park this summer with the Allied Arts Summer ArtsVan. The van visits two locations each weekday, inviting children to stop by and make some art. This summer’s theme is “The Art Forecast.â€
Weekly themes:
Sparkling Northern Lights, June 23-27
Tetrahedron Kites, June 30-July 3
Texture Rubbings, July 7-11
Wind Socks, July 14-18
Garden Stakes, July 21-25
Climate Zone Collage, July 28-Aug 1.
ArtsVan (Monday)
May 27, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| June 23, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| June 30, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
Mondays: 10 a.m. to noon at Miller Park, Fourth and “E†streets; 1-3 p.m. at Franklin Park, 21st Avenue and Tieton Drive.
Enjoy free craft projects at the park this summer with the Allied Arts Summer ArtsVan. The van visits two locations each weekday, inviting children to stop by and make some art. This summer’s theme is “The Art Forecast.â€
Weekly themes:
Sparkling Northern Lights, June 23-27
Tetrahedron Kites, June 30-July 3
Texture Rubbings, July 7-11
Wind Socks, July 14-18
Garden Stakes, July 21-25
Climate Zone Collage, July 28-Aug 1.
Homeschool Art
May 27, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| July 16, 2008 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| July 17, 2008 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
Homeschool Art. Age-appropriate art activities for homeschoolers. Meets from 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $50 per month; preregistration required. Parents must accompany children age 6 and younger. Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima. 469-2766.
Party supplies & entertainment
May 26, 2008 by Sara Bristol
A-1 Jumpers
Inflatable jumpers.
Track 29, 1 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima. 853-2980.
Balloons By Design
Designer balloon bouquets and character rentals.
7 N. Seventh Ave., Yakima. 575-8698. balloons4sale.com
The Cake Decorator’s Shoppe
Cake and candy-making supplies and classes.
2606 W Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. 494-0975.
Fiesta Foods
Piñatas and cakes.
1008 E. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. 928-2274.
Flying Hat Ranch
Pony rides.
1090 Cabin Lane, Yakima. 698-4426. flyinghatranch.bravehost.com
It’s a Blast
Superheroes, princesses and other character entertainment.
Yakima. 949-0436.
J & S Jumpers
Inflatable jumpers; table and chair rentals.
Sunnyside. 391-5761.
Jumpers, Inc.
Inflatable jumpers.
201 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 469-5867. jumpersinc.com
Just Ask Rental
Helium, cotton candy, dunk tanks and more.
1722 Morgan Road, Sunnyside. 837-3737.
La Bodega Yakimex
Piñatas.
511 N 1st St, Yakima. 469-6194.
Mad Science
Interactive science shows; make slippery slime, putty or bouncy balls.
966-3015. madscience.org/yakima
Miles of Smiles
Tambow the Clown.
Tammy Danforth: 248-1062. clowntoday.com
Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop
“Stuff-n-Fluff” stuffed animal and Bella Bee glamour parties hosted in your home.
Valerie Robinett: 307-7268
Party Connection
Costumes, balloons, decorations and party rentals.
1104 Tieton Drive, Yakima. 453-7877. party-connection.com
Party Palace
Decorations, balloons and rentals.
2011 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima. 453-0048.
Ruben’s Tortilleria & Bakery
Piñatas, jumpers and cakes.
1309 N. First St., Yakima. 249-1247.
Think & Throw Educational Toys & Sport Store
Children’s gift registry.
101 W. First St., Selah. 697-6022.
Places to host a party
May 25, 2008 by Sara Bristol
Children’s Activity Museum
Party room and museum play.
118 E. Fourth Ave., Ellensburg. 509-925-6789. thechildrensactivitymuseum.org
Crazy Kids Hair Design
Glamour parties.
3 N. First St., Selah. 698-6967.
Franklin Pool
Outdoor pool with slide.
2101 Tieton Drive, Yakima. 575-6035. www.ci.yakima.wa.us
Hands On Art
Paint your own pottery.
5603 Summitview Ave., Suite 100, Yakima. 966-4248.
Kent School of Dance
Dance lessons and private space; available evenings and Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Glenwood Square, 5110 Tieton Drive, Yakima. Ask for Jean: 965-2768. kentschoolofdance.com
Kids Castle
Private party rooms, games & indoor play structure; pool available Saturdays in the summer.
Inside Gymnastics Plus, 2121 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima. 453-8126.
The Learning Tree Children’s Center
Private room and facilitator.
3609 Tacoma St., Union Gap. 574-5755. thelearningtree-uniongap.com
Lions Pool
Indoor pool party.
Fifth Avenue and Pine Street, Yakima. 575-6046. www.ci.yakima.wa.us
Meadowbrook Family Fun Center
Reserved party area, arcade tokens and pizza.
7200 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. 966-3836. yakimafamilyfun.com
Monkey Dooz
Glamour, princess and pirate parties.
Glenwood Square, 5110 Tieton Drive, Yakima. 853-4247. monkeydooz.net
The Museum Soda Fountain
Old-fashioned sodas and ice cream. For playtime, coordinate with a group rate at the Children’s Underground or visit Franklin Park.
2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima. 457-9810.
Nob Hill Lanes
Cosmic bowling.
3807 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. 966-1070.
Out On a Whim Children’s Bookstore
Party room and planning.
108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. outonawhimbooks.com
Red Art Gallery
Personalized art parties.
30 N. Third St., Yakima. 469-2766.
Selah Gym Kids
709 N. Park Centre, Selah. 698-5437.
Selah’s J. Francis Pool
Outdoor pool, available Saturday mornings and evenings in season.
214 S. Third St., Selah. 698-7306.
Skateland Fun Center
2506 Old Town Road, Union Gap. 575-6442.
Yakima Family YMCA
Indoor pool and party room rentals.
5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. 248-1202. yakimaymca.org
Yakima Valley Trolleys
Charter trolley rides.
Third Avenue and Pine Street, Yakima. 249-5962. yakimavalleytrolleys.org
Bickleton Carousel
May 22, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| June 14, 2008 |
BICKLETON CAROUSEL. Ride the 1906 Herschell-Spillman wooden carousel during the Alder Creek Pioneer Picnic and Rodeo. Carousel rides: 50 cents. Rodeo admission: $7. Cleveland Park near Bickleton, about 38 miles southeast of Sunnyside. bickleton.org
Festival of Flowers
May 22, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| June 14, 2008 |
FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fourth annual garden show event with children’s activity tent, featuring make-and-take activities and a scavenger hunt. Admission: $5. Proceeds benefit Catholic Family and Child Service. Next to Holy Family Church, 5315 Tieton Drive. 965-7100.
Cinderella and the Bug Brigade
May 22, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| June 23, 2008 | ||
| 10:30 am |
CINDERELLA AND THE BUG BRIGADE. Marionette show presented by Mary Shaver. 10:30 a.m. at the downtown Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St.; 3 p.m. at Moxee Library, 255 W. Seattle.
Toddler and Preschool Art Studio
May 22, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| June 20, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
| June 27, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL ART STUDIO. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Open studio exploration for children 5 and younger. Cost: $5. Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima. 469-2766.
One World, One Valley
May 22, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| July 4, 2008 |
ONE WORLD, ONE VALLEY, ONE NATION. Yakima celebrates Independence Day with a free family festival at State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Gates open at noon. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Live entertainment, vintage cars, children’s activities and water fun. Ticket fees apply for carnival and Sundola rides. Food vendors available. yakima4thofjuly.org.
Father’s Day
May 22, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| June 15, 2008 |
Flag Day
May 22, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| June 14, 2008 |
Preschool Story Time with Craft
May 22, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| June 12, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am |
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME WITH CRAFT. 10 a.m. Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave. 698-7345.
Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist King Tournament
May 22, 2008 by Sara Bristol
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| June 7, 2008 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| June 14, 2008 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima. 248-1117.
