Capitol stages two kids’ shows

The Capitol Theatre will stage two special performances for children in January. As part of the Capitol Kids series, traveling theater troupes will perform “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” on Jan. 13 and “The Ant and the Elephant” the following day.

“The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” — 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13. Laugh and cheer as Flat Stanley travels the world in search of a solution to his flatness. Recommended for students in grades K-5, Flat Stanley promises a geography lesson that won’t be forgotten.

“The Ant and the Elephant” — 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14. Written by Disney’s Bill Peet, this Aesop-inspired story teaches that even the smallest among us can be powerful.

The hour-long performances are targeted at school groups, but parents and their children are welcome, too. (Yes, you’ve got to bring a kid.) Be sure to make reservations in advance, as the shows can sell out.

Tickets are $5 per person, including babies. To purchase tickets, call Christina McCarthy at 853-8000.

Mommy movies set for January

Especially for parents and their little ones, Cinema Circle will show special matinees of “The Tales of Despereaux” and “Hotel for Dogs” in January.

“The Tale of Despereaux,” the adventures of an astoundingly brave mouse, will show at 11 a.m. Jan. 8 at The Majestic, 1919 S. 14th St. in Union Gap (behind Toys R Us). Doors open 30 minutes before the show.

“Hotel for Dogs” will play at 11 a.m. Jan. 22 at The Majestic.

For these special showings, adults must be accompanied by a preschool-aged child. Admission is $6 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 4-6; one child 3 and younger is free with each paying adult. Parents with older children are asked to attend a regular matinee. Concessions are available.

Cinema Circle is sponsored by Circle of Success, an early learning program, and Yakima Theatres. Twice a month during the school year (except holidays), Cinema Circle shows a first-run movie at a special screening for parents with babies and preschoolers. No babysitter required!

For more information, call Circle of Success at 469-9888.

Kids Castle opens gym for Break

Kids Castle will feature an open gym and special hours during Winter Break. Located inside Gymnastics Plus, the popular indoor playground features ball pits, climbing tubes, slides and a climbing wall. Kids also will be able to play in the open gym, which features trampolines and an inflatable jumper, on during limited hours on Dec. 26-31 and Jan. 2.

There will be no gymnastics classes from Dec. 22-Jan. 2.

Kids Castle holiday hours are as follows:

Dec. 22-23: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Castle only)

Dec. 24-25: Closed

Dec. 26: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Castle & open gym)

Dec. 27: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Castle & open gym)

Dec. 28: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Castle & open gym)

Dec. 29-30: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Castle & open gym)

Dec. 31: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Castle & open gym)

Jan. 1: Closed

Jan. 2: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Castle & open gym)

Parents must remain on the premises and clean, dry socks are required. Cost is always $2.50 for tots up to 2 years. For children ages 3 and up , prices vary from $5.25-$9. Kids Castle is located at 2121 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima. For more information, call 453-8126 or 453-0482.

YMCA Eastside Basketball

Registration is due by Jan. 8 for the YMCA’s Eastside Basketball program, open to youth ages 5-12 who live east of 16th Avenue in Yakima, or in Union Gap.

Students will play weekday evenings, Jan. 20-March 13, at neighborhood schools. Participation is free. Coaches and volunteers are needed. To register, or for more information, call Ricardo Torres at 972-5278.

White Pass scheduled to open

It’s snowing at White Pass and the ski season is expected to open with limited runs on Friday, Dec. 19.

Ski White Pass will offer a number of weekend Kids’ Clinics this season. Especially for kids ages 6-12, the program offers a full day of skiing or snowboarding led by specialized children’s instructors. Lunch, snacks and lift tickets are included.

Clinics will be offered Dec. 27-28; Jan. 10-11, 24-25; Feb. 7-8, 21-22; and March 7-8, 21-22.

Cost is $85 for a day or $120 for a weekend. Or, make it a habit with a Single Day Series for $475, or Weekend Series for $550.

A variety of youth ski and snowboard teams also are available, as well as childcare for kids ages 2-6.

For more information, visit skiwhitepass.com or call 509-672-310.

YMCA Junior Racquetball

The Yakima Family YMCA is offering junior racquetball workshops at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 6. Advance registration is not needed.

The program is free to YMCA members ages 9-14; individual youth memberships (up to age 13) are $18 per year and teen memberships (ages 14-19) are $122.

For more information, call 248-1202. The Yakima Family YMCA is located at 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima.

No Inklings Story Time

Inklings Bookshop has canceled story times until January. The Chalet Place book store typically hosts a toddler story time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. There will be no story time on Dec. 23 and 30. For more information, call Inklings at 965-5830.

Girl Scouts Badge & Patch Workshop

January 6, 2009
6:15 pm	to	7:15 pm
January 13, 2009
6:15 pm	to	7:15 pm
January 20, 2009
6:15 pm	to	7:15 pm
January 27, 2009
6:15 pm	to	7:15 pm

GIRL SCOUTS BADGE & PATCH WORKSHOP. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Girls ages 5-17 can learn about scouting and earn official badges and patches; great opportunity for new members to join. Cost: $2 per workshop, plus a one-time $10 membership fee. Scholarships are available for membership dues. Meet in room 203 at Central Lutheran Church, corner of 16th and Chestnut avenues in Yakima. Lisa Tapia: 834-9785 or 1-800-827-9478, ext. 244.

Girl Scouts host Badge & Patch Workshops

Girl Scouts invite girls ages 5-17 to learn about scouting and earn official badges and patches during evening workshops in January. Organizers say the workshops are a great opportunity for new members to join. Girls are encouraged to bring a friend.

The workshops will be held from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Each workshop will feature different activities. Meet in room 203 at Central Lutheran Church, corner of 16th and Chestnut avenues in Yakima.

Cost is $2 per workshop, plus a one-time $10 membership fee. Scholarships are available for membership dues.

For more information, call Lisa Tapia at 834-9785 or 1-800-827-9478. ext. 244.

Pink & Purple Party

January 24, 2009

2:00 pm

PINK & PURPLE PARTY. 2 p.m. Downtown Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St. 452-8541.

DivorceCare for Kids – Jan.

January 26, 2009

7:00 pm

DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 7 p.m. Support group for children, ages 5-12, whose parents are divorced, separated or reconciling. West Valley Church, 7109 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. Pastor Mary: 966-1550, ext. 23. westvalleychurch.com

Pink & Purple Party

January 22, 2009

10:00 am

PINK & PURPLE PARTY. 10 a.m. Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave. 698-7345.

Union Gap Teen & Adult Craft Night – Jan.

January 20, 2009

7:15 pm

TEEN AND ADULT CRAFT NIGHT. 7:15 p.m. Organized by Union Gap Library; meet at the old Senior Center, 3103 Second St., Union Gap. 452-4252.

MOPS – Lower Naches – Jan.

January 16, 2009
9:00 am	to	11:30 am

MOPS — LOWER NACHES. 9-11:30 a.m. Meeting donation: $4. Childcare, food, fellowship and speakers. Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way, Gleed. Jani: 698-4454 or 930-3483.

MOPS – First Presbyterian – Jan.

January 16, 2009
9:00 am	to	11:15 am

MOPS — FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. 9-11:15 a.m. Meeting dues: $5. Childcare, food, fellowship, speakers. First Presbyterian Church gymnasium, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima. Sherrie: 966-0604.

MOPS – Mountainview Christian Fellowship – Jan.

January 14, 2009
6:30 pm	to	8:00 pm
January 28, 2009
6:30 pm	to	8:00 pm

MOPS — MOUNTAINVIEW CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. 6:30-8 p.m. Meetings are free; child care provided, through grade 5. Food, fellowship, speakers. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima. Tabitha: 972-3723.

Pink & Purple Party

January 10, 2009

11:00 am

PINK & PURPLE PARTY. 11 a.m. Summitview Library, 5709 Summitview Ave., Yakima. 966-7070.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 19, 2009

12:00 pm

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY. At noon, join the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk down Yakima’s MLK Boulevard from Fifth Avenue to the Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St., where there will is a closing program.

Imagination Library Story Hour 1/14

January 14, 2009

10:00 am

IMAGINATION LIBRARY STORY HOUR. English at 10 a.m., Spanish at noon. Free reading program for children up to age 5. Circle of Success, 15 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. 469-9888.

Mommy Connection – Jan.

January 14, 2009
9:15 am	to	11:30 am
January 28, 2009
9:15 am	to	11:30 am

MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:15-11:30 a.m. Free. First hour is Mommy & Me, second hour is just for moms; all ages welcome. Child care reservations: 966-1900. For more information, e-mail katejoyt@hotmail.com. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima.

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