Maryhill Museum of Art
February 28, 2009 by Sara Bristol
Looking for an easy day trip? Pack up a picnic, pack up the kids and head down to Maryhill for a day of art. Just 90 minutes south of Yakima, you’ll find Stonehenge, an art museum and a chateau dedicated by a queen. (For real.)
Set in a three-story mansion overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, the Maryhill Museum of Art offers 26 acres of park-like gardens and shady picnic grounds. Be sure to take a stroll through the Outdoor Sculpture Garden and admire the (literally) gorgeous view.
The historic Beaux Arts mansion was dedicated in 1926 by Queen Marie of Romania. Built by Northwest entrepreneur and visionary Sam Hill, the castle-like structure is now an art museum featuring an extensive Native American collection and more than 80 sculptures and watercolors by the French master Auguste Rodin, including a pedestal-sized plaster version of The Thinker.
The museum’s EyeSEE Resource Room features games, kid-friendly exhibits and artwork by kids from throughout the region.
The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 15 through Nov. 15. General admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and $2 for children ages 6-16; younger children are free. Kids receive free admission with a paying adult during the museum’s Family Fun Day events. Check the museum’s Web site for the schedule of events and exhibit information. Café Maryhill serves espresso, pastries and lunch, and there’s also an on-site gift shop.
GETTING THERE
Maryhill Museum is south of Goldendale on State Route 14.
It’s well marked with signs. (Just a few miles away from the museum, you’ll find life-size replica of England’s Stonehenge. Stop and let the kids out of the car for a few minutes; it’s funky and it’s free.)
For more information, call the Maryhill Museum at 509-773-3733, or visit maryhillmuseum.org.
Selah T-Ball
February 28, 2009 by Sara Bristol
SELAH T-BALL | Boys and girls, ages 5-7. Register in March for Selah Parks and Recreation’s spring T-ball program. Teams will play once a week with one or two weekly practices in May and June. Cost is $29-$42, depending on residency. Selah Parks: 698-7300.
Saturday Nite Live
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 14, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
| March 21, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
| March 28, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
SATURDAY NITE LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. Free drop-in program open to youth ages 7-15, in partnership with Yakima Valley Young Life. Swimming, sports, games, Christian message. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. 248-1202 or 961-9898.
Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist King Tournament
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 14, 2009 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| March 21, 2009 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| March 28, 2009 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Noon to 4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima. 248-1117.
Borders Story Time
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 14, 2009 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| March 21, 2009 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| March 28, 2009 | ||
| 11:00 am |
BORDERS STORY TIME. 11 a.m. Free. Borders Books, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. 248-4018.
Build & Grow Kids Clinic
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 14, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am |
BUILD AND GROW KIDS CLINIC. 10 a.m. Free building workshop for children and parents. Today’s project: Tabletop Basketball. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap. Preregistration suggested. 248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com
Funky Friday Night
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 13, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
| March 20, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
| March 27, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT. 7-8:30 p.m. Rockin’ recreational swim featuring loud ‘80s music. Cost: $1 adults, $.50 youth, or $3.25 family. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima. 575-6046.
Toddler & Preschool Art Studio
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 13, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
| March 20, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
| March 27, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL ART STUDIO. 10 a.m. to noon. Drop-in open studio for children age 5 and under. Cost: $5. Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima. 469-2766.
Kids’ Art Studio
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 12, 2009 | ||
| 3:30 am | to | 5:30 am |
KIDS’ ART STUDIO. 3:30-5:30 p.m. See March 11.
Cinema Circle
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 12, 2009 | ||
| 11:00 am |
CINEMA CIRCLE. 11 a.m. “Confessions of a Shopaholic.” Special matinee open to parents or caregivers accompanied by a baby or preschooler. Cost: $6 adults, $4.50 children ages 4-6, children 3 and younger free. The Majestic, 1919 S. 14th St., Union Gap. Circle of Success: 469-9888.
Preschool Story Time
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 12, 2009 | ||
| 10:30 am |
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME. 10:30 a.m. Downtown Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St. 452-8541.
Preschool Story Time
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 12, 2009 | ||
| 10:15 am |
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME. 10:15 a.m. Terrace Heights Library, 4011 Commonwealth Drive, Yakima. 457-5319.
Preschool Story Time with Crafts
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 12, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am |
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME WITH CRAFT. 10 a.m. Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave. 698-7345.
MOPS-Mountainview Christian Fellowship
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 11, 2009 | ||
| 6:30 am | to | 8:00 am |
MOPS — MOUNTAINVIEW CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. 6:30-8 p.m. Meetings are free; childcare provided, through grade 5. Food, fellowship, speakers. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima. Tabitha: 972-3723.
Kids’ Art Studio
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 11, 2009 | ||
| 3:30 am | to | 5:30 am |
KIDS’ ART STUDIO. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Age-appropriate art activities for school-age children (K-12). Cost: $12 drop-in, or $40 a month. Preschoolers and toddlers welcome ($5); parents must accompany children age 6 and younger. Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima. 469-2766.
Preschool Story Hour with Crafts
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 11, 2009 | ||
| 11:00 am |
PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR WITH CRAFT. 11 a.m. Moxee Library, 255 W. Seattle. 575-8854.
Kids Castle 2-For-1 Day
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 11, 2009 | ||
| 8:00 am |
KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Two play for the price of one. Clean, dry socks required. Weekday rates: Tots are $2.50 all day; ages 3+ are $5.25 per hour or $8 all day. Inside Gymnastics Plus, 2121 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima. 453-8126 or 453-0482.
Baby & Me Swim
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 11, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 11:00 am |
BABY & ME SWIM. 10-11 a.m. See March 9.
Indoor Preschool Playtime
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 11, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
INDOOR PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME. 10 a.m. to noon. Bring trikes and toys to open gym at the Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Call ahead to verify. Selah Parks: 698-7300.
Baby Lapsit
February 27, 2009 by Sara Bristol
| March 11, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am |
BABY LAPSIT. 10 a.m. Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave. 698-7345.
