Inklings Toddler Story Time

INKLINGS TODDLER STORY TIME. 10 a.m. Inklings Bookshop in Chalet Place, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima. 965-5830.

Preschool Story Time (Union Gap)

UNION GAP PRESCHOOL STORY TIME. 10 a.m. Union Gap Library, 3104 S. First St., Union Gap; 452-4252.

Baby Lapsit Story Time

BABY LAPSIT STORY TIME. 10:30 a.m. Ages 6-24 months. Downtown Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 575-3435.

CoolMoms

COOLMOMS. 7 p.m. Group for mothers aims to help the environment through changes in their homes and communities. Non-walking infants welcome. For location, contact Elise: 833-0734 or zenmom76@live.com. coolmom.org

Baby Lapsit (Selah)

BABY LAPSIT. 10 a.m. Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345.

Baby & Me Swim

BABY & ME SWIM. 10-11 a.m. Drop-in playtime for parents and tots, 6 months to 3 years. Cost: $3.75 adults; kids 3 and under are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 575-6046.

Preschool Story Time (Selah)

SELAH PRESCHOOL STORY TIME. 10 a.m. Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345.

Preschool Story Time (Yakima Library)

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME. 10:30 a.m. Downtown Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 575-3435.

Mommy movies start up Thursday

Cinema Circle, the matinee movie program for parents of young children, will open its sixth season on Thursday, Sept. 10. Cinema Circle offers special matinees on second and fourth Thursdays during the school year (except holidays) especially for adults accompanied by preschool-aged children. The program is presented by Yakima Theatres and Circle of Success, an early-learning nonprofit.

The first movie of Cinema Circle’s 2009-10 season will be “Aliens in the Attic.” This PG-rated thriller is about a group of kids who must protect their Maine vacation home from invading aliens. Cinema Circle’s special showing begins at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at The Majestic, 1919 S. 14th St. (behind Toys R Us) in Union Gap. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

The next movie is “Shorts,” showing at 11 a.m. Sept. 24, also at The Majestic. Rated PG, “Shorts” is a suspenseful comedy about a young boy’s discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock. The discovery turns the town to chaos when jealous kids and prying adults try to capture the rock for their own.

Admission is $6 adults, $5 children ages 4-6; one child 3 and younger is free with each paying adult. Concessions are available.

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

WV co-op preschool registration set for Tuesday

Learning Together Preschool, a parent cooperative, is hosting an open house and registration meeting from 3-6 p.m. Sept. 8. Parents can drop in anytime during the session to register and tour the classroom.

Learning Together Preschool, formerly affiliated with the YVCC Parent Education Program, is located in Mountainview Chistian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, the corner of Summitview and 72nd avenues in Yakima. Mountainview donates classroom space to the independent program; the preschool formerly was located in the Church of Christ across the street.

Enrollment for the 2009-10 school year is open to students ages 3-5. Class meets from 9-11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Three- or four-day programs are offered.

The program offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children. The program supports parents in their role as primary caregivers and teachers of their children.

As a parent cooperative preschool, parent involvement is required and includes assisting in the classroom three times a month, attending parent meetings and committee work.

For more information, call 966-0733.

Toddler/Preschool Art Studio

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.

Funky Friday Night

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.

Home Depot Kids Workshop

HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP. 9 a.m. to noon. Free drop-in projects for kids 5-12. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima. 452-3016.

Yakima Valley Trolleys

YAKIMA VALLEY TROLLEYS. Departing hourly, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thirty-minute ride on historic trolley. Yakima Electric Railway Museum, S. Third Avenue and Pine Street, Yakima. Cost: $4 adults, $3 children and seniors. 509-249-5962. yakimavalleytrolleys.org

Borders Story Time

BORDERS STORY TIME. 11 a.m. Free. Borders Books, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. 248-4018.

Yakima Farmers Market

YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In front of the Capitol Theatre at Third Street and Yakima Avenue.

Prosser States Day Celebration

PROSSER STATES DAY CELEBRATION. 10 a.m. parade. Carnival in City Park, 700 Sixth St. Prosser Chamber: 800-408-1517.

La Leche League

LA LECHE LEAGUE. 6 p.m. Support group for pregnant and breast-feeding mothers; children welcome. Free. Meets at Cascade Women’s Health, 1601 Creekside Loop, Yakima. For nursing help or questions, call Katy, 248-2610, or Denita, 575-3715.

Let’s Read Story Hour

LET’S READ STORY HOUR. English at 10 a.m., Spanish at noon. Free program for children up to age 5; includes a free book. Circle of Success, 15 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. 469-9888.

MOMS Club Open House & BBQ

MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA OPEN HOUSE & BBQ. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop in to learn more about this group that organizes daytime activities for stay-home mothers and their children. Free lunch; children welcome. Kissel Park, S. 32nd Avenue and Mead, Yakima. $30 annual dues. Kristi: 829-5747.

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