Good Clean Fun

5 ideas to make bath time a splash

1. WAVE YOUR WAND. Of course, adding a little tear-free shampoo or bubble bath to the water always gets the party started. But letting the kids blow bubbles with a bubble mixture and wand inside the house is even more magical. Just watch out for a slippery floor if too many bubbles escape from the tub.

2. RAID THE KITCHEN. Measuring cups, whisks, funnels and plastic bottles are all super fun in the tub. Make a game by asking your child to count how many 1/4 cups fill a cup, etc. Dollar stores and second-hand shops have cheap kitchen tools if you don’t want to use your own. Also, don’t use anything sharp or made of glass.

3. GO FISH. Cut some fish shapes from sponges or craft foam. Give the child a small net (costs $1 or so in the pet department) to catch the fish. For preschool-aged kids, cut out ABCs and ask them to tell you the name of each letter they catch. A fun bonus: Shapes cut from craft foam will cling to the side of the tub like stickers when they’re wet.

4. WATER COLORS. Earlier in the day, add a few drops of food coloring to water in an ice cube tray, then freeze. Kids can drop a cube or two in their bath water to experiment with color blending.

5. BUBBLE BARBERSHOP. Why just shampoo when you could design a new crazy ‘do? Help the kids shape foamy unicorn horns or spiky Mohawks, then lather up a bubble beard and mustache. Have a shower mirror handy so they can see their sudsy styles. When the show’s over, give each kid a popsicle stick to “shave” the bubbles off their face or arms.

Best part about these projects? The clean up is easy!

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.

Kids’ Yoga Class

KIDS’ YOGA CLASS. 10-10:45 a.m. Parents and children ages 4-8 can drop-in to learn basic yoga principles and enjoy exercise in a non-competitive atmosphere. Cost: $12 per family for each session, or $60 for a six-class punch card. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water; mats available. Yakima Yoga, enter through Carousel restaurant, 25 N. Front St., Yakima; yakimayoga.com; 910-1151.

Out On A Whim Story Time

OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.  Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. outonawhimbooks.com

Borders Story Time

BORDERS BOOKS, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap; 248-4018. Story time at 11 a.m.

Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist King Tournament

OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Noon to 4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima. 248-1117.

Saturday Nite Live

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.

Family Open Gym

FAMILY OPEN GYM. 4-6 p.m. Bring the family to Sunset Gym to shoot hoops, play whiffle ball, start a volleyball match and more. Open to families who live within the Selah School District. Register by calling 698-7300.

MOPS – Christian Church of Selah

MOPS — CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF SELAH. 9-11:30 a.m. Casual discussion group. Breakfast, coffee and childcare provided. Craft fee: $3. Christian Church of Selah, 112 N. Wenas, Selah. Erin: 594-1198.

Mom & Baby

MOM & BABY. 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion group for moms with infants under 1 year; bring your baby. Free. Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. 575-8484.

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.

Out On A Whim Story Time

OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. outonawhimbooks.com

Last day of chemo

Here’s a message Michelle posted on Facebook on Sunday:

“I’m totally celebrating the fact that tomorrow is my last chemotherapy treatment – I MADE IT! The 7 weeks of radiation that I’ll do next will seem like a cakewalk compared to chemo. Thanks to everyone praying for me and sending me good vibes – it is really working because I feel stronger than ever, and I still have my … eyebrows! Plus, I’m totally chemolicious, baby!!!”

10 Days Out: Jan. 7-16

Thursday, Jan. 7
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.

SELAH LIBRARY, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345. Preschool story time and craft at 10 a.m.

TERRACE HEIGHTS LIBRARY, 4011 Commonwealth Dr., Yakima; 457-5319. Story time at 10:15 a.m.

YAKIMA LIBRARY, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 452-8541. Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m.

OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. outonawhimbooks.com

Friday, Jan. 8
MOPS — SELAH COVENANT CHURCH. 9-11:30 a.m. Childcare provided, infants-6 years. Selah Covenant Church, 560 McGongale Road, Selah; 697-6116. selahcov.com

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.

OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. outonawhimbooks.com

FUN FRIDAYS. 6-9 p.m. Drop off kids ages 3-10 for a supervised open gym and playtime. Cost: $18 first child, $16 siblings; includes pizza dinner. Reservations not necessary. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 698-5437.

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.

Saturday, Jan. 9
BUILD AND GROW KIDS CLINIC. 10 a.m. Free building workshop for children and parents. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap. Preregistration suggested. 248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com

SELAH GYMKIDS SATURDAY PLAYDATE. 10-11:30 a.m. Open gym and playtime for children ages 1-5 years, accompanied by a parent. Zip line, popcorn, other activities. Cost: $10. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 698-5437.

OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. outonawhimbooks.com

BORDERS BOOKS, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap; 248-4018. Story time at 11 a.m.

OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Noon to 4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima. 248-1117.

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.

Monday, Jan. 11
MOPS — WEST SIDE. 9-11 a.m. Meeting donation: $5. Childcare, food, fellowship, speakers. West Side Church, 6901 Summitview Ave., Yakima. Tera: 972-3001.

MOM & BABY. 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion group for moms with infants under 1 year; bring your baby. Free. Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. 575-8484.

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.

OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. outonawhimbooks.com

Tuesday, Jan. 12
INKLINGS BOOKSHOP, Chalet Place, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 965-5830. Toddler story time at 10 a.m.

YAKIMA LIBRARY, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 452-8541. Baby lapsit story time at 10:30 a.m.

OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. outonawhimbooks.com

SUMMITVIEW LIBRARY, 5709 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 966-7070. Preschool story time at 11 a.m.

TEEN MOPS. 3-5:30 p.m. Non-threatening environment where teen moms are encouraged by Christian women. Open to teen mothers through age 21. Free, including dinner and on-site childcare. A ministry of West Side Church. Meets at Stanton Academy Alternative School, 901 W. Whitman St., Yakima. Holli Wolcott: 453-4206.

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.

Wednesday, Jan. 13
MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:15-11:30 a.m. First hour is Mommy & Me, second hour is just for moms; all ages welcome. Free. Child care reservations: 966-1900. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima. For more, e-mail Katie: katejoyt@hotmail.com.

IMAGINATION LIBRARY STORY HOUR, Circle of Success, 15 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; 469-9888. Meets second Wednesdays, Dec. 9 and Jan. 13. English at 10 a.m., Spanish at noon. Free program for children up to age 5.

SELAH LIBRARY, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345. Baby lapsit story time at 10 a.m.

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.

KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Two kids play for the price of one. Cost: $2.50 up to age 2; ages 3 and up are $5.25 for one hour or $8 unlimited; weekend rates are higher. Clean socks required. Located inside Gymnastics Plus, 2121 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 453-8126.

OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. outonawhimbooks.com

READY BY FIVE: CREATIVE FAMILIES PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 6-8 p.m. Free learning activities for parents and children, birth to 5 years. January theme: Winter. Adams Elementary School, 723 S. Eighth St., Yakima. David: 853-2052.

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.

DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 6:30 p.m. Support group for children, ages 5-12, whose parents are divorced, separated or reconciling. Adult group meets at same time. Roosevelt Elementary School, corner of 16th and Yakima avenues, Yakima. Sponsored by West Valley Church of the Nazarene; westvalleychurch.com; 966-1550.

Thursday, Jan. 14
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.

SELAH LIBRARY, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345. Preschool story time and craft at 10 a.m.

TERRACE HEIGHTS LIBRARY, 4011 Commonwealth Dr., Yakima; 457-5319. Story time at 10:15 a.m.

YAKIMA LIBRARY, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 452-8541. Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m.

OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. outonawhimbooks.com

CINEMA CIRCLE. 11 a.m. Special matinee open to parents or caregivers accompanied by a baby or preschooler. Cost: $6 adults, $5 children ages 4-6; one child 3 and younger is free with each paying adult. Movies are shown at either Yakima Cinema, 1305 N. 16th Ave.; or, The Majestic, 1919 S. 14th St., Union Gap. Call for title and location. Circle of Success: 469-9888.

Friday, Jan. 15
MOPS — NILE VALLEY. 8:45-11:15 a.m. Childcare, food, fellowship and speakers. Nile Valley Community Church, 60 Bedrock Lane, Naches; 658-2904.

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 — LOWER NACHES. 9-11:30 a.m. Meeting donation: $4. Childcare, food, fellowship and speakers. Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way, Gleed. Mandy: 930-6441.

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.

OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. outonawhimbooks.com

FUN FRIDAYS. 6-9 p.m. Drop off kids ages 3-10 for a supervised open gym and playtime. Cost: $18 first child, $16 siblings; includes pizza dinner. Reservations not necessary. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 698-5437.

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.

Saturday, Jan. 16
BORDERS BOOKS, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap; 248-4018. Story time at 11 a.m.

OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. outonawhimbooks.com

OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Noon to 4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima. 248-1117.

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.

Inklings Story Time

INKLINGS BOOKSHOP, Chalet Place, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 965-5830. Toddler story time at 10 a.m.

Union Gap Library Story Time

UNION GAP LIBRARY, 3104 S. First St., Union Gap; 452-4252. Preschool story time at 10 a.m. Stories and a craft.

Yakima Library Baby Lapsit

YAKIMA LIBRARY, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 452-8541. Baby lapsit story time at 10:30 a.m.

Kids Castle 2-for-1 Day

KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Two kids play for the price of one. Cost: $2.50 up to age 2; ages 3 and up are $5.25 for one hour or $8 unlimited; weekend rates are higher. Clean socks required. Located inside Gymnastics Plus, 2121 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 453-8126.

Selah Library Baby Lapsit

SELAH LIBRARY, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345. Baby lapsit story time at 10 a.m.

Indoor Preschool Playtime

INDOOR PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME. 10 a.m. to noon. Bring balls, tricycles and other wheeled toys to spend time with your preschooler at the Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Call 698-7300 to confirm; playtime is canceled due to meetings or special events.

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