Cinema Circle names March movies
February 26, 2010 by Sara Bristol
Cinema Circle will feature “The Spy Next Door” and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” in March. Both movies are showing at The Majestic, located at 1919 S. 14th St. in Union Gap.
In “The Spy Next Door,” rated PG, former CIA Spy Bob Ho (Jackie Chan) is asked to baby-sit his girlfriend’s children and winds up having to protect them from secret agents after one the kids accidentally downloads a code. The special showing be begin at 11 a.m. March 11.
Also rated PG, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” is a live-action adaptation of Jeff Kinney’s illustrated novel about a wise-cracking junior high school student. The special matinee will begin at 11 a.m. March 25.
Admission is $6 adults, $5 children ages 4-6; one child 3 and younger is free with each paying adult; concessions are available for purchase. For reasons of safety and supervision, only preschool and younger children with their parents or guardians are admitted. Parents with older children are asked to choose a regular matinee time.
Cinema Circle presents special matinees on second and fourth Thursdays during the school year (except holidays) especially for adults accompanied by preschool-aged children. The program is sponsored by Yakima Theatres and Circle of Success, an early-learning program.
For more information, contact Circle of Success at 509-965-7100 ext.1019.
Teen MOPS
February 26, 2010 by Sara Bristol
| March 8, 2010 | ||
| 3:00 pm |
TEEN MOPS. 3-4:30 p.m. Nonthreatening environment where teen moms are encouraged by Christian women. Open to teen mothers through age 21. Free; child care included. Today’s activity: flower planter pots. Meets at Stanton Academy Alternative School, 901 W. Whitman St., Yakima. Holli Wolcott: 453-4206.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist King Tournament
February 26, 2010 by Sara Bristol
| March 6, 2010 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| March 13, 2010 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| March 20, 2010 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| March 27, 2010 | ||
| 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.
Saturday Nite Live
February 26, 2010 by Sara Bristol
| March 6, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| March 13, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| March 20, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| March 27, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 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.
Borders Story Time
February 26, 2010 by Sara Bristol
| March 6, 2010 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| March 13, 2010 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| March 20, 2010 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| March 27, 2010 | ||
| 11:00 am |
BORDERS BOOKS, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap; 248-4018. Story time at 11 a.m. Saturdays.
Sunnyside Library Story Time
February 26, 2010 by Sara Bristol
| March 5, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | ||
| March 12, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | ||
| March 19, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | ||
| March 26, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am |
SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY, 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 837-3234. 10 a.m. Preschool story time.
Funky Friday Night
February 26, 2010 by Sara Bristol
| February 26, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
| March 5, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
| March 12, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
| March 19, 2010 | ||
| 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, $0.50 youth, or $3.25 family. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima. 575-6046.
Girlfriends Unlimited
February 26, 2010 by Sara Bristol
| March 6, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
GIRLFRIENDS UNLIMITED. 10 a.m. to noon. Girlfriend time with food, pampering and giveaways. Cost: $5. To register, call 966-1550 or visit girlfriendsunlimited.com/westvalleychurch. Meets at West Valley Church gymnasium, 7109 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima.
MOPS – First Presbyterian
February 26, 2010 by Sara Bristol
| March 5, 2010 | ||
| 9:00 am | ||
| March 19, 2010 | ||
| 9:00 am |
MOPS — FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. 9-11:15 a.m. Meeting dues: $5. Child care, food, fellowship, speakers. First Presbyterian Church gymnasium, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima. Sherrie: 966-0604.
Selah Library Baby Lapsit
February 26, 2010 by Sara Bristol
| March 3, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am |
SELAH LIBRARY, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345. Baby lap-sit story time from 10-10:30 a.m.
Selah Youth Flag Football
February 26, 2010 by Sara Bristol
SELAH YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL | Boys and girls, grades K-6. Boys and girls will play together in this no-tackle, pass-only league with six on a side. Two divisions: Grades 3-4 and grades 5-6. League play will be in May and June at Lince Field, 316 W. Naches Ave., Selah. Cost: $42-$60, depending on residency; includes a T-shirt. Register March 15-April 9 with Selah Parks, 216 S. First St., Selah; 698-7300.
YoungLives Daddy-Daughter Dance
February 25, 2010 by Sara Bristol
| March 20, 2010 | ||
| 5:30 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
THIRD ANNUAL YOUNGLIVES DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE. 5:30-7 p.m. Fathers and their daughters, ages 4 and up. Dancing, dessert, games and free portraits. Tickets $25 in advance (available at Fiddlesticks) or $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit Yakima Valley Young Lives, a Young Life ministry for teen mothers and their children. First Presbyterian Church gymnasium, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima. For more information, call Lanette Hooper at 961-2404.
YoungLives hosts Daddy-Daughter Dance
February 25, 2010 by Sara Bristol
Yakima Valley Young Lives invites fathers and daughters to attend its Daddy-Daughter Dance fund-raiser from 5:30-7 p.m. March 20. The third annual event will be at the First Presbyterian Church gymnasium, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima.
Tickets are are $25 in advance (available at Fiddlesticks) or $30 at the door. The admission fee includes one father and all his girls, ages 4 and up. The event will include dancing, dessert, games and free portraits.
Proceeds benefit Yakima Valley YoungLives, a Young Life ministry for teen mothers and their children.
For more information, call Lanette Hooper at 961-2404.
10 Days Out: Feb. 26-March 6
February 25, 2010 by Sara Bristol
Friday, Feb. 26
TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL ART STUDIO. 10 a.m. to noon. Drop-in open studio for children age 5 and younger. Cost: $5. Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima. 469-2766.
SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY, 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 837-3234. 10 a.m. Preschool story time.
OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks
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, $0.50 youth, or $3.25 family. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima. 575-6046.
Saturday, Feb. 27
WHITE PASS WINTER CARNIVAL. Family event featuring a huge snow castle with tubing hill (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and a professional snow sculpture contest. Kids’ races and lessons; see Web site for details. Carnival games: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Torchlight parade and fireworks: About 7 p.m. Complete schedule available at skiwhitepass.com.
THE KNACK: SCIENCE FAIR. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Watch a science project demo. Make a free molecule project. Michaels store, 1729 S. First St., Yakima. 452-6484. theknackkids.com
OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks
BORDERS BOOKS, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap; 248-4018. Story time at 11 a.m. Saturdays.
OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 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.
Sunday, Feb. 28
WHITE PASS WINTER CARNIVAL. Family event featuring a huge snow castle with tubing hill (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and a professional snow sculpture contest. Carnival games: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kids’ races; see schedule at skiwhitepass.com.
KINDERKONCERT. 3 p.m. The Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra and Yakima Ensemble for Strings give a special concert for children ages 2-10. After the 45-minute performance, visit with the musicians and play in the “Instrument Petting Zoo.” Free admission; donations accepted at the door. Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima.
Monday, March 1
MOPS — CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF SELAH. 9-11:30 a.m. Casual discussion group. Breakfast, coffee and child care provided. Craft fee: $3. Christian Church of Selah, 112 N. Wenas, Selah. Erin: 594-1198.
MOM & BABY. 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion group for moms with infants under 1 year; bring your baby. Free. Now meeting at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, 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 younger 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. Monday through Saturday. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks
DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 7 p.m. Support group for children, ages 5-12, whose parents are divorced, separated or reconciling. Adult group meets at same time. West Valley Church, 7109 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 966-1550. westvalleychurch.com
Tuesday, March 2
DR. SUESS’ BIRTHDAY. Why not make green eggs and ham? Read your favorite Suess book before bed tonight.
UNION GAP LIBRARY, 3104 S. First St., Union Gap; 452-4252. 10 a.m. March 2. Stories and a craft.
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 story time from 10:30-11 a.m.
OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks
SUMMITVIEW LIBRARY, 5709 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 966-7070. Preschool story time from 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
TEEN ACTIVITY. 4 p.m. Teen activities at Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345.
Wednesday, March 3
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.
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 younger are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 575-6046.
SELAH LIBRARY, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345. Baby lap-sit story time from 10-10:30 a.m.
OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks
MOXEE LIBRARY, 255 W. Seattle, Moxee; 575-8854. Preschool story hour and craft at 11 a.m.
Friday, March 5
MOPS — FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. 9-11:15 a.m. Meeting dues: $5. Child care, food, fellowship, speakers. First Presbyterian Church gymnasium, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima. Sherrie: 966-0604.
SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY, 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 837-3234. 10 a.m. Preschool story time.
OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks
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, $0.50 youth, or $3.25 family. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima. 575-6046.
Saturday, March 6
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.
ACE KIDS CLUB. 10 a.m. to noon. Free drop-in projects for kids ages 3-12. Hometown Ace Hardware, 3700 Tieton Drive, Yakima. 972-4400.
GIRLFRIENDS UNLIMITED. 10 a.m. to noon. Girlfriend time with food, pampering and giveaways. Cost: $5. To register, call 966-1550 or visit girlfriendsunlimited.com/westvalleychurch. Meets at West Valley Church gymnasium, 7109 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima.
OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima. 576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks
BORDERS BOOKS, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap; 248-4018. Story time at 11 a.m. Saturdays.
OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 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.
Seuss Story Time at Target
February 23, 2010 by Sara Bristol
| February 27, 2010 | ||
| 9:00 am | to | 11:00 am |
READ ACROSS AMERICA. 9-11 a.m. Target will host a free story time featuring a special reading of Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” as well as Seuss-inspired games, activities and giveaways. The program is a partnership with the National Education Association. Target, 12 N Fair Ave., Yakima.
Maryhill Museum Family Fun Day
February 22, 2010 by Sara Bristol
| March 20, 2010 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
MARYHILL MUSEUM FAMILY FUN DAY. 1-4 p.m. Kids of all ages are invited to help create the Great 70-Object Art Assemblage. The finished piece will be exhibited in the museum’s EyeSEE Activity Room. Family Fun activities and admission to the museum are free for children under 17 with one adult admission. Regular admission: $7 adults, $2 children ages 6-16. Maryhill Museum of Art, south of Goldendale on State Route 14; 509-773-3733; maryhillmuseum.org.
Mommy Time comes back in March
February 22, 2010 by Sara Bristol
Valerie Robinett’s annual Mommy Time spring consignment sale is coming back to Valley Mall on March 12-14. The sale features gently used clothes and gear for children and maternity.
Admission is free. The sale will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 12, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 13 and 12-2 p.m. March 14. Certain items will be priced half-off on March 14. The event will be at Valley Mall in Union Gap.
Consignors can receive up to 75 percent of the sale price of items sold at the event, which accepts gently used toys, maternity and children’s clothing as well as strollers, play yards and other gear. Consignors need to register online and then drop off tagged items March 10-11.
For more information, visit mommytimesales.com or call Robinett at 307-7268.
Mommy Time Consignment Sale
February 22, 2010 by Sara Bristol
| March 12, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 9:00 pm |
| March 13, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 8:00 pm |
| March 14, 2010 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 2:00 pm |
MOMMY TIME CONSIGNMENT SALE. Purchase gently used maternity and children’s items at this annual consignment sale. Public hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 12; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 13; and certain items are half-priced from 12-2 p.m. March 14. Located at the Valley Mall in Union Gap. mommytimesales.com
Junior Golf Lessons
February 20, 2010 by Sara Bristol
JUNIOR GOLF LESSONS | Boys and girls, ages 6-12. Improve stance and skills with afternoon small-group lessons that will meet Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the spring. Cost: $44-$53, depending on residency, for four sessions. Meets at Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima. To register, call Yakima Parks at 575-6075.
Beginner Pee Wee T-Ball
February 20, 2010 by Sara Bristol
BEGINNER PEE WEE T-BALL | Boys and girls, ages 4-5. This introduction workshop includes 30 minutes of instruction followed by a 45-minute game. Meets 6:15-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 24 to April 14 at the Gateway Sports Complex at Kiwanis Park. Cost: $15-$20, depending on residency. Register by March 12 with Yakima Parks, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima; 575-6020.
