YMCA hosts camp registration night

The Yakima Family YMCA will kick off registration for its summer day camp and residential camp programs with an event from 4-7 p.m. March 23. Families can drop in to learn about the camp programs offered by the Y and get started with a cookie dough sale fund-raiser.

The YMCA offers local day camps throughout the summer as well as various overnight sessions at Camp Dudley, a traditional overnight summer camp on Clear Lake. Camp directors Mikeal Doyle and Matt Rusch will be available at the March 23 meeting to answer questions.

For information about day camps, call Doyle at 972-5251. Reach Camp Dudley director Rusch at 972-5271.

MOPS – Christian Church of Selah

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

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

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

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

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

Union Gap Library Story Time

UNION GAP LIBRARY, 3104 S. First St., Union Gap; 452-4252. 10 a.m. March 2. Stories and a craft.

Selah Library Teen Activity

TEEN ACTIVITY. 4 p.m. Teen activities at Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345.

Indoor Preschool Playtime

INDOOR PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME. 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays through March 24. 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.

Selah Library Baby Lapsit

SELAH LIBRARY, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345. Baby lap-sit story time from 10-10:30 a.m.

Moxee Library

MOXEE LIBRARY, 255 W. Seattle, Moxee; 575-8854. Preschool story hour and craft at 11 a.m.

10 Days Out: March 5-14

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.

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.

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.

Monday, March 8
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.

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.

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 9
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.

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.

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, March 10
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 will meet at Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima. Presented by Circle of Success, 965-7100, ext. 1019. English at 10 a.m., Spanish at noon. Free program for children up to age 5.

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.

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.

KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. Open at 10 a.m.; call for closing. Two kids play for the price of one. Cost: $2.50 up to age 2; ages 3 and older 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.

MOXEE LIBRARY, 255 W. Seattle, Moxee; 575-8854. Preschool story hour and craft at 11 a.m.

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

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.

Thursday, March 11
SELAH LIBRARY, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345. Preschool story time and craft from 10-10:45 a.m.

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

YAKIMA LIBRARY, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 452-8541. Preschool story time from 10:30-11 a.m.

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: 965-7100, ext. 1019.

Friday, March 12
MOPS — SELAH COVENANT CHURCH. 9-11:30 a.m. Child care provided, infants-6 years. Selah Covenant Church, 560 McGongale Road, Selah; 697-6116. selahcov.com

SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY, 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 837-3234. 10 a.m. Preschool story time.

MOMMY TIME CONSIGNMENT SALE. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Purchase gently used maternity and children’s items at this annual consignment sale. Located at the Valley Mall in Union Gap. mommytimesales.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, $0.50 youth, or $3.25 family. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima. 575-6046.

Saturday, March 13
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 noncompetitive 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.

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.

MOMMY TIME CONSIGNMENT SALE. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Purchase gently used maternity and children’s items at this annual consignment sale. Located at the Valley Mall in Union Gap. mommytimesales.com

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

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, March 14

MOMMY TIME CONSIGNMENT SALE. 12-2 p.m. Purchase gently used maternity and children’s items at this annual consignment sale. Located at the Valley Mall in Union Gap. mommytimesales.com

MISS YAKIMA COUNTY AND YAKIMA COUNTY’S OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANT. 2 p.m. Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima. Carol Milliron: 453-9590. missyakimacounty.org

Libraries celebrate Teen Tech Week

Yakima Valley Libraries will host a series of special events called “Wii R Gaming @ the library” in celebration of Teen Tech Week. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to play Wii and X-Box games, have snacks and hang out with friends.  This teens-only program is offered in conjunction with Game Crazy.

Here’s the schedule:

• March 8 — 3 p.m. at Selah Library (this event will have a PS2 and possibly a Wii)
• March 9 — 3-3:40 p.m. at White Swan Library
• March 11 — 6-7:30 p.m. at Moxee Library
• March 12 — 6:30-8 p.m. at the Union Gap Youth Center
• March 13 — 2-3:30 p.m. at the downtown Yakima Library
• March 16 — 4-5:30 p.m. at Sunnyside Library
• March 18 — 5-6:30 p.m. at Naches Library

For more information, or library addresses, visit yvl.org.

Pee Wee Soccer

PEE WEE SOCCER | Boys and girls, ages 5-6. Learn and improve basic soccer skills and encourage sportsmanship with noncompetitive games. Meets 6-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, April 8 to May 6 at Chesterley Park. Cost: $40-$48, depending on residency; includes a T-shirt and ball. Register with Yakima Parks, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima; 575-6020.

Itty Bitty Soccer

ITTY BITTY SOCCER | Boys and girls, ages 3-4. Feet-on workshop introduces soccer fundamentals. Parent participation encouraged. Meets 6-6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, April 6 to May 4 at Chesterley Park. Cost: $40-$48, depending on residency; includes T-shirt and ball. Register with Yakima Parks, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima; 575-6020.

MOPS – First Presbyterian

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 Story Time

SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY, 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 837-3234. 10 a.m. Preschool story time.

Fun Fridays

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

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.

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.

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