10 Days Out: April 1-10

Thursday, April 1

ROCK PAINTING. 10 a.m. Create rock buddies. Free. Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 509-698-7345.

YAKIMA LIBRARY, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-452-8541. Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through May 20.

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; 509-576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks.

LUAU FUN. 2 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to a Hawaiian Spring Break celebration. Free. Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-452-8541.

Friday, April 2

SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY, 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 509-837-3234. Preschool story time, 10 a.m. Fridays.

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; 509-576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks.

MOVIE DAY. 2 p.m. Bring a friend and enjoy a movie at the library. Free. Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-452-8541.

PLANTING FLOWERS. 2 p.m. Children of all ages may learn how plants grown and start their own garden. Free. Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 509-698-7345.

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; 509-698-5437.

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; 509-575-6046.

Saturday, April 3

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; 509-452-3016.

THE KNACK: EASTER BUCKETS. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Decorate a free pail for collecting eggs and coloring activity. Free, while supplies last. Michaels store, 1729 S. First St., Yakima. 509-452-6484. 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; 509-576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks.

OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Noon to 4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-248-1117.

Monday, April 5
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: 509-594-1198.

MOM & BABY. 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion group for moms with infants younger than 1 year; bring your baby. Free. A Memorial Hospital Community Education program. Now meeting at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-575-8484.

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; 509-576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks.

KID’S ART STUDIO. 3:30-5 p.m. Drop-in open studio for children age 6 and up. Cost: $12. Red Art Studios, now located in the Nob Hill Plaza Breezeway, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; redgalleryyakima.com; 509-469-2766.

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; 509-966-1550. westvalleychurch.com

Tuesday, April 6
INKLINGS BOOKSHOP, Chalet Place, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-965-5830. Preschool story hour at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.

UNION GAP LIBRARY, 3104 S. First St., Union Gap; 509-452-4252. Preschool story time at 10 a.m. Stories and a craft.

YAKIMA LIBRARY, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-452-8541. Baby story time at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through May 18.

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; 509-576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks.

SUMMITVIEW LIBRARY, 5709 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-966-7070. Preschool story time from 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through May 18.

TEEN ACTIVITY. 4 p.m. Special activities for teens. Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 509-698-7345.

Wednesday, April 7
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; 509-698-7345. Baby lap-sit story time at 10 a.m. Wednesdays through May 19.

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; 509-453-8126.

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; 509-576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks.

KID’S ART STUDIO. 3:30-5 p.m. See April 7.

Thursday, April 8
ITTY BITTY ART. 10 a.m. to noon. Drop-in open studio for children age 5 and younger. Cost: $5. Red Art Studios, now located in the Nob Hill Plaza Breezeway, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; redgalleryyakima.com; 509-469-2766.

SELAH LIBRARY, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 509-698-7345. Preschool story time and craft at 10 a.m. Thursdays through May 20.

TERRACE HEIGHTS LIBRARY, 4011 Commonwealth Drive, Yakima; 509-457-5319. Story time at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays.

YAKIMA LIBRARY, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-452-8541. Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through May 20.

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; 509-576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks.

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., Yakima, or The Majestic, 1919 S. 14th St., Union Gap. Call for title and location. Circle of Success: 509-965-7100, ext. 1019.

Friday, April 9
MOPS — SELAH COVENANT CHURCH. 9-11:30 a.m. Child care provided, infants-6 years. Selah Covenant Church, 560 McGongale Road, Selah; 509-697-6116. selahcov.com

ITTY BITTY ART. 10 a.m. to noon. Drop-in open studio for children age 5 and younger. Cost: $5. Red Art Studios, now located in the Nob Hill Plaza Breezeway, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; redgalleryyakima.com; 509-469-2766.

SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY, 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 509-837-3234. Preschool story time, 10 a.m. Fridays.

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; 509-576-3635. 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; 509-698-5437.

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; 509-575-6046.

Saturday, April 10
KIDS’ YOGA CLASS. 10-10:45 a.m. Drop-in basic yoga class for parents and children ages 4-8. Cost: $12 per family, or $60 for a six-class punch card. Wear comfortable clothes, bring water; mats available. Yakima Yoga, enter through Carousel restaurant, 25 N. Front St., Yakima; 509-910-1151. yakimayoga.com

MOMS CLUB ANNUAL GARAGE SALE. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find infant and children’s items as well as other household wares at the MOMS Club of Yakima’s annual sale. Proceeds benefit the Stone Church Toy Store, Northwest Harvest’s Three Squares Program and Riel House. Located on 92nd Avenue, just south of Summitview in Yakima.

ACE KIDS CLUB. 10 a.m. to noon. Free drop-in projects  for kids ages 3-12. Hometown Ace Hardware, 3700 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-972-4400.

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; 509-698-5437.

BUILD AND GROW KIDS CLINIC. 10 a.m. Free building workshop for children and parents. Today’s project: Mini baseball game. Preregistration suggested. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.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; 509-576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks.

OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Noon to 4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-248-1117.

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., Yakima; 509-248-1202.

Easter Bunny Photos

EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS AT THE MALL | OK, this isn’t an egg hunt, but we thought the kids might like to meet the Easter Bunny. Find him in the Center Court at Valley Mall from March 26 to April 3. The Bunny’s hours are 3-7 p.m. weekdays, 12-6 p.m. Saturday and 11-5 p.m. Sunday. Photos are available for purchase; proceeds benefit the Northern Pacific Railway Museum in Toppenish.

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; 509-452-3016.

Suncadia Egg Hunt

SUNCADIA | 9:30 a.m. Join a free community egg hunt throughout the Prospector Golf Course Driving Range. Hot drinks and pastries available for purchase. Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, suncadiaresort.com; 509-649-6400.

H.M. Gilbert Homeplace Egg Hunt

H.M. GILBERT HOMEPLACE | 10 a.m. at the Yakima Valley Museum’s H.M. Gilbert Homeplace, 2109 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima; 509-248-0747. Color eggs before and during the staggered hunts: Children 5 and younger begin at 10 a.m.; 6-9 years hunt at 10:30 a.m.; 10-12 years start at 11 a.m. Free, but donations are welcome.

West Valley Egg Hunt

WEST VALLEY | 10 a.m. at West Valley Community Park, 80th Avenue south of Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima. Organized by the WVHS Key Club, this free event features age-divided egg hunts, face painting and games.

Darigold Egg Hunt

SUNNYSIDE | 10 a.m. at Darigold Dairy Fair, 400 Alexander Road; 509-837-4321. Children ages 1-9 are invited to hunt for more than 8,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes. Also, every child gets a carton of milk from mascot Smooth the Cow.

Grandview Egg Hunt

GRANDVIEW | Enjoy hotcakes and sausage, served by the Grandview Kiwanis, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Cost: $4 adults and $3 for kids 8 and under. Then an egg hunt for kids ages 1-8 begins at 10 a.m. Cost: $1 per child. Visit the Easter Bunny and a small petting zoo. Located at the Country Park Fairgrounds on Wallace Way; 509-882-9219.

Prosser Egg Hunt

PROSSER | 10 a.m. at Art Fiker Stadium Hill on Paterson Road. Following an egg hunt for ages 9 and younger, the Easter Bunny will read stories and pose for photos. Participants receive a book. Sponsored by Prosser Kiwanis Club and Prosser Chamber of Commerce, 509-786-3177.

The Knack: Easter Buckets

THE KNACK: EASTER BUCKETS. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Decorate a free pail for collecting eggs and coloring activity. Free, while supplies last. Michaels store, 1729 S. First St., Yakima. 509-452-6484. theknackkids.com

Borders Story Time

BORDERS BOOKS, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap; 509-248-4018. Story time at 11 a.m. Saturdays.

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; 509-248-1117.

Fort Simcoe Egg Hunt

FORT SIMCOE STATE PARK | 10 a.m. at 5150 Fort Simcoe Road, seven miles west of White Swan; 509-874-2372. Free egg hunt for ages 12 and younger. Bring a picnic and enjoy this 200-acre heritage park within the Yakama Reservation.

White Pass Egg Hunt

WHITE PASS | 1 p.m. at the west end of the White Pass Day Lodge, 50 miles west of Yakima on U.S. Highway 12; skiwhitepass.com; 509-672-3101. Children ages 12 and younger should sign up by 12:30 p.m. to participate in this annual egg hunt in the snow.

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.

Pee Wee Golf Lessons

PEE WEE GOLF LESSONS | Boys and girls, ages 4-5. Preschoolers can learn the basics of golf through games and activities. Classes limited to four participants. Meets 4-4:30 p.m. at Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima. Three sessions offered: Mondays, May 3-24; Tuesdays, May 11 to June 1; or Fridays, May 14 to June 4. Cost: $24-$29, depending on residency. To register, call Yakima Parks at 575-6075.

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: 509-594-1198.

Mom & Baby

MOM & BABY. 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion group for moms with infants younger than 1 year; bring your baby. Free. A Memorial Hospital Community Education program. Now meeting at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-575-8484.

Start Kiddin’ Around

Ready to kick off its second season, Kiddin’ Around is a summerlong activity program designed to get kids and their families movin’ in the great outdoors.

Much like a summer reading program, kids can earn participation points that add up to fitness-themed prize incentives, such as swim passes, and will culminate with a drawing for larger prizes at the end of the summer.

The program kicks off May 1 with Family Field Day at Sarg Hubbard Park. Other activities planned throughout the summer include tennis lessons, community gardening, using a GPS device to explore the Greenway and martial arts night.

“We’re hoping kids will try different activities that they’ve never had the opportunity to do,” says program coordinator Leslie Hatton.

Kiddin’ Around is a collaboration of many local organizations, including the Yakima Greenway, Yakima City Parks & Recreation and Cowiche Canyon Conservancy. Activities are designed to be free or low-cost to families.

Participants can register at Family Field Day or any other event, or stop by the Yakima Greenway office at Sarg Hubbard Park.

Here’s the lineup for May:

FAMILY FIELD DAY | 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 1. This free event promotes good nutrition, exercise and family fun. Activities include an obstacle course, jump rope, soccer, kayaking, hula hoops and “an unbelievable game of tag.” Sponsored by the Yakima Greenway Foundation, CWU Dietetic Interns and FitKids USA. Held at Sarg Hubbard Park (next to eastside WalMart), 111 S. 18th St., Yakima; 453-8280.

KIDS’ FISH-IN | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8. Kids ages 5-14 can learn to fish and keep their catch at this trout-stocked event, which replaces Fishing Kids. Cost is $5 per kid and includes a rod and reel. Participants are assigned a 30-minute slot at the Sarg Hubbard Park Reflection Pond. Hosted by Go Play Outside Alliance of Washington. Limited to 800 kids; deadline to register is April 30. Download a registration form at gopaw.org or yakimagreenway.org or call 453-8280.

HIKIN’ AROUND | 9 a.m. Saturday, May 15. Bring hiking shoes and water for a gentle hike through Cowiche Canyon. Free; stroller accessible. Meet at the Weikel Road parking lot; find directions at cowichecanyon.org. Hosted by Cowiche Canyon Conservancy. To register, call 453-8280.

FITNESS FOR KIDS MARATHON | 6 p.m. Friday, May 21. Participants run or walk 25 miles on their own, with adult supervision, then join others to run or walk the last 1.2-mile leg of the marathon on May 21. School Mileage Club laps count towards the first 25 miles. Cost is $5, which includes a T-shirt, finisher ribbon and other prizes. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. Run/walk starts at 6 p.m. Meets at Sarg Hubbard Park. Hosted by Yakima Hard Core Runners Club, HCRunners.org.

GOLFIN’ AROUND | 1 p.m. Sunday, May 23. Youth ages 5-14 can start learning to golf at this free event hosted by The First Tee of Yakima and Yakima Parks & Recreation. Equipment is provided. Pre-registration is required; call 949-6349 by May 17. Meets at Fisher Park Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima. For information, go to thefirstteeyakima.org.

JUNIOR GAP2GAP RELAY | 6-11 a.m. Saturday, June 5. Kids ages 6-14 can test their endurance and skill in this 21th annual youth relay on the Yakima Greenway. (Gap2Gap, the grown-up counterpart, marks its 26th anniversary this year.) In 2009, 431 youth competed in this bike, run, in-line skate, kayaking and obstacle course challenge. Just for fun, there’s also a best T-shirt competition. Juniors may compete as individuals or teams. The fee is $15; register by May 26 at yakimagreenway.org or call 453-8280.

Kids’ Art Studio

KID’S ART STUDIO. 3:30-5 p.m. Drop-in open studio for children age 6 and up. Cost: $12. Red Art Studios, now located in the Nob Hill Plaza Breezeway, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; redgalleryyakima.com; 509-469-2766.

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