Inklings Bookshop Story Time

INKLINGS BOOKSHOP STORY TIME. 10 a.m. toddler story time each Tuesday. Chalet Place, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-965-5830.

Mommy and Me Art Class

MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS. 10-11 a.m. Moms can enjoy art class with a pre-kinder child. Moms required to stay on site and can sit and socialize with other moms. Cost: $10 for members per session/$12 for non-members per session; $210/$252 for entire series (two free classes with series). Allied Arts of Yakima Valley, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 509-966-0930. alliedartsyakima.org

Baby Lapsit (Yakima Library)

BABY LAPSIT. 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Literacy building activities. 102 North 3rd Street, Yakima; 509-452-8541.

Preschool storytime (Union Gap Library)

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME. 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays. 3104 South 1st Street, Union Gap; 509-452-4252.

Cash 4 Candy

Cash 4 Candy – 3:30-6 p.m.
Kids 0-14 can trade their candy for money. Each pound of wrapped candy will be worth $1.
The candy will be sent to U.S. military troops overseas.
Yakima Pediatric Dentistry, 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 140, Yakima; 509-834-2004.

Teen Tuesday (Selah Library)

TEEN TUESDAY. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Teens can hang out and enjoy fun activities. 106 South Second Street, Selah; 509-698-7345.

Kids’ Clay Studio

KIDS’ CLAY STUDIO. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. For ages 6 and up. Red Art Studio & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.

Kito Manga Teen Club (Moxee Library)

KITO MANGA TEEN CLUB. 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays. For teens who like anime, manga, and drawing. 255 W. Seattle, Moxee; 509-575-8854.

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER. 7 p.m. Animals, comedy and juggling! Gregory Popovich leads The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, which includes 15 cats and 10 dogs that used to be strays and were rescued from animal shelters. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima; 509-853-ARTS (2787). capitoltheatre.org

Mommy Connection

MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30 a.m. First hour is Mommy & Me, second hour is just for moms; all ages welcome. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima. For childcare reservations and more information, e-mail Kate: katejoyt@hotmail.com

Kids Castle 2-For-1 Day

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.

Preschool storytime (Naches Library)

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and activities for preschoolers. 303 Naches Ave. Naches; 509-653-2005.

Preschool storytime (Summitview Library)

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME. 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Songs, stories, and activities for preschoolers. 5709 Summitview, Yakima; 509-966-7070.

Homeschool Art Class

HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS. 12:30-2 p.m. From elementary to high school courses. Art history and art creation.  Cost: $20 per session for members, $25 per session for non-members; $200/$250 for entire series (2 free sessions for series). Allied Arts of Yakima Valley, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 509-966-0930. alliedartsyakima.org

Preschool storytime (Selah Library)

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME. 10:00-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and 1:30-2:15 Wednesdays. Songs, stories, and activities for preschoolers. 106 South Second Street, Selah; 509-698-7345.

Itty Bitty Art

ITTY BITTY ART. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For ages 0-5; drop-in classes.

Red Art Studio & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.

Kids’ Open Art Studio

KIDS’ OPEN ART STUDIO. 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. All ages drop-in classes.

Red Art Studio & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.

DivorceCare 4 Kids

DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 6:30-8 p.m. Support group for children, ages 5-12, whose parents are divorced, separated or reconciling. Adult group meets at the same time. Roosevelt Elementary School, 120 N. 16^th Ave., Yakima. Contact Dan, 509-930-1420, or Jenni, 509-654-2124. yakimadivorcecare.net

In case you missed it: October on the Dadventures blog

Here’s a quick round-up with headlines for the month of October from my Dadventures blog. We talked about teething, braces and dad’s third marathon, among other things. Here’s what you missed:

How do you solve the late-night, teething blues?

Remembering fun times with the Mayes men

He slept through the night, I swear

Be careful sleepy dads: your money is in danger

Braces: Do the payments ever end? Yes!

Should your teenager go trick-or-treating?

It’s good to see your kids at the finish line

Do you have apps designed for toddler?

Turkey Feathers and Tails (Terrace Heights Library)

TURKEY FEATHERS AND TAILS. 10:30-11:30 a.m. “Turkey time” fun with crafts, games, and stories. 4011 Commonwealth, Yakima; 509-457-5319.

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