10 Days Out: March 12-21

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

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 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.

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

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

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, 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

Monday, March 15
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 16
INKLINGS BOOKSHOP, Chalet Place, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 965-5830. Toddler story time at 10 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

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.

Wednesday, March 17
ST. PATRICK’S DAY. Remember to wear something green!

MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA. 10 a.m. Daytime activities for stay-home mothers and their children. Meets at Central Lutheran Church, corner of 16th and Yakima avenues. $30 annual dues. 577-7007; momsclubofyakima@gmail.com

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.

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.

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 19
MOPS — NILE VALLEY. 8:45-11:15 a.m. Child care, 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. Child care, 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.

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 20
FIRST DAY OF SPRING.

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.

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.

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.

Maisy Mouse will visit libraries

Maisy Mouse, the adorable character from Lucy Cousins’ picture books, will be visiting Yakima Valley Libraries this month. Enjoy a story, rhymes, activities and pictures with Maisy at the following special events:

• March 16 — 11 a.m. at Summitview Library, 5709 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 966-7070.
• March 17 — 11 a.m. at Moxee Library, 255 W. Seattle, Moxee; 575-8854.
• March 18 — 10:30 a.m. at Terrace Heights Library, 4011 Commonwealth Dr., Yakima; 457-5319.
• March 19 — 10 a.m. at Sunnyside Library, 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 837-3234.
• March 20 — 10 a.m. at Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345.
• March 20 — 1 p.m. at Union Gap Library, 3104 S. First St., Union Gap; 452-4252.

Skateboard Classes

SKATEBOARD CLASSES | Boys and girls, grades 1-9. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 6-29. Grades 6-9 meet from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Grades 1-5 meet from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $20-$30, depending on residency. Participants need to supply their own equipment; helmets are required. Register with Selah Parks, 216 S. First St., Selah; 698-7300.

Spring Break Camps & Activities

FREE SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP | Boys and girls, grades K-5. Join Yakima Parks and Recreation’s AmeriCorps staff for crafts, games and trips to the pool. Meets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 29 to April 2 at the Southeast Community Center gymnasium, 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima. For more information, call Kim Lopez at 575-6020.

LEARN TO SWIM WEEK | Boys and girls, ages 3-14. The YMCA offers a week of free swimming lessons. Classes meet for 30 minutes each day, March 29 through April 2. Register at the Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; 248-1202.

STAYCATION @ THE LIBRARY | The downtown Yakima Library and Selah Library are each hosting free daily activities the week of March 29 through April 2 for families who are staying close to home. Here’s the schedule:

Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345.

• Monday — 10 a.m. Nature Collage Craft: Make a beautiful picture using things found in your yard.
• Tuesday — 2 p.m. Butterfly Crafts: Make butterfly crafts and see an antique butterfly collection.
• Wednesday — 10 a.m. Fruit Day: Make fruit stamps and drink smoothies.
• Thursday — 10 a.m. Rock Painting: Create rock buddies.
• Friday — 2 p.m. Planting Flowers: Children of all ages may learn how plants grown and start their own garden.

Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 452-8541.

• Monday — 2 p.m. Fun with Paper Airplanes: School-age children are invited to fold paper planes and have fun at the library.
• Tuesday — 2 p.m. Take Me Out to the Ballgame: School-age kids are invited to have some baseball fun at the library.
• Wednesday — 2 p.m. Campout! School-age kids are invited to a camping-themed activity at the library.
• Thursday — 2 p.m. Luau Fun: Children of all ages are invited to a Hawaiian Spring Break celebration.
• Friday — 2 p.m. Movie Day: Bring friends and enjoy a movie at the library.

KIDS CASTLE SPRING BREAK HOURS | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29-April 2. On Monday, March 29, Kids Castle prices are $2.50 all day for children 2 and under, ages 3 and up are $5.25 for an hour or $8 unlimited. The rest of the week is open gym: Up to age 2, $3 for an hour or $4.25 all day; ages 3 and up are $6 for one hour or $9 all day. Every Wednesday, two kids play for the price of one. Kids Castle will be closed April 4 for Easter. Clean socks are required. Located inside Gymnastics Plus, 2121 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 453-8126.

STRIKERS SOCCER CAMP | Boys and girls, grades 1-8. Improve your skills at this three-day camp presented by Yakima Parks and Recreation and the Sun City Strikers Soccer Club. Meets March 30 to April 1 at Chesterley Park. Grades 1-4 meet from 8 a.m. to noon; grades 5-8 meet from 1-5 p.m. Cost: $60-$72, depending on residency; includes a T-shirt, water and snacks. Register with Yakima Parks, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima; 575-6020.

FISHER GOLF SPRING BREAK SPECIAL | The week of March 27 to April 4, juniors pay $5 green fees for nine holes of golf at Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 575-6075. The season opens March 26.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Cinema Circle names March movies

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.

Selah Youth Flag Football

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 hosts Daddy-Daughter Dance

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

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.

Mommy Time comes back in March

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.

Junior Golf Lessons

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

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.

Coach Pitch Baseball

COACH PITCH BASEBALL | Boys and girls, ages 5-7. Coaches pitch a nine-inch incrediball to their batter. Each player plays a minimum of three innings per game. Six-week season begins April 26; games are played weekday evenings. Cost: $300 per team. Register with Yakima Parks, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima; 575-6020. Players who need to be placed on a team should call between March 1-26 to be added to a Player Interest List.

Photographer offers park sessions

Mom-photographer Kelly Allan believes the best pictures of children are when they’re having fun, not posing in a studio. To catch kids with candid smiles, the owner of Seven Safaris Photography is hosting three playtime photo sessions this spring at Yakima parks.

For $40 per child, families can drop in to play and hire Allan to capture the moment. Allan will focus on one child at a time on a first-come, first-served basis. Within a week of the photo session, she’ll mail parents a disk of at least 10 images.

The following sessions are scheduled:

• 10 a.m. to noon March 30 at Franklin Park
• 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 13 at Randall Park
• 9-11 a.m. June 15 at Sarg Hubbard Park

To sign up, call Allan at 509-949-7606 or e-mail kellyallan@msn.com.

Odd question answering service

One fun thing about working for a newspaper is the unusual questions we sometimes get asked. Want to know what the low temperature was last Tuesday or what time the city bus is going to pass by your house? For whatever reason, some folks think the newspaper staff might be a good source for this type of info.

Though we don’t know everything, there’s a certain amount of job security that comes from providing people with the information they’re seeking. And, hey, I can Google as well as the next guy, so I typically try to track down answers when I can.

Maybe I learn something, too.

So, today I took a call from someone who was wondering how to make crystals from epsom salts.

I’d never heard of this before, but I found the answer easy enough. If you’re looking for something to do with the kiddos, it’s a pretty simple science project .

But, I have to say that this crystallization project (i.e. how to make rock candy) looks much more delicious:

If you’re looking for other science fair ideas, Michaels (1729 S. First St., Yakima; 452-6484) is hosting a free Science Fair Demonstration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Kids can make a free molecule project with Crayola Model Magic, while supplies last.

Explore math, science at Engineering Day

The local chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers wants to get kids hooked on math and science. The group is hosting an Engineering Day for Kids on Feb. 20.

The free event for elementary school students will offer hands-on activities and simple projects, such as building a vehicle with Lifesavers and straws, that can be replicated at home; activity information sheets will be provided.

Engineering Day for Kids will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Hopf Union Building (HUB) at Yakima Valley Community College in Yakima. For more information, contact Natalie Martinkus at 457-4009, ext. 224.

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