Memorial offers childbirth education

Expecting a visit from the stork? Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital offers a variety of childbirth classes to help you prepare for the new arrival.

Register around the 25th week of pregnancy and end classes one month before the due date, if possible. A $75 registration fee (medical coupons accepted) includes the childbirth class and a choice of two other classes: Successful Breastfeeding, Baby Basics and Boot Camp for New Dads.

* Six-week series childbirth courses are held from 7-9 p.m. beginning on Feb. 4, Feb. 23 and March 24.

* Saturday classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 13, March 13 and April 10.

* Sunday series classes meet 1-5 p.m. on two consecutive Sundays: Feb. 21 and 28, March 14 and 21, April 11 and 18.

* Young and Pregnant, an eight-hour childbirth class designed for mothers who are 19 years old and younger, will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 30, Feb. 27, March 27 and April 24. Participants who complete this class receive a free car seat.

The following single-session courses may be taken separately, or packaged with a childbirth class:

* Successful Breastfeeding. Two-hour course teaches helpful breastfeeding techniques and solutions for common breastfeeding issues. Dads or support persons are asked to attend. Meets 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 10, March 18 and April 13. Cost: $10.

* Baby Basics: Novices with Newborns. Class covers basics from diapering and bathing to recognizing baby’s cues. Meets from 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 24, March 25 and April 22. Cost: $10.

* Boot Camp for New Dads. Veteran dads orient fathers-to-be on the realities of fatherhood in this three-hour course. Meets 9 a.m. to noon March 20 or April 17. Cost: $10.

Can’t make it to any of the on-site childbirth classes? Visit yakimamemorial.org to learn more about Memorial’s new online childbirth education classes.

Also, guided tours of The Family Birthplace are offered one weeknight each month. Call for an appointment.

For more information, or to register for classes, call Memorial’s Community Education at 575-8484.

YMCA offers Munchkin Music

Parents and tots ages 18 months to 3 years can make friends and learn about the senses while participating in Munchkin Music classes at the Yakima Family YMCA, starting this week.

The hour-long classes, led by Melissa Van Troba, are designed to help children increase communication, social engagement and sensory systems through music. Van Troba is early childhood educator at Children’s Village.

Two 12-week sessions are being offered. The first will meet from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 20 to April 14 (except March 31); a Spanish interpreter will be available for this class. The second session will meet from 10:30-11:30 am. Thursdays, Jan. 21 to April 15 (except April 1). There is a $50 registration fee. 

Classes will meet at the YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. For more information about the classes, call Melissa Van Troba at Children’s Village, 574-3293. To register, call Tyler at the YMCA, 97-5273.

Free morning strings class in Terrace Heights

Interested in learning to play strings instruments? Lacey Lopez, a Yakima mother of four, is offering free early morning strings classes January through May at Terrace Heights Elementary. The classes are open to the community, including home-schooled students and adults.

Classes will meet from 7:45-8:45 a.m. Wednesdays for beginners and Thursdays for more experienced players. An informational meeting will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at Terrace Heights Elementary, 4300 Maple Court, Yakima.

If the spring pilot program is a success, Lopez says she intends to extend the free lessons throughout the year. “I love teaching and want to give music to others in the area, it’s that simple,” Lopez says.

For more information, or help finding an instrument and music stand, call Lopez at 509-859-3993.

Workshop will cover early science education

Parents of preschoolers and child care providers are invited to a free “Sid the Science Kid” educational workshop in English and Spanish from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 14.

The workshop will be held at Le Chateau (former YWCA building), 15 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. To register, contact Circle of Success at 469-9888.

“Sid the Science Kid” is based on a curriculum called Preschool Pathways to Science, which focuses on science readiness for preschoolers. Sid uses comedy and music to encourage preschoolers to explore the foundations of science through the real world they encounter every day.

Early education professionals can earn two Washington STARS credits for the workshop. Provide a STARS ID number at the registration table.

The workshop is sponsored by Circle of Success, Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital and KYVE-KCTS TV.

“Sid the Science Kid” is broadcast on KYVE TV weekdays at 8:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. “Sid the Science Kid” workshops are created by Jim Henson and the Public Broadcasting Stations (PBS).

Red Gallery, Allied Arts offer winter classes

CERAMICS FOR KIDS | Children ages 6 and up can explore making hand-built pots, sculpture and glazing at this two-session workshop led by Eunsil Kim. Meets 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 5 and 12. Cost: $55; advance registration required. Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima; 469-2766.

DOLL PARTY | Students in grades 1-6 can spend some quality time with their favorite doll friend while meeting new friends and making crafts at this event from 3:45-5:15 p.m. Dec. 8. Cost: $10. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

KIDS’ ART STUDIO | Age-appropriate art activities for school-age children (K-12). Cost: $40 a month. Meets from 3:30-5 p.m. Choose Wednesday or Thursday classes; on Thursdays, middle and high school students have their own teacher, projects and work space. Home-school class meets from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesdays. Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima; 469-2766.

BASIC CERAMICS FOR CHILDREN | Students will learn basic building techniques and decoration methods. No experience necessary. Meets 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Two sessions: Feb. 2-23 or March 9-30. Cost: $85 for the series. Register at least one week prior to first class. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

ELEMENTS OF ART FOR HOME-SCHOOLERS | Explore line, space, texture, color, value and shape using a variety of materials. Meets 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 3-March 10. Cost: $65. Register at least one week prior to first class. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

TINY ARTIST | Kids ages 2-6 can explore a variety of art mediums: cutting, gluing, painting, drawing, etc. New project each week; sign up for one class or all. Meets 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays or Fridays, Feb. 3-March 31. Cost: $10 each child/parent pair; $3 siblings. Register at least one week prior to class. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

INTRO TO MIME | Develop the art of silent acting through body movement. Performance for friends and family on the last day of class. Meets 5-6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Feb. 4-18. Cost: $35. Register at least one week prior to first class. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

Drop-in studio expands hours

Red Gallery’s popular drop-in Toddler and Preschool Art Studio is now offered on Thursdays as well as Fridays. From 10 a.m. to noon, parents and kids ages 5 and under can drop in to paint, cut and paste a collage, or work on other art projects. Cost is $5 per child. Red Art Gallery is located at 30 N. Third St. in Yakima. For more information, call 469-2766.

Friday art classes for preschoolers

Two Yakima studios are offering Friday morning art workshops for preschoolers.

TINY ARTIST | This class for kids ages 2-6 will meet 3:30-4:30 p.m. each Friday through Nov. 20; register for one session or more. Taught by Jeanne Lind, the class will introduce wee ones to a variety of art mediums: collage, drawing, painting, etc. Cost: $10 for each parent/child pair. Register one week in advance. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave.; 966-0930.

TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL ART STUDIO | Tots ages 5 and under can drop in for an open art studio from 10 a.m. to noon Fridays, except holidays. Cost: $5 per child. Owner Mindy Clark will set kids up with paint, collage materials or other projects at Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St.; 469-2766.

Sign up now for after-school science classes

It’s OK to “space” in these after-school NASA classes offered by Mad Science, an interactive science program for kids. Starting the end of September, Mad Science is presenting eight-week, one-hour workshops at schools throughout Yakima County.

The “NASA: Academy of Future Space Explorers” program offers hands-on activities and demonstrations designed to get students excited about science. Participants will construct a rocket, explore laser beams and suit up for space flight.

The classes, open to students in grades 1-5, are being offered at these elementary schools in Yakima and Selah: John Campbell, Nob Hill, Robert Lince, Roosevelt, St. Joseph-Marquette, St. Paul and Terrace Heights. Cost is $89 per student.

For more information, or to register, call Mad Science at 966-3015 or visit madscience.org/yakima.

Dolls invited to these parties

Allied Arts is offering a series of doll parties this fall for students in grades 1-6.

Participants can spend some quality time with their favorite doll friend while meeting new friends and making crafts. Join one or all parties; activities will vary at each event.

The parties will be from 3:45-5:15 p.m. on second and last Tuesdays: Sept. 29, Oct. 13 and 27, Nov. 10 and 24, and Dec. 8. On the second Tuesday of each month, party-goers can enjoy a lemonade tea party with snacks and a large craft. On the last Tuesday, an ice cream social will feature games, treats and a small make-and-take craft.

Cost is $10 each party. Participants should bring a doll (sized 17-20 inches); both store-bought and homemade dolls are OK.

Register at Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 966-0930. Online registration and a complete schedule of fall classes for youth and adults are available at alliedartsyakima.org.

Upcoming Art Classes & Day Camps

ARTS ENCOUNTER DANCE CAMP | Ages 5-12. Aug. 3-7. Study dance, music composition and art. Performance on Aug. 7. Cost: $64. 11th Avenue Ballet School, 1014 S 11th Ave., Yakima; 457-6791.

KIDS’ ART STUDIO | 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays or Thursdays during the school year. Age-appropriate art activities for school-age children (K-12). Cost: $40 a month. Choose Wednesday or Thursday classes; on Thursdays, middle and high school students have their own teacher, projects and work space. Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima. 469-2766.

KIDS’ SCRAP DAY| 4-5:30 p.m. third Mondays. Participants learn about design while working on page layouts. Cost: $8.50; call ahead to register. Bella Scrapbooking, 1209 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap; 453-2844.

RBC KIDS! ADVENTURES IN ART, MUSIC AND WORDS | Ages 10-13. 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 10-14. Explore and interact with art through “The Human Touch” exhibit. Cost: $50, includes daily treats at the Museum Soda Fountain. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 248-0747.

Red Gallery, Allied Arts offer summer classes

ACT OUT A PLAY! | Grades 1-2. Two sessions: 1-2 p.m. July 6-10, 2-3 p.m. July 20-24. Cost: $60. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

ACT OUT A PLAY! | Grades 2-3. 1-2 p.m. Aug. 17-21. Cost: $60. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

ACTING FOR 3RD-5TH GRADERS | Grades 3-5. Two sessions: 2-3 p.m. July 6-10, 1-2 p.m. July 20-24. Cost: $60. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

ACTING FOR 4TH-6TH GRADERS | Grades 4-6. 2-3 p.m. Aug. 17-21. Cost: $60. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

Find artsy day camps (as well as lots of not-so-artsy day camps) listed HERE.

ALL DOLLED UP! 16-18″ DOLLS | Ages 8-18; parents welcome with paid child. 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 23-25. Use beginning hand sewing techniques to make clothes for a 16-18″ doll. Cost: $55; provide your own doll, fabric and supplies. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

ALL DOLLED UP! 12″ DOLLS | Ages 8-18; parents welcome with paid child. 12:30-2:30 p.m. June 23-25. Use beginning hand sewing techniques to make clothes for a 12″ doll. Cost: $55; provide your own doll, fabric and supplies.Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

AMERICAN FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS | Grades 4-6; parents welcome with paid child. 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays, July 6-20. Create three projects from bygone eras. Cost: $35. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

BASIC CERAMICS FOR KIDS | Ages 8-17. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Two session: July 7-28, Aug. 4-25. Cost: $110. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

BEGINNING HAND SEWING: KALICO KITTIES | Ages 8-18. 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 30-July 2. Create and hand sew a stuffed Kitty-Kat doll. Cost: $55 plus supplies.Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

BEGINNING HAND SEWING: QUILTED PURSES | Ages 8-adult. 12:30-2:30 p.m. June 30-July 2. Hand stitch quilt fabric and sew into a purse. Cost: $55 plus supplies. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

BATIK! | Grades 5-adult. 10 a.m.-noon July 27-31. Experiment with paper Batik techniques, then create a flower composition using wax and dye on fabric. Cost: $60. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

BEGINNING DRAWING FOR STUDENTS | Ages 12-17. 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Two sessions: July 7-28, Aug. 4-25. Cost: $75. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

BREAK YOUR MOMMA’S CHINA | Ages 7-12. 10 a.m.-noon. Three sessions: June 29-30, July 22-23, Aug. 13-14. Cost: $35. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

CERAMICS FOR KIDS | Ages 7 and up. Wednesday afternoons for four weeks. Two sessions: July 1-22, July 29-Aug. 19. Cost: $120. Register at Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima; 469-2766.

CIRCUS FUN! | Ages 7-9. 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 10-14. Create mixed-media circus diorama. Cost: $40. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

FAMOUS ARTISTS | Ages 8-12. 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 3-6. Learn about famous artists (Van Gogh, Monet, Matisse) and incorporate their style into your own art. Cost: $65. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

HANDPRINT PICTURES | Ages 2-4 with parent/guardian. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 10. Cost: $10. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

KALEIDOSCOPES | Ages 10-16. 5:30-6:30 p.m. July 22 and 24. Cost: $20. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

MANGA DRAWING | Ages 7-10. 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 7-9. Cost: $55. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

MANGA DRAWING FOR TWEENS & TEENS | Ages 11-16. 12:30-2:30 p.m. July 7-9. Cost: $55. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL ART STUDIO | Grades 6-12. 2-4 p.m. Thursdays for four weeks. Two sessions: July 2-23, July 30-Aug. 20. Cost: $65. Register at Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima; 469-2766.

MOSAIC TILE | Ages 9-11. 1-2:30 pm. Mondays and Wednesdays, July 27-Aug. 5. Create a glass tile mosaic. Cost: $50. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

NATIVE AMERICAN “HIDE PAINTINGS” | Ages 7-12. 1-2 p.m. Three sessions: June 25, July 14, Aug. 12. Use chalk pastels and burned paper to create “hide paintings.” Cost: $10. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

PANTYHOSE SCULPTURE | Grades 6-12. 1-3 p.m. June 22-24. Built a 3-D sculpture with coat hangers, pantyhose and paint. Cost: $55. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

PAPER MARBELEIZING AND JOURNAL MAKING | Grades 6-adult. 10 a.m. to noon. Two sessions: July 6-8, Aug. 17-19. Cost: $55. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

PAPIER-MÂCHÉ MASK MAKING | Ages 8-adult. 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays. Four sessions: July 7-14, July 21-28, Aug. 4-11, Aug. 18-25. Cost: $15. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

TINY ARTIST | Ages 2-5 with parent/guardian. 10-11 a.m. Two sessions: July 1, Aug. 5. Cost: $10. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

TODDLER/PRESCHOOL ART STUDIO | Ages 1-5. 10 a.m.-noon Fridays. Drop-in open studio. Cost: $5. Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima; 469-2766.

WATERCOLOR CAMP FOR TWEENS & TEENS | Ages11-14. 9 a.m.-noon July 16. Cost: $30. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

WATERCOLOR FOR KIDS | Ages 5-7. 10 a.m.-noon July 14. Cost: $20 plus supplies. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

WATERCOLOR FOR KIDS | Ages 8-10. 9 a.m.-noon July 15. Cost: $30 plus supplies. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

WHERE WILL YOUR IMAGINATION TAKE YOU? | Grades K-2. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 10-19. Cost: $30. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

Bella offering kids’ scrap class

Bella Scrapbooking is offering an afternoon class for young scrappers from 4-5:30 p.m. June 15. The class will teach new techniques that will help kids develop a good eye for color and design.

The scrapbook store is planning to offer a kids’ class once a month using a different theme page layout. The fee will be about $8.50. The store is located at 1209 E Washington Ave. in Union Gap. Call 453-2844 for more information.

‘Tweens can learn to be Safe Sitters

Boys and girls ages 11-13 can learn about child care responsibility, basic first aid and rescue skills, as well as games and activities at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s two-day Safe Sitter workshops.

Meets 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. two consecutive days at Memorial’s Community Education building, 2506 Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima. Cost is $60; bring your own sack lunch. Upcoming sessions: June 17-18, 24-25, July 1-2, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, Aug. 5-6 and 19-20.

Register online at yvmh.org or call Brianne Baron at 388-8846.

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And, here’s a reminder of a couple similar classes we’ve already published:

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABY-SITTER TRAINING | Ages 11-15. All-day course covers first aid, CPR, baby-sitting skills and resume writing. Cost: $50, includes backpack with quick reference guide and basic first aid kit. Participants receive certification in Infant/Child CPR. Meets 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two sessions: June 27, July 25. American Red Cross, 302 S. Second St., Yakima; 457-1690.

CAMP FIRE USA BABY-SITTER TRAINING | Ages 11-14. Two-evening workshop covers the basics of safe childcare. Meets 4-7:30 p.m. Two sessions: June 12 and 19, July 24 and 31. Cost: $30. Camp Fire USA, 1103 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 453-9151.

Dig this: Arboretum hosts kids’ gardening workshops

CHILDREN’S GARDENING WORKSHOP SERIES | Grades 2-5. Learn about soil, insects, container gardening and attracting birds and butterflies. Hands-on projects each day. Meets 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays, July 9-30. Cost: $20, includes four workshops and materials. Register by July 3; limited to 20 students. Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakima; ahtrees.org; 248-7337.

Upcoming classes for parents of infants

BABY SIGN LANGUAGE | Ninety-minute workshops teach parents how to communicate with their non-talking babies. Cost: $50 per family (up to four adults), includes take-home kit. Meets 7-8:30 p.m. Two sessions: July 23, Sept. 17. Yakima Memorial’s Community Education Center, 2506 Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 575-8484.

CHILD AND INFANT CPR | Four-hour course teaches how to recognize and care for injuries or sudden illness, and how to provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children under age 12. Cost: $20; preregistration and payment required. Two sessions meet 8 a.m. to noon: June 20, July 18. American Red Cross, 302 S. Second St., Yakima; 457-1690.

SAFE BABY PRESENTATION | One-hour course covers basic CPR skills that could save an infant’s life. Learn steps to follow in an emergency, how to care for an infant who is choking and how to give chest compressions and rescue breaths using infant mannequins. Cost: $15; preregistration and payment required. Meets 7-8 p.m. Two sessions: June 17, July 1. American Red Cross, 302 S. Second St., Yakima; 457-1690.

Guide to summer swim lessons

FRANKLIN POOL | 2102 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 575-6035. Outdoor pool. Morning swim lessons.

SWIM LESSONS: 30-minute classes meet Monday-Thursday for two weeks. Cost is $30 Yakima residents, $37 non-resident.

Session 1: June 15-25
Session 2: July 6-16
Session 3: July 20-30
Session 4: Aug. 3-13
Parent/tot: 10 a.m.
Preschool 1: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
Preschool 2: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 1: 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
Level 2: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 3: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

GYMNASTICS PLUS | 2121 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 453-8126. Outdoor pool, heated to 88 degrees.

SWIM LESSONS: 30-minute classes meet Monday-Thursday for two weeks, except Session 6, which meets Monday-Friday for one week. Cost is $33 for parent/tot class ($21 Session 6) and $50 for all other classes ($32 Session 6).

Session 1: June 8-18
Parent/tot: 6:45 p.m.
Preschool 1: 5:15 p.m.
Preschool 2: 4:30 p.m.
Preschool 3: N/A
Preschool 4: N/A
Beginners: 6 p.m.
Advanced Beginners: 6:45 p.m.

Session 2: June 22-July 2
Parent/tot: 10:45 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
Preschool 1: 9:15 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6 p.m.
Preschool 2: 9:15 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Preschool 3: As needed
Preschool 4: As needed
Beginners: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Advanced Beginners: 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m.

Session 3: July 6-16
Parent/tot: 10 a.m., 6 p.m.
Preschool 1: 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Preschool 2: 9:15 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Preschool 3: 10:45 a.m., 5:15 p.m.
Preschool 4: As needed
Beginners: 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Advanced Beginners: 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Session 4: July 20-30
Parent/tot: 10 a.m., 6 p.m.
Preschool 1: 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Preschool 2: 9:15 a.m., 10 a.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Preschool 3: 10:45 a.m., 5:15 p.m.
Preschool 4: As needed
Beginners: 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Advanced Beginners: 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Session 5: Aug. 3-13
Parent/tot: 6 p.m.
Preschool 1: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Preschool 2: 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 5:15 p.m.
Preschool 3: 10:45 a.m.
Preschool 4: As needed
Beginners: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Advanced Beginners: 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m.

Session 6*: Aug. 17-21
Parent/tot: 6 p.m.
Preschool 1: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Preschool 2: 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 5:15 p.m.
Preschool 3: 10:45 a.m.
Preschool 4: As needed
Beginners: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Advanced Beginners: 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
* One week session.

LIONS POOL | 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 575-6046. Indoor pool. Morning and evening swim lessons.

MORNING SWIM LESSONS: 30-minute classes meet Monday-Thursday for two weeks. Cost is $30 Yakima residents, $37 non-resident.

Session 1: June 15-25
Session 2: July 6-16
Session 3: July 20-30
Session 4: Aug. 3-13
Parent/tot: 11 a.m.
Preschool 1: 10 a.m., 11 a.m.
Preschool 2: 10:30 a.m.
Level 1: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Level 2: 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
Level 3: 10 a.m., 11 a.m.
Level 4: 10:30 a.m.
Level 5: 10 a.m.

EVENING SWIM LESSONS: 30-minute classes meet twice a week for four weeks. Cost is $30 Yakima residents, $37 non-resident.

Monday/Wednesday
Session 5: June 15-July 8
Session 6: July 13-Aug. 5
Parent/tot: 6:30 p.m.
Preschool 1: 6:30 p.m.
Preschool 2: 7:30 p.m.
Level 1: 7 p.m.
Level 2: 7 p.m.
Level 3: 8 p.m.
Level 4: 7:30 p.m.
Level 5: 8 p.m.

Tuesday/Thursday
Session 7: June 16-July 9
Session 8: July 14-Aug. 6
Parent/tot: 6:30 p.m.
Preschool 1: 7 p.m.
Preschool 2: 7 p.m.
Level 1: 7 p.m.
Level 2: 7:30 p.m.
Level 3: 6:30 p.m.
Level 4: 7:30 p.m.
Level 5: 8 p.m.

J. FRANCIS POOL (SELAH) | 214 S. Third St., Selah; 698-7306. Outdoor pool. Morning and evening swim lessons.

MORNING SWIM LESSONS
25-minute classes meet Monday-Friday for two weeks. Cost is $30 for Selah residents, $36 for Selah School District residents, $38 non-resident.

Session 1: June 15-26
Infant/parent: 11:30 a.m.
Preschool/parent: 11 a.m.
Preschool 1: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Preschool 2: 10 a.m., 11 a.m.
Preschool 3: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 1: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 2: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 3: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
Level 4: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Advanced Swimming Skills: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Session 2: June 29-July 10
Infant/parent: 11:30 a.m.
Preschool/parent: 11 a.m.
Preschool 1: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Preschool 2: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Preschool 3: 10 a.m., 11 a.m.
Level 1: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 2: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 3: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 4: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
Advanced Swimming Skills: 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Session 3: July 13-24
Infant/parent: 11:30 a.m.
Preschool/parent: 11 a.m.
Preschool 1: 11 a.m.
Preschool 2: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Preschool 3: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 1: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 2: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 3: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 4: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Advanced Swimming Skills: 11 a.m.

Session 4: July 27-Aug. 7
Infant/parent: 11:30 a.m.
Preschool/parent: 11 a.m.
Preschool 1: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Preschool 2: 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Preschool 3: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 1: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
Level 2: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 3: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Level 4: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Advanced Swimming Skills: 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

EVENING SWIM LESSONS
25-minute classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for three weeks. Cost is $30 for Selah residents, $36 for Selah School District residents, $38 non-resident.

Session 1: June 15-July 3
Infant/parent: 6 p.m.
Preschool/parent: 5:30 p.m.
Preschool 1: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Preschool 2: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Preschool 3: 6 p.m.
Level 1: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Level 2: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Level 3: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Level 4: 5:30 p.m.
Advanced Swimming Skills: N/A

Session 2: July 6-24
Infant/parent: 6 p.m.
Preschool/parent: 5:30 p.m.
Preschool 1: N/A
Preschool 2: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Preschool 3: 6 p.m.
Level 1: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Level 2: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Level 3: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Level 4: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Advanced Swimming Skills: 5:30 p.m.

Session 3: July 27-Aug. 14
Infant/parent: 6 p.m.
Preschool/parent: 5:30 p.m.
Preschool 1: 6 p.m.
Preschool 2: N/A
Preschool 3: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Level 1: 6 p.m.
Level 2: 6 p.m.
Level 3: 6 p.m.
Level 4: 6 p.m.
Advanced Swimming Skills: 5:30 p.m.

NACHES POOL | Applewood Park, 105 W. Fourth St., Naches; 653-2353. Outdoor pool. Morning swim lessons. Call for schedule.

YAKIMA ATHLETIC CLUB | 2501 Racquet Lane, Yakima; 453-6521. Outdoor pool. Morning and evening swim lessons.

Parent/tot: 30-minute class meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 9-30. Cost is $22 YAC members, $30 non-member

MORNING SWIM LESSONS: 30-minute classes meet Monday-Thursday for two weeks. Cost is $45 YAC members, $55 non-member. Preschool levels 1-3, youth levels 1-6. Classes begin at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and noon; call for schedule.

Session 1: June 15-25
Session 2: July 6-16
Session 3: July 20-30

EVENING SWIM LESSONS: 30-minute classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays for four weeks. Cost is $45 YAC members, $55 non-member. Preschool levels 1-3, youth levels 1-6. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; call for schedule.

Session 1: June 16-July 9
Session 2: July 14-Aug. 6

YAKIMA FAMILY YMCA | 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; 248-1202. Indoor pool. Swim lessons offered year-round.

SWIM LESSONS: 30-minute classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays for four weeks. Cost is $25 YMCA family members, $35 YMCA members, $48 non-member. Individual youth membership is $18 per year.

Next session: June 1-24
Parent/child: 6 p.m.
Preschool beginners: 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Preschool intermediate: 6:30 p.m.
Youth beginner: 7 p.m.
Youth beginner 2: 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
Youth intermediate: 6 p.m.
Youth advanced: 7 p.m.
Youth advanced 2: 7 p.m.

YAKIMA TENNIS CLUB | 315 N. 35th Ave., Yakima; 248-2938. Private outdoor pool. Swim lessons open to the public; call for details.

Two groups offer baby-sitting classes

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABY-SITTER TRAINING | Ages 11-15. All-day course covers first aid, CPR, baby-sitting skills and resume writing. Cost: $50, includes backpack with quick reference guide and basic first aid kit. Participants receive certification in Infant/Child CPR. Meets 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two sessions: June 27, July 25. American Red Cross, 302 S. Second St., Yakima; 457-1690.

CAMP FIRE USA BABY-SITTER TRAINING | Ages 11-14. Two-evening workshop covers the basics of safe childcare. Meets 4-7:30 p.m. Two sessions: June 12 and 19, July 24 and 31. Cost: $30. Camp Fire USA, 1103 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 453-9151.

Prepare for baby at Memorial

Expecting a visit from the stork? Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital offers a variety of childbirth classes to help you prepare for the new arrival.

Register around the 25th week of pregnancy and end classes one month before the due date, if possible. A $75 registration fee (medical coupons accepted) includes the childbirth class and a choice of two other classes: Successful Breastfeeding, Comfort Measures, Baby Basics and Boot Camp for New Dads.

* Six-week series childbirth courses are held from 7-9 p.m. beginning on May 11, June 4, June 30 and July 29.

* Saturday classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16, June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15.

* Sunday series classes meet 1-5 p.m. on two consecutive Sundays: June 7 and 14, July 12 and 19, Aug. 9 and 16.

* Young and Pregnant, an eight-hour childbirth class designed for mothers who are 19 years old and younger, will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27, July 25 and Aug. 29. Participants who complete this class will receive a free car seat.

The following single-session courses may be taken separately, or packaged with a childbirth class:

* Successful Breastfeeding. Two-hour course teaches helpful breastfeeding techniques and solutions for common breastfeeding issues. Dads or support persons are asked to attend. Meets at 6:30 p.m. May 5, June 10, July 8 or Aug. 6. Cost: $10.

* Comfort Measures: A Doula Shares Her Tips and Tricks. Two-hour class focuses on comfort techniques to help mom during labor. Meets at 7 p.m. May 27. Cost: $10.

* Baby Basics: Novices with Newborns. Class covers basics from diapering and bathing to recognizing baby’s cues. Meets from 6:30-9 p.m. May 14, June 16, July 16 and Aug. 11. Cost: $10.

* Boot Camp for New Dads. Veteran dads orient fathers-to-be on the realities of fatherhood in this three-hour course. Meets at 9 a.m. May 9, June 13, July 11 or Aug. 8. Cost: $10.

Also, guided tours of The Family Birthplace are offered one weeknight each month. Call for an appointment.

For more information, or to register for classes, call Memorial’s Community Education at 575-8484. Online registration is available at www.yakimamemorial.org.

Sign up to learn baby sign language

Baby Signs instructor Laurie Miller will offer three workshops teaching parents how to communicate with their nontalking babies. Workshops are scheduled from 7-8:30 p.m. May 4, July 23 and Sept. 17 at Yakima Memorial’s Community Education Center, 2506 Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. The fee is $50 per family (up to 4 adults) and includes a Parent Kit valued at $35. Register at the Community Education Center, 575-8484, or e-mail signwithlaurie@gmail.com.

Worm composing class lowers fee

Thanks to a private sponsor, the fee for the Yakima Area Arboretum’s upcoming Worm Composting for Kids class has been reduced by more than half. The new fee is $12 for Arboretum members and $15 for non-members.

The class for students in second grade and up will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon April 25 at the Arboretum. Participants can learn the benefits of worm composting, examine a healthy worm bin and learn how to setup and care for a worm bin. Particpants will receive a starter worm bin, worms and instructional materials to get started at home.

Registration deadline is April 17; call 248-7337. For more information about the Arboretum, visit ahtrees.org.

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