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10 Days Out: March 12-21

Sara Bristol — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:41 +0000

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maisy Mouse will visit libraries

Sara Bristol — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:11 +0000

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

Sara Bristol — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:16 +0000

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

Sara Bristol — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:14:29 +0000

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

Sara Bristol — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:20:33 +0000

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

Sara Bristol — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:22:19 +0000

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

Sara Bristol — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:13:30 +0000

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

Sara Bristol — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:00:51 +0000

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.