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It’s been a pretty mild winter, but I’m still ready for spring. It’s time to get outside & away from my desk for a bit — either that, or I’ll have to clean it up. And I do intend to get better organized this SARA BRISTOL year, but maybe not quite yet... some of my family’s favorite activities are coming up in the next couple months. The Winter Carnival up at White Pass (see page 14) is a nice farewell to winter. We’re not skiers, but my kids get a kick out of the huge snow castle that volunteers build next to the lodge each year, just for this event. It can get pretty crowded, but there are free tubes available for sliding down the castle’s chute. It’s a fun Like Us: facebook.com/yakimabusybee.com excuse to get a little more value out Friend Me: facebook.com/yakima.mama of those almost-new snowboots before my kids outgrow them. Then, before you know it, the Yakima Area Arboretum will be welcoming spring with its annual Arbor Festival (see page 15). While learning about nature is at the heart of this one-day event, you could just as easily call it a children’s festival. It’s one of the Yakima area’s largest kid-centric annual events — you don’t want to miss it. Of course, we also have Spring Break coming up — there are a few sports camps listed on pages 9-11 — along with Easter egg hunts, the Yakima Kids’ Fish-In, baseball season and lots more fun stuff. When you’re out and about, remember to take your camera and snap a few shots of your kids — and send them to me at the email listed below. I try to publish as many of your photos in each issue as I can. (Please send the original .jpg files, not a link to your web gallery.) For the next few issues, I’ll be gathering photos from your trips to Disneyland, Silverwood and other theme parks, as well as hiking, camping, sports, trips to the beach and other summer activities. Oh my — I was just looking forward to spring and now I’m already talking about summer ... See how time flies? Have a great spring!

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a look

INSIDE

features >> 6 ready for school

Believe it or not, it’s time to register your baby for preschool or kindergarten.

in every issue 3 editor’s note 5 contributors 13 fyi 17 storytimes 18 daily planner 30 reading for sanity

8 dig in

Simple snacks inspired by Earth Day.

9 go team

From T-ball to track camp, a round-up of Yakima and Selah’s spring sports.

12 consign of the times

Seems like you’re always spending money on kids’ clothes. Isn’t it time you got a few bucks back?

16 egg hunts

We tell you where to find ‘em.

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contributors

<< BONNIE DAVIDSON is a senior journalism student at Central Washington University. She also holds down a full-time job working with mentally disabled adults, and in her spare moments of free time she enjoys landscape photography, blogging, travel and hiking. >> MINDY OJA is a local blogger for the book review blog Reading For Sanity. Despite her somewhat exhausting job as a stay-athome mother of three, if given the choice to nap or read, she would choose read every time. Why? She reads for sanity.

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￭ ready for school Stop germs from spreading at school A school or daycare setting is a ripe environment for exposing kids to germs. One of the best ways to avoid spreading disease or getting sick is to keep hands clean. Teaching your child when they should wash their hands and the correct way to wash them is an important lesson early in life. When to wash: • Before, during and after preparing food • Before eating • After using the toilet • After blowing the nose, coughing or sneezing • After touching garbage • After touching animals or animal waste

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Simply running hands under water doesn’t get the job done. There is a proper way to wash. • Wet hands with clean, running water and apply soap • Rub hands together to create a lather and scrub well between fingers, the backs of hands and under nails • Rub for at least 20 seconds (or by humming the song “Happy Birthday” twice) • Rinse well and dry with a clean towel or air dry If your child doesn’t have access to soap and water, an alcohol based hand sanitizer can be substituted. But it must contain at least 60 percent alcohol in the active ingredients. Use enough to wet hands and rub them together until they are dry. Remember that sanitizers don’t eliminate all types of germs and they don’t work well if hands are really grimy or dirty. Having clean hands is one of the best ways to keep kids healthy, well and thriving. 6

When my oldest child was 2, I’d heard stories about places where you had to enroll children in preschool months if not years in advance, maybe even in utero. These were far away, pretentious, perhaps even mythical places. Surely this wasn’t true, I thought, in a Central Washington city such as Yakima. And I was right — kind of. In our neck of the woods, there’s no sense to enrolling your child in school before he’s old enough to walk, talk and use the toilet. However, it did catch me by surprise that preschool and kindergarten registration takes place a good six months before classes actually begin. Some schools begin hosting open house events in January. However, if you’re just starting to think about school now, you’re not too late. Many schools won’t fill up until fall. However, the more popular choices will fill eventually, so you may not want to mess around: Ask friends for recommendations, and check to see if the schools you’re interested in are hosting an open house. If not, ask to schedule a tour. There are lots of options for preschools and kindergartens, both public and

private. Low-income families may qualify for free preschool programs through EPIC’s Head Start (509-248-3950) or your local school district. If your child has special needs, call the school district to see what resources are available to help prepare for success in kindergarten. If one or both parents would like to be heavily involved in the classroom, consider a co-op, or cooperative preschool. Generally a less-expensive option, coops rely on a steady stream of parent volunteers to provide snacks and work with students in the classroom. Yakima has two parent cooperatives, Central Lutheran Preschool (509-575-6490) and West Valley’s Learning Together Preschool (509-966-0733). There’s also a co-op in Toppenish (509-865-8179). Consider whether you want religious education to be a part of your child’s curriculum, or other specific activities, such as gymnastics. Of course, working parents may need a program that offers before- or after-school childcare. Larger childcare centers will likely offer preschool curriculum as part of their routine program. For a listing of preschools in the Yakima area, visit yakimabusybee.com. — Sara Bristol

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Make a magnet board Preschoolers love to play with magnets, but having little pieces underfoot in the kitchen while Mom’s making dinner is no fun. A custom-made magnet board for your hallway or playroom can help clear clutter (and kids) from the fridge door. Here’s the how-to: Ask a metal fabricator to cut a sheet of 24-gauge metallic steel (not stainless, which isn’t magnetic) to the size you desire. Our board measures 20”x24”. Let the fabricator know if you plan to paint the board, which you’ll first need to prime with a metal primer. Otherwise, ask for galvanized steel, which won’t rust. The fabricator should buff (technically, “deburr”) the metal’s sharp edges, but you’ll still want to cover them with tape or trim.

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For an old-fashioned school days look, we used a miter saw to cut a frame from yard sticks (about $1 each at the hardware store). Decorative molding, available in many styles, would also work great. Use a strong adhesive, such as Gorilla Glue or mirror mastic, to attach your trim to the metal; allow adhesive to dry. Drill holes in the board’s corners and mount firmly to the wall with screws so children can’t pull it off. Because, you know, they would. — Sara Bristol Cost: About $25 for a 20”x24” sheet of steel. Find it in Yakima at M&M Fabricators, 509-248-8890, or ASAP Metal Fabricators ($40 minimum), 509453-9143.

Dig In!

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Easy eats inspired by Earth Day

Delicious Dirt Cups with a whisk for 2 minutes, stir in Cool Whip.

Veggie Garden Cups

2 cups cold milk

Spoon into 10 plastic cups. Top with cookie

1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip

crumbs and gummy worms; let stand for 5

For a more savory dirt cup, try

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Beat pudding mix and milk in a large bowl

chocolate pudding mix

whipped topping, thawed

minutes. Dig in!

15 Oreo cookies, crushed

dipping your favorite veggies in a cup of ranch dressing. We crushed some Sun Chips for a layer of “dirt”

Gummy worm candy

crunch.

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Go Team! Busybee’s round up of spring sports BASEBALL Yakima Pee Wee T-Ball | Boys and girls, ages 4-5. Get ready for T-ball season with this four-week instructional program that includes 30 minutes of instruction followed by a 30-minute game. Meets 6:157:15 p.m. Wednesdays, March 21-April 11 at the Gateway Sports Complex at Kiwanis Park in Yakima. Space is limited; the registration deadline is March 9. Cost is $15 for Yakima residents, $20 for non-residents. Register at Yakima Parks & Recreation, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd.; 509-575-6020. Selah T-Ball | Girls and boys ages 5-7. Meets weeknights in May and June at the Lince Elementary fields in Selah. Registration open Feb. 27-April 16 at the Selah Civic Center; 509-698-7300. Fees are $38.92 for Selah residents, $49.77 for Selah School District residents, $60.59

non-residents; includes T-shirt. A coaches meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. April 17 at the Selah Civic Center. Yakima National Little League | Registration 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, and Thursday, March 1, at Kimmel’s Athletic Supply, 2105 W. Lincoln Ave. Season $105 per player (ages 6-12 as of March 30). For more information, visit www.ynll.org. West Valley Little League | Registration 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at West Valley Fire Training Center, 10000 Zier Road. Bring health insurance information, birth certificate, proof of residency. Season $125 per player (ages 6-12). Online registration open through March 9. Tryouts one day only, March 10, at West Valley Jr. High School.

Selah Little League | Registration 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Bring proof of residency and birth certificate. Tryouts March 3. West Valley Spring Break Baseball Camp — Students in grades 1-8 can practice hitting, pitching, catching and base running at this three-day camp presented by the West Valley High varsity baseball team. Camp meets from 9 a.m. to noon April 2-4 at the WVHS baseball field. Pre-registration is $45 ($35 for additional siblings); the deadline is March 18. After the deadline, the fee increases $5 per participant and T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed. For more information, download a registration form at hs.wvsd208.org or call Kevin Van De Brake at 966-9896 (evenings).

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BASKETBALL Yakima YMCA Itty Bitty Basketball | Boys and girls, ages 3-6. Instruction from parents and community volunteers in basic skills, focusing on teamwork and sportsmanship. Registration deadline March 11, season Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 20 through April 26. Cost: $45 YMCA member, $55 non-member. For more information contact Gilberto Duran or Tyler Johnson at 248-1202.

FLAG FOOTBALL Selah Youth Flag Football | Boys and girls, grades 2-6. Co-ed teams play in two divisions, grades 2-3 and grades 4-6. This is a no-tackle, pass-only league with six on a side. League play is in May and June at the Lince Elementary fields in Selah. Registration open Feb. 27-April 16 at the Selah Civic Center; 509-698-7300. Fees are $47.61 for Selah residents, $58.43 for Selah School District residents, $69.25 non-residents; includes T-shirt. Coaches and referees are needed; a coaches meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. April 19 at the Selah Civic Center.

YMCA Flag Football | Boys and girls, ages 6-12. Register April 1 through May 20. Season starts May 28. Cost: $55 YMCA member, $65 non-member. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. For more information, contact Gilberto Duran or Tyler Johnson at 248-1202.

GOLF Pee Wee Golf Lessons | Boys and girls, ages 4-5. Preschoolers can learn about basic etiquette, stance, swings and putts in these three-session classes. Each class is limited to four participants. Five sessions offered: 3:30-4 p.m. Mondays, May 7-21; 3:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays, May 1529; 3:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays, May 16-30; 4-4:30 p.m. Mondays, June 4-18; and 4-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 5-19. Cost is $24 for Yakima residents, $29 for non-residents. Register after March 30 at Fisher Park Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 509-5756075. Junior Golf Lessons | Boys and girls, ages 7-16. Learn proper etiquette, stance, swings and confidence to improve your lifelong game. Junior Chippers meet from 4:45-5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Power Drivers meet from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Choose from three two-week sessions: May 1-10, May

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15-24, May 29-June 7. Cost is $44 for Yakima residents, $53 for non-residents. Register after March 30 at Fisher Park Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 509-575-6075. Golfin’ Around — Boys and girls, ages 5-14, can learn to golf at free events presented by The First Tee of Yakima. All equipment is provided. Pre-registration is required; go to thefirstteeyakima.org for registration forms or call 509-949-6349. Participants earn points for the Yakima Greenway’s Kiddin’ Around summer fitness program. • 1-4 p.m. April 29 at Suntides Golf Course in Gleed. Register by April 23. • 1-4 p.m. May 6 at Fisher Park Golf Course in Yakima. Register by May 1.

SOCCER Yakima Itty Bitty Soccer | Boys and girls, ages 3-4. Preschoolers can get a taste for soccer fundamentals, and parents are encouraged to participate, in this four-week workshop. Meets 6-6:45 p.m. Thursdays, April 12-May 3, at Chesterley Park in Yakima. Cost is $40 for Yakima residents, $48 for non-residents; the fee includes a T-shirt and a ball. Register at Yakima Parks & Recreation, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd.; 509-575-6020.

Yakima Pee Wee Soccer | Boys and girls, ages 5-6. Practice soccer fundamentals and play non-competitive games in this four-week league. Meets 6-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, May 10-June 7, at Chesterley Park in Yakima. Cost is $40 for Yakima residents, $48 for non-residents; the fee includes a T-shirt and a ball. Register at Yakima Parks & Recreation, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd.; 509-575-6020. Yakima Parks and Rec Spring Break Soccer Camp | Boys and girls, grades 3-6. This three-day camp for beginning to moderate-level players helps kids work on ball control, shooting, offense and defense through drills and scrimmages. Meets 6-7:30 p.m. April 3-5 at Chesterley Park. Cost is $30 for Yakima residents, $36 for non-residents; includes a T-shirt. Register at Yakima Parks & Recreation, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd.; 509-5756020.

SOFTBALL West Valley Softball Spring Break Camp | The West Valley High School varsity fastpitch team will host a three-day camp open to students in grades 3-8. The camp will meet from 12:30-3:30 p.m. April 2-4 at the WVHS softball

fields, 9800 Zier Road in Yakima. Preregistration is $45 for the first child, $35 for additional children within the same family; the pre-registration deadline is March 23. The registration fee increases $5 per participant after March 23. All campers receive a T-shirt. Proceeds benefit the West Valley Fastpitch Program. For more information, download a registration form at hs.wvsd208.org or call Brad Cramer, 945-5555, or Craig Lacy, 972-5933.

TRACK CAMP Future Track Stars Camp 2012 — The West Valley High School track team invites kids in grades 1-8 who like to run, jump or throw to join a threeday track camp during Spring Break. The camp will meet 9:30 a.m. to noon, April 2-4, at WVHS, 9800 Zier Road in Yakima. The cost is $40 ($30 for each additional sibling); register by March 22 to receive a camp T-shirt. For more information, download a registration form at hs.wvsd208.org, or call Craig Lacy at 972-5933.

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N G I S i me s N O C he t of t Raising kids is expensive, and in today’s tough economy, lots of mamas are looking for new ways to be thrifty. Have you tried consigning? Like garage sales or thrift stores, consignment and resale shops are a great option for shoppers looking for a bargain. Especially when looking for infant gear and clothes — those adorable little outfits that get worn once before they’re too small — it’s pretty easy to find “gently used” items at a small fraction of their retail cost.

And, as your little one moves into new sizes, you can turn outgrown items back into cash or store credit — without the hassle of a do-it-yourself garage sale. Here’s a rundown on some local options: Resale shops, such as the newly opened Time After Time Resale Shop at 58th and Summitview in Yakima, purchase gently used items and give you back cash or store credit. Time After Time carries clothing from infants to adults, both men and women, as well as children’s gear and toys. The amount paid depends on the item’s brand (store brands are accepted, but name brands will net you more) and the amount of wear. All items must be clean and free of tears or stains. Consignment shops will take your items, price them and display them for sale for a certain amount of time, typically about 6-8 weeks. If the item sells, you receive a percentage of the selling price, often about 40-50 percent. There are several

consignment shops in the area specializing in children’s and maternity items: In Yakima, Sprout Again is in the parking lot across from Fred Meyer; Selah’s Baby Corral is on First Street across from 7-Eleven; and Ellensburg’s Hand Me Down is at 400 S. Main St. A consignment event works similar to a consignment shop but typically takes place for a weekend, kind of like a group rummage sale. At a consignment event, the consignors (people who are selling) typically set their own prices and receive a higher percentage of the final sale than those who consign in shops — because the event doesn’t carry the expenses associated with a storefront. Mommy Time is a twice-yearly children’s consignment event held at various locations around Yakima; for info on the next sale, visit mommytimesales.com. — Sara Bristol

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Parents can learn techniques for “How to get your kids to behave without spanking or spoiling” through a series of parenting classes led by local author and parenting educator Laurie Kanyer. The class meets at 11 a.m Sundays through March in the gymnasium at First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave. Yakima. A coordinated children’s program led by experienced child educators Thomas Sudbury and Jennifer Bacon is offered at the same time. For more information, call the church at 509-248-7940.

Family Basic Outdoor Survival Course Families can learn basic survival skills including how to start a fire, build a shelter, use a compass and more at this spring course led by Danny Snider. Three classes will meet at the Selah Civic Center and the final class will meet 4-5 hours in an outdoor setting where families can put their skills into action. The class meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, April 2-16, and all day Saturday, April 28. Cost is $50 per family for Selah residents, $55 for Selah School District residents and $60 for non-residents; participants are also required to purchase and/or assemble a survival kit for the last day of class. Register at the Selah Civic Center; 509-698-7300.

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THE LAST HURRAH You might feel ready for spring, but the White Pass Winter Carnival is worth taking another snow day. This weekend festival features special youth ski/snowboard events and plenty of fun for non-skiers, too. The 26th annual event, featuring a huge snow castle with a tubing slope, will be March 3-4. There’s a professional snow sculpture competition, carnival games, ski races, live music and a Saturday evening torchlight parade and fireworks. For more info, visit skiwhitepass.com.

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GET HOOKED! The Yakima Kids’ Fish-In aims to get kids hooked on fishing. Open to youth ages 5-14, this one-day event at Sarg Hubbard Park is one of the largest just-for-kids events in the Yakima Valley. As many as 1,000 youngsters will participate this year. Here’s the deal: This year’s Fish-In (formerly Fishing Kids) will be Saturday, April 28. The cost is $8 per kid, for which participants receive a fishing rod, reel, bait and an opportunity to catch up to two fish in the park’s Reflection Pond. You’ll need to register in advance: The priority deadline is April 18, and the final deadline is April 27 (or first 1,000 kids). Participants will be assigned a 30-minute fishing time. Fish will be cleaned and bagged in ice on-site. Download a registration form at yakimagreenway.org or call the Yakima Greenway Foundation for more information, 509-453-8280.

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Arbor festival Goes Green Spring means it is time to celebrate trees, natural science and all things “green” at the Yakima Area Arboretum’s annual Arbor Festival on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Arbor Festival is one of the largest Arbor Day celebrations in the Pacific Northwest, drawing over 2,000 people to this free family event. The theme for this year is “Go Green!” and will show you how to reduce your carbon footprint through sustainable practices. On display will be lots of solar and wind powered gizmos, an electric car, recycled art, aquaponic systems and more. Kids will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with bugs, puppies

and an assortment of reptiles and amphibians. Expect lots of hands-on learning opportunities for children of all ages and crafts for your budding artist. More than 600 families will receive a free tree to plant at their homes in honor of Arbor Day. Plan on spending two to four hours visiting the various stations and remember to wear sunscreen and bring bottled water. Food vendors will be on hand, and water, pop and snacks will be available for purchase in the Arboretum’s Gift Shop. Look for the roving cart selling Las Paletas gourmet popsicles. Yum! All proceeds benefit the Yakima Area Arboretum, ahtrees.org.

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and end quickly, so you’ll miss all the fun if you find yourself hunting too long for a parking spot. Most hunts are free, but you’ll need to bring your own baskets for gathering goodies. Mom and Dad, don’t

forget your camera!

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 PROSSER | 10 a.m. sharp at City Park on Seventh Street (new location this year). The Easter Bunny will read stories and pose for pictures following this egg hunt for ages 9 and younger. All participants will receive a book. Sponsored by Prosser Kiwanis Club and Prosser Chamber of Commerce, 509-786-3177. GLEED | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Community Egg Hunt presented by Memorial Bible Church at Lower Naches Community Park, 111 E. Gleed Road. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. Kids ages 10 and younger can search for more than 5,000 eggs and take part in other activities, including face painting, balloon animals, inflatable jumpers, hot dogs and popcorn. Free; donations accepted. Chris Kinman, 509-966-6500. GRANDVIEW | 10 a.m. Enjoy hotcakes and sausage at the Grandview Kiwanis’ annual Bunny Breakfast, served from 8:30-10 a.m. Cost is $5 adults and $3 for kids 8 and under. An egg hunt for kids

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ages 1-8 begins at 10 a.m. Cost is $1 per child. Located at the Country Park Event Center, 812 Wallace Way, Grandview; 509-882-9219. SUNNYSIDE | 10 a.m. at Darigold Dairy Fair, 400 Alexander Road; Tami, 509-8374321. Children ages 1-9 are invited to meet Darigold mascot Smooth the Cow and hunt eggs filled with candy and prizes. WEST VALLEY | 10 a.m. at West Valley Community Park, 1323 S. 80th Ave. (south of Nob Hill Boulevard), Yakima. The WVHS Key Club and West Valley Kiwanis will host an egg hunt for kids ages 12 and under. YAKIMA — CHALET PLACE | 9 a.m. Free egg hunt on the lawn in front of Inklings/ Starbucks at Chalet Place, 56th and Summitview, Yakima. YAKIMA — DAVIS HIGH | 10 a.m. Community hunt for 5,000 eggs at the Davis High School soccer practice field, Seventh Avenue and Tieton Drive, Yakima. Sponsored by Yakima’s First Presbyterian Church; for more, visit fpcyakima.com or all Shan at 509-248-7940, ext. 142.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 WHITE PASS | 1 p.m. at the High Camp Lodge, top of the Wind Shot run (lift pass required), at White Pass, 50 miles west of Yakima on U.S. Highway 12; skiwhitepass. com; 509-672-3101. Relaxed, low-key egg hunt for skiers features plastic eggs filled with candy, cocoa coupons and other prizes. YAKIMA — STATE FAIR PARK | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Changing Pointe Church will host an all-day event at Yakima’s State Fair Park that kicks of with a 10 a.m. church service, followed by a community resource fair, live music, motocross demonstrations and the Yakima Valley’s largest egg hunt. Kids can hunt for 30,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes. Admission is $5 per person, which includes free food for the kids. Lowcost concessions also available. For more information, visit changingpointe.com or call Frank, 509-949-9762.

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storytimes BILINGUAL STORY HOUR for

children up to age 5. Meets from 10-11 a.m. March 14 and 28, and April 11 and 25 in the Children’s Underground at the Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-248-0747.

INKLINGS BOOKSHOP, located at Chalet Place, 56th and Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-965-5830. Toddler story time, 10 a.m. Tuesdays. YAKAMA NATION LIBRARY,

located in the Yakama Nation Museum & Cultural Center, Toppenish; 509-865-2800 ext. 6. Storytime on alternate Wednesdays, call for details.

Yakima Valley Libraries GRANGER, 508 Sunnyside Ave.; 509-8541446. Story and craft for school-age kids, 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 29, March 7 and 28, April 4, 11 and 25. Wii Fun for teens, 3:30 p.m. March 14 and April 18. Meet Llama Llama, 3 p.m. March 21. MOXEE, 255 W. Seattle; 509-575-8854. Preschool Story Hour, 11 a.m. Mondays. Creative Gaming Club, 4 p.m. Tuesdays in March. Meet Llama Llama, 11 a.m. March 19. NACHES, 303 Naches Ave.; 509-6532005. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Kids’ Zone activities for school-age children, 4 p.m.Thursdays. Meet Llama Llama, 4 p.m. March 20.

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llama llam a li br Preschoolers are invited to meet Llama Llama, the star of Anna Dewdney’s picture books “Llama Llama Mad at Mama” and “Llama Llama Red Pajama,” at Yakima Valley Libraries in March. A series of special storytime events will feature songs, stories, rhymes and opportunities for kids to meet and take photos with Llama Llama (a costume character). See the storytime schedule on this page for dates and times.

SELAH, 106 S. Second St.; 509-698-7345. Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Teen Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Meet Llama Llama, 10 a.m. March 22. SOUTHEAST YAKIMA, 1211 S. Seventh St.; 509-576-0723. Kids’Club after-school crafts, 3:30 p.m. Fridays. SUMMITVIEW, 5709 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-966-7070. Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Meet Llama Llama, 11 a.m. March 21. SUNNYSIDE, 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 509-837-3234. Baby Lapsit, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Fridays (no 10:45 storytime March 16). Drop-in crafts, 4 p.m. Thursdays. Meet Llama Llama, 10 a.m. March 16. TERRACE HEIGHTS, 4011 Commonwealth Drive, Yakima; 509-4575319. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Meet Llama Llama, 12:30 p.m. March 23. TIETON, 418 Maple; 509-673-2621. Afterschool craft, 3 p.m. Wednesdays. TOPPENISH, 1 S. Elm St.; 509-865-3600. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, except March 22. Meet Llama Llama, 3:30 p.m. March 22. UNION GAP, 3104 S. First St.; 509452-4252. Preschool Storytime, 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Meet Llama Llama, 3 p.m. March 20. WAPATO, 119 E. Third St.; 509-877-2882 Fun Friday games and crafts, 2 p.m. March 9 and 30. Meet Llama Llama, 4 p.m. March 19. Spring Mural in a Day, 3 p.m. March 21. YAKIMA, 102 N. Third St.; 509-452-8541. Due to remodeling, no storytimes or special events are currently scheduled.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: To help make special events stand out from those that repeat on a regular basis, we’ve highlighted events that occur infrequently (less than once a month) as well as recurring events that are new to our calendar. Hope this makes planning your day a little easier!

Saturday, Feb. 25 YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — 12-4 p.m. Ron’s

Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-248-1117.

THE BOY FRIEND — 2 p.m. A musical comedy

presented by the Ike Players, set in the French Riviera during the Roaring Twenties with period costumes and LOTS of tap dancing. Tickets: $7. The Ike Little Theatre at Eisenhower HIgh School, 40th Avenue and Arlington, Yakima.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. Games, swimming, skits and other activities for youth ages 7-15. Free. Sign-in required. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; yakimaymca. org; Doug Berndt, 509-972-5269.

Sunday, Feb. 26 WITHOUT SPANKING OR SPOILING — 11 a.m. Sundays through March. Free parenting class taught by local parenting educator and author Laurie Kanyer. “How to get your kids to behave without spanking or spoiling.” Children’s program offered at same time. Meets in the gymnasium at First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940. KINDERKONCERT — 3 p.m. The Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra and YES (Yakima Ensemble for Strings) host a brisk 45-minute concert perfect for kids ages 2-10. Afterwards, visit with the musicians and play in the Instrument Petting Zoo. Free (donations accepted). The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima. yyso.org HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS — 3 p.m. The 2012

Globetrotter World Tour pays Yakima a visit with stars like Big Easy, Flight Time, Special K and Scooter plus an exciting new class of rookies. Tickets: $22-$69 (children 2 and under free on lap). Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. Parking $8. yakimasundome.com

Monday, Feb. 27 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

group for moms with infants under 1 year. Meets at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education Center in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-248-7322.

BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. Drop-in

playtime for parents and tots up to 3 years. Cost: $3.75 adults; kids 3 and younger are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

SNOW WHITE — 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27-28. Zillah High’s Drama 2 class presents the classic Grimm fairy tale with the beautiful princess, the handsome prince, seven hilarious dwarves, the vain queen and lots of fun. Tickets are $3.50 per 18

person; purchase online at zcenterstage.com or call 509-829-5565. ZHS Performing Arts Center, 1602 Second Ave., Zillah.

Tuesday, Feb. 28 SNOW WHITE — 6:30 p.m. See Feb. 27.

Wednesday, Feb. 29 LEAP DAY — This “extra day” occurs once every four years. Only 1 in 1,461 people will celebrate their birthday today. What will you do?

MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.

Faith-based mothers’ group includes activities with the kids and time just for moms. All ages welcome. Meets at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; Katie, 509-953-3657. westpress.org

BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See Feb. 27. ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766. KIDS’ OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5:30 p.m. Dropin studio time for all ages. Cost is $15. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509469-2766.

DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS — 6:30-8 p.m. Support group for children whose parents are divorced or separated. Adult group meets at same time. Nursery care available. Meets at Roosevelt Elementary School, corner of 16th and Summitview avenues, Yakima. Dan, 509-930-1420.

Thursday, March 1 THE BOY FRIEND — 7 p.m. A musical comedy presented by the Ike Players, set in the French Riviera during the Roaring Twenties with period costumes and LOTS of tap dancing. Tickets: $7. The Ike Little Theatre, 40th Avenue and Arlington, Eisenhower High School, Yakima.

Friday, March 2 DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY — Not in a house! Not with a mouse!

FIRST PRES MOPS — 9-11:15 a.m. first and third Fridays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. Child care provided. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; Brianne, 509-949-8681.

THE BOY FRIEND — See March 1. FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m. Recreational swim with special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

Saturday, March 3 WHITE PASS WINTER CARNIVAL — Celebrate

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daily planner ￭ located one hour west of Yakima on U.S. Highway 12. The 26th annual carnival features a spectacular snow castle, free tubing hill, carnival games, world-class snow sculptures, Saturday night fireworks and live music. skiwhitepass.com

HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP — 9 a.m.

to noon. Drop-in wood crafts for ages 5-12. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima; 509-4523016.

YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — 12-4 p.m. Ron’s

behave without spanking or spoiling.” Children’s program offered at same time. Meets in the gymnasium at First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940.

Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; Katie, 509-953-3657. westpress.org

51st ANNUAL SUKIYAKI DINNER — 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unique community event honoring the legacy of Japanese pioneers of the Yakima Valley. Tickets: $12 adults, $8 children ages 10 and under. Call 509-848-2694 for more information. Wapato Buddhist Hall, 212 W. Second St., Wapato.

ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.

Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-248-1117

Monday, March 5

THE BOY FRIEND — 2 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m.

MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

See March 1.

group for moms with infants under 1 year. Meets at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education Center in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-248-7322.

BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. Drop-in

Sunday, March 4

playtime for parents and tots up to 3 years. Cost: $3.75 adults; kids 3 and younger are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

WHITE PASS WINTER CARNIVAL — See March 3.

Wednesday, March 7

WITHOUT SPANKING OR SPOILING — 11 a.m. Sundays through March. Free parenting class taught by local parenting educator and author Laurie Kanyer. “How to get your kids to

MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m. Faith-based mothers’ group includes activities with the kids and time just for moms. All ages welcome. Meets at Westminster Presbyterian

BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See March 5.

KIDS‘ OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5:30 p.m. Dropin studio time for all ages. Cost is $15. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509469-2766.

Thursday, March 8 1776 — 7 p.m. Tony award-winning musical

celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, from the West Valley High School theater program. Tickets: $6.50-$7.50 at wvsd208. org. West Valley Junior High theater, 7505 Zier Road, Yakima.

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1776 — 2 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. See March 8.

1776 — 7 p.m. See March 8.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. Games,

CENTRAL WASHINGTON HOME & GARDEN SHOW — Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8

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p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Threeday home improvement show at the Yakima Valley SunDome with product demonstrations, The Duct Tape Guys comedy, couponing tips and more. Cost: $9 adults, $8 seniors 62+, kids 12 and under free with paying adult. Free parking. Hosted by the Central Washington Home Builders Association, cwhba.org.

ILLUSION OF ELVIS — 7:30 p.m. Two-hour Elvis Presley tribute show starring Danny Vernon. Tickets: $16. The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Ave. theseasonsyakima.com

GYMKIDS FUN FRIDAY — 6-9 p.m. Drop off

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS — Spring

kids ages 3-10 for open gym, games and pizza. Cost: $20 first child, $18 siblings. Reservations not necessary. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437.

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m.

Recreational swim with special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

Saturday, March 10 SHRINERS FREE SCREENING CLINIC — 9

a.m. to noon. The Yakima Masada Shriners are hosting a free clinic to help identify children (0-18) who can benefit from the expert care in pediatric orthopedics provided by Shriners Hospital for Children — Spokane. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Butler-Haney Hall, 200 University Parkway, Terrace Heights, Yakima. yakimamasada.org

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swimming, skits and other activities for youth ages 7-15. Free. Sign-in required. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; yakimaymca. org; Doug Berndt, 509-972-5269.

35th ANNUAL CENTRAL WASHINGTON KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS — 10 a.m.

Elimination rounds begin. Demonstrations and finals at 7 p.m. Tickets at the door. Hosted by Yakima School of Karate. YVCC Sherar Gym, 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima. yakimakarate.com

CENTRAL WASHINGTON HOME & GARDEN SHOW — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. See March 9. LOWE’S BUILD & GROW CLINIC — 10 a.m. Reservations recommended. Free building workshop for children and parents. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com GYMKIDS SATURDAY PLAYDATE — 10-11:30

a.m. Open gym, zip line and popcorn for children ages 1-5 with their parents. Cost: $10. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437.

POINTE SHOE WORKSHOP — Noon to 1

p.m. Free workshop for girls and parents to ask questions about pointe shoes. Limited space; call 509-249-2995 to reserve. Ginger’s Dance Boutique, 901 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima.

YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — 12-4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-248-1117.

Sunday, March 11 forward today and pretend you got to sleep in. (It won’t feel that way tomorrow.)

CENTRAL WASHINGTON HOME & GARDEN SHOW — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See March 9. WITHOUT SPANKING OR SPOILING — 11 a.m. Sundays through March. Free parenting class taught by local parenting educator and author Laurie Kanyer. “How to get your kids to behave without spanking or spoiling.” Children’s program offered at same time. Meets in the gymnasium at First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940.

Monday, March 12 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

group for moms with infants under 1 year. Meets at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education Center in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-248-7322.

BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. Drop-in

playtime for parents and tots up to 3 years. Cost: $3.75 adults; kids 3 and younger are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

Wednesday, March 14 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.

M.E. HOUR — 9:30 a.m. This support group provides a “meaningful and energizing” hour for caregivers of kids with special needs. Children welcome; no child care. Refreshments provided. Meets at 1809 Graham St., across from the Franklin Middle School ball fields, Yakima. Shawnalee Asbury: 509-833-9029. BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See March 12. ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.

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KIDS‘ OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5:30 p.m. Dropin studio time for all ages. Cost is $15. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509469-2766.

MOUNTAINVIEW MOPS — 6-7:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birthkindergarten. Child care provided.. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima; Danielle, 509-833-2228. DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS — 6:30-8 p.m. Support group for children whose parents are divorced or separated. Adult group meets at same time. Nursery care available. Meets at Roosevelt Elementary School, corner of 16th and Summitview avenues, Yakima. Dan, 509-930-1420.

Thursday, March 15 CAPITOL KIDS: JUNIE B. JONES — 10 a.m. to noon. Popular children’s book character Junie B. Jones pops off the page during the Capitol Theatre’s daytime performances for kids. The Capitol Kids program caters primarily to school field trips, but parents are welcome to bring their kids to the shows as well. Tickets are $5 per person and must be purchased in advance. Call 509-8538000 for reservations. VISION AND POOR PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOL — 7 p.m. Parents and teachers can

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Friday, March 16 FIRST PRES MOPS — 9-11:15 a.m. first and third Fridays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. Child care provided. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; Brianne, 509-949-8681.

MEMORIAL BIBLE MOPS — 9-11:30 a.m. third Fridays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. Child care provided. Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way, Gleed; Angie, 509-945-0617. ELLENSBURG MOPS — 9-11 a.m. third Fridays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. Child care provided. Mercer Creek Church, 1407 N. B St., Ellensburg; 509-933-7800.

CAPITOL KIDS: JUNIE B. JONES — See March 15. FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m.

Recreational swim with special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

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a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 40 independent sales representatives and local businesses demonstrate a variety of products. Samples, special offers and prize drawings. Whitney Elementary gym, 44th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima; Melissa 509-577-8241.

YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — Noon to 4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509248-1117. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. Games, swimming, skits and other activities for youth ages 7-15. Free. Sign-in required. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; yakimaymca. org; Doug Berndt, 509-972-5269.

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Sunday, March 18 WITHOUT SPANKING OR SPOILING — 11 a.m. Sundays through March. Free parenting class taught by local parenting educator and author Laurie Kanyer. “How to get your kids to behave without spanking or spoiling.” Children’s program offered at same time. Meets in the gymnasium at First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940.

Monday, March 19 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

group for moms with infants under 1 year. Meets at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education Center in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-248-7322.

BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. Drop-in addison mathews

playtime for parents and tots up to 3 years. Cost: $3.75 adults; kids 3 and younger are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

Tuesday, March 20 FIRST DAY OF SPRING

Wednesday, March 21 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.

MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA — 9:30-11 a.m.

third Wednesdays. Stay-at-home moms and kids meet upstairs at Central Lutheran Church, 1603 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima. Annette, 965-9341.

BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See March 19. ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio

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KIDS‘ OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5:30 p.m. Dropin studio time for all ages. Cost is $15. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509469-2766.

Friday, March 23 FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m. Recreational swim with special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

Saturday, March 24 4th ANNUAL IKE CRAFT & YARD SALE — 9

a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 50 vendors selling crafts, baked goods, Scentsy and more. Free admission. Proceeds benefit the Class of 2012. Sponsored by Ike PTSA. Eisenhower High School gym, 702 S. 40th Ave., Yakima. Vendor registration info at ikeptsa.org.

LOWE’S BUILD & GROW CLINIC — 10 a.m. Reservations recommended. Free building workshop for children and parents. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — Noon to 4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509248-1117. KIWANIS SONGFEST XXIV — 7 p.m. Music

festival featuring nearly 300 singers from seven area high schools plus the Yakima Children’s Choir. Tickets: $5 adults, $4 for students through participating choirs. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima.

Sunday, March 25 4th ANNUAL IKE CRAFT & YARD SALE — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. See March 24.

WITHOUT SPANKING OR SPOILING — 11 a.m. Sundays through March. Free parenting class taught by local parenting educator and author Laurie Kanyer. “How to get your kids to behave without spanking or spoiling.” Children’s program offered at same time. Meets in the gymnasium at First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940.

time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.

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Mommy Time Monday, March 26 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

group for moms with infants under 1 year. Meets at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education Center in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-248-7322.

BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. Drop-in playtime for parents and tots up to 3 years. Cost: $3.75 adults; kids 3 and younger are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

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Wednesday, March 28 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m. Faith-based mothers’ group includes activities with the kids and time just for moms. All ages welcome. Meets at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; Katie, 509-953-3657. westpress.org

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BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See March 26. ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766. KIDS‘ OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5:30 p.m. Dropin studio time for all ages. Cost is $15. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509469-2766.

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Friday, March 30 FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m. Recreational swim with special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

Saturday, March 31 SPRING CLOTHING X-CHANGE — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gymnasium at First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940. Free event; donations accepted Friday, March 30. Clothing for children and adults. YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — 12-4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-248-1117. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. Games, swimming, skits and other activities for youth ages 7-15. Free. Sign-in required. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; yakimaymca. org; Doug Berndt, 509-972-5269. YAKIMABUSYBEE.COM • MARCH | APRIL 2012

Sunday, April 1 Your shoe IS untied — It’s April Fools Day!

Monday, April 2 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

group for moms with infants under 1 year. Meets at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education Center in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-248-7322.

BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. Drop-in

playtime for parents and tots up to 3 years. Cost: $3.75 adults; kids 3 and younger are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

Wednesday, April 4 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.

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BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See April 2. ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766. KIDS‘ OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5:30 p.m. Drop-

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Friday, April 6 FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m. Recreational swim with special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

Saturday, April 7 EGG HUNTS — See egg hunt information on page 16.

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in studio time for all ages. Cost is $15. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509469-2766.

HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. to noon. Drop-in wood crafts for ages 5-12. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima; 509-4523016. Ask about our extended day program, Stay-N-Play.

Classes available for 3 year olds, 4 year olds and Barely 5/Pre-K. Wesley United Methodist Church 14 N. 48th Avenue, Yakima

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Sunday, April 8 EASTER — See egg hunt information on page 16.

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Monday, April 9 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

group for moms with infants under 1 year. Meets at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education Center in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-248-7322.

BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. Drop-in

playtime for parents and tots up to 3 years. Cost: $3.75 adults; kids 3 and younger are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

Wednesday, April 11 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.

M.E. HOUR — 9:30 a.m. This support group provides a “meaningful and energizing” hour for caregivers of kids with special needs. Children welcome; no child care. Refreshments provided. Meets at 1809 Graham St., across from the Franklin Middle School ball fields, Yakima. Shawnalee Asbury: 509-833-9029. BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See April 9. ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766. KIDS‘ OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5:30 p.m. Dropin studio time for all ages. Cost is $15. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509469-2766.

Friday, April 13 GYMKIDS FUN FRIDAY — 6-9 p.m. Drop off

kids ages 3-10 for open gym, games and pizza. Cost: $20 first child, $18 siblings. Reservations not necessary. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437.

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m.

Recreational swim with special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

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￭ daily planner Saturday, April 14 2nd ANNUAL PNWU 5K FUN RUN & HEALTH FAIR — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration opens at 10 a.m. 5K Fun Run begins at 11 a.m. Registration (includes T-shirt) is $20 adults, $10 ages 11 and under, $40 family of four; fees increase after March 15. Health fair and kid-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, 200 University Parkway, Yakima. Proceeds benefit Children’s Village. run4yourlife5k.zbrustudios.com

13th ANNUAL ARBOR FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. One of the largest arbor festivals in the Pacific Northwest features over 30 work stations with hands-on activities for children in support of this year’s theme “Go Green!” (reducing our carbon footprint through sustainable practices like recycling and renewable energy). Free. Live music, food vendors. Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive; 509-248-7337. ahtree.org

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a.m. Open gym, zip line and popcorn for children ages 1-5 with their parents. Cost: $10. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-6985437.

YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — Noon to 4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509248-1117. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. Games,

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swimming, skits and other activities for youth ages 7-15. Free. Sign-in required. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; yakimaymca.org; Doug Berndt, 509-972-5269.

Monday, April 16 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

group for moms with infants under 1 year. Meets at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education Center in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-248-7322.

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BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. Drop-in

playtime for parents and tots up to 3 years. Cost: $3.75 adults; kids 3 and younger are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

Tuesday, April 17 ADHD OR VISION PROBLEM? — 7

p.m. Certain vision problems can mimic or complicate ADHD. Learn about issues associated with near vision work at this workshop for parents presented by Dr. Benjamin C. Winters at Washington Vision Therapy Center, 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 150, Yakima. Free; call 509654-9256 to register.

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS! Would you like to see photos of your kids published in Busybee? Send your favorite shots to sara@yakimabusybee.com or PO Box 2683, Yakima WA 98907. Be sure to include their names, your name and a phone number.

Wednesday, April 18 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.

MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA — 9:30-11 a.m. third Wednesdays. Stay-at-home moms and kids meet upstairs at Central Lutheran Church, 1603 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima. Annette, 965-9341. BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See April 16. ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766. KIDS‘ OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5:30 p.m. Dropin studio time for all ages. Cost is $15. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509469-2766.

Friday, April 20 FIRST PRES MOPS — 9-11:15 a.m. first and third Fridays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. Child care provided. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; Brianne, 509-949-8681.

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FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m.

Recreational swim with special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

Saturday, April 21 YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — Noon to 4 p.m.

Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509248-1117.

Monday, April 23 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

group for moms with infants under 1 year. Meets at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education Center in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-248-7322.

BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. Drop-in

playtime for parents and tots up to 3 years. Cost: $3.75 adults; kids 3 and younger are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

Wednesday, April 25

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MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.

BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See April 23. ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766. KIDS‘ OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5:30 p.m. Dropin studio time for all ages. Cost is $15. Sunflower Art Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509469-2766.

Friday, April 27 WEST VALLEY FARM DAYS — 10 a.m. to 4

p.m. Free event for children organized by the FFA club at WVHS. Petting zoo, hay rides, tractors, agriculture displays and games. West Valley Fire Station, 10000 Zier Road, Yakima.

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, April 28 BIG BIRD FLYERS — Daybreak to dusk. Large-

scale radio-controlled airplanes, many of them WWII replicates, zoom around “Ben’s Strip” north of Zillah off Cheyne Road. Hosted by the Yakima Valley Aero Modelers, which counted 250 planes last year. Spectators of all ages welcome. Free. yvam.org

YAKIMA KIDS’ FISH-IN — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This event designed to get kids ages 5-14 hooked on fishing has become so popular that it’s now limited to the first 1,000 signups. Participants receive a fishing rod-and-reel, bait, T-shirt and an excellent opportunity to catch up to two freshly stocked trout in the Reflection Pond at Sarg Hubbard Park. Cost is $8 per child. Register in advance at yakimagreenway.org.

MOTORCYCLE HILLCLIMB — 10 a.m. The only national motorcycle hillclimb in the Northwest is back after last year’s inaugural event. Riders on 250-hp bikes outfitted with specialized back tires try to conquer an 800-foot hill. Tickets: $15. Site is 30 minutes east of Yakima at the junction of State Routes 24 and 241. A (free) freestyle motocross show gets under way at 9 a.m. both days. Qualifying on Saturday, main event Sunday. nwnitronationals.com

LOWE’S BUILD & GROW CLINIC — 10 a.m. Reservations recommended. Free building workshop for children and parents. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — 12-4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-248-1117.

makayla philp SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. Games, swimming, skits and other activities for youth ages 7-15. Free. Sign-in required. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; yakimaymca. org; Doug Berndt, 509-972-5269.

STARGAZING AT RANDALL PARK — 8 p.m. to midnight. The first of seven stargazing sessions in 2012 sponsored by the Yakima Parks Department. All sessions depend on clear or partly clear skies. Randall Park, 48th Avenue south of Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima.

Sunday, April 29 MOTORCYCLE HILLCLIMB — 10 a.m. The only

national motorcycle hillclimb in the Northwest comes back for another round after last year’s inaugural event. Riders on 250-hp bikes outfitted with specialized back tires try to conquer an 800foot hill. Tickets: $15. Site is 30 minutes east of Yakima at the junction of State Routes 24 and 241. Freestyle motocross show gets under way at 9 a.m. nwnitronationals.com

OLD STEEL CAR CLUB SHOW — 10 a.m. to 2

p.m. — The Old Steel Car Club Show will be at the Central Washington Agricultural Museum with a collection of vintage cars and trucks. Free. Fullbright Park, Union Gap, 4508 Main St. For information, call CWAM, 509-457-8735.

10TH ANNUAL SEE SPOT RUN 5K FUN RUN/ WALK & DOGGIE DASH — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Family and dog-friendly fundraising event for the Humane Society of Central Washington. Earn prizes for pledges of $50 or more. Run/walk through the Arboretum and onto the Yakima Greenway. Registration is $15 for students, $20 for adults and $35 for families; includes T-shirt, course map and waste bags. Activities and food vendors on site at the Humane Society, 2405 W. Birchfield Road (across from Kmart), Yakima; 509-457-6854. yakimahumane.org

GOLFIN’ AROUND — 1-4 p.m. Boys and girls ages 5-14 can learn to golf at Suntides Golf Course in Gleed, courtesy The First Tee of Yakima. Free. All equipment provided. Pre-registration by April 23 is required — go to thefirstteeyakima.org for registration forms or call 509-949-6349. A second event will be May 6 at Fisher Golf Course in Yakima. YYSO SPRING CONCERT — 3 p.m. The

Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra and Yakima Ensemble for Strings will perform at the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. in downtown Yakima. The concert will feature talented youth musicians and an original piece commissioned for the Yakima Youth Symphony. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, call 248-1414 or visit www.yyso. org.

BEATLES TRIBUTE SHOW — 7 p.m. The Fab Four tribute band Twist And Shout visit Yakima for a show that spans the all-too-brief career of the world’s greatest rock band. Tickets: $35 (presale began Jan. 20). The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. theseasonsyakima.com

Monday, April 30 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

group for moms with infants under 1 year. Meets at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education Center in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-248-7322.

BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. Drop-in

playtime for parents and tots up to 3 years. Cost: $3.75 adults; kids 3 and younger are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.

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￭ reading for sanity | by Mindy Oja

For an easy read, pick up a young adult novel People deal with stress in a variety of ways; some turn to exercise, while others shop, snack, or take long bubble baths. When I get stressed, I run for the nearest bookshelf and pick up something easy to read. Young adult novels usually don’t require much, intellectually or emotionally, but they can be hard to put down. Here are a few titles you might enjoy: Divergent by Veronica Roth In a dystopian future, the citizens of Chicago have separated into factions to stave off anarchy and ruin. Each faction’s members dedicate their lives to an ideology they believe will save the world (e.g. selflessness, honesty, knowledge, pacifism, or bravery). At sixteen, Beatrice Prior must decide which faction she will belong to for the rest of her life. Should she stay with her family and live a life of selfless service, or follow her heart and leave them forever? Trouble is brewing and her choice could mean the difference between life and death. Divergent has a cinematic intensity worthy of the big screen. I tore through all 487 pages in an afternoon when I was sick and supposed to be napping. Instead, I was tucked in bed, delightfully lost in a tale of intrigue, romance and breathtaking adventure. NOTE: With the exception of A Countess Below Stairs, these books may have violent or mildly sexual themes. Read them first and decide if

Incantation by Alice Hoffman During the Spanish inquisition, many of the Jewish faith reluctantly became Christian to avoid charges of heresy, imprisonment and even death. These conversos feigned Christianity, but practiced the old ways in secret even though discovery could bring devastating consequences. Sixteen-year-old Estrella de Madrigal is blissfully unaware that her family traditions are considered subversive until an act of jealousy threatens to tear her world apart. Incantation is a vivid and passionate portrayal of faith, friendship, betrayal and the terrors of the Spanish Inquisition. With a hint of mysticism, magic, and history, this haunting story wrapped itself around me, till I could think of little else. ••• The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan Mary has lost so much to the Unconsecrated that live in the forest, pressing against the fence with their rotted flesh. The Sisterhood says their village is all that is left since The Return, until an Outsider comes to town using a long forbidden path and just as mysteriously disappears. When the undead breach the carefully guarded

village walls, Mary escapes down the path with a few others and tries to find safety in the depths of a deadly forest. At times gruesome and callous, The Forest of Hands and Teeth is about love, survival and sacrifice. It began slowly, rife with eerie tension, and then plunged without warning into a white-knuckled tale of suspense and emotion. My husband interrupted me during the last few chapters and almost didn’t survive. It was close. ••• A Countess Below Stairs by Eva Ibbotson Anna Grazinsky is a newly impoverished Russian countess determined to hide her noble lineage and earn a living as a maid for an aristocratic English family. Unfortunately, Anna’s highborn habits and lack of domestic dexterity are beginning to make the staff suspicious, and Rupert, the Earl of Westerholme, has started hanging around. If only he weren’t so handsome…or so engaged. A Countess Below Stairs had the teenage girl in me all aflutter. I was swept away by the phenomenal writing, quirky, vibrant characters, and wholesome romance. The fairytale feel and happily-ever-after ending made it the perfect escape from reality. Visit Reading For Sanity with questions, comments, or more in-depth reviews: http://readingforsanity.blogspot.com

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