November|December 2013 YAKIMABUSYBEE.COM
toy train christmas lighted parades Luminaria
& OTHER GREAT HOLIDAY EVENTS
PLUS: stuart little & more children’s theater
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VOLUME 4 NUMBER 6
editor’s
NOTE
Published by Bristol Media PO Box 2683 Yakima, WA 98907 Publisher/Editor Sara Bristol 509.965.1686 sara@yakimabusybee.com
Layout/Graphics Paul Murphy Be a part of Busybee! Local writers, photographers, experts and parents are invited to contribute. Please call to discuss. To subscribe visit www.yakimabusybee.com Busybee Magazine is published 6 times a year and distributed in Yakima County and Ellensburg, Wash. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, in whole or part, without written permission of the publisher is prohibited. Opinions expressed by the writers or advertisers are not necessarily the opinions of the magazine or the publisher. Inclusion in the magazine does not constitute endorsement of information, products or services.
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This is a LOVE LETTER, and a thank you, and a good-bye. But before I tell you how the story ends, let’s start at the beginning: Ten years ago, my husband’s job brought our young family to Yakima. We were first-time parents with a 2-month-old baby and no friends or family within 200 miles. Being a new mom in a new city presented plenty of challenges, and I repeatedly found myself needing a go-to guide for everything from finding a family doctor to where to meet other moms. A former newspaper reporter (in my Like Us: facebook.com/yakimabusybee life before kids), I looked to the morning Friend Me: facebook.com/yakima.mama paper for information about events and activities — but rarely found the kind of information I so desperately needed. One day, on a whim, I penned a proposal to the publisher to create a new product especially for moms. I’d seen parenting magazines in other cities and knew from my own experiences that local moms could use something similar. I wrote my letter and clicked the send button — and never got a reply. I tried again with a more detailed proposal and my persistence eventually paid off. In 2007, I joined the staff at the Yakima Herald-Republic and created Playdate Magazine. My goal was for the magazine to be useful, fun and local. I’d leave the bossy parenting advice for somebody else’s publication. The magazine was well-received, but I felt that I had more to offer. After three years, I left the newspaper and decided to start my own magazine from home. Twenty issues later, I have no doubt that I made the right decision.
cover kids Sisters Maya, almost 5, and Madison Fischer, 3, are VERY excited to see what Santa will bring this year. photo by KELLY ALLAN photography
Busybee has been an incredible project that allowed me to expand and develop my professional skills while maintaining the flexibility of a stay-at-home mom and the opportunity to support other mothers in the community. It’s given me the opportunity to meet other moms, to make new friends and to learn about my community in an entirely new way as a small-business owner. continued ON page 4
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good-bye continued from page 3
As I think about Thanksgiving this season (and, yes, I’ve been reading your gratitude posts on Facebook), one of the things I’m most thankful for is all the people who helped me create this magazine. I know from reader comments that local moms have truly appreciated having Busybee as a resource, and the magazine would not have been possible without help from so many people along the way: Chris, Max and Annie. Thanks for doing the dishes and folding the laundry while Mom was working. Thanks for helping load more than 160,000 magazines in back of the Jeepster. And, mostly, thanks for believing I could do this. I love you bunches. Jerry Denning of CoMotion Dance and Debra Yergen at Yakima Regional Medical Center. Thanks for stepping forward as my first advertisers. While advertising pays the bills for this “free” publication, your personal support also means the world to me. It’s been an honor and privilege to help 100plus advertisers promote their businesses and organizations in this magazine. My very talented brother, Paul Murphy. Thanks so much for a zillion hours of help and staying up with me all night. Your graphic design talents amaze me every time, and it’s been really fun to work with you. Kelly Allan, Denise Fischer, Mindy Oja, Heather Vantassell, Melissa Paul, Heather Payne, Lori Aoki and all the other local mamas who have contributed your time and talents. Thank you for helping make Busybee both useful and beautiful.
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To all the readers who have sent in comments, shared photos of your kids or stopped me in the grocery store just to say hello — thanks for letting me know you appreciate this little mommy mag. It has been my pleasure. So, this is the part where we get to the end and I tell you I’m leaving. I’m sorry to say that this is the last issue of Busybee. My husband’s newspaper career brought us to Yakima and now a promotion with a different paper is sending us in a new direction. Actually, we’re returning to work for the same newsroom in Oregon where Chris and I met 17 years ago. My parents live in the same town, so maybe I can get them to watch the kids on Friday night. I’ve heard in-town grandparents do that. In the meantime, I’m sure going to miss you, Yakima. Thanks for keeping me busy —
Sara Bristol, Editor sara@yakimabusybee.com
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INSIDE
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Juliette & charlotte marney
in every issue 3 editor’s note 8 contributors
featured
9 health buzz
family recipe
14 fyi 16 storytimes 17 daily planner 28 ellensburg events
Quality time in the kitchen helps generations mix.
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30 reading for sanity
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healthbuzz
When should you take a sick kid to the ER? The flu and cold season is upon us, and before long, people will be lining up in hospital emergency departments seeking relief. But, many of the people who go to emergency departments for treatment don’t really need to, and these costly visits could be avoided if parents called their family’s doctor. The first step for parents: Make some simple notes, tracking your child’s condition, and if it’s not improving, call your doctor’s office.
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• Your child’s temperature and when the fever began
• The last time your child had something to eat and drink • How often your child is vomiting or experiencing diarrhea • The last time your child went to the bathroom, or the last wet diaper There are some signs of a medical emergency that warrant a trip to the emergency room. They include rapid or difficulty breathing, severe irritability, a stiff neck or severe headache that doesn’t improve with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, or an inability to eat. Feverish babies 3 months or younger also should be seen by medical providers immediately. In addition, parents should always look for signs of dehydration in children who have been sick with the flu. Signs of severe dehydration include an extremely dry tongue and mouth, no tears when crying, little to no urine output, significant weight loss and an increased heart rate. Many children are brought to emergency departments with fever, colds, ear infections and stomach bugs. Staying on top of their symptoms — and staying in touch with your pediatrician or family doctor — can help prevent those visits, saving you both time and money. ￭ Kathleen Tucholke is a family nurse practitioner at Healthy Now, a convenient care/walk-in clinic opening soon in the Creekside area of South 40th Avenue in Yakima.
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was raised in a tight German family that had many celebrations filled with amazing foods. My grandmother, mother and several aunts were very talented in preparing delicious meals for our family which developed into some wonderful memories. Unfortunately, as I grew older, I did not easily follow the footsteps of the great cooks before me. I ate out a lot and only cooked very simple dishes. My sister and brother would laugh and tease me because of my lack of cooking. I struggled so much that I actually caught water on fire once and sadly the sound of the home smoke alarm became much too routine.
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Good things started happening in our home when my son at 14 became an avid fan of Emeril Lagasse. He made Emeril’s Blackberry Cobbler with Grand Marnier and his special corn pudding. My family and coworkers served as willing taste testers and began booking dinner parties at my house to enjoy my son’s dishes and presentation. I would take him to Seattle to buy special dishes or tools he needed to prepare his food. After a while I decided I would try to enhance our “quality time” together, and try working alongside him. I started to follow my son’s presentation style and the rest is history. Over time, I found my own
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passion and joy in creating new recipes and my own style. I not only prepared meals for family and friends but I began doing small venues including morning spots on the local TV station KNDO where I would provide menu and event planning ideas for special occasions.
niece by teaching her to cook during her visits to her grandparents. Her name is Kami Jo Raver and she is now 10 years old. She lives in Sandpoint, Idaho, and when she comes to visit one of her first questions is: “When can I bake with Auntie?” Auntie is very glad to oblige.
Today I love to please others, first by the beauty and presentation of the items I prepare, then by bringing smiles to their faces through the tastes I create. And my passion has continued to grow in other wonderful ways.
We get together several times during her stays and I let her be right in the middle of making whatever she wants. I am her assistant. She reads the recipe, measures out the ingredients, mixes, bakes and
A few years ago I realized I could have fun and share “quality time” with my young
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displays the dishes. I am sure to always ask her during the process if there is anything she wants to “change up” so she has not only become an independent cook, but she is also very creative in the kitchen. Today Kami Jo calls me on the phone with her ideas and recipes. I love that we share this special relationship and I am very grateful we have a supporting family who will try absolutely anything we make! In 2011, I was fortunate to start my own local cooking and entertaining show called “Cooking and Entertaining with Cheryl Ann” with YCTV. It plays every Sunday afternoon on Charter Cable Channel 21 at 2 p.m. (check out www.yakimawa.gov, YCTV, search Cooking and Entertaining with Cheryl Ann). I have completed 12 episodes so far and have shared the kitchen with Kami Jo in 4 of them.
Auntie Cheryl Ann & Kami Jo View more of Cheryl Ann & Kami Jo’s recipes at cookingwithcherylann.blogspot.com or facebook.com/CandEwithCherylAnn
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Kami Jo loves the limelight and is comfortable in front of the camera not only preparing specialty dishes but telling egg jokes and offering her own helpful cooking tips. I am excited to know that she is not only walking in my footsteps but will probably run ahead by possibly taking over my show down the road as well as having wonderful ideas of her own.
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I started late in my own cooking adventures with my son but early with my niece. I encourage all readers to start the process of letting your kids get involved in the kitchen. Cooking has enhanced my life in so many ways, but two of the best gifts came from the time I spent with my son and now with my niece Kami Jo. She is such a joy to be with and it is great to share a useful bond, that is in addition to being “power shoppers” of course! Today’s feature is a recipe Kami Jo created. I told her we had an opportunity to be featured in this magazine and she needed to start thinking of what she would like to make. Later she called me from my parent’s garden and said “I think I have it Auntie. I want to make a fresh tomato sauce with garlic and basil in the food processor and put it on top of chicken. What do you think?” I thought it would be a hit. Kami Jo picked the tomato from Grandma’s garden and I added the fresh basil, garlic and chicken. We worked together measuring and tasting until she felt it was just right. We hope you agree! ￭
Kami Jo’s Fresh Italian Sauce on Baked Chicken 2 chicken breast, pounded with a meat hammer or rolling pin 1 cup parmesan cheese 4 medium tomatoes or 6 oz grape tomatoes 2 cloves of garlic ½ cup fresh basil salt & pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Take the chicken, wrap it in plastic wrap, and pound on it until it is about ½ inch thick. Place foil on a cookie sheet, spray with cooking oil, lay chicken out, cook in oven for 20 minutes. Turn chicken over and add ½ cup of the parmesan cheese on each breast and cook an additional 10 minutes. While cooking; take a food processor and add tomatoes, fresh basil (can be found in your local produce department) and fresh garlic. Blend until it looks like sauce. Once chicken is done, place on platter or individual plates and top with fresh sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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On Stage A peek at upcoming family theater A Christmas Carol — Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey through holidays past, present and future that reminds us what’s really worth celebrating. The show opens Thanksgiving, with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturdays through Dec. 14. Matinee performances will begin at 2 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 14. Tickets are $18.50 adults, $16. students and seniors. Presented by the Warehouse Theatre Company (509966-0951) at the Akin Center Theatre at 1610 S. 24th Ave., Yakima. warehousetheatrecompany.org
The Nutcracker — You may recognize the mischievous mice and angels in this holiday classic performed by the Eugene Ballet Company and accompanied by local dance students and the Yakima Symphony Orchestra. The story follows Clara as she travels to a world of enchantment starring the Sugar Plum Fairy, the fearless Pirate Mouse King and the Nutcracker Prince. Performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Tickets are $6-$41, all ages. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima; 509-853-8000. capitoltheatre.org
Cirque Éloize: Cirkopolis — Jugglers, a contortionist and aerial artists present a show that combines the worlds of circus, dance and theater. This show features an inventive stage design, original music score and video projections that transport you to the crossroads of imagination and reality. Evening performances at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 and 11. Tickets are $20-$70, available through the Capitol Theatre box office or ticketswest.com. Note: Two special Capitol Kids student performances will be held at 10 a.m. and noon Feb. 11. Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased in advance; call 509-853-8000. Stuart Little — The surprising story of a most unusual mouse who happens to be born into an ordinary New York City family. In no time at all, his life becomes a series of adventures and misadventures as he learns to survive in his super sized world of humans. Performances at 10 a.m. and noon March 10 at the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima. Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased in advance; call 509-853-8000. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day — Laugh and sing along with Alexander’s misadventures in this hilarious musical featuring lyrics by Judith Viorst, author of the best-selling classic book. Discover along with Alexander that sometimes, everyone has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Performances at 10 a.m. and noon May 14 at the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima. Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased in advance; call 509-853-8000.
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All Aboard! The North Pole may be closer than you think. These train excursions take you straight to Santa — in a day trip’s time or less. Well, are you coming? SANTA TROLLEY — Santa will ride Yakima’s historic streetcars from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14. For $4 a person, passengers can join the jolly ol’ elf for a 30-minute trolley ride departing from the historic Powerhouse at the corner of Third Avenue and Pine Street in Yakima; 509-249-5962. yakimavalleytrolleys.org
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TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS — Toppenish’s historic depot gets decked out with model trains and decorated Christmas trees for this annual event where visitors can take a short ride aboard a vintage caboose to see Santa. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 7-8, 14-15 and 2122. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 0-12; photos are available for purchase. Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 S. Asotin Ave., Toppenish; 509-865-1911. nprymuseum.org SANTA TRAIN — This Northwest Railway Museum event is a sell-out every year. Visitors take a 20-minute, 3.5-mile journey from the depot in North Bend to the museum at Snoqualmie to meet Santa (and enjoy freshbaked cookies). Multiple trains depart daily, Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15 and 20-21. Tickets are $20 per person, ages 2 and up. North Bend is 80 miles west of Ellensburg on I-90. Purchase tickets online at trainmuseum. org or call 425-888-3030 x7202. POLAR EXPRESS — Wear your PJs and drink hot chocolate aboard The Polar Express, a popular holiday event in Hood River, Ore., inspired by the award-winning children’s book and movie of the same name. The conductor punches each child’s train ticket and Santa gives each child a souvenir bell. Several departures almost every day through Dec. 29. Tickets are $26-$46 for adults and $18-$38 for kids ages 2-12, depending on seats. Mt. Hood Railroad, 800-872-4661. mthoodrr.com
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storytimes STORY TIME AT THE MUSEUM presented by Ready By Five. Meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-454-2493.
Yakima Valley Libraries
ELLENSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY,
GRANGER, 508 Sunnyside Ave., Granger; 509-
209 N. Ruby St., Ellensburg; 509-962-7250. See storytime schedule on page 28.
GRANDVIEW LIBRARY,
500 W. Main St., Grandview; 509-882-7036. Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays.
INKLINGS BOOKSHOP, located at Chalet Place, 56th and Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509965-5830. Toddler storytime at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. YAKAMA NATION LIBRARY, located in the
Yakama Nation Museum & Cultural Center, Toppenish; 509-865-2800 ext. 6. Storytime alternate Wednesdays, call for details.
BUENA, 801 Buena Road, Buena; 509-865-3390. Crafts and books for grades K-6: “Turkey Time” at 4 p.m. Nov. 21.
854-1446. Story & Craft for school-age kids, 3 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11. Wii fun, 3 p.m. Nov. 20 and Dec. 18.
Moxee. 255 W. Seattle, Moxee; 509-575-8854. Preschool storytime, 11 a.m. Mondays. Wii gaming for teens, 4 p.m. Nov. 26.
Naches, 303 Naches Ave., Naches; 509-653-2005. Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. SELAH, 106 S. Second St., Selah; 509-698-7345. Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays and 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Baby Lapsit, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Adventures at Selah Library all ages program, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays.
SOUTHEAST YAKIMA, 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima; 509-576-0723. Tween Scene after-school crafts, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. SUNNYSIDE, 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 509-837-
3234. Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Schoolage craft, 4 p.m. Thursdays.
TERRACE HEIGHTS, 4011 Commonwealth, Yakima; 509-457-4319. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
TIETON, 418 Maple, Tieton; 509-673-2621. Family Time Read with stories and crafts for the whole family, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. TOPPENISH, 1 S. Elm, Toppenish; 509-865-3600. Family storytime, 11 a.m. Thursdays. WAPATO, 119 E. Third St., Wapato; 509-877-
2882. “Pilgrim Days,” stories and craft, 4 p.m. Nov. 21.
WEST VALLEY, 223 S. 72nd Ave., Yakima; 509-
966-7070. Preschool storytime, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Explore! activities for ages 6-12, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays.
YAKIMA CENTRAL, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-452-8541. Bilingual storytime (Hora de cuentos bilingue), 5 p.m. Tuesdays. Baby lapsit, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Tween Scene, 4 p.m. Thursdays. ZILLAH, 109 Seventh St.; 509-829-6707. Thanksgiving story and craft for ages 5-8, 2-5 p.m. Nov. 27.
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dailyplanner 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! Wednesday, Nov. 20
MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m. Adult conversation, laughs and learning (sometimes). Crafts and activities for the kids. All ages welcome. Child care available by reservation; email katejoyt@hotmail.com. Meets at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; more info at westpress.org. YAKIMA EVANGELICAL MOPS — 9-11 a.m.
Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. No cost; child care provided. Childcare provided, including homeschool room. Yakima Evangelical Church, 80th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima; Aubrey, 509-594-9380.
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BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. Drop-in playtime for parents and infants or preschoolers. Cost: $3.75 adults, $2 youth, kids 3 and younger are free. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.
Friday, Nov. 22 YAKIMA FESTIVAL OF TREES — 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free admission. Enjoy an indoor forest of more than 30 holiday trees decorated by local businesses and organizations. Live reindeer, holiday photos, Dickens Carolers, hot cocoa and cookies, gift shop. Located in the Meyer Auditorium at Living Care Village, 215 N. 40th Ave., Yakima. Parking at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church (4105 Richey Road) with free shuttle service during festival hours.
SANTA ARRIVES AT VALLEY MALL — 4 p.m.
The party starts with coloring and special treats in the upper level of Valley Mall at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., Santa will arrive on his sleigh and read a story to the kids. Photos officially begin following the story. Valley Mall, 2529 Main St., Union Gap. shopatvalleymall.com
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, Nov. 23 YAKIMA FESTIVAL OF TREES — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
See Nov. 22.
MICHAEL’S KIDS CLUB: FESTIVE FELT STOCKING — 10 a.m. to noon. Kids can create a crafty handmade stocking for $2. Half-hour sessions start every 30 minutes from 10-11:30 a.m. Michaels store, 1729 S. First St., Yakima; 509-452-6484.
kendra & bailee Schouten 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.
Monday, Nov. 25 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion
group for moms with infants under 1 year. Meets at Memorial’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. See Nov. 20. PRENATAL YOGA — 6-7 p.m. Prenatal yoga
helps decrease tension, improve flexibility and strength, prepare for birthing process and more. No experience required. Cost is $20 for five weeks; mats and blankets provided. Advance continued ON NEXT page >>
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keaton pitzer registration required; call Lori Gibbons, 509-2487322. Memorial’s Community Education Center in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima.
DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS & SINGLE PARENTING GROUPS — 6:30 p.m. Support
group for children (6-12) whose parents are divorced, separated or reconciling. Adult group meets at same time. Meets at Rose Street Community Center, 109 Rose St., Union Gap. 509930-7074. yakimadivorcecare.net
Wednesday, Nov. 27 BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See Nov. 20.
Thursday, Nov. 28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! A CHRISTMAS CAROL — Performances at 7:30
p.m. Thursday-Saturday through Dec. 14. Matinees at 2 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 14. Join Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of past, present and future on a holiday journey that reminds us what’s really worth celebrating. Tickets are $18.50 for adults, $16 students and seniors. Presented by the Warehouse Theatre Company (509-966-0951) at the Akin Center Theatre at 1610 S. 24th Ave., Yakima. warehousetheatrecompany.org
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to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 14. Make your trip to pick the perfect tree extra special at Bill’s Berry Farm where you can take a caroling hayride, sip hot cider by the bonfire, try a warm vanilla sugar donut and take seasonal family photos. Fresh-cut Christmas trees — Noble Fir, Grand Fir, Norway Spruce — as well as wreaths and swags for sale at Bill’s Berry Farm, 3674 N. County Line Road, Grandview; billsberryfarm.com
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.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL — 7:30 p.m. See Nov. 28.
Saturday, Nov. 30 HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP — 9 a.m.
to noon. Drop-in wood crafts for ages 5-12. Free. Today’s project is a small toolbox. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima; 509-452-3016.
TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Dec. 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22. Take a short ride to the “North Pole” on a vintage caboose to visit with Santa; photos available for purchase. Hot
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CHRISTMAS TREES ON THE FARM — 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. See Nov. 29.
MIGHTY TIETON HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Handmade and vintage items, craftmaking and food. Mighty Tieton, 608 Wisconsin Ave., Tieton; 509-847-3034. mightytieton.com
YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — Noon to 4 p.m. See Nov. 23.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL — 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. See Nov. 28.
TOPPENISH WESTERN LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE — 6 p.m. A lighted parade featuring
horse and mule-drawn wagons of all types, including Conestoga, trolley, stagecoaches and buggies. Toppenish Chamber, 509-865-3262.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. See Nov. 23.
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Sunday, Dec. 1 MIGHTY TIETON HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Nov. 30. YYSO/YES WINTER CONCERT — 3 p.m. The
Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra and Yakima Ensemble for Strings will feature music of the Italian Masters including Vivaldi, Rossini, Verdi, Bellini and Ponchielli in a concert at the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima. Donations gratefully accepted at the door. yyso.org
PROSSER FAMILY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL —
4 p.m. Enjoy carolers, hot cocoa and pictures with Santa while warming up by fire pits in Depot Square. Bring sticks for roasting marshmallows! Countdown and lighting of the community tree will commence at dark. Prosser Chamber, 509-7863177. prosserchamber.org
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Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students and seniors, or $40 family (two adults and unlimited related children). Bring the whole family for a festive evening of classical Christmas favorites with carols by the Yakima Symphony Chorus. Featuring Jill Whitman, harp. Hot cocoa, spiced cider and cookies. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; 509-453-1888. theseasonsyakima.com
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MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. See Nov. 25. BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See Nov. 20. PRENATAL YOGA — 6-7 p.m. DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS & SINGLE PARENTING GROUPS — 6:30 p.m. See Nov. 25.
Wednesday, Dec. 4 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.
See Nov. 20.
BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See Nov. 20. VALLEY MALL KIDS CLUB — 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free monthly event for kids featuring craft, activity and entertainment at Valley Mall, 2529 Main St., Union Gap. shopatvalleymall.com
Thursday, Dec. 5 A CHRISTMAS CAROL — 7:30 p.m. See Nov. 28.
Friday, Dec. 6 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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dailyplanner house contest, caroling, holiday lights, game night and Christmas crafts. Costs vary depending on activities. For more information, or to register, call 509-672-4311 or ghormleymeadow.org.
CHRISTMAS TREES ON THE FARM — 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. See Nov. 29.
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM — 5-8:30 p.m. Dec.
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6-9. More than 100 actors and a dozen animals stage scenes from the city of Bethlehem during the time of Christ’s birth. Walk through to talk to the wise men and see their camel, haggle with a goat merchant and visit the stable where Mary and Joseph cuddle their newborn baby Jesus. Free admission. Allow one hour to complete the tour; dress warmly. Yakima Seventh-day Adventist Church, 507 N. 35th Ave., Yakima; 509-452-2041. yakimasda.org/journey
SELAH LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE AND HOLIDAY MOVIE — Bundle up as Selah kicks
off a weekend of community fun with a lighted parade at dusk. Following the parade, there will be a showing of “The Polar Express” at the Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St., Selah; 509-698-7300.
LIGHT UP THE PLAZA — 6 p.m. Free outdoor
concert and tree lighting ceremony at Millennium Plaza in downtown Yakima. Special holiday performances by Blake Noble, Planes on Paper, and Cody Beebe and the Crooks. Free Santa pictures at Ron’s Coin and Book. Tree lighting ceremony at 7:45 p.m. It’s also First Friday, so look for special music at downtown restaurants. downtownyakima.com
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. A CHRISTMAS CAROL — 7:30 p.m. See Nov. 28.
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Saturday, Dec. 7 HARMAN CENTER BREAKFAST WITH SANTA — 8-10 a.m. Make reservations (509-575-6166) by Nov. 29 to join Santa for a special holiday breakfast at Yakima’s Harman Center. Cost is $4 per person; sponsored by Yakima Valley Senior Citizens Incorporated.
SELAH KIWANIS BREAKFAST WITH SANTA —
8-10 a.m. Join Santa for breakfast at the Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St., Selah; 509-698-7300. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 kids in grades K-12 and free for preschool and younger. Don’t forget your camera!
HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. to noon. Drop-in wood crafts for ages 5-12. Free. Today’s project is a tic-tac-toe game. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima; 509-452-3016.
SANTA & ME HOLIDAY TEA — Two seatings:
10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Parents and children ages 4 and up are invited to attend a children’s holiday tea party hosted by the Kiddin’ Around program. Admission is $30 per person, which includes an assortment of appetizers, entertainment, a gift
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and a photo with Santa. Space is limited! Call the Yakima Greenway office for tickets, 509-453-8280. The party will be held at Cascade Garden, 5704 W. Washington Ave., Yakima.
SANTA CLAUS TROLLEY — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dec. 7 and 14. Take a ride with Santa on Yakima’s historic trolley. Fare is $4 per person. Yakima Valley Trolleys, S. Third Avenue and Pine Street, Yakima; 509-249-5962. yakimavalleytrolleys.org
TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
See Nov. 30.
CHRISTMAS TREES ON THE FARM — 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. See Nov. 29.
FROSTY FREEZIN‘ 5K — 11 a.m. Fun run around the streets of Selah, beginning and ending at the Selah Civic Center. Awards for best-dressed youth, adult and family. Holiday characters — Santa, Rudolph, snowmen, etc. — encouraged. Entry fee, including a t-shirt, is $20 youth or $25 adult; or $10 youth or $12 adult with no shirt. Register at discoverselah.com. YAKIMA VALLEY MUSEUM HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE — Noon to 3 p.m. Free admission to
the museum and live music in the Neon Garden. Performances by the Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra, Yakima Children’s Choir and the Melody Lane Singers. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-248-0747. yakimavalleymuseum.org
HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES — Tour downtown Yakima in a free horse-drawn carriage ride departing from Millennium Plaza in front of the Capitol Theatre. Rides available noon to 4 p.m. today as well as Saturdays, Dec. 14 and 21. Evening rides from 6-9 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 13 and 20. YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — Noon to 4 p.m. See Nov. 23.
LEAVENWORTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CEREMONY — 4:15 p.m. every Saturday and
Sunday through Dec. 22. Leavenworth’s holiday celebration features all the nostalgic favorites — sleigh rides, carolers, Father Christmas and roasted chestnuts and more than a quartermillion twinkling lights. For the full schedule, visit leavenworth.org. Leavenworth is located 90 minutes north of Yakima.
SELAH’S WHISPERS OF CHRISTMAS — 6-8 p.m.
Free annual community event featuring caroling, wagon rides, cookies and cocoa... and don’t forget Santa! Bring your own camera. Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St., Selah; 509-698-7300.
ZILLAH’S OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS —
Visit by Santa, music, games for kids and goodies. For times and location, call 509-829-5151.
SUNNYSIDE LIGHTED FARM IMPLEMENT PARADE — 6:30 p.m. The Lower Valley’s premier Christmas parade features more than 50 brightly
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dailyplanner lit tractors, trucks and rigs of all kinds. A mustsee that’s been listed on A&E’s Top 10 list, the parade starts on Warehouse Avenue and proceeds downtown to 6th Street, heading south to Edison Avenue until it reaches the Mid-Valley Mall parking lot. The parade will air on a show called Xtreme Xmas at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 on the Travel Channel. Sunnyside Chamber, 509-837-5939.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. See Nov. 23. A CHRISTMAS CAROL — 7:30 p.m. See Nov. 28.
Sunday, Dec. 8 TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
See Nov. 30.
CHRISTMAS POPS SPECTACULAR — 4 p.m. Holiday favorites with a twist of salsa, presented by the Yakima Symphony Orchestra, Yakima Symphony Chorus and YVCC Salsa Band. Tickets from $15-$61 at the Capitol Theatre box office or ticketswest.com. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima; 509-853-2787. ysomusic.org LEAVENWORTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CEREMONY — 4:15 p.m. See Dec. 6. DOWNTOWN YAKIMA LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE — 6 p.m. The Yakima Valley’s biggest Christmas parade gets going a little after dusk and
winds its way along downtown Yakima Avenue from Sixth Avenue to Third Street.
Monday, Dec. 9 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. See Nov. 25. BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See Nov. 20. PRENATAL YOGA — 6-7 p.m. DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS & SINGLE PARENTING GROUPS — 6:30 p.m. See Nov. 25. COMMUNITY BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT — 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the community. Yakima Valley Community Band at West Valley High School, 9800 Zier Road, Yakima. For more information, call 509-969-2817.
Wednesday, Dec. 11 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m. See Nov. 20.
BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See Nov. 20. MOUNTAINVIEW MOPS — 6-7:30 p.m. Mothers
of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. No cost; child care provided. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima; Danielle, 509-833-2228.
Thursday, Dec. 12 DANNY VERNON: BLUE CHRISTMAS — 7 p.m.
Celebrated Elvis impersonator presents a tribute to the King’s “Blue Christmas.” All-ages seating in the balcony. Tickets: $12. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; 509-453-1888. theseasonsyakima.com
A CHRISTMAS CAROL — 7:30 p.m. See Nov. 28.
Friday, Dec. 13 CHRISTMAS TREES ON THE FARM — 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. See Nov. 29.
GYMKIDS FUN FRIDAY — 6-9 p.m. second Fridays. Drop off kids ages 3-10 for open gym, games and pizza. Cost: $22 first child, $20 siblings. Reservations not necessary. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437.
HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES — 6-9 p.m.
See Dec. 7.
LUMINARIA 2013 — 6-10 p.m. Dec. 13-14. More than 1,000 candles line a mile-long pathway through the wintry landscape of the Yakima Area Arboretum. Live music, children’s crafts, gift shop, free coffee, hot cider and treats inside. Free admission; donations welcome. Dress for the weather. Located at 1401 Arboretum Drive (across from Kmart), Yakima; 509-248-7337. ahtrees.org
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THE NUTCRACKER BALLET — Performances at
2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Join Clara as she travels to a world of enchantment starring the Sugar Plum Fairy, the fearless Pirate Mouse King and the Nutcracker Prince. Performed by the Eugene Ballet Company in partnership with the Yakima Symphony Orchestra and local youth ballet students. Tickets are $6-41. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima; 509-8532787. capitoltheatre.org
A CHRISTMAS CAROL — 7:30 p.m. See Nov. 28.
Saturday, Dec. 14 SANTA IS COMING TO BREAKFAST — 8:30-
11 a.m. Santa will join kids of all ages for a special holiday breakfast. Cost: $4 children 3-12, $7 ages 13 and up. Bring your camera! Also, children’s raffle and country store gift shop. Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas at Holy Family Church, 5315 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-901-1691 or 509-453-4262.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL — Performances at 2
p.m. and 7:30 p.m. See Nov. 28.
LEAVENWORTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CEREMONY — 4:15 p.m. See Dec. 6. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. See Nov. 23.
CHRISTMAS TREES ON THE FARM — 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. See Nov. 29.
SANTA CLAUS TROLLEY — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
See Dec. 7.
TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
See Nov. 30.
LOWE’S BUILD & GROW CLINIC — 10 a.m. Reservations recommended. Free building workshop for children and parents. Today’s project is a train engine. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com
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a.m. Open gym, zip line and popcorn for children ages 1-5 with their parents. Cost: $12; $10 additional siblings. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437.
HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES — Noon to 4 p.m. See Dec. 7.
YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — Noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15 TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Nov. 30.
LEAVENWORTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CEREMONY — 4:15 p.m. See Dec. 6. UNION GAP’S OLD TOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE — 6 p.m. Lighted tractors, floats and
vehicles will spread holiday cheer on Main Street in Union Gap, starting at the Pepp’rmint Stick Drive-In.
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Monday, Dec. 16 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. See Nov. 25. BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See Nov. 20. PRENATAL YOGA — 6-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17 LA LECHE LEAGUE OF YAKIMA — 6 p.m. third Tuesdays. Breastfeeding support and information. Dr. Heidi Robel’s office, 307 S. 12th Ave., Suite 11, Yakima; llli.org. Call Heidi, 509-952-0225, or Amy, 509-426-8493.
Wednesday, Dec. 18 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.
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BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See Nov. 20. THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA CHRISTMAS SHOW — 7:30 p.m. Four-time Grammy-winning gospel legends belt out rousing and spiritual renditions of Christmas carols, hymns and pop standards. All-ages seating in the balcony. Tickets are $35. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; 509-453-1888. theseasonsyakima.com
Friday, Dec. 20 FIRST PRES MOPS — 9-11:15 a.m. 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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MEMORIAL BIBLE MOPS — 9-11:30 a.m. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. Child care provided. Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way, Gleed; Amy, 509833-2934. SOUTHEAST YAKIMA COMMUNITY HOLIDAY DINNER — 4:30 p.m. This event for families that could use a boost continues to grow every year, with people lining up hours ahead of time no matter the weather. Free turkey dinner, a wrapped gift for every child and photos with Santa. Southeast Yakima Community Center, 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima; 509-575-6114.
HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES — 6-9 p.m.
See Dec. 7.
BROADWAY BOUND DANCE ACADEMY PRESENTS ‘THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS‘ — 6
p.m. Local dancers from BBDA in Selah present a holiday show featuring dance routines in tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and “The Nutcracker” ballet at The Capitol Theatre in Yakima. For ticket info, call BBDA at 509-698-3262.
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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dailyplanner Saturday, Dec. 21 TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Nov. 30.
HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES — Noon to 4 p.m. See Dec. 7.
YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — Noon to 4 p.m. See Nov. 23.
LEAVENWORTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CEREMONY — 4:15 p.m. See Dec. 6. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. See Nov. 23.
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TOY TRAIN CHRISTMAS — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
See Nov. 30.
LEAVENWORTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CEREMONY — 4:15 p.m. See Dec. 6.
Monday, Dec. 23 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. See Nov. 25. BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See Nov. 20. MADISON HOUSE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY — The Union Gospel Mission will host
1,600 youth from infants to teens at this free holiday event featuring Bible stories, face painting, goodies and a wrapped gift for each child. You’ll need to stop by Madison House Community Youth Center (302 S. Fourth St., Yakima) in advance to pick up tickets with a reservation time to return for the party; tickets will be available beginning Dec. 2. For more information, call 509-457-3370.
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Friday, Dec. 27 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, Dec. 28 YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — Noon to 4 p.m. See Nov. 23.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. See Nov. 23.
Monday, Dec. 30 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. See Nov. 25. BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See Nov. 20. PRENATAL YOGA — 6-7 p.m.
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Friday, Jan. 3 FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m. Recreational swim with special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-5756046.
Saturday, Jan. 4 YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — Noon to 4 p.m. See Nov. 23.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. See Nov. 23.
Monday, Jan. 6 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. See Nov. 25. BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See Nov. 20. PRENATAL YOGA — 6-7 p.m. MAN OF LA MANCHA — Performances at 7:30
p.m. Jan. 6 and 7. One of the most enduring works of musical theater, this is the story of Don Quixote, a mad knight who dares “to dream the impossible dream.” Tickets are $20-$70. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima; 509-853-2787. capitoltheatre.org
Tuesday, Jan. 7 MAN OF LA MANCHA — Performance at 7:30
p.m. See Jan. 6.
Wednesday, Jan. 8 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.
See Nov. 20.
BABY & ME SWIM — 10-11 a.m. See Nov. 20. VALLEY MALL KIDS CLUB — 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free monthly event for kids featuring craft, activity and entertainment at Valley Mall, 2529 Main St., Union Gap. shopatvalleymall.com MOUNTAINVIEW MOPS — 6-7:30 p.m. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. No cost; child care provided. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima; Danielle, 509-833-2228.
saturday, jan. 18 father-daughter winter ball — 5:30 p.m. Daddies can take their little princesses to the “Winter Ball at the Crystal Palace” for dinner, dancing and a raffle at this annual event hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Yakima-Downtown. Tickets are $70 per couple; additional daughter is $15. Includes dinner and one complimentary 8x10 portrait of Dad and his daughters. The dance will be held in the Modern Living Building at State Fair Park. For tickets, call Steve Emhoff at 509-453-5566 or visit dancewithdad.com.
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bounce for the price of one Thursdays at this indoor playground with four inflatables. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Socks required. Admission: $5.50 per hour or $8.50 per session. Bounce Central, 2060 Vantage Highway #31, Ellensburg; 509-925-5867. bouncecentralellensburg.com
Friday, Nov. 22 After School Swim — 3:30-5 p.m. Fridays. Admission is just 25¢ for city residents, 35¢ for nonresidents during this special open swim at Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool, 815 E. Sixth, Ellensburg; 509962-7210. Family Skate — 6-8 p.m. Fridays. Bring your roller
Cookie Scavenger Hunt — 2-5 p.m. Explore
downtown Ellensburg while searching for a variety of candies and decorations to create your own one-of-akind cookie. Pick up a cookie and map of participating businesses from the Children’s Activity Museum, 118 E. Fourth. Ellensburg Downtown Association, 509962-6246. ellensburgdowntown.org
Plaid Friday — Celebrate the diversity and
creativity of local, independent businesses. Receive discounts and specials when you wear something plaid while shopping today in downtown Ellensburg. ellensburgdowntown.org
Family Skate — 6-8 p.m. See Nov. 22.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Sunday, Nov. 24
FREE SWIM — 3-4 p.m. last Saturday of the month. Youth Services of Kittitas County sponsors this monthly afternoon swim for children of all ages. Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool, 815 E. Sixth Ave., Ellensburg.
Kids Rock Youth Climbing Program —
Sunday, Dec. 1
or in-line skates and roll around at the Ellensburg Racquet and Recreation Center, 6061 E. Vantage Highway; 509-925-8636. Cost is $2 per person.
3-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Games and activities provide a fun introduction to rock climbing for ages 6-12 at the CWU Recreation Center. Participants can come once or return every week; must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $8 for children of Rec Center members, $12 nonmembers; register in advance at 509-963-3512. Ongoing classes also available.
Monday, Nov. 25 Monday Movie Madness: Despicable Me 2 — 7 and 9:30 p.m. Admission: Free for CWU
students with ID, $3 general admission. In the theater at the CWU Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC), 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg. For more info, call 509-963-1450.
Wednesday, Nov. 27 18th ANNUAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER — 3-7 p.m. Free turkey dinner with all the accompaniments. All are welcome! Moose Lodge, 206 N. Main St., Ellensburg.
Friday, Nov. 29 Special Open Swim — 1:30-4:30 p.m. Admission
for city residents/non-residents: $2.25/$2.75 youth (017) and seniors (60+), $4.50/$5.50 adults. Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool, 815 E. Sixth, Ellensburg; 509-962-7210.
Moments to Remember — Downtown Ellensburg kicks off the holidays with a day filled with live music and dance performances, market vendors, Streets of Bethlehem walk-through and live reindeer. Mrs. Claus will be at the Children’s Activity Museum, where you can pick up a map for the Cookie Scavenger Hunt (see next entry). 28
Kids Rock Youth Climbing Program —
storytimes Ellensburg Library | 209 N. Ruby
St., Ellensburg; 509-962-7250.
Baby Bounce — Movement activites that
stimulate physical, cognitive and emotional development in infants-18 months. 11:15 a.m. Fridays through Dec. 6 (closed Nov. 29). Storytime resumes Jan. 7.
Toddler Storytime — Stories, songs, fingerplays and dance for ages 18 months-3 years. 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Dec. 4 (except. Nov. 26-27). Storytime resumes Jan. 7.
Preschool Storytime — Stories, songs, rhymes and dance for ages 3-6 years. 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Dec. 4 (except. Nov. 26-27). Storytime resumes Jan. 7.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Picture Book Worms — 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 12. Storytime resumes Jan. 7.
BOUNCE CENTRAL 2-FOR-1 DAY — See Nov. 21.
Chapter Book Worms — 3:30 p.m.
3-4:30 p.m. See Nov. 24.
A Christmas Carol — 7:30 p.m. Thursday-
Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. In this classic holiday ghost story, Ebenezer Scrooge goes on a journey that teaches him important lessons as the true meaning of Christmas is revealed. Admission: $12 general admission, $10 student/senior, $7 CWU students with ID. McConnell Auditorium, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg. cwu.edu/theatre
Friday, Dec. 6
Wednesdays through Nov. 13. Storytime resumes again Jan. 7.
with non-perishable food donation for Fish Food Bank. This year’s event will be held at Valley View Elementary. For more info, call Steve Weidenbach, American Family Insurance, 509-933-2200.
After School Swim — 3:30-5 p.m. See Nov. 22.
A Christmas Carol — 7:30 p.m. See Dec. 5.
Family Skate — 6-8 p.m. See Nov. 22.
Sunday, Dec. 8
A Christmas Carol — 7:30 p.m. See Dec. 5.
Saturday, Dec. 7 Snowball Drop — 10 a.m. It’s a man-made
A Christmas Carol — 2 p.m. See Dec. 5.
Thursday, Dec. 12 BOUNCE CENTRAL 2-FOR-1 DAY — See Nov. 21.
blizzard in downtown Ellensburg as hundreds of snowballs (ping pong balls) float down to waiting shoppers. Each ball displays a discount, give or giveaway that may be redeemed at a local store. Free family event takes place near the Rotary Pavillion at N. Pearl Street between 4th and 5th avenues.
Holiday Girls Night Out — 5-9 p.m. Enjoy an
3rd Annual Bounce Out Hunger — 6-8 p.m.
After School Swim — 3:30-5 p.m. See Nov. 22.
Enjoy bounce houses, crafts and a hot chocolate bar at this food drive event hosted by Steve Weidenbauch Agency and Bounce Central. Free admission
evening of shopping, pampering and fun for the ladies in downtown Ellensburg. Ellensburg Downtown Association, 509-962-6246. ellensburgdowntown.org
Friday, Dec. 13 Family Skate — 6-8 p.m. See Nov. 22.
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Saturday, Dec. 14
Thursday, Dec. 26
Teddy Bear Tea — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In its seventh
Winter Holiday Open Swim — 1:30-4:30 p.m.
year, this event has become a family favorite. Enjoy lunch and tea, story time with Ms. Claus, crafts and children’s dance performances. This event typically sells out, so get your tickets early! Tickets are $7.50 for children, $15 adults; purchase at Fitterer’s Furniture. The event is held at Kelleher Motor. Ellensburg Downtown Association, 509-962-6246. ellensburgdowntown.org
Sunday, Dec. 15 Kids Rock Youth Climbing Program —
3-4:30 p.m. See Nov. 24.
Thursday, Dec. 19 BOUNCE CENTRAL 2-FOR-1 DAY — See Nov. 21. Cocoa Stroll — 5-7 p.m. Explore holiday decorations in downtown shops while enjoying hot cocoa and holiday spirit. Downtown Ellensburg. ellensburgdowntown.org
Friday, Dec. 20 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.
After School Swim — 3:30-5 p.m. See Nov. 22.
See Dec. 23.
Friday, Dec. 27 Winter Holiday Open Swim — 1:30-4:30 p.m. See Dec. 23.
Family Skate — 6-8 p.m. See Nov. 22.
Saturday, Dec. 28 FREE SWIM — 3-4 p.m. last Saturday of the month. Youth Services of Kittitas County sponsors this monthly afternoon swim for children of all ages. Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool, 815 E. Sixth Ave., Ellensburg.
Monday, Dec. 30 Winter Holiday Open Swim — 1:30-4:30 p.m. See Dec. 23.
Tuesday, Dec. 31 Winter Holiday Open Swim — 1:30-4:30 p.m. See Dec. 23.
Wednesday, Jan. 1 Happy 2014!
Thursday, Jan. 2 Winter Holiday Open Swim — 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Family Skate — 6-8 p.m. See Nov. 22.
See Dec. 23.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Friday, Jan. 3
Little Elves Children’s Workshop — 1-3 p.m.
Winter Holiday Open Swim — 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Children ages 4-12 are invited to create wrapped gifts they can take home while Mom and Dad get a little free time to shop in downtown stores. Material fee is $10 per child; space is limited. The event will be held at Prosody Events and Café. Ellensburg Downtown Association, 509-962-6246. ellensburgdowntown.org
COMMUNITY SWIM MEET — 3:30-5:30 p.m. Open
swim meet; must be able to pass the facility swim test. Cost is $15. Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool, 815 E. Sixth Ave., Ellensburg.
Monday, Dec. 23 Winter Holiday Open Swim — 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, Dec. 23-Jan. 2 (closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1). Admission for city residents/nonresidents: $2.25/$2.75 youth (0-17) and seniors (60+), $4.50/$5.50 adults. Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool, 815 E. Sixth, Ellensburg; 509-962-7210.
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lilly & todd Hall
See Dec. 23.
Monday, Jan. 13 Missoula Children’s Theatre Auditions — 3:30 p.m. Students in grades K-12 are invited to audition for MCT’s original rendition of “The Secret Garden,“ a joyful retelling of a story of hope and celebration and all good things in life. Mistress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India to her uncle’s home in England. Fee is $30 for those receiving roles. Participants will practice each day for the rest of the week, culminating in a performance open to family and the community. Meets in the cafeteria at Valley View Elementary, 1508 E. Third Ave., Ellensburg. Organized by Ellensburg Parks and Recreation, 509-962-7210.
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