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Harvest 10 days of happiness at the Central WA State Fair
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Where to get spooked for Halloween Fall festivals you won’t want to miss!
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SARA BRISTOL Welcome to BUSYBEE, a new magazine for Yakima Valley families. I hope you’ll take it home, read through it, use it — and let me know what you think. I want this magazine to be fun, friendly and useful, a guide that parents can count on for ideas and information about places to go with your children, things to do at home and where to find community resources that can help our families stay healthy, learn together and make new friends. Like Us: facebook.com/yakimabusybee.com BUSYBEE will publish six issues a Friend Me: facebook.com/yakima.mama year and be distributed throughout the Yakima Valley. It’s free — look for it at any local library as well as day cares, doctors’ offices and other places where parents go. Or, you can subscribe for $12 a year and we’ll mail each new issue to you right away. See the form on page 5 for details. If you have a calendar event, story idea or would like to distribute the magazine at your business, please give me a call or email. If you’re a writer or photographer, pitch me an idea or ask how you can participate. BUSYBEE is a community magazine, so I’d love to have you help. This inaugural issue is loaded with seasonal fun, including a tour of the fair and a list of spooky (sometimes silly) Halloween movies to watch at home. In the back, you’ll find a daily calendar with lots of especially-for-families events. And on the last page, we offer a very un-kid-friendly book suggestion — because moms and dads need some “me time” too. The holiday issue will be out Nov. 1. In the meantime, enjoy the harvest!
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cover kids Brothers Noah, Elijah, Isaac and David Sauer posed for photos this summer on their family’s Lower Valley vineyard. Photo by Jamie A Tamez Photography.
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features >> 7 FAIRLY GOOD FUN As if cotton 19 CHECK IT OUT Yakima Valley candy and corn dogs weren’t enough, we give you 10 reasons to “Get Happy” at the fair.
in every issue 11 ENJOY THE HARVEST Hitch a 3 editor’s note 6 contributors 23 fyi news & notes 25 storytimes 25 daily planner 30 the last page
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ride on a hay wagon to pick the perfect pumpkin. Here’s our guide to corn mazes, cannons and other seasonal fun.
WANNA DANCE Reality TV shows have piqued interest in dance classes. How do you know which school to choose?
14 GET SPOOKY A calendar of
21 AT THE CAPITOL Highlights of
tricks and treats for Halloween.
15 A+ LUNCHES A health-smart
mama dishes up tips for back-to-school lunches.
16 FAMILY FILM FEST Dim the
lights and pop some corn. We name 13 family-friendly films full of Halloween spirits. 4
Libraries recommend age-appropriate titles to help kids fall into a good book.
upcoming shows for young audiences.
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READING FOR SANITY Born of an obsessive need to read something other than Goodnight Moon. a Yakima
mom creates a blog to share her passion for words.
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10 ways to Get Happy at the central washington state fair >>
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Admission • Adults 13-64 — $12 • Seniors 65+ — $9 • Youth 6-12 — $7 • Kids 5 and younger — Free
fair food Foot-long corn dogs, St. Paul’s elephant ears, curly fries, cotton candy, chocolatedipped bananas, deep-fried Twinkies, Young Life’s BBQ sandwiches, lamb burgers, Hawaiian shave ice, caramel apples... If you still need nine other reasons, keep reading...
Parking: $7 Transit: Park free at the Gateway Center and catch a free shuttle north of Office Max. Continuous service from 30 minutes prior to fair opening until 30 minutes after close. Bus #6 also stops at State Fair Park.
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Carnival wristbands Tuesday-Friday: $25 Sat/Sun/Mon: $30
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the schedule Friday, Sept. 24 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. American Sprint Car Series NW Region at 6 p.m. Cody Beebe & the Crooks at 7:30 p.m. Family Deal Alert: $3 gate admission from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by KIMA TV. Saturday, Sept. 25 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. American Sprint Car Series NW Region at 6 p.m. The Guess Who at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Latino Festival at 2 p.m. Williams & Ree at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Family Deal Alert: Franz Bread Day. Admission and carnival wristband for $28 when you bring a Franz bread bag with green sticker. One sticker per person. continued on page 10 >>
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that metal noise-making thing If there’s a name for it, we don’t know it. But we ♥ that repurposed all-thingsmetal contraption that sits between the fair’s administrative offices and the kiddie rides. Kids and their grown-ups just can’t resist banging and clanging on this music machine. Stay away if you’re needing a quiet moment.
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the corn bin The preschool crowd adores playing in the amazing bin of feed corn located in the cool and calm Valley Building. Time this visit when you’d like to sit for awhile — tots won’t want to leave. Trust us. This kid-zone also features a hay maze, a hands-on milking exhibit and pony rides. Step out back to discover Goat Mountain.
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wacky vegetables Who doesn’t love searching for Siamesetwin tomatoes and enormously overgrown zucchini? Kids will love to look for the biggest pumpkin in the Ag Building, the century-old building at the heart of the fairgrounds. While you’re there, explore the art and photo exhibits upstairs, sip a tiny can of apple juice on the main level and take advantage of the toilets tucked near the grange displays. Find a family restroom outside on the building’s south side.
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If your kids are over 3, when you say “fair,” they think “wristband.” Just accept it. Once a child takes his first twirl on those cute little mechanized motorcycles, no fistful of tickets is gonna save you. Buy the wristband — for the kids. You know better than to ride the Vomitron, right? For a nice view at a grown-up pace, try the Sundola sky ride over the fairgrounds. No wristbands here — tickets will set you back about $4 for adults, less for kids under 42”.
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pint-sized tractor pull Your kids are the star of this free event that allows children ages 4-12 to pull (if they can) a pedal tractor loaded up with 25 to 250 pounds of weight, depending on their age. The goal here is not just to win the race, but to build healthy self-esteem and leave each child with a giant smile.
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animal barns No visit to the fair would be complete without a trek through the barns. Look for shaggy-haired highland cattle, baby piglets and playful pygmy goats. Step out back to see 4-H kids grooming their horses and livestock before walking them to show at the arena. Don’t miss the Silkie Bantam ornamental chickens in the Small Animal Barn — guaranteed to make you smile.
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Tuesday, Sept. 28 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bill Engvall at 7 p.m. Family Deal Alert: Apple Valley Dental & Orthodontics Tooth Day. After 3 p.m., kids ages 12 and younger pay $15 and receive admission and unlimited carnival rides. Ask for the SMILE package. Wednesday, Sept. 29 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Clay Walker at 7 p.m. Family Deal Alert: Pepsi Kids Day. Kids 12 and under are free all day with an empty can of Pepsi. Enter through Blue Gate or Gold Gate. Thursday, Sept. 30 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Collective Soul at 7 p.m.
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get animated! This traveling pop culture exhibit explores the history of animation, including children’s favorites from Disney, Pixar and Dreamworks. Located inside Pioneer Hall, guests can draw an animated character, pose for photos in Buzz Lightyear’s rocket and purchase souvenirs in the elaborate gift shop.
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Friday, Oct. 1 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Pro-West Finals Rodeo at 7 p.m. Pablo Cruise at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Pro-West Finals Rodeo at 2 p.m. Bucky Covington at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Demo Derby at 2 p.m. Family Deal Alert: Sonic Family Day. Pay $25 to receive admission for two adults and three youth. No coupon required; ask for the Sonic Family Day special. For more details and a daily schedule, visit fairfun.com.
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farmyard follies This new-to-Yakima animal antics show hosted by the Zoo Crew stars diva donkey Fiona No-No who acts out scenes from her very own book. Kids can meet the animals at the adjacent Great American Petting Zoo featuring llamas, pygmy goats, potbellied pigs and wallabies. Find these activities in the shade of Oak Park.
demolition derby What better end to 10 days of delicious sensory overload than a dirt-track date? Smash it up! Throughout the fair, the Grandstand hosts sprint car races, a Latino festival and the Pro-West Finals Rodeo. And, many boys would say, they save the best for last: The demolition derby starts at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, the final day of the 2010 fair.
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If you need an excuse to sip fresh cider and enjoy a crisp fall afternoon, here’s a guide to the Valley’s hay rides, rambling corn mazes and pumpkin patches. Enjoy the harvest!
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￭ APPLE AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AT BILL’S BERRY FARM, 3674 N. County Line Road, Grandview; billsberryfarm.com; 509-882-3200. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 23. Take a hay ride to the orchard to pick apples, visit the pumpkin patch, squeeze fresh cider or take a ride on the Barnyard Train. Hand-led pony rides, live music, scarecrow contests, fall crafts and BBQ. Admission is free.
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￭ APPLE FEST AT THOMPSON’S FARM, 9535 Old Naches Hwy., Naches; thompsonsfarm.com; 509-949-3450. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends in October. Pumpkin cannons fire on the hour. Pumpkin patch, U-pick apples and walnuts, hay rides, corn maze, antique blacksmith shop and goat ladder. Admission is free.
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￭ GRANGER PUMPKIN PATCH, 1733 Beam Road, Granger; Alva, 509-594-1747 or Joe, 562-376-2561. Wind your way through the corn and straw mazes, jump in the bounce house or take a hay ride to the fort. This festive pumpkin patch also features a petting zoo, face painting and pumpkin carving contests. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays in October. Admission is $4.50 per person. On Fridays and
Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight, get spooked in the haunted house and corn maze. ￭ HARVEST DAYS AT THE BIG RED BARN, Washington Fruit Place at Barrett Orchards, 1209 Pecks Canyon Road, Yakima; treeripened.com; 509-966-1275. Taste different varieties of apples and fresh squeezed cider weekends through October. Tractor rides, a hay maze and self-guided orchard are great for younger kids. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. ￭ JONES FARM FRUIT STAND, 2020 Thacker Road, off East Zillah Drive, Zillah; 509-829-6024. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Straw maze, hay bale pyramid with slide, duck pond and selfguided orchard walk. Admission is free. ￭ MASSIVE CORN MAZE AND FALL HARVEST FUNLAND at Schell’s Produce. Two locations: 3213 Tacoma St., just off Columbus and Main streets in Union Gap, 509-453-3200; and, three miles east of Toppenish on Highway 22 at Harris Road, 509-865-4511. Both locations feature “The Great Pumpkin” 10-acre corn maze
SWEET CORN • TOMATOES • CANTALOUPE • CUKES AND ZUKES • BELL PEPPERS • PEACHES • NECTARINES • SQUASH
Farm Fresh Produce Two Locations! Zillah Fruit Stand 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
2020 Thacker Road off E. Zillah Drive Yakima Fruit Stand
www.jonesfarmsinc.com (509) 829-6024
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Russell’s Nursery 6710 Tieton Drive
At our Zillah Fruit Stand
Straw maze Hay bale pyramid with slide Duck pond
Admission is FREE!
ALL KINDS OF PUMPKINS • DECORATIVE GOURDS • STRAW BALES • CORNSTALKS • PLENTY OF VARIETIES OF APPLES
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as well as a two-acre kiddie corn maze, straw bale maze, straw pyramid with slides, hay rides, pumpkin patch, farm animals and bonfire pits for s’mores. For an extra $1, try the pumpkin chucker. Open daily through October: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $8.50 for adults, $6 for children ages 3-10 and seniors; children ages 2 and under are free. Receive $1 off Thursday admission when you bring a canned food donation. Beginning Oct. 13, the Nightmare Corn Maze opens at dusk at the Toppenish location; recommended for ages 10+.
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￭ PUMPKIN RUN at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 S. Asotin Ave., Toppenish; nprymuseum.org; 509-8651911. Take a short caboose ride and tour the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and under. Children receive a free pumpkin.
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spooky Haunted Depot — Youth ages 12 and over are invited to tour the haunted depot at the Northern Pacific Rail and Steam Museum, 10 S. Asotin Ave., Toppenish. From 7-10 p.m. Oct. 28-31, visitors can expect ghosts, goblins and all kinds of frights throughout the depot, rail yard and two haunted cars. Cost: $5. For information, call 509-865-1911 or visit nprymuseum.org.
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Halloween Trolley — Ride the historic trolley with spooky characters and
receive a pumpkin to take home during this special event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 30 at Yakima Valley Trolleys, S. 3rd Ave. and Pine St., Yakima. There will also be activities and refreshments at the Powerhouse. This is a family-oriented event which will not be too spooky for small children. For information, call 509-249-5962 or visit yakimavalleytrolleys.org.
Selah Lions Community Halloween Party — Children are invited to wear costumes to this free community Halloween party for the under-12 set from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Treats, photos, games and prizes. Parents must accompany their children. For information,call 509-697-7738.
Haunted Walk in the Heritage Theater — The Yakama Nation
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Cultural Center is having a Haunted Walk on Oct. 29 in the Heritage Theater, 100 Spiel-yi Loop, Toppenish. For details, call 509-865-2800 or yakamamuseum.com.
Trunk or Treat — Join the party from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Free event with carnival games, trunk-or-treating, coffee and hot cocoa. Westminster Presbyterian, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; westpress.org; 509-966-1900. Cash for Candy — From 4-6 p.m. Nov. 1, kids
can receive $1 for every pound of unopened candy they turn in at Yakima Pediatric Dentistry, 3909 Creekside Loop No. 140, Yakima; 509-834-2004. The candy will be donated to troops overseas and the kids (ages 0-18) who participate will receive goody bags with a toothbrush and sugar-free gum. Costumes welcome. Grand prize for the child who donates the most candy (by weight).
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by Debra Yergen|nutrition
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here are a lot of household decisions that kids don’t get to have a say in, but having them involved with their lunches may make them feel more like eating their meals. Giving your child a choice on lunch options and focusing on favorite foods, makes lunches more enjoyable. “There are foods I know that are healthy and my kids will eat – like a tuna fish sandwich,” says Patricia Edwards, registered dietitian and mom of four. “So when we sit down on weekends to plan out school lunches for the week, one of my questions is ‘What day of the week would you like tuna?’” As a busy dietitian at Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center, Patricia understand the demands of juggling work and home, along with karate lessons, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and other activities. Her secrets include making muffins/cookies on weekends, having one of the kids pack snack bags of trail mix/pretzels/popcorn, and keeping a stocked pantry of pudding, Jello, applesauce, dried and canned fruit and dried cereal mixes.
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“Snack grab bags are a great way to let kids pick what they want to eat,” Patricia says. For picky eaters, Patricia recommends keeping a container in the refrigerator filled with smaller bags of premeasured fruits, vegetables, or cheese and crackers. For younger kids who like a surprise, unmarked paper bags are a fun way to turn after-school snacks into a game. The key to a solid lunch should include a high-protein food, fresh fruit or vegetable, bread or starch, a treat and finally a drink, whether water, 100% fruit juice or lowfat milk. “Our kids want to be involved. Letting them make their sandwiches gives them a sense of responsibility and independence. By taking a few minutes to empower them to make great choices, as parents we can get them started on a
healthy path that will last a lifetime,” Patricia says. “Check often to see what your child liked about their lunch, what they didn’t like, and develop a list of favorites, working towards better daily lunches,” she adds. Don’t forget the personal touch. Send a little inexpensive toy, erasers, personalized pencil, sticker or riddle in their lunches. Why should fast food kids’ meals be the only meals with a surprise included?
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Instead of getting boxed into the “usual” lunches, try these interesting twists: ￭ BANANA DOG: Spread peanut butter or cream cheese on one side of whole wheat hot dog bun. Spread jam or honey on other side. Place banana on top and add toppings such as raisins, coconut or peanuts. Add a bag of snack mix and mozzarella cheese stick. ￭ MEAT EATER ROLLS: Roast beef or ham rolled with a cheese slice and secure with a pretzel stick. Add fresh fruit and milk. ￭ TASTY TUNA SANDWICH: Mix tuna with mayonnaise and spread in whole wheat pita. Add lettuce and sliced tomatoes or cucumbers. Dried fruit mix and 2 fig cookies for sides.
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family film fest
t h g i Fr Night Our Top 13 list of spooky,
sometimes silly family flicks for Halloween Creepy crawlies and things that go bump in the night. No, we’re not talking about something your kids brought in from the back yard and lost track of — we’re talking spooky movies... for kids. Here are 13 movies you and your own can enjoy together. Some are a little more intense than others, but most are meant to tickle your funny bone at least as much as they tingle your spine. Why 13? Well, Halloween is right around the corner, and getting our list down to 10 proved about as hard as whittling down a bag of trick-or-treats. Plus, we thought you might like some fresh ideas, even if “fresh” means something made in the 1940s. Yeah, you’ve heard of Ghostbusters. But The Ghost Breakers with Bob Hope? You can thank us later. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) | Unrated; recommended for ages 7+ | A pair of hapless freight
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handlers mishandle some crates bound for McDougal’s House of Horrors. The first in a series of Fifties-era comedyhorror mashups starring the “Who’s on First?” duo, the focus here is more on spills than chills. Beetlejuice (1988) | Rated PG-13; recommended for ages 9+ | Definitely not for little kids, this bizarre, funny and occasionally gruesome Tim Burton classic finds a recently deceased young couple (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) conjuring up an outrageous “bioexorcist” (Michael Keaton) to rid their Connecticut farmhouse of an obnoxious yuppie family.
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Casper (1995) | Rated PG; recommended for ages 6+ | A greedy heiress’s plan to rid Whipstaff Manor of spirits so she can find a
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rumored treasure trove backfires when a girl (Christina Ricci) befriends Casper, a friendly phantom who inhabits the place... along with a not-so-friendly trio of spooks who disdain humans. The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966) | Unrated; recommended for ages 5+ | Don Knotts (Deputy Barney Fife of The Andy Griffith Show) is at his bug-eyed best in this fun tale about a small-town Kansas newspaper typesetter who spends the night in the old Simmons Mansion for a story.
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The Ghost Breakers (1940) | Unrated; recommended for ages 5+ | Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard find love and laughter while investigating a haunted castle ... in Cuba of all places! Enlivened (or should that be endeadened?) by some special effects that hold up pretty well, The Ghost Breakers is said to be the inspiration for
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MoNsTeR mUnCh Recipe by Our Best Bites. Reprinted with permission of ourbestbites.com. 1 package Almond Bark (1 lb.) 12 c. popped popcorn (about ½ c. kernals) 1 c. candy corn 1 c. dry roasted, salted peanuts ½ c. Reese’s Pieces Pop popcorn and place in a large bowl, much larger than you think you need. The largest you have. It will make mixing easier! Pour peanuts, candy corn, and Reese’s Pieces on top. Take a large knife and break up almond bark. Melt according to package directions. I just chop it up a little and microwave it in intervals until smooth and melted. Pour over popcorn mixture. Stir until everything is well coated and then spread out onto waxed paper, parchment, or foil. Let sit until completely dry and then break up into clumps.
Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Ghostbusters (1984) | Rated PG; recommended for ages 7+ | A comedy classic for the whole family, all slime breaks loose when a buildup of bad attitudes and hard feelings releases a torrent of ghouls and goblins upon New York City. To the rescue comes Bill Murray and Co. as they done their proton packs in battle against the forces of evil (and one giant marshmallow man).
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The Goonies (1985)| Rated PG; recommended for ages 6+ | A group of misfits who call themselves Goonies go on a quest in search of One-Eyed Willie’s fabled pirate treasure to save their homes from demolition. More in the category of action-adventure than
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spooky, this take on Peter Pan by Steven Speilberg has its moments. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1949) | Unrated; recommended for ages 6+ | Packaged as “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad,” Disney’s animated version of the Washington Irving classic is about as cute AND chilling as it gets. You know the tale: skinny schoolmaster Ichabod Crane has a late date with the Headless Horseman. Narrated by Bing Crosby.
8 A few more picks for older kids • Sleepy Hollow (1999)
• The Lost Boys (1987)
• Any Harry Potter film
for little kids
• Dora’s Halloween (2004)
• It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown (1966)
• Pooh’s Heffalump Movie
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The Monster Squad (1987) | Rated PG-13; recommended for kids ages 10+ | A group of misfits battle Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, etc. for control of a powerful amulet — and control of the world! Sound familiar? A campy cross between “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” and “The Goonies” that’s perfect for your smart-aleck 11 year old.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) | Rated PG; recommended for ages 7+ | Pumpkin King Jack Skellington and the residents of Halloween Town make a well-intentioned mess of it when they try to improve on Christmas. This stop-motion fantasy from director Tim Burton was produced by Disney and has won a well-deserved reputation as an underrated family classics.
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Under Wraps (1997) | Unrated; recommended for kids ages 5+ | Produced by the Disney Channel, this gentle adventure is fun for the whole family. A trio of meddling kids accidentally revive an ancient but friendly mummy, and now they’ve got ‘til midnight to return him to his resting place or he’ll turn to dust.
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The Watcher in the Woods (1980) | Rated PG; recommended for kids 8+ | Another Disney movie, but this one’s not animated and it’s a bit scary for the littlest little ones. When an American family moves into a big old house in the English countryside, peculiar things begin to occur that have something to do with the disappearance of a girl in the woods many years ago...
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The Witches (1990) | Rated PG; recommended for ages 8+ | Based upon a book by Roald Dahl (who also wrote “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”) about a British boy named Luke who finds himself staying at a Cornish hotel full of witches plotting to turn all the children of the world into mice. A bit twisted like most of Dahl’s work, “The Witches” is not everyone’s cup of tea but still good fun for older kids and teens.
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Cool mornings and kids back to school mean that fall is in the air. Hand in hand with the harvest season comes one of the best celebrations on a kid’s radar – Halloween! picture books >>
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Round up your littlest goblins and share Lois Ehlert’s Boo to You. The mice are preparing for their annual harvest party. The party starts as the sun begins to set, but will the big black cat scare them all away — or do the mice have another plan in mind? Elhert’s familiar illustrations are full of the colors of fall and endnotes include photos of squashes and a recipe for roasting pumpkin seeds. Other picture books to check out include Applesauce Season by Eden Ross Lipson with an applesauce recipe ideal for the Yakima Valley, and Countdown to Fall by Fran Hawk. For kids beginning to read on their own, check out Ant and Honey Bee: A Pair of Friends at Halloween by Megan McDonald. Good friends Ant and Honey Bee are invited to a Halloween party. After much debate, they finally decide on costumes to wear, but when they’re caught in a rain storm on their way to the party the friends have to think fast! Other titles to keep kids reading include Disney Princess: A Fairy-Tale Fall by Apple Jordan and Happy Halloween, Mittens by Lola Schaefer. For older readers, Dean Pitchford’s Captain Nobody introduces us to 10-year-old Newt Newman. Newt has family troubles, and isn’t thinking about Halloween. His friends help him create a Captain Nobody costume — and Newt discovers he actually has power when he’s wearing his mask. But does he have enough power to wake his brother from a coma? Additional fare for those who aren’t afraid of things that go bump in the night include The Midnight Curse by L.M. Falcone, and Half-minute Horrors, an anthology of very short stories by some of kids’ favorite authors, including Lemony Snicket, Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, and Jon Scieszka. Yakima Valley Libraries staff can assist you with finding more seasonal stories. Visit www.yvl.org for more information.
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SO YOU THINK YOU WANNA
What to look for when choosing a dance studio
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As reality TV shows including “So You Think You Can Dance” have struck a popular chord with audiences in recent years, local dance studios report an increased interest in hip hop and other contemporary dance. Dance classes are a great way for kids to get exercise and improve coordination, balance and posture. Whether you choose classical ballet or hip hop, instructors say dance classes also teach children life skills that reach far beyond fancy footwork. Similar to playing a sport or learning an instrument, dance teaches discipline and responsibility, builds confidence, develops teamwork skills and helps kids make friends. “And I think it’s just uplifting,” says Mindie Chervany, artistic director for CoMotion Dance Center in Yakima. “It’s fun to move around to good music.” So, when your child says he or she wants to dance, what should a parent consider? “People tend to pick time and convenience,” Chervany says, explaining that it’s common for parents to choose a dance studio that’s on their route between school, home and work and then enroll their child in a class that meets at a convenient time.
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What should parents be looking for? “When you ask what is the best studio for me, you need to look at what each studio offers and what you’re most interested in,” says Ginger Hansen, owner of Ginger’s Dance and Fitness Boutique in Yakima and Zillah’s Spotlight Studio. “We have 12 studios in our area and every single one of them has something phenomenal to teach our kids.” Recreational v. Competitive “You have to decide what your child’s goals are,” advises Angela Ringer, owner of Broadway Bound Dance Academy in Selah. If the goal is to have fun and gain confidence with a relatively low cost and time commitment, parents should look for a “recreational” studio such as Yakima’s 11th Avenue Ballet School where owner Noel Manderville specializes in storybook ballet classes that emphasize fun, musicality and story-telling. Families who want a big recital or traveling competition team should choose a different studio, says Manderville, who asks parents to visit two other studios before registering their child because she wants them to understand their options. “The parents who choose to bring their kids here are a very kind lot and they’re in no hurry to get their kids in those technique classes,” says Manderville, who
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begins technique classes at age 8. Her classes have a garden tea party in lieu of a public performance. “At that age, a lot of girls don’t want to be on stage and a lot of parents don’t want to sit through a four-hour recital,” Manderville says. Competitive studios place a greater emphasis on performance, including recitals at the Capitol Theater and traveling to dance competitions in Seattle and Spokane. “I think there should be an equal amount of fun with an equal amount of learning,” says CoMotion’s Chervany. “Some studios think it should just be about fun and I don’t think it should be just fun because you’re spending a lot of money.” Competitive studios including CoMotion and BBDA do offer all-comers classes for recreational dancers, but students who think they may want to pursue professional dance or try out for a competition team need to choose a studio that offers those programs. A group from Yakima’s Kent School of Dance brought home trophies this summer from a national competition in Las Vegas and CoMotion dancers performed at Disneyland in 2009. Participating on a competitive teams can be extremely rewarding says BBDA’s Ringer, noting that some students receive
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The Hidden Costs When parents inquire about a studio’s class and registration fees, they should also ask about hidden costs. Most studios require dance clothes, including shoes and tights. There may also be costume fees and recital tickets. Some studios hold two recitals a year — ask whether that means another costume.
OPEN AUDITIONS FOR GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Dancers ages 7-16 are invited to try for a role in Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, coming to the Capitol Theatre on Nov. 19. Auditions will be at 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at CoMotion Dance Center for the Arts, 4001 Summitview Ave., Yakima. Applicants should wear dance attire and must be currently enrolled in a ballet class. For more information, call 509-966-0676.
Parents also should ask their studio for advice on how to keep costs down. Some studios may recycle costume pieces or have loaner items if your dancer outgrows shoes between paychecks. Competition teams may have a booster club that helps with fund-raising to cover travel costs. Studios may require a specific color or style of shoe, so be sure to ask about equipment before you make a purchase. And, don’t skimp on the tights. “The tights at Target, Walmart and so on are nylon. They’re perfect if your daughter doesn’t crawl, poke or play,” says Ginger Hansen. “But just like the nylons we women wear, they snag, they run.” Dance tights sold at the studios and Hansen’s shop are made with lycra, like a swimsuit, so the few dollars extra you pay up front will hold up longer in the end. What Else to Look For There are no licensing requirements to teach dance, so parents should ask the studios about their teachers’ experience. “It’s important to have a trained teacher,” says Cherveny, who holds a bachelor’s degree in dance. “I think it’s important to have an adult teacher.” The teacher should be focused on the students, advises Manderville. She encourages parents to watch a class and see how the teacher interacts with the students. “I would look for a teacher who makes corrections,” she says. Parents also should ask the studio to explain their policies regarding makeup, costumes and choreography.
“Parents are, and should be, concerned about costumes and choreography,” Ringer says, noting that she doesn’t costume children in bare midriffs or choreograph routines with suggestive “booty shakes.” “Dance studios typically do not make parents put makeup on their children in order to make them look older,” Ringer says. “It’s stage makeup, just like you’d wear for a theater performance. Without it, under those stage lights, they look like drowned out little Amish children.” Do More Homework “June is a perfect opportunity to go and watch everyone’s recital,” Hansen says. “It’s your opportunity to see what they have to offer. It’s the studio’s opportunity to showcase their kids, their style and their teachers.” If you’re not able to go to a performance, “Ask for a recital DVD,” Hansen suggests. “See if they’ll let you borrow one or if you can watch it at the studio.” Another option for studio shopping is to enroll in a summer session. Many studios offer week-long workshops that allow students to get a taste for their programs without any obligation to stay. Summer classes are also an opportunity to try a new style of dance, such as hip hop or lyrical, without the year-long commitment to a recital routine. “Kids need to be able to grow as dancers by taking in as much as they can,” Hansen says. “It makes them a better dancer. It gives them their own flavor.”
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CIRQUE LE MASQUE No lions, tigers or bears in this European-style circus act — it’s the humans that will make you say, “Oh, my!” Totally appropriate for families, Cirque Le Masque’s Carnivale is a fantasy adventure starring acrobats, aerial artists and gymnasts apparently oblivious to the forces of gravity. Reviews say the show will be both funny and thrilling, making audience members from 5 to 95 ask, “How can they do that?” Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Tickets are $10/$30/$45/$60. Purchase tickets at the Capitol Theatre box office, 19 S. Third St., Yakima; 509-8532787. CAPITOL KIDS When school buses take over Third Street outside the Capitol Theatre, it’s field trip day for hundreds of elementary students across the Valley. Did you know parents can take their kids to see Capitol Kids performances? Tickets are just $5 each for these educational shows designed to introduce children to theater arts, encouraging creativity and curiosity. The shows are presented by professional touring companies at the Capitol Theatre. To purchase tickets, call Christina McCarthy at 509-853-8000. ￭ Ferdinand the Bull — Monday, Oct. 25. Performances at 10 a.m. and noon. Appropriate for grades K-5. This show about Ferdinand, a little bull, teaches children about the importance of kindness, friendship and the importance of being true to one’s self. ￭ Barrio Grrrl! — Friday, Feb. 11 — Performances at 10 a.m. and noon. Appropriate for grades 4-8. Spunky 9-year-old Ana is faced with the big decision of being a superhero or working little miracles in real life. This story helps audiences realize the power and potential within us all. ￭ Berenstain Bears in Family Matters — Thursday, March 17. Performances at 10 a.m. and noon. Appropriate for preschoolers through grade 4. What are Brother Bear, Sister Bear and Papa each hiding in the cookie jar? Watch as Mama, Gran and Gramps teach life lessons on honesty, personal health and family. YAKIMABUSYBEE.COM • SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2010
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Preschool favorites including Wonder Pets and Kai-lan will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Yakima SunDome. Purchase tickets ($18.50 and $33.50) for the Nickelodeon Storytime Live show at the SunDome box office, 509-248-7160 ext. 121, or ticketswest.com.
The Pacific Science Center will host space explorations Oct. 16 at the Yakima Valley Museum. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., visitors can explore the galaxy — and beyond! — through the PSC’s traveling Space Odyssey exhibit and portable planetarium. Museum admission will be free during the event, which is sponsored by Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program. Planetarium shows begin at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Space inside the planetarium is limited to approximately 25 guests. For more information, contact the Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima; yakimavalleymuseum.org; 509248-0747.
Free after-school Bible program Westminister Presbyterian Church invites students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade to join Kids In Motion, a free after-school program. From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, participants will have study time, Bible lessons, music and games. The program is free; donations are appreciated. A six-week session from Oct. 13-Nov. 17 will focus on the character of God, prayer and worship. A three-week session from Dec. 1-15 will celebrate the Christmas story. Registration forms are available at the church’s website, westpress.org, or stop by the church at 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-966-1900.
art classes ALLIED ARTS, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave.,
Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 509-9660930. All classes will be from 4-6 p.m. The cost is $20 for Allied Arts members and $25 for non-members. Register at least three days prior to class; classes with fewer than four participants will be canceled. ￭ ELEMENT OF TEXTURE (FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS) — Ages 5-12, Oct. 6. Teen class for ages 12-18, Oct. 5. Create a personal collage with an emphasis on visual and tactile learning. Bring a paint shirt and picture of something you like (magazine clipping, photo or drawing). ￭ SUGAR SKULLS — Oct. 12. Ages 12-18. Decorate a sugar skull in honor of the Mexican Dia de los Muertos celebration. ￭ PICASSO MUSICIAN COLLAGE — Oct. 13. Ages 5-12. Create a colorful cubist musical collage in the style of Picasso. ￭ ELEMENT OF LINE (FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS) — Ages 5-12, Oct. 20. Teen class for ages 12-18, Oct. 19. Learn about line in art using non-traditional materials. Bring a paint shirt and a picture of something you like (magazine clipping, photo or drawing).
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￭ FUSED GLASS PENDANT — Oct. 26. Ages 12-18. Make several pendants or magnets while learning the basics of fused glass. Additional $25 materials fee for this class. ￭ PAINT LIKE MONET — Oct. 27. Ages 5-12. Paint a porcelain tile in the Impressionist method. Bring a painting shirt. ￭ LET’S CREATE A TABLE SCULPTURE (FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS) — Ages 5-12, Nov. 3. Teen class for ages 12-18, Nov. 2. Learn about color while making a table sculpture. Bring a paint shirt and a picture of something you like (magazine clipping, photo or drawing). ￭ WIRE AND FABRIC HUMAN SCULPTURE — Nov. 9. Inspired by artists Degas, Giacometti and Abakanowicz, create a wire form of the human figure wrapped with burlap fabric. ￭ FAITH RINGGOLD STORY QUILTS — Nov. 10. Learn about African-American artist Faith Ringgold. The class will read her book “Tar Beach” then make their own story quilts using color, pattern and shape.
RED ART & SUNFLOWER STUDIO, Nob Hill Plaza Breezeway, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766. ￭ ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays. Kids ages 0-5 can drop-in to make art. Cost: $5 with adult. ￭ KIDS’ OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon Fridays. Drop-in studio time for kids of all ages. Cost: $12, or prepay $40 for four sessions. ￭ KIDS’ CLAY STUDIO — 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Basic ceramics class for ages 7 and up. Preregistration required. Cost: $100 for four sessions. ￭ HOME SCHOOL ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays. Art classes for home-schooled students ages 5 and up. Preregistration required. Cost: $40 for four sessions. ￭ TEEN ART STUDIO — 3:30-5:30 p.m. Art classes for ages 12 and up. Preregistration required. Cost: $65 for four sessions.
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storytimes BORDERS, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap; 509-248-4018. Story time and craft, 11 a.m. Saturdays. “Olivia Goes to Venice” special event for ages 5-8, 11 a.m. Oct. 2. IMAGINATION LIBRARY STORY HOUR. A story hour for children up to age 5, organized by Catholic Family & Child Service. At 10 a.m., the program is in English, followed by Spanish at noon. Meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509965-7100 ext. 1019. INKLINGS BOOKSHOP, located in the Chalet Place shopping center, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-965-5830. Toddler story time meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. YAKAMA NATION LIBRARY, located in the Yakama Nation Museum & Cultural Center, Spiel-yi Loop, Toppenish; 509-865-2800 ext. 6. Storytime on alternate Wednesdays, call for details.
Yakima Valley Libraries, yvl.org BUENA, 801 Buena Road; 509-865-3390. BLAST After School Tutoring for grades K-5, 3:30 p.m Tuesdays-Thursdays. GRANGER, 508 Sunnyside Ave.; 509-854-1446. School-age Story & Activity, 3 p.m. Oct. 13. MOXEE, 255 W. Seattle; 509-575-8854. Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m. Mondays. Kito Manga Teen Club, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. NACHES, 303 Naches Ave.; 509-653-2005. Preschool Storytime, 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays. SELAH, 115 W. Naches Ave.; 509-698-7345. Baby Lapsit, 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Teen Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays except Oct. 26. SOUTHEAST YAKIMA, 1211 S. Seventh St.; 509-576-0723. SUMMITVIEW, 5709 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-966-7070. Baby Lapsit, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. SUNNYSIDE, 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 509-837-3234. Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Fridays. TERRACE HEIGHTS, 4011 Commonwealth Drive, Yakima; 509-457-5319. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays.
Friday, Sept. 24 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — The
10-day extravaganza of corn dogs and carnival rides kicks off today at 11 a.m. See page 8 for more details.
FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m. Recreational swim featuring loud ‘80s music. Special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.
Saturday, Sept. 25 SUNFAIR PARADE — 10 a.m. This 49th annual
event, the largest parade in the Yakima Valley, marches down Yakima Avenue from 16th Avenue to Eighth Street
GREAT PROSSER BALLOON RALLY & HARVEST FESTIVAL — Hot air balloon launch
6:30 a.m. at Prosser Airport. Night Glow at dusk Saturday only at Fiker Stadium. Harvest Festival features live music, arts/crafts and food booths from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Chalk painting, $5. Prosser Chamber: 509-786-3177. prosserballoonrally.org
CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — See page 8.
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, Sept. 26 GREAT PROSSER BALLOON RALLY & HARVEST FESTIVAL — See Sept. 25. CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — See page 8.
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TOPPENISH, 1 S. Elm St.; 509-865-3600. Preschool Storytime, 10:45 a.m. Fridays. UNION GAP, 3104 S. First St.; 509-452-4252. Preschool Storytime and Craft, 10 a.m. first Tuesdays. YAKIMA, 102 N. Third St.; 509-452-8541. Baby Lapsit, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Hora de Cuentos para Preescolares/Spanish Preschool Storytime, 11 am. Saturdays. Teen Anime/ Manga Club, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30.
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￭ daily planner MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.
Faith-based mothers’ group includes activities with the kids, then just for moms. All ages welcome. For child care reservations, call 509966-1900. For more information, email katejoyt@ hotmail.com. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima.
MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion
group for moms with infants under 1 year. Sponsored by Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education. Meets at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-575-8484.
CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — See page 8.
ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Red Art & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766. OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5 p.m. Drop-in studio time for kids, all ages. Cost is $12. Red Art & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.
Tuesday, Sept. 28 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — See page 10.
Wednesday, Sept. 29 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — See page 10.
OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5 p.m. See Sept. 27.
Thursday, Sept. 30 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — See page 10.
Friday, Oct. 1 FIRST PRES MOPS — 9-11:15 a.m. Mothers of
Preschoolers. Special tables for Spanish speakers and grandmothers raising grandchildren. Supervision for home-schooled children. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; Julie, 509-307-4887.
OPEN ART STUDIO — 10 a.m. to noon. See Sept.
27.
CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — See page 10.
FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m.
Recreational swim featuring loud ‘80s music. Special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.
Saturday, Oct. 2 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.
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ACE KIDS CLUB — 10 a.m. to noon. Drop-in crafts for ages 3-12. Hometown Ace Hardware, 3700 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-972-4400. CAR IS KING WEEKEND AT MARYHILL — 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Classic, sport and customized car show on the museum lawn. Children’s veggie car races at 1 p.m. Free museum admission for children 17 and under with paid adult admission during Family Fun events. Public drive on Maryhill Loops Road, 12-2 p.m. Saturday. Vintage sports cars race up the hill, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Maryhill Museum of Art, Washington Scenic Route 14, just west of U.S. Highway 97 near Goldendale; maryhillmuseum.org; 509-773-3733 .
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OLIVIA GOES TO VENICE — 11 a.m. Kids
ages 5-8 can celebrate the latest Olivia adventure at Borders Books, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap; (509) 248-4018.
CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — See page 10.
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Sunday, Oct. 3 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts and food vendors in front of the Capitol Theatre at Third Street and Yakima Avenue, Yakima. yakimafarmersmarket.org
CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — See page 10. Last day of the fair!
Monday, Oct. 4 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion
group for moms with infants under 1 year. Sponsored by Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education. Meets at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-575-8484.
ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Red Art & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766. OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5 p.m. Drop-in studio
time for kids, all ages. Cost is $12. Red Art & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.
Wednesday, Oct. 6 OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5 p.m. See Oct. 4.
workshop for children and parents. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; lowesbuildandgrow. com; 509-248-3032.
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; 509-6985437.
PLAYHOUSES ON PARADE CARNIVAL — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Indoor carnival at Valley Mall Center Court, 2529 Main St., Union Gap. Raffle drawing for Playhouses on Parade at 2 p.m. 509-248-3950. 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, Oct. 10 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts and food vendors in front of the Capitol Theatre at Third Street and Yakima Avenue, Yakima. yakimafarmersmarket.org
MOMMY TIME CONSIGNMENT SALE —
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Friday, Oct. 8 SELAH MOPS — 9-11 a.m. Mothers of
Preschoolers. Selah Covenant Church, 560 McGongale Road, Selah; 509-697-6116.
OPEN ART STUDIO — 10 a.m. to noon. See Oct.
4.
MOMMY TIME CONSIGNMENT SALE —
9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Find gently used fall and winter clothing and gear for infants and children at this semi-annual event. Glenwood Square Mall, 5110 Tieton Drive, Yakima; mommytimesales.com; 509307-7268.
GYMKIDS FUN FRIDAY — 6-9 p.m. Drop off
kids ages 3-10 for open gym, games and pizza. Cost: $18 first child, $16 siblings. Reservations not necessary. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437.
FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m. Recreational swim featuring loud ‘80s music. Special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.
Saturday, Oct. 9 MOMMY TIME CONSIGNMENT SALE — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. See Oct. 8.
PUMPKIN DECORATING PARTY — 10 a.m. See page 13.
LOWE’S BUILD & GROW CLINIC — 10 a.m. Reservations recommended. Free building
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￭ daily planner WWE PRESENTS RAW WORLD TOUR —
5 p.m. John Cena, Edge, Chris Jericho and many more stars are scheduled to appear. Tickets: $17/$27/$42/$62. Purchase through ticketswest. com or the State Fair Park box office. Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima.
Monday, Oct. 11 WEST SIDE MOPS — 9-11 a.m. West Side Church, 6901 Summitview Ave., Yakima; Christy, 509-457-2888. MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.
Faith-based mothers’ group includes activities with the kids, then just for moms. All ages welcome. For child care reservations, call 509-
Prevention is key in fighting breast cancer By Joanne Callahan, RTRM, mammogram technologist This October, remember to be nice to your breasts. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 200,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed among women in the United States this year. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States, after skin cancer. But with preventative steps like regular screening mammograms, it’s also one of the most survivable. Today, there are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors living in the U.S. October is breast cancer awareness month. If you’re worried about developing breast cancer, or if you know someone who has been diagnosed with the disease, one way to deal with your concerns is to get as much information as possible. Talk to your doctor about your risks and what you can do. Joanne is happy to answer general questions about mammograms; she can be reached at 509-454-6130.
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966-1900. For more information, email katejoyt@ hotmail.com. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima.
MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion group for moms with infants under 1 year. Sponsored by Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education. Meets at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-575-8484. ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Red Art & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766. OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5 p.m. Drop-in studio time for kids, all ages. Cost is $12. Red Art & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.
Tuesday, Oct. 12 LA LECHE LEAGUE — 6 p.m. Support for
pregnant and breast-feeding mothers. Children welcome. Meets at Creekside Women’s Health, 1601 Creekside Loop, Yakima. For nursing help or questions, call Katy at 509-248-2610 or Denita at 509-388-6866.
Wednesday, Oct. 13 OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5 p.m. See Oct. 11. MOUNTAINVIEW MOPS — 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima; Tabitha, 509-972-3723.
AFRICA: THE POWER OF DRUM AND DANCE — 7 p.m. Concert featuring percussionist Michael Wimberly. Admission: $10. The Seasons Music Festival, 101 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; 509453-1888. theseasonsyakima.com
Friday, Oct. 15
Saturday, Oct. 16 SPACE ODYSSEY & PLANETARIUM —
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit the Pacific Science Center’s traveling Space Odyssey exhibit at the Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive in Yakima; yakimavalleymuseum.org; 509-248-0747. 30-minute presentations inside the portable planetarium begin at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Free admission.
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, Oct. 17 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts and food vendors in front of the Capitol Theatre at Third Street and Yakima Avenue, Yakima. yakimafarmersmarket.org
Monday, Oct. 18 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion
group for moms with infants under 1 year. Sponsored by Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education. Meets at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-575-8484.
ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Red Art & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766. OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5 p.m. Drop-in studio time. Cost is $12. Red Art & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.
Wednesday, Oct. 20 MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA — 9:30-11 a.m.
of Preschoolers. Nile Valley Community Church, 60 Bedrock Lane, Naches; 509-658-2904.
Group organizes daytime activities for stay-athome moms and their kids. Meets at Central Lutheran Church, 1603 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima. Email: momsclubofyakima@gmail.com
FIRST PRES MOPS — 9-11:15 a.m. Special tables
OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5 p.m. See Oct. 18.
NILE VALLEY MOPS — 8:45-11:15 a.m. Mothers
for Spanish speakers and grandmothers raising grandchildren. Supervision for home-schooled children. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; Julie, 509-307-4887.
LOWER NACHES MOPS — 9-11:30 a.m.
Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way, Gleed; Mandy, 509-966-7442.
OPEN ART STUDIO — 10 a.m. to noon. See Oct.
11.
FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m.
Recreational swim featuring loud ‘80s music. Special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.
Friday, Oct. 22 KIDS‘ OPEN ART STUDIO — 10 a.m. to noon. See Oct. 18.
FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m.
Recreational swim featuring loud ‘80s music. Special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.
Saturday, Oct. 23 LOWE’S BUILD & GROW CLINIC — 10 a.m. Reservations recommended. Free building workshop for children and parents. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; lowesbuildandgrow. com; 509-248-3032.
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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, Oct. 24 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts and food vendors in front of the Capitol Theatre at Third Street and Yakima Avenue, Yakima. yakimafarmersmarket.org
Monday, Oct. 25 WEST SIDE MOPS — 9-11 a.m. West Side Church, 6901 Summitview Ave., Yakima; Christy, 509-457-2888. MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.
Faith-based mothers’ group includes activities with the kids, then just for moms. All ages welcome. For child care reservations, call 509966-1900. For more information, email katejoyt@ hotmail.com. Meets at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima.
MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion
group for moms with infants under 1 year. Sponsored by Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education. Meets at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-575-8484.
Friday, Oct. 29 OPEN ART STUDIO — 10 a.m.-noon. See Oct. 25. FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m.
Recreational swim featuring loud ‘80s music. Special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046.
Saturday, Oct. 30 LIBRARY BOOK SALE — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All
items, including children’s books and movies, are 50 cents. Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St.; 509-4528541.
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES — See page 14. 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, Oct. 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN — See page 14. YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. Last market of the year. Fresh produce, crafts and food vendors in front of the Capitol Theatre at Third Street and Yakima Avenue, Yakima. yakimafarmersmarket.org
CAPITOL KIDS: FERDINAND THE BULL —
Performances at 10 a.m. and noon. Appropriate for grades K-5, this story teaches the importance of kindness and friendship. Admission: $5. Must purchase tickets in advance; call Christina, 509853-8000. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima; capitoltheatre.org.
ITTY BITTY ART — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio time for parents and kids ages 5 and under. Cost is $5. Red Art & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766. OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5 p.m. Drop-in studio time for all ages. Cost is $12. Red Art & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-4692766.
Tuesday, Oct. 26 NICKELODEON STORYTIME LIVE — 7 p.m.
Dora, The Backyardigans, Kai-lan and Wonder Pets join hosts Moose and Zee through four musical adventures at the Yakima SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. Tickets: $18.50/$33.50 through the SunDome box office, 509-248-7160 ext. 121, or TicketsWest, ticketswest.com. Parking is $7.
Wednesday, Oct. 27 OPEN ART STUDIO — 4-5 p.m. See Oct. 25. MOUNTAINVIEW MOPS — 6:00-7:30 p.m. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima; Tabitha, 509-972-3723.
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￭ the last page | by Mindy Oja
Hi, my name is Mindy. I must confess — I have an unhealthy addiction to the written word and an inordinate amount of books cluttering my home. I’m also the fortunate mother of three rambunctious and utterly beguiling little girls who occasionally rock my mental boat. To cope, I read. A lot. Other Reading For Sanity Picks I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont | Children’s Fiction, 5 stars | “I like myself. I’m glad I’m me. There’s no one else I’d rather be.” If you have little girls, BUY THIS BOOK and read it to them often!! The Moonflower Vine by Jetta Carleton | Fiction, 5 stars | A story about love and loss, joy and struggles, deceit and victory all wound together. A hidden classic that begs to be read time and time again. I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You by Ally Carter | Young Adult Fiction, 4.25 stars | Cute, fun, and very appropriate. This book should be a real hit with the 10 to 16 age group—at least the ones who aren’t currently obsessed with vampires. It might even find an audience with those who are…ahem…a little older. Food Rules by Michael Pollan | Non-fiction/ Nutrition, 4 stars | A condensed version of In Defense of Food. If you’ve been meaning to read it, read this instead.
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Reading For Sanity is a book review blog, born of my obsessive need to read something other than Goodnight Moon twelve times a night, and the desire to recommend good books to others (or help them avoid the bad ones). I review alongside six other fanatically fabulous bibliophiles, including fellow Yakima resident Heather VanTassell, as we do our level best to keep Reading For Sanity current and engaging. As the nights get colder and the wind picks up, I look forward to one of my favorite activities – snuggling up with a good book, a cup of caramel cocoa, and (if I can talk him into it) my husband. A book that would be perfect for these blustery fall evenings is The Reapers Are the Angels by Alden Bell. Here’s the deal though, and please don’t freak out: It’s about zombies. Yes, zombies. Ordinarily, this is where I would stop reading. I’m not a zombie fan either, but I promise you, this book is in a class all of its own. For twenty-five years, civilization has survived in meager enclaves, guarded against a plague of the dead. Temple wanders this blighted landscape, keeping to herself and keeping her demons inside her heart. She can’t remember a time before the zombies, but she does remember an old man who took her in and the younger brother she cared for until the tragedy that set her on a personal journey toward redemption. Moving back and forth between the insulated remnants of society and the brutal frontier beyond, Temple must decide where ultimately to make a home and find the salvation she seeks. (Summary from Macmillan/Holt Publishing) Dramatic and gritty with a unique, inescapable voice, The Reapers are the Angels is a brilliant story, enhanced by characters that burrow into your skull, and woven together with splinters of bone and rivers of blood. Bell’s exquisite prose runs in striking contrast to vivid images of death and
decay.* His idiosyncratic grasp of the English language allows him to use the words “ain’t” and “palaver” in the same sentence without damaging the authenticity of his characters. Haunted by a past she cannot change and hunted by both the living and the living dead, Temple is a force of nature — fury and endless wonder, death and life personified — in her search for redemption in a truly horrifying world. The morning I finished reading, I closed the book with a big sigh of relief/contentment/sadness and, from the length of my exhalation, realized I must have been holding my breath for half the book. In the past two years or so, I’ve reviewed over 155 books for Reading For Sanity and I have
never read a book like this one. It is gorgeous. It is disgusting. It is just so good. I’m fairly certain it has ruined me for
many books to come. If you are looking for a book to suck you in, mind, body, and soul, chew you up, and spit you back out again, run to Inklings and get this book. *This book is not for the sensitive reader. If you are bothered by the occasional profanity, mild sexual situations, or cringe at images of roiling maggots, mangled viscera, or fecal ooze, back away slowly and go pick up something by L.M. Montgomery. Now. It’s possible I’m still in shock and minimizing the extent of the carnage. Don’t you dare say I didn’t warn you. For more reviews, visit Reading For Sanity at http://readingforsanity.blogspot.com
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