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A year ago, I believed I could create a magazine by myself — but I hadn’t actually done it yet. What a difference a year makes: This issue, Number 7, marks Busybee’s first anniversary. And, looking back, I can’t think of SARA BRISTOL any better way to say it: It’s been a busy year. By the time this issue is in your hands, I will have published some 280 pages featuring hundreds of local activities, more than 50 local advertisers and as many photos of your kids as I could pack in. I will have delivered more than 56,000 issues and stayed up past midnight (sometimes dawn) more times than I care to admit. But it’s been worth it. And, it’s been done with help, Like Us: facebook.com/yakimabusybee.com a LOT of help. Help from local Friend Me: facebook.com/yakima.mama businesses who were willing to take a chance on a new product, some investing their limited advertising dollars in a product they hadn’t even seen. Help from local moms (most of whom I didn’t know a year ago) who have contributed their time and talents with photos, articles and ad sales. Help — by the bucket load, brimming with midnight oil — from my kid brother who grew up to be a very good graphic artist. And, lots of help from my extremely supportive husband who pitched in even more than usual with the house and kids, and then called in the grandparents for backup when we really needed it. Thanks to you all! A year ago, I believed I could create a magazine by myself — but I hadn’t actually done it yet. Turns out, this little start-up has been a success thanks to lots of help. It’s been an encouraging, humbling, exciting, sometimes exhausting year. Let’s do it again!

cover kid Six-year-old Delaney Allan will gladly work for cupcakes, but she otherwise only tolerates her photographer mama’s obsession with the camera. Special thanks to The Cake Decorator Shoppe for help with cupcake ideas & supplies. Photo by kelly allan

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features >> 7 mystery mom After too many

last-minute invitations and unexpected guests, one mom is burned out on birthday parties. Is it you?

in every issue 10 simply magical A white 3 editor’s note 6 contributors 34 fyi 36 storytimes 37 daily planner 50 reading for sanity

sheet and a summer night set the scene for a memorable family gathering.

freaky food Halloween isn’t just about candy anymore. This monster menu is finger-lickin’ good.

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YouTube, a Selah girl bakes cupcakes to help another girl she’s never met.

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farm kids, 4-H clubs help teach students skills for life and leadership.

harvest festivals We can’t tell you how to find your way out of the corn maze, but we’ll sure tell you how to get there.

moms connect Local support groups help moms connect, celebrate and commiserate.

banned books Reviewer Mindy Oja reads banned books. That’s her choice.

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￭ contributors << CARRIE SNIDER is a wife and mother of three darling children, Dallin, 5, Justin, 3, and baby Sydney. She is a freelance writer for several publications and works from home as the editing manager of a book publishing company. She also loves gardening, running, road trips and fresh-from-the-oven brownies. >> LARISSA WARDRIP enjoys shooting pictures alongside her husband, Mark; her favorite sessions are weddings, engagements, seniors and maternity. When she isn’t looking through the lens of her camera, Larissa keeps busy chasing around her almost-3-year-old son, Jack. Find Larissa online at larissarachelle.com. << SAMANTHA DEYETTE loves to spend time at home with her first loves: her amazingly supportive husband and their offspring, five delightful (most of the time) children. She’s also a natural-light photographer who specializes in modern art of babies, children, seniors and families. See her work at samanthadeyette.com.

>> MINDY OJA is a local blogger for the book review blog Reading For Sanity. Despite her somewhat exhausting job as a stay-at-home mother of three, if given the choice to nap or read, she would choose read every time. Why? She reads for sanity.

<< RHIANN GATES is an army wife and the mommy of Sydnie and Luke. Her family loves to camp, ski, make up silly songs and see how many pets they can incorporate into their already crazy lives. Rhiann likes to take pictures of it all. To see her work, visit gardengatesphotography.com.

>> KELLY ALLAN is a busy mom and photographer. When she’s not chasing around her two children (Delaney, 6, and Grady, 2), she’s busy shooting newborn and children’s portraits for her photo biz, 7 Safaris Photography & Design, www.7safaris.com.

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Editor’s Note: Working at my computer way too late one night, I heard the chime that signals I’ve received a new email. I opened the file to discover this column from an anonymous local mother. It seems she’d attended one too many poorly planned parties, and she’d snapped. I felt her pain. So many party invitations sent out over the years, so few RSVPs received... I didn’t write this column (promise!), but I couldn’t have said it any better. — Sara Bristol

I’m no Miss Manners, but it seems to me that some of the common courtesies of partying have gone by the wayside recently. I’m in the party guest protection program, so you can just call me Ima Partier, in the interest of protecting the guilty.

Oh, the tortures I have endured in my adventures in the world of kids’ birthday parties, both as an aggravated hostess and as the parent of a guest! Case in point, last week my elementary school aged child was invited to a birthday party — two days before the event, by email. This week my preschooler was invited to another party, also with less than a week’s notice, and this invitation had a special note from the parents with a gift suggestion for the birthday boy: cash! Recently we attended a birthday party at an indoor pool. Luckily I had some extra cash with me because our hosts neglected to mention that we would need to pay our own admission, swimming or not. Not only did I not enjoy myself, but I was forced to pay for the privilege of sitting in a hot steamy room with a bunch of strangers just to ensure that my child didn’t drown in the pool. Now that’s my idea of a

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fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Over the years, I’ve pulled off a few pretty neat parties for my kids. There’s a lot of effort and expense involved. And let me tell you, nothing ruins it for me as when things don’t go according to plan, and by that I mean when I don’t know how many people to plan for. Please, above all else, RSVP in a timely manner and tell me YES we will attend or NO we will not attend. MAYBE is not a helpful reply; it just means the guest might show up if nothing better comes along. I don’t want to be short of food or treats, nor do I want to be eating leftover pizza and cake for a week after the party. In the interest of beating a dead horse — because, well, I so enjoy beating dead animals and apparently my biggest pet peeve is kids’ birthday parties and uncouth parents — I am offering, as a community service, the following DOs and DON’Ts. (Not that continued on next page >>

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• DO specify the following: – Start and ending times for the party AND if it is a drop-off event or a parents-should-stay party. (I hate to have to ask.)

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For Party Hosts: • DO get your invitations out in a timely manner, particularly for a weekend event. One to three weeks ahead, depending on the time of year and the activity. Small informal parties with a minimal time commitment require less notice than anything occurring around a holiday or necessitating the presence of the parents of your child’s friends. • DO mail or email invitations to your guests. Most schools have a policy about distributing invitations and even if you are inviting the entire class, papers don’t always make it home and you don’t want a friend to feel excluded because the invite didn’t get into the right hands.

– What food (if any) will be served. Some children have allergies and this information is useful. – Activity information (swimming, bowling, inside/outside, etc.) so your guests can be prepared with suits, sunscreen, alternative food if necessary, and so on. – Where the party is located and contact information for the host(s). • DON’T mention gifts. Your guests will ask for suggestions if they need any. It is completely okay to say “no gifts please” but any other reference to gifts, no matter how nicely worded, is tacky. • DON’T send my kids home with tons of dollar-store crap or candy —please! • DON’T invite me unless I need to be there (age appropriate, of course) or unless it is a close-knit group of friends. I really hate to spend a chunk of my Saturday hanging out with a bunch of parents and other people’s relatives who I don’t know. Now, the kids of my friends who are friends with my kid are a different story, but I don’t want to spend my afternoon taking to someone’s Aunt Franny; talking to mine is bad enough. • DON’T make your guests pay for the privilege of attending your party. • DON’T have your party last all day. Two hours tops, unless it’s a slumber party. • DO have your child make thank you notes. And DO send them out promptly after the party.

For Party Guests: • DO have mercy on the poor people who are trying to show your kids a good time and be considerate enough to let them know as soon as possible if your child will be able to attend the party. Realize that the host will want a head count so they can have enough food, cake, goody bags, balloons and so on. • DO arrive and depart on time. • DON’T bring extra kids (or adults) with you unless you clear it with the host first. At my child’s most recent birthday party it really put a wrench in things when parents showed up with additional children who weren’t invited or planned for but needed to have cake and a goody bag too. Also, some venues have a price per head and/or space limit. DON’T force your host to incur unexpected charges because little bro or sis (or both!) had to come along. An infant is one thing but any “plus1s” who can eat cake really need to be invited on their own or left at home. Or, if you have to bring a plus-1, make sure your host knows and OFFER to PAY if it is a venue that costs money. • DO leave your emergency contact information with the host if it is a dropoff party. • DO include a gift receipt, if possible, in case of duplicate gifts. • DO be sure your child thanks the host for a very nice time, which, if everyone follows my tips, will be had by one and all. Okay, I’m putting my whacking stick down now. I think the horse has had it. But, if you have something to add, please visit Busybee on Facebook and leave a comment. Happy Partying! ￭

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Parties don’t need to be expensive or elaborate to be a huge success. With friends and a few birthday candles to blow out, kids will have fun whether you spend a little or a lot. The best parties focus on friends and fun, not frills. Still, a theme helps make the day special and gives you a foundation for planning the day’s events:

Seeking a new creative challenge, Yakima photographer (and mother of five) Samantha Deyette embarked on a personal project over the summer called Summer Styled in which she designed a “styled” photo session to feature weekly on her blog. Samantha tells us how this styled-yet-simple cinema party came about: Over the summer my parents hosted their annual cousin camp-out in the backyard for the grandkids. They kicked it up a notch this year by creating their own private outdoor cinema! It was a huge success — for the kids and adults — and a team

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effort in creating the magical memory. My sister was able to borrow a projector (an Epson MovieMate) from a friend and we used a white sheet for the screen, which was secured using clamps to an arbor in the backyard. I pulled out our large Christmas bulbs to string up, adding to the charming atmosphere. The pennant banner was something already owned by my mom and adorable in the space. From there we added some colorful blankets, ecstatic kids and a few very large bowls of popcorn. We started the movie at dusk which allowed the photo op in the last light of day. It was truly a night enjoyed by all and one we won’t soon forget.

Jr Chef Academy: Make invitations on recipe cards inviting friends to this DIY birthday bash. Ingredients: Handful of special friends, 1 cup of laughter, 2 cups of fun and a pinch of imagination. At the party, have each guest decorate their own apron. Set up stations for kids to assemble pizzas or decorate cupcakes. Play Dough Factory: Before the party, have fun making homemade play dough colored and/or scented with KoolAid, food coloring, cooking extracts or cocoa powder. Mix in glitter for a special touch. For the party, set up tables with cookie cutters, rolling pins, popsicle sticks, google eyes and other craft supplies and let the kids go wild. Party favor? Play dough, of course.

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Family traditions make birthdays more fun

Cake for Every Kid! Based on the belief that every kid deserves a special birthday cake, Yakima Free Cakes for Kids is a volunteer organization that provides birthday cakes for kids who might not otherwise receive one. “We are always looking for volunteers and can never get enough cake requests,” says coordinator Tara Santucci. With at least one week’s notice, volunteers bake and decorate birthday cakes for children turning 18 or younger. Donations, including baking supplies or grocery gift cards, are also appreciated. More information and an online cake request form is available at yakimafreecakesforkids.webs. com. Contact Tara Santucci at 509-969-1970 or coordinator@ yakimafreecakesforkids.com. The organization also has a page on Facebook.

Some families serve dinner on a special plate, or hang a banner on the door when there’s a birthday in the house. In some countries, you might get pinched or poked once for every year. Some folks celebrate their half birthdays, that day that falls six months between their real birthdays, with half a cake, sometimes even half a gift. Fun traditions like these make getting older worth the wait. So, while we’re waiting, Busybee asked around for some more ideas.

At my house, a big ribbon is tied around one of our kitchen chairs and a birthday card is waiting for the person.

You don’t have to clean anything when it’s your birthday! — Lori McCormick

Our birthday tradition consisted of waking to pennies under your breakfast plate, one per year of your life. For some reason, French toast also became the traditional breakfast, except for the year that my mom realized that she’d used the last of the eggs to make the birthday cake. We had b-day cake for breakfast.

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here never seems to be any shortage of sweets at Halloween, so we assembled some of our favorite ideas for (mostly) savory snacks to fill your little monsters’ tummies before they head out for tricks-or-treats. These creepy creations are simple enough for kids to help prepare, or you might want to serve them up as a surprise ... and see if the kids freak out.

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Marinated Eyeballs Using the small end of a melon scooper, scoop out a small hole in a cherry-sized mozzarella ball. Place a slice of a stuffed green olive in each hole, with the flat side facing out. Our olives are stuffed with either red pimentos, which is how they came, or bits of black olives, which we added ourselves. Mix together 1⁄3 cup olive oil, 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and a couple splashes of basalmic vinegar; drizzle over the eyeballs and serve.

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Salty Bones Unroll a tube of refrigerated breadstick dough and separate the rectangular pieces. Cut a 1-1⁄2-inch slit in both ends of each length of dough. Roll the resulting flaps of dough into knobs that look like the ends of a bone. Place the dough bones on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them an inch or two apart, and sprinkle with coarse salt. In oven preheated to 375°F, bake the bones until they are light golden brown, about 12 minutes.

Vampire Bites Quarter and core an apple. Using a knife, cut a wedge from the skin side of each apple quarter to create an open mouth. Press in slivered almonds for teeth.

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Mummy Pizzas Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce onto half of an English muffin. Set two sliced black olives in place for eyes, then lay strips of cheese across the muffin for the mummy’s wrappings. We used pre-sliced mozzarella cheese cut into 1/2-inch strips. Bake for about 10 minutes in a 350ºF oven until the cheese is melted and the muffin is toasty. If you’d like to add pepperoni, remember to place it on the muffin before adding the cheese.

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Mummy Wraps Unroll a rube of refrigerated croissant dough (or breadsticks) and, using a knife or kitchen shears, cut the dough into thin strips about a 1/2-inch wide. Wrap these dough strips around frankfurters in a crisscross manner, making sure to leave an opening for the head. Place the wraps on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes in an oven preheated to 375Â°F. Put two dots of mustard on the front of the head for eyes. Serve with mustard and blood (ketchup).

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Autumn’s Bakery makes cupcakes to benefit Virginia girl with cancer If a teacher asks Autumn Roberts to write a “What I Did This Summer” essay, the Selah Intermediate seventh grader will have a sweet story to tell. Twelve-year-old Autumn spent her summer baking cupcakes to raise money for a little girl she’s never met, a little girl battling cancer on the other side of the country. It all started with a YouTube video. Autumn and a friend were watching videos on YouTube when they learned about Taylor Love, a 6-year-old in Virginia who has spent more than four years of her young life fighting off neuroblastoma, a nerve-based cancer, as well as chemoinduced leukemia. Taylor’s story struck a nerve with Autumn, who started thinking about how she could help.

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“One night when I was making cupcakes at my dad’s house, I said it would be good to sell some to raise money,” Autumn recalled. “I thought it would be fun to raise money for her (Taylor) doing something I enjoy.” With the support of her parents, Autumn launched Autumn’s Bakery on Facebook.

She bakes and decorates each batch to order, selling the cupcakes for $13 a dozen. All proceeds will be donated to Taylor Love, taylorlove.org. Interviewed in August, Autumn told Busybee she’d raised more than $100 but hadn’t kept track of how many cupcakes she baked over the summer. “I just make a whole bunch of them,” she said, adding she has a request for 150 cupcakes for a September wedding. “She’s done all of it herself,” said Autumn’s mom, Shelley Dumas-Pickett. “I haven’t frosted anything, I haven’t baked anything. She’s done it 100 percent herself.” Although Autumn didn’t have previous experience with philanthropy, Shelley said her daughter has always sought out

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independent tasks and responsibility, and she’s always been the type of kid to reach out to others. “This is not new for her personality,” Shelley said. “Her personality has always been to give. She’s always put others before herself.” As word of her bakery spread, Autumn learned about several local kids battling cancer. She’s donated cupcakes to their fundraising efforts and hosted a lemonade stand a couple times to raise funds for a 2-year-old Selah boy with the same type of cancer afflicting Taylor Love. Autumn would love to meet Taylor someday, but in the meantime she’s happy to keep baking cupcakes to help the little girl she’s never met, a little girl battling cancer on the other side of the country. — Sara Bristol

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It’s about creating good citizens Whether kids are working with horses, rabbits or robotics, “Learning by Doing” sums up the hands-on educational philosophy of 4-H. Founded more than 100 years ago, the organization is still associated primarily with farm kids and home economics projects, but 4-H has grown to become the nation’s largest youth development organization. The club’s purpose is to teach kids responsibility, life and leadership skills through hands-on experiences. “We’re creating good citizens by learning life skills, doing whatever project they’re interested in,” says Jennifer Loyd, 4-H Program Coordinator for Yakima County. The county’s 4-H programs, under the umbrella of the Washington State University Extension Office, boast an average of 700 to 800 youth participants and 200 volunteers a year. There are 58 clubs — some of which

are very small, just a couple of families — in Yakima County. Depending on their members’ interests, clubs can offer an astonishingly widerange of projects and learning activities in the areas of science, citizenship and healthy living. Curriculum options include lessons in sewing as well as cycling, ATV safety and PowerPoint presentations. Livestock and equestrian programs are a mainstay of many clubs, but Jennifer says parents often are surprised to learn that 4-H also offers Pocket Pet programs that allow kids to compete with small animals such as gerbils, geckos and hermit crabs that are accessible to more families. “We want to be really inclusive and

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not exclusive,” Jennifer says. Because membership dues are just $1 a year and clubs can select projects that suit members’ interests and budgets, 4-H is an economical choice for children’s activities, Jennifer says. Full membership is open to students ages 9 to 19, but students in kindergarten through second grade can participate in some activities as Cloverbuds. These younger kids receive rainbow participation ribbons and don’t actually compete until they’re in the third grade. Even for older students, the 4-H model is designed to help kids grow in baby steps, Jennifer says. Club members first learn to give a presentation within their local chapter before advancing to compete

against other chapters at the city, regional or state level. Ideally, by the time a student has been involved in 4-H for several years, as with sisters Stephanie and Emily George, they’re comfortable with competitions and presentations and looking for opportunities to expand their leadership skills. Stephanie, 17, and 15-year-old Emily are part of the Sagebrush Riders 4-H Club, which has about 35 members led by the girls’ parents, Steve and Ann George. The George family owns eight horses that the girls have learned to help care for and train. Stephanie rides several of the horses regularly but she’s especially proud of her work with Justin, short for Just My Style, a 9-year-old Arabian gelding the family

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compete at the fair A visit to the Central Washington State Fair is even more fun when your family can go on a scavenger hunt to find your own exhibition entries and see whether you’ve won a coveted blue ribbon. From rock star scarecrows to scrapbooking to creative uses for duct tape, the Central Washington State Fair offers dozens of open youth and adult categories that range far beyond rabbits and radishes. Most exhibition contests cost about $6 to enter and net you a free pass for admission to the fair — not a bad deal! In addition to prize ribbons, many categories pay a small premium to the top entries. Though most premiums are just a few dollars, it’s fun to receive a check in the mail a few weeks after the fair ends. To get all the details, download the Exhibitor’s Guidebook from the fair website at www.fairfun. com. Find it filed under Competitive Exhibits in the How to Participate menu on the home page. If you don’t have computer access, visit the fair office at 1301 S. Fair Ave. to get the rules in print. Be warned that the guidebook is a bear to read through, but you’ll want to study it carefully to make sure you understand when to drop off and pick up your entries, as well specific rules for the contests you’re entering. Good luck!

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I love the Central Washington State Fair. I also love saving a buck (so I can splurge on $4 corn dogs and elephant ears). Let’s face it, a day at the fair can cost a pretty penny, especially once the kids learn that evil “w” word: Wristband. To help you save a few dollars for treats, Busybee’s got the scoop on the best days for families to catch a deal at the fair: First off, you need to know the standard rates: General admission is $12 for adults, $9 for seniors 65+, $7 for children ages 6-12, and kids ages 5 and under are free. Parking is $7 a day; or, take the free shuttle from the Gateway Center parking lot near Office Max. Carnival wristbands, which allow you to ride unlimited rides for one day, will set you back $25 or $30 per person, depending on the day. Tuesday through Friday, wristbands are $25; the price is $30 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. You can shave $1 off the price of admission and $3-$5 off wristbands by purchasing them in advance (before 5 p.m. Sept. 22) at the State Fair Park box office or Banner Bank. However, your best bet for savings is to take advantage of one of the fair’s promo days: • Friday, Sept. 24 is KIMA TV Day: Pay $3 for gate admission until 3 p.m. Wristbands on Fridays run $25, so the total cost for admission and rides = $28 per person. • Monday, Sept. 26 is Franz Bread Day: Bring an empty Franz Bread sack with a sticker and purchase a wristband and admission for $28. You’ll need one sack per person, so total cost = $28 per person + cost of bread. • Tuesday, Sept 26 is Yakima Valley Credit Union Day: After 3 p.m., youth 12 and younger pay $15 for admission and carnival wristband; no coupon required. Assuming the kids are hitting the carnival and parents aren’t, this is hands-down the best deal; total cost = $15 per kid. • Wednesday, Sept. 28 is Pepsi Kids Day: Youth ages 12 and younger receive free admission all day with empty can of any Pepsi product. Kids must be accompanied by an adult; enter through Blue or Gold gates. Total cost = free (youth admission only) + $25 for a wristband. • Sunday, Oct. 2, the fair’s final day, is Sonic Family Day: Pay $25 and receive admission for two adults and three youth ages 6-12 (remember, kids ages 5 and younger are always free). There’s no coupon required; just ask for the Sonic Family Day special. Since wristbands run $30 on Sundays, this is a great deal only if you’re skipping the rides and your kids are over 5. — Sara Bristol 24

What’s Going On Of course, cost isn’t the only factor in deciding which day to head to the fair. Here’s a look at this year’s headline entertainment. Some shows offer preferred seating at an extra cost, but general admission is free for all acts: Friday, Sept. 23 American Sprint Car Series NW Region at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Trace Adkins at 7:30 p.m. American Sprint Car Series NW Region at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 Festival de Musica at 2 p.m. Gloriana at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 MC Magic at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 Hinder at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 Kellie Pickler at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 Boyz II Men at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 Uncle Kracker at 7:30 p.m. Pro-West Finals Rodeo at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Brett Eldredge at 7:30 p.m. Pro-West Finals Rodeo at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Pro-West Finals Rodeo at 2 p.m.

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Like many kids, 10-year-old Aspen Prather went back to school this fall with a fresh haircut. But for Aspen, it was her first cut since kindergarten. The West Valley fifth grader had been growing her hair out for five years so she could donate it to Locks of Love, a nonprofit that makes hairpieces for kids who have experienced hair loss. “I wanted to make a little girl happy that doesn’t have any hair,” Aspen says. She had a 13-inch ponytail cut off over the summer to donate. Locks of Love requires hair donations to be at least 10 inches long, bundled in a ponytail or braid; it takes about six to 10 ponytails to make one hairpiece, according to the organization’s website, locksoflove.org. The majority of all donations, estimated at 80 percent, come from children like Aspen who wish to help other children. (The majority of requests for hairpieces are from girls, but the organization helps boys as well.) Most hairpiece recipients suffer from alopecia, an auto-immune disorder that causes the hair follicles to shut down. Other recipients have suffered hair loss caused by cancer treatment, severe burns or trauma and other medical conditions. Aspen says she’s glad she was able to donate her hair to help another kid, and she plans to donate again in the future. In the meantime, she’s really happy with her new ‘do: “I love it.”

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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 a 10-acre corn maze designed with a GPS as well as a twoacre 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 Oct. 5-31: 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 $9 for adults, $6.50 for children ages 3-10 and seniors, and kids ages 2 and under are free; group and school discounts available. On Thursdays, receive $1 off admission when you bring a canned food donation. Beginning Oct. 12, the corn maze is haunted from dusk until closing on Wednesdays-Saturdays; recommended for ages 10 and up.

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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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free; donations are appreciated.

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“Moms Offering Moms Support.” The Yakima chapter currently has about 60 member moms with children ages 0-18. It has activity clubs within the main group including: Walking Club, Book Club, Recipe Club, Coffee Klatch, Moms Night Out and Craft Club, as well as field trips. Two or three events are held each week during day time hours, and Moms Night Out is held once a month in the evening. The club’s monthly business meeting is held at 9:30 a.m. third Wednesdays at Central Lutheran Church’s upstairs meeting room. Business meetings and

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What is MOPS? Mothers of Preschoolers, or MOPS, is a faith-based organization for mothers of children ages 0-kindergarten. Groups meet at local churches once or twice a month throughout the school year. Meetings typically include a speaker or program, refreshments and time for fellowship, games or crafts. Child care is provided during meetings. Some groups organize extra activities such as play dates, Bible study or evenings out. Annual dues to MOPS International are $23.95, and most groups ask for a meeting donation of about $5 to help cover expenses; scholarships are available. For more information about MOPS, visit mops.org. Here’s a round up of local groups: Ellensburg MOPS — Meets 9-11 a.m. third Fridays at Mercer Creek Church, 1407 N. B St., Ellensburg; 509-933-7800. First Presbyterian MOPS — Meets 9-11:15 a.m. first and third Fridays at First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; Brianne, 509-949-8681. Lower Naches MOPS — Meets 9-11:30 a.m. third Fridays (second Friday in December) at Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way, Gleed; Angie, 509-945-0617. Mountainview MOPS — Meets 6-7:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays at Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima; Danielle, 509-833-2228. Nile Valley MOPS — Meets 8:45-11:15 a.m. third Fridays at Nile Valley Community Church, 60 Bedrock Lane, Naches; 509-6582904.

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Mothers of Preschoolers, or MOPS, is another popular group in the area. One MOPS group meets at First Presbyterian Church and has about 90 members. Like many moms new to the area, Jenny McCown was happy to find MOPS as a way to meet new people. She joined the First Presbyterian MOPS groups four years ago. “I was looking for support and friendship—what I found exceeded my expectations,” she said. “First and foremost, it was a room full of tired looking mommies just like me! They didn’t care if I had just rolled out of bed because I was up all hours the night before, they probably were, too. “I quickly came to see that once I walked through the doors I would be hugged on, loved on and prayed for. It was as if the thick fog in my weary mind was temporarily wiped away and I could see clearly just for a few hours… I am a better

wife and mother because of MOPS and I am so grateful to have found this awesome group of friends!” Brianne Horbatko is coordinator of the First Presbyterian MOPS group this year. “MOPS is different from other groups in that we are specifically designed for reaching out and helping mothers with children during their preschool years. We are a comfortable environment for Christians and non-Christians alike.” The MOPS First Presbyterian group meets the first and third Friday of the month from 9 to 11:15 a.m. The year kicks off September 16 and continues until its last meeting on May 18. Meetings include hot breakfast for moms, activities and speakers, and childcare is provided. Horbatko said she joined MOPS because she was looking for a way to meet other mothers who were facing the same things she was. “I was a new mother who was not supposed to ever be able to have continued on page 33 >>

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Where to Meet Ot her Moms Mom & Baby — This discussion group

at Central Lutheran Church, 1603 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima. Regular activities include Walking Club, Book Club, Coffee Klatch, Moms Night Out and field trips. Meetings and park playdates are open to any mom wanting to know more about the club; annual dues are $30. For more information, call Annette Rogers at 509965-9341.

for new moms meets from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Community Education Center in the Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. Moms are invited to bring their babies (under 1 year) and join other moms to discuss the successes and challenges of parenthood and hear from guest speakers. There’s no charge and no registration. For more information, call Lori Gibbons at 509-248-7322.

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based mothers’ group meets from 9:1511:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima. Meetings include activities with the kids, as well as discussion time for for moms. All ages are welcome. For child care reservations or more information, call Katie at 509-972-3113.

MOMS Club of Yakima — This local

chapter of the International MOMS Club (www.momsclub.org) organizes daytime activities for stay-at-home moms and their kids (no age limit). The club’s monthly business meeting is held at 9:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month upstairs

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isn’t for moms — it’s for the woman inside the mother. The group organizes activities for moms and kids, moms-only and the entire family — because dads need friends, too. Moms are invited to meet the group for casual discussion from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Starbucks at Chalet Place, 56th and Summitview avenues, Yakima. For more information, visit bigtent.com/groups/valleyfamily.

Young Lives — This group is a Young Life ministry for teen mothers and their children. For more information, call Lanette Hooper at 509-961-2404. For information about Young Life, visit younglife.org.

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Help for dads of kids with special needs Moms have many options for support, but Robert Haffner knows sometimes dads need a network, too. Haffner, of Selah, is the Eastern Washington Robert Haffner regional leader for Washington Dads, or WADADS, an organization with a mission to educate and support dads raising children with emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. “Having a child with behavior problems, it’s really hard on some dads,” says Robert, who has a 15-yearold son with multiple diagnoses including ADHD and fetal alcohol syndrome. “I want to be able to help other dads who have special needs kids.” Founded in 2005 as a pilot project by the Washington State Mental Health Division, WADADS is now

an independent nonprofit with six support groups across Washington, including Yakima. The local group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the EPIC building at 615 N. 15th Ave. There are no membership dues, Robert says, just man-to-man talk and information. In addition to the local group, WADADS organizes statewide training weekends twice a year where dads can take classes on parenting skills, advocacy and topics such as how How to Write a Successful IEP. Robert says he wasn’t sure what to expect two years ago when his wife encouraged him to attend one of the group’s retreats. “There were a lot of other dads at the training that were like me... I found a brotherhood of men that can talk to each other and give information to help each other.” For more information, contact Robert at 509-930-2174 or email rhaffner@ wadads.org. The group’s website is washingtondads.com. – Sara Bristol

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a child, and was now facing my life quickly change with this new little baby. I really needed to have support beyond my husband and family. I craved conversation and support from women who were going through the nursing, and poop, and lack of sleep the same as I was. “My daughter is now 3 years old and some of the moms I have met in MOPS are my closest friends and confidants. We have gone through many changes together and have been able to lean on each other and love on each other. I am so glad for this group. It has been a lifeline to me when I thought I was going to lose my mind many times, I recommend it to any new moms.” Lisa Reinmuth also joined the MOPS group for similar reasons, including getting out of the house. “It’s great fellowshipping with other moms who are going through the same things that I am,” she said, “like diapers, potty training, and trying to discipline active kids.” The MOPS First Presbyterian group has been around for 14 years now. Aimee Ozanich joined six years ago, joining for something fun to do. Over the years, through listening to speakers and connecting with other moms in the area, she has grown. “I am a much better mom to my kids after attending MOPS. It has strengthened me as a mom, a woman and a leader.” ￭ Carrie Snider is a freelance writer for several publications and works from home as the editing manager of a book publishing company. YAKIMABUSYBEE.COM • SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2011

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Selah Hoops Selah Parks & Recreation is offering fall basketball for boys and girls age 4 years through sixth grade. The Little Dribblers program for kids ages 4-6 years will meet from 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 7 to Dec. 12, in the Sunset Gym. The cost is $32 for Selah residents, $42 for Selah School District residents and $52 for out-of-district participants. Registration opens Oct. 3.

• Boys and girls in grades 1-6 can participate in Youth Basketball. Practice begins the week of Dec. 6 with games on Saturdays in January and February. The cost is $40-$60, depending on residency. Registration opens Oct. 10. For more info, or to register, contact Selah Parks & Recreation in the Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St.; 509-698-7300.

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The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, coming Nov. 1 to Yakima, is a family-oriented show featuring the comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich and the talents of his performing pets. All rescued from animal shelters, 15 cats and 10 dogs perform a variety of stunts and skits in this all-ages show. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. Tickets at $15-$30 at The Capitol Theatre box office, 19 S. Third St., Yakima; (509) 853-2787. A very different type of circus act is slated for the Capitol in February. The acrobats, jugglers and contortionists of the New Shanghai Circus defy gravity and stretch the limits of human ability in a choreographed presentation of Chinese circus traditions you wouldn’t dare to try at home. Showtime is 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. Tickets are $7.50-$35.

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Don’t get too excited: We haven’t heard of any plans for Disney On Ice to return to Yakima (though our fingers and toes are crossed). However, Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3 skating spectacular is coming to Everett and Kent this fall, so we thought we’d give you a little heads up because Disney on Ice is one of the only kids’ shows we’ve seen that might be worth the drive. Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang will perform Nov. 3-6 at the Comcast Arena in Everett and Nov. 9-13 at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Tickets are $16-$65 for ages 2 and over. For more info, visit disney.go.com/live-events.

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Trick-or-treating is lots of fun, but eating all that candy isn’t good for kids’ teeth. However, it could be good for their piggy bank. Children’s dentist Ashley Tercero will pay $1 for each pound of wrapped candy that kids ages 0-14 bring to the annual Cash 4 Candy buy-back event at Yakima Pediatric Dentistry, 3909 Creekside Loop suite 140, Yakima; 509-834-2004. This year’s event will be from 3:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. The candy will be sent to military troops overseas.

Prenatal Yoga

Parents are invited to learn about Parenting with Love and Limits in an eight-week class led by Yakima author and parenting educator Laurie Kanyer. The class will meet at 11 a.m Sundays, Sept. 25-Nov. 20, in the David Ferry Lounge at First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave. Yakima. The class will teach parents proven techniques to encourage cooperation and positive behavior, as well as skills to set limits and reduce stress. Child care is provided. For more information, call the church at 509248-7940.

Cash for Candy The Yakima Area Arboretum is offering a workshop called Worm Composting for Kids from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The class is open to students in at least second grade and is limited to 15 participants; deadline to register is Oct. 19. The cost is $20 for arboretum members and $26 for non-members. Participants will learn about the benefits of worm composting, examine all of the components of a healthy worm bin up close, and learn how to setup and care for their own bin. Kids will leave with everything they need to worm compost at home, including a starter worm bin, worms and instructional materials. To register, or for more information, visit ahtrees.org or call 509-248-7337.

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Expectant mothers can decrease tension and common pregnancy discomforts including backache and fatigue, improve strength and flexibility and prepare with prenatal yoga classes offered by Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Classes meet from 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Memorial’s Community Education Center, 2506 W. Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima. The class fee is $20 for five weeks; participants can join anytime. Mats and blankets are provided, and a limited number of scholarships are available. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, or for more information, call Lori Gibbons at 509-248-7322.

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storytimes Theater brings kids’ books to life Popular children’s book characters Ms. Frizzle and June B. Jones will pop off their pages during the Capitol Theatre’s daytime performances for kids. The Capitol Kids program caters primarily to school field trips, but parents are welcome to bring their kids to the shows as well. Tickets are $5 per person and must be purchased in advance. Call Christina McCarthy at 509-853-8000 for reservations. The Capitol Theatre, capitoltheatre.org, is located at 19 S. Third St. in Yakima. The Magic School Bus LIVE! Performances at 10 a.m. and noon Oct. 25. Geared towards students in preschool through third grade, this scienceoriented show starring Ms. Frizzle and her traveling school bus will venture from the arctic to the equator learning about climate changes. Junie B. Jones Performances at 10 a.m. and noon March 15-16, 2012. Outspoken first grader Junie B. Jones helps young audiences learn about acceptance, manners and perseverance in this tale of grade school woes. Appropriate for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

BILINGUAL STORY HOUR for children up to age 5, organized by Catholic Family & Child Service and Ready By Five. Meets from 10-11 a.m. Sept. 14 and 28 and Oct. 12 and 26 in the Children’s Underground at the Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima; Kathy, 509-965-7100 ext. 1019. INKLINGS BOOKSHOP,

located in the Chalet Place shopping center, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-965-5830. 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. Coyote Tales storytelling, call for details. Haunted walk through the Cultural Center, Oct. 29.

Yakima Valley Libraries

NOTE: All libraries will be closed Oct. 28 for staff enrichment. GRANGER, 508 Sunnyside Ave.; 509-854-1446. Rover’s Romp, 3 p.m. Sept. 7. MOXEE, 255 W. Seattle; 509-575-8854. Rover’s Romp, 11 a.m. Sept. 19. Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m. Mondays, beginning Sept. 26. Kito Manga Teen Club, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. NACHES, 303 Naches Ave.; 509-653-2005. Rover’s Romp, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 21. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Kid Zone activities for school-age children, 4 p.m. Thursdays. SELAH, 106 S. Second St.; 509-698-7345. Rover’s Romp, 10 a.m. Sept. 15. Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Teen Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. SOUTHEAST YAKIMA, 1211 S. Seventh St.; 509-576-0723. Kids’ Club activities for ages 10-12, 3:30 p.m. Fridays. SUMMITVIEW, 5709 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-966-7070. Rover’s Romp, 11 a.m. Sept. 24. Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. SUNNYSIDE, 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 509-837-3234. Rover’s Romp, 10 a.m. Sept. 16; Jugando con Rover, 11 a.m. Sept. 20. Baby Lapsit, 10 a.m. Thursdays. 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. TIETON, 418 Maple; 509-673-2621. Rover’s Romp, 3 p.m. Sept. 8. WAPATO, 119 E. Third St.; 509-877-2882. Rover’s Romp, 4 p.m. Sept. 19. Craft Clearance Party, 4 p.m. Sept. 22. YAKIMA, 102 N. Third St.; 509-452-8541. Rover’s Romp, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 15; Jugando con Rover, 11 a.m. Sept. 10. Baby Lapsit, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Latino Arts and Culture/Arte y Cultura Latina, 11 p.m. Saturdays. Teen Yaki-Manga Anime/Manga Club, 4 p.m. Thursdays starting Sept. 15. ZILLAH, 109 Seventh St.; 509-829-6707. Rover’s Romp, 3 p.m. Sept. 14.

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

30 pounds of fresh grapes into juice. Fun for the whole family, including food and arts & crafts vendors, and activities for the kids; Yakima Valley Community College campus, 500 W. Main St., Grandview; www.visitgrandview.org

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SELAH’S WEDNESDAY MARKET — 5-8 p.m. Local goods, handmade crafts, Kids’ Korner educational activities. Located behind King’s Row, S. First St., Selah; 509-698-7305.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 NACHES VALLEY SPORTSMANS’ DAYS — 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. One of the Yakima Valley’s

longest running community events gets under way for its annual three-day run. Carnival, food booths, game booths, flea market, sand sculpture demonstration, entertainment, etc. Hosted by Naches Lions Club at Naches Valley Middle School, 32 Shafer Ave., Naches; www. nachesvalleychamber.com

SHREK THE MUSICAL — 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Based on the popular animated film, Shrek the Musical follows the adventures of Shrek, a lovable swamp-dwelling ogre and a chorus of everybody’s favorite fractured fairytale creatures. Tickets: $15 to $65. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., downtown Yakima; www.capitoltheatre.org

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 9:15 a.m. and

10:45 a.m. Saturdays, 12:30 and 2 p.m. Sundays. One-hour educational workshops featuring chimpanzees who use American Sign Language. Cost $11 adults, $8.50 students; recommended for ages 6 and up.Call 509-963-2244 for reservations. Central Washington University, Ellensburg.

NACHES VALLEY SPORTSMANS’ DAYS —

10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Day 2 of three-day event. Kids Parade/Grand Parade 10 a.m. Midway/carnival opens at 11 a.m. Games for kids and teens on the midway at 1 p.m. Large flower show and quilt show, golf cart derby, kids pottery demonstration, stage entertainment. Lip synch contest at 7 p.m. Free fireworks show after dark. Naches Valley Middle School, 32 Shafer Ave., Naches; www. nachesvalleychamber.com

LOWE’S BUILD & GROW CLINIC — 10 a.m.

Reservations recommended. Free building workshop for children and parents. Today’s project: Police Car. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com

GYMKIDS SATURDAY PLAYDATE — 10-11:30 a.m. Open gym, zip line and popcorn for kids ages 1-5 with their parents. Cost: $10. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437. YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — 12-4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-248-1117. GREAT GRANDVIEW GRAPE STOMP —

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SHREK THE MUSICAL — 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 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.

NOT JUST A FARMERS’ MARKET — Zillah’s harvest celebration features up to 60 vendors selling local produce, wood furniture, arts and crafts, food and many unique items. Live entertainment. Downtown Zillah. YAKIMA SPEEDWAY — 6 p.m. Super Stock

Championship, Pure Stock Championship, Hornets, Youth Hornets Championship and Bump To Pass divisions. Admission: $11 adults, $9 for seniors and military, $4 children 5 and older. Concessions. Yakima Speedway, 1600 Pacific Ave., Yakima; 509-248-0647. yakimaspeedway.us

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Third Street and Yakima Avenue, Yakima.

NACHES VALLEY SPORTSMANS’ DAYS — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Final day of three-day

event. Midway/carnival opens at 11 a.m. Kids fishing derby at 1 p.m. (ages 4-12 welcome, bring your own bait and pole). Naches Valley Middle School, 32 Shafer Ave., Naches; www. nachesvalleychamber.com

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WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 12:30 and 2 p.m. See Sept. 10.

MONDAY, SEPT. 12 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.

SELAH’S WEDNESDAY MARKET — 5-8 p.m. Local goods, handmade crafts, Kids’ Korner educational activities. Located behind King’s Row, S. First St., Selah; 509-698-7305. CREATIVE FAMILIES PLAY & LEARN GROUP — 6-8 p.m. Free learning activities for parents and children, birth to 5 years. Ready by Five, 414 N. Third St., Yakima; David, 509-480-0762.

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Back to Sleep Ro utines Experts agree that a good night’s sleep is critical to a child’s success in school. Most elementary school children need 9 to 11 hours of sleep a night. Adolescents need 8.5-9.5 hours. But getting a child to bed at an appropriate hour can be a daunting challenge for parents coming off a summer of long days and carefree routines. Here are some tips on how to get back on track: Establish a prebedtime routine. This can include preparing the backpack for the next day, selecting an outfit to wear to school, taking David Pommer, MD a bath and is a family medicine another quiet physician with a special activity that interest in obstetrics at doesn’t involve Selah Family Medicine. the computer, He is accepting new video games or patients. TV. Bedtime is

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defined as the time when the child actually falls asleep and not when the pre-bedtime routine starts. The second step is to implement the routine gradually. Try starting the routine 10 to 15 minutes earlier every few days. It can take up to two weeks to adjust to going to bed an hour earlier. Follow this schedule on the weekends as well, since consistency is important in making sure a routine sticks. Another strategy to try is to wake a child up 15 minutes earlier until he or she is back on schedule. Some experts believe it’s easier to wake children up earlier than to put them to bed earlier. There may be days when the child is overtired and grumpy since making this shift in a sleep schedule is not easy. However the payoff is worth the effort, resulting in a happier, healthier and more successful child. 38

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

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 39th ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIAN DAYS CELEBRATION & POW WOW — 7 p.m.

Grand Entry. Traditional dancing, food and craft vendors. Free admission. Toppenish Creek Longhouse on Mission Road, White Swan. 509945-1704 or 509-480-5194.

NILE VALLEY MOPS — 8:45-11:15 a.m. third Fridays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. Child care provided.. Nile Valley Community Church, 60 Bedrock Lane, Naches; 509-658-2904. FIRST PRES MOPS — 9-11:15 a.m. first and third

Fridays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. Child care provided. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; Brianne, 509-949-8681.

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

$5 students; Treasure run $8. Sarg Hubbard Park, Yakima; runlikeapirate.com

SELAH FALL FESTIVAL — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Inaugural event starts with a half marathon at 9 a.m. UW Softball exhibition game at 1 p.m. Farmers market, live chainsaw carving demonstration, balloon animals, pie eating contest, food and craft vendors at Carlon Park, 300 E. Goodlander Road., Selah. Evening music, Cruz Nite car and motorcycle show. KITTITAS VALLEY THRESHING BEE & ANTIQUE FARM EQUIPMENT SHOW —

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. First of two-day event showcases a little of what life was like “way back when.” Grain threshing demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., a tractor parade at 1 p.m., antique spinning wheel and soak making demonstrations. And lot of tractors and contraptions, not to mention a flea market. Free admission; no Discover Pass needed for this event. Olmstead Place State Park, four miles east of Ellensburg at 921 N. Ferguson Road; www.kveic.org

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 9:15 a.m. and

BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hay rides, apple

flinging, pumpkin chuckin’, pony rides, petting zoo, two kids’ play areas, fall crafts, freshsqueezed cider and a new barnyard mystery corn maze. Admission is free (fee for some activities). 3674 N. County Line Road, Grandview; billberryfarm.com

TIETON FARMERS MARKET — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tieton Square Park, Tieton.

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

MOMS CLUB OPEN HOUSE BBQ — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stay-at-home moms and their kids invited to drop in to learn more about this group that organizes daytime activities. Free lunch. Kissel Park, 32nd and Mead avenues, Yakima. Annette, 509-965-9341.

at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Traditional dancing, food and craft vendors. Free admission. Toppenish Creek Longhouse on Mission Road, White Swan. 509945-1704 or 509-480-5194.

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m.

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

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

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 SUNNYSIDE SUNSHINE DAYS — 8 a.m. to 5

p.m. A parade (10 a.m.), car show, quilt show, live entertainment and possibly a carnival make Sunnyside’s Central Park the focus of fun, capped by the Miss Sunnyside Pageant at Sunnyside High School at 7 p.m. Central Park, downtown Sunnyside; www.sunnysidechamber.com

Run Like A Pirate — 9 a.m. Inaugural event features 10K Voyage and 5K Raiding Party runs for adults/teens and one-mile Run For The Treasure for children ages 1-12. Cost: Voyage run $12 adults, $5 student; Raiding Party $10 adults,

39th ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIAN DAYS CELEBRATION & POW WOW — Grand Entry

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.

YAKIMA SPEEDWAY — 6 p.m. Championship

races for Late Model, Sportsman, Hornet and Bump To Pass divisions. Admission: $11 adults, $9 for seniors and military, $4 children 5 and older. Concessions. Yakima Speedway, 1600 Pacific Ave., Yakima; 509-248-0647. yakimaspeedway.us

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Third Street and Yakima Avenue, downtown Yakima.

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KITTITAS VALLEY THRESHING BEE & ANTIQUE FARM EQUIPMENT SHOW —

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Second day of two-day event showcases a little of what life was like “way back when.” Grain threshing demonstration at 10 a.m., a tractor parade at 1 p.m., antique spinning wheel and soap making demonstrations. Lots of tractors and contraptions, and a flea market. Free admission; no Discover Pass needed for this event. Olmstead Place State Park, four miles east of Ellensburg at 921 N. Ferguson Road; www. kveic.org

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 12:30 and 2 p.m. See Sept. 17.

39th ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIAN DAYS CELEBRATION & POW WOW — 2 p.m.

Grand Entry. Traditional dancing, food and craft vendors. Free admission. Toppenish Creek Longhouse on Mission Road, White Swan. 509945-1704 or 509-480-5194.

MONDAY, SEPT. 19 TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY — Argh, Matey! MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

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

TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 VISION AND POOR PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOOL — 7 p.m. Workshop for parents and

teachers to learn how vision therapy can help students who are struggling with school and reading. Presented by Dr. Benjamin C. Winters at Washington Vision Therapy Center, 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 150, Yakima. Free; call 509654-9256 to register.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21 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 or more information, call Katie at 509-972-3113 or email katejoyt@hotmail.com. Meets at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima.

MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA — 9:30-11 a.m. third Wednesdays. Stay-at-home moms and kids meet upstairs at Central Lutheran Church, 1603 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima. Annette, 965-9341.

SELAH’S WEDNESDAY MARKET — 5-8 p.m. Local goods, handmade crafts, Kids’ Korner educational activities. Located behind King’s Row, S. First St., Selah; 509-698-7305. DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS — 6:30-8 p.m. Support group for children whose parents are divorced or separated. Adult group meets at same time. Nursery care available. Meets at Roosevelt Elementary School, corner of 16th and Summitview avenues, Yakima. Dan, 509-930-1420. yakimadivorcecare.net

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 22nd ANNUAL GREAT PROSSER BALLOON RALLY — Sunrise. Balloon pilots from all over the Northwest will converge at the Prosser Airport and take to the sky for three days of photo-snapping fun. Spectators encouraged to arrive early, about 6:15 a.m., to watch the pilots prepare the giant balloons. Parking and admission is free. Prosser Airport, 111 Nunn Road; www.prosserballoonrally.org

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11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Opening day of the 10-day fair. KIMA TV Day: Pay just $3 for admission until 3 p.m. General admission: $12 adults, $7 children, 6-12, ages 5 and under free. State Fair Park, Yakima; www.fairfun.com

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

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 22nd ANNUAL GREAT PROSSER BALLOON RALLY — Sunrise. Balloon pilots from all over the Northwest will converge at the Prosser Airport and take to the sky for three days of photo-snapping fun. Spectators encouraged to arrive early, about 6:15 a.m., to watch the pilots prepare the giant balloons. Parking and admission is free. Prosser Airport, 111 Nunn Road; www.prosserballoonrally.org

PROSSER HARVEST FESTIVAL AND STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The

festival celebrates Prosser’s rich agricultural heritage and features chalk artists, handcrafted arts and crafts, food vendors and live entertainment. Children’s activities include chalk painting, inflatable bounce toys, pony rides, etc. Downtown Prosser; www.prosserchamber.org

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 9:15 a.m. and

SUNFAIR PARADE — 10 a.m. This 50th annual

event, which kicks off the state fair, is the largest parade in the Yakima Valley. The parade marches down Yakima Avenue from 16th Avenue to Eighth Street. Marching bands, horses, floats and lots of candy for the kids.

BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hay rides, apple

LOWE’S BUILD & GROW CLINIC — 10 a.m. Reservations recommended. Free building workshop for children and parents. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com 40

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THE KNACK: AMERICAN GIRL EVENT —

10 a.m. to noon. Ages 3+ can bring their American Girl doll and create a free breakfast plate and chef hat; while supplies last. Michaels store, 1729 S. First St., Yakima; 509-452-6484. theknackkids.com

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR —

11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Headline entertainment: Trace Adkins at 7:30 p.m. General admission: $12 adults, $7 children, 6-12, ages 5 and under free.

YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — 12-4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-248-1117. MARYHILL FAMILY FUN DAY — 1-4 p.m. Make

a fall watercolor. Hands-on activities for kids. Admission: $9 adults, $8 seniors, youth free on Family Fun Days. Cafe, gift shop and picnic areas. Maryhill Museum of Art, south of Goldendale on State Route 14; maryhillmuseum.org; 509-773-3733.

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

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 22nd ANNUAL GREAT PROSSER BALLOON RALLY — Sunrise. Balloon pilots from all over the Northwest will converge at the Prosser Airport and take to the sky for three days of photo-snapping fun. Spectators encouraged to arrive early, about 6:15 a.m., to watch the pilots prepare the giant balloons. Parking and admission is free. Prosser Airport, 111 Nunn Road; www.prosserballoonrally.org

PROSSER HARVEST FESTIVAL AND STREET ART FESTIVAL — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival

celebrates Prosser’s rich agricultural heritage and features chalk artists, hand-crafted arts and crafts, food vendors and live entertainment. Children’s activities include chalk painting, inflatable bounce toys, pony rides, etc. Downtown Prosser; www.prosserchamber.org

YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Third Street and Yakima Avenue, downtown Yakima.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR —

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Headline entertainment: Gloriana at 6 p.m. General admission: $12 adults, $7 children, 6-12, ages 5 and under free. State Fair Park, Yakima; www.fairfun.com

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 12:30 and 2 p.m. See Sept. 24.

MONDAY, SEPT. 26 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

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

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR —

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Franz Bread Day: Bring an empty Franz bread bag with a sticker to receive admission and a carnival wristband for $28. One sticker per person required, no exceptions. Headline entertainment: MC Magic at 5 p.m. YAKIMABUSYBEE.COM • SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2011

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General admission: $12 adults, $7 children, 6-12, ages 5 and under free. State Fair Park, Yakima; www.fairfun.com

Pickler at 7 p.m. General admission: $12 adults, $7 children, 6-12, ages 5 and under free. State Fair Park, Yakima; www.fairfun.com

TUESDAY, SEPT. 27

SELAH’S WEDNESDAY MARKET — 5-8 p.m. Local goods, handmade crafts, Kids’ Korner educational activities. Located behind King’s Row, S. First St., Selah; 509-698-7305.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR —

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Yakima Valley Credit Union Day: After 3 p.m., youth ages 12 and younger pay $15 for admission and carnival wristband. No coupon required. Today’s other promotions: $6 admission for seniors ages 65+ and military/ veterans with ID. Headline entertainment: Hinder at 7 p.m. General admission: $12 adults, $7 children, 6-12, ages 5 and under free. State Fair Park, Yakima; www.fairfun.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28

MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.

and children, birth to 5 years. Ready by Five, 414 N. Third St., Yakima; David, 509-480-0762.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR —

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

Faith-based mothers’ group includes activities with the kids, then just moms. All ages welcome. For child care reservations or more information, call Katie at 509-972-3113 or email katejoyt@ hotmail.com. Meets at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pepsi Kids Day: Youth ages 12 and younger receive free admission all day with empty can of any Pepsi product. Enter through Blue or Gold gates. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Headline entertainment: Kellie

THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR —

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Headline entertainment: Boyz II Men at 7 p.m. General admission: $12 adults, $7 children, 6-12, ages 5 and under free. State Fair Park, Yakima; www.fairfun.com

FRIDAY SEPT. 30 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR —

11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Headline entertainment: Uncle Kracker at 7:30 p.m. General admission: $12 adults, $7 children, 6-12, ages 5 and under free. State Fair Park, Yakima; www.fairfun.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, OCT. 1 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.

THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH —

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9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pumpkin patch, U-pick apples and walnuts, hay rides, corn maze, antique blacksmith shop and goat ladder. Pumpkin cannons fire on the hour. Admission free; 9535 Old Naches Hwy., Naches; thompsonsfarm.com

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 9:15 a.m. and

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TIETON FARMERS MARKET — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Programs for Brand New Students All ages welcome Tasteful costuming Professional quality recitals Experienced and fun staff Parent observation windows in each dance room

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CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR —

11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Headline entertainment: Brett Eldredge at 7:30 p.m. General admission: $12 adults, $7 children, 6-12, ages 5 and under free. State Fair Park, Yakima; www.fairfun.com

YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — 12-4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-248-1117. MARYHILL FAMILY FUN DAY — 1-3 p.m. Kids transform humble veggies into fantasically engineered cars and race them on a 12-foot ramp for thrills and chills. Admission: $9 adults, $8 seniors, youth free on Family Fun Days. Cafe, gift shop and picnic areas. Maryhill Museum of Art, south of Goldendale on State Route 14; maryhillmuseum.org; 509-773-3733.

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YAKIMA SPEEDWAY FALL CLASSIC — 6

p.m. Championships for NW Pro Four Late Model, Street Stock Open and Hobby Stock divisions. Admission: $13 adults, $11 for seniors and military, $5 children 5 and older. Concessions. Yakima Speedway, 1600 Pacific Ave., Yakima; 509-248-0647. yakimaspeedway.us

FAITH NIGHT — 6:30-8 p.m. Faith and

exercise class hosted by Yakima Athletic Club, 2501 Racquet Lane, Yakima. Opening prayer, 20-minute devotional, then hour-long Bodyflow class for adults (yoga/Pilates/tai chi), kids’ exercise class (ages 6-12) and child care for ages 5 and under. Free. 509-952-6551

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Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Third Street and Yakima Avenue, downtown Yakima. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pumpkin patch, U-pick apples and walnuts, hay rides, corn maze, antique blacksmith shop and goat ladder. Pumpkin cannons fire on the hour. Admission free; 9535 Old Naches Hwy., Naches; thompsonsfarm.com

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR —

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Final day. Sonic Family Day: Pay $25 and receive admission for two adults and three youth; kids ages 5 and younger are always free. No coupon required; ask for the Sonic Family Day special. General admission: $12 adults, $7 children, 6-12, ages 5 and under free. State Fair Park, Yakima; www.fairfun.com

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 12:30 and 2 p.m. See Oct. 1.

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6 p.m. Championships for 200 Lap Super Late Model, Street Stock Open and Hobby Stock divisions. Admission: $13 adults, $11 for seniors and military, $5 children 5 and older. Concessions. Yakima Speedway, 1600 Pacific Ave., Yakima; 509-248-0647. yakimaspeedway.us

MONDAY, OCT. 3 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

PUMPKIN DECORATING PARTY — 10 a.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 4 Yakima Firefighters’ Spaghetti Feed — 4-7 p.m. Firetruck tours, safety information,

bounce house, meet Sparky the Fire Dog and Freddie the Firetruck. Cost: $5 per person, includes spaghetti, salad, bread and drinks; $1 for slice of pie or cookies. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross. Located at Fire Station 91. 401 N. Front St., Yakima.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 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 or more info, call Katie at 509-972-3113 or email katejoyt@ hotmail.com. Meets at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima.

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

Kids’ Open Art Studio — 4-5:30 p.m. Dropin studio time for all ages. Cost is $15. Sunflower Art Studios, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 6 VALLEY FAMILIES — 7-8:30 p.m. Moms invited to meet for casual discussion at Starbucks at Chalet Place, 56th and Summitview avenues, Yakima. www.bigtent.com/groups/valleyfamily

FRIDAY, OCT. 7 FIRST PRES MOPS — 9-11:15 a.m. first and third

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WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 9:15 a.m. and

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

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SATURDAY, OCT. 8

Yakima County Master Gardeners will help kids decorate a mini pumpkin grown in the Demonstration Garden at Ahtanum Youth Park, 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap; Doris, 509-9660978.

Wapato Tamale Festival — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dancing, vendors, live music and tamales. South Wapato Avenue, downtown Wapato. For more information, call 509-877-4262. LOWE’S BUILD & GROW CLINIC — 10 a.m. Reservations recommended. Free building workshop for children and parents. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com GYMKIDS SATURDAY PLAYDATE — 10-11:30 a.m. Open gym, zip line and popcorn for kids ages 1-5 with their parents. Cost: $10. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437. 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.

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BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hay rides, apple

flinging, pumpkin chuckin’, pony rides, petting zoo, fall crafts, fresh-squeezed cider and a new barnyard mystery corn maze. Admission is free (fee for some activities). 3674 N. County Line Road, Grandview; billberryfarm.com

LADIES ONLY PROM — Need a moms night? Dig out that old prom dress, bridesmaid dress or go shopping at a thrift store. The Women’s Century Club is hosting a party to raise money to maintain the historic Donald House, 304 N. Second St., Yakima. Music from the 50s, 60s and 70s, cookies and punch; wine by the glass. Admission is $10; call 509-453-3921 for reservations.

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.

SUNDAY, OCT. 9

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m.

Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Third Street and Yakima Avenue, downtown Yakima.

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

YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pumpkin patch, U-pick apples

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and walnuts, hay rides, corn maze, antique blacksmith shop and goat ladder. Pumpkin cannons fire on the hour. Admission free; 9535 Old Naches Hwy., Naches; thompsonsfarm.com

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 12:30 and 2 p.m. See Oct. 8.

MONDAY, OCT. 10 COLUMBUS DAY MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

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

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.

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

Kids’ Open Art Studio — 4-5:30 p.m. Dropin studio time for all ages. Cost is $15. Sunflower Art Studios, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.

CREATIVE FAMILIES PLAY & LEARN GROUP — 6-8 p.m. Free learning activities for parents and children, birth to 5 years. Ready by Five, 414 N. Third St., Yakima; David, 509-480-0762.

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

FRIDAY, OCT. 14 MOMMY TIME CONSIGNMENT SALE — Details not available at press time. Visit

mommytimesales.com or call 509-307-7268 for details.

GYMKIDS FUN FRIDAY — 6-9 p.m. Drop off kids ages 3-10 for open gym, games and pizza. Cost: $20 first child, $18 siblings. Reservations not necessary. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437.

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m.

Recreational swim with special rates: $1 adult, 50¢ youth. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046. YAKIMABUSYBEE.COM • SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2011

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

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WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 9:15 a.m. and

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11th Annual Harvest Marching Band Festival — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. High school

marching bands from around the Northwest compete for top honors. Preliminary competition 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with finals starting at 6 p.m. All day admission: $10 adults, $7 students/ seniors; $7 finals only. Zaepfel Stadium at Eisenhower High School, corner of Tieton Drive and 40th Avenue, Yakima; harvestbands.org

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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.

SUNDAY, OCT. 16 MOMMY TIME CONSIGNMENT SALE — Details not available at press time. Visit

mommytimesales.com or call 509-307-7268 for details.

YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Third Street and Yakima Avenue, downtown Yakima.

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WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 12:30 and 2 p.m. See Oct. 15.

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

TUESDAY, OCT. 18 THE VISION AND LEARNING LINK —

7 p.m. Workshop for parents or teachers to learn how vision therapy can help students who are struggling with school and reading. Presented by Dr. Benjamin C. Winters at Washington Vision Therapy Center, 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 150, Yakima. Free; call 509-654-9256 to register.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.

MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA — 9:30-11 a.m. third Wednesdays. Stay-at-home moms and kids meet upstairs at Central Lutheran Church, 1603 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima. Annette, 965-9341.

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

Kids’ Open Art Studio — 4-5:30 p.m. Dropin studio time for all ages. Cost is $15. Sunflower Art Studios, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.

FRIDAY, OCT. 21 NILE VALLEY MOPS — 8:45-11:15 a.m. third Fridays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. Child care provided.. Nile Valley Community Church, 60 Bedrock Lane, Naches; 509-658-2904. 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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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. 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, OCT. 22 THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH —

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 9:15 a.m. and

BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hay rides, apple

LOWE’S BUILD & GROW CLINIC — 10 a.m. Reservations recommended. Free building workshop for children and parents. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — 12-4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-248-1117. 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. 23 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Third Street and Yakima Avenue, downtown Yakima.

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WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 12:30 and 2 p.m. See Oct. 22.

Madd Hatters Haunt Family Day — 3-6 p.m. Lights-on family-friendly haunted house tour. Admission: $10. Located at 720 W. Valley Mall Boulevard, Union Gap. maddhattershaunt.com YAKIMABUSYBEE.COM • SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2011

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

TUESDAY, OCT. 25 MAGIC SCHOOL BUS LIVE! — 10 a.m. and

noon. Part of the Capitol Kids youth theater arts program, this show joins Ms. Frizzle’s class as they set out to gather some cold, hard facts about climate change. Appropriate for pre-school to 3rd grade. Tickets: $5; to purchase seats, call Christina at 509-853-8000. www.capitoltheatre.org

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m.

hunter russell same time. Nursery care available. Meets at Roosevelt Elementary School, corner of 16th and Summitview avenues, Yakima. Dan, 509-930-1420. yakimadivorcecare.net

FRIDAY, OCT. 28

HALLOWEEN TROLLEY — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ride the historic trolley with spooky characters and receive a pumpkin to take home. Yakima Valley Trolleys, S. Third Ave. and Pine St., Yakima. Fare is $3 per person. 509-249-5962. yakimavalleytrolleys.org

GRANDVIEW’S 7th ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE — 5:30-10 p.m. Appropriate for all ages,

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

with vendor and street games for younger ages too. Admission: $4 adults, $3 ages 13 and under; 135 Division St., downtown Grandview; www. visitgrandview.org

HAUNTED DEPOT AND TRAIN — 7-11 p.m.

Youth ages 13 and up are invited to tour the haunted depot at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum. Expect ghosts, goblins and all kinds of frights throughout the depot, rail yard and two haunted cars. Cost: $5. Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 Asotin Ave., Toppenish; www. nprymuseum.org

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHT — 7-8:30 p.m.

Itty Bitty Art — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in studio

SATURDAY, OCT. 29

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

Kids’ Open Art Studio — 4-5:30 p.m. Dropin studio time for all ages. Cost is $15. Sunflower Art Studios, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766.

CREATIVE FAMILIES PLAY & LEARN GROUP — 6-8 p.m. Free learning activities for parents and children, birth to 5 years. Ready by Five, 414 N. Third St., Yakima; David, 509-480-0762.

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

GRANDVIEW’S 7th ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE — 5:30-10 p.m. Appropriate for all ages,

with vendor and street games for younger ages too. Admission: $4 adults, $3 ages 13 and under; 135 Division St., downtown Grandview; www. visitgrandview.org

HAUNTED DEPOT AND TRAIN — 7-10 p.m.

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WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 9:15 a.m. and

PUMPKIN RUN AT NORTHERN RAILWAY MUSEUM — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a short

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PUMPKIN RUN — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a short caboose ride and tour the museum. Children receive a free pumpkin. Admission: $5 adults, $3 kids 12 and under. Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 S. Asotin Ave., Toppenish; nprymuseum.org; 509-865-1911. WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUM — 12:30 and 2 p.m. See Oct. 29.

HARVEST FESTIVAL AT MSOY — 3-5 p.m. Geared toward kids ages 2-7, this annual school fundraiser is open to the community. Games, crafts, prizes and bake sale. Costumes welcome. Cost: $5 per child. Montessori School of Yakima, corner of 44th Avenue and Englewood, Yakima; 509-930-8789, Madd Hatters Haunt Family Day —

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Youth ages 13 and up are invited to tour the haunted depot at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum. Ghosts, goblins and all kinds of frights throughout the depot, rail yard and two haunted cars. Cost: $5. Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 Asotin Ave., Toppenish; nprymuseum.org

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SELAH COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY — 6-8 p.m. A fun and safe environment for little ones ages birth to 10. Kid-friendly costumes welcome. Sponsored by Harvest Community Church; Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St.

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￭ reading for sanity | by Mindy Oja

BOOK REVIEW “There is more than one way to burn a book. And the world is full of people running about with lit matches.” -Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury | ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩

Reading for Sanity

September is Banned Books month.

Book Review by Mindy

Fahrenheit 451

I read banned books. I’ll admit it. I’m a rebel. My guess is you’ve read some of them too. Ever picked up a Harry Potter book? What about The Kite Runner, or The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or The Hunger Games? These books, and many others like them, have been challenged and in some cases even banned from the shelves of schools and public libraries, despite their entertainment or intellectual value, because a small number of people object to their content. It’s enough to make a book lover want to throw things. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not forcing Fahrenheit 451 on my children just yet. They aren’t ready for it. I think I’ll wait until they stop watching Word World. This decision made on their behalf is not banning or censorship; it is parenting. However, there is a distinct difference between banning a book from public access and simply refusing to read it (or allowing your children to read it). One is a choice. The other destroys another’s right to choose. – Mindy Oja

Additional Banned or Challenged Favorites: The Giver by Lois Lowry

Oja

I can’t remember a tim e when I didn’t love bo oks to the point of distraction. Th ere is something abou t the great ones – the world they create and emotions the y evoke – that holds me transfix ed until well past any de cen t sort of bedtime. Really de licious books are fascin ating in a way best explained by Ray Bradbury: “Do you know why boo ks such as this are so im portant? Because they have qualit y. And what does the wo rd quality mean? To me it means texture. This book has pores. It has features. This book can go under the microscope. You’ll find life under the glass, stream ing past in infinite profus ion.” Fahrenheit 451 has po res. It is alive. Put it un der the microscope and you’l l see. On the surface it tells the story of a man named Montag, who didn’t ev en know he wasn’t happy, didn’t even know anything wa s wrong until something horri ble happened that for ced his eyes open. Take the time to focus and you’ll find an insightful commentary on soc iet y’s obsession with electronic media, the instant gra tification it offers, an d its effect on individual expre ssion and intellect ua l thought. Bradbury’s classic no vel encourages contem plation of the world, while illustr ating the dangers and ultimate impossibility (not to mention stupidity) of try ing to make everyone in soc iet y happy. If that sou nd s bo ring to you, don’t worry , it wasn’t. It was wonderful. Montag’s frantic search for what was lost is as riveting and emotionally compe lling as it is relevant. Be forewarned, Fahren heit 451 didn’t make me feel comfortable or particu larly warm and fuz zy, but it demanded and willin gly received my full att ention. In short, it made my brain sizzle, and in such a go od way.

Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling Cut by Patricia McCormick 1984 by George Orwell The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger Harris and Me by Gary Paulsen The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

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For more information on banned and challenged books visit www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy Would you like to win some fabulous “Banned Books” gear (think t-shirts, sweatshirts, or totes)? Visit http://readingforsanity.blogspot.com before Sept. 30, 2011 to enter Reading For Sanity’s Banned Books Giveaway.

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