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it’s time for

harvest festivals!

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L L FA FUN Where to pick a pumpkin

How to save at the State Fair stinkin’ cute baby hats

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VOLUME 3 NUMBER 5

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we had such a busy summer. The kids spent a couple weeks with their grandparents and tried different camps. We stayed up until midnight watching the Olympics, spent a few hours jetskiing and visited water parks at Lake Chelan and Silverwood (both were fantastic). It was crazy busy, and lots of fun. But I think we’re all ready for autumn. New backpacks are filled with school supplies, and the kids are eager to reconnect with their friends. I’m looking forward to pulling out my favorite cozy Like Us: facebook.com/yakimabusybee.com sweater and slipping back Friend Me: facebook.com/yakima.mama into a routine. (Maybe not the homework routine, but that’s another story.) In the Yakima Valley, autumn offers lots of beautiful, sunny days that are perfect for visiting a farmers market or harvest festival; there’s a listing of farm events on pages 12-13 and other seasonal events in the calendar that begins on page 21. With the heat of summer behind us, fall is a great season for exploring the outdoors with a day hike, such the Umtanum Creek trail suggested on page 7. As the nights get chilly, you may want to snuggle up with a good book. If you’re feeling rebelious, try one of the “banned” books listed on page 34. Some of the titles on the list will probably surprise you. Hope your fall is full of fun surprises!

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cover kid That cute little pumpkin is 4-month-old Eva Ramirez, daughter of Anthony and Martha Ramirez of Yakima. Eva, now 1, is modeling a hat by Devoted Knits, photo by melissa michelle reflections

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features >> 7 A DAY Hike in every issue 3 editor’s note 6 contributors 8 health buzz 18 fyi 20 storytimes 21 daily planner 34 reading for sanity

While the weather’s still nice, why not enjoy a day with the family exploring Umtanum Creek.

9 GET A Fair Deal

Learn how to save a few bucks on admission to the Central Washington State Fair (so you can splurge on fried Twinkies, of course).

10 FALL IN LOVE

Crocheted caps are the hottest prop in portrait photography these days — and the babies are pretty cute, too.

12 farm fun

Busybee’s guide to pumpkin patches, corn mazes and hay rides. Mmm... we can almost taste the pumpkin donuts.

14 Family & Farm

An enterprising mom of eight dedicates herself to home and harvest.

34 banned books

You’re never gonna believe the books on this list!

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autumn outdoors

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a day Exploring Umtanum Creek By bonnie davidson Wonder in children’s eyes, imaginations running wild and a sense of adventure. A day hike is a great way for the whole family to be active and have a little fun before settling in for the winter. There are lots of places in the Yakima and Kittitas valleys to explore, close to home. Plenty of websites offer directions and reviews to local hiking trails. I recommend visitkittitas.com/hiking or yakimaoutdoors.net as good sites to check

out. They each give details about the areas and trails — and when you’re bringing small ones with you, it’s always good to know what’s around for planning ahead. Preparation

A few things to do in preparation of the day hike are to check the weather, as well as water levels if you’re near a river, creek or lake. Whether you visit the site before you take the little ones or call the appropriate parks department, a little information about the lay of the land can

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help you know how to lay out the rules for the kids. Early in the season the water levels are pretty high so it’s good to keep kids in sight at all times. The water is also very cold so keep a sleeping bag and blankets handy in case of emergency and keep a first aid kit for falls, trips and stumbles. You can find all kinds of kits that fit in your backpack for this exact purpose. You’ll also want to find lots of fun snacks for the hike and some quick and easy lunches to serve while you’re in the great outdoors. We went with hoagies, continued on next page

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Getting back on track for school After a summer of fun, lazy days and sleeping in, it’s time to get back to a routine as the new school year begins. But what’s the best way to go about getting back into the groove of school, extracurricular activities and bed times? The answers depend on the family. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to a family routine. But here are some tips that will help your kids (and you) ease back in to the school year schedule.

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Set expectations. Kids need to know what you expect of them and what they can expect of you. Bedtime is a good example. Adequate sleep is critical to a child’s success in class. If bedtime is 8 p.m., start that ritual a week or two before school begins so your child isn’t going to bed at 10 p.m. one night and 8 p.m. the next.

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Establish an afterschool routine so kids know what they need to get done before the day ends. Homework, dinner and bathing with a set time guarantees nothing gets overlooked. Be consistent in the routine. Children thrive on consistency. Any parent knows there are times when some flexibility is needed. But being consistent and sticking to the parameters you’ve set for the routine increases the chances of the routine becoming a healthy habit. Give yourself plenty of prep time. Parents need to plan ahead in order to keep kids on track and to minimize the chaos factor in morning and after school schedules. Teaching and establishing good routines when kids are young will give them the skills they need to successfully establish routines once they’re grown. ￭ 8

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strawberries and granola bars for snacks. We also carried in extra water, flavored for fun! Depending on how far the drive is you might want to keep spare socks, and clothes. Just be aware of where you are going and what activities are out there. Since we had a three-year- old we decided to find a place with public restrooms and not to walk more than a mile and a half out. Enjoying the day

Umtanum Creek Recreation Site has a great trail for all ages. It’s located down the Yakima River Canyon around the halfway point between Selah and Ellensburg. It’s got a fun swinging bridge that’s adventurous and crosses over the Yakima River. Soon after the bridge you’ll cross under the railroad tracks. This trail isn’t a loop so you can travel as far as you want before turning back. There’s lots of sage brush, grass and trees. The trail runs along a creek and has a few steep slopes but nothing major for climbing if you take the main trail. This trail was full of families the day we went, from babies to the elderly. It’s a good trail for beginners. We ran into Boy Scouts who were geocaching. If you don’t know about geocaching yet, check out geocaching.com. It’s a treasure hunt activity using GPS to find hidden caches, and sometimes you can leave something behind for the next person to find. People of all ages are now participating in this sport. When we took our lunch break we gave the kids some time to explore on their own, let them look at the trees, the plants and the bugs. They’ll start asking questions before you know it! It’s a great time to teach a few lessons about nature, physics, or life cycles. If you don’t know the answers, make it a challenge to go home and see who can find the answer first. What kind of plant was that? What kind of bird did we see? Our excitement on this trip was carvings on a tree, old fences and deer bones on the ground. Tthree-year-old Julie found this to be the most fascinating part of the trip. We talked about the Native Americans who might have traveled through this area before, as well as the survival skills they needed to endure the area without a house or car. The kids had a lot of fun climbing trees and looking for fossils. We also took a few moments to just be quiet and listen to the sounds around us. The kids easily picked out the sounds of the creek, a woodpecker and in the distance some dogs that were on the trail with their owners. All around this trip was a fun day that kept the kids active and engaged in the world around them. I recommend a family outing day hike to anyone. It might help you fit into that bathing suit next summer as well as take down the kids’ energy level before dinner. ￭

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FAIR DEAL The 10-day Central Washington State Fair (Sept. 21-30) is, without doubt, the biggest annual family event in the area. From the corn bin in the Valley Building to corn dogs on the carnival midway, there’s so much to taste and to try. (Even deepfried butter, I’ve heard.) A day at the fair is lots of fun, but it can be tough on the budget, especially once your kids are old enough to know the “w” word: Wristband. Carnival wristbands, which allow unlimited rides on one day, are the way to go if you plan to ride more than a couple rides. However, they’ll 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. 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 $13 for adults, $10 for seniors 65+, $8 for youth 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. You can shave $2 off admission and $3$8 off wristbands by purchasing them in advance (before 5 p.m. Sept. 20) at the State Fair Park box office or Banner Bank.

However, your best bet for big savings is to take advantage of one of the fair’s promo days: • Friday, Sept. 21 is KIMA TV Day: Pay $4 for gate admission from noon to 3 p.m. Wristbands on Fridays run $25, so the total cost for admission and rides = $29 per person. • Monday, Sept. 24 is Franz Bread Day: Bring an empty Franz Bread sack (no stickers on the bags this year) to receive a wristband and admission for $28. You’ll need one sack per person, so total cost = $28 per person + cost of bread.

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• Tuesday, Sept 25 is Solarity Credit Union Day: After 3 p.m., youth 12 and younger pay $15 for admission and a carnival wristband; no coupon required. Assuming the kids are hitting the carnival and parents aren’t, this is handsdown the best deal; total cost = $15 per kid. • Wednesday, Sept. 26 is Pepsi Day: All ages pay $5 gate admission until 5 p.m. Kids 5 and younger are always free. Total cost for admission ($5) and a wristband ($25) = $30. • Sunday, Sept. 3, the fair’s final day, is Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic 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 Farm Workers 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

busybee’s fair favORITES for kids Valley building Kids can climb into the huge corn bin (see photo below), wander through a hay bale maze and explore other hands-on exhibits catering to the preschool set. There’s a diaper/nursing station here, too. kids pedal tractor pulls Kids can test their strength in this fun-oriented competition. Ages 4-12 try to pedal the furthest with a tractor loaded with 25 to 250 pounds of weight. toytopia In Pioneer Hall, this year’s feature attraction is all about toys, including a LEGO activity area, a giant doll house, a retro arcade and a zoo filled with stuffed animals.

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DEMOLITION DERBY Who doesn’t like a good smash session now and then? The fair wraps up with a demolition derby at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. Reserved seats are $5 each, but grandstand seating is included with admission to the fair.

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Baby photographers are going gaga for the rich textures and colors of crocheted baby hats — and we adore this trend, too. So much quicker to turn around than a sweater or afghan, these little delights are a great starter project for new crafters, and a sweet gift for newborns. And, from the look of these photos, a cute little cap might help put your little one to sleep. (Hey, it’s worth a try.) To buy hats crafted by local mamas, look on Facebook for No Two Snowflakes, Carri Crafts, Knots of Love, Tricity Hokes Creations, Ellie Mae Crochet or Adrienne’s Crochet Corner.

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Anderson Family Farm Fall Festival, 5100 Number 81 Road, Ellensburg;. andersonfamilyfarm1979.com. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13. Kid-friendly farm festival with toddler hay maze, live music, goat petting zoo. Free admission; charge for some activities: Goat train rides, goat cart driving, pumpkin chili. Heirloom pumpkins, winter squash and goat milk body care products for sale. 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. New this year is a kiddie train ride. Admission is free; charge for some activities.

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. Beginning Sept. 15, there’s a free straw maze, hay bale pyramid with slide, duck pond and self-guided orchard walk. Admission is free. APPLE & 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. Sept. 22 and 29, Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27. Take a hay ride to the orchard to pick apples or visit the pumpkin patch, squeeze fresh cider or take a ride on the Barnyard Train. Pony rides, live music, fresh donuts and BBQ. Admission is free; charge for some activities. Barnyard Mystery Corn Maze is filled with clues to help you discover who kidnapped Farmer Bill; maze admission is $6 for ages 5 and up. HARVEST DAYS AT THE BIG RED BARN, Washington Fruit Place at Barrett Orchards, 1209 Pecks Canyon Road, Yakima; treeripened.com; 509-966-1275. Apple tasting and fresh squeezed cider weekends in October. Tractor rides through the orchard, a hay maze and pumpkin patch are great for

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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. SCHELL’S 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, 509-4533200; and, three miles east of Toppenish on Highway 22 at Harris Road, 509-865-4511. Both locations feature a 10-acre “Maya Zombie Land” corn maze as well as a two-acre kiddie corn 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. 1-31: 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 $9.50 for adults, $6.50 for children ages 3-10 and seniors, and kids 2 and under are free; discounts available for groups of 20+. Admission includes a small carving pumpkin. Beginning Oct. 10, the corn maze is haunted from dusk until closing Wednesdays-Saturdays; recommended for ages 10 and up.

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JULIE MICHENER and husband Bill own Bill’s Berry Farm in Grandview. The farm is open to the public for several annual events, including the Blueberry Daze Festival in July and the Apple & Pumpkin Festival in September and October.

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Family, farm work and homeschooling are dream for mom of 8 By Carrie Snider The soft sounds of fiddle music, the smell of warm cherry donuts. Bill’s Berry Farm in Grandview is the perfect picture of country living and farm fresh produce. Julie Michener was all smiles as she greeted Cherry Festival goers in late June, one of several annual events where the family’s farm is open to the public. Visitors will see Julie, husband Bill and their eight children busy helping people with U-Pick blueberries or hay rides around the farm. But what visitors don’t see is all the behind-the-scenes work to running a farm, family and home schooling. Julie grew up in the country, and always wanted country living for her children. Her husband grew up on a farm and wanted that for his children as well. It was a match made in heaven. The couple married in 1986, and bought their current place in 1994. Their home and farm is where all the magic happens. As the Micheners believe, home, family and God are central to their lives. And being a mom is Julie’s No. 1 priority. “No career, hobby or business can ever equal the importance of being a mom. Do not let anyone tell you that ‘just being a mom’ is not important. You have no greater opportunity to make your mark on the world than through raising your children. Be a whole-hearted mom, give it everything you have, you will never regret it!” Rather than cling to the notion that she needs more “me time,” Julie believes that throwing herself out there for her family is what will truly bring her joy. The rewards of seeing her children become successful have made it all worthwhile, she says.

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Julie and Bill are the parents of Larelle, 23; Jase, 22 (married with a baby girl); Brian, 19; Andrew, 9; Kalley, 8; Luke, 6; and twins Lindsey and Levi, 3. It’s a busy life. How does she do it all? “I hang on tight to the Lord and I fall into bed tired! And, I have learned to become much more organized and make lists, which admittedly, are often not crossed out at the end of the day. I’ve also learned to let go of the non-essentials, such as hobbies, seasonal decorating and having a large veggie garden, that I don’t have time for in this season of life.” Bill’s Berry Farm

The Micheners grow cherries, organic blueberries, apples, alfalfa, pumpkins and corn for a corn maze. Also in the works and available for production in a few years are peaches, plums, apricots and nectarines. Right now they sell most of their fruit through wholesale markets. But over the past several years, u-pick has been expanding. Julie says farming isn’t a huge money maker, but getting rich is not their goal. “Farmers really have to love what they are doing to put in the long hard hours they do for the small rewards they get,” she says. “I think the large misconception out there is that if food is expensive at the grocery store, particularly whole foods like meat, milk, bread and produce, then the farmer must be getting rich. That could not be further from the truth.” A wholesale apple farmer may get 20 to 30 cents a pound for apples, she says, but they are continued on next page

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sold at retail for $1.99 to $2.99. And, there are good years and bad years. “This year we were hit by a vicious hail storm on our opening day of u-pick, wiping out any chance of selling our blueberries, cherries or apples for fresh pack commercially. That is a huge hit to us financially and will take a few years to recover.” So they always make sure to save for a rainy day in the good years. Bill is the man in charge of the family farm business, and Julie’s role is his support, as well as working with customers, publicity and pulling off several festivals every year. Running the farm involves everyone working together. The rewards of working together with their children, and teaching them strong values at the same time, greatly outweighs any challenges. Each of their eight children have had various roles over the years. Larelle handles all the marketing, including the farm’s website and Facebook page. She runs the concession stand during farm festivals and handles most of the family’s cooking and laundry. “And she is a very good fork lift driver during cherry and apple harvest,” her mom notes.

Brian just finished his agriculture business degree at Yakima Valley Community College and works full time on the farm handling everything from bookwork to handyman jobs to planting and harvesting. “Our younger ones help with animal care of our various farm animals, tending the garden and yard, mow the many lawns on our farm, help keep our home clean and running smoothly, help in the field planting and harvesting as needed, and give a big hand when we host our large farm festivals. Andrew drives our barnyard train and Kalley has been a great help in our concession stand.” The Michener children have learned a lot by watching their parents run the farm business, and especially in the last few years as they have integrated festivals and u-pick. The Micheners started u-pick as a way to generate more income as they had two older boys wanting to come back and

work on the farm. Also, they wanted to give their children more experiences. “Our family had a desire to work together in a new direction that would give us ample opportunity to rub shoulders, so to speak, with the community and share our farm and way of life with them,” Julie says. Their children have been part of the idea and implementation process. They all visited u-pick farms together and discussed at length what they wanted to do — together. Every year just keeps getting better. Now they have several events, including Spring Bloom Open Farm Day, Cherry Festival, Blueberry Daze Festival, Apple and Pumpkin Festival, and Christmas Trees on the Farm. What to expect at a festival: free admission, u-pick fruit, free hayrides, playgrounds, petting zoo, picnic tables, bbq food and donuts for sale, and barnyard train and pony rides for a fee.

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“Growth has come through word-of-mouth referrals, through hosting 1,000 children last year for school tours, our Facebook page and constantly improving and updating our website. People really want to have a personal connection with us.” HOMESCHOOLING

On top of all the mothering and farming, Julie somehow has fit in home schooling for the past 18 years. To her, it is a perfect fit to the family’s lifestyle. “We wanted to be the ones to shape their lives, character, work ethic, faith, academic knowledge and life goals, not the peers they would spend all their time with if we sent them to school. We wanted them to be wellrounded and outgoing.” The first few years, they used a more “school room” approach to home schooling, but over the years they have gravitated towards what comes naturally — learning from what is around them. “It has been a huge process of change as the Lord has opened our eyes to see that there is so much more out there to attain than strictly an academic education.” They still use textbooks, but they also take advantage of learning opportunities on the farm and in the community. “A whole child is so much more than an academic education. Also, we believe that education is a lifelong endeavor, so we’ve worked hard to help our children to love learning. If they are interested in a topic, we encourage them to pursue it, no matter their age.” The time commitment is never-ending, as learning is something that happens all day long. Some days are tiring, but they have never wavered on their commitment. “Seeing the beautiful, well rounded,

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successful young adults the oldest three have become certainly encourages us,” Julie says. One common misconception over the years is that home-schooled children are not socialized. As Julie explains, nothing could be further from the truth. “In truth, all children are socialized every day no matter who they are with. It is just that home-educated children are being socialized by their parents, siblings of all ages, grandparents and even community members, whereas public school children are being socialized largely by other children of the same age, which is socialization, but not exactly good socialization. Good socialization is one of the main reasons we keep our children home! And, the proof is in the pudding, so to speak, so we don’t need to say a whole lot to dispel this misconception. When people come to our farm and meet not only our children but the many other home-educated young people who help us run our festivals they see that these young people are very polite, gracious, outgoing and able to converse on many levels with any age group.” With the many hours they spend talking, working, reading, teaching and loving their children, Julie and Bill have really centered their whole lives on what they believe is most important. “It is in the pouring out of our time, talents and love that we really find refreshment and fulfillment in life, not in the selfish holding back that we all naturally want to do. The rewards are watching our grown children successfully handle life. Knowing that I made the commitment years ago to pour myself out for them and they have done well.” ￭

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Kids at the Capitol The Capitol Theatre’s Capitol Kids program caters mostly to school groups, but parents are welcome to buy tickets and bring their kids to these educational daytime shows. Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased in advance; call 509-853-8000. Let’s Go Science Show will give performances at 10 a.m. and noon Thursday, Oct. 18. Aimed at kids in grades K-8, this experiential extravaganza has peoples’ hair standing on end... all while demonstrating principals of physics. How I Became a Pirate, appropriate for kids in grades K-4, follows the adventures of a little boy who is thrilled to learn that buccaneers don’t bother with manners or bedtimes, but grows worried when he finds they don’t get goodnight kisses. Performances at 10 a.m. and noon Wednesday, Dec. 12. Skippyjon Jones, the kitten with big ears and even bigger dreams (he’s the greatest canine sword fighter in old Mexico) helps kids in preschool-third grade develop a love for literature. Performances at 10 a.m. and noon Monday, May 6, and 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 15.

Hone your parenting skills this fall with a free a parenting course taught by Laurie Kanyer, MA, Certified Family Life Educator. The seven-week class at Yakima’s First Presbyterian Church (9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima) will explore child development stages and learn techniques for building strong families and getting kids to cooperated. “Growing Capable Parents - Growing Great Kids” will meet at 11 a.m. Sundays beginning Sept. 9. The class is free and there is child care available for children 5 and younger and a kids program for kids in grades K-5. For more information, call Shan Trick at 509-248-7940.

New MOPS group There’s a new MOPS group in Yakima this fall. Led by Yakima mom Aubrey Does, the new Yakima Evangelical Church MOPS group will meet from 9-11 the last Wednesday of the month, September through May. MOPS, or Mothers of Preschoolers, is a faithbased organization for mothers of children ages 0-kindergarten. Meetings typically include a speaker or program, refreshments and time for fellowship, games or crafts. Yakima Evangelical MOPS will provide child care, including a homeschool room. The church is located at 80th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima. For more information, call Aubrey at 509-594-9380. Other local MOPS groups meet at Yakima’s First Presbyterian Church (Friday mornings) and Mountainview Christian Fellowship (Wednesday evenings); Mercer Creek Church in Ellensburg (Friday mornings); and Memorial Bible Church in Gleed (Friday mornings). See the calendar in the back of this magazine for more details.

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of “Dare to Dream,” the Disney on Ice skating spectacular coming to the Kennewick Toyota Center in October. We’ve heard the aerial acrobats during the show’s “Tangled” segment are stunning. Tickets are $18-$55 and seven performances are scheduled: 7 p.m. Oct 18-19; 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sat, Oct 20; noon and 4 p.m. Oct. 21. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

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ELLENSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY, 209 N. Ruby St., Ellensburg; 509-962-7250. Storytime schedule on page 32.

GRANDVIEW LIBRARY, 500 W. Main St., Grandview; 509-882-7036. Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Fall party on Nov. 3, time TBA. INKLINGS BOOKSHOP, located at Chalet Place, 56th and Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-965-5830. Toddler story time, 10 a.m. Tuesdays. YAKAMA NATION LIBRARY, located in the Yakama Nation Museum & Cultural Center, Toppenish; 509-865-2800 ext. 6. Storytime alternate Wednesdays, call for details. Yakima Valley Libraries

NOTE: All branches will be closed Oct. 12. BUENA, 801 Buena Road, Buena; 509-8653390. All About Dragons, 4 p.m. Sept. 26. GRANGER, 508 Sunnyside Ave., Granger; 509-854-1446. School-age story and craft, 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 5, 12, 26 and Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31. Wii Fun, 3 p.m. Sept. 19 and Oct. 17.

SELAH, 106 S. Second St., Selah; 509-698-7345. Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays in September. Baby Lapsit, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays in September. Get Your Craft On, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays in September. SOUTHEAST YAKIMA, 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima; 509-576-0723. Kids’ Club after-school crafts, 3 p.m. Fridays in September. SUMMITVIEW. This branch is closed. See West Valley below. SUNNYSIDE, 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 509837-3234. Toddler Story Time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays in September. Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Fridays in September. Drop-in Craft, 4 p.m. Thursdays in September. Family Movie, 2 p.m. Saturdays in September. TERRACE HEIGHTS, 4011 Commonwealth Drive, Yakima; 509-457-5319. Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 13, 20, 27. TIETON, 418 Maple, Tieton; 509-673-2621. Family Time, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September. TOPPENISH, 1 S. Elm, Toppenish; 509865-3600. Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 13, 20, 27. UNION GAP, 3104 S. First St., Union Gap; 509-452-4252. Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays in September. WAPATO, 119 E. Third St., Wapato; 509-8772882. Pirate Party, 4 p.m. Sept. 20.

MOXEE, 255 W. Seattle, Moxee; 509-575-8854. Preschool Story Time, “Mexico,” 11 a.m. Sept. 17. Teen Hover Ball Fun, 4 p.m. Sept. 18.

WEST VALLEY, 223 S. 72nd Ave., Yakima; 509-966-7070. Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays in September.

NACHES, 303 Naches Ave., Naches; 509653-2005. Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays in September. Kids’ Zone activities for school-age children, 4 p.m. Thursdays in September.

ZILLAH, 109 Seventh St.; 509-829-6707. Dropin story and craft, 2-5 p.m. Sept. 12 and 26.

YAKIMA CENTRAL, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-452-8541. Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays in September.

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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!

Wednesday, Sept. 5 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m. A

place for moms to feel connected and supported in their motherhood adventure. All ages welcome. Child care available by reservation; email katejoyt@ hotmail.com. Meets at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; more info at westpress.org.

SELAH’S WEDNESDAY MARKET — 5-8 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Behind King’s Row, 210 S. First St., Selah; 509-480-2844.

Friday, Sept. 7 MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA OPEN HOUSE BBQ — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stay-at-home moms

invited to drop in to learn more about this group that organizes daytime activities for moms and their kids. Free lunch. Kissel Park, 32nd and Mead avenues, Yakima. Barb, 509-697-4540.

NACHES SPORTSMAN’S DAYS — Weekend

festival kicks off when the midway opens at 5 p.m. Friday. Festival features parade, sand sculpture, carnival rides, games, food booths, entertainment, fireworks. nachesvalleychamber.com

Saturday, Sept. 8 LOWE’S BUILD & GROW CLINIC — 10 a.m. Today’s project: Chuck E. Roller. Reservations recommended. Free building workshop for children and parents. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com

NACHES SPORTSMAN’S DAYS — Kid’s Parade

at 9:45 a.m. Participation is free; call 509-6532408 for info. Grand Parade begins at 10:10 a.m. Free kids’ games on the midway, 1 p.m. Free clay pottery workshop for kids on the midway, 6 p.m. Quilt show, flower show, car show, bingo, carnival rides, vendor booths open throughout the day. Golf Cart Derby at 12 p.m. Lip Sync Contest, 7 p.m. Teen Sock Hop, grades 7-12, at 9 p.m. Fireworks display at dusk. nachesvalleychamber.com

PACAS AND PEACHES AT SILBURY HILL FARM — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Pick your own peaches and meet the alpacas at Silbury Hill, 2361 Scoon Road, Sunnyside. Meet the new babies and learn about the growing alpaca fiber industry. Farm store sells alpaca clothing, yarn, fiber and souvenirs. 509-837-8012.

GYMKIDS SATURDAY PLAYDATE — 10-11:30

a.m. Open gym, zip line and popcorn for children ages 1-5 with their parents. Cost: $12; $10 additional siblings. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437.

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

NOT JUST A FARMERS MARKET — Annual event featuring 40-60 vendors selling local produce, wood furniture, arts and crafts, and food. Live entertainment. Krieger Park on First Avenue, Zillah.

HARRAH FALL FESTIVAL — 1-3 p.m. A tractor convoy will travel from Union Gap to the festival in Harrah. Parade, games, live music. SELAH FALL FESTIVAL & TREE TOP SKEWERED APPLE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP — 4-11 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Previously held in downtown Yakima, this event is moving to the Tree Top campus in Selah, 220 E. Second Ave., and merging with the Selah Fall Festival. Admission: $10 for the weekend, kids 12 and under free. BBQ teams compete for prize money. Browse team booths, BBQ vendors, cooking demos, face painting, inflatable jumpers, apple pie eating contest. Cruise night and car show Saturday evening. BBQ Boogie at 8 p.m. Saturday.

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GREAT GRANDVIEW GRAPE STOMP — 1-5 p.m. Family event with kids activities, food and craft vendors; free admission. Three-member teams hop into wooden wine barrels and stop furiously, using their bare feet, to crush 30 pounds of fresh grapes into juice. Categories for kids and adults; limited space available. Cost is $35 per team. YVCC Grandview Campus, 500 W. Main St. visitgrandview.org 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. 9 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Third Street and Yakima Avenue, Yakima. NACHES SPORTSMAN’S DAYS — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids’ fishing derby, 1 p.m.; call 509-9664945 for more info. Quilt show, flower show, car show, bingo, carnival rides, vendor booths open throughout the day. Golf Cart Derby at 12 p.m. nachesvalleychamber.com SELAH FALL FESTIVAL & TREE TOP SKEWERED APPLE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. See Sept. 8.

PACAS AND PEACHES AT SILBURY HILL FARM — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Sept. 8. GROWING CAPABLE PARENTS/GROWING GREAT KIDS — 11 a.m. First session of seven-

week parenting class taught by Laurie Kanyer, MA, Certified Family Life Educator. Free. Learn about stages of child development, how to build strong families and how to get kids to cooperate. Childcare for kids ages 0-5 and kids program for grades K-5 provided. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima; Shan, 509-248-7940. fpcyakima.com

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Wednesday, Sept. 12 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m. See

Sept. 5.

SELAH’S WEDNESDAY MARKET — 5-8 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Behind King’s Row, 210 S. First St., Selah; 509-480-2844. MOPS — 6-7:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. No cost; child care provided. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima; Danielle, 509-833-2228.

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Friday, Sept. 14 FASHION FRONT FASHION SHOW — Mom’s

Night Out? Fashion takes over historic Front Street in downtown Yakima from 5-9 p.m. for this outdoor runway fashion show. Enjoy local wine, beer, food and the latest fall fashions from local retailers including Fiddlesticks, Garden Dance and Gretchen. Must be 21 to attend; ID required. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 day of event. Proceeds benefit Junior League of Yakima, juniorleagueofyakima.org.

STATE FAIR RACEWAY — 6 p.m. Admission: $8 ages 13 and up, $6 ages 12 to 6, free ages 5 and under. Grandstand opens at 6 p.m., races begin at 7 p.m. Fans park free at Gate 12. For more information, call Jeff Gruenberg, 509-480-9112. State Fair Raceway, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima.

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KITTITAS VALLEY THRESHING BEE — 9 a.m. to

3 p.m. Two-day event showcases what life was life “way back when.” Grain threshing demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., tractor parade at 1 p.m., antique spinning wheel and soap-making demos. Also, lots of tractors, 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

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

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VOLKSFEST DRAG RACES — 1 p.m. No slugbugs here! Runup to Sunday’s Volksfest in Moxee features, you guessed it, Volkswagen drag racing. Admission: $8. Gates open at 9 a.m., Renegade Raceway, Track Road off of U.S. Highway 97 in Parker.

YAKIMA SPEEDWAY — Gates open 4 p.m.;

races start at 6 p.m. Admission: $13 adults, $5 kids 5 and older; concessions available. Yakima Speedway, 1600 Pacific Ave., Yakima. 509-248-0747; yakimaspeedway.us

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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. See Sept. 8. YAKIMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS — 7:30 p.m.

Drag kids to a symphony? You betcha, when it’s a pops concert and the music is by John Williams, composer of classic kid-friendly film scores like “Jaws,” “Star Wars,” “Superman,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Home Alone” and “Harry Potter.” Admission prices pending. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima.

Sunday, Sept. 16 23rd ANNUAL VOLKSFEST — Slugbug! Check

out about 100 VWs at this show & shine event from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Moxee City Park. Swap meet, vendors, music, games for the kids and lots of Volkswagens, especially Beetles. Free admission and parking. Hosted by Apple Valley Volkswagon Association; Ron, 509-759-6817.

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

3 p.m. See Sept. 15.

GROWING CAPABLE PARENTS/GROWING GREAT KIDS — 11 a.m. See Sept. 9.

Monday, Sept. 17 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. See Sept. 10.

Tuesday, Sept. 18 LA LECHE LEAGUE OF YAKIMA — 6 p.m. third Tuesdays. Breastfeeding support and information. Dr. Robel’s office, 307 S. 12th Ave., Suite 11, Yakima; llli. org. Call Heidi, 509-952-0225, or Amy, 509-426-8493.

YAKIMA FOSTER/ADOPT SUPPORT GROUP — 6:15-8 p.m. third Tuesdays. Group for foster parents and adoptive parents offers support through tough times, celebrates joyous times. Child care provided with advance arrangement; call 509469-1013. Meets downstairs at Foursquare Church, 700 N. 40th Ave., Yakima.

Wednesday, Sept. 19 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m. See

Sept. 5.

SELAH’S WEDNESDAY MARKET — 5-8 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Behind King’s Row, 210 S. First St., Selah; 509-480-2844.

Thursday, Sept. 20 VISION AND POOR PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOL — 7 p.m. Parents and teachers can learn how vision therapy may help kids who have trouble with reading and comprehension presented by Dr. Benjamin C. Winters at Washington Vision Therapy Center, 3909 Creekside Loop, Ste 150, Yakima. Free; call 509-654-9256 to register.

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Friday, Sept. 21 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.

Noon to 11 p.m. Opening day of 10-day fair, the largest family event in the Yakima Valley, featuring agriculture exhibits, farm animals, carnival, entertainment on multiple stages. Today’s headline entertainment: American Sprint Car Series NW Region, 6 p.m. Fair admission: $13 adults, $10 seniors 65+, $8 youth 6-12, kids ages 5 and under are free.

POETRY SLAM AT MIGHTY TIETON — 7:30

p.m. If the word “poetry” reminds you of falling asleep in freshman lit, think again. Slams are performance-oriented spoken word competitions; random audience members are selected to judge. Free and open to the public. Mighty Tieton Harvest Hall, 915 Wisconsin Ave. Tieton; mightytieton.com

midnight. Families can observe the moon, planets and stars at Randall Park, 48th Avenue south of Nob Hill Blvd. Telescopes provided by Yakima Astronomical Society. Yakima Parks & Recreation, 509-575-6020.

Saturday, Sept. 22 SUNFAIR PARADE — 10 a.m. The parade, now in its 51st year, kicks off the Central Washington State Fair and is the largest in the Yakima Valley. Parade route is on Yakima Avenue from 16th Avenue through downtown Yakima to Eighth Street. Marching bands, horses, floats and lots of candy.

NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAYS — 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Meet the alpacas, weaving and spinning demonstration, learn about the alpaca fiber industry at Silbury Hill Farm, 2361 Scoon Road, Sunnyside; 509-837-8012.

BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 22

& 29 and Fridays-Saturdays in October. Take a hay ride to the orchard to pick crisp apples right off the tree, then pick your pumpkin in the pumpkin patch on the way back. Pony rides, petting zoo, barnyard train rides, two kids’ play areas, fall crafts, freshsqueezed cider and the Barnyard Mystery maze. Admission is free (fee for some activities). 3674 N. County Line Road, Grandview; billsberryfarm.com

LOWE’S BUILD & GROW CLINIC — 10 a.m. Reservations recommended. Free building workshop for children and parents. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com DRAG THE GAP/SHOOT THE GAP — Gates open at 9 a.m.; races start at 11 a.m. Variety of motorsports competitions including snowmobiles, motorcycles and lawn mowers on multiple courses. Admission: $20 a carload, $30 RVs; open seating, bring your own lawn chairs. Joel’s Tire Motorsports Complex at Fullbright Park, located at the south end of Union Gap. whiplashsports.com CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Today’s headline entertainment: American Sprint Car Series NW Region, 6 p.m.; 38 Special, 7:30 p.m. See Sept. 22. 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. See Sept. 8.

Sunday, Sept. 23 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Third Street and Yakima Avenue, Yakima. NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAYS — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Sept. 22.

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DRAG THE GAP/SHOOT THE GAP — Gates open at 9 a.m.; races start at 11 a.m. See Sept. 22. CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Today’s headline entertainment: Jaripeo de Lujo (Mexican Rodeo) featuring Alicia Villarreal, 2 p.m.; Rick Springfield, 6 p.m. See Sept. 22.

Monday, Sept. 24 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. See Sept. 10. CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — Noon to 10 p.m. See Sept. 22.

Tuesday, Sept. 25

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — Noon

to 10 p.m. Today’s headline entertainment: Charlie Daniels Band, 7 p.m. See Sept. 22.

SELAH’S WEDNESDAY MARKET — 5-8 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Behind King’s Row, 210 S. First St., Selah; 509-480-2844. MOUNTAINVIEW MOPS — 6-7:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. No cost; child care provided. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima; Danielle, 509-833-2228.

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DIVORCE CARE 4 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

YAKIMA EVANGELICAL MOPS — 9-11 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 27

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — Noon to 10 p.m. Today’s headline entertainment: Theory of a Dead Man, 7 p.m. See Sept. 22.

last Wednesdays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. No cost; child care provided. Childcare provided, including homeschool room. Yakima Evangelical Church, 80th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima; Aubrey, 509-594-9380.

MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m. See

Sept. 5.

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CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — Noon to 10 p.m. Today’s headline entertainment: Craig Morgan, 7 p.m. See Sept. 22.

Friday, Sept. 28 THE GREAT PROSSER BALLOON RALLY — Friday through Sunday; see also Prosser Harvest

& Street Painting Festival. Balloon pilots from all over the Northwest converge at the Prosser Airport and take to the sky for three days of photo-snapping fun (weather permitting). Spectators encouraged to arrive early, about 6:15 a.m., to watch the pilots prepare the giant balloons for the morning launch. Night Glow at dusk Saturday; viewing from Art Fiker Stadium, gates open at 5:30 p.m. Free parking and admission. Prosser Airport, 111 Nunn Road; www.prosserballoonrally.org

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR —

Noon to 11 p.m. Today’s headline entertainment: Showdown at State Fair Corral (Bares, Broncs & Bulls), 7 p.m.; Paul Revere & the Raiders, 7:30 p.m. See Sept. 22.

YAKIMA SPEEDWAY — Gates open 4 p.m.;

races start 6 p.m. Admission not available at press time; concessions available. Yakima Speedway, 1600 Pacific Ave., Yakima. 509-248-0747; yakimaspeedway.us

Saturday, Sept. 29 AUDITIONS FOR ‘ANNIE‘ — 9 a.m. for children’s parts, 1 p.m. for adults. The Warehouse Theatre Company is hosting open auditions for actors of all ages to try out for a role in the company’s winter musical production, “Annie.” The part of Sandy, the dog, has already been cast. WTC is located at Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima.

￭ daily planner BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Sept. 22.

Saturday, Oct. 6

PROSSER HARVEST & STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chalk painting,

a.m. to 2 p.m. Family-oriented event featuring arts and crafts vendors, homemade items, kids activities. Free admission. Oak Creek Ace Hardware, 10400 U.S. Highway 12, Naches. For info, call Melissa at 509-577-8241.

inflatable bounce toys, pony ride ... it’s all part of Prosser’s annual fall festival, coinciding with the Great Balloon Rally (see Friday, Sept. 28). Art and crafts, fine art, photography, food and live entertainment as well. Downtown Prosser; www.tourprosser.com

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Today’s headline entertainment: Showdown at State Fair Corral (Bares, Broncs & Bulls), 2 p.m.; War, 7:30 p.m. See Sept. 22. YAKIMA SPEEDWAY — Gates open 4 p.m.;

races start 6 p.m. Admission not available at press time; concessions available. Yakima Speedway, 1600 Pacific Ave., Yakima. 509-248-0747; yakimaspeedway.us

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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. See Sept. 8.

Sunday, Sept. 30 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR — 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2 p.m. Today’s headline entertainment: Demolition Derby, 2 p.m.; Maribel Guardia, 4 p.m. See Sept. 22. YAKIMA SPEEDWAY — Gates open 4 p.m.;

races start 6 p.m. Admission not available at press time; concessions available. Yakima Speedway, 1600 Pacific Ave., Yakima. 509-248-0747; yakimaspeedway.us

Monday, Oct. 1 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. Discussion

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

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Wednesday, Oct. 3 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m. A place for moms to feel connected and supported in their motherhood adventure. All ages welcome. Child care available by reservation; email katejoyt@ hotmail.com. Meets at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; more info at westpress.org.

DIVORCE CARE 4 KIDS — 6:30-8 p.m. See Sept. 26.

Friday, Oct. 5 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.

BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Sept. 22.

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THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends in October. Pumpkin patch, U-pick apples and walnuts, hay rides, corn maze, antique farm equipment and goat ladder, new-this-year kiddie train — and yes, pumpkin cannons at the top of every hour. Admission free (fee for some activities); 9535 Old Naches Hwy., Naches; www.thompsonsfarm.com HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. to noon. Drop-in wood crafts for ages 5-12. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima; 509-452-3016.

BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Sept. 22. 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. See Sept. 8. WWE Presents RAW WORLD TOUR — 7:30

p.m. The WWE Superstars return to Yakima for the WWE RAW World Tour; schedule card to be posted. Tickets from $17. Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima (additional parking fee). www.yakimasundome.com

Sunday, Oct. 7 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Third Street and Yakima Avenue, Yakima. THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH — 9

a.m. to 5 p.m. See Oct. 6.

Monday, Oct. 8 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. See Oct. 1.

Wednesday, Oct. 10 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m. See

Oct. 3.

MOPS — 6-7:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. No cost; child care provided. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima; Danielle, 509-833-2228.

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DIVORCE CARE 4 KIDS — 6:30-8 p.m. See Sept. 26.

Friday, Oct. 12 VANISHING OF THE BEES — Especially for school

children, there will be five free screenings (9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m.) of this 2009 documentary about the sudden disappearance of honey bees from beehives around the world caused by colony collapse disorder, or CCD. Narrated by

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Ellen Page (“Juno”) and sponsored by the Central Washington Beekeepers Association. General admission showings will be at 7 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday; admission is $12.50 adults, $6.50 students with ID and $4 children under 12. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., downtown Yakima. yakimabees.com

BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Sept. 22. GYMKIDS FUN FRIDAY — 6-9 p.m. Drop off kids

ages 3-10 for open gym, games and pizza. Cost: $22 first child, $20 siblings. Reservations not necessary. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509698-5437.

Saturday, Oct. 13 THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH — 9

a.m. to 5 p.m. See Oct. 6.

BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Sept. 22. LOWE’S BUILD & GROW CLINIC — 10 a.m. Reservations recommended. Free building workshop for children and parents. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com GYMKIDS SATURDAY PLAYDATE — 10-11:30

a.m. Open gym, zip line and popcorn for children ages 1-5 with their parents. Cost: $12; $10 additional siblings. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437.

FLY THE GAP/DRAG THE GAP/SHOOT THE GAP PLAY DAY — Gates open at 9 a.m.; races

start at 11 a.m. Variety of motorsports competitions including snowmobiles, motorcycles and lawn mowers. Admission: $20 a carload, $30 RVs; open seating, bring your own lawn chairs. Joel’s Tire Motorsports Complex at Fullbright Park, located at the south end of Union Gap. whiplashsports.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. See Sept. 8.

Sunday, Oct. 14 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Third Street and Yakima Avenue, Yakima. THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH — 9

a.m. to 5 p.m. See Oct. 6.

Monday, Oct. 15 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. See Oct. 1.

Tuesday, Oct. 16 LA LECHE LEAGUE OF YAKIMA — 6 p.m. third Tuesdays. Breastfeeding support and information. Dr. Robel’s office, 307 S. 12th Ave., Suite 11, Yakima; llli.org. Call Heidi, 509-952-0225, or Amy, 509-4268493. YAKIMABUSYBEE.COM • SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2012

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friends from moms club of yakima YAKIMA FOSTER/ADOPT SUPPORT GROUP — 6:15-8 p.m. third Tuesdays. Group for foster parents and adoptive parents offers support through tough times, celebrates joyous times. Child care provided with advance arrangement; call 509469-1013. Meets downstairs at Foursquare Church, 700 N. 40th Ave., Yakima.

ADHD, OR VISION PROBLEM? — 7 p.m. Parents and teachers can learn how vision therapy may help kids with certain vision problems that mimic or complicate ADHD (many children cannot handle intense, prolonged near-vision work). Presented by Dr. Benjamin C. Winters at Washington Vision Therapy Center, 3909 Creekside Loop, Ste 150, Yakima. Free; call 509-654-9256 to register.

Wednesday, Oct. 17 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m. See

Oct. 3.

(509) 452-8648

1216 S. 24th Ave., Yakima (south of Nob Hill)

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, 509-965-9341. DIVORCE CARE 4 KIDS — 6:30-8 p.m. See Sept. 26.

Thursday, Oct. 18 LET’S GO SCIENCE SHOW — 10 a.m. and noon. The wacky and talented Professor Smart and Dr. Knowitall join forces for an educational, entertaining and experiential extravaganza. Join Professor Smart as he shrinks his head, makes toilet paper flying causes peoples’ hair to stand on end… all while demonstrating principals of physics. Tickets: $5. Part of the Capitol Kids program; The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., downtown Yakima.

Friday, Oct. 19 State licensed quality child care program for children ages 3 to 10.

(509) 698-KIDS

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; Amy, 509-833-2934. BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Sept. 22. STAR GAZING AT RANDALL PARK — 9 p.m. to midnight. Families can observe the moon, planets and stars at Randall Park, 48th Avenue south of Nob Hill Blvd. Telescopes provided by Yakima Astronomical Society. Yakima Parks & Recreation, 509-575-6020.

Saturday, Oct. 20 Toppenish Fall Festival — Special library

activities, pumpkin baking contest, pumpkin bowling, house decorating contest. For details, call the Toppenish Chamber, 509-865-3262.

THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH —

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Oct. 6.

BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Sept. 22. YU-GI-OH! TOURNAMENT — 12-4 p.m. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-248-1117.

12TH ANNUAL HARVEST MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL — 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. High school

marching bands from around the Northwest compete for top honors. Prelims start at 4:30 p.m., finals at 6 p.m. All day admission: $15, students/ seniors $10; Finals only: $10. Zaepfel Stadium at Eisenhower High School, corner of Tieton Drive and 40th Avenue, Yakima; www.harvestbands.org

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. See Sept. 8.

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9 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Oct. 6.

FALL FESTIVAL AT YACS — 12-3:30 p.m. The

public is invited to attend the annual fall festival with a dunk tank, bounce houses, hay rides and a toddler pumpkin patch at Yakima Adventist Christian School, 1200 City Reservoir Road, Yakima; 509-966-1933.

FAMILY TOURS AT MADD HATTERS HAUNT — 3-6 p.m. Behind-the-scenes, lights-on tour of

this annual haunted house (see website below for complete schedule). Special family events on Oct. 21 and 28 include bounce house, complimentary popcorn and apple juice. Cost: $10, includes free admission into that evening’s lights-off haunt which opens at 7 p.m. Madd Hatters Haunt, 720 W. Valley Mall Blvd., Yakima; maddhattershaunt.com

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Monday, Oct. 22 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. See Oct. 1.

Wednesday, Oct. 24 MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15 a.m. See Oct. 3. MOUNTAINVIEW MOPS — 6-7:30 p.m. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. No cost; child care provided. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima; Danielle, 509-833-2228.

Registration forms and more information available at:

www.wesleyofyakima.org

Ask about our extended day program, Stay-N-Play.

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

966-2370

DIVORCE CARE 4 KIDS — 6:30-8 p.m. See Sept. 26.

Friday, Oct. 26 BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Oct. 5. GRANDVIEW HAUNTED HOUSE & CARNIVAL — 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Games, food and fun. Admission: $4 adults, $3 ages 13 and under; 100 block Division Street, downtown Grandview; sponsored by The Miss Grandview program and Grandview Booster Club; www.visitgrandview.org

Saturday, Oct. 27 Fall Festival — Parade, community carnival, health fair, pumpkin carving contest, largest pumpkin contest, Needle in a Haystack game. For details, call the Toppenish Chamber, 509-865-3262.

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THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH —

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Oct. 6.

MINI PUMPKINS COME ALIVE — 10 a.m.

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. Free parking for Master Gardeners events at the park.

PUMPKIN RUN AT NORTHERN RAILWAY MUSEUM — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ride a caboose and pump cars, and tour the museum. Admission: $5 adults, $3 children 12 and younger. Kids receive a free pumpkin. Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 S. Asotin Ave., Toppenish; www.nprymuseum.org

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￭ daily planner BILL’S BERRY FARM APPLE & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Sept. 22. 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 HAUNTED TROLLEY — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ride the

historic trolley with spooky characters and receive a pumpkin to take home. Fare is $4 per person. Yakima Valley Trolleys, S. Third Avenue and Pine Street, Yakima; 509-249-5962. yakimavalleytrolleys.org

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

Our goal is to develop students who are prepared, both academically and spiritually, to serve the Lord Jesus Christ through their character and leadership.

GRANDVIEW HAUNTED HOUSE & CARNIVAL — 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. See Oct. 26

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

HAUNTED TRAIN AND DEPOT — 7-11 p.m. Ghosts, goblins and a fright around every corner at you tour the haunted depot and two haunted railcars. Cost: $5 (recommended ages 13 and older). Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 Asotin Ave., Toppenish; www.nprymuseum.org SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — 7-9:30 p.m. See Sept. 8.

Sunday, Oct. 28 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts, food vendors. Third Street and Yakima Avenue, Yakima.

THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH — 9

a.m. to 5 p.m. See Oct. 6.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS AT MIGHTY TIETON — Noon to 5 p.m. Day of the Dead celebration featuring exhibitions, altars, sand painting display, storytelling and arts and crafts for all ages. Arts activities, including sugar skull decorating, begin at 2 p.m. Free admission; taco truck concessions. Mighty Tieton Warehouse, 608 Wisconsin Ave., Tieton; mightytieton.com

FAMILY TOURS AT MADD HATTERS HAUNT — 3-6 p.m. Behind-the-scenes, lights-on tour of this annual haunted house (see website below for complete schedule). Special family events on Oct. 21 and 28 include bounce house, complimentary popcorn and apple juice. Cost: $10, includes free admission into that evening’s lights-off haunt which opens at 7 p.m. Madd Hatters Haunt, 720 W. Valley Mall Blvd., Yakima; maddhattershaunt.com

HARVEST FESTIVAL AT MSOY — 3-5 p.m.

Geared toward kids ages 2 to 7, this annual school fundraiser is open to the community. Games, prizes and bake sale. Costumes welcome. Cost: $5 per child. Montessori School of Yakima, corner of 44th Avenue and Englewood, Yakima; 509-930-8789.

HAUNTED TRAIN & DEPOT — 7-10 p.m. See Oct. 27.

Monday, Oct. 29 MOM & BABY — 10 a.m. to noon. See Oct. 1. 30

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Wednesday, Oct. 31 YAKIMA EVANGELICAL MOPS — 9-11 a.m. last Wednesdays. Mothers of Preschoolers, open to moms with children ages birth-kindergarten. No cost; child care provided. Childcare provided, including homeschool room. Yakima Evangelical Church, 80th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima; Aubrey, 509-594-9380.

MOMMY CONNECTION — 9:15-11:30 a.m. See

Oct. 3.

9 am to 2 pm Sundays May 13th through October Breakfast served 8:30-10 am

Located on S. 3rd Street off Yakima Ave. in front of the Capitol Theatre Kids’ Day the 3rd Sunday of each month Allied Arts ArtsVan, Country Bunch 4H Club animals & other children’s activites! Presented By

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Baby Bounce — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 14.

Kittitas County Farmers Market — 9 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 22

to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October; closed Sept. 1. Fresh produce, handcrafted items, food vendors, live music. Fourth Avenue, downtown Ellensburg. kittitascountyfarmersmarket.com

Tuesday, Sept. 11 Preschool Storytime — 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Stories, songs, rhymes and dance for ages 3-6 years. Ellensburg Public Library, 209 N. Ruby; 509-962-7218. Toddler Story Time — 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays

and Wednesdays. Stories, songs, fingerplays and dance for ages 18 months-3 years. Ellensburg Public Library, 209 N. Ruby; 509-962-7218.

Wednesday, Sept. 12 Preschool Storytime — 10:15 a.m. See Sept. 11. Toddler Story Time — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

Friday, Sept. 14 Baby Bounce — 11:15 a.m. Fridays. Movement

activities activities that stimulate physical, cognitive and emotional development in infants-18 months. Ellensburg Public Library, 209 N. Ruby; 509-962-7218.

Saturday, Sept. 15

Kittitas County Farmers Market —

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See Sept. 8.

Kittitas County Kid’s Fair — 10 a.m. to 1

p.m. Educational activities for children birth-5 years and community resource fair. Hal Holmes Center next to the Ellensburg Public Library, 209 N. Ruby.

crafts activities for kids at the historic Nelson Dairy Farm. Free admission; cost for food, some arts & crafts projects and pumpkins from the pumpkin patch. Suncadia Concierge, 509-649-6461.

Sunday, Oct. 7 Suncadia’s 7th Annual Harvest Festival — Noon to 5 p.m. See Oct. 6.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

Tuesday, Sept. 25

Preschool Storytime — 10:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

Toddler Story Time — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

Elementary Bookworms — 3:30 p.m. See Oct. 2.

Wednesday, Sept. 26

Family Story Time — 6:30 p.m. See Oct. 2.

Preschool Storytime — 10:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

Toddler Story Time — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

Preschool Storytime — 10:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

Friday, Sept. 28

Toddler Story Time — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

Baby Bounce — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 14.

Friday, Oct. 12

Saturday, Sept. 29

Baby Bounce — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 14.

Kittitas County Farmers Market —

Saturday, Oct. 13

Buskers in the Burg — Free street festival in

Anderson Family Farm Fall Festival — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kid-friendly farm festival

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See Sept. 8.

3 p.m. Two-day event showcases what life was life “way back when.” Grain threshing demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., tractor parade at 1 p.m., antique spinning wheel and soap-making demos. 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

downtown Ellensburg featuring street performers, or buskers. Parade through the Farmers Market at 10:30 a.m. Children’s activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Fire truck, pony rides, bounce house, straw maze, pumpkin painting, street chalk art, pinwheel craft. Beer and wine tastings. Street dance featuring Star Anna and the Laughing Dogs, 8-10 a.m. buskersintheburg.org

with toddler hay maze, live music, goat petting zoo. Free admission. Tickets for some activities: Goat train rides, goat cart driving, pumpkin chili. Heirloom pumpkins, winter squash and goat milk body care products for sale. Anderson Family Farm, 5100 Number 81 Road, Ellensburg. andersonfamilyfarm1979.com

Tuesday, Oct. 2

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See Sept. 8.

Kittitas County Farmers Market —

Preschool Storytime — 10:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

9th Annual HarvestFEST — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 13. Corn maze, hay stack, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, balloons, music, games, prizes and photo opportunities. Cost: $3 per child, ages 2-12, and and a non-perishable food donation; adults and babies are free. Pumpkins and concessions available for purchase. Overflow parking down Bull Road in the marked field to the left. Dusty’s Nursery & Company, 1116 E Mountain View Ave., Ellensburg; 509-925-7878.

KITTITAS VALLEY THRESHING BEE — 9 a.m. to

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See Sept. 8.

Mercer Creek Kid’s Club Festival — 6 p.m.

Toddler Story Time — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

Kid’s Club is a Christian group for kids ages 3 years to 5th grade that meets Thursday evenings. Fall festival features bounce houses, games and prizes. Mercer Creek Church, 1407 N. B St., Ellensburg; 509-933-7800.

Elementary Bookworms — 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Special group reading, discussion and activity for kids in grades 1-5. Ellensburg Public Library, 209 N. Ruby; 509-962-7218.

Sunday, Sept. 16

Family Story Time — 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Kittitas County Farmers Market —

KITTITAS VALLEY THRESHING BEE — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See Sept. 15.

Stories, songs, rhymes for families with young children, infant-preschool. Ellensburg Public Library, 209 N. Ruby; 509-962-7218.

Tuesday, Sept. 18

Wednesday, Oct. 3

Preschool Storytime — 10:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

Toddler Story Time — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

Wednesday, Sept. 19

Friday, Oct. 5

Preschool Storytime — 10:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

Baby Bounce — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 14.

Suncadia’s 7th Annual Harvest Festival — Noon to 5 p.m. See Oct. 6.

Toddler Story Time — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

Saturday, Oct. 6

Sunday, Oct. 14

Kittitas County Farmers Market —

Suncadia’s 7th Annual Harvest Festival — Noon to 5 p.m. See Oct. 6.

Suncadia’s 7th Annual Harvest Festival — Noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 6-7 & 13-14. Free

Tuesday, Oct. 16

Friday, Sept. 21 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. 32

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See Sept. 8.

family event with live entertainment, wagon and pony rides, contests, straw bale maze and arts &

Thorp Community Day — Breakfast at the

fire station 7-9 a.m. Parade at 9:30 a.m. Harvest carnival at Thorp School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fall market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thorp Tractor Company building. Plant sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gibson Produce. Open house at the Thorp Mill; time not available.

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Wednesday, Oct. 17 Preschool Storytime — 10:15 a.m. See Sept. 11. Toddler Story Time — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

Friday, Oct. 19 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. Baby Bounce — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 14.

Saturday, Oct. 20 Kittitas County Farmers Market —

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See Sept. 8.

Tuesday, Oct. 23 Preschool Storytime — 10:15 a.m. See Sept. 11.

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Friday, Oct. 26 Baby Bounce — 11:15 a.m. See Sept. 14.

Saturday, Oct. 27 Kittitas County Farmers Market —

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Halloween Party — 10 a.m. to noon or 1-3

p.m. Limited tickets available; purchase in advance at the Children’s Activity Museum, 118 E. Fourth Ave., Ellensburg. childrensactivitymuseum.org

Sunday, Oct. 28 9th Annual Roslyn Paws on Parade — Pet parade and costume contest in downtown Roslyn. Call for details, 509-304-4805.

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13 Banned or Challenged Children’s Books The Lorax by Dr. Suess A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle The Call of the Wild by Jack London Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein The Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder The Giver by Lois Lowry Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

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