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to enjoy some high tea with my family. This was my daughter’s first official tea party, complete with bitesize chicken and cucumber sandwiches, Milano European-style cookies, strawberries and pink lemonade. The real tea will come later on, no doubt. (For the record, my wife was in charge of the menu, and I was in charge of eating too much.)

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Some might wonder if I’m going to be embarrassed publishing a photo wearing such a ridiculous hat, but that’s not the case at all; I’m having too much fun being a dad. Hi, I’m Scott Klepach, Playdate magazine’s new coordinator, and I’m thrilled to be on board. I was born and raised in Yakima, and I didn’t venture far to receive my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English (and a whole lot of commuting miles on my car) from Central Washington University. I’ve been a writer and English instructor for some time. You might have seen my younger and much less hairy face years ago when I was a writer and student editor for the Yakima Herald-Republic’s “Unleashed” section, or maybe more recently in Playdate with my “Dad’s Pad” columns.

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Raising two kids has opened up my eyes to how exciting and rewarding being a parent can be. My 3-year-old daughter, Elise, has been prepping us lately to treat her like the princess she claims to be (I offer this photo as evidence). I think she gets her charm — and perhaps royal blood — from her mother, and my wife of six years, Kimberly. Liam, our 1-year-old son, might be a bit too young yet to complain about being thrust into this noble occasion. High tea or otherwise, I can’t wait to discover what new adventures will come along, with my family and with Playdate. If you’d like to contact me with ideas for Playdate, please feel free to e-mail me at sklepach@ yakimaherald.com. I’d love to hear from you. — Scott

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Kimberly Klepach lives in Yakima and is a stay-at-home mom to her two kids, Elise and Liam. She enjoys all types of art in her free time, especially painting and sculpting.

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Karri Stagman lives in Yakima with her daughter and her fiance. She enjoys cooking and making chocolate in her spare time.

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Meet Eli Berk-heimer. Eli mother, Amy, has been looking for a way to get her adorable 5-year-old son on Playdate’s cover. Since both Amy and Eli are book lovers, she thought this issue that celebrates literacy month was the perfect fit. We agree. Eli, who has cerebral palsy, loves listening to stories, and he has several favorites. Recently Amy has been reading “Charlotte’s Web” to Eli, and together they are reading from the “Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name” each night. Eli is also a big music fan, and his tastes range from Elmo (his favorite) to Creedance Clearwater Revival to classical to African guitar music. Amy keeps Eli actively engaged in reading and observing. “His cerebral palsy restricts him

from physically participating in most activities,” she said. “However, he’s quite happy being an observer of the world, especially watching his friends play and listening to them talk to him.” As Amy and many others have learned (see our story on literacy and reading aloud), being an active participant in reading and communication increases literacy and builds a bond between parent and child. Amy maintains a blog about her relationship with Eli at amygenn. blogspot.com — it’s a beautiful, heart-felt blog that we highly recommend. Eli has struck a chord with us here at Playdate, and it’s our hope to hear more from Amy about the challenges and rewards of parenting a disabled child.

table of contents baby talk

Children have a language all their own.

a place to play

Check out our map of playgrounds around Yakima.

two types of art

Take the kids to the Yakima Greenway for martial arts ... and a movie, too!

living with crohn’s One mother chronicles her daughter’s fight with Crohn’s disease.

all about literacy

The Yakima Valley Museum is hosting a high tea and ice cream social in August.

stop going nuts over nuts 29 Medical advice and tips for children with food allergies.

In Every Issue a note from Scott story times calendar gotcha!

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baby talk BY SCOTT KLEPACH JR.

We desperately want our children to talk. We want them to speak the language appropriately, and speak it well. But at the same time, there is something charming about those fleeting moments when their own initial language is, somehow, grander than our own. When we tried to teach our

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daughter, Elise, to say “blanket,” she uttered “bank-boo,” but just once. I fought the urge to pronounce it “bank-boo” after that because I wanted to hear her say it that way again. Now she’s 3 years old, and only some of her language choices have stuck, but they have transformed the way the grownups around her speak. Goldfish crackers quickly became known as “ghee-goos,” and it was agreed that this was such a great substitution that my sister took up the habit, accidentally, when talking about the tasty snack at work. It wasn’t long ago when my daughter uttered “Eh eh?” Inexplicable to outsiders, we learned this was her version of saying, “again?” — as in, “That was hilarious. I want you to do that again — and no, of course, 16 times in a row is not too many! We’re just warming up! Eh eh!” Now my son, Liam, who just turned 1, keeps busy creating and honing his own language, and I’m not certain if we are wise to overlook his new articulations as merely amusing gobbledygook. “Buh-buh bup, gubbah bup!” he tells us matterof-factly, with a concluding head nod

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on the last “bup,” as if to let us know he isn’t just making nonsensical noises. He wants to tell us something, and by the earnestness in his eyes, I truly want to know what it is. Many people might dismiss this moment as a transition from first sounds to real communication, and an adorable one at that. That may be so. But what if my son really had something significant to offer? What if his vocalizations can offer something more vital, such as a creative yet practical solution to the Gulf oil spill crisis, or a way to lift us out of this economic recession? Can’t someone invent a translator for such purposes? In all honesty, sometimes what children have to say is decidedly more interesting

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than what adults have to offer. Too often adults muster barely more than clichés, arguments laden with logical fallacies, and tired conversation starters (or conversation stoppers), like talking about the weather. I will teach my children, but I also want to be teachable. We will make mistakes parenting, as we do in our own lives. We adults will continue to make errors while speaking and writing, so our children are not the only offenders. It’s just that the little ones’ mistakes are much more charming. I want to enjoy the magic while it lasts. We only have so much time to be with our children, and even less time to enjoy their exercises in language.

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Who knows? Maybe some young child will coin a new word or phrase to inspire the next generation. Elise has already devised her own game and titled it “Alga-goody,” which requires the participants to be frogs and hop around saying the title word (Yes, I have done this.). And someday, I should encourage Elise to pitch her game idea to Parker Brothers, or go straight to NBC for the next greatest TV game show hit, “Alga-goody,” hosted by Howie Mandel. But that chance will come later. After all, there’s only so much time that goldfish will be pronounced “ghee-goo” and blanket will be “bank-boo.” And they may not always call me dada.

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Last year's event drew about 100 kids to the Yakima Greenway. Photo courtesy of the Yakima Greenway.

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karate and a movie We all know about having popcorn with a movie, but what about a little bit of karate first? Pro-Action Family Martial Arts is offering just that Aug. 7, as it hosts its “Martial Arts Night & Movie” at Sarg Hubbard Park in partnership with Yakima Parks & Recreation and the Yakima Greenway’s “Kiddin’ Around” program. The free event begins at 7:30 p.m. with a demonstration and brief class, and at sunset a family-friendly martial arts movie will be shown. “Our involvement in the Kid Fit programming at the Greenway has been fun and exciting for both our school, the staff at the Greenway, and most importantly, the kids of Yakima,” said Ernie Brennecke, senior

instructor — or sensei — at ProAction. “Last time we did something like this, the attendance was significant, and I play best with and to large audiences.” Last year, more than 100 kids participated in the event. The opening demonstration is aimed at giving the public a peek at what karate is all about. “So we don’t just do something, but we talk about what we’re doing, too,” said Erik Brennecke, Ernie’s son and a sensei with Pro-Action. Following the demo, the Brenneckes, along with other instructors and students, will hold a 10-minute class for kids. While last year’s class was aerobic-based, this year’s will focus on self-defense.

“We’re going to keep it basic. We like to teach basic risk escape, and maybe some palm strikes,” said Brennecke, who noted punching with a fist takes conditioning. “This is for the kids to get excited about karate.” All ages are welcome. For more information, contact the Yakima Greenway at 509-453-8280, or visit yakimagreenway.org. — Scott Klepach Jr.

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“It’s a little like grunge music,” said Tyler Stagman of Crohn’s disease. “You’re not quite sure what to make of it.” Stagman was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2007. Photos by Jennifer Dagdagan

hen Tyler was born in 1997, everything was normal. Ten fingers, 10 toes, one miraculous little cherub. Somehow, amazingly, she was a part of me. I was in awe; every part of me wanted to protect this tiny being. Young and idealistic, her father and I decided to give her a strong name, so that she would always be regarded as such. I had no idea how strong she would have to be. It wasn’t until Tyler was in fourth grade that she began to show serious symptoms. No matter how hard she worked, she couldn’t keep up with the girls on the basketball court. She complained about the pain in her joints when she ran, which her doctors attributed to growing pains. She tried not to get discouraged, but her coach was increasingly hard on her. It was difficult to watch. It was during this year that she got an infection, which progressed into pneumonia. By her third round of antibiotics, I was getting worried. Countless frustrating trips to the doctor, tests, X-rays and blood draws gave us no diagnosis. >>> PlaydateYakima.com

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Tyler eventually couldn’t keep food down. Between vomiting and diarrhea, she endured abdominal pain like I’ve never seen. From February to June in 2007, she lost 18 pounds and weighed in at a mere 78 pounds. She was wasting away. Tyler and I had moved from Florida, where she was born, when she was just 2. Eight years later, I was a single mom working on commission in a new job I loved and struggling to support my small family with little to no help from her father. It became difficult to focus at work. I stayed home when she really needed me, but as a single parent I had to keep working. My mom used all of her vacation and sick leave helping me care for Tyler. I alternated between feelings of helplessness, guilt and stress. Little did I know that both Tyler and I were learning valuable lessons: I learned how to be an advocate for my child. Tyler learned, at the tender age of 9, how to live up to her name. In late May 2007, we were finally referred to Seattle Children’s Hospital, though we had to wait for weeks to get in. By this time Tyler, an intelligent, clever child, took another turn for the worse: On May 31, I saw a toilet full of blood without the presence of stool, and Tyler experienced pain that dropped her frail little body to the floor. We called Seattle Children’s and they

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said she needed to be seen immediately. Mercifully, it was the day her health insurance became effective. After a colonoscopy and an upper GI, the diagnosis was Crohn’s Disease. The disease was present in 11 areas the doctors could see, from her esophagus to her colon. There is no known cause or cure for Crohn’s. It is a chronic condition, with some cases much more severe than others. Crohn’s is an autoimmune disease that acts as an opportunist: when the body’s immune system is weakened it attacks the digestive tract. In Tyler’s case, she had an infection, then pneumonia. Her Crohn’s had been there for years, but very mild, as evidenced by her joint

pain and stomach troubles. When her immune system was compromised, her body could no longer fight it off. Since that first trip, Tyler has also been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (UC), which is closely related to Crohn’s, as well as Arthralgia, which is joint pain. Crohn’s and UC fall under the classification of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The diagnosis, however, brought little relief. There are myriad ways to treat Crohn’s, including special diets and a battery of medications, but the side effects can be brutal. We simply had to try each one and figure out which worked. Tyler’s youth complicates matters, since many medications aren’t

even approved for use in children. Finally, in December, after 11 months on the job with a chronically ill child, I had to leave work. The pressure was unbelievable. By that time Tyler needed fulltime care. I took care of her during the day, and my mom would sit with her at night so I could take a part-time job. For most of her sixthgrade year, I home-schooled Tyler, because more often than not she could not attend classes. At that time, I was giving her weekly Methotrexate injections (which are also used to treat some forms of cancer). The side effects made her miserably ill, and after several months she absolutely refused treatment. After stopping

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do not respond to any other treatments. Tyler also has a restricted diet, has to get substantial rest and is supposed to avoid stress, which exacerbates her condition. That last one always makes me laugh — the irony! After 41 months, she is doing much better and has learned to deal with her condition. She is still symptomatic every single day — some days much worse than others. She now only misses about 20 percent of school, which is a great improvement. As her mother, I have seen her go through unspeakable pain. But I have seen the frailty of a 9-year-old replaced by the strength and sharp new wit of a 13-yearold who has been through more than most adults. She has a new determination that I never had. I have also witnessed grace. The first time she had to receive a Remicade infusion in Seattle Children’s oncology unit, Tyler realized it could be worse. Following that treatment, I heard her singing a song she wrote about how beautiful all of the children were, though they looked different on the outside. I cried as I secretly listened outside the bathroom door. Her strength and compassion continually amaze me.

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rin Chaplin, Yakima School District’s director of literacy, said reading aloud to children will help them become excited about reading themselves – and become better readers – but this method can be expanded beyond just a published text.

“Parents reading with kids is always good, but even talking with kids in the car is good,” said Chaplin. “For example, if you are in the car and see a tree, you can ask, ‘What rhymes with tree?’”

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This communication can help build a child’s vocabulary and language skills, Chaplin continued, especially if parents do not have many other resources. Like Chaplin, Linda Nixon emphasizes the importance of reading stories out loud to children.

“Listening to audiobooks as a family is a great way to generate that lifelong love of reading,” said Nixon, who is the Yakima Valley Regional Library system’s public programs librarian. YVL recently launched the “50 Nifty Family Read-aloud” list, which offers the most popular titles to be shared out loud, as

determined by the library’s staff. (See page 24 for more library recommended titles.)

“Little House on the Prairie,” among others. “Some things just never go out of style.”

“The staff arranged the list by how experienced a listener would be,” said Nixon. “There are books for experienced listeners and for beginners.”

Chaplin recommends that parents check out Reading Rockets (readingrockets.org), a literacy website, which offers reading resources in English and Spanish.

Though new books are certainly popular, Nixon noted some books are always in demand.

“It offers great parents’ resources (and) things to do at home,” she said. “There are great tips for all age levels, for babies, toddlers and children.”

“Libraries have asked for replacement copies of standard reads,” Nixon said. Such titles include classics such as

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RECOMMENDED READS Inklings Bookshop and Borders have chimed in with some popular titles this year as well. Jeff Kinney’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series is a favorite for middle readers, while “Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice” and others in the series lead the way for younger readers. Big names like the “Twilight” series continue to be popular as well.

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Linda Nixon, Yakima Valley Regional Library’s children services manager, said many of the titles on the library’s list of best read-alouds and children’s picture books are likely to excite parents, because they will remember reading or listening to them when they were kids.

Some of the beginning listener titles on the list are Kate DiCamillo’s “Because of Winn-Dixie,” E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web,” Beverly Cleary’s “The Mouse and the Motorcycle,” and Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House in the Big Woods.” Mary Norton’s “The Borrowers,” Lynne Reid Banks’ “The Indian in the Cupboard,” C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” Roald Dahl’s “Matilda,” Frances Hodgson Burnett’s “The Secret Garden,” and Gail Carson Levine’s “Ella Enchanted” graced the

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intermediate listeners’ list. Experienced listeners can select from L.M. Montgomery’s “Anne of Green Gables,” Lemony Snicket’s “The Bad Beginning,” Madeleine L’Engle’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island,” Brian Jacques’ “Redwall,” and Cornelia Funke’s “Inkheart.” Last December, the library published another booklist called the “Hot 100 Picture Books for Kids.” The titles also were selected by the staff. Nixon said some families have taken a personal pledge to read all of the titles in 2010, while others make a goal to have their children read all of them by the time they reach kindergarten. Perennial favorites made the list, including Judy Schachner’s “Skippyjon Jones,” Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” Dr. Seuss’ “Green Eggs and Ham,” Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are,” and Margaret Wise Brown’s “Goodnight Moon.” Stop by one of the library’s branches, or head to the library’s online blog to learn more about these booklists: yakimavalleylibraries. wordpress.com.

facebook fans Our Facebook friends also have responded. It looks like the “Harry Potter” and “Twilight” series are still popular, as well as “Goodnight Moon,” “Skippyjon Jones,” and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” Here’s what some of you had to say: “My little one is 6, and she’s loving ‘Charlotte’s Web’ right now. Another favorite for her is poetry –‘Where the sidewalk ends.’ ” – Noelia “My son Noah is 7 and he loves reading the ‘Magic Tree House Series’!” – Michelle

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It’s high time for some high tea Pinkies out, people! The Yakima Valley Museum, in partnership with the Yakima Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, will host its High Tea and Ice Cream Social from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 21. More than tea will be offered during this free event at the museum. Kids can also take part in an art project in the museum’s Children’s Underground and have a chance to play outside in adjacent Franklin Park with planned games, including a Victorian ribbon game, croquet and three-legged races. But children also will get a taste of high tea, according to Kathy Sample, the museum’s education program coordinator. The idea behind high tea, Sample said, is to bring a Victorian feel to the experience. “So there will be teacups on saucers set out with tea pots, and we’ll pretend to have a tea party.” Most likely, said Sample, kids will drink juice instead of hot tea and snack on cookies baked by the consumer science group. Table manners will be discussed during this time, and the hosts will read aloud from selections of the “Kim” series of books, which emphasize being safe, clean and healthy.

Good etiquette will be covered, including washing hands, saying “please” and “thank you,” passing food to others, and taking small bites of food. Erwina Peterson, a former home economics education and nutrition instructor in Yakima, devised the “Kim” books in 1973, and about half a dozen titles were published in both English and Spanish. The books feature a central, androgynous character named Kim, who can also be seen in three-minute video animations made in the ‘70s (thanks to David Lynx, the museum’s curator of information and design, these short animations have been converted into DVD format and can now be viewed at the museum’s website). Sample said Peterson’s goal was to develop easyto-read books that taught healthy eating habits for children. Yakima’s Bill Donelson supplied all of the illustrations. Each child is encouraged to pick up a copy of Kim’s Coloring Book and have it stamped at the museum to receive dollara-scoop ice cream at the Soda Fountain social during this event. — Scott Klepach Jr.

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food allergies BY SCOTT KLEPACH JR.

No nuts, please! Parents have an endless list of things to worry about when it comes to their children, perhaps none more worrisome than food allergies. Some skeptics say the increase in food allergies is an illusion fueled by parents’ worst fears and the media, but many doctors agree the rise in food allergies is a real problem, even if the reasons remain unclear. “No one has any real understanding why there is such an increase,” said Dr. Nola Attaway, a pediatric allergist with Northwest Asthma and Allergy Center in Yakima. “In the countries that are industrialized, it’s more so.” “I see a lot of kids with food allergies,” said Dr. Heidi Robel, naturopathic physician and PlaydateYakima.com

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licensed acupuncturist in Yakima. “The question is, are we (simply) noticing it more? Yes, but it’s also increasing.” A variety of foods will cause different symptoms. Robel said dairy, wheat and corn allergies typically produce eczema, chronic ear infection, worsened seasonal allergies, diaper rashes and even attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Nausea, vomiting, rashes and hives are other common symptoms. But other food allergies — those to peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish, especially — can be fatal. “The body has made an antibody against a peanut,” said Attaway, adding that’s why symptoms can be so extreme. >>>

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One clear-cut and potentially fatal reaction is anaphylaxis, which can result from severe food allergies, bee stings or medication. Symptoms of anaphylactic shock include swelling of the lips and throat and difficulty breathing. Attaway said it is important for parents of children with severe food allergies to have an anaphylaxis plan so they are fully prepared in the event a child goes into anaphylactic shock. This plan should cover mild and severe reactions. A few hives around the mouth with no other accompanying signs of shock can be treated first with an appropriate dose of Benadryl. But symptoms can escalate quickly, and parents should have an EpiPen or similar auto-injector device always nearby. An EpiPen contains a dose of epinephrine, and when injected, the hormone can relieve a victim’s symptoms of anaphylactic shock — and ultimately become a lifesaver — until he or she can be taken to the emergency room. Parents are advised to have their child tested if they are concerned about a food allergy, but doctors warn that individual tests may produce a false positive or false negative result. “Someone may have a positive skin test, and be sensitive, but a skin test alone does not tell you they are allergic,” said Attaway. Instead, a child might

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Illustration by Kimberly Klepach take both the skin-prick test and a blood test, but other factors are also considered, such as a record of suspected reactions and a look at any family history of various allergies. “A lot of it depends on genetics. If dad has asthma and mom has seasonal hay fever, children have increased risk for food allergy,” Attaway said.

“And if parents have some children who are allergic, that’s the biggest predictor of another sibling having a food allergy.” Robel said diets today are not as clean as they used to be — foods are more refined and contain red and blue dyes, pesticides, hormones and antibiotics, which might cause more allergies. She recommends holding off

introducing various foods to children until they reach a certain age. “The immune system gets developed by two years of age,” said Robel. “Wait six months before introducing foods, and introduce fruits and vegetables first.” Dairy, wheat and eggs should be introduced after six months, but Robel recommends waiting longer

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Food allergy or food intolerance? Kids can react to foods in different ways, and it’s important not to assume they have food allergies. “A lot of parents want to find a reason for it. Maybe it is an allergy, but there has been a lot of changes in food, with hormones and antibiotics,” said Dr. Judith Harvey of Yakima’s Family Medicine. These changes could be contributing to the rise in adverse reactions in children, but Harvey advises parents to understand the difference between food allergies and food intolerance. She said while 6 percent of children suffer from some type of food allergy, up to one third of children experience food intolerance. “Allergy and intolerance aren’t the same thing,” she said. “Diarrhea from cherries isn’t an allergy.” — Scott Klepach Jr. if there are allergies in the family. Attaway said reading labels becomes essential for someone with a food allergy to avoid coming in contact with potentially fatal ingredients. “Read the labels. If it says it may contain peanuts, avoid those,” Attaway said. “I’ve had patients come PlaydateYakima.com

in who ate a blueberry muffin made on machinery exposed to peanuts. Those children who have a true, bona fide allergy should not eat those (foods).” Traces of peanuts can be found in cookies and candy, but also might be in more unlikely foods, such as sauces, glazes, salad dressing, pudding, specialty pizzas, and some Asian and Mexican dishes, according to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. Attaway said many schools and day cares in the nation have gone nut-free, but she recommends that parents of children with food allergies pack a special goody bag of food and snacks so their kids don’t come in contact with other possibly problematic foods. Parents should also check with their child’s school about its policy regarding food allergies. Attaway said there is a good chance children will outgrow certain food allergies, but most will continue to be prone to peanut, tree nut and shellfish allergies. “They say up to 20 (percent) to 25 percent of children with (a) true peanut allergy can outgrow it, which is more than they used to believe,” she said. “But there’s no way of knowing which child can, and which child can’t.” Children allergic to milk, wheat, egg and soy, however, have an 85 percent chance of outgrowing the allergy by age 8, and many of them

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show signs of outgrowing them by 3. Jaclynn Bell’s children are living examples of how some people can outgrow a peanut allergy, even if their case is somewhat rare. All three of Bell’s children developed the allergy, but two of them outgrew it by age 4. Her second child, who is 2, still struggles with the allergy.

“The most difficult part of having a child with a food allergy is trying to explain the situation to someone who has never experienced or been around food allergies,” Bell said. “Having a peanut allergy can be one of the most dangerous allergies, and so many people don’t understand the severity of it. I have learned to read labels very well.”

resources Here are some great resources for parents of children with food allergies: Mayo Clinic.

The web site lists the eight most-common food

allergies and their symptoms. These food allergies are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat. The site also provides tips on reading labels properly and how to allergy-proof your house. www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-allergies/AA00057 Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.

“This is the

best resource for parents,” said Dr. Attaway. The website offers a wealth of information on all major food allergies and includes a link to a useful pamphlet called “The Peanut Answer Book.” Attaway noted that a toll-free number is available any time of day or night if parents need to call to ask questions. foodallergy.org Kids With Food Allergies.

A nonprofit organization that

promotes and develops plans for children with food allergies to live nutritious and healthy lives. The group focuses on educating the public about food allergies and providing networking to those with food allergies. kidswithfoodallergies.org Sunbutter

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Saturday, July 31 PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER PROGRAMS. The Pacific Science Center presents two science programs to the public. “Harvesting Science” starts at 10 a.m. and is available for viewing all day in the Great Hall; “The Super Cool Science Show” will start at 11 a.m. outside on the Noel Family stage. Free. Yakima Valley Musuem, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima. 509-248-0747. yakimavalleymuseum.org

Sunday, Aug. 1 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In front of the Capitol Theatre at Third Street and Yakima Avenue. yakimafarmersmarket.org OUTDOOR SUMMER CINEMA. 8:30 p.m. “Curious George,” rated G, begins at sunset. Free admission with a canned food donation for Northwest Harvest. Yakima’s Gilbert Park, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. Hosted by Allied Arts, alliedartsyakima.org; 509-966-0930.

Monday, Aug. 2 PLAY AND LEARN GROUPS. 9:30-11 a.m. Parents can bring their children to learn through play. Free. Ready By Five, 501 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Yakima. 509-853-2052. readybyfive.org MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. Discussion group for moms with infants under 1 year; bring your baby. Free. Meets at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-388-6440. GO OUT AND LEARN. 9 a.m. to noon through Aug. 6. Action Adventures: bugs, plants, maps, and more. Ages 5-8. Go Out And Learn summer enrichment program. Certified instructors work with students to inspire critical thinking and problem solving. $90 per week. 119-B S. Second St., Selah. For information and registration, call 509-833-8552. YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Eugene Emeralds. Kids Eat Free: Kids 12 and younger can receive a free hot dog, chips and soda with a voucher from Fred Meyer. Tickets: $4.50-

$9.50. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave. yakimabears.com

Tuesday, Aug. 3 MAMMOTH DIG TOUR. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wenas Creek Mammoth Project offers guided tours at the excavation site. 1770 South Wenas Road near Selah. 509-899-1503. cwu. edu/~mammoth/ PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP. 6-7:30 p.m. Join in a themed discussion, meet other parents with children younger than 5 years old, and learn about the different resources in the community. Ready By Five, 501 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Yakima. 509853-2052. readybyfive.org YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Eugene Emeralds. Fire Sprinkler Awareness Night. Tickets: $4.50$9.50; buy one ticket, get one free when you bring a Kraft Singles wrapper. All You Can Eat Tuesday: general admission ticket and dinner is $20 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and younger. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. yakimabears.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 4 MAMMOTH DIG TOUR. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wenas Creek Mammoth Project offers guided tours at the excavation site. 1770 South Wenas Road near Selah. 509-899-1503. cwu. edu/~mammoth/ MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:3011:30 a.m. First hour is Mommy & Me, second hour is just for moms; all ages welcome. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima. For child care reservations and more information, e-mail Katie: katejoyt@ hotmail.com. SUMMER ARTSVAN. Family Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Tieton Park, Tieton Avenue and Elm Street, Tieton. YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND. 7 p.m. Classical, jazz, movie and Broadway tunes and marches, and water themes. Free concert at Yakima’s Randall Park, 48th Avenue south of Nob Hill Boulevard. Picnics welcome; bring a blanket or chair. yakimacommunityband.org

CHILDREN’S STORY TIMES BORDERS BOOKS, 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap; 509-248-4018. Story time at 11 a.m. Saturdays. IMAGINATION LIBRARY STORY HOUR. Meets at Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima. Presented by Ready by Five, 509-853-2052. Second Wednesday of each month: Aug. 11, Sept. 8. 10 a.m., English hour; noon, Spanish hour. INKLINGS BOOKSHOP. Chalet Place, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-965-5830. Toddler story time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. MOXEE LIBRARY. 255 W. Seattle, Moxee; 509-575-8854. Kito Manga Teen Club at 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 3-Sept. 28. Teddy Bear Sleepover, with stories and activities for kids and their teddy bears at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. Preschool story time and craft at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 22-29. OUT ON A WHIM STORY TIME. Daily story times at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Out On A Whim Children’s Bookstore and Imagination Station, 108 S. Third Ave., Yakima; 509-576-3635. myspace.com/outonawhimbooks SELAH LIBRARY. 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 509-6987345. Teddy Bear Sleepover with stories and activities for kids and their teddy bears at 4 p.m., Aug. 12. Story time with craft at 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Aug. 2-Sept. 30. Baby lapsit story time at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 4-Sept. 29. Teen Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 3-Sept. 28. SUMMITVIEW LIBRARY. 5709 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509966-7070. Teddy Bear Sleepover with stories and activities for

kids and their teddy bears at 4 p.m., Aug. 20. Preschool story time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 15-29. TERRACE HEIGHTS LIBRARY. 4011 Commonwealth Drive, Yakima; 509-457-5319. Summer reading festivities, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Aug. 5-12. Stories, rhymes, crafts and goodies. Teen Summer Fun, 4 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 2-9. Teddy Bear Sleepover with stories and activities for kids and their teddy bears at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 9-30. UNION GAP LIBRARY. 3104 S. First St., Union Gap. 509-4524252. Preschool story time, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, Sept. 7. YAKIMA LIBRARY. 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-452-8541. Special school-age fun, 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 4-18. Baby lapsit at 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Aug. 3-17 and Aug. 31, Sept. 728. Teen Tuesday crafts and activities at 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 3-10. Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Aug. 519, Sept. 2-30. Manga Thursday group for teens meets at 3 p.m. Aug. 5-19. Spanish preschool story time at 11 a.m. Saturdays, Aug. 7-21, Sept. 4-25. Talk Like a Pirate Day, pirate activities and stories, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19.

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YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Eugene Emeralds. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50. Bear Buck Wednesday: Pick up voucher for $1 admission at Bi-Mart. YVCU Member Day: Yakima Valley Credit Union members age 17 and younger show membership card to receive $1 admission. Seahawks Night. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. yakimabears.com

Tieton Drive, Yakima. YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Eugene Emeralds. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50. Thirsty Thursday. Yakima County Stadium. 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. yakimabears.com

Friday, Aug. 6 MAMMOTH DIG TOUR. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wenas Creek Mammoth Project offers guided tours at the excavation site. 1770 South Wenas Road near Selah. 509-899-1503. cwu. edu/~mammoth/

Thursday, Aug. 5 MAMMOTH DIG TOUR. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wenas Creek Mammoth Project offers guided tours at the excavation site. 1770 South Wenas Road near Selah. 509-899-1503. cwu. edu/~mammoth/

SUMMER ARTSVAN. 10 a.m. to noon: Pioneer Park, Toppenish. YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Eugene Emeralds. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50. Family Feast Friday: $1 hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream and soda. Drawstring bag giveaway, first 1,000 fans. Fireworks after the game.

SUMMER SUNSET CONCERT & ARTSVAN FAMILY NIGHT. 6:308:30 p.m. Drop-in arts projects for children ages 2-12 with the ArtsVan. Free; nonperishable food donations accepted for Northwest Harvest. Franklin Park, 21st Avenue and

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FRIDAY NIGHT GLOW BALL. 8 p.m. Play nine holes in the dark with glow balls and glow sticks to mark the fairways. Cost: $25, includes greens fee, glow ball, glow stick and necklace, and light snacks. Register one week prior. Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 509-5756075.

Saturday, Aug. 7 HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP. 9 a.m. to noon. Free drop-in projects for kids 5-12. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima. 509-452-3016. MAMMOTH DIG TOUR. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wenas Creek Mammoth Project offers guided tours at the excavation site. 1770 South Wenas Road near Selah. 509-899-1503. cwu. edu/~mammoth/ ACE KIDS CLUB. 10 a.m. to noon. Free drop-in projects for kids ages

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. Free drop-in program open to youth ages 7-15, in partnership with Yakima Valley Young Life. Swimming, sports, games, and Christian message. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. 509-2481202 or 509-961-9898.

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YAKIMA VALLEY TROLLEYS. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trolleys leave the Carbarn at South Third Avenue and Pine Street every hour. Cost: $4 adults, $3 seniors and children 12 and younger; child on lap is free. 509-249-5962. yakimavalleytrolleys. org OUTDOOR SUMMER CINEMA. 8:30 p.m. “Twilight: New Moon,” rated PG-13, begins at sunset. Free admission with a canned food donation for Northwest Harvest. Yakima’s Gilbert Park, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. Hosted by Allied Arts, alliedartsyakima.org; 509-966-0930.

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PLAY AND LEARN GROUPS. 9:30-11 a.m. Parents can bring their children to learn through play. Free. Ready By Five, 501 W. Lincoln, Suite C, Yakima. 509-853-2052. readybyfive.org MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. Discussion group for moms with infants under 1 year; bring your baby. Free. Meets at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-388-6440. GO OUT AND LEARN. 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 9-13. ECO Challenge: Solve problems using green solutions. Ages 8-12. $90 per week. A part of the Go Out And Learn summer enrichment program, 119-B S. Second St., Selah. For information/registration, call 509833-8552.

Tuesday, Aug. 10 LA LECHE LEAGUE. 6 p.m. Support group for pregnant and breast-feeding mothers; children welcome. Free. Meets at Cascade Women’s Health, 1601 Creekside Loop, Yakima. For nursing help or questions, call Katy, 509-248-2610, or Denita, 509-388-6866.

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11:30 a.m. First hour is Mommy & Me, second hour is just for moms; all ages welcome. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima. For child care reservations and more information, e-mail Katie: katejoyt@ hotmail.com. SUMMER ARTSVAN. Family Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Tieton Park, Tieton Avenue and Elm Street, Tieton. CREATIVE FAMILIES PLAY AND LEARN. 6-8 p.m. Ready By Five. Contact David for locations and more information at 509-480-0762. YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND. 7 p.m. Classical, jazz, movie and Broadway tunes and marches, and water themes. Free concert at Yakima’s Randall Park, 48th Avenue south of Nob Hill Boulevard. Picnics welcome; bring a blanket or chair. yakimacommunityband.org YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Spokane Indians. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50. Bear Buck Wednesday: Pick up voucher for $1 admission at Bi-Mart. YVCU Member Day: Yakima Valley Credit Union members age 17 and younger show membership card to receive $1 admission. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. yakimabears.com

Thursday, Aug. 12 SUMMER SUNSET CONCERT & ARTSVAN FAMILY NIGHT. 6:308:30 p.m. Drop-in arts projects for children ages 2-12 with the ArtsVan. Free; nonperishable food donations accepted for Northwest Harvest. Franklin Park, 21st Avenue and Tieton Drive, Yakima. YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Eugene Emeralds. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50. Thirsty Thursday. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. yakimabears.com

Friday, Aug. 13 WORM COMPOSTING FOR KIDS. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids learn about the benefits of worm composting and learn how to set up and care for their own bin. Kids get a starter worm bin, worms and instructional materials. Cost: Yakima Area

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POOL TIME! FRANKLIN POOL. 2101 Tieton Drive; 509-575-6035. Outdoor pool with a water slide and wading pool. Open daily through Aug. 29. Cost: $2 youth, $3.75 adult, or $10 family. Morning swim lessons available. OPEN SWIM. Weekdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 4-7 p.m. and 7:15-9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30-4 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS • Dive ‘N Movie. Bring a tube and watch “Jaws” on an inflatable screen, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 14. • Paws in the Pool. Friendly dogs welcome, 3-5 p.m. Aug. 29. LIONS POOL. 509 W. Pine St., Yakima; 509-575-6046. Indoor pool, open weekdays; closed for maintenance Aug. 14 to Sept. 1. Cost: $2 youth, $3.75 adult or $10 family. Morning and evening swim lessons available. OPEN SWIM. Mondays through Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. and 3:15-4:45 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS • Family Swim, 1-3 p.m. Fridays. • Preschool H20 Play for parents and children ages 3 and younger, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. • Wet ‘N’ Wild gaems and activities, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Fridays. • Funky Friday Nights, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays. Rockin’ recreational swim featuring loud ‘80s music. Cost: $1 adults, $.50 youth, or $3.25 family. GYMNASTICS PLUS. 2121 W. Lincoln Ave.; 509-453-8126. Outdoor pool, heated to 88 degrees. Open swim times vary; call for schedule. Morning, afternoon and evening swim lessons available. YAKIMA FAMILY YMCA. 5 N. Naches Ave.; 509-248-1202. Indoor pool with inflatable slide, open year-round. Open swims on weekday evenings and Saturdays. Family Swim on Friday evenings.

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Evening swim lessons available. Call for schedule and prices. SELAH’S J. FRANCIS POOL, 214 S. Third St.; 509-698-7306. Open daily through Aug. 15. Outdoor pool with wading pool in a separate area for children 5 and younger. Cost: $2 youth, $3 adult or $10 family. Morning and evening swim lessons available. OPEN SWIM Weekdays, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Evening swim: Sundays, 5:458:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45-8:45 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS • Family Night Evening Swim, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Fridays. • Mom/Child Playdate for kids ages 5 and younger, 1212:45 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. NACHES POOL in Applewood Park, 105 W. Fourth St.; 509-6532353. Outdoor pool, open daily through Aug. 24. Zero-depth area gradually increases to 3.5 feet; great for small children. Cost: $1.75 for Naches Fire District residents, $2.25 out of district. OPEN SWIM Daily, 3:15-5:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, evening swim from 6-7:30 p.m. Don’t forget about Yakima’s two water playgrounds. Featuring interactive spray toys with handactivated buttons, the playgrounds are free. They are located at Martin Luther King Park (Eighth Street and East Beech) and Miller Park (North Fourth and E streets). If the water’s not running when you get there, just press the button on the red post.

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Arboretum members, $20; nonmembers $25. Hosted by Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakima. Reserve a seat at 509-248-7337. ahtrees.org. FUN FRIDAY. 6-9 p.m. Drop off kids ages 3-10 for a supervised open gym and playtime. Cost: $18 first child, $16 siblings; includes pizza dinner. Reservations not necessary. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437. OUTDOOR SUMMER CINEMA. 8:30 p.m. “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” rated PG, begins at sunset. Free admission with a canned food donation for Northwest Harvest. Yakima’s Randall Park, 48th Avenue south of Nob Hill Boulevard. Hosted by Allied Arts, alliedartsyakima.org; 509-966-0930.

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Saturday, Aug. 14 POWER WALKIN’ 4 KIDS. 9-10 a.m. Take a guided walk with jumping, running and laughing along the way. Free. Meet at Sarg Hubbard Park at the Yakima Greenway. Part of the Kiddin’ Around program. 509-4538280; yakimagreenway.org.

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GYMKIDS SATURDAY PLAYDATE. 10-11:30 a.m. Open gym and playtime for children ages 1-5 years, accompanied by a parent. Zip line, popcorn, other activities. Cost: $10. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437.

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Sunday, Aug. 15 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In front of the Capitol Theatre at Third Street and Yakima Avenue. yakimafarmersmarket.org. YAKIMA VALLEY TROLLEYS. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trolleys leave the Carbarn at South Third Avenue and Pine Street every hour. Cost: $4 adults, $3 seniors and children 12 and younger; child on lap is free. 509-249-5962. yakimavalleytrolleys. org PARENT/CHILD GOLF TOURNAMENT. 1 p.m. Parents and children ages 14 and younger can compete in a nine-hole scramble. Cost: $15 each. Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 509-5756075. OUTDOOR SUMMER CINEMA. 8:30 p.m. “The Muppets Take Manhattan,” rated G, begins at sunset. Free admission with a canned food donation for the Northwest Harvest. Yakima’s Gilbert Park, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. Hosted by Allied Arts, alliedartsyakima.org; 509-966-0930.

Monday, Aug. 16 PLAY AND LEARN GROUPS. 9:30-11 a.m. Parents can bring their children to learn through play. Free. Ready By Five, 501 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Yakima. 509-853-2052. readybyfive.org MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. Discussion group for moms with infants under 1 year; bring your baby. Free. Meets at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-388-6440. GO OUT AND LEARN. 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 16-20. Fashion Pro: A local artist will help you design clothing and jewelry. Ages 10 and older. $90 per week. A part of the Go Out And Learn summer enrichment program, 119-B S. Second St., Selah. For more information and registration, call 509-833-8552.

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11:30 a.m. First hour is Mommy & Me, second hour is just for moms; all ages welcome. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima. For child care reservations and more information, e-mail Katie: katejoyt@ hotmail.com. PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP. 6-7:30 p.m. Join in a themed discussion, meet other parents with children younger than 5 years old, and learn about the different resources in the community. Ready By Five, 501 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Yakima. 509853-2052. readybyfive.org

Thursday, Aug. 19

KIDS’ COOKING CLASS. 2-4 p.m. For kids 9 and older, adult accompaniment not required. Cost: $25. Includes instruction and one 6-portion meal to take home. Fresh Taste Meals, 2204 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. Call in advance, 457-7798; freshtastemeals.com.

Friday, Aug. 20 YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50. Latino Baseball Appreciation Night. Family Feast Friday: $1 hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream and soda. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. yakimabears.com

Saturday, Aug. 21 ANTIQUE FARM EXPO AND FLEA MARKET. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Antique farm equipment parade, tractor pulls, children’s train, wheat threshing, blacksmith shop, kitchen display, quilt show, music and food vendors. Cost: $5 adults, children younger than 12 free. Central Washington Agricultural Museum, Fullbright Park, 4508 Main St., Union Gap. 509-673-1177/509-830-1219; centralwaagmuseum.org

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BEARS BASEBALL CLINIC. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to hit and catch the ball by the Bears staff and players. Free, equipment provided. Hosted by Yakima Bears Baseball. Yakima County Stadium. Must preregister by Aug. 11; 509-4538280; yakimagreenway.org.

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YAKIMA BEARS. 5:35 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50. Autism Awareness Night. Team Card Set Giveaway, first 500 fans. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. yakimabears.com

Monday, Aug. 23 PLAY AND LEARN GROUPS. 9:30-11 a.m. Parents can bring their children to learn through play. Free. Ready By Five, 501 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Yakima. 509-853-2052. readybyfive.org

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MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. Discussion group for moms with infants under 1 year; bring your baby. Free. Meets at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-388-6440. YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50. Kids (12 and younger) Eat Free Night: Pick up a voucher for free hot dog, chips and soda at Fred Meyer. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. yakimabears.com

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YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50; buy one ticket, get one free when you bring a Kraft Singles wrapper on Tuesday nights. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. yakimabears.com

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YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Spokane Indians. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50. Bear Buck Wednesday: Pick up voucher for $1 admission at Bi-Mart. YVCU Member Day: Yakima Valley Credit Union members age 17 and younger show membership card to receive $1 admission. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. yakimabears.com

Thursday, Aug. 26 PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP. 6-7:30 p.m. Join in a themed discussion, meet other parents with children younger than 5 years old, and learn about the different resources in the community. Ready By Five, 501 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Yakima. 509853-2052. readybyfive.org YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball v. Spokane Indians. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50. Food drive for Northwest Harvest. Thirsty Thursday. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. yakimabears.com

Friday, Aug. 27

READING PROBLEM WORKSHOP. 7 p.m. “Does Your Child Have a Reading Problem?” Workshop for parents or teachers who deal with young people who are behind in reading or have trouble with comprehension. Workshop covers vision problems and what can be done to resolve them. Washington Vision Therapy Center, 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 150, Yakima. Free. Call 509-654-9256 to RSVP.

Wednesday, Aug. 25

CREATIVE FAMILIES PLAY AND LEARN. 6-8 p.m. Ready By Five. Contact David for locations and more information at 509-480-0762.

YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball v. Spokane Indians. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50. Family Feast Friday: $1 hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream and soda. Launch-A-Ball. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. yakimabears.com

Saturday, Aug. 28 MICHAEL’S. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids can make free handprint projects for Grandparents Day. 1729 S. First St., Yakima; 509-452-6484. HOT SHOTS 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. Youth, high school and adult teams shoot hoops on the streets of downtown Yakima. Watching is free. Yakima Valley Sports Commission: 509-573-3090. yakimahotshots.org YAKIMA VALLEY TROLLEYS. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trolleys leave the Carbarn at South Third Avenue and Pine Street every hour. Cost: $4 adults, $3 seniors and children 12

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DIRT TRACK RACES. Races begin at 7 p.m. Grandstands open at 5:30 p.m. Price: $8, 13 and older; $6, 6-12; 5 and younger free. Fans park free at Gate 12. State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Avenue, Yakima. 509-698-3322.

YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Tri-City Dust Devils. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50. Bear Buck Wednesday: Pick up voucher for $1 admission at Bi-Mart. YVCU Member Day: Yakima Valley Credit Union members age 17 and younger show membership card to receive $1 admission. Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. yakimabears.com

Sunday, Aug. 29 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In front of the Capitol Theatre at Third Street and Yakima Avenue. yakimafarmersmarket.org HOT SHOTS 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. See Aug. 28. YAKIMA VALLEY TROLLEYS. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trolleys leave the Carbarn at South Third Avenue and Pine Street every hour. Cost: $4 adults, $3 seniors and children 12 and younger; child on lap is free. 509-249-5962. yakimavalleytrolleys. org

Monday, Aug. 30 PLAY AND LEARN GROUPS. 9:30-11 a.m. Parents can bring their children to learn through play. Free. Ready By Five, 501 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Yakima. 853-2052. readybyfive.org MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. Discussion group for moms with infants under 1 year; bring your baby. Free. Meets at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-388-6440.

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HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP. 9 a.m. to noon. Free drop-in projects for kids 5-12. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima. 509-452-3016. ACE KIDS CLUB. 10 a.m. to noon. Free drop-in projects for kids ages 3-12. Hometown Ace Hardware, 3700 Tieton Drive, Yakima. 509-972-4400. YAKIMA VALLEY TROLLEYS. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trolleys leave the Carbarn at South Third Avenue and Pine Street every hour. Cost: $4 adults, $3 seniors and children 12 and younger; child on lap is free. 509-249-5962. yakimavalleytrolleys. org

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LABOR DAY: NO SCHOOL! PLAY AND LEARN GROUPS. 9:30-11 a.m. Parents can bring their children to learn through play. Free. Ready By Five, 501 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Yakima. 509-853-2052. readybyfive.org

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PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP. 6-7:30 p.m. Join in a themed discussion, meet other parents with children younger than 5 years old, and learn about the different resources in the community. Ready By Five, 501 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Yakima. 509853-2052. readybyfive.org

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FUN FRIDAY. 6-9 p.m. Drop off kids ages 3-10 for a supervised open gym and playtime. Cost: $18 first child, $16 siblings; includes pizza dinner. Reservations not necessary. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437.

DIRT TRACK RACES. Races begin at 7 p.m. Grandstands open at 5:30 p.m. Price: $8, 13 and older; $6, 6-12; 5 and younger free. Fans park free at Gate 12. State Fair Park, 1301 South Fair Avenue, Yakima. 509698-3322.

Saturday, Sept. 11 GYMKIDS SATURDAY PLAYDATE. 10-11:30 a.m. Open gym and playtime for children ages 1-5 years, accompanied by a parent. Zip line, popcorn, other activities. Cost: $10. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437. DIRT TRACK RACES. Races begin at 7 p.m. Grandstands open at 5:30 p.m. Price: $8, 13 and older; $6, 6-12; 5 and younger free. Fans park free at Gate 12. State Fair Park, 1301 South Fair Ave., Yakima. 509-6983322. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. Free drop-in program open to youth ages 7-15, in partnership with Yakima Valley Young Life. Swimming, sports, games, and Christian message. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. 509-2481202 or 509-961-9898.

Sunday, Sept. 12 YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In front of the Capitol Theatre at Third Street and Yakima Avenue. yakimafarmersmarket.org

Monday, Sept. 13 CLUB TIETON YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY TEAM 2010. 5-6 p.m. Ages 4-12. First 2010 practice of this USA Track and Field certified program that’s designed to give kids an opportunity to run and learn character traits of the sport. Parents are welcome to run with child or on their own during practice time. Apple Ridge Run Cross Country Course on Naches Heights Road (call for directions and info). 509-697-3526. PLAY AND LEARN GROUPS. 9:30-11 a.m. Parents can bring their children to learn through play. Free. Ready By Five, 501 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Yakima. 509-853-2052. readybyfive.org MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon.

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Discussion group for moms with infants younger than 1 year; bring your baby. Free. Meets at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10203 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-388-6440.

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Tuesday, Sept. 14

LA LECHE LEAGUE. 6 p.m. Support group for pregnant and breast-feeding mothers; children welcome. Free. Meets at Cascade Women’s Health, 1601 Creekside Loop, Yakima. For nursing help or questions, call Katy, 509-248-2610, or Denita, 509-388-6866.

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Saturday, Sept. 18 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. Free drop-in program open to youth ages 7-15, in partnership with Yakima Valley Young Life. Swimming, sports, games, and Christian message. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. 509-2481202 or 509-961-9898.

Sunday, Sept. 19 Talk like a pirate day! ARGH! YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In front of the Capitol Theatre at Third Street and Yakima Avenue. yakimafarmersmarket.org

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Wednesday, Sept. 22 MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:3011:30 a.m. First hour is Mommy & Me, second hour is just for moms; all ages welcome. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima. For child care reservations and more information, e-mail Katie: katejoyt@ hotmail.com. CREATIVE FAMILIES PLAY AND LEARN. 6-8 p.m. Ready By Five. Contact David for locations and more information at 509-480-0762.

Thursday, Sept. 23 PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP. 6-7:30 p.m. Join in a themed discussion, meet other parents with children younger than 5 years old, and learn about the different resources in the community. Ready By Five, 501 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Yakima. 509853-2052. readybyfive.org

Friday, Sept. 24 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. “Get Happy!” is the theme of this annual agricultural fair featuring livestock exhibitions, concerts, rodeo, car racing, commercial exhibits, food concessions, carnival rides and games. Runs through Oct. 3. Admission: $12 adults, $9 seniors 65 and older, $7 youth ages 6-12. Kids 5 and younger are free. Parking is $7 per car. 509-248-7160. fairfun.com Submit your events to calendar@ playdateyakima. com.

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MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:3011:30 a.m. First hour is Mommy & Me, second hour is just for moms; all ages welcome. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima. For child care reservations and more information, e-mail Katie: katejoyt@ hotmail.com.

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