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When I was younger, I never really considered autumn to be my favorite season. Sure, I always enjoyed it, but as a kid I typically looked forward to spring -- with my birthday and the school year drawing to the end -- or summer, with its timelessness, when school seemed like a distant memory and days were replaced with warmth, water, and play. Fall meant snapping back into the reality of school and regularly structured schedules, and with that transition I typically experienced a mix of melancholy and angst. But with each passing year, I have grown more fond of autumn, and it has become my favorite time of year. Now, at the end of one of the busiest summers our family has ever had, I am ready for fall’s arrival. There is still a certain sadness that comes each time one season passes, particularly with summer, but at the same time there is so much to look forward to when the weather begins to turn cooler. Poet John Keats wrote in his ode “To Autumn”:
a note from Scott our daily calendar and our special Halloween and harvest event feature. Other contributors bring a variety of voices in this issue, too. Dr. Pommer knows that changing weather can affect our health, and he provides his perspective on respiratory issues to help your kids breathe easier. Lacy Heinz writes about a valuable cultural experience, and Aubrey Does of Frugal Yakima Mom offers great advice on creating easy and effective shopping lists, too. Who doesn’t need that? So whatever the word ‘harvest’ means to you, I hope all of you have a bountiful season with your family and friends. Be sure to find and friend us on Facebook, and check playdatemagazine.com for updates. Here’s to autumnal bliss!
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness! Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; To bend with apples the mossed cottage-trees, And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core; To swell the gourd, and plump the hazel shells With a sweet kernel; to set budding more, And still more, later flowers for the bees, Until they think warm days will never cease, For Summer has o’erbrimmed their clammy cells.
Keats captures the beauty and flavor of autumn by revealing how our hard work and hard play of summer pays off this season, the season of harvest. It’s time to feast, time to celebrate! This is especially true in the Yakima Valley, where there are many bountiful harvests to be had, in the form of food and festivities. We’ve got them listed for you here, in both CONTRIBUTORS Lacy Heinz is a Mom with a capital M who loves to read, root for the Oregon Ducks, and do a little legal work when time and preschoolers permit.
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Fair fever is upon us! 8 You’ll want to catch this fever and find out all the fun events planned at the Central Washington State Fair. Experiencing culture … not far from home 10 Lacy Heinz hasn’t had a vacation away from the kids for a while, but when she did, she had an unexpectedly wonderful cultural experience. Second Opinion 12 David Pommer, MD, answers the question: “When should I bring my child to see the doctor for a cough?”
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An “outstanding” project for kids with autism 16 Read about the completion of the first year of Camp SOS, a local project designed to help kids with autism gain social skills.
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Fair fever is upon us! BY SCOTT KLEPACH JR. • PHOTO BY JENNIFER DAGDAGAN
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They say people get summer fever, but as summer winds down and fall takes over, there’s another fever you’ll want to catch. In fact, that’s the theme of this year’s Central Washington State Fair: “Fair Fever. Catch It.” The fun runs Sept. 21-30 at State Fair Park in Yakima. As always, this is the place to be to experience the region’s premier fair, with plenty of sights to see, including livestock, exhibitions, concerts, a rodeo, car racing, a demolition derby, commercial exhibits, food concessions, carnival rides and games ... and the list goes on. In addition to rides and food, kids should enjoy these special highlights at the Coca Cola Grandstand: • American Spring Car Series — Northwest Region, 6 p.m. Sept. 21-22. • Jaripeo de Lujo (Mexican Rodeo), with Alicia Villarreal, 2 p.m. Sept. 23. • Showdown at State Fair Corral, Bares, Broncs & Bulls, 2 p.m. Sept. 28-29 • Demo Derby, 2 p.m. Sept. 30 … and these daily selections: *Toytopia in Pioneer Hall (by Stage Nine Productions) *Barnville! (Oak Park) *A Walk on the Wild Side (Pepsi Plaza/ Stage) *Super Science/STEM (Washington State Building) *Coastal Farm & Ranch Fair Farm (Valley Building), an all-kids building “Those are the things really geared *Pony rides (Valley Building) towards kids,” says Dianne LaBissoniere, *Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pulls (south of marketing manager at State Fair Park. Oak Park, near Expo Building) “Most are educational and interactive.” *Hypnotist Mark Yuzuik (Pacific Power Community Stage) 8
Admission: Free for kids 5 and younger; $8 ages 6-12; $13 adults 13-64 years; $10 seniors. Schedule: Noon-11 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 23; noon10 p.m. Sept. 24-27; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 30. October | November 2012 • playdatemagazine.com
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When my mother-in-law offered to watch the kids for a weekend, she might as well have offered to send us to Ireland for a month. The idea of going away for two whole nights with my spouse was just that foreign. In the old days, weekends out of town were just part of our marriage adventure. And maybe for parents with family in town, there is still an opportunity to sneak away every few months. But for us, with family living far away, we had not been on a weekend trip alone since before our daughter was born. It was exciting! And much like planning for a month in Ireland, it seemed an impossible dream. Especially when we started checking for places to stay. We have lived in Washington for seven years now, but have never explored the San Juan islands. It seemed like a perfect opportunity. Romantic, recreational, and the perfect time of year to check the area out. We figured we would hang out by some water, take a leisurely drive on Highway 20, and enjoy each other’s company for a couple of days. Unfortunately for us, every other Washingtonian must have thought the exact same thing! There were literally no rooms or cabins available, even if we splurged a little. All of the scheduled weddings, reunions and Canadian adventurers booked everything in our price range. I couldn’t even get into the Super 8 in Ferndale. It was maddening. I had started looking at different areas to visit when a blinking icon caught my attention: CASINO HOTEL. Casino? Hmm. I checked availability. Available! I checked photos of rooms. Luxurious! I checked prices. Reasonable! What choice
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did I have? It blinked at me. So I booked it and hoped for the best. Booking rooms at a casino made me feel like I was going on a double adventure. Not only would I get to see new outdoor territory, I would get my first Washington casino experience! Tribal casinos conjure all kinds of imagery. Of course I pictured the neon slots dinging, dark smoky corners, and an obligatory buffet. But I also had curious thoughts about generating revenue for the tribe, jobs created on the reservation, and tribal traditions generally. I wondered if I would get any sense of the tribe associated with the casino. The weekend arrived for our departure. Despite having looked forward to our weekend away with zeal appropriate to a month in Ireland, it was excruciating to actually step out the door, away from the kids. Would I be in a tragic car accident and never be able to speak my feelings to my babies again? Would Nana take them away to Montana with the lure of three indoor cats and unlimited chocolate chip cookies? Never to be seen by their loving mother again? I admit, I wrote a note in case of my untimely demise. Morbid, maybe. But I think I was only able to get in the car because of it. Once we were on the road, it was blissful. Adult conversation, new sights to see, luxurious rooms, romance, Thai food. All accomplished before 9 p.m.! That was when I started begging to hit the casino. My husband was reluctant. We had taken a brief trip through on our way up to the room, and he only saw gambling addiction and wild elderly Canadians. I only had eyes for the Star Wars slot machine.
With some gentle prodding, I got him back down to the casino for an hour. (An hour in which the man on the Star Wars machine did not even move to use the bathroom.) I ended up having pretty good luck on a dollar machine. Luck that my husband kept insisting I abandon. Every time I pushed the button I would smile and he would yell, “Cash out now! Don’t you think you should cash out now?” We broke even. It was fun and completely successful as a much-needed couples weekend away from toddlers. However, I did have just a wee bit of disappointment that I did not get any sense of the tribe. My disappointment did not last long. Fast forward to the Kittitas County Fair. The Rodeo had just opened its doors, the sun was just getting hot and a band of beautiful people, straight out of a picture book, were lining up to perform. We happened upon the Yakama Nation dancers, right as they started their first routine. If you haven’t seen it, you must. My daughter was on my lap. My baby boy was pointing at the smallest dancers in their festive garb. And my eyes were filled with tears as the most simple, astonishingly visceral drumming and stepping hit me like a ton of bricks. Why did it take a casino to get me thinking about tribal life? In seven years of being a Washington resident, I had never explored the San Juans. And what a treat it was! In seven years of being a Yakima resident, I had never seen the tribe dance. You can hear the earth in their drums. It was more than a treat. It was important. It was history and hope and sadness in a dance. And you should see it as soon as possible. October | November 2012 • playdatemagazine.com
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If a child is experiencing abnormal breathing, we call this respiratory distress. Here are some signs that your child may be in respiratory distress. First, their nostrils may be flaring in and out due to rapid breathing. The child also may grunt when trying to breathe. When you look at the skin between the ribs, it may move in-and-out quickly we call these retractions. The fingers and toes may have a bluish hue, suggesting the child is not getting good oxygenation to the extremities. These are all reasons to be seen right away at an emergency room. I mentioned earlier about appetite and energy level. If a baby or toddler can’t feed well because of difficulty breathing, that is a red flag. A significant decrease in wet diapers suggests dehydration. Finally, if a child is lethargic and difficult to arouse, that is another reason to be seen right away. For kids with milder symptoms, a question I hear often is will cough medicine help? The answer will vary by physician, but I would say in most cases that cough medicines are not particularly helpful. You would think with the number of over-the-counter medications available they would be
very helpful, but that has not been found to be the case. And in toddlers, some cold medications are no longer made because of adverse reactions. Sometimes a child can have a significant and persistent cough and when you take them to see a doctor you don’t leave with an antibiotic prescription in hand. That is because many causes of cough do not warrant an antibiotic. Viral upper respiratory infections, RSV (respiratory synctial virus), and bronchitis don’t respond to antibiotics. When you don’t receive an antibiotic, please resist the urge to think negative thoughts about your provider; medical professionals truly have your best interests in mind. So let’s reconsider the article’s headline: When should you see a doctor for a cough? Long duration, fever, lethargy, poor oral intake and respiratory distress are good reasons to pay a doctor a visit. For less severe and mild symptoms, it might be wise to stick to ensuring adequate rest and good hydration for a few days. If the symptoms don’t improve on their own a visit may be warranted. And if you read last issue’s installment on immunizations, thanks for being immunized against pertussis and the flu; I won’t get to see you quite as much.
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It’s the end of another long day and you sulk your way into the kitchen, trying to come up with a plan for dinner. What do I have time to make? What do we have in the cupboards? Do we have enough money to order out again? A couple of years ago I received a simple but routine-busting tip on meal planning. It is now the heartbeat of my overall grocery plan and I’m excited to share it with you! The best way to make a meal plan is to start with your comfort zone. Pick out your family’s favorite meals. This will probably involve asking each person for his or her input. You might be surprised
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by some of the answers you get. My 3-year-old son shocked me when he said his favorite meal is one that I throw into the crock pot. Bless his heart! I should give him a cookie later or something. When you have 20-30 favorites listed, type them up on your computer. Even if it’s something simple like tacos or spaghetti and you don’t need a recipe, type up the ingredients that you need for that meal. Print out your recipes (one recipe per page) and put them into sheet protectors and then right into a three-ring binder. Mine are categorized alphabetically but you might want to do it by prep time, type of meat, etc.
Each shopping period you don’t have to fumble around with what to make. Just grab your binder and pick out the meals you want to eat! Your shopping list will be right at the top of each recipe. Each morning pull out the meat to thaw and leap into the kitchen come dinner time, ready with confidence to cook the meal you planned ahead of time! This is also helpful when stocking up your cupboards. What do you need for your family? Just look at your binder and you’ll see which items need to be on hand at any given time. Buy them when they go on sale and feel good every time you grab something out of the cupboard. October | November 2012 • playdatemagazine.com
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A group of local children can now be called “Socially Outstanding Super Agents.” That’s because these nine boys successfully completed the week-long Camp SOS, which took place last June. These children, who range in age from 8 to 12 and have been diagnosed with autism, spent the week of June 18-22 at Children’s Village learning strategies, coping skills and other social skills. “The goal of the project is to support children and their families around social skills development,” says Cindy Carroll, who is the autism coach and consultant for Children’s Village. “There was a purposeful one-week intensive training session.” Families could observe each morning session, and after the classroom camp concluded, says Carroll, “we took the classroom into the community.” That included trips to the pool, Meadowbrook Family Fun Center and the cinema. “We wanted kids to be able to practice skills they learned in a clinical setting and a natural setting,” adds Carroll. And it’s working. Carroll conducted a Likert scale test, a common evaluation involving questionneres, before and after Camp SOS to determine the strength of the program. She found that the boys made a more than 50 percent gain in vocabulary and social skills. The children celebrated the end of the camp with a field trip to Abby’s Pizza on August 7, 2012.
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Camp SOS was a pilot project organized by the Yakima Autism Oversight Committee, a group comprised of various organizations, including Children’s Village, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Catholic Family and Child Services and Educational Service District 105. The camp was made possible with grant funding from ESD 105 and the M.J. Murdock Foundation. Carroll and the committee want to build on what they started this year. She says she wants to bring in members of the community next year to learn the curriculum used in the program and see the progress being made. “We want the ripple to be education on this practice,” says Carroll, “because we know it works. There’s a hole in our community for social skills.”
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Bishop schedules guest speakers at the monthly meetings. She said there are many ups and downs during foster care and adoption, and attending these meetings gives foster parents some of the required learning hours they must have. Bishop says she knows how tough it can be as a foster parent, especially once a child moves on after a bond develops. She has had 30 children in the past 10 years, and three of those she adopted. Child care is available during these meetings, but be sure to call Bishop to make arrangements at 509-469-1013.
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BLACKBERRIES JUBILEE: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, through Oct. 13 (Friday-Sunday by appt.). U-pick blackberries. Take your pick of blackberries on the half-acre vineyard. At 600 Arrowsmith Road, Sunnyside.
FIFTH ANNUAL HAUNTED TRAIN AND DEPOT: Oct. 27-28 & Oct. 30-31. Schedule: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 27; APPLE AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 28, 30, & 31. Come 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 5, see ghosts, goblins and other scary 12, 19, 26 & Saturdays, Sept. 22, surprises at two haunted trains. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. U-pick/we Cost: $5 per person (recommended pick pumpkins and apples, make age is 13 and older). Northern your own cider, warm apple cider GRANDVIEW’S ANNUAL HAUNTPacific Railway Museum, donuts, pony rides, hay rides, Oct. 26-27, 5:30-10 p.m. ED HOUSE: 10 S. Asotin Rd., Toppenish; barnyard hay rides, fire pit and Haunted house, games, food and 509-865-1911. nprymuseum.org marshmallows, live music, allmore. Cost: $4 age 13 and older, $3 American food, demonstrations JONES FARMS STRAW MAZE AND and classes. Bill’s Berry Farm, 3674 ages 12 and younger and seniors. STRAW MOUNTAIN SLIDE: Sponsored by Miss Grandview N. County Line Road, Sept. 15-Oct. 31. Straw maze and Program and Grandview Music Grandview; 509-882-3200. straw mountain slide. Free. Jones Boosters. 135 Division St., billsberryfarm.com Farms, 2020 Thacker Road, Grandview; 509-882-3198. Zillah; 509-829-6024. BARNYARD MYSTERY CORN MAZE visitgrandview.org AT BILL’S BERRY FARM: OCTOBER HARVEST DAYS: Oct. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 5, 12, 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, & 27-28. Old19, 26, & Saturdays, Sept. 22, 29, fashioned cider squeeze, hay rides, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. Farmer Bill has hay maze and pumpkin patch. gone missing … what a mystery! Washington Fruit Place at Barrett Help figure out which barnyard Orchards, 1209 Pecks Canyon Road, animal kidnapped him by navigatYakima; 509-966-1275. ing a 7 1/2-acre corn maze, plus nearly four miles of trails. Bill’s Berry Farm, 3674 N. County Line Road, Grandview; 509-882-3200. Billsberryfarm.com
Sophia Cervantes plays in the apples with her mom, Joanie. PHOTO BY TJ MULLINAX
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SCHELL’S MASSIVE CORN MAZE & FALL HARVEST FUNLAND: Open in October: 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays. Ten-acre corn maze, and a 2-acre maze with no dead-ends for kids, straw pyramid with slides, hay rides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pumpkin chucker, haunted house, bonfire pits and barbeques. Admission includes carving pumpkin: $9.50 adults/$6.50 children ages 3-10 and seniors 65+/children ages 2 and younger free with paid adult. Schell’s Produce. Two locations: 3213 Tacoma St. in Union Gap, 509-453-3200; and three miles east of Toppenish on Highway 22 at Harris Road, 509-865-4511.
SINGLE DAY EVENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
HARVEST MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL: 4:30 p.m. Finals at 6 p.m. Cost: $15 adults for all-day pass, $10 for finals only; $10 for students and seniors. Zaepfel Stadium, 40th Avenue and Tieton Drive. harvestbands.org
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YAKIMA ADVENTIST FALL FESTIVAL: 12-3 p.m. Hay ride, bounce houses, dunk tank, toddler pumpkin patch and games. Hosted by Yakima Adventist Christian School and Washington Fruit Place & Gift Shop. Yakima Adventist Christian School, 1200 City Resevoir Road, Yakima; 509-966-1933. yacsschool.org
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HARVEST FESTIVAL: 3-5 p.m., Oct. 26. Fun child-centered event, particularly for kids ages 2-8. Photo booth, games, arts and crafts, bake sale, prizes and more. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes. The festival also serves as a school fundraiser, and open to the community. Cost: $5 per person. The Montessori School of Yakima, 511 N. 44th Ave., Yakima (on the corner of Englewood and 44th avenues). For more info, call 509-901-2031.
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ANNUAL PUMPKIN RUN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27. Familyfriendly event includes caboose and pump car rides and museum tours. Each child gets a free pumpkin. Cost: $5 adults, $3 for children 12 and under. Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 S. Asotin Road, Toppenish; 509-865-1911. nprymuseum.org
MINI PUMPKINS COME TO LIFE: 10-11 a.m. Oct. 27. Master Gardeners host this class to teach children how to decorate pumpkins. Free. Ahtanum Youth Park Barn, 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: 12-5 p.m. Sugar skulls, sand painting and crafts for the entire family. Festival also features food and music. Cost: $3 suggested donation. Mighty Tieton Warehouse, 608 Wisconsin Ave., Tieton; 509-847-3034. mightytieton.com
TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENTS
Selah Civic Center: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31. Harvest Community Church (and local area merchants) is hosting the Selah Community Halloween Party. Kids birth-10 years. Kid-friendly costumes welcome. New Hope Community Church: 5:30-8 p.m., Oct. 31. Located at 29 Channel Drive, Yakima. Wesley United Methodist Church: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31. Food, costumes, games. Free, open to the public. Located in church parking lot, at 14 N. 48th Ave., Yakima. Westminster Presbyterian Church: 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Halloweenthemed carnival games and more. Free, open to the public. Located in the church parking lot, at 6015 Summitview Ave. Yakima.
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If you get a minute for yourself, this is what we think you should do with it! On the health front My husband and I recently switched up our weekend breakfasts, subbing turkey bacon for the “real” stuff, and Egg Beaters for regular eggs. I’ll be honest: the thought didn’t make me go “yum.” Nor did it excite hubby, since he’s a bacon aficionado. But it turns out that turkey bacon is pretty darn good, and in a fritatta — our new Saturday morning fare — I can’t tell the difference between a real egg and Egg Beaters. The real upside is that Egg Beaters will save you 45 calories per serving (25 calories vs. 70 calories in a shelled egg), they don’t have any cholesterol and they still have almost all of the protein of shelled eggs as well. Not bad! Lately we’ve been saving Friday night’s potatoes or other leftovers, throwing them in a tart pan with egg beaters the next morning and cooking that craziness up at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Delish! Ohh...more home makeovers...on T.V. I was home with a sick kiddo recently, so had the chance to turn on the tube during the day. I channel surfed all the way up to the DIY Network and found an amazing new home makeover reality show: The Bronson Pinchot Project. Pinchot, if you don’t remember, starred as “Balki” on the goofy ‘80s sitcom, Perfect Strangers. But these days he’s busy making over houses in need of a facelift in the small town of Harford, Penn., where he bought his own home several years ago. If you love “home and garden” television, you’ll likely enjoy the show. Even better, Pinchot and his crew are crazy talented and absolutely hilarious - no trace of Balki to be found. Check out Pinchot’s blog at bronsonpinchot.us, and get an episode schedule at diynetwork.com. A Plum Read If you’re looking for a great read, try Janet Evanovitch’s Stephanie Plum
series. Plum, the title character, is a bounty hunter in Trenton, NJ, who’s constantly getting herself into trouble, either professionally or personally. Reading how she bumbles through her love life while dealing with her overbearing mother and trying to track down unsavory characters is a real hoot. Great breezy bedtime books. Get your copy at inklingsbookshop.com.
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“50 shades of grey series!!” -Danielle M.W. “Nurture shock!” It’s a riveting book looking at the research of parenting! Must read!!” – Renee S.
“The Glass Castle!” – Jill S.G.
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Creamy Chicken and Biscuit Bake Text & photo by robin salts beckett recipe Courtesy of America’s Test Kitchen The Best Simple Recipes
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Fall to me is all about comfort food, and this recipe fits the bill. Creamy, rich and yet so easy to put together, this riff on a chicken pot pie is a knockout any day of the week. Ingredients 1 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups) 2 (5.2 oz.) packages Boursin cheese, crumbled 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth Salt and pepper 4 scallions, sliced thin 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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Directions Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Heat chicken, Boursin, 1/4 cup cream, 3/4 cup broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, scallions and vegetables in pot over medium heat, stirring often, until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to greased 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Meanwhile combine flour, baking powder, cheddar, remaining cream, remaining broth, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in bowl. Space heaping spoonfuls of batter (about 2 tablespoons each) about 1/2 inch apart over chicken mixture (you will have about 20 biscuits). Bake until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Serve. 23
odds & ends Free parenting classes at First Presbyterian Laurie Kanyer, certified life eductor and author, will hold free parenting classes for seven weeks at First Presbyterian Church in Yakima. Each class starts at 11 a.m. Sundays, and the kickoff was Sept. 9. The final class is Nov. 4. Each class takes place in the church gym. Topics include ages and stages of childhood development, building strong families and getting kids to cooperate. The church is offering child care for kids up to age 5, and a kids’ program for grades K-5 while the parenting classes are held.
Cash-4-Candy Save your money and your teeth after Halloween is over. Yakima Pediatric Dentistry offers hygiene and financial education by collecting pounds of candy Nov. 1. For each pound of candy a child brings in, the office will pay a dollar. The candy will be sent to troops overseas.
Contact Shan Trick at 509-248-7940 or visit fpcyakima.org for more information. First Presbyterian Church is at 9 S. 8th Ave. in Yakima.
Yakima Pediatric Dentistry is at 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 140 in Yakima. Call 509-834-2004 for more information.
Laugh with the whole family Now, you don’t have to leave your kids at home to see good, live comedy. Manic Thunder Improv Comedy Troupe, which formed several years ago in Yakima, will now be offering additional comedy selections. Bring the kids for this one! Beginning Saturday, Oct. 6, and continuing the first Saturday of each month, Manic Thunder is offering a brand new 1st Saturday Thunderstorm program, including a family-friendly Manic Matinee. The matinee starts at 5 p.m. and runs for one hour. The program, which includes plenty of audience interaction and participation, is intended for all ages. Now, the whole family can laugh -- together! All performances are held in the upstairs media center/theatre in Glenwood Square, at 5110 Tieton Drive in Yakima.
Turkey Trot scheduled for Nov. 24 Now you can eat for two or three people at Thanksgiving and not feel quite as guilty about it. That is, if you follow up those meals by participating in Camp Prime Time’s annual Leftover Turkey Trot, set for 10 a.m. Nov. 24 at the Yakima Greenway. This 5K walk or run (or hobble-while-you-gobble ... I don’t think anyone would really mind) will help you lose those calories while gaining funds for Camp Prime Time. Call 509-453-8280 for more information.
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odds & ends Celebrate Veterans Day Sure, we all like getting holidays off from work and school, and Veterans Day does allow that opportunity for many people. But instead of sleeping in, there are a couple events you should consider attending Nov. 11. (And you can still sleep in ... a little bit!) • McAllister Museum of Aviation is holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free cookies and coffee will be offered to all veterans, but the event is open to the public. This would be a good opportunity to check out the museum, 2008 S. 16th Ave. in Yakima. It’s also a great way to give a nod to our veterans, and maybe hear a story or two from those in attendance. For more information, contact the museum at 509-457-4933 or visit mcallistermuseum.org. • The VFW Veterans Day Parade is set to start at 10:45 a.m. in downtown Yakima. The parade, which runs along Yakima Avenue between Naches and Sixth avenues, will feature marching bands, scout troops, military personnel, armored vehicles, veterans and car clubs. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … Sure, Christmas comes but once a year, but that “once” begins earlier and earlier each year, it seems. But that’s a good thing! A number of locations are opening Christmas events in November to get you in the holiday spirit. • Bill’s Berry Farm will offer its “Christmas Trees on the Farm” event after Thanksgiving on Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 23-24, Nov. 30-Dec.1 and Dec. 7-8. The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Look forward to getting a fresh-cut Christmas tree with the family. While you’re at it, you might get yourself and others handmade wreaths and garlands. Don’t forget to try the hot cocoa, cider and vanilla sugar doughnuts and experience the caroling hayride. The farm is located at 3674 N. County Line Road in Grandview. Call 509-882-3200 for more information. • All aboard! The next Toy Train Christmas opens Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum at 10 Asotin Ave. in Toppenish. Your family can take a ride to the North Pole — don’t worry; you won’t need a passport — to meet and greet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their Elven friends. Other highlights include a plethora of lighted Christmas trees and more than 40 running model trains. Free cookies and hot chocolate come with the regular admission price, and kids can also work on crafts. Adult admission is $5, and $3 for children 17 and younger. For an extra fee, you can get your picture taken with Santa. Call Mary at 509-877-3894 for more information. • Mighty Tieton begins its Holiday Craft Bazaar on Nov. 30. The event features handmade crafts, antique items and food. Come see the chandeliers, the annual tree lighting and Santa. The bazaar runs 5-8:30 p.m. Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2. Mighty Tieton Warehouse is located at 608 Wisconsin Ave. in Tieton. Call 509-847-3034 for more details. • The Yakima Valley Museum hosts its free Holiday Open House beginning at noon Dec. 1. Several performances are lined up in the Neon Garden: Yakima Youth Symphony at noon, Yakima Children’s Choir at 1 p.m. and the Melody Lane Singers at 2 p.m. The museum is at 2105 Tieton Drive in Yakima. Call 509-248-0747 or visit yakimavalleymuseum.org.
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calendar Repeating Events Highlighted With Blue Background SUNDAYS YAKIMA FARMERS’ MARKET. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh local produce, crafts, activities, locally made products, and live music. Ends Oct. 28. Located in front of the Millennium Plaza, S. Third St. in downtown Yakima, between Yakima and Chestnut avenues. 509-575-5765. yakimafarmersmarket.org
PARENTING CLASS. 11 a.m., Sept. 9-Nov. 4. Certified life educator and author Laurie Kanyer leads free parenting classes. Chidcare and kids’ programs available. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. 8th Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940. fpcyakima.org
MONDAYS MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. This group is for moms and their babies up to 12 months of age. No registration is needed and the group is free to attend. This group allows other moms to meet and receive helpful suggestions when it comes to raising a baby. Located at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Education Center in Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd.; 509-248-7322.
SECOND & FOURTH MONDAYS ONE HEART SUPPORT GROUP. 12-1:30 p.m. Runs the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Support group for relatives raising relatives’ children. Casey Family Programs, 404 N. Third St., Yakima; Call 509-9525162 for more info.
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LA LECHE LEAGUE. 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Group offers breastfeeding help and lactation support to women. 307 S. 12th Ave., Suite 11, Yakima; contact Heidi at 509-952-0225 or Amy at 509-426-8493.
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TUESDAYS TODDLER STORY TIME. 10 a.m. at Inklings Bookshop. Chalet Place, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-965-5830. inklingsbookshop.com
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY AND LEARN. 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ready by Five’s Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups emphasize thematic, structured and interactive play, and are open to everyone. Ready By Five, 414 N. Third St., Yakima. 454-2493. readybyfive.org.
WEDNESDAYS MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30 a.m. First hour is Mommy & Me, second hour is just for moms; all ages welcome. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave. For child care reservations and more information, email Kate: katejoyt@hotmail.com.
BABY AND ME. 10-11 a.m. For tots 6 months-3 years. Pool time for parents and kids. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine Street; 509-5756046.
KIDS’ CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. Open at 10 a.m.; call for closing. Two kids play for the price of one. Cost: $2.50 up to age 2; ages 3 and older are $5.25 for one hour or $8 unlimited; weekend rates are higher. Clean socks required. Located inside Gymnastics Plus, 2121 W. Lincoln Ave.; 509-453-8126.
DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 6:30-8 p.m. Support group for children, ages 5-12, whose parents are divorced, separated or reconciling. Adult group meets at the same time. Roosevelt Elementary School, 120 N. 16th Ave., Yakima. Contact Jenni at 509-654-2124 or hhhcouncil@gmail.com. yakimadivorcecare.net
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CIRCLE MUSIC JAM. 7-9 p.m. Every third Thursday of each month, Gone Fiddling Again hosts a jam for all ages and abilities. The jams are described as nutrition for the music soul, and combines musical ingredients including country, folk, fiddle, bluegrass and blues. 217 S. 63rd Ave., Yakima;
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
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FRIDAYS DRAWING CLASS. 4-6 p.m. Drop-in art class every Friday. Call for details. Maxin Art Studio, 106 S. Third St., Yakima; 509-4943850. maxinartstudio.com
FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7-8:30 p.m. ’80s-themed music and swim. Reduced price: $1 adults, $0.50 youth, $0.75 honored citizen, or $3.25 for the family. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St.;
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LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH STAR GAZING AT RANDALL PARK. 8:30 p.m.-midnight. The Yakima Astronomical Society is partnering with Yakima Parks and Recreation for star gazing. Come see the moon, planets, stars and other sky objects. Last night is Oct. 26. Contact Yakima Parks and Rec at 509-575-6020 for more info.
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SATURDAYS OFFICIAL YU-GIOH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Bring your own deck. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima. 509-248-1117.
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. 248-1202 or 961-9898.
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CHIMPOSIUMS. 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturdays & 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays, March-November. Cost: $11 adults, $8.50 students (preschool through college). Not recommended for children under 6. Call 509-963-2244 for reservations. Last day: Nov. 25. Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute, Central Washington University, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg. http:// www.cwu.edu/chci/
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FIRST SATURDAYS HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP. 9 a.m.-noon. Theme: TBD. Free drop-in projects for kids 5-12. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima; 509-452-3016.
MANIC MATINEE/1ST SATURDAY THUNDERSTORM. 5 p.m. Manic Thunder Improv Comedy Troupe offers a family-friendly event for all ages. The hour-long comedy performance includes lots of audience interaction and participation. Debut family show is set for Oct. 6. Located upstars in the media center/theatre at Glenwood Square, 5110 Tieton Drive, Yakima.
SECOND SATURDAYS 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, and other activities. Cost: $10. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509698-5437.
MOPS & MOMS CLUB MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA. 9:30-11 a.m. Daytime activities for stay-athome mothers and their children. Childcare opens at 9:15. Meets at Central Lutheran Church, 1603 West Yakima Ave., $30 annual dues. Nonmembers are allowed to attend two park days/ business meetings before joining. Meets the third Wednesday each month: Oct. 17, Nov. 21. Contact Tara or Debbie at 509-494-8177. momsclubofyakima@yahoo.com.
MOPS – FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. 9-11:15 a.m. Meets the first and third Fridays each month: Sept. 21, Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2, 16. Meeting dues: $5. Child care, food, fellowship, speakers. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. 8th Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940.
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MOPS – LOWER VALLEY. 9-11:30 a.m. Meets third Fridays each month: Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16. Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way, Gleed. Contact: Angie, 945-0617.
MOPS – MOUNTAINVIEW CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. 6-7:30 p.m. Meetings are free; child care provided, through grade 5. Food, fellowship, speakers. Meets the second and fourth Wednesdays each month: Sept. 26, Oct. 10, 24, Nov. 14, 28. Mountainview
MOPS – YAKIMA EVANGELICAL CHURCH. 9 a.m. Meets the last Wednesday each month: Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28. Yakima Evangelical Church, 7901 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-965-5216.
Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima. Contact: Danielle, 833-2228.
MOPS – NILE VALLEY. 8:45-11:15 a.m. Child care, food, fellowship and speakers. Meets the third Friday each month: Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16. Nile Valley Community Church, 60 Bedrock Lane, Naches; 509-658-2904.
oAkridge monteSSori Summitview site offers montessori for 18 months through kinder-school year, year-round or summer only – the elementary site has a school year and year round calendar as well. Limited Spaces Available Contact Judy at 509-966-1080 to arrange a tour or to answer any of your questions. 6403 Summitview Ave. • Yakima (509) 966-1080 • Fax (509) 966-3618
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YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARY STORY TIMES MOXEE LIBRARY. 255 W. Seattle, Moxee; 509-575-8854. Preschool
time: 11 a.m. Mondays.
story
NACHES LIBRARY. 303 Naches Ave., Naches; 509-653-2005. Preschool story
4011 Commonwealth Drive, Yakima; 509-457-5319. Preschool
story time: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. TIETON LIBRARY.
418 Maple, Tieton; 509-673-2621. Family
time: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Naches Kids’ Zone, 4 p.m. Thursdays.
time: 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
SELAH LIBRARY.
1 S. Elm, Toppenish; 509-865-3600. Preschool
106 S. Second St., Selah; 509-698-7345. Preschool story
time: 10 a.m. Mondays, 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Thursdays; Baby lapsit: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Get Your Craft On!: 3:30 p.m. Thursdays (for families). SOUTHEAST LIBRARY. 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima; 509-576-0723. Kids’ Club:
3 p.m. Fridays.
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TERRACE HEIGHTS LIBRARY.
621 Grant, Sunnyside; 509-837-3234. Toddler story
time: 11 a.m. Wednesdays; Drop-in crafts, 4 p.m. Thursdays; preschool story time: 10:15 & 10:45 a.m. Fridays; Family movie: 2 p.m. Saturdays.
TOPPENISH LIBRARY. story time: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. UNION GAP LIBRARY. 3104 S. First St., Union Gap; 509-452-4252. Preschool story
time: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. WAPATO LIBRARY.
119 E. 3rd St., Wapato; 509-877-2882.
WEST VALLEY LIBRARY. 223 S. 72nd Ave., Yakima; 509-966-7070. Preschool story
time: 11 a.m. Wednesdays. YAKIMA LIBRARY.
102 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-452-8541. Preschool story
time: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. ZILLAH LIBRARY.
109 7th, Zillah; 509-829-6707.
Drop-in fall program: 2 p.m. Sept. 26.
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FRIDAY, SEPT. 21-SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR. Opens today! Runs Sept. 21-30. Yakima State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7160. fairfun.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 YAKIMA SUNFAIR PARADE. 10 a.m. Parade runs from South 16th Avenue down to Yakima Avenue. Marching bands, equestrians, clowns, floats and more. yakimasunfairparade. wordpress.com/
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY. Sept. 28-30: 6:15 a.m. daily. Rainbow-colored balloons take off from Prosser Airport. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24 for Night Glow at Fiker Stadium. Pre-show entertainment. Prosser Chamber of Commerce: 509-786-3177. prosserchamber.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY. 6:15 a.m. sunrise launch; gates open at 5:30 p.m. for Night Glow at Fiker Stadium. See Sept. 28.
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SALE HOURS:
Saturday, Oct. 27, 9am-6pm Sunday, Oct 28, 10am-3pm
PUBLIC REGISTRATION:
Thursday, Oct. 25, 7pm-9pm Friday, Oct 26, 9am-9pm
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Jr. Chadwick, 5 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY. 6:15 a.m. sunrise launch. See Sept. 28.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 WWE RAW WORLD TOUR. 7:30 p.m. World Wrestling Entertainment event comes to town. Tickets: $17/$27/$37/$52/$97. Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7160. yakimasundome.com
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 WONDERFUL WORLD OF IMAGINATION. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. “Showtime One” presents singing, dancing, and comedy for kids and adults. At Fruitvale Grange, 2908 Castlevale Rd., Yakima.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 ADD/ADHD OR A VISION PROBLEM? 7 p.m. Workshop for parents or teachers who deal with young people who may have ADD/ADHD symptoms. The free workshop covers vision problems and what can be done to resolve them. Presented by Dr. Benjamin C. Winters. Washington Vision
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Therapy Center, 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 150, Yakima; call 509-654-9256 to RSVP.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 LET’S GO SCIENCE SHOW. 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Students in grades K-8 will get excited about the world of science in this Capitol Kids event. Cost: $5 each. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. 3rd St., Yakima; 509-853-8000. capitoltheatre.org/CapitolKids.cfm
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 HAPPY VETERANS’ DAY. VETERANS’ DAY AT MCALLISTER MUSEUM. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Open house with free coffee and cookies for veterans. McAllister Museum of Aviation, 2008 S. 16th Ave., Yakima; 509-457-4933. mcallistermuseum.org
Support groups for adults experiencing Separation and Divorce Divorce Care 4 Kids (ages 6-12)
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Starting Sept. 19 for 13 weeks Wednesday @ 6:30pm Roosevelt Elementary School 18th & Summitview, Yakima
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VFW VETERANS’ DAY PARADE. 10:45 a.m. Parade features marching bands, scout troops, military personnel, armored vehicles and veterans and car clubs. Runs along Yakima Avenue from Naches Avenue to Sixth Avenue. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 THE VISION AND LEARNING LINK. 7 p.m. Workshop for parents or teachers who deal with young people who are behind in reading or have trouble with comprehension. The workshop covers vision problems and what can be done to resolve them. Presented by Dr. Benjamin C. Winters. Free. Washington Vision
Storytime: Tuesdays for Toddlers with Miss Emily
A Place Set Aside for Books & Their Friends
Therapy Center, 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 150, Yakima; 509-654-9256.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22
TURKEY TROT. 10 a.m. 5K walk/run to raise money for Yakima Greenway and Camp Prime Time.
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Come and see our new expanded Children’s Department!
5629 Summitview • Yakima www.inklingsbookshop.com
965-5830
At Yakima Greenway; 509-453-8280.
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gotcha!
“Children are born naturalists. They explore the world with all of their senses, experiment in the environment, and communicate their discoveries to those around them.”
— The Audubon Nature Preschool Look at Julian Alan Moreno, getting in touch with his musical and animal sides! In addition to loving his drumset, Julian, 2, is proficient in baby sign language, Spanish and English. He also balances his time inside and outside, either by enjoying his favorite book, “Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarden,” or by spending time at his favorite park, Randall Park, where he likes to feed and scare the ducks. Julian loves to learn, and he has been enrolled in an Early Head Start program for the past few months, which has really “enriched his learning,” says his mom, Reyna Moreno Sanchez.
Want your child to be featured on the Gotcha! page? Send us your best! The deadline for the next issue is Friday, November 2 by 11:59 p.m. Submit your photos to sklepach@yakimaherald.com.
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