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afrom note Scott Facebook friends chimed in on the subject of cloth diapers vs. disposable diapers. Even Dad’s Pad touches on the things I learned when I first became a father. You’ll also be able to meet the Roberts family and read their charming story about adoption. There is certainly a flurry of activities in store for all families over the next couple of Photo by Ruth Klepach months, as you’ll see in our daily calendar and throughout the magazine. Getting outside and staying active is a running theme. to see so many people — vendors, We are also holding two new contests. In addition to the families, and Playdate readers — come together under one usual Gotcha! photo contest, we’re running a “Yard Sale” roof for the second annual Playdate Expo on March 12. I contest and a “Guest Writer” contest. The Yard Sale conam also thankful for the unannounced Playdate Princess test will feature the “best find” at a yard sale this year… we (rightfully) upstaging the Playdate Prince. Now, with spring in full gear, I’m excited to charge ahead hear they’re out there. The winner of the writing contest will be the next guest writer of Dad’s Pad — in this case, to see what will come next. This is our annual baby issue, and that adorable baby you Parent’s Pad, since it’s open to both mothers and fathers (So sharpen those pencils!). see on the cover is Jordan James Eng, who just turned 1. And above all, you don’t have to enter a contest to proYou’ll see more of Jordan throughout the magazine, along with a real bunny named Oreo. Both Jordan and Oreo were vide your feedback. Friend us on Facebook, give us a call, or send an email to me at sklepach@yakimaherald.com. We intrigued with each other, to say the least! want to hear from you! We have lined up some baby-centric features this issue: You’ll learn how to make your own baby food — and why you should consider it — and find some baby food recipes here, and even more online. We also have some book and film suggestions relating to pregnancy and raising babies. In our new “Facebook Forum,” you’ll find that some of our
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12 | Make your own baby food Who needs store-bought baby food when you can create your own fun, nutritious menu?
16 | Blessings of family: An adoption story You’ll be inspired when you meet the Roberts family.
22 | Great Wolf Lodge Plan a magical getaway with your family, and it only takes a road trip!
24 | Get a spring in your step! The weather outside is delightful! Check out these warmer-weather activities.
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dad’s pad BY SCOTT KLEPACH JR.
What Unexpected Things I Learned When We Were Expecting When you were expecting your first child
— and after your baby was born — you probably found that things change quickly and in a variety of ways. These changes can bring about many unexpected things, especially if you were like me before I became a father: never surrounded by people with kids and not having any real experience with children at all. But for me, that all changed. I learned pregnancy and child rearing is not like in the movies, nor is it like the sanitized version I heard about from other people. I learned about breathing techniques and the stages of labor and that, yes, there are different stages of labor. I learned that my wife could actually be in labor and still do other things. For instance, we went bowling with friends before our first baby, when her contractions were beginning to come on more swiftly and intensely. And this was just hours after we nearly got run over trying to cross a busy intersection in Terrace Heights. You see, we had taken a walk to help “move things along.” We tried to time the intersection crossing with her contractions, so that the pain would dissipate just as the “walk” sign lit up. That was the plan, but the timing wasn’t perfect. She began getting contractions closer together, with one coming on when we were in the middle of the street and the “Don’t Walk” sign began flashing. I don’t know how we made it across, but my wife’s persistence and resilience likely had much more to do with it than anything I did. It wasn’t like the movies, where our adventure would have been depicted in slow motion with a crescendo-filled musical score. The movies also do a poor job of conveying the “breaking of waters” — how it is, in fact, not always the alarming, stop-everything moment when you have to act NOW, or the baby will be born somewhere between your couch and the flower garden next to your porch. I also learned that there may not always be constant screaming, as shown onscreen. (Or that if there is, it may be coming from Dad’s mouth more than Mom’s. This is not my anecdote. Really.) I learned about afterbirth, and I’m happy this education came before we entered the delivery room. (“Afterbirth?” I might have asked. “What do you mean, afterbirth? Oh! But you’re telling me some people bury it or even eat it? No thanks, I’ll take my chances with the hospital cafeteria food, thank you.”) I learned how to change diapers. The first diaper I changed was my daughter’s. I jumped right in … and quickly got to know what meconium is. Thankfully, I was forewarned about the green, tarlike stool, which resembles a goopier (and more putrid) version of Selsen Blue. I learned about the dreaded “soft spot,” and after some time I got used to it. I learned how to hold babies. The first baby I ever held was my daughter. It took some time, though, until I knew how to comfort her. Sometimes, when even my wife couldn’t assuage our daughter’s fits of colic, I could somehow prop her body against my knees and gently jiggle her head with my fingers until she fell asleep. I learned that we are parents even when we feel lost, afraid and uncertain if anything we’re doing is the best thing possible for our little ones. And, unlike many other things in life, I learned that just being a parent and learning new things has let me enjoy this scary ride and face these uncertainties with joy. Because, above all, I am needed and loved, and I love in return, and that is something that I never needed to learn at all.
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“Cloth is awesome if you're set up to wash them at home, but for those of us with lackluster laundry facilities, there are some great disposable or biodegradable natural-ingredient diapers out there. Most cloth diaper services are far more harmful to the environment than disposables.”
Playdate Magazine posed this question on Facebook: “Cloth diapers or disposable diapers: Which do you prefer?” The variety of responses reveal it is ultimately a matter of convenience or environmental concerns, for baby and the ecosystem. “Disposable. Less to wash = more time with baby.” – Ruth K.
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“I’m Going on an Easter Egg Hunt …” Which came first,
Darigold’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10-11 a.m. Free egg hunt for children ages 1-9. Each child should bring a sack or basket to gather eggs. Plastic eggs with treats and prizes. Presented by Darigold Dairy Fair, 400 Alexander, Sunnyside. Contact Tami at 509-837-4321 for more info.
the bunny or the egg? That is the question. OK, so maybe this isn’t a question people ask, and the whole bunnies-andeggs combination doesn’t really make sense. But the point is, kids (and parents) love Easter egg hunts, and we’ve got a full list of fun Easter-related Gilbert House Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Egg coloring begins events for you and your family. Cock-a-doodle-doo! at 10 a.m., egg hunting begins at 10:15. 12 months-3 years old at 10:15 a.m.; 4-6 years at 10:30 a.m.; 7-9 years at 10:45 a.m.; (Or whatever!) and 10-12 years at 11:30 a.m. Dress warmly. House is open for tours. Yakima Valley Museum’s H.M. Gilbert Homeplace, Photos with Easter Bunny at the Valley Mall. The Easter Bunny is back and more 2109 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima. Call Kathy at 509-248-0747. photogenic than ever. Or maybe the kids are more photogenic than ever! Kids can meet the Easter Bunny and have their pictures taken with him at the Valley Mall. Hours SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Prosser’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10-11 a.m. Kids and dates are not yet available. For more info, contact the up to age 9 can bring their Easter egg baskets to go on an Valley Mall at 509-469-9308. Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny will read stories and be available for pictures. Each egg hunter will get a storybook FRIDAY, APRIL 15 to take home. Hosted by the Prosser Chamber of Commerce Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt, 8 p.m. Boys and girls, ages 13-16. Remember when people started telling you that and the Prosser Kiwanis Club. Art Fiker Stadium Hill on Paterson Road in Prosser. you were too old to dress up on Halloween and go trick-ortreating? Did they also tell you to stop Easter egg hunting? Well, listen no more! Head to Fisher Golf Course for an egg hunt in the dark and have a chance to win prizes like movie tickets, CDs, candy and pop. Cost: $5 for Yakima residents, $7 for those living outside Yakima. Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 509-575-6075.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Suncadia’s fifth annual Community Easter Egg Hunt, 9:30 a.m. Free event with thousands of Easter eggs hidden on the Prospector Golf Course driving range. Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum. 509-649-6400. suncadiaresort.com
White Pass. Egg hunt on a hill. Located at the west end of the White Pass Day Lodge, 50 miles west of Yakima on U.S. Highway 12. Call 509-672-3101 for specific times and details. skiwhitepass.com. Easter at Fulbright Park, 1-5 p.m. All families are invited to a free Easter Egg Hunt with 15,000 candy and prize-filled eggs. Hosted by Changing Pointe Church. Call Frank Ramirez at 509-949-9762 for more information.
Community Egg Hunt at Lower Naches Community Park, 10 a.m. Face painting, balloon animals, inflatable bouncy house, firetruck slide and popcorn. Various egg hunts for kids up to 10 years old, with 2,000 eggs! Presented by Memorial Bible Church. Lower Naches Community Park, 111 E. Gleed Road, Gleed. Call Chris at 509-966-6500. Jordan Eng, 1 and Oreo at our Cover Photo Shoot. PlaydateYakima.com
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Make Your Own Homemade Baby Food By Heather Caro
Baby’s first solid foods can be a major culinary milestone for families of young children. But, before you airplane or choo-choo puree into your tiny tot’s mouth, be sure to check out homemade alternatives to store-bought baby foods. It’s surprisingly easy — and can be a fun and inexpensive way to improve your baby’s nutrition.
The Benefits Besides being economical, homemade baby foods are more nutritious than commercial brands. Though storebought baby foods often tout “natural” ingredients and no additives, the commercial foods are processed using high heat, which degrades nutrients such as vitamins A and B. Commercial baby foods may also spend extended time in storage or transit before reaching grocery store shelves — further degrading nutritional value. But perhaps most important is taste. Fresh, seasonal foods taste better — and they help get baby used to eating the same foods as the rest of the family.
The Menu Breast milk and/or formula is the most important source of nutrition for babies up to 12 months old, but infants are often ready for tastes of solid foods between 4 to 6 months of age. Every baby is different, however, so be sure to get the green light from your pediatrician before starting solids. When it is time, baby’s first tastes of solid food should be limited a single ingredient — try mashed avocado, banana, sweet potato or squash. But avoid preparing foods with eggs, fish, cow’s milk or peanut butter, which may trigger allergic reactions, or raw honey, which may carry botulism, or acidic citrus or strawberries, which can upset tender tummies.
The Basics Making baby food is not a complicated process. Most recipes can be made using a pot with steamer insert, food processor or blender and a sieve. Simply choose an array of fruits, veggies or meats and prepare them without seasoning, then puree. Some foods — such as blueberries or apricots — should be strained to remove bits. Finally, perfect the puree using breast milk to thin or baby cereal to thicken until the desired consistency is achieved.
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Store It Once you’ve whipped up puree perfection, simply pour into a BPA-free ice cube tray (we like the lidded versions, but plastic wrap works in a pinch) and freeze. The 1-ounce cubes can then be transferred into a labeled freezer bag and defrosted as needed for up to three months.
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Books & films for parents-to-be
Books… Sure, there’s always What to Expect When You’re Expecting and the other titles in the series, but you might want to check out these reads for ideas, inspiration and a variety of perspectives (sometimes controversial) on topics from pregnancy to parenting. Origins: How the Nine Months Before Birth Shape the Rest of Our Lives by Annie Murphy Paul. Paul examines (mostly from a scientific perspective) just how important these early stages of life are and how they can affect many areas of development, from diet and nutrition to stress and other environmental factors. Pregnancy Haiku: Three Short Lines for Your Nine Long Months by Eugenie Olson. In honor of the haiku form (three lines with five syllables in the first, seven syllables in the second and five syllables in the third), here’s a haiku to describe the book: Fun and creative, Poetry allows a voice For expecting moms.
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NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman. Oh, what a tangled web we weave when we consider contemporary parenting styles, and maybe we weave a greater web when we share our ideas with others. Bronson and Merryman aren’t shy Abby Piper, 7 months about this topic, though, and in There’s Going to Be a Baby their book they argue that by John Burningham and most of the techniques and Helen Oxenbury. A great beliefs that guide us as parstory by the acclaimed writents might be ineffective, ing and illustrating married misguided and even dancouple, and a great story to gerous. share with your children to help them get ready for a Hatched!: The Big Push from new sibling. Pregnancy to Motherhood by Sloane Tanen. A humorous Indestructibles (series). take on pregnancy and parThese are for the little enting, as chickens take on ones, not for you, Mom or such subjects as gestation, Dad! (Unless your stress epidurals, labor, stretch levels get too high ...) For marks and being a parent. ages 0 and older, these amazing, inexpensive creations are waterproof, bite-proof, tear-proof and economic recession-proof (OK, just kidding on that last one).
Films… Babies (2010). This documentary follows four families in different parts of the world as they raise their babies. The Business of Being Born (2008). The filmmakers of this documentary explore the possibilities that birthing is a profit-motive business, and explore alternative methods, such as home pregnancies. Happiest Baby on the Block (2003). This film (see also the book with the same title) features Dr. Harvey Karp’s techniques on calming babies, reducing crying and helping them sleep better and longer.
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The Blessings of Family:
An Adoption Story BY SCOTT KLEPACH JR.
Clockwise, starting from the center: Avery, 7; Ruby, 8; Marcus, 11; Carlyn, 12 and Eli, 5. Amy and Russ Roberts hold the latest addition to their family. PHOTO BY GORDON KING.
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Most of us have heard the expression, “A baby fills a place in your heart you
never knew was empty.” Sometimes, though, a child doesn’t have to be biological to create this bond. Amy and Russ Roberts have experienced this feeling, time and time again. The couple has six children, and only one is biologically theirs. They adopted four children through foster care, and are in the process of adopting another.
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For years, Amy knew it was her calling to adopt foster kids, and once she met her future husband, the couple forged ahead to make the goal a reality. Amy wanted to help as many kids as she could, and in her mind, this meant filling the motherly void in their lives. The Robertses view their situation — and others who become foster and adopted parents — as a way to break the cycle of unhealthy living conditions, so kids can have a chance at a normal, loving life. “If these kids could be given dinner, read a book, and get tucked into bed, it would change their life,” she says. “God put it on my heart.” It is this divine calling that has driven the Robertses to focus on the foster-care system. But before the couple was married, Amy explained to Russ her need to help kids and delivered an ultimatum to him as well. “I told him he needed to get seriously on board, or get out,” she says. “It never crossed my mind,” says Russ, but after contemplating this new lifestyle, he came back to her with his decision: “Then God will bless us.” The couple moved ahead with foster care after they moved to Yakima from San Diego in 2004. Their biological daughter, 7-year-old Avery, was a 1 ½ years old when their first foster child, Marcus, came into their home in 2005. Marcus was 5. “He was a human pinball,” Amy says of Marcus, who was living on the streets and in crack houses and lacked social skills. He also had no teeth, at least partially a result of drinking from unclean sippy cups. In 2007, the Robertses adopted Marcus, now 11. The time it took for the
family to transition from foster care to adoption is not uncommon; for many families, the process takes years instead of months. Then, one day in church, Amy heard someone say, “Take the 2-year old.” She turned to Russ to make sure he heard the voice as well, which she describes as being too deafening to miss, but he hadn’t heard anything. She says it was God’s voice sending her a very clear message, so the couple called their social worker. Within a short time, Eli came to their door at 2 years of age, and he was eventually adopted in 2008. “God was cracking my heart open,” Amy says about receiving Eli, now 5. “It’s not going to stop here; the road will continue.” “God said it’s not over,” Russ says. And indeed, it wasn’t over yet. The couple felt called to move from Terrace Heights to West Valley and to build a bigger house, and within two months their social worker phoned and asked if they could take in siblings. The Robertses eventually adopted sisters Carlyn, 12, and Ruby, 9. Amy and Russ believe in open adoption, which means the children’s biological parents can stay in touch with them. For the Roberts, this means communicating via letters and pictures each year. “We want them to know we’re their parents, but they do have birth parents,” Amy says. In 2009, having no extra rooms in the house and struggling to pay for private school, the Robertses sent their children to public school for a
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short time until they felt called to look at home-schooling. Amy, who has teaching and counseling degrees and education experience, now serves as a teacher to her home-schooled children. “Though I’ve been a teacher, the monster’s completely different when it’s in your house,” she says. The two work well as a team. Russ, who works primarily in commercial real estate, keeps a four-day work week, taking off Thursdays to help with home-schooling, running errands and chauffeuring the kids to their many activities. He also gets the kids ready in the mornings and helps them with their chores, teaches them about finances, and doles out allowances. And he doesn’t forget about Amy, either. “(He) will always make sure that my
favorite drink (root beer) is stocked in the ’fridge,” says Amy. Last year, the Robertses got a call from Marcus’ birth mother to see if they could take care of his baby sister. Amy received the call during the first week of home-schooling. “Amy said we need to pray about it, but I said I don’t want to because I don’t want to know the answer,” Russ says. He did pray and received the expected answer, so they took in the baby, who turns 2 in April, despite skepticism and warnings from friends and family. Others have asked how they can love kids who are not biologically their own. “Something comes over you. I don’t even know if I can explain it,” Amy says. “Life is crazy, tiring, insane, but overall there’s this peace where I’m supposed
to be. I don’t feel there’s something else I need to do.” Amy says many people have told her how they were inspired by her family’s story, but she keeps herself grounded. “We are normal, messy people,” she says. In fact, the couple has started a group called “Messy Families” to bring together other foster care and adopted parents to gather for barbeques and support. “We just want to do what God wants us to do,” she says. “Sometimes it’s not the fun path or the easy path, but it’s always the best path, and it makes us stronger.” For more of this story, visit online at www.playdateyakima.com
Are You a “Yard Saler”?
If so, we want to see your best find! Yard sale lovers know that finding that one gem in a sea of items gives a bigger thrill than taking a dive down a water slide. So here’s a contest for you, seasoned hunters: Yard sale season gets underway during Spring, and many of you will be anxious to get out there. We’d love to see what you find: Is it an antique lamp for just a few dollars? A brand-new sofa? A collectible figurine? Go on, give it your best shot, and then share with us your treasure (with photos, please!). The best find will be featured in the next edition of Playdate magazine. Email your item’s description and photo to contest@playdateyakima.com.
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Yakima’s Children’s Village is offering Parent-to-Parent Autism/Asperger support meetings. Called “Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,” the group meets the third Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Children’s Village. It offers support, information and education for parents and caregivers raising children with autism spectrum disorders. Child care is provided. Call 509-574-3260 or 800-745-1077, or email tracie.hoppis@yvmh.org.
Saturday, April 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. “Autism Awareness Family Night.” Families with children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders are invited to attend a family night for children to play and adults to visit. Free. Presented by the Autism Society of Yakima. Located at Gymnastics Plus/Kids Castle, 2121 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 509-453-8126. Thursday, April 28, 7-8:30 p.m. Alison Singer, the founder and president of the Autism Science Foundation, will speak about being the mother of a child with autism and legal guardian of her adult brother with autism. Singer will also provide information on the latest autism research. Free event. Children’s Village, 3801 Kern Road, Yakima. Contact 509-961-0700 or erinnlynch@gmail.com. The University of Washington has also created a new toll-free Autism Information Line to provide information about community and statewide resources, clinical services, research opportunities and more. Call 877-408-8922.
YARD Spring art classes for kids and teens with special needs Allied Arts of Yakima has scheduled several spring art classes for kids and teens with special needs. “Springtime Creativity” Topics include patterns and nature around us. Numerous mediums of expression will be covered. The course is designed with kids and teens in special needs in mind, but all kids and teens are encouraged to attend. May 24, 4-6 p.m. For teens and young adults with special needs, ages 13-21. May 25, 4-6 p.m. For kids with special needs, ages 5-12. 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. Call 966-0930 or visit alliedartsofyakima.org.
Speaking of Children’s Village… Children’s Village yard sale Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital is hosting a community-wide yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Children’s Village. The cost is $25 to rent a space, but participants get to keep all of the proceeds. Another way to help is to donate items to sell, and those proceeds will support programs and services at Children’s Village. Donations can be dropped off between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, or Saturday, April 23, in the parking lot between Children’s Village and North Star Lodge (808 N. 39th Ave. in Yakima). Organizers request that all donated items be child-focused, and to avoid offering large furniture or appliances. Children’s Village, 3801 Kern Way, Yakima. Call Nicole at 574-5922 or nicoledonegan@yvmh.org.
Romeo & Juliet at The Capitol Theatre One of the greatest love stories will be retold this spring when Romeo & Juliet graces the stage at 10 a.m. April 19 at The Capitol Theatre. Sure, you may have read it in school or watched a film adaptation (or read about it on Wikipedia), but nothing quite beats a Shakespearean tragedy when it’s performed live. The Seattle Shakespeare Company will perform the 90-minute presentation, and a student-directed Q&A session will follow the show. You don’t have to be a drama aficionado, a bookworm or history buff to enjoy this tale; Romeo & Juliet is one of the greatest examples of Shakespeare’s universal appeal. The cost of the event might be another universal appeal, because tickets cost just $7 for students and adults. Call or email Christina at 509-853-8000 or christina@capitoltheatre.org to reserve tickets. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima.
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Jazz Up Your Spring The Naches Valley High School Jazz Band will host its fourth annual Swing Dance at 7 p.m. April 9 at the Harman Center in Yakima. Swing dance lessons will start the night, followed by open dancing. Desserts and silent auction. Tickets are available at the door for $10/singles and $17/couples. For more information, contact Mary Lynne Brewington at 509969-2256.
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Escape to Great Wolf Lodge
By Heather Caro
It’s that time again, folks: summer vacation planning time.
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But if your tots’ wails for a certain mouse-filled getaway have you checking second mortgage options, don’t despair. Great Wolf Lodge offers a howlin’ good theme-park experience — and a lot closer to home. Massive lupine statues greet guests to Great Wolf Lodge, located in Grand Mound, which is styled in a “north woods” theme. Official checkin time is not until 4 p.m. (or as rooms become available) but guests may stop by the front desk to pick up their water park wristbands (which also serve as room keys) as early as 1 p.m. to squeeze in extra swim time. And likewise, after checkout at 11 a.m., guests can play at the water park until it closes at 9 p.m. The 398 rooms feature many family-friendly suites with separate kids’ quarters, complete with bunk beds and television. The indoor water park is the premier Lodge attraction — and for good reason. The fully enclosed indoor park is maintained at a balmy 84 degrees and includes water play areas for all ages and skill sets, from puddle splashing to thrill seeking. The 78,000-square-foot park features seven waterslides: two tube slides, two body slides, two kiddie slides and the Howlin’ Tornado — a 65-foot funnel guaranteed to thrill any adrenaline junky. There are also four pools, including an enormous wave pool, an activity pool with floating lily pads and water basketball and a kiddie pool. And kids will get a kick out of “Fort Mackenzie” — a four-story tree house with cargo nets, suspension bridges and a 1,000 gallon tipping water bucket. Safety is strictly enforced by well-positioned lifeguards — the lodge employs more than 100 — and a few of the slides require adult supervision or have height requirements of 42 or 48 inches, depending on scare factor. Towers of warm towels are supplied for free, as well as lifejackets for weaker swimmers and tiny tots. Once kiddies become water-logged, guests may enjoy touring the Lodge’s many family-friendly amenities — including an arcade, a teens-only videogame room, “The Cub Room,” which offers
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The Care of Home The Education of School crafts and activities for youngsters and “Scoops Spa,” which is touted for “tweens” and features ice cream-themed products. The Great Clock Tower — located in the main lobby — features timed showings of the animated “Rhythm of Nature” show as well as a nightly storytime with a guest appearance from the Lodge mascot, Wiley the Wolf. Well worth the money is the Harry Potterinspired scavenger hunt, MagiQuest. The interactive adventure game spans two floors of the resort and will keep kiddos busy wielding wands and deciphering clues throughout their stay. Returning guests may bring wands back to be reactivated for another chance to complete the quests. Lodge food options are plentiful but pricy. Two Lodge restaurants offer casual dining but there is also a Starbucks, Pizza Hut, ice cream and sweets shop, various well-placed snack shops as well as Grizzly Rob’s, the indoor waterpark bar for the over-21 crowd. Thrifty guests may want to venture outside the lodge to dine or bring along a few groceries. Guest rooms come equipped with mini-fridge and a microwave for easy meal preparation, and noshing on “outside” fare is not discouraged in most lodge areas. And should parents find themselves needing a “vacation from their vacation” don’t forget to check out Elements Spa Salon, which features 10 treatment rooms as well as a 24hour fitness room.
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Get a Spring in Your Step! Spring is officially here, so it’s time to get outside and get active! Pick a playground – heck, pick several playgrounds – and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. You can also mix things up by getting involved in an organized program. Here are some options: Plant a tree for Arbor Day
Yakima Farmers’ Market opens May 8!
Another great way to get outside is to head to the Yakima Farmers’ Market and buy farm fresh products. The market opens right on Mother’s Day, May 8. Open each Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., through Oct. 30. Located on Third Street, in the block south of Yakima Avenue, in front of The Capitol Theatre. 457-5765. yakimafarmersmarket.org
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The Yakima Area Arboretum has several opportunities to get you and your family outside. •A pril 13: Join YAA for Arbor Day tree planting. Times and locations TBD. •A pril 16: “Circle of Life.” 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. This family event is fun, rewarding and educational, celebrating conservation and natural science. Thirty educational stations set up at the Arboretum with hands-on activities, live music, food vendors and critters. 1401 Arboretum Dr., Yakima. Call 248-7337 or email info@ ahtrees.org. ahtrees.org
Junior Golf Lessons. Boys and girls, ages 7-18. Learn proper etiquette, swings, stance and gain confidence. Ages 7-12 meet 4:15-5:30 p.m. Wed. and Thur., April 27-May 5 and May 25-June 2. Ages 13-18 meet 4:15-5:30 p.m. Wed. and Thur., May 11-May 19 and June 8-June 16. Cost: $44 for residents, $53 for nonresidents.
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Women’s Only Golf Lessons. 16 years and
Itty Bitty Sports: Outdoor Soccer: mid April to late May, and T-Ball: mid June to late July. Call Tyler at 972-5273 for details. Cost: $45-$65, depending on YMCA membership level. Games are played at local Yakima School district fields.
Youth Soccer.
Registration begins in early March through early April. Soccer practice runs from mid-April to mid-June. Games are played in early May to early June. Youth Flag Football. Registration begins in early April through late May. Each co-ed division is separated by age groups in Yakima and West Valley. (Cash Hodge, 5 years at left.)
Youth Baseball.
Registration starts in early April and ends late May. Yakima and West Valley divisions: Coach Pitch: 6-9 years old; Minors: 10-11 years old; Majors: 12 years old. Practices start in the middle of July until early September, and games are held from early July to late August.
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Fisher Park’s 2011 season opened on March 25, and there’s plenty of offerings to satisfy aspiring golfers and golf enthusiasts:
older. For beginners and slightly more experienced women golfers. Meets 6-7:30 p.m. Wed. and Thur., April 27-May 5; 2:30-4 p.m. Wed. and Thur., May 25-June 2; 6-7:30 p.m. Wed. and Thur., June 8-June 16. Cost: $58 for residents, $70 for non-residents.
Pee Wee Golf Lessons. Boys and girls, ages 4-5.
Introduce your preschooler to golf! Golf basics will be covered with fun games and activities. Class size limited to four students. Meets 3:30-4 p.m. Mondays, May 2-23; 3:30-4 p.m. May 10-31 and 3:30-4 p.m. May 13June 3. Cost: $24 for residents, $29 for non-residents.
Golfin’ Around. Boys and girls, ages 5-14. Learn the game of golf, and have fun doing it. Equipment provided. Free. Sun., May 1 at 1 p.m. Pre-register by April 26. Sponsored by Yakima Parks and Recreation and The First Tee of Yakima. Call 949-6349. Friday Night Glow Ball. Play all nine holes in the dark, using a glow ball and glow sticks. The event is scheduled for 8 p.m. June 3, but the registration deadline is one week prior. Cost: $25 each, which includes the greens fee, one glow ball and glow stick, a glow-in-the-dark necklace and light snacks. Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima. Call 575-6075.
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Yakima Greenway’s Kiddin’ Around Program Returns! Many Yakima-area kids made fun memories at last year’s Kiddin’ Around program, earning incentive prizes (ranging from Yakima Bears tickets to YMCA youth memberships) by “cashing in” their participation points. This year Yakima Greenway is offering more programs than ever:
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April 23: Yakima Kids’ Fish-In. 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Cost: $7 per child, ages 5-14, which includes a rod, reel, bait, and a T-shirt. Fish will be cleaned and bagged in ice on site. Registration limited first 1,000 sign-ups; deadline is April 22. Register by April 13 to reserve T-shirt size. Located at Reflection Pond at Sarg Hubbard Park, 111 S. 18th St., Yakima.
May 1: Golfin’ Around. 1-4 p.m. Boys and girls, ages 5-14. Learn the game of golf and have fun doing it. Equipment provided. Free. Pre-register by April 27. Sponsored by Yakima Parks and Recreation and The First Tee of Yakima. Call 949-6349 for registration.
May 7: Family Field Day. 1-4 p.m. A combination of fun activities and nutritional information, this free community event is designed to bring families together with physical activities, such as kayaking and canoeing, tennis, hula hoops, jump rope, soccer, obstacle course and tag. Check out fruit and vegetable sampling and nutritional games. All ages. Held by Subway, CWU’s Dietetic Internship, FitKids USA and the Yakima Greenway Foundation.
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The program continues on June 4 with Gap2Gap and with many other events June-August, culminating on August 27-28 with the 3-on-3 basketball tournament in downtown Yakima. For more information, contact Program Coordinator Leslie Hatton at 453-8280. You can also e-mail info@yakimagreenway.org, or visit the website at yakimagreenway.org/kiddin_Around.htm
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calendar CHILDREN’S STORY TIMES BORDERS BOOKS. 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap; 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 and Catholic Family Child & Service. 853-2052. Second and fourth Wednesday of each month: Apr. 13, Apr. 27, May 11, & May 25. 10 a.m., English hour; 12 p.m., Spanish hour.
SUMMITVIEW LIBRARY. 5709 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 9667070. Baby lapsit story time at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Apr. 5-May 31. Preschool story time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Apr. 6-May 25. Spring Break Crafts: 1-3 p.m. Apr. 1. Week of the Young Child Open House, for preschoolers and their caregivers, with crafts, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Apr. 9.
INKLINGS BOOKSHOP. Chalet Place, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 965-5830. Toddler story time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.
NACHES LIBRARY. 303 Naches Ave., Naches; 653-2005. Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 2-Mar. 30. Kid Zone (for school age kids through middle school), 4 p.m. Thursdays Feb. 10, 24, and Mar. 10-31, and 3 p.m. Mar. 3. SELAH LIBRARY. New location: 106 S. Second St., Selah; 698-7345. Preschool story time with craft Mondays at 10 a.m., Apr. 4-May 2;; Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., Apr. 6-May 25; Thursdays at 10 a.m., Apr. 7-May 26. Teen Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Apr. 5-May 31. Baby lapsit story time at 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Apr. 6-May 25. SOUTHEAST LIBRARY. 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima; 5760723. Kids’ Club: Crafts and conversation for kids ages 10-12, 3:30 p.m. Fridays Apr. 1-May 27. Spring Break Crafts: 1-4 p.m. Apr. 1.
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Serving the community for over 30 yearS TERRACE HEIGHTS LIBRARY. 4011 Commonwealth Drive, Yakima; 457-5319. Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Apr. 7-May 26. UNION GAP LIBRARY. 3104 S. First St., Union Gap. 452-4252. Preschool story time, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Apr. 5-May 31. YAKIMA LIBRARY. 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 452-8541. Baby lapsit at 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Apr. 5-May 31. Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Apr. 7-May 26. Spanish preschool story time at 2 p.m. Saturdays, Apr. 2-May 26. Yakima Anime/Manga Club for teens at 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, Apr. 7-May 26. Anime Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Apr. 16 & May 11 (for teens). Week of the Young Child Open House, for preschoolers and their caregivers, with crafts, 10 a.m.-12 noon Apr. 13.
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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 childcare reservations and more information, e-mail Kate: katejoyt@ hotmail.com. 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., Yakima; 453-8126. KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 4-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon Fridays. Drop-in art studio for children age 6 and older. Cost: $12 drop-in; or prepay $40 for four weeks. Red Art & Sunflower Studios, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. 509-469-2766. 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 Dan, 509-930-1420, or Jenni, 509-654-2124. yakimadivorcecare.net
THURSDAY, MARCH 31 KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1-2:30 p.m. Ready By Five’s Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups emphasize thematic, structured and interactive play, and are open to everyone. Meets every Monday at 9:30-11 a.m., and every Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. Ready By Five, 414 N. Third St., Yakima. 454-2493. readybyfive.org. VISION AND POOR PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOL. 7 p.m. 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 654-9256 to RSVP.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 1 HAPPY APRIL FOOL’S DAY! “Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.” —William Shakespeare MOPS – FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. 9-11:15 a.m. Meeting dues: $5. Child care, food, fellowship, speakers. First Presbyterian Church gymnasium, 9 S. Eighth Ave., Yakima. Julie: 307-4887. KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 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. OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Bring your own deck. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima. 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.
MONDAY, APRIL 4 KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Mar. 31. ITTY BITTY ART. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays, and 10 a.m.-12 noon Fridays. Drop-in open studio for children age 5 and younger. Cost: $5. Parents must stay with their children. Red Art & Sunflower Studios, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. 509-469-2766. 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., Yakima. 248-7322.
Haze Logan Getz, 18 months MOMS IN TOUCH INTERNATIONAL. 10:45 a.m. to noon. East Valley group: Moms, grandmas, aunts, and others are welcome to join in praying for children and the East Valley Schools and staff. Bring snacks or a lunch for the kids. Babysitting is provided for a small fee. Terrace Heights Presbyterian Church, 4303 Maple Court, Yakima. Contact Julie Byers at 453-0741 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 4-5:30 p.m. See Mar. 30.
KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1-2:30 p.m. See Mar. 31.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5
MOMSnext. 7 p.m. Open to all mothers with children in grades K-6, and mothers of preschoolers and home-schooled children are also welcome. Free. No childcare. Westside Church, 6901 Summitview Ave., Yakima. Contact Tera at 9723001 or terapledger@charter.net.
MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30 a.m. See Mar. 30. KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. Open at 10 a.m. See Mar. 30. KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 4-5:30 p.m. See Mar. 30. DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 6:30-8 p.m. See Mar. 30.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 FRIDAY, APRIL 8 KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30.
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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.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 BUILD AND GROW KIDS CLINIC. 10 a.m. Free building workshop for children and parents. Preregistration suggested. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com
KIDS YOGA. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Held the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Class on yoga basics and relaxation for kids 3 ½ -8. Parents are encouraged to participate in this drop-in class. Allow 10 minutes before first session. Cost: $13 per family or a 6-class punch card is available for $65. Yakima Yoga, 25 N. First St., Suite #4, Yakima. 509-255-0650. yakimayoga.com OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at 12:30 p.m. See Apr. 2. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. See Apr. 2.
MONDAY, APRIL 11 MOPS – WEST SIDE. 9-11 a.m. Meeting donation: $5. Child care, food, fellowship, speakers. Westside Church, 6901 Summitview Ave., Yakima. Tera: 509-972-3001. KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Mar. 31. MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. See Apr. 4. ITTY BITTY ART. 1:30-3:30 p.m. See Apr. 4. KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 4-5:30 p.m. See Mar. 30.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12 LICORICE DAY.
LA LECHE LEAGUE. 6 p.m. Support group for pregnant and breastfeeding 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, 509388-6866.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30 a.m. See Mar. 30. KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. Open at 10 a.m. See Mar. 30. KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30. CREATIVE FAMILIES PLAY & LEARN. 6-8 p.m. Free play, with various stations set up for reading, science, math, and physical activities. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday each month. Open to everyone. Ready By Five, 414 N. Third St., Yakima. 454-2493. readybyfive.org. MOPS – MOUNTAINVIEW CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. 6-7:30 p.m. Meetings are free; child care provided, through grade 5. Food, fellowship, speakers. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima. Tabitha: 509-972-3723 or Danielle at 833-2228.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1-2:30 p.m. See Mar. 31.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
MOPS – NILE VALLEY. 8:45-11:15 a.m. Child care, food, fellowship and speakers. Nile Valley Community Church, 60 Bedrock Lane, Naches; 509-658-2904. MOPS – FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. 9-11:15 a.m. See Apr. 1. LOWER NACHES MOPS. 9-11:30 a.m. Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way, Gleed. Contact: Mandy Rowe, 930-6441. KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30.
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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.
TEEN MOPS. 4:15-5:30 p.m. This group provides a non-threatening environment and is open to teen mothers through age 21. Meetings are free, including dinner and onsite childcare. Meets at Stanton Academy Alternative School, 901 W. Whitman St., Yakima. Call Holli at 453-4206.
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calendar TEEN FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT. 8 p.m. Cost: $5 residents, $7 nonresidents. Fisher Golf Course; 575-6075.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
ARBOR DAY FESTIVAL. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This year’s theme is “Circle of Life.” Free. Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakima; 509248-7337. ahtrees.org OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at 12:30 p.m. See Apr. 2. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. See Apr. 2.
MONDAY, APRIL 18 KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1-2:30 p.m. See Mar. 31. MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. See Apr. 4. MOMS IN TOUCH INTERNATIONAL. 10:45 a.m. to noon. See Apr. 4. ITTY BITTY ART. 1:30-3:30 p.m. See Apr. 4. KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19
ROMEO & JULIET. 10 a.m. Seattle Shakespeare Company performs for 90 minutes on stage. Cost: $7 for students and adults. Call or e-mail Christina at 853-8000 or christina@ capitoltheatre.org. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima. “DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE A READING PROBLEM?” 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. At Washington Vision Therapy Center, Benjamin Winters, O.D., 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 150, Yakima (In Creekside Business Park, adjacent to Pediatric Dentistry). Free. Call 654-9256 to RSVP.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30 a.m. See Mar. 30.
Haven Sorley, 7 months old MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA. 9:3011 a.m. Daytime activities for stay-at-home 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. Contact Tara or Debbie at 509-494-8177. momsclubofyakima@yahoo.com KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. Open at 10 a.m. See Mar. 30.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21 KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1-2:30 p.m. See Mar. 31.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22 KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 23 TALK LIKE SHAKESPEARE DAY. “All the world’s a stage...” Make it your stage! Check out talklikeshakespeare.org YAKIMA KIDS’ FISH-IN. 9 a.m.2:45 p.m. Ages 5-14. Cost: $7 per child, includes a rod, reel, bait, and a T-shirt. Fish will be cleaned and bagged in ice on site. Registration is limited to the first 1,000 signups. Registration deadline is Apr. 22, but register by Apr. 13 to reserve T-shirt size. Part of Yakima Greenway’s Kiddin’ Around program. Located at Reflection Pond at Sarg Hubbard Park, 111 S. 18th St., Yakima. 453-8280.
BUILD AND GROW KIDS CLINIC. 10 a.m. See Apr. 9. KIDS YOGA. 10:30-11:15 a.m. See Apr. 9. OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at 12:30 p.m. See Apr. 2. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. See Apr. 2.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 HAPPY EASTER!
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CREATIVE FAMILIES PLAY & LEARN. 6-8 p.m. See Apr. 13. MOPS – MOUNTAINVIEW CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. 6-7:30 p.m. See Apr. 13.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1-2:30 p.m. See Mar. 31.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at 12:30 p.m. See Apr. 2.
SUNDAY, MAY 1
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MONDAY, MAY 2 KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1-2:30 p.m. See Mar. 31. MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. See Apr. 4. MOMS IN TOUCH INTERNATIONAL. 10:45 a.m. to noon. See Apr. 4. ITTY BITTY ART. 1:30-3:30 p.m. See Apr. 4.
MONDAY, APRIL 25
MOPS – WEST SIDE. 9-11 a.m. See Apr. 11.
KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30.
TUESDAY, MAY 3
KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1-2:30 p.m. See Mar. 31.
MOMSnext. 7 p.m. See Apr. 5.
MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. See Apr. 4.
MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30 a.m. See Mar. 30.
ITTY BITTY ART. 1:30-3:30 p.m. See Apr. 4.
KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. Open at 10 a.m. See Mar. 30.
KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30.
THURSDAY, MAY 5
TUESDAY, APRIL 26 TEEN MOPS. 4:15-5:30 p.m. See Apr. 12.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30 a.m. See Mar. 30.
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FRIDAY, MAY 6 MOPS – FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. 9-11:15 a.m. See Apr. 1. KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30.
SATURDAY, MAY 7
TUESDAY, MAY 10
TEEN MOPS. 4:15-5:30 p.m. See Apr. 12. LA LECHE LEAGUE. 6 p.m. See Apr. 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
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11
MONDAY, MAY 16
MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30 a.m. See Mar. 30.
MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. See Apr. 4.
CREATIVE FAMILIES PLAY & LEARN. 6-8 p.m. See Apr. 13.
MOMS IN TOUCH INTERNATIONAL. 10:45 a.m. to noon. See Apr. 4.
MOPS – MOUNTAINVIEW CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. 6-7:30 p.m. See Apr. 13.
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.
THURSDAY, MAY 12
OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at 12:30 p.m. See Apr. 2. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. See Apr. 2.
SUNDAY, MAY 8 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
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, MAY 9
MOPS – WEST SIDE. 9-11 a.m. See Apr. 11. KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1-2:30 p.m. See Mar. 31. MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. See Apr. 4. ITTY BITTY ART. 1:30-3:30 p.m. See Apr. 4.
KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1-2:30 p.m. See Mar. 31.
KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. Open at 10 a.m. See Mar. 30.
FAMILY FIELD DAY. 1-4 p.m. Part of the Yakima Greenway’s Kiddin’ Around program. 453-8280.
BUILD AND GROW KIDS CLINIC. 10 a.m. See Apr. 9.
SUNDAY, MAY 15
KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1-2:30 p.m. See Mar. 31.
FRIDAY, MAY 13 KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30. 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.
SATURDAY, MAY 14 HIKIN’ AROUND. 9-11 a.m. Bring hiking shoes and water to hike in Cowiche Canyon. Free. Part of the Yakima Greenway’s Kiddin’ Around Program. Pre-register 453-8280 by May 12. cowichecanyon.org 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.
ITTY BITTY ART. 1:30-3:30 p.m. See Apr. 4. KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30.
TUESDAY, MAY 17 “VISION AND POOR PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOL.” 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. At Washington Vision Therapy Center, Benjamin Winters, O.D., 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 150, Yakima (In Creekside Business Park, adjacent to Pediatric Dentistry). Free. Call 654-9256 to RSVP.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
LOWER NACHES MOPS. 9-11:30 a.m. See Apr. 15. KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30. RUNNIN’/WALKIN’ AROUND. 5 p.m. registration, 6 p.m. start. Free for kids and adults. Call 453-8280 to pre-register by May 18. Part of the Yakima Greenway’s Kiddin’ Around program. Sarg Hubbard Park, Yakima Greenway.
SATURDAY, MAY 21 O. HENRY PUN-OFF DAY.
BUILD AND GROW KIDS CLINIC. 10 a.m. See Apr. 9. OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at 12:30 p.m. See Apr. 2. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. See Apr. 2.
SUNDAY, MAY 22
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, MAY 23
MOPS – WEST SIDE. 9-11 a.m. See Apr. 11.
MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30 a.m. See Mar. 30.
KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Mar. 31.
MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA. 9:30-11 a.m. See Apr. 20.
MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. See Apr. 4.
KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. Open at 10 a.m. See Mar. 30.
ITTY BITTY ART. 1:30-3:30 p.m. See Apr. 4.
THURSDAY, MAY 19
KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30.
KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Mar. 31.
OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at 12:30 p.m. See Apr. 2.
FRIDAY, MAY 20
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30 p.m. See Apr. 2.
MOPS – FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. 9-11:15 a.m. See Apr. 1.
MOPS – NILE VALLEY. 8:45-11:15 a.m. See Apr. 15.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 NEW ISSUE OF PLAYDATE TODAY! COOKIE MONSTER’S BIRTHDAY.
KIDS OPEN CLINIC DROP-IN ART STUDIO. 10 a.m.-noon. See Mar. 30.
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