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a note from Scott Ahhh … we’ve made it to fall.

The cool, supercharged quality in the air, much like the musical score that drives a film, complements all of the festive events taking place this time of year. If you’re like me, you can’t wait for the season to arrive. Whether you’re looking forward to devouring an elephant ear at the Central Washington State Fair or watching pumpkins fire out of a cannon, there are plenty of options this season to delight each member of your family. We’ve got those events lined up for you here — and lots of other stuff too. Are you coupon crazy? If you’re trying to save money to pay for all those back to school clothes and supplies, pay attention to Jaime Carroll’s column on practical couponing. (Carroll is a money-saving expert who’s becoming well known by her alias, Frugal Yakima Mom, on Facebook.) Check out Second Opinion too — a column written by local doctors that touches on all aspects of kids’ health. This time Selah’s Dr. David Pommer talks about “screen time.” That’s all the more reason why we encourage you to get active and crafty with your family, both in and out of the house. To help out, we’ve provided 65 easy crafts, recipes and activity ideas for you stay busy. Crazy? Yes. Awesome? Absolutely!

Scott has a bone to pick with his skeleton, Rusnic. Photo by Kimberly Klepach.

And, of course, we’ll tell you where to catch all the thrills and chills of Halloween with detailed information on all the haunted happenings in our area. But make sure to teach your kids how to become a real “Monster Fighter” first, using tips from our own Courtney Crutcher on page 16. As always, check us out on our website, playdateyakima.com. We have a new dad blogger, Scott Mayes, who offers humor and insight — and an interesting point of view — in his blog Dadventures. And stay tuned for still more new voices

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and features on our website and in the magazine. When you get a break from all of these activities, send me an email at sklepach@yakimaherald.com with comments or suggestions, and make sure to find us on Facebook. We love feedback! Have a safe and happy fall!

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Jaime Carroll is a stayat-home mom of three busy girls; she keeps her sanity with peppermint hot chocolates and blogging about local deals and frugal tips at FrugalYakimaMom.com.

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Volume 5, Issue 5 October / November 2011 Niche Products & Marketing Manager Robin Salts Beckett Playdate Coordinator Scott Klepach Jr. Design and Layout Sarah J. Button, Stephanie Jewett, David Olden Playdate 114 N. Fourth St. Yakima, WA 98901-2707 509-577-7731 www.playdateyakima.com

Practical couponing

8 Want to get in on the coupon craze, but don’t know how to start? Jaime Carroll has tips on how to save money in a realistic way. 9 Are we too attached to technology? Dr. David Pommer assesses children’s “screen time.”

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Fall (and the Fair!) is in the Air

10 Check out what’s in store for your family at this year’s Central Washington State Fair.

Publisher Sharon J. Prill VP of Sales James E. Stickel October / November 2011 Published every other month by Yakima Herald-Republic. 114 N. Fourth St., Yakima WA 98901-2707 www.playdateyakima.com © 2011 Yakima Herald-Republic. All rights reserved. The magazine accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or artwork; they will not be returned.

Harvest and Halloween Fun Faith Koffler models a princess hat you

can craft yourself! See page 20 for instructions.

12 Take your pick from our HUGE list of both scary and family-friendly events in the area this fall. Monster Fighter

16 Wondering how to help your kids get over the fright of monsters? Courtney Crutcher will teach you! 65 Fall Fun Activities

Fun and easy crafts, recipes, activities and other ideas to keep you busy!

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couponing

practical couponing Text by Jaime Carroll • Frugal yakima mom

There’s a pretty good chance you’ve seen us in the checkout line with our grocery sale ads in one hand and a fistful of coupons in the other. With TLC’s new television show, Extreme Couponing, and with thousands of coupon blogs on the rise, the art of couponing is one of the hottest trends of the year. It’s true you can save up to 90 percent on your groceries, but I promise you’ll be putting in a large amount of time trying to accomplish that savings. Since our lives are continually busy these days with work, school and children to care for, extreme couponing is not a realistic way to go for everyone. However, there is a practical way to coupon, still saving 50 percent to 60 percent on your grocery bill — and spending just one to two hours per week doing it. The key to maximizing coupons is to use them when an item goes on sale, then buy that item in bulk. You want to purchase items at their rock-bottom prices. The first step — and one of the most important things you should do — is to create an inventory of items you frequently use in your household and start keeping track of the prices you pay for them. This is a slow process and one I’m still working on today, but it will show what your “stock up” prices actually are. Next, you don’t need to print or clip every coupon. Only keep coupons you would actually use and only buy what you need. Just because you have a coupon, it doesn’t mean you need to use it. Instead of buying multiple newspapers, use a 8

coupon-clipping service to get what you need or contact the manufacturer itself. To save time, pick just a couple of stores to shop at and stick to them. That way you’re not running around town chasing down deals. Remember, there’s always another great deal around the corner. Be sure to plan your shopping trip ahead of time by creating a list or circling the items you want to purchase in the sales ad and have your coupons ready before you head out the door. As a busy mom of three, it only takes me 45 minutes to clip and organize my coupons and about an hour to go through the ads and plan my shopping trip. But with such a large community of couponers here in Yakima, there are times when I don’t get the product I need. This means I’ve had to find other frugal ways to save money, including homemade laundry detergent, fabric softener, diaper wipes and more! Frugal living can enable families to do more with less. It’s more than just coupon clipping; it’s a way a life. To learn more tips and tricks on using coupons and saving money, visit me at frugalyakimamom.com! October | November 2011 • PlaydateYakima.com

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“screen time” by Dr. David Pommer

OK, I confess. I have not been a perfect role model about “screen time” with my patients and my family. But I think this is important to discuss as summer comes to a close and many of us retreat indoors. What is screen time? The American Academy of Family Physicians defines this term as “watching television or DVDs, playing video or computer games and surfing the Internet.” A few years ago with patients, I would primarily ask about TV and video games, but now I need to inquire about cellphone screen time as well. As I will detail below, more screen time correlates with worse health.

If you answered “yes” to any of the greater than four hours per day. Screen above, keep reading. time may also negatively affect body According to a 2010 Kaiser Family image and school performance and may Foundation study, the average child correlate with increased violent behavior. spends 7½ hours per day in front of a What is our remedy? screen. Another study broke this amount The American Academy of Pediatrics into about four or more hours of TV, recommends limiting screen time to no videos and/or DVDs, more than one hour more than one to two hours of “quality of computer time, and almost one hour of programming” per day. If there is a TV video games. Two out of three children in a child’s room, I would recommend ages 8-18 have a TV in their bedroom. removing it. Use parental controls on And those kids who have a TV in their your computer so a child has a set limit room watch almost 1½ hours more before he or she is logged off. Establish a television per day than those who do not. “token economy” where kids need to earn The consequences of this excessive their one to two hours with chores or by screen time are more sobering. reading earlier in the day. Though your The more time kids spend in front of children will not thank you now, hopefully Let’s take a quick selfa screen, the higher their risk of obesity. their brains and waistlines will thank you assessment to see if this may be Obesity rates are lowest in children who in years to come. an issue with your family. have less than one hour of screen time per 1) Do you use television as a baby day, while they are highest in kids with David Pommer, M.D., is a family physician at sitter so you can get other Selah Family Medicine. He is a graduate of things done at home? Whitworth University and the University 2) Have you misplaced your of Washington School of Medicine. He is library card months ago? … married with three children. Or do you first check out the video section at your local library? 3) Do your children feel that happiness comes at Redbox? 4) Have you heard your child repeat a phrase in conversation that they likely heard from TV? (For example, when I heard my son state “it’s fun for the whole family” when he wanted my wife and I to buy something, I knew he had been sitting too long in front of the boob tube.) David Pommer, M.D.

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the fair!

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What a fitting title for such a fun event. This year’s Central Washington State Fair runs Sept. 23Oct. 2, and includes many features people look forward to each year: livestock exhibitions, concerts, a rodeo, car racing, a demolition derby, commercial exhibits, food concessions (the more fried food, the better!) … and, of course, carnival rides and games. Here’s this year’s schedule: Fri., Sept. 23: Opening day! American Sprint Car Series/Northwest Region, 6 p.m. Cost: $16. Sat., Sept. 24: American Sprint Car Series/ Northwest Region, 6 p.m. Cost: $16. Trace Adkins performs at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5/$25/$30. Sun., Sept. 25: Gloriana performs at 6 p.m. Cost: $5/$10/$25. Mon., Sept. 26: MC Magic performs at 5 p.m. Free. Tues., Sept. 27: Hinder performs at 7 p.m. Cost: $5/$15/$25. Wed., Sept. 28: Kellie Pickler performs at 7 p.m. Cost: $5/$15/$25. Thurs., Sept. 29: Boyz II Men performs at 7 p.m. Cost: $5/$15/$25. Fri., Sept. 30: Pro-West Finals Rodeo, 7 p.m. Cost: $11. Uncle Kracker performs at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5/$15/$25. Sat., Oct. 1: Pro-West Finals Rodeo, 2 p.m. Cost: $11. Brett Eldridge performs at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5/$10/$25. Sun., Oct. 2: Demo Derby, 2 p.m. Free. Tiranos Del Norte performs at 4 p.m. Cost: $10.

Other highlights: • Walk on the Wild Side features exotic cats and animals at the Pepsi Stage • Hypnotist Mark Yuzuik performs at the Pacific Power Community Stage • “U-Rock” Pop Culture 2011 exhibit takes you right into the world of rock-n-roll • Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls New rides this year! Try the Windsurfer, the Vertigo or Goofyville! If you go (and why wouldn’t you?): Fair opens daily at 11 a.m. Admission: $12 adults (ages 13 and older), $9 seniors (65 and older), $7 ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger. Advance purchase of carnival wristbands: $22, includes unlimited rides! Central Washington State Fair State Fair Park 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima 509-248-7160 fairfun.com

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2nd Street Grill

family fare

by ROBIN BECKETT

You might not believe that a restaurant can please both children and adults, but 2nd Street Grill in downtown Yakima manages to do that very thing. Take a gander inside during downtown Yakima’s monthly “First Fridays,” and you’ll see 2nd Street is a hotspot after hours (co-owner Pete Blue turns the bar into a dance floor at 10 p.m. and DJs himself). But well before that, when families are dining out, the place can be filled with kids of all ages. When I go there during my lunch hour, I often enjoy the Chinese Chop salad … the chunks of teriyaki chicken are large, the Chow Mein noodles crispy, the cabbage and red peppers fresh and the sesame dressing just the right amount of sweet with sour. And in the spirit of Seinfeld’s Elaine Benes, it is

big. It fills you up without making you wonder how you’re going to get out of the booth and to your car. When my husband and I take our son to 2nd Street, inevitably to meet friends who also work downtown, I splurge on the Grill Burger ($10) or the English Pub Fish and Chips ($14). Both are delicious. If I’ve had a hard day, I add a half order of the Tuscan Nachos ($9), a crunchy combination of pasta chips, Italian sausage, tomatoes, mozzarella and provolone. …But only after a really bad day, I swear. Or if someone suggests it. The kids’ menu is pretty typical, but it hits all the right spots with chicken strips, hamburger sliders and half a deli sandwich (all with fries) and chicken alfredo. Each item is $5. Kids can also get a mini root beer float for $3. The

best part of the whole dinner is usually the fact that I get to sit and enjoy it, since the service is quite often fast and friendly, and the staff knows that kids get antsy, so juices and dinners need to come out lickety-split. During the short wait, however, kids get nice, new crayons (none of those short, stubby used ones!) and a menu to color. That can make the evening bliss. At least until bathtime. 2nd Street Grill 28 N 2nd Street, Yakima (509) 469-1486 • secondstreetgrill.com

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monster fighter

Text by Courtney Crutcher

THE WAY OF THE

I don’t have children. One day I will, but for the time being I have my amazing niece, Grace. Grace is the kind of niece who makes me question if my kids will ever compare … and her parents, my sister Megan and her husband Steve, are the type of people who make me wonder if I’ll measure up when I have little “nose pickers” of my own. Steve is a Jack-of-all-trades. He can read a manual on how to build an engine and have it built within a week. He started his own wine label out of his garage 10 years ago and is now a successful business owner. And this is while working his normal full-time job. He’s a doer, a thinker, and an all around go-getter. So, naturally, when Grace began having trouble sleeping due to monsters invading her closet, Steve came up with a plan. A Mo A Monster Fighter plan. nste r Fig Over the next few months, Grace learned the essentials of Monster hter ’s pla Fighting. She had a manual listing the 10 different rules she would have to n master in order to become a great Monster Fighter: 1. Get lots of sleep! 2. Try your best! 3. You are always bigger than the monster! 4. Have patience! 5. You are always stronger than the monster! 6. Always use first-time listening skills! 7. Monsters are scared of you! 8. Always speak with a happy heart! 9. L, L, R, L (not the newest dance craze, but a special type of defense move) 10. No matter what, Always be brave! Of course, those rules also applied to her daily life as a growing young girl. Each time Grace showed that she truly understood a rule, she would move on to the next. Some were easy; some were tough — such as having patience, and using first-time listening skills. But Grace took each of them just as seriously as she could. With each rule learned she became more confident in her ability to fight those cruddy, stinky monsters. And funny thing: their visits to her closet became less frequent. But when they did come, boy was she ready. After she had mastered all of the rules, Grace received her very own Monster Fighter Badge. It was bright and shiny and she was so proud of what she had accomplished. She was so confident in her ability as a Monster Fighter that she began telling all of her friends in her kindergarten class. Her teacher even printed out the rules and posted them on the classroom wall so that all her friends could become Monster Fighters, too. It was a craze that swept her class. My amazing family is slowly showing me the ropes — I’ve got a major head start on parenting thanks to Steve and Megan. Now I’m off to fight the monsters, starting with Rule No. 1. It’s naptime. 16

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Allied Arts of Yakima Valley, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 509-966-0930. alliedartsyakima.org • Mommy and Me Art Class. 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 20 to Oct. 6, Oct. 18-26, Nov. 1-22, and Nov. 29-Dec. 15. Moms can enjoy art class with a prekinder child. Moms required to stay on site. Cost: $10 for members per session/$12 for non-members per session; $210/$252 for series (two free sessions with series). • SPECIAL NEEDS ART CLASS. 3:45-5:15 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 & Dec. 12. Cost: $20 per session for members, $25 per session for nonmembers; $60/$75 for series (one free session with series). • Homeschool Art Class. 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept, 28-Nov. 16, and Nov. 30-Dec. 14. From elementary to high school courses. Art history and art creation. Cost: $20 per session for members, $25 per session for non-members; $200/$250 for series (two free sessions with series). Hands on Art, 5603 Summitview, Yakima; 509-9664248. Call for classes and schedules. hands-on-art.com Red Art Studio & Sunflower Studio, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-469-2766. Classes start Oct. 3. • Teen Art Studio. 3:30-5:30 p.m. For ages 10 and up. Four weekly classes. • Kids’ Clay Studio. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. For ages 6 and up. Four weekly classes. • Itty Bitty Art. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For ages 0-5; drop-in classes. • Kids’ Open Art Studio. 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. All ages drop-in classes.

Laurie Kanyer to teach parenting classes at First Pres

A series of parenting classes will be offered to the community this fall at First Presbyterian Church. Laurie Kanyer, who has authored several parenting books and has years of experience teaching classes on parenting, will lead “Parenting with Love and Limits” at 11 a.m. each Sunday from Sept. 25 to Nov. 20, with a break on Oct. 16. (See our daily calendar for weekly topics.) The goal is to teach parents how to develop skills that encourage positive behavior, help them gain insight and improve family organization, which can reduce family stress and give parents a greater understanding of childhood development. Childcare is provided for each class, and kids are permitted to gather in the gym. For more information, visit First Presbyterian Church, located at 9 S. Eighth Ave. in Yakima, or call the church at 509-248-7940.

Summer’s over…time for Fall Sports! SOCCER

Itty Bitty Soccer. 6-6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 27-Oct. 17. For boys and girls ages 3-4. Learn the fundamentals of soccer. Cost: $48 non-resident, $40 resident. T-shirt and ball included. Located at Gateway Sports Complex at Kiwanis Park. Yakima Parks and Rec: 509-575-6020. PeeWee Soccer. 6-7:15 Thursdays, Sept. 29-Oct. 20. For boys and girls ages 5-6. Fundamentals of soccer taught, and kids can improve on basics. Located at Gateway Sports Complex at Kiwanis Park. Cost: $48 non-resident, $40 resident. Yakima Parks and Rec: 509-575-6020. BASKETBALL

Little Dribblers. 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 7-Dec. 12. For boys and girls ages 4-6. Learn the basics of basketball with group exercises and games. Registration: Oct. 3-Nov. 2. Cost: $32/$42/$52, depending on residency. Sunset Gym, Selah; register with Selah Parks and Recreation, 216 S. First St., Selah; 509-698-7300. PlaydateYakima.com

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fall crafts

Sept. 22: Make quacky Staff Fave! – ahem – wacky soap with a duck. Melt glycerin

Sept. 23:

Bath time! Why not make your own bath salts? Combine 4 cups of fine sea soap in microwave. (Look at the salt, 1 ½ cups of Epsom salts, directions—one brand states to 1 cup of course sea salt and Sept. 30: microwave on high for 40 seconds, throw in some essential Create a ‘zine or with 10 second intervals. Be careful! oils. Vanilla, jasmine and chapbook. If construction You can also use a double boiler.) Sept. sandalwood are exotic paper isn’t your thing, you can mix Pour into disposable, rectangular 21: National oils, while lavender, up the materials. Try a chapbook, or plastic dish. Add a few drops of Dog Week is Sept. sweet orange, fennel even a “’zine,” and be as artsy/crafty as you blue coloring and stir. Set squirt 19-25, so celebrate and rosemary are and your child want to be! Encourage your toy on top. Leave in cool, by making your dog soothing. Birch, ginger child’s imagination, so he or she can include dry area to set (about 2-4 homemade dog treats. and peppermint oils drawings, photos, cutouts, stickers and so hours). Get sudsy! Check out the recipe can help relieve on to combine with words, sentences or an on our website! pain. Great too for overall story. Here are some instructions parents who need on how to make a chapbook: http:// rejuvenation! www.pw.org/content/diy_how_

65 fun fall crafts

make_saddlestitched_ chapbook Sept. 24: Great for a ‘tween girls’ spa day or slumber party: Make a facial scrub. Combine 1 cup almonds, 1 cup oatmeal and ½ oz. lavender. Put ingredients in blender (mom or dad, not the kids!) and grind until smooth. Mix with water or milk to make a paste and scrub face lightly for one Sept. minute (avoid eyes!). 29: Create Rinse and pat dry.

Each edition of Playdate magazine is on newsstands for about two months, and the Oct/Nov edition will be out for exactly 65 days. So here’s a list of 65 fun arts and crafts projects, kidfriendly recipes and easy activities that families can whip up in an afternoon or over a crisp fall weekend! Sept. 25:

your child’s own book. This can be out

Keep that toddler of standard paper, colored busy with an exploring set. Sept. 26: construction paper or a Gather six 8-oz. water bottles, Sept. 25-Oct. combination of both. Sometimes removing labels. Fill each bottle with 1 is national Keep Kids having a homemade book in hand something for baby to discover. Some Creative Week! Let’s write a is encouraging enough to get ideas: a mix of water and glitter; or go snow haiku. Haikus are three lines, someone motivated to write globe style with tiny toys, water, glitter and a remembering the 5-7-5 rule: the down the ideas and see few drops of food coloring and glycerin; jingle first line contains five syllables, the (and hold!) his or her bells; fluffy pom poms or dried second line features seven own book! Sept. Sept. beans. Once you’ve syllables, and the last 28: Help 27: Jot down filled them all, line has five syllables. your little bards. Write or words and ideas to create glue the lids Here is an example: type your child’s ideas down as a story. Big ideas are fun, but on tight for Playdate magazine he or she tells them to you. This the details can be daunting. Try safety. / Celebrates the teamwork might reduce pressure helping your child make a list or coming fall / on your child to “complete” a book jot down ideas in some form. You can Enjoy the or story project on his or her own. transform these notes into a story later season! Emphasize working together. This on. Provide details of a scene and explain teamwork aspect will still allow thoughts, actions, and emotions. Focus your child to have a primary on sensory details — the five senses role in the creative — unless your child wants to venture process. down the path of exploring what a sixth or seventh sense might look like! (Perfect for Halloween!) October | November 2011 • PlaydateYakima.com 18

Oct. 1:

Today, believe it Staff Fave! or not, is World Card Making Day. Make your own “Mandala” greeting cards. Gather the following materials and go to our website for instructions.

Oct. 2:

Have little actors in your house? Act out a story. Dress up, make it a play and perform!

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• Old CDs (outdated software is a great source) Oct. • Markers, pens, colored pencils or crayons Oct. 4: Have a wood • Rulers, protractors or French curves 3: Did we burning fireplace? Make a fire • Strathmore 5 x 7 blank greeting cards say cake pops? starter out of egg cartons, shredded with deckled finish (Or something Yes we did. Go to our paper, lint and wax. Take a small handful similar. Available at local art and website for an EASY of shredded paper and put it in the egg carton, stationary stores) (promise!) recipe for then take a pinch of lint and put it on top of the a delicious and paper. Make it compact. Melt wax from candles in a Oct. fun dessert. double boiler, and then pour a tablespoon of 5: It’s Balloons wax in each cup. (If you notice it Around the World begins to seep through the Day. Send a message attached Oct. 6: Throw carton, that’s good! It will to a balloon — write something a Merry Unbirthday bind together.) This is a inspiring to whoever may find it! party to celebrate Mad quick, messy and fun Hatter Day. Make a cake, bake craft! cookies, play games, dress up Oct. 8: Sing… sing a song…! Make

Oct. 7: Turn that

or have a tea party. Act goofy! instruments with empty glass frown upside down Oct. 9: It’s Leif bottles, using sticks to make drum … it’s World Smile Erikson Day, so make a sounds and using your lips to blow Day. Go outside boat. Take a piece of bark, insert into them for tones. Fill one bottle ¾ of and smile at a leaf with a stem, find a creek and the way from the top, one half full, the everyone! let it sail! other only ¼ full and leave one empty. See what Compare sounds. Change it up. Make happens and music! record your findings! Oct. 10: I’m on a boat! Make believe Oct. 11: for Columbus Day. Make Recycle those a boat out of cardboard stubby crayons, mom boxes, a sailor’s hat out and dad. Classic version: Gather of newspaper and sail broken crayons, removing paper labels. the ocean blue in your Put about four full crayons’ worth of imagination! pieces into each cup of a muffin tin. Put tin

Oct. 12: Betcha’ didn’t know in a 375 degree oven for about 6-7 minutes, it, but today is International Oct. 13: then let cool. New crayons! Fun version: Top Spinning Day. Show off by It’s an oldie but Swirl colors with a toothpick when making your own spin top with a a goody: build a fort. they come out of the oven. Or melt toothpick and any plastic bottle cap. Use boxes, blankets, chairs crayons in small cupcake cups in Puncture a small hole in the cap so and pillows. Make popcorn and the microwave, then pour into the toothpick can fit snugly inside. enjoy a movie through an opening candy molds for fun shapes! Decorate the cap as you like, and let in the blankets, or take your laptop (But be careful-HOT!) the spin begin! Visit our website for a with you inside the fort to watch link to a video. a movie. Invite the dog in, too. Make your fort as big, creative and elaborate as you can, and send us pictures!

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Oct. 17

Two greats come together: Eggs and Dr. Seuss. To celebrate World Egg Day, make green eggs and ham and read the Dr. Seuss book! Sweetest Day. Outdo everyone else in the house by being the sweetest of them all. Do a kind act or give someone a compliment. Make sweets for your friends, neighbors and family! Nothing quite tops a Yakima apple, so to commemorate World Food Day, try the crunchy sweet Apple Crisp recipe on our website, courtesy of the folks at Fresh Taste Meals. Make a princess or a party hat! Get a circle to trace — the diameter of

the circle determines the height of the hat. Trace the circle onto a sheet of pretty craft paper or poster board that’s not too thick to bend. Draw a “pie piece” into it that’s about a ¼ of the circle. Cut out the circle without the pie piece. Roll into a cone and adhere with glue or stapler. If you used poster board, you can thread rolled tulle through the top (like cover hat). Decorate with pom poms, glitter, ribbon, artificial flowers, old jewelry or whatever you have on hand. Looks adorable! Make a wand. Take a dowel or stick, wrap a ribbon around it, and

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tie ribbon around the top to make streamers. (Wave wand and practice saying “Bippity-boppity-boo!”) (See cover photo for example.)

Let’s go camping … at home! If you have a fire pit, make Oct. S’mores. If not, use the microwave or grill in aluminum foil on the barbecue. Make up spooky stories around 19 the fireplace and enjoy the treats. Yummy. Fall Tree Print. This one is messy,

so kids love it! Add brown finger paint to a paper plate, then dip child’s hand and wrist, palm down, into the plate. Have them make a hand/wrist print onto a big piece of white paper. That’s your tree. Then have them dip their fingers into plates of green, yellow, or orange paint, and use their fingerprints to make muticolored fall leaves.

Oct. 20

Oct. 21

Staff Fave!

Got a pillow case? Make a costume with it! Cut a hole in the top and on the sides. Glue on buttons and ribbons.

Oct. 22

Mix up a ghoulish Halloween punch. Mix lemonade, a blueberry drink mix, ice cubes and gummy worms. You should get a lovely green “slime” color, and the gummy worms can either hang off the edge of the bowl or just be in the punch!

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Oct. 23

Make a pumpkin man, man!

Oct. 24

Enroll your kids in Monster Fighter training. (See story by Courtney Crutcher on page 16 for instructions.)

Oct. 25

This one’s gross … so gross it’s awesome. Make a meat head! (See photo below.) Get directions on our website!

Oct. 26

Make your own magnets — they’re so attractive! Get it?

Oct. 27

Make a regular ol’ red velvet cake into a VAMPIRE CAKE! Just color the frosting red too! (If you put raspberries in the middle, it’s kind of healthy.)

Mix up a basic salt dough. (Get a recipe on our website or use your own.) Roll out the dough, having kids use leaf-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Let them air dry (or bake, depending what type of recipe you use). Then just paint and glue magnets to the back. Perfect to hang school art on the fridge!

Play the Gross Out/Guess What game to celebrate Frankenstein Friday. Place “mysterious” food items in paper bags and have kids guess which gross item it is. Grapes are good for eyeballs, cottage cheese for vampire vomit and spaghetti for zombie brains. UGH!

Oct. 28

Staff Fave!

Make a butterfly out of a regular empty coffee can. Wrap can in pretty craft paper; cut heart shaped “wings” from a different craft paper, taping to either side of the can; then tape strips of paper (or sticker strips) around the can; add eyes to the front and a smiley face. Put rocks, jelly beans or candy in the can, adding squiggly pipe cleaners for the antennae! Oct. 29

Oct. 30

Make a jack-o-lantern! Then send us photos!

Mmm… caramel apples. Melt caramel (either caramel candies or make it from scratch) and dip apples (on a stick) in the caramel. Perfect since it’s National Caramel Apple Day (hey – and Halloween!). You can decorate them too. Or if you don’t have a lot of time, just dip slices of apples in melted caramel for a nice snack. Oct. 31

Nov. Halloween may be over, but the fun doesn’t have to be … kids can dress up like a favorite super hero, doll 1 or character and help mom and dad with chores! Nov. “Leaf” the candy in the house and get outside! After all those sweets, kids need some exercise. Rake up as many leaves then dive in the pile (you too mom and dad)! Breathe in 2

the new November air!

Nov. 3

Grab some plain clay pots at a craft store and make simple hand-print decorations on the outside.

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Use tracing paper to trace all the different shapes and sizes of leaves in your own backyard or nearby park. Compare!

Nov. 5

Press fall leaves in a heavy book, wait until they’re dry, then make a colorful collage on construction paper using glue and sparkles.

Nov. 6

Head to a fabrics store to get materials for a “no sew” blanket, just in time for the chilly weather! These are easy to make, but you can find directions on our website!

Nov. 7

Practice writing skills: start writing those letters to Santa Claus!

Nov. 8

Staff Fave!

Make a picture frame out of popsicle sticks. Take four popsicle sticks, glue them together to form a square, and color and decorate the sticks as you see fit. Glue a photo behind the frame, and glue a magnet on the back so you can hang on your refrigerator. Chef-d’œuvre!

Get that blood sugar up with this Yakima Apple Pie Snack Mix. Combine a couple of cups each of three different favorite cereals — we like Apple Cinnamon Cheerios and Cinnamon Toast Crunch — to a big bowl. Melt ¼ butter and add 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp of cinnamon and 1 tsp apple pie spice to it. Pour over cereal and mix up. Then cook, stirring often, in microwave another 3-4 minutes. Spread on wax paper to cool, then add 2 cups dried apple slices, plus your choice of walnuts, white choc chips, sunflower seeds or raisins. Enjoy in the fall sunshine!

Nov. 9

Nov. 10

Choreograph a dance. Perform for friends and family. Involve props, music and costumes.

Nov. 11

Veterans’ Day. Make a patriotic wand or flag. See “Oct. 18” for directions, but modify to use red, white and blue colors.

Make your own Playdough. You’ll need: 2 ½ cups flour ½ cup salt 1 tablespoon alum 2 cups boiling water 5 tablespoon vegetable oil Food coloring

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Mix together the flour, salt and alum. Add boiling water, oil and coloring. Being careful of hot dough, kneed. Cool. Store in a plastic bag. Have fun! Nov. 13

It’s International Tongue Twister Day. Read Dr. Seuss’s Fox in Socks. Or Joyce’s Finnegans Wake. No, stick to Fox in Socks.

Nov. 14

Craft a homework helper. Get an empty tin can, sanding the top edge for safety. Let kids cut out comic strips, toys from Sunday’s newspaper ads or tissue paper. Use Mod Podge to glue the paper on, adding a top layer to seal. If you want, add ribbon and tie a small favorite toy around the holder too. Now they have a great spot for pencils on their desks!

Thank you to the many readers who contributed to this list: Jennifer Wolman, a stay-at-home mom and arts/crafts expert; Meagan Paullin, local mom and owner and creative director of Sunshine and Sippy Cups (sunshineandsippycups.com) ...

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Nov. Or a chore money jar. Rinse out and dry an empty baby formula container. Decorate with fun papers and Mod Podge, similar to last craft. Cut a small slot in the top of the 15

container to drop change through.

Help them organize their lockers, too, with a magnetic locker organizer. Use metal or plastic band-aid boxes, cover with craft paper and decorations (or just keep plain). Then add sheet magnets to cover the whole backside of the container. Just attach to the inside of locker! Nov. 16

Nov. 17

Another oldie but goodie … using any type of pretty paper, make paper snowflakes and put them in a bedroom window. Use lots of colors. You can find patterns on the internet.

Nov. 18

It’s Mickey Mouse Day … make Mickey Mouse pancakes. Easy and delicious!

Nov. Make your own Sidewalk Chalk. Coat the inside of an old ice cube tray with petroleum jelly. Mix up 1 cup plaster of paris and 1/2 cup of water in a disposable plastic container 19

for about a minute. Quickly add a couple tablespoons of liquid tempera paint and mix. Scoop it into ice cube tray, and tap to make sure it packs in firm. Dry overnight before using.

Nov. 20

Go on a pine cone hunt! Get a few big ones for upcoming crafts. See what other cool things you can find (unusual leaves, colorful rocks, funny looking sticks, etc.).

Make a pine cone bird feeder. Take a giant pine cone you found on the pine cone hunt (11/20) and saturate it with bird seed mixed with peanut butter. Take a string or ribbon and tie it around the top of the coated pine cone to hang on a tree branch, and watch the birds rejoice! (Just be sure to hang it high enough so it’s out of reach of the dog or the kids!)

Nov. 21

Make a pine cone turkey. After finding the pine cone of your choice, use either colored craft feathers, cut-out construction paper, or colorful pipe cleaners to create the tail feathers. For the turkey’s head, you have a few options: glue an acorn, add some googley eyes, cut out a piece of felt for the beak and gobbler (or use construction paper). There are plenty of other ways to decorate your turkey, so be as creative as you can! Nov. 22

Make a clay turkey using your kids’ hands! Sculpey Clay works well, but use your own preference of baking or hardening clay. Squish the imprint of your child’s hand on a rolled out piece of clay, and then Mom or Dad can use an Exacto knife to cut around the outside of the print. Cut out shapes for the turkey beak and gobbler and add to the thumb of the hand print. Bake clay (follow directions with the specific product you use). Let your kids paint the cooked product! (See photo at right.) Nov. 23

Nov. 24

Staff Fave!

Thanksgiving! Eat turkey! …and think about everything and everyone you’re grateful for. Practice your best gobbling imitation – without food in your mouth, of course!

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Oct. 16

1-4pm Yakima Adventist School

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...we’ll have wagon rides to Barrett Orchards! Join Playdate magazine, Yakima Adventist School and Washington Fruit Place as they team up for a harvestthemed afternoon of games and giveaways. Grab your family and come along! •Hay maze •Pumpkin patch •LOTS of games!

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WED., SEPTEMBER 21 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., Yakima. For childcare reservations and more information, e-mail Kate: katejoyt@hotmail.com. MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA. 9:30-11

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. Meets the third Wednesday each month. Contact Tara or Debbie at 509-4948177. momsclubofyakima@yahoo.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. 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

THURS., SEPTEMBER 22 MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS.

10-11 a.m. Moms can enjoy art class with a pre-kinder child. Moms required to stay on site and can sit and socialize with other moms. Cost: $10 for members per session/$12 for non-members per session; $210/$252 for entire series (two free classes with series). Allied Arts of Yakima Valley, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 509-966-0930. alliedartsyakima.org

PROSSER BALLOON RALLY. Sept. 23-25: 6:15 a.m. daily. Rainbowcolored 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. For more info, call Morgan at 509-713-2732. Prosser Chamber of Commerce: 509-786-3177. prosserchamber.com CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR. Sept. 23-Oct. 2. One of the

premier annual events in the region. Livestock exhibitions, concerts, rodeo, car racing, demolition derby, commercial exhibits, food concessions, carnival rides and games at State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. Opens daily at 11 a.m. Admission: Free for ages 5 and younger; $7 for ages 6-12, $13 for ages 13 and older; $9 for seniors 65 and older. Advance purchase of carnival wristbands $22, includes unlimited rides. 509-248-7160. fairfun.com

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1:30-3 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 Friday from 1:30-3 p.m. Ready By Five, 414 N. Third St., Yakima. 454-2493. readybyfive.org. FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7-8:30

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SAT., SEPTEMBER 24 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY. 6:15 a.m. sunrise launch; gates open at 5:30 p.m. for Night Glow at Fiker Stadium. See Sept. 23. WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS. 9:15 and

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HOUR . Meets at Yakima Valley Museum,

First St., Union Gap. 509-452-4252. Call for programs. •YAKIMA LIBRARY. 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-452-8541. Baby lap-sit at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 27-Nov. 15. Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 22-Nov. 10. Latino Arts and Culture at 12 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 29. Yakima Anime/ Manga Club for teens at 4 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 22-Nov. 10.

2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima. Presented by Ready by Five and Catholic Family Child & Service. 509-853-2052. Second and fourth Wednesday of each month: Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Nov. 9 and Nov. 23 at 10 a.m., English hour. Noon, Spanish hour. •INKLINGS BOOKSHOP. Chalet Place, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-965-5830. Toddler story time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. •MOXEE LIBRARY. 255 W. Seattle, Moxee; 509-575-8854. Kito Manga Teen Club at 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 27-Nov. 29. Preschool story time Mondays at 11 a.m., Sept. 26-Nov. 28. •NACHES LIBRARY. 303 Naches Ave., Naches; 509-653-2005. Preschool story time and craft Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., Sept. 21-Nov. 23. Kids Zone, featuring craft fun for kids through middle school years, 4 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 22-Nov. 17.

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Yakima Valley Reads: The Art of Racing in the Rain

Parents, when you have a chance to relax, check out Garth Stein’s book The Art of Racing in the Rain ($14.99, Harper). Though this title has been out for some time, it is still on many bestseller lists, and it’s also this year’s Yakima Valley Reads selection. YVR is a program sponsored by Yakima Valley Libraries in conjunction with local businesses and organizations.

•READY BY FIVE LENDING LIBRARY. 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Mondays, 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays, and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Ready By Five, 414 N. Third St., Yakima. 509454-2493; readybyfive.org. •SELAH LIBRARY. 106 S. Second St., Selah; 509-698-7345. Preschool story time with craft Mondays at 10 a.m., Sept. 26-Nov. 14; Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., Sept. 21-Oct. 26; Thursdays at 10 a.m., Sept. 22-Nov. 10; Teen Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 27-Nov. 15. •SOUTHEAST LIBRARY. 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima; 509-576-0723. Kids’ Club: Crafts and conversation for kids ages 10-12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 23-Oct. 21, Nov. 4, & Nov. 18-25. •SUMMITVIEW LIBRARY. 5709 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-9667070. Preschool story time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 21-Nov. 9. Rover’s Romp: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. (Preschoolers hear a story, make a craft, and learn about animal safety.)

Are your kids interested in reading about the dog Enzo? While The Art of Racing in the Rain is intended for adult readers, Stein has also published a kids’ edition of the book, titled Racing in the Rain: My Life as a Dog. This kid-friendly version is for 8-12 year olds. ($6.99, Harper) •Have a great pet story?

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APPLE AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AT BILL’S BERRY FARM. 10 a.m.-5

p.m. Pumpkins and apples available for picking. Make your own apple cider. Warm apple cider donuts, pony rides, hay rides, barnyard train rides, fire pits and marshmallows. Free admission. Saturdays through Oct. 22. Bill’s Berry Farm, 3674 N. County Line Rd.; 509-8827810. billsberryfarm.com

PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LIMITS. 11 a.m. Introduction to the “Parenting with Love and Limits” class series by Laurie Kanyer. Parents will learn how to gain skills to speak ways of encouraging positive behavior, insight, and organization to reduce family stress, and a greater understanding of childhood development. Childcare provided; kids are welcome to gather in the gym. Series continues each Sunday through Nov. 20. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. 8th Ave., Yakima; 509-2487940. WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

BUILD AND GROW KIDS CLINIC.

10 a.m. Free building workshop for children and parents. Preregistration suggested. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com SUNFAIR PARADE. 10 a.m. Parade

runs from South 16th Avenue down to Yakima Avenue. Marching bands, equestrians, clowns, floats and more. Call Gene Dawson at 509-969-2781 for more info. 31.5905.PD/M

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR. Opens at 11 a.m. See Sept. 23.

See Sept. 24.

MON., SEPTEMBER 26 KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Sept. 23. 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.

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for information and registration forms log onto:

www.wesleyofyakima.org

Programs Available For Your Child: •Pre-K/Barely 5 Years Old • 4-Years Old • 3-Years Old

Nurturing the development of your child’s mind, body and spirit by providing an education based in academic preparation and Christian Values.

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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.

MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS.

SUN., SEPTEMBER 25

MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30

PROSSER BALLOON RALLY. 6:15

a.m. See Sept. 23.

FAIR. Opens at 11 a.m. See Sept. 23.

TUES., SEPTEMBER 27 10-11 a.m. See Sept. 22. CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR. Opens at 11 a.m. See Sept. 23.

WED., SEPTEMBER 28 a.m. See Sept. 21. KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY.

Open at 10 a.m. See Sept. 21.

YAKIMA FARMERS' MARKET. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In front of The Capitol Theatre at Third Street and Yakima Avenue. yakimafarmersmarket.org 39.21280.PD.M

Wesley United Methodist Church and Preschool

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.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR. Opens at 11 a.m. See Sept. 23.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR. Opens at 11 a.m. See Sept. 23. HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS.

12:30-2 p.m. From elementary to high school courses. Art history and art creation. Cost: $20 per session for members, $25 per session for non-members; $200/$250 for

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entire series (2 free sessions for series). Allied Arts of Yakima Valley, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 509-966-0930. alliedartsyakima.org

FRI., SEPTEMBER 30 FAIR. Opens at 11 a.m. See Sept. 23.

patch, hay maze, and apple variety tasting. Free events. Barrett Orchards, 1209 Pecks Canyon Road, Yakima; 509966-1275. treeripened.com

MOPS – MOUNTAINVIEW

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN

THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN

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. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima. Contact: Danielle, 833-2228.

GROUP. 1:30-3 p.m. See Sept. 23.

PATCH. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October. Pumpkin patch, pumpkin cannon, hayrides, farm animals, U-pick and U-select apples, cornstalks, squash and gourds. Thompson’s Farm, 9535 Old Naches Highway, Naches; 509-949-3450. thompsonsfarm.com

DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 6:30-8

THURS., SEPTEMBER 29 MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS.

10-11 a.m. See Sept. 22. CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR. Opens at 11 a.m. See Sept. 23.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7-8:30

p.m. See Sept. 23.

SAT., OCTOBER 1 HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP.

9 a.m.-noon. Today’s theme: “Pencil Box.” Free drop-in projects for kids 5-12. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima; 509-452-3016.

12:30 p.m. See Sept. 24.

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30

See Sept. 24.

p.m. See Sept. 24.

APPLE AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AT BILL’S BERRY FARM,

SUN., OCTOBER 2

GRANDVIEW. See Sept. 24. OCTOBER DAYS AT WASHINGTON FRUIT PLACE. 10

a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays each weekend in October. Cider tasting, hay rides, pumpkin

THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Oct. 1. PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LIMITS. 11 a.m. Topics: Why kids misbehave, understanding temperament, and accountability in parenting. See Sept. 25 for more information. WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

See Sept. 24.

MON., OCTOBER 3

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KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at

GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Sept. 23. MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon.

See Sept. 26.

TUES., OCTOBER 4 MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS.

10-11 a.m. See Sept. 22.

YAKIMA FARMERS' MARKET.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. See Sept. 25.

YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT SPAGHETTI FEED. 4-7 p.m. Enjoy spaghetti, bread, salad and dessert. Activities for kids. Cost: $5 adults, $3 kids and seniors. Tickets available

OCTOBER DAYS AT WASHINGTON FRUIT PLACE.

See Oct. 1.

- Hayride - Bounce Houses - Dunk Tank - Toddler Pumpkin Patch - Games - Jousting - Lots of Prizes Presented By: Yakima Adventist Christian School and Washington Fruit Place & Gift Shop

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WED., OCTOBER 5

THURS., OCTOBER 6 MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS. 10-

11 a.m. See Sept. 22. VALLEY FAMILIES MOMMY

MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30

MEETING. 7-8:30 p.m. Meet at

a.m. See Sept. 21.

Starbucks at Chalet Place for beverage and conversation. Valley Families: bigtent.com/groups/valleyfamily

KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. Open

at 10 a.m. See Sept. 21.

DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 6:30-8

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1:30-3 p.m. See Sept. 23.

THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Oct. 1. WAPATO TAMALE FESTIVAL. 10

a.m.-4 p.m. Dancing, vendors, live music and tamales. Free admission. Hosted by Wapato Chamber of Commerce; event in downtown Wapato; 509-877-4262.

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7-8:30

p.m. See Sept. 23.

BUILD AND GROW KIDS CLINIC.

FRI., OCTOBER 7

See Sept. 24.

10 a.m. Free building workshop for children and parents. Preregistration suggested. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com

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APPLE AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AT BILL’S BERRY FARM,

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HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS. 12:30-2

p.m. See Sept. 28.

each month. Meeting dues: $5. Child care, food, fellowship, speakers. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. 8th Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940.

WAY. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-9 & Oct. 14-16. Pumpkin patch, straw maze, beer garden, vendors, pony and tractor rides, canine costume contest and live music. Free admission. Located at the historic Nelson Dairy Road, Cle Elum. Contact Karen Porter at 509-6496204. suncadia.com MOPS - First Presbyterian. 9-11:15

a.m. Meets the first and third Fridays

SAT., OCTOBER 8 WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

GRANDVIEW. See Sept. 24. OCTOBER DAYS AT WASHINGTON FRUIT PLACE. See

WAY. See Oct. 7. OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at

Oct. 1.

12:30 p.m. See Sept. 24.

PUMPKIN DECORATING CLASS

YAKIMA FARMERS’ MARKET

FOR KIDS. 10 a.m. Class, supplies and

pumpkin are free. Sponsored by Master Gardeners of Yakima County. Located at Ahtanum Youth Park. 509-574-1600. mastergardeners-yakima.org

OKTOBERFEST. 3-11 p.m. Fundraiser with live music and street dance. Whole pig roasted on site, with trimmings and dessert. Live music, dinner served from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 adults, $12 seniors and children ages 6-12,

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WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS. 12:30-2

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p.m. See Sept. 28.

MON., OCTOBER 10

MOPS – MOUNTAINVIEW

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN

p.m. See Sept. 24.

SUN., OCTOBER 9 YAKIMA FARMERS' MARKET.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. See Sept. 25. OCTOBER DAYS AT WASHINGTON FRUIT PLACE.

See Oct. 1. THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH . 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Oct. 1. SUNCADIA 6TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL/UNITED WAY. See Oct. 7. PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LIMITS. 11 a.m. Topics:

Acknowledging feeling to gain trust and cooperation with children/teens. See Sept. 25 for more information.

child, $16 siblings; includes pizza dinner. Reservations not necessary. Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Centre, Selah; 509-698-5437.

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. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima. Contact: Danielle, 833-2228.

GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Sept. 23. MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon.

See Sept. 26.

TUES., OCTOBER 11 LA LECHE LEAGUE. 6 p.m. Support group for pregnant and breast-feeding mothers; children welcome. Free. Meets at Cascade Women’s Health, 1601 Creekside Loop, Yakima. For nursing help or questions, call Katy, 509248-2610, or Denita, 509-388-6866.

WED., OCTOBER 12 MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7-8:30

p.m. See Sept. 23.

SAT., OCTOBER 15

DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 6:30-8

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

See Sept. 24.

FRI., OCTOBER 14

a.m. See Sept. 21.

SUNCADIA 6TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL/UNITED

KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. Open

WAY. See Oct. 7.

at 10 a.m. See Sept. 21.

FUN FRIDAY. 6-9 p.m. Drop off

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KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1:30-3 p.m. See Sept. 23.

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See Oct. 1. THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Oct. 1. SUNCADIA 6TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL/UNITED WAY. See Oct. 7.

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KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at

12:30 p.m. See Sept. 24.

WAY. See Oct. 7.

HARVEST MARCHING BAND

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

FESTIVAL. 4:30 p.m. Finals at 6 p.m.

See Sept. 24.

Cost: $10 adults for all-day pass, $7 for finals only; $7 students and seniors, all tickets. Zaepfel Stadium, 40th Avenue and Tieton. harvestbands.org SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30

p.m. See Sept. 24.

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prizes, bounce houses and hay rides to Washington Fruit Place. Yakima Adventist Christian School, 1200 City Reservoir Rd., Yakima; 509-966-1933.

GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Sept. 23. MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon.

See Sept. 26.

OCTOBER DAYS AT WASHINGTON FRUIT PLACE .

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1:30-3 p.m. See Sept. 23. FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7-8:30

FALL FESTIVAL. 3-6:30 p.m. Games,

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN

a.m. to 2 p.m. See Sept. 25.

9-11:15 a.m. Meets the first and third Fridays each month. Meeting dues: $5. Child care, food, fellowship, speakers. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. 8th Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940.

WED., OCTOBER 19

MON., OCTOBER 17

SUN., OCTOBER 16

MOPS - First Presbyterian.

See Oct. 1.

TUES., OCTOBER 18

THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN

MOMMY AND ME CLASS. 10-11 a.m.

PATCH. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Oct. 1.

See Sept. 22.

MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:3011:30 a.m. See Sept. 21. MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA. 9:3011 a.m. Daytime activities for stayat-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. Meets the third Wednesday each month. Contact Tara or Debbie at 509-494-8177. momsclubofyakima@yahoo.com. KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. Open

at 10 a.m. See Sept. 21.

THE VISION AND LEARNING LINK. 7 p.m. Workshop for parents or

HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS. 12:30-2

p.m. See Sept. 28.

p.m. See Sept. 23.

SAT., OCTOBER 22 WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

See Sept. 24. APPLE AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AT BILL’S BERRY FARM, GRANDVIEW. See Sept. 24. OCTOBER DAYS AT WASHINGTON FRUIT PLACE.

See Oct. 1. BUILD AND GROW KIDS CLINIC.

10 a.m. Free building workshop for children and parents. Preregistration suggested. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN

DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 6:30-8

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MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS.

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12:30 p.m. See Sept. 24. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30

MOPS – NILE VALLEY. 8:45-11:15

a.m. Meets third Fridays each month. Child care, food, fellowship and speakers. Nile Valley Community Church, 60 Bedrock Lane, Naches; 509-658-2904.

p.m. See Sept. 24.

SUN., OCTOBER 23 YAKIMA FARMERS' MARKET.

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FRI., OCTOBER 21

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WORM COMPOSTING FOR KIDS.

10 a.m.-12 p.m. For grades 2 and up. Learn about benefits of worm composting, make a starter kit for home, and more. Class fee: $26. Register by Oct. 19. Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakima; 509-248-7337. ahtrees.org

10-11 a.m. See Sept. 22.

Join us for Trunk or Treat Antiquity Portraits • Nov. 5-6 $10 for 10x13 portrait. Call church office for more info For information and registration

PATCH. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Oct. 1.

a.m. Meets third Fridays each month. Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way, Gleed. Contact: Angie, 945-0617.

OCTOBER DAYS AT WASHINGTON FRUIT PLACE.

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KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY. Open

PATCH. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Oct. 1.

at 10 a.m. See Sept. 21.

PARENTING WITH LOVE AND

HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS. 12:30-2

FRI., OCTOBER 28

haunted railway cars. Cost: $5 per

person; for ages 13 and older. 10 a note from Scott S. Asotin Ave., Toppenish; 509-865-2409.

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN LIMITS. 11 a.m. Topics: Making

changes to avoid predictable problems in parenting and family life; acceptable/reasonable solutions and alternatives in parenting. See Sept. 25 for more information. WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

See Sept. 24.

MON., OCTOBER 24 KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Sept. 23. MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon.

See Sept. 26.

TUES., OCTOBER 25 MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS.

10-11 a.m. See Sept. 22.

WED., OCTOBER 26 MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30

GROUP. 1:30-3 p.m. See Sept. 23.

nprymuseum.org

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SAT., OCTOBER 29

p.m. See Sept. 28. MOPS – MOUNTAINVIEW

GRANDVIEW. 5:30-10 p.m., Oct.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. 6-7:30

28-29. Haunted house, games, food and more. Cost: $4 age 13 and over, $3 ages 12 and younger and seniors. Sponsored by Miss Grandview Program and Grandview Music Boosters. 135 Division St., Grandview; 509-882-3198. visitgrandview.org

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7-8:30 DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 6:30-8

THURS., OCTOBER 27 MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS. 10-

11 a.m. See Sept. 22.

a.m. See Sept. 21.

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p.m. See Sept. 23. STARGAZING AT RANDALL

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

See Sept. 24. ANNUAL PUMPKIN RUN. 10 a.m.4 p.m. Caboose ride, pump car rides, museum tours, and a free pumpkin for each child. For families and children. Cost: $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under. Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 S. Asotin Ave., Toppenish; 509865-2409. nprymuseum.org

PARK. 7 p.m.-midnight. Free. Hosted

OCTOBER DAYS AT

by Yakima Astronomical Society and Yakima Parks and Recreation. Randall Park, 48th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima; 509-575-6020.

WASHINGTON FRUIT PLACE.

See Oct. 1. THOMPSON’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Oct. 1.

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PATCH. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See Oct. 1.

WASHINGTON FRUIT PLACE.

See Oct. 1. THOMPSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FARM PUMPKIN

KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at

12:30 p.m. See Sept. 24.

HALLOWEEN TROLLEY. 11 a.m.- 3

p.m. Oct. 29-31. See Oct. 29. GRANDVIEW. 5:30-10 p.m. See Oct.

PARENTING WITH LOVE AND

28.

LIMITS. 11 a.m. Topics: Reducing stress in family life. See Sept. 25 for more information.

PACIFIC RAILWAY MUSEUM. Oct.

28-31. See Oct. 28.

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

See Sept. 24. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30

p.m. See Sept. 24.

SUN., OCTOBER 30 Halloween Market Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Activities for

kids, plus special events. In front of The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima; 509-457-5765. yakimafarmersmarket.org

HAUNTED DEPOT AT NORTHERN

PACIFIC RAILWAY MUSEUM. Oct.

28-31. See Oct. 28.

MON., OCTOBER 31

TUES., NOVEMBER 1

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MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS. 10-

GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Sept. 23. MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon.

HARVEST FESTIVAL. 3-5 p.m. Harvest festival aimed for kids ages 2-7. Games, activities, crafts, prizes and a bake sale. Kids are encouraged to dress up in costumes. Fundraiser, and open to the community. Cost: $5 per child. The Montessori School of Yakima, 511 N. 44th Ave., on the corner of Englewood and 44th Ave., Yakima; 509-930-8789.

11 a.m. See Sept. 22. Cash 4 Candy. 3:30-6 p.m. Kids

See Sept. 26. HALLOWEEN TROLLEY. 11 a.m.- 3

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p.m. Oct. 29-31. See Oct. 29. TRUNK OR TREAT. 5:30-7 p.m. Halloween-themed carnival games and more. Takes place in church parking lot. Free and open to the public. Westminster Presbyterian Church. 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima. HARVEST COMMUNITY CHURCH HALLOWEEN PARTY. 6-8 p.m.

Harvest Community Church (and local area merchants) is hosting the Selah Community Halloween Party at the Selah Civic Center. Kids birth-10 years old. Kid friendly costumes welcome. 509-697-8300.

0-14 can bring in their candy for money. Each pound of wrapped candy will be worth $1. The candy will be sent to U.S. military troops overseas. Yakima Pediatric Dentistry, 3909 Creekside Look, Suite 140, Yakima; 509-834-2004. POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER. 7 p.m. Animals, comedy and juggling! Gregory Popovich leads The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, which includes 15 cats and 10 dogs that used to be strays and were rescued from animal shelters. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St., Yakima; 509-853-ARTS (2787). capitoltheatre.org

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WED., NOVEMBER 2 MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30

a.m. See Sept. 21.

$5. Child care, food, fellowship, speakers. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. 8th Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940.

Open at 10 a.m. See Sept. 21. HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS.

12:30-2 p.m. See Sept. 28. DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 6:30-8

THURS., NOVEMBER 3 MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS.

10-11 a.m. See Sept. 22.

FRI., NOVEMBER 4

WED., NOVEMBER 9

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LIMITS. 11 a.m. Topics: Saying no KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN

KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY.

SUN., NOVEMBER 6

GROUP. 1:30-3 p.m. See Sept. 23.

SAT., NOVEMBER 5 HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP.

9 a.m.-noon. Today’s theme: “Pencil Box.” Free drop-in projects for kids 5-12. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima; 509-452-3016.

Open at 10 a.m. See Sept. 21.

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS. See Sept.

HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS.

24.

12:30-2 p.m. See Sept. 28.

MON., NOVEMBER 7

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KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Sept. 23. MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon. See Sept.

26. WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

See Sept. 24.

TUES., NOVEMBER 8

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12:30 p.m. See Sept. 24. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30

p.m. See Sept. 24.

MOPS - First Presbyterian.

9-11:15 a.m. Meets the first and third Fridays each month. Meeting dues:

a.m. See Sept. 21.

while getting kids to think and make healthy choices; setting reasonable limits. See Sept. 25 for more information.

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7-8:30

p.m. See Sept. 23.

MOMMY CONNECTION . 9:30-11:30

11 a.m. See Sept. 22. LECHE LEAGUE. 6 p.m. Support

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

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10-11 a.m. See Sept. 22.

are allowed to attend two park days/ business meetings before joining. Meets the third Wednesday each month. Contact Tara or Debbie at 509-494-8177. momsclubofyakima@yahoo.com.

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12:30-2 p.m. See Sept. 28.

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS. DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 6:30-8

See Sept. 24.

10 a.m. Free building workshop for children and parents. Preregistration suggested. Loweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com

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READING PROBLEM? 7 p.m. Workshop for parents or teachers 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. Free. Presented by Dr. Copeland. Washington Vision Therapy Center, 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 150, Yakima. Call 509-654-9256 to RSVP.

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KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Sept. 23. MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon.

See Sept. 26.

TUES., NOVEMBER 15 MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS.

10-11 a.m. See Sept. 22.

WED., NOVEMBER 16

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a.m. See Sept. 21.

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MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA. 9:30-11 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

MOPS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NILE VALLEY. 8:45-11:15 a.m. Meets third Fridays each month. Child care, food, fellowship and speakers. Nile Valley Community Church, 60 Bedrock Lane, Naches; 509-658-2904. LOWER NACHES MOPS. 9-11:30

a.m. Meets third Fridays each month. Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way, Gleed. Contact: Angie, 945-0617. MOPS - First Presbyterian.

9-11:15 a.m. Meets the first and third Fridays each month. Meeting dues: $5. Child care, food, fellowship, speakers. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. 8th Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940. KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 1:30-3 p.m. See Sept. 23.

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p.m. See Sept. 23.

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGHTS. 7-8:30

Yakima. Contact Dan, 509-930-1420, or Jenni, 509-654-2124. yakimadivorcecare.net

SAT., NOVEMBER 19

SAT., NOVEMBER 26

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

See Sept. 24.

OFFICIAL YU-GI-OH! DUELIST

KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at

12:30 p.m. See Sept. 24.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7-9:30

p.m. See Sept. 24.

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SUN., NOVEMBER 27

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WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

LIMITS. 11 a.m. Topics: When kids

Last day! See Sept. 24.

need to be redirected and instructed. See Sept. 25 for more information.

MON., NOVEMBER 28

WEEKEND CHIMPOSIUMS.

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN

See Sept. 24.

GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Sept. 23.

MON., NOVEMBER 21 KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP. 9:30-11 a.m. See Sept. 23.

TUES., NOVEMBER 29

MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon.

MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS.

See Sept. 26.

10-11 a.m. See Sept. 22.

TUES., NOVEMBER 22

WED., NOVEMBER 30

MOMMY AND ME ART CLASS.

MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30

10-11 a.m. See Sept. 22.

a.m. See Sept. 21.

MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30

a.m. See Sept. 21.

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MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon.

See Sept. 26.

WED., NOVEMBER 23

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KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY.

Open at 10 a.m. See Sept. 21. HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS. 12:30-2

p.m. See Sept. 28.

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KIDS CASTLE 2-FOR-1 DAY.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. 6-7:30

– Well woman exam

DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS. 6:30-8

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