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it gets hot in Yakima in the summertime; there really is no beating the heat, but you can at least find some shade

at Franklin Park during the annual city-sponsored Summer Sunset Concert Series.

It’s the perfect way to spend a lazy summer evening in Yakima.

“I think a lot of it is just the at-mosphere,” said Dan Craig, who books bands for the series. “What I hear from people is they just dig the laid-back vibe to it. It’s like a picnic vibe.”

The bands aren’t so bad, either. The six concerts, beginning July 8 with Tracy Spring and Larry Murante, include a wide array of local and regional favorites playing all sorts of music. In addition to Spring, there’s the July 14 concert by Gentlemen Wild, a bluesy clas-sic rock band; a July 21 show by The McClellans, a local act celebrat-ing 100 years of the American songbook; a July 28 concert by the School of Rock All-Stars; an Aug. 4 show featuring folk-music rene-

gade Barton Carroll along with up-and-coming local act Dimestore Mystery; and an Aug. 11 show with Seattle’s favorite rockabilly group, The Dusty 45s.

All of them start at 6:30 p.m., when the heat still hangs heavily over the Yakima Valley, and end at 8:30 p.m. with everyone feel-ing much more comfortable. The concerts are free, but you will prob-ably want to bring a blanket to sit on. And feel free to bring the kids. The environment is family friendly. Plus, the Allied Arts ArtsVan will be on hand, offering free arts and crafts activities for kids.

Aside from those concerts, the Yakima Community Band has a full schedule of park gigs this sum-mer. The band plays Randall Park in Yakima July 6, 13, 20 and 27 and Aug. 3 and 10. And it plays Rail-road Park in Toppenish on July 14 and Aug. 11, Wixson Park in Selah on July 21 and Aug. 4.

— Pat Muir

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Lily Delozier dances in the crowd during a Summer Concert Series performance by Danny vernon at

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There are enough different arts and entertain-ment events in the Yakima Valley to ensure you will have something to do every weekend. But for those who are limited on time — and money — here are our top picks:

FIRST FRIDAYS — See the latest art, taste wine and eat appetizers as part of downtown Ellensburg’s First Friday Art Walk. New gallery exhibits are of-ten introduced during this event.

Further down Interstate-82, down-town Yakima gets more lively with live

entertainment, food and drink specials, extended store hours and other offerings from more than a dozen downtown businesses.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 3, July 1, Aug. 5 and Sept. 2 at various venues in downtown Yakima and Ellensburg. For more information,visit www.downtownyakima.com or www.ellensbur-garts.com/art_walk.html

ROCK THE GAP — What started as a post-party for the annual Gap2Gap relay race is now a

popular fundraiser for the Yakima Greenway and Kiwanis Club of Yakima. About 450 people attended last year’s event and organizers are expecting more than 500 for the event this year. The event, in its seventh year, features a salmon dinner, a beer and wine tent, a silent and dessert auction and live music from Cody Beebe and the Crooks.

June 4 at Sarg Hubbard Park, 111 S. 18th St., Yakima. For more information or to order tick-ets, call the Yakima Greenway at 509-453-8280, e-mail event organizer Karl Corpron at [email protected], or visit www.rockthegap.danielwriter.com.

SUNSHINE & WINE — There will be plenty of food and drink at this annual event, which celebrates the winners of the Washington State Wine Competi-

tion. Don’t like wine? No worries, the event will have microbrews and spirits. The event includes: food, a silent auction and live music from The Epics. Funds will help toward continued work on the historic buildings at State Fair Park and fund scholarships for enological students at Ya-

kima Valley Community College. June 20 at the Modern Living Building and

South Lawn at State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima. More information can be found on the event’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pages/Sunshine-Wine/176873442358654 or by calling State Fair Park at 509-248-7160.

JAZZ IN THE VALLEY — Downtown Ellensburg will be filled with jazz, blues, salsa, big-band and gospel music during the 14th annual Jazz in the Valley festival. About two dozen acts from throughout the Western U.S. will perform. Artists will play at the Rotary

Pavilion during the day Saturday and Sunday and in shows at 10 different downtown venues on Friday and Saturday night. The festival also will have wine tasting and a beer and wine tent. This event has historically sold out, so buy your tickets early.

July 29-31 at various venues in downtown El-lensburg. For more information or tickets, call the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce at 509-925-3138 or visit www.jazzinthevalley.com.

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YAKIMA FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL — The name is a bit of a misnomer — the more than 60 artists that will play at the annual festival represent a wide va-riety of genres including country, blue-grass and rock ‘n roll. If you’re not the

musical type, there will be plenty of kid-friendly activities and craft and food vendors to keep you occupied. And the event is also friendly to your wallet — it’s all free.

July 8-10 at Franklin Park and the Yakima Valley Museum, 21st Avenue and Tieton Drive, Yakima, and several downtown Yakima venues. For more information, visit www.yakima-folklife.com.

OUTDOOR CINEMA SERIES — A movie is always a popular family activ-ity, but those who have attended the Outdoor Summer Cinema series in the past know it’s even more fun to watch it on a big screen under the stars.

Movies will be shown on Sundays at Gilbert Park and on Fridays at Randall Park. Two ad-ditional movies will be shown at Franklin Park Pool and Sarg Hubbard Park. The movies are

suited for all ages. A donation of a canned good or a non-perishable food item serves as admis-sion.

Movies at Gilbert Park, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima: July 17, Yogi Bear; July 24, Me-gamind; July 31, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse; Aug. 7, The Last Song and Aug. 14, Toy Story 3.

Movies shown at Randall Park, 1399 S. 48th Ave., Yakima: July 22, Shrek Forever After; July 29, Jumanji and Aug. 12, Secretariat.

The Yakima Parks and Recreation, series or-ganizers, will also show the new version of The Karate Kid as part of the Kiddin’ Around Mar-tial Arts Night Aug. 6 and show Finding Nemo for the Dive-in Movie event at Franklin Park Pool, 21st Avenue and Tieton Drive, Yakima.

For more information, call Yakima Parks and Recreation at 509-575-6020.

CASE OF THE BLUES AND ALL THAT JAZZ — More than 4,000 people attended the annual event last year, which is a fundraiser

for the Yakima Greenway Foundation and the Junior League of Yakima. Four artists — Ellen Whyte, Billy D and the Hoodoos, Cody Beebe

& The Crooks and Shoot Jake — are slated for the festival and Stefan Paul George will play at the VIP tent. Local and regional wineries, breweries and restaurants will provide plenty of food and drink.

Aug.t 20 at Sarg Hubbard Park, 111 S. 18th St., Yakima. For information, visit www.yakimagreenway.com/blues or call the Yakima Greenway at 509-453-8280.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND CARAVAN — Sept. 2-4 — The popular rock jam band makes it back to The Gorge Amphitheater for what has

been an annual Labor Day weekend stop. This time around the band will serve as the headline for a music festival featuring several artists including The Roots, Gogol Bordello and Dis-patch. This is the only west coast performance for the Dave Matthews Band in 2011, so get your tickets while you have the chance.

Sept. 2-4 at The Gorge Amphitheater, 754 Silica Road, George. For information and tick-ets, go to www.dmbcaravan.com.

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The Larson is primarily a profes-sional non-profit gallery exhibiting working artists, but during the summer it’s also home to a work-shop series that this year includes painting, jewelry making and pa-permaking lessons from top local artists.

In terms of exhibits, the big one for June and July at the Larson is the annual Larson Gallery Mem-bers Arts and Crafts Exhibition, which begins with a 5 p.m. recep-tion June 17 and will be on display until July 15. For information on those workshops and exhibits, visit www.larsongallery.org.

Allied Arts is more of a commu-nity organization designed to foster arts opportunities, but it’s also a gallery that exhibits professional work.

Its popular summer arts classes and camps allow kids to learn from real artists. And its 44th-annual Juried Art Exhibit, which runs

from June 23 to Aug. 7, is among the biggest art events in the Yakima Valley. For information on those offerings, visit www.alliedarts.org.

The Yakima Valley Museum is a combination art and history mu-seum.

Unlike Allied Arts or the Larson Gallery, it does charge admission, $5 for adults, $3 for children.

In addition to the permanent exhibits, the museum will display “Head Over Heels Over Heels” through the end of this year. The exhibit, featuring more than 500 pairs of shoes from local collector David Childs, traces the evolution and art of high-fashion footwear from the 1920s to present. The museum also features a work-ing 1950s-style soda fountain, complete with malts, shakes and sundaes. Admission to the soda fountain is free. For information on the museum’s offerings, visit www.yakimavalleymuseum.org.

There are occasional art offerings in the Lower Yakima Valley, but aside from Yakima, the best place for art in Central Washington is Ellensburg. Options there include Gallery One at 408 N. Pearl St., the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery on the Central Washington University campus, and the Clymer Museum of Art at 416 N. Pearl St.

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If there is a true dining and en-tertainment district in Yakima, it is downtown Yakima.

As the home of some of the city’s best restaurants, places like The Barrel House, Cafe Melange and Carousel, downtown Yakima is also the scene of some of the summer’s biggest events.

The festivities get started on June 18 with the Summer Kickoff Party, staged at Millennium Plaza and hosted by the Committee for Downtown Yakima.

Featuring live music, food booths and family-friendly activi-

ties, the party gives way the fol-lowing month to the 30th Annual Folklife Festival, July 8-10.

Although most of the festival is staged across town at Franklin Park, concerts are showcased on Friday and Saturday night at vari-ous downtown hot spots like the Sports Center, Bob’s Keg & Cork, Santiago’s, Kana Winery and North Town Coffeehouse.

Throughout the summer, down-town plays host every Sunday to the Yakima Farmers Market, in front of the majestic Capitol Theatre at 19 S. Third St.

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Continued from Page 12The Capitol is one of the city’s

major landmarks as well as accom-plishments — built in 1920, the theater burned down in 1975 but was lovingly restored to the small-

est detail of its original renaissance architectural style. The facade, however, that’s original. (And don’t forget the William O. Douglas Federal Building next door, named after Yakima’s favorite son.)

Other downtown landmarks in-clude the Larson Building, a minor Art Deco masterpiece that domi-nates the city’s skyline; the North Front Street Historic District; and the nearby Track 29 shopping

center, featuring Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant as well as Mike Basti-nelli’s Russillo’s Pizza and Gelato.

Moving on to late summer, all that food and drink gives way to exercise and play in the form of the

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Many downtown Yakima businesses are offering lively and fun entertainment options this summer. Expect live music,

wine tasting, great food, family events and much, much more!

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Farmers Market • Every Sunday thru October, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.First Fridays • June 3, July 7, August 5, September 2Summer Kickoff Party • June 18Folklife Festival • July 8 – 10Smokeout Chokeout • July 8 – 10Salsa Festival • August 13 at Performance ParkHot Shots Basketball Tourney • August 27 & 28Skewered Apple BBQ Championship • September 10 & 11

Downtown’s Capitol Theatre is the venue for touring Broadway musicals and popular concerts.Left: GORDON KING/Yakima Herald-Republic file; Right: ANDY SAWYER/Yakima Herald-Republic file


The Hot Shots 3-on-3 basketball tournament takes over Yakima Avenue in late August.

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1. Antojitos Mexicanos3512 Summitview Ave., Yakima

This former west Yakima Dairy Queen is now home to one of the most popular Mexican restaurants in the Yakima Valley — on any given night, most tables are occupied with hungry diners. And with the bright colors on the walls and in the different vari-eties of salsa offered during every meal, it’s hard to feel sad after a visit here. Popular items include pollo al carbon (grilled chicken) and pambazo, a toasted sandwich of bean spread, shredded meat,

cabbage and a red sauce. With most items costing less than $15 with tax, the restaurant is also a

bargain. Tortilla chips cost extra, but you probably won’t have room any-way. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 509-248-2626.

2. Cafe Melange7 North Front St., Yakima

Featuring Northwest-inspired Mediterranean cuisine, the restaurant has been a Yakima attraction for 15 years. The works of local artists grace its walls, while the food — also local — in-cludes such specials as marionberry duck and Shiitake tenderloin.

Dinner prices range from $25 to $30, while lunch entrees cost $7 to $12. Small and intimate, Cafe Melange is the place to celebrate special occa-sions, catch up with a friend or impress a date. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 509-453-0571.

• Video of each of the restaurants included in our Editor’s Picks. • New staff recommendations of restaurants in the Valley every week.

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ON tHe Web While space is limited here, there’s more online. Visit discoveryakimavalley.com to see:

Information about these other popular restaurants: Kabob House • Los Hernandez Tamales • Mercedes and Family • Ozeki’s Restaurant • Russillo’s Pizza and Gelato • Sports Center • Starlight Lounge • Taqueria Mexicana • White House Cafe • Zesta Cucina


Editor’s picksFrom Italian to Mexican to good old-fashioned hamburger joints, there

are plenty of great restaurants in the Yakima Valley. These 10 restaurants are just the tip of the iceberg, but would certainly be a good place to start.

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3. Gasperetti’s Restaurant and G Spot1013 N. First St., Yakima

The cuisine of this Yakima Valley fine dining institution — it’s in its 62nd year of business with 45 of those years in the same location — is inspired by a blend of owner John Gasperetti’s fam-ily roots in Tuscany and the family’s long-established Northwest

presence.Popular entrees include its dungeness crab cannoli, fresh fish and its filet

mignon. The restaurant’s dining room area provides a quiet and elegant atmosphere for special occasions with dinner entrees in the $10.50 to $31 range while its G Spot bar and bistro provides a more lively atmosphere for social occasions and some good food bargains for its happy hour (The full dining room menu is also available). At the bar, try the onion rings — the recipe dates back to the restaurant’s start more than sixty years ago.

Opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and 3 p.m. on Saturday. The dining room closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday while the G Spot’s kitchen closes at 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The bar stays open until the last customer leaves. 509-248-0628, www.gasperettisres-taurant.com.

4. Geppetto’s Italian Bistro & Deli3105 Summitivew Ave., Yakima

Celebrating its two-year anniversary in July, the warm and inviting bistro is as popular for its food as its service. Patrons are seated at linen-draped tables, where they quench their thirst with cucumber-infused water and nibble on baskets of freshly

baked bread. The menu features a variety of pizzas and salads, with specials including steak scampi and capellini pomodoro. Prices range from $7 to $12 for lunch and $15 to $30 for dinner. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday. 509-895-7048.

5. Miner’s Drive-In Restaurant2415 S. First St., Yakima

Ed and Irene Miner opened the hamburger stand more then 60 years ago. Today it’s a full-service restaurant run by third-genera-tion owners Gary and Renee Miner and their parents, second-generation owners Lee and Lois Miner. The original Big Miner burger is still one of the restaurant’s most popular items, but it also offers a wide range of sandwiches and salads to accommodate people’s tastes and dietary needs. The generous portions and com-

petitive prices — most items are less than $10 each — make it a popular spot for families and high school sports teams.

Open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 509-457-8194.

6. Snipes Mountain Brewery & Restaurant905 Yakima Valley Highway, Sunnyside

Spacious and inviting, the pub offers a dining experience as eclectic as its patrons. For a romantic evening, sit in front of the fire with a glass of wine and an order of New York steak with caramelized onions. Or come with a group of friends to share a pitcher of your favorite microbrew and a plate of fish and chips. From five-course meals to casual bites, this restaurant has offered a bit of everything for the past 14 years. Prices range from $9 to

$16 for lunch and $9 to $25 for dinner. Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 509-837-2739, www.snipesmountain.com.

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Affordable and unpretentious, Taj Palace is run by husband-and-wife team Paul and Jaswinder “Jessie” Randhawa. For the past three years, the pair have delighted patrons’ tastebuds with a wide variety of authentic Indian delicacies. Chicken, lamb,

shrimp and vegetarian options are available, but demand for the restau-rant’s chicken makhnwala (butter chicken) is unsurpassed. Prices range from $10 to $15 for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a lunch buffet offered from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 509-494-1001.

8. Tony’s Steakhouse221 West Yakima Ave., Yakima

As its name suggests, Tony’s Steakhouse is known for its made-to-order steaks. Flame grilled, the tender cuts of meat are topped with such sauces as gorgonzola cream and fortified veal jus. Other menu selections include calamari, American Kobe beef

and rack of lamb with cilantro pesto. The fine-dining restaurant opened three years ago. Prices average $10 to $15 for lunch and $20 to $40 for din-ner. Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for lunch and 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday for dinner. 509-853-1010, www.tonyste-akhouse.com.

9. Valley Cafe105 W. Third Ave., Ellensburg

The Ellensburg dining institution dates back to the 1930s. While the restaurant still maintains its 1930s Art Deco style, the restaurant has changed with the times. One of the cafe’s biggest draws is its wine selection — it offers more than 250 different

wines, primarily from the Pacific Northwest. The menu changes season-ally and is driven by local and regional offerings, such as salmon. While the restaurant prides on offering the finest food in the area, it tries to keep prices within reason — entrees range from $6.95 for a child-size pasta dish — yes, adults can order it — to $26.95.

Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is closed between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 509-925-3050, www.valleycafeellensburg.com.

10. Yellow Church Cafe111 S. Pearl St., Ellensburg

The restaurant, a former church building, offers items such as St. Benedict’s Eggs, an eggs benedict item with a hint of curry, and Heavenly Loaf, a garlic-cheese bread, that pay homage to fond church memories of owners Cat and Gordy Wollen, who are

both preacher’s kids.But with a wide wine selection, heavy use of local and regional ingredi-

ents and nearly everything made from scratch, this place is definitely a step up from the old-fashioned church potluck. Expect to pay $15 to $25 for dinner and $10 to $15 for breakfast and lunch.

Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 509-933-2233, www.yellowchurchcafe.com.

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Located on Yakima Valley Hwy, El Valle Mexican Restaurant serves Jalisco-style Mexican food in a family atmosphere. We serve breakfast starting at 10a.m. with all you can eat pancakes! Children 12 years & younger eat breakfast for only 99¢ cents all day Sunday! Our house specialty is Gabriel’s Platter with sautéed shrimp and mushrooms, rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo & tortillas.

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The perfect collaboration of great food, wine and service.

Serving delicious American Kobe beef, creative seasonal seafood dishes and the Valley’s freshest local produce.

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Locally owned and operated since 2003, Powerhouse Grill uses only the freshest ingredients to prepare menu items certain to remind you of home. With hand-cut steaks, unique seafood recipes and salad cut fresh two to three times daily, Powerhouse Grill will quickly become your local favorite.

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Embracing the signature flavors of home and abroad, 901 Pasta prepares meals from traditional and original recipes with fresh ingredients and a touch of heart.

Enjoy dining on the patio May through October featuring weekly specials from our sidewalk grill.

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• Bella Terra Gardens, 660 Bella Terra Road, Zillah; 509-865-4554. Farm fresh eggs and herb garden. Organic and naturally grown veg-etables and berries sold from historic barn, or U-pick. See the farm animals. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday late May through October.

• Bouchey Potatoes, 2310 Evans Road, Wapato; 509-848-2061. Step into the cold storage room to pick your potatoes at this self-service spud shop. Many varieties. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, July through November. Honor system on Sundays.

• Dagdagan Farm & Produce, 4640 Lateral A, Wapato; 509-877-2727. Farm stand features a variety of local and imported produce, open May through October. U-pick toma-toes and peppers, late August until the first freeze.

• Harmony Hill U-Pick, 141 Har-mony Lane, Yakima; 509-965-3262; www.harmonyhillupickraz.com. U-pick raspberries and lavender. Open daily late July through September. Call to check hours.

• Imperial’s Garden, 4817 Lateral A, Wapato; 509-877-2766. Produce stand and U-pick featuring green beans, beets, tomatoes, peppers, corn, cucumbers, watermelon and cantaloupe.

• Johnson Orchards, 4906 Sum-mitview Ave., Yakima; 509-966-7479; www.johnsonorchardsfruit.com. Cher-

ries, apricots, peaches and other tree fruit sold from 1916 warehouse. Open daily, beginning in early June. U-pick cherries, pears, apples and peaches throughout the summer.

• Selah Ridge Lavender Farm, 330 Rankin Road, Selah; 509-930-2910; www.selahridgelavenderfarm.com. Lavender Harvest Days event with vendors and music, July 8-10. U-pick lavender/products by appoint-ment.

• Thompson’s Farm Market, 9550 Highway 12, Naches; 509-949-3450; www.thompsonsfarm.com. Select local produce, gourmet foods, gifts, local microbrews and Upper Val-

ley wines. Open daily, June through October. U-pick cherries, peaches, apples and pumpkins available week-ends in season and by appointment at Thompson’s Farm, 9535 Old Nach-es Highway, Naches.

• Washington Fruit Place at Bar-rett Orchards, 1209 Pecks Canyon Road, Yakima; 509-966-1275; www.treeripened.com. Year-round gift shop features in-season tree fruits. Cherry Days festival on July 2. U-pick cher-ries, late June through mid-July.

• Yakima U-Pick Farm, 11901 Zier Road, Yakima; 509-945-5406; www.yakimaberries.com. Fruit stand and U-pick raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, apples, pears, pluots,

peaches, tomatoes, basil and pump-kins. Open daily, June 1 through October.

FARMERS MARkETS

Kittitas County Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May through October. On Fourth Avenue, between Pearl and Ruby streets, in downtown Ellensburg. 509-899-3870, www.kcfarmersmarket.com.

Prosser Farmers Market — 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May 7 through Oct. 30. In the Prosser City Park, Seventh Street and Som-mers Avenue. 509-786-9174, www.prosserfarmersmarket.com.

Goldendale Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, June 4 through Oct. 1. Ekone Park on Wilbur Avenue, off State Route 142. 509-261-0782.

Yakima Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, May 8 through October. In front of the Capi-tol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. 509-457-5765, www.yakimafarmersmarket.org.

Sunnyside Farmers Market — 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 22 through mid-October. 4th St. and Edison Ave., near the city park. 509-830-5209.

Selah’s Wednesday Market — 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 15 through Sept. 28. Behind King’s Row Drive-In at 210 S. First St. 509-480-2844 or 509-961-8672, www.selahs-market.com.

In the Yakima and Kittitas valleys, the selection of locally grown produce cannot be beat.

Within a 15- to 45-minute drive from Yakima, nearly two dozen farms are open for business. There, you can pick cherries straight from the tree and line your baskets with heirloom tomatoes, suc-culent peaches and fingerling potatoes — all at rock-bottom prices.

Some vendors accept checks and debit/credit cards, but to be safe, carry cash. At the U-pick farms, you should also bring your own containers and wear close-toed shoes. By picking in the morning, you’ll

most likely beat the crowds and the heat.

If manual labor and a country drive aren’t to your liking, don’t fret. The farms will come to you. Each week, farmers meet at the same time and place from Ellensburg to Goldendale to sell you their goods. Besides the produce, these markets often feature live music, displays of hand-made crafts and food vendors cooking everything from barbecued meats to Greek delicacies.

No matter the venue you choose, rest assured, the pro-duce will be waiting.

— Erin Snelgrove

April through June• Asparagus

June• Broccoli• Cauliflower• Peas• Strawberries

June through July• Zucchini

June through August• Cherries

July• Apricots• Green beans

July through September

• Sweet corn• Cucumbers• Melons• Peaches• Tomatoes

July through October• Carrots• Squash

July through November

• Potatoes

August• Nectarines

August through September

• Blackberries• Blueberries• Eggplant• Pears• Plums

August through November

• Apples

September• Onions

September through October

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You can’t float through the Yakima River Canyon every day. You’ve got to branch out and try other

things. Here are a few popular choices:

White-water rafting

The state’s most popular rafting destination is the Wenatchee River, with the classic Leavenworth-to-Cashmere run typically at raftable levels from May into (and some-times through) July. It can be a zoo, though, with 100 rafts sometimes crowding the river on a busy Satur-day in June. For a path less traveled,

you might drive down to western Klickitat County and run the White Salmon or head north for a trip down the Methow; those two may be the state’s most beautiful (and thrilling) rafting rivers, and they’re not nearly as crowded.

ClimbingRock jocks have plenty of choices

within an hour-or-two drive. Clos-est to home are the cliffs overlook-ing the Tieton River; the Royal Columns are probably the biggest draws, but there’s also the Bend (about a mile further west along Highway 12), Moon Rocks, Tieton Wall and the crags at Windy Point.

Continuing further west to

Rimrock, climbers can follow multi-pitch routes up Goose Egg Mountain or opt to follow the winding Wildcat Road north from 12 to Wildcat Wall. Further from home in the other direction is the ultra-popular Frenchman Coulee, across the Columbia River from Vantage.

HikingYour options are limited only

by your imagination, or perhaps your willingness to sweat. Looking for lowland, early-season hikes? Try Cowiche Canyon, the Tieton Nature Trail (across from the Oak Creek Wildlife Area headquarters), the Umtanum Creek Trail (heading

west across the river from the Ya-kima River Canyon) or — provided you’ve got the legs and the condi-tioning for it — the Yakima Rim Skyline Trail, from which you’ll be looking down on the Yakima River Canyon. Once the snow melts in the high country, of course, your trail-hiking possibilities are end-less.

RunningWant to run on pavement with-

out cars? Try the Yakima Green-way. Want to run on grass, and throw in a steep little rolling hill just to work up a little oxygen debt? Try Franklin Park. Otherwise, just head outdoors and start your legs

Outdoor overFrom mountains to rivers to trails, you can

White-water rafting on the Tieton River.

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moving. You can’t go wrong. Don’t want to run alone? Join the Hard Core Runners, a local running club formed in 1977.

Mount RainierThere are reasons the Mount

Rainier National Park annually attracts nearly 2 million visitors — incredible views, climbing, hik-ing, the opportunity to see wild ani-mals, the awe-inspiring majesty of the mountain itself and, of course, a chance to camp in some of the most beautiful settings imaginable. Ohanapecosh, Sunrise, Paradise ... the list goes on and on.

— Scott Sandsberry

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The hot Yakima sun. The cool Yakima River.

It’s been a fitting combination for gen-

erations.Floating the river has become

a summer tradition ‘round these parts.

But if you’re going to rent a raft, relax and drift downstream, there are a couple of precautions you should take.

The two biggest: Wear a life-jacket. And don’t drink.

Alcohol and other drugs don’t mix with water, even if that wa-terway is a mild Class I float.

A safe stretch of the Yakima River — and one of the most pop-ular — runs from the Umtanum Creek Recreation Area down to

the Roza Recreation site.For a longer run — about 31/2 to

4 hours — put in at the Ringer Boat Launch off Ringer Loop Road off Canyon Road, about nine miles up from Umtanum, and drift all the way down to the Roza.

But, cautions deputy Nate Foster with marine patrol unit of the Kittitas County Sheriff ’s Of-fice, “Anything west of Ringer is extremely dangerous. About 90 percent of our rescues occur in that stretch above Ringer.”

He also advises floaters to stay in the middle of the river to avoid tree trunks and branches.

“It’s pretty leisurely as long as they don’t go above the Ringer Boat Launch,” Foster says. And,

“If they stay in the middle of the river, generally we don’t have too many problems.”

But be sure to buy a vehicle-use permit. Permits — available anywhere hunting and fishing licenses are sold — are required to park on lands under the control of the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Bureau of Land Man-agement also requires on-site fee.

And, don’t forget the sun-screen!

— Adriana Janovich• For information on river condi-

tions in the Yakima River Canyon, call the Kittitas County Sheriff ’s Office and ask for the marine patrol unit at 509-962-7525.

Keep safety in mind while floating the river

Rafters make their way down the Yakima River Canyon.


If your idea of a good time usually involves two-wheeled travel of the self-propelled kind, you’ll find lots of com-

pany out there. Among the popular possibilities:

Road cyclingThe largest of Yakima’s two ultra-

active clubs are Mount Adams Cy-cling, with roughly 125 members. About half of them are active in the group’s regular rides, including the weekly 24-mile Wednesday evening loop ride from Yakima to Naches and back.

The other primary club is Chi-nook Cycling, historically a racing club that’s now more of a recre-ational group with some 60 mem-bers and anywhere from 10 to 25 participants on one of their regular rides. If you’re a newcomer, a good way to start is Mellow Monday, a weekly ride of about 15 miles for beginners that starts at 5:30 p.m. at Wide Hollow Elementary (Nob Hill and 72nd).

Mountain bikingThere’s at least 60 regular hard-

core mountain bikers in the Yakima area and dozens more who are per-haps a tad less avid, but they tend not to go out in larger groups. Each rider has his or her own favorites, but if you’re just finding your trail legs, good places to start include Cowiche Canyon’s trail system and the White Pass Ski Area’s cross-country circuit on the north side of Highway 12. If you’ve got the background to do the uphill climb before the nice “gravity” return, check out the Little Bald Trail (961) that takes off from the Halfway Flat Campground.


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Yakima’s West Valley neighborhood offers a combination of town and country.

Cowiche Canyon, north of Summitview Road, has a couple of easily accessible trails for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

It’s a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts — and it’s much closer than the mountains (which really don’t take long to get to, either).

The Canyon Trail stretches near-ly 3 miles through native plants and outcroppings, and the mile-long Uplands Trails offers views of the valley, with a trailhead at Scenic

Drive.On the way, stock up with fresh

fruit from Johnson Orchards on Summitview Avenue or Barrett Orchards on Pecks Canyon Road, which hosts an annual Cherry Days Festival in July. The event features pit-spitting and pie-eating contests, hay rides and — of course

— U-pick cherries. In August, there’s the West Val-

ley Fair with all kinds of animals — some for sale, some for show — off Ahtanum Road on South Wiley Road.


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Year round, Gilbert and Randall parks provide outdoor enjoyment — from labyrinth walking at the former to a duck pond at the latter.

Glenwood Square, a converted fruit warehouse on Tieton Drive, houses some retail and restaurants, including Zesta Cucina and Bert’s Pub — featuring burgers, beers and a popular trivia night — in the basement.

In addition to its food, the restaurant at Apple Tree Resort offers sweeping views of the val-ley. There’s lodging and golf, too — including the signature Apple Island Green, the apple-shaped, par-3 17th hole.

The new Creekside West Bar and Grille off Washington and 40th avenues also provides sweeping valley views a well as fare from Co-lumbia River salmon to salads and sandwiches.

For shopping, try the Chalet Place at 56th and Summitview av-enues, home to Inklings Bookshop, Oak Hollow Gallery and other lo-cal stores.

And on Nob Hill Boulevard, there’s fun for families at Nob Hill Lanes and Meadowbrook Family Fun Center, which has batting cag-es, bumper boats, miniature golf, arcade games and Go-Karts.

— Adriana Janovich

Calf roping is part of the fun at the West Valley Fair in Wiley City.

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Ellensburg is a relatively small town, population 17,409, centrally located in the heart of Washing-

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entices one to just get up and go.Of course the town is best

known for Central Washington University and for its nationally famous rodeo, being held Sept. 2 to Sept. 5 this year. Not to be out-done by the rodeo is the Parade of Dachshunds, which is exactly what it sounds like, on June 18.

But that’s just the tip of the ice-

berg.Ellensburg brands itself a rec-

reational paradise, with fly-fish-ing, hiking, biking, river rafting and golf among the many options available to get out and soak up the warmer weather.

Its historic downtown offers art galleries, wine shops, restaurants, boutique stores and enough coffee

shops to keep you wired into the evening, when one can take advan-tage of the bars and venues.

A good place to do both is Raw Space, an all-ages venue that’s half performance hall and half cafe. Raw Space brings in quality acts from around the region and fea-tures the work of local artists.

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Also downtown is the Clymer Museum, which features the work of local artists and often allows visitors to purchase the works. Each time a new exhibit opens the museum holds a reception giving visitors an opportunity to meet the artists.

Good eats can also be found

around every corner. A classic choice is the Valley Cafe, which has been serving up regional cuisine and home-baked bread since the 1930s.

For more information, call 509-925-3138 or visit www.ellensburg-chamber.com.

— Mike Faulk

Ellensburg hosts the annual Parade of Dachshunds.


I’ll admit it; I was intimi-dated about wine tasting and, maybe even more than that, I just thought it

would be boring.I pictured a bunch of guys in

turtlenecks and blazers, swirl-ing wine around their glasses before making some pompous pronouncement or other. Ugh. No thanks.

But one day I finally caved in and went with a group of friends. And you know what? Wine tasting is great. You drive all over the most beauti-ful parts of the Yakima Valley, stopping in at all these vastly different wineries and drink-ing free tastes of wine.

I’ve sipped a bottle with a picnic lunch at Windy Point

Vineyards on a hill high above Wapato. I’ve played with the winery dogs at Two Mountain Winery in Zillah. I’ve sat at Gil-bert Cellars

in Yakima and watched the world go by on a lazy weekend afternoon. That’s what wine tasting is.

Sure, there are people who take it seriously, and sure they sometimes wear that turtle-neck-blazer combo, but I’ve never once felt out of my depth

or intimidated. Or bored, for that matter.

And the staff at local winer-ies doesn’t expect you to be an expert. You don’t have to fake connoisseurship or pretend you do this all the time. Nobody’s there to see you show off, anyway. So just take a genuine interest, ask any questions you have and take the opportunity to learn a little something about wine.

So now that I’m on board with wine tasting, my only real problem is that I usually bring home more wine than I set out to. Considering I eventually end up sharing all that wine with friends, that’s probably not much of a problem at all.

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Editor’s picksThis is just a sampling of the venues avail-

able for wine tasting in the Yakima Valley. For an interactive map listing wineries from Ellensburg to Prosser, visit www.discoverya-kimavalley.com

Gilbert Cellars5 N. Front St., Yakima www.gilbertcellars.com 509-249-9049

Gilbert Cellars has only been making wine since 2004. But a string of high-scoring vintages, coupled with the 2008 opening

of its downtown Yakima tasting room, has earned it a place among the flagship wineries in the Yakima Valley. The tasting room, in the heart of the city’s historic district, combines an elegant setting with top-notch wines and gourmet small plates. There is often live music on the weekends, including shows in the tast-ing room’s basement lounge.

Desert Wind Winery2258 Wine Country Road, Prosser www.desertwindwinery.com 509-786-7277

Set on a bluff overlooking the Yakima River, Desert Wind Win-ery is one of the most scenic of all the Yakima Valley wineries. The adobe-style building, which houses a restaurant and guest rooms as well as the tasting room, offers striking

views of the surrounding hills. And the wine? Yeah, that’s good too. Most of the bottles are $20 or less, which is an exceptional value for wines of Desert Wind’s caliber. The Ruah, a Bordeaux-style blend, is particularly note-worthy.

Silverlake Winery1500 Vintage Road, Zillah www.silverlakewinery.com 509-829-6235

The large-scale production of a place like Silverlake Winery in Zil-lah turns some people off. But what the boutique-bottling-only crowd

overlooks is that the volume of wine Silver-lake produces allows it to consistently offer highly rated, quality products for prices that smaller producers could never match. Bottles of red start well under $20. Besides all that, Silverlake is just a great place to visit, with a spectacular hilltop view of the valley and reg-ular weekend barbecues during the summer.



Budget friendly

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Melanie Weber takes a taste during Spring Barrel Tasting at Claar Cellars in Zillah.


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1. Agate Field Vineyard2. Airfield Estates3. Alexandria Nicole Cellars4. Apex Cellars5. Bonair Winery6. Bunnell Family Cellar7. Canyon’s Edge Winery8. Chinook Wines9. Claar Cellars10. Côte Bonneville11. Coventry Vale Winery12. Cowan Vineyards13. Coyote Canyon Winery14. Cultura Winery15. Daven Lore Winery16. Desert Wind Winery17. Eaton Hill Winery18. Gamache Vinters19. Gilbert Cellars20. Heavens Cave Cellars21. Hinzerling Winery

22. Hogue Cellars23. Horizon’s Edge Winery24. Hyatt Vineyards/Roza Ridge25. Kana Winery26. Kestrel Vintners27. Knight Hill Winery28. Maison De Padgett Winery29. Maryhill Winery30. Masset Winery31. McKinley Springs32. Naches Heights Vineyard33. Olsen Estates34. Paradisos Del Sol35. Parejas Cellars36. Piety Flats Winery37. Pontin Del Roza Winery38. Portteus Vineyards39. Severino Cellars40. Sheridan Vineyard41. Silver Lake At Roza Hills42. Snoqualmie Vineyards

43. Southard Winery44. St. Hilaire Cellars45. Steppe Cellars46. Swiftwater Cellars47. Tanjuli48. Tasawik Vineyards49. The Tasting Room Yakima

At Wilridge Vineyard50. Tefft Cellars51. Thurston Wolfe Winery52. Tucker Cellars53. Two Mountain Winery54. Vineheart Winery55. Waving Tree Vineyards &

Winery56. Willow Crest Winery57. Windy Point Vineyards58. Wineglass Cellars59. Yakima River Winery

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22. Hogue Cellars23. Horizon’s Edge Winery24. Hyatt Vineyards/Roza Ridge25. Kana Winery26. Kestrel Vintners27. Knight Hill Winery28. Maison De Padgett Winery29. Maryhill Winery30. Masset Winery31. McKinley Springs32. Naches Heights Vineyard33. Olsen Estates34. Paradisos Del Sol35. Parejas Cellars36. Piety Flats Winery37. Pontin Del Roza Winery38. Portteus Vineyards39. Severino Cellars40. Sheridan Vineyard41. Silver Lake At Roza Hills42. Snoqualmie Vineyards

43. Southard Winery44. St. Hilaire Cellars45. Steppe Cellars46. Swiftwater Cellars47. Tanjuli48. Tasawik Vineyards49. The Tasting Room Yakima

At Wilridge Vineyard50. Tefft Cellars51. Thurston Wolfe Winery52. Tucker Cellars53. Two Mountain Winery54. Vineheart Winery55. Waving Tree Vineyards &

Winery56. Willow Crest Winery57. Windy Point Vineyards58. Wineglass Cellars59. Yakima River Winery

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Kana Winery10 S. Second St., Yakima www.kanawinery.com 509-453-6611

One of only a handful of tasting rooms in Yakima proper, Kana Winery has a plum spot on the ground floor of the iconic down-town Larsen Building. The patio is perfect for sipping a glass of syrah while doing a little people-watching. And the wine is good,

too. Kana’s flagship white wine, Masterpiece, and its flagship red, Dark Star, both earn high ratings from the pros. But the winery’s Old Vines lem-berger is perhaps its best offering.

Bonair Winery500 S. Bonair Road, Zillah www.bonairwinery.com 509-829-6027

Bonair Winery in Zillah got its start in 1985, making it part of the Yakima Valley’s old guard. And, despite a new tasting chateau built a couple of years ago, it retains the quirky, salt-of-the-earth philosophy with which co-owners Gail and Shirley Puryear start-

ed it. The duck pond helps, as does the varied lineup of wines including an award winning buttery chardonnay and a dessert-in-a-glass ice wine. There’s variety, too, in the reds with offerings such as malbec and pinot noir alongside the more standard (for Washington) merlots and cabernets.

Kestrel Vintners2890 Lee Road, Prosser www.kestrelwines.com 509-786-2675

Prosser’s Kestrel Vintners is probably best known for its Lady in Red series, which has become a must-have for collectors just because of the elegantly sexy pin-up-style paintings on the bot-tles. What’s in the bottle ain’t half bad, either. At $12 per bottle, the Lady in Red blend is a special occasion wine you can afford to drink every day. But the real treasures at Kestrel are the premium bottlings. They cost more — up to $60 — but they are invariably

worth it. Kestrel has plenty of selections in between those prices, too, in-cluding full lineups of both red and white varietals.

Yakima River Winery143302 W. North River Road, Prosser www.yakimariverwinery.com 509-786-3203

Here’s why you stop at Yakima River Winery in Prosser: It has been there since 1977 and owner John Rauner has seen it all. Rauner, who claims to have produced Washington state’s first port, merlot and lemberg-er, will pour your wine and tell you some stories. The tasting room itself is modest. It’s not part of the new wine “scene” in Prosser, but the wines are usually pretty good. And there’s real history there, as well as good conver-sation.

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The key to wine tasting in the Yakima Valley is simple: If you don’t know what to do, ask.

All you have to do is show up; the people in the local industry are more than happy to guide you through the process. That said, there are a few basic things that it helps to know right up front.

• More and more wineries are charging tasting fees. It’s usually $5, and it’s usually refunded with purchase of a bottle. If you’re dead-set against paying tasting fees, check www.wineyakimaval-ley.org or www.rattlesnakehills.com for details on specific winer-ies. Or just call before you go. There are plenty of free tastings left.

• Those little sips add up. Let’s say you plan to visit four or five wineries in an afternoon. If you taste several wines at each stop you’re probably going to start to

feel it. Keep that in mind. Also, it is not at all improper to spit rath-er than swallow; many wineries have “spit buckets” right there on the counter.

• Don’t feel as though you have to buy a bottle everywhere you stop, particularly if there’s a tast-ing fee. But don’t set out to taste all day unless you’re considering buying. The wineries ought not to pressure you, but your part of the deal is to act in good faith and not just take advantage of the samples.

• Designate a driver or arrange for transportation. There are plenty of local cab and wine-tour services that will do the driv-ing for you. Two wine groups — www.wineyakimavalley.org and www.rattlesnakehills.com — are good sources for informa-tion on that. Or just pop open the phone book.

— Pat Muir

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Horizon’s Edge Winery4530 E. Zillah Drive, Zillah www.horizonsedgewinery.com 509-829-6401

While Yakima Valley wineries are known for being unpretentious, there are certainly some that are stuffier than others. Horizon’s Edge, on the other hand, is one where you never have to worry about wine snobs. There’s a fun vibe, right down to the kitschy-chic wine labels. It’s hard to be too pretentious when you’re drinking Foreplay Chardonnay or Moneymaker Merlot. Also, for those who enjoy sweeter sips, Horizon’s Edge has a chocolate port unlike anything else you’ll taste around here.

Two Mountain Winery2151 Cheyne Road, Zillah www.twomountainwinery.com 509-829-3900

Matt and Pat Rawn are the owners and operators over at Two Mountain Winery in Zillah, but the place really belongs to the dogs.

There are four of them, and they must be the envy of dogs nationwide, because all they do all day is lay around and let tasting-room visitors pet them. That’s part of the laidback environment Two Mountain has created. It’s about wine, sure, but it’s also about fun. There are outdoor movies in August and September, plenty of bottles at or under $20 and an atmosphere of relaxation.

Willow Crest Winery590 Merlot Drive, Prosser www.willowcrestwinery.com 509-786-7999

By the time Dave Minick founded Willow Crest Winery in 1995, he had already been a grape grower for more than a decade. His

expertise in the vineyard transferred seam-lessly to barrels and bottles, making Willow Crest one of the leading wineries in Prosser. You’ll find great value wines there ($10 for a pinot gris, $8 for a riesling) and some just plain great wines. The most expensive Wil-low Crest offering is the remarkable Rhone-style blend XIII. And even that is only $24, a bargain for a wine of that caliber.

If you like western heritage, Native Ameri-can culture and fresh produce you can pick yourself, then you may want to drop into the Lower Valley towns of Toppenish, Zillah

and Wapato.Diversity is what defines these towns, from

the wineries that surround Zillah to the Yakama Nation that overlays Toppenish and Wapato.

ToppenishHere, you can view nearly 70 murals depict-

ing the town’s settlement and culture from a horse-drawn wagon. Dubbed “Where the West Still Lives,” the city of more than 9,000 residents is on the Yakama Reservation and its historic downtown is lined with buildings dating back to the turn of the century that are dressed in a west-ern theme of wood awnings and old street lamps.

The American Hop Museum at 22 S. B St. chronicles the area’s history of hop production. Just west of town along Fort Road is the Yakama Nation Cultural Center and Museum, where you

can learn about the traditional Native American culture. Both are worth dropping into.

ZillahThis community of nearly 3,000 people is sur-

rounded by vineyards and is flanked by two fruit warehouses.

And if you like fresh herbs, organically grown vegetables and berries, it may be worth a visit to Bella Terra Gardens at 660 Bella Terra Road where you can buy produce in a historic barn — or you can pick your own.

You may also want to look at the famous Tea-pot Dome filling station just west of town on the Yakima Valley Highway. It was built in the shape of a teapot in 1922 as a symbol of scandals that rocked the presidency of Warren G. Hard-ing over his order to transfer oil reserves at Tea-pot Dome, Wyo., and Elk Hills, Calif., from the Navy to the Department of Interior. It’s on the National Register of Historic Places.


Artists gather in Toppenish each summer for the city’s

Mural-In-a-Day tradition.JEFF HALLER/Yakima Herald-Republic file

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idents is also on the Yakama Reser-vation and the town comes alive in the fall with a harvest festival where a barbecue, complete with corn on the cob, and a parade fill downtown. Then in October, a tamale festival includes street dancing, live enter-tainment and, of course, a tamale cook-off.

Cultural diversity is also cel-ebrated. In March, a local Japanese-American group in town holds an annual sukiyaki dinner and visitors can peer into the Buddhist temple at 212 W. Second St.

Just across the street in late March, a Filipino-American group holds its annual Barrio Fiesta din-ner.

— Phil Ferolito

More informationToppenish — 509-865-3262 or

www.toppenish.netZillah — www.cityofzillah.us or

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Traveling back in history — way back — or enjoying quite contemporary experiences — it’s all here in Union Gap.

For starters, shopping is a popular draw in the city, home of one of Central Washington’s larg-est retail centers, the Valley Mall. Macy’s, Sears and Kohl’s anchor the mall, flanked by Borders Books, Old Navy, Pier One Imports and more than 80 specialty stores.

As for outdoor activities, there’s the Old Town Days celebration every June (this year June 18-19 at Ahtanum Youth Park) with family activities, food and craft vendors as well as entertainment.

“Old Town” refers to Union Gap’s history as the original Yakima; the city was officially incorporated as Yakima in 1883. But when the railroad erected its depot some four miles north, much of the old city was literally pulled out from under it.

More than 100 buildings were moved to the new city, which became Yakima, with the origi-nal renamed Union Gap.

Speaking of history, the Central Washington Agriculture Museum preserves the agricultural

heritage of the Valley with its large collection of antique farm machines and tools. Interactive ex-hibits highlight this 19-acre, open-air museum at 4508 Main St.

Central Washington Antique Farm Expo

(Aug. 20-21 this year) is the biggest of several special events that occur annually at the muse-um. Ongoing demonstrations are featured, plus homemade bread and ice cream.

On the first Saturday in May, the Old Steel Car Club Car Show shows its metal at the mu-seum. Other May events include the FFA Lawn Tractor Pull Competition at the museum and the American Historical Truck Society Show at Fullbright Park, a 30-acre span with creekside covered picnic facilities.

Back to history, for those interested in por-ing over family lore, there’s the volume-loaded Yakima Valley Genealogical Society at 1901 S. 12th Ave.

Another historic spot is the 1865 Pioneer Graveyard where many original settlers are buried.

Ahtanum Youth Park offers more outdoor spaces, with picnic facilities, basketball courts, a BMX track, soccer fields, an equestrian arena and meeting hall.

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From professional baseball to swimming to a leisurely walk along the Yakima Greenway, the Yakima Val-

ley offers a lot of scenery and plenty to do during the summer months.

Here are a few popular outings to get out and enjoy:

Yakima BearsThe Yakima Bears play in the

Northwest League and are a short-season Class A affiliate of the Ari-zona Diamondbacks.

Their season consists of 76 games, 38 of which are played at Yakima County Stadium, and runs from June 17 to Sept. 3.

The stadium, located at State Fair Park, seats 2,654 fans. Ticket prices are $9.50

for box seats, $8 for bleacher back seats, $6.50 for adult general ad-mission and $5.50 for children 12 and younger (those 2 and under are admitted free), seniors 60 and older and fans with valid, unexpired mili-tary ID.

For more information, call 509-457-5151 or visit www.yakimabears.com.

Auto RacingYakima Speedway and its historic

half-mile oval opened its 75th year of stock-car auto racing this season and will culminate the Northwest’s competitive year with the 24th annual Fall Classic on Oct. 1-2.

The Speedway hosts rac-ing throughout the summer

highlighted by a three-day show

over the Fourth of July weekend and its Open Wheel Extravaganza on Aug. 13.

The Speedway is located at 1600 Pacific Ave. For more information, call 509-248-0647 or visit www.yakimaspeedway.us.

Renegade Raceway in Wapato has staged drag racing for more than 40 years and has a season schedule that runs through October with the Washington State Cham-pionships.

The Raceway is located at 1395 No. Track Road. For more infor-mation, call 509-877-4621 or visit www.renegaderaceway.com.

GolfGolf in the Yakima Valley is a

wide-ranging experience, with op-tions for players of all ages and skill levels.

There are high-end public courses such as Apple Tree in Yakima and those at Suncadia Resort in Roslyn,

entertaining 18-hole layouts like SunTides in Yakima and Mount Adams and Black Rock Creek in the Lower Valley, and shorter ex-ecutive-style layouts like Westwood West and River Ridge or Fisher Park’s par-3 offerings among the 15 public and private facilities in the region.

A course fitting one’s mood on any given day is never too far away.

SwimmingCan’t stand the heat? Is it simply

time to learn how to swim?Recreational swimming as well as

swim lessons are available through-out the Yakima Valley during the summer months. The Yakima Fam-ily YMCA, Yakima Athletic Club and parks and recreation depart-ments offer facilities for a nominal fee from Ellensburg to Prosser. For more information, call your local pool for times and prices.

Summertime do’s

Yakima’s Brock Mackenzie golfs at the Tumble Creek Course at

Suncadia Resort in Roslyn.GORDON KING/Yakima Herald-Republic file

Mike Longton of Moxee crosses the finish line during the Apple Cup at Yakima Speedway.


From spectator sports to swimming pools, there’s always something to do in the Yakima Valley

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Golf Courses• Apple Tree: 8804

Occidental Road, Yakima, 509-966-5877. Public, 18 holes.

• Cherry Hill Family Golf Center: 530 Cherry Hill Road, Granger, 509-854-1800. A 9-hole executive course (par 30).

• The Course at Black Rock Creek: 31 Ray Road, Sunnyside, 509-837-5340. Public, 18 holes.

• Desert Aire Golf Course: No. 3 Clubhouse Way, Mattawa, 509-932-4439. Public, 18 holes.

• Ellensburg Golf Club: 3231 S. Thorp Highway. 509-962-2984. Public, nine holes.

• Fisher Park Golf Course: South 40th Avenue and West Arlington Street, Yakima, 509-575-6075. Public, nine holes, all par-3.

• Goldendale Country Club: 1901 N. Columbus Ave., Goldendale, 509-773-4705. Semiprivate, nine holes, with some separate tee boxes.

• Mount Adams Country Club: 1250 Rocky Ford Road (off Highway 97), Toppenish, 509-865-4440. Semiprivate, 18 holes.

• Suncadia — The Prospector Course: 3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum, 866-715-5050 or visit www.suncadiaresort.com. Public, 18 holes.

• Suncadia — Rope Rider: 866-715-5050 or visit www.suncadiaresort.com. Scheduled to open in early August. Public, 18 holes with youth tees, and 3- and 6-hole loops.

• River Ridge Golf Course: 295 Golf Course Loop Road, Selah. 509-697-8323. Public, nine holes.

• Sun Country Golf Resort: Golf Course Road, Cle Elum, 509-674-2226. Public, 18 holes.

• SunTides Golf Course: 231 Pence Road, Yakima, 509-966-9065. Public, 18 holes.

• Westwood West Golf Course: 6408 Tieton Drive, Yakima, 509-966-0890. Public, nine holes.

• Yakima Country Club: 500 Country Club Road, Yakima, 509-452-2266. Private, 18 holes.

• Yakima Elks Golf Course: Golf Course Road, Selah, 509-697-7177. Private, 18 holes.

YAkiMAFranklin Pool: 2101 Tieton Drive; 509-575-6035.

Open daily June 10 through Aug. 28.Gymnastics Plus: 2121 W. Lincoln Ave.; 509-453-

8126. Open swim 12-2 p.m. weekdays during the summer.

Lions Pool: 509 W. Pine St.; 509-575-6046. Indoor pool, open year-round.

Yakima Athletic Club: 2501 Racquet Lane; 509-453-6521. Indoor/outdoor pool, open year-round.

Yakima Family YMCA: 5 N. Naches Ave.; 509-248-1202. Indoor pool, open year-round.ELSEwhERE

Ellensburg: 815 E. Sixth St.; 509-962-7210. Indoor pool, open year-round.

Grandview: 601 W. Second St.; 509-882-3162.

Open Monday through Saturday, June 17 through Aug. 11.

Moxee: 306 S. Iler St.; 509-248-8067. Open Monday through Saturday June 12 through Aug. 20.

Naches: In Applewood Park, 105 W. Fourth St.; 509-653-2353. Open daily June 10 through Aug. 26.

Prosser: In Miller Park on Kinney Way; 509-786-2332. Open daily beginning June 13.

Selah: 214 S. Third St.; 509-698-7306. Open daily June 9 through July 31.

Sunnyside: In Central Park on Fourth Street; 509-839-2220. Open daily June 11 through Sept. 5.

Toppenish: 28 Asotin Ave.; 509-865-2220; Open Monday through Saturday, June 10 through Aug. 26.

Wapato: 1001 S. Camas Ave.; 509-877-2334.Zillah: In Loges Park on Railroad Avenue; 509-

829-5151. Open weekdays June 13 through Aug. 19.

Swimming pools

FishingIf pulling fish out of the water is

your thing, you have a never-end-ing supply of well-stocked trout lakes to plunder in town or nearby, notably Myron Lake, the I-82 ponds, as well as the blue-ribbon catch-and-release fly fishing in the Yakima River Canyon.

The lower Yakima is a prime destination for bass and walleye, while salmon anglers will stay busy on the mainstem Columbia and, from mid-May through June, in the Yakima River spring chinook fishery particularly between the Yakima’s confluence with the Naches River and closed waters just below the Roza Dam.

Yakima GreenwayWhether you’re a bicyclist, a

walker or runner, the Yakima Gre-enway might be a good fit.

The Greenway stretches from Selah Gap to Union Gap, and west along the Naches River with more than 10 miles of paved pathways.

Along the pathways, you will find connections to parks, river ac-cess landings, nature trails, fishing lakes and protected natural areas.

The centerpiece of the Green-way is Sarg Hubbard Park. Events held on the Greenway each year include: Kids Fish-In (April), Gap2Gap (June) and Case of the Blues and All That Jazz (August). For more information, call 509-

453-8280 or visit www.yakimagre-enway.org.

Boating and water skiing

Most boaters and water skiers head out to the Columbia River, typically entering at Vantage in Kittitas County. Those wishing to avoid the potentially rougher water of the big river can head further east to the Potholes Reservoir or, instead, head west to Cle Elum, Keechelus or Kachess lakes. Those reservoirs feed the Yakima River, which at certain times of the year becomes quite the destination for the jet-ski crowd.

The Yakima River is a nationally regarded trout fishing destination. Bass and walleye are also plentiful.

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Looking to pitch a tent under the open skies? There are plenty of op-tions here in the Yakima Valley.

In addition to the conveniently located Sportsman State Park just across the Yakima River from Ya-kima, campers can opt for a few other favorites:

• YAKIMA RIVER CANYON: The Bureau of Land Management’s four campgrounds in the Yakima River Canyon, nestled between the river and State Route 821 north of Selah, are enormously popular during the warmer months.

Three of the four — Roza, Lmu-ma Creek and Umtanum — have just 18 campsites between them, so they tend to fill up quickly. Your best bet to find a vacant site is Big Pines, a 41-campsite area that used to be managed as dispersed camp-ing by the Department of Natural Resources before a 2008 overhaul by the BLM. Campsite prices vary.

All are first-come, first-served. Because campers can only stay for seven days, there’s always turnover. Best time to find a spot is early in

the week.• NATIONAL FOREST: The Naches

Ranger District has 17 camp-grounds totaling 338 campsites (plus some dispersed locations) on the Chinook Pass/S.R. 410 side; the White Pass/Highway 12 side has another 13 campgrounds with 194 campsites, as well as five dispersed camping areas featuring dozens of usable campsites. Those managed by the Forest Service are all first-come, first-served. Those managed by Hoodoo Recreation, as well as all group sites, can be reserved through www.recreation.gov. Campsite prices vary.

• AHTANUM: The Department of Natural Resources’ three Ahtanum State Forest campgrounds — Ahta-num, Clover Flats and Treephones — comprise 29 campsites, as well as overflow camping at the Ahtanum Sno-Park and dispersed camping at Barbecue Flats and Cascade Camp in the Wenas. It’s all first-come, first-served and, for now, DNR campsites are free.


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• Sunshine DaysThe third weekend in September. Fun, food & festivities for the entire family.

• Thanksgiving in Wine CountryThe weekend of Thanksgiving

• Lighted Farm Implement ParadeTakes place 1st Saturday in December

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Motorists passing through Naches would do well to make sure they leave the confines

of U.S. Highway 12 to complete their exploration of the area.

Besides a downtown that features several small shops worth a stop, Naches — a town of about 800 residents — can also be considered something of a base camp for side jaunts to the Nile Valley and Chi-nook Pass, as well as the Highland suburbs of Cowiche and Tieton.

Naches puts plenty of energy into its Sportsman’s Days community fest, which runs from Sept. 9 to 11 this year. The event, billed as one of the longest-running of its type in

the Yakima Valley, includes a mid-way, sand carving, a parade and free entertainment.

The neighboring Nile Valley Days, held each July, offers up a touch of what it might have been like to live in the region back in the day when timber was king. City residents can try at throwing an ax before, or after, they scarf down a piece of pie.

Farther up U.S. Highway 12 and State Route 410 sit Rimrock Lake and Chinook Pass, popular both for outdoor recreation or a scenic round trip for dinner at Whistlin’ Jack Lodge or one of the other restau-rants along the route.


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For those who want to keep their ventures closer to home, swinging over to Tieton or Cowiche offers a chance to check out these small communities.

Tieton, in particular, is push-ing to become better known to the tourist crowd. The town square includes Vicki’s Tieton Cafe, which draws a regular lunch crowd and its own version of a coffee klatsch.

The Mighty Tieton organization

continues its efforts to draw artists and boutique businesses to the area, as well as scheduling a variety of events.

For more information about Naches, call 509-653-2165 (RJ’s Tires — ask for Randy) or visit www.nachesvalleychamber.com. For information about Tieton, call 206-321-2982 or visit www.mightytieton.com.

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food or a summer of fastpitch softball and Little League, Selah is the place to be.

The county’s third largest city has a summer full of activities awaiting.

The Wednesday market behind King’s Row on South First Street near the civic center enters its sec-ond season this year and the city is planning an inaugural Fall Festival in September to wrap up the year.

Jeff Hagler, city of Selah Parks, Recreation and Tourism office director, said the city opened the tourism office last year to provide a focal point to boost tourist visits to the city.

A portion of the office’s funding comes from a lodging tax at the 54-room North Park Lodge.

Lisa Bertelsen, co-manager of the Wednesday Market, said the market will open June 15 and op-erate from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each Wednesday through Sept. 28.

Carlon Park, near Selah High School on Goodlander Road, will

host 12 summer weekend girls fast-pitch tournaments.

The park also will be the scene of weeknight girls fastpitch softball league games all summer.

The former NCAA national champion Washington Huskies women’s softball team will be a ma-jor attraction for the new Selah Fall Festival, which begins a three-day run on Sept. 16.

The women’s team will play an exhibition game on Sept. 17, fol-lowing a half marathon that morn-ing.

A farmers market will be located at Carlon Park during the weekend where food, crafts and other home-made items will be on display.

Other activities are planned dur-ing the weekend.

Selah also is the gateway to the scenic Yakima River canyon where visitors can hike, sightsee or fish.

The community kicked off the summer of activities with the annu-al four-day Selah Community Days event that wrapped up May 22.

For more information, call 509-698-7328 or visit www.ci.selah.wa.us.

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A barbed wire collection, an afternoon farmers market and cheese are just a few things to see

in this city of almost 16,000.One of the newest is a growing

farmers market.Hours are 4-7 p.m. Wednesday.

Vendors set up shop in the parking lot of the Mini Mall, Sixth Street and Seventh Street.

However, if you don’t see it there, check a few blocks south at Central Park, Edison Avenue and Fifth Street. The market, entering its fourth year, has been growing and farmers may move it to a more visible location.

“We think it’s pretty stable and

going good,” said Bill Flower, the former Yakima County commis-sioner who coordinates the market.

The market averages about seven vendors, virtually all of them or-ganic farmers who do no wholesale business, Flower said.

The Sunnyside Museum at Fourth Street and Grant Avenue is open 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, starting May 19.

Exhibits include wood carv-ings, story-board historic photos and a display of military uniforms and memorabilia from both World Wars. Among them are steel plated New Testaments, meant for ser-vicemen to carry around in their breast pocket.

The museum also has one of the largest barbed wire collections in the nation with 40 or 50 different varieties, said John Saras, museum president. Across the street is the cabin of Ben Snipes, the area’s first cattle tycoon, arguably the oldest structure in the Yakima Valley.

For a glimpse of one of the area’s strongest economic engines, visit Dairy Fair, a visitors center with viewing room, gift shop and self-guided tour of the Darigold cheese plant on Alexander Road just south of town.

Later in the summer, Sunnyside is a leader in activities revolv-ing around National Night Out, the annual day of community

barbecues and gatherings to help push back against crime. Up to 40 neighborhoods throughout the city hold cookouts.

It will be held Aug. 2, with a kids night on Aug. 3 that features live music, SWAT team demonstra-tions and s’mores at Central Park.

Summer celebrations reach their peak on Sept. 17 with Sunshine Days, the city’s annual community festival that marks the city’s incor-poration anniversary. It features a car show, parade and a carnival.

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summer cAleNdArEDITOR’S NOTE: The following

calendar includes information pro-vided by the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, Yakima Visitors and Convention Bureau, the Toppenish Review’s Lower Valley Visitors Guide, Yakama Nation and representatives of many communities and organizations.

E-mail us at [email protected].

ONGOiNG wEEkEND EVENTS

THROUGH NOV. 27 ELLENSBURG

Weekend ChimposiumsOne-hour educational workshops at

Central Washington University featur-ing chimpanzees who use American Sign Language.

Workshops held every Saturday and Sunday. Cost: $11 adults, $8.50 for students. Call for reservations. Saturday workshops at 9:15 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Sunday workshops at 12:30 p.m. or 2 p.m. Info: Lynn, 509-963-2244.

JULY 16-AUG. 28 TIETON

Journey Stories at Mighty TietonTraveling exhibit from the Smith-

sonian Institute about how and why individuals and families migrate and settle where they do. Friday

through Sunday, noon-3 p.m., 608 Wisconsin Ave. Free admission. Info: 509-494-2009 or www.mightytieton.com/events.

AUG. 8-OCT. 9 TIETON

10x10x10 art exhibitJuried art exhibition with national

artists. Each art piece is no larger than 10”x10”x10”.

Noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sun-days, and by appointment at 608 Wisconsin Ave. Free admission. Info: 509-494-2009 or www.mightytieton.com/events.

SUNDAY, MAY 22

SELAHSelah Community Days

May 19 through May 22Arts and crafts vendors, food ven-

dors, a carnival and more at Wixson Park. Info: www.selahdays.org.

YAKIMAYour Canyon For A Day! — Bike Tour

Bike tour of the Yakima Canyon. Staging area is at the Roza Rec-reation Site at milepost 7 on SR 821. Concessions at staging area and bicycle maintenance available. Proceeds support Yakima Crime Stoppers. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $35 per person, $60 per family (2 adults and children under 18). Info: www.

crimestoppersyakco.org.

Yakima’s Got Talent (Preliminary auditions)

10 a.m. at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Cost: $20. Application forms available at www.theseason-syakima.com/products-page/events/yakimas-got-talent-the-preliminary-auditions. Finals take place May 27-28. Info: 509-453-1888.

FRiDAY, MAY 27

PROSSERFriday Night Supper Club

Includes pre-dinner wine tasting and social hour as well as a three-course dinner. 6 p.m. at Desert Wind Winery, 2258 Wine Country Road. Cost: $45, tax and gratuity excluded. Reservations: 509-786-7277 or www.desertwindwinery.com.

YAKIMAWonders Of Light

Storytelling and song program by Nancy Stewart and MaryLee Sunseri. Students can learn about natural and artificial light. 7 p.m. at the Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Free admission. Info: 509-248-0747 or www.yakimavalleymuseum.org.

Yakima’s Got Talent (Semi-Finals-Finals)

Through May 286:30 p.m. at The Seasons, 101 N.

Naches Ave. Top 20 contestants will be selected to perform Friday and the top 10 contestants will perform Sat-urday. Info: 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com

SATURDAY, MAY 28

EASTONEaston Memorial Day Parade

Parade, Festival and Car Show in downtown Easton. Info: Mike Sweet, 509-656-2309.

GOLDENDALEMaryhill Winery’s 10th Anniversary Celebration

Through May 30Wine tasting. Barbecue food avail-

able for purchase. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Live music from 1-5 p.m. with Way-man Chapman. At the winery, 9774 State Route Highway 14 in Golden-dale. Free admission. Info: 509-773-1976 or www.maryhillwinery.com. (R&B/funk.)

PROSSER 7th annual Dash Race

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ROSLYNArt & Music Walk & Sunshine Series

Art walk at local businesses in Roslyn from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Roslyn. Info: 509-649-2223 or www.cleelumroslyn.org.

TIETONTextiles Tieton: Fresh Thread

Through July 10At Mighty Tieton Lofts Gallery,

502 Wisconsin Ave. in Tieton. Gal-lery Hours: Fridays through Sundays noon-3 p.m. Contemporary textile art exhibit from national artists. There is also a reception from 3-6 p.m. June 4, in conjunction with Dionne Harou-tunian’s show, “Outside My Helmet.” Info: www.mightytieton.com.

YAKIMAMemorial Day Parade

Parade begins at 10 a.m. The route will follow Yakima Avenue, pro-ceeding east from Sixth Avenue to Naches Avenue. Staging for parade participants begins at 8:30 a.m. between Yakima Avenue and Walnut Street. Info: Ed Falter, 509-966-0760.

Mount Adams Cycling ClubGap2Gap Warm-up. 9 a.m. from

Essencia Bakery on Third St. or 9:20 a.m. at YAC Fitness (formerly Gold’s

Gym) in Terrace Heights. 25 mile ride to warm up for the June race.

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7:30 p.m. at the Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Tickets: $26 in advance, $30 at the door. Ages 2 and older require ticket. Avail-able at the SunDome ticket office, 800-325-7328, or www.ticketswest.com. (Hip-hop.)Yakima’s Got Talent (Semi-Finals-Finals)

See information on May 27ZILLAH

Two Mountain Winery’s annual Rosé Party

All-day event benefiting the non-profit Pegasus organization, which provides interaction and horseback riding for children with special needs and disabilities. Live music and fresh tacos from the taco bus. At the win-ery, 2151 Cheyne Road. Free admis-sion. Info: 509-829-3900 or www.twomountainwinery.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 29


Through May 30Wine tasting. Barbecue food avail-

able for purchase. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Live music from 1-5 p.m. with Car-lyle. At the winery, 9774 State Route Highway 14 in Goldendale. Free admission. Info: 509-773-1976 or www.maryhillwinery.com. (Country/folk/classic rock.)

ROSLYNRoslyn Riders Poker Ride

9 a.m.-noon. Playfield Highway 903-Roslyn. Info: Ralph Griffin, 509-674-2404.

MONDAY, MAY 30


Wine tasting. Barbecue food avail-able for purchase. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Live music from 1-5 p.m. with Savant Garde. At the winery, 9774 State Route Highway 14 in Goldendale. Free admission. Info: 509-773-1976 or www.maryhillwinery.com. (Classic rock/jazz/country/R&B.)

FRiDAY, JUNE 3

TOPPENISHMural In A Day (2-day event)

Through June 4Event begins at 10 a.m. with the

Yakama Nation Cultural Center 31st Anniversary Parade at the Yakama Nation Cultural Center; mural tours

from noon-4 p.m.; Lions Club Steak Feed at Pioneer Park from 6-9 p.m. Cost for the steak feed is $12. Info: 509-865-3262.

WAPATORenegade Raceway

Gates open at 4 p.m.; race at 8 p.m. at 1395 N. Track Road. Ticket prices vary. Info: 509-877-4621 or www.renegaderaceway.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

ELLENSBURGR/C Unlimiteds Model Hydroplanes

Through June 5Model Hydroplane “Bernie Little

Memorial” at Irene Rinehart River-front Park, Umptanum Road and Interstate 90. R/C Unlimiteds is a group of hydroplane enthusiasts who race 1/8th scale Radio Controlled models of Unlimited hydroplanes, of the past and present. Free to specta-tors. Info: 509-627-5520 or www.rcunlimiteds.org.

GRANGERDino-N-A-Day

Community event: Build a dinosaur. Food and beverage booths will be set up in the park, and other fam-ily activities are scheduled at Hisey “Dinosaur” Park, 505 Main St. Info: Granger Chamber of Commerce, 509-854-7304.

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“Outside My Helmet” Exhibit and Photocopy Lithography Workshop

Through June 30Opens with a reception from 3-6

p.m. at Mighty Tieton Lofts Gallery, 502 Wisconsin Ave. in Tieton. Gal-lery Hours: Fridays through Sundays noon-3 p.m. Exhibit by Dionne Haroutunian. Workshop takes place June 18-19. Info: www.mightytieton.com.

TOPPENISHTreaty Days and Yakama Nation Cultural Center’s 31st Anniversary Celebration

Native American crafts, art, food. Free admission to the museum. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Spiel-yi Loop. Info: 509-865-2800 or www.yakamamu-seum.com.

Mural in A DayLions Club Breakfast at Pioneer

Park from 7-9 a.m.; Mural painting, live music and entertainment from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See a historical mural come to life as artists paint the town’s newest mural. Info: 509-865-3262.



YAKIMAGap2Gap Relay Race

Relay race for adults held at the Yakima Greenway. Includes a fjeld run, mountain bike, canoe or roller-blade, road bike and run (5K or 10K) leg. Kids race for ages 6-14 years includes a run, bike, rollerblade, canoe (in pond), and obstacle course legs. 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Sarg Hub-bard Park, 111 S. 18th St. Prices if registered after May 25: Iron: $60; Elite Sport: $40 per member plus $25; Corporate: $200; Junior Iron: $22; Team: $17 per member plus $10. Info: 509-453-8280 or www.yakimagreenway.org.

Rock The GapClassic rock, happy hour, silent

auction, dinner and dancing. 5:30 p.m. at Sarg Hubbard Park on the Yakima Greenway. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door and include dinner, complimentary souve-nir glass and one drink. VIP tables for eight are $450 and include dinner, a souvenir glass, and a bottle of wine. Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Yakima and Yakima Greenway Foundation. Info: 509-453-8280 or www.yaki-magreenway.org.

Toughest Monster Truck TourThrough June 5

7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Coca Cola Grand-stands at State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Tickets: $10-27 for adults and $10 for kids 3-12. Parking is $8. Info: 509-248-7160 or www.yakima-sundome.com.

Yakima SpeedwayGates open 4 p.m.; race 6 p.m. at

1600 Pacific Ave. Ticket prices vary. Info: 509-248-0647 or www.yaki-maspeedway.us.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5


See information on June 4

PATERSONVineyard Tour at Columbia Crest

Field trip to the vineyard and a formal tasting to follow. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the winery, Highway 221 Columbia Crest Drive. Cost: $25 per person. Preregistration required. Info: 509-875-4227 or www.colum-biacrest.com.


Gates open at 9 a.m.; race at 1 p.m. at 1395 N. Track Road. Ticket prices vary. Info: 509-877-4621 or www.renegaderaceway.com.

YAKIMAToughest Monster Truck Tour


TUESDAY, JUNE 7

YAKIMASports Awards Luncheon

Honoring the top student athletes in all 20 high school sports in the Valley. 11:30 a.m.at the Yakima Con-vention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Info: 509-575-3010 or 509-576-6375.

ThURSDAY, JUNE 9

PROSSERWine 101: French Cheese

Learn and sample what cheese and wines pair well with different courses. 6 p.m. at Milbrant Vine-yards, 508 Cabernet Court in Prosser. Info: 509-788-0030 or www.mil-brandtvineyards.com.

FRiDAY, JUNE 10

BICKLETON101st Bickleton Pioneer Picnic & Rodeo

Through June 12Carousel rides, food and more.

Events begin 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday. Admission: 12 years old and older: $8, 6-11, $4 and free for 5 and under. At Cleveland Park. The rodeo

grounds are located four miles past Bickleton on Lee Street in Cleveland. Info: 509-773-4611 or www.golden-dalechamber.org.

GRANGERMovie Night

Begins at dusk at Hisey “Dinosaur” Park, 505 Main St. Info: Granger Chamber of Commerce, 509-854-7304.

WHITE SWANAnnual Powi-Ya-Lux-Simit Pow Wow

Through June 12At the White Swan Pavilion on Mis-

sion Road. Info: 509-865-5121 ext. 6060, 509-865-3262 or www.top-penish.net.

Annual All Indian Championship Rodeo

Through June 12At the White Swan Rodeo Grounds,

one mile before White Swan on Fort Road. Info: 509-865-3262 or www.toppenish.net.

YAKIMAFun in the Sun Tournament

Through June 12Adult tournament at Yakima Tennis

Club, 2505 Fruitvale Boulevard. Cost to register a team: $299 and free to spectators. Open to the public. Info: 509-248-2938 or www.yakimatennis.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11



EASTONFishing Derby for Kids

For kids 14 and under. 7 a.m. at Easton Ponds. Info: Mike Sweet, 509-656-2309.


Through June 12Model Hydroplane “Roger Newton

Silver Cup” at Irene Rinehart Riv-erfront Park, Umptanum Road and Interstate 90. R/C Unlimiteds is a group of hydroplane enthusiasts who race 1/8th scale Radio Controlled models of Unlimited hydroplanes, of the past and present. Free to specta-tors. Info: 509-627-5520 or www.rcunlimiteds.org.

GOLDENDALESummer Fun Day: Explore Landscape Art

Picnic on the lawn; bring your own or purchase from Café Maryhill. Join artist Margaret Burkhart as she guides visitors in creating a land-scape using Japanese brushes on newsprint. 1-4 p.m. at the Maryhill

Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Drive on State Route 14. Admission free for children under 18 with adult ($9) during Family Fun Day events. Info: 509-773-3733 or www.maryhill-museum.org.

Slide Lecture & Book SigningWith author Bruce Bjornstad: Ice

Age Floods. 3 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Drive on State Route 14. Info: 509-773-3733 or www.maryhillmuseum.org.

PROSSERProsser Sportsfest

Through June 12Family event includes co-ed softball

games played throughout the city and 3-on-3 basketball tournament for youth and adults. Downtown Prosser. Concessions on site. Info: Prosser Chamber of Commerce, 509-786-3177 or register online by June 7 at www.prosserchamber.org.

Barbecue Showdown and BenefitIncludes a logo glass and the

opportunity to sample barbecue. Live music. Proceeds benefit military troops. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at McKinley Springs, 1201 Alderdale Road. Cost: $30 per person if purchased before June 1 and $50 after June 1. Tickets limited. Info: 509-894-4528 or www.mckinleysprings.com.

UNION GAPTractor Run To Zillah

Tractors will travel to Zillah, have lunch and return. Tractors need to travel 8-10 mph and have at least one American flag and have a slow-moving vehicle triangle. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Meets at the Central Washing-ton Agricultural Museum, 4508 Main St. Registration is free. Info: Eric, 509-833-4811.

Idol Contest Preliminaries: Union Gap Old Town Days

Through June 121-4 p.m. at Valley Mall. Contest

will take place June 18 at Ahtanum Youth Park. Amateur singing contest for juniors, teens and adults. Info: Union Gap Tourism, 509-480-7636 or www.stayinthegap.com.

WHITE SWANFort Simcoe State Park Military Days

Through June 12Military displays from various peri-

ods of U.S. history. Events include a flag raising ceremony at 1 p.m. followed by refreshments. Civil war skirmishes on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Open from 6:30 a.m.-dusk. At 5150 Fort Simcoe Road, 7 miles southwest of White Swan. Free admission. Info: Mike Mahaney, 509-874-2372.


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– Main Stage7:00pm-7:45pm Royalty Presentation – Main Stage7:45pm-9:15pm Live Music “Dusty 45s” – Main Stage7:00pm-8:30pm “Stan Fortier” - Beer Garden Stage9:00pm-Midnight Karaoke w/Stephanie & Jeff –

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Kids Games Open. “General Grant’s Train.” Pony Rides.

10:00am Parade – Downtown Moxee @ Charron and Iler Streets

12:00 noon RC Airplane with YV Big Birds12:00 noon-1:30pm “Mariachi” – Main Stage12:00 noon-2:00pm Arts in the Park12:00 noon “Mr. and Mrs. Giggles” In the Park1:30pm-2:00pm “Ponchus Pilot” – Main Stage2:00pm-5:00pm Town Square Media – Texaco Country

Showdown Competition – Winner goes to Nashville – Main Stage

5:00pm-6:00pm “Bayou Boys” – Main Stage5:00pm Second Annual BBQ Cookoff6:00pm-7:30pm “Cimmeron Band” – Main Stage7:00pm-8:30pm “Stan Fortier” – Beer Garden Stage7:30pm “Outstanding Service Award”

– Main Stage7:45pm “Raffle Drawing” – Main Stage8:00-8:50pm “TBA” – Main Stage9:00pm “BRICKHOUSE Showband” Seattle’s

Premier Band – Beer Garden Stage9:00pm Street Dance in the cul-de-sac9:15pm-Midnight Karaoke w/Stephanie & Jeff – Main Stage

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Annual Powi-Ya-Lux-Simit Pow WowSee information on June 10

Annual All Indian Championship Rodeo


YAKIMAMount Adams Cycling Club Tieton Loop

Departs from Athletic Club or Star-bucks at 72nd Avenue. Time TBA. Info: Brian Cox, 509-833-2301 or www.mountadamscycling.org.

American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life

Noon June 11 to noon June 12Fundraising event for the American

Cancer Society. Held at Zaepfel Sta-dium, 702 N. 40th Ave. Info: Mary Fishback, 509-966-3474, [email protected] or Julie Parks, 509-307-5245 or [email protected] or www.relayforlife.org/yakimawa.

Boulder Cave ExcursionGuided tour of Boulder Cave/

Wenatchee National Forest by Park Rangers. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admis-sion. Under 10 must be accompanied by a parent. Transportation provided. Bring lunch, hiking shoes and warm clothing. Hosted by Yakima Police Athletic League. Preregister at YPAL, 602 N. Fourth St. by June 4. Limited to 40 people. Info: 509-453-8280.

Photo Scavenger HuntExplore the park, hunt for key

Greenway objects and snap photos. 6-7:30 p.m. at Sarg Hubbard Park, on the Yakima Greenway. Free admis-sion. Limited number of cameras available or bring your own. Hosted by Yakima Greenway. Register by June 9. Info: 509-453-8280.

Fun in the Sun TournamentSee information on June 10

Yakima Area Arboretum Garden Tours

Tour various local residential gar-dens. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $20 per person or $35 with lunch. Info: 509-248-7337 or www.ahtrees.org.



June Art Fest8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Chalet Place,

5631 Summitview Ave. Invitational art show featuring various Central Washington artists. Free admission. Info: 509-965-9256.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12




See information on June 11PROSSER

Prosser SportsfestThrough June 11

UNION GAPIdol Contest Preliminaries: Union Gap Old Town Days

See information on June 11WHITE SWAN

Fort Simcoe State Park Military DaysSee information on June 11

Annual Powi-Ya-Lux-Simit Pow WowSee information on June 10

All Indian Championship RodeoSee information on June 10

YAKIMAAmerican Cancer Society’s Relay For Life

See information on June 11Fun in the Sun Tournament


MONDAY, JUNE 13

YAKIMAEisenhower Summer Drama Camp

Through June 179 a.m.-noon at the Ike Little The-

atre, 702 S. 40th Ave. For ages 6-13. Children will be grouped by age with two counselors per group and will learn acting, dancing, singing, improvisation, props and costuming. Cost: $68 and includes a snack and camp T-shirt. Performance will be 11:30 a.m. June 17. Info: Stephanie Wilson, 509-833-7676.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

YAKIMAEisenhower Summer Drama Camp


wEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

YAKIMAKYV Golf Classic

Three tee times: 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. at Fisher Park Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave. Snacks provided. Raffle prizes and awards ceremony to follow at Kana Winery, 10 S. Second St. from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cost per player: $100. Info: Ken Messer, 509-452-4700.Eisenhower Summer Drama Camp


ThURSDAY, JUNE 16

YAKIMANed Crisp & Bottomline

7:30 p.m. at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $13. Info: 509-453-1888 or www.theseason-syakima.com. (Bluegrass.)Eisenhower Summer Drama CampSee information on June 13


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CLE ELUMUpper Kittitas County Rotary Golf Tournament

Prospector Golf Course in Sunca-dia. 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Cost: $150 per person. Info: Dave Lock-wood, 509-674-0900, or www.cleel-umroslyn.org or www.ukcrotarygolf.golfreg.com.

SUNNYSIDEHogue Classic Golf Tourney

Benefits the Wayne Hogue Capital Fund at Prosser Memorial Hospital Foundation. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Black Rock Creek Golf Course, 311 Ray Road. 18-hole scramble with a field of 124 players (four players per team). Info: Fred E. Lamb, 509-788-6030 or www.pmh-foundation.com.



YAKIMALarson Gallery Guild Members’ Arts and Crafts Show

Through July 15At the gallery located at YVCC’s

campus, South 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard. Opens with a reception from 5-7:30 p.m. Gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1-5 p.m. Satur-day. Info: 509-574-4875 or www.larsongallery.org.

Eisenhower Summer Drama CampSee information on June 13

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

ELLENSBURGAnnual Dachshunds on Parade

Dog parade, races, pet tricks and costume contest. Breakfast with the Dogs Pancake Feed. Events begin at 8 a.m. in Downtown Ellensburg off Fourth Avenue and Main Street. Info: 509-962-9799 or www.dachshund-sonparade.com.

GEORGETim McGraw

With Luke Bryan and The Band Perry. 7 p.m. at the Gorge Amphi-theatre in George, Wash. Tickets: $35.50 and $75.50 through www.liv-enation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and 800-745-3000. (Country.)

GOLDENDALEFather’s Day Weekend — Annual Vineyard Walk at Maryhill Winery

Through June 19Wine tasting, walking the vineyards

and live music on Saturday and

Sunday from 1-5 p.m. At the winery, 9774 State Route Highway 14 in Goldendale. Cost: $12 per person and includes a Vineyard Walk T-shirt. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. Info: 509-773-1976 or www.maryhillwinery.com.

GRANDVIEWGrand Hoops Fiesta 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Tournament

First game begins at 9 a.m. adja-cent to the Grandview Middle School on West Second Street. For girls and boys ages 7-18. Team entry fee: $60 and parent signatures are required. Deadline to register is June 10. Space is limited. Info: Grandview Parks and Recreation, 509-882-9219.

PROSSERProsser Scottish Fest and Highland Games

Dance competition, heavy athletic games, firefighter’s challenge, tradi-tional food and entertainment, and the infamous anvil launch. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Port of Benton Wine and Food Park in Prosser. General admission: $8 and $5 for seniors and children 5-12. Free parking. Info: 509-786-3177 or www.prossercham-ber.org.

ROSLYNAnnual Discovery Days/ Mountains to Sound

Through June 19Two-day Seattle waterfront to Kit-

titas County Celebration. For registra-tion information, call 206-459-2837 or visit www.mtsgreenway.org.

TIETONPhotocopy Lithography Workshop

Through June 19At Goathead Press in the Mighty

Tieton Lofts Gallery, 502 Wisconsin Ave. in Tieton. Students will learn how to ink their original and print on paper, using the press. Basic print-making techniques will be covered: paper tearing, press handling, ink mixing and registration.

Cost: $170 plus $15/lab sup-ply fee. The cost for the workshop includes the use of Goathead Press Studio during the three consecutive days following the workshop. Info: Fay Jones: 206-923-3292 or www.mightytieton.com.

TOPPENISHMixed Martial Arts

With celebrity guest Lyoto Machido. 6 p.m. at Yakama Nation Legends Casino, 580 Fort Road. Tickets: $20 general, $35 Gold and $80 VIP through www.ticketmaster.com, 509-453-7139 or Legends Box Office, 509-865-8800, ext. 5270.

UNION GAPUnion Gap Old Town Days

Through June 19Celebration begins with a parade

on Main Street at 10 a.m. Events starting after the parade at Ahtanum Youth Park include: Live entertain-ment, food and game booths. Info: Union Gap Tourism, 509-480-7636 or www.stayinthegap.com.

Idol Contest: Union Gap Old Town Days

Amateur singing contest for youth and adults. Begins at noon at Ahta-num Youth Park. Finals takes place Sunday, June 19. Info: 509-574-8031or 509-480-7474.



YAKIMAZumbatomic

Enjoy movement and exercise to Latin and world music. 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Sarg Hubbard Park, on the Yakima Greenway. Free admission. Hosted by Yakima Family YMCA. Info: 509-972-5276.



Summer Kick Off“Summer Kick Off” event, to ben-

efit The Committee for Downtown Yakima for the beautification of the downtown area. 2-11 p.m. on Third Street between Yakima and Chestnut avenues.

There will be dancers, musicians, food vendors, face painters, clowns, hands on animal exhibit, a rock wall, jumpers and firefighters teaching chil-dren fire safety. After 7 p.m., there will be street dancing and also a beer and wine tent. Free admission. Infor-mation: 509-225-2485.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19

GOLDENDALEFather’s Day Weekend — Annual Vineyard Walk at Maryhill Winery


PROSSERAnnual Red Wine and Ribs Celebration

Father’s Day event. All-you-can-eat ribs, side dishes, and two glasses of beer or wine. Noon-3 p.m. at Desert Wind Winery, 2258 Wine Country Rd. Cost: $28.95 adults and $22.50 for seniors, wine club members and chil-dren 12 and under. Tax and gratuity

excluded. Reservations: 509-786-7277 or www.desertwindwinery.com.

TIETONPhotocopy Lithography Workshop


UNION GAPUnion Gap Old Town Days


Idol Contest: Union Gap Old Town Days


wEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Spokane. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Opening night. Fireworks.

ThURSDAY, JUNE 23

YAKIMA44th Annual Juried Art Exhibit

Through Aug. 7Established and emerging Central

Washington artists have their work reviewed by an art expert based out-side of the Yakima Valley community. Opens with a reception at 5:30 p.m., Peggy Lewis Gallery at Allied Arts of Yakima, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. Open weekdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Info: 509-966-0930, www.alliedartsyakima.org.

Yakima BearsYakima vs. Spokane. 7:05 p.m.,

State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Thirsty Thursday.

FRiDAY, JUNE 24

CLE ELUMSuncadia Summer Nights in the Village

Free outdoor summer concert. Fea-tured artist: Clumsy Lovers. (Ameri-cana-Rock-Bluegrass.) 7 p.m. at the Suncadia Amphitheatre. Info: 509-649-6204 or www.suncadia.com.

GRANGERMovie Night



Includes pre-dinner wine tasting and social hour as well as a three-course dinner. 6 p.m. at Desert Wind Winery, 2258 Wine Country Rd. Cost: $45, tax and gratuity excluded. Res-ervations: 509-786-7277 or www.desertwindwinery.com.


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YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Spokane. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. $1 Family Feast.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25


Through June 26Model Hydroplane “President’s

Cup” at Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, Umptanum Road and Inter-state 90. R/C Unlimiteds is a group of hydroplane enthusiasts who race 1/8th scale Radio Controlled models of Unlimited hydroplanes, of the past and present. Free to spectators. Info: 509-627-5520 or www.rcunlimiteds.org.

GOLDENDALEBest of the Northwest Dinner & Wine Auction.

5-8 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum of Art’s Grand Lawn, Washington Scenic Route 14, just west of U.S. Highway 97 near Goldendale. Tickets: $100 per person ($50 of the ticket price is fully tax-deductible). Proceeds go to a variety of programs and exhi-bitions at the museum. Info: 509-773-3733 or www.maryhillmuseum.org/auction.html.

GRANDVIEWCherry Festival

Historic reenactors, petting zoo, expanded play areas, vendors and more. U-pick/we pick fresh cherries. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Bill’s Berry Farm, 3674 N. County Line Road. Info: 509-882-3200 or www.billsberryfarm.com.

ROSLYNArt & Music Walk & Sunshine Series

Art walk at local businesses in Roslyn from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Roslyn. Info: 509-649-2223 or www.cleelumroslyn.org.

SELAHSelah Cliffs Interpretive Trail Walk

Short-guided walk. Long pants and walking shoes required. Register at 9 a.m. at Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive and receive field journal. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Selah Cliffs Natural Area Preserve Trail Head. Cost: $5. Hosted by Yakima Valley Museum. Info: 509-248-0747.

STEVENSON Gorge Blues and Brews

Live blues music. Noon-10 p.m. at the Columbia River waterfront at the Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 Rock Creek Drive. Cost: $15 admis-sion includes souvenir beer mug or

wine glass; $25 Perfect Pour includes admission and 10 drink tokens and four pre-order bonus drink tokens; $50 Brewmaster includes admission for two and 20 drink tokens to get you started and eight pre-order bonus drink tokens. Info: 509-427-8911 or www.gorgebluesandbrews.com.

SUNNYSIDEDarigold Dairy Fair Day

Family event and contests includ-ing: cow milking, cow and pig calling, ice cream and a petting zoo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the dairy, 400 Alex-ander in Sunnyside. Free admission. Info: Tami, 509-837-4321.

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Tri-City. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Youth Baseball Appreciation Night.

Mount Adams Cycling ClubClassic ride from Packwood to

Paradise Loop. Time TBA. Info: Brian Cox, 509-833-2301 or www.mount-adamscycling.org.

Sunshine and WineWine and food tasting event from

4-10 p.m., silent auction from 4-8 p.m. and live auction at 5:30 p.m. at State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Cost: $20 in advance and $35 at the door — includes wine or beer glass and 4 scrip tickets. 21-and-older event. Info: 509-248-7160 or www.sunshineandwine.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

ELLENSBURGR/C Unlimiteds Model Hydroplane


YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Tri-City. 5:35 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. T-shirt Giveaway.

MONDAY, JUNE 27

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Tri-City. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Kids eat free.

wEDNESDAY, JUNE 29

GOLDENDALEMaryhill “Festival Of Speed”

Through July 3More than 200 top international

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YAKIMAGeocaching At The Greenway

Learn how to geochache and explore the Greenway. 2-3 p.m. at the Yakima Greenway. Start at the Greenway office, 111 S. 18th St. GPS units provided. Free admission. Hosted by the Yakima Greenway. Register by June 27. Limited to 20 kids. Info: 509-453-8280.

FRiDAY, JULY 1



TOPPENISHToppenish Rodeo and Pow Wow

Through July 26:30 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ Contest

both days followed by Rodeo. Cost: $10 for one-day pass, $18 for two-day pass ages 13 and older; $6 for one-day pass, $10 for two-day pass for youth ages 8-12, free for chil-dren 7 and under. Parking: $2. Pow wow schedule is pending. Toppenish Rodeo Grounds. Info: Barb, 509-949-5957, Toppenish Chamber of Commerce, 509-865-3262 or www.toppenish.net.



YAKIMA4th of July Carnival

Through July 4Carnival opens from 5-10 p.m. July

1; 4-10 p.m. July 2; noon-11 p.m. July 3; noon-midnight July 4. State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. $20 Wristbands, good for all rides during carnival operating hours on Friday through Sunday only (no wristbands on the 4th of July). Info: 509-248-7160 or www.yakimasundome.com.

Yakima BearsYakima vs. Boise. 7:05 p.m., State

Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakima-bears.com. $1 Family Feast.

SATURDAY, JULY 2

CLE ELUMPioneer Days Celebration

Grand Parade in downtown Cle Elum. Info: Cle Elum/Roslyn Chamber,

509-674-5958 or www.cleelumros-lyn.org.

Heritage FestivalHomemade ethnic food, music and

refreshments. Ronald Community Club, one block off Highway 903. Cover charge. Info: 509-674-5958.

Queen’s Tea 13th Annual Carpenter House

Takes place after the Pioneer Days parade. At Carpenter House, West Third Street and Billings Avenue in Cle Elum. Free admission. Open to the public. Info: 509-674-5958.

Taste of the Valley Street FairThrough July 3Food, entertainment, arts and

crafts and vendors. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Downtown Cle Elum on Harris Avenue. Info: Patti, 509-674-2388 or Renee, 509-674-1000.

Suncadia Fourth of July Celebration

Through July 4Carnival games, hula hoop and

watermelon eating contests, dunk tank, bouncy houses, face painters and balloon artists, arts & crafts, and a traditional barbecue provided by Suncadia. Live music and family entertainment throughout the day at Suncadia Village Amphitheatre. Info: 509-649-6204 or www.suncadiare-sort.com.

GEORGERush

7:30 p.m. at the Gorge Amphithe-atre in George, Wash. Tickets: $45, $75 and $110, through www.livena-tion.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and 800-745-3000. (Rock.)



GRANDVIEWBlueberry Daze Festival

Live music, petting zoo, hay and pony rides, barnyard train rides, ven-dors and more. U-pick/we pick fresh blueberries and cherries. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Bill’s Berry Farm, 3674 N. County Line Road. Info: 509-882-3200 or www.billsberryfarm.com.

ROSLYNRoslyn Riders Play Day

Horse activity play day. Registration begins at noon. Roslyn Riders Area, Highway 903. Info: Darcy, 509-674-2008.

TOPPENISHToppenish Rodeo and Pow Wow

See information on July 1

Keith Sweat 7 p.m. at Legends Casino, 580

Fort Road in Toppenish. Tickets: $20, $30 and $45 through all Tick-etmaster outlets and Legends box office, 509-865-8800, ext. 5270. (R&B/soul.)






Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakima-bears.com.

Cherry FestivalCherry tree cutting by George and

Martha Washington, pit-spitting con-tests, walking tour, cherry tasting, hay rides, U-pick, chocolate-dipped cherries. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Barrett Orchards at Washington Fruit Place, 1209 Pecks Canyon Road. Free admission. Info: 509-966-1275 or www.treeripened.com.

Yakima SpeedwayGates open 4 p.m.; race at 6 p.m.

at 1600 Pacific Ave. Ticket prices vary. Info: 509-248-0647 or www.yakimaspeedway.us.

SUNDAY, JULY 3

CLE ELUMSuncadia Fourth of July Celebration


Bocce Ball TournamentRegistration begins at 11 a.m. with

tournament to follow. At Cle Elum-Roslyn High School field. Cost: $5. Info: www.cleelumroslyn.org.

Kiwanis Fishing DerbyFree event for children 14 and

under. Pond will be stocked by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 7-9 a.m. at Kittitas Youth Pond, access off South Oakes in Cle Elum. Info: 509-674-5958 or www.cleelumroslyn.org.

Pioneer Day BreakfastAll you can eat pancakes, ham and

eggs, coffee or milk. 7 a.m. outdoor breakfast at Cle Elum Fireman’s Park, across South Cle Elum Bridge, behind baseball fields. Info: 509-674-5958 or www.cleelumroslyn.org.

Taste of the Valley Street FairSee information on July 2



ROSLYNRunner Stumbles 10K Run, 5K Walk

Info: Dr. Paul Schmitt, 509-674-5331.


Gates open at 9 a.m.; race at 1 p.m. at 1395 N. Track Road. Ticket prices vary. Info: 509-877-4621 or www.renegaderaceway.com.



Mount Adams Cycling Club Classic ride through Wiley City and

Tampico. Blessings of the bikes at the Mission. Time TBA. Info: Brian Cox, 509-833-2301 or www.mount-adamscycling.org.


Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakima-bears.com. 4th of July Fireworks.



MONDAY, JULY 4

CLE ELUMSuncadia Fourth of July Celebration


Pioneer Days FireworksViewable anywhere from the west

end of Cle Elum. After dusk. Info: www.cleelumroslyn.org.

GOLDENDALEMaryhill Family Fun Day

Make a flag with muslin and fabric pens in the museum. Picnic on the lawn; bring your own or purchase from Café Maryhill. Live music from 3-5 p.m. Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Drive on State Route 14. Admission free for children under 18 with adult ($9 and $7 for seniors) during Family Fun Day events. Info: 509-773-3733 or www.maryhillmuseum.org.

GRANGER4th of July Dino-O-Mite Community Celebration

Fireworks at 10 p.m. at Hisey Park, 505 Main St. Free admission. Info: 509-854-2770.

PROSSEROld Fashioned 4th of July Celebration

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stands, food, sack races, stage show, Bingo and more. The Kiddie Parade will be at 1 p.m. at the Courthouse and continues through town and ends at City Park. Firework display at 9:45 p.m. Free admission. Hosted by the Prosser Rotary Club. Info: www.prosserchamber.org.

SUNNYSIDEOld Fashioned 4th of July

Parade begins at 11 a.m. on Ware-house Avenue and proceeds to Sixth Street. After the parade, meet up at noon at Sunnyside High School stadium, 16th and Edison avenues. Vendors, hot dog and pie eating con-tests, talent show, chili cook-off and the Miss Patriotic Pageant. Fireworks at dusk. Hosted by the Sunnyside Lions Club. Free admission. Info: 509-837-5939 or www.sunnyside-chamber.com/oldfashioned4thofjuly.htm.

TOPPENISH78th Annual 4th of July Wild West Parade

11 a.m., Downtown Toppenish. Info: 509-865-3262 or www.toppen-ish.net.

Toppenish Lions Club Pancake Breakfast

7-9 a.m. at Post Office Park, corner of Jefferson Avenue and South Alder Street. Cost: $6. Info: 509-865-3262 or www.toppenish.net



4th of July Celebration, One World, One Valley, One Nation.

Children’s activities, water fun, carnival and vendors. Gates open at noon. Stage entertainment begins at 3 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m. State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Ticket fees for carnival and Sundola rides. Info: www.yakima4thofjuly.org.

Yakima SpeedwayGates open 4 p.m.; race at 6 p.m.

at 1600 Pacific Ave. Ticket prices vary. Info: 509-248-0647 or www.yakimaspeedway.us.

ZILLAHOld Fashioned 4th of July Celebration

Food, family fun and fireworks. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Stew-art Park, 107 First Ave. Info: www.cityofzillah.us.

wEDNESDAY, JULY 6

PROSSERCooking Class at Desert Wind Winery

Class includes tasting portions of the food prepared, and two glasses of

wine. 6 p.m. at Desert Wind Winery, 2258 Wine Country Rd. All classes are $45 per person and limited to 12 participants, unless otherwise noted. Info: 509-786-7277 or www.deser-twindwinery.com.

YAKIMAConcerts in the Park

Performance by the Yakima Com-munity Band. Classical, jazz, Broad-way tunes and marches. 7 p.m. at Randall Park, between 44th and 48th avenues, south of Nob Hill Boulevard. Bring blankets/chairs. Free admission. Info: Roger Finch, 509-877-6628 or www.yakimacommunityband.com.

ThURSDAY, JULY 7

YAKIMAArtsvan Family Nights

Part of the Yakima Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Concert Series, the ArtsVan is a good resource for easy art projects you can replicate at home.

6:30-8:30 p.m. at Franklin Park, off of 21st Avenue and Tieton Drive. Free admission. Info: 509-966-0930 or www.alliedartsofyakima.com.

FRiDAY, JULY 8

GOLDENDALECommunity Days

Through July 9Old fashioned family fun complete

with a dance on Friday evening, parade on Saturday morning on Columbus Avenue, vintage Car Show on Main Street by the Goldendale Motorsports Association, and family activities and entertainment. 10:30 a.m. on Klickitat County Courthouse Lawn, 205 S. Columbus Ave. Info: 509-773-3400 or www.goldendale-chamber.org.

GRANGERMovie Night


YAKIMAYakima Folklife Festival

Through July 10Music and arts festival. Children’s

activities, Medieval Village, vendors. Event begins Friday night with down-town performances at local venues. Saturday and Sunday events take place at Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Free admission. Info: 509-248-0747 or www.yakima-folklife.org.

Summer Sunset Concert SeriesMusic by Tracy Spring and Larry

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SATURDAY, JULY 9

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Rails to Ales BrewfestLocal beers and ciders will be

poured during the annual event with live music and food. 4-10 p.m. at South Cle Elum Depot. (21 and older event). Tickets: $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Lim-ited to 1,500 tickets total. Available through www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1395683. Info: Lynne Thomas, 509-674-5939 or www.railstoales-brewfest.com.

GOLDENDALE

Community DaysSee information on July 8

ELLENSBURG

R/C Unlimiteds Model HydroplanesThrough July 10Model Hydroplane “Governor’s

Cup” at Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, Umptanum Road and Inter-state 90. R/C Unlimiteds is a group of hydroplane enthusiasts who race 1/8th scale Radio Controlled models of Unlimited hydroplanes, of the past and present. Free to spectators. Info: 509-627-5520 or www.rcunlimiteds.org.

YAKIMA

Mount Adams Cycling Club —Seattle-Portland

Through July 10200-mile event hosted by the Cas-

cade Bicycle Club. Time TBA. Event may be completed in two days. Info: Brian Cox, 509-833-2301 or www.mountadamscycling.org.

Going For The Bird HuntHunt and identify local birds. 9-

11 a.m. at Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Free admis-sion. Bring water and walking shoes. Led by guides from the Yakima Audu-bon Society. Info: 509-248-7337.

Yakima Folklife FestivalSee information on July 8



SUNDAY, JULY 10

ELLENSBURG

R/C Unlimiteds Model HydroplanesSee information on July 10

YAKIMAMount Adams Cycling Club — Seattle-Portland

See information on July 9Kickin’ Around

Learn the basic fundamentals of soccer. For beginners. 1-2:30 p.m. at Chesterley Park off of 40th Avenue and River Road. Free admission. Hosted by Yakima Parks and Rec-reation. Pre-register by July 6. Info: 509-575-6020. Yakima Folklife Festival


MONDAY, JULY 11

CLE ELUMFresh Air Artist Festival — High Country Artist

Through July 15Featuring demonstrations, artists,

workshops, wine tasting, and a juried art show at the Carpenter House Museum, 301 W. Third St., Cle Elum. Hosted by the High Country Artists. Upper County Locations. Registration varies. Info: 509-674-9766 or www.highcountryartists.com.

YAKIMAArt Camps

Through July 149 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. at West

Valley Community Park, 1323 S. 80th Ave. For ages 6-17. Cost: $75 residents, $89 non-residents. Space is limited and supplies are included. Info: Yakima Parks and Recreation, 509-575-6020.Art Class for Adults

Through July 145:30-7:30 p.m. at West Valley

Community Park, 1323 S. 80th Ave. Cost: $55 residents, $69 nonresi-dents. Space is limited and supplies are included. Info: Yakima Parks and Recreation, 509-575-6020.

TUESDAY, JULY 12


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Art Class for AdultsSee information on July 11

wEDNESDAY, JULY 13



Yakima BearsYakima vs. Salem-Keizer. 7:05

p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start

at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Bear Buck Wednesday.

Concerts in the ParkPerformance by the Yakima Com-

munity Band. Classical, jazz, Broad-way tunes and marches. 7 p.m. at Randall Park, between 44th and 48th avenues, south of Nob Hill Boulevard. Bring blankets/chairs. Free admission. Info: Roger Finch, 509-877-6628 or www.yakimacommunityband.com.



ThURSDAY, JULY 14



TOPPENISHConcerts in the Park

Performance by the Yakima Com-munity Band. Classical, jazz, Broad-way tunes and marches. 7 p.m. at Toppenish Railroad Park, 10 Asotin Ave. Bring blankets/chairs. Free admission. Info: Roger Finch, 509-877-6628 or www.yakimacommuni-tyband.com.





p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Thirsty Thurs-day/Ladies Night.

Summer Sunset Concert SeriesMusic by Gentlemen Wild. 6:30-

8:30 p.m. at Franklin Park, 20th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Free admission. Info: 509-575-6020. (Pop/rock.)



FRiDAY, JULY 15



Suncadia Summer Nights in the Village

Free outdoor summer concert. 7 p.m. at the Suncadia Amphitheatre. Info: 509-649-6204 or www.sunca-dia.com.

WAPATO

Renegade RacewayGates open at 4 p.m.; race at 8

p.m. at 1395 N. Track Road. Ticket prices vary. Info: 509-877-4621 or www.renegaderaceway.com.

YAKIMA


p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. $1 Family Feast.

SATURDAY, JULY 16

NACHES

Nile Valley DaysThrough July 17Annual community celebration with

food booths, displays, kid’s games, egg-toss, live entertainment, family activities and more. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Jim Sprick Park, State Route 410. Info: 509-653-2165 (RJ’s Tires, ask for Randy) or www.nachesvalleycham-ber.com.

PROSSER

Horse Heaven Hills Wine Growers Trail Drive

Music, food and wine. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Columbia Crest Winery, High-way 221 Columbia Crest Drive. Bar-becue will take place at Crow Butte Park from 6-8 p.m. Cost: $45 (before July 9), $55 (after July 9), includes an event glass, drawing opportunity. For tickets, call 509-894-4528.

8th Annual Art Walk and Wine GalaLive music, more than 30 North-

west artists, food vendors and local wine. 6-10 p.m. in Downtown Prosser. Tickets: $15. Only 21 and older. (Only 600 tickets available). Info: 800-408-1517 or www.prosser-chamber.org.

Prosser Fly-InThrough July 17Saturday breakfast, lunch, bar-

becue dinner and Sunday morning breakfast. Free admission. Raffle priz-es and free commercial display areas will also be available. At Prosser Air-port. Sponsored by the EAA Chapter 1466 and the Port of Benton. Info: 509-786-2053 or www.wing-nuts.org.


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Magic & PuppetsMusic & Dancing

Shakespearean PlaysJousting &

Sword FightingFoodArts &Crafts

TWO DAY FAMILY PASSONE DAYTeens/Adults - $9.00Seniors/Children (5-12) - $7.00Children Under 5 -Free

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TIETON“Journey Stories”

Through Aug. 28. A traveling exhibition from Smith-

sonian Institution about how indi-viduals and families have moved to where they end up. Diverse focus on immigration, innovation and freedom. Opens July 16 at the Mighty Tieton Warehouse, 608 Wisconsin Ave. in Tieton. Info: www.mightytieton.com.



YAKIMASplashin’ Around

Free swim event. 1-4 p.m. at Franklin Pool, 2105 Tieton Drive. Hosted by Yakima Parks and Recre-ation. Info: 509-576-6348 or 509-575-6035.


p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Carlos Gonza-lez Bobblehead Night.

SUNDAY, JULY 17

NACHESNile Valley Days


PROSSERProsser Fly-In


ROSLYNCroatian Picnic

Noon-5 p.m. at Roslyn Park. Info: Geri Ash, 509-649-2732 or www.cleelumroslyn.org.

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Salem-Keizer. 5:35 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com.

Outdoor Summer Cinema“Yogi Bear,” rated PG. 8:30 p.m.

(begins at sunset) at Gilbert Park, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. Free admission with a canned good for Northwest Harvest. Info: Yakima Parks and Rec-reation, 509-575-6020.

TUESDAY, JULY 19

YAKIMAYakima Valley Jr. Champs Tournament (Tennis)

Through July 21Yakima Tennis Club, 2505 Fruitvale

Boulevard. Open to the public. Info: 509-248-2938 or www.yakimatennis.com.

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Yakima Valley Junior Champs Tournament (Tennis)


ThURSDAY, JULY 21

SELAHConcerts in the Park

Performance by the Yakima Com-munity Band. Classical, jazz, Broad-way tunes and marches. 7 p.m. at Wixson Park, Selah Avenue and Third Street. Bring blankets/chairs. Free admission. Info: Roger Finch, 509-877-6628 or www.yakimacommuni-tyband.com.

STEVENSONColumbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival

Through July 24Four days of live bluegrass music

and dancing. Skamania County Fair-grounds, 650 Rock Creek Drive, Ste-venson. Weekend pass: $55. Camp-ing passes available. Event begins Thursday at 4 p.m., Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Info: 509-427-3979 or www.columbiagorgebluegrass.net.

YAKIMARonnie Dunn

7 p.m. at the Yakima Valley Sun-Dome, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Tickets: $48.50, $42.50, $35 and $25. Ages 2 and older require a ticket. Available at the SunDome ticket office, 800-325-7328 or online at www.tickets-west.com. (Country.)

Artsvan Family NightsPart of the Yakima Parks and

Recreation Department’s Summer Concert Series, the ArtsVan is a good resource for easy art projects you can replicate at home.


Yakima Valley Junior Championship Tournament (Tennis)


Summer Sunset Concert SeriesThe McClellans. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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FRiDAY, JULY 22

CLE ELUMPark in the Pines Barbecue Rib Contest and Music Festival

Through July 24In Wye Park in Cle Elum. Barbecue,

live music, beer and wine garden, vendor booths and family fun rides. Info: www.porkinthepines.com.

GRANGERMovie Night






YAKIMAOutdoor Summer Cinema

“Shrek Forever After,” rated PG. 8:30 p.m. (begins at sunset) at Ran-dall Park, 44th and 48th Avenues, south of Nob Hill Boulevard. Free admission with a canned good for Northwest Harvest. Info: Yakima Parks and Recreation, 509-575-6020.

SATURDAY, JULY 23





TOPPENISHLos Lobos & The Los Lonely Boys

7 p.m. at Legends Casino, 580 Fort Road in Toppenish. Tickets: $20.50, $40 and $60 through all Ticketmaster outlets and Legends box office, 509-865-8800, ext. 5270. (Rock.)



YAKIMAMount Adams Cycling Club

Classic ride to the Cottonwood Canyon Area. Info: Brian Cox, 509-

833-2301 or www.mountadam-scycling.org.

Yakima Police Athletic League Sports Clinic

Boxing, wrestling, ping pong, foos-ball and pool skills. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at YPAL, 602 N. Fourth St. Lunch: $1.50. Hosted by Yakima Police Athletic League. Pre-register by July 16. Limited to 60 kids. Info: 509-575-6180.



SUNDAY, JULY 24






“Megamind,” rated PG. 8:30 p.m. (begins at sunset) at Gilbert Park, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. Free admission with a canned good for Northwest Harvest. Info: Yakima Parks and Rec-reation, 509-575-6020.

Yakima BearsYakima vs. Tri-City. 5:35 p.m.,

State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com.

MONDAY, JULY 25

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Tri-City. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Kids Eat Free.

TUESDAY, JULY 26

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Tri-City. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com.

wEDNESDAY, JULY 27


Performance by the Yakima Com-munity Band. Classical, jazz, Broad-way tunes and marches. 7 p.m. at Randall Park, between 44th and 48th

avenues, south of Nob Hill Boulevard. Bring blankets/chairs. Free admission. Info: Roger Finch, 509-877-6628 or www.yakimacommunityband.com.

Hoppin’ & Runnin’ in Miller ParkFree event for the whole family.

Obstacle course, jump rope and water play fountain. 6-8 p.m. at Third and E streets. Hosted by Ready by Five and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services. Info: 509-454-2493 or 509-853-1105.

ThURSDAY, JULY 28




Summer Sunset Concert SeriesSchool of Rock All Stars. 6:30-

8:30 p.m. at Franklin Park, 20th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Free admis-sion. Info: 509-575-6020. (Rock classics.)

FRiDAY, JULY 29

CLE ELUMSuncadia Summer Nights in the Village

Free outdoor summer concert. 7 p.m. at the Suncadia Amphitheatre. Info: 509-649-6204 or www.sunca-dia.com.

ELLENSBURGJazz in the Valley

Through July 31. Live jazz perfor-mances in 10 venues throughout downtown Ellensburg. Festival pass-es: $35. Day and evening passes: $10 and $15. Available online through July 26. Info: Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce, 888-925-2204 or 509-925-3137 or www.jazzinthevalley.com.


Includes pre-dinner wine tasting and social hour as well as a three-course dinner. 6 p.m. at Desert Wind Winery, 2258 Wine Country Rd. Cost: $45, tax and gratuity excluded. Res-ervations: 509-786-7277 or www.desertwindwinery.com.

ROSLYNMoosefest 2011: Northern Exposure Fan Festival

Through July 31An informal event for fans of North-

ern Exposure. Proceeds from the event go to local charities. Variety

of activities and events. Info: www.moosefest.org.


“Jumanji,” rated PG. 8:30 p.m. (begins at sunset) at Randall Park, 44th and 48th Avenues, south of Nob Hill Boulevard. Free admission with a canned good for Northwest Harvest. Info: Yakima Parks and Rec-reation, 509-575-6020.

SATURDAY, JULY 30

CLE ELUMKiwanis “Dollars for Scholars” Golf Tournament

At Sun Country Golf Course, in Cle Elum. Info: Linda Meltzer, 509-674-5991.


See Information on July 29

The Ellensburg Sprint Triathlon 8 a.m. at Irene Rinehart Riverfront

Park off Umptanum and I-90. Swim-ming will be done a local park, biking and the run in Ellensburg. Cost to register before July 16: $60 or $85 for Relay 2 person or $90 Relay 3 person. After July 16th, add $10. Register online at www.budurac-ing.com or https://www.signmeup.com/73024. Info: 206-920-3983.

GEORGESoundgarden

6 p.m. at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash. With Queens of the Stone Age, Mastodon and Meat Puppets. Tickets: $65 through www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster out-lets and 800-745-3000. (American rock.)

GOLDENDALEYes and Styx

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. at the Maryhill Winery & Amphitheatre, 9774 Highway 14 in Goldendale. Tickets: $49.50, $85, $105, $150 or meet and greet package: $305. Info: 509-773-1976 or www.maryhill-winery.com. (Classic rock.)

ROSLYNARRF Animal Rescue Doggie Olympic Games

At Rungee Field in Roslyn. Reg-istration begins at 9 a.m. and the games at 10 a.m. Cost: $5 per event or $25 for five or more events. Pro-ceeds go to ARRF Animal Spay and Neuter Fund. Info: Lori Clemente, 509-304-4805.

Roslyn Art & Music WalkAt local businesses in Roslyn with

live music from 5-9 p.m. Downtown Roslyn. Info: 509-649-2551 or www.cleelumroslyn.org.


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Easter Egg Hunt For A Healthy You Free event. Run, walk and laugh

while looking for Easter Eggs. 9-10 a.m. at Sarg Hubbard Park, on the Yakima Greenway. Hosted by the Yakima Greenway. Register by July 28. Info: 509-453-8280.Yakima Speedway

Gates open 4 p.m.; race 6 p.m. at 1600 Pacific Ave. Ticket prices vary. Info: 509-248-0647 or www.yaki-maspeedway.us.

SUNDAY, JULY 31


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Outdoor Summer Cinema“Twilight-Eclipse,” rated PG-13.

8:30 p.m. (begins at sunset) at Gil-bert Park, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. Free admission with a canned good for Northwest Harvest. Info: Yakima Parks and Recreation, 509-575-6020.

TUESDAY, AUG. 2

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Everett. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Tuesday night tickets.

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Performance by the Yakima Com-munity Band. Classical, jazz, Broad-way tunes and marches. 7 p.m. at Randall Park, between 44th and 48th avenues, south of Nob Hill Boulevard. Bring blankets/chairs. Free admission. Info: Roger Finch, 509-877-6628 or www.yakimacommunityband.com.Yakima Bears

Yakima vs. Everett. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Bear buck Wednesday.

ThURSDAY, AUG. 4

PROSSERCooking Class at Desert Wind Winery

6 p.m. at 2258 Wine Country Rd.

Cost: $45 per person includes class, recipes, dinner and two glasses of wine. Class limited to 12 people. Info: 509-786-7277 or www.deser-twindwinery.com.

SELAHConcerts in the Park

Performance by the Yakima Com-munity Band. Classical, jazz, Broad-way tunes and marches. 7 p.m. at Wixson Park, 214 S. Third St. Bring blankets/chairs. Free admission. Info: Roger Finch, 509-877-6628 or www.yakimacommunityband.com.

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Everett. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Thirsty Thursday.

Summer Sunset Concert SeriesBarton Carroll and Dimestore Mys-

tery. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Franklin Park, 20th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Free admission. Info: 509-575-6020. (American/Folk.)

ArtsVan Family Nights Part of the Yakima Parks and


6-8:30 p.m. at Franklin Park, S. 21st Ave., and Tieton Drive. Free admission. Info: 509-966-0930 or www.alliedartsyakima.org.

FRiDAY, AUG. 5

ELLENSBURGFirst Friday Art Walk

Come and see visual arts in Ellens-burg. Visit the galleries and business-es exhibiting local and national art-ists. Art Walk venues are open from 5-7 p.m., on the first Friday of each month. Info: www.ellensburgarts.com.

MOXEE Moxee Hop Festival

Food, craft vendors, music, royalty presentation, beer garden, guitar hero competition and fireworks show. 5 p.m.-midnight at Moxee City Park, Rivard Road and Highway 24. Info: www.moxeehopfestival.org.



YAKIMAAnnual Vintiques Car Show (Northwest Nationals)

Through Aug. 6Annual Vintiques car show at State

Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Swap


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Yakima BearsYakima vs. Everett. 7:05 p.m.,

State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. $1 Family Feast.

SATURDAY, AUG. 6

CLE ELUM/ROSLYNCommunity Builders Prize Ride

At Silver Ridge Ranch, Easton. Info: 509-304-4805.

Black Pioneer PicnicAt Roslyn Park. Info: 509-674-

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Centennial Center Steak FeedAt Centennial Center, 719 E. Third

St., Cle Elum. Info: 509-674-7530.

Courage Classic Bicycle TourThrough Aug. 8Snoqualmie Pass, Blewett Pass,

Stevens Pass. The Courage Classic Bicycle Tour (174 miles) was created as a fundraising ride to support the Rotary Endowment for the Interven-tion and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. You bike a pass a day. Three day event. Info: Mark Grantor 253-403-4374 or www.multicare.org/home/courage-classic.

ELLENSBURGFirst Saturday Birdwalk

The First Saturday Birdwalk is sponsored by the Kittitas Audubon Society. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars and cameras and meet down at the Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park parking lot at 8 a.m. to explore the bird wildlife in the Ellensburg area. Info: www.kittitasaudubon.org

GOLDENDALEGipsy Kings

Traditional Spanish Gypsy music taken one step further. 7 p.m. at Maryhill Winery, 9774 State Route Highway 14 in Goldendale. Ticket prices vary, $45 up to $140. Info: 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwin-ery.com.

MOXEEMoxee Hop Festival

Pancake breakfast, fun walk/run, parade, barbecue cook off, raffle drawing, street dance, music, food, craft vendors and beer garden. 7 a.m.-midnight, Moxee City Park, Rivard Road and Highway 24. Info:www.moxeehopfestival.org.



YAKIMAAnnual Vintiques Car Show (Northwest Nationals)

See information Aug. 5

No Spoof Bully Proof Nite and Martial Arts Movie

Learn anti-bully strategies and then stay and watch an action movie. 7:30-10 p.m. at Sarg Hubbard Park, on the Yakima Greenway. Free admis-sion. Info: 509-453-8280.

Yakima BearsYakima vs. Everett. 7:05 p.m.,

State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Autism Awareness night.

Yakima SpeedwayGates open at 4 p.m.; race at

6 p.m. at 1600 Pacific Ave. Ticket prices vary. Info: 509-248-0647 or www.yakimaspeedway.us.

SUNDAY, AUG. 7

CLE ELUM/ROSLYNCourage Classic Bicycle Tour

See information on Aug. 6


“The Last Song,” rated PG. 8:30 p.m. (begins at sunset) at Gilbert Park, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. Free admission with a canned good for Northwest Harvest. Presented by Yakima Parks and Recreation. Info: 509-575-6020.

MONDAY, AUG. 8

CLE ELUM/ROSLYN Courage Classic Bicycle Tour

See information on Aug. 6

YAKIMAArt Camps

Through Aug. 119 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. at West

Valley Community Park, 1323 S. 80th Ave. For ages 6-17. Cost: $75 residents, $89 non-residents. Space is limited and supplies are included. Info: Yakima Parks and Recreation, 509-575-6020.

Art Class for AdultsThrough Aug. 115:30-7:30 p.m. at West Valley

Community Park, 1323 S. 80th Ave. Cost: $55 residents, $69 nonresi-dents. Space is limited and supplies are included. Info: Yakima Parks and Recreation, 509-575-6020.

wEDNESDAY, AUG. 10

GRANDVIEWYakima Valley Fair and Rodeo

Through Aug. 13The 84th Annual Yakima Valley Fair

and Rodeo. Includes nightly enter-tainment, rodeo, team pulling, car show, community parade, livestock, arts/crafts and horticulture. Opens Wednesday at noon and then 8 a.m., Thursday through Saturday. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for kids (six to 12), five and under free. At Country Park Fairgrounds, 812 Wallace Way. Info: 509-882-1197 or www.yvfair-rodeo.org.



Yakima BearsYakima vs. Vancouver. 7:05 p.m.,

State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Bear buck Wednesday.

Art CampsSee information on Aug. 8

Art Class for AdultsSee information on Aug. 8

ThURSDAY, AUG. 11



Grandview Parade Begins at 6:30 p.m. at Grandview

Middle School, 1401 West 2nd Street. Info: 509-882-2100 or www.visitgrandview.org.

TOPPENISHConcerts in the Park

Performance by the Yakima Com-munity Band. Classical, jazz, Broad-way tunes and marches. 7 p.m. at Railroad Park, the corner of Top-penish and Asotin Avenues. Bring blankets/chairs. Free admission. Info: Roger Finch, 509-877-6628 or www.yakimacommunityband.com.

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Vancouver. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Thirsty Thursday.

Summer Sunset Concert SeriesThe Dusty 45’s. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

at Franklin Park, 20th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Free admission. Info: 509-575-6020. (Rockabilly.)

ArtsVan Family Nights Part of the Yakima Parks and


6-8:30 p.m. at Franklin Park, S. 21st Ave., and Tieton Drive. Free admission. Info: 509-966-0930 or www.alliedartsyakima.org.

Art CampsSee information on Aug. 8

Art Class for AdultsSee information on Aug. 8

FRiDAY, AUG. 12

CLE ELUM/ROSLYNSuncadia Summer Nights in the Village

Free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. at the Suncadia Amphitheater. Food and beverage is available for sale at event venue. Blankets, sleeping bags and low back lawn chairs allowed. Info: 509-649-6204 or www.suncadia.com.



YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Vancouver. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. $1 Family Feast.

Outdoor Summer Cinema“Secretariat,” rated PG. 8:30 p.m.

(begins at sunset) at Randall Park, 44th and 48th Avenues, south of Nob Hill Boulevard. Free admission with a canned good for Northwest Harvest. Presented by Yakima Parks and Recreation. Info: 509-575-6020.

SATURDAY, AUG. 13

CLE ELUM/ROSLYNMouseAbout Benefit Co-Ed Softball Tournament

Through Aug. 14At Memorial Field, Cle Elum. Info:

509-607-4587.



6th Annual Car ShowIn conjunction with the Yakima Val-

ley Fair and Rodeo. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 812 Wallace Way. Info: (509)-882-2100 or www.visitgrandview.org.


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PROSSER 2011 Prosser Wine and Food Fair

Nearly 3,500 wine enthusiasts gather for an afternoon of fine wine and food. Two bands from the Tri-Cit-ies — Highland Drive and IV — will play. Wine from 30 Washington win-eries, beer from two local breweries and food from 20 local food vendors. 2-8 p.m. at Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center, Wine Country Road and Chapman Lane. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event. Tickets go on sale May 1 at www.tourprosser.com.

No minors (under 21) or pets allowed. Info: Prosser Chamber office, 509-786-4545 or 800-408-1517.

YAKIMAYakima Bears Baseball Clinic

Kids will rotate through skill sta-tions led by professional players. Clinic will end with an autograph ses-sion. Bring gloves. Other equipment will be provided. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Yakima County Stadium. Free admis-sion. Pre-register by Aug. 6 by calling 509-453-8280 .

Yakima BearsYakima vs. Vancouver. 7:05 p.m.,

State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Fireworks.



ZILLAHTwo Mountain Winery — Dinner and a Movie

Dinner, movie and wine for $25. Movie title TBA. 215 Cheyne Road. Info: 509-829-3900 or www.twom-ountainwinery.com.

SUNDAY, AUG. 14

CLE ELUM/ROSLYNMouseAbout Benefit Co-Ed Softball Tournament


YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Vancouver. 5:35 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Two tickets to paradise.

Outdoor Summer Cinema“Toy Story 3,” rated G. 8:30 p.m.

(begins at sunset) at Gilbert Park, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. Free admission with a canned good for Northwest Harvest. Presented by Yakima Parks and Recreation. Info: 509-575-6020.

MONDAY, AUG. 15

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Spokane. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Kids eat free.

TUESDAY, AUG. 16

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Spokane. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Tuesday night tickets.

wEDNESDAY, AUG. 17



YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Spokane. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Bear Buck Wednesday.

ThURSDAY, AUG. 18

YAKIMACircle Music Jam

Family-friendly monthly jam for those who play an acoustic instru-ment of any kind. 7-9 p.m., 217 S. 63rd Ave. Info: Cheryl, 509-949-2100.

FRiDAY, AUG. 19

TOPPENISHToppenish Western Art Show

Through Aug. 21Free event at Railroad Park, 10

Asotin Ave. More than 35 artists dis-play their art for sale. On Saturday, Kids n’ Art is at 9 a.m.; silent auction 1-3 p.m.; and scholarship auction at 5 p.m. The art show’s event hours are: Friday, noon-6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: Toppenish Visitor Center, 509-865-3262 or www.top-penish.net.

ZILLAHBluegrass Pickin’ Days

Through Aug. 21A weekend filled with Bluegrass

music and food. RV spaces are lim-ited. At Stewart Park, 119 First Ave.


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9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.-1p.m. Info: 509-829-5151.

SATURDAY, AUG. 20

CLE ELUM/ROSLYNCruise Cle Elum and Motorcycle Show

Downtown Cle Elum. Music, contests, awards, cruise. Info: 509-674-5958.



UNION GAPCentral Washington Antique Farm Expo

Through Aug. 21A large display of antique farm

equipment and demonstrations: wheat threshing, sawmill, blacksmith-ing, homemade bread, home made ice cream, and a train for the kids. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Central Washing-ton Agricultural Museum at Fullbright Park, 4508 Main St.

There will be a daily parade of antique tractors and farm equipment and a large flea market with more than 100 vendors. Admission: $5. Info: Todd, 509-453-2395.

YAKIMAA Case of the Blues and All That Jazz

Junior League of Yakima and Yaki-ma Greenway Foundation co-sponsor this event with music, local food, wines, brews, and a silent auction. 4-11 p.m. at 111 South 18th St., Sarg Hubbard Park. Must be 21 and older. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 the day of the event. For tickets/informa-tion, call Sally at 509-453-8280 or www.yakimagreenway.org.





SUNDAY, AUG. 21



UNION GAPCentral Washington Antique Farm Expo




YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Boise. 5:35 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakima-bears.com. Two tickets to paradise.

MONDAY, AUG. 22

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Boise. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakima-bears.com. Kids eat free.

TUESDAY, AUG. 23

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Boise. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakima-bears.com. Tuesday night tickets.

FRiDAY, AUG. 26

CLE ELUM/ROSLYNSuncadia Summer Nights in the Village

Free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. at the Suncadia Amphitheater. Food and beverage is available for sale at event venue. Blankets, sleeping bags and low back lawn chairs allowed. Info: 509-649-6204 or www.suncadia.com.

Crazy for Quilts ShowIn the Roslyn/Cle Elum area. Info:

509-649-3777 or www.thecrazyquilt-shop.com.


Includes pre-dinner wine tasting and social hour as well as a three-course dinner. 6:30 p.m. at Desert Wind Winery, 2258 Wine Country Rd. Cost: $45, tax and gratuity excluded. Reservations: 509-786-7277 or www.desertwindwinery.com.

TIETONHighland Community Days

Through Aug. 28Highland Community Days is

a three-day event at Tieton City Square. Includes talent show, parade, dancing horses competition, civil war re-enactment, Scottish games and music, kids games and art and local vendors. Hours: Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 509-673-0109 or 509-952-1009.

TOPPENISH14th Annual Rail and Steam Show

Through Aug. 27

Caboose rides, railway historical displays in museum and rail yard, speeder rides, railroad memorabilia for sale. Held in conjunction with the Toppenish Western Art Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Northern Pacific Rail-way Museum, 10 Asotin Ave.

Cost: $5 adults, $3 children under 12 years. Info: Judy, 509-865-1911 or www.nprymusuem.org.

9th Annual Pow Wow and Stick Game Tournament

Through Aug. 28Yakama Nation Legends Casino,

580 Fort Rd., will host the 9th Annu-al Pow Wow and Stick Game Tour-nament. The Pow Wow will have a dance contest and drum contest. The Stick Game Tournament is a Native American traditional way of gaming.

Opening games are Friday at 3 p.m; Adults on Saturday at 3 p.m. and kids Sunday at 11 a.m.

Registration fee: Adults: $150 (2-5 players per team); Kids: free. Minimum of 2 adults.

Info: Carla George, 509-895-1577 or Andrea Martinez, 509-865-8800, ext. 5266.

SATURDAY, AUG. 27

CLE ELUM/ROSLYNRoslyn Art Walk

Downtown Roslyn. Info: 509-649-2223.

SUNNYSIDEPeach Harvest and Alpaca Farm Open House

Through Aug. 28Come to Silbury Hill Alpacas and

pick your own peaches and meet the alpacas. You can also shop the farm store for quality alpaca clothing, yarn, fiber and souvenirs. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 2361 Scoon Rd. Info: 509-837-8012 or www.silburyhillalpacas.com.



TOPPENISH14th Annual Rail and Steam Show


9th Annual Pow Wow and Stick Game Tournament


YAKIMAYakima Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney

Male and female divisions start at first grade and go to adult open levels. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday on Yakima Avenue. Free for spectators. Pre-register at 509-575-6020 or www.hotshots3on3.com.

SUNDAY, AUG. 28



TOPPENISH9th Annual Pow Wow and Stick Game Tournament


YAKIMAYakima Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney


TUESDAY, AUG. 30

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Eugene. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Tuesday night tickets.

wEDNESDAY, AUG. 31

YAKIMAYakima Bears

Yakima vs. Eugene. 7:05 p.m., State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave. General admission tickets start at $6.50. Info: 509-457-5151 or www.yakimabears.com. Bear Buck Wednesday.

UPCOMiNG

SIGNATURE SEPTEMBER EVENTSSEPTEMBER 5

PROSSERProsser States Day Celebration and Parade

Held on Labor Day each year, States Day dates back to a time when farmers would put down the plow and head into town for an old fashioned family picnic. It is now in its 86th year.

8 a.m.-10 p.m. at City Park, 7th and Sommers streets

Kicking off the day’s festivities is the Grand Parade which starts at 10 a.m. Directly after the parade, the crowd descends upon City Park. Concessions from tacos to hamburg-ers and hot dogs to corn-on-the-cob are available. Also includes: bingo, a dunk tank, the Valley’s Got Talent stage show and a full-scale carnival.

Info: Prosser Chamber of Com-merce, 509-786-3177 or www.prosserchamber.com.

SEPTEMBER 9-11 NACHES

Naches Valley Sportsman’s DaysIncludes parade, live entertain-

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Dates & times are subject to change.Sponsored by Yakima School District in conjunction with the

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

“In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institute is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.” To file a com-plaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington D.C. 20250-9410 or call, toll free (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). The

Yakima School District and the USDA are an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Washington Middle School510 S. 9th Street, Yakima

Breakfast: 7:30-8:00Lunch: 12:15

June 20th-July 15thMonday-Friday

Davis High School212 S. 6th Ave., Yakima

Breakfast: 7:30-8:00Snack: 10:30-10:45June 13th-July 11th

Monday-FridayStanton Alternative HS

901 W. Whitman St., YakimaBreakfast: 8:00-8:20Snack: 10:30-10:45June 13th-July 8th

Monday-FridayBethel AME Church

515 S. 6th Street, YakimaLunch only: 12:00-12:30

June 21st-July 28thTue., Wed. & Thur

Kissel Park26th & Mead, Yakima

Lunch only: 11:30-12:00June 13th-July 29th

Monday-FridayCasey Family

404 N. 3rd St., YakimaLunch only12:00-12:30

June 20th-July 8thMonday-Friday

(open only to those enrolled in the program)

Beginning date: June 20thEnding date: July 21st

Monday-ThursdayBreakfast 7:30-8:00

Lunch 12:15Adams Elementary School723 S. 8th Street, Yakima

Barge-Lincoln Elementary219 East “I” Street, Yakima

Gilbert Elementary4400 Douglas Drive, Yakima

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary2000 S. 18th Street, Yakima

McClure Elementary1222 S. 22nd Ave., Yakima

Ridgeview Elementary609 W. Washington Ave., Yakima

Roosevelt Elementary120 N. 16th Ave., YakimaFranklin Middle School410 S. 19th Ave., Yakima

Lewis & Clark Middle School1114 W. Pierce Street, Yakima

Wilson Middle School902 S. 44th Ave., Yakima

For more information call Cassie Davidson, 573-7145

YPAL & GREAT Programs602 N. 4th St., PAL Center,

YakimaBreakfast: 9:00-9:30Lunch: 12:00-12:30

June 20th-July 22ndMonday-Friday

(open only to those enrolled in the program)

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Meals will be served to children 1-18 years of age.All sites closed Monday, July 4th

quilt show, bingo, carnival rides, and food and sales vendors. Three-day event is at Naches Valley Middle School, 32 Shafer Ave.

Hours: Friday, 3-11 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m. breakfast, parade at 10 a.m., activities at 11 a.m.; Sunday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: John, 509-952-3250.

SEPTEMBER 10-11 YAKIMA

2nd Annual Skewered Apple BBQ Championship

Hosted by the Yakima Valley Muse-um, this two-day event draws more than 70 team competitors to Front Street in downtown Yakima. Event times: Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Music, wine and beer garden. Cost: $15 for two-day pass or $10 per day. Ages 12 and younger free. Proceeds from this event will support the Yakima Valley Museum. Info: David Lynx, 509-248-0747 or www.skeweredapple.com or email [email protected].

SEPTEMBER 10 GRANDVIEW

Great Grandview Grape StompContestants in this updated version

will hop into wooden wine barrels using their feet to turn 30 pounds of fresh grapes into juice. Team com-petitions made up of three people by category.

1 p.m. at the YVCC Workforce Edu-cation Center on Grandview Campus, 500 W. Main St. Noon registration, stomping 1-4 p.m.

There will also be food, arts and crafts vendors and activities for kids. Info: Elizabeth Alba, 509-882-2100 or www.visitgrandview.org/events.

SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 2 YAKIMA

Central Washington State FairAnnual agricultural fair featuring

livestock exhibitions, concerts, rodeo, car racing, demolition derby, com-mercial exhibits, food concessions, carnival rides, and games at State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave.

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 wrist-bands $22, includes unlimited rides. Info: 509-248-7160 or www.fairfun.com.

SEPTEMBER 23-25 PROSSER

Prosser Balloon RallyRainbow-colored balloons take

flight with sunrise launches scheduled

for all three days (weather permitting) from the Prosser Airport. Spectators are asked to arrive around 6:15 a.m. to watch the pilots prepare the giant balloons at sunrise.

A Night Glow, where the balloons will be anchored and displaying their colors, will kick off at dusk Saturday evening at Fiker Stadium. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Free admission. Pre-show entertainment will be family oriented. Info: Morgan, 509-713-2732 or the Prosser Chamber of Commerce, 509-786-3177 or www.prosserchamber.com.

SEPTEMBER 24-25 PROSSER

Caren Mercer-Andreason Street Painting Festival

Held in conjunction with the Great Prosser Balloon Rally and Harvest Festival, watch local and regional art-ists create works of art on the pave-ment in downtown Prosser.

In two days, artists create master-pieces with chalk. Bring your lawn chair to sit and watch the artists while enjoying a variety of musical entertainment. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 6th Street in Historic Downtown Prosser. Free admission.

Children and adults can purchase a chalk block for $5 to create your own artwork. Supplies are provided. Info: Prosser Chamber of Commerce, 509-786-3177 or www.prosserchamber.com.

25th Annual Catch the CrushA celebration of harvest and crush

in the heart of Washington Wine Country. This event takes place in Prosser, Benton City, Yakima and Zil-lah.

Includes grape stomps, crush tours, harvest and crush activities, hors d’oeuvres, free-run juice, live music, and wine tasting at local wineries. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Premier Passes are $30 online or $35 at the door. Online Premier Pass sales will be discontinued on Sept. 17. Premier Pass includes a 15 oz. commemorative wineglass, and enti-tles you to activities during the Catch the Crush weekend. To purchase your pass, call 509-965-5201 or visit www.wineyakimavalley.org.

SEPTEMBER 24 YAKIMA

Sunfair ParadeThe annual Sunfair Parade, now

in its 50th year, starts at 10 a.m. from South 16th Avenue going down Yakima Avenue. There will be march-ing bands, equestrians, clowns, floats and more. Info: Gene Dawson, 509-969-2781.


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