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Tysa Kihn is a working mom of a 3rd-grade drama queen and three busy boys. She has a flair for finding the humor in every situation.

Lacy Heinz is a Mom with a capital M who loves to read, root for the OregonDucks, and do a little legal work when time and preschoolers permit.

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to keep you busy this summer. We even included a local playground map, so you can hunt down the best family spots for picnics and playing.

As always, we’d love to hear your comments and suggestions, so send your ideas our way! Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]. You can also find us on Facebook, and online at playdatemagazine.com.

Have a safe and splendid summer!

David Pommer, MD, is a family physician with Selah Family Medicine. He is a graduate of Whitworth University and the University of Washington School of Medicine.

WHAt DOeS SUMMer mean to you? With each new season, I think of

transitions and new possibilities, and summer is no exception.

With all four seasons in the Yakima Valley, that means having a real summer experience.

Our household is still in the process of planning vacations, but I’m not concerned about it so much.

that’s because I’m looking forward to what some might call “the little things” — things that really aren’t so little at all.

I’m excited for longer days outside. I’m ready for fresh fruit and vegetables,

either from Yakima Farmers’ Market or local produce stands.

I’m eager for local baseball to start (and happy to see the Yakima Bears will be here this season!), and am already hungry for a Bear Dog.

I’m excited for my kids to experience another summer and all its wondrous opportunities, and I’m sure you’re ready to do the same.

We have packed this issue with information on camps, museums and other fun summertime events and recipes. One of our new found favorite activities also found a place in this edition: backyard camping. Columnist/mom/lawyer Lacy Heinz talks about her love of a warmer Yakima — and Yakima’s challenges. And just to balance things out, Dr. Pommer weighs in on the sugar in our diets in his latest installment of “Second Opinion.”

Our daily calendar and features in this edition will give you plenty of options

Scott poses with a rainbow in his Yakima backyard. Photo bY tJ Mullinax

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Second opinion: Sweetened beverageS 8It’s summer, and it’s hot! Dr. Pommer offers advice on the drinks we need to cut back on.

packageS of Hope 9Read how one Yakima resident is putting her love and effort into making sure children with cancer receive care packages.

go “fourtH” and celebrate! 9What to do on the Fourth of July? We’ve got the lineup of some cool events in the valley!

programS for tHe Young artiSt 14Check out these summer art camps and programs to enrich your child.

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finding Home in Yakima 16Lacy Heinz explores all sides of living in Yakima, and why she has called it home.

Summer at tHe muSeum 18Travel through time and across lands, and you only need to take a road trip! Our guide will help you go museum hopping.

moSeS lake water park 24Take a quick road trip for a real water park adventure. There are plenty of attractions for all ages and abilities. Make a splash!

backYard camping 26Take a cue from The Backyardigans and make your backyard a campground! Plus, check out these yummy and unique S’mores recipes!

vacation bible ScHool 30Kids scramble to attend this kind of school… We’ve got you covered on VBS offerings in the area.

twin miracleS 34Local mom Tysa Kihn shares her miraculous pregnancy story after enduring Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome.

plaYground map 38Sure, there are plenty of programs to enjoy this summer, but don’t forget about all those playgrounds in town!

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people consume these drinks for activities that don’t require a lot of energy. One of my colleagues commented on a patient drinking energy drinks to play video

games longer. While that may benefit the folks at Red Bull, a sedentary lifestyle compounds the problem of the extra calories from this sweetened beverage. And as a side note, the other additives that

give an energy drink its “kick” are not particularly healthy either.

So what can we do? The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that kids have no more than one sweetened beverage per day. If a child is overweight, this amount should be reduced significantly, preferably to none.

Recently my 11-year old asked to have some sweetened coffee, which reminded me how I can serve as a positive or negative role model. Whether we are aware of it or not, our examples influence our kids’ decisions and choices. (Note to self: put down my juice box.)

So I encourage you to let water, milk and other unsweetened beverages pass your lips this summer. Not only will you and your children drink more responsibly and quench your thirst, I won’t need to explain how weight influences aerodynamics in my waiting room.

T pound of fat.• Your standard-issue juice box has

about 110 calories. So, let’s say you had a juice box every day. Over a year, you would gain about 11 pounds.

• A 12-oz. can of soda has approximately 150 calories per can. Over a year, you may gain up to 15 pounds.

• Drinking a large fountain drink or an energy drink could create upwards of 40 pounds of additional weight.

Not only do you need to be concerned about calories, but also about serving sizes. Actual drink sizes have gotten bigger over the years, even as the official “serving” size has remained constant. Today, a “kids”-size drink from a fast-food establishment is about the size that an adult drink was decades ago. If you order a beverage and it comes with two

handles and a wheel, consider that a sign to send it back.

And what about those energy drinks? The truth is, while it may provide a boost of energy, many

The mARkeTeRS for Red Bull energy drinks use metaphors to depict the benefits of their sweetened beverage. The problem with their slogan — “giving you wings” — is that unlike birds, human bones are not hollow. And with the extra calories these sweetened beverages add to your waistline, any child or adult would find it difficult to “lift off.”

So as warmer weather approaches and kids leave the classrooms for summer break, they will likely find themselves with increased levels of thirst. The question is, what thirst quenchers will they choose? hopefully this column will give both you and your child the information necessary to make an informed decision.

Sweetened beverages or any drinks that include sugar — such as soda pop, juice, chocolate milk, strawberry milk, sports drinks and energy drinks — pack a lot of calories. And with a growing childhood obesity epidemic, these are not calories kids need for a healthy developing body.

Let’s turn to our nutritionist friends for help in crunching some of these numbers:

It takes 3,500 calories to make one

sweetened beverages: not ideal for thirst or flying

…many people consume these

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camps & fun

TheaTre, anyone?

“All the world’s a stage!” So says the character Jacques in Shakespeare’s play As You Like It. With that in mind, if you can’t travel the world, then make the world come to life with theatre!

This summer there are several programs available for your kids to get in the stage spotlight:

June 18-22. Eisenhower High School will host its Eisenhower Summer Drama Camp. The camp, which runs from 9 a.m.-noon each day, is intended for kids 6-13. Participants will learn the ins and outs of the stage, including acting, dancing, singing, improvisation, props and costuming. A “Grand Finale” show will be held at 11:30 a.m. on June 22, the last day of the camp. The cost is $68 per child, which includes a daily snack and a camp T-shirt. The drama unfolds at Ike’s Little Theatre, located at 702 S. 40th Ave. in Yakima. Call 509-833-7676 for more info.

Allied Arts of Yakima Valley has prepared a lineup of theatre fun, too. The organization is holding its “Theatre For Kids” program June-August. Each camp runs from 4-6 p.m. for kids 7-12. Cost: $80.

June 25-29: The film The Artist hits the stage.July 9-13: Myths and storytelling.July 15-20: Murals come to life.Aug. 20-24: Puppets.

Allied Arts will also resume its two-week Shakespeare Camp in August. Elementary and middle school students meet from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 13-17 & Aug. 20-24, and high school students meet from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 13-17 & Aug. 20-24. Cost: $150. See page 11 for contact info.

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Your kids can also dance the summer away with a variety of dance camps.

CoMoTion danCe will run weekly dance camps and intensives for ages 3 and up from June 11 to August 16, and each week will offer something different.

The cost is $68 for one week for ages 6-9, and $78 for the week for ages 10 and up. The 6-9 age group runs from 3-4:30 Monday-Thursday; intermediate from 4:30-6:30 p.m.; and advanced from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

June 11-14: Hip hopJune 18-21: TapJune 25-28: ModernJuly 9-12: JazzJuly 16-19: BalletJuly 23-26: Modern (not a repeat)July 30-Aug. 2: Jazz (not a repeat)Aug. 6-9: Tap (not a repeat)Aug. 13-16: Hip hop (not a repeat)

CoMotion Dance Center for the Arts, 4001 Summitview Ave., Suite 20, Yakima, 509-966-0676

The Melody lane PerforMing arTs aCadeMy is offering music, dance and theatre camps this summer. You like princesses? Check. Movie-inspired courses? Check. A variety of music genres? Check!

Princesses first! Ages 3-5: $65 per week. Each week offers two sessions: 10-10:50 a.m. or 5:30-6:20 p.m.

June 25-29: Cinderella PrincessJuly 9-13: Little Mermaid PrincessJuly 23-27: Sleeping Beauty Princess July 3-31: Disney Princesses (5-week session), 11-11:50 or 4:30-5:20 p.m. >> continued on page 11.

leT your VoiCe Be heard! (or learn an insTruMenT)

Melody lane is offering classes to boost your musical prowess with voice and instrument lessons.

July 2-7 (no July 4 class): Sing Like a Pop Star. Vocal lessons. 10-10:50 a.m. or 5:30-6:20 p.m. Ages 8 and up. July 3-31: Beginning guitar. 5-week session: Tuesdays, 4:30-5 p.m. Ages 8 and up. July 5-Aug. 2: Beginning piano. 5-week session: Thursdays, 5-5:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up. July 30-August 3: Sing Like a Broadway Star. Vocal lessons. 10-10:50 a.m. or 5:30-6:20 p.m. Ages 8 and up. See page 11 for contact info.


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More Musical Notes

If you want to enjoy music but don’t want to commit to a week-long camp, there are some other options out there. Gone Fiddling Again hosts its “circle Music JaM” the third Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. Next dates: June 21, July 19 & Aug. 16.

The jams are for all ages and abilities and are described as “nutrition for the music soul.” The jams include country, folk, fiddle, bluegrass and blues.

Gone Fiddling Again is located at 217 S. 63rdAve. in Yakima. Contact: 509-949-2100; gonefiddlingagain.com

The Yakima Valley Community Band marks its summer debut of “coNcerts iN the Park” 7 p.m. on July 4, with free concerts running each Wednesday from July 4-Aug. 8. A variety of music includes jazz, classical, pops, Broadway tunes and marches. Each concert is performed at Randall Park at 48 N. 44th Ave. in Yakima.

Spend a few evening hours under the stars by Star GazinG at randall Park one Friday each month through October. Thanks to a partnership between the Yakima Astronomical Society and Yakima Parks and Rec, families can observe the moon, planets, stars and other sky objects. Contact Yakima Parks and Rec at 509-575-6020 for more info.

Starting times vary, but here’s the schedule:MAY 25: 8:30-midnightJuNe 29: 9 p.m.-midnightJulY 27: 8:30 p.m.-midnightAug. 24: 8 p.m.-midnightSePT. 21: 7 p.m.-midnightOcT. 19: 7 p.m.-midnight


Be One With nature

There’s the joke about the Buddhist who walks up to a hot dog vendor and says, “Make me one with everything.”

Now, your family can be one with nature with the plethora of options available this summer.

Sometimes you don’t have to go very far to experience a real outdoorsy summer here in the area. Try these local options:

Get your hands dirty and grab hold of some plump earthworms. Sure, you can try to hunt down the night crawlers on your own, or you can head to the Yakima Area Arboretum to give your kids an educational and fun outing. The Arboretum’s “WOrm COmpOsting fOr Kids” class is set for 1-3 p.m. June 19.

Kids grades 2 and up will learn all about worms in a real hands-on setting. The cost is $20 for YAA members and $26 for non-members. The fee includes a starter kit. Parents are free if they accompany their child.

The class takes place at the Jewett Interpretive Center at the Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakima. Contact: 509-248-7337, or visit ahtrees.org.

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six weeks this summer. The week-

long camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays,

and is intended for ages 5-11. Pick from the following weeks:

June 18-22, June 25-29, Jul. 2-6, Jul. 9-13, Jul. 16-20, or Jul. 23-27. The cost is $139 per child, which includes snacks, a T-shirt and a bottle.

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• July 9-13: Explore myths and storytelling in an art classroom setting.

• July 16-20: Explore the art of murals.

• Aug. 20-24: Explore the world of puppet creation.

YYakima VallEY’s beautiful summer is a work of art itself, and it might inspire kids to get their hands working creatively. Here are some programs for kids who want to get artistic.

Maxin Art Studio is offering a drop-in drawing class each Friday from 4-6 p.m. The studio is located at 106 S. Third St. in Yakima. You can call 509-494-3850 for details, or visit maxinartstudio.com. Ongoing.

Red Art Studios, located at 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd. in Yakima, has a lineup of summer art and science day camps beginning in July. Each camp costs $65 per participant, and pre-registration is required. Call 509-469-2766 to register. All camps run 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday. Here’s the schedule:

• July 17-20: “Explore ancient Egypt” art, culture, math and language.

• July 24-27: “Weather Central” Weather in art, weather machines and observing.

• July 31-Aug. 3: “masks of the americas” mask construction, history, culture and expression.

• Aug. 7-10: Rocket camp. (First session)

• Aug. 14-17: Rocket camp. (second session)

Allied Arts of Yakima Valley will resume its popular summer artsVan program, which brings art to various parks in the area (check out our website, playdateyakima.com, for a full schedule!). allied arts also has a number of art camps at its facility at 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. in Yakima. Call the office at 509-966-0930 or visit alliedartsyakima.org for more info and updates.

Each art camp costs $80 for a full week or $140 for two theatre or art camps. Each camp is designed for ages 7-12 and runs from 2-4 p.m. on the dates listed below:

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Yakima County Central Washington Agricultural MuseumMuseum grounds feature horse-drawn and early mechanical farm machinery, plus 3,000 antique hand tools, a steam engine, bells, a sawmill, a blacksmith shop, an apple packing line and the Lindeman Tractor. Educational programs available 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays though June 8. Other special events include various tractor runs, tractor pulls and the annual Central Washington Antique Farm Equipment Expo, scheduled for Aug. 18-19. • Fullbright Park, 4508 Main St., Union Gap • Museum grounds open every day of the year • Buildings open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 1-4 p.m. Sunday through October • Free admission ($5 suggested donation per person) • 509-457-8735 • centralwaagmuseum.org

McAllister Museum of AviationOpened in 1926 by brothers Charles and Alister McAllister.

Special event: B-17 Bomber, ground tours and rides available at 4 p.m., June 25-28. • Open all year: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays • 2008 S. 16th Ave., Yakima • 509-457-4933 • mcallistermuseum.org

Northern Pacific Railway MuseumThe Northern Pacific Railway depot was in use from 1911 until

1981, and the museum was opened in 1989. Highlight: Have your birthday party in a caboose! The 13th Annual Railroad Show is Aug. 24-25 and features art, demonstrations, caboose rides and tours. • 10 Asotin Ave., Toppenish • Open through October • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 12-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday • $5 adults, $3 children 17 and under and seniors • Contact: Roger, 509-865-1911, or Mary (special events), 509-877-3894 • nprymuseum.org

Yakima Area ArboretumDescribed as a “living collection of trees and plants.” Park grounds cover 46 acres, 30 of which house trees and display gardens, and 15 acres of natural area. Jewett Interpretive Center features a bell tower, Heritage of Trees display, reference library, herbarium, gift shop and courtyard. • 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakima • Park open dawn to dusk; Jewett Visitor Center open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays • Admission by donation • 509-248-7337 • ahtrees.org

Yakima Electric Railway MuseumSince 1907 this has been the home of Yakima Valley Trolleys, which its website says is “America’s last intact, early 20th century, interurban electric railroad.” A collection of trolleys for observation and weekend and holiday trolley rides available. • South Third Avenue & Pine Street, Yakima • Open through September 3 • Trolley rides 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays • $4 adults, $3 children 12 and under and seniors 60 and up, children on lap are free (cash only) • 509-249-5962 • yakimavalleytrolleys.org

Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center Museum Exhibits include life-size dwellings, a mannequin exhibit of Native American leaders and sound effects with music and oral narratives. There’s also a gift shop, restaurant and theater. • Highway 97 and Buster Road, Toppenish • Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily • $6 adults, $4 seniors 55 & older and children 11-18, $2 children 0-10, $15 family (2 adults and 2 children under 18), $25 guided tour • 509-865-2800, ext. 1 • yakamamuseum.com

Summer at the Museum

SometimeS you don’t hAve to go fAR to go on a long journey. That’s the beauty of museums. You can drive for a few minutes, or take a road trip to explore one of the many options in the state, and you’ll be transported to another time and place.

Here’s a roundup of fun regional museums that are worth the road trip this summer:

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Yakima Valley Museum & Children’s Underground Historical exhibits of Yakima Valley, from pioneer days

to early city life. Highlights include a focus on the area’s fruit industry, horse-drawn vehicles, Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas exhibit, the Children’s Underground and the adjacent Museum Soda Fountain. Gift shop and educational programs available. Other rotating exhibits throughout the year. • 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima (Franklin Park) • Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Children’s Underground opens 1 p.m. weekdays & 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday • Museum & Children’s Underground: $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, children under 5 free, $12 family (check for special group rates) • Soda Fountain: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; summer hours 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday • 509-248-0747 for museum; 509-457-9810 for Soda Fountain • yakimavalleymuseum.org

Take a little road trip for these museums:Benton County Historical MuseumAntique clothing, Pomo baskets and a Christmas toy exhibit. • Located in Prosser City Park, 1000 Paterson Road, Prosser • Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 12-3 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday-Monday • $3 adults, $1 children under 18 • 509-786-3842

Children’s Activity MuseumSince 1991, hands-on fun includes themed play areas, the vortex machine and a reading nook. Preschool program, party rentals and field trips available. • 118 E. Fourth Ave., Ellensburg • Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, 12-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday & Saturday; closed Sunday-Tuesday • $4.25 per person, ages 1 and up; $14.50 family admission for four or more immediate family • 509-925-6789 • childrensactivitymuseum.org

Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science & TechnologyHighlights the scientific and technology history of Columbia Basin area, including nuclear technology, molecular science, hydroelectric power and Hanford. • 95 Lee Boulevard, Richland • Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday & Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 12-5 p.m. Sunday • $5 adults, $4 students ages 7-17 and seniors • 509-943-9000 • crehst.org

Fort Simcoe State ParkThis 200-acre, day-use park features five original buildings, picnic areas and interpretive displays. A family weekend in June celebrates military and Fort Simcoe history. • At the end of State Route 220, located on the Yakama Reservation (45 minutes south of Yakima) • Summer hours (through September): daily, 6:30 a.m. to dusk. • Free admission and parking • 509-874-2372

Goldendale ObservatoryBudding astronauts will enjoy staying up late to star gaze at this hilltop observatory

housing one of the nation’s largest public telescopes. Or stop by during the afternoon for a daylight view of the countryside. • 1602 Observatory Drive, Goldendale (70 miles south of Yakima) • Summer hours (through September): 2-5 p.m. & 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesday-Saturday. • Admission by Discover Pass, donations • 509-773-3141 • perr.com/gosp.html

Kittitas County Historical Museum A local history museum. The Exploring Kittitas County summer program offers an extensive calendar of field trips and hands-on activities for kids. • 114 E. Third Ave., Ellensburg • Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday • Admission by donation • 509-925-3778 • kchm.org

Maryhill Museum of Art Set in a three-story mansion overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, the Maryhill Museum of Art features European and American

paintings, Native American arts and pieces from the Queen of Romania. The kid-friendly EyeSEE Resource Room features games and special exhibits. Enjoy a picnic in the large garden. Don’t forget to visit the nearby Stonehenge Memorial. • Special event: Family Fun-Draw Your Own Landscape, 1-4 p.m. Jun. 9 (free with museum admission) • 35 Maryhill Museum Drive, Goldendale (Located off Highway 97, 12 miles south of Goldendale) • Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through November 15, including holidays$9 adults, $8 seniors 65 and up, $3 youth ages 7-18, children free 6 and under, $25 family (2 adults and all related children ages 7-18); free parking and exploration of grounds509-773-3733 • maryhillmuseum.org

It’s only a couple of hours to ancient Egypt…If you’re hitting the road for the west side, be sure not to miss something extra

special at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center. (This just might be the attraction to give you an excuse to hit the road!)

That’s because the “Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs” exhibit will be unveiled for the last time in North America, from May 24 until Jan. 6, 2013. The attraction features more than 100 artifacts, many of them having been around for 2,000 years. Visitors will get to see 50 items that came right from King Tut’s tomb.

The exhibit is a collaboration of National Geographic and Arts & Exhibitions International and the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities, and sponsored by Seattle’s Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Tickets range from $15.50-$32.50. Pacific Science Center is located at 200 Second Avenue North in Seattle.

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Heather Caro, who used to work for Yakima Magazine, sent along this snack idea, which my son is crazy about: cinnamon waffles. All you do is get a can of cinnamon rolls (the kind you pop open, pop on a baking sheet and pop in the oven), then press them in a waffle iron. Voila! Cinnamon waffles. Pour on the syrup and call it breakfast.

DIY Fun Jill St. George, our resident DIY expert, came up with this brilliant way to make DarliNG JeWelrY for not a lot of money. Here are her instructions on how: Cut a leather strip (she recycles leather belts) approximately 7 inches (for most wrist sizes). Cut a piece of vintage or new lace to wrap around edges of leather. Next drill one hole at each end of the leather. Then attach lace, using spray adhesive (glue). Spray the back of the lace (not the leather — you don’t want a sticky bracelet) and then neatly place lace across the leather strip. Make a small slice in the lace before attaching grommets. Place and attach grommets in each of the holes. Run ribbon through the holes and then tie onto wrist.

Royal Reality Staffer Alex Mitchell, who can always be relied upon for an excellent book recommendation, loaned me Rose, an autobiography by the personal maid to volatile and rich Lady Astor. No meek wallflower herself, Rose Harrison describes the complicated — and loving — relationship between her and Mrs. Astor. Wry, honest and fun, the account is a true page turner, and an amazing story of how things “used to be.” If you’re a Downton Abbey fan, you’ll love it.

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a day seldom passes when my son, Jax, who’s 4, doesn’t ask to eat out. So he was more than happy to tag along.

Once inside, we sat ourselves and then browsed through the menu. I expected to see breakfast items galore, but to my surprise, they have quite a selection for lunch as well — from chef salads ($8.99) to monster burgers ($9.65).

as good as everything else sounded, I still had one thing on my mind: asparagus! So I went with the omelet ($9.90). In between coloring and clowning around, Jax decided on pancakes and bacon ($5.90) from the kids’ menu.

Within a matter of minutes, our food arrived (a huge plus with a 4-year-old).

The pancake was plenty enough for two. and the omelet… it was heavenly. It’s filled with mushrooms, ham and cheese, topped with fresh asparagus and then covered in a creamy hollandaise sauce. and it tastes just as good as it looks. It not only satisfied my asparagus craving, it had me coming back for more.

The following Friday we were right back in the same seat — but with dad there to treat us. and once again, we raved about our dishes — mine was the Monte cristo ($9.35), dad had the cheeseburger with crinkle fries ($8.95) and Jax was served enough French toast ($5.90) for two.

I seldom am a regular at restaurants, but the few I do frequent see more than enough of my rambunctious boy and me. I have a feeling they are going to see a lot more of us.

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there are plenty of ways to make a splash at the park. Some highlights include two 200-foot water slides, a 300-foot “river,” an artificial surfing simulator, volleyball courts, pools and diving boards, and a tube slide.

this year’s early season opens may 26 until June 7, when operating hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekends, and 4-8 p.m. monday-Friday. regular season commences June 8 until aug. 28, when the hours expand to 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. monday-thursday, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

late season spans aug. 29-Sept. 3, when hours go back to 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekends, and 4-8 p.m. monday-Friday. it’s advised to call ahead of your trip to make sure hours haven’t changed.

Cost: $9 adult, $8 student (ages 13-17), $7 seniors and children (ages 5-12), free for children under 4. Call or check website for season and family passes.

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Backyard camping!Make camping go a long way — without going far away

By Scott Klepach, Jr.

What I’m about to dIvulge may stir up some controversy.

I’m not a happy camper.I mean that literally. I’m really not a

camper at all.Sure, sure, I may have had a bad

experience, or maybe I didn’t give camping a chance. I can enjoy staying in a cabin — or even being under the cover of a makeshift structure for shelter.

but tent camping? gasp!I want to like it. I’ve tried, even

though last summer was only my second time.

as I wrote then, for me camping conjures up images of tics, murderers and bears. oh, and cougars, too. or as my daughter elise calls them, “poogars.” Not so cute when they are staring at you hungrily — in your imagination.

groWINg up, my family never went camping. Not once.

In fact, the closest we came to camping was staying in an embassy Suites hotel in bellevue – you know, with all those plants and the jungle décor.

Oh, but I’ve sacrificed — or compromised — my comfort for the sake of family. What’s the compromise? tent camping in our backyard. (my

wife assures me we will go “real” tent camping again later this year.)

the backyardigans had it right. Why spend all that time and effort packing and traveling to some distant location when you can bring “the wild” to the green space at your back doorstep? (Now if only I could make this argument work with my wife.)

this experience was grand. It helped, sure, to have a fenced-in yard, a familiar setting and our house several yards away — which I retreated to several times (hey! It was a cold april night!). It also helped having an airbed and an extension cord running from the house to power the Christmas Story leg lamp that lit the tent inside.

I mused that mark twain would be proud, and by the light of the leg lamp I read his travel memoir roughin’ It — rather than experiencing the real deal.

You think I’m lazy? A wimp? A bore? Call me what you will. but we did have fun. our family roasted s’mores over our fire pit, slept in a real tent, shared scary stories and snuggled to keep warm.

and you know what? I learned some things about our neighborhood because of this experience. Traffic was not the biggest problem keeping us awake. Instead, it was a combination of other

sounds: mating cats, a noisy donkey, a persistent rooster and the incessant chirping of birds (and we live within the city limits!).

So if you want to go “roughin’ it” in your own backyard, get ready for adventure of a tamer kind. but be sure to have these items with you:

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marshmallows. And marshmallows!

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ones (attach a magnet and go “fishing" for aluminum cans)

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I magination (good for creating spooky stories and pretending you’re not in the backyard)

You can read the rest of my camping adventures at playdateyakima.com.


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June 18-22: 9 a.m.-12 noon. “IncrediWorld Amazement Park!” Free; VBS T-shirt $5. Kids will sing during main service 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, Jun. 24. Ahtanum Pioneer Church | 8500 Ahtanum Road, Yakima; 509-965-0444. answersvbs.com/vbs/ahtanumpioneer/

June 18-22: 8:45 a.m.-12 noon. “Sky: Everything is Possible with God.” For ages 4 through 5th grade. Cost: $30 per child (scholarships available). First Presbyterian Church of Yakima, 9 S. 8th Ave., Yakima. Contact: Susie, 509-248-7940, ext. 110. fpcyakima.com

June 18-22: 9 a.m. to noon. Selah “IncrediWorld Amazement Park.” Ages 4-11 years. Cost: Free; $5 T-shirt. Covenant Church | 560 McGonagle Road, Selah; selahcov.com; Jewell Nelson, 697-4095.

June 18-Aug. 17: Select one week or multiple weeks. “Summer Adventure Day Camp.” Meets 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays June 20-Aug. 19; sign up for one week or more.

Vacation Bible School 2012

Two age groups: Kindergarten-first grade and second-fifth grade. Cost: $30 weekly for first child, add $20 for each sibling; $10 registration fee includes a T-shirt. Westminster Presbyterian Church | 6015 Summitview Ave., Yakima; westpress.org; Lisa Willey, 966-1900.

June 18-22: 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. “West Side Soccer Camp.” For kids who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. Bible message, soccer training from Christian coaches. Cost: $70 if registered by Jun. 3, or $80 after Jun. 3; includes T-shirt and snack. West Side Church, 6901 Summitview Ave., Yakima; contact Joyce at 509-965-2800.

June 18-22: 6-8 p.m. “Sky: Everything is Possible with God.” For ages 3 through 5th grade (all potty trained). Free; includes T-shirt, crafts, snacks, and fun. Mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way (at the corner of 72nd & Summitview, Yakima). To pre-register and get more info, contact Tabitha Darwood at 972-3723.

June 24-28: 5-8 p.m. “SonRise National Park.” Ages 3-sixth grade. Each night begins with dinner. Free. Christ Lutheran Church | 5606 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; christlutheranyakima.com; Lori Murphy, 895-9037.

June 25-29: 9 a.m.-12 noon. “Light. Life. Awesome!” For ages 3 through sixth grade. Crafts, games, snacks, Bible study and worship. $15 per person. Central Lutheran Church, 1604 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima; 509-575-6490. clcyakima.org

June 25-29: 9 a.m.-12 noon. “Team Jesus.” For ages 4-12. Free. Bible lessons, crafts, snacks, and music. Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church | 10203 W. Tieton Drive, Yakima; redeemeryakima.org; 248-6919.

June 25-29: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. “Quest Camp.” For ages 3 1/2 through sixth grade. Free. Sponsored by Highland Community Church; camp held in Tieton Park. Contact Nikki Keller at 509-847-3034. hcc-cowiche.org

Photos courtesy of first Presbyterian church of yakima,


July 9-13: 8:30-11:30 a.m. “Sky: Everything is Possible with God.” Kindergarten-fourth grade. Registration fee: $10. Yakima Foursquare Church, 700 N. 40th Ave., Yakima; 509-575-1490. yakimafoursquare.org

July 9-13: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (9 a.m.-12 noon for Kindergarten). “Light. Life. Awesome!” For kids entering kindergarten-sixth grade. Free; lunch provided. Mount Olive Lutheran Church | 7809 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-966-2190. mountoliveyakima.org

July 15-19: 6-8:30 p.m. “God Always Wins.” Ages 4-fifth grade. First night: 5:30 p.m., family dinner for all families. $5 per family. Sun Valley Church | 2002 E. Mead Ave., Yakima; 965-6800; sunvalleychurch.net.

July 16-20: Time: TBD. “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity.” Free. Christian Life Center | 716 N. 40th Ave., Yakima; 248-2015; myclc.tv. Call for more details.

Jul. 30-Aug. 3: 9 a.m.-12 noon. “VBS.” Kindergarten-sixth grade. Free. Peace Lutheran Church, 91 Wernex Loop, Selah; 509-697-4353. peacelutheranelah.org

Jul. 29-Aug. 2: 6-8:30 p.m. “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity.” Intergenerational. Free. Wesley United Methodist Church of Yakima, 14 N. 48th Ave. Contact: 509-966-2370. wesleyofyakima.org

Jul. 30-Aug. 3: 6-8:30 p.m. “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity.” Ages 4-sixth grade. Free. Zillah Church of the Nazarene | 203 Miles Drive, Zillah; zillahnazarene.org; Sarah Friedrich, 829-5338.

Aug. 6-9: 9:-11:30 a.m. “Sky: Everything is Possible with God.” Ages 4-10. $10 donation. Westpark Church and Academy | 3902 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 966-1632; diversityexcels.org.

Aug. 6-9: 6:30-8:30 p.m. “Mission: Possible.” Kindergarten-sixth grade. Free. Wiley Heights Covenant Church | 12504 Gilbert Road, Yakima; wileyheightscovenant.org; Sherrin Melcher, 966-2383.

Aug. 12-16: 6-7:30 p.m. “Hometown Nazareth.” Free. For ages 3 (potty trained) through sixth grade. Shiloh Christian Center | 113 N. Pierce Ave., Yakima; call Patty at 594-7111.

Aug. 13-16: 6-9 p.m. “Mega Sports Camp.” First- to sixth-graders. Focus on basketball and cheerleading. Cost: $10 per camper, plus other material fees. Registration deadline: Jul. 10 (price increases to $20 per camper after Jul. 10). Memorial Bible Church | 111 Old Stage Way, Yakima; contact Chris Kinman at 966-6500; mbcyakima.com.

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Twin MiraclesBy TysA Kihn mMy pregnancy was all about

the numbers. I was comparing early blood test results, discovering that my conception date was exactly two years after the date of my tubal ligation. at that time, I learned that the chances of my pregnancy were 5 in 1,000.

Then, I saw that I was going to have two babies.

But the numbers that meant the most: our boys had a 100 percent chance of dying from Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, if left untreated. Treatment offered a 95 percent chance that one boy would survive, and a 70 percent chance that both boys would survive.

It all began at the end of February 2009. Something told me that, in spite of my tubal ligation, things weren’t right. Two blue lines confirmed my suspicion. The next two weeks were spent in and out of the lab and waiting for those numbers to tell us if it was a viable pregnancy.

Finally, an ultrasound confirmed that we were having a baby. It was a big adjustment, and even more so when at nine weeks an ultrasound showed two babies.

Life became busy after my husband Dana’s eye surgery and recovery. Distracted by caring for him, I ignored how my belly seemed to have grown rounder and heavier almost overnight. Walking became difficult, and my back was so sore. I attributed it to being over 30, and carrying two babies instead of one. I reasoned that it wasn’t just because I was having twins; I was working full time, chasing around two older kids, so my body was complaining.

We went in for the big gender ultrasound at 18 weeks. We couldn’t wait to find out whom we would be meeting that november.

It was during the ultrasound I began to realize something was wrong. Baby a measured right on. But Baby B was measuring behind in growth. The ultrasound tech couldn’t get many measurements; my baby hardly moved. She couldn’t even find his bladder.

With each measurement, the words Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) came to me. I’d read that it was a risk in identical pregnancies, and that it wasn’t good. I didn’t want to believe that’s what we were seeing, but when Dr.


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Rowles came into the room, I knew by the look on his face what he was going to say.

It was a Tuesday, the day before our ninth anniversary. All of a sudden the world seemed to be crashing down on us. The babies whom we never expected, and never thought we wanted, were now so dear and we could lose them.

Two days later, we were at the University of Washington with a full day of examinations. I was scheduled to see Dr. Walker at Eastside

Maternal Fetal Medicine in Kirkland first thing Friday morning, seeing one of only a handful of doctors who perform the surgery to treat Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS). I didn’t know then how lucky we were not to travel several states away for surgery, like many parents.

TTTS happens only in identical twin pregnancies when the twins share a placenta. Due to the shared placenta, there are often blood vessels in the placenta that cross each other. In TTTS, one baby begins to get too much blood and becomes the recipient twin. The other baby doesn’t get enough blood, and is called the donor. The donor becomes malnourished, while the recipient begins to have heart issues from the stress.

The fear that we had for the lives of our sons lessened once we met with Dr. Walker’s staff. They went through a huge binder explaining the surgery, and were very clear on the numbers. He determined the boys were in stage

2. Stage 4 means death. Dr. Walker was committed to saving our babies, and surgery was scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2009.

I thought I would be a wreck that weekend, but instead I was filled with a calm spirit. Monday morning, we watched on a screen as a fetal scope was inserted into my belly, and methodically each shared vessel was lasered. Once they felt that they had separated all the vessels, and drained a liter of fluid from Baby A’s amniotic sac, they turned the camera on the boys. We were able to see our boys’ faces and elbows and feet. It was amazing. The next day I could already tell how much lighter I was, and how much smaller my belly was.

The next few months were full of doctor visits in Seattle. Once I had reached 32 weeks I was considered in the clear and my appointments were moved back to Yakima. On October 15, Bryce Walker (Baby A) and Brendon Quinn (Baby B) were born. They were 6 pounds 3 ounces and 5 pounds 6 ounces, respectively. The delivery was a recommended C-section, and after the doctors and nurses checked out the placenta, still bearing the marks of surgery, it was packed up to be sent off for study.

Too many parents lose their twins to TTTS. Their obstetricians don’t know what to look for. The moms don’t know what to look for. By the time it is determined something is wrong, it is too late. If I had known some of the warning signs, I may have been able to request an ultrasound earlier.

If you learn you are pregnant with twins, ask the doctor if they could be sharing a placenta. If so, regular ultrasounds are a must. The near overnight growth of my belly was a sign of TTTS. The extreme lower back pain and exhaustion were signs of excess amniotic fluid weighing my belly down. I didn’t know that, and if I’d had another doctor, we may not have known until it was too late. Instead we had the best medical care all around, and two fantastic boys to prove it.

Video of the surgery and the boys can be found on Tysa’s blog, dtkmkihn.blogspot.com.

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1. Gilbert Park N. 50th Ave. & Lincoln 2. Ahtanum Youth Park Ahtanum Rd. E. of 16th Ave. 3. Franklin Park S. 21st Ave. & Tieton 4. Chesterley Park N. 40th Ave. & River Rd. 5. Kiwanis Park Fair Ave. & E. Maple 6. Kissel Park S. 32nd Ave. & Mead 7. Larson Park S. 16th Ave. & Arlington 8. Milroy Park N. 16th Ave. & Lincoln 9. Sarg Hubbard Park 18th St. S. of Yakima Ave. 10. West Valley Park 75th Ave. S. of Zier Rd. 11. Randall Park 48th Ave. S. of Nob Hill Blvd.

1. Adams Elementary 723 S. 8th St. 2. Barge Lincoln Elementary 219 E. “I” St. 3. Discovery Lab 2810 Castlevale Rd. 4. Garfield Elementary 612 N. 6th Ave. 5. Gilbert Elementary 4400 Douglas Dr. 6. Hoover Elementary 400 W. Viola 7. M. L. King Jr. Elementary 2000 S. 18th St. 8. McClure Elementary 1222 S. 22nd Ave. 9. McKinley Elementary 621 S. 13 Ave. 10. Nob Hill Elementary 801 S. 34th Ave.

11. Ridgeview Elementary 609 W. Washington 12. Robertson Elementary 2807 W. Lincoln 13. Roosevelt Elementary 120 N. 16th Ave. 14. Whitney Elementary 4411 W. Nob Hill Blvd. 15. Summtview Elementary 6305 W. Chestnut Ave. 16. Cottonwood Elementary 1041 S. 96th Ave. 17. Wide Hollow Elementary 1000 S. 72nd Ave. 18. Ahtanum Valley Elementary 3006 S. Wiley Rd. 19. Apple Valley Elementary 7 N. 88th Ave. 20. Mountainview Elementary 830 Stone Rd.

12. MLK Park S. 8th St. & E. Beech 13. Elks Memorial Park N. 6th Ave. & Hathaway 14. Miller Park N. 4th St. & E. “E” St. 15. Gailleon Park N. 65th Ave. & Summitview 16. Gardner Park Pierce & Cornell 17. Lions Park S. 5th Ave. & Pine 18. McGuinness Park 1407 Swan Ave. 19. Raymond Park S. 1st Ave. & Arlington 20. S.E. Community Park S. 8th St. & Arlington 21. Summitview Park 11th Ave. & Summitview

The other day we here at Playdate magazine were talking about public parks and play areas in Yakima...and wondering where they all are. So that had us thinking: wouldn't it be cool to have a map of all of them? All color coded and easy to read? So we created one. We hope to publish it at the beginning of the summer next year, and we'll always have it on our website: playdateyakima.com. Keep it with you – why not make it a goal to visit all of them? If you have additions or changes to the map, or if you have ideas for other bits of information that would be helpful to families in our area, send us an email: [email protected]. Until then, enjoy the dog days of summer...outside!

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Summer is here and so is our playground map! Keep it with you — why not make it a goal to visit all of them? If you have additions or changes to the map, or if you have ideas for other bits of information that would be helpful to families in our area, send us an e-mail: [email protected]. Until then, enjoy playing outside!

Our map is also available at playdatemagazine.com


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1. Gilbert Park N. 50th Ave. & Lincoln 2. Ahtanum Youth Park Ahtanum Rd. E. of 16th Ave. 3. Franklin Park S. 21st Ave. & Tieton 4. Chesterley Park N. 40th Ave. & River Rd. 5. Kiwanis Park Fair Ave. & E. Maple 6. Kissel Park S. 32nd Ave. & Mead 7. Larson Park S. 16th Ave. & Arlington 8. Milroy Park N. 16th Ave. & Lincoln 9. Sarg Hubbard Park 18th St. S. of Yakima Ave. 10. West Valley Park 75th Ave. S. of Zier Rd. 11. Randall Park 48th Ave. S. of Nob Hill Blvd.

1. Adams Elementary 723 S. 8th St. 2. Barge Lincoln Elementary 219 E. “I” St. 3. Discovery Lab 2810 Castlevale Rd. 4. Garfield Elementary 612 N. 6th Ave. 5. Gilbert Elementary 4400 Douglas Dr. 6. Hoover Elementary 400 W. Viola 7. M. L. King Jr. Elementary 2000 S. 18th St. 8. McClure Elementary 1222 S. 22nd Ave. 9. McKinley Elementary 621 S. 13 Ave. 10. Nob Hill Elementary 801 S. 34th Ave.

11. Ridgeview Elementary 609 W. Washington 12. Robertson Elementary 2807 W. Lincoln 13. Roosevelt Elementary 120 N. 16th Ave. 14. Whitney Elementary 4411 W. Nob Hill Blvd. 15. Summtview Elementary 6305 W. Chestnut Ave. 16. Cottonwood Elementary 1041 S. 96th Ave. 17. Wide Hollow Elementary 1000 S. 72nd Ave. 18. Ahtanum Valley Elementary 3006 S. Wiley Rd. 19. Apple Valley Elementary 7 N. 88th Ave. 20. Mountainview Elementary 830 Stone Rd.

12. MLK Park S. 8th St. & E. Beech 13. Elks Memorial Park N. 6th Ave. & Hathaway 14. Miller Park N. 4th St. & E. “E” St. 15. Gailleon Park N. 65th Ave. & Summitview 16. Gardner Park Pierce & Cornell 17. Lions Park S. 5th Ave. & Pine 18. McGuinness Park 1407 Swan Ave. 19. Raymond Park S. 1st Ave. & Arlington 20. S.E. Community Park S. 8th St. & Arlington 21. Summitview Park 11th Ave. & Summitview

The other day we here at Playdate magazine were talking about public parks and play areas in Yakima...and wondering where they all are. So that had us thinking: wouldn't it be cool to have a map of all of them? All color coded and easy to read? So we created one. We hope to publish it at the beginning of the summer next year, and we'll always have it on our website: playdateyakima.com. Keep it with you – why not make it a goal to visit all of them? If you have additions or changes to the map, or if you have ideas for other bits of information that would be helpful to families in our area, send us an email: [email protected]. Until then, enjoy the dog days of summer...outside!

playgrounds at all locations

skatepark

playgroundequipment

picnicareas

restrooms duckpond

waterfeature

special ADAplay equipment


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SOUTHEAST YAKIMA LIBRARY. 1211 S. 7th Ave., Yakima; 509-576-0723. Kids’ Club, with drop-in after school crafts for kids, Fridays at 3:30 p.m., May 25.

SUMMITVIEW LIBRARY. 5709 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-966-7070. Preschool story time, 11 a.m. Weds., May 30.

TERRACE HEIGHTS LIBRARY. 4011 Commonwealth Drive, Yakima; 509-457-5319. Preschool story time Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., May 31.

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SUNDAYS

YAKIMA FARMERS’ MARKET. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh local produce, crafts, activities, locally made products, and live music. Located in front of the Millennium Plaza, S. Third St. in downtown Yakima, between Yakima and Chestnut avenues. 509-575-5765. yakimafarmersmarket.org

MONDAYS

MOM & BABY. 10 a.m.-noon Mondays starting June 4. This group is for moms and their babies up to 12 months of age. No registration is needed and the group is free to attend. This group allows other moms to meet and receive helpful suggestions when it comes to raising a baby. Located at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital’s Education Center in Nob Hill Plaza, 2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd.; 509-248-7322.

SECOND & FOURTH MONDAYS

ONE HEART SUPPORT GROUP. 12-1:30 p.m. Runs the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Support group for relatives raising relatives’ children. Casey Family Programs, 404 N. Third St., Yakima; Call 509-952-5162 for more info.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY AND LEARN. 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ready by Five’s Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups emphasize thematic, structured and interactive play, and are open to everyone. Meets every Tuesday at 8-9:30 a.m., and every Thursday from 1:30-3 p.m. Ready By Five, 414 N. Third St., Yakima. 454-2493. readybyfive.org.

WEDNESDAYS

BABY AND ME. 10-11 a.m. For tots 6 months-3 years. Pool time for parents and kids. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine Street; 509-575-6046.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK. 7 p.m. starting July 4. Yakima Valley Community Band performs classical, jazz, Broadway tunes and marches. Randall Park, 48 N. 44th Ave., Yakima. Contact Roger at 509-877-6307. yakimacommunityband.org

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MOMMY CONNECTION. 9:30-11:30 a.m. First hour is Mommy & Me, second hour is just for moms; all ages welcome. No meeting July 4. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave. For child care reservations and more information, email Kate: [email protected].

ThIRD ThURSDAYS

CIRCLE MUSIC JAM. 7-9 p.m. Every third Thursday of each month, Gone Fiddling Again hosts a jam for all ages and abilities. The jams are described as nutrition for the music soul, and combines musical ingredients including country, folk, fiddle, bluegrass and blues. 217 S. 63rd Ave., Yakima; 509-949-2100. gonefiddlingagain.com.

FRIDAYS

DRAWING CLASS. 4-6 p.m. Drop-in art class every Friday. Call for details. Maxin Art Studio, 106 S. Third St., Yakima; 509-494-3850. maxinartstudio.com

FUNKY FRIDAY NIGhTS. 7-8:30 p.m. ’80s-themed music and swim. Reduced price: $1 adults, $0.50 youth, $0.75 honored citizen, or $3.25 for the family. Lions Pool, 509 W. Pine St.; 509-575-6046.

SECOND FRIDAYS

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

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STAR GAZING AT RANDALL PARK. 8:30 p.m.-midnight. The Yakima Astronomical Society is partnering with Yakima Parks and Recreation for star gazing. Come see the moon, planets, stars and other sky objects. Contact Yakima Parks and Rec at 509-575-6020 for more info.

SATURDAYS

OFFICIAL YU-GI-Oh! DUELIST KING TOURNAMENT. Starts at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Bring your own deck. Ron’s Coin & Book, 6 N. Third St., Yakima. 509-248-1117.

SATURDAY NIGhT LIvE. 7-9:30 p.m. Free drop-in program open to youth ages 7-15, in partnership with Yakima Valley Young Life. Swimming, sports, games, and Christian message. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. 248-1202 or 961-9898.

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yaKIMa VaLLEy trOLLEyS. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Opens May 26! Cost: $4 adults, $3 seniors and children 12 and under. Children on lap are free. Yakima Valley Trolleys, S. Third Ave. & Pine St., Yakima; 509-249-5962. yakimavalleytrolleygs.org.

EVEry OtHEr Saturday

BuILd and GrOW KIdS CLInIC. 10 a.m. Free building workshop for children and parents. Preregistration suggested. May 26, June 9 & 23, July 7 & 21. Lowe’s, 2500 Rudkin Road, Union Gap; 509-248-3032. lowesbuildandgrow.com

yaKIMa SPEEdWay. Gates open 4 p.m; race starts 6 p.m. June 9 & 23, July 7 & 21. Ticket prices vary. Yakima Speedway, 1600 Pacific Ave.; 509-248-0647. yakimaspeedway.us

FIrSt SaturdayS

HOME dEPOt KIdS WOrKSHOP. 9 a.m.-noon. Themes: TBD. Free drop-in projects for kids 5-12. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima; 509-452-3016.

SECOnd SaturdayS

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

FrIday nIGHt GLOW BaLL. 8 p.m. Nine holes played in the dark, with the help from glow sticks and glow-in-the-dark necklaces. Registration deadline: May 25. Cost: $25 per person (includes snack and glow-in-the-dark supplies). Fisher Park, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 509-575-6075.

Saturday, JunE 2

JunIOr GaP2GaP rELay. 7 a.m. start. For ages 6-14. Running, biking, rollerblading, paddling, and navigating an obstacle course. Sarg Hubbard Park at Yakima Greenway; 509-453-8280.

audItIOnS: yaKIMa yOutH SyMPHOny OrCHEStra. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 2 and June 9. Auditions open for the 2012-2013 season. Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave., Yakima. Email: [email protected].

dInO-n-a-day. 9 a.m. Build a dinosaur to add to Granger’s collection. Community event: food and beverage booths and other family activities. Location: Hisey “Dinosaur” Park, Granger.

Saturday & Sunday JunE 2-3

MuraL In a day. 10 a.m., June 2-3. See a work of art created in less than 48 hours by a group of artists. Pioneer Park, 504 S. Elm St., Toppenish.

FIESta En La CaLLE. 2-7 p.m. Family event includes food, music, outdoor games and activities and educational booths. Madison House, 302 S. Fourth St., Yakima; 509-457-3370.

FrIday, JunE 8

ZuMBatOMIC. 1-2:45 p.m. Little Starz (ages 4-7) from 1-1:45 p.m.; Big Starz (ages 8-12) from 2-2:45 p.m. Free. Terrace Heights Fitness Studio, 122 S. 39th St., Yakima. Pre-register: 509-453-8280. Part of Yakima Greenway’s Kiddin’ Around program.

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tOuGHESt MONStER tRuCK tOuR. 7:30 p.m. June 8-9. Cost: $19-22. Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7160. yakimasundome.com

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tRACtOR RuN tO tOPPENISH. 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. June 9-June 10. Tractor run starts at Central Washington Agricultural Museum/Fulbirght Park, and finishes at Legends Casino in Toppenish. Central Washington Agricultural Museum, 4508 Main St., Union Gap; contact Erick at 509-833-4811.

SAtuRDAY, JuNE 9

AuDItIONS: YAKIMA YOutH SYMPHONY ORCHEStRA. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 2 and June 9. Auditions open for the 2012-2013 season. Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave., Yakima. Email: [email protected].

RELAY FOR LIFE. 12 p.m. June 9 to 12 p.m. June 10. American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser. Franklin Middle School, 410 S. 19th Ave., Yakima.

YAKIMA MAVERICKS FOOtBALL & DANCE CAMP. 12-2 p.m. For K-5 students. Learn football basics from Yakima Mavericks players, or dance from Lady Maverick Dance Team. Water and outdoor dress with appropriate shoes recommended. Free. Children who attend will take home tickets to see the Mavericks game that evening. Part of Yakima Greenway’s Kiddin’ Around program. Contact: Nathan at 509-945-4834. yakimamavericks.com.

SAtuRDAY, JuNE 16

DACHSuNDS ON PARADE. 8:30 a.m. Parade, Dachsund races, stupid pet tricks, and costume contest. Arrive early for breakfast. Sponsored by Rodeo City Kiwanis Club. Downtown Ellensburg. Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce, 509-925-3137 or 888-925-2204. dachsundsonparade.com

PROSSER SCOttISH FESt AND HIGHLAND GAMES. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Celtic music, dancing, demonstrations, activities, fashion show, athletic games, food and drink, and an anvil launch. Cost: $8 general admission, $5 kids 5-12 and seniors, free for children 4

and under. Free parking. Port of Benton Wine & Food Park, Prosser. Prosser Tourism Office: 509-786-3177. Scottish Fest website: prosserscottishfest.org

SAtuRDAY & SuNDAY JuNE 16-17

R/C uNLIMItED’S MODEL HYDROPLANES. 10 a.m. June 16-June 17. Roger Newton Silver Cup races. At Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, Ellensburg.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JuNE 18-22

StRINGS MuSIC CAMP. June 18-22. 8-9:30 a.m. beginners; 9:45-11:15 a.m. Cost: $125 each. Allied Arts of Yakima Valley, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 509-966-0930. alliedartsyakima.org

EISENHOWER SuMMER DRAMA CAMP. 9 a.m.-12 noon, June 18-22. For ages 6-13. Drama camp teaches kids acting, dancing, singing, improvisation, props and costuming. Grand Finale show scheduled for 11:30 a.m. June 22. Cost: $68; fee includes daily snack and camp T-shirt. At Ike’s Little Theatre, 702 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 509-833-7676.

NAtuRE DAY CAMP. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 5-11. First day of first week starts today. Nature Camp is scheduled for six weeks, with each section being one week long. Schedule: June 18-22; June 25-29; July 2-6; July 9-13; July 16-20; July 23-27. Cost: $139; includes snacks, T-shirt and bottle. Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakima; 509-248-7337. ahtrees.org

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VISION AND POOR PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOL. 7 p.m. Workshop for parents or teachers who deal with young people who are behind in reading or have trouble with comprehension. The workshop covers vision problems and what can be done to resolve them. Free. Presented by Dr. Benjamin C. Winters. Washington Vision Therapy Center, 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 150, Yakima; call 509-654-9256 to RSVP.

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YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Wed., June 20, Season home opener! Minor league baseball vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. Tickets: $4.50-$9.50. Yakima Bears Baseball, 1301 Fair Avenue, at State Fair Park (stadium). Contact office at 509-457-5151. yakimabears.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 22

TUMBLIN’ AROUND. 6:30-8 p.m. For ages 3-11. Obstacle course challenge. Free. Pre-register by Jun. 20 by calling 509-453-8126. Part of Yakima Greenway’s Kiddin’ Around program. Gymnastics Plus & Kids Castle, 2121 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima.

YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. See June 20.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

BOULDER CAVE EXCURSION. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For kids and adults; kids under 10 must be with an adult. Bring lunch, hiking shoes, and warm clothing. Guided by United States Forest Service Park Rangers, hosted by Yakima Police Athletic League. Free; transportation provided. Pre-register by Jun. 16 at YPAL, located at 602 N. 4th St., Yakima; 509-575-6180.

TRACTOR PULL. 9 a.m. $5 per pull. Central Washington Agricultural Museum, 4508 Main St., Union Gap. Contact Erick at 509-833-4811 for more info.

BLOSSOM FESTIVAL. 4-6 p.m. Fundraiser for Children’s Underground, featuring activity booths, fashion, food, and other family fun. Cost: $10 adults, $5 children, or $25 for family. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima; 509-248-0747. yakimavalleymuseum.org

YAKIMA SPEEDWAY. Gates open 4 p.m; race starts 6 p.m. See June 9.


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MONDAY, JUNE 25

THEATRE FOR KIDS. 4-6 p.m. June 25-29. Ages 7-12. Explore the film The Artist on stage. Cost: $80. Allied Arts of Yakima Valley, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 509-966-0930. alliedartsyakima.org

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 25-29

ART CLASS. 2-4 p.m. June 25-29. Ages 7-12. Explore the film The Artist through art. Cost: $80. Allied Arts of Yakima Valley, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave.,

Yakima; 509-966-0930. alliedartsyakima.org

NATURE DAY CAMP. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. First day of new session starts today. See June 18-22.

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FRIENDSHIP DOLL CLUB. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. At Central Washington Agricultural Museum, 4508 Main St., Union Gap. Contact Robert at 509-673-2589 for more info.

YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Tri-City Dust Devils. See June 20.Alexa, 11 months


FRIDAY JUNE 29

INDULGE! A PREMIER EVENT FOR WOMEN. 4-10 p.m. This one’s for moms who want to indulge in dinner, wine, and chocolate fountains. Shopping, swag bag, no-host martinis, door prizes, and fashion shows also on the lineup. Tickets: $39.95 each, or $349.50 for a table of 10; fee includes dinner and swag bag. Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. 8th St., Yakima. Call 509-248-1251 for more details.

YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Tri-City Dust Devils. See June 20.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT. 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Some cameras available; participants may bring own camera. Pre-register by Jun. 25: 509-453-8280. Sarg Hubbard Park at the Yakima Greenway.


FRI. & SAT., JUNE 29-30

CHERRY FESTIVAL. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. U-pick cherries with music, hay rides, pony rides, barnyard train rides, food, petting zoo, and warm cherry donuts. Free. Bill’s Berry Farm, 3674 N. County Line Rd., Grandview; 509-882-3200. billsberryfarm.com

FRI.–SUN., JUNE 30-JULY 1

R/C UNLIMITED’S MODEL HYDROPLANES. 10 a.m. June 30-July 1. Roger Newton Silver Cup races. At Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, Ellensburg.

SUNDAY, JULY 1

YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND. 3 p.m. Free concert. At Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave., Yakima; 509-966-6550.

YAKIMA BEARS. 5:35 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Spokane. See June 20.

MONDAY, JULY 2


MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 2-6

NATURE DAY CAMP. See Monday-Friday, June 18-22

TUESDAY, JULY 3


WED, JULY 4 HAPPY FOURTH!

NACHES VALLEY INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL. 10 a.m. start; fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Family-fun and activities throughout the day. Contact Randy at RJ Tires for more info: 509-653-2165. Downtown Naches, 8894 U.S. Hwy. 12, Naches.

PROSSER’S OLD-FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. festivities; 10 p.m. fireworks show. Car show, concession stands, sack races, obstacle courses, and bingo. Prosser City Park, Seventh St. & Sommers St., Prosser.

YAKIMA 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION. 12 noon-midnight. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. Free admission and parking. $18 wristbands for unlimited rides from 12 noon-4 p.m. Food vendors, activities, games, and other attractions. State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7160. statefairpark.org


ZILLAH’S 4TH OF JULY. 8 p.m. Professional and local fireworks for the whole family. Stewart Park, 107 First Ave., Zillah.

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PROSSER FLY-In. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 21-22. Planes, food, and fun. RV parking and facilities. Saturday breakfast, lunch and BBQ dinner; Sunday morning breakfast. Prosser Airport, Nunn Rd., Prosser; 509-786-2053.

SUnDAY, JULY 22

YAKIMA BEARS. 5:35 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Everett Aquasox. See June 20.

MOnDAY, JULY 23

MUSIC CAMP. 9-11 a.m. July 23-27. Ages 7-12; kids with special needs inclusive. Free-flowing music class gives kids hands-on music experience and lessons on instruments from around the world. Cost: $80. Allied Arts of Yakima Valley, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 509-966-0930. alliedartsyakima.org

YAKIMA BEARS. 7:05 p.m. Minor league baseball vs. Everett Aquasox. See June 20.

SATURDAY, JULY 28

100+OnE AnD PIE-PALOOZA. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Celebration of Tieton’s centennial plus one year. Local history, entertainment, food, and a pie-baking contest. Pie judging at 1 p.m.; awards at 2 p.m. Tieton Park, 300 Elm St., Tieton. mightytieton.com

YAKI HA HA YOGA. 10-11:30 a.m. Laughter Yoga with breathing techniques for kids. Hosted by Yaki HA HA Yoga of Yakima. Cost: $2. Register: 509-480-2603. Sarg Hubbard Park, Yakima Greenway.


MOnDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 23-27

nATURE DAY CAMP. See Monday-Friday, June 18-22

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Playdate Magazine - June-July 2012