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WHen I WAS YOUnger, I never really considered autumn to be my favorite season.

Sure, I always enjoyed it, but as a kid I typically looked forward to spring -- with my birthday and the school year drawing to the end -- or summer, with its timelessness, when school seemed like a distant memory and days were replaced with warmth, water, and play. Fall meant snapping back into the reality of school and regularly structured schedules, and with that transition I typically experienced a mix of melancholy and angst.

But with each passing year, I have grown more fond of autumn, and it has become my favorite time of year. now, at the end of one of the busiest summers our family has ever had, I am ready for fall’s arrival.

There is still a certain sadness that comes each time one season passes, particularly with summer, but at the same time there is so much to look forward to when the weather begins to turn cooler. Poet John Keats wrote in his ode “To Autumn”:

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness! Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; To bend with apples the mossed cottage-trees, And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core; To swell the gourd, and plump the hazel shells With a sweet kernel; to set budding more, And still more, later flowers for the bees, Until they think warm days will never cease, For Summer has o’erbrimmed their clammy cells.

Keats captures the beauty and flavor of autumn by revealing how our hard work and hard play of summer pays off this season, the season of harvest. It’s time to feast, time to celebrate! This is especially true in the Yakima Valley, where there are many bountiful harvests to be had, in the form of food and festivities. We’ve got them listed for you here, in both

our daily calendar and our special Halloween and harvest event feature.

Other contributors bring a variety of voices in this issue, too. Dr. Pommer knows that changing weather can affect our health, and he provides his perspective on respiratory issues to help your kids breathe easier. Lacy Heinz writes about a valuable cultural experience, and Aubrey Does of Frugal Yakima Mom offers great advice on creating easy and effective shopping lists, too. Who doesn’t need that?

So whatever the word ‘harvest’ means to you, I hope all of you have a bountiful season with your family and friends. Be sure to find and friend us on Facebook, and check playdatemagazine.com for updates.

Here’s to autumnal bliss!

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“Those are the things really geared towards kids,” says Dianne LaBissoniere, marketing manager at State Fair Park. “Most are educational and interactive.”

T THeY SAY PeOPLe get summer fever, but as summer winds down and fall takes over, there’s another fever you’ll want to catch.

In fact, that’s the theme of this year’s Central Washington State Fair: “Fair Fever. Catch It.”

The fun runs Sept. 21-30 at State Fair Park in Yakima.

As always, this is the place to be to experience the region’s premier fair, with plenty of sights to see, including livestock, exhibitions, concerts, a rodeo, car racing, a demolition derby, commercial exhibits, food concessions, carnival rides and games ... and the list goes on.

In addition to rides and food, kids should enjoy these special highlights at the Coca Cola grandstand:

• American Spring Car Series — Northwest Region, 6 p.m. Sept. 21-22. • Jaripeo de Lujo (Mexican Rodeo), with Alicia villarreal, 2 p.m. Sept. 23. • Showdown at State Fair Corral, bares, broncs & bulls, 2 p.m. Sept. 28-29 • Demo Derby, 2 p.m. Sept. 30 … and these daily selections: *Toytopia in Pioneer Hall (by Stage Nine Productions) *Barnville! (Oak Park) *A Walk on the Wild Side (Pepsi Plaza/ Stage) *Super Science/STEM (Washington State Building) *Coastal Farm & Ranch Fair Farm (Valley Building), an all-kids building *Pony rides (Valley Building) *Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pulls (south of Oak Park, near Expo Building) *Hypnotist Mark Yuzuik (Pacific Power Community Stage)

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did I have? It blinked at me. So I booked it and hoped for the best.

Booking rooms at a casino made me feel like I was going on a double adventure. not only would I get to see new outdoor territory, I would get my first Washington casino experience! Tribal casinos conjure all kinds of imagery. Of course I pictured the neon slots dinging, dark smoky corners, and an obligatory buffet. But I also had curious thoughts about generating revenue for the tribe, jobs created on the reservation, and tribal traditions generally. I wondered if I would get any sense of the tribe associated with the casino.

The weekend arrived for our departure. Despite having looked forward to our weekend away with zeal appropriate to a month in Ireland, it was excruciating to actually step out the door, away from the kids. Would I be in a tragic car accident and never be able to speak my feelings to my babies again? Would nana take them away to Montana with the lure of three indoor cats and unlimited chocolate chip cookies? never to be seen by their loving mother again? I admit, I wrote a note in case of my untimely demise. Morbid, maybe. But I think I was only able to get in the car because of it.

Once we were on the road, it was blissful. Adult conversation, new sights to see, luxurious rooms, romance, Thai food. All accomplished before 9 p.m.! That was when I started begging to hit the casino. My husband was reluctant. We had taken a brief trip through on our way up to the room, and he only saw gambling addiction and wild elderly Canadians. I only had eyes for the Star Wars slot machine.

With some gentle prodding, I got him back down to the casino for an hour. (An hour in which the man on the Star Wars machine did not even move to use the bathroom.) I ended up having pretty good luck on a dollar machine. Luck that my husband kept insisting I abandon. every time I pushed the button I would smile and he would yell, “Cash out now! Don’t you think you should cash out now?”

We broke even. It was fun and completely successful as a much-needed couples weekend away from toddlers. However, I did have just a wee bit of disappointment that I did not get any sense of the tribe.

My disappointment did not last long. Fast forward to the Kittitas County Fair. The rodeo had just opened its doors, the sun was just getting hot and a band of beautiful people, straight out of a picture book, were lining up to perform. We happened upon the Yakama nation dancers, right as they started their first routine. If you haven’t seen it, you must. My daughter was on my lap. My baby boy was pointing at the smallest dancers in their festive garb. And my eyes were filled with tears as the most simple, astonishingly visceral drumming and stepping hit me like a ton of bricks. Why did it take a casino to get me thinking about tribal life?

In seven years of being a Washington resident, I had never explored the San Juans. And what a treat it was! In seven years of being a Yakima resident, I had never seen the tribe dance. You can hear the earth in their drums. It was more than a treat. It was important. It was history and hope and sadness in a dance.

And you should see it as soon as possible.

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WWHen MY MOTHer-In-LAW offered to watch the kids for a weekend, she might as well have offered to send us to Ireland for a month. The idea of going away for two whole nights with my spouse was just that foreign.

In the old days, weekends out of town were just part of our marriage adventure. And maybe for parents with family in town, there is still an opportunity to sneak away every few months. But for us, with family living far away, we had not been on a weekend trip alone since before our daughter was born. It was exciting! And much like planning for a month in Ireland, it seemed an impossible dream. especially when we started checking for places to stay.

We have lived in Washington for seven years now, but have never explored the San Juan islands. It seemed like a perfect opportunity. romantic, recreational, and the perfect time of year to check the area out. We figured we would hang out by some water, take a leisurely drive on Highway 20, and enjoy each other’s company for a couple of days.

Unfortunately for us, every other Washingtonian must have thought the exact same thing! There were literally no rooms or cabins available, even if we splurged a little. All of the scheduled weddings, reunions and Canadian adventurers booked everything in our price range. I couldn’t even get into the Super 8 in Ferndale. It was maddening.

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Sometimes a child can have a significant and persistent cough and when you take them to see a doctor you don’t leave with an antibiotic prescription in hand. That is because many causes of cough do not warrant an antibiotic. Viral upper respiratory infections, RSV (respiratory synctial virus), and bronchitis don’t respond to antibiotics. When you don’t receive an antibiotic, please resist the urge to think negative thoughts about your provider; medical professionals truly have your best interests in mind.

So let’s reconsider the article’s headline: When should you see a doctor for a cough? Long duration, fever, lethargy, poor oral intake and respiratory distress are good reasons to pay a doctor a visit. For less severe and mild symptoms, it might be wise to stick to ensuring adequate rest and good hydration for a few days. If the symptoms don’t improve on their own a visit may be warranted. And if you read last issue’s installment on immunizations, thanks for being immunized against pertussis and the flu; I won’t get to see you quite as much.

A If a child is experiencing abnormal breathing, we call this respiratory distress.

Here are some signs that your child may be in respiratory distress. First, their nostrils may be flaring in and out due to rapid breathing. The child also may grunt when trying to breathe. When you look at the skin between the ribs, it may move in-and-out quickly - we call these retractions. The fingers and toes may have a bluish hue, suggesting the child is not getting good oxygenation to the extremities. These are all reasons to be seen right away at an emergency room.

I mentioned earlier about appetite and energy level. If a baby or toddler can’t feed well because of difficulty breathing, that is a red flag. A significant decrease in wet diapers suggests dehydration. Finally, if a child is lethargic and difficult to arouse, that is another reason to be seen right away.

For kids with milder symptoms, a question I hear often is will cough medicine help? The answer will vary by physician, but I would say in most cases that cough medicines are not particularly helpful. You would think with the number of over-the-counter medications available they would be

ALLoW me to present a familiar scene. Imagine you and your significant other are about to take a trip after months of planning. Tickets have been purchased, reservations have been made and bags are packed. The night before departure, your toddler develops a cough. You might be asking yourself, “Why now and what should I do?”

When I first see children with a cough, I often ask questions about other aspects of their health. Do they have a significant fever? How is their appetite? How is their energy level? If these areas are abnormal, my ears perk up: this child may be fairly sick.

Next, I may ask about duration of the cough. Did this start a day or two ago? If the answer is yes, I may lean toward this being a self-limited viral upper respiratory infection. If the cough has persisted for multiple weeks, I may give stronger consideration to pertussis, bronchitis, asthma or other maladies.

Let me walk you through some of the things I look for during an exam that you can look for at home without a stethoscope.

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IIT’S THe enD of another long day and you sulk your way into the kitchen, trying to come up with a plan for dinner.

What do I have time to make? What do we have in the cupboards? Do we have enough money to order out again?

A couple of years ago I received a simple but routine-busting tip on meal planning. It is now the heartbeat of my overall grocery plan and I’m excited to share it with you!

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by some of the answers you get. My 3-year-old son shocked me when he said his favorite meal is one that I throw into the crock pot. Bless his heart! I should give him a cookie later or something.

When you have 20-30 favorites listed, type them up on your computer. even if it’s something simple like tacos or spaghetti and you don’t need a recipe, type up the ingredients that you need for that meal. Print out your recipes (one recipe per page) and put them into sheet protectors and then right into a three-ring binder. Mine are categorized alphabetically but you might want to do it by prep time, type of meat, etc.

each shopping period you don’t have to fumble around with what to make. Just grab your binder and pick out the meals you want to eat! Your shopping list will be right at the top of each recipe. each morning pull out the meat to thaw and leap into the kitchen come dinner time, ready with confidence to cook the meal you planned ahead of time!

This is also helpful when stocking up your cupboards. What do you need for your family? Just look at your binder and you’ll see which items need to be on hand at any given time. Buy them when they go on sale and feel good every time you grab something out of the cupboard.

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AA grOUP of local children can now be called “Socially Outstanding Super Agents.” That’s because these nine boys successfully completed the week-long Camp SOS, which took place last June.

These children, who range in age from 8 to 12 and have been diagnosed with autism, spent the week of June 18-22 at Children’s Village learning strategies, coping skills and other social skills. “The goal of the project is to support children and their families around social skills development,” says Cindy Carroll, who is the autism coach and consultant for Chil-dren’s Village. “There was a purposeful one-week intensive training session.”

Families could observe each morning session, and after the classroom camp concluded, says Carroll, “we took the classroom into the community.”

That included trips to the pool, Mead-owbrook Family Fun Center and the cinema.

“We wanted kids to be able to practice skills they learned in a clinical setting and a natural setting,” adds Carroll.

And it’s working. Carroll conducted a Likert scale test, a common evaluation involving questionneres, before and after Camp SOS to determine the strength of the program. She found that the boys made a more than 50 percent gain in vocabulary and social skills.

The children celebrated the end of the camp with a field trip to Abby’s Pizza on August 7, 2012.

Camp SOS was a pilot project orga-nized by the Yakima Autism Oversight Committee, a group comprised of vari-ous organizations, including Children’s Village, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Catholic Family and Child Ser-vices and educational Service District 105. The camp was made possible with grant funding from eSD 105 and the M.J. Murdock Foundation.

Carroll and the committee want to build on what they started this year. She says she wants to bring in members of the community next year to learn the cur-riculum used in the program and see the progress being made.

“We want the ripple to be education on this practice,” says Carroll, “because we know it works. There’s a hole in our com-munity for social skills.”

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“I’ve been a foster parent for 10 years,” says Lueta Bish-op, who heads the support group. “I didn’t have that when I first started out, and I really needed it. There wasn’t anyone I could talk to.”

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Bishop says she knows how tough it can be as a fos-ter parent, especially once a child moves on after a bond develops. She has had 30 children in the past 10 years, and three of those she adopted.

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appLe aNd pUmpkIN feStIvaL: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 & Saturdays, Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. U-pick/we pick pumpkins and apples, make your own cider, warm apple cider donuts, pony rides, hay rides, barnyard hay rides, fire pit and marshmallows, live music, all-American food, demonstrations and classes. Bill’s Berry Farm, 3674 N. County Line Road, Grandview; 509-882-3200. billsberryfarm.com

BArNYArD MYSTerY CorN MAze AT BILL’S BerrY FArM: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, & Saturdays, Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. Farmer Bill has gone missing … what a mystery! Help figure out which barnyard animal kidnapped him by navigat-ing a 7 1/2-acre corn maze, plus nearly four miles of trails. Bill’s Berry Farm, 3674 N. County Line Road, Grandview; 509-882-3200. Billsberryfarm.com

bLackberrIeS JUbILee: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, through Oct. 13 (Friday-Sunday by appt.). U-pick blackberries. Take your pick of blackberries on the half-acre vineyard. At 600 Arrowsmith Road, Sunnyside. graNdvIeW’S aNNUaL haUNt-ed hoUSe: Oct. 26-27, 5:30-10 p.m. Haunted house, games, food and more. Cost: $4 age 13 and older, $3 ages 12 and younger and seniors. Sponsored by Miss Grandview Program and Grandview Music Boosters. 135 Division St., Grandview; 509-882-3198. visitgrandview.org

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fIfth aNNUaL haUNted traIN AND DePoT: Oct. 27-28 & Oct. 30-31. Schedule: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 27; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 28, 30, & 31. Come see ghosts, goblins and other scary surprises at two haunted trains. Cost: $5 per person (recommended age is 13 and older). Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 S. Asotin Rd., Toppenish; 509-865-1911. nprymuseum.org JoNeS farmS StraW maze aNd StraW moUNtaIN SLIde: Sept. 15-Oct. 31. Straw maze and straw mountain slide. Free. Jones Farms, 2020 Thacker Road, Zillah; 509-829-6024. oCToBer HArVeST DAYS: Oct. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, & 27-28. Old-fashioned cider squeeze, hay rides, hay maze and pumpkin patch. Washington Fruit Place at Barrett Orchards, 1209 Pecks Canyon Road, Yakima; 509-966-1275.

Sophia Cervantes plays in the apples with her mom, Joanie. photo by tJ mULLINaX

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SCHeLL’S MASSIVe CorN MAze & faLL harveSt fUNLaNd: Open in October: 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays. Ten-acre corn maze, and a 2-acre maze with no dead-ends for kids, straw pyra-mid with slides, hay rides, pump-kin patch, petting zoo, pumpkin chucker, haunted house, bonfire pits and barbeques. Admission includes carving pumpkin: $9.50 adults/$6.50 children ages 3-10 and seniors 65+/children ages 2 and younger free with paid adult. Schell’s Produce. Two locations: 3213 Tacoma St. in Union Gap, 509-453-3200; and three miles east of Toppenish on Highway 22 at Harris Road, 509-865-4511.

SINGLE DAY EVENTS SatUrday, october 20

HArVeST MArCHING BAND FeSTIVAL: 4:30 p.m. Finals at 6 p.m. Cost: $15 adults for all-day pass, $10 for finals only; $10 for students and seniors. Zaepfel Stadium, 40th Avenue and Tieton Drive. harvestbands.org

SUNday, october 21yakIma adveNtISt faLL feStI-VAL: 12-3 p.m. Hay ride, bounce houses, dunk tank, toddler pump-kin patch and games. Hosted by Yakima Adventist Christian School and Washington Fruit Place & Gift Shop. Yakima Adventist Christian School, 1200 City Resevoir Road, Yakima; 509-966-1933. yacsschool.org

frIday, october 26HArVeST FeSTIVAL: 3-5 p.m., Oct. 26. Fun child-centered event, particularly for kids ages 2-8. Photo booth, games, arts and crafts, bake sale, prizes and more. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes. The festival also serves as a school fundraiser, and open to the community. Cost: $5 per person. The Montessori School of Yakima, 511 N. 44th Ave., Yakima (on the corner of Englewood and 44th avenues). For more info, call 509-901-2031.

SatUrday, october 27aNNUaL pUmpkIN rUN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27. Family-friendly event includes caboose and pump car rides and museum tours. Each child gets a free pump-kin. Cost: $5 adults, $3 for children 12 and under. Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 S. Asotin Road, Toppenish; 509-865-1911. nprymuseum.org

mINI pUmpkINS come to LIfe:10-11 a.m. Oct. 27. Master Gardeners host this class to teach children how to decorate pumpkins. Free. Ahtanum Youth Park Barn, 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap.

SUNday, october 28dIa de LoS mUertoS: 12-5 p.m. Sugar skulls, sand painting and crafts for the entire family. Festival also features food and music. Cost: $3 suggested donation. Mighty Tieton Ware-house, 608 Wisconsin Ave., Tieton; 509-847-3034. mightytieton.com TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENTSSeLAH CIVIC CeNTer: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31. Harvest Community Church (and local area merchants) is hosting the Selah Community Halloween Party. Kids birth-10 years. Kid-friendly costumes welcome. New Hope Community Church:5:30-8 p.m., Oct. 31. Located at 29 Channel Drive, Yakima. Wesley United methodist church:6-8 p.m., Oct. 31. Food, costumes, games. Free, open to the public. Located in church parking lot, at 14 N. 48th Ave., Yakima. Westminster Presbyterian Church:5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Halloween-themed carnival games and more. Free, open to the public. Located in the church parking lot, at 6015 Summitview Ave. Yakima.

“ Playdate is looking for great books…” (for mommy or daddy). What’s your favorite?

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If you get a minute for yourself, this is what we think you should do with it!

oN THe HeALTH FroNT My husband and I recently switched up our weekend breakfasts, subbing turkey bacon for the “real” stuff, and Egg Beaters for regular eggs. I’ll be honest: the thought didn’t make me go “yum.” Nor did it excite hubby, since he’s a bacon aficionado. But it turns out that turkey bacon is pretty darn good, and in a fritatta — our new Saturday morning fare — I can’t tell the difference between a real egg and egg Beaters. The real upside is that egg Beaters will save you 45 calories per serving (25 calories vs. 70 calories in a shelled egg), they don’t have any cholesterol and they still have almost all of the protein of shelled eggs as well. not bad! Lately we’ve been saving Friday night’s potatoes or other leftovers, throwing them in a tart pan with egg beaters the next morning and cooking that craziness up at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Delish!

ohh...more home makeoverS...oN t.v. I was home with a sick kiddo recently, so had the chance to turn on the tube during the day. I channel surfed all the way up to the DIY network and found an amazing new home makeover reality show: The Bronson Pinchot Project. Pinchot, if you don’t remember, starred as “Balki” on the goofy ‘80s sitcom, Perfect Strangers. But these days he’s busy making over houses in need of a facelift in the small town of Harford, Penn., where he bought his own home several years ago. If you love “home and gar-den” television, you’ll likely enjoy the show. even better, Pinchot and his crew are crazy talented and absolutely hilarious - no trace of Balki to be found. Check out Pinchot’s blog at bronsonpin-chot.us, and get an episode schedule at diynetwork.com.

a pLUm read If you’re looking for a great read, try Janet evanovitch’s Stephanie Plum series. Plum, the title character, is a bounty hunter in Trenton, nJ, who’s constantly getting herself into trouble, either professionally or personally. reading how she bumbles through her love life while dealing with her overbearing mother and trying to track down unsavory charac-ters is a real hoot. great breezy bedtime books. get your copy at inklingsbookshop.com.

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“the Game of thrones books are awesome. i am still working on the first one, but if you like the shows you will love the book...”

– April J.

“50 shades of grey series!!”

-danielle M.W.

“nurture shock!” it’s a riveting book looking at the research of parenting! must read!!”

– renee S.

“i love u forever. good book for the parentals.”

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“the Glass Castle!”– Jill S.g.


Creamy Chicken and Biscuit Bake

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reCiPe COurteSy Of AMeriCA’S teSt KitCheN The BesT simple Recipes

DIreCTIoNS Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Heat chicken, Boursin, 1/4 cup cream, 3/4 cup broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, scallions and vegetables in pot over medium heat, stirring often, until cheese is melted and mixture is heat-ed through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to greased 13 by 9-inch baking dish.

Meanwhile combine flour, baking powder, cheddar, remaining cream, remaining broth, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in bowl. Space heaping spoonfuls of batter (about 2 table-spoons each) about 1/2 inch apart over chicken mixture (you will have about 20 biscuits). Bake until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bub-bling, about 20 minutes. Serve.

FFALL TO Me is all about comfort food, and this recipe fits the bill. Creamy, rich and yet so easy to put together, this riff on a chicken pot pie is a knockout any day of the week.

INGreDIeNTS 1 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups) 2 (5.2 oz.) packages Boursin cheese, crumbled 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth Salt and pepper 4 scallions, sliced thin 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese


FREE PARENTINg CLASSES AT FIRST PRESbyTERIAN Laurie Kanyer, certified life eductor and author, will hold

free parenting classes for seven weeks at First Presbyterian Church in Yakima. Each class starts at 11 a.m. Sun-days, and the kickoff was Sept. 9. The final class is Nov. 4. each class takes place in the church gym.

TOPICS InCLUDe ages and stages of childhood devel-opment, building strong families and getting kids to cooper-ate.

The church is offering child care for kids up to age 5, and a kids’ program for grades K-5 while the parenting classes are held.

Contact Shan Trick at 509-248-7940 or visit fpcyakima.org for more information. First Presbyterian Church is at 9 S. 8th Ave. in Yakima.

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now, you don’t have to leave your kids at home to see good, live comedy.

Manic Thunder Improv Comedy Troupe, which formed several years ago in Yakima, will now be offering additional comedy selections. Bring the kids for this one! Beginning Saturday, Oct. 6, and continuing the first Saturday of each month, Manic Thunder is offering a brand new 1st Saturday Thunderstorm program, includinga family-friendly Manic Matinee.

The matinee starts at 5 p.m. and runs for one hour. The program, which includes plenty of audience interaction and participation, is intended for all ages. now, the whole family can laugh -- together!

All performances are held in the upstairs media center/theatre in Glenwood Square, at 5110 Tieton Drive in Yakima.

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Save your money and your teeth after Halloween is over. Yakima Pediatric Dentistry offers hygiene and financial education by collecting pounds of candy Nov. 1. For each pound of candy a child brings in, the office will pay a dollar. The candy will be sent to troops overseas.

Yakima Pediatric Dentistry is at 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 140 in Yakima. Call 509-834-2004 for more information.

TURKEy TRoT SChEDULED FoR Nov. 24 now you can eat for two or three people at

Thanksgiving and not feel quite as guilty about it. That is, if you follow up those meals by par-ticipating in Camp Prime Time’s annual Leftover Turkey Trot, set for 10 a.m. Nov. 24 at the Yakima Greenway. This 5K walk or run (or hobble-while-you-gobble ... I don’t think anyone would really mind) will help you lose those calories while gaining funds for Camp Prime Time.

Call 509-453-8280 for more information.


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SErvicES iNcludE: USDA approved meals & snacks, hearing & vision exams, child development & social-emotional assess-ments, growth & nutritional screenings, and more! All services are FREE to eligible children and families. Families of children with Special Needs, in Foster Care, or Homeless are encouraged to apply!

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CeLeBrATe VeTerANS DAY Sure, we all like getting holidays off from work and school, and Veterans Day does allow that opportunity

for many people. But instead of sleeping in, there are a couple events you should consider attending Nov. 11. (And you can still sleep in ... a little bit!)

• McAllister Museum of Aviation is holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free cookies and coffee will be offered to all veterans, but the event is open to the public. This would be a good opportunity to check out the museum, 2008 S. 16th Ave. in Yakima. It’s also a great way to give a nod to our veter-ans, and maybe hear a story or two from those in attendance. For more information, contact the museum at 509-457-4933 or visit mcallistermuseum.org.

• The VFW Veterans Day Parade is set to start at 10:45 a.m. in downtown Yakima. The parade, which runs along Yakima Avenue between naches and Sixth avenues, will feature marching bands, scout troops, military personnel, armored vehicles, veterans and car clubs.

It’S begINNINg to Look a Lot LIke chrIStmaS … Sure, Christmas comes but once a year, but that “once” begins earlier

and earlier each year, it seems. But that’s a good thing! A number of loca-tions are opening Christmas events in November to get you in the holiday spirit.

• Bill’s Berry Farm will offer its “Christmas Trees on the Farm” event after Thanksgiving on Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 23-24, Nov. 30-Dec.1 and Dec. 7-8. The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Look forward to get-ting a fresh-cut Christmas tree with the family. While you’re at it, you might get yourself and others handmade wreaths and garlands. Don’t forget to try the hot cocoa, cider and vanilla sugar doughnuts and experi-ence the caroling hayride. The farm is located at 3674 N. County Line Road in Grandview. Call 509-882-3200 for more information.

• All aboard! The next Toy Train Christmas opens Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum at 10 Asotin Ave. in Toppenish. Your family can take a ride to the North Pole — don’t worry; you won’t need a passport — to meet and greet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their Elven friends. Other highlights include a plethora of lighted Christmas trees and more than 40 running model trains. Free cookies and hot chocolate come with the regular admission price, and kids can also work on crafts. Adult admission is $5, and $3 for children 17 and younger. For an extra fee, you can get your picture taken with Santa. Call Mary at 509-877-3894 for more information.

• Mighty Tieton begins its Holiday Craft Bazaar on Nov. 30. The event features handmade crafts, antique items and food. Come see the chandeliers, the annual tree lighting and Santa. The bazaar runs 5-8:30 p.m. Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2. Mighty Tieton Warehouse is located at 608 Wisconsin Ave. in Tieton. Call 509-847-3034 for more details.

• The Yakima Valley Museum hosts its free Holiday Open House beginning at noon Dec. 1. Several perfor-mances are lined up in the Neon Garden: Yakima Youth Symphony at noon, Yakima Children’s Choir at 1 p.m. and the Melody Lane Singers at 2 p.m. The museum is at 2105 Tieton Drive in Yakima. Call 509-248-0747 or visit yakimavalleymuseum.org.

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Flu Season will be upon us soon so don’t forget

to Vaccinate! Influenza can occur at any time, but most influenza

occurs form October through May.Young people, people 65 and older, pregnant women

and people with certain health conditions can become very ill with the flu.

So give us a call to protect yourself and your family from influenza by getting the flu vaccine.

Call soon to schedule your appointment!

We accept the following health plans

Influenza “flu” is… a contagious disease which can be spread by coughing, sneezing or nasal secretions.

It is recommended…that all people age 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine and since the influenza viruses is always changing, an annual vac-cination is recommended.

Flu clinics…will be provided at our locations beginning in the month of October.

Children may receive…their vaccine at NO COST and we bill most health plans.

Remember…it takes up to 2 weeks for protection to develop after the shot and protection lasts about a year.

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yakIma farmerS’ market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. fresh local produce, crafts, activities, locally made products, and live music. Ends Oct. 28. Located in front of the Millennium Plaza, S. Third St. in downtown Yakima, between Yakima and Chestnut avenues. 509-575-5765. yakimafarmersmarket.org

pareNtINg cLaSS. 11 a.m., Sept. 9-Nov. 4. Certified life educator and author Laurie Kanyer leads free parenting classes. Chidcare and kids’ programs available. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. 8th Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940. fpcyakima.org MONdAyS

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

oNe heart SUpport groUp. 12-1:30 p.m. Runs the second and fourth mondays of each month. Support group for relatives raising relatives’ children. Casey family Programs, 404 N. Third St., Yakima; Call 509-952-5162 for more info.

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La Leche LeagUe. 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Group offers breastfeeding help and lactation support to women. 307 S. 12th Ave., Suite 11, Yakima; contact Heidi at 509-952-0225 or Amy at 509-426-8493.

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toddLer Story tIme. 10 a.m. at inklings bookshop. Chalet Place, 5629 Summitview Ave., Yakima; 509-965-5830. inklingsbookshop.com tueSdAyS & thurSdAyS

kaLeIdoScope pLay aNd LearN. 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ready by five’s Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups emphasize thematic, structured and interactive play, and are open to everyone. ready by Five, 414 N. Third St., Yakima. 454-2493. readybyfive.org. WedNeSdAyS

mommy coNNectIoN. 9:30-11:30 a.m. First hour is mommy & me, second hour is just for moms; all ages welcome. free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6015 Summitview Ave. For child care reservations and more information, email Kate: [email protected].

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.

kIdS’ caStLe 2-for-1 day. Open at 10 a.m.; call for closing. Two kids play for the price of one. Cost: $2.50 up to age 2; ages 3 and older are $5.25 for one hour or $8 unlimited; weekend rates are higher. Clean socks required. Located inside Gymnastics Plus, 2121 W. Lincoln Ave.; 509-453-8126.

DIVorCeCAre For kIdS. 6:30-8 p.m. Support group for children, ages 5-12, whose parents are divorced, separated or reconciling. Adult group meets at the same time. Roosevelt Elementary School, 120 N. 16th Ave., Yakima. Contact Jenni at 509-654-2124 or [email protected]. yakimadivorcecare.net

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cIrcLe mUSIc Jam. 7-9 p.m. Every third Thursday of each month, gone fiddling Again hosts a jam for all ages and abilities. The jams are described as nutrition for the music soul, and combines musical ingredients including country, folk, fiddle, bluegrass and blues. 217 S. 63rd Ave., Yakima; 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.

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

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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. last night is Oct. 26. Contact Yakima Parks and Rec at 509-575-6020 for more info.

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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. SAturdAyS & SuNdAyS

chImpoSIUmS. 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturdays & 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays, March-November. Cost: $11 adults, $8.50 students (preschool through college). Not recommended for children under 6. Call 509-963-2244 for reservations. Last day: Nov. 25. Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute, Central Washington University, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg. http://www.cwu.edu/chci/

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

home depot kIdS WorkShop. 9 a.m.-noon. theme: tbd. free drop-in projects for kids 5-12. The Home Depot, 2115 S. First St., Yakima; 509-452-3016.

MANIC MATINee/1ST SatUrday thUNderStorm. 5 p.m. manic Thunder Improv Comedy Troupe offers a family-friendly event for all ages. The hour-long comedy performance includes lots of audience interaction and participation. Debut family show is set for Oct. 6. Located upstars in the media center/theatre at Glenwood Square, 5110 Tieton Drive, Yakima. SeCONd SAturdAyS

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

MOPS & MOMS Club

momS cLUb of yakIma. 9:30-11 a.m. Daytime activities for stay-at-home mothers and their children. Childcare opens at 9:15. Meets at Central Lutheran Church, 1603 West Yakima Ave., $30 annual dues. Nonmembers are allowed to attend two park days/business meetings before joining. Meets the third Wednesday each month: Oct. 17, Nov. 21. Contact Tara or Debbie at 509-494-8177. [email protected].

mopS – fIrSt preSbyterIaN. 9-11:15 a.m. meets the first and third fridays each month: Sept. 21, Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2, 16. meeting dues: $5. Child care, food, fellowship, speakers. First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. 8th Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7940.


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oAkridge monteSSoriSummitview site offers montessori for 18 months

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year round calendar as well. Limited Spaces Available

Contact Judy at 509-966-1080 to arrange a tour or to answer

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mopS – LoWer vaLLey. 9-11:30 a.m. Meets third fridays each month: Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16. Memorial Bible Church, 111 Old Stage Way, Gleed. Contact: Angie, 945-0617.

mopS – moUNtaINvIeW CHrISTIAN feLLoWShIp. 6-7:30 p.m. meetings are free; child care provided, through grade 5. Food, fellowship, speakers. meets the second and fourth Wednesdays each month: Sept. 26, Oct. 10, 24, Nov. 14, 28. mountainview Christian Fellowship, 7105 Alpine Way, Yakima. Contact: Danielle, 833-2228.

mopS – NILe vaLLey. 8:45-11:15 a.m. Child care, food, fellowship and speakers. meets the third friday each month: Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16. Nile Valley Community Church, 60 Bedrock Lane, Naches; 509-658-2904.

mopS – yakIma evaNgeLIcaL chUrch. 9 a.m. Meets the last Wednesday each month: Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28. Yakima Evangelical Church, 7901 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; 509-965-5216.

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moXee LIbrary.255 W. Seattle, Moxee; 509-575-8854. Preschool story time: 11 a.m. Mondays.

NacheS LIbrary. 303 Naches Ave., Naches; 509-653-2005. Preschool story time: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Naches Kids’ Zone, 4 p.m. Thursdays.

SeLah LIbrary. 106 S. Second St., Selah; 509-698-7345. Preschool story time: 10 a.m. Mondays, 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Thursdays; Baby lapsit: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Get Your Craft On!: 3:30 p.m. Thursdays (for families).

SoUtheaSt LIbrary. 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima; 509-576-0723. Kids’ Club: 3 p.m. Fridays.

SUNNySIde LIbrary. 621 Grant, Sunnyside; 509-837-3234. toddler story time: 11 a.m. Wednesdays; Drop-in crafts, 4 p.m. Thursdays; preschool story time: 10:15 & 10:45 a.m. Fridays; Family movie: 2 p.m. Saturdays.

TerrACe HeIGHTS LIbrary. 4011 Commonwealth Drive, Yakima; 509-457-5319. Preschool story time: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays.

tIetoN LIbrary. 418 Maple, Tieton; 509-673-2621. family time: 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

toppeNISh LIbrary. 1 S. Elm, Toppenish; 509-865-3600. Preschool story time: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays.

UNIoN gap LIbrary. 3104 S. First St., Union Gap; 509-452-4252. Preschool story time: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

Wapato LIbrary. 119 E. 3rd St., Wapato; 509-877-2882.

WeSt vaLLey LIbrary. 223 S. 72nd Ave., Yakima; 509-966-7070. Preschool story time: 11 a.m. Wednesdays.

yakIma LIbrary. 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 509-452-8541. Preschool story time: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays.

zILLah LIbrary. 109 7th, Zillah; 509-829-6707. Drop-in fall program: 2 p.m. Sept. 26.


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CeNTrAL WASHINGToN State faIr. Opens today! Runs Sept. 21-30. Yakima State Fair Park, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7160. fairfun.com SAturdAy, SePteMber 22

yakIma SUNfaIr parade. 10 a.m. Parade runs from South 16th Avenue down to Yakima Avenue. marching bands, equestrians, clowns, floats and more. yakimasunfairparade.wordpress.com/

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ProSSer BALLooN raLLy. Sept. 28-30: 6:15 a.m. daily. rainbow-colored balloons take off from Prosser Airport. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24 for Night Glow at Fiker Stadium. Pre-show entertainment. Prosser Chamber of Commerce: 509-786-3177. prosserchamber.com SAturdAy, SePteMber 29

ProSSer BALLooN raLLy. 6:15 a.m. sunrise launch; gates open at 5:30 p.m. for Night Glow at Fiker Stadium. See Sept. 28.

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Tired, overwhelmed and a bit underappreciated?Learn how to encourage your child, deal with verbal on-

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Starting Sept. 19 for 13 weeksWednesday @ 6:30pm

Roosevelt Elementary School18th & Summitview, Yakima

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ProSSer BALLooN raLLy. 6:15 a.m. sunrise launch. See Sept. 28. SAturdAy, OCtOber 6

WWe rAW WorLD toUr. 7:30 p.m. World Wrestling entertainment event comes to town. Tickets: $17/$27/$37/$52/$97. Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima; 509-248-7160. yakimasundome.com SAturdAy, OCtOber 13

WoNderfUL WorLd of ImagINatIoN. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. “Showtime One” presents singing, dancing, and comedy for kids and adults. At Fruitvale Grange, 2908 Castlevale Rd., Yakima.

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ADD/ADHD or A VISIoN ProBLeM? 7 p.m. Workshop for parents or teachers who deal with young people who may have ADD/ADHD symptoms. The free workshop covers vision problems and what can be done to resolve them. Presented by dr. benjamin C. Winters. Washington Vision Therapy Center, 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 150, Yakima; call 509-654-9256 to RSVP. thurSdAy, OCtOber 18

Let’S go ScIeNce ShoW. 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Students in grades K-8 will get excited about the world of science in this Capitol Kids event. Cost: $5 each. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. 3rd St., Yakima; 509-853-8000. capitoltheatre.org/CapitolKids.cfm fridAy, NOveMber 11

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VeTerANS’ DAY AT mcaLLISter mUSeUm. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Open house with free coffee and cookies for veterans. McAllister Museum of Aviation, 2008 S. 16th Ave., Yakima; 509-457-4933. mcallistermuseum.org

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SALE HOURS:Saturday, Oct. 27, 9am-6pmSunday, Oct 28, 10am-3pm

PUBLIC REGISTRATION:Thursday, Oct. 25, 7pm-9pmFriday, Oct 26, 9am-9pm

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VFW VeTerANS’ DAY parade. 10:45 a.m. Parade features marching bands, scout troops, military personnel, armored vehicles and veterans and car clubs. Runs along Yakima Avenue from Naches Avenue to Sixth Avenue. thurSdAy, NOveMber 15

THe VISIoN AND LearNINg LINk. 7 p.m. Workshop for parents or teachers who deal with young people who are behind in reading or have trouble with comprehension. the workshop covers vision problems and what can be done to resolve them. Presented by dr. benjamin C. Winters. free. Washington Vision Therapy Center, 3909 Creekside Loop, Suite 150, Yakima; 509-654-9256. thurSdAy, NOveMber 22

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tUrkey trot. 10 a.m. 5K walk/run to raise money for Yakima greenway and Camp Prime time. At Yakima Greenway; 509-453-8280.

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Look at Julian Alan Moreno, getting in touch with his musical and animal sides!

In addition to loving his drumset, Julian, 2, is proficient in baby sign language, Spanish and english. He also balances his time inside and outside, either by enjoying his favorite book, “Miss Bindergarten gets ready for Kindergarden,” or by spending time at his favorite park, randall Park, where he likes to feed and scare the ducks.

Julian loves to learn, and he has been enrolled in an early Head Start program for the past few months, which has really “enriched his learning,” says his mom, reyna Moreno Sanchez.

Want your child to be featured on the Gotcha! page? Send us your best!The deadline for the next issue is Friday, November 2 by 11:59 p.m.

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