art: 10 Fun, Free Family Activities in Yakima, May 2008
- 05/07/08 04:11 AM
1.Historical Park Have a picnic, play games, and tour history at Fort Simcoe State Park. Located at the end of SR220, 45 minutes South of Yakima, the park is open daily 6:30AM to dusk through October 2nd. An Interpretative Center and the Historical Buildings are open 9:30- 4:30PM Wed-Sun through Oct. 1st. Call (509) 874-2372 or visit http://www.parks.wa.gov/ for more information.
2.Art Show Enjoy art from three very different perspectives, now through June 4th, at Oak Hollow Gallery, Chalet Place, 5631 Summitview Ave., Yakima. (509) 965-3846 "Generational Views: Mother, Daughter and Granddaughter." Works by Ardith Kaiser, Holly Mahre and … (0 comments)
art: The Good, the So-So, and the LOCAL
- 04/10/08 10:29 AM
"Housing market continues to fall", read the headline yesterday on the money page of the local newspaper. It was an AP article discussing the situation nationwide. Quoting statistics from the National Association of Realtors and economic experts, the article suggests that the real estate market is in for a really bad year. National statistics may interest some, but I hear from most people that they'd like to know what is happening here...where they live and work. I would love to see the Yakima Herald Republic print more articles about our local economy because this national doom and gloom reporting is scaring people. I answer … (1 comments)
art: Yakima Events in April...Fun Things to Do This Month!!
- 04/04/08 02:00 PM
Outdoor Survival Class at YVCC First class April 10, 6:30PM and runs for three consecutive Thursdays. Class taught by a Yakima County Search and Rescue veteran includes topics such as positive attitude and programming your mind to succeed and to control fear, as well as basic map-and-compass skills, telling time and direction by the stars and sun, and navigating by reading signs in plants, soils, winds, topography, temperature and wildlife. Call Don Witke, instructor, for more information 509-697-6378. To register call YVCC at 547-4712. Tuition is $30. Temptation: A Mixed Media Invitational. Opening reception, Thursday, April 10 5:30-7:30PM, Through May 25th, Peggy … (1 comments)
art: Mighty Tieton
- 03/10/08 09:13 AM
Tieton, Washington is a small community that is in the beginning stages of a rebirth thanks to Ed Marquand and his vision for this community. The town of Tieton is only about 15 minutes from Yakima, and less than three hours from either Seattle or Portland. It used to be a bustling agricultural/fruit area, but in recent years has declined. Many businesses were boarded up when Mr. Marquand first came through town. The story has been repeated many times... he was on a bike ride through the area and ran over some goatheads which flattened his tires. He stopped at the … (0 comments)
art: Local Events in March
- 03/08/08 03:26 AM
Latino Cultural Film Series, Allied Arts Center, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. Tapas, wine tasting 6PM, Screenings 6:45PM Discussion Follows. $5.00. 509-966-0930, http://www.alliedartsyakima.org/ March 13, "The Motorcycle Diaries", March 20, "Crossing Arizona", March 27, "Quinceanera"
Home and Garden Show, March 14-16 Yakima Valley Sundome, 1301 S. Fair Ave. $6, $8, $16. TicketsWest 800-325-7328, State Fair ticket office, 509-248-7160
Capital Theatre, Best of Broadway Series, 19 S. Third St. Tickets: TicketsWest 800-325-7328, Capital Theatre Box Office, 853-2787 "GYPSY" March 14, 7:30PM and March 15, 2:00PM and 7:30pm "LITTLE WOMEN" March 28, 7:30PM and March 29, 2:00PM and 7:30PM Simon Edwards Gallery, 3105 Summitview Ave., 509-248-6886, 11:00AM-4:00PM Tues.-Sat "Wood", interpretations … (0 comments)
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