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ALANON -- 6:30-7:30 a.m., "Men's Meeting" Yakima Alliance Church basement, 902 S. 36th Ave. 1:30 p.m., Stone Church, 3303 Englewood Ave., front entrance; 7 p.m., St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 4105 Richey Road. Call 577-9401 or visit www.Yakima1.com/alanon/.

ALATEEN -- 7-8 p.m. at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 4105 Richey Road. Alateen is part of Al-Anon, which helps families and friends with alcoholic recovery. Call 577-9401.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call 453-7680. AA local office location, 616 River Road, Yakima; or visit www.YakimaAA.com.

ALZEHEIMER'S SUPPORT -- First Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. at Harman Senior Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Group facilitator Mandy Trujillo, 307-6345.

ANGEL CARE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION -- Free emotional support from trained survivors for those newly diagnosed. Volunteers will assist with attending consultations, chemotherapy and radiation appointments. Visit www.angelcarefoundation.org or call toll-free, 877-861-5655.

CANCER PEER MENTORS -- Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Avenue, Suite 40. Call 575-6686.

CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING -- 9 a.m.-noon, 1020 S. 40th Ave., Suite A. Learn to control blood sugar. Cost: $40 plus class materials. Register with Memorial Diabetes Care, 575-8391.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT IN TOPPENISH -- 6:30-7:30 p.m., 91 Wishpoosh Road in Toppenish. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month. Call Patricia, 865-7164.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY; 12-STEP CHRIST CENTERED PROGRAM -- 6:30 p.m. Yakima Foursquare Church, 700 N. 40th Avenue. Drug, alcohol and any of life's addictions. Call Molly, 575-1490.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY; 12-STEP CHRIST CENTERED PROGRAM -- 7 p.m. Nazarene Church, 203 Miles Drive, Zillah. Drug, alcohol, sexual addictions, anger management, depression, sexual abuse support group. Call 829-5338.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - DEPRESSION SUPPORT -- 6 p.m., Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., No. 40. Call 575-6686.

EPILEPSY SUPPORT -- 3-4:30 p.m., Central Washington Family Medicine classroom, 1806 W. Lincoln Ave. Call Sara Earthdove-Tinker, 698-5320.

FEMALE ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP -- 4 p.m. at Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, 402 S. Fourth Ave. For more information and pre-meeting interview call Susan, 576-4339.

GRIEF SUPPORT-SUNNYSIDE -- 6-7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, 907 S. Sixth St. Meet in the Reinhold Memorial Library. Contact: Kerry Turley, 837-2243, or Bettie Filicetti, 837-4436.

HEART SUPPORT -- 7 p.m., Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, 2811 Tieton Drive, fifth-floor waiting room. Support and education for heart-attack survivors. Call Lynnmarie Cox, 965-1619.

INDOOR WALKING PROGRAM -- 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Grandview High School's Rich Leenhouts Stadium. Please enter through the W. Second Street gate. Program is free. Call Grandview Parks and Recreation office, 882-9219.

MEMORY CARE SUPPORT -- 2 p.m. the first tuesday of the month at Harman Senior Center, 101 N. 65th Ave.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS -- For today's meeting times and locations, call (877) 664-0398 or visit www.NA.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS -- Noon, First Presbyterian Church, Yakima and Eighth avenues. (Use the South entrance). For more information call 453-8165.

PATIENT SUPPORT GROUP -- 2 p.m., North Star Lodge, 808 N. 39th Ave. Call 574-3514.

SHARES -- Noon-2 p.m., Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Distribute free clothing to the needy in the Selah School District. Call 698-5789.

TOPS -- Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., Salvation Army, 310 N. 16th Ave. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Call Marlene Frank, 457-4538.

VALLEY PARENTS -- 6:30-8 p.m., Children's Village, 3801 Kern Road. Support for parents of children with special needs. Free child care available with advance notice. Call 575-3260.

WOMENS SUPPORT GROUP -- 6:30-8 p.m. at the YWCA, 15 N. Naches. Support for women in crisis, domestic violence, depression and other pressures. Call 248-7796.

CLASSES

INTRODUCTION TO MAINSTREAM SQUARE DANCING -- Today, Thursday and Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m., Lower Valley Square Dancers, 761 Belma Road in Mabton. Open enrollment. Call Frankie Norwood, 882-3184.

IYENGAR YOGA CLASSES -- For more information call Erin, 654-5857.

KARATE/SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES -- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Harriet Thompson Elementary School's cafeteria, 114 Euclid St. Cost is $20 per month for youth ages 8-17 and $25 per month for adults 18 and older. Cost increases for non-city fees. For more information call the Grandview Parks and Recreation office, 882-9219.

NUTRITIONAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS -- 6 p.m., Weber Chiropractic and Nutritional Healing Clinic, 3802 Tieton Drive. Call Gerri, 965-7155.

PRE-NATAL YOGA CLASSES -- 9-10:15 a.m. For more information call Heather, 469-2559.

YOGA CLASSES -- 6:30 p.m. at 2611 Birchfield Road. Cost is $10 per class. Call 969-2836.

POTPOURRI

AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fullbright Park, Union Gap. Collect and preserve the history of Central Washington agriculture. Call 457-8735.

APPLE VALLEY VOLKSWAGEN ASSOCIATION -- 7 p.m. at Magic's Pizza Shack in Selah. VW owners and enthusiasts are welcome. Call 575-1530.

BROOKLYN BASEBALL CLUB CLINICS -- For more information visit www.Brooklynbaseballclub.com or call Rich Lindros, 249-5454.

* Today Hitting clinic for all ages. 6 week session. Cost is $120.

* Oct. 9: Weight training for ages 10-14. 6 week session. Cost is $120.

* Fall-ball & Tryouts, Open Tryout's and College Showcase Training.

CHINOOK TOASTMASTERS -- Noon, Central Washington Family Medicine, 1806 W. Lincoln Avenue, lower level conference room. Pracitce and learn communication and leadership skills in a friendly atmosphere. Call Susie, 697-5781.

GRANDVIEW ADULT OPEN GYM -- 6:30-8 p.m., Compass gymnasium, Euclid Street. Open to adults 30 years and older. Cost is $1 per person. Call Grandview Parks and Recreation, 882-9218.

IOOF ODDFELLOWS -- 8 p.m., 206 W. Walnut Ave. Nondrinking fraternal organization. Call Gary Bound, 453-3093.

KIWANIS OF SELAH -- 6:45 a.m., Selah Fire Station, 206 W. Fremont Ave. Call 697-8040.

KIWANIS CLUB OF YAKIMA -- Noon, Howard Johnson Gateway Hotel, 9 N. Ninth St. Cost: $10.25 for lunch. Call Louise, 248-7000.

LOWER VALLEY KOSMOS -- 6 p.m., 10-4 Cafe, 703 E. Wine Country Road. Singles 50 and over are invited. Call ahead, location may vary. Call Arlo, 837-3826 or Teny, 786-3625.

NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD MUSEUM -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays at 10 Asotin Ave. in Toppenish. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 children 12 and under. Operated by the Yakima Valley Rail and Steam Museum Association. Call 865-1911 or visit www.nprymuseum.org.

PRESENTATION BY DIANA G. DYER, MS, RD -- 6:30 p.m. Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital's auditorium, 2811 Tieton Drive. Diana is a three-time cancer survivor who wrote "A Dietitian's Cancer Story: Information and Inspiration for Recovery and Healing from a 3-Time Cancer Survivor." Call 574-5922.

SAFE KIDS YAKIMA COUNTY-SPAGHETTI FEED -- 4-7:30 p.m., Yakima Fire Department's Station 1, 401 N. Front Street. Spaghetti, salad and bread. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and kids. Call 575-8484.

SCORE -- 9 a.m.-noon, Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, 10 N. Ninth St. Business advice to potential and existing business owners/operators. Sponsored by the Small Business Administration. Call 248-2021 for appointments.

SUNNYSIDE SCRAPBOOKING -- 4-5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Community Center, 1521 S. First St. Need to bring own supplies. Cost is $6 in-city, $7.50 non-city. Call Parks and Recreation office, 837-8660.

SYNTH-YAK ELECTRONIC MUSIC JAM CIRCLE -- 7-9 p.m., Ted Brown Music, 2612-B W. Nob Hill Blvd. For MIDI enthusiasts. Call Amanda, 697-4050, or e-mail lifeforms@redmoon-music.com.

TOASTMASTERS OF CASCADE 993 -- 6-7:30 a.m., Village Center, 215 N. 40th Ave. Promotes better communication, public speaking and leadership. Welcome to all early birds. Nonsmoking. Call 453-4478.

TOPPENISH ROTARY CLUB -- Noon, 14 Tribes Room, Heritage Inn, Highway 97. Call John Cerna, 865-4455.

WOMAN'S CENTURY CLUB -- Noon, luncheon, 304 N. Second St. Margaret Keyes presents: "Bloomer Girls." To preserve and maintain the Donald House for community use. Call 697-3770.

YAKIMA AREA ARBORETUM -- A variety of tree collections, rose garden, organic vegetable gardens and orienteering, open from dawn to dusk at 1401 Arboretum Drive. The Jewett Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Call 248-7337.

YAKIMA DUPLICATE BRIDGE -- 6:30 p.m., Allied ArtsCenter, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. All bridge players welcome. Call Rick Johnson, 965-2562.

YAKIMA MINIATURE CLUB -- 6:30 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Collectors of doll-house miniatures. Call Jan Schuller, 965-4999.

YAKIMA TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION -- 7-10 p.m., Glenwood Square, basement area, 5110 Tieton Drive. All skill levels welcome; bring bat/paddle and balls. Call Steve Goodwin, 248-9862.

YAKIMA VALLEY SKI BENDERS -- 7 p.m., El Rincon Restaurant, 3702 Fruitvale Blvd. Promote snowmobiling, group rides and snowmobile-related events. Call Tom, 966-6837.

ZILLAH BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN --9:45 a.m., Faith Community Church, 300 W. Centennial Drive. Contact: Cheryl, 829-6183.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

EAST VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD -- 6 p.m., executive session. 7 p.m., board meeting, administration building, 2002 Beaudry Road.

KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS -- 9 a.m., 205 W. Fifth Ave., courthouse auditorium, Ellensburg.

PROSSER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -- Noon, The Barn Restaurant, 490 Wine Country Road. Call Jim Milne, 786-3177.

PROSSER SCHOOL DISTRICT -- 7 p.m., Keene Riverview Elementary School, 832 Park Ave.

SOUTH CLE ELUM TOWN COUNCIL -- 7 p.m., Town Hall, Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue.

YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL -- 6 p.m., City Hall, 129 N. Second St.

YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSION -- 10 a.m., courthouse, 128 N. Second St., Room B-33.

YAKIMA COUNTY FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- 8 p.m., 717 First Ave., Zillah. Fire Protection District No. 5.

SENIORS

BAKED POTATO BUFFET -- Oct. 7, 5:30-7 p.m., Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Cost: $8 adults, $5 children 8 years and under. Proceeds go to Harman Center programs. Tickets on sale at the center. Call 575-6166.

"PREVENTING FALLS," BY BRUCE WHITESIDE -- 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Free talk by licensed orthopedist physical therapist, Bruce Whiteside. Call 575-6166.

PROSSER SENIOR CENTER -- 9:30-11:30 a.m., Happi-time Band practice. Call Helen Carrell, 786-2915. 11:40 a.m., lunch, cost by donation, suggested $2.75 (ages 60 and over), $6.50 (under 60). Pool room, two tables from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pinochle, 5:30 p.m. Cost is $1 and prizes awarded, call June Bates, 786-1445. Prosser Senior Center is located, 1231 Dudley Avenue. For more information call 786-1148.

SELAH SENIOR CENTER -- 1-4 p.m., pinochle, Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Call Ann, 697-6449.

SUNNYSIDE SENIOR CENTER -- 1-3 p.m., bingo, 1400 Federal Way. Sponsored by Sunnyside Parks and Recreation Department and Sunnyside Senior Group. Cost: 25 cents per card. Call (509) 837-8660.

UNION GAP SENIOR CENTER -- 9:30-9:45 a.m., exercise class; 10 a.m.-noon, blood pressure; 10:30-11:45 a.m., penny bingo; 1-3 p.m., computer class. 1000 Ahtanum Road. Call 248-2668.

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER -- Table pool from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bible study from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bridge for experienced players from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Senior nutritional lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Creative writing workshop at 1 p.m. Soup and sandwich at the coffee bar 11:30-12:30, $3. Pinochle from 7-10:30 p.m. Ballroom dance class at 6:30 p.m. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 575-6166.

OCTOBER EVENTS

3RD ANNUAL DOWNTOWN HISTORIC WALK AND WINE TASTING -- Oct. 8, 3:30 p.m. meeting at the Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Reservations required. Tickets: $15. Tours of: The Seasons, Le Chateau and Masonic Temple. Wine tasting at Donitelia, Massett and Stems. Call the League of Women Voters, 452-3419.

FOGGY BOTTOM BAND -- Oct. 8, 1:30-3 p.m., Prosser Sun Terrace, 2131 Wine Country Rd.; Oct. 10, 1:30-3 p.m., Sheffield Manor, 125 N. Wamba Road. Live music. Call Dick Bain, 786-2842.

MEDICATION EDUCATION SENIORS CONSULTATION -- Oct. 8. Appointments only. Consultation with a pharmacist. Free. Call Linda, 388-5942.

DISTRICT DAY WITH REP. JUDY WARNICK --Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-noon at the Cottage Café and Fireside Lunge, 911 E. First St. in Cle Elum; 2-4 p.m., Kittitas County Courthouse auditorium, 205 W. Fifth Ave. No appointments needed. Call Sarah Lamb, 360-786-7720.

"FLAVORS OF CONSERVATION" --Oct. 9, 7-9 p.m., Gallery One, 408 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg. Chocolate desserts and martinis, wine and conversation. Tickets: $30 per person or $50 per couple. For info. call, CLC (Cascade Land Conservancy) 509-962-1654.

YAKIMA REGIONAL CLEAR AIR AGENCY OPEN HOUSE -- Oct. 9, 4-5:30 p.m., new YRCAA office, 329 N. First St. Open to the public. For information call David Caprile, 834-2050, ext. 110.

YAKIMA VALLEY CHAMBER AWARDS -- Oct. 9, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Celebrate and honor the achievements of individuals and community leaders. Seating is limited. Reservations required. Call 248-2021.

INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING-- Oct. 10, 7-9 p.m., Hal Holmes Center, Third and Pearl in Ellensburg. All styles of dancing taught by Liz Whitaker. Singles welcome. Free. Call, 509-925-6745.

CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTER ACADEMY'S AUCTION EXTRAVANGA -- Oct. 11, 5 p.m. at the Zillah Civic Center, 119 First Ave. Barbecue rib dinner. Cost is $12.50 adults and $6 for children. Call 945-3776 or 829-6935.

SHRINERS HOSPITAL FREE SCREENING -- For children ages 0-18, who may need care with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injury and cleft lip and palate. Call MASADA office, 452-2810.

* Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-noon: Sunnyside Community Hospital, 10th and Tacoma avenues.

* Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-noon: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, 200 University Parkway in Terrace Heights.

HOW TO AVOID IDENTITY THEFT & FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION -- Oct. 14, 6 p.m., Memorial Hospital's auditorium, 2811 Tieton Drive. Free. Geared towards seniors. Call Linda, 388-5942.

BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR NATURE PHOTOGRAPHERS -- Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Cost is $50 and includes lunch. Class taught by David Hagen. Bring your camera and manual to class. Call 248-7337.

DAVIS CLASS OF '60 PLANNING COMMITTEE -- October 18, 2 p.m. at Abby's Pizza, 4804 Tieton. Planning committee for 50 year reunion. Call Barb Covell, 965-0751 or Kathy Vetsch, 453-1731.

FAMIILY CLOTHING X-CHANGE -- Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Yakima First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Eighth Ave. Donations will be accepted on Oct. 17 but are not required. Call Theresa, 576-3986.

JOURNEY TO WHOLENESS EXPO -- Oct. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Howard Johnson Plaza Gateway Hotel, 9 N. Ninth St. Admission is $3. Featuring alternative and natural services to healing. Call Cindee, 969-6605.

YAKIMA CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CONNECTION -- Oct. 21, bazaar opens at 11 a.m., buffet lunch at 11:30 a.m. and program to follow at 12:10 p.m., Clarion Hotel, 1507 N. First St. Cost for lunch is $12.50 inclusive. Theme of meeting: Country Fair Bazaar. Guest speaker Darcy Bell will present: "A Uniform of Perfection." For reservations call Karen, 965-3947 or Marie, 966-2298.

DOGTOBERFEST -- Oct. 25, 6 p.m. at the Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Tickets are $50 and includes drink scrip and dinner. Proceeds go to the Human Society's Adopt a Kennel Program and The Pet Emergency Medical Fund. Music by Gentleman Wild. Purchase tickets online at www.yakimahumane.org or call the shelter, 457-6854.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR AT CAMP ROGANUNDA-- Oct. 25-26. Camp Fire USA invites families to carve pumpkins, bob for apples, go on a scavenger hunt and enjoy other activities at Camp Roganunda on Chinook Pass. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. Oct. 25. Cost for a family of four: $40 for the day, $75 to stay the night; meals and activities included. Info: Camp Fire, 453-9151.

STAND DOWN 2008 - HONORING ALL WHO SERVED -- Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 2501 Airport Lane. Hosted by the Washington National Guard 420th Chemical Battalion. VA information and assitance will be provided. ID required. Call Yakima Vet Center, 457-2736.

OKTOBERFEST DINNER -- Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m., West Valley Jr. High School cafeteria, 1505 S. 75th Ave. Tickets $8 per person (pre-sale) and $10 at the door. Children 5 and under free. Proceeds benefit fund scholarships for WV students to travel to Germany for an exchange program. Call Rick Beck, 972-5834 or email beckrick@wvsd208.org.

BALLROOM DANCING WITH JIM IDE --Six-week session, Mondays Oct. 27-Dec. 1. Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Fox Trot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Tango and more. Cost and information call Selah Parks and Recreation, 698-7300.

HARVEST PARTY-- Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. at West Side Baptist Church, 6901 Summitview Ave. Ages 2-10. Free carnival games, food and candy. Child friendly costumes welcome. Call Patsy Riker, 965-2800.

* Calendar is a daily compilation of Central Washington meetings and events that are open to the public. For information about having your event listed, contact Vera Sanabria at 577-7705 or vsanabria@yakimaherald.com.