SATURDAY

HELP

AL-ANON -- 9 a.m., Gold Room of Wesley United Methodist Church, 48th and Chestnut avenues. 5:30-7 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 91 Wernex Loop in Selah (back entrance.) Family and Friends AFG. Or visit www.Yakima1.com/alanon/.

AL-ANON SPANISH-- 3:30 p.m. Valor Para Cambiar, 1106 Tieton Drive. Spanish only. Call 930-7974.

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

ALS CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY SUPPORT -- 10 a.m.-noon. Support group for familes of those with ALS. For information and directions, call Barbara, 457-4700.

MS SOCIAL -- 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Round Table Pizza, 1300 N. 40th Ave. Call Judy Barton, 452-0197.

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

TOPS -- Weigh-in at 8 a.m., Moxee Community Center, 255 W. Seattle Ave., Moxee. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Call Marlene Frank, 457-4538.

YAKIMA VALLEY COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND "OTHER SENSES" COMPUTER GROUP -- 10 a.m., Creekside Coffee Shop. Call Howard Underwood, 966-2633, or Bill Smedley, 965-8897.

CLASSES

CHILDREN'S SWIMMING LESSONS -- 10:30-11 a.m., YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. Four-week course. Also offering weekday morning and evening classes. Call 248-1202.

YOGA CLASSES -- 8:30-9:45 a.m. and10-11:15 a.m. For more information, call Heather, 469-2559.

POTPOURRI

CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK/ACE HARDWARE YARDSALE -- 8 a.m. to noon, Ace distribution center, 7702 Duffield Road in Moxee. All proceeds go to Children's Miracle Network. Call Kim, 575-5500.

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

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN -- 10 a.m., 4711 W. Lincoln Ave. For more information, call 966-9341.

THE HUMANIST/ATHEISTS CLUB -- 11 a.m., Borders Books, Music and Cafe, 1700 E. Washington Ave. in Union Gap. Call Jack Lines, 248-7814.

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY -- 10 a.m., 1901 S. 12th Ave., Union Gap. Historical research: "My Summer Genealogical Discoveries." Call 248-1328.

McALLISTER MUSEUM OF AVIATION -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at 2008 S. 16th Ave. Collection and display of Valley and world aviation history. Admission is free. Call 457-4933 or visit www.mcallistermuseum.org.

MISTER O'BRIEN GOLF CLASSIC -- SunTides Golf Course. Entry fee is $125 per person or $500 per team. Fee includes golf cart, hat, golf balls and lunch. Fundraiser for La Salle High School. Call Susan, 388-8213, or Connie, 225-2900.

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 for children 12 and under. Operated by the Yakima Valley Rail and Steam Museum Association. Call 865-1911 or visit www.nprymuseum.org.

PROSSER VFW AUXILIARY DINNER -- 5:30-7 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 1205 Bennett Ave. Cost is $6. For the menu call 786-1941.

SUMMER KIDS PROGRAM IN KITTITAS COUNTY -- Through today at Kittitas County Historical Museum, 114 E. Third Ave. Summer program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade: "Exploring Kittitas County." Cost for the entire summer is $2 per child and free for parents. Call 925-3778 or e-mail kchm@kchm.org.

SUNNYSIDE EAGLES STEAK DINNER -- 5:30-8 p.m., 100 E. South Hill Road. Cost ranges $7-$10. Call 837-4523.

TOASTMASTERS -- 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Harris and Murphy's coffeehouse (back room), 105 S. First Ave. in Selah. Develop communication and leadership skills that help in business and in contributing to the community. Call Jim Bolz, 697-6405.

TOPPENISH EAGLES DANCE -- 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 515 S. Division St. Call 865-2229.

WASHINGTON CAVALRY ASSOCIATION -- Civil War cavalry re-enactor. Meets Saturdays to ride and drill. For time and location, call the recruiting sergeant at 698-3921, or e-mail scottishtropper@juno.com.

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

YAKIMA DUPLICATE BRIDGE -- Noon, Allied ArtsCenter, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. All bridge players welcome. Call Nancy Nesvig, 452-2012.

YAKIMA EAGLES -- 6-8 p.m., steak night followed by live music at 307 W. Chestnut Ave. Cost is $10-$12. For members and guests. Call Sandy, 453-6216.

SENIORS

YAKIMA SENIOR CENTER -- Breakfast from 8-9:30 a.m., $3, preregister at 575-6166. Bridge for experienced players from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; bring a lunch. Table pool from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Call 575-6166.

UPCOMING

PONDEROSA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE -- Sunday, 4 p.m., 3300 Englewood Ave. Open house for the local citizens. Tour of the community, crafts for children and barbecue. Free. Call 453-1366.

VOTENADER.ORG -- Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Yakima Farmers Market Free Speech Zone, 19 S. Third St. Call Margaret Walsh, 248-9937.

ROUND DANCING LESSONS -- Sept. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 13 at the Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Fee is $30 per person for the series. Instructors are Debbie and Paul Taylor. Call Traci Bennett, recreation supervisor, 576-6348 or 453-6377.

FOGGY BOTTOM BAND -- Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., E.J. MIller Park between Park Avenue and Kinney Way; Friday, 1:30-3 p.m., Sheffield Manor, 125 N. Wamba Road. Live music. Call Dick Bain, 786-2842.

MOMS CLUB OF YAKIMA OPEN HOUSE -- Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Kissel Park, 32nd and Mead avenues. Open house barbecue. Activity club and support group for at-home mothers and their children. Free and open to the public. Chapter meeting will be Sept. 17 at Central Lutheran Church. Call Candice, 388-0820.

WAGS TO RICHES ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY -- Wednesday, 7 p.m. Living Care Community Center (meeting room next to Meyer Auditorium), 215 N. 40th Ave. Visit www.wagstorichesanimalrescue.org.

PIRATE PROGRAMS AT YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES -- Sept. 10-25 at your local library. Pirate stories, games and fun for all. Call Linda Nixon, 249-9003 or visit www.yvrl.org.

* Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Granger Library.

* Thursday: 3:30 -4:30 p.m. Mabton Library.

* Friday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Toppenish Library.

* Friday: 2:00-3:00 p.m. White Swan Library.

* Sept. 16: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Sunnyside Library.

* Sept. 17: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Tieton Library.

* Sept. 18: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Selah Library.

* Sept. 18: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Harrah Library.

* Sept. 18: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Buena Library.

* Sept. 19: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Southeast Yakima Library.

* Sept. 20: 11:00 a.m.-12 p.m. Summitview Library.

* Sept. 20: 2:00-3:00 p.m. Yakima Library.

* Sept. 20: 2:00-3:00 p.m. Nile Library.

* Sept. 25: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Moxee Library.

* Sept. 25: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Wapato Library.

SWING CLASSES -- Thursday, 7-8 p.m. at Yakima Square and Round Dance Center, 207 Charron Road in Moxee. Cost is $4 per person. Singles welcome. Call 453-9811 or 453-6377.

NACHES SPORTSMAN'S DAYS -- Sept. 12-14 at Naches Middle School grounds. Free events for the entire family. Bingo, games, music, fishing derby and more. For an event schedule, visit www.nachesvalleychamber.com.

100TH BIRTHDAY OF THE HISTORIC GEORGE DONALD HOUSE -- Sept. 13, 1-5 p.m. at 304 N. Second St. Open house hosted by the Woman's Century Club. Open to the public. For information, call 697-3770 or 248-1614.

APPLE VALLEY PIECEMAKERS QUILT SHOW -- Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Naches Middle School Gymnasium on Shafer Avenue. Silent auction and pot holders available for purchase. Part of the Naches Sportsman's Days.

COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY-- Sept. 13, 10 a.m., Trinity Baptist Church, Tieton Drive and South 13th Ave. Block party for all ages. Facepainting, craft and game booths, free lunch. Call Stephanie Harrah, 248-9405.

FIESTAS PATRIAS -- Canceled. Was set for Sept. 13-14. Call the Toppenish Chamber of Commerce, 865-3262.

WAGS TO RICHES ANIMAL RESCUE BENEFIT YARD SALE -- Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 4206 Main Street in Union Gap. Visit www.wagstorichesanimalrescue.org.

BALLROOM DANCING WITH JIM IDE -- Two six-week sessions, Mondays from Sept. 15-Oct. 20 and Oct. 27-Dec. 1. Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Fox trot, waltz, cha cha, tango and more. For cost and information, call Selah Parks and Recreation, 698-7300.

YAKIMA YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AUDITION -- Sept. 15 from 5-6 p.m., Englewood Christian Church, corner of Englewood and 44th Avenue. Students need to call 966-0761 for an audition appointment.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF YAKIMA OPEN HOUSE -- Sept. 16, 5:30-7 p.m. at Northtown Coffee, North First and A streets. Informational open house. Call 966-0930 or email juniorleagueyakima@yahoo.com.

TAX EDUCATION SEMINAR FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN SPANISH -- Sept. 16 from 6-8:30 p.m., Sunnyside WorkSource; Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m., 22 S. Third Ave. in Yakima. Free and limited to 15 participants. Call 453-5133 or 453-2050.

YAKIMA CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CONNECTION -- Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m. buffet lunch; 12:10 p.m. program at Clarion Hotel, 1507 N. First St. Cost is $12.50 inclusive. Theme is "Back to School." Featuring Ron Anderson of the Harman Center, song by Debbie Larkin and guest speaker Mary Lou Guuinn of Gig Harbor, Wash. Call Karen, 965-3947, or Marie, 966-2298.

YAKIMA SUN STRIDERS -- Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m., Summitview Library's board room, 5709 Summitview Ave. Public is invited to join the local Volkswalking program. Call Millie, 965-4980.

LIFELONG LEARNING SUMMER PROGRAM -- Sept. 17, 2:30 p.m. at Living Care Retirement Community's Meyer Auditorium, 215 N. 40th Ave. Guest speaker David Hagan will present: Cowiche Canyon. Free program. Public is invited. Call 965-5278.

NAMI YAKIMA FAMILY TO FAMILY CLASS -- Sept. 17 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital's basement classroom. Free 12-week educational class sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Topics include schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, medications and current research. Space is limited. Call 453-0753 or e-mail info@namiyakim.org.

HARMAN CENTER BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES -- Thursdays beginning Sept. 18, 6:30-8 p.m. beginners, 8-9:30 p.m. intermediate. Gailleon Park, 101 N. 65th Ave. $30 for 10 sessions through Nov. 20. Adults of all ages. Call 575-6166 or 576-4213.

SUNNYSIDE MOVIES UNDER THE STARS NIGHT -- Sept. 19 at Central Park in Sunnyside. Free movie begins at dusk. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information, visit www.sunnysidechamber.com or www.ci.sunnyside.wa.us.

AUTUMN BOUNTY -- Sept. 20, Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Annual fundraiser. Wine tasting, dinner, music by Blind Lemon Pie and Flute Troupe, live and silent auction. Tickets purchased by Saturday are $55 per person. Call 248-7337.

GOLDEN VALLEY BIKE PEDAL -- Sept. 20, 8-10 a.m. registration at Goldendale Grange Hall, 228 E. Darland. Rides of 35, 65 or 100 miles. Download information flyer and registration form at www.cityofgoldendale.com/events.shtml.

MASTER GARDENERS GROWING TOMATOES CLASS -- Sept. 20, 10 a.m., demonstration garden at Ahtanum Youth Park. Free class and tomato tasting. Learn how to grow and use tomatoes in recipes. Call 574-1600.

"PONIES IN THE SUN" FORD CAR SHOW -- Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sarg Hubbard Park. Entry fee is $20 per entry with 42 categories. Free to spectators. Proceeds go to Pegasus Project and Children's Wishes and Dreams. Sponsored by Sun Country Mustang Club of Yakima. Call Dave Mitts, 453-2225.

BUSINESS SEMINAR WITH BRAD WORTHLEY -- Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Woman's Century Club, 304 N. Second St. "Turning Managers Into Leaders." Cost is $75 per person, includes lunch. Presented by the Yakima Chamber of Commerce, 248-2021, or register at www.yakima.org.

SOCCER SKILLS EVENT -- Sept. 22, 5:45 p.m. registration at Euclid Park, West Second Street in Grandview. Cost is $1 for kids ages 5-12. Kids will participate in a soccer shot, dribble and pass contest. Call Grandview Parks and Recreation, 882-9219.

USA DANCE YAKIMA -- Sept. 26, Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. 7:30-11 p.m. Celebrating National Ballroom Dance Week. Free evening of ballroom, Latin and swing dancing. All ages and singles welcome. Call 678-6531.

APPLE VALLEY MOTHERS & MORE -- Sept. 30, 7 p.m., Apple Tree Resort, 8804 Occidental Ave. Topic: "Changing Relationships." Visitors welcome. Call Kim, 966-2801 or visit http://applevalleymm.tripod.com.

* 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.