So many things to take part of, we’ll keep you up to date the best we can on all that’s “Happ’ning” here in the Valley!!
RETRO VIBES & COMMUNITY PRIDE
Selah Community Days happens May 15th – 18th at Wixson Park in Selah. Carnival rides, vendors, fair food, entertainment and more! The Parade will happen on Saturday morning, and there will be a car show Saturday too! Get additional details at selahdays.com.
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WEST VALLEY RAM MUSIC BOOSTERS
Help support West Valley’s Music Programs at the annual Jazz Fest this Saturday, May 17th from 5p-8p in the West Valley High School Commons. Enjoy a spaghetti dinner, amazing live music from the West Valley High School Jazz students, and piles of prizes! Over 50 incredible silent auction items up for grabs! There’s also free games for kids in the gym, so it’s a fun night out for the entire family!
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GRAPE TO GLASS GALA
Yakima Valley College (YVC) is set to host its 16th Annual Grape to Glass Gala. This event, held at YVC’s Kaminski Conference Center, aims to raise funds for scholarships for students in the Vineyard and Winery Technology Program. The gala will feature a winemaker’s dinner with a gourmet meal by The Lion Chef and desserts from Scratch Bakery, YVC said in a release. This year’s theme is “African Safari,” and attendees can enjoy wine pairings from YVC’s own Yakima Valley Vintners. Alumni from Treveri Cellars and Wheel Line Cider will also contribute to the happy hour offerings. Tickets for the gala on Saturday, May 17, at 6:00 p.m. are priced at $110 per person or $600 for a table of six. They can be purchased online or at Yakima Valley Vintners Tasting Rooms. Sponsorship opportunities are available for those who wish to make a larger impact. For more information, contact Annette Wattenbarger, the Tasting Room Coordinator, at 509.574.4906.
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CONCERT AT THE PARK
We are so excited to invite you all for this concert at Yakima Sportsman State Park May 18th from 2-4:30 for a Sunday of music sharing and convivencia with La Cantina and our dear friends from the west side Trio Guadalevin and The Hunter Family!!! Bring a lawn chair and a friend ready to have FUN!
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YVCC FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS
Yakima Valley College will host multiple financial aid workshops over the next several months aimed at helping students complete the FAFSA and WASFA. The sessions will take place at both the Yakima Campus at the Deccio Higher Education Center and the Grandview Campus at the Grandview Main building. Staff will be in attendance to answer questions in English and Spanish.
Yakima sessions:
May 21
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Deccio Higher Education Center, Building 8, Room 210
Students will need to bring:
Social security number or card (if applicable)
DACA work authorization number or card (if applicable)
Driver’s license or state identification card (if applicable)
2023 tax return and parent(s) 2023 tax return if born after Jan. 1, 2001
2023 income data (W-2s and 2023 tax return) if born before January 2001, are married, have dependents, are serving in active duty or a veteran
Valid email address for establishing Federal Student Aid ID
Parents/guardians will need to bring:
Social security numbers or cards and dates of birth (if applicable)
Income tax returns and W-2s for 2023
Valid email address for establishing Federal Student Aid ID
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GROOVE & GIVE
Join Rod’s House for a night of good music, as we turn fun into a fundraiser! Happening at Single Hill Brewering Thursday, May 29th at 6pm! Bingo cards are just $5, and every dollar goes toward vital resources and services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.
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NAMI WALKS
Come walk to raise awareness about mental health and support local NAMI programs that provide free education, support, and advocacy for mental health. The walk is Saturday, May 31st, 10 AM- 1 PM at Franklin Park. There will be resource tables, networking, a one-hour walk, speakers, and a butterfly release. Google Nami Walks Yakima for detail or Sign up to walk at namiwalks.com
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RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR BURNING
Residential outdoor burning has kicked according to the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA). The agency reminds residents that smoke in the distance is likely from a controlled burn rather than an emergency. It is advised to verify the source of smoke before contacting emergency services. Residents are encouraged to ensure they are burning safely and legally by checking regulations and permit requirements with Yakima Clean Air. For those looking to avoid the risk of fire spreading, the “Chip it, Don’t Burn it” events offer an alternative. Yard waste can be brought to these events, which will be held throughout the spring and summer on the following dates and locations:
May 31 at Station 52
June 28 at Station 53
July 12 at Station 54
August 2 at Station 53
September 13 at Station 51
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THE ELK’S CAR SHOW
Make plans to attend the Yakima Elks Lodge 318 car show on May 31st from 9 AM to 2 PM, in SELAH, Washington. The “Elks Car Show”is more than just a celebration of vehicles – it’s a chance for car enthusiasts to come together, share their passion, and enjoy a fun-filled day on the beautiful Yakima Elks Lodge #318 golf course in Selah, WA. Open to all vehicles, with food, games, door prizes, raffles and lots of fun. All proceeds go to Elks Charities. Come out and join us for a day of fun and fellowship. $20 entry fee. As always spectators are welcome and free!
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POTATO PANTS
Join Potato Pants Yakima Sunday, June 1st for their awareness/fundraiser event, 3pm-5pm at A.C. Davis Soccer Field (7th & Tieton Drive). Participants will wear specially made pants, filled with 20 pounds of potatoes and go through a series of obstacles. The A.C. Davis International Baccalaureate (IB) students (junior class) are putting on this event as an awareness for the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation. Find them on facebook (Potato Pants Yakima) for more details.
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YAKIMA AVIATION DAY
Takes place Saturday, June 7th at the Yakima Air Terminal. Military aircraft, general aviation aircraft, helicopters, drones, booths, food and fun for the whole family! Come explore all the exciting career opportunities in aviation! And it’s free admission!
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LUCKY #7: SINGLE HILL’S 7TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY!
Save the date for Single Hill’s 7th Anniversary party Saturday, June 7th! We’ll have extra food vendors throughout the day, a DJ keeping the energy high, drink specials, and more!
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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 7th at Ahtanum Berry Patch with everything strawberry! Strawberry Upick, Farm Walk, Chalk Art Contest, Smash Burgers and Strawbery Lemonade! Enjoy live music by local musicians, The Test Tuble Poets! Fun for everyone!
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SUMMER PARTY AT WHISTLIN’ JACK’S LODGE!
A Patio Party and fundraiser is happening June 7th! Come relax by the river and enjoy delicious food, drinks and atmosphere. Other events are a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, cornhole tourney and a prize punch.
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SUNNYSIDE SUMMER ALE FEST
The 9th annual Sunnyside Summer Ale Fest will return on June 21, bringing brews, food and live music to downtown Sunnyside. The event will be held in Centennial Square from 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time on summer ale fest dot com.
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ZILLAH 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Attend Zillah’s 4th of July Celebration Friday, July 4th from 5–9PM at Stewart Park for an evening of food trucks, live music by Little Reprise, a beer & wine garden, and fun for the whole family!
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YAKIMA 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Happening at State Fair park, presented by Maverick Gaming — a full day of fun for the whole family! Enjoy live music, carnival rides, delicious food and drinks, and cap off the night with the largest fireworks show in the valley. Gates open at Noon
Kid Zone opens at 2 PM
Music begins at 4 PM
Fireworks begin at 10 PM
Free entry • All ages welcome
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RED, WHITE & BBQ CELEBRATION
Grandview and surrounding communities, get ready for a spectacular celebration on July 12th, 2025, at the Grandview Fairgrounds. This free family event will feature a car show open to all classes, live music entertainment and DJ’s, a beer garden , Cornhole Tournament, and various family activities. Food and craft vendors will be on site. More information will be provided soon. This event is proudly sponsored by PNTMA, Finn Styles Consulting & Events, the City of Grandview, and the Grandview Chamber of Commerce. You won’t want to miss this fantastic free family event!!
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VINTIQUES NORTHWEST NATIONALS CAR SHOW
Come see over 700 custom 1975 and older cars, trucks, and motorcycles July 31st thru August 1st. Lots of fun with music, poker run, kids games, valve cover races and much more. Car registration at http:vintiques.com.
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STATE FAIR PARK SPRINT BOAT RACING
High Speed Action Coming to Yakima August 16 & 17, 2025! Sprint boat racing is one of the most unique motorsports in the world. With a course that consists of a three-foot-deep channel, 20 feet wide, filled with water, winding throughout a series of islands. Tickets — including VIP packages — go on sale, Thursday, May 1 at 10:00 am and can be purchased below or at the Fairground’s ticket office, located at 1301 South Fair Avenue. On-site RV and tent camping will also be available for this event and can be purchased online, as well. Get additional details at statefairpark.org or on the State Fair Park Sprint Boat Racing Facebook page!
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