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Yakima Valley hosting the 41st Annual MLK JR Celebration
Yakima County is set to celebrate the 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration with the theme “Reinvesting in Our Community.” The event will feature activities designed to bring the community together in unity. The highlight of the celebration will be a Peace Walk and Celebration on January 19. The Peace Walk will begin at 12:00 p.m. at the corner of 5th Avenue and MLK Boulevard in Yakima, followed by a celebration at the Yakima Convention Center. The day will end with a community Soup Kitchen at 2:30 p.m. at the Henry Beauchamp Community Center in Yakima. List of events below:
January 5 – 15
22nd Annual Lee Paggett Food Drive
Non-perishable items can be dropped off at any of the Yakima School
District Schools (Donations will be delivered to Northwest Harvest in Honor
of Lee Paggett).
January 12
YVC Diversity Film Series: Selma
Yakima Valley College – Grandview
11:00AM | 1284 500 W Main St, Grandview, WA
January 14
YVC Diversity Film Series: Selma
Yakima Valley College – Yakima
12:00PM | W Nob Hill & S 16 Ave, Yakima
January 15
Reinvesting in Our Communities – A Pael Discussion and Action Plan,
Facilitated by Dr. Laquita Parks
6:00PM on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87330897176?
pwd=pbECglPmk4fZSePCm1jHZziNhYrStw.1
January 16 – 18
MLK Jr. Recreational Basketball Tournament
Lewis and Clark Middle School
1114 W Pierce St, Yakima, WA 98902
Grades K – 8th are invited for the MLK Basketball Tournament. No AAU.
Team Registration Fee: $30 per player
Interested in Volunteering please fill out the MLK Tournament Volunteer
Form.
January 18th
MLK Commemoration Service
Central Lutheran Church
3:00PM | 1604 W Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA
January 19
-City of Toppenish MLK Jr Peace Walk
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Peace Walk starting at O’Reilly’s Parking Lot towards Toppenish Middle
School.
-City of Moses Lake MLK Jr. Peace Walk
4:30PM – 7:00PM
Surf and slide water park, parking lot- 401 W 4th Ave towards Moses Lake
-Civic Center Auditorium at 401 S Balsam St.
Annual program starts at 5:30pm.
-City of Yakima MLK Jr. Peace Walk
Assemble at 11:30AM | Commence at 12:00PM
Peace Walk starts at the corner of N. 5th on MLK Blvd to the Yakima
Convention Center
-MLK Jr. Celebration
Yakima Convention Center
1:00PM | 10 N. 8th St, Yakima WA
-Soup Kitchen
Henry Beauchamp Community Center
2:30PM | 1211 S 7 St, Yakima, WA
January 26
MLK Food Distribution
OIC Henry Beauchamp Community Center
10:00AM – 11:00AM | 1211 S. 7th St, Yakima, WA
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Winter Wonderland Ice Rink at Valley Mall
Winter Wonderland GLICE Rink wraps up January 19th! Location Inside the mall, across from Victoria’s Secret Pink.
Prepare to be whisked into a frosty, magical realm where the holiday season shines in all its sparkling glory. This enchanting winter experience promises to warm hearts and ignite holiday spirit—an icy adventure like no other!
Admission Pricing:
Ages 13+ $8
Ages 12 & Under $6
Skating Aids $5
*Admission includes skate rental.
The Valley Mall’s Ice Rink features a synthetic ice surface called Glice, offering an authentic skating experience without water or energy-intensive refrigeration.
Skate Anytime: Free from temperature restrictions, skating is possible day or night. shopatvalleymall.com.
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Book Swap Sundays at Bale Breaker Brewing Company
Hey book & beer lovers, Book Swap Sundays are back starting January 4th! How it works: Bring in a finished book and swap for something new-to-you! Don’t have a book to bring in? That’s fine, just leave a $5 cash donation to Yakima Valley Libraries and snag a book from the stash. Every Sunday in January & February from 12pm – 6pm!
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Winter Carnival at White Pass Ski Area
The amazing volunteer crew constructs a massive snow castle. The castle is open to the public from Saturday 10am – 5pm & Sunday 10am – 3pm. The castle opens for tubing at 10am both Saturday and Sunday. The Kids’ Obstacle Course Race will take place at 11am on Saturday and Sunday. Night skiing from 2pm until 8pm and is included with a day ticket or season pass. Watch for the Torchlight Parade and the Fireworks beginning at 7pm Saturday evening! Music – family-friendly dance party! Sno-Go Demos all weekend! Below is the schedule of events…
Winter Carnival Schedule:
Saturday
10am – 5pm Castle open for tubing
10am – 4pm Face painting & cotton candy available
11am – Noon Obstacle Course – Sign up at top of the course
12:45pm Obstacle Course Awards – at the Castle
2pm – 8pm Night Skiing
4pm – 8pm DJ Begins
5pm Castle Closes
7pm Torchlight Parade and Fireworks
Sunday
10am – 3pm Castle open for tubing
10am – 2pm Face painting & cotton candy available
11am – Noon Obstacle Course – Sign up at top of the course
12:45pm Obstacle Course Awards – at the Castle
3pm Castle closes for tubing
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Red Wine and Chocolate Feb 13th-16th
Plan a winter wine country escape just made for red wine and chocolate lovers! Wineries all around the Yakima Valley are getting ready for one of the most delicious weekends of the year! Take a tasting tour to sip and savor Yakima Valley red wines perfectly paired with delectable chocolate creations. Red Wine and Chocolate is an annual tradition each Presidents Day weekend in Yakima Valley Wine Country. This year, the weekend kicks off with Valentine’s Day! Whether you plan a weekend for fun with friends or you’re looking for a little romance, you’ll find the perfect fit. Valley wineries are planning a weekend filled with special tastings, carefully crafted pairings and more. Get additional details at visityakima.com.
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