El Grito de Indepencia
Saturday, September 14 6:00-9:00 p.m. El Grito at 7:30 p.m. Heritage University Campus Join us for El Grito! El Grito is an important national holiday for the people of Mexico, much like America’s 4th of July. It is celebrated on September 15 to commemorate the start of the Mexican War for Independence. Fun for the whole family! Loteria Kids crafts and games Food and beverages Cultural performances Community resource fair This is a community-wide celebration, celebrating . Nonprofit organizations and social service agencies are invited to participate in the community resource fair. Businesses selling food, beverages, arts and crafts and [...]
Come See Us @ OIC’s School is Out, Summer is Here
School is Out, Summer is Here Henry Beauchamp Community Center 1211 South 7th Street, Yakima June 11, 2024 - beginning at 5:30pm OIC of Washington is hosting the School is Out, Summer is Here event. This is a great opportunity for the community to not only have fun, but to engage with one another and learn what OIC does. All are welcome to join in on the fun at this free event, where there will be music, delicious food, and much more to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there! Visit the League of Women Voters Booth League volunteers [...]
Come See Us @ Yakima’s 4th of July Celebration
4th of July Community Celebration Date: July 04, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM This 4th of July, the fun will once again be found at State Fair Park in Yakima, Washington. You won’t want to miss a fabulous family-oriented Fourth of July, complete with a carnival featuring exciting rides for the young and young at heart. The day of fun culminates in a fantastic, 20-minute long fireworks display, sponsored by Yakima County ,and the City of Union Gap accompanied by patriotic music. Bring your own picnic to share with family and friends or purchase food from one of [...]
Come See Us @ Juneteenth
Date: Saturday, June 15 Time: 12-5pm Location: Southeast Community Park next to Henry Beauchamp Center Activities: Mr. & Ms. Juneteenth pageant, 3-on-3 Basketball, musical entertainment, kids’ activities, food booths and more! Start the day's celebration with a Freedom Ride at 11:00am leaving from Central Lutheran Church and going to the Southeast Community Park. Visit the League of Women Voters Booth League volunteers will have a booth at the Southeast Community Park! Come talk with our fantastic volunteers to: – register to vote – update your voter registration – pick up materials about voting – join our mailing list – learn [...]
Fall Social Event
Fall Social Event Thursday, November 16th - 4-6pm Yakima Valley Vintners Tasting Room 1606 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Wine, sparkling cider or other beverage Charcuterie cups Drawings for door prizes Pantry clean-out - Bring food items for Northwest Harvest Members are encouraged to invite a guest. RSVP by November 13th to Criss Bardill or Susan Kaphammer
Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth - Celebrating Freedom Saturday, June 17, 2023 Freedom Caravan leaves at 11:30am from the Central Lutheran parking lot through the route to MKL Jr Park -S. 8th Street. Juneteenth celebration with food vendors, resource booths, live R&B & Gospel Music, Junior Juneteenth Pageant and Oral Yakima Valley Family Histories at MLK Park from noon - 4:00pm LWVYC will staff an information and voter registration booth at this Celebration.
Yakima Pride Festival and Parade
Yakima Pride Parade 10:00 AM Kick-Off! Begins: S 16th Ave & W Yakima Ave Ends: E Yakima Ave & Naches Ave Yakima Pride Festival 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Yakima Pride Festival will take place in Naches Parkway on N Naches Ave (between E Yakima Ave and E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.). The festival will be utilizing the center park area, Naches Parkway, on this street for all our attendees! Our Main Stage will be located on Pendleton Way between The Seasons Performance Hall and the Yakima Pride Office. You can expect LIVE Music, Drag Performances, and much more! [...]
