Good morning, Yakima.

Rod’s House announced its Executive Director, Chon Marquez, will step down effective May as the experienced team continues its youth programs.

The organization is hosting upcoming events including GOATFEST in May and FanFest Northwest in August.

Chon Marquez, who has been with Rod's House since 2020 (helping open emergency shelters and build community partnerships), will step down in May; the nonprofit has not chosen a new director yet.

Enter to win tickets for the Yakima Symphony Orchestra’s POPS Series concert featuring Wylie & The Wild West on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, with ticket prices starting at $19 and contest entries accepted until Sunday, March 22 at 11:59 p.m.

Yakima Valley Trolleys is hosting two St. Patrick's Day events today - a Tea Trolley service from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with soda bread and Irish butter along with a 3-7 p.m. ride featuring Irish music and stout; tickets cost $5.

Lisa Mortell will share quilts and embroidery art at a trunk show on March 18 at 7 p.m. at the Harman Center; guild members enter free while non-members pay $10.

An embroidery class on March 19 and a Quilt Show on May 1-2 at the Convention Center offer more events.

More than 150 middle school girls attended the Young Women’s Leadership Summit at Perry Technical Institute on Friday near Yakima for workshops in financial literacy, decision-making (and personal safety) designed by local educators.

The Junior League of Yakima hosted the summit to empower future leaders.

Jordan World Circus

5:00 – 6:30 PM — Yakima SunDome — Tickets start at $10 — Experience thrilling circus performances with family-friendly fun.