Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Trunk or Treat event at Steve Hahn's Auto Group in Yakima is a beloved Halloween gathering where families enjoy a safe trick-or-treating experience with over 100 car trunks filled with candy. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ The 21st Annual Fresh Hop Ale Festival, celebrating Yakima Valley Hops and supporting local arts and sciences, will take place on Oct. 5 at the Sozo Sports Complex, featuring live music, food vendors, and a cornhole tournament. NonStopLocal
- ➤ The 21st Annual Fresh Hop Ale Festival in Yakima, celebrating local hops and supporting arts and sciences, is scheduled for Oct. 5 at the Sozo Sports Complex. FOX 41
- ➤ Lincoln Avenue in Yakima will have reduced traffic due to a tree removal project from Oct. 7-18, impacting drivers with expected delays. FOX 41
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley Libraries partners with Mezcla Collective to host a free pop-up art gallery celebrating Hispanic local artists on Oct. 5, enhancing community unity and cultural appreciation. NonStopLocal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Union Gap School District seeks voter approval for an $11.89 million bond to build a new gym, enhance safety features, and improve facilities in response to overcrowding. Yakima Herald-Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley College's STEM program partners with Yakima Recycles Glass for a low-cost glass recycling drive on Oct. 5. NonStopLocal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima secures a $353,998 grant from the Department of Justice to enhance efforts against domestic violence and sexual assault, in collaboration with YWCA Yakima. Apple Valley News Now
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Downtown Yakima Farmers Market
Explore fresh local produce and handmade goods at the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market every Sunday from May to October.
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EDTalk 2024: A Celebration of Economic Development in Yakima County
Celebrate the economic growth and development of Yakima County at this informative event featuring key community stakeholders and projects that foster local opportunities.
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Car Chrome and Coffee Gathering in Yakima, WA
Experience a vibrant local gathering showcasing Classic, Performance, Muscle, and Exotic cars, bikes, and trucks at Yakima Coffee Company.
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Downtown Yakima Farmers Market - Autumn Edition
Experience the lively atmosphere of local vendors at the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market, featuring fresh produce and artisanal goods.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics at Mighty Tieton
Experience a unique and atmospheric concert featuring beloved Halloween-themed music performed by the Listeso String Quartet under the soft illumination of candlelight.
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Car Chrome and Coffee Gathering in Yakima, WA
Experience a vibrant local gathering showcasing Classic, Performance, Muscle, and Exotic cars, bikes, and trucks at Yakima Coffee Company, perfect for car enthusiasts.
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Downtown Yakima Farmers Market
Experience the vibrant local culture and fresh produce at the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market, open every Sunday until October 20, 2024.
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Hoptoberfest: Community Beer and Food Fest
Experience a lively evening of craft beer, delicious food, and a silent auction while supporting educational initiatives for students and teachers in Yakima School District.
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Yakima Valley Bigfoot Con 2024
Experience a weekend filled with Bigfoot-themed activities, discussions, and exhibits for enthusiasts and the curious alike.
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Car Show and Coffee Gathering in Yakima, WA
Experience a local gathering showcasing Classic, Performance, Muscle, and Exotic cars alongside fellow automotive enthusiasts at Yakima Coffee Company.
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Christmas on the Farm
Shop the Christmas vendors, write a letter to Santa, Frosty the Snowman will be walking around for photo-ops, climb the Present Pyramids, visit with Santa, grab your friends for a friendly snowball fight, make a Christmas craft, play yard games, visit the animals, drink mulled wine, watch a Christmas movie, and look for 28 Santa hats while you go on a hay ride. It's a day to make forever memories with your friends and family!
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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