Yakima & Selah Neighbors' Network

YSNN Zoom Talks Wednesday, November 2, 4:00 to 5:30 pm (open to all)
2022-11-02 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
YSNN Zoom Talks
Wednesday, November 2, 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Gang Issues in Yakima
Detective Thomas Garza and​Detective Cali Saldana from the Gang Unit will be our presenters. Email will be sent out on Wednesday. Call for more information. 509-853-1917

Canceled! Friday Walking Group (open to all) Kissel Park.
2022-11-04 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Open to All
Friday morning finds many members, volunteers and friends meeting to walk. Although our walking speeds vary, we all share an appreciation for exercising outdoors. As well as improving our fitness levels, friendships have formed and a strong sense of community surrounds this group. The walking path is hard-surfaced and mostly flat with opportunity for short or longer circuits. We welcome newcomers. Meet the group at the north end of the parking area. One of us will connect you with a walking partner.

ECRA-Environment and Climate Reading and Action (Members, Volunteers and Donor Interest Group)
2022-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Members, volunteers and donors– Call to join (509) 853-1917
WHAT IS ECRA??
The former Climate Action Study Group and Speed and Scale Reading Group will now be one group where we meet on first and third Saturdays for two hours (10am to 12 pm) at the Starbucks Conference room, 5906 Summitview Ave, Yakima, WA 98908. We plan to meet in person unless the group decides to switch to zoom because of COVID changes or weather. The group will be called the Environment and Climate Reading and Action (ECRA) group. Meetings for November through January have been scheduled at the Starbucks conference room:

November 5, 10:30 to 12:30 (this is the only date we could not reserve the room until 10:30. We recommend coming at 10, ordering a drink and visiting with other members of the group!)
November 19, 10:00 to 12:00
December 3, 10:00 to 12:00
NO MEETING THE SECOND SATURDAY OF DECEMBER
January 7, 10:00 to 12:00
January 21, 10:00 to 12:00

We will discuss relevant articles and books (the reading discussion will be the first part of the meeting) and then talk about actions we can take to make an impact locally in the second part of the meeting. This is a self-led group – no leader.
This group is open to all interested members, volunteers, donors, active in YSNN. If. You have been participating in the group you will get an invitation. Along with the invitation will be the reading for that meeting. New members should contact Chrissy Schott to join the group.
On November 5 and 19 we will read the Climate and Health Washington 2022 Report by the Physicians for Social Responsibility;
November 5— Sections 1, 2, and 3
November 19, Executive Summary, Sections 4, 5 and Conclusion.
Thanks to Diana Rhodes of this suggestion! Mary Lou

11AM Friday Walking Group (open to all) Kissel Park.
2022-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Make decorations for the YSNN TREE for Yakima Valley Museum Holiday Lights Extravaganza, the first week of December!
2022-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Greetings members, volunteers, donors, supporters!
This year the Yakima and Selah Neighbors’ Network is participating in the Yakima Valley Museum Holiday Lights Extravaganza, the first week of December! Non-profits set up holiday trees as a way of making their organizations more visible in the community. To decorate our tree, we have set up workshops at the studios of two of our members/artists—Lucy Valderhaug and Deborah Ann.
We are asking you to register for these workshops. No artistic skills are needed, just good spirits
Please choose your time and place and email Mary Lou Rozdilsky at mlrozdil@gmail.com to get registered.
You will receive a return email confirmation with the studio address.
Tuesday November 15: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. (Come by to help, and stay as long as you wish.)

Lucy Valderhaug’s Studio in Yakima
Deborah Ann’s Studio in Terrace Heights

Monday November 21: 9:30 am – 11:30 am. (Come by to help, and stay as long as you wish.)

Lucy Valderhaug’s Studio in Yakima
Deborah Ann’s Studio in Terrace Heights

Please join the fun and help us decorate the YSNN tree. Consider car-pooling if that makes sense!
The YSNN Education-Social-Cultural Committee

YSNN Zoom Talks w/ Mick the Trash Talking Diva, Yakima Recycles-Glass
2022-11-16 16:00 - 17:30 UTC
Mick, the Trash-Talking Diva, will do a short zoom talk and answer questions: Yakima Recycles-Glass! Join us Wednesday November 16 at 4:00 pm, via zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84372023882?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 843 7202 3882
Passcode: [REDACTED]

New Volunteer Orientation- November 17th
2022-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
New Volunteer Orientation and training 11/17/22 at 10am. YSNN needs volunteer drivers to help our members get to appointments. Call to register (509) 853-1917

See our Tree at the Charity Holiday Lights Extravaganza-Tuesday, December 6 through Saturday, December 17,
2022-12-06 10:00 - 18:00 UTC
See our Tree at the Charity Holiday Lights Extravaganza-Tuesday, December 6
through Saturday, December 17, Yakima
Valley Museum. Admission fees apply.

YSNN Holiday Potluck, hors d'oeuvres style at Larson Gallery, 6pm -8:30pm
2022-12-06 18:00 - 20:30 UTC
Join us as we end the year in celebration! Potluck hors d’oeuvres style, with gracious hosts Larson Gallery. Come enjoy the company and the ambiance.
Tues, Dec. 6 6-8:30PM
1606 W Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902

CANCELLED due to snow-11AM Friday Walking Group (open to all) Kissel Park.
2022-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 UTC

Yakima CoffeeHouse Poets invitation to: Next Open Mic is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 7:00pm. Hosted by: Kristy Webster
2022-12-14 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
The Yakima Coffeehouse Poets presents Open Mic Night on the second Wednesday of each month, September through May, usually held at the Larson Gallery, YVCC Campus.
Starting in April, our Open Mic meetings have a choice — via ZOOM™ OR IN PERSON at the new Larson Gallery!
(Across the street from the old Larson Gallery)
Please bring proof of vaccination and a mask.
Next Open Mic is scheduled for
Wednesday, December 14, 2022,
7:00pm.
Hosted by: Kristy Webster
Kristy Webster is a queer, Latina writer and the author of The Gift of an Imaginary Girl: Coco and Other Stories published by A Word with You Press in 2015 and most recently, Heretic: a story of spiritual liberation in poems, published by Beyond the Veil Press.
Kristy earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Pacific Lutheran University and a Master’s in Teaching from Heritage University. Her work has appeared in several online journals such as Lunch Ticket, Pithead Chapel, The Feminist Wire, Shark Reef Literary Magazine, Pacifica Literary Review, The Molotov Cocktail, and Connotation Press. Her essay, Mother Fire, Father Ice is featured in the Red Hen anthology Two Countries: U.S. Sons and Daughters of Immigrant Parents. Recently, her poems were featured in the Shrub-Steppe Poetry Journal and The Yakima Coffeehouse Poets chapbook. Kristy currently teaches English composition and literature at the Yakima Valley College in Grandview, Washington.
You can now attend Open Mic via ZOOM™ OR IN PERSON!
In person is at the new Larson Gallery, 1606 W. Nob Hill Blvd.
When we gather together in person, masks are optional.
Otherwise, a ZOOM™ link will be circulated by email the day before the event
for those of you who want to attend virtually.
If you wish to read, please sign up via email:

YSNN Zoom Talks - "Viewing Event" of Exploring Healthy Aging-This series is a co-production of Twin Cities PBS and the Center for the Art of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. We will be viewing and not recording this presentation.
2023-01-11 16:00 - 17:30 UTC
YSNN Zoom Talks

January 11, 4:00PM via zoom™
LINK WILL BE EMAILED ON TUESDAY JAN.10
“EXPLORING HEALTHY AGING with Drs. Jon Hallberg and Tseganesh Seleameab through the 4M’s framework of Mobility, Mentation (more commonly thought of as mood and memory), Medication and What Matters to older adults, all with an artistic lens.”
This series is a co-production of Twin Cities PBS and the Center for the Art of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. We will be viewing and not recording this presentation.

ECRA Environment and Climate Reading and Action: January 21. Call to join. Members, volunteers and donors.
2023-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Members, volunteers and donor interest group
Saturdays 10AM- ECRA Environment and Climate Reading and Action: Jan. 21. Call to join. 509-853-1917

Open to all, YSNN ZOOM TALKS- January 25,4:00PM via zoom™ - Ed Edica from Yakima Networking
2023-01-25 16:00 - 17:30 UTC
YSNN ZOOM TALKS- January 25, 4:00PM via zoom™ – Ed Edica from Yakima Networking
Open to all. Zoom link will be email out Wednesday, the day of the talk.

Member, volunteer, donor LUNCH BUNCH 2/14/23 12:30PM
2023-02-14 12:30 - 13:30 UTC
Lunch Bunch-Tuesday Feb. 14, 12:30-1:30
Schab’s Bier Den, 22 N 2nd St Suite 100, They have a lunch menu!
RSVP by MONDAY Feb. 13 (509-853-1917)

YSNN Zoom Talks w/ Claire Carpenter on the Biology of Aging! Wednesday Feb. 22, 4:00-5:30pm.
2023-02-22 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
YSNN Zoom Talks w/ Claire Carpenter on the Biology of Aging!
Wednesday Feb. 22, 4:00-5:30pm.
YOU don’t want to miss this!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83012981005?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 830 1298 1005
Passcode: [REDACTED]

We have been invited to: Yakima Valley Audubon Society presents: "Woodpeckers Part 2: the Rest of the Story" Thursday, February 23 7PM
2023-02-23
We have been invited to: Yakima Valley Audubon Society presents: “Woodpeckers Part 2: the Rest of the Story”
Thursday, February 23
Program begins at 7pm via zoom and in person
Doors open at 6:30 in person at the Yakima Area Arboretum
Also streaming on Zoom. Online program opens at 6:45 pm.
The link for the zoom version will be:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85751241932?pwd=[REDACTED]

Daylight Savings time starts-SPRING FORWARD your clocks!
2023-03-12

YSNN Zoom Talks w/ Dr. Neil Barg of Yakima Health District, Wednesday March 22, 4:00-5:30pm.
2023-03-22 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
YSNN Zoom Talks w/ Dr. Neil Barg of Yakima Health District, Wednesday March 22, 4:00-5:30pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83372240623?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 833 7224 0623
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dr. Neil L. Barg is an infectious disease specialist in Yakima, WA and is affiliated with hospitals and universities in the area, such as Yakima Valley Memorial, Pacific Northwest University and University of Washington. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Neil L. Barg has been practicing as an infectious disease consultant for the last 22 years in the Yakima Valley. Dr. Barg currently serves as the Director of Hospital Epidemiology and Director of Antibiotic Stewardship Program for Yakima Valley Memorial, and is the Medical Director for New Hope Clinic at Yakima Valley Farm Workers. Dr. Barg is also a clinical professor of medicine for the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington. His previous positions included Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and Associate Professor of Medina Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

11am Walking Group (Open to All) Friday at Kissel Park
2023-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Friday morning finds many members, volunteers and friends meeting to walk. Although our walking speeds vary, we all share an appreciation for exercising outdoors. As well as improving our fitness levels, friendships have formed and a strong sense of community surrounds this group. The walking path is hard-surfaced and mostly flat with opportunity for short or longer circuits. We welcome newcomers. Meet the group at the north end of the parking area. One of us will connect you with a walking partner

YSNN Lunch Bunch- Monday March 27th, 12:30-2ish
2023-03-27 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | daniel’s kitchen, 204 E. Naches Ave, Selah, WA, 98942, United States
RSVP Friday March 24th

Daniel’s Kitchen -204 E. Naches Ave, Selah WA
https://orderonlinemenu.com/DanielsKitchenSelah

YSNN Lunch Bunch- Monday April 3, 12:30-2ish
2023-04-03 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Monthly-
Lunch Bunch -Open to all
Monday April 3, 12:30 at Daniel’s Kitchen Selah, 204 E. Naches (no host)

Coffee and Conversation (open to all) IN PERSON
2023-04-04 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
IN PERSON at Better Now Coffee, Meet in person at Better Now Coffee, 4001 Summitview Ave #22A, west end of Westpark Center next to Verdant Nursery.
This is an informal discussion group where topics can range from gardening to art and everything in between. There is no set agenda, just a chance to share various topics and ideas with others. The discussions tend to be lively, open and nonjudgmental. In addition, you get to know people from various backgrounds and lifestyles along with some great conversations.

Coffee and Conversation via zoom™
2023-04-11 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This is an informal discussion group where topics can range from gardening to art and everything in between. There is no set agenda, just a chance to share various topics and ideas with others. The discussions tend to be lively, open and nonjudgmental. In addition, you get to know people from various backgrounds and lifestyles along with some great conversations.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84926822121?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 849 2682 2121
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Coffee and Conversation (open to all) IN PERSON
2023-04-18 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Meet at Better Now Coffee at 4001 Summitview Ave #22A, The west end of the lot at West Park on 40th and Summitview.
This is an informal discussion group where topics can range from gardening to art and everything in between. There is no set agenda, just a chance to share various topics and ideas with others. The discussions tend to be lively, open and nonjudgmental. In addition, you get to know people from various backgrounds and lifestyles along with some great conversations.

Volunteer Celebration- Tuesday, April 18, 12:00-2:00PM
2023-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
Volunteer Celebration- Lunch, fun and door prizes. (Invitation only)
Tuesday, April 18, 12:00-2:00PM

Coffee and Conversation via zoom™ link below
2023-04-25 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84926822121?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 849 2682 2121
Passcode: [REDACTED]
This is an informal discussion group where topics can range from gardening to art and everything in between. There is no set agenda, just a chance to share various topics and ideas with others. The discussions tend to be lively, open and nonjudgmental. In addition, you get to know people from various backgrounds and lifestyles along with some great conversations.

ECRA - Environment and Climate Reading and Action, (members, volunteer, donors) monthly on Saturday
2023-04-29 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
ECRA – Environment and Climate Reading and Action, (members, volunteer, donors) monthly on Saturday

Coffee and Conversation via zoom 9am
2023-05-02 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Coffee and Conversation via zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84926822121?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 849 2682 2121
Passcode: [REDACTED]
This is an informal discussion group where topics can range from gardening to art and everything in between. There is no set agenda, just a chance to share various topics and ideas with others. The discussions tend to be lively, open and nonjudgmental. In addition, you get to know people from various backgrounds and lifestyles along with some great conversations. We meet monthly in person at Northtown Coffee, downtown Yakima.

Potluck at Larson Gallery(Open to all) w/ guest Kelsey Kelmel of Heritage Gardens
2023-05-09 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Larson Gallery, 1606 W Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA, 98902, United States
Potluck at Larson Gallery (Open to all)
Tuesday May 9, 6:00 pm – 8:30pm

Our speaker is Kelsey Kelmel of Heritage Gardens Program.
https://www.hgcd.info/

Bring some finger food to share and join us! Larson Gallery will have wine for sale by the glass. Native plant seed door prizes!

The Heritage Garden program provides a unique way to educate homeowners, municipalities and businesses about the water savings that can be achieved by converting from high water-use landscapes to lower water-use landscapes.

Kelsey Kelmel is the Yakima Heritage Garden Program Coordinator. She is actively involved in the Columbia Basin Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society and also works for a nearby native plant nursery where she grows native species.
