April 17-20

Prosser's Wine & Hot Jazz Bash
Enjoy four nights and three days filled with exciting performances by the nation’s top hot jazz performers. Visit a variety of venues featuring over 60 individual performances. Sample premium wines while being swept away by the fun and party-like atmosphere of music and dancing while reliving the "Golden Age" of Jazz!
For more information, call 509-786-7977.
Best Western Inn at Horse Heaven, Prosser
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April 18

Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center - Heritage Inn Restaurant
Come for the Friday night Seafood Buffet, 5-9 pm, at the Heritage Inn Restaurant, then stay to shop and check out the historic displays at the Cultural Heritage Center. Hwy. 97. For: $18.95, the dinner includes a tempting selection of salmon, oysters, halibut, Dungeness crab, red snapper, steamer clams, peal and eat shrimp, steak to order, fruit tray, salad bar, and dessert bar.
For more information, call 865-2551.

Grandview Chamber's 11th Annual "Paint the Town" Auction
Many exciting auction items including get-away packages, a 1985 Jaguar, and even a brand-new house! The fun begins at 6 pm at Le Paris, 247 Division St.
For tickets or more information call at 509-882-2100.
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April 19

Three City Bike Ride
Take in the majestic vistas of the Rattlesnake Mountains and the Horse Heaven Hills as you travel by bicycle on a paved bike path from Prosser through Grandview and end the day at DairyFair in Sunnyside, where you can test your agility at the bike rodeo and enjoy some delicious Darigold ice cream. Start time is 10am at the Best Western Inn at Horse Heaven in Prosser. Free for all ages.
For more information call Jacob at 509-786-7090.

Zillah Spring Fling 2007
Start your day with the citywide yard sale (8 am to 5 pm), then check out the classic car show (noon to 3 pm). Take a break to freshen up then come taste the good life! Wine tasting from 15 local wineries and great food all in one place starting at 6:30 pm. and live & silent auctions.  You won't want to miss the burlesque/cabaret ladies of popular Las Vegas act Scandalesque, plus dance the night away to the tunes of Clam Digger, a Seattle band. Great 5th annual event to help save the historic Teapot gas station. Tickets sell fast so buy them early.
Old Warehouse Furniture, 705 Railroad Ave., Zillah,
[map] [printable flyer] [car show registration] [purchase tickets]

Spring Fling Swap Meet
You'll find lots of great stuff on West First Street next to SavOn Drugs in Wapato, 10 am-3 pm. Free admission.
For information, call Deborah at 877-4262.
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April 18-20

Sagebrush Freetrapper (Mountain Man) Rendezvous
Come out and step back in time at the tepee village where competitors will be demonstrating various mountain man skills including muzzle loading rifles and knife and tomahawk throwing. There will be games for the kids as well as the adults, and 4 or 5 traders will be there with period 1800-1840 trade goods for sale. There will be a Dutch Oven Cooking Contest along with a potluck on Saturday evening, followed by a Council Fire and an evening night shoot.
Rattlesnake Mountain Shooting Facility, SR 225, 7 miles north of Benton City
[map] [Tri-Cities Shooting Association]

April 21

The Celtic Tenors Concert
The Celtic Tenors (Irish vocalists) will perform at 7:30 pm at Sunnyside High School auditorium, 16th Street and Edison Avenue. Tickets $25..
For information, call 509-786-3088 or 509-839-5222.

April 22

Spring Fling Scramble at Black Rock Creek
Traditional scramble (2 drives used by each player) golf tournament, $3000 payout based on full field. Also flag prizes, side games, gross and net payouts. Entry fees include green fees, golf cart, and hors d'oeuvres.  Shotgun start at 10:00 am.
Call to register, 509-837-5939 or 800-457-8089.
31 Ray Road, Sunnyside - 509-837-5340
[map] [printable flyer] [Black Rock Creek]

April 25-26

"South Pacific" 
Come see this timeless classic with songs that will take you back to the romantic era of the 1940's! Take that special someone out to dinner and then to the show which will certainly be one "enchanted evening." Valley Theater Company presents Rogers & Hammerstein's "South Pacific" 7:30pm Friday, and 2pm and 7:30pm Saturday. Tickets $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. Purchase tickets at Sixth Street Gift and Art Gallery and Something Groovy in Prosser, the Grandview Safeway, and the Sunnyside Daily Sun News.
Sunnyside High School auditorium, 1801 E. Edison Avenue.
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April 25-27

60th Annual Cherry Festival and Parade
Bring the family to the Cherry Festival in Granger's City Park.  Lots of family fun with live entertainment, carnival, concessions, bingo, and much more, hosted by the Granger Lions Club. The parade will be Saturday, April 26 at 11:00am.
For more information, call 509-854-2457.
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Spring Garden Fest
The Garden Ladies will be showcasing local artists and vendors selling a variety of fun, handmade products including birdhouses, windchimes, outdoor firepits, local cookbooks, great gourmet products, and more.
12-5 pm at Bella Terra Gardens, 660 Bella Terra Road, Zillah.
For more information, call 509-307-2733 or 509-865-4591.
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Spring Big Bird Opener
Large-scale radio controlled model airplanes will be flown at Ben's Strip, off Cheyne Road north of Zillah. Spectators welcome, bring your lawn chairs. Food will be sold on site. Swap meet area and Saturday afternoon auction. Sponsored by Yakima Valley Big Bird Flyers
For more information, call Bill Tucker, 829-5027..
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April 26

Spring Opener Car & Bike Show
This is the event of the year!  Show 'n Shine, arts & crafts, food, entertainment, raffles, kids activities, and resource fair, 10 am-4 pm. Proceeds will go towards equipping Benton City's new Grid Kids (Youth Football) program.
Kiona-Benton City Elementary School, 913 Horne Dr., Benton City
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Bob Mars/Rick Rose Memorial Run
Get your blood going first thing in the morning with a 1-mile or 5K walk/run for a good cause! $15 entry fee includes a t-shirt and raffle ticket for prizes. Proceeds benefit scholarship funds in memory of Coach Bob Mars and Ki-Be graduate Rick Rose. Entrants completing the 1-mile will receive ribbons; 5K contestants will compete for age group awards and male/female championship.
Kiona-Benton City High School, 1205 Horne Rd., Benton City
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Prosser Citywide Yard Sale
14 vendors including one food vendor will be displaying their wares at Depot Square (Bennett Ave. between 6th & 7th Sts.) beginning at 9:00 am, as well as individual sales throughout the city. Sponsored by Prosser Chamber of Commerce
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April 26-27

Open Art Show
Yakama Nation RV Park, 280 Buster Road. For information, call Tana at 509-865-5121, ext. 4794.
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