April 17

Paint the Town, 12th Annual Charity Auction
For an evening of fun and excitement, come bid on some of the great items up for auction, including vacation packages, a vintage Jaguar, and much more. Sponsored by the Grandivew Chamber of Commerce “Celebrating 100 Grand Years,” 6:00 pm. Tickets $30 per person or $200 for a table for eight. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Lower Valley Hospice and Palliative Care.
Le Paris Hall, 247 Division St., Grandview
For information, call  509-882-2100.
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April 18

Zillah Spring Fling
Zillah's Spring Fling activities start the day at noon with a Classic Car and Bike Show in the middle of Main Street featuring a wide array of cars and motorbikes (free admission). The event continues with wine tasting featuring 15 local wineries at 6:30 pm at the Old Warehouse Furniture store. The food at this event is never ending and includes BBQ oysters, prime rib rolls, shrimp cocktails and much, much more. The Dueling Pianos from CHOPSTIX of Seattle will perform throughout this event. Tickets $35 per person, will be limited to 500 people this year.
Old Warehouse Furniture, 705 Railroad Ave., Zillah,
For tickets/information, call Carrie at 509-945-3506.
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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 509-865-2551.

Renew Yourself, Renew the Earth
Daylong celebration of recreation and conservation. Fun run and walk, 9 am; Bike Rodeo, 10:30 am; skateboard exhibition, noon.  Health fair and Earth Month expo - see students' creative uses of recycled goods, make music with instruments made of unique materials, see new inventions with reusable gadgets, check out modified solar cars.
For more information, call 509-948-4170
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Purple Sage Riders Trail Challenge Back Country Skills Demonstration & Prize Ride
This will be a fun ride with obstacles along the way to be judged. Learn back country skills and how to be prepared for trail riding. Great family activity or bring your friends. A hot lunch and a beverage will be provided with your entry fee. Demonstrations begin at 9 am, ride begins at 10 am.
For more information, call 509-430-1247 or 541-567-7031.
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Benton County Jr. Fair & Rodeo Association Horse Show
Open show featuring a variety of classes.  Show begins at 9 am.
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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.

April 23

Yakama Nation Museum - Wu ux im lecture series
Yakama Nation Museum and Cultural Heritage Center, Hwy. 97
For information, call 509-865-2500.

April 23-25

Toppenish Spring Fling 
Come see the city's 70 murals in Toppenish, "Where the West still lives." Horse-drawn wagon tours 9 am - 2 pm.

April 25

4th Annual Spring Opener Car & Bike Show
This is the event of the year!  Show 'n Shine, arts & crafts, food, entertainment, raffles, kids activities, 9 am-4 pm. Proceeds will go towards local youth activities.
Kiona-Benton City Elementary School, 913 Horne Dr., Benton City
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April 26

Benton County Jr. Fair & Rodeo Association Horse Show
Open show featuring a variety of classes.  Show begins at 9 am.
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