JULY

ANTS IN THE PANTRY -- Presented by Yakima Valley Libraries. Exterminator Bob York will offer safe, effective remedies to help rid your home of bugs. Call 452-8541, ext. 770, or visit www.yvrl.org.

* 7 p.m., Tuesday: Sunnyside Library.

YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARIES -- "BEETLE MANIA" -- Summer reading program at local libraries featuing bug-inspired stories. Call 452-8541 or visit www.yvrl.org.

* 2-3 p.m., Tuesday: Yakima Library.

* 3-4 p.m., Tuesday: Harrah Library.

* 3-4 p.m., July 15: Nile Library.

* 7-8 p.m., July 16: Summitview Library.

* 2-3 p.m., July 17: Union Gap Library.

* 11 a.m.-noon, July 18: Toppenish Library.

* 3-4 p.m., July 23: Tieton Library.

* 4-5 p.m., July 23: Naches Library.

* 10:30 a.m., July 24: Terrace Heights Library.

* 2:30-3:30 p.m., July 29: Mabton Library.

BOOGIE BUGS WITH ALLEYOOP -- Variety show featuing bug and boogie stories, songs and musical games. Presented by Yakima Valley Libraries. Call 452-8541 or visit www.yvrl.org.

* 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday: Toppenish Library.

* 2:30-3:30 p.m., Wednesday: Naches Library.

* 7-8 p.m., Wednesday: Union Gap Library.

* 10-11 a.m. Thursday: Selah Library.

* 2:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday: Terrace Heights Library.

CHILDREN'S GARDENING WORKSHOP -- Wednesday, July 23 and Aug. 6, 10 a.m. to noon, Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive. Hands-on workshop. Cost is $20 for all classes. Call 248-7337.

SOUTHEAST YAKIMA COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD -- 7 p.m., Thursday at the center's Martin Luther King room, 1211 S. Seventh St. Deadline to submit application for the advisory board is July 15. Call 248-2460.

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FUNDRAISER -- July 12, 4-10 p.m., 1707 Birchfield Road. Proceeds will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Admission is $10 per person or $25 per family. Games, auction, music and more. Call 985-6732.

R/CU GOVERNORS CUP HYDROPLANE RACE -- July 12-13 at Hisey Park in Granger. Radio-controlled models of unlimited hydroplanes are raced. For more information, visit www.rcunlimiteds.org.

THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE BUGGLY -- Presented by Yakima Valley Libraries. Mike Bush from Master Gardeners will teach effective ways to combat bugs and insects without contaminating your lawn. Call 452-8541, ext. 770, or visit www.yvrl.org.

* 2 p.m. July 13: Yakima Library.

YAKIMA YOUTH TRACK -- All ages welcome. July 14-16, July 21-23 and July 28-30 at Kumler Field, South Cornell and Baker Street. Cost is $40 per participant or maximum of $120 per family. For information, call Jennifer Wells, 678-5680.

YOUTH ACTIVITY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP -- July 14-July 25. For sixth-eighth grade boys and girls from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meets at 2301 Fruitvale Blvd. Two-week camp. Recreation leaders will lead kids through different outdoor activities. Cost is $230 city residents/ $280 noncity residents. Call Yakima Parks and Recreation, 575-6020.

YOUTH TRACK AND FIELD NIGHT -- July 14, 7 p.m. at Rich Leenhouts Stadium, on the Grandview High School campus. Register between 6:30-7 p.m. Open to kids ages 1-12. Cost is $1 per participant. Call Grandview Parks and Recreation office, 882-9219.

HEALTH CARE CAUCUS TOWN HALL -- July 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Holy Family Catholic Church, 5315 Tieton Drive. Community members interested in Washington's health care system are invited. Free and open to the public. Presented by the Healthy Washington Coalition. Call 206-528-2550, ext. 7.

ZONTA CLUB 2008 FUNDING PROPOSALS -- The Zonta Club of Yakima Valley will accept proposals for programs that advance status of women no later than July 15. Funding criteria, application forms and other detailed information is available at www.zontayakima.org/serviceprojects.html.

THE GYMNASTIC PLUS BOOSTER CAMP -- For boys and girls ages 5 and older. Gymanstic day camps offered July 18 and Aug. 15 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at 2121 W. Lincoln Ave. Cost is $40 per camp and includes a shirt and camp photo. Call Shannon, 453-8126, or Ava, 945-0845.

THIRD ANNUAL EMR CAR SHOW -- July 19 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 907 S. Sixth St. in Sunnyside. All types of autos welcome. Registration fee are $25 for vehicles, $15 for motorcycles and $10 for bicycles. Call 837-2243.

GARDENING CLASS -- July 19, 10 a.m. at the demonstration garden at Ahtanum Youth Park. Class will be on "All About Herbs." Call 574-1600.

OPEN HOUSE AT CRESCENT PLACE RETIREMENT -- July 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 505 N. 40th Ave. Free. For information, call Kristelle Harrington, 575-1778.

YOUTH TREK 'N' TRAVEL TROLLEY -- For 8-12 year old boys and girls from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meets at 2301 Fruitvale Blvd. Visiting areas for hiking, swimming and exploring. Cost is $137 noncity residents and $115 city residents. Available dates: July 28-Aug. 1; Aug. 11-15. Call Yakima Parks and Recreation, 575-6020.

AUGUST

"LET'S BEAT ALZHEIMER'S" CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT -- Aug. 1. Tee time is 1:30 p.m. at the Apple Tree Golf Course. To signup, cost and information, call Mandy Trujillo, 972-4141.

SPORTS PHYSICALS -- Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic will offer sports physicals through the Mobile Medical Unit. Cost is $10. Parent or guardian must be present and health history forms required without parent. Call 877-3243.

* Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Toppenish Health Fair.

* Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Grandview Middle School.

* Aug. 12-13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wapato High School.

* Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mabton High School.

* Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Granger High School.

* Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Toppenish High School.

* Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Grandview Middle School.

* Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Granger High School.

* For a complete list of regularly scheduled meetings or events in the Yakima Valley, visit www.yakimaherald.com. Calendar is a daily compilation of Central Washington meetings and events that are open to the public. For information about having your event listed, contact Vera Sanabria at 577-7705 or vsanabria@yakimaherald.com.