HOTSHOTS 3 ON 3 TOURNEY – from Grade 1 through adults

Hit the streets of downtown Yakima for the 14th annual Hot Shots 3-on-3 Tournament of August 26 & 27.  Brackets are available for players of all age and ability levels, beginning with first graders through adult.  Bring your game to the streets of Yakima and prove that you have what it takes to become a Hot Shots Champion.  Please note that you register for the grade that you will be going into for the upcoming school year (2017/2018).  Registration deadline is August 5.  Fee:  youth teams (1st-8th grade) $115.00;  Adult teams (9th grade and up) $130.00;  High School Boys Elite Division $165.00.  Go to hotshots3on3.com to register.

 

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT FRANKLIN PARK (FREE)

Friday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Bring your picnic dinner and a blanket or lawn chair.  Relax and listen to great music in a beautiful park.

July 14 – Adrian Xavier (Reggae)

July 21 – Pastel Motel (Indie Rock)

July 28 – Hurts Like Hell (Rock)

August 4 – Greg Markel & The 88th Street Band (Rock/Soul)

August 11-  Ian Moore (Texas Blues)

August 18 – Levebvre & The Crawfish (Cajun)

• Brought to you by: KXDD 104.1, THE HAWK 105.7, CHERRY FM 100.9, HOT 99.7, BIG 106.1, THE FAN 1390AM, 106.9 Xfm, ESPN Deportes 980 AM, KIMA TV, KUNW, CW9, and Dan Craig Precision Optical

 

VIVA LA MUSICA AT MILLER PARK (FREE)

Sunday evenings from 5 – 7 p.m.  From July 16 through August 20 and a special concert on September 10, you can enjoy seven fun-filled, free, family friendly concerts to help quench your thirst for music with some of the Valley’s best sound representation of America’s Latino music culture.

July 16 – Sinceridad de La Sierra

July 23 – Los Nuevos Coyotes

July 30 – Rafaga de Tierra Caliente

August 6 – Grupo Liberados

August 13 – Esfuerzo de Tierra Caliente

August 20 – Chikos de La Banda

September 10 – Viva La Musica Finale:  4-5 p.m. Payaso Caharro (kids entertainment and magic), 5-6 p.m. Principes de La Banda; 6-7 p.m. Inizzio Norteno

• Co-sponsors: KIMA TV,Univision and HOT 99.7

 

OUTDOOR SUMMER CINEMA SERIES AT CHESTERLEY PARK (FREE)

There’s nothing better than watching a good movie with family and friends outside under the stars – for FREE.  Watch almost new releases and time-tested favorites and get away from it all in beautiful Chesterley Park.  Sit up close on blankets or further back in lawn chairs.  Bring the whole family – come and enjoy!!  Movies begin at sunset (Sunday’s about 8:30 p.m.)

July 16 … Finding Dory (PG)

July 23 …Free Willy (PG)

July 30 .. Kicking and Screaming (PG)

Aug. 6 …Moana (PG)

Aug. 13.. Ghostbusters (PG-13)

Aug. 20..Beauty and the Beast 2017 (PG)

 

YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND CONCERTS AT RANDALL PARK (FREE)

Wednesday evenings June 28 through July 26 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Special Independence Day concert on Tuesday, July 4.  Live at Randall Park!

 

PAWS IN THE POOL AT FRANKLIN POOL

11th annual Paws in the Pool.  On the last day of operation, Franklin Pool will open for a day of doggies swimming fun.  Dogs need to follow their owner’s rules and are free to do as they please.  All breeds, shapes and sizes are welcome.  No aggressive dogs or owners please.  Dogs must be leashed until inside the pool area and must have current vaccinations.  Donations accepted for the Humane Society.

Sunday, August 27 from 2-4:00 p.m.

Fee:  Dogs swim free, but their owners pay the general admission fee (Adult general admission is $3.75)