BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/yakima-wa/education.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - yakima-wa (education) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pollinators DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T122257Z UID:10000651-1788602400-1788606000@extension.wsu.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Taught by Master Gardener Don Flyckt \n\n\n\nSeating limited in the garden. Please bring a chair! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T122257Z LOCATION:Heirloom Garden\, 1522 South 18th Ave\, Yakima\, Washington URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/yakima/event/pollinators/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Yakima County X-SOURCE-URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/yakima/mg-home/educational-outreach END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IN PERSON: The Spokane Olympian Who Shot Off His Hand and Transfor med the American Army DTSTART:20260912T000000Z DTEND:20260912T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T122214Z UID:54752-1789146000-1789146000@www.humanities.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:After losing his right hand in a hunting accident at age 30\, Spokane’s James A. Drain relearned to shoot lefthanded\, eventually lead ing the USA to a marksmanship gold medal in the 1908 Olympics. \nBut Dr ain’s story – inspirational\, but also influential – doesn’t stop there. He transformed Washington State’s National Guard into a professio nal force\, then joined President Teddy Roosevelt’s team of military ref ormers in revamping the Army’s structure and training. The changes paved the way for American success in World War I\, and endure to this day. \n In this talk\, explore Drain’s remarkable story of trauma\, grit\, and g rowth\, his northwest roots\, and the history he helped create. \nWilli am Woodward is Emeritus Professor of U.S. and Pacific Northwest History at Seattle Pacific University. He gives talks around the state\, consults on regional history\, and volunteers with the National Park Service. Bill ha s served as president of the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild\, which ci ted him for lifetime achievement\, and as a career National Guard officer. \nBill lives in Seattle. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T122214Z LOCATION:Ritzville Public Library\, 302 W Main Ave\, Ritzville\, WA\, 9916 9\, United States URL:https://www.humanities.org/event/in-person-the-spokane-olympian-who-sh ot-off-his-hand-and-transformed-the-american-army-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Humanities Washington X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.humanities.org/event/yakima-coffeehouse-poets-ope n-mic-featuring-washington-state-poet-larueate-derek-sheffield END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Master Gardener Program Meeting DTSTART:20260916T173000Z DTEND:20260916T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T122257Z UID:10000392-1789554600-1789558200@extension.wsu.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This meeting is for Yakima Master Gardeners to learn about rec ent and upcoming Master Gardener Program activities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T122257Z LOCATION:Ahtanum Park Red Barn\, 1000 Ahtanum Blvd\, Union Gap\, Washingto n\, 98903\, United States URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/yakima/event/master-gardener-program-meeting /2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Yakima County X-SOURCE-URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/yakima/mg-home/educational-outreach END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nutrition Workshop at Larson Gallery 5:30pm DTSTART:20260918T003000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T180652Z UID:7386-1789666200-1789671600@yesneighbors.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Nutrition Workshop with Stephanie Ahlgren of YVC at the Larson Gallery from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Call (509) 853-1917 for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T180652Z URL:https://yesneighbors.org/event/nutrition-workshop-at-larson-gallery-53 0pm/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Yakima & Selah Neighbors' Network X-SOURCE-URL:https://yesneighbors.org/https-yesneighbors-org-https-yesneig hbors-org-volunteer-application-111 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dahlias & Wine: A Floral arranging Workshop DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T063027Z UID:10002941-1789752600-1789758000@tourprosser.com CATEGORIES:drink,education DESCRIPTION:Join Painted Petals Flower Farm at Airfield Estates Winery on September 18\, 2026 for a delightful evening of flowers\, creativity\, an d wine! \nSisters and dahlia growers Larelle and Kalley will share tips on flower selection\, color theory\, and arranging techniques before guiding you as you create your own beautiful bouquet. No experience is needed— just bring your friends and your creativity! Wine and charcuterie will be available for purchase throughout the evening. \nDATE & TIME\nFriday\, Sep tember 18\, 2026\n5:30 PM – 7:00 PM\nAdvanced registration required as s pace is limited. \nLOCATION\nAirfield Estates Prosser Tasting Room\, 560 M erlot Drive\, Prosser\, WA 99350 \nTICKETS \n$45 Class Fee Includes\; \n\n Farm-grown dahlias and filler flowers\nAll arranging supplies\nA take-home vase\nA helpful floral-arranging guide LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T063027Z LOCATION:Airfield Estates Winery\, 560 Merlot Drive\, Prosser\, WA\, 99350 \, United States URL:https://tourprosser.com/event/dahlias-wine-a-floral-arranging-workshop / X-SOURCE-NAME:Tour Prosser X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tourprosser.com/activities-recreation/parks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginning Tunisian Crochet Class DTSTART:20260920T190000Z DTEND:20260920T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T183134Z UID:10002945-1789905600-1789916400@tourprosser.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Sunday September 20th at WIT Cellars Prosser…Learn to Tunisi an crochet and make a great hand-crafted kitchen towel for the holiday gif t giving season.\n\nWIT Cellars is once again opening its doors to us this September.\nLearn the ancient art of Tunisian Crochet. what is Tunisian C rochet? This style is sort of like when crochet met knitting.\nYou will be learning two foundation stitch styles and our project will be kitchen tow el. (These are great for a holiday or hostess gifts.)\nWe hope this class gets you on your way to creating blankets\, scarves\, shawls\, wraps or mo re. All materials are included -Tunisian crochet hook\, cotton yarn\, scis sors and weaving needle.\n\nIf it’s a lovely day\, we will crochet out o n the patio! $60.00 includes full kit and lesson.\nJust a reminder that cl asses are non-refundable. If you feel you are not going to be able to atte nd\, please email us or contact the winer at least 72 hours in advance. We may not refund your ticket for this class but we will let you know where we will be having another in your area so you can join in there.\nThis cla ss is recommended for our advanced class in early November. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T183134Z LOCATION:WIT Cellars\, 505 Cabernet Ct.\, Prosser\, WA\, 99350\, United St ates URL:https://tourprosser.com/event/beginning-tunisian-crochet-class/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tour Prosser X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tourprosser.com/activities-recreation/parks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Power and Politics in the Age of AI DTSTART:20260925T010000Z DTEND:20260925T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T122214Z UID:55017-1790272800-1790272800@www.humanities.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Shouldn’t the public have a say in how AI is changing our li ves? \nAI is marketed as a life-changing innovation made by brilliant exp erts and the companies they work for. Yet as the people most affected by A I tools\, we have almost no say in designing\, developing\, or deploying t hem. \nIn this talk\, explore the ways that AI companies are shutting peo ple out of their creation\, stifling competition\, threatening jobs\, and shaking up society. Then learn how we can fight back\, helping shape this new technology into a tool that helps us lead productive\, enjoyable\, hea lthy\, and meaningful lives. \nOnur Bakiner is a professor and director of the Technology Ethics Initiative at Seattle University. His research in terests include technology governance\, human rights\, and judicial politi cs. His book “Truth Commissions: Memory\, Power\, and Legitimacy” rece ived the Best Book Award\, American Political Science Association. \nOnur lives in Seattle. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T122214Z LOCATION:Power and Politics in the Age of AI\, 1620 S Union St\, Kennewick \, WA\, 99338\, United States URL:https://www.humanities.org/event/in-person-power-and-politics-in-the-a ge-of-ai-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Humanities Washington X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.humanities.org/event/yakima-coffeehouse-poets-ope n-mic-featuring-washington-state-poet-larueate-derek-sheffield END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Power and Politics in the Age of AI DTSTART:20260927T013000Z DTEND:20260927T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T122214Z UID:54719-1790447400-1790447400@www.humanities.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Shouldn’t the public have a say in how AI is changing our li ves? \nAI is marketed as a life-changing innovation made by brilliant exp erts and the companies they work for. Yet as the people most affected by A I tools\, we have almost no say in designing\, developing\, or deploying t hem. \nIn this talk\, explore the ways that AI companies are shutting peo ple out of their creation\, stifling competition\, threatening jobs\, and shaking up society. Then learn how we can fight back\, helping shape this new technology into a tool that helps us lead productive\, enjoyable\, hea lthy\, and meaningful lives. \nOnur Bakiner is a professor and director of the Technology Ethics Initiative at Seattle University. His research in terests include technology governance\, human rights\, and judicial politi cs. His book “Truth Commissions: Memory\, Power\, and Legitimacy” rece ived the Best Book Award\, American Political Science Association. \nOnur lives in Seattle. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T122214Z LOCATION:Nichols Community Center\, 690 9th Avenue\, Fox Island\, WA\, 983 33\, United States URL:https://www.humanities.org/event/in-person-power-and-politics-in-the-a ge-of-ai-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Humanities Washington X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.humanities.org/event/yakima-coffeehouse-poets-ope n-mic-featuring-washington-state-poet-larueate-derek-sheffield END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine History: The last 200 Years DTSTART:20260927T220000Z DTEND:20260927T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T002735Z UID:10014974-1790521200-1790526600@sipmagazine.com CATEGORIES:drink,education DESCRIPTION:Let’s consider the “modern” wine era. \nCreated for both dedicated wine enthusiasts as well as the wine curious\, this interactive class provides an introduction to the more recent history of wine and the worldwide regions best known for wine production in modern times. \nA gui ded tasting of 3 wines is included. Limited to 10 participants. \nAbout th e Instructor:\nMatt Frazier is the proprietor of Drum Roll Wine\, a gradua te of the Northwest Wine Academy\, a French Wine Scholar with highest hono rs\, and he holds an Advanced certification from the Wine & Spirits Educat ion Trust. Matt’s passionate about making wine more accessible and easie r to enjoy for all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T002735Z URL:https://sipmagazine.com/event/wine-history-the-last-200-years/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sip Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://sipmagazine.com/venue/sozo-sports-complex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IN PERSON: All Over The Map: Stories Behind the Names of Washingto n Places and Things DTSTART:20260930T010000Z DTEND:20260930T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T122214Z UID:55257-1790704800-1790704800@www.humanities.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:How did your town get its name? What about your neighborhood s chool? Or that locally made candy bar? In this talk\, get the big picture of how names were given to geographic places in Washington\, as well as to iconic local brands\, and how those names can reflect deeper\, and someti mes challenging\, meanings. Explore how names often evolve to better conne ct us to place and to our neighbors. \nFeliks Banel has worked in histor y and media since the 1990s. He served as deputy director of MOHAI\; and h as produced Edward R. Murrow Award-winning radio and podcasts and Emmy-win ning TV about local history. \nFeliks lives in Seattle. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T122214Z LOCATION:Calispel Valley Library\, 107 S 1st Ave\, Cusick\, WA\, 99119\, U nited States URL:https://www.humanities.org/event/in-person-all-over-the-map-stories-be hind-the-names-of-washington-places-and-things-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Humanities Washington X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.humanities.org/event/yakima-coffeehouse-poets-ope n-mic-featuring-washington-state-poet-larueate-derek-sheffield END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Harvest Experience DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261017T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T002735Z UID:10014821-1792231200-1792238400@sipmagazine.com CATEGORIES:drink,education DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered… \n\nWhy quality grapes are the foundation of fine wine?\nHow a winemaker pinpoints the perfect moment to pick?\nWhat un folds in the cellar once the fruit is harvested?\n\nNow is your chance! \n Go behind the scenes at Dineen Vineyards and learn directly from our wi nemaking team what happens during harvest. This is far more than observat ion: you will walk into the vineyard\, use a refractometer to measure Brix (sugar levels)\, taste grapes straight from the vine\, peek into the cell ar and savor our wines from bottle. This is your opportunity to explore th e artistry and science of winemaking. \nExchange your city shoes for vin eyard boots and prepare for an unforgettable vineyard tour — complete with grape-stained & sticky hands\, a deeper understanding of wine\, and m emories to last well beyond harvest 2025. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T002735Z LOCATION:Dineen Vineyards\, 2980 Gilbert Road\, Zillah\, 98953\, United St ates URL:https://sipmagazine.com/event/the-harvest-experience/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sip Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://sipmagazine.com/venue/sozo-sports-complex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Northwest Center for Small Fruits Annual Conference 2026 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTSTAMP:20260810T180131Z UID:10000014-1794873600-1795046399@wine.wsu.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Annual Conference\nA yearly gathering of researchers\, industr y representatives\, and stakeholders focused on small fruits\, grapes\, an d specialty crops research across the Pacific Northwest — sharing findin gs\, aligning priorities\, and strengthening the connections that keep app lied research relevant. \nFor more information\, including registration\, visit the Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research Annual Conference web page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T180131Z URL:https://wine.wsu.edu/event/northwest-center-for-small-fruits-annual-co nference-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Viticulture & Enology X-SOURCE-URL:https://wine.wsu.edu/news/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WineVit 2027 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270115 DTSTAMP:20260810T180131Z UID:10000011-1799884800-1799971199@wine.wsu.edu CATEGORIES:drink,education DESCRIPTION:Winter WineVit® 2027 will explore industry trends\, strengthe n connections\, highlight research\, and create new opportunities for netw orking and interaction. We’re also thrilled to be partnering with our Ev ent Host\, Gård\, a family-owned\, estate winery known for its vineyard-f irst philosophy and commitment to sustainability. We look forward to creat ing an engaging and impactful experience for Washington’s wine industry. \nWhen: Thursday\, January 14\, 2027\nTime: Appx 9 am – 5:30 pm\nWhere: Gård Estate Wines (previously Desert Wind Winery)\n2258 Wine Country Roa d\, Prosser\, WA \nFor more information and registration\, visit the WineV it website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T180131Z URL:https://wine.wsu.edu/event/winevit-2027/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Viticulture & Enology X-SOURCE-URL:https://wine.wsu.edu/news/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR