Yakima Events - Activities - Information

Located in South Central Washington state in the county of Yakima is the valley city of Yakima Washington. The 8th largest city in the state Yakima is home to almost 100,000 residents all living quite comfortably in the valley.

As the entrance to the Cascade Mountain Yakima is a wonderful place to settle and relax enjoying all that this fruitful valley has to offer. With over 300 days of pure sunshine and mild climate throughout the year Yakima has a slew of outdoor activities for the young and young at heart. From kayaking and hiking to skiing and snow-boarding Yakima provides the complete lifestyle so many yearn for in Washington state as well as out of state.

We are known for our fruit orchards and produce crops that grow so well here in the Valley but that's not all. Yakima is also the source for manufacturing aircraft parts and supplies including machinery and equipment. The soil and growing season in Yakima provide a wealth of varieties of crops and we typically export all over the state and even beyond.

in 1994 Yakima became and "All America City" which is given to cities where the citizens work together to identify and tackle community-wide challenges and achieve uncommon results. We are proud of our residents and our achievements.

HISTORY -

Yakima is named after the Yakama Nation Indian Tribe and the Yakama Indian reservation is located just southeast of the city. In 1805 Lewis and Clark came to the area and found all the abundant wildlife and rich growing soil of the Valley and this prompted a settlement here. The arrival of settlers and their conflicts with the natives resulted in the Yakama Indian War of 1855. The Yakamas were defeated and relocated to the Yakama Indian Reservation. Yakima County was created in 1865. When bypassed by the Northern Pacific Railroad in December 1884, over 100 buildings were moved with rollers and horse teams to the nearby site of the depot. The new city was dubbed North Yakima and was officially incorporated and named the county seat on January 27, 1886. The name was changed to Yakima in 1918. Union Gap was the new name given to the original site of Yakima.

EVENTS and ACTIVITIES -

There is always something going on in Yakima Washington no matter what time of year it is. Being so close to the Gorge Amphitheatre having a summer concert on your calendar can be as easy as a short drive to the gorge. The Yakima Valley is also home to several world class wineries and dining establishments. The Yakima Wine Country is always in the know for updates on new wineries, wine tastings and winery events.

In the Spring things start to warm up with the Granger Cherry Festival including parades tastings and more. Also in spring ins the Zillah Spring Fling celebrating the heritage and charm of old school antiques and automobiles.

Summer opens with Blueberry Daze Festivals and just about every farm offering something new for guests and locals like.

Fall brings harvest parties, Prosser States Day and parade, Sportsman days, Apple and pumpkin festivals and of course the annual Central Washington State Fair.

Winter offers locals and visitors Christmas stories, Holiday House and Victorian Christmas at the fairgrounds.

There is always something to do in Yakima - Visit the official list of activities in Yakima this year.

Yes there is always something fun going on in the Yakima Valley. For more information on how you can be a part of this great area please contact us at Info@AspenYakima.com or call 509-457-2400. We would love to show you all that's available in Yakima real estate. Original Post is found here by Tammy Emineth http://aspenyakima.com/yakima-events-activities-information_301.html

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For over 40 years now the White Pass Volunteer Ski Patrol has put on the annual White Pass Ski & Snowboard Swap and this year is no exception. This weekend come on out to the Yakima Valley Sun dome for some great deals on new and used ski and snowboard equipment, as well as clothes. Check out our page on the White Pass Ski and Snowboard Swap for more information!

It's amazing how bombarded we have become over the last few months with prospective home buyers wanting to contact us in regards to purchasing homes in the Yakima area. We all know that the Home Buyers Credit is due to expire very soon, and due to this a lot of people are scrambling to get in contact with an aggressive buyers agent. A good amount of these people need assistance now, to be able to buy their homes as soon as possible.

These people truly need an agent whom has the time and experience to respond to these inquiries. We have learned that persistence has proven to pay dividends with these inquiring families and individuals. If you are serious about having the ability to increase the amount of prospective home buyers you contact each month, we would love the chance to talk to you about how to make this possible.

Kindly call us at (800) 900-2807 to learn how we can bring you 10 - 25 potential home buyers every month for the Yakima, Washington area. Or visit www.PurchaseExclusiveLeads.com for more information.

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Loan Modification Moses Lake, Yakima, Cle Elum, Washington

Moses Lake, Yakima, and Cle Elum, Washington homeowners are now able to save millions with a home loan modification or mortgage refinance under Obama’s “Making Home Affordable” plan. Backed by $75 billion in funding, the Obama administration’s loan modification program is intended to help 7-9 million homeowners modify their mortgage loan.

The Obama administration’s home loan modification program was created to help you avoid foreclosure by allowing every American homeowner access to the current low mortgage interest rates. As a result, a mortgage loan modification is something more and more Washington homeowners are considering in order to save their homes from foreclosure.

Nearly all Moses Lake, Yakima, and Cle Elum, Washington homeowners now qualify for a loan modification under the Obama administration’s “Making Home Affordable” plan. Thanks to the HAMP program, a homeowner’s mortgage payment cannot exceed 31% of their gross income, and because most home loans exceed 31%, the majority of borrowers are eligible for hundreds of dollars in monthly savings.

Loan Modification:

• Lowers the homeowner's monthly payments;
• Lowers the loan's interest rate;
• Swaps a rising adjustable rate for an affordable fixed rate;
• Reduces the principle balance of the property;
• Corrects payment delinquencies and defaults;
• Adjusts the length of the loan terms
• Or any combination of the above!

Homeowners can immediately determine what your current mortgage debt-to-income is and how much your monthly payment may be reduced if you qualify for Obama's Loan Modification Program.

Eligible Moses Lake, Yakima, and Cle Elum, WA homeowners now suffering through financial hardships such as credit card debts, loss in income, unemployment, a bad mortgage, or other financial circumstances, can get approved for a 4% mortgage refinancing and modification plan under President Obama’s “Making Home Affordable” plan.

A loan modification can get homeowners lowered interest rates which can prevent you from being foreclosed on, help those in the foreclosure process, and prevent mortgage defaults by saving hundreds of dollars per month on your home loan payments.

With a loan modification, affordable payments are still possible for eligible Moses Lake, Yakima, and Cle Elum, Washington homeowners. Right now we are seeing mortgage rates at historical lows, and mortgage lenders have more incentives than ever before to modify your loan. The Obama administration has been working hard to assist you with the mortgage loan modification process, and it would be beneficial to take advantage of this time.

 

1.Historical Park Have a picnic, play games, and tour history at Fort Simcoe State Park. Located at the end of SR220, 45 minutes South of Yakima, the park is open daily 6:30AM to dusk through October 2^nd. An Interpretative Center and the Historical Buildings are open 9:30- 4:30PM Wed-Sun through Oct. 1^st. Call (509) 874-2372 or visit  http://www.parks.wa.gov/ for more information.

 

2.Art Show  Enjoy art from three very different perspectives, now through June 4^th, at Oak Hollow Gallery, Chalet Place, 5631 Summitview Ave., Yakima. (509) 965-3846 "Generational Views: Mother, Daughter and Granddaughter." Works by Ardith Kaiser, Holly Mahre and Lindsey Gaskill. (A Mother's Day outing, maybe?)

 

3.Kids/Teens Night Out "Saturday Night Live", every Saturday night 7-9:30 at the YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. Free fun for ages 7-15. Activities include swimming, basketball, volleyball, foosball, and pool. (509) 248-1202.

 

4.Dance Not just any dancing, but Los Bailadores Del Sol. This dance group is so energetic and great fun to watch, and the public can participate as they practice, too. 6:30-8:30 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Castlevale EPIC, 2902 Castlevale Rd., Yakima.

 

5.Music  This month you can listen to Ryan Schultz on the Tuba at Englewood Christian Church. The Second Sunday Series falls this month on May 11^th and starts at 2PM. The church is located at 511 N. 44^th Ave., Yakima. Donations are accepted if you'd like to contribute.

 

6.Book Club  On the second Wednesday of each month you'll find the Passionate Readers Book Club in deep discussion at Borders Books. Meetings begin at 7PM. Borders is in the Union Gap Mall at 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. (509) 248-4018.

 

7.Car Show The American Reflections Car Club is hosting their 8^th Annual "Open" Show Sunday, May 18^th at Moxee Park. There is a registration fee to enter, but looking and enjoying is free! Features custom cars, classics, streetrods, stock vehicles, trucks, vehicles under construction, foreign vehicles, tuners, lowriders, SUVs, motorcycles and even bicycles! Music and food vendors, too!

 

8.Storytelling "Tales of the Rails" is songs and storytelling by Nancy Stewart and MaryLee Sunseri. Fun the whole family will enjoy! Show is May 23^rd at 7PM in the Yakima Valley Museum at Franklin Park, 2015 Tieton Dr., Yakima. (509) 248-0747. Have a picnic in the park and then enjoy the show!

 

9.More Music An electric-folk/rock presentation by Raining Jane, May 27^th at 7PM at the CWU Student Union and Rec. Center Pit off Chestnut Street in Ellensburg. (Okay, this isn't Yakima, but it's close, and it sounds like a lot of fun...)

 

10.Campfire Talks Every summer the Yakima Sportsman State Park hosts what they call the Summer Campfire Program. Each event has a different topic and host. Bring a lawn chair and stick around to roast marshmallows (provided) after the talk. The park is located at 904 Keys Rd., Yakima. (509) 575-2774

• May 24^th, "Vineyards of Yakima Valley"
• May 31st, Bob Tuck, "Local Yakima Birds & Animals"