I love low riders. I don't know a lot about them, but it doesn't matter. The flashy paint jobs, customizations and shiny wheels grab my attention any time I see them.
I also love the smell of burnt rubber. I know, I know, that's odd but I can't help it. My favorite part of nights atRenegade Racewayis cars approaching the starting line and burning out.
This weekend offers a chance to experience both low riders and burnouts as well as much more from Sunnyside to Kittitas. The lineup also features my second favorite day of the year after my birthday: Paws in the Pool.
Family event in Sunnyside
The city of Sunnyside, in collaboration with Mujeres por Mujeres, Save the Children and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, will have a Literacy and Movement event from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Sunnyside Community Center, 1521 S. First St.
The free event is open to the community and geared to families with children ages 0-12 and their parents and caregivers.
Literacy and Movement’s aim is to promote healthy living, literacy and community connections. The community event will feature activities, games, books, food, prizes and a splash pad session from 7-7:30 p.m.
A resource fair will feature over 25 agencies and organizations. The Yakima Valley Libraries bookmobile will be on site. DJ Nune will be playing music. Free books will be available, along with back-to-school prizes.
Contact Vicky Frausto at 509-274-8699 or Catti Alvarez-Villanueva at 509-854-4049 for more details.
Pioneer Power Show
The Central Washington Agricultural Museum’s annual Pioneer Power Show runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Fullbright Park, 4508 Main St. in Union Gap.
It costs $5 per person, and kids younger than 12 are admitted free.
The weekend will feature Allis Chalmers equipment and there will be a farm equipment parade. Exhibits on display include vintage trucks, engines and tractors, quilts and vintage snowmobiles with members of the Pacific Northwest Vintage Snowmobile Club.
Visitors can see horse, blacksmith and apple packing demonstrations and more on both days. The Bread Shack will sell slices of freshly baked bread.
Free activities for youngsters include a kiddie train, kiddie wagon and an animal swing for smaller kids. There will be a kids’ scavenger hunt for a chance to win a bike or toy. Kids can also play old-time kids’ games.
The Pioneer Power Show will feature tractor pulls, tractor games and draft horse buggy demonstrations.
Central Washington Agricultural Museum exhibits will be open and food vendors will also be on site.
Visit the "Pacific Northwest -- An Art Exhibition" by Larry Miller both days in the Lindeman Building. Miller will be on site with prints to purchase.
Visit www.centralwaagmuseum.org for more information and to purchase tickets in advance.
Borracho car show
The Borracho Car Club is hosting its 11th annual car shows from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Cherry Hill Golf Course and Doc’s Pizza, 530 Cherry Hill Road, Granger. The event is free and for all ages.
There will be 50 different classes with over 100 trophies to award. Registration costs $25 and starts at 9 a.m. Attendees can expect to see classics, low riders, hot rods, customs, mini-trucks, under construction and much more.
The event includes music, games, prizes and vendors, hosted by Blaze from Hot 99.7. Doc’s Pizza will sell pizza, beer and more and the arcade and miniature golf course will be open.
For more information, call Alvaro at 509-480-7399, Eric Lopez at 509-439-5032 or message the Borracho Car Club Facebook page at www.facebook.com/borrachoscarclub.
Kruisin' Kittitas
The Kruisin' Kittitas car show and burnouts is from10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in downtown Kittitas.
This year's show is the 20th annual and features classic cars, food, vendors and "Hot Stuff," the "world's largest Jeep," built by Jeff Bainter of Yakima.
The car show is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ride “Hot Stuff” the Jeep from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for $10 a ride.
The Seattle Cossacks, a motorcycle stunt and drill team, will have a performance at 2:30 p.m. The burnout competition starts at 3 p.m.
Visit www.kittitascountychamber.com for more information.
Vintage Trailer Rally
The Nile Valley Vintage Trailer Rally is Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Jim Sprick Park, 13680 State Route 410, Naches.
The rally will feature 50 restored vintage trailers from the 1940s. Each trailer will be open for the public to tour. Participating trailers are participating in a “Hillbilly Hootenanny” theme.
Epic Queen
Epic Queen, a Queen tribute band from Seattle, is set to perform at 7:30 Saturday at The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St.
Epic Queen’s tribute show features hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Under Pressure,” “We are the Champions” and more.
Tickets cost $53 and can be purchased at capitoltheatre.org or at the box office from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday or 11 a.m. to show time on show days.
Paws in the Pool
Yakima Parks and Recreation's annual Paws in the Pool event takes place from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Franklin Pool, 2101 Tieton Drive.
Summer's last hurrah at Franklin Pool is for the dogs and their owners. Dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes are welcome to swim for free and owners must pay the general admission fee, $3 for youths, $4 for adults, $17 for a family of six, $19 for family plus and $3 honored citizens.
Dogs must be leashed until in the pool area and must be up to date on vaccinations. No aggressive dogs or owners are allowed, and owners must clean up any messes their dogs make.
Donations will be accepted for the Yakima Humane Society during Paws in the Pool.
For more information, call Yakima Parks and Recreation at 509-575-6020.
