Ellenburg Community Morning Show, Tuesday, July 30

The last bookmobile visit of the summer is tonight. Photo courtesy of Ellensburg Education Foundation

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NEWS

State Route 821 reopened  

State Route 821 reopened after crews contained the Umtanum Canyon Fire in the Yakima River Canyon. As of Monday afternoon, the fire, which had grown to 326 acres, was 70 percent contained. The fire started Saturday near milepost 21. 

Wenas fire at 89 percent containment

The Black Canyon Fire in the Wenas area was 89 percent containment as of Monday afternoon. The fire, which grew to 9,211 acres, started July 22 in Yakima County but is near the line with Kittitas County.  The closure of Umptanum Road at Durr Road has been lifted, but the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office cautions people not to enter the burn area. Fire-weakened trees can suddenly fall and deep ash pits can cause serious burns.

Book Mobile hits the road

The Ellensburg Bookmobile makes the rounds each Tuesday evening in July. Starting at 5 p.m., the bookmobile stops at Millpond, Crestview Apartments on Alder Street, Rainier Street and the Hillside Mobile Park on Cascade Way. Kids in grades K to 8 can check out up to three books.

Printing making at the library on Wednesday

Christina Miller presents Adventures in Print Making as part of the Ellensburg Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday. To make a reservation, call 962-7228 or visit the library’s reference desk.

Wednesday is the deadline for Cold Weather Shelter proposals

The deadline for proposals to operate a Cold Weather Shelter for this winter is Wednesday. This temporary shelter would replace the services formerly provided by the Kittitas Valley Ministerial Association. Kittitas County and Ellensburg staff are researching suitable locations for the shelter.

Ian Dobson plays in the park

Ian Dobson is featured in the Summer Concerts in the Park series from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at North Alder Street Park. This is a free family-friendly event. People are invited to bring blankets, chairs and a picnic dinner. 

Unity Park artist deadline nears

Friday is the deadline for artists to submit a request for qualifications to create public art for Unity Park. The request for qualifications must include a letter of interest, resume and portfolio. The artist and proposed project will be selected on Sept. 25. Information is available on the city’s website.

Make Music ribbon cutting Friday

The ribbon cutting for the new Make Music Ellensburg location at 201 N. Pearl St. is from 4 to 5 p.m., Friday. The event features student performances, a chance to meet the teachers and sign up for fall classes and lessons.

Youth Gladiator Dash is Saturday

The Youth Gladiator Dash for kids age 5 through 8th grade is Saturday at Rotary Park. Check-in is at 9:30 a.m. with races starting at 10 a.m. The Dash includes running, jumping, sliding, crawling, balancing, hopping, searching, climbing, throwing, and the opportunity to get muddy. Registration information is on the city’s website.

LUNCH                                                        

The FISH Open Table Lunch is grilled lemon chicken, pesto mashed potatoes, roasted-garlic vegetables, a roll and pears. The lunch is open to all seniors age 60-plus from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Ellensburg, and noon to 1 p.m., in Cle Elum. Meal sites are the Ellensburg Open Table and the Cle Elum Seventh-day Adventist Church. The community lunch for anyone needing a hot meal is from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Ellensburg location.

WEATHER                                                                              

The forecasted high today in Ellensburg is 82 degrees. Sunset is at 8:36 p.m., and the expected nighttime low is 58 degrees. Winds will be 20 to 30 mph.