Tri-Cities Upcoming Events

Saturday, December 20th, 2008:

30th Annual Cable Bridge Run
Location: Neil F. Lampson Office Building, 607 E. Columbia Dr.
City: Kennewick side of Cable Bridge
Phone: (509) 545-3456
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Fees & Prizes: Pre-registration fee is $14.00 with long sleeve shirt or $10.00 without shirt, and late registration fee is $20.00 or $12.00 respectively. Overall winners will receive gift certificates, and ribbons will be awarded to the first six finishers in each division. Participants must be present to be eligible for the variety of gifts at the random prize drawing following the runs at the Lampson Maintenance Shop Building. Only those who are pre-registered can be guaranteed a T-shirt on race day. Other Rules: On race day all runners must report to the Neil F. Lampson Office Building (Kennewick side of Cable Bridge) at 7:30 a.m. or no later than 8:30 a.m. Late registration ends at 8:30 a.m. Changing areas are not available at the check-in site. NO REFUNDS.
Finish Line: The 5K & 10K races still feature an indoor finish line at the Lampson Maintenance Shop in Big Pasco, and liquid refreshments will be available. A free shuttle bus will be provided by Ben Franklin Transit to transport runners from the 1 mile finish to the maintenance shop and then back to the starting line with a shuttle leaving approximately every 30 minutes from the maintenance shop.• If you are a walker, please do either the 1M or the 5K.• The course closes at 10:15 a.m.
Race Divisions: (Separate divisions for both male and female)
12 years and under
13—19 years
20—29 years
30—39 years
40—49 years
50—59 years
60—69 years
70 years and older

Gallery A-Glow" Art Exhibit & Sale
Location: Allied Arts Gallery, 89 Lee Blvd.
City: Richland
Phone: (509) 943-9815
Website: http://www.alliedartsrichland.org
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
"Gallery A-Glow" is the theme for Allied Arts Association.It runs Nov. 4, 2008 thru Jan. 2, 2009. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10-5 p.m.* Open Sundays Nov 16 - Dec 21, 1 - 4 p.m. There is no charge for admission.

The Toy Train Christmas
Location: Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 Asotin Ave.
City: Toppenish
Phone: (509) 865-2409
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Admission includes: Caboose ride, candy canes from Santa, hot chocolate & cookies. Featuring decorated Christmas Trees with model trains underneath. See Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves.
Admission for the museum is: $6 for adults and $4 for kids 12 and younger.


Sunday, December 21, 2008:

Mid-Columbia Mastersingers Choral Christmas Concert "A Boy Was Born"
Location: Central United Protestant Church, 1124 Stevens
City: Richland
Phone: (509) 943-2244
Website: http://www.midcolumbiamastersingers.org
Time: 3:00- 5:00 p.m.
Presenting seasonal works of 20th century British masters, as well as arrangements of traditional and modern carols. Featuring organist Susan Miller.

The Toy Train Christmas
Location: Northern Pacific Railway Museum, 10 Asotin Ave.
City: Toppenish
Phone: (509) 865-2409
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Admission includes: Caboose ride, candy canes from Santa, hot chocolate & cookies. Featuring decorated Christmas Trees with model trains underneath. See Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves.
Admission for the museum is: $6 for adults and $4 for kids 12 and younger.


Wednesday, December 31, 2008:

First Night® Tri-Cities 2009
Location: Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave.
City: Pasco
Phone: (509) 586-7311
Website: http://www.firstnighttc.org
Time: 3:00- 11:55 p.m.
Kid Zone 3:00 -7:00 p.m
Entertainment 5:30 p.m. - Midnight
A family friendly way to spend New Year’s Eve.First Night® Tri-Cities is an alcohol-free, family-oriented celebration that allows families a chance to join together in a safe fun-filled environment to enjoy the visual and lively arts. It is an event that brings our communities together by providing a shared cultural experience that is accessible and affordable to everyone. By using the stars as a backdrop and the community as a stage, First Night® Tri-Cities is an opportunity to move and uplift our human spirit to celebrate all that is good and right in our world. It is a public celebration that revives the ancient tradition of marking the passage of time with art, ritual, and festivity in present day context. This unique New Year's Eve Celebration takes place both indoors and out as the campus of CBC becomes the homes for clowns, singers, dancers and many other entertainers. A spectacular fireworks show welcomes in the New Year at midnight as people gather together for the closing ceremonies.

New Years Eve - Island Style
Location: Clover Island Inn, 435 Clover Island
City: Kennewick
Phone: (509) 586-0541
Website: http://cloverislandinn.com
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. January 1st
The evening will start with a social hour in the ballroom at 7:00 p.m., with a dinner buffet from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. The buffet will feature a true “Island Buffet” with a whole roasted pig, Island chicken, tropical fruits, pineapple upside down cake, and other delectable island treats. Then, put on your party hats and party favors (provided) and dance the night away with local favorite band ‘Colorblind’. A champagne or cider toast at midnight, then more music and dancing! If you prefer to ‘venture out’, catch the free shuttle bus to the Downtown Kennewick night clubs. A complimentary breakfast buffet the following morning, with a late check out will be provided on New Years Day. All this for $159.00 per couple. Reservations, call (509) 586-0541