The Dance Barn of Ellensburg presents “Polar Express: Magical Hometown Holiday Journey" on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Dance Barn
NEWS
DOJ report on Ellensburg School District on the way
The report on the Department of Justice’s investigation into the Ellensburg School District is expected within a week. Ellensburg School District Superintendent Troy Tornow told the School Board at its Wednesday meeting that the DOJ would issue a release that would be posted on the district’s website. DOJ investigators visited the Ellensburg School District in February in response to reports of harassment and discrimination against students based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race and national origin. The DOJ and the district have been negotiating an agreement for a three-year process of corrective actions. Turnow said the first step will be hiring a consultant to guide the district through the process.
Dance Ensemble presents Nutcracker
The Ellensburg Dance Ensemble presents “The Nutcracker and the Battle for the Key,” at 7 p.m., today, and 2 and 7 p.m., Saturday, in McConnell Auditorium. The performance is a family-friendly show featuring live orchestration and talented local dancers ages 8 to adult. Tickets are $22 for general admission.
Dance Barn presents Polar Express
The Dance Barn of Ellensburg presents “Polar Express: Magical Hometown Holiday Journey” at 1 and 6 p.m., Saturday at the Morgan Performing Arts Center. The show features a mix of ballet, contemporary, acro, hip-hop, tap and jazz dance, reflecting the whimsical nature of the story. Throughout the performance, the cast sings iconic songs from the beloved film and book.
Play Museum's grand opening is on Saturday
The Valley Play Museum celebrates its grand opening at 10 a.m., Saturday, at 1500 W. Dolarway Road, Building 11, Suite 1102. Valley Play Museum is a non-profit organization. The museum is an interactive, hands-on space for children that stimulates curiosity and engages the whole family in learning through play.
“Messiah” sing-a-long is on Saturday
A community-wide “Messiah” Sing-a-long will held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the United Methodist Church. Part One, commonly called the “Christmas Section,” plus the Hallelujah Chorus will be performed. A limited supply of G. Schirmer scores will be available on loan for the event, but guests are encouraged to bring their scores. No tickets are necessary, but donations are accepted.
Celtic Christmas returns on Sunday
Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas will be performed at 3 and 7 p.m., Sunday at the Morgan Performing Arts Center. This production features the showmanship and fiddle of electric violin maestro Geoffrey Castle, the Seattle Irish Dance Company’s Celtic Dancers and Irish tenor Dan Connolly. Tickets are $30 for general admission.
SPORTS
High school hoops set for Friday
In Friday night high school basketball, Ellensburg welcomes East Valley with the girls’ game at 5:30 p.m. and the boys at 7 p.m. Kittitas travels to Lind-Ritzville with the girls’ game at 6 p.m. and the boys at 7:30 p.m. Cle Elum-Roslyn visits Mabton with the girls’ game at 5:30 p.m. and the boys at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, Ellensburg hosts Toppenish with the girls’ game at 3:30 p.m. and the boys at 5 p.m. Cle Elum-Roslyn welcomes Okanogan with the boys’ game at 3:30 p.m. and the girls at 5 p.m.
CWU men at home Saturday
The Central Washington University men’s basketball team plays Evergreen State at 4 p.m., Saturday in Nicholson Pavilion. In the coming week, the Wildcats host Northwest Missouri State at 7 p.m., Monday, and Lincoln of California at 7 p.m., Thursday before taking a break until Jan. 4.
LUNCH
The FISH Open Table Lunch is fennel pork tenderloin with sherry mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, a roll and applesauce. 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 35 degrees. Sunset is at 4:12 p.m., and the expected nighttime low is 29 degrees. Winds will be light and variable. There’s an 80 percent chance of snow during the day and 90 percent overnight with accumulations less than an inch. The weekend forecast calls for highs of 40 on Saturday and 39 on Sunday.
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