The Kittitas County Junior Horse starts today. Photo courtesy of Kittitas County Junior Horse Show
NEWS
Kachess Complex fires battled
Firefighters are battling the Kachess Complex Fire, which consists of three fires started by lightning strikes this past weekend. The Stave Creek Fire is the largest of the three, at 20 acres and 0 percent containment as of Wednesday afternoon. It is in steep and rugged terrain. Firefighters are focusing on establishing a fire line on the eastern edge while aircraft are dropping water on the western side to curb the fire’s growth. The Thomas Fire is at 9 acres with 20 percent containment. There is a fire line around the entire perimeter. The Davis Creek Fire is the smallest at one acre.
Meet Blitz today
Seahawks mascot Blitz will roll down from the Ellensburg Rodeo Arena to Jerrol’s at 4 p.m., today. Blitz will be outside for photos and to raise awareness for the Seahawks’ Kicks for Kids to provide shoes for children and Jerrol’s Adopt a Student program. There will be free ice cream from Winegar’s inside the store. The event is sponsored by Jerrol’s, Winegar’s, the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce and the Seahawks.
Cop of Top today
The Ellensburg Police Department’s annual Cop on Top event is from noon to 6 p.m., today, at Fred Meyer. The event features law enforcement leaders "stranded" on the roof of Fred Meyer to draw awareness and raise donations for the Special Olympics. All donations support Kittitas County athletes. This year's event includes raffle prizes and a hot dog BBQ. Back-to-school backpacks will be lowered from the roof for the first 150 kids attending the event. Goodie bags will also be lowered down for kids. Raffle tickets are $1 or $5 with different prizes for each level.
Junior Horse Show starts today
The Kittitas County Junior Horse Show starts Thursday at the Kittitas Valley Event Center and runs through Sunday. Thursday’s schedule includes Western games in the Rodeo Arena at 10 a.m. and green horse driving in Bloom Pavilion at 3 p.m. The horse show is free and open to the public.
Women Build starts this week
Kittitas County Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build starts today. This event allows women to learn new skills, and support local women homeowners. Group builds will occur Thursday through Saturday, and individual builds on Wednesdays through Aug. 30. Funds support the next six homes of the 18 being built at the Ellensburg Stuart Meadows site. Information is on the Kittitas County Habitat for Humanity Facebook page.
Ellensburg Big Band performs
The Ellensburg Big Band performs at 6:30 p.m., today, in the Concert in the Park series. This is a free, family-friendly concert and people are encouraged to bring snacks, dinner, blankets and chairs.
“Rango” is the Friday movie in park
“Rango,” will be shown at Veteran’s Memorial Park at about 9 p.m., Friday. The movie, presented by Ellensburg Parks and Recreation, is free. People are encouraged to bring chairs and snacks. This is the final movie in the city’s summer series.
Register for Junior Rodeo Parade
Registration is open for the Junior Rodeo Parade on Saturday in downtown Ellensburg. The lineup starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Skate Park. This year’s theme is Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights. Participants receive a goodie bag with a fair and pool pass. Registration information is on the city of Ellensburg’s website.
Kruisin’ Kittitas is Saturday
The Kruisin’ Kittitas Car Show and Burnouts is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday in downtown Kittitas. The event features a classic car show, monster Jeep ridges, good vendors, music, a performance by the Seattle Cossacks at 2:30 p.m. and the burnouts at 3 p.m.
LUNCH
The FISH Open Table Lunch is beef Stroganoff, peas 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 83 degrees. Sunset is at 8:11 p.m., and the expected nighttime low is 58 degrees. Winds will be 20 to 30 mph.
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