The Weststar Best of the Best Roping competition is today. Photo courtesy of Ellensburg Rodeo
NEWS
Weststar is today
The Weststar Best of the Best Roping is today at the Ellensburg Rodeo Arena. The event starts with pro-am roping at 1:30 p.m., followed by open roping at 3:30 p.m. The competition is free and open to the public.
International Overdose Awareness Day event
International Overdose Awareness Day is recognized with a community event from 1 to 4 p.m., today at Hal Holmes Community Center. The event is an opportunity to hear from community members and receive resources. Multiple organizations, including the Kittitas County Health Department, sponsor the event.
Keep your eyes and ears out for the band
The Ellensburg High School Marching Band practices for Saturday’s Ellensburg Rodeo Parade by marching on city streets each evening this week. The band marches at Briarwood today, around Morgan Middle School on Thursday and at Memorial Park on Friday. The band leaves the high school at about 6 p.m.
Traffic changes around fairgrounds
As Labor Day weekend approaches changes slow traffic and protect pedestrians, including temporary stop signs placed on Chestnut Street intersections in front of the fairgrounds.
Road closures for the parade route
Residents must be ready for road closures throughout Ellensburg for the Rodeo Parade on Saturday. Portions of Alder Street, University Way, Pearl Street, Pine Street, Second Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be closed starting at 7:15 a.m., Saturday.
Restaurant's grand opening today
Taste of India celebrates its grand opening from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at 207 N. Main St., in the former Panda Garden. The grand opening special is free Gulab Jamun with your first order.
Grant deadline this week
The deadline for applying for five city grant programs is 5 p.m., Friday. The grant programs are Community, Park Partnership, Water Quality, Historic Preservation and Arts Commission. Information and application materials are available on the city’s website.
County Fair opens on Thursday
The Kittitas County Fair opens at 10 a.m., Thursday. The grand opening ceremony is at noon at the Main Stage. The carnival starts at noon. 4-H competition throughout the day includes market hogs, market steers, market goats, rabbit agility and poultry agility. The fair runs through Sept. 2.
Ellensburg Rodeo begins Thursday
The Ellensburg Rodeo opens with first-go Slack at 8 a.m., Thursday. The Rodeo concludes with the finals on Labor Day.
Rockin the Chutes is Thursday
Craig Morgan headlines the Rockin’ the Chutes concert at 8 p.m., Thursday, Behind the Chutes at the Ellensburg Rodeo Arena. Matt Stell also will perform. Ticket information is on the Ellensburg Rodeo website. This is a 21-plus event.
Market Sale is Friday
The Kittitas County Fair Livestock Market Sale is at 11 a.m., Friday, in Bloom Pavilion. The sale supports 4-H members and the program.
High Country Log Show this weekend
The High Country Log Show is on Saturday and Sunday at Runje Field in Roslyn. The show features several logging events including chainsaw competition, high climbing, hand bucking, axe throwing and unlimited hot saws. The show starts at 1 p.m. each day.
Coal Miners Dinner is Saturday
The Roslyn Ronald Cle Elum Heritage Club hosts the annual Coal Miner’s Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday at Hawthorne Hall in Ronald. It is an evening of stories from miners and their families, food provided by the Ronald Community Club and music by the Rusty Cage Acoustic Duo. Entry is $5 by donation with food and beverage available for purchase.
LUNCH
The FISH Open Table Lunch is sloppy joe, peas and carrots and mixed fruit. 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 80 degrees. Sunset is at 7:48 p.m., and the expected nighttime low is 45 degrees. Winds will be 5 to 15 mph.
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