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What's happening in and around Prosser
Community Events: Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 11 starting at 8:30 am as volunteers are needed to help paint, repair, plant, and do general maintanance on the "Big Toy" playground in the city park. With winter on the way, some work is needed to protect this valuable comunnity asset for our kids. Please consider volunteering a few hours this day for this worthwhile project. Prosser Memorial Hospital invites you to the Princess Theatre on October 16 from 6-9 pm for a girl's night of free food, fun and facts to increase breast cancer awareness. Schedule of events: 6:00 - 6:30 shopping and free food 6:30 - 7:30 Awareness Speakers 7:30 - 8:00 Open panel for questions
THEN A MOVIE.... "Royal Wedding" starring Fred Astaire
In honor of the women who have fought and won their battle with breast cancer, and of those who have lost the battle, the Prosser Memorial Hospital Foundation has Pink Ribbons available at the event and at the hospital in exchange for any size donation to the Caren Mercer-Andreason fund. The ribbons will be displayed throughout the hospital during the month of October. All proceeds go towards women's health.
Business News: The first in a series of 5 business workshops will be held on October 16, 2008 at YVCC in Grandview from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. This workshop is FREE to all Prosser Chamber members while non-members pay $65.00 per person.
The class will teach First Aid and CPR procedures according to the latest standards and guidelines of the American Heart Association. The training is accepted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Labor and Industry guidelines. Each participant will receive a First Aid and CPR card that will be valid for two years.
Call the Prosser Chamber of Commerce at (509) 786-3177 to register for this important workshop.
Falling temperatures mean falling prices at Sandy's Bloom Central. Did you know that cooler weather is perfect for planting? Stop by and see her fall specials at 430 Wine Country Rd. Open 7 days a week through October.
Business Moves: A couple of businesses have relocated within our city... Angela's Prosser Floral and Studio on Sixth have both moved to their new stores at 354 Chardonnay. Stop in and see the new digs and wish them well.
Entertainment: Karaoke at Keno's on Friday & Saturday nights,
Dining: Common Grounds is now open at 364 Chardonnay. Hours are Sunday - Thursday 5 am - 7 pm, and on Friday & Saturday from 5 am - 10 pm.
Theater: Over The Hill Theatricals will present their last weekend of Beauty and The Beast October 10, 11 and 12 at the Sunnyside High School Auditorium. Tickets maybe purchased at the door at Sunnyside High School for $10.00. Performances are Friday 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday 2:00 pm.
For the remainder of the 2008 College Football season, the Princess Theatre at 1226 Meade Ave in Prosser will show Boise State Broncos games on their big screen. Admission is FREE and check their schedule at Bronco Sports for game times and dates.
Family events: Satruday mornings each week through October it's the Prosser Farmers Market.  The market features locally grown produce, hand-made arts & crafts, breakfast by the Prosser Kiwanis Club, and more. Check out their listing under the Event Calendar on Saturdays for more information. The market is open from 8:00 am -Noon on Sumner Ave by the City Park.
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Art & Galleries: Picazo 7Seventeen is featuring the work of local artist Rick Gallegos. Sixth Street Art Gallery is featuring Colin Sanders - Photograher, and Lisa Day - Mixed Mediums.
Agri-Tourism Opportunities: Tour the Vineyards and see where wine gets it's start. Great food and wine begin with dirt, so let's get some dirt on your shoes , sun on your face and fresh air in your lungs.
Wine events: Airfield Estates Winery will be hosting their Second Annual Vineyard Run and Grape Stomp on Saturday, October 11th. The day consists of two components: a 5K run/walk through the beautiful estate vineyards in the morning and a good old-fashion grape stomp celebration in the afternoon. For more information visit Airfield Wines or calll the winery at 509-786-7401.
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Many people live, or are within walking or biking distance of downtown. Strategic public and private investments are creating a true multidimensional cultural center with several new and expanded public amenities, truly a community poised to have it all. 
Prosser is located in the lush Yakima Valley and celebrates its rich agricultural heritage with many world-class wineries and vineyards. 
HAPO and SCH are happy to co-host the next Tri Chamber Social November 6 at the new office of Sunnyside ENT - 2529 Allen Road in Sunnyside. The festivities start at 5:30 pm and the event is sponsored by the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce.