Yakima Valley Genealogical Society Family History Resource Center

11/11/2025

Yakima Valley Museum
2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima, Washington 98902
(509) 248-0747
Calling all non-profit organizations. It's time of year to start preparations for the Holiday Lights at the Yakima Valley Museum. Join us in lighting up the season, creating joy, and making a difference.
By participating, you will have the chance to showcase your mission, and connect with the community, and bring extra holiday cheer to families in our area. Interested?
Send us an email at info@yvmuseum.org
https://www.yvmuseum.org//

11/09/2025

Tuesday, November 11th in Yakima, WA
The Veterans Day Parade starts at 10:45am at Naches Ave. will precede West on Yakima Ave. to 6th Ave.
The Parade will end about a half block east of the VFW – Post 379 building. Fun for all ages.

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11/02/2025

Holiday Sale – AncestryDNA is only $39.00. Sale ends Thursday, November 20th, 2025, at 10:00am ET.
Some DNA features require an Ancestry subscription. If interested contact ancestry at: www.ancestry.com

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10/27/2025

Fall Mini-Seminar – All Genealogy Researchers out there.
"Please sign up this week if you plan to attend."
Sunday, November 16th in the Y.V.G.S. library at 1901 So. 12th Ave, Union Gap, WA. 1:00pm – 3:30pm.
Richard Kyle is giving two presentations: “What Important facts can be found in pre-statehood, colonial and State Census Records” and “What will become of your records? Preserving your Research."
Please sign up by Thursday, Nov. 13th, so an accurate count of handouts can be made and how many refreshments need to be purchased.
Sign-up sheet on the librarian desk or call the library at (509) 248-1328 or emailing Richard Kyle. rkyle98902@charter.net
Snacks, coffee and water will be provided.
Suggested donation at the door. See Ya there!

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10/27/2025

McAllister Museum of Aviation
'Vietnam Welcome Home Veterans'
Come out to Honor Our Veterans
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:00am - 5:00pm
2008 So. 16th Ave, Yakima, WA
FREE Admission - Open to the Public
We have dozens of displays on local veterans and aviation.

10/26/2025

Paving day, Yakima Avenue in 1908.

09/30/2025

Saturday, October 4th – General Meeting will meet at 10:00 a.m. in the library, 1901 So. 12th Ave, Union Gap, WA
After the General Meeting, Judy Schuster will be giving a presentation on Legacy Family Tree. She will be talking about the basics of the program, how to enter data, how to download it for FREE, and how to transfer trees from a different program.
You will not want to miss this. Great way to expand your family tree by finding new ways to locate that ancestor you haven't found yet. See ya there.

“Thank you” to members who attended the General Meeting. For those individuals who could not attend. You missed an excellent informative presentation by Judy Schuster on software program, Legacy Family Tree. “Thank you, Judy.”

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09/28/2025

1901 So. 12th Ave, Union Gap, WA 98903
The Library is OPEN Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday

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09/21/2025

Each year the Washington State Genealogical Society asks each Genealogy Society in Washington state to select individuals who they have nominated to receive the ‘Outstanding Volunteer Award.’

These four individuals have done exceptional services as members in the Yakima Valley Genealogical Society.

We Congratulate: Rose Robins, Barbee Buchanan, Larry Ball and Don Boatright. For their continued dedication of loyal support. “Thank you”

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09/15/2025

“A Big Thank You” goes out to those members who took the time and energy to help setup and maintain the selling of items donated to this yard sale. “Making this Yard Sale a Success.”
Much appreciation and Thank You go to the ladies who provided their time in making delicious food for the workers.
“A Special Thank You” to those individuals who helped Sunday, cleaning up the yard sale.

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09/15/2025

Saturday, September 20 – 64th Annual Yakima Sunfair Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. travels on Yakima Ave. from 16th Ave. to Naches Ave. is the kick-off to the Central Washington State Fair. This vibrant event celebrates Yakima community, culture, and local pride with colorful floats, school marching bands and fun for all ages.

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