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Campus-Community Coalition : Things To Do In Ellensburg |
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Compiled by the Activities Committee, Campus-Community Coalition
http://www.cwu.edu/~ccc Central Washington University CURRENT EVENTS Check out what is going on this week at Central! Go to - http://www.cwu.edu/wv3_cal_servlet/urd/run/wv_event.WhatsonThe Chamber of Commerce has listings too!
http://www.ellensburg-chamber.com/ Visit Ellen for another site of activities in Ellensburg. http://www.visitellen.com/THE A TO Z OF IT Enjoy a production from the Valley Musical Theatre. Past shows include Fiddler on the Roof, Brigadoon, The Sound of Music, etc. Call (509) 925-PLAY or see http://www.valleymusicaltheatre.org/
Feeling Artsy? Go to the Art Walk! The First Friday Art Walk is a self-guided walking tour of the City of Ellensburg's participating art venues which takes place between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm on the first Friday of every month - http://www.ellensburgarts.com/ Gallery One is a nonprofit visual arts center with exhibitions of local art opportunities to enhance your own art skills, and lots of beautiful items available for purchase. 408 N. Pearl, (509) 925-2670, http://www.gallery-one.org/cgi-bin/tideline/show_home.cgi Have some fun with Dick & Jane Visit Dick & Jane's Spot at 101 North Pearl Street, (509) 925-3224 - http://www.reflectorart.com/
Both CWU alums and artists extraordinaire, (see http://www.hcolompress.com/FeaturedArtist.html), Jane Orleman and CWU distinguished alum Richard Elliott provide us with a bright and entertaining spot in the downtown.
Is art your thing? Visit CWU's Sarah Spurgeon Art Gallery featuring exhibits from students, staff, and alumni, including paintings, sculpture, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts and more. Located in Randall Hall, the Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10am to 3pm, Saturday & Sunday, 1pm to 4pm. For more information, call the Art Department at (509) 963-2665 or go to http://www.cwu.edu/~art/ Showing off some Art! Ellensburg National Art Show & Auction, the third weekend in May, features western art and artifacts. Sponsored by the Western Art Association, (509) 962-2934 -http://www.westernartassociation.org/index.html The play's the thing. Catch a play presented by Central's Theatre Arts Department. You can see classical plays, experimental plays, or original productions - http://www.cwu.edu/~theatre/production/index.html Book worms wanted! Read a book, look up scholarly journals and articles, browse the periodicals, or do some research at the CWU Library http://www.lib.cwu.edu/ Read yourself silly! Visit the Ellensburg Public Library, where you can enjoy interlibrary loans, free computer and internet classes, conversation club to practice your Spanish or English, and other monthly events or series, at 209 North Ruby, (509) 962-7250 http://epl.eburg.com housing Washoe, Loulis, Tatu, and Dar. CWU's world renowned chimpanzees who have learned American Sign Language. You can visit a one-hour educational workshop or become a volunteer. For schedule and admission information, call (509) 963-2244 http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuchci/ Club it! Want to take an active role in enhancing your university education? Why not join a club that deals with your interests and looks good on a resume. Almost every major or department has an organization you can get involved with. For a list of recognized clubs at CWU, go to http://www.cwu.edu/cwu_fss_lis.html
You can also check out these departmental links: College of Arts and Humanities http://www.cwu.edu/~cah/Student_life.htm College of Business http://www.cwu.edu/~cob/students/student_org.html Now Presenting! Attend an artist or lecture series available through CWU departments. Scholarly and creative presentations on a wide range of topics are usually free to students, staff, and community members. Check departments for specific information:
College of Arts and Humanities http://www.cwu.edu/~cah/FacSpeakSeries.html College of Business http://www.cwu.edu/~cob/special_events/speakers/speaker_home.htm Visit the CWU Observatory in Lind Hall with telescopes to view the sun, the moon, planets, and stars. Information is available through the astronomy club http://www.cwu.edu/~astroclb/ Pets on Parade! Daschunds on Parade sees over 150 dogs and their owners converge on Ellensburg every June. Participate in Breakfast with the Dogs, costume contest, races, and Stupid Pet Tricks http://www.dachshundsonparade.com/ Car Show The Cruisin' for Hospice Open Car Show is happenings in June. Classic cars, pickups, and motorcycles are displayed on the 300 block of N. Pine. Sponsored by the Kittitas Valley Cruisers, all proceeds will benefit Hospice Friends. Your vehicle can be part of the show! Contact (509) 962-9160 if you are interested. (There is a registration fee.) at Moments to Remember in November, starting the day after Thanksgiving. This two-day event features a cookie scavenger hunt, photos with Santa, parades, entertainment, and a downtown lighting ceremony - http://www.ellensburg-chamber.com/events/ Watch the Ellensburg Rodeo Parade (the horsiest parade in the west!), then mosey on over to the world famous Ellensburg Rodeo & Xtreme Bulls event every Labor Day weekend -
http://www.ellensburgrodeo.com/index.html Or ride the night away at the Kittitas County Fair - http://www.kittitascountyfair.com/default.asp Bite of the Burg
welcomes CWU students at the start of each fall quarter. Stroll through downtown Ellensburg, sample local fare, and learn about the wonderful services and products available in Ellensburg - http://www.ellensburg-chamber/events/ Fine dining is a practiced art in Ellensburg; enjoy Italian, Mexican, Cajun, Chinese, American, Japanese, Thai or Western Bar-B-Q. For more information go to http://www.visitellensburg.com/dining.html at the Kittitas County Farmer's Market, every May through October.Find farm fresh local herbs and produce, arts & crafts, nursery stock, pottery, flowers, bead work, vegetable starts, textiles, baked goods, iron works, wood works, jewelry, and handmade soap & skin care products - http://www.kcfarmersmarket.com/
Campus Films in the SURC Theatre, Tuesday evenings at 7pm. Pay $3.00 per movie or purchase a bargain pass for $12.00 (good for 5 admissions). Movie selections change quarterly; for dates and times, see http://www.cwu.edu/~camplife/classicfilm.html Grand Meridian Cinemas 504 E Mountain View Ave, Ellensburg,(509) 962-3456 - http://www.ellensburgmovies.com/ Liberty Theatres 5th & Pine, Ellensburg,(509) 925-9511 - http://www.hallettcinemas.com/theater%20pages/liberty.html The Roslyn Theatre 101 Dakota St. Roslyn, WA 98941 (509) 649-3155 - http://www.roslyntheatre.com/ Watch til you drop! Every October, the Ellensburg Film Festival hosts three days of celebrating the art, innovation, and culture of film-making and film-going by showcasing the best in global and independent film - http://www.ellensburgfilmfestival.com Clymer Museum highlights a collection of works by artist John Ford Clymer, who illustrated for the Saturday Evening Post and Look Magazine and created images of American frontier life, plus other exhibits that change monthly. Located at 416 N. Pearl Ellensburg - http://www.clymermuseum.com/ Kittitas County Historical Museum Experience rich local heritage - visit 114 East 3rd Avenue, Ellensburg, (509) 925-3778 - http://www.kchm.org/ "Northern Exposure" Museum with an extensive collection of photos and mining memorabilia as well as items related to the popular television series. Northern Exposure - at 203 Pennsylvania Ave. in Roslyn, (509) 649-2355 - http://www.curtcass.com/roslyn/ Not the same old song... Enjoy a recital or concert in the CWU Music Building, featuring instrumentals, voice with ensembles, or solos by our amazing, talented students, faculty, and guest performers - http://www.cwu.edu/~music/ reverberates downtown with jazz, blues, swing, gospel, and more, the last weekend in July. Come for a night or purchase a pass for the whole weekend in July - http://www.jazzinthevalley.com/ Amphitheater in George, WA. Nationally famous bands and musicians perform at the Gorge. For schedule and ticket information, go to - http://www.hob.com/venues/concerts/gorge Choices, choices, choices! Ellensburg has 14 parks covering some 180 acres! For information, see the city parks and recreation brochure at http://www.cityofellensburg.org/recreation/Recreation%20Brochure.pdf Thorp Grist Mill & Ice Pond Park Take I-90 west to the Thorp exit (#101), turn right and follow the road to the mill, (509) 964-9640 - http://www.thorp.org/ Olmstead Place State Park A 217-acre day use park with a working pioneer farm, at. 921 N. Ferguson Rd., Ellensburg, (509) 925-1943 - http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Olmstead%20Place Want more parks? For a list of all parks in the state, go to http://www.parks.wa.gov/alpha.asp CWU's Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals From floating the Yakima to snowshoeing in the cascades, OPR is always planning fun expeditions in and around Ellensburg. Check with them for the latest offering of events: call (509) 963-3537 or go to http://www.cwu.edu/~rec/rentals/index.html Swim indoors Ellensburg Memorial Park city pool, 815 E. Sixth Ave, (509) 962-7211 http://www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us/recreation/pool.cfm at Joe Watt Canyon during winter months. Take I-90 west to exit 101, then across the freeway and uphill a quarter mile. Turn right on old Thorp Cemetery Rd. and follow it to Watt Canyon Rd. then turn left and continue a mile up to the elk feeding site. Good sledding at the big hill there too! -
http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/r3murray.htm Take a self-guided bird or wildflower walk or visit the Kittitas Audubon Society's website to go on an organized birdwalk and to get ideas of where you to spot local birds - http://www.kittitasaudubon.org/ Swing that Racquet! It's the Ellensburg Racquet and Recreation Center for a game of tennis or racquetball, then hit the weight room and sauna, 6061 Vantage Hwy, (509) 925-8636 - http://eburg.com/~errc/ Play golf! Reecer Creek Golf course: 1201 W Umptanum Rd, (509) 962-5256 - http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/golf-course.asp?course=15949 Ellensburg Golf & Country Club: 3231 S Thorp Hwy (509) 962-2984 - http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/golf-course.asp?course=11573
Hike Manastash Ridge - http://seattlepi.nwsource/getaways/168084_hike08.html Wenatchee National Forest website - http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/recreation/index.shtml Hikers' sites - http://www.hikercentral.com/metros/21260.html or http://www.washington-hiking-advisor.com/index.html Wheelchair accessible trails http://www.accessibletrails.com/SoCentral_Wa/kittitas.htm Snowshoe Wenatchee! Climb some Rocks!
Climb the wall, at CWU, that is - http://www.cwu.edu/~rec/rockWall/index.html
Or check out http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/recreation/climbing/ and http://www.climbingwashington.com/routeinfo/ Go camping
Check out http://www.hikercentral.com/metros/21260.html http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/recreation/index.shtml Grab some inner tubes or rent a raft from CWU's Outdoor Pursuits & Rentals and take a leisurely float http://www.cwu.edu/~rec/rentals/index.html Skateboard or Rollerblade at the Ellensburg downtown skatepark, at 2nd & Pearl. Mountain Bike Fish Fly or Fly Fish Whisky Dick Triathlon in July Swim one mile, bike 26.4, then run 8.8. Sound like fun? Check it out - http://www.whiskydick.com/ Manastash Metric Century Bike Ride A 62-mile ride through beautiful Kittitas County countryside - http://www.cascade.org/eandr/Activities_Calendar_Detail.cfm?eventID=8065 Take a walking tour of historic downtown Ellensburg
No bears to steal your picnic at these local parks. TRIOBA Race Series Trekking, trail running, orienteering, and mountain biking are part of this racing series - http://www.trioba.com/triobahome.html Need to focus your Chi? Tour the CWU Japanese Gardens located near the SUBREC building. Open daily 6am to 6pm. (Closed during winter season.) Designed by renowned landscaped architect Maso Muzano, the garden combines the natural beauty of Kittitas Valley with traditional Japanese flavor. http://www.cwu.edu/tour/garden.html Pamper yourself Relax, have a massage, pedicure, manicure, or facial at a local spa or beauty salon. We have many local options - http://local.infospace.com/insp.bycategory/local/bycat/Personal_Care/Beauty_Salons/-/WA/Ellensburg in historical downtown Ellensburg - http://www.visitellensburg.com/shopping.html Thorp Fruit & Antique Mall is a popular tourist stop with a wide selection of antiques and seasonal fruit from local growers. 410 Gladmar Rd., Thorp, (509) 964-2474 - http://thorpfruit.com/ Fresh Produce and Fun. Kittitas County Farmer's Market Every May through October, find herbs, farm fresh local produce, arts & crafts, nursery stock, pottery, flowers, bead work, vegetable starts, textiles, baked goods, iron works, wood works, jewelry, and handmade soap & skin care products - http://www.kcfarmersmarket.com/ Find a bargain at a local rummage sale; check the classifieds at www.kvnews.com
Go Wildcats! Attend a CWU sporting event featuring student athletes with amazing prowess and skills - http://www.wildcatsports.com/sports/ Then join a CWU intramural sport team! These are amateur competitions in a recreational or competitive setting with other students http://www.cwu.edu/~rec/intramuralSports/ Want more sports? CWU has a variety of Sports Clubs you can be involved in, with everything from Frisbee to Rugby - http://www.cwu.edu/~rec/sportClubs/ Go to a sports function At local schools; Ellensburg High School at 1203 East Capitol Ave., (509) 925-8300 - http://eburg.wednet.edu/EHS/athletics/athletics.htm Morgan Middle School at 400 East First Ave., (509) 925-8200 - http://eburg.wednet.edu/Morgan/sports.htm Build a snowman or have a snowball fight Fly a kite Take your picture with the Ellensburg Bull statue in downtown Ellensburg's Rotary Pavilion Walk in the leaves...or make a pile of them! Look for the "old time" advertising signs and sculptures downtown Hunt for the elusive Ellensburg blue (a rare rock that can only be found in this area). People watch in the SUBREC or around town Visit a local coffeehouse...see if you can go to them all!
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Contact Information
Campus-Community Coalition Lynne Harrison SURC, room 139 400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926-7489 |
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