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The Raffle Quilt: Geese Crossing The 2011 raffle quilt, Geese Crossing, is now hanging in the lobby of the Yakima Valley Museum. It is a stunning example of the blend of old and new—a 1930s-era red and white hand sewn top that has been quilted by machine to a contemporary fabric backing. Once again Michaela Hughes of Selah produced a wonderful quilting design. Raffle tickets remain just $1, the same price as when the raffle quilt project began way back in 1978. They can be purchased at the museum reception desk, at the museum booth in the Modern Living Building during the Central Washington State Fair (September 23-October 2), and, of course, when an envelope of them arrives in your mailbox this fall. The winning ticket will be drawn at the H. M. Gilbert Homeplace Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 4, 2011. Head Over Heels Over Heels postcard books BOOKS • VIDEOS • CARDS • GOODIES Meet Reesha at the Museum The newest addition to the Yakima Valley Museum “family” is Reesha Cosby, who is in charge of Visitor Services. Marisha (Reesha) Cosby comes to the Pacific Northwest by way of Nashville, TN (home of the Grand Ole Opry). Realizing she wouldn’t make it as a country & western singer, Reesha decided to move to the big city of Yakima to pursue a “much fancier” career in radio broadcasting! At 107.3 KFFM, she became famous on the airwaves as co-host of “Reesha & Nahum in the Morning Playhouse.” Ten years later, Reesha is no longer on the radio, still has no plans to become the next Minnie Pearl, and still calls Yakima home. She stays active in the community by serving both as a Board member for the Junior League of Yakima and Chair-Elect of the Junior Leagues of Washington State, which trains women to become advocates for healthier and stronger communities; and by volunteering on the music committee for the annual “A Case of the Blues & All That Jazz” fundraiser. Reesha is also currently pursuing degrees in Early Childhood Education and Children’s Studies at YVCC and Eastern Washington University. If you so much as mention the word “baby” to her, Reesha will probably whip out her i-phone to show you pictures of her 5-month-old daughter, Willow Moon. Reesha’s very Southern mother once exclaimed: “I didn’t raise any hippies, so why does my grandbaby have a hippie name?!” The next time you visit the Yakima Valley Museum, ask Reesha for her momma’s Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe, and to see the latest pictures of Willow Moon, the hippie grandbaby! Museum Soda Fountain Serving: • Delicious Ice Cream Treats • Fresh Deli Food • Specialty Drinks Hours: 10:30A.M. – 7:00P.M. Monday-Saturday Book your parties, groups, luncheons, or field trips by calling (509) 457-9810 M U S E U M E M soda fountain Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Fall 2011 Page 10
CALENDAR Special Exhibitions On Exhibit: Head Over Heels Over Heels: One Collector's Love Affair with Shoes - High fashion shoes from ca.1890 to the present. Collected by David Childs. On exhibit until December 30, 2011. Land of Joy and Sorrow: Japanese Pioneers in the Yakima Valley – An exhibit exploring the life, community, and challenges experienced by pioneers of Japanese descent in the Yakima Valley. Events and Programs September 9, 2011 (Friday) Pit Party – Kick-off celebration for the Skewered Apple BBQ Championship. BBQ dinner and live music from Hit Explosion. For tickets call 248.0747 September 10 & 11, 2011 (Saturday-Sunday) Tree Top Skewered Apple BBQ Championship – Open national competition with $35,000 in prize money. Beer and wine garden. Open to the public (entry fee). Cooking demonstrations. Live music. October 27, 2011 (Thursday) Members & Volunteers Evening - An event to honor our hardworking volunteers, with an annual meeting and member's party. 5:30-8:30P.M. November 11, 2011 (Friday) USO Show – A program produced by the Yakima Valley Museum and Yakima Symphony Chorus. 6:00P.M. Supper and drinks, 7:00P.M. Program. December 3, 2011 (Saturday) Holiday Open House Music in the museum from the Yakima Youth Symphony, Yakima Children's Choir, and Melody Lane Singers. 12:00-3:00P.M. FREE. December 4, 2011 (Sunday) Victorian Christmas – The H. M. Gilbert Homeplace welcomes visitors for a special Victorian-Style Christmas. 1:00-4:00P.M. FREE. January 19, 2012 (Thursday) Diversions – A program produced by the Yakima Valley Museum and Yakima Symphony Orchestra. 6:00P.M. Supper and drinks, 7:00P.M. Program. February 16, 2012 (Thursday) Diversions – A program produced by the Yakima Valley Museum and Yakima Symphony Orchestra. 6:00P.M. Supper and drinks, 7:00P.M. Program. March 15, 2012 (Thursday) Diversions – A program produced by the Yakima Valley Museum and Yakima Symphony Orchestra. 6:00P.M. Supper and drinks, 7:00P.M. Program. YAKIMA VALLEY MUSEUM “Your View of the Valley Begins Here” M I S S I O N The Yakima Valley Museum promotes an understanding of Central Washington history as it affects the lives of contemporary citizens. Through the collection, preservation, and exhibition of historic artifacts and stories, as well as related programming, the museum provides residents and visitors with historical perspectives that may influence decisions about the future of the Valley. AWARD RECIPIENT: 1997 • 1999 • 2001 • 2003 B O A R D of T R U S T E E S Akbar Rezaie, President Ralph Conner, Treasurer Nancy Rossmeissl, Secretary Dana Dwinell Kirk Ehlis Cragg M. Gilbert David Hartwig J. Tappan Menard Aaron McCoy Sharon Miracle Steve Muehleck Bertha Ortega Juana Rezaie Cathleen Robinson Paul Schafer Sharon Smith Michelle Smith Betty Strand Bette Taylor Curtis Sundquist Charlene Upton M U S E U M S T A F F John A. Baule, Director David Lynx, Associate Director Andrew Granitto, Curator of Exhibitions/Graphic Designer Mike Siebol, Curator of Collections Debbie Vlcek, Archives and Gift Shop Manager Katharyne Sample, Educational Program Coordinator Peg Granitto, Exhibit Technician Kimberly Thompson, Campaign Support Reesha Cosby, Visitor Services Michael Murphy, Maintenance M E M B E R S H I P You are invited to join the museum or give a gift of membership. Call (509) 248-0747 for information. The Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter is published quarterly by the Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902; 509-248-0747. David Lynx, Editor. ©2011, printed by Abbott's Printing of Yakima, circulation 1,000. Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Fall 2011 Page 11 ACCREDITED by the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS • ACCREDITED 2005
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