Hal Holmes Community Center

04/09/2026

The 2026-27 Fishing season has begun, join WDFW and the Kittitas County Field & Stream Club for an evening talking about the best fishing holes and where to find them!

Next Meeting:
Monday, April 13th, 2026
7 PM at Hal Holmes Center
LET’S GO FISHING!
WDFW will have all the fish planting and fishing prospects for us at the meeting Monday night. The sun is shining, the wildflowers are blossoming and the fish are biting! Time to get out there and enjoy spring!

04/09/2026

It's going to be a fun night of Brains & Beaks at the Kittitas Audubon Society's Trivia Night. See if you can answer lots of 'whoooo' questions.

The fun part is that no bird knowledge is required to play! Flock on down to the Hal Holmes Community Center at 209 N. Ruby St. on Thursday, April 16th at 7 p.m. and see if you can wing it.... See you there!

03/13/2026

Claw into the Kittitas Audubon's March program on Thursday, March 19th at 7 p.m. as speaker Deb Essman presents, "Raptors of Kittitas County".

Kittitas County is home to 18 species of diurnal raptors! This month's close to home program will be about the tricks of identifying and understanding our county's raptors. Some are common year-round residents, some are reliable migrants, and three are rare but not impossible to find here.

Deb is a former raptor rehabilitator, and has always been especially fascinated with birds of prey. Each has its own special way of hunting, flying and nesting. In her program she will not only want to share intriguing facts about each species, but also pass along field identification tips that will make distinguishing each species a lot easier.

03/04/2026

We are shaking things up in 2026 and starting a new competition game-night series!

The first event is a YAHTZEE® tournament!

This dicey event is happening at the Hal Holmes Community Center on Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m.

This is a single-elimination tournament with a trophy for the champion roller. In our true let’s-just-have-a-fun-time nature, there will be awards and prizes for the best yacht rock-themed outfit, dicey game trivia, fun music and MORE!

Roll on up to the Ellensburg Public Library Reference Dept. desk and sign up to compete, space is limited, and we are expecting a Full House...

According to Hasbro.com, YAHTZEE® was invented in the 1950’s by a wealthy Canadian couple to play aboard their yacht. Whenever friends were invited aboard, they were taught how to play the "Yacht" game. So put on your boat shoes and ascot and join us.

The 2026 game night series is free and open to all persons over 18. Rules for each event will be made available leading up to the night of the event and are subject to change - Because we just want to have fun and reason to bring our community together.

This event is hosted by the Ellensburg Public Library’s Adult Services Department and the Hal Holmes Community Center, and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. If you have questions, please contact the Hal Holmes office at 509-962-7240 or email [email protected]

01/12/2026

Fire on the mountain and we have gone to the birds this week!

Join the KC Field & Stream Club on Monday, 1/12/26, at 7 p.m. for a presentation on the impacts of the Labor Mountain Fire, including the Teanaway Community Forest, and post-fire management.

On Thursday, 1/15/26, spread your wings and fly down to Hal Holmes at 7 p.m. for KC Audubon's presentation about the invasive barred owl and the effects of human-driven range expansion in the Teanaway Community Forest.

Everyone's invited to these free community presentations - It'll be a hoot!

11/20/2025

Are you ready for winter sports to begin?
Slide on in to the Hal Holmes Community Center this Saturday, 11/22, from 9 a.m. - Noon for the 4th Annual Ellensburg Ski Swap.

Find great deals on ski equipment, clothing, winter and outdoor accessories. For more information contact the Ellensburg Ski Swap organizers at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583135864130

11/19/2025

Before you donate, pause. Check the Cause.

Join us and the Washington State Corporations and Charities Division for this one-hour educational program where regulators from the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Secretary of State will teach you how to spot red flags, verify charities, and keep your donations safe from scams. This free community event is Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 from 3-4 pm at the Hal Holmes Community Center.

Your generosity deserves protection, so learn how you can give with confidence.

10/30/2025

The dinosaurs are walking, probably flying, AMONG US!!!

Join us November 20th at 7 p.m. for the second part of the Kittitas Audubon Society's presentation of the Dinosaurs Among Us.

This free community presentation will host Kim Adelson, professor of psychology with a degree in evolutionary biology, as she discusses the features that characterized the very first birds and talk about the three main types of birds that dominated the landscape in the latter half of the dinosaur era. The diversity of early birds and the breadth of the ecological niches they filled.

10/24/2025

The Kiwanis Family Halloween Dance Is Tonight!!!

Join us from 6 - 8 p.m. to shake your groove thing to our live family-friendly DJ playing the best Halloween tunes, dancing, free pizza and treats for all the gouls and goblins to enjoy.

Dress up in your costume or just your rainy Friday duds and come down for a spooook-tacular time!

This FREE event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Ellensburg and the Ellensburg Public Library and the Hal Holmes Community Center

10/16/2025

The 2025-2026 season of Ellensburg Community Contra Dances start November 1st at 7 pm.

Join Marte Fallshore for a night of contra dance lessens, dancing and a live band every first Saturday of the month from November until April. Contra dancing is similar to square dancing but you dance with 3 other couples and singles are welcome because we dance with everyone in the hall!

10/14/2025

Listen in to the monthly selected podcast then meet at Hal Holmes on Thursday, Nov. 6th to join in the discussion... It's like a book club for your ears.
The November 2025 selection is Snap Judgement's Snap Classic 'The Bone Reader'
Genre: True Crime
https://snapjudgment.org/episode/the-bone-reader/
https://snapjudgment.org/episode/the-bone-reader-snap-classic/

Join us for our next session of [Pod People].

10/14/2025

Coming next week on Wednesday, October 22nd is the Ellensburg Active Aging Fair for Seniors.

Stop in for the largest gathering of vendors geared towards seniors and their families ever hosted in this venue. Refreshments and raffles prizes will be offered. 10 am - 1 pm at the Hal Holmes Community Center.

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