Upon arrival in the small Russian village of Kulyenchikov, new schoolmaster Leon Tolchinksy, played by Aaron Bennett attempts to follow a confusing conversation with townspeople Mishkia (Ashley Groves) and Slovitch (Tristan Brooks).  The three members of the Toppenish Creek Players are part of the summer production, “Fools.” The play opened Monday at the Yakama Nation Cultural Center Theatre. Four additional performances remain – tonight (Wednesday, July 28) and Aug. 2, 3 and 4. All performances begin at 7 p.m.

A “smorgasbord of musical flavors” will be presented this Saturday, July 31, at Railroad Park in Toppenish, during the New Life Hispanic Ministries’ Festival of Life.

Owners of Toppenish commercial property, particularly in the downtown core, may get financial help through city hall to improve the appearance of commercial buildings and related site elements.

Toppenish City Council has formally adopted changes to its municipal statutes to incorporate recent state-mandated updates to both building and housing codes and administrative standards.

The Miss Zillah Community Float “Under the Sea” took home first place in the Civic II category during the annual Wild West Parade on Saturday, July 3 in Toppenish.