By Vera Sanabria AUGUST "LET'S BEAT ALZHEIMER'S" CHARITY GOLF TOURNA-MENT -- Friday; tee time is 1:30 p.m. at the Apple Tree Golf Course. For cost and sign- up information, call Mandy Trujillo, 972-4141.

By Vera Sanabria TODAY HELP ADOPTION SEARCH AND REUNION SUPPORT -- 7-8:30 p.m., Catholic Family and Child Service, 5301 Tieton Drive, Suite C. Support group meeting. Call Mary Pleger, 965-7100. AL-ANON -- 7-8 p.m., Naches Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Second St., Room 4.

By Kim Nowacki By KIM NOWACKI YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC Javier Lpez Ortiz's paintings have a lyrical, almost wispy presence to them, but they also feel very rooted and connected to the land of his native Michoacn, Mexico.

By Vera Sanabria FEBRUARY MARRIAGE ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOPS -- Preregister by today. Workshop will be Satur-day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the United Christian Church, 317 S. 41st. Street. Presented by Healthy Relationships Educa-tion/Healthy Families Yakima. Call Desire, 248-6104, or www.hre-uccy.org.

By Vera Sanabria FEBRUARY 2008 CINCO DE MAYO ART CONTEST SIGNATURE POSTER -- Art work should be 15"x20" representing the significance of Cinco de Mayo and relate current happenings. Deadline to submit art work is Friday. Cash prize of $500 to the contest winner.