Community calendar
May 12, 2009
By Staff
Events
More than 1,000 area students will gather at the 15th annual Sammamish Watershed Festival from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. May 13-15 at Beaver Lake Park in Sammamish to explore watersheds through outdoor activities. Call 392-6256.An interpretive hike of the Issaquah-Superior mine site is May 16. Meet at the Issaquah Depot at 10 a.m. for a brief presentation followed by a two-and-a-half-hour hike covering two miles over easy to moderate terrain. There is a fee of $6 per person for the hike, or $3 per person for members of the Issaquah History Museums. Call 392-3500 or e-mail info@issaquahhistory.org for a hike registration form, or download one at www.issaquahhistory.org.
The ARAS African Bike Drive needs used adult and children’s bikes to send to Ghana on May 16. All bikes and parts are accepted, except for those that are severely rusted. Bike drop off is from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 16 at Sammamish City Hall, 801 228th Ave. S.E. Volunteers are also needed on the day of the drive. To arrange drop off before May 16, or to volunteer, call 868-8448 or 836-4431. Donations are tax-deductible.
The Honors and Awards Dessert, recognizing Issaquah High School class of 2009 recipients of college scholarships or awards, is May 19 at the Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus, 24635 Issaquah-Fall City Road. Dessert will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the program will start at 7 p.m.
The 5th District Democrats will honor long-time activist Nancy San Carlos with a service award, which it will name in her honor for future awardees, at its general meeting at 7 p.m. May 20 at the King County Library System building, 960 Newport Way, N.W. Call 836-4220.
A Chamber of Commerce new member coffee is at 3:30 p.m. May 21 at Denny’s, 720 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Make reservations by May 19 by calling 392-7024 or online at www.issaquahchamber.com.
Fundraisers
The Providence Marianwood ninth annual Spring Celebration Luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. May 14 at Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club, 36005 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie. Best-selling author Robert Fulghum, noted for his wise and insightful way of looking at life, will be the keynote speaker. This is the premier fundraiser for the residents of Providence Marianwood, the only nonprofit rehabilitation and long-term healthcare provider in east King County. For reservations, call 391-2895. A suggested tax-deductible donation is $150 per person.
The Skyline Gridiron Club presents Drive One 4 UR School event from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. May 16 at Skyline High School. Help the club earn money for the Skyline High School football program by test-driving a new Ford. For every person who takes a new Fusion, Focus Flex or other Ford for a spin, Ford and Evergreen Ford will donate $20 to the Skyline Gridiron Club. Schedule an appointment or select a car to test drive at www.SkylineGridiron.com.
Village Theatre’s annual auction and gala, “On The Town with Village Theatre,” is at 5:30 p.m. May 16 at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St., Seattle. The featured speaker is “Evening Magazine” host John Curley. There will be live musical theater performance and an elegant four-course gourmet dinner, complete with fine wines. This event will help raise vital funds that enable the theater to reach many goals. Call 392-1942, ext. 151.
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery hosts a fundraising rummage sale from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 23-24, The nonprofit organization will accept donations at the hatchery’s Watershed Science Center from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 15-16, and by appointment the week of May 18-22. Donations made to FISH are tax-deductible. Learn more, see a list of acceptable items or schedule a drop-off time at www.issaquahfish.org.
Religious/spiritual
St. Joseph Catholic Church hosts the faith enrichment program “Four Encounters with Christ in the Eucharist” with Dr. Curran from 7-8:30 p.m. May 18 at 220 Mountain Park Blvd. S.W. Call 392-5516 or go to www.sjcissaquah.org.
First Church Christ, Scientist presents Suzanne Riedel’s “The Permanence of Good” at 7:30 p.m. May 18 at Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W. Call 392-8140.
Classes
Real estate and lending experts from Coldwell Banker Bain host a Home Buyers Seminar from 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 17 at the EFR Headquarters, 175 Newport Way N.W. Call 888-689-6763 toll-free to preregister.
ArtEAST offers the following workshops at UP Front [art], 48 Front St. N. Call 392-3191 or go to www.arteast.org.
Miska open studio — 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mondays
“Basic Stringing” from 6-9 p.m. May 13. Class fee is $40. Materials fee is $25.
Lunch with the Masters series “Grandma Moses” from noon – 1:30 p.m. May 15.
“Creative Jump-Start” from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 16 — $75
“Chain Mail” from 1-4 p.m. May 17. Class fee $40. Materials fee is $30.
“The Exotic World of Henri Rousseau” from 7-9 p.m. May 18 — $15
Squak Mt. Greenhouses & Nursery offers the following free classes at 10 a.m. at 7600 Renton-Issaquah Road S.E. Call 392-1025.
“Grow Great Tomatoes” — May 20
“Moss Baskets” — May 21
Karate West presents “Keep Your Child Safe This Summer,” for children ages 6 and older, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 15 at 3310 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway. Call 391-4444.
Issaquah Library
The library is at 10 W. Sunset Way. Call 392-5430.
The Manga Group meets at 2:30 p.m. May 20.
Early Literacy Parties in Spanish, “fiesta” workshops designed for Spanish-speaking families to prepare their children for kindergarten, are at 7 p.m. May 18.
The “Twilight” Scavenger Hunt, for middle school and high-school students, is at 2:30 p.m. May 13.
The library offers the free programs for adults:
4“Let’s Get Real with Drugs & Alcohol” at 7 p.m. May 19.
4“Music for the Whole Child: See Me Beautiful” at 6 p.m. May 21.
The Spring Book Sale is from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 16 and from 1-5 p.m. May 17. Pre-sale for Friends of the Issaquah Library members is at 5:30 p.m. May 15. Join at the door for $10.
Youth
The Issaquah Parks & Recreation Districtwide Middle School Dance is from 7-10 p.m. May 15 at the Issaquah Community Center. Fee is $5 at the door and a photo ID is required to enter. Adult volunteers are needed. Call 837-3317.
The Issaquah Youth Advisory Board presents The ATTIC — “Attention to Teen Talent in the Issaquah Community” — for ages 11-18, from 1-5 p.m. May 16 at the Issaquah Community Center. This new event, planned by teens for teens, showcases local artistic and musical talent for all to enjoy. Are you a teen interested in showing your artwork or performing onstage? Call 837-3317 or e-mail cathyj@ci.issaquah.wa.us. Fee is $15.
Senior Center
Center hours are from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Activities are open to people 55 and older. The center is at 75 N.E. Creek Way. Call 392-2381.
The following classes are offered:
“Books and More” from 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 13 and 27.
“English as a Second Language: Intermediate Level” from 10:15 a.m. – noon, every other Monday.
“Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) is from 9:30-10:30 a.m. through June 3.
The following day trips are offered in May:
Tour of the new Federal Reserve in Renton, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 13 — $5
Argosy Cruise featuring The Noel Sisters, performing Broadway show tunes and other novelty hits, from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 14 — $42
Ballard Locks and Anthony’s Homeport, 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. May 18 — $5
Sing Along is at 11:15 a.m. May 15.
Blood pressure checks are form 10:45-11:45 a.m. May 19.
Line dancing classes are from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays. Fee is $5.
Computer Lab Tutor teaches free basic skills from 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays.
Keyboard Music For Adults is from 11 a.m. – noon Tuesdays for beginners and 1-2 p.m. Thursdays for continuing classes. Fee is $90. Keyboards are provided.
Activity night is from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays.
Appointments can be made for foot care clinics every Thursday. Fee is $25.
Ping Pong is from 1-4 p.m. Fridays and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays.
Tai Chi is from 9-10 a.m. Mondays.
Cards are played at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays.
Pinochle is at 1 p.m. Tuesdays.
Bridge is from 10:55 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
Happy Hookers needlework group meets from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Mahjong is from 9 a.m. – noon Tuesdays.
Tai Chi classes are from 9-10 a.m. Mondays.
