Community Calendar
November 10, 2009
By Staff
High tea for a good cause The Issaquah Women’s Foundation presents the Harmony & High Tea benefit at 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at Pickering Barn. Tickets are $20. All proceeds, after expenses, will go to local charities, such as Eastside Domestic Violence, Issaquah Senior Center, Issaquah Food Bank and Eastside Baby Corner, and to scholarships for Issaquah High School senior girls. E-mail sharit_24655@msn.com or call 747-6516.
Events
Learn to create habitat while reducing wildlife conflicts by registering for the free, two-part Enhancing and Managing for Wildlife Habitat Workshop in Carnation and Issaquah from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 12 and from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 14. Learn from experts about topics including creating a wildlife plan for your property, creating snags, bat ecology and installing bat boxes, enhancing nesting habitat and living with mammals. Visit a local property to see wildlife features in place and in progress. E-mail ginny.ballard@kingcounty.gov or call 206-205-3171.
The St. Joseph Holiday Bazaar is from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nov 14 at 220 Mountain Park Blvd. It will feature handcrafted and holiday items along with delicious food to enjoy while you shop. You will be able to support nonprofit programs as well as local crafters.The annual Harvest Festival is from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nov. 14 in Issaquah when 200 volunteers will come together to serve 2,000 of the less fortunate. The ARAS Foundation, Plateau Chiropractic and other health care professionals are sponsoring this day of giving. Guests will be treated to toys, clothes, books and nonperishable foods, as well as chair massages, chiropractic adjustments and haircuts by professionals. Guests will be served punch and homemade cookies. Volunteer, donate food or new toys, or learn more by calling 868-8448 or e-mailing mary@arasfoundation.org.
A meeting to plan for local participation of National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness is Nov. 16 at Issaquah Community Church, 205 Mountain Park Blvd. S.W. All interested churches of Issaquah and Sammamish, civic leaders and other individuals wishing to learn more are welcome. R.S.V.P. to gerinandy@hotmail.com.
The Grape Cup, a University of Washington versus Washington State University alumni winemaker challenge, is from 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 19 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Winemakers from 24 wineries will battle it out for bragging rights. Guests will judge and declare a winner. Tickets are $35 and available at www.farmworkerhousingtrust.org. Proceeds support the Washington State Farmworker Housing Trust, a nonprofit organization that works to fund safe, affordable housing for farm workers, provide homes for families, helps growers and supports rural communities across the state.
The Vasa Park Christmas Craft Show, featuring more than 95 Northwest crafters and artists, is from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Nov. 19-20 and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nov. 21 at 3549 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway, Bellevue.
The Issaquah American Association of University Women is celebrating 30 years of service to the Issaquah community at 10 a.m. Nov. 21 in the Eagle Room at the Issaquah Police Station. Guest speaker is Dixie Swenson, AAUW state president. Call 271-8678.
The Issaquah History Museums hosts a history hike of Grand Ridge Nov. 28. Hikers will visit the remains of mine entrances and other discernible mine features. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Issaquah Train Depot for a brief presentation. There is a fee of $6 per person for the hike, or $3 per person for members of the Issaquah History Museums. Obtain a hike registration form by calling 392-3500, e-mailing info@issaquahhistory.org or downloading a form at www.issaquahhistory.org.
Fundraisers
Ankhasha’s Temple of the Western Gate is accepting donations of used items for a sale from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nov. 14 with proceeds going to Providence Hospice of Seattle. Drop off donations at 155 E. Sunset Way. Another sale is planned for Dec. 6. Call 391-3825 or e-mail ankhasha@comcast.net.
Help the DownTown Issaquah Association and the Issaquah Kiwanis drive out the cold in November. Put those gently used or outgrown coats aside and save them for the Coat Drive. There will be drop off days at the Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St. N., through the end of Thanksgiving weekend. Learn more at www.downtownissaquah.com.
The Issaquah Highlands Wine and Cooking clubs present Corks and Forks, at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive. The holiday party benefits the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. There will be guest chef demonstrations, wine experts and a raffle for Village Theatre tickets. Tickets are $25. Attendees are also asked to bring two nonperishable items to be donated to the food bank. RSVP with a check by Nov. 12, made out to Dianne Brisbine at 2030 16th Court N.E., Issaquah, WA 98029. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Providence O’Christmas Trees Silver Bells Luncheon is from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Ave. Cost is $50. The free family TreeView open house is from 3-8 p.m. Nov. 30. See presenting artist Scott Ward’s “And to All a Good Night!” whimsical Christmas tree along with 15 other elegantly designed trees that will be auctioned off at the 25th annual O’Christmas Trees Gala Dinner & Auction. Issaquah’s Providence Marianwood is one of the beneficiaries of the fundraising event. Call 206-938-4925 or go to www.providence.org/OTrees.
Religious/spiritual
“Never Alone” is the title of a live audio chat to be broadcast at 11 a.m. Nov. 17 in the Christian Science Reading Room. Holidays can sometimes be lonely. Come hear some uplifting ideas that can help eliminate sorrow, fear and loneliness from a Christian Science healer from the United Kingdom.
A 10-foot Menorah, constructed from hundreds of candies for the first time in the Pacific Northwest, will be kindled at the fifth annual Chanukah Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Blakely Hall in the Issaquah Highlands. The celebration will follow a public outdoor Menorah lighting in front of the hall. Mayor Ava Frisinger and other elected officials will light the Chanukah candelabra. The event is coordinated by Chabad of the Central Cascades and features traditional Chanukah latkes and doughnuts, children’s crafts and other activities for the entire family. Call 427-1654. Learn more about Chanukah and ongoing programs of Chabad of the Central Cascades at www.chabadissaquah.com.
Classes
The Parks and Recreation Department is offering the following classes at the Issaquah Community Center. Learn more or register by calling 837-3300 or go to www.issaquahparks.net.
“Parent & Me Art” — ages 3-4, 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 18-Dec. 9, $30; ages 4-5, 11 a.m. – noon, Nov. 18-Dec. 9, $34
“Holiday Card Workshop” — ages 5-9, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 21, $18
“Mind-Body Awareness” — ages 13 and up, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 17, $25
“Pendulums and Their Powers” is from 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Ankhasha’s Temple Of The Western Gate, 155 E. Sunset Way. Fee is $25. Call 391-3825.
“Grandma Moses and Women Folk Painters” is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Museo Art Academy, 195 Front St. N. Fee is $35 per class. Call 391-0244 or go to www.museoart.com.
ArtEAST offers the following classes through November at its Up Front [art] gallery, 48 Front St. N. Call 391-3980.
“Teaching Art to Elementary Students K – 5: The Logistics!” 4-6 p.m. Nov. 11, $30
“The Art of Seeing: Drawing What You See,” 7-9 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 30, $25 per class
“Wire Wrap,” 6-9 p.m. Nov. 17, $45
“Painting for the Fun of It! With Ricco,” 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 18, $40
“Play With Clay” — Nov. 23, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Youth Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., offered by the Issaquah Arts Commission. Register by calling 837-3310.
Issaquah Library
The library is at 10 W. Sunset Way. Call 392-5430.
Due to the impending remodeling of the library’s meeting room, the following events have been canceled:
Strategy Games Club: Rock Band Edition — Nov. 19
Manga Club — Nov. 30
Get a Website, Quick, Cheap and Easy! — Nov. 22
The Issaquah Library Book Group — Nov. 25
Move Over Wizards! Make Way for Steampunk! — Dec. 8
The library offers the following programs for teens:
Study Zone, for grades K-12, call for times
Freeplay — all ages welcome with a library card and ID, play Nintendo DS games
Read Three, Get One Free! — pick up an entry form at the library or online at www.kcls.org/read3.
Talk Time, for adults to practice their English-speaking skills — 1 p.m. Mondays and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Due to construction, the following story times have been moved to Eastside Fire & Rescue Station 71, 190 E. Sunset Way:
Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. Nov. 16
Toddler Story Times, for ages 2-3 with an adult, 11 a.m. Nov. 16 and 18
Mother Goose Story Time, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, 10 a.m. Nov. 18
Spanish Story Time, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13
Freeplay — for all ages, Tuesdays, through Dec. 31. Stop by the library to borrow a Nintendo DS and games and play at the library for up to two hours. Freeplayers must have an unblocked library card.
Youth
The Issaquah Youth Advisory Board presents the Middle School Dodgeball Tournament, for grades 6-8, from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 20 at the community center. These are six players per team in this co-ed double elimination tournament. Reserve a spot by calling 837-3317. Fee is $24/team.
Youth Winter Basketball, for kindergarten through eighth grade. Sharpen skills and broaden basketball knowledge with an emphasis on fun, learning and good sportsmanship. Space is limited. Players will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Register online at www.issaquahparks.net, by calling 837-3300 or walking in to the community center.
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 center offers the following day trips in November:
World Cavalcade, featuring Inside Ireland, 1-6 p.m. Nov. 16, $18
Ladies Breakfast at Voulas Offshore Café, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19, $5
Nordic Heritage Yulefest, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 21, $11
Wights Trees & Molbacks Poinsettia Festival, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 30, $7
AARP Driver Safety, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, Fee $12/$14. Attend both days to get a certificate on road safety.
“Health & Wellness Presentation: Healthy Aging,” 11 a.m. Nov. 20
Second Friday Movie Matinees: Woody Allen’s “Manhattan,” 1 p.m. Nov. 13
“Beginning MS Word,” 2:30-3:45 p.m. Tuesdays, $35
“Connecting To Light Rail,” presented by Sound Transit, 1 p.m. Nov. 17
“Beginning Internet Surfing,” 2:30-3:45 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 3, $35
“Senior Rights Assistance: Estate Planning,” Nov. 9, call for an appointment
Christmas Tree trimming, noon Nov. 30. Help put up the tree and decorations for the holidays.
Intermediate SAIL, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, $35
“English as a Second Language: Intermediate Level” 10:15 a.m.-noon, Mondays
Line dancing classes, 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, $5
Computer Lab Tutor, free basic skills, 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays
Sit and Be Fit, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, $20
Books and More, second and fourth Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Activity night, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays
Tai Chi, 9-10 a.m. Mondays, free
Learning Tai Chi, 10-10:45 a.m., Mondays, free
Cards (“Hand & Foot”), 8:30 a.m. Thursday
Bridge & Party Bridge, 10:55 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
Duplicate Bridge, Nov. 17, call for times
Happy Hookers needlework group, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursdays
Mahjong, 9 a.m. – noon Tuesdays
Sing along, 11:15 a.m. Nov. 20
Writers Call, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 4 and 18
