Community Calendar
December 1, 2008
Events
Overlake Alumnae Panhellenic’s annual Scholarship Luncheon is Dec. 3 at Overlake Golf & Country Club, 8000 N.E. 16th, Medina. Bridge begins at 10 a.m.; the luncheon is at 12:30 p.m. Cost of the event is $35 and includes a donation to the Scholarship Fund. Seating is limited. Learn more at www.overlakealumnaepanhellenic.org.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new 19,500-square-foot Sammamish Library is at 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at 825 228th Ave. S.E., adjacent to the Sammamish Commons. The new library should be completed in 2010. Call 369-3276. Read more
Holiday Events
December 1, 2008
Cougar Mountain Zoo’s Reindeer Festival is from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. through Dec. 23 and Dec. 26-30. Visit Santa in his house, sit in the Grand Traveling Sleigh, write Santa a letter and deliver it to his personal mail box, hear an elf read favorite Christmas stories and watch Santa’s reindeer in action. Call 392-6278 or go to www.cougarmountainzoo.org.
Mills Music of Issaquah presents a holiday concert, featuring instructor Tony Grasso and instructors and students, from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 4 at 170 Front St. N. Call 392-1000. Read more
Arts Calendar
December 1, 2008
DECEMBER
4th
Mills Music of Issaquah presents a Holiday Concert, featuring instructor Tony Grasso and instructors and students, from 5-7 p.m. at 170 Front St. N. Call 392-1000. Read more
Community calendar
November 25, 2008
Events
Overlake Alumnae Panhellenic’s annual Scholarship Luncheon is Dec. 3 at Overlake Golf & Country Club, 8000 N.E. 16th St., Medina. Bridge begins at 10 a.m.; the luncheon is at 12:30 p.m. Cost of the event is $35 and includes a donation to the Scholarship Fund. Seating is limited. In 2008, 12 scholarships were awarded to college-bound Eastside high school senior girls. Learn more at www.overlakealumnaepanhellenic.org.
Listen to a live audio chat, “Worried About Flu? Illness is not Inevitable,” at 11 a.m. Dec. 2 at the Christian Science Reading Room, 195 Front St. N.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new 19,500-square-foot Sammamish library is at 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at 825 228th Ave. S.E., adjacent to the Sammamish Commons. The new library should be completed in 2010. Call 369-3276.
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Holiday Happenings
November 25, 2008
Cougar Mountain Zoo’s Reindeer Festival is from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Dec. 1-23 and Dec. 26-30. Visit Santa in his house, sit in the Grand Traveling Sleigh, write Santa a letter and deliver it to his personal mail box, hear an elf read favorite Christmas stories and watch Santa’s reindeer in action. Call 392-6278 or go to www.cougarmountainzoo.org.
The Issaquah Valley Senior Center annual Deck the Halls seasonal decorating party is from noon - 2 p.m. Dec. 1. Refreshments will be served. Call 392-2381.
The Issaquah History Museums’ annual holiday open house is from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Issaquah Train Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N. This free event features homemade cookies, coffee and cocoa, activities for the whole family, live music, a holiday craft fair, a visit from Santa and a chance for children to make their own holiday crafts. For more information or to register your children for the craft, call 392-3500 or e-mail volunteer@issaquahhistory.org.
The annual Community Tree Lighting Celebration is from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the intersection of Front Street North, Dogwood Street and Rainier Boulevard. Celebrate the season and enjoy the traditions, treasures and tree lighting while joining together to meet Santa when he arrives at 5 p.m. There will be hot cocoa, cider, cookie decorating, music and caroling. Bring nonperishable items for the Issaquah Food Bank.
Master Chorus Eastside presents “Welcome Sir Christmas,” a lively exploration of Christmas customs and legends through song and story, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Eastlake Performing Arts Center, Eastlake High School, 400 228th Ave. N.E. Tickets are available by calling 392-8446, online at www.ticketweb.com or at the door.
The annual Issaquah Highlands Christmas Festival is from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Village Green and Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive. There will be carolers, pictures with Santa, storytime with Mrs. Claus, Christmas tree ornament crafting, horse-drawn hayrides, refreshments, Christmas cookie decorating, a live nativity and more. Go to www.alathia.org.
Brass Band Northwest, featuring several Issaquah musicians, performs at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 1717 Bellevue Way N.E. Go to http://brassbandnw.org/music.htm.
The Issaquah Valley Senior Center hosts a Holiday Dinner and Christmas Tales at 4 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets are $8. Call 392-2381.
The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra presents “Holiday Pops,” featuring Christmas and Hanukkah favorites, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Eastlake Performing Arts Center, Eastlake High School, 400 228th Ave. N.E. Call 206-515-7777 or go to www.sammamishsymphony.org. Read more
Arts Calendar
November 24, 2008
NOVEMBER
26th
ArtEAST Studio Gallery presents “Figure/Grounded,” a juried exhibition of figurative art, on display through Dec. 2 at UP Front [art], 48 Front St. N. Go to www.arteast.org. Read more
Public Meeting
November 19, 2008
Nov. 19
Cascade Water Alliance
Board of Directors
3:30 p.m.
Location to be determined Read more
Arts Calendar
November 18, 2008
NOVEMBER
19th
Issaquah artist June Sekiguchi presents her new exhibition, “Pattern Play,” through Dec. 31 at ArtXchange Gallery, 512 First Ave. S., Seattle. Call 206-839-0377.
ArtEAST Studio Gallery presents “Figure/Grounded,” a juried exhibition of figurative art, through Dec. 2 at UP Front [art], 48 Front St. N. Go to www.arteast.org.
Village Theatre production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” runs through Jan. 4 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N. Tickets are $22-$58 and are available by calling 392-2202 or going to www.villagetheatre.org.
Joe Vespaziani performs for comedy night at 8 p.m. at Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N. Call 391-1424 for reservations.
21th
The Harvest Dance, benefiting the Issaquah Food Bank, is from 6:30-11 p.m. at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Astro Cats and Magnolia Road will perform. There will also be a live auction, food samples, and wine and beer from local restaurants. Tickets are $10 in advance at The Press or $15 at the door. Call 894-4410 or go to www.issaquahfoodbank.com.
Hear some of Music Works Northwest’s finest student soloists play a variety of inspiring pieces on various instruments at 7:30 p.m. at Music Works Northwest, Studio B, 14360 S.E. Eastgate Way, Suite 102, Bellevue. All ages are welcome. Admission is free; donations accepted at the door. Call 644-0988 or go to www.musicworksnw.org
22nd
The Ricky Venture Review performs live jazz from 8-11 p.m. at Pogacha of Issaquah, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Call 392-5550.
The Scott Lindenmuth Jazz Quartet performs from 7:30–11:30 p.m. at Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N. Call 391-1424.
23rd
The Chamber Music Concert Series returns to the Providence Point Clubhouse at 3 p.m., featuring four Seattle Symphony musicians. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students at the door, or $60 and $30 for all four planned concerts (Feb. 8, May 15 and May 10). Call 392-1222.
29th
Darren Motamedy performs live jazz from 8-11 p.m. at Pogacha of Issaquah, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Call 392-5550.
OPPORTUNITIES
TLC/Discovery Networks is looking for inspirational, heart-warming, amazing stories from wedding videos (behind the scenes, reception, honeymoon). The best will be considered for a television show. If you or someone you know would like to submit a video for consideration, go to www.lmnotv.com/weddingmemories and follow the instructions.
South Puget Sound Community College is accepting entries for its fourth annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition. Local and regional artists are asked to submit entries in 2-D, 3-D and digital media by 5 p.m. Nov. 21. Cost to apply is $25. Mail submissions to Cassie Welliver, director, Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts, 2011 Mottman Road S.W., Olympia, WA 98512-6292. Call 360-596-5508.
Community Calendar
November 18, 2008
Events
The Harvest Dance, benefiting the Issaquah Food Bank, is from 6:30-11 p.m. Nov. 21 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Astro Cats and Magnolia Road will perform. There will also be a live auction, food samples, and wine and beer from local restaurants. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and are available at The Issaquah Press. Call 894-4410 or go to www.issaquahfoodbank.com.
The Vasa Park Christmas Craft Show is from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Nov. 20-21 and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nov. 22 at 3549 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E. This free show features thousands of handcrafted Christmas décor items, jewelry, soaps, candles, home furnishings, scrap booking, garments and accessories, and gourmet foods. Call 413-1004.
The 5th District Democrats American Democracy Movie Night is from 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at the King County Library Services Building, 960 Newport Way N.W. The feature this month is the documentary “The Corporation,” a film that looks at the origins of the modern corporation, its status as a “legal person” with rights but few responsibilities, and the impact corporations and “corporatism” are having on America and the world.
Dinner and the Issues In American Democracy discussion group, co-sponsored by the 5th District Democrats and the Democrats of Inglewood Neighborhood, meet from 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Sammamish Public Library, 825 228th Ave. N.E. Guest speaker is Carl Schwartz, former chairman of the 5th District Democrats, who will give a presentation about Fannie Lou Hamer, an American voting rights activist and civil rights leader.
Overlake Alumnae Panhellenic’s annual Scholarship Luncheon is Dec. 3 at Overlake Golf & Country Club, 8000 N.E. 16th St., Medina. Bridge begins at 10 a.m.; the luncheon is at 12:30 p.m. Cost of the event is $35 and includes a donation to the Scholarship Fund. Seating is limited. Make reservations by Nov. 24 by calling 454-3769. Learn more at www.overlakealumnaepanhellenic.org.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new 19,500-square-foot Sammamish library is at 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at 825 228th Ave. S.E., adjacent to the Sammamish Commons. The new library should be completed in 2010. Call 369-3276.
Fundraisers
Providence Health & Services’ Senior and Community Services hosts a trio of O’ Christmas Tree events benefiting its seniors and hospice patients, including those served at Providence Marianwood in Issaquah. The events are:
A Family Affair Treeview, featuring presenting artist Anna Skibska, from 3-8 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle. Event is free.
Silver Bells Luncheon, featuring 1960’s pop singer Merrilee Rush, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dec. 2, at The Westin Seattle. Cost is $50; reservation deadline is Nov. 28.
O’Christmas Trees Gala Dinner and Auction — 5 p.m. Dec. 3, The Westin Seattle, Grand Ballroom. Price is $275 per person; reservations required by Nov. 27.
Call 206-938-2788 or go to www.providence.org/OTrees.
Sammamish Presbyterian Church is sponsoring the 40 Degrees Project. Anyone can purchase a Homeless Compassion Kit filled with hygiene items for $10. The community is then invited to assemble the kits in two shifts from 4-6 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Kits will be delivered to Union Gospel Mission, Operation Nightwatch and Teen Feed. You can also donate hats, gloves and wool socks. Go to www.spconline.org or call 868-5186.
Religious/spiritual
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church hosts a Thanksgiving Eve Community Service at 7 p.m. Nov. 26 at Community Church, 205 Mountain Park Boulevard S.W. Call 392-3215.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, hosts a Thanksgiving service at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 27 at 9806 238th Way S.E. Call 392-8140.
St Joseph Catholic Church offers the following Adult Faith Enrichment classes at its Issaquah location, 250 Mountain Park Blvd. S.W. on Monday nights:
“Finding God During Advent: An Advent Retreat” with Friar Michael Dodds, from 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 1.
“Mass: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception” at 7 p.m. Dec. 8.
“Advent Penance Service with Individual Confessions” at 7 p.m. Dec. 15.
“Taize Prayer Service” from 7-8 p.m. Dec. 22.
Call 392-5516.
Chabad of the Central Cascades, 24121 S.E. Black Nugget Road, offers the following free classes (register at www.chabadissaquah.com/JJC):
Kabala Class — Topics in Kabala with Rabbi Berry Farkash from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
Caffeine for the Soul — Women’s Torah Class, with Nechama Farkash, from 11 p.m. - midnight, Tuesdays.
Lunch and Learn — Talmud Class, with Rabbi Berry Farkash, from noon - 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays.
Classes
A free “Meditation for Peace and Healing for Our Country and Our Planet” class is offered every Sunday from 10-11 a.m. at the Yoga Barn, 660 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Space is limited; call 427-0038 or go to www.yogabarn.com to pre-register.
ArtEast continues its Art Appreciation Classes and Free Lunch Series with “The World of van Gogh” 6-8 p.m. Nov. 24 at Up Front Gallery, 48 Front St. The fee is $50. Call 679-2459.
Youth Eastside Services hosts the free Cyber Safety Seminar, “Safe Surfing: Old Threats, New Technologies,” from 7–8:45 p.m. Nov. 19 at YES’ new main facility in Crossroads Park, 999 164th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. Call 747-4937 or go to www.YouthEastsideServices.org.
Friends of Youth’s Youth and Family Services hosts the Alcohol and Drug Information School from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dec. 13 at 414 Front St. N. Tuition is $90. Call 392-6367 or go to www.FriendsofYouth.org.
The Stroum Jewish Community Center hosts a Wellness Lecture Series the fourth Thursday of the month at 3801 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island. This month, Dr. Betsy Zuber, geriatric specialist from Mercer Island Youth & Family Services, speaks from 6:30-7:30 p.m. about “Memory Loss, It’s Not Always Alzheimer’s!” Go to www.sjcc.org/fitness/wellness.
Issaquah Library
The library is at 10 W. Sunset Way. Call 392-5430.
The Manga Club meets at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19.
The Twilight Prom is at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Come dressed as your favorite character from the “Twilight” series to win movie tickets and copies of “Breaking Dawn.”
The Strategy Games Group meets at noon Nov. 28.
November is National Novel Writing Month. Meet at 3 p.m. Thursdays to write a complete 175-page novel by midnight, Nov. 30.
Meet Ethan Casey, the author of “Alive and Well in Pakistan: A Human Journey in Dangerous Time,” at 3 p.m. Nov. 22.
The Book Discussion Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 26 to discuss the book “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life,” by Barbara Kingsolver.
“Hello House!” is at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Nov. 25. Join Northwest singer-songwriter Nancy Stewart for a guided musical tour though your house!
Talk Time for adults, an opportunity to practice your English skills in a fun and friendly environment, is at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and 1 p.m. Mondays.
Preschool story times, for ages 3-5 with an adult, is at 11 a.m. Mondays and 1 p.m. Tuesdays.
Spanish story times, for families with children ages 3-12, is at 7 p.m. Mondays.
Toddler story times, for ages 2-3 with an adult, is 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays.
Young toddler story times, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, is 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays.
Study Zone is back in session for grades K-12 to drop-in for homework help. Find one near you at www.kcls.org/studyzone.
Youth
The middle school double elimination dodgeball tournament is from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 21 at the community center. Fee is $30 per team of six sixth- through eighth-graders. Reserve a spot by calling 837-3317.
The districtwide middle school dance is from 7-10 p.m. Dec. 5 at the community center. Fee is $5 at the door for students in sixth through eighth grade with a photo identification. Concessions are available. Parent volunteers are always needed. Call 837-3317.
Toddler Time, for children ages 1-3, is from 8 a.m. – noon Monday through Friday at the community center. At the indoor playground are cars, bikes, slides, wagons and lots more to discover. Parents are responsible for their own children. The cost is $2 per child. Call 837-3300.
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.
A book/article discussion group meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday.
A conditioning and stretching class is from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Fee is $16.
Line dancing classes are from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays. Fee is $5.
A drawing and painting class is from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays. The fee for this eight-week course is $120.
Stay Active & Independent for Life classes are from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays through Nov. 12. The fee is $35.
Appointments can be made for foot care clinics every Thursday. A new, lower fee is only $25 per person. Payment will now be made at the front desk. Remember to bring a small towel with you.
Line dancing lessons are from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Cost is $5 per session or $18 per month.
A writers’ call is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. the first and third Wednesday.
Instructor Norma Foss leads a computer lab to answer basic questions about the computer 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays.
Artist open studio is from 10 a.m. - noon Tuesdays. Bring your own project and work with fellow artists.
Pinochle is from 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays.
Bridge is at 10:55 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
Happy Hookers needlework group meets from noon - 3 p.m. Thursdays.
Mah-jongg lessons are 9 a.m. Tuesdays. Play from 9:30 a.m. - noon.
Tai Chi classes are 9-10 a.m. Mondays.
Public Meetings
November 11, 2008
Nov. 12
Council Services and Operations Committee
Agenda: Campaign finance reform, budget adjustments, financial update, human services grants
5 p.m.
City Hall, Eagle Room
130 E. Sunset Way Read more
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