Money for babies Lori Gill (center) of Windermere Property Management Lori Gill and Associates donates $1,500 to Theo Montgomery and Helen Routon of Eastside Baby Corner, a volunteer-run organization serving families in need since 1990. EBC collects and purchases children’s items, distributing them, free of charge, through local social service agencies. The $1,500 donation will be earmarked for the Top Ten Item wish list, which will help increase EBC’s buying powers. Contributed

The Issaquah Unit of the League of Women Voters of greater Seattle meets at 10 a.m. March 11 at Issaquah City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way.

Eastside Fire & Rescue hosts a blood drive from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. March 12 at its headquarters station, 175 Newport Way N.W.

The Issaquah Rotary Club’s fourth annual Grape Escape is from 6-9 p.m. March 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Issaquah, 800 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Register at www.issaquahrotary.org. Admission is $50 per person with registration by March 7; $60 when registering after that.Eastern Star is having an open house from 1-4 p.m. March 14 at the Issaquah Masonic Lodge, 57 W. Sunset Way. Everyone is invited to find out more about the community organization. Call 392-3691.

Overlake Alumnae Panhellenic hosts its annual forum at 7 p.m. March 14 in Conference Room No. 1 at the Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E. Call 392-1821 or go to www.overlakealumnaepanhellenic.org.

The Issaquah Chamber of Commerce March luncheon, featuring guest speaker Patrick McNiff, is at 11:30 a.m. March 16 at the Issaquah Holiday Inn, 1801 12th Ave. N.W. Cost is $25 for members with advanced registration; $35 at the door.

Aegis of Issaquah hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Craft Bazaar from 4-6 p.m. March 17 at 780 N.W. Juniper St. There will be local vendors and a buffet of traditional Irish food and green beer. The Comerford School of Irish Dance will perform Irish dances from 5-5:30 p.m. Tickets for food and drinks are $1 and all the money will go to the staff’s Potato Soup Foundation. Call 392-8100.

The Issaquah Farmers Market annual vendors meeting is from 9 a.m. – noon March 20 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Call 837-3311 or go to www.issaquahfarmersmarket.org.

Take an interpretive hike of the Issaquah-Superior mine site with Issaquah History Museums volunteer Stephen Grate on March 20. Meet at the Issaquah Depot at 10 a.m. Call 392-3500 or e-mail info@issaquahhistory.org to obtain a hike registration form, or download a form at www.issaquahhistory.org.

The chamber of commerce Business After Hours meeting for networking and making new business contacts is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 24 at University House Issaquah, 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road. Cost is $10 for members with advanced registration; $15 at the door. Call 392-7024.

Comedian Drew Carey will be the keynote speaker at the fifth annual Celebration of Youth Luncheon to support Friends of Youth, from noon – 1:15 p.m. March 25 at the Bellevue Hyatt Hotel. Go to www.friendsofyouth.org.

The Country Creation Home & Gift Show, featuring more than 85 crafters selling a variety of hand-crafted items, is from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. March 26-27 and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. March 27 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Admission is free. Call 413-1004.

Fundraisers

Habitat for Humanity of East King County presents Everyone’s a Winner Casino Night, from 6-10 p.m. March 13 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Tickets are $40 per person or $320 to reserve a table for eight. All proceeds go to benefit the Thrivent Builds home in Koinonia Ridge in Snoqualmie for the Beckvold family. Festivities include gaming and live music by The No Jive Band.

The YWCA Eastside Inspire Luncheon is from noon – 1:30 p.m. March 16 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Learn more or register, at www.ywcaworks.org or call 206-490-4378.

Religious/spiritual

“Spirituality and women’s rights” is the title of a live audio chat at 11 a.m. March 16 in the Christian Science Reading Room, 195 Front St.

A Community Passover Seder, to be catered at a nearby facility in Renton, is at 6:30 p.m. March 30. Experience Passover like never before. Seat reservations must be made before March 25. Call 793-3000 or e-mail office@BeitTikvah.us. Cost is $25 per person; children under 10 are $12.50. Table reservations for groups of eight are available for an additional $25.

Classes

The city of Issaquah Parks and Recreation Department offers the following classes at the community center. Register by calling 837-3300 or going to www.issaquahparks.net.

“Scrapbook in a Box,” ages 13 and up, 10 a.m. – noon, March 20, $22

“Teen Art: Printmaking,” ages 11-18, 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 22, free

“Issaquah Pilates Mat Class,” 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through May 10, $15 per drop-in class

Issaquah Christian Church presents the following seminars at 10328 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E. Call 392-5848.

“GriefShare” — A special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them, 7-9 p.m. Mondays through April 19. Start attending anytime during the 14-week series. Cost is $20, $15 after March 15.

“Love and Respect Marriage DVD Conference” — 6:30-10 p.m. March 26 and 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. March 27. Cost is $20.

The Grange Supply presents the following classes at 145 N.E. Gilman Blvd. Call 392-6469.

“Tips for Healthy Hooves” — By Alayne Blickle and Hank Greenwald, 6:30-9 p.m. March 10

“Spring Chick Seminar!” — 10-11 a.m. March 13. Thinking about adopting chicks this spring? Learn the ins and outs of caring for your chicks.

ArtEAST presents the following classes at Up Front [art], 48 Front St. N. Call 996-8553.

“Creativity Jump-start” — 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., March 27, $70

“Painting for the Fun of It! With Ricco” — 6:30-9 p.m. March 10 and 24, $40

“Elements of Photography: Photographic Exposure” — 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 16, $30

REI hosts the following free classes at its Issaquah location, 735 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Register online at www.rei.com/issaquah.

“Best Desert Hikes — Washington” — 7 p.m. March 10

“Prep For Rainier” — 7 p.m. March 16

“Introduction to Triathlons” — 7 p.m. March 24

Registration is now open for the Community Emergency Response Team spring training. The program’s eight-week course of evening classes is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 24 – May 19. Fee is $35. Learn more or register at www.issaquahcitizencorps.com.

Issaquah Library

The library is at 10 W. Sunset Way. Call 392-5430.

Historian Susan Olds, of North Bend, presents a free lecture, “The Life and Art of Matisse,” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 22.

Citizen classes for adults to prepare to take the citizenship test, is at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Book discussion group reads “So Long, See You Tomorrow,” by William Maxwell, at 6:30 p.m. March 24.

Women’s Self Defense Class, 7 p.m. March 23

“Hands on Henna” — 7 p.m. March 16, ages 8 and older; 18 and younger with an adult

Manga Group — 3 p.m. March 22, ages 8 and older; 12 and younger with an adult

The library offers the following programs for children:

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, 11 a.m. Monday

Spanish Story Time, 7 p.m. Mondays

Toddler Story Times, ages 3-6 with an adult, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays

Young Toddler Story Time, ages 12-24 months with an adult, 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays

Puppets Please Marionettes, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. March 30, 100 tickets per show, available at the front desk

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.

Income tax preparation: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. through April 13

AARP Driver Safety: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. March 24 and 31, $14 or $12 for AARP members

“Beginning Computer” class: 2:30-3:45 p.m. Tuesdays and 3:30-3:45 Thursdays, first two weeks of the month, $35

Intermediate “Stay Active & Independent for Life” — 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, March 19 – April 21, $35

Sit & Be Fit: 11 a.m. – noon, Wednesdays and Fridays, March 19 – April 21, $35

The following day trips are offered through March:

4 FBI Seattle Office Tour: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. March 10, $6

4 World Cavalcade: Morocco with Rick Ray: 1-4 p.m. March 15, $17

4 Lunch at Hale’s Ales Brewery: 11:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. March 17, $6

4 Lunch at Falls Terrace in Olympia: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. March 22, $12

4 Imax Film — Van Gogh: 11:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 24, $15

4 Edmonds & lunch: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 31, $7

Foot care: Thursday appointments, $25

Tai Chi: 9-10 a.m. Mondays, free

Learning Tai Chi: 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays, free

Line dancing: 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, $5

English as a Second Language: 10:15-noon Mondays, free

Computer Lab Tutor: 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays

Board games: 2 p.m. Wednesdays

Activity night, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays

Books and More, second and fourth Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Bridge & Party Bridge, 10:55 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday

Duplicate Bridge, 10:55 a.m. – 3 p.m. third Tuesday

Cards (“Hand & Foot”), 8:30 a.m. Thursday

Happy Hookers: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursdays

Let’s Talk About It conversation group 11 a.m. Tuesdays

Mahjong, 9 a.m. – noon Tuesdays

Ping Pong 1-4 p.m. Fridays and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays

Sing Along 11:15 a.m. third Friday

Writer’s Call 10:30-11:30 a.m. first and third Wednesdays, free

Poetry Outloud: 10:45 a.m. first and third Friday

10th

March Collective Works’ exhibition “Bits and Pieces: The Ephemera of Life,” 48 Front St. N., through March 27, 392-3191 or www.arteast.orgArt show, “Array de Peinture,” by artist Jennifer Bloom, through April 24, Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd.

12th

Uncle Bonsai, 7:45-10 p.m. Bake’s Place, 4135 Providence Point Dr. S.E., $20, 391-3335

Angelo Pizzaro, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424

Issaquah artists Ellen Borison and Gretchen Van Dyke are featured in the ninth annual UNCLAD Art Show, through March 28, with an opening day celebration from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Gallery by the Bay, 8700 271st St. N.W., Stanwood. Call 360-629-4297 or go to www.uncladart.com.

Ventura Highway Revisited, 8-11 p.m. Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-5550

3’s a Crowd, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Vino Bella

Uncle Bonsai, 7:45-10 p.m. Bake’s Place, $20

14th

Bake’s Place Blues, BBQ & Beer presents Little Bill and the Bluenotes, 7 p.m. $10

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Planning Policy Commission6:30 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall South

135 E. Sunset Way

March 15

City Council regular meeting

7:30 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall South

135 E. Sunset Way

March 16

River & Streams Board

7 p.m.

Pickering Room, City Hall Northwest

1775 12th Ave. N.W.

Issaquah Alps Trail Club

March 11, 9 a.m., Northern RR trail on West Tiger I, 11.5 miles, 2,200 gain. Call 785-8469 … March 14, 10 a.m., Dogs Welcome Hike, 4.5 miles,600-1,000 gain. Call 206-322-0990.Cascade Bicycle Club

March 11, 6:45 p.m., Eastside Tours, 20-30 miles, from Marymoor Park’s east parking lot. Call 392-1347 … March 16, 10 a.m., Mercer Island to Issaquah’s XXX Drive-In. Ride starts at Mercer Island lid parking lot. Call 822-8546.

Volleyball

Issaquah Parks has open gym for volleyball on Mondays from 6-9 p.m. at the community center.

Tennis

Tennis and friends – Issaquah Parks program for people 50 years and up at Tibbetts Valley Tennis Courts. Daily sessions from 9 a.m.-noon. Call 369-8332.

Rowing

Classes – March 13, 9 a.m. – noon, at Sammamish Rowing Association boathouse at 5022 West Lake Sammamish Parkway. This introductory class is open to ages 13 and up. To register, go to www.sammamishrowing.org. For further information, e-mail director@srarowing.com.

Youth sports/activities

Baseball

Little League – Issaquah League currently registering players for the 2010 season. Players can register on-line at www.issaquahlittleleague.org … Sammamish Little League also registering players. Go to Sammamishlittleleague.cmiregistra- tion.com.

Challenger League – Sammamish Little League offers a Challenger League for special needs children, ages 6-18. For registration, go to Sammamishlittleleague.cmiregistration.com.

Instruction – Field of Champions has catching clinic March 10, 17, 24, 7-8 p.m for ages 8-12. The After School Special is March 10, 17, 24, 2-3 p.m. for ages 7-12. For further information, call 222-6020.

Little Sluggers – Issaquah Parks offers classes on the basic skills and fundamentals of T-ball for ages 5-6. Classes run from April 7-May 26, Wednesdays, 3:10-3:55 p.m. at the Community Center. For further information, call 837-3300.

Volleyball

Clinic – Skyhawks Volleyball Clinic for ages 8-11 runs from April 7-May 26, 5:15-6:45 p.m., Wednesdays at the Community Center. The clinic has drills on passing, setting, hitting and serving. To register, go to www.Skyhawks.com.

Equestrian

Riding lessons – The Red Gate Farm in Sammamish offers year-round riding lessons for ages 6-18. Call 392-0111.

Fencing

Lessons – The Washington Fencing Academy offers fencing lessons for youth, beginning and intermediate groups at Clark Elementary School. Register at www.issaquahparks.net or call 837-3300. Pre-competition and open fencing lessons for fencers 13-and-up are also offered.

Karate

Lessons – Issaquah Parks has sessions in beginning and continued karate. Classes are for youth 6-12 and are held Thursdays at the Issaquah Community Center. Beginning classes are 5:15-6 p.m., continued 6-6:45 p.m. The Washington Shotokan Association provides the instruction. Call 837-3300.

Soccer

Sneakers & Socks – Issaquah Parks offers classes for ages 6-8 on the fundamental skills of soccer. Classes run from April 6-May 25, 4-5 p.m., Tuesdays at the Community Center. Call 837-3350.

Swimming

Lessons – Issaquah Parks offers swimming lessons on Monday and Wednesday at Boehm Pool. Session 4 has already started. Call 837-3350.

Basketball

Hoopsters – Issaquah Parks offers basketball for ages 6-8 April 8-June 3, 5-5:30 p.m., Thursdays at the Community Center. Call 837-3350.

Wrestling

Instruction – Sammamish Plateau Wrestling Club teaches freestyle and Greco wrestling techniques to youngsters K-12, and has a summer camp. Classes are 6-7 p.m. for grades 1-6, and 7-8 p.m. for grade 7-12 Tuesday and Wednesday at Beaver Lake Middle School wrestling room. Call 445-1389.

High school sports

Baseball

March 12, 3:45 p.m., Liberty at Skyline.

Boys soccer

4March 12, 7:30 p.m., Liberty at Mountainview.

5th

March Collective Works’ exhibition “Bits and Pieces: The Ephemera of Life” opening reception, featuring works from local artists, 6-8 p.m. March 5, 48 Front St. N., Exhibit through March 27, 392-3191 or www.arteast.org

Fridays in the Living Room with Greta: Special guest Jay Mabin, 7:45-10 p.m. Bake’s Place, 4135 Providence Point Dr. S.E., $15, 391-3335

Half Pack Live, 8-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424

6th

Trainwreck, 8-11 p.m. Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-5550

Kelly Harland: One Girl, Two Worlds, 7:45-10 p.m. Bake’s Place, $15

A.Soul.Band, 8-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella

7th

Kaleidoscope School of Music’s preview concert of their 2010 material, 4-5:30 p.m., Hammond Ashley Violins, 320 Third Ave. N.E.

Mark DuFresne: Sunday Blues, BBQ & Beer, 7 p.m. Bake’s Place, $10

8th

“Threads of Conversation,” juried by Sharon Rowley, Patti Shaw and Mary Lewis, of the Contemporary QuiltArt Association, through July 11, University House Issaquah retirement community, 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road. An opening reception is from 2-4 p.m. March 13. Call 557-4200.

9th

Art show, “Array de Peinture,” by artist Jennifer Bloom, through April 24, Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd.

Issaquah Alps Trail Club

March 6, 9:30 a.m., Cougar Mountain loop, 6 miles, 600 gain. Call 823-0747 … March 7, 9:30 a.m., Snoqualmie Ridge loop, 5.5 miles, 850 gain. Call 882-3435 … March 11, 9 a.m., Northern RR trail on West Tiger I, 11.5 miles, 2,200 gain. Call 785-8469 … March 14, 10 a.m., Dogs Welcome Hike, 4.5 miles,600-1,000 gain. Call 206-322-0990.

Cascade Bicycle Club

March 4, 6:45 p.m., Eastside Tours, 20-30 miles, from Marymoor Park’s east parking lot. Call 392-1347 … March 6, 10 a.m., Lake Sammamish loop, 36 miles from Woodinville’s Redhook Brewery. Call 206-356-8134 … March 16, 10 a.m., Mercer Island to Issaquah’s XXX Drive-In. Ride starts at Mercer Island lid parking lot. Call 822-8546.

Volleyball

Issaquah Parks has open gym for volleyball on Mondays from 6-9 p.m. at the community center.

Tennis

Tennis and friends – Issaquah Parks program for people 50 years and up at Tibbetts Valley Tennis Courts. Daily sessions from 9 a.m.-noon. Call 369-8332.

Rowing

Classes – March 13, 9 a.m. – noon, at Sammamish Rowing Association boathouse at 5022 West Lake Sammamish Parkway. This introductory class is open to ages 13 and up. To register, go to www.sammamishrowing.org. For further information, e-mail director@srarowing.com.

Youth sports/activities

Baseball

Little League – Issaquah League currently registering players for the 2010 season. Players can register on-line at www.issaquahlittleleague.org … Sammamish Little League also registering players. Go to Sammamishlittleleague.cmiregistra- tion.com.

Challenger League – Sammamish Little League offers a Challenger League for special needs children, ages 6-18. For registration, go to Sammamishlittleleague.cmiregistration.com.

Instruction – Field of Champions has catching clinic March 3, 10, 17, 24, 7-8 p.m for ages 8-12. The After School Special is March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2-3 p.m. for ages 7-12. For further information, call 222-6020.

Little Sluggers – Issaquah Parks offers classes on the basic skills and fundamentals of T-ball for ages 5-6. Classes run from April 7-May 26, Wednesdays, 3:10-3:55 p.m. at the Community Center. For further information, call 837-3300.

Volleyball

Clinic – Skyhawks Volleyball Clinic for ages 8-11 runs from April 7-May 26, 5:15-6:45 p.m., Wednesdays at the Community Center. The clinic has drills on passing, setting, hitting and serving. To register, go to www.Skyhawks.com.

Equestrian

Riding lessons – The Red Gate Farm in Sammamish offers year-round riding lessons for ages 6-18. Call 392-0111.

Fencing

Lessons – The Washington Fencing Academy offers fencing lessons for youth, beginning and intermediate groups at Clark Elementary School. Register at www.issaquahparks.net or call 837-3300. Pre-competition and open fencing lessons for fencers 13-and-up are also offered.

Karate

Lessons – Issaquah Parks has sessions in beginning and continued karate. Classes are for youth 6-12 and are held Thursdays at the Issaquah Community Center. Beginning classes are 5:15-6 p.m., continued 6-6:45 p.m. The Washington Shotokan Association provides the instruction. Call 837-3300.

Soccer

Youth league – Registration for the Issaquah Parks boys and girls soccer league has started and will continue through February. The program is for youngsters kindergarten through the sixth grade. Call 837-3346.

Sneakers & Socks – Issaquah Parks offers classes for ages 6-8 on the fundamental skills of soccer. Classes run from April 6-May 25, 4-5 p.m., Tuesdays at the Community Center. Call 837-3350.

Swimming

Lessons – Issaquah Parks offers swimming lessons on Monday and Wednesday at Boehm Pool. Session 4 has already started. Call 837-3350.

Basketball

Hoopsters – Issaquah Parks offers basketball for ages 6-8 April 8-June 3, 5-5:30 p.m., Thursdays at the Community Center. Call 837-3350.

Wrestling

Instruction – Sammamish Plateau Wrestling Club teaches freestyle and Greco wrestling techniques to youngsters K-12, and has a summer camp. Classes are 6-7 p.m. for grades 1-6, and 7-8 p.m. for grade 7-12 Tuesday and Wednesday at Beaver Lake Middle School wrestling room. First session is 6 p.m. March 2. Call 445-1389.

High school sports

Girls basketball

March 3-6, Issaquah at 4A State Tournament at Tacoma Dome.

Boys basketball

March 3-6, Skyline at 4A State Tournament at Tacoma Dome.

Baseball

March 12, 3:45 p.m., Liberty at Skyline.

Boys soccer

March 12, 7:30 p.m., Liberty at Mountainview.

Talkin’ rock shop The East KingCo Rock Club’s 45th annual Rock and Gem Show is from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. March 6 and from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. March 7 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. E-mail easktkingco@gmail.com, go to www.eastkingco.org or call 206-612-3113. File

Lake Sammamish Chapter, National Charity League Inc., hosts an informational night from 7-9 p.m. March 3 in the meeting room at Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E. To be eligible, daughters must be in the sixth to 10th grades. E-mail mmbweiss@aol.com or call 836-9441.

The Issaquah Singers perform from 6-9 p.m. March 5 at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, 36006 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie. Tickets are $100. Proceeds benefit the new Northwest Railmay Museum train shed. Call 888-3030, ext. 202.

The Issaquah Unit of the League of Women Voters of greater Seattle meets at 10 a.m. March 11 at Issaquah City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way.

Eastside Fire & Rescue hosts a blood drive from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. March 12 at its headquarters station, 175 Newport Way N.W.The Issaquah Rotary Club’s fourth annual Grape Escape is from 6-9 p.m. March 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Issaquah, 800 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Sponsored by Swedish Hospital, this annual wine tasting and community social event funds scholarships for local graduates and brings the community together for bargains on fine and interesting wines not readily available in local outlets. Register at www.issaquahrotary.org. Admission is $50 per person with registration by March 7; $60 when registering after that.

Overlake Alumnae Panhellenic hosts its annual forum at 7 p.m. March 14 in Conference Room No. 1 at the Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E. High school girls are invited to learn about sorority life. Call 392-1821 or go to www.overlakealumnaepanhellenic.org.

The Issaquah Chamber of Commerce March luncheon, featuring guest speaker Patrick McNiff, is at 11:30 a.m. March 16 at the Issaquah Holiday Inn, 1801 12th Ave. N.W. Cost is $25 for members with advanced registration; $35 at the door.

Aegis of Issaquah hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Craft Bazaar from 4-6 p.m. March 17 at 780 N.W. Juniper St. There will be local vendors and a buffet of traditional Irish food and green beer. The Comerford School of Irish Dance will perform Irish dances from 5-5:30 p.m. Tickets for food and drinks are $1 and all the money will go to the staff’s Potato Soup Foundation. Call 392-8100.

Take an interpretive hike of the Issaquah-Superior mine site with Issaquah History Museums volunteer Stephen Grate on March 20. Hikers will meet at the Issaquah Depot at 10 a.m. for a brief, free presentation regarding the history of Issaquah’s mining operations, to be followed by a two-and-a-half-hour hike covering two miles over easy/moderate terrain. There is a fee of $6 per person for the hike; $3 for Issaquah History Museums members. Call 392-3500 or e-mail info@issaquahhistory.org to obtain a hike registration form, or download a form at www.issaquahhistory.org.

The chamber of commerce Business After Hours meeting for networking and making new business contacts is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 24 at University House Issaquah, 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road. Cost is $10 for members with advanced registration; $15 at the door. Call 392-7024.

Fundraisers

Habitat for Humanity of East King County presents Everyone’s a Winner Casino Night, from 6-10 p.m. March 13 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Tickets are $40 per person or $320 to reserve a table for eight. All proceeds go to benefit the Thrivent Builds home in Koinonia Ridge in Snoqualmie for the Beckvold family. Festivities include gaming and live music by The No Jive Band.

The YWCA Eastside Inspire Luncheon is from noon – 1:30 p.m. March 16 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue and features keynote speaker Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of the memoirs, “Eat, Pray, Love” and “Committed.” Luncheon guests will make a donation of $150 or more to benefit the efforts of the YWCA Seattle-King-Snohomish to advance the lives of women and families. Learn more or register, at www.ywcaworks.org or call 206-490-4378.

Religious/spiritual

A Community Passover Seder, to be catered at a nearby facility in Renton, is at 6:30 p.m. March 30. Experience Passover like never before. Learn how Yeshua has fulfilled the Passover, hear the story of the exodus and learn how Israel’s redemption from bondage in Egypt is linked to our redemption in Yeshua. Enjoy messianic worship as you join with other believers in the timeless rituals and observances of Passover. This evening also includes a Mediterranean dinner. Seat reservations must be made before March 25. Call 793-3000 or e-mail office@BeitTikvah.us. Cost is $25 per person; children under 10 are $12.50. Table reservations for groups of eight are available for an additional $25.

Classes

Issaquah Christian Church presents the following seminars at 10328 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E. Call 392-5848.

“GriefShare” — A special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them, 7-9 p.m. Mondays through April 19. Start attending anytime during the 14-week series. Cost is $20, $15 after March 15.

“Love and Respect Marriage DVD Conference” — 6:30-10 p.m. March 26 and 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. March 27. Cost is $20.

The Grange Supply presents the following classes at 145 N.E. Gilman Blvd. Call 392-6469.

“Tips for Healthy Hooves” — By Alayne Blickle and Hank Greenwald, 6:30-9 p.m. March 10. Learn practical things you can do, such as stabling, pasture, nutrition, exercise and hoof care to keep your horse happy, healthy and a real athlete.

“Spring Chick Seminar!” — 10-11 a.m. March 13. Thinking about adopting chicks this spring? Learn the ins and outs of caring for your chicks.

ArtEAST presents the following classes at Up Front [art], 48 Front St. N. Call 996-8553.

“Art as Yoga” — 7-9 p.m. March 9, $30

“Creativity Jump-start” — 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., March 27, $70

“Painting for the Fun of It! With Ricco” — 6:30-9 p.m. March 10 and 24, $40

“Elements of Photography: Photographic Exposure” — 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 16, $30

REI hosts the following free classes at its Issaquah location, 735 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Register online at www.rei.com/issaquah.

“The Wonderland Trail” — 7 p.m. March 9

“Best Desert Hikes — Washington” — 7 p.m. March 10

“Prep For Rainier” — 7 p.m. March 16

“Introduction to Triathlons” — 7 p.m. March 24

“Roll It, Take It, Leave It, Move It: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options,” a free 60-minute educational seminar, is from 1-2 p.m. March 10 in the meeting room at Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Space is limited. Call 837-4686 to register.

Hayes Nursery offers the following free classes at 12504 Issaquah-Hobart Road. Call 391-4166.

“Exciting Perennials — New Introductions” — 10 a.m. March 13

“Rose Selection, Care and Pruning” — 10 a.m. March 20

“Designing Your Outdoor Space for Everyday Living” — 10 a.m. March 27

Issaquah Library

The library is at 10 W. Sunset Way. Call 392-5430.

“The Life and Art of Matisse,” a a free lecture by historian Susan Olds of North Bend, is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 22.

The following programs for adults are offered:

Citizen classes, for adults to prepare to take the citizenship test, is at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Book discussion group reads “So Long, See You Tomorrow,” by William Maxwell, at 6:30 p.m. March 24.

Women’s Self Defense Class, 7 p.m. March 23

“Hands on Henna” — 7 p.m. March 16, ages 8 and older; 18 and younger with an adult

Manga Group — 3 p.m. March 22, ages 8 and older; 12 and younger with an adult

The library offers the following programs for children:

Preschool story time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, 11 a.m. Monday

Spanish story time, 7 p.m. Mondays

Toddler story times, ages 3-6 with an adult, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party, 7 p.m. March 2, presented by the Issaquah High School Honor Society — enjoy food, activities and rhyming fun in English and Spanish

Young toddler story time, ages 12-24 months with an adult, 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays

Puppets Please Marionettes, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. March 30, 100 tickets per show, available at the front desk

Youth

The Parks and Recreation Department presents summer day camp registration for Camp ‘Quah, Kindercamp, Mighty Mites and Guardstart. Numbered tickets will be handed out beginning at 8 a.m. March 6 at Issaquah Valley Elementary School. 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.

“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

Writer’s Call 10:30-11:30 a.m. first and third Wednesdays, free

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

Let’s Talk About It conversation group 11 a.m. Tuesdays

Bridge & Party Bridge, 10:55 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday

Mahjong, 9 a.m. – noon Tuesdays

Ping Pong 1-4 p.m. Fridays and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays

Sing Along 11:15 a.m. third Friday

Development Commission7-9 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall South

135 E. Sunset Way

March 4

Council Transportation Committee

5 p.m.

Pickering Room, City Hall Northwest

1775 12th Ave. N.W.

Cemetery Board

6:30 p.m.

Coho Room, City Hall

130 E. Sunset Way

March 8

Council Land & Shore Committee

6 p.m.

Baxter Room, City Hall Northwest

1775 12th Ave. N.W.

Arts Commission

6:30 p.m.

Coho Room, City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way

March 9

Council Utilities, Technology & Environment Committee

4:30 p.m.

Baxter Room, City Hall Northwest

1775 12th Ave. N.W.

Central Issaquah Plan Advisory Task Force

5:30 p.m.

Pickering Room, City Hall Northwest

1775 12th Ave. N.W.

Sister Cities Commission

6:30 p.m.

Coho Room, City Hall

130 E. Sunset Way

The Issaquah Highlands Toastmasters host an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive.

Just Between Friends hosts a three-day Spring Event, a community consignment event that lets families earn cash quickly by selling new and gently used items they have outgrown. Families can also find great deals on thousands of items, including children’s and maternity clothing, baby equipment, furniture, DVDs, toys and much more. The event is at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Feb. 26, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Feb. 27 and from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Feb. 28. Admission is $2 Feb. 26 only and free the other two days.

Scottish Ceilidh dancing is from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way.

Come watch the University of Washington and Washington State University in the lacrosse version of the Apple Cup at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. Admission is free. Both teams feature local high school talent playing at the collegiate level.

Curves of Issaquah is participating in its annual Food Drive during the month of March by collecting perishable items and monetary donations for the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. Members who donate a full grocery bag or a minimum of $30 cash receive a reusable Curves grocery freezer bag. Nonmembers who do likewise receive a waiver on the cost of joining. The Issaquah Curves is at 1480 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite L2. Call 427-0110.

Lake Sammamish Chapter, National Charity League Inc., hosts an informational night from 7-9 p.m. March 3 in the meeting room at Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E. Find out more about the oldest and largest mother-daughter volunteer organization in the nation that provides opportunities for them to work together as volunteers for local nonprofit agencies. To be eligible, daughters must be in the sixth to 10th grades. E-mail mmbweiss@aol.com or call 836-9441.

The East KingCo Rock Club’s 45th annual Rock and Gem Show is from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. March 6 and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. March 7 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. This free event features earth science, rockhounding, lapidary arts, and gem and jewelry artisans and dealers. There will be children’s activities; lapidary demonstrations and displays; local dealers and artisans; food; door prizes; and sales on jewelry, minerals, natural art and gemstones. E-mail easktkingo@gmail.com, go to www.eastkingco.org or call 206-612-3113.

Eastside Fire & Rescue hosts a blood drive from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. March 12 at its headquarters station, 175 Newport Way N.W. In addition, EFR will also incorporate the Bone Marrow Registry for those who choose to become a bone marrow donor. The initial first step in the bone marrow donor procedure is swabbing the inside of your cheek and then filling out the appropriate paperwork. Donors must be in good health, 18 years of age or older and weigh at least 110 pounds. Anyone 16 or 17 can also donate with written consent of his or her parent or guardian.

The Issaquah Rotary Club’s fourth annual Grape Escape is from 6-9 p.m. March 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Issaquah, 800 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Sponsored by Swedish Hospital, this annual wine tasting and community social event funds scholarships for local graduates and brings the community together for bargains on fine and interesting wines not readily available in local outlets. Register at www.issaquahrotary.org. Admission is $50 per person with registration by March 7; $60 when registering after that.

Overlake Alumnae Panhellenic hosts its annual forum at 7 p.m. March 4 in Conference Room No. 1 at the Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn everything you ever wanted to know about sorority life. This event is free and open to high school girls of all grade levels and their parents. No reservations are required. Scholarship applications will also be available. Call 392-1821 or go to www.overlakealumnaepanhellenic.org.

Aegis of Issaquah hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Craft Bazaar from 4-6 p.m. March 17 at 780 N.W. Juniper St. There will be local vendors and a buffet of traditional Irish food and green beer. The Comerford School of Irish Dance will perform Irish dances from 5-5:30 p.m. Tickets for food and drinks are $1 and all the money will go to the staff’s Potato Soup Foundation. Call 392-8100.

Fundraisers

Habitat for Humanity of East King County presents Everyone’s a Winner Casino Night, from 6-10 p.m. March 13 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Tickets are $40 per person or $320 to reserve a table for eight. All proceeds go to benefit the Thrivent Builds home in Koinonia Ridge in Snoqualmie for the Beckvold family. Festivities include gaming and live music by The No Jive Band.

Religious/spiritual

“Healing Incurable Disease — With Christian Science” is the title of a live audio chat which can be heard in the Christian Science Reading Room, 195 Front St., at 11 a.m. March 2. If you are looking for spiritual answers that will help guide your prayers for healing, join this chat with an experienced Christian Science healer and gain a better understanding of how Jesus healed.

Classes

ArtEAST offers the workshop “Painting for the Fun of It! With Ricco” from 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 24 at its Up Front [art] gallery, 48 Front St. N. Cost is $40. Call 996-8553.

The Parks and Recreation Department offers the following classes at the community center. For more information or to register, call 837-3300 or go to www.issaquahparks.net.

“Handmade Menu Board,” ages 13 and older, 10 a.m. – noon Feb. 27, $22

“Discover Japan,” ages 6-9, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 24 – April 14, free

REI hosts the following free classes at its Issaquah location, 735 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Register online at www.rei.com/issaquah.

“Teen Art: T-Shirt Design” — 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 1

“Living and Recreating in Cougar Country” — 7 p.m. March 3

“The Wonderland Trail” — 7 p.m. March 9

“Best Desert Hikes — Washington” — 7 p.m. March 10

“Prep For Rainier” — 7 p.m. March 16

“Introduction to Triathlons” — 7 p.m. March 24

“Roll It, Take It, Leave It, Move It: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options,” a free 60-minute educational seminar by Sammamish Edward Jones financial advisor Jana Williams, is from 1-2 p.m. March 10 in the meeting room at Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Space is limited. Call 837-4686 to register.

Issaquah Library

The library is at 10 W. Sunset Way. Call 392-5430.

Meet “Best Desert Hikes in Washington” author Alan Bauer at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24.

Freeplay, all ages, borrow a Nintendo DS and games to play for up to two hours.

The following programs for adults are offered:

Talk Time, for adults to practice their English conversation skills, is at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 and March 4, 11, 18 and 25 and at 1 p.m. March 1, 8 15 and 22.

Citizen classes, for adults to prepare to take the citizenship test, is at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Book discussion group reads and watches “The Crucible,” by Arthur Miller, at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 and “So Long, See You Tomorrow,” by William Maxwell, at 6:30 p.m. March 24.

Women’s Self Defense Class, 7 p.m. March 23

Young Toddler Story Times, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, are at 10 and 11 a.m. Feb. 24.

“Hands on Henna” — 7 p.m. March 16, ages 8 and older; 18 and younger with an adult

Manga Group — 3 p.m. March 22, ages 8 and older; 12 and younger with an adult

The library offers the following programs for children:

Preschool story time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, 11 a.m. Monday

Spanish story time, 7 p.m. Monday

Toddler story times, ages 3-6 with an adult, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party, 7 p.m. March 2, presented by the Issaquah High School Honor Society — enjoy food, activities and rhyming fun in English and Spanish

Young toddler story time, ages 12-24 months with an adult, 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday

Puppets Please Marionettes, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. March 30, 100 tickets per show, available at the front desk

Youth

The Issaquah Youth Advisory Board presents Friday Night Recess from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 26 at the community center. Come for a fun night of games and sports, for students in grades two through four. Free. Preregister by calling 837-3300.

The Parks and Recreation Department presents summer day camp registration for Camp ‘Quah, Kindercamp, Mighty Mites and Guardstart. Numbered tickets will be handed out beginning at 8 a.m. March 6 at Issaquah Valley Elementary School. 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.

Saturday afternoon dance party, featuring local musical group The Studebakers, is at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 27. There will be doo-wop, country and crooning/rock music. Admission is $5 per person at the door.

“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

Writer’s Call 10:30-11:30 a.m. first and third Wednesdays, free

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

Let’s Talk About It conversation group 11 a.m. Tuesdays

Bridge & Party Bridge, 10:55 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday

Mahjong, 9 a.m. – noon Tuesdays

Ping Pong 1-4 p.m. Fridays and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays

Sing Along 11:15 a.m. third Friday

Central Issaquah Plan Advisory Task Force5:30 p.m.

Pickering Room, City Hall Northwest

1775 12th Ave. N.W.

Human Services Commission

Agenda: Tent City 4 and human services campus updates, 2010 work plan

7 p.m.

Cougar Room, City Hall,

130 E. Sunset Way

March 1

City Council regular meeting

7:30 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall South

135 E. Sunset Way

River & Streams Board

7 p.m.

Pickering Room, City Hall Northwest

1775 12th Ave. N.W.

March 3

Development Commission

7-9 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall South

135 E. Sunset Way