Events
Prayer Gathering: Sunday, May 17, 4-5 p.m. Feel the power and peace of intentionally slowing down, of listening and of praying together. Come and pray aloud or in silence for your own needs or the needs of the world. All are welcome. Sammamish Presbyterian Church
District-wide middle school dance: Grades: 6-8. Issaquah Community Center, 7 – 10 p.m. Friday, May 15. Parents – once youth are in the door, they are in until 10 p.m., unless a parent meets them in the lobby. We do not allow youth to leave the building unescorted. Please leave all backpacks and skateboards at home! All youth will pass through a metal detector upon entrance. Concessions available. Parent volunteers are always needed. More info: 425-837-3317. $5. Appropriate dress code strictly enforced.
Habitat for Humanity Work Day: Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Join us for the last work day of our current Patterson Park project in Redmond. This is an excellent opportunity for any small group, individual or group of friends. Sammamish Presbyterian Church. To sign up, e-mail habitat@spconline.org.
Attention to Teen Talent in the Issaquah Community: Are you a teen interested in showing your artwork or performing on stage? Ages: 11-18. Issaquah Community Center, 1 – 5 p.m., Saturday, May 16. $15. This new event, which is planned by teens for teens, has the goal of showcasing local artistic and musical talent for all to enjoy. More info: Cathy at cathyj@ci.issaquah.wa.us or 425-837-3317.
Get Organized (GO) System Seminar: The GO System is a proven, step-by-step process to help people in business get organized and stay organized. 9 a.m., May 19., 25101 SE 24th Street, Sammamish. 206-579-5743, debbie@itssimplyplaced.com.
ARAS African Bike Drive: 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 severely rusted. Bike drop off is from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday May 16, at Sammamish City Hall. To arrange drop off before May 16 or to volunteer for the bike drive call 425 868 8448 or 425 836 4431. Donations are tax deductible. Volunteers are also needed from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the day to prepare bikes and load them into the cargo container. Drivers with pick up trucks are also welcomed to help with picking up donated bikes. Call for locations and details, or e-mail mary@arasfoundation.org
Let’s Get Real! With Drugs & Alcohol: Issaquah Library, 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 19. Presented by Brent Campbell, founder of Real World, and Scott Depuy, ESFR firefighter and Ryans Solutions Founder. Is there a problem in our community with drugs and alcohol? Are you educated on current drug trends and drug choices in a teen’s world? Learn what can you do to make a difference. More info: brent@bcshometeam.com
Scottish Terrier Canine Festival: Fala Day – Good time for Scotty Enthusiasts. Martha Norwalk Seminar, Canine Good Citizen Test, Scottie Rescue, Meet the Breed, Doggie games. 10 a.m., May 16, Marymoor Park, Redmond. www.wsstc.org
Alternative Energies – The Multiple Choice: Issaquah Library, 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 26. This presentation examines and explains the current alternative, sustainable energy technologies in a straight-forward way that’s easy to understand. Presented by Alan Richrod.
Financial advisor Jana Williams: will host a free dinner seminar at 5.30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 19 at Lombardi’s Restaurant in Issaquah. The topic will be Long Term Care Insurance. RSVP by Friday, May 15 to 425-837-4686. Dinner will be provided. More info: www.edwardjones.com
Sammamish Farmers Market: Opening Day, Wednesday, May 20, 3.30 p.m. The Commons at Sammamish City Hall, 801 228th Ave SE. Special performance by the Eastlake High School Drumline, Raffle prizes every 30 minutes, entertainment by Los Flacos, and more. More info: www.sammamishfarmersmarket.org/.
Medieval Faire: Play medieval games, buy crafts, watch mock battles in this annual fair which celebrates history. 3 p.m., May 20, Stella Schola Middle School/Rose Hill Jr. High, 13505 NE 75th Street, Redmond, 425-558-0842 or btennis@lwsd.org
Season Finale and Benefit Concert: Bid adieu to Maestro Kajima and other dear friend in his final performance with the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra. Dvoraks New World Symphony performed. 7 p.m., May 17., First Presbyterian Church of bellevue 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue.
Boys and Girls Club KidsBreakfast Fundraiser: May 20, at the Sahalee Country Club from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. More info: www.redmondbgc.countmein.com
Spring Concert: The Snoqualmie Valley Girls Choir will perform in this free community concert. This non profit choir is in its 5th year and is dedicated to connecting the community through voice. 4 p.m., May 17. Chief Kanim Middle School, 32627 Redmond Fall City Road. 425-888-9850 or orthonline@comcast.net
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery: is holding a fundraising rummage sale Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The non-profit organization will accept donations at the hatchery’s Watershed Science Center on Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and by appointment throughout the week of May 18-22. Donations made to FISH are tax-deductible. For more info: including a list of acceptable and unacceptable items, or to schedule a drop-off time, visit www.issaquahfish.org.
Issaquah’s Sustainability Movie Night: ‘Who Killed the Electric Car?’ 6:30-8:45 p.m., May 27 (come early at 6 p.m. to talk with exhibitors and others)
Issaquah’s Sustainability Movie Night: ‘Who Killed the Electric Car?’ 6:30-8:45 p.m., May 27 (come early at 6 p.m. to talk with exhibitors and others) King County Library Service Center, 960 Newport Way N.W., Issaquah (This is not the downtown library!) The event, which will take place during “Bike to Work Month” in the City of Issaquah, aims to educate viewers about alternative transportation efforts, methods and options. The award-winning documentary has been shown at the Sundance, San Francisco International, Tribeca, Seattle and Los Angeles film festivals. After the movie, a panel of experts will lead a discussion on alternative transportation. More info: www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/rco or 425-837-3400.
Benefits
American Cancer Society Fundraiser: Huge indoor garage sale supporting the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Redmond and Kirkland. 9 a.m., May 17, VFW 4330 148th Avenue NE, Redmond. 206-650-6938 or jlbisso@aol.com
Village Theatre Auction and Gala: The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University Street, Seattle, Saturday, May 16, 5:30 p.m. Featuring John Curley as Auctioneer. Tickets start at $200 per person, corporate tables of 10 start at $2,000. Live musical theatre performance and elegant four-course gourmet dinner, complete with fine wines. More info: Jessica Wright, 425-392-1942
Issaquah Food Bank: Accepts online cash donations, non-perishable food and usable clothing items (especially children’s and infants clothing). Food and clothing donations can be dropped off at 179 First Ave. S.E. Client hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 5-7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Volunteers also needed. 425-392-4123 or 425-392-5836.
Eastside Baby Corner: needs donations of new or gently-used clothing for children (newborn to size 14), strollers, high chairs, cribs, toys, blankets, diapers and more. Donations – 1510 Maple Street NW in Issaquah, on Monday evenings from 7 – 8:30 p.m., or on Thursday mornings, 9 – 11 a.m. Volunteers, including families, groups or individuals, are all welcome to help sort and package the clothes. For more info: visit www.babycorner.org or call 425.865.0234.
The ISC Arsenal Blue 97 boys soccer team: On Wednesday, May 27, the team will co-host a spaghetti dinner and silent auction with students from Newport High School, for the National Foundation for Transplants Washington Bone Marrow Fund for Dawn Appel. More info: m.giovanola@comcast.net, or 425-922-9165
Theater
Show Boat at Village Theatre: Tickets are now available for Village Theatre’s production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s romantic masterwork, Show Boat. Will run in Issaquah until July 3. More info: call 425- 392-2202, or 866-688-8049, or go to www.villagetheatre.org.
Drama Fest: Alternating bills of original works by student playwrights, presented by Redmond High School Theatre Arts. Some PG-13 subject matter and language. Last night tonight, May 15. 7 p.m. Redmond Performing Arts Center 17272 NE 104th Street, Redmond. mdoty@lwsd.org
Meet the Biscottis! An Interactive Mafia Musical: This original script music showcases interactive comedy dinner theater at its finest. Join the Biscotti Family Olive Oil Waste Mgmt Company for an evening of highly interactive mafia activity, songs, hilarious fun. 6 p.m., May 17., Parlor Live Comedy Club, 700 Bellevue Way NE Suite 300, Bellevue. 425.289.7000, info@parlorcollection.com
Nightlife
Pogacha of Issaquah: Saturdays, Live music, no cover. May 16, Steve Albouq Quartet, from 8 to 11 p.m. May 23, Darren Motamedy, from 8 to 11 p.m. 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. 425-455-5550 or www.pogacha.com.
Vino Bella Wine Bar: Performances 7:30-11:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ongoing: 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays, comedy nights. 99 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-391-1424 or www.vinobella.com.
Groups
Boy Scout Troop 751: meets Mondays, 6:50 p.m. at the Community Church of Joy, 723 233rd Ave NE, Sammamish. All boys age 11 and older that are interested in outdoor based activities are welcome. More info: www.troop751.com. The troop will host an Open House, May 11 at 7 p.m.
Glory Days Preschool: We currently have openings in our afternoon program for 4 and 5 year olds this Fall 2009. The class will meet either Mon-Thurs or Tues-Thurs from 12:45 – 3:15 p.m. To enroll, children must be 4 years old by August 31, 2009. Monthly tuition is $310 for the 4-day/week class, or $245 for the 3-day/week class. Sammamish Presbyterian Church. To register or for more information, contact Heather Choco, Preschool Director, at 425.868.5186 x128.
Music
Seeking new musicians: The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra is composed of adult volunteer musicians dedicated to performing concerts and maintaining outreach programs. Rehearsals are Thursdays 7:15 – 9:45 p.m. at Eastlake High School. The orchestra has openings in all string sections, principal bassoon, principal clarinet, and second oboe. More info: 206-517-7777, or go to www.SammamishSymphony.org
Galleries/Exhibits
Call for Artists: Sammamish Arts Commission is looking for artists for their annual Art Fair, October 10 and 11, at City Hall. Contact Jamie McKay at jamieandpaul@comcast.net to receive submission info for this juried show. Submission deadline is May 27.
ArtEAST third annual Student Art Show: May 1 – 28. ArtEAST Gallery in downtown Issaquah. More info: 425-503-8917 or www.arteast.org
Photography show: Robert Rose will show a new exhibit called “Photography for Good – Portraits of Nepal and India,” a collection of photographs taken on his many trips to the region. May 9 – 23. Pogacha of Issaquah. More info: 425-454-7676 or rrosephoto@comcast.net.
Family
Acrylic Painting: Issaquah Community Center, Saturdays, May 16 – June 13. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Fee: $72 for 4 classes. Ages: 6-11. Practice mixing colors, under painting, using palette knives, proper brush care and techniques. Bring a smock or paint shirt. All materials are provided. More info: 1-877-299-2546 or www.ctworkshop.com.
Issaquah Library
Study Zone: Students in Grades K-12 may drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors. 4 p.m. May 11, 13 and 14.
Manga Club: Manga and Anime fans, join us for our final meeting of the 2008-2009 school year. Open to middle and high schoolers only. 2 p.m. May 20.
Outdoors/Fitness
Cervelo eride bicycle demo: SVC will present éRide, Cervélo’s test ride program, on Wednesday, May 20 from 12-8 p.m. at SVC. éRide will give you the opportunity to experience for yourself what the Cervélo ride is all about. 12 noon, May 20, Sammamish Valley Cycle, Redmond. 425-881-8442 or jon@sammamishcycle.com
Aquarobics: This 60-minute workout will get you in shape while reducing the risk of injury and impact to your joints. Our shallow water workout does not require swimming skills and is perfect for all levels of fitness. Get in. Get fit. 7 a.m. May.15, 18, 20, 22, 25. Redmond District Pool 17535 NE 104th, Redmond. 425-894-0045 or info@aquarobics.net
Triathlon 101: Triathlon 101 will be presented on Wednesday, May 20, from 6-7:30 p.m. We will cover the basics of triathlon. Presented by USAT Triathlon Level I Certified Coach, Lisa Worthington, of FASTT Coaching. Sammamish Valley Cycle 8451 164th Ave NE, Redmond. 425-881-8442 or jon@sammamishcycle.com
Classes
Work Transitions Class: Wednesday, May 20, 7-9 p.m. Looking for a job and need some networking ideas or a few pointers on how to brush up your resume and/or interviewing techniques? Join us as we talk about ‘Finding the Job, Applying for the Job, and Landing the Job’. Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 NE Inglewood Hill Road. To register or for more information, please call 425-868-5186 or email mainoffice@spconline.org.
Gaining Financial Freedom, A Godly Guide To Your Money: Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 7-9 p.m. A three-week course designed to help you discover your financial strengths/weaknesses, by taking an honest look at debt, your retirement planning and what affects your ability to invest, especially in today’s changing economy. Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Childcare is available with advance registration. To register, e-mail mainoffice@spconline.org.
Public Meetings
Issaquah
Issaquah City Hall South is located at 130 E. Sunset Way. For city information, visit www.ci.issaquah.wa.us.
Cemetery Board: 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. Coho Room, second floor of City Hall. 425-837-3335.
City Council: 7:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. City Hall South-Council Chambers.
Development Commission: 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month. City Hall South-Council Chambers. 425-837-3090.
Park Board: 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month. Issaquah Trails House, 110 Bush St. 425-837-3315.
Planning Policy Commission: 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. City Hall South-Council Chambers.
River and Streams Board: 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Pickering Room of City Hall N.W., 1775 12th Ave. N.W. 425-837-3094.
Sister Cities Commission: 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Eagle Room at City Hall. 425-837-3004.
Sammamish
Sammamish City Hall is located at 801 228th Ave. S.E.
For more city information, call 425-295-0500 or visit www.ci.sammamish.wa.us.
City Council: Meets at the Council Chambers at Sammamish City Hall. 425-295-0511.
Parks and Recreation Commission: 6:30 p.m., second Wednesday. Sammamish City Hall. 425-295-0580.
Planning Commission: Meets at the Council Chambers at Sammamish City Hall. 425-295-0525.
