Christmas musical celebration
Join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as they celebrate Christ’s birth through music at their Christmas Musical Celebration “Hallelujah.” 7 p.m., Dec 20. LDS Church 10115 172nd Ave NE, Redmond. All are invited and the event is free.
Holiday Movie Night at Kidz Bounce
Popcorn, movies, hot chocolate and bouncing at this holiday party. All the extras are included under the regular drop-in price. 6 p.m., Dec. 21, 8178 304th Ave Se, Issaquah. 425-222-5439, info@kidzbounce.com.
Support SAMA
The mission of Science and Management of Addiction (SAMA) is to eliminate the disease of substance addiction in youth by advancing research, education and treatment. It was founded by parents whose children fell victim to drug addiction, and helps young people and their families find the resources they need to overcome substance addiction. Please consider a donation to the SAMA Foundation today. Your tax-deductible gift of $250 by Dec. 31 will help them serve more than 100 new families in the coming year. www.samafoundation.org., 206-328-1719.
Issaquah Community Center “icamp”
Ages 7-14. This camp includes animation, engineering and robotics, digital art, video game creation and fun! Register at www.ctworkshop.com or 1-877-299-2546. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or half-day camp. Monday to Thursday. Dec. 28-31. Issaquah Community Center. Fee: $475 or $260.
Dasher and Santa
Creighton Edward Home Lifestyle is hosting Dasher and Santa in Gilman Village, Saturday, Dec. 19, 12-2 p.m. 317 NW Gilman Blvd, building 35 and 27. This will be a great family fun event to meet Dasher and Santa. Photos, entertainment and treats for all.
English Language Class
Beginning and Intermediate English Classes sponsored by Issaquah Sammamish Interfaith Coalition. Join any time. 6 p.m., Dec. 16. Pine Lake Covenant Church 1715 228th Ave SE, Sammamish. 425-392-2488. HABarlow@hotmail.com
‘The Nutcracker’
Sammamish’s own Kristen Lierzapf and Kirstin Allison join visiting Russian dancers from the Kirov Ballet in St. Petersburg in the International Ballet Theatre’s classical production of “The Nutcracker” through Dec. 23 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. IBT’s production honors the original style and character of the ballet as it was first created by Tchaikovsky and Marius Petipa in St. Petersburg in 1892. This holiday standout is steeped in Russian tradition, featuring museum quality backdrops, exquisite costumes and premier guest artists. www.interballettheatre.org.
Pediatric care drive
LearningRx, 195 NE Gilman Blvd., Suite 100, Issaquah, is accepting donations for the Pediatric Interim Care Center Nursery in Kent. The support of these items helps provide immediate, short-term medical care between hospital and home for medically fragile infants suffering from prenatal drug exposure. There is a need for cotton or terry sleepers with snap front, disposable diapers, Johnson’s Baby Powder, and Johnson’s Baby Shampoo, and other items. To check what sizes are needed most, visit www.picc.net.
“’Twas the Night
Before Christmas”
Karolyn Grimes, the actress best known for her role as Zuzu Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” present a special holiday event featuring a reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” 4 p.m., Dec 23. Salish Lodge Spa, 6501 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie.
