Events

Nightmare at Beaver Lake: Oct. 24 to 31 at the park. Tickets are $9 during family hour (7 to 8 p.m. nightly), $12 each from 8 to 11 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and $15 each from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Organized by Sammamish Rotary. Attendees may bring a can of food to donate to Eastside Domestic Violence and save $1 off admission. www.NightmareAtBeaverLake.com.

Pickering Barn Craft Show: Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. More than 85 artisans and craft booths. Free.

“Come Meet Mothers and More” Open House: 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 5. Presented by Mothers and More, Chapter 64. Speaker: Amy Lang. Sammamish Public Library, 825 228th Ave. N.E.

Eastlake Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Features more than 85 artisans and crafters, home-made bake sale items, and raffle prizes. Eastlake High School, 400 228th Ave. N.E., Sammamish. mpmarzano@aol.com.

Harvest dance to benefit Issaquah Food Bank: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 at Pickering Barn. Two local bands—the Astrocats and Magnolia Road—plus food from several local restaurants and many auction items. Tickets are on sale at the Issaquah Reporter office, and other locations in town. To become a sponsor, to volunteer or for more information, contact Chair Bill Werner at Bigwer3@comcast.net or 425-894-4410.

Crafters wanted for Historic Museums of Issaquah Holiday Open House: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6. Space available for crafters to sell items at the event. No commission charge. Table fee: $35; money goes towards museum upkeep and programs. Call to reserve tables. Issaquah Depot Museum freight room, 50 Rainier Blvd. N., Issaquah. 425-392-3500.

Benefits

St. Joseph Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8. Features handcrafted items, holiday gifts and food. Part of the proceeds goes toward nonprofit programs. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 220 Mountain Park Blvd., Issaquah.

ARAS Foundation Harvest Festival: Through Nov. 14. Non-perishable groceries and new toys are needed for the Harvest Festival, a non-profit event on Nov. 15, serving 2000 low income and homeless people in the Seattle area. Pick ups can be arranged if necessary. Donations are tax-deductible. Drop-off locations include: Sammamish City Hall, 801 228th Ave. S.E.; Dr. Mark Nelson Orthodontist’s office, 336 228th Ave. N.E., Sammamish; Plateau Chiropractic, 22647 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road, Sammamish. 425-868 8448 or mary@arasfoundation.org.

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. Online donations can be made at www.issaquahfoodbank.org. Client hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 5-7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Volunteers are also needed. 425-392-4123 or 425-392-5836.

Faith

“Spirituality of Aging” Conference: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Features keynote speaker Alexandra Kovats, as well as seminar sessions for seniors, family and friends, caregivers, pastoral care staff, volunteers and healthcare providers. Cost: $30; includes lunch and materials. Mary Queen of Peace Parish Church, 1121 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. 425-883-7685, ext. 118.

Health

Blood drives: 1-7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Issaquah Christian Church, 10328 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E., Issaquah; 1-4 p.m. Oct. 28 at Spacelabs Healthcare, 5150 220th Ave. S.E., Sammamish; 2-8 p.m. Oct. 28 at 22818 S.E. Eighth St., Sammamish. For Puget Sound Blood Center. 800-398-7888 or www.psbc.org.

Libraries/Books

Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. 425-392-5430 or www.kcls.org. Library activities include:

• “Digital Television Transition:” 3 p.m. Oct. 25. Kris McGowan of the Federal Communications Commission talk about how to prepare for the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital television broadcasting.

• NaNoWriMo: 3-6 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 30-Nov. 20. Draft your next novel during National Novel Writing Month. A local author will serve as coach during library sessions.

• Read Three, Get One Free: Children ages 12-18 can read three books, write three short reviews and get a new paperback book for free. Entry forms available at the library or online at www.kcls.org/read3.

• Story times: Library offers various child, family and foreign language story times. Call for details.

Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. N.E. 425-836-8793 or www.kcls.org. Library activities include:

• Mother/Daughter Book Club: 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month. Open to girls ages 9-12 and their mothers. Topic: Oct. 29, “Seven Spiders Spinning” by Gregory Maguire.

• “Get Organized Financially:” 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Eric Mullinix of The New York Life Insurance Company explains LifeFolio management system.

• “The Dewey and Sketch Roadshow:” 11 a.m. Nov. 5. For ages 2-5. See the official Early Literacy mascots in their own puppet show.

• “Power of the Puppet—Fostering Creativity and Communication:” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12. For adults who care for children ages 2-7. Workshop includes puppet-crafting techniques and creative ways to use puppets and learning and communication tools. Provides two STARS credits.

• Musik Nest: 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Share songs, dance and rhythm with your toddler.

• Teen Creative Writers Group: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Share your stories and poems with other teen writers.

• Sammamish Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Topic: Nov. 19, “The Eyre Affair” by Jasper Fforde.

• Singing Thanksgiving: 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20. The Harmonica Pocket celebrates Thanksgiving with skits, dancing, and American folk tunes. All ages welcome; children 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

• Teen Book Lovers Club: 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month.

• Read Three, Get One Free: Children ages 12-18 can read three books, write three short reviews and get a new paperback book for free. Entry forms available at the library or online at www.kcls.org/read3.

• Story times: Library offers various story times for children and families. Call for details.

• Study Zone: 4-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Free homework help for students.

• Talk Time: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Adults can improve their English speaking and listening skills in this conversation group.

Groups

Eastlake Home Economists: Meeting at 11:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month for a luncheon, and speaker on a topic of interest. Open to anyone holding a college or associate degree in home economics, living on the east side of Lake Washington. For more information or the location, call Marlene Lewis. 425-823-5256.

5th District Democrats: 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 29, American Democracy Movie Night, featuring HBO movie “Recount.” Cost: Free. Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way, Issaquah. Also: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 30, “Issues in American Democracy” discussion group. Speaker: Senatorial candidate Phyllis Huster to talk about election fraud. Cost: Free. Sammamish Public Library, 825 228th Ave. N.E. issuesindemocracy@gmail.com.

Issaquah Amateur Radio Club: 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. Open to anyone, licensed or not, who is interested in Ham Radio. Issaquah Valley Senior Citizens Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way, Issaquah.

Issaquah Guild of the Children’s Hospital: 11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month. New members welcome. 765 Rainier Blvd. N., Issaquah.

Issaquah Kiwanis: Noon Wednesdays. Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way S.W. 425-392-4016 or www.issaquah.kiwanis.org.

Issaquah Rotary: 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W., Issaquah. www.issaquahrotary.org.

La Leche League of the Sammamish Plateau: 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the month. Topics: Nov. 20, “The Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby”; Dec. 18, “The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties”; Jan. 15, “Nutrition and Weaning.” Mothers with nursing babies and mothers-to-be welcome. Meeting room at Issaquah Highlands Fire Station 73, 1280 N.E. Park Drive, Issaquah. 425-605-0837, 425-827-6843, lll.tsf@gmail.com or sherylbatt@verizon.net.

MOMS Club of Sammamish Plateau: 10 a.m. the third Friday of the month. Children welcome. Group also meets for playgroups, outings, moms’ night out, book club and craft nights. Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. 425-836-5015 or momsclubsammamish@yahoo.com.

Mothers and More Sammamish/Redmond chapter: 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. Members participate in scrap-booking, book club, movies out, Clutter Club, kids play groups and more. See Web site for details, locations. www.redmondmothersandmore.org.

Rotary Club of Sammamish: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays. Bellewood Retirement Apartments, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E. 206-940-9098 or www.sammamishrotary.org.

Sammamish Area Woman’s Club: 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Club is a General Federation of Women’s Club Cascade Woman’s Club. Members participate in volunteer projects in the local area. New members welcome. Meetings in members’ homes; call for location. 425-898-8603.

Sammamish Kiwanis Club: 7 a.m. Wednesdays. Breakfast is provided and all are welcome. Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church, 22818 S.E. Eighth St. 425-922-3861.

Toastmasters of Sammamish: 7:15-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Room 121 at Mary Queen of Peace Church, 1121 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. 425-894-3424, tmofsamm@yahoo.com or www.tmofsamm.org.

Writing Group: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Meet with other writers to discuss your work and sip tea. Tiger Mountain Tea Company, Gilman Village, 317 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite 47, Issaquah. 425-941-2559.

Public Meetings

Sammamish

Planning Commission: 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 801 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish.

Support

Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group: 6-7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Free information and support group is open to care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. Aegis of Issaquah, 780 N. Juniper St. 425-313-7364 or www.alzwa.org.

Breast cancer patient support: Trained survivors offer free emotional support to the newly-diagnosed, enhancing emotional recovery while going through treatments. Will attend consultations, chemotherapy and radiation appointments and have volunteers in your community. 206-417-3484, www.angelcarefoundation.org or angelcare@angelcarefoundation.org.

Divorce Recovery: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 25. Seminar for those going through separation or divorce, or trying to move on after divorce. Childcare available with advance registration. Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. 425-392-8636 or www.plcc.org.

Volunteers

Women’s Week volunteers: Volunteers needed to help coordinate Women’s Week at Issaquah REI, Oct. 26-Nov. 1. Events include workshops and guest speakers and authors. Call or e-mail for details. 425-313-1660 or tasars@rei.com.

ARAS Foundation Harvest Festival: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 15. Needs 150 volunteers to help serve 2000 low income and homeless people groceries, clothing, books and toys in White Center. Call for details. 425 868 8448 mary@arasfoundation.org.

Ongoing volunteer:

Issaquah Chamber of Commerce: Chamber is seeking friendly volunteers to assist in providing a warm welcome and information to visitors at our Issaquah Visitor Information Center. Help is needed 1-5 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 425-392-7024 or tbarry@issaquahchamber.com.

Issaquah History Museums: Volunteers needed to welcome visitors four hours per month at the Train Depot and Gilman Town Hall. Training provided. 425-392-3500 or volunteer@issaquahhistory.org.

Sammamish Arts Commission: Arts commission is looking for a handyperson to help with the tiled bus shelter. Some tiles need to be replaced and all tiles must be resealed. For questions or to volunteer, call 425-295-0556 or e-mail dsanders@ci.sammamish.wa.us.

Youth Center Advisory Board: The 2008-2009 Issaquah Youth Advisory Board is seeking representatives from Issaquah, Beaver Lake and Maywood middle schools. Applications available online at www.ci.issaquah.wa.us. More info: 425-837-3317.