Events

Black Horse Art Studio: Student Art Show and Open House, Saturday, June 13. Enjoy wine tasting with Barefoot Winery, appetizers, drinks, and treats for the kids. Come meet the horses and learn about our art classes, birthday parties and summer camps. Free raffle – win Mariner tickets, ballet tickets, or two mini Horse and Art Camps. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Free. 2843 238th Ave SE, Sammamish. 206.979.0757. www.blackhorseartstudio.com.

Bike Safety Fair: Children participate in bike activities to teach them safety in a fun environment. Including bike/helmet inspections, bike tune-up station, obstacle course, and interaction with police officers. Lots of other fun activities, too. 10 a.m., June 13. Issaquah Valley Elementary School 555 NW Holly St., Issaquah. 425-653-1089. bikesafteyfair@optimistis.org.

Issaquah History Museums: Display at Farmer’s Market. Issaquah History Museums will be having a display covering historic Issaquah farming, etc, at Pickering Barn on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Farm Animal Day: Greet our goats, ducks, and alpacas! Farm celebration featuring wagon rides, music, farm animals, and refreshments. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, U-pick and farmstand. All crops grown using organic methods. From 11 a.m., June 13 and 14. 15410 NE 124th St., Redmond. 425-869-9777. farmllc@yahoo.com.

1st Annual Adult Burn Survivor Picnic: 2 p.m. June 13. The Northwest Burn Foundation is sponsoring a picnic for Adult Burn Survivors. There will be food and fun – please RSVP. Marymoor Park, Redmond. sarahmac68@hotmail.com

Eastside Catholic Information Sessions: 7 p.m. June 16. Will include an in-depth look at Eastside Catholic’s 6-12 curriculum, programs and student life followed by an optional tour of the campus. For more info: contact the Admission Office at 425-295-3001. 232 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish. 425-295-3001, hjohnson@eastsidecatholic.org.

Jazz and Ribs: On Saturday, June 13 you can enjoy a perfect combination– mouth watering baby back ribs and smooth jazz. The Sno-Valley Senior Center is hosting Dina Blade who specializes in singing American popular songs from the 1930s and 40s. While Dina serenades, you will be enjoying a complete dinner featuring your choice of steak, salmon or slow roasted baby back ribs. This is our last dinner of the season and all proceeds benefit the Sno-Valley Senior Center in its mission of providing quality services to Senior Citizens and their families. Reservations recommended, call 425-333-4152 with your choice of entrée. Dinner is seated at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., the Center is located half a block behind City Hall in Carnation.

Free Nutrition for Kids Class: Ever struggle with getting your kids to eat healthy foods? Grab those picky eaters and stop by Kidz Bounce to let the experts at PCC Natural Markets introduce a wide selection of healthy foods to your kids! Supervised play available for $6/child. 10 a.m. June 12., Kidz Bounce 8178 304th Ave SE, Issaquah. 425-222-5439 info@kidzbounce.com

Prom Dreams … Pass It On: We are having our very first Dress Drive on June 13 at the old Shell station in downtown Issaquah, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. We are hoping to collect enough prom dresses between now and early next year to support a series of “prom boutique events” for girls attending their 2010 Senior Prom. These events will probably be held between early April and May, and will extend to high school students within the Issaquah School District. More info: 425-395-1212 .

Seattle Breast Cancer 3-Day Expo: Prepares participants for 60-mile trek. Free Expo on June 13 advises walkers on walking gear, fundraising tips and blister care for Seattle event on September 11-13. What will you need on route and what does the Breast Cancer 3-Day provide for you at stops and at night? The Seattle Breast Cancer 3-Day Expo is a fun and free event for the public to learn more about the Breast Cancer 3-Day. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N. Shoreline.

District wide middle school dance: Grades 6-8. Issaquah Youth Center. Friday, June 12, 7-10 p.m. Fee: $5. 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 are available. Parent volunteers are always needed; please call 425-837-3317 if interested. Dress code is strictly enforced.

Seattle Tilth events – in partnership with the City of Issaquah’s Resource Conservation Office.

1,2,3 Grow a Garden: June 13, 9-11 a.m. Pickering Barn in Issaquah. Join us for this two-hour clinic and see how simple it is to start growing food in your sunny garden. $25 for Tilth members, $35 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. www.seattletilth.org.

Children’s Garden Harvest Classes: Wednesdays, until Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-noon. Pickering Barn in Issaquah. We introduce children and parents to the magic of garden ecology, singing songs, finding colors and shapes, and tasting the flowers and plants that grow in the garden. Dress for weather and mess. $20 Seattle Tilth members, $30 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. www.seattletilth.org.

Benefits

Evergreen Healthcare Auxiliary Tea: to benefit Neuroscience Institute. 2 p.m. Saturday, August 8, Willows Lodge, 14580 NE 145th St., Woodinville. Program includes Pinky’s Passion, a vintage fashion show, and a presentation by certified tea etiquette consultant Susan Springer. Guests are encouraged to wear vintage clothes or traditional afternoon tea party clothing including gloves and hats for this fun event. Scones, sandwiches, pastries and tea, small silent auction. A limited number of tickets are available for $40 per person. www.evergreenhealthcare.org., or 425-899-3000.

Recycle For Miracles!: Bonaci Jewelers is supporting Seattle Children’s Hospital by appraising your donated fine jewelry for a tax deduction. The jewelry will be sold by Seattle Children’s Hospital to support uncompensated care. Help us help kids. 9 a.m., June 12. Bonaci Fine Jewelry, 303 E Smith St, Issaquah. 253.852.2222. terese.gordon@seattlechildrens.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. 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.

Summer Sports Ministry Camp at Pine Lake Covenant Church: July 27-31, 9 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Mon–Fri. Join us for a fun week of sports and bible study. To register, go to www.plcc.org or contact Kim Strobaugh at kims@plcc.org or 425-395-5516.

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.

Nightlife

Pogacha of Issaquah: Saturdays, Live music, no cover. Paul Green, Saturday, June 13 from 8 to 11 p.m. www.pogacha.com.

Acclaimed local jazz saxophonist Darren Motamedy will entertain guests at a dinner/dance open to the public, June 20, 8 p.m. Pogacha of Issaquah 120 NW Gilman Blvd., Issaquah, 425-392-5550. steve@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.

Library Activities

Issaquah Library 10 West Sunset Way, Issaquah

425-392-5430

www.kcls.org/issaquah/.

Strategy Games Club: Play video games on the big screen or a board game, have a snack and hang out. It’s free and only open to teens in middle and high school. 425.392.5430, jrgomes@kcls.org.

Talk Time: For Adults. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

Job Finding Strategies: For Adults. Join Allan Hay, author of Memory Mining: Digging for Gems from Your Past Good Work, as he provides expert advice on job search strategies. 6 p.m. June 13.

Study Zone: Grades K-12. Drop in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors. 2 p.m. June14, 4 p.m. June 15, 4 p.m. June 17. 3 p.m. June 18.

Sammamish Library, 825 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish

425-868-7444

www.kcls.org/sammamish/.

Talk Time: For Adults. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. 7 p.m., June 16.

Sammamish Book Group: For Adults. This month is a “free read.” Share an interesting book with the group. 7 p.m. June 17.

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.

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.

Veterans: Veterans and their families can get assistance for their VA benefits from a D.A.V. Service Officer on June 12 from 3-6 p.m. in the Kent Library at 212 2nd Ave. N. 253-859-6439, jeanettem66@msn.com.

Music

Live music on the Depot deck: During June, July and August, the Issaquah History Museums will have the Train Depot open on Thursday evenings from 4-8 p.m. in addition to their usual hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. We will also have live music on the Train Depot deck on Thursday evenings. A chance to visit the museums at your leisure in the evenings and enjoy music at the same time.

Issaquah Chamber Orchestra Free Concert: The orchestra will perform a variety of classical and popular works in the Village Theatre, 7 p.m., June 15. Front Street, Issaquah.

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

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. Pogacha of Issaquah. More info: 425-454-7676 or rrosephoto@comcast.net.

Paula Maratea Fuld at Pogacha of Issaquah: Display of three-dimensional plastic, glass and paint assemblies, as well as canvas paintings inspired by the geometric forms found in those assemblies, in a new exhibit called “Light Interpretations.” Pogacha of Issaquah, 120 NW Gilman Blvd. 425-392-5550, cynthia@flashmediaservices.com.

2009 Northwest Watercolor Society: Signature Members Exhibition opens June 11 and runs through October 17, 2009 at University House, Issaquah. This show will also be included in the Issaquah Art Walk, July 3 from 5–7:30 p.m. This exhibition showcases the rich and diverse watercolors by The NWWS Signature Members. More info: University House, 425-557-4200.

Family

Acrylic Painting: Issaquah Community Center, Saturdays, until 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 Parks and Rec

The City of Issaquah Parks and Rec Department is offering the following upcoming classes/courses. More info. 425-837-3300 or www.issaquahparks.net.

Issaquah Community Center: Spring Hours (March 1 – June 1) Monday-Friday: 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday: Closed.

Kindermusik Our Time: Ages: 16 months-3. 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m., Wednesdays, until June 24. Your child will uncover the wonder of sea creatures through music while developing listening and language skills and blossoming social skills. A materials fee of $35 is paid to the instructor on the first day of class. To register, 425-427-0984 or www.themusiknest.com. Issaquah Community Center. Fee: $60/5 classes.

Still-life studies: Ages: 7-14. Noon-1:30 p.m. Saturdays, until June 13. Focus on drawing and painting from still-lifes. We will be playing with shading, color blending, and good observation of objects. This a great class for the serious art student. All art materials provided. More info: www.TheDrawingBoardArtInstruction.com. Issaquah Community Center. Fee: $52/3 classes.

Outdoors/Health

Introduction To Ayurveda: Free Workshop at Fern Life Center. Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Register by calling 425-391-3376. More info: www.fernlifecenter.com

Volunteers Mountain Stewards: Needed to hike Mount Baker area. Adult volunteers 18 years or older with hiking and outdoor recreation skills, to hike trails and teach hikers and climbers about Leave No Trace ethics, safety and Forest Service regulations. Apply by June 25. Complete the Mountain Steward volunteer application at www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/volunteering/mtn_steward. More info: 360-856-5700 x225, or brichey@fs.fed.us.

Weight Loss, Well-Being and Lasting Change: a tele-seminar with Mia Barbera, exercise physiologist and certified life and wellness coach, formerly of Overlake Hospital. June 17, 7-8:15 p.m. $65 includes worksheets and highly effective coaching and training. For information, classes and free introductory sessions, visit www.makinghealthyhabitshappen.com or email mia@makinghealthyhabitshappen.com.

Ninth Annual Symphony of Gardens Tour: benefiting the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra. Visit five private gardens in Bellevue, Yarrow Point and Kirkland, with classic cars, live music, refreshments. June 28, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets $25, at www.brownpapertickets.com, or call 800-838-3006; also available at Bellevue and Wells Medina nurseries and Ravenna Gardens in Kirkland. Info: 425-990-1011.

Nature walk and birding trip: June 15 and July 20, 9 a.m., Lake Sammamish State Park. The Park offers plenty of habitats for aquatic and boreal species. Meet at the main parking area at 9 a.m. Trip should last 3 hours. Info: Sharon, the trip leader, at 425-271-0143. Bring binoculars and dress appropriately.

Olympic Peninsula wildflower trip: July 11-12, 11 a.m. Hurricane Ridge/Dungeness Spit. Info: Bill Schmidt 425-881-6037.

Greenway Days: June 20 and 21. Free, Fun activities all weekend long. Compete in the Mountains to Sound Relay – One Day, 100 miles. Registration open until June 18. For more info: www.mtsgreenway.org or 206-382-5565.

Classes

English Language Classes: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., June 23-August 10. Register Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave SE Sammamish. Class Fee $50 – Scholarships available if needed. Bus Routes 216 and 269. More info: paulah-c@comcast.net, 425-313-8937 or elipeter@juno.com.

Bamboo Containment: Learn how to get the benefits of running bamboo while keeping it under control. Our Bamboo Warriors will give you real world tips and techniques. 10 a.m. June 20. Bamboo Gardens Nursery, Redmond. 425-868-5166.

Gaining Financial Freedom, A Godly Guide To Your Money: Wednesdays, June 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.

Boards etc

Youth Advisory Board: Issaquah Youth Advisory Board applications are now available for the 2009-10 school year. All current fifth through 11th graders are welcome to apply. Pick an application up at the Issaquah Community Center, in school offices or online at www.ci.issaquah.wa.us under “Board & Commissions” For more information, call Cathy Jones at 425-837-3317.