Events

ArtWalk Issaquah: Issaquah will once again be the cultural center for visual, lyrical, and musical performances and myraid of artistic genres, 5 p.m. June 5. With live music around every corner, hands on art projects, and some special suprises. Summer 2009 in Downtown Issaquah. More info:425-269-6239, events@downtownissaquah.com.

Trivia Night: Sponsored by the Issaquah Sister Cities Commission, 7 p.m., Monday, June 8 at the Issaquah Brewhouse, 35 W. Sunset Way. Proceeds from Trivia Night will be used to help bring two artists from Issaquah’s sister city, Chefchaouen, Morocco, to share their art and culture with the community during Issaquah Salmon Days. There is no pre-registration for the event. Participants are urged to come early to ensure that they can secure a table. The brewhouse will be open during its normal operating hours. The entry fee is just $10 for each team of up to four people.

Hawaiian Hula Show: Melelani Hula Studio presents “Waikīkī”, an Hawaiian Hula Show at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 6. $2 donation. Pickering Barn, Issaquah. More info: 206-818-5837.

Wealth Transfer Seminar: Free Lunch and a Wealth Transfer Strategies seminar. RSVP required by Friday, June 5 – guests welcome. 11 a.m. June 10. 695 N.W. Gilman Blvd, Issaquah. 425-837-4686, jana.williams@edwardjones.com

Providence Point Book Sale: Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Annual Providence Point Used Book Sale at Collin Hall, 4135 Providence Point Drive SE, Issaquah. The public is invited. $2 bag sale on Sunday.

Eastside Catholic Information Sessions: 7 p.m. June 9. 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.

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 .

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.

Scholastic Book fair: All are welcome to attend our annual book fair, in the library at Challenger Elementary School. There will be a great selection of books for all ages. 3 p.m. June 5., Challenger Elementary Library Klahanie Blvd., Issaquah.

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

Get Ready to Garden: June 10, 6-8 p.m. Pickering Barn in Issaquah. Come out and learn how to get your garden ready for your summer crops. The Tilth gardeners will show you how to prepare your beds for planting, including adding fertilizer and compost. Gardeners will leave equipped with the knowledge to get their gardens into shape and kick off a productive new garden season. $25 for Tilth members, $35 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. www.seattletilth.org.

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.

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.

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.

June 6 – Acclaimed local jazz saxophonist Darren Motamedy will entertain guests at a dinner/dance open to the public. 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.

Gail Pettis Quartet: Seattle Jazz Vocalist, Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Award Winner. 6 p.m., June 6. Bake’s Place at Providence Point, 4135 Providence Pt. Drive SE. Info: 425-391-3335, events@bakesplace.org.

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.

Bicycle Repair: Fix a Flat, for Adults. Learn to fix a flat bicycle tire and to patch a punctured tire tube. Please bring a bike, tire levers and a patch kit and a bike pump if you have one. Limited to 8 and registration is required. 6 p.m., June 9.

Talk Time: For Adults. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. 1 p.m., June 8.

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. June 7, 4 p.m. June 8, 4 p.m. June 10, 3 p.m. June 11, 2 p.m. June 14.

Sammamish Library, 825 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish

425-868-7444

www.kcls.org/sammamish/.

Resume Writing Workshop: For Adults. Join career counselor, author and resume consultant Gary Kanter for a two-hour workshop to create or improve your resume. 7 p.m., June 10.

Talk Time: For Adults. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. 7 p.m., June 9.

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.

Sammamish Symphony Orchestra: presents Music Around the World. Program includes Carmen Dragon, Mexican Hat Dance, New York, New York, Manicini, Baby Elephant Walk, and much more! 2 p.m., June 7. Eastlake High School Arts Center, 400 228th Ave. NE, Sammamish. Info: 1-800-965-4827.

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. The opening reception will be June 11th from 6:30–8 p.m. 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

Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance work day: Seattle Works Day mobilizes teams of co-workers, friends, alumni and other social and professional groups at volunteer projects. On Saturday, June 6, 12 p.m., Evergreen and Seattle Works will start benching a new XC trail at Duthie Hill Mt Bike Park.

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 3, 10 and 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. Featuring views, birds, and varied wildlife. Motels and campsites are available if you plan to stay overnight. Info: Bill Schmidt 425-881-6037

Classes

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.

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.

Public Meetings

Issaquah

Issaquah City Hall South is located at 130 E. Sunset Way. For city information, visit www.ci.issaquah.wa.us.

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.