Events
Trick or Treat: Gilman Village will host a special Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 31. Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., children up to the age of 12 will be able to trick or treat through the village, accompanied by an adult.
Eastlake Holiday Bazaar: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Eastlake HS gym and commons. Shoppers can browse over 100 Northwest Artisans and Crafters. We’ve searched the best of the Northwest crafters for unique gift items, fine art, hand painted ceramics, delicious foods and new undiscovered artists. 425-241-1067.
St. Joseph Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 14. 220 Mt. Park Blvd. Hand-crafted items will be featured along with delicious food to enjoy while you shop. You will be able to support non-profit programs, as well as local crafters. 425-369-0970.
Smith Elementary holiday bazaar: Crafters/exhibitors wanted for Smith Elementary holiday bazaar in Sammamish. Our Winter Wonderland is an opportunity for you to to set up a sales table at the event from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. Cost: $25 (you supply the table). Space is limited and will be first/come first/served for approved vendors. Contact Patti, 425-996-6664.
Nightmare at Beaver Lake: Nightly, through to Oct. 31.
7-8 p.m. Family Hour
8-11 p.m. Full Frights
Family Hour $6
Full Frights Sunday through Thursday $11
Full Frights Friday and Saturday $15.
Halloween Train: Northwest Railway Museum Oct. 31. Halloween Train will run for 3 full days. Come on out in your costume and take part in the fall festivities at the Snoqualmie Depot. Halloween Train takes you on a scenic excursion through the Cascade foothills of the Upper Snoqualmie Valley, including a ride to the top of Snoqualme Falls on the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad. www.trainmuseum.org or 425‐888‐3030.
Free Films at the Train Depot: The City of Issaquah Arts Commission and 4Culture present a new program: Films @ the Train Depot! The free films are shown at 7 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Historic Train Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N. in Issaquah.
The Fall Film Series line-up “Made in Washington” includes:
Nov. 14 – “Singles” (1992) A story about the ever-transient singles life, set against the backdrop of the 1990s Seattle music scene.
Dec. 12 – “Smoke Signals” (1998) The story of two young American Indian men on an important life journey.
Pickering Barn Christmas Craft Show: SE 56th and 10th Ave, Issaquah (across from Costco). Nov. 5-7. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission and parking. Over 85 Northwest crafters and artists. For directions e-mail at countrycreation.blogspot.com. 425-413-1004.
City of Issaquah’s series of free movie nights on sustainability: the documentary “Addicted to Plastic” will be shown Nov. 10. The event aims to educate the community about plastics; the effects of plastics on the environment and human health; and the plastics industry. The documentary explores plastic’s history during the last 100 years, as well as current solutions related to recycling and biodegradability. After the movie, a panel of experts will lead a discussion on related environmental topics. 6:30-9 p.m., King County Library Service Center Community Room, 960 Newport Way N.W., Issaquah (not the downtown library). 425-837-3400.
artEAST presents Barbara Patera’s prints: artEAST is proud to present Barbara Patera’s Prints, a display of original works carved by skilled artist and Issaquah resident, Barbara Patera. 1 p.m., Oct 31. Front Street, Issaquah. 425-392-3191
Operation Bald Eagle: which raises funds and support for the local families of armed forces, police and fire personnel killed in service, is holding a fundraiser at Ruby’s Diner in Redmond Town Center, 5-9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19. Those wanting to attend, must present a flyer to participate. For more information, jeffmitchell@operationbaldeagle.com.
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile: will be in Issaquah on Friday, Oct. 30 celebrating Halloweenie! Ketchup with the Wienermobile at the Fred Meyer store on 6100 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy from 11 a.m – 4 p.m. Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloweenie costumes and trick-or-treat at the Wienermobile. We won’t have candy, but we do have wiener whistles! More info at 608-347-5395.
Crafters wanted: The Historic Museums of Issaquah will hold the Holiday Open House on December 5, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Train Depot Freight Room. There are 10 spaces set aside for local crafters to show and sell their items at the event. Each crafter has a 6 foot space, tables are provided and no commissions are charged, the fee for the space is $35. All proceeds will benefit the continued success of the museums. 425-392-3500 to reserve your table.
Master Chorus Eastside: is getting ready to launch season 2009/10. Their first event of the season will be Fire and Ice: Hot Music for a Cold December, Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Eastlake Performing Arts Center, Eastlake High School, Sammamish. www.MasterChorusEastside.org.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Walk: The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Puget Sound Affiliate hosts the region’s first-ever Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Walk on Sunday, Nov. 1. Registration is $20 for adults and $10 for children; pancreatic cancer survivors and kids under 3 free. 8 a.m., 3000 Landerholm Circle, Bellevue. corvella@pancanvolunteer.org.
Galleries/Exhibits
Providence Point Arts and Crafts Fair: Collin Hall, 4135 Providence Point Drive, Issaquah. Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Get started with your holiday shopping early. Many gifts, decorations, wrapping paper, ribbons, stationery and note cards. Scarves & knit goods. Diamond willow walking sticks, functional pottery, breads, jellies, jams and candy. Jewelry and many other home-crafted items. gramsiejo1@msn.com.
artEAST workshops in downtown Issaquah: October – December. artEAST offers many art classes this fall, from lectures in art history and art-teaching to hands-on workshops in jewelry, drawing, painting, and leather mask-making. Classes are offered during the day as well as in the evening. All classes are taught by local artEAST artists in a salon-style setting at UP Front Gallery in downtown Issaquah. Students are encouraged to register early as enrollment is limited. To view a complete listing of classes and other artEAST programs and events, go to www.arteast.org. ArtEAST is located at UP Front Gallery at 48 Front Street in downtown Issaquah. For more information, call 425-391-3980.
University House Art Show: Faces and Figures, curated by Charlotte Beall opens Oct. 23 and runs through March 7, 2010, at University House, Issaquah retirement community – 22975 SE Black Nugget Road. This group exhibition showcases whimsical and expressive faces and figures represented in photographs, paintings, prints, mixed media, and ceramic sculptures. This grouping of portraiture artworks exemplifies the grace of human figures and the captivating expressions of people and animals. This exhibit will remind the viewer of the importance and power of these lasting impressions of people and animals connecting us to the human spirit. 425-557-4200.
Music
Free Ladies Musical Club Concert: Three-Part Inventions by J.S. Bach; Variations and Fugue on song from Verdi’s Rigoletto by Graham Powning; Variations on Waltzing Matilda by Graham Powning; Trio No. 4a by Henk Badings. Arranged for two oboes and English horn. 3 p.m., Oct 25. University House, 22975 SE Black Nugget Rd., Issaquah. 425-557-4200.
Master Chorus Eastside: Master Chorus Eastside is holding auditions in all sections for its 2009-2010 season. All interested singers must have choral music experience and basic music reading ability. 425-392-8446. www.masterchoruseastside.org.
Master Chorus Eastside exists to share the power of choral music to inspire and bring joy.
Vasa Park Fall Craft Show: Oct. 15-17. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Over 90 crafters. 3560 West Lake Sammamish Rd SE, Bellevue. 425-413-1004.
The Art of the Sari: A Photo Journey of Indian Artists and Textiles. The Sammamish Arts Commission will present The Art of the Sari in the Sammamish City Hall Commons Gallery, until Dec. 4. Brilliantly colored Saris will line the gallery, and an intricate form of sand painting called Rangoli will be created on the floor. Additionally, textiles, artists and people from craft villages in Northeastern and Western India will be presented in a series of photographic images by Michael Rainwater. The opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Wednesday, Sep. 16, from 6–8 p.m. in the gallery and is open to the public.
Outdoors/Gardens
Cedar River Salmon Journey: Come to the Cedar River this fall for a free family friendly program on spawning salmon! Follow the salmon up the Cedar and learn about these amazing fish and the Cedar River. Volunteer naturalists will be stationed from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1 at Renton Library, Cedar River Park, Riverview Park, Cavanaugh Pond and Landsburg Park. Carpool if you can – these sites have limited parking. For a flyer with directions or to get more information, visit www.cedarriver.org or call 206.245.0143.
The City of Woodinville Parks and Recreation Department: is offering four classes on fly fishing this fall starting in September. Fly Fishing 101, Salmon and Steelhead Fly Tying 101, Salmon and Steelhead Fly Tying 102, and Basics of Fly Casting. For more information, or to sign up for a class: 425.398.9327, www.ci.woodinville.wa.us.
Nature Walk: Join us for a free Ranger led tour of the Mercer Slough wetland and Environmental Education Center. Explore the plants and wildlife that call Mercer Slough home. No registration necessary. All ages welcome. 2 p.m., Saturdays. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center’s Visitor Center 1625 118th Ave SE, Bellevue. 425-452-2565, MSEEC@bellevuewa.gov
Green Redmond Partnership work party: Volunteer with the Green Redmond Partnership. Join us for hands-on restoration the last Saturday of every month. No experience necessary. Wear sturdy shoes, we provide gloves and tools. 206-905-6943. greenredmond@cascadeland.org
Sports/Fitness
Intro to Ayurveda: The Fern Life Center in Issaquah is hosting a free introductory class for those interested in Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga. Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. RSVP to info@fernlifecenter.com or 425-391-3376. 710 Fifth Ave NW, Issaquah.
Sheryl Swoopes basketball clinic for boys and girls: Players will learn offensive and defensive skills that can be used at any level. Come join the fun and learn from the best! Clinics will be directed by WNBA Seattle Storm player, Sheryl Swoops, who has won MVP and league Championships with her former team, the Houston Comets. Sheryl will coach the clinics with some of her basketball friends. To register or for more information, please call 206-683-4060 or email jjk2511@aol.com. Saturdays, Oct. 10-Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee; $150/5 classes + t-shirt and an autograph.
Jazzercise: Fresh moves, new music, pure motivation. Jazzercise includes warm-up, aerobic, toning and stretch routines combining dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kick-boxing and more. New Tu/Th 4:30 p.m. classes. Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way SW, Issaquah. 4 p.m. Oct.27. 4 p.m. Oct.29. (800)FIT-IS-IT
Aquarobics: If your goal is a leaner, stronger, fit body and want to have fun while you get there – Aquarobics is for you. Our water fitness program uses the water’s resistance and buoyancy to promote quicker muscle tone and a vigorous cardiovascular workout. 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Mercerwood Shore Club, 4150 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island. 425-894-0045, info@aquarobics.net.
Free Nithya Yoga: Attend free Nithya Yoga sessions at Grass Lawn Park in Redmond every Saturday at 7:30 a.m. rishirazdan@gmail.com.
Groups/Support
Family Support Group: Led by a trained facilitator, the Family Support Group is designed to assist family members, employers and friends of people experiencing the disease of mental illness. The group provides support through first hand experiences and shares coping strategies. 7 p.m. Oct 21. Issaquah City Hall, Coho Room 130 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah. Karin 425-206-5247, info@nami-eastside.org.
Healing Prayer Worship Service: A Resource for our community. If you have physical, emotional, relational or spiritual challenges, or if you desire to make space for God in a peaceful setting, attend the Mission Lux Healing Prayer Service each fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Held at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave SE, Sammamish. www.missiolux.org
Toastmasters of Sammamish: meets from 7:15-8:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1121 228th Ave. S.E. Call 425-895-6844 or e-mail marlon.hsu@gmail.com.
SnoValley Writers Work Group: Contact snovalleywrites@gmail.com for assignment prior to coming to class. 3 p.m. Oct 25. North Bend Library 115 E 4th Street, North Bend.
Celebrate Recovery: Are your hurts, habits, or hangups keeping you from enjoying life? CR is a Christ-centered recovery program offering support and a means to freedom. 7 p.m., Mondays. Pine Lake Covenant Church 1715 228th Ave SE, Sammamish. 425-392-8636. crontheplateau@gmail.com.
A Deeper Well: Our Savior Lutheran Church holds an Open Discussion to meet old friends and make new ones. Everyone welcome. No affiliation required. 8 p.m. Oct 27. Issaquah Brew House 35 W Sunset Way. 425-392-4169. rdfletcher@oslcissaquah.org.
Tapestry of Our Lives: A day-long workshop for family caregivers, senior adults, pastoral care ministers, healthcare professionals, and clergy focusing on the power of our stories as well as informational workshops regarding staying healthy, preparing for a pandemic, caring for people with dementia, caring for someone who is dying. Keynote speaker, Debbie Dimitre, professional storyteller will present a collage of heart warming stories that not only focus on the importance of family, community gross generational sharing but also on the power of story to heal and connect us as human beings. Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-2:20 p.m. Mary Queen of Peace Church, 1121 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish. 435-391-1178.
Visions for Tomorrow: Education course for direct caregivers of children and adolescents diagnosed with mental illness. Information about a variety of mental health disorders, including autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, depressive disorder and schizophrenia. Other topics include psychotherapy treatments, coping skills and self-care. Held in the Garibaldi Room/Building C. Pre-registration is required. 7 p.m. Mondays. 98052 16225 NE 87th St., Redmond. 425-881-7348. mertens@comcast.net
Family finder genealogy classes: Friends of the Bellevue Washington Family History Center is holding a number of free classes. For more information, contact 425-454-2690 or e-mail i6familyhistory@comcast.net
Eastside/Bellevue PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is open to anyone with issues about acceptance of a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender loved one or yourself. Meetings are confidential. The group is not associated with any religious organization. Meetings are held from 7-9 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at First United Methodist Church at 1934 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue. 206-325-7724, www.bellevue-pflag.org. All are welcome to attend.
The Eastside Welcome Club: meets the first Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in members’ homes and on various days of the month for other activities and outings. If you are new to the area and want to meet new people and join in different interests and social groups, please contact Terri 425-641-8341.
Divorce Recovery: a seminar for those going through separation or divorce or trying to move on from divorce, is scheduled on Tuesday evenings, to Nov. 24. Pine Lake Covenant Church on the Sammamish Plateau. Open to the community. To register, call Sharon at 425-392-8636 or go to www.plcc.org. Child care by pre-registration only.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: provide a place for people to learn, share and gain support from others caring for a person with dementia. Contact Nallely Marron for information about the Issaquah group. Faith United Methodist Church 3924 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd SE, Issaquah. 425-313-7364.
La Leche League meeting: Whether you’re breastfeed your baby six days, six weeks or six months, mothers find La Leche League meetings supportive and informative. Mothers with their nursing babies and mothers-to-be are welcome. Overlake Hospital’s Issaquah Campus classroom 22510 SE 64th Place, Suite 120, Issaquah. 425-605-0837. lll.tsf@gmail.com.
Sammamish Citizen Corps: holds a refresher/advanced training class for CERTs on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Eastide Fire and Rescue Station #82. e-mail SammamishCitizenCorps@hotmail.com for more information and to register. The Corps also needs community volunteers experienced in marketing; web design, building and management; fund raising; grant writing; volunteer coordination; recruiting and more as we help educate and keep our community safer before, during and after natural and man-wrought disasters.
Volunteers
LINKS: Looking Into the Needs of Kids and Schools is recruiting community volunteers to be Lunch Buddies. With the school year well underway, the need for LINKS Lunch Buddies in the Lake Washington School District is growing. The Lunch Buddy Program is a way for caring adults to help local elementary students succeed. Volunteers mentor students by meeting with them once a week and by acting as a positive role model. Lunch Buddies eat lunch together, play games, share talents or just talk. It’s an opportunity to make a life long impact on a child. Mentored students are more likely to do better in school, say NO to drugs and say YES to college! Please help us make a difference. To become a LINKS Volunteer, contact Nanci Wehr at links@lwsd.org or 425-702-3410.
Volunteer call: Volunteer opportunities abound in downtown Issaquah where volunteers are needed and cherished. At the Issaquah History Museums you can be a docent greeting the public at the restored Train Depot, or at the old Town Hall and adjacent jail (or both). Or if you prefer, you can help with mailings, and scanning of photos. Please email Karen at volunteer@issaquahhistory.org or phone 425-392-3500.
Driver for food bank: The Issaquah Food Bank is in need of a driver to pick up food from area businesses. They need a driver to pick up on Wednesdays, from Issaquah Safeway, Fred Meyer, and Starbucks. Call 425-392-4123 if interested.
Hospice Volunteer Training: Highline Medical Center’s Hospice program: is a nonprofit organization serving terminally ill patients and their families in South and East King County. Highline Hospice is recruiting caring and compassionate people interested in supporting terminally ill patients and their families. If you have a heart for being with others through difficult times, volunteering with Hospice may be right for you. Volunteers provide patient support and companionship, caregiver respite, bereavement support, or office help. Comprehensive training provided. Michele Fawcett-Long at 206-439-9095 or mfawcett-long@highlinemedical.org.
Mary Queen of Peace: Can you donate 2-4 hours each month? Mary Queen of Peace needs your help during our bi-monthly meetings for just 2 hours to watch our children (ages birth to six years), while we build our spiritual connections through the partnership of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). We typically meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 9:10-11:30 a.m. from Sept.-May. If you’re interested in finding out more information please contact blankwendy@comcast.com
History Museums maintenance: Volunteers with carpentry and mechanical skills needed to assist the Issaquah History Museums in the maintenance and upkeep of the Train Depot and Gilman Town Hall. Please email Karen at volunteer@issaquahhistory.org or phone 425-392-3500.
Library Activities
Issaquah Library 10 West Sunset Way, Issaquah
425-392-5430
www.kcls.org/issaquah/.
Preschool Story Times: Preschool ages with adults. 11 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays.
Toddler Story Times: Ages 2 to 3 with adult. 10 a.m., Tuesdays.
Spanish Story Times: Young children with adults. 7 p.m., Mondays.
Talk Time: For Adults. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.
Mother Goose Story Times: Wednesday, Oct. 21 and 28, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
The Issaquah Library’s teen events for the month of November have been cancelled due to the impending remodeling of the library’s meeting room. Cancelled events:
Strategy Games Club: Rock Band Edition on Thursday, Nov. 19
Manga Club on Monday, Nov. 30
Events will be rescheduled, dates to be announced.
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.
Baby Story Times: Ages 6 to 12 months with adult. 11 a.m., Fridays.
Spanish Story Times: Ages 3 and older with adult. 10 a.m., Saturdays.
Preschool Story Times: Ages 3 to 6 with adult. Space is limited. 10 a.m., Thursdays, 1 p.m., Fridays.
Young Toddler Story Time: Fridays, 10 and 11 a.m. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult. Space is limited.
Pajama Story Times: Mondays, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Ages 2 to 6 with adult. Space is limited.
Toddler Story Times: Wednesdays, 10 and 11 a.m. Ages 24 to 36 months with adult.
Classes
CPR class: CPR classes twice a month at our office in Redmond. We also offer CPR online with a skills test in person at our office. Please call to sign up at 425 739-0700. PreventionMD 14681 NE 95th ST, Redmond. 425 739-0700. reception@preventionMD.com.
Free Annuity Seminar: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30-8 p.m. Pogacha Restaurant, 120 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah. Addressing concerns about retirement. Help take the guess work out of saving for retirement. Presented by Kathy Wills & Dan Cunningham with Edward Jones Investments and John Hancock. Dinner included. 425-747-0604. www.edwardjones.com.
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.
