Events

Sustainable Issaquah: Sustainable Issaquah is hosting a community meeting from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sep. 19, at Issaquah City Hall’s Eagle Room, 130 Sunset Way. Help us envision the future of our community and plan actionable and lasting solutions to maintain or improve the livability and sustainability of Issaquah. Find out more at www.sustainableissaquah.org. Send questions to sustainableissaquah@gmail.com or call Lori at 425-313-0201.

Seattle Tilth’s Putting the Garden to Bed: Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m. Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW. The rain and dark has snuck up on us and the garden is winding down. Grab those last few days of sunshine and put your garden to bed. Fall is a fantastic time to replenish the soil that has offered you its bounty all year long. Learn inexpensive or free ways to build your soil using materials on hand. Let the Tilth gardeners show you how a little work now will pay off big time next spring. $25 for Tilth members, $35 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. www.seattletilth.org.

DoggieStock: The DoggieStock Music Festival will be held Sept. 12, from 1-6 p.m., at Snoqualmie Point Park. Three bands, beer garden, doggie Olympics, kissing booth, auctions, more. 37580 SE Winery Rd., Snoqualmie. 425 888-8100, valleyanimalpartners@yahoo.com.

Hometown Issaquah Reunion: Saturday, Sept. 12, the Issaquah History Museums will hold the sixth annual Hometown Issaquah Reunion. The event will take place at the Issaquah Depot, 50 Rainier Boulevard N, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will provide an opportunity for longtime residents, former residents, and pioneer descendents to meet and socialize. The reunion will also offer workshops designed to help reveal and preserve your own personal history. There will be workshops on memoir-writing, basic genealogy, and preservation of photos and heirlooms. 425-392-3500, or e-mail info@issaquahhistory.org.

Northwest Earth Institute: The Northwest Earth Institute discusses 24 courses offered this fall on the most important topic of our time: sustainability. Find out why 100,000 people have taken these courses. Preregister at www.nweiseattle.org, or Chris 425-889-4724 or Jim 425-273-3772. 7 p.m., Sept. 17. Issaquah library 10 West Sunset Way. 425-273-3772, jim.freese@msn.com.

Eastside Preparatory School: will host guest speaker Alan Lightman – author of “Einstein’s Dreams.” Eastside Preparatory School is proud to announce the launch of an annual guest speaker program featuring nationally acclaimed scholars. The first featured scholar for Eastside Prep’s inaugural Visiting Thinker Night is author and physicist Dr. Alan Lightman. Dr. Lightman is the author of Einstein’s Dreams, Good Benito, The Diagnosis, Reunion, Ghost, in addition to books on science and several essays and fables. Thursday, Sept. 17, 7:30–9 p.m. There is no admission fee, but seating is limited. Tickets will be reserved based on the order in which requests are received. tlindsey@eastsideprep.org. 425-822-5668, www.eastsideprep.org.

SAT Practice Test Strategy Session: Take a full-length practice test, then return on Sept. 26 for a comprehensive analysis and strategy session from Kaplan. Registration required. 12 a.m., Sep. 12. Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Avenue SE, Mercer Island.

Eastside Wedding Show: Engaged couples and all others who are interested in learning about local wedding resources are invited to attend the Eastside Wedding Show, Saturday, Sep. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 N.E. 145th Street in Woodinville. Admission and parking are free. The first 50 brides through the door will receive a complimentary tote/gift bag. www.eastsideweddingshow.com.

Benefits

Chris Elliott Golf Classic & Gray Ribbon Gala: Friday, Oct. 2. Golf Classic – shot gun start, 10:30 a.m. China Creek. Foursome $1600, Individuals $400. First 50 golfers to register receive one free ticket to gala and auction. Gala and auction, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Ballroom. Auction items include tickets to Oprah Winfrey, SWAT Team Ride Along, one of kind jewelry, winter sleigh ride and more. Tickets $125-$300. Guest auctioneer John Curley. First 50 gala guest registered are automatically entered into a drawing for a free golf foursome at Newcastle. Tickets and info at www.chriselliottfund.org.

Issaquah Rotary Run: Are you ready to Run/Walk/Crawl and Raise Money for SAMA? Funds raised by the Rotary Run at Salmon Days, Oct. 4, will support SAMA, which believes that children, adolescents and young adults with addictions deserve the same quality healthcare that is available for other diseases. Your participation will help support SAMA’s mission. Register now and get your team started. www.samafoundation.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.

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., Sept. 16. Issaquah City Hall, Coho Room, 130 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah. Karin, 425-206-5247, info@nami-eastside.org.

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., Sept. 21. 98052 16225 NE 87th St., Redmond. 425-881-7348, mertens@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.

Community Conversations – Nice People, Smart Talk: Join your neighbors for a lively discussion about current events and issues. Film screenings and book discussions are often included. 1 p.m. Sep. 13., North Bend Library, 115 E 4th Street, North Bend.

Divorce Recovery: a seminar for those going through separation or divorce or trying to move on from divorce, is scheduled on Tuesday evenings, Sept. 15 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 breastfeeding 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.

Nightlife

Pogacha of Issaquah: Saturdays, Live music, no cover.

The Fabulous Roof Shakers, Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 to 11 p.m.

Pogacha of Issaquah 120 NW Gilman Blvd., Issaquah, 425-392-5550. steve@pogacha.com. www.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.

Twede’s Cafe Open Mic: Anyone is welcome to sing, play an instrument, or put on an act. 6 p.m., Tuesdays. Twede’s Cafe 137 W. North Bend Way, North Bend. 425-831-5511.

Bake’s Place: 4135 Providence Point Dr., Issaquah. 425-391-3335. events@bakesplace.org.

Butch Harrison with Rod Long – Sept. 11. Stehpanie Porter Quartet – Sept. 12.

Primo Kim – Sept. 18.

Little Bill The Bluenotes – Sept. 19.

All -Star Jazz Jam – Sept. 20.

Music

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. For an audition appointment please call the Master Chorus Eastside office at 425-392-8446. More information on the Chorus can be found on the web at www.masterchoruseastside.org. Master Chorus Eastside exists to share the power of choral music to inspire and bring joy.

Family

Seattle Tilth Children’s Garden Harvest Classes in Issaquah: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. We introduce children and parents to the magic or garden ecology, singing songs, finding colors & shapes, and tasting the flowers and plants that grow in the garden. Dress for weather and mess! Classes are intended for both parent and child, ages 2-5 years.

Ladybug Picnic – Sept. 16. Ladybugs of all shapes and sizes come to feast. Learn insect anatomy.

Slimy Creatures. Oct. 7. Enter a world of slime. Meet snails, worms, slugs, and other slippery critters.

$20 Seattle Tilth members/$30 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. For more information and to register, www.seattletilth.org.

Sports/Fitness

Spartan Baseball Club, Sammamish: will be holding tryouts for our 13U Sandy Koufax level Spartan Baseball team. Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus, 24635 SE Issaquah-Fall City Road, Sunday Sept. 20. More info: Dave Robichaux, 425-457-4800.

Restoration of Health With Acupuncture: Come for an interactive and informative evening and learn – What is acupuncture? How does acupuncture work? Health maintenance and disease prevention with acupuncture and dietary changes. 7 p.m. Sept. 15. Issaquah Library 10 West Sunset Way, Issaquah. 425-392-5430, mshields@kcls.org.

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. Experience your every movement becoming a meditation; every moment becoming vibrant and full of life. rishirazdan@gmail.com

Volunteers

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.

Galleries/Exhibits

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 from Sep. 16–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.

Art Show: Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. Meadow Creek Professional Center 22525 SE 64th Pl. Issaquah. Info: Sheryl Brown 425-652-1413, sunraysheryl@gmail.com.

Alexis Chavez photographs at Pogacha of Issaquah: Alexis Chavez will show an exhibit called “On Safari,” a collection of wildlife photographs taken in Africa. Chavez captures a distinctive personality as she gets to know each animal face-to-face and understands their individual character. To Oct. 3. Pogacha of Issaquah 120 NW Gilman Blvd. 425 392-5550.

Outdoors

Washington Outdoor Women’s annual fall workshop: Women can learn the basics of hunting, fishing, survival, navigation, camping, backpacking, kayaking, wilderness first-aid, digital outdoor photography, and more, with other women interested in the outdoors. 7 p.m. Sept. 18. Camp River Ranch 33300 NE 32nd St , Carnation. 425-455-1986.

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., Sept. 12. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center’s Visitor Center 1625 118th Ave SE, Bellevue. 425-452-2565, MSEEC@bellevuewa.gov

Public Utilities Naturalists: Join Seattle Public Utilities Naturalists this summer for a unique public tour of the Cedar River Municipal Watershed, the source of 70 percent of the Seattle area’s drinking water. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through September 6. Registration is required. 206-733-9421, crwprograms@seattle.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

Train to Trek: Father’s Day Celebrations. Board vintage railcars for a relaxing day-long excursion on the Train to Trek. A mixture of wildlife and history with presentations by expert naturalists and historians that ends with a day at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Saturdays, Sept 12 and Oct 3. Train departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit www.nwtrek.com.

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. Sept. 15.

Spanish Story Times: Young children with adults. 7 p.m., Mondays.

Mother Goose Story Times: Ages 12 to 24 months with adult. 10 and 11 a.m., Sept. 16

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

Strategy Games Club: Stop by the library to play video games on Wii or PS2, try a board game, run DD 4 and have a snack. It’s free and open to teens in middle and high school. 425-392-5430, jrgomes@kcls.org .

Strategy Games Club – Rock Band Edition: Stop by the Issaquah Library to have a snack and play Rock Band on the big screen. Open to middle and high schoolers only. 4 p.m., Sept. 17.

Manga Club: For teens. Screen anime and enjoy a Japanese snack. Bring your drawing supplies and any work you would like to submit to Manga Beat, our Manga Club Zine. 3 p.m., Sept. 21.

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.

Young Toddler Story Times: Ages 12 to 24 months with adult. 10 a.m., Fridays.

Toddle on Over – Toddler Story Times: Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome. 10 a.m., Sept. 16.

Spanish Story Times: Ages 3 and older with adult. 10 a.m., Saturdays.

Teen Writers Group: The Teen Creative Writers Group is a place to meet, share and talk about writing while munching snacks. 3 p.m. Sept. 15.

Sammamish Book Group: The Devil’s Highway: A True Story by Luis Alberto Urrea. 7 p.m., Sept. 16.

Preschool Story Times: Ages 3 to 6 with adult. Space is limited. 10 a.m., Thursdays, 1 p.m., Fridays.

Classes

Scrap Your Summer Vacation: 7-10 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21, Stamping With Heather Studio, Issaquah. All memories of our family gatherings are valuable to us, but many people place a special importance on those that happen during summer vacation. A scrapbook provides you with a handmade masterpiece that is also a way to remember the details of events and people for years to come. RSVP by Sept. 12 at heatherhildebrant@yahoo.com.

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

Public Boating Course: Bellevue Sail & Power Squadron is offering the course starting Sept. 17, at Bellevue High School. The classes are held on Thursdays, 7–9 p.m., and run for 9 weeks. Topics covered in this course include: Aids to Navigation, Boat Terms & Types, Boat Handling, Adverse Conditions, Piloting, Navigation Rules, Tides & Currents, and Government Regulations. www.bellevuepowersquadron.org/Education, diannegre57@comcast.net.

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.