Community calendar
October 15, 2008
By Administrator
Events
Nightmare at Beaver Lake volunteer orientation begins. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meetings are scheduled for 10-11 a.m. Oct. 18 at Beaver Lake Lodge.
Habitat for Humanity is holding a work day. Go to Patterson Park in Redmond and meet with other volunteers the third Saturday of each month. The next days scheduled are Oct. 18 and Nov. 22. E-mail habitat@spconline.org or call Ray Dellecker at 868-3931.
Actor Edward James Olmos will be the keynote speaker at Hopelink’s annual fundraising luncheon. Hopelink does not charge a fee to attend, but asks guests to donate. The luncheon is scheduled from noon-1:15 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Visit www.hope-link.org.
The –stan Countries: Is it Possible to Live in Peace? Learn about the complex social and political factors that have contributed to the recruitment of supporters of the Islamic Jihad at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at the library.
The Sammamish Symphony will perform their new show, “Red White and Rhapsody in Blue”at 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at Eastlake High School. Tickets are available at the door or www.ticketweb.com.
The 5th District Democrats host American Democracy Movie night. This month is the HBO movie “Recount,” a retelling of the 2000 election and recount ballet in Florida. The movie is scheduled for 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way in Issaquah.
Get Organized Financially. Join Eric Mullinix of The New York Life Insurance Company as he explains LifeFolio, a management system that will help you and your family inventory personal data and important documents all in one convenient place. 7 p.m. Oct. 30.
Dinner and the Issues in American Democracy discussion group will feature Phyllis Huster, 5th District candidate for state Senate. She will be discussing election fraud and precautions voters can take. The event, co-sponsored by the 5th District Democrats and the Democrats of the Inglewood Neighborhood, is scheduled for 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Sammamish Library.
Eastlake Holiday Bazaar: Eastlake High School’s 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar and Raffle will feature more than 85 artisans and crafters, home-made treats from a bake sale, and a raffle. The bazaar is scheduled for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Eastlake. Contact Patti at mpmarzano@aol.com.
Religious/spiritual
A demonstration on Abhangs, 5,000 devotional poems written by a variety of poets. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Vedic Cultural Center.
Be informed on end-of-life issues and the initiative that would legalize Assisted Suicide I -1000. A presentation on respect for life at the end of life will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 19, in the library, Room S118, at Mary, Queen of Peace Church, 1121 228th Ave SE.
Celebration of Diwali – Govardhan Puja – Annkoot 12-9 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26 at the Vedic Cultural Center.
The men’s breakfast at Sammamish Presbyterian Church will focus on philosophies and insights into listening. The monthly meeting is scheduled for 6:30-7:30 a.m. Oct. 28 in Building C of the church.
Faith United Methodist Church offers “Faith Cafe” for women of all ages. The café features drop-in coffee time, scrapbooking/stamping, mom & baby playgroup, quilting/knitting and walking group. There will also be one-off classes, studies and themed days. 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays beginning this Fall. Call Jo Lucas 425-8371948.
The Men’s Fraternity is holding a “Quest for Authentic Manhood” series. It is designed to help men discover their masculine identity. It seeks to provide men with a definition of what it truly means to be a man. It hopes to inspire and equip you to incorporate the Quest into the fabric of your everyday life. From 6-7:30 a.m. Thursdays. Contact Steve Beer for more information, sbeer1960@yahoo.com.
A series of Bhakti Shastri courses are available at the Vedic Cultural Center. The first will study the Sri Isopanisad through Oct. 17. ther courses include the Bagavad Gita I through Nov. 19; the Bagavad Gita II from Nov. 26-Jan. 21 and Bagavad Gita III from Jan. 28-March 25. For more details including times, visit www.vedicculturalcenter.org.
Ten Great Dates is a monthly date night designed to give couples the chance to enrich their marriages. The events are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Oct. 17 (Finding Unity In Diversity); Nov.14 (Building A Creative Love Life) and Dec.19 (Sharing Responsibility and Working Together). Registration is required for this program as well as for childcare on date nights. Meetings start at Sammamish Presbyterian Church before going out on individual dates. E-mail mainoffice@spconline.org or call 868-5186.
IGNITE for sixth-eighth grade students, and CORE, for ninth-12th graders at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Students will be taught about faith while building relationships with supportive, Christ-centered adults. IGNITE meets from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and CORE meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Social Justice Book Group — all are welcome, including Moms (play area and toys provided). The group is set to meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 1-2 p.m. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for more information and a list of books to be discussed.
Divorce Recovery, a seminar for those going through separation or divorce or trying to move on from divorce, is scheduled on Tuesdays through Nov. 25, at Pine Lake Covenant Church open to the community. To register, call Sharon at 392-8636 or go to www.plcc.org. Child care by pre-registration only.
Healing Prayer Service is available every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Call 392-8636.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christian, 12-step ministry, meets Monday evenings from 6–9:30 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Call 392-8636.
Pine Lake Covenant Church offers a ministry for children with special needs at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Call 392-8636.
“Caffeine for the Soul,” a free Judaic and Torah class for women, is from 1-1:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Caffé Ladro in Issaquah Highlands Shopping Center. Contact Chabad of the Central Cascades at 427-1654.
Free Hebrew classes are offered through Chabad of the Central Cascades. Call 427-1654.
Kabalat Shabbat is offered at the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the class beginning Fall 2008, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Classes
Parenting With Love & Logic a seven-week course is being offered at Faith United Methodist Church. Sandy Klein of Pine Lake Covenant Church will be facilitating this course that hopes to help parents and children (toddlers to teens) establish a rewarding relationship built upon love and trust. The class is scheduled from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday nights through Oct. 27 at Faith United Methodist Church, 3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Road SE, in Issaquah. Contact Pam at 392-0123, ext. 2, for registration information.
Youth
Eastside Precision Drill Team is now filling spots for the 2009 parade and competition season. The team is looking for girls ages 7-10 for their junior team and ages 10-19 for their senior team. For more information, please call Heather at 647-4831 or visit www.eastsidedrillteam.com.
Library activities
Talk Time is at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28. Join other adults to improve your English conversation skills. Call Literacy AmeriCorps at 369-3452.
The Mother Daughter Book Group is for girls ages 9-12 and their mothers. This month’s book is “Seven Spinning Spiders” by Gregory Maguire. at 7 p.m. Oct. 29.
Story Slam. Write a poem or short story and perform it at the library. Judges will choose 30 from around the county to see their work produced at the Moore theater. Ask the librarians for details.
Spanish Story times for children 3 and older with an adult. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18 and 25.
Pajama Story Times for children ages 2-6 with an adult. Families are welcome. Come in your pajamas and enjoy stories, signs, puppets, movement and music at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27.
Toddle On Over – Toddler Story Times for children ages 2-3. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Oct. 15 and 29.
Preschool Story Times for children ages 3-6 with an adult. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. Oct. 16, 23 and 30 or 1 p.m. Oct. 17, 24 and 31.
Tiny Tales Story Times for children ages 6-12 months with an adult. Space is limited. 11 a.m. Oct. 16, 23 and 30.
Volunteers needed
The King County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs certified long-term care ombudsman volunteers. After completing a four-day training program, visit with residents, take and resolve complaints and advocate for residents. Volunteers are asked to donate four hours a week and attend selected monthly meetings. Contact John Stilz at 206-697-6747 or johns@solid-ground.org.
To submit items for the Community Calendar, contact the editor at 392-6434, ext. 233. Information may be e-mailed to samrev@isspress.com or mailed to the Sammamish Review, P.O. Box 1328, Issaquah, WA 98027. Items must be received by the Wednesday before publication.
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