Alcott class project to benefit Make-A-Wish
October 28, 2008
Alcott fourth grader Patrick Lin, right, grabs two bags of popcorn as classmate Siri Mellem hands them over to students and parent Sanjay Kumar, center, takes the money. Jaymie Johnson and Rand Ferch, far left, green shirts, help man the table. Photo by Christopher Huber
Who ever thought selling popcorn at lunch for 75 cents a bag would make for a good class project? Read more
After 34 years, veterinary practice bids farewell
October 28, 2008
Dr. David Hildreth (left) examines Lucky Buddy. Three Rivers Rescue of Snoqualmie founder Kim Howard (right), took him in for adoption when the shelter ran out of space. Photo by Greg Farrar
Horses, cows and goats. Dogs and cats. Even the occasional exotic animal. All are patients of Dr. David Hildreth, of the Lake Sammamish Veterinary Hospital, who’s been managing and practicing at the clinic in Issaquah for 34 years. Read more
Parks progressing
October 28, 2008
The city completed three picnic shelters at Pine Lake Park this summer. Photo by J.B. Wogan
Jessi Richardson told the City Council that four major parks projects would be well underway or even finished by spring of next year.
Richardson, the city’s parks director, discussed the projects on Oct. 21. Read more
More than pavement on 248th Avenue?
October 28, 2008
Don Miller, a resident of 248th Avenue Southeast, warned City Council not to make his road unsafe for pedestrians.
Last minute ideas for your costume
October 28, 2008
Boo! Before I start this article, let me make one thing clear: Halloween is my favorite holiday. Some people say Halloween is all about dressing in a scary costume; others like to go for the funny. I think that it doesn’t matter what the costume is, scary or funny, as long as you dress up.
Eastside Catholic students serve en masse
October 28, 2008
Eastside Catholic sophomore and Sammamish resident Ben Kramer pushes a wheelbarrow full of sword ferns to be sorted Thursday at the native Plant Salvage Nursery at Duthie Hill Park. Students volunteered around King County as part of Peace and Justice Day at Eastside Catholic Photo by Christopher Huber
Dozens of community service and advocacy organizations around King County got an influx of helpers for a day last week.
The sudden swell in volunteer help came from more than 600 students and teachers from Eastside Catholic High School, who participated in the 5th annual Peace and Justice Day of Service Friday. Read more
Story Slam season begins in Sammamish
October 28, 2008
Contest victory can lead to show by the Seattle Theatre Group
Sammamish resident Vishal Devireddy reads his short story Thursday night at the Sammamish Library as part of Story Slam. Photo by Christopher Huber.
Kamya Bijawat, 12, of Sammamish, had only written for a competition once before last Thursday. This was her first time reading her work in front of strangers at the Story Slam, held at the Sammamish Library.
She had entered the Reflections contest at her school, Redmond Junior High, and had not thought much of entering another young-writer competition.
That is, not until that afternoon, only hours before the annual event took place. Read more
Calendar
October 28, 2008
Events
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 day scheduled is Nov. 22. E-mail habitat@spconline.org or call Ray Dellecker at 868-3931.
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 at the Sammamish Library.
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.
The Pickering Barn Christmas Craft Show will host more than 95 craft vendors featuring a variety of arts and crafts. The show is set to run from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Pickering Barn, across from Costco in Issaquah. Admission is free.
Spirit of Peace United Church of Christ preschoolers and young children have kicked off “Worth your Weight in Food” — a food drive for the Issaquah Food Bank. They are collecting food donations equal to their combined weight of 659.5 pounds.
Donations will be accepted between 9 a.m. and noon (before, during and after worship) Nov. 2 at the Pine Lake Community Center at 21333 SE 20th St., Sammamish.
The Food Bank needs juice and protein items especially, including peanut butter, tuna fish and chili. For mid-week deliveries or questions, please call Paula at 391-6498.
Dewey and Sketch roadshow. See the official early literacy mascots in a puppet show. 11 a.m. Nov. 5 at the library.
Eastlake Holiday Bazaar: Eastlake High School’s 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar and Raffle will feature more than 85 artisans and crafters, homemade 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.
Youth Eastside Services will hold a panel discussion entitled Safe Surfing: Old Threats, New Technologies – Combating Cyber Risks for Our Kids features experts in technology, law-enforcement and parenting to discuss what parents need to know to keep their kids safe. The discussion is scheduled for 7-8:45 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Crossroads Park facility, 999 164th Ave. NE in Bellevue. Visit www.YouthEastsideServices.org.
Religious/spiritual
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 425-837-1948.
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. 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 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.
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.
Moms In Touch is a non-denominational, Bible-centered prayer support group for all moms whose children attend Pine Lake Middle School or Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus.
They meet at 9:20 a.m. Friday mornings at 4119 West Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., Bellevue (across from Sambica). Contact Jan Domek 746-4561 jandomek@comcast.net
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.
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
The Mother Daughter Book Group is for girls age 9-12 and their mothers. This month’s book is “Seven Spinning Spiders” by Gregory Maguire. at 7 p.m. Oct. 29.
Preschool Story Times for children ages 3-6 with an adult. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 and 20 or 1 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, 14 and 21.
Tiny Tales Story Times for children ages 6-12 months with an adult. Space is limited. 11 a.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 13 and 20.
Young toddler story time for ages 12-24 months with an adult 10:30 and 11: 30 a.m. Nov. 7, 14 and 21.
Talk Time is at 7 p.m. Nov. 4, 18 and 25. Join other adults to improve your English conversation skills. Call Literacy AmeriCorps at 369-3452.
Spanish Story times for children 3 and older with an adult. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22.
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. Nov. 3, 10 and 17.
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. 29, 10 a.m. Nov. 12 and 19.
Musik Nest Children and families share songs, dance and rhythm with a toddler. 7 p.m. Nov. 13
Teen Book Lovers Club Talk about what you’ve been reading and pick up ideas from other readers. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 4.
Teen Creative Writers group. Come share your work with other teen writers. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 18.
Sammamish Book Discussion Group. This month’s book is “The Eyre Affair” by Jasper Fforde. 7 p.m. Nov. 19.
Singing Thanksgiving The harmonica pocket celebrates the holidays with skits, dancing and folk tunes. All ages are welcome, but children 7 and under must be accompanied by and adult. 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20.
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.
The Eastside Welcome Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in member’s homes and on various days of the month for other activities and outings. People who are new to the area and want to meet new people and join in different interest and social groups, can call 821-5857.
Sammamish Kiwanis meets every Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church, 22818 S.E. Eighth St. Visit www.sammamishkiwanis.org.
Toastmasters of Sammamish meet from 7:15–8:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1121 228th Ave. S.E. Call 391-4834 or e-mail davidlloyd_70@msn.com.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs local chapter, Cascade Woman’s Club, meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in members’ homes. Membership is open to all women who would like to be a part of one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations whose members are dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. Call 898-8603.
Mothers of Preschoolers at Sammamish Presbyterian Church meets the first and third Mondays, October through June, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at SPC. E-mail emilyjsnyder@hotmail.com.
Sammamish Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the homes of members. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Call Cathy at 836-0421 or e-mail CathyWebst@aol.com.
Sammamish Citizens Corps holds a refresher/advanced training class for CERTs on the second Saturday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at Station 82. E-mail sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com.
The Pine Lake Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month, plus occasional meetings for workshops and taking local field trips together. Their yearly plant sale is a fundraiser for “green-related” projects and charities. Call 836-7810.
Mothers and More – Sammamish/Redmond Chapter offers “Moms Need a Playgroup Too,” scrapbooking, book club, movies out, Clutter Club, kids play groups and more. The monthly chapter meeting is the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Go to http://www.redmondmothersandmore.org.
Sammamish Saddle Club — For membership and meeting information, visit www.sammamishsaddleclub.org. Contact Shaila Nyborg 466-7168.
The Rotary Club of Sammamish meets every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Bellewood Retirement Apartments, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E.
The Sammamish Fit Club, a club looking to improve the health of the community, meets from 7:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. For location and more information, call Trish at 206-605-0679 or send an e-mail to whyweight@comcast.net.
Cascade Republican Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Plateau Club, 25625 E. Plateau Drive. Call 788-2028.
Sammamish Plateau Parent Networking Group meets normally the last Monday of the month at Sahalee Fire Station #82, 1851 228th Ave. N.E. Call 868-2111.
Redmond Toddler Group, a parent-child program with art, music, play and parent education has openings in pre-toddler, toddler and family classes. Call 869-5605 or visit www.redmondtoddler.org.
MOMs Club of Sammamish Plateau meets at 10 a.m. the third Friday of the month at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Children are welcome. Our other activities include weekly age-specific playgroups, local area outings, mom’s night out, book club and craft night. E-mail momsclubsammamish@yahoo.com or call 836-5015.
Foster Parent Support Group meets the last Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1121 228th Ave. S.E. Earn your training/foster parent hours. Refreshments and child care are provided. Call 206-719-8764.
Sammamish Forum
October 28, 2008
Vote yes on parks
As a strong supporter of the park bond and levy on our ballots this year, I want to respond to some of the points made in earlier letters that discourage passage. Read more
Review editor
October 28, 2008
5th District incumbents deserve reelection
We believe voters should return all three 5th District Legislative incumbents to Olympia as our representatives for another term. Read more
