Calendar Feb. 8
February 7, 2012
Valentine’s Day open house at Swedish Issaquah at 6 p.m. Feb. 8. There will be a free 90-minute concert by the Sammamish Symphony String Quartet.
Wondering how to start a business? Learn the resources available from the Small Business Administration at 2 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Sammamish Library.
Calendar Feb. 1
January 31, 2012
Eastlake High School’s Relay for Life kickoff event is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Sammamish EX 3 Teen Center. Relay for Life is a fundraiser to support cancer research that will happen in May.
Calendar Jan. 25
January 25, 2012
A discussion of the history, ethics and literature of Japanese internment during World War II, led by Professor Robert Keller, is at 7 p.m. Jan.25 at the Sammamish Library.
Get an ebook reader for a present? Learn how to download library books to it during a demonstration at 1 p.m. Jan. 28 and Feb. 11 at the Sammamish Library.
A parent education night teaching parents how to instill resiliency in their children, focused on parents of children ages 3-10, is set for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church.
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School is hosting a used book rodeo with books, puzzles, games and DVDs on sale from noon-3 p.m. Jan.31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 1 and 2 and from 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 3 at the school. Proceeds will benefit the PTA.
Music Therapy for relaxation, a seminar about the beneficial effects of music on the body presented by Jan Hastings, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Sammamish Library.
Creative Kids Preschool is hosting a workshop on emotional coaching, developed by John Gottman, to help parents learn to guide their children through life’s ups and downs. It is scheduled for 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 1 at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church. Register by calling 868-9544.
Calendar Jan. 18
January 18, 2012
A class, led by Dr. Amir Bastawrous, will discuss the treatment options available for colon cancer at all stages of the disease at 7 p.m. Jan. 18.
Calendar Jan. 11
January 9, 2012
How to start a business, a class that explains resources available through the Small Business Administration is at 2 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Sammamish Library.
Second semester kickoff at the teen center featuring local bands Liquid Language and Scinite is $3 for members, $6 for others. All ages welcome beginning at 7 p.m. Jan. 14.
Calendar Dec. 28
December 28, 2011
Professor Payne’s Amazing Flea Circus and Magic Show for ages 5 and up with an adult is set for 3 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Sammamish Library.
How to start a business, a class that explains resources available through the Small Business Administration is at 2 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Sammamish Library.
A class, led by Dr. Amir Bastawrous, will discuss the treatment options available for colon cancer at all stages of the disease at 7 p.m. Jan. 18.
A discussion of the history, ethics and literature of Japanese internment during World War II, led by Professor Robert Keller, is at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Sammamish Library.
Get an ebook reader for a present? Learn how to download library books to it during a demonstration at 1 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Sammamish Library.
Hanukkah and Christmas events
December 13, 2011
Events
Christmas Concert. The Three Wise Men perform a combination of Christmas songs and original material at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church.
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church will host a hanging of greens, Christmas tree decorating and potluck lunch at noon and a festival of lights at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18.
Calendar Dec. 14
December 13, 2011
Eastside Baby Corner will host an open house to let people have an inside look at the warehouse and distribution center, which supports agencies that assist families, from 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 15 at 1510 N.W. Maple St. in Issaquah. Refreshments will be provided.
Calendar Dec. 7
December 7, 2011
Swedish Issaquah will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed 12:30-1:30 p.m.) Dec. 8 at the Swedish campus 751 N.E. Blakely Drive in Issaquah.
Eastside Baby Corner will host an open house to let people have an inside look at the warehouse and distribution center, which supports agencies that assist families, from 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 8 and 15 at 1510 N.W. Maple St. in Issaquah. Refreshments will be provided. Read more
Calendar November 30
November 30, 2011
The City of Sammamish Holiday Lighting Ceremony is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at City Hall.
Things to Come: Visions of the Future on Film looks at how movies have imagined the future from the silent era to today, including such films as “Metropolis,” (shown) “A Clockwork Orange,” “Blade Runner” and “Wall E.” at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Sammamish Library.
Learn how to download a King County Library System ebook to your ereader during a digital downloads demonstration at 1 p.m. Dec. 3 and 17 at the Sammamish Library.
Master Chorus Eastside will perform its Christmas show “The Many Worlds of Christmas” featuring Christmas songs from around the world. The show is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Eastlake Performing Arts Center. and at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Kirkland Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15-20. Call 392-8466 or visit www.masterchoruseastside.org.
The Happy Valley Arts and Crafts Fair will have more than 20 vendors selling pottery, prints, jewelry, fiber art, clothing and more from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Happy Valley Grange, 19720 N.E. 50th St. in Redmond.
Swedish Issaquah will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed 12:30-1:30 p.m.) Dec. 8 at the Swedish campus 751 N.E. Blakely Drive in Issaquah.
A Winter Wonderland Holiday Bazaar featuring gifts, a secret Santa for children, handcrafted items and other products will be from 3-7 p.m. Dec. 9 at Samantha Smith Elementary. Proceeds benefit the Sparrow Club and the school’s PTA.
A women’s self defense class, where women will learn ways to think and talk about self defense, is for women 18 and older. It is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Sammamish Library.
Bookmaking for Kids, presented by the Seattle Center for Book Arts is for children 6 and older with an adult. Learn how to make a book at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Sammamish Library.
The Reindeer and the Dreidel Puppet Show, a girl celebrating Chanukah meets Rudolf the reindeer and they teach each other about their holidays at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Sammamish Library.
Joyful Noise with the Noise Guy presents a holiday sound adventure for ages 5 and up with an adult at 3 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Sammamish Library.
Professor Payne’s Amazing Flea Circus and Magic Show for ages 5 and up with an adult is set for 3 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Sammamish Library.
