Calendar March 10
March 9, 2010
Events
International Community School presents “Grease” at 7 p.m. March 11, 12 and 13 and 2 p.m. March 13 at the school, 11133 N.E. 65th St. in Kirkland.
The Sammamish Symphony will perform a special presentation of Mozart’s Requiem at 2 p.m. March 14 at Benaroya Hall in Seattle. Tickets are $30 at the door. Advance tickets are available at a discount, call 206-517-7777.
Issaquah Paddle Sports will offer kayak tours along the shore of Lake Sammamish and up a portion of Issaquah Creek. A state park ranger will be on hand to present an on-the-water program about the great blue heron. Tours run from 9 a.m.- noon and 1:30-4:30 p.m. March 27. There is a registration fee of $5 per person and kayak rentals of $10 for a single person and $15 for a two-person. Pre-registration is required. For more information, or to register, call 206-527-1825.
Financial advisor Jana Williams, of Edward Jones, will present a 60-minute seminar to help explain how to handle employer-sponsored retirement accounts when you change jobs from 1-2 p.m. March 10 at the Issaquah Library. The seminar is free but space is limited; to reserve a space, call 837-4686.
Margaret Mead Elementary will hold a used book fair from 8-11 a.m. March 13 and 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 15 at the school. Books will be priced from 25 cents to $1. DVDs will be $3.
The Sammamish Rowing Association is holding a workshop for people who are interested to learn more about rowing. The class includes land training and on the water portions. It’s scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon March 13 at the Sammamish Rowing Association Boathouse, 5022 West Lake Sammamish Parkway in Redmond. The class costs $38. For more information or to register, visit www.sammamishrowing.org.
Faith in Action, a local nonprofit that supports senior citizens will hold a benefit dinner and auction at 6 p.m. March 20. Tickets are $65 each. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.FaithInAction.org.
Eastlake High School is seeking vendors for its spring craft bazaar. The event, to raise money for an electronic reader board at the school, is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 20 at Eastlake. For information about becoming a vendor, e-mail Liz Sirjani at esirjani@lwsd.org.
Health
Success with Heart Failure, a class to help people and their loved ones, after being diagnosed with heart disease, is scheduled for 1 p.m. May 4 and 11 at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center. Classes cover disease management skills, discuss medications and teach about low-sodium cooking. Individuals may register for one or both classes. The cost is $5 per class. To register, call 899-3000 or visit www.evergreenhospital.org.
Religious/spiritual
Sufi meditation class will teach meditation, breathing practices and prayer in order to seek an inner spiritual message from 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 18 and April 1 and 5 at the Fern Life Center, 710 Fifth Ave. in Issaquah.
Divorce recovery, a seminar for those going through a divorce or trying to move on after a divorce is scheduled for Tuesday evenings through April 27. Childcare by pre-registration only. To register call 392-8636 or visit www.plcc.org.
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. Call Jo Lucas at 837-1948.
Healing Prayer Service. If you have a physical, emotional or spiritual challenge or if you desire to make space for God in a peaceful setting, attend the Missio Lux Healing Prayer Service the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish.
The Social Justice Book Group meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Sammamish. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for information on the current book being discussed and location.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program offering support and a path to freedom, meets every Monday, 7-9 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. For more info, go to www.missiolux.org, or call 392-8636.
Griefshare, a support group for those who have lost a loved one is from 7-9 p.m. Thursday nights at Sammamish Presbyterian Church.
Moms In Touch is an inter-denominational, prayer support group for moms to get together and pray for children and schools. For more information, call Jan Domek, Issaquah School District representative, at 681-6770, or Kelly Wotherspoon, Lake Washington School District representative, at 392-2291, or visit www.MomsInTouch.org.
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 in the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Learn to read and speak Samskritam from 4-6 p.m. at the Vedic Cultural Center. To register, visit vedicculturalcenter.org.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the current class, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Bhajan Bliss. Join musicians and singers to learn traditional devotional bhajan, and how to make vegetarian pizzas and samosas from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays at the Vedic Cultural Center.
Classes
Sammamish Presbyterian Church is hosting a series of different fitness classes, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. For more information, contact Billie Donahue 785-2880. Classes are free and no registration is required.
The Issaquah Sammamish Interfaith Coalition is hosting English Language Classes at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Library activities
Teens write: Advice on Beginning a Writing Career will feature author Ann Gonzales speaking about how to start a writing career at 3:30 p.m. March 16.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration and Play featuring skits by Inglewood Junior High students is set for 4 p.m. March 17. Free tickets are available.
Hello English! an ESL class for beginners is at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.
Toddler Story Times for ages 2-3 features fun stories, puppets, movement and music. Toddler Story Time starts at 10 and 11 a.m. March 10, 17 and 24.
Musik Nest for ages 2-3, with adult, will start at 11 a.m. March 11. Share songs, dance, rhythm and new ways to enjoy music with your toddler.
Preschool Story Time, for children ages 3-6, with adult, will meet at 10 a.m. March 11, 18 and 25.
Baby Story Time, for children ages 6-12 months, with adult, will meet at 11 a.m. March 11, 18 and 25.
Young Toddler Story Time for children age 1-2 years will meet at 10 and 11 a.m. March 12, 19 and 26.
Preschool Story Times – storybook science for children ages 3-6 with an adult is set for 1 p.m. March 12, 19 and 26. Siblings are welcome
Talk Time provides conversation practice for adults who want to improve their language skills. Talk Time starts at 7 p.m. March 16, 23 and 30.
Spanish Story Time, ages 3 and older with adult, is for Spanish speaking families, and those who want to learn Spanish as a second language. Spanish Story Time will meet at 10:30 a.m. March 13, 20 and 27. Registration is not required.
Pajama Story Time, for ages 2-6, with adult, will start at 7 p.m. 15, 22 and 29. Come in your pajamas and enjoy stories, signs, puppets, movement and music. Space is limited.
Mother daughter book club will meet at 7 p.m. March 31. This month they will be reading, “Invention of Hugo Cabret: A Novel in Words and Pictures” by Brian Selznick.
The Sammamish Book Group will discuss “Also Known as Harper” by Ann Haywood Leal at 7 p.m. March 17 at the Sammamish Library.
Calendar December 30
December 29, 2009
Events
Tree recycling. The boy scouts will collect and recycle Christmas trees, for the 25th year. The drive is a fundraiser for the scouts and they suggest a donation of $15-25 per tree. This year’s pick up is scheduled for Jan. 9 starting at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.scouttreedrive.org.
The Sammamish Kiwanis will host Elaine McEnery to speak about creating a citywide wildlife habitat during their regular meeting at 7 a.m. Jan. 6 at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church.
Eastside Women of Vision is hosting a seminar to examine how extreme poverty and injustice impact the lives of women and girls from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. RSVP to eastsidewov@hotmail.com. There will be a suggested donation for materials.
Potential Eagle Scouts who wish to do a project with the city of Sammamish should attend an informational meeting at 4 p.m. Jan. 19 at City Hall. The meeting is mandatory for anyone who wants to do a project with the city. For more information, contact Dawn Sanders at 295-0556 or dsanders@ci.sammamish.wa.us.
Teen late night. The second Friday of each month is teen night at the Redmond/Sammamish Boys and Girls Clubs. The club has a DJ, dancing, games, Xbox and Wii, movies, food and more. An ASB or ID card is required for admittance. The fee is $6. E-mail ahise@positiveplace.org or call 250-4786 for more information.
The Bellevue Arts Museum has announced a call for entries for the 2010 Artsfair. The juried show, limited to 325 exhibitors, accepts hand-made, skillful art across a variety of media. The application deadline is Jan. 29, 2010. The fee is $40. For more information, visit www.bellevuearts.org.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is hosting their annual outreach and fundraising event for Jewish women, Dare to Dream at Connections 2010 from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. The event costs $60 for the brunch, but higher levels of participation are available. For more information, visit www.JewishInSeattle.org/women.
Religious/spiritual
Sammamish Presbyterian Church is recruiting members for an orchestra. People who play and would like to be involved in worship at the church should bring their instrument to an informational meeting at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the church. Players should be at the high school level, or higher, of expertise. For information, e-mail dondilley@spconline.org.
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. Call Jo Lucas 837-1948.
Healing Prayer Service. If you have a physical, emotional or spiritual challenge or if you desire to make space for God in a peaceful setting, attend the Missio Lux Healing Prayer Service the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish.
The Social Justice Book Group meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Sammamish. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for information on the current book being discussed and location.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program offering support and a path to freedom, meets every Monday, 7-9 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. For more info, go to www.missiolux.org, or call 392-8636.
Griefshare, a support group for those who have lost a loved one is from 7-9 p.m. Thursday nights at Sammamish Presbyterian Church.
Moms In Touch is an inter-denominational, prayer support group for moms to get together and pray for children and schools. For more information, call Jan Domek, Issaquah School District representative, at 681-6770, or Kelly Wotherspoon, Lake Washington School District representative, at 392-2291, or visit www.MomsInTouch.org.
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 in the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Learn to read and speak Samskritam from 4-6 p.m. at the Vedic Cultural Center. To register, visit vedicculturalcenter.org.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the current class, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Bhajan Bliss. Join musicians and singers to learn traditional devotional bhajan, and how to make vegetarian pizzas and samosas from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays at the Vedic Cultural Center.
Classes
Sammamish Presbyterian Church is hosting a series of different fitness classes, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. For more information, contact Billie Donahue at 785-2880. Classes are free and no registration is required.
The Issaquah Sammamish Interfaith Coalition is hosting English Language Classes at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Library activities
Guided tours of the new library are available at 2 and 3 p.m. Jan. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 at and 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Jan 11-15.
Tales and tours for children, a welcome to the new library for children ages 2-6, are scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25 and at 10 and 11 a.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27.
The Brian Waite Band will bring their family-friendly act to the library at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Free tickets will be available at the new library beginning Jan. 11.
Create a comic book. David Lasky shows you how to design characters for a mini-comic book in a 90 minute workshop at 2 p.m. Jan. 23
Spend the Winter with a good book with librarian Nancy Pearl who will offer suggestions across various literary and nonfiction genres at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31.
Talk time provides conversation practice for adults who want to improve their language skills. Talk time starts at 7 p.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26.
ESL classes to help learn English in a structured environment during a nine-week course which starts at 10 a.m. Jan. 12. Registration is required.
The Sammamish Book Group will discuss “The Post-American World” by Fareed Zakariah at 7 p.m. Jan. 20.
Mother daughter book club will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 27. This month they will be reading, “Savvy” by Ingrid Law.
Events
Tree recycling. The boy scouts will collect and recycle Christmas trees, for the 25th year. The drive is a fundraiser for the scouts and they suggest a donation of $15-25 per tree. This year’s pick up is scheduled for Jan. 9 starting at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.scouttreedrive.org.
The Sammamish Kiwanis will host Elaine McEnery to speak about creating a citywide wildlife habitat during their regular meeting at 7 a.m. Jan. 6 at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church.
Eastside Women of Vision is hosting a seminar to examine how extreme poverty and injustice impact the lives of women and girls from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. RSVP to eastsidewov@hotmail.com. There will be a suggested donation for materials.
Potential Eagle Scouts who wish to do a project with the city of Sammamish should attend an informational meeting at 4 p.m. Jan. 19 at City Hall. The meeting is mandatory for anyone who wants to do a project with the city. For more information, contact Dawn Sanders at 295-0556 or dsanders@ci.sammamish.wa.us.
Teen late night. The second Friday of each month is teen night at the Redmond/Sammamish Boys and Girls Clubs. The club has a DJ, dancing, games, Xbox and Wii, movies, food and more. An ASB or ID card is required for admittance. The fee is $6. E-mail ahise@positiveplace.org or call 250-4786 for more information.
The Bellevue Arts Museum has announced a call for entries for the 2010 Artsfair. The juried show, limited to 325 exhibitors, accepts hand-made, skillful art across a variety of media. The application deadline is Jan. 29, 2010. The fee is $40. For more information, visit www.bellevuearts.org.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is hosting their annual outreach and fundraising event for Jewish women, Dare to Dream at Connections 2010 from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. The event costs $60 for the brunch, but higher levels of participation are available. For more information, visit www.JewishInSeattle.org/women.
Religious/spiritual
Sammamish Presbyterian Church is recruiting members for an orchestra. People who play and would like to be involved in worship at the church should bring their instrument to an informational meeting at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the church. Players should be at the high school level, or higher, of expertise. For information, e-mail dondilley@spconline.org.
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. Call Jo Lucas 837-1948.
Healing Prayer Service. If you have a physical, emotional or spiritual challenge or if you desire to make space for God in a peaceful setting, attend the Missio Lux Healing Prayer Service the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish.
The Social Justice Book Group meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Sammamish. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for information on the current book being discussed and location.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program offering support and a path to freedom, meets every Monday, 7-9 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. For more info, go to www.missiolux.org, or call 392-8636.
Griefshare, a support group for those who have lost a loved one is from 7-9 p.m. Thursday nights at Sammamish Presbyterian Church.
Moms In Touch is an inter-denominational, prayer support group for moms to get together and pray for children and schools. For more information, call Jan Domek, Issaquah School District representative, at 681-6770, or Kelly Wotherspoon, Lake Washington School District representative, at 392-2291, or visit www.MomsInTouch.org.
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 in the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Learn to read and speak Samskritam from 4-6 p.m. at the Vedic Cultural Center. To register, visit vedicculturalcenter.org.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the current class, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Bhajan Bliss. Join musicians and singers to learn traditional devotional bhajan, and how to make vegetarian pizzas and samosas from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays at the Vedic Cultural Center.
Classes
Sammamish Presbyterian Church is hosting a series of different fitness classes, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. For more information, contact Billie Donahue at 785-2880. Classes are free and no registration is required.
The Issaquah Sammamish Interfaith Coalition is hosting English Language Classes at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Library activities
Guided tours of the new library are available at 2 and 3 p.m. Jan. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 at and 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Jan 11-15.
Tales and tours for children, a welcome to the new library for children ages 2-6, are scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25 and at 10 and 11 a.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27.
The Brian Waite Band will bring their family-friendly act to the library at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Free tickets will be available at the new library beginning Jan. 11.
Create a comic book. David Lasky shows you how to design characters for a mini-comic book in a 90 minute workshop at 2 p.m. Jan. 23
Spend the Winter with a good book with librarian Nancy Pearl who will offer suggestions across various literary and nonfiction genres at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31.
Talk time provides conversation practice for adults who want to improve their language skills. Talk time starts at 7 p.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26.
ESL classes to help learn English in a structured environment during a nine-week course which starts at 10 a.m. Jan. 12. Registration is required.
The Sammamish Book Group will discuss “The Post-American World” by Fareed Zakariah at 7 p.m. Jan. 20.
Mother daughter book club will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 27. This month they will be reading, “Savvy” by Ingrid Law.
Calendar Dec. 23
December 22, 2009
Events
The library grand opening celebration, featuring a ribbon-cutting, live music, a magician and refreshments is set for 10 a.m. Jan. 9
Tree recycling. The boy scouts will collect and recycle Christmas trees, for the 25th year. The drive is a fundraiser for the scouts and they suggest a donation of $15-25 per tree. This year’s pick up is scheduled for Jan. 9 starting at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.scouttreedrive.org.
The Sammamish Kiwanis will host Elaine McEnery to speak about creating a citywide wildlife habitat during their regular meeting at 7 a.m. Jan. 6 at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church.
Eastside Women of Vision is hosting a seminar to examine how extreme poverty and injustice impact the lives of women and girls from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. RSVP to eastsidewov@hotmail.com. There will be a suggested donation for materials.
Teen late night. the second Friday of each month is teen night at the Redmond/Sammamish Boys and Girls Clubs. The club has a DJ, dancing, games, Xbox and Wii, movies, food and more. An ASB or ID card is required for admittance. The fee is $6. E-mail ahise@positiveplace.org or call 250-4786 for more information.
The Bellevue Arts Museum has announced a call for entries for the 2010 Artsfair. The juried show, limited to 325 exhibitors, accepts hand-made, skillful art across a variety of media. The application deadline is Jan. 29, 2010. The fee is $40. For more information, visit www.bellevuearts.org.
Religious/spiritual
David Harsh will play a free Christmas Concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 27 at Sammamish Hills Lutheran 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. Call Jo Lucas at 837-1948.
Healing Prayer Service. If you have a physical, emotional or spiritual challenge or if you desire to make space for God in a peaceful setting, attend the Missio Lux Healing Prayer Service the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish.
The Social Justice Book Group meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Sammamish. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for information on the current book being discussed and location.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program offering support and a path to freedom, meets every Monday, 7-9 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. For more info, go to www.missiolux.org, or call 392-8636.
Griefshare, a support group for those who have lost a loved one is from 7-9 p.m. Thursday nights at Sammamish Presbyterian Church.
Moms In Touch is an inter-denominational, prayer support group for moms to get together and pray for children and schools. For more information, call Jan Domek, Issaquah School District representative, at 681-6770, or Kelly Wotherspoon, Lake Washington School District representative, at 392-2291, or visit www.MomsInTouch.org.
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 in the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Learn to read and speak Samskritam from 4-6 p.m. at the Vedic Cultural Center. To register, visit vedicculturalcenter.org.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the current class, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Bhajan Bliss. Join musicians and singers to learn traditional devotional bhajan, and how to make vegetarian pizzas and samosas from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays at the Vedic Cultural Center.
Classes
Sammamish Presbyterian Church is hosting a series of different fitness classes, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. For more information, contact Billie Donahue at 785-2880. Classes are free and no registration is required.
The Issaquah Sammamish Interfaith Coalition is hosting English Language Classes at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Library activities
Guided tours of the new library are available at 2 and 3 p.m. Jan. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 and at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Jan 11-15.
Tales and tours for children, a welcome to the new library for children ages 2-6, are scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25 and at 10 and 11 a.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27.
The Brian Waite Band will bring their family-friendly act to the library at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Free tickets will be available at the new library beginning Jan. 11.
Create a comic book. David Lasky shows you how to design characters for a mini-comic book in a 90 minute workshop at 2 p.m. Jan. 23
Spend the Winter with a good book with librarian Nancy Pearl who will offer suggestions across various literary and nonfiction genres at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31.
Talk time provides conversation practice for adults who want to improve their language skills. Talk time starts at 7 p.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26.
ESL classes to help learn English in a structured environment during a nine-week course which starts at 10 a.m. Jan. 12. Registration is required.
The Sammamish Book Group will discuss “The Post-American World” by Fareed Zakariah at 7 p.m. Jan. 20.
Mother daughter book club will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 27. This month they will be reading, “Savvy” by Ingrid Law.
Volunteers needed
Evergreen Healthcare is seeking volunteers to help serve patients throughout King County. Volunteers, who will be assigned to help people in their own neighborhoods, provide companionship, run errands, do light household work, or give a break to primary caregivers. Volunteers will be supported by hospital staff. For more information, call 899-1040 or visit www.evergreenhealthcare.org/hospice.
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 206-694-6747 or johns@solid-ground.org.
Eastside Bluebills is a Boeing retiree volunteer organization that strives to provide opportunities for retirees to help others in need and to assist charitable and nonprofit organizations. Eastside Bluebills meet every third Wednesday of the month at the Bellevue Regional Library from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 235-3847.
LINKS, Looking Into the Needs of Kids in Schools, places community volunteers in the schools of the Lake Washington School District. Opportunities include tutoring, classroom assistance and lunch buddy.
Just one hour a week can make a difference in a child’s life. For more information, e-mail links@lwsd.org or visit www.linksvolunteer.org.
Eastside Baby Corner needs volunteers to sort incoming donations of clothing and toys and prepare items for distribution. Go to www.babycorner.org.
Volunteers are needed to visit homebound patrons with the King County Library System’s Traveling Library Center program. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation. Call Susan LaFantasie at 369-3235.
Sammamish Citizens Corps holds a refresher/advanced training class for CERTs on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Station 82. E-mail sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com.
Sammamish Citizen Corps Council needs volunteers experienced in marketing, Web design, building & management, fund-raising, grant writing, volunteer coordination, and recruitment. For more information e-mail sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com or join 7-8 p.m. first Wednesday of every month at Station 82.
Volunteer drivers are needed for the Senior Services Volunteer Transportation Program. Flexible hours, mileage, parking reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-448-5740.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Eager Eye Guide Pups Club needs volunteers to raise puppies for use as guide dogs for the blind. For information, call Sandy at 644-7421.
Volunteer Chore Services links volunteers with seniors or individuals who are disabled and are living on a limited income. Call 284-2240.
Clubs, groups
A support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s meets in Issaquah. the group is designed to let caregivers gain emotional support, learn and share their experiences. The free group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Faith United Methodist Church, 3924 Issaquah Pine Lake Road S.E. Call 313-7364.
The Rotary Club of Sammamish meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at the Bellewood Retirement Apartments, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E. Visit www.sammamishrotary.org.
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 the Sammamish Plateau has activities including weekly, age specific playgroups and monthly meetings, coffee mornings, mom’s nights out, craft club and local area outings. Visit www.momsclubsammamish.org 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.
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. 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.
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.
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 www.redmondmothersandmore.org.
Sammamish Saddle Club — For membership and meeting information, visit www.sammamishsaddleclub.org. Contact Sheila Nyborg 466-7168.
Sammamish Women’s Walking Club hosts one to three different walks each week. Sometimes it will be a neighborhood walk under the streetlights or maybe a walk in nature along a trail. Send your requests of times and potential walking sites to www.pepperfitness.com.
The Issaquah Women’s Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W. in Issaquah. Call 392-1890.
Eastside New Neighbors meets at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month in members’ homes. Many different activities are planned throughout the year. For more information call 836-3963
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.
Events
The library grand opening celebration, featuring a ribbon-cutting, live music, a magician and refreshments is set for 10 a.m. Jan. 9
Tree recycling. The boy scouts will collect and recycle Christmas trees, for the 25th year. The drive is a fundraiser for the scouts and they suggest a donation of $15-25 per tree. This year’s pick up is scheduled for Jan. 9 starting at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.scouttreedrive.org.
The Sammamish Kiwanis will host Elaine McEnery to speak about creating a citywide wildlife habitat during their regular meeting at 7 a.m. Jan. 6 at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church.
Eastside Women of Vision is hosting a seminar to examine how extreme poverty and injustice impact the lives of women and girls from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. RSVP to eastsidewov@hotmail.com. There will be a suggested donation for materials.
Teen late night. the second Friday of each month is teen night at the Redmond/Sammamish Boys and Girls Clubs. The club has a DJ, dancing, games, Xbox and Wii, movies, food and more. An ASB or ID card is required for admittance. The fee is $6. E-mail ahise@positiveplace.org or call 250-4786 for more information.
The Bellevue Arts Museum has announced a call for entries for the 2010 Artsfair. The juried show, limited to 325 exhibitors, accepts hand-made, skillful art across a variety of media. The application deadline is Jan. 29, 2010. The fee is $40. For more information, visit www.bellevuearts.org.
Religious/spiritual
David Harsh will play a free Christmas Concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 27 at Sammamish Hills Lutheran 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. Call Jo Lucas at 837-1948.
Healing Prayer Service. If you have a physical, emotional or spiritual challenge or if you desire to make space for God in a peaceful setting, attend the Missio Lux Healing Prayer Service the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish.
The Social Justice Book Group meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Sammamish. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for information on the current book being discussed and location.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program offering support and a path to freedom, meets every Monday, 7-9 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. For more info, go to www.missiolux.org, or call 392-8636.
Griefshare, a support group for those who have lost a loved one is from 7-9 p.m. Thursday nights at Sammamish Presbyterian Church.
Moms In Touch is an inter-denominational, prayer support group for moms to get together and pray for children and schools. For more information, call Jan Domek, Issaquah School District representative, at 681-6770, or Kelly Wotherspoon, Lake Washington School District representative, at 392-2291, or visit www.MomsInTouch.org.
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 in the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Learn to read and speak Samskritam from 4-6 p.m. at the Vedic Cultural Center. To register, visit vedicculturalcenter.org.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the current class, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Bhajan Bliss. Join musicians and singers to learn traditional devotional bhajan, and how to make vegetarian pizzas and samosas from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays at the Vedic Cultural Center.
Classes
Sammamish Presbyterian Church is hosting a series of different fitness classes, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. For more information, contact Billie Donahue at 785-2880. Classes are free and no registration is required.
The Issaquah Sammamish Interfaith Coalition is hosting English Language Classes at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Pine Lake Covenant Church.
Library activities
Guided tours of the new library are available at 2 and 3 p.m. Jan. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 and at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Jan 11-15.
Tales and tours for children, a welcome to the new library for children ages 2-6, are scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25 and at 10 and 11 a.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27.
The Brian Waite Band will bring their family-friendly act to the library at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Free tickets will be available at the new library beginning Jan. 11.
Create a comic book. David Lasky shows you how to design characters for a mini-comic book in a 90 minute workshop at 2 p.m. Jan. 23
Spend the Winter with a good book with librarian Nancy Pearl who will offer suggestions across various literary and nonfiction genres at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31.
Talk time provides conversation practice for adults who want to improve their language skills. Talk time starts at 7 p.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26.
ESL classes to help learn English in a structured environment during a nine-week course which starts at 10 a.m. Jan. 12. Registration is required.
The Sammamish Book Group will discuss “The Post-American World” by Fareed Zakariah at 7 p.m. Jan. 20.
Mother daughter book club will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 27. This month they will be reading, “Savvy” by Ingrid Law.
Volunteers needed
Evergreen Healthcare is seeking volunteers to help serve patients throughout King County. Volunteers, who will be assigned to help people in their own neighborhoods, provide companionship, run errands, do light household work, or give a break to primary caregivers. Volunteers will be supported by hospital staff. For more information, call 899-1040 or visit www.evergreenhealthcare.org/hospice.
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 206-694-6747 or johns@solid-ground.org.
Eastside Bluebills is a Boeing retiree volunteer organization that strives to provide opportunities for retirees to help others in need and to assist charitable and nonprofit organizations. Eastside Bluebills meet every third Wednesday of the month at the Bellevue Regional Library from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 235-3847.
LINKS, Looking Into the Needs of Kids in Schools, places community volunteers in the schools of the Lake Washington School District. Opportunities include tutoring, classroom assistance and lunch buddy.
Just one hour a week can make a difference in a child’s life. For more information, e-mail links@lwsd.org or visit www.linksvolunteer.org.
Eastside Baby Corner needs volunteers to sort incoming donations of clothing and toys and prepare items for distribution. Go to www.babycorner.org.
Volunteers are needed to visit homebound patrons with the King County Library System’s Traveling Library Center program. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation. Call Susan LaFantasie at 369-3235.
Sammamish Citizens Corps holds a refresher/advanced training class for CERTs on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Station 82. E-mail sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com.
Sammamish Citizen Corps Council needs volunteers experienced in marketing, Web design, building & management, fund-raising, grant writing, volunteer coordination, and recruitment. For more information e-mail sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com or join 7-8 p.m. first Wednesday of every month at Station 82.
Volunteer drivers are needed for the Senior Services Volunteer Transportation Program. Flexible hours, mileage, parking reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-448-5740.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Eager Eye Guide Pups Club needs volunteers to raise puppies for use as guide dogs for the blind. For information, call Sandy at 644-7421.
Volunteer Chore Services links volunteers with seniors or individuals who are disabled and are living on a limited income. Call 284-2240.
Clubs, groups
A support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s meets in Issaquah. the group is designed to let caregivers gain emotional support, learn and share their experiences. The free group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Faith United Methodist Church, 3924 Issaquah Pine Lake Road S.E. Call 313-7364.
The Rotary Club of Sammamish meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at the Bellewood Retirement Apartments, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E. Visit www.sammamishrotary.org.
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 the Sammamish Plateau has activities including weekly, age specific playgroups and monthly meetings, coffee mornings, mom’s nights out, craft club and local area outings. Visit www.momsclubsammamish.org 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.
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. 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.
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.
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 www.redmondmothersandmore.org.
Sammamish Saddle Club — For membership and meeting information, visit www.sammamishsaddleclub.org. Contact Sheila Nyborg 466-7168.
Sammamish Women’s Walking Club hosts one to three different walks each week. Sometimes it will be a neighborhood walk under the streetlights or maybe a walk in nature along a trail. Send your requests of times and potential walking sites to www.pepperfitness.com.
The Issaquah Women’s Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W. in Issaquah. Call 392-1890.
Eastside New Neighbors meets at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month in members’ homes. Many different activities are planned throughout the year. For more information call 836-3963
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.
Calendar September 2
September 1, 2009
Events
The Sammamish Farmers Market, featuring local food, crafts and entertainment is open from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays at City Hall.
Sammamish City offices will be closed Sept. 7 for Labor Day.
The Sammamish Arts commission hosts an opening reception for its new sari exhibit 6-8 p.m. Sept. 16 at City Hall.
Sammamish Walks A knowledgable guide will lead a group through various trails on the Sammamish Plateau on Sept. 19. A time will be established later. For more information, call Dawn Sanders at 295-0556.
The 12th Annual Providence Point Fall Art Show, featuring up to 100 works of art by the residents, is from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 19-20 in the North Community Building, 4010 Providence Point Drive S.E. Call 391-1449 or 369-8332.
Group Health is seeking volunteers in King and Snohomish counties to assist with hospice care. There will be training sessions Sept. 21, 22, and 23 in Bellevue.
People interested in volunteering are encouraged to submit an application before Sept. 9. For more information contact Pati Northcraft at 556-6372 or toll free at 1-800-954-2509.
Religious/spiritual
Sammamish Presbyterian Church is holding a prayer gathering – a time for people to slow down, listen and pray together 4 p.m. Sept. 20 at the church.
The fourth annual MissionsFest Seattle will be held Oct 2 and 3 at Westminster Chapel in Bellevue. Admission is free.
Workshops and exhibits open at 4 p.m. Oct. 2. Special plenary speakers throughout the weekend include Stuart and Jill Briscoe, Steve Haas and David Wang. For more information go to www.missionsfestseattle.org.
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. Call Jo Lucas 837-1948.
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.
The Social Justice Book Group meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Sammamish. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for information on the current book being discussed and location.
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.
Griefshare, a support group for those who have lost a loved one is from 7-9 p.m. Thursday nights starting Sept. 24 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church.
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 at 746-4561 or 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 in the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Learn to read and speak Samskritam from 4-6 p.m. at the Vedic Cultural Center. To register, visit vedicculturalcenter.org.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the current class, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Bhajan Bliss. Join musicians and singers to learn traditional devotional bhajan, and how to make vegetarian pizzas and samosas from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays at the Vedic Cultural Center.
Classes
Sammamish Presbyterian Church is hosting a series of different fitness classes, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. For more information, contact Billie Donahue 785-2880. Classes are free and no registration is required.
A divorce recovery seminar for those going through separation or divorce, or trying to move on from divorce is scheduled for Tuesday evenings Sept. 15-Nov. 24 at Pine Lake Covenant Church.
The seminar is open to the community and childcare is available by pre-registration only. To register call Sharon at 392-8636 or visit www.plcc.org.
Library activities
Japanese for little ones with Sponge will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 1. Sing, dance and play in Japanese with a native-speaking teacher from Sponge.
Library is closed for Labor Day.
Talk time provides conversation practice for adults who want to improve their language skills. Talk time starts at 7 p.m. on Sept. 9, 15, 22, and 29.
Musik Nest for ages 2-3, with adult, will start at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 9. Share songs, dance, rhythm and new ways to enjoy music with your toddler. Registration is not required.
Pajama Story Time, for ages 2-6, with adult, will start at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, 21, and 28, and at 7:30 on Sept. 21, and 28. Come in your pajamas and enjoy stories, signs, puppets, movement and music. Space is limited.
Teen Writers group will start at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 15.
Toddler story times for ages 2-3 features fun stories, puppets, movement and music. Toddler story time starts at 11 a.m. on Sept. 16, 23, and 30, and at 10 a.m. on Sept. 23, and 30.
Sammamish Book Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16. This week the group will be reading “The Devil’s Highway: A true story” by Luis Alberto Urrea.
Preschool Story time, for children ages 3-6, with adult, will meet at 10 a.m. on September 17 and 24, and at 1 p.m. on Sept. 18 and 25.
Baby Story time, for children ages 6-12 months, with adult, will meet at 10 a.m. on Sept. 18 and 24.
Young toddler story time for children ages 1-2 years will meet at 10 and 11 a.m. on Sept. 18 and 25.
Spanish story time, ages 3 and older with adult, is for Spanish speaking families, and those who want to learn Spanish as a second language. Spanish story time will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 19 and 26.
Restoration of Health through acupuncture will start at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23. Join practitioners Dingfang Yu and Donna Huss for an interactive and informative evening.
Mother daughter book club will meet at 7 p.m. on Sept. 30. This week they will be reading, “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh” by Robert C. O’Brien.
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.
Eastside Bluebills is a Boeing retiree volunteer organization that strives to provide opportunities for retirees to help others in need and to assist charitable and nonprofit organizations.
Eastside Bluebills meet every third Wednesday of the month at the Bellevue Regional Library from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 235-3847.
LINKS, Looking Into the Needs of Kids in Schools, places community volunteers in the schools of the Lake Washington School District. Opportunities include tutoring, classroom assistance and lunch buddy.
Just one hour a week can make a difference in a child’s life. For more information, e-mail links@lwsd.org or visit www.linksvolunteer.org.
Eastside Baby Corner needs volunteers to sort incoming donations of clothing and toys and prepare items for distribution. Go to www.babycorner.org.
Volunteers are needed to visit homebound patrons with the King County Library System’s Traveling Library Center program.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation. Call Susan LaFantasie at 369-3235.
Sammamish Citizens Corps holds a refresher/advanced training class for CERTs on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Station 82. E-mail sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com.
Sammamish Citizen Corps Council needs volunteers experienced in marketing, Web design, building and management, fund raising, grant writing, volunteer coordination, and recruitment. For more information email sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com or join 7-8 p.m. first Wednesday of every month at Station 82.
Volunteer drivers are needed for the Senior Services Volunteer Transportation Program. Flexible hours, mileage, parking reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-448-5740.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Eager Eye Guide Pups Club needs volunteers to raise puppies for use as guide dogs for the blind. For information, call Sandy at 644-7421.
Volunteer Chore Services links volunteers with seniors or individuals who are disabled and are living on a limited income. Call 284-2240.
Clubs, groups
A support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s meets in Issaquah. the group is designed to let caregivers gain emotional support, learn and share their experiences.
The free group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Faith United Methodist Church, 3924 Issaquah Pine Lake Road SE. Call 313-7364.
The Rotary Club of Sammamish meets every Thursday at 7:15 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 the Sammamish Plateau has activities including weekly, age specific playgroups and monthly meetings, coffee mornings, mom’s nights out, craft club and local area outings.
Visit www.momsclubsammamish.org 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
Sammamish Women’s Walking Club hosts one to three different walks each week. Sometimes it will be a neighborhood walk under the streetlights or maybe a walk in nature along a trail. Send your requests of times and potential walking sites to www.pepperfitness.com.
The Issaquah Women’s Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. NW in Issaquah. Call 392-1890.
Eastside New Neighbors meets at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month in members’ homes. Many different activities are planned throughout the year. For more information call 836-3963
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.
Sammamish seeks justice Ed Washko and Steve Grasso build the justice wall at Sammamish Presbyterian Church Seek Justice Challenge Fundraising event community celebration and lunch 11 a.m.-1p.m. Sept. 12 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 NE Inglewood Hill Road. The event is a running, walking and biking fundraiser to raise awareness for International Justice Mission, a human rights agency. To register or for more information visit www.spconline.org/sjc. Contributed
Events
Sammamish seeks justice Ed Washko and Steve Grasso build the justice wall at Sammamish Presbyterian Church Seek Justice Challenge Fundraising event community celebration and lunch 11 a.m.-1p.m. Sept. 12 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 NE Inglewood Hill Road. The event is a running, walking and biking fundraiser to raise awareness for International Justice Mission, a human rights agency. To register or for more information visit www.spconline.org/sjc. Contributed
The Sammamish Farmers Market, featuring local food, crafts and entertainment is open from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays at City Hall.
Sammamish City offices will be closed Sept. 7 for Labor Day. Read more
Calendar August 25
August 25, 2009
Events
The Sammamish Farmers Market, featuring local food, crafts and entertainment is open from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays at City Hall.
Sammamish’s 10th Birthday will be celebrated from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 29 at Sammamish City Commons. There will be a family fun section and a special 21 and older venue featuring local jazz musician, Darren Motamedy.
Animal Crackers a new artEAST collective works show runs through Aug. 29 and features the work of Sammamish artists who call themselves the Sammi 7. The art will display interpretations of the theme through many different mediums at Up Front Gallery, 48 Front St. N. in Issaquah.
Summer Concert series is at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at Pine Lake Park. This week’s concert is featuring bluegrass band Back Burner.
Discover family history at a free one-hour genealogy class from 3-4p.m. Aug. 30 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 16529 SE Duthie Hill Road in Issaquah.
Seek Justice Challenge Fundraising event community celebration and lunch 11 a.m.-1p.m. Sept. 12 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 NE Inglewood Hill Road.
The event is a running, walking and biking fundraiser to raise awareness for International Justice Mission, a human rights agency. To register or for more information visit www.spconline.org/sjc.
Group Health is seeking volunteers in King and Snohomish counties to assist with hospice care. There will be training sessions Sept. 21, 22, and 23 in Bellevue.
People interested in volunteering are encouraged to submit an application before Sept.9. For more information contact Pati Northcraft at 556-6372 or toll free at 1-800-954-2509.
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. Call Jo Lucas 837-1948.
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.
The Social Justice Book Group meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Sammamish.
E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for information on the current book being discussed and location.
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 at 746-4561 or 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 in the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Learn to read and speak Samskritam from 4-6 p.m. at the Vedic Cultural Center. To register, visit vedicculturalcenter.org.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the current class, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Bhajan Bliss. Join musicians and singers to learn traditional devotional bhajan, and how to make vegetarian pizzas and samosas from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays at the Vedic Cultural Center.
Classes
Sammamish Presbyterian Church is hosting a series of different fitness classes, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. For more information, contact Billie Donahue 785-2880. Classes are free and no registration is required.
A divorce recovery seminar for those going through separation or divorce, or trying to move on from divorce is scheduled for Tuesday evenings Sept. 15-Nov. 24 at Pine Lake Covenant Church.
The seminar is open to the community and childcare is available by pre-registration only. To register call Sharon at 392-8636 or visit www.plcc.org.
Library activities
Mother Daughter Book Group will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 26. They will be reading “Every Soul a Star” by Wendy Mass.
Japanese for little ones with Sponge will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 1. Sing, dance and play in Japanese with a native-speaking teacher from Sponge.
Library is closed for Labor Day.
Talk time provides conversation practice for adults who want to improve their language skills. Talk time starts at 7 p.m. on Sept. 9, 15, 22, and 29.
Musik Nest for ages 2-3, with adult, will start at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 9. Share songs, dance, rhythm and new ways to enjoy music with your toddler. Registration is not required.
Pajama Story Time, for ages 2-6, with adult, will start at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, 21, and 28, and at 7:30 on Sept. 21, and 28. Come in your pajamas and enjoy stories, signs, puppets, movement and music. Space is limited.
Teen Writers group will start at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 15.
Toddler story times for ages 2-3 features fun stories, puppets, movement and music. Toddler story time starts at 11 a.m. on Sept. 16, 23, and 30, and at 10 a.m. on Sept. 23, and 30.
Sammamish Book Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16. This week the group will be reading “The Devil’s Highway: A true story” by Luis Alberto Urrea.
Preschool Story time, for children ages 3-6, with adult, will meet at 10 a.m. on September 17, and 24, and at 1 p.m. on Sept. 18 and 25.
Baby Story time, for children ages 6-12 months, with adult, will meet at 10 a.m. on Sept. 18 and 24.
Young toddler story time for children age 1-2 years will meet at 10 and 11 a.m. on Sept. 18 and 25.
Spanish story time, ages 3 and older with adult, is for Spanish speaking families, and those who want to learn Spanish as a second language. Spanish story time will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 19 and 26.
Restoration of Health through acupuncture will start at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23. Join practitioners Dingfang Yu and Donna Huss for an interactive and informative evening.
Mother daughter book club will meet at 7 p.m. on Sept.30. This week they will be reading, “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh” by Robert C. O’Brien.
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.
Eastside Bluebills is a Boeing retiree volunteer organization that strives to provide opportunities for retirees to help others in need and to assist charitable and nonprofit organizations. Eastside Bluebills meet every third Wednesday of the month at the Bellevue Regional Library from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 235-3847.
LINKS, Looking Into the Needs of Kids in Schools, places community volunteers in the schools of the Lake Washington School District. Opportunities include tutoring, classroom assistance and lunch buddy. Just one hour a week can make a difference in a child’s life. For more information, e-mail links@lwsd.org or visit www.linksvolunteer.org.
Eastside Baby Corner needs volunteers to sort incoming donations of clothing and toys and prepare items for distribution. Go to www.babycorner.org.
Volunteers are needed to visit homebound patrons with the King County Library System’s Traveling Library Center program. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation. Call Susan LaFantasie at 369-3235.
Sammamish Citizens Corps holds a refresher/advanced training class for CERTs on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Station 82. E-mail sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com.
Sammamish Citizen Corps Council needs volunteers experienced in marketing, Web design, building & management, fund raising, grant writing, volunteer coordination, and recruitment. For more information email sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com or join 7-8 p.m. first Wednesday of every month at Station 82.
Volunteer drivers are needed for the Senior Services Volunteer Transportation Program. Flexible hours, mileage, parking reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-448-5740.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Eager Eye Guide Pups Club needs volunteers to raise puppies for use as guide dogs for the blind. For information, call Sandy at 644-7421.
Volunteer Chore Services links volunteers with seniors or individuals who are disabled and are living on a limited income. Call 284-2240.
Clubs, groups
A support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s meets in Issaquah. the group is designed to let caregivers gain emotional support, learn and share their experiences. The free group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Faith United Methodist Church, 3924 Issaquah Pine Lake Road SE. Call 313-7364.
The Rotary Club of Sammamish meets every Thursday at 7:15 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 the Sammamish Plateau has activities including weekly, age specific playgroups and monthly meetings, coffee mornings, mom’s nights out, craft club and local area outings. Visit www.momsclubsammamish.org 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.
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. 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.
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.
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 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.
Sammamish Women’s Walking Club hosts one to three different walks each week. Sometimes it will be a neighborhood walk under the streetlights or maybe a walk in nature along a trail. Send your requests of times and potential walking sites to www.pepperfitness.com.
The Issaquah Women’s Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. NW in Issaquah. Call 392-1890.
Glory Days Preschool has openings in their 12:45 – 3:15 3-day/week and 4-day/week afternoon classes for Fall 2009. Children must be 4 years old by August 31, 2009. Month tuition is $245 for the 3-day/week class and $310 for the 4-day/week classes. To register contact Preschool director Heather Choco 868-5186 ext.128.
Eastside New Neighbors meets at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month in member’ homes. Many different activities are planned throughout the year. For more information call 836-3963
Events
The Sammamish Farmers Market, featuring local food, crafts and entertainment is open from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays at City Hall.
Sammamish’s 10th Birthday will be celebrated from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 29 at Sammamish City Commons. There will be a family fun section and a special 21 and older venue featuring local jazz musician, Darren Motamedy. Read more
Calendar August 12
August 11, 2009
Events
The Sammamish Farmers Market, featuring local food, crafts and entertainment is open from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays at City Hall.
Sammamish’s 10th Birthday will be celebrated from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 29 at Sammamish City Commons. There will be a family fun section and a special 21 and older venue featuring local jazz musician, Darren Motamedy.
Sammamish Nights, hosted by the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce 6-10 p.m. Aug. 29 at Sammamish City Commons. The event will be for people 21 and older and will feature premier wines, food and smooth jazz. Tickets are available at www.sammamishchamber.org. Portions of the proceeds will benefit the Chris Elliott Fund.
Seek Justice Challenge Fundraising event community celebration and lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 12 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road. The event is a running, walking and biking fundraiser to raise awareness for International Justice Mission, a human rights agency. To register or for more information visit www.spconline.org/sjc.
Animal Crackers, a new artEAST collective works show runs from Aug. 7-29 and features the Sammi 7. The art will display interpretations of the theme through many different mediums.
Big Sale Charity event, come buy various housewares, furniture, sporting goods, infant items, and much more from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 22 at Cimarron Park, 1409 229th Ave N.E.. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the ARAS Foundation. To donate saleable items or to volunteer contact Mary Trask at 868-8448 or mary@arasfoundation.org, or Cindy VanWambeck at 836-4431 or cindy@vanwambeck.net.
Group Health is seeking volunteers in King and Snohomish counties to assist with hospice care. There will be training sessions Sept. 21, 22, and 23 in Bellevue. People interested in volunteering are encouraged to submit an application before September 9. For more information contact Pati Northcraft at (425) 556-6372 or toll free at 1-800-954-2509.
MDA is holding the 5th annual Edgar Martinez Golf Classic for Muscular Dystrophy on Aug. 15 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. Registration is from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and is followed by a shotgun start at noon. There will be a live and silent auction at a VIP dinner and gala. All proceeds go toward muscular dystrophy research.
Master Chorus Eastside is holding auditions in all its sections for the 2009-2010 season. All interested singers must have choral music experience and basic music reading ability. For an audition appointment contact the Master Chorus Eastside office at 392-8446. More information on the chorus can be found at www.masterchoruseastside.org.
Religious/spiritual
Golf league. Sammamish Presbyterian Church offers a casual golf league for men and women of all skill levels at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays through June, July and August. for more information, or to sign up, visit www.meetup.com/spcfth.
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. Call Jo Lucas 837-1948.
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.
The Social Justice Book Group meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Sammamish. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for information on the current book being discussed and location.
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 in the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Learn to read and speak Samskritam from 4-6 p.m. at the Vedic Cultural Center. To register, visit vedicculturalcenter.org.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the current class, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Bhajan Bliss. Join musicians and singers to learn traditional devotional bhajan, and how to make vegetarian pizzas and samosas from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays at the Vedic Cultural Center.
Kumbhamela 2009 a festival of India from 6 p.m.-midnight August 13, and 14, and all day on August 15, and 16 at the Vedic Cultural Center. Learn about Indian culture, live music and performances, try Indian food, and celebrate India at Kumbhamela 2009.
Classes
Sammamish Presbyterian Church is hosting a series of different fitness classes, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. For more information, contact Billie Donahue at 785-2880. Classes are free and no registration is required
Library activities
Making the Game will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 13. It is a DigiPen Institute of Technology program for ages 13-18 to learn about the game industry
Read Three, Get One Free Summer Edition, teens are eligible for a monthly prize drawing and entered in the Grand Prize drawing for a free laptop, second prize is a MUVO MP3 player, when they turn in forms available at any KCLS library.
Sammamish Book Group for adults meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 19. They will be reading “The Innocents Abroad” by Mark Twain.
Mother Daughter Book Group will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 26. They will be reading “Every Soul a Star” by Wendy Mass.
Events
The Sammamish Farmers Market, featuring local food, crafts and entertainment is open from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays at City Hall.
Sammamish’s 10th Birthday will be celebrated from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 29 at Sammamish City Commons. There will be a family fun section and a special 21 and older venue featuring local jazz musician, Darren Motamedy. Read more
CALENDAR
July 8, 2009
Events
The Sammamish Farmers Market, featuring local food, crafts and entertainment is open from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays at City Hall.
Kirkland Uncorked, a festival of art, style and taste takes place July 17-19 on the water’s edge at Marina Park in downtown Kirkland.
Summer Concert series starts 6:30 p.m. July 9 at Pine Lake Park. The first concert will be big band music of Route 66.
Author, and Sammamish resident Frank King will discuss and read from his new book, “Travels with Doris,” 1-4 p.m. July 10 at the Redmond Library.
Sammamish Nights, an evening of wine and jazz is sponsored by the Sammamish Chamber from 6-10 p.m. Aug. 29. Get tickets in advance at www.SammamishChamber.org.
Issaquah High School class of 1999 10 year reunion will be meeting 7 p.m. August 8 at the Woodland Park Zoo. Tickets are $50 per person if purchased by July 15, and are available at www.ihs1999.org. Please contact Amy Reisman amy@callmeamy.com with any questions.
Habitat for Humanity holds monthly work days. Go to Patterson Park in Redmond and meet with other volunteers the third Saturday of each month. E-mail habitat@spconline.org.
Religious/spiritual
Golf league. Sammamish Presbyterian Church offers a casual golf league for men and women of all skill levels at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays through July and August. for more information, or to sign up, visit www.meetup.com/spcfth.
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. Call Jo Lucas 837-1948.
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.
The Social Justice Book Group meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Sammamish. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for information on the current book being discussed and location.
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 in the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Learn to read and speak Samskritam from 4-6 p.m. at the Vedic Cultural Center. To register, visit vedicculturalcenter.org.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the current class, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Bhajan Bliss. Join musicians and singers to learn traditional devotional bhajan, and how to make vegetarian pizzas and samosas from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays at the Vedic Cultural Center.
Kumbhamela 2009, a festival of India from 6 p.m.-midnight August 13, and 14, and all day on August 15, and 16 at the Vedic Cultural Center. Learn about Indian culture, live music and performances, try Indian food, and celebrate India at Kumbhamela 2009.
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.
Classes
Sammamish Presbyterian Church is hosting a series of different fitness classes, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. For more information, contact Billie Donahue 785-2880.
Eastlake High School is sponsoring its summer cheer camp to benefit the cheerleading program from 9 a.m.-noon July 13-16. The camp charges a fee. To register, visit www.ehscheer.com by July 10.
Library activities
The Sammamish book discussion group will meet at 7 p.m. July 15. This month is “Three Junes” by Julia Glass.
Imagine th@! A children’s summer reading program 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. July 10. Listen to folktales from around the world. Free tickets available at the Sammamish Information desk.
Kids creative book exchange 10:30 a.m. July 14, 21 and 28. Trade your gently used books for “new to you” books. For ages 4-11, children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Creative Tunes for Kids, a children’s summer reading program for ages 3 and older, meets at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. July 20. Featuring fun and creative songs that will have kids of all ages grinning and dancing.
Anansi the Spider, a children’s summer reading program for ages 4 and older is meeting at 2 and 4 p.m. July 30 to enjoy a West African trickster story with live music and shadow puppets.
Tiny Tales Story Times for children ages 6-12 months with an adult. Space is limited. 11:30 a.m. July 10, 17, 24 and 31.
Young toddler story time for ages 12-30 months with an adult 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. July 9, 16, 23, and 30 and 10:30 a.m. July 10, 17, 24, and 31.
Spanish Story times for children 3 and older with an adult. 10:30 a.m. July 11, 18 and 25.
Toddler Story Times for children ages 2-3. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. July 16 and 10:30 a.m. July 22 and 29.
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. July 13, 20 and 27.
Preschool Story Times for children ages 3-6 with an adult. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 1 p.m. July 10, 17, 24, and 31.
Musik Nest Children and families share songs, dance and rhythm with a toddler. 10:30 a.m. July 6.
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.
Eastside Bluebills is a Boeing retiree volunteer organization that strives to provide opportunities for retirees to help others in need and to assist charitable and nonprofit organizations. Eastside Bluebills meet every third Wednesday of the month at the Bellevue Regional Library from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 235-3847.
LINKS, Looking Into the Needs of Kids in Schools, places community volunteers in the schools of the Lake Washington School District. Opportunities include tutoring, classroom assistance and lunch buddy. Just one hour a week can make a difference in a child’s life. For more information, e-mail links@lwsd.org or visit www.linksvolunteer.org.
Eastside Baby Corner needs volunteers to sort incoming donations of clothing and toys and prepare items for distribution. Go to www.babycorner.org.
Volunteers are needed to visit homebound patrons with the King County Library System’s Traveling Library Center program. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation. Call Susan LaFantasie at 369-3235.
Sammamish Citizens Corps holds a refresher/advanced training class for CERTs on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Station 82. E-mail sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com.
Sammamish Citizen Corps Council needs volunteers experienced in marketing, web design, building & management, fund raising, granting writing, volunteer coordination, and recruitment. For more information email sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com or join 7-8 p.m. first Wednesday of every month at Station 82.
Volunteer drivers are needed for the Senior Services Volunteer Transportation Program. Flexible hours, mileage, parking reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-448-5740.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Eager Eye Guide Pups Club needs volunteers to raise puppies for use as guide dogs for the blind. For information, call Sandy at 644-7421.
Volunteer Chore Services links volunteers with seniors or individuals who are disabled and are living on a limited income. Call 284-2240.
Nightmare at Beaver Lake volunteer picnic 3 p.m. – dusk July 12 at Beaver Lake Park. The picnic is for everyone who has volunteered at, or is interested in learning more about the event. Volunteers will be briefed on the themes for this year’s event and learn of special roles available.
Clubs, groups
A support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s meets in Issaquah. the group is designed to let caregivers gain emotional support, learn and share their experiences. The free group meets from 6-7:30 p.m, the second Thursday of each month at Aegis of Issaquah, 780 N Juniper Street. Call 313-7364.
The Rotary Club of Sammamish meets every Thursday at 7:15 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 the Sammamish plateau has activities including weekly, age specific playgroups and monthly meetings, coffee mornings, mom’s nights out, craft club and local area outings. Visit www.momsclubsammamish.org 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.
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. 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.
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.
Sammamish Women’s Walking Club hosts one to three different walks each week. Sometimes it will be a neighborhood walk under the streetlights or maybe a walk in nature along a trail. send your requests of times and potential walking sites to www.pepperfitness.com.
The Issaquah Women’s Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. NW in Issaquah. Call 392-1890.
Glory Days Preschool
Has openings in their 12:45 – 3:15 3-day/week and 4-day/week afternoon classes for Fall 2009. Children must be 4 years old by August 31, 2009. Month tuition is $245 for the 3-day/week class and $310 for the 4-day/week classes. To register contact Preschool director Heather Choco 868-5186 ext.128.
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.
Events
The Sammamish Farmers Market, featuring local food, crafts and entertainment is open from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays at City Hall.
Kirkland Uncorked, a festival of art, style and taste takes place July 17-19 on the water’s edge at Marina Park in downtown Kirkland.
Summer Concert series starts 6:30 p.m. July 9 at Pine Lake Park. The first concert will be big band music of Route 66. Read more
Paper cutting demonstration
April 13, 2009
“Spring Nap” by Aki Sogabe
Japanese Paper Cutting: Author Aki Sogabe will help participants create their own origami for children 7 and older with an adult at 4:30 p.m. April 28 at the library. Free tickets are available starting April 21.
Calendar
April 13, 2009
Events
Hoops of Hope is a fund raiser for a medical clinic in Zambia which will help people with AIDS. The event starts at 10 a.m. April 18 at the Issaquah Community Center. To register, visit www.hoopsofhope.org.
City planting event at Illahee. Volunteers are needed to remove invasive plants from the area (also known as Grassies Lake or Llama Landing, near Inglewood Junior High School) at 235th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Eighth Streets. The work will be labor-intensive and is set to go, rain or shine. Parking will be available along Northeast Eighth Street or at the Community Church of Joy. Starting at 9 a.m. April 18. To register e-mail dsanders@ci.sammamish.wa.us or call 295-0556.
Clean up Pine Lake Park. Help prepare the park for spring. Pick up fallen branches, remove invasive ivy and plant small plants. This is a family-friendly event. 10 a.m.-noon April 18. To register e-mail dsanders@ci.sammamish.wa.us or call 295-0556.
Imagine a Cure. A night of tribute to John Lennon will also be a fund-raiser for the Susan G. Komen fund to help the fight against breast cancer. Ticket prices range from $50-$300 for VIP tickets. The event starts at 6 p.m.with a VIP reception with the concert beginning at 7:30 April 18 at the Snoqualmie Casino. Tickets are available via ticketmaster or at the casino’s Web site www.snocasino.com.
Horse Care Talk. Hank Greenwald, a veterinarian will present a series of talks about horse care. The third talk, First Aid, is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. April 19 at Eastside Fire and Rescue, 175 Newport Way NW in Issaquah.
The Women in Mission of Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church will host a tea where they will discuss life for women in developing countries, with a focus on the Maasai women of Tanzania from 2-4 p.m. April 25 at the church, 24850 SE Issaquah-Fall City Road.
The Pine Lake Garden Club will hold their annual plant sale, with proceeds to benefit local charities, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2 at Pine Lake Covenant Church.
How to find a job in a tough economy. Career consultant Amanda Johnson will present an interactive evening with techniques for landing a job at 7 p.m. May 13 at the Sammamish Library.
The Lake Washington School Foundation will hold its annual “Legacy for Learning Luncheon” This year, the keynote speaker will be George “Pinky” Nelson, director of the Science, Mathematics and Technology program at Western Washington University. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with the luncheon at noon May 13 at the Juanita High School field house. There is a suggested donation of $150.
The ARAS African Bike Drive needs used adult and children’s bikes to send to Ghana. All bikes and parts are accepted except for those severely rusted. Bike drop off is from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 16 at City Hall, 801 228th Ave SE. To arrange drop off before May 16, or to volunteer for the bike drive call 868-8448 or 836-4431. Donations are tax deductible.
City planting event at Illahee. Volunteers are needed to replant the area (also known as Grassies Lake or Llama Landing, near Inglewood Junior High School) at 235th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Eighth Streets with native plants. The work will be labor intensive and is set to go, rain or shine. Parking will be available along Northeast Eighth Street or at the Community Church of Joy. Starting at 9 a.m. May 16. To register e-mail dsanders@ci.sammamish.wa.us or call 295-0556.
Margaret Mead Elementary will host their annual science night from 6-9 p.m. May 28 at the school.
The art exhibit “Four Seasons,” which showcases the work of artists exploring the changes in the seasons of nature, is on display daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at University House, 22975 Black Nugget Road in Issaquah, through June 7.
Habitat for Humanity holds monthly work days. Go to Patterson Park in Redmond and meet with other volunteers the third Saturday of each month. This month’s workday is April 18. E-mail habitat@spconline.org.
Religious/spiritual
Baha’is of Sammamish are sponsoring an interfaith prayer session for human rights and on the behalf of seven Baha’is in Iran. The gatherings are scheduled for 2-5 p.m. April 25 at the Sammamish Library.
Sammamish Presbyterian Church’s choir will hold its spring concert, “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi. The show is set for 7 p.m. April 26 at the church, 22522 NE Inglewood Hill Road.
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. Call Jo Lucas 837-1948.
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.
The Social Justice Book Group meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Sammamish. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for information on the current book being discussed and location.
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.
A Deeper Well discussion group – friends of Our Savior Lutheran Church gather for informal talk of faith and life. The group meets at 8 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month through June at the Issaquah Brew House, 35 W. Sunset Way.
GriefShare, a grief support group, allows grieving people to meet with others who have experienced the death of a loved one. The group meets from 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through May 7 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. To register, call 868-5186.
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 in the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Learn to read and speak Samskritam from 4-6 p.m. at the Vedic Cultural Center. To register, visit vedicculturalcenter.org.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the current class, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Bhajan Bliss. Join musicians and singers to learn traditional devotional bhajan, and how to make vegetarian pizzas and samosas from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays at the Vedic Cultural Center.
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.
Classes
Become a Love and Logic Parent; put the fun back into parenting your child from toddler to teen. The seven week class runs from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays starting April 21 at Pine Lake Covenent Church. The cost is $40 per person or $60 per couple. Register at www.plcc.org or contact Kim Strobaugh at 395-5516 or kims@plcc.org.
The city of Sammamish and Pepper Fitness offer free fitness classes for women. Classes begin at 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays at the Lodge at Beaver Lake. Call Jayne Siqueiros at 206-714-9752.
Library activities
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. April 20 and 27.
Talk Time is at 7 p.m. April 21 and 28. Join other adults to improve your English conversation skills. Call Literacy AmeriCorps at 369-3452.
Preschool Story Times for children ages 3-6 with an adult. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. April 16, 23 and 30 and 1 p.m. April 17 and 24.
Tiny Tales Story Times for children ages 6-12 months with an adult. Space is limited. 11 a.m. April 16, 23 and 30.
Young toddler story time for ages 12-24 months with an adult. 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. April 17 and 24.
Spanish Story times for children 3 and older with an adult. 10:30 a.m. April 18 and 25.
Toddler Story Times for children ages 2-3. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. April 15, 22 and 29.
The Sammamish book discussion group will meet at 7 p.m. April 15. The group will discuss “Doubt” by John Patrick Shanley.
The Mother Daughter Book Club, for daughters ages 9-12 and their mothers, is reading “The Midwife’s Apprentice” by Karen Cushman at 7 p.m. April 29.
Musik Nest Children and families share songs, dance and rhythm with a toddler. 10:30 a.m. April 20 and 7 p.m. April 22.
Teen creative writers group. Share your work, give and receive feedback and meet other teen writers. 3:30 p.m. April 21.
Story Slam. Submit an original song, poem or story to the library and present your work in five minutes. Finalists from around the county will compete to have their work produced at the Moore Theater in Seattle. For ages 6-17 at 6 p.m. April 23.
Clubs, groups
A support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s meets in Issaquah. The group is designed to let caregivers gain emotional support, learn and share their experiences. The free group meets from 6-7:30 p.m, the second Thursday of each month at Aegis of Issaquah, 780 N Juniper Street. Call 313-7364.
The Rotary Club of Sammamish meets every Thursday at 7:15 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 the Sammamish Plateau has activities including weekly, age specific playgroups and monthly meetings, coffee mornings, mom’s nights out, craft club and local area outings. Visit www.momsclubsammamish.org 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.
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. 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 Saddle Club — For membership and meeting information, visit www.sammamishsaddleclub.org. Contact Shaila Nyborg 466-7168.
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.
Horse Care Talk
April 6, 2009
Hank Greenwald, a veterinarian will present a series of talks about horse care. The third talk, First Aid, is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. April 19 at Eastside Fire and Rescue, 175 Newport Way NW in Issaquah.
