Community calendar - April 17

Events

The Vitamin Shoppe in Issaquah: will hold a health fair on April 18, at their store, 6160 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway SE. The health and wellness event will start at 12 noon and go until 2 p.m. Health and wellness partners on hand will include Gold’s Gym of Issaquah, Alexandria Easter, N.D. Naturopathic Physician, and Yoga Barn of Issaquah. Radio station KRWM-FM 106.9 will broadcast live from the event.

Habitat for Humanity Work Day: Saturday, April 18, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sammamish Presbyterian Church’s current project in Redmond needs volunteers. This is an excellent opportunity for any small group, individual or group of friends to experience fellowship, make a difference in the lives of families in our area, and even receive service hours. Adults and high school students (accompanied by an adult) are welcome. More info: e-mail habitat@spconline.org.

Sound Ballet Theatre: will host a Small Business Networking Party and Professional Concert at 4.30 p.m., on Sunday, April 19, at 170 N Front Street in Issaquah. Cost is $45. More info: 425-430-4590 or www.soundballet.org

Issaquah Chamber of Commerce: Learn how to utilize free social media from Facebook to Twitter to grow your business. Chamber will be hosting their April membership luncheon on Tuesday, April 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn in Issaquah. More info: www.issaquahchamber.com or 425-392-7024.

The Kiwanis Club of Issaquah: will celebrate their 80th anniversary with a community auction to benefit children. The auction will at the Hilton Garden Inn on Saturday, April 25, beginning at 5 pm. All proceeds will be returned to the community, with Eastside Baby Corner as the evening’s “Fund an Item” recipient. More info: www.issaquahkiwanis.org.

Sponge Event: Kites and Cakes. Children will have a chance to craft paper kites, decorate and eat scrumptious cupcakes, and wiggle off some energy in movement-themed mini language classes in Spanish, Mandarin, French and Japanese. Sponge, 375 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, Sunday, April 26, 10 a.m. – noon. More info: 425-274-5188 or www.spongeschool.com.

History hike: Saturday, April 18. An interpretive hike of the Grand Ridge mine site. Meet at Issaquah Depot at 10 a.m. for a brief presentation on the history of the mine, to be followed by a 3.5 hour hike covering three miles over moderate terrain. $6 per person - $3 for members of the Issaquah History Museums. More info: 425-392-3500 or www.issaquahhistory.org.

Raising Resilient Kids: This seminar will examine the attributes of resilient children and teach parents the proper steps to help children bounce back. 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, Challenger Elementary, 25200 SE Klahanie Blvd. More info: skjakle@aol.com, or 425-391-6470. Sponsored by the Issaquah School District PTSA Parent Education

Eastside Catholic School Open House: Come and explore opportunities for students in grades 6-12. A range of activities and presentations are planned for families, including a welcome presentation in the gym. 6 p.m., April 23. Eastside Catholic School 232 228th Ave. S.E. Info: 425-295-3001, rsvp@eastsidecatholic.org

Issaquah Mayor’s Breakfast: 9-10 a.m. the second Saturday of the month. Citizens can join Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger for no-host breakfast and discussion. Fins Bistro, 301 Front St. N., Issaquah.

Ladies Musical Club Concert: Free concert by LMC members, Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m. University House, Issaquah, at 22975 SE Black Nugget Rd. Free Admission

Issaquah Library: slide lecture, A Brief History of American Quilts, 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 21. Art historian Susan Olds will talk about the enormous variation of quilt types and patterns made popular by early American quilters.

Forum on Youth Suicide Prevention: April 21, Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. NAMI Eastside hosts free educational forums on the third Tuesday of each month. All presentations are free and open to the public. More info: 425-885-6264

Saint Jude Spring Concert: April 26, 2 p.m. The Sanctuary Choir with the Contemporary Gospel Choir will perform a variety of music by Beethoven, Durufle, Rutter and Choplin along with secular and contemporary pieces, spirituals and Gospel music, solos and small ensembles. Saint Jude Catholic Church - 10526 166th Ave. NE. Info: 425-883-7685.

African American Film Festival: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center will host its Sixth Annual festival, featuring documentaries, narratives, workshops, film shorts and animation, April 18 – 26. Info: www.langstonblackfilmfest.org. or 206-326-1088.

Career Consultant Amanda Johnson: hosts “How to Find a Job in a Tough Economy; Practical Tips to Boost Your Job Search”, 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, at the Sammamish Library. An interactive evening filled with proven techniques for landing a job. Learn how to stand out in this crowded job market, expand your network and effectively market yourself.

Plant sale: to benefit Audubon Society: Native plants, trees, perennials and shrubs. Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Jan’s Herbs, 13450 N.E. 100th Street, Kirkland.

Author Robert Fulghum: will be the keynote speaker at the Providence Marianwood 9th Annual Spring Celebration Luncheon on Thursday, May 14, at Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club. Reservations and more info: 425-391-2895.

Bike Drive: May 16 - 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. Volunteers are also sought, to prepare donated bikes for shipment to Africa. More info: 425 868 8448 or 425 836 4431. Donations are tax deductible.

Benefits

Issaquah Food Bank: Accepts online cash donations, non-perishable food and usable clothing items (especially children’s and infants clothing). Food and clothing donations can be dropped off at 179 First Ave. S.E. Client hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 5-7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Volunteers also needed. 425-392-4123 or 425-392-5836.

Book Drive for Eastgate Public Health Center: April 3 to April 10. Drop off new or lightly used books in the marked plastic bins at Blakely Hall or Café Ladros in the Issaquah Highlands. Books should be appropriate for ages 6 months to 5 years old. Come to the Usborne Book Sale at Blakely Hall on April 3, 7 or 10 from 9:30 to 11:00 and purchase new books for your little one. Half of book sales will fund books for the Eastgate Public Health Center. More information: www.reachoutandread.org/.

Lake Washington Schools Foundation: “A Legacy for Learning” Fundraising Luncheon, Wednesday, May 13 at the Juanita High School Fieldhouse. Reservations and info: www.lwsf.org, or contact Carolyn Vaché at dvache@verizon.net.

Music

Eastside Jazz—MOJO: 7:30 p.m. April 14. Presented by the Eastside Jazz Club. Cost: $6-$13. Sherman Clay, 1000 Bellevue Way, Bellevue. 425-828-9104 and 425-454-0633.

The Steinway Series: Friday, April 17, 7:30 p.m., and Friday, April 19, 2 p.m. Bellevue Arts Museum. Tickets: $20 general admission; $10 students. Little Maestro Series - A Garden Full of Songs. Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., Theatre at Meydenbauer. Tickets: $10 all ages

Theater

“Stunt Girl”: Until April 26. World premiere of new musical about Nellie Bly. Cost: $22-$58. Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-392-2202, 866-688-8049 or www.villagetheatre.org. Also: May 1-24 at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Cost: $16-$51. Everett tickets: 425-257-8600.

Nightlife

Café Harlequin: Live music Thursdays-Saturdays. No cover. 107 Lake St., Kirkland. 425-296-1616 or www.cafeharlequin.com.

Hector’s: Live music various nights. 112 Lake St., Kirkland. www.hectorskirkland.com/events

Oddfellow’s Grill: Live music Thursdays-Sundays. Tuesdays, karaoke night; Wednesdays, jam night with Powercell. 7979 Leary Way N.E., Redmond. 425-882-7800 or www.oddfellowsgrill.com.

Pogacha of Issaquah: 8-10:30 p.m. Saturdays. Live music, no cover. Performers: Saturday, April 11, Darren Motamedy; April 18, Paul Green; 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. 425-455-5550

Vino Bella Wine Bar: Performances 7:30-11:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ongoing: 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays, comedy nights. 99 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-391-1424 or www.vinobella.com.

Dance

Clogging: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays. It’s like “Riverdance”; fast, fun and no partner needed. Beginners, 6 p.m.; intermediate, 7 p.m.; advanced, 8 p.m. Cost: $40 per six-week session. ClogJam Clogging Club. Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th. Ave. N.E., Redmond. 425-556-2314 or www.clogjam-Washington.com.

Dance Sanctuary: 8 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. Lightly facilitated, freestyle dancing in a substance-free environment. Features world music, drumming, rock, electronica, pop and more. Enso Center, 8708 196th Ave. N.E., Redmond. 425-881-8598 or DanceSanctuary@gmail.com.

Swing dance lessons: Mondays-Fridays. Lessons in Lindy Hop, jitterbug, balboa and collegiate shag for all ages offered in small group classes and private lessons. Cost: $65 for six weeks. 425-891-1443 or www.alleycatsswing.com/calendar.

Readings/Books

Teen Poetry Coffeehouse: Bring a poem to read, find one in the library’s collection, just listen, or work with a local poet to write impromptu poems. No registration required. Coffee and refreshments provided. 6 p.m. April 22. Redmond Regional Library 15990 NE 85th St. Info: 425-885-1861, or ajhirst@kcls.org

RASP Reading Series: 7 p.m. the last Saturday of the month. Free reading series sponsored by Redmond Association of Spokenword. Featured readers: March 28, Rebecca Hoogs; April 25, Kunle Oguneye. Tully’s Coffee, 8862 161st Ave. N.E., Redmond. www.rasp.cc.

SoulFood Poetry Night: 7 - 9:30 p.m. every third Thursday. Includes two featured readers and an open-mic reading. SoulFood Books Cafe, 15748 Redmond Way, Redmond. 425-881-5309 or www.soulfoodbooks.com.

Galleries/Exhibits

Sammamish Valley Arts Center’s second annual Artists’ Studio Tour: April 18-19. The public can see working artists’ studios, demonstrations and artists in action during free self-guided tours. Event open to limited number of juried artists displaying original artwork. Artists’ applications available on the SVAC Web site: sammamishvalleyartscenter.org, or by calling 206-335-6727.

ArtEAST: Art collective presents new “Collective Works” exhibits the first Friday of each month. Hours: 11-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. UP Front Art, 48 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-996-8553 or www.arteast.org.

Pogacha of Issaquah: Exhibits: Through April 11, “Around the World” paintings by Sarah Ghanooni. 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd. 425-392-5550 or www.pogacha.com.

Rhino Studios & Gallery: Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; noon-7 p.m. Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 195 Front St. N., Studio B, Issaquah. 425-392-5040 or www.rhinostudios.net.

Classes

Chinese culture class: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays; 12:30-2 p.m. Thursdays. Come taste Chinese tea, learn about Chinese culture and history, and learn to speak and write Chinese. Cost: By donation. Registration required for limited space. Location: Trassachs, Sammamish. 425-427-2742 or pguo56@yahoo.com.

“Free for All” scrapbooking classes: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. New project each week. Visit store or see Web site for supply list and project preview. Cost: Free. The Mad Scrapper, 1590 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. 425-427-8871 or www.madscrapper.com.

Learn how to meditate: Monday, April 6, 7 - 9 p.m., with Bob Trask and Dr Kais Faddah. Through meditation we gain patience, joy and relaxation. Tax deductible donations welcomed. Classes held monthly on varied topics. Location: Beaver Lake Lodge, Sammamish. More info: 425- 868- 8448.

Family

Cougar Mountain Zoological Park: Zoo is home to cougars, reindeer, cranes, macaws, emu, lemurs, alpaca, wallabies and tigers. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Admission: $8-$10.50; free for children 1 and younger and members. 19525 S.E. 54th St., Issaquah. 425-392-6278 or www.cougarmountainzoo.org.

Faith

“A Deeper Well” Discussion Group: 8 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month, September-June. Presented by Our Savior Lutheran Church. All are welcome. Issaquah Brew House, 35 W. Sunset Way, Issaquah. 425-392-4169, ext. 105, or rdfletcher@oslcissaquah.org.

Meditation music evening: 7:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month. Features spiritually inspiring music a la Taize’ for meditation. Bellevue First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave. N.E. 425-454-2059.

Sammamish Presbyterian Church: Habitat for Humanity workdays, third Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Habitat for Humanity provides affordable housing to families on the Eastside. To sign up, email habitat@spconline.org. Adults and high school students (accompanied by an adult) are welcome.

Eastside Interfaith Social Concerns Council: “Congregations for Kids - Providing School Supplies for Local Children,” Tuesday, April 14, noon - 1:30 p.m., Bristol Hall at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 4228 Factoria Boulevard SE. Info: 425-747-5924 or drswing@webtv.net.

Libraries/Books

Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. 425-392-5430 or www.kcls.org. Library activities include:

Programs for Children and Families: Young Toddler Story Times, Wednesday, April 15, 22 and 29, 10 and 11 a.m. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.

Library Card Contest, April 1 - 30, children and teens, design the next KCLS library card! Details at your library or online, www.kcls.org/librarycardcontest.

Free Play, Every day. All ages welcome. Stop by the library to play Nintendo DS games. If you’re age 14 and older, bring your ID. If you’re under age 14, bring an adult with an ID.

Groups

Eastside Genealogical Society: 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. All are welcome to attend and learn how to search for family. Also: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays and 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, genealogy help offered. Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-747-6926 or www.rootsweb.com/~wakcegs/.

Eastside Quilters: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 2650 148th Ave. S.E., Bellevue. 425-643-9742 or www.eastsidequilters.com.

Issaquah Amateur Radio Club: 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. Open to anyone, licensed or not, who is interested in Ham Radio. Issaquah Valley Senior Citizens Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way, Issaquah.

Issaquah Guild of the Children’s Hospital: 11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month. New members welcome. 765 Rainier Blvd. N., Issaquah.

Issaquah Kiwanis: Noon Wednesdays. Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way S.W. 425-392-4016 or www.issaquah.kiwanis.org.

Issaquah Quilters: 10 a.m.-noon the second Friday of the month. Visitors welcome. The Community Church of Issaquah, 205 Mountain Park Blvd., Issaquah.

Issaquah Rotary: 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W., Issaquah. www.issaquahrotary.org.

La Leche League of the Sammamish Plateau: 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the month. Mothers with nursing babies and mothers-to-be welcome. Meeting room at Issaquah Highlands Fire Station 73, 1280 N.E. Park Drive, Issaquah. 425-605-0837, 425-827-6843, lll.tsf@gmail.com or sherylbatt@verizon.net.

MOMS Club of Sammamish Plateau: Activities include weekly age-specific playgroups and monthly meetings, coffee mornings, moms’ nights out, craft club and local area outings. 425-836-5015 or www.momsclubsammamish.org.

Mothers and More Sammamish/Redmond chapter: 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. Members participate in scrap-booking, book club, movies out, Clutter Club, kids play groups and more. See Web site for details, locations. www.redmondmothersandmore.org.

Networking meeting: 4-5:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month. Second floor conference room at Meadow Creek Professional Center, 22525 S.E. 64th Place, Issaquah. 425 652-1413.

Rotary Club of Sammamish: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays. Bellewood Retirement Apartments, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E. 206-940-9098 or www.sammamishrotary.org.

Sammamish Area Woman’s Club: 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Club is a General Federation of Women’s Club Cascade Woman’s Club. Members participate in volunteer projects in the local area. New members welcome. Meetings in members’ homes; call for location. 425-898-8603.

Sammamish Kiwanis Club: 7 a.m. Wednesdays. Breakfast is provided and all are welcome. Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church, 22818 S.E. Eighth St. 425-922-3861.

Toastmasters of Sammamish: 7:15-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Room 121 at Mary Queen of Peace Church, 1121 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. 425-894-3424, tmofsamm@yahoo.com or www.tmofsamm.org.

Writing Group: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Meet with other writers to discuss your work and sip tea. Tiger Mountain Tea Company, Gilman Village, 317 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite 47, Issaquah. 425-941-2559.

Public Meetings

Issaquah

Issaquah City Hall South is located at 130 E. Sunset Way. For city information, visit www.ci.issaquah.wa.us.

City Council: 7:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. City Hall South-Council Chambers.

Development Commission: 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month. City Hall South-Council Chambers. 425-837-3090.

Planning Policy Commission: 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. City Hall South-Council Chambers.

River and Streams Board: 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Pickering Room of City Hall N.W., 1775 12th Ave. N.W. 425-837-3094.

Sammamish

Sammamish City Hall is located at 801 228th Ave. S.E. For city information, call 425-295-0500 or visit www.ci.sammamish.wa.us.

City Council: Meets at the Council Chambers at Sammamish City Hall. 425-295-0511.

Parks and Recreation Commission: 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Council Chambers at Sammamish City Hall. 425-295-0580.

Planning Commission: Meets at the Council Chambers at Sammamish City Hall. 425-295-0525.

Support

Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group: 6-7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Free information and support group is open to care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. Aegis of Issaquah, 780 N. Juniper St. 425-313-7364 or www.alzwa.org.

Celebrate Recovery: 7 p.m. Thursdays. Gain support in your walk to freedom from any hurt, habit or hang-up that is causing you pain or frustration in this Christ-centered recovery program. Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. 425-392-8636.

Griefshare Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through May 7. Weekly support group for those who have lost a loved one. Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road. 425-868-5186 or mainoffice@spconline.org.

Hearing Loss Association: 1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. Lake Sammamish Foursquare Church, 14434 N.E. Eighth Street, Bellevue. 425-746-1074 or greymare25@aol.com.

Volunteers

Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research: Volunteers needed to help with planning and donation procurement for annual Golf Tournament, Dinner and Auction on Oct. 2, 2009. kmheffley@verizon.net.

Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation: Breast cancer survivors needed to provide support for others battling cancer. Must be one year past the end of treatments and have good interpersonal skills. 206-417-3484, 877-417-3484 (toll-free), www.angelcarefoundation.org or angelcare@angelcarefoundation.org.

Evergreen Hospice: Volunteers age 18 or older needed to help terminally ill patients and their families throughout King and Snohomish counties. Training provided. 425-899-1040 or www.evergreenhealthcare.org.

Family Law CASA of King County: Children’s needs can get lost in the dispute between separating parents. Do you want to advocate for such a child? Volunteer for Family Law CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of King County. 206-748-9700 or www.familylawcasa.com.

Friend to Friend: Volunteers needed to visit adults in nursing homes, assisted living and retirement homes throughout King and Snohomish counties. Volunteers commit to visit about twice a month for one year. 206-246-5150.

Issaquah Chamber of Commerce: Chamber is seeking friendly volunteers to assist in providing a warm welcome and information to visitors at our Issaquah Visitor Information Center. Help is needed 1-5 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 425-392-7024 or tbarry@issaquahchamber.com.

Issaquah History Museums: Volunteer four hours a month or more. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Issaquah history, serve the community and have fun at the same time with other docents and the public. Training provided. 425-392-3500 or volunteer@issaquahhistory.org.

Looking Into the Needs of Kids and Schools (LINKS): Volunteer opportunities include mentors, math and reading assistance, tutoring, and homework help. 425-702-3410, links@lwsd.org or www.linksvolunteer.org.

Overlake Hospital Medical Center’s Cancer Resource Center: Volunteers needed to greet resource center visitors, assist clients in using the center’s self-serve functions, answer phones and provide clerical support. Training provided. Application, interview and orientation required prior to training. 425-688-5369.

Red Cross Disaster Action Team: American Red Cross is seeking King County volunteers to respond to local disasters. Volunteers must be on-call one week out of six, and will receive free training. 206-726-3566 or www.seattleredcross.org.

Sammamish Arts Commission: Arts commission is looking for a handyperson to help with the tiled bus shelter. Some tiles need to be replaced and all tiles must be resealed. Call 425-295-0556 or e-mail dsanders@ci.sammamish.wa.us.

Stitches from the Heart: Volunteers needed to knit for babies in need. Call for details. 866-472-6903, stitchfromheart@aol.com or www.StitchesFromTheHeart.org.

Youth Center Advisory Board: The 2008-2009 Issaquah Youth Advisory Board is seeking representatives from Issaquah, Beaver Lake and Maywood middle schools. Applications online at www.ci.issaquah.wa.us. More info: 425-837-3317.

Veterans

USS Nitro AE-2/AE-23 Association Reunion: June 18-21. Reunion will take place in Seattle. www.ussnitro.org.

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