Community Calendar - May 22

Events FISH Rummage Sale: Come fish for treasures and help the salmon during Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery’s fundraising rummage sale Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the hatchery’s Watershed Science Center. Lots of great household items including tools, toys and antiques. 125 W. Sunset Way, Issaquah. 425-392-8025 or www.issaquahfish.org. Issaquah’s Sustainability Movie Night: ‘Who Killed the Electric Car?’ 6:30-8:45 p.m., May 27 (come early at 6 p.m. to talk with exhibitors and others) King County Library Service Center, 960 Newport Way N.W., Issaquah (This is not the downtown library!) The event, which will take place during “Bike to Work Month” in the City of Issaquah, aims to educate viewers about alternative transportation efforts, methods and options. The award-winning documentary has been shown at the Sundance, San Francisco International, Tribeca, Seattle and Los Angeles film festivals. After the movie, a panel of experts will lead a discussion on alternative transportation. More info: www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/rco or 425-837-3400. Alternative Energies – The Multiple Choice: Join Alan Richrod as he explains the current alternative, sustainable energy technologies in a straight-forward way that’s easy to understand. 7 p.m. May 26, Issaquah Library, 10 West Sunset Way, Issaquah. 425 392-5430. Kid’s Day at Farmers Market: There will be a Kid’s Day at the Issaquah Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 30. Children 18 or under are invited to sell handmade items. Registration is required by calling 425-837-3311. Cascade Mirimba Youth Band will perform at 11 a.m. Children’s artwork will be on display in the Hay Barn. Pony Rides will be offered on the grass lawn. A variety of vendors will be onsite selling produce, flowers, arts and crafts. Pickering Farm - 1730 10th Ave NW. www.issaquahfarmersmarket.org. Trash or Treasure: Professional appraisers will give verbal market evaluation for antiques, dolls, quilts, etc. No furniture accepted. Appraisal is $5 per item, limit six per person. Pre-registration is highly recommended. 9 a.m., May 30. Redmond Senior Center 8703 160th Ave. NE, Redmond. 425-556-2314, wsweeney@redmond.gov. Hawaiian Hula Show: Melelani Hula Studio presents “Waikīkī”, an Hawaiian Hula Show at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 6. $2 donation. Pickering Barn, Issaquah. More info: 206-818-5837. Providence Point Book Sale: Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Annual Providence Point Used Book Sale at Collin Hall, 4135 Providence Point Drive SE, Issaquah. The public is invited. Prom Dreams ... Pass It On: We are having our very first Dress Drive on June 13 at the old Shell station in downtown Issaquah, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. We are hoping to collect enough prom dresses between now and early next year to support a series of “prom boutique events” for girls attending their 2010 Senior Prom. These events will probably be held between early April and May, and will extend to high school students within the Issaquah School District. More info: 425-395-1212 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. Eastside Baby Corner: Needs donations of new or gently-used clothing for children (newborn to size 14), strollers, high chairs, cribs, toys, blankets, diapers and more. Donations - 1510 Maple Street NW in Issaquah, on Monday evenings from 7 - 8:30 p.m., or on Thursday mornings, 9 - 11 a.m. Volunteers, including families, groups or individuals, are all welcome to help sort and package the clothes. For more info: visit www.babycorner.org or call 425.865.0234. The ISC Arsenal Blue 97 boys soccer team: On Wednesday, May 27, the team will co-host a spaghetti dinner and silent auction with students from Newport High School, for the National Foundation for Transplants Washington Bone Marrow Fund for Dawn Appel. More info: m.giovanola@comcast.net, or 425-922-9165 Theater Show Boat at Village Theatre: Tickets are now available for Village Theatre’s production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s romantic masterwork, Show Boat. Will run in Issaquah until July 3. More info: call 425- 392-2202, or 866-688-8049, or go to www.villagetheatre.org. Nightlife Pogacha of Issaquah: Saturdays, Live music, no cover. May 23, Darren Motamedy, from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Ricky Venture Revue, from 8 to 11 p.m. 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. 425-455-5550 or www.pogacha.com. 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. Groups Issaquah Library Strategy Games Club: Play video games on the big screen or a board game, have a snack and hang out. It’s free and only open to teens in middle and high school. 3 p.m., May 29, Issaquah Library. 425.392.5430, jrgomes@kcls.org. Boy Scout Troop 751: Meets Mondays, 6:50 p.m. at the Community Church of Joy, 723 233rd Ave NE, Sammamish. All boys age 11 and older that are interested in outdoor based activities are welcome. More info: www.troop751.com. The troop will host an Open House, May 11 at 7 p.m. Glory Days Preschool: We currently have openings in our afternoon program for 4 and 5 year olds this Fall 2009. The class will meet either Mon-Thurs or Tues-Thurs from 12:45 - 3:15 p.m. To enroll, children must be 4 years old by August 31, 2009. Monthly tuition is $310 for the 4-day/week class, or $245 for the 3-day/week class. Sammamish Presbyterian Church. To register or for more information, contact Heather Choco, Preschool Director, at 425.868.5186 x128. Music Eastside Symphony presents Jason Lu: Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m. Redmond Performing Arts Center, 17272 NE 104th, Redmond. Talented young violinist Jason Lu will perform Korngold - Violin Concerto, and Dvorak - Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.” Tickets $10 adult and $7 student/senior, available from BrownPaperTickets.com. Tickets at the door: $12 and $9. Age 7 and under: Free! www.eastsidesymphony.org. Seeking new musicians: The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra is composed of adult volunteer musicians dedicated to performing concerts and maintaining outreach programs. Rehearsals are Thursdays 7:15 - 9:45 p.m. at Eastlake High School. The orchestra has openings in all string sections, principal bassoon, principal clarinet, and second oboe. More info: 206-517-7777, or go to www.SammamishSymphony.org Galleries/Exhibits Call for Artists: Sammamish Arts Commission is looking for artists for their annual Art Fair, October 10 and 11, at City Hall. Contact Jamie McKay at jamieandpaul@comcast.net to receive submission info for this juried show. Submission deadline is May 27. ArtEAST third annual Student Art Show: May 1 - 28. ArtEAST Gallery in downtown Issaquah. More info: 425-503-8917 or www.arteast.org Photography show: Robert Rose will show a new exhibit called “Photography for Good – Portraits of Nepal and India,” a collection of photographs taken on his many trips to the region. May 9 - 23. Pogacha of Issaquah. More info: 425-454-7676 or rrosephoto@comcast.net. Paula Maratea Fuld at Pogacha of Issaquah: Display of three-dimensional plastic, glass and paint assemblies, as well as canvas paintings inspired by the geometric forms found in those assemblies, in a new exhibit called “Light Interpretations.” From May 24. Pogacha of Issaquah, 120 NW Gilman Blvd. 425-392-5550, cynthia@flashmediaservices.com Family Acrylic Painting: Issaquah Community Center, Saturdays, May 16 - June 13. 10 - 11:30 a.m. Fee: $72 for 4 classes. Ages: 6-11. Practice mixing colors, under painting, using palette knives, proper brush care and techniques. Bring a smock or paint shirt. All materials are provided. More info: 1-877-299-2546 or www.ctworkshop.com. Issaquah Parks and Rec The City of Issaquah Parks and Rec Department is offering the following upcoming classes/courses. More info. 425-837-3300 or www.issaquahparks.net. Issaquah Community Center: Spring Hours (March 1 – June 1) Monday-Friday: 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday: Closed. Aquatics: ARC-CPR/AED Challenge for Lifeguards. Julius Boehm Pool, Friday, May 26. Ages 10+. This course is an opportunity to become re-certified in this Lifeguard/Professional Rescuers level of CPR and AED by demonstrating and passing the skill and written tests. Participants must bring their own pocket mask. 425-837-3350 to sign up for a time slot. Fee: $30. ARC-Lifeguard Challenge. Ages: 15+. 1-8 p.m. Saturday, May 30. Fee: $60. Sign up compulsory. Family Skwimmage: Ages: 6+. Julius Boehm Pool. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 22. Bring the entire family to experience the new sport of Skwim. Skwim is played in the deep end of the pool with a soft disk, goals and fins. All are welcome to play. No previous experience or pre-registration required. Fee: $10/family, $4/adult, $3/youth. Kindermusik Our Time: Ages: 16 months-3. 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m., Wednesdays, May 27-June 24. Your child will uncover the wonder of sea creatures through music while developing listening and language skills and blossoming social skills. Instrument exploration facilitates their discovery of textures and sounds while creative movement develops a sense of balance, timing and spatial awareness. A materials fee of $35 is paid to the instructor on the first day of class. To register, 425-427-0984 or www.themusiknest.com. Issaquah Community Center. Fee: $60/5 classes. Still-life studies: Ages: 7-14. Noon-1:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 30-June 13. Focus on drawing and painting from still-lifes. We will be playing with shading, color blending, and good observation of objects. This a great class for the serious art student. All art materials provided. More info: www.TheDrawingBoardArtInstruction.com. Issaquah Community Center. Fee: $52/3 classes. Outdoors/Fitness Backpacking and Pack Fitting 101: Are you going backpacking or hiking this season? It all starts with a comfortable pack. Bring your pack and get your trail adventures off to a fun start with the experts from REI! 7 p.m. May 27, REI, 7500 166th Ave NE, Redmond. 425-882-1158, ekoeppe@rei.com Aquarobics: This 60-minute workout will get you in shape while reducing the risk of injury and impact to your joints. Our shallow water workout does not require swimming skills and is perfect for all levels of fitness. Get in. Get fit. 7 a.m. May 22, 25, 27 and 29. Redmond District Pool 17535 NE 104th, Redmond. 425-894-0045 or info@aquarobics.net. Volunteers Mountain Stewards: Needed to hike Mount Baker area. Adult volunteers 18 years or older with hiking and outdoor recreation skills, to hike trails and teach hikers and climbers about Leave No Trace ethics, safety and Forest Service regulations. Apply by June 25. Complete the Mountain Steward volunteer application at www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/volunteering/mtn_steward. More info: 360-856-5700 x225, or brichey@fs.fed.us. Public Meetings Issaquah Issaquah City Hall South is located at 130 E. Sunset Way. For city information, visit www.ci.issaquah.wa.us. Cemetery Board: 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. Coho Room, second floor of City Hall. 425-837-3335. 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. Park Board: 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month. Issaquah Trails House, 110 Bush St. 425-837-3315. 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. Sister Cities Commission: 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Eagle Room at City Hall. 425-837-3004. Sammamish Sammamish City Hall is located at 801 228th Ave. S.E. For more 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., second Wednesday. Sammamish City Hall. 425-295-0580. Planning Commission: Meets at the Council Chambers at Sammamish City Hall. 425-295-0525. Classes Gaining Financial Freedom, A Godly Guide To Your Money: Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 7-9 p.m. A three-week course designed to help you discover your financial strengths/weaknesses, by taking an honest look at debt, your retirement planning and what affects your ability to invest, especially in today’s changing economy. Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Childcare is available with advance registration. To register, e-mail mainoffice@spconline.org. Boards etc Youth Advisory Board: Issaquah Youth Advisory Board applications are now available for the 2009-10 school year. All current fifth through 11th graders are welcome to apply. Pick an application up at the Issaquah Community Center, in school offices or online at www.ci.issaquah.wa.us under “Board & Commissions” For more information, call Cathy Jones at 425-837-3317.

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