Events

Glory Days Preschool registration: 9:15 a.m. Feb. 10. Registration open for children ages 2-and-a-half through pre-kindergarten (ages 4 and 5) for the 2009/2010 school year. Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road. www.spconline.org.

Issaquah Rotary’s Third Annual Grape Escape: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 28. Wine-tasting event funds scholarships for local students. Registration required. Hilton Garden Inn, 1800 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. www.issaquahrotary.org

Valentine Cabaret: 2 p.m. Feb. 8. Includes live music by the Glenn and Aaron Piano and Bass Duo, dancing, chocolate, wine and other beverages. Sponsored by The Arts of Kenmore. Cost: $12. Kenmore Community Club, 7304 N.E. 175th St. 425-486-6050 or rflindstrom@comcast.net.

“Wine-derful Weekend” Red Wine and Chocolate Tasting: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 14-15. Sample Novelty Hill and Januik wines paired with chocolate. Cost: $10. Novelty Hill-Januik Winery, 14710 Woodinville-Redmond Road N.E., Woodinville. 425-481-5502 or www.noveltyhilljanuik.com.

56th annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 21; 10 am.-5 p.m. Feb. 22. Features gem and mineral displays, jewelry, demonstrations, free gemstone identification, children’s activities and more. Presented by Everett Rock and Gem Club. Admission: Free. Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oaks Avenue, Everett. 425-232-0809 or www.everettrockclub.com.

“A Powerful Noise—LIVE”: 8:30 p.m. March 5. Features screening of documentary film about the lives of three women in Vietnam, Bosnia and Mali in honor of International Women’s Day, followed by town hall forum with experts and celebrity activists, simulcast from New York. Cost: $15-$18. Bella Bottega 11 Cinema, 8890 161st Ave. N.E., Redmond. www.FathomEvents.com.

American Girl Fashion Show: March 13-15. Features fashion show, meal or tea, doll hair salon and more. Cost: $55. Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 425-488-4580 or www.StarGuildFashionShow.org.

Sogetsu School of Ikebana 19th annual Exhibition: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 28; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 29. Ikebana flower arranging demonstrations both days at 2 p.m. Presented by Sogetsu Mercer Island Branch of Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Japanese Flower Arranging. Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island. 206-349-1137, fyauwikebana@yahoo.com or www.misogetsu.org.

Music

Washington Wind Symphony—“Celebration!”: 8 p.m. Feb. 7. Cost: $5-$13. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org.

Carmona Flamenco and The Tall Boys: 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Cost: Free. Redmond Performing Arts Center, 17272 E. 104th St.

Providence Point Chamber Music Society concert: 3 p.m. Feb. 8. Concert features former members of the Seattle Symphony. Cost: $20. Providence Point Club House, 4265 224th Court S.E., Issaquah.

Judy Fowlis: 8 p.m. Feb. 21. Scottish folk musician Fowlis to perform. Cost: $15-$28. Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell. 425-408-7988, 800-992-8499 or www.npacf.org.

Ladies Musical Club concert: 3 p.m. Feb. 22. Cost: Free. University House, 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road, Issaquah.

Auditions

Issaquah Chamber Orchestra: Through February. Seeking players for first violin, viola, bass and trombone. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at Providence Point. Call for details. 425-392-1866 or 425-643-5227.

Benefits

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive: Through Feb. 12. Bring new or gently used clean sweaters and coats for those in need. Donations will be distributed through Family Services. PCC Natural Market at Pickering Place, 1810 12th Ave. N.W., Issaquah. 425-369-1222.

Sleep Country USA Foster Kids Pajama Drive: Through Feb. 15. Bring new pajamas for foster children to any Sleep Country USA store. See Web site for store locations. 888-887-5337 or www.sleepcountry.com.

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 left at 179 First Ave. S.E. Online donations can be made at www.issaquahfoodbank.org. Client hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 5-7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Volunteers are also needed. 425-392-4123.

Classes

Issaquah Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes: Saturdays, Feb. 28-March 14; second session offered Wednesday evenings, March 18-May 6. Prepare yourself, your family and your neighbors to be ready in the event of a disaster. Cost: $35; registration required. Issaquah Public Works Maintenance Facility, 670 First Ave. N.E. www.issaquahcitizencorps.com.

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.

Nightlife

Bake’s Place: Live music various evenings. 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., Issaquah. 425-391-3335, www.bakesplace.org or Events@bakesplace.org.

Pogacha of Issaquah: 8-10:30 p.m. Saturdays. Live music, no cover. Performers: Feb. 7, Brooke Pennock Band; Feb. 14, Paolo Viacava; Feb. 28, Astro Cats; March 17, Cutters; March 28, Ricky Venture Revue; April 18, Paul Green; April 25, Astro Cats. 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.

Galleries/Exhibits

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.

Pogacha of Issaquah: Exhibits: Through Feb. 28, wildflower and nature photography by Emily LaCroix-Axinte. 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd. 425-392-5550 or www.pogacha.com.

Faith

“Parenting Pre-Teens and Teenagers”: 7-9 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 9. Three-class series led by Julie Metzger, registered nurse and mother of three teenagers. Cost: $30. Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 2522 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road. 425-868-5186 or mainoffice@spconline.org.

10 Great Dates Series—“Developing Spiritual Intimacy”: 6 p.m. Feb. 13. Monthly date night for married couples. Seminar 6-6:30 p.m. at church, followed by dates on your own with childcare provided at church till 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free; registration required. Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road. 425-868-5186 or mainoffice@spconline.org.

“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.

Libraries/Books

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

• “eBay I—The Basics of eBay Selling”: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 7.

• “Discovering A-Y-P—A Community Research Project”: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 17. Learn about the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle’s first world’s fair. Registration required: 206-324-1126, ext. 30, or www.ayp100.org.

• Read Three, Get One Free: Children ages 12-18 can read three books, write three short reviews and get a new paperback book for free. Entry forms available at the library or online at www.kcls.org/read3.

• Story times: Library offers various child, family and foreign language story times. Call for details.

• Talk Time: 1 p.m. Mondays; 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Adults can improve their English speaking and listening skills in this conversation group.

Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. N.E. 425-836-8793 or www.kcls.org. Library activities include:

• Teen Creative Writers Group: 3:30 p.m. Feb. 17.

• Sammamish Book Group: 7 p.m. Feb. 18.

• “The Roots of Popular Cuban Music”: 4 p.m. Feb. 25.

• Mother-Daughter Book Group: 7 p.m. Feb. 25. For girls ages 9-12 and their mothers. Topic: “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” by Kate DiCamillo.

• Mother/Daughter Book Group: 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month. Open to girls ages 9-12 and their mothers.

• Teen Book Lovers Group: 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month.

• Read Three, Get One Free: Children ages 12-18 can read three books, write three short reviews and get a new paperback book for free. Entry forms available at the library or online at www.kcls.org/read3.

• Story times: Library offers various story times for children and families. Call for details.

• Study Zone: 4-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Free homework help for students.

• Talk Time: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Improve your English speaking and listening skills in this conversation group.

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.

Groups

Eastgate Expounders Toastmasters Club: Noon Tuesdays. The President’s Distinguished Club. Exponent Conference Room, 15375 S.E. 30th Place, Suite 250, Bellevue. www.eastgateexpounders.org.

Cameo/Carrabba dance: Classes available in tap dancing, dance exercise, jazz, hip hop and ballet. Call for location. 425-483-4272 or www.cameodance.com.

Drop-in Ballroom Dance for seniors: 2-4 p.m. the first Monday of the month. For seniors 55 and older. Cost: Free. South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 S.E. Newport Way.

Hawaiian Hula dance classes: 4:45-5:45 p.m. Sundays, Advanced; 6-7 p.m. Sundays, Beginner/Intermediate. Classes taught by Laura Melelani Bergstrom. Issaquah Dance Theatre, 1575 N.W. Mall St., Issaquah. 206-818-5837.

South Bellevue line dance: 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays; 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays. Registration required. South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. 425-452-4240 or www.dothedanceomt.com.

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.

Haiku Northwest: 7-9 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. Haiku sharing and discussion group. All are welcome. Contact coordinator via Web site to confirm location. Often (not always) at Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 206-240-0871 or http://hometown.aol.com/WelchM/Haiku-Northwest.html.

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 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.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): 9:30-11:30 a.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Moms enjoy brunch, fellowship, speakers and crafts. Childcare provided. Registration requested. Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road. www.spconline.org/pages/Ministry/Childrens/MOPS.html.

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.

Soroptimist International of Bellevue Metropolitan: 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at 16701 N.E. 79th St., Redmond. Also: Noon the forth Wednesday of the month at Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425 830-6538.

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

Sammamish City Council: Meets at the Council Chambers at City Hall, 801 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. 425-295-0511.

Parks and Recreation Commission: 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Council Chambers at City Hall, 801 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. 425-295-0580.

Planning Commission: Meets at the Council Chambers at City Hall, 801 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. 425-295-0525.

Support

Divorce Recovery: Tuesdays, Feb. 10-April 21. Seminar for those going through separation or divorce, and for those trying to move on after divorce. Childcare available with pre-registration. Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. 425-392-8636 or www.plcc.org.

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 people with dementia. Aegis of Issaquah, 780 N. Juniper St. 425-313-7364 or www.alzwa.org.

Breast cancer patient support: Trained survivors offer free emotional support to the newly-diagnosed, enhancing emotional recovery while going through treatments. Will attend consultations, chemotherapy and radiation appointments and have volunteers in your community. 206-417-3484, www.angelcarefoundation.org 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. Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. 425-392-8636.

Eastside Compassionate Friends: 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. Group welcomes families who have experienced the death of a child of any age. Group has no religious affiliation. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 10021 N.E. 124th St., Kirkland. 425-325-0357.

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. Funds raised benefit brain cancer research, and education and advocacy programs for cancer patients. 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.

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: Volunteers needed to welcome visitors four hours per month at the Train Depot and Gilman Town Hall. 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. For questions or to volunteer, call 425-295-0556 or e-mail dsanders@ci.sammamish.wa.us.

Stitches from the Heart: Volunteers needed to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, sweaters, hats and booties for babies in need. Items go to hospitals across the country. Patterns available. Donations of yarn or money also appreciated. 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.