Events

Sammamish Nights: hosted by the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce. A spectacular venue and evening of premier wine, food and smooth jazz (non-alcoholic beverages available.) 6–10 p.m., Aug. 29, under the stars at the Sammamish Commons, Sammamish City Hall. This is a 21+ event. Portions of the proceeds to benefit the Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research in partnership with the Swedish Medical Center Foundation. Tickets on sale now for $35 – include 5 free wine tastes and concert with local Jazz Musician Darren Motamedy. Purchase them at www.sammamishchamber.org. For your comfort – be sure to bring a blanket or beach chair.

Hometown Issaquah Reunion: Saturday, Sept. 12, the Issaquah History Museums will hold the sixth annual Hometown Issaquah Reunion. The event will take place at the Issaquah Depot, 50 Rainier Boulevard N, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will provide an opportunity for longtime residents, former residents, and pioneer descendents to meet and socialize. The reunion will also offer workshops designed to help reveal and preserve your own personal history. There will be workshops on memoir-writing, basic genealogy, and preservation of photos and heirlooms. 425-392-3500, or e-mail info@issaquahhistory.org.

Eastside Preparatory School: to host guest speaker Alan Lightman – author of “Einstein’s Dreams.” Eastside Preparatory School is proud to announce the launch of an annual guest speaker program featuring nationally acclaimed scholars. The first featured scholar for Eastside Prep’s inaugural Visiting Thinker Night is author and physicist Dr. Alan Lightman. Dr. Lightman is the author of Einstein’s Dreams, Good Benito, The Diagnosis, Reunion, Ghost, in addition to books on science and several essays and fables. Thursday, Sept. 17, 7:30–9 p.m. There is no admission fee, but seating is limited. Tickets will be reserved based on the order in which requests are received. tlindsey@eastsideprep.org. 425-822-5668, www.eastsideprep.org.

Library Book Sale: Friends of the North Bend Library Annual Book Sale, during library open hours. Aug. 28 and 29. North Bend Library, 115 East Fourth St., North Bend.

Pit Bulls on Parade: BullsEye Dog Rescue hosts Pit Bull celebration complete with dog sport demonstrations, adoptable Pit Bull parade and free “Canine Good Citizen” testing. 10 a.m., Aug. 29., Reber Ranch, 28606 132nd Ave SE, Issaquah. 206-372-3747, jen@bullseyerescue.org.

Dr. Betsy Coe Montessori Education: ‘Preparing our Children for the 21st Century.’ Arbor Schools invites parents and educators to attend an evening with Dr. Betsy Coe, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 10, Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 NE Inglewood Hill Rd. This is a free event.

League of Women Voters of Seattle: Privatization of government? Who should run our schools, our prisons, our parks and our highways? And who should pay? The League of Women Voters of greater Seattle will debate this question in its monthly Forum at Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Avenue. 7:30-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10. Forums are free and open to the public. 206-329-4848, www.seattlelwv.org or info@seattlelwv.org.

Nightlife

Pogacha of Issaquah: Saturdays, Live music, no cover.

Scott Lindenmuth on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 8 to 11 p.m.

Paul Hanover Band, Saturday, Sept. 5., 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Pogacha of Issaquah 120 NW Gilman Blvd., Issaquah, 425-392-5550. steve@pogacha.com. 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.

Twede’s Cafe Open Mic: Anyone is welcome to sing, play an instrument, or put on an act. 6 p.m., Tuesdays. Twede’s Cafe 137 W. North Bend Way, North Bend. 425-831-5511.

Bake’s Place: 4135 Providence Point Dr., Issaquah. 425-391-3335. events@bakesplace.org

Benefits

Issaquah Rotary Run: Are you ready to Run/Walk/Crawl and Raise Money for SAMA? Funds raised by the Rotary Run at Salmon Days, Oct. 4, will support SAMA, which believes that children, adolescents and young adults with addictions deserve the same quality healthcare that is available for other diseases. Your participation will help support SAMA’s mission. Register now and get your team started. www.samafoundation.org.

Foster Kids 5K: 5K run or walk through Marymoor park to help local foster kids. Volunteers, runners and walkers welcome. 7 a.m. Aug. 29. Marymoor Park 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NE. fosterkids5k@gmail.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 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.

Groups/Support

Celebrate Recovery: Are your hurts, habits, or hangups keeping you from enjoying life? CR is a Christ-centered recovery program offering support and a means to freedom. 7 p.m., Aug. 31., Pine Lake Covenant Church 1715 228th Ave SE, Sammamish. 425-392-8636, crontheplateau@gmail.com.

Divorce Recovery: a seminar for those going through separation or divorce or trying to move on from divorce, is scheduled on Tuesday evenings, Sept. 15 to Nov. 24. Pine Lake Covenant Church on the Sammamish Plateau. Open to the community. To register, call Sharon at 425-392-8636 or go to www.plcc.org. Child care by pre-registration only.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: provide a place for people to learn, share and gain support from others caring for a person with dementia. Contact Nallely Marron for information about the Issaquah group. Faith United Methodist Church 3924 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd SE, Issaquah. 425-313-7364.

La Leche League meeting: Whether you’re breastfeed your baby six days, six weeks or six months, mothers find La Leche League meetings supportive and informative. Mothers with their nursing babies and mothers-to-be are welcome. Overlake Hospital’s Issaquah Campus classroom 22510 SE 64th Place, Suite 120, Issaquah. 425-605-0837. lll.tsf@gmail.com.

Sammamish Citizen Corps: holds a refresher/advanced training class for CERTs on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Eastide Fire and Rescue Station #82. e-mail SammamishCitizenCorps@hotmail.com for more information and to register. The Corps also needs community volunteers experienced in marketing; web design, building and management; fund raising; grant writing; volunteer coordination; recruiting and more as we help educate and keep our community safer before, during and after natural and man-wrought disasters.

Music

Master Chorus Eastside: Master Chorus Eastside is holding auditions in all sections for its 2009-2010 season. All interested singers must have choral music experience and basic music reading ability. For an audition appointment please call the Master Chorus Eastside office at 425-392-8446. More information on the Chorus can be found on the web at www.masterchoruseastside.org. Master Chorus Eastside exists to share the power of choral music to inspire and bring joy.

Live music on the Depot deck: During August, the Issaquah History Museums will have the Train Depot open on Thursday evenings from 4-8 p.m. in addition to their usual hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. We will also have live music on the Train Depot deck on Thursday evenings. A chance to visit the museums at your leisure in the evenings and enjoy music at the same time.

Family

Japanese and Chinese star festivals: Sponge, a children’s language center, invites families to “You’re a Star!” – a free event celebrating the Japanese and Chinese star festivals of the summer. Sponge, Eastside Location, 375 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. Sunday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m.-noon. Please RSVP by calling 425-274-5188 or emailing events@spongeschool.com. Info: www.spongeschool.com.

Sports/Fitness

Eastside Adventure Boot Camp: Cascade Ridge Elementary. If you want to start a new exercise routine, need a change to your regular exercise program, or just want to workout with a great group of women in the community. 5 a.m., Aug. 31. 2020 Trossachs Blvd., Sammamish. 425-890-5037, eastsidebootcamp@comcast.net.

Issaquah Flame 10U Fastpitch tryouts: The Issaquah Flame Fastpitch Softball organization will be holding tryouts for the 2010 season. Players must have 1999 birth year or later to be eligible for this team. 5:30–7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, and Thursday, Sept. 3. Issaquah High School Softball fields located at 500 SE Evans St (behind Clark Elementary). This is a team for players and parents who wish to be part of a competitive organization with quality instruction on the fundamentals of the game. If you are not able to attend one of these tryouts, please contact us, we are happy to schedule a private evaluation. Marty Abraham at m-mabraham1@comcast.net.

Aquarobics: If your goal is a leaner, stronger, fit body and want to have fun while you get there – Aquarobics is for you. Our water fitness program uses the water’s resistance and buoyancy to promote quicker muscle tone and a vigorous cardiovascular workout. 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Mercerwood Shore Club, 4150 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island. 425-894-0045, info@aquarobics.net.

Free Nithya Yoga: Attend free Nithya Yoga sessions at Grass Lawn Park in Redmond every Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Experience your every movement becoming a meditation; every moment becoming vibrant and full of life. rishirazdan@gmail.com

Introduction to Ayurveda Workshop: Saturday, Aug. 29, 10-11:30 a.m. Complimentary. Please register by calling Fern Life Center at 425-391-3376 or email at info@fernlifecenter.com. www.fernlifecenter.com.

Black Sox Baseball Club 16U and 18U Tryouts: Tryouts for 2010 season will be Sat. Aug. 29 from 2-5 p.m. at Marymoor Park, Field #2. 6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond. 425-401-0372, blacksoxbbc@aol.com.

Volunteers

Hospice Volunteer Training: Highline Medical Center’s Hospice program: is a nonprofit organization serving terminally ill patients and their families in South and East King County. Highline Hospice is recruiting caring and compassionate people interested in supporting terminally ill patients and their families. If you have a heart for being with others through difficult times, volunteering with Hospice may be right for you. Volunteers provide patient support and companionship, caregiver respite, bereavement support, or office help. Comprehensive training provided. Michele Fawcett-Long at 206-439-9095 or mfawcett-long@highlinemedical.org.

Mary Queen of Peace: Can you donate 2-4 hours each month? Mary Queen of Peace needs your help during our bi-monthly meetings for just 2 hours to watch our children (ages birth to six years), while we build our spiritual connections through the partnership of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). We typically meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 9:10-11:30 a.m. from Sept.-May. If you’re interested in finding out more information please contact blankwendy@comcast.com

History Museums maintenance: Volunteers with carpentry and mechanical skills needed to assist the Issaquah History Museums in the maintenance and upkeep of the Train Depot and Gilman Town Hall. Please email Karen at volunteer@issaquahhistory.org or phone 425-392-3500.

Galleries/Exhibits

Art Show: Sep. 18, at 2 p.m. Meadow Creek Professional Center 22525 SE 64th Pl. Issaquah. Info: Sheryl Brown 425-652-1413, sunraysheryl@gmail.com.

Alexis Chavez photographs at Pogacha of Issaquah: Alexis Chavez will show an exhibit called “On Safari,” a collection of wildlife photographs taken in Africa. Chavez captures a distinctive personality as she gets to know each animal face-to-face and understands their individual character. To Oct. 3. Pogacha of Issaquah 120 NW Gilman Blvd. 425 392-5550.

Outdoors

Nature Walk: Join us for a free Ranger led tour of the Mercer Slough wetland and Environmental Education Center. Explore the plants and wildlife that call Mercer Slough home. No registration necessary. All ages welcome. 2 p.m., Aug. 29. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center’s Visitor Center 1625 118th Ave SE, Bellevue. 425-452-2565, MSEEC@bellevuewa.gov

Public Utilities Naturalists: Join Seattle Public Utilities Naturalists this summer for a unique public tour of the Cedar River Municipal Watershed, the source of 70 percent of the Seattle area’s drinking water. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through September 6. Registration is required. 206-733-9421, crwprograms@seattle.gov.

Green Redmond Partnership work party: Volunteer with the Green Redmond Partnership. Join us for hands-on restoration the last Saturday of every month. No experience necessary. Wear sturdy shoes, we provide gloves and tools. 206-905-6943. greenredmond@cascadeland.org

Train to Trek: Father’s Day Celebrations. Board vintage railcars for a relaxing day-long excursion on the Train to Trek. A mixture of wildlife and history with presentations by expert naturalists and historians that ends with a day at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Saturdays, Sept 12 and Oct 3. Train departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit www.nwtrek.com.

Library Activities

Issaquah Library 10 West Sunset Way, Issaquah

425-392-5430

www.kcls.org/issaquah/.

Talk Time: For Adults. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

Strategy Games Club: Stop by the library to play video games on Wii or PS2, try a board game, run DD 4 and have a snack. It’s free and open to teens in middle and high school. 425-392-5430, jrgomes@kcls.org.

Sammamish Library, 825 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish

425-868-7444

www.kcls.org/sammamish/.

Talk Time: For Adults. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

Baby Story Times: Ages 6 to 12 months with adult. 11 a.m., Fridays.

Young Toddler Story Times: Ages 12 to 24 months with adult. 10 a.m., Fridays.

Spanish Story Times: Ages 3 and older with adult. 10 a.m., Saturdays.

Classes

Scrap Your Summer Vacation: 7-10 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21, Stamping With Heather Studio, Issaquah. All memories of our family gatherings are valuable to us, but many people place a special importance on those that happen during summer vacation. A scrapbook provides you with a handmade masterpiece that is also a way to remember the details of events and people for years to come. RSVP by Sept. 12 at heatherhildebrant@yahoo.com.

CPR class: CPR classes twice a month at our office in Redmond. We also offer CPR online with a skills test in person at our office. Please call to sign up at 425 739-0700. PreventionMD 14681 NE 95th ST, Redmond. 425 739-0700. reception@preventionMD.com

ArtEAST art classes: Gayle Picken from Gallery by the Bay in Stanwood will teach a 3-class series for artists: “Get Your Web Site Up and Running in 30 Days.” Jean B. Mills, co-author of Fearless Design for Every Quilter, will teach a once-a-month 10-month class using design principles and fabric collage to explore creativity. Ricco diStefano and Gail Baker will be offering hands-on workshops in painting, mixed media, and drawing. Other workshops include glass fusing with Karen Abel, mixed media with Cyndi Moring, and painting with Miska. www.arteast.org. 425-392-3191. ArtEAST is located at UP Front Gallery at 48 Front Street in downtown Issaquah.

Public Boating Course: Bellevue Sail & Power Squadron is offering the course starting Sept. 17, at Bellevue High School. The classes are held on Thursdays, 7–9 p.m., and run for 9 weeks. Topics covered in this course include: Aids to Navigation, Boat Terms & Types, Boat Handling, Adverse Conditions, Piloting, Navigation Rules, Tides & Currents, and Government Regulations. www.bellevuepowersquadron.org/Education, diannegre57@comcast.net.

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.