Events

Eastside Catholic Information Sessions: 7 p.m. June 23. Will include an in-depth look at Eastside Catholic’s 6-12 curriculum, programs and student life followed by an optional tour of the campus. For more info: contact the Admission Office at 425-295-3001. 232 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish. 425-295-3001, hjohnson@eastsidecatholic.org.

Seattle Tilth events – in partnership with the City of Issaquah’s Resource Conservation Office.

Children’s Garden Harvest Classes: Wednesdays, until Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-noon. Pickering Barn in Issaquah. We introduce children and parents to the magic of garden ecology, singing songs, finding colors and shapes, and tasting the flowers and plants that grow in the garden. Dress for weather and mess. $20 Seattle Tilth members, $30 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. www.seattletilth.org.

Second Public Open House for Pickering Garden Improvement: June 25. Please join the City of Issaquah and Seattle Tilth to help improve the garden on the west side of Pickering Barn. The Seattle Tilth/City of Issaquah partnership brings new energy and expertise to help teach organic gardening techniques to our community. We need your help to make this a great place for everyone to visit. 5 p.m.

Seattle Tilth’s Children’s Garden Harvest Class: Wednesday, July 1. Introduce children and parents to the magic or garden ecology, singing songs, finding colors and shapes, and tasting the flowers and plants that grow in the garden. Dress for weather and mess! Classes are intended for both parent and child, ages 2-5 years. Ladybug Picnic – Ladybugs of all shapes and sizes come to feast. Learn insect anatomy. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Fees apply. To register or for more information, 206-633-0451 ext. 101, or www.seattletilth.org

All-American Independence Celebration: Ring in Independence Day in Issaquah’s historic Pickering Barn with songs, readings, sing-alongs and stories that commemorate the Fourth of July. Celebrate our fascinating history and the vigorous variety of American musical styles. 3 p.m., Sunday, June 28. All admission discounted at $9 each or $25 per family from the same household.

Benefits

Evergreen Healthcare Auxiliary Tea: to benefit Neuroscience Institute. 2 p.m. Saturday, August 8, Willows Lodge, 14580 NE 145th St., Woodinville. Program includes Pinky’s Passion, a vintage fashion show, and a presentation by certified tea etiquette consultant Susan Springer. Guests are encouraged to wear vintage clothes or traditional afternoon tea party clothing including gloves and hats for this fun event. Scones, sandwiches, pastries and tea, small silent auction. A limited number of tickets are available for $40 per person. www.evergreenhealthcare.org., or 425-899-3000.

Prom Dreams … Pass It On: 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. More info: 425-395-1212 .

Westie Walk: First annual Westie Walk for Rescue. All proceeds will fund medical care for Westies in rescue. Funds will be split between WestieMed and Westie Rescue in WA and OR. We only survive on your support and donations to insure all orphan Westies can be saved. 11 a.m., June 27. 6046 W. Sammamish Pkwy. NE Lot A, Redmond. 206-661-6961. tilburyk@yahoo.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.

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.

Summer Sports Ministry Camp at Pine Lake Covenant Church: July 27-31, 9 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Mon–Fri. Join us for a fun week of sports and bible study. To register, go to www.plcc.org or contact Kim Strobaugh at kims@plcc.org or 425-395-5516.

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.

Jewish Thighs on Broadway: Penny Orloff’s One Woman Show. Comprised of songs and stories from her 40-plus years in the theater, Orloff’s performance features characters from her oddball immigrant family and the Showbiz underworld, and music by Gershwin, Sondheim and others. 7 p.m., June 20. Valley Center Stage 119 North Bend Way, North Bend. 425-831-5667. info@valleycenterstage.org.

Nightlife

Pogacha of Issaquah: Saturdays, Live music, no cover. Acclaimed local jazz saxophonist Darren Motamedy will entertain guests at a dinner/dance open to the public, June 20, 8 p.m. Astro Cats, Saturday, June 27 from 8 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., June 23. Twede’s Cafe 137 W. North Bend Way, North Bend. 425-831-5511.

Library Activities

Issaquah Library 10 West Sunset Way, Issaquah

425-392-5430

www.kcls.org/issaquah/.

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. 425.392.5430, jrgomes@kcls.org.

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

Basic Digital Photography For Adults: Join Dale Unruh for basic tips to make your digital photos better by utilizing different shooting modes, the rules of composition and simple editing tools. 6 p.m. June 23.

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.

Groups

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.

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

Live music on the Depot deck: During June, July and 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.

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

Manga Group Art Walk: Check out art work by members of the For Teens – Issaquah Library’s Manga Group, get a henna tattoo and enjoy Manga-inspired treats. 5 p.m., June 24.

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. 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.” Pogacha of Issaquah, 120 NW Gilman Blvd. 425-392-5550, cynthia@flashmediaservices.com.

2009 Northwest Watercolor Society: Signature Members Exhibition opens June 11 and runs through October 17, 2009 at University House, Issaquah. This show will also be included in the Issaquah Art Walk, July 3 from 5–7:30 p.m. This exhibition showcases the rich and diverse watercolors by The NWWS Signature Members. More info: University House, 425-557-4200.

Family

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.

Kindermusik Our Time: Ages: 16 months-3. 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m., Wednesdays, until June 24. Your child will uncover the wonder of sea creatures through music while developing listening and language skills and blossoming social skills. 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.

Rock Out With Recess Monkey: All ages welcome. Blast off on an imaginative rock n’ roll journey with three musical teachers. Free tickets available at the Redmond Regional Library Information Desk beginning June 16, while supplies last. 4 p.m. June 23. 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond.

Parenting with love and logic: Ages 18+. 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 24-July 22. This class provides simple and practical techniques to help parents of children up to the age of six have less stress and more fun while raising responsible kids. Love and logic is easy to use, raises responsible kids and changes lives. Would you like childcare to be available during class? Let instructor Liann Smith know and efforts will be made to accommodate. For more information and to register, contact Smith at 425-890-2081 or www.ImpactParenting.com. $75/single, $100/couple.

One day art workshops: Ages 5-18. Join us for a day (or two, or three) as we work in different media and at different locations, drawing and painting something different each Saturday. No experience required. Dress for “mess” on days of painting. All art materials provided. Register online at www.TheDrawingBoardArtInstruction.com. Location: Issaquah Community Center.

Outdoor Watercolor Landscapes. Ages 5-18. Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Fee: $16.

Watercolor Postcards. Ages 6-11. Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Fee: $16.

Nature Sketchbook Drawing. Ages 7-14. Saturday, July 18. Fee: $16.

Sports: The Issaquah Community Center is offering a wide range of sports camps over the summer period. Sports covered include PeeWee Soccer and Basketball, T-Ball, Sneakers and Socks Soccer, and Basketball. For information, cost, and times, call 425-837-3300 or go to www.issaquahparks.net.

Outdoors/Health

Introduction To Ayurveda: Free Workshop at Fern Life Center. Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Register by calling 425-391-3376. More info: www.fernlifecenter.com.

REI in the Greenway: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and REI have teamed up to present a series of clinics & volunteer service projects in June. Saturday, June 20 – Trail Maintenance Project at Little Si in North Bend from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The work will mostly involve building rock structures like turnpikes, steps and walls. Saturday, June 27 – Trail Maintenance Project at Squak Mountain in Issaquah from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Squak is the least known of the three primary mountains in the Issaquah Alps and public use levels are much lower here than on Cougar and Tiger. The work will primarily involve trail tread improvements and construction of a new turnpike to help elevate the trail through a wet area.

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.

Green Redmond Partnership work party: Join us for hands-on restoration the last Saturday of every month. We remove invasive plants and re-plant with native forest plants. No experience necessary. Wear sturdy shoes, we provide gloves and tools. 9 a.m., June 27. Idylwood Beach Park, 3650 West Lake Sammamish Parkway, Redmond. 206 905 6943, greenredmond@cascadeland.org

Let’s Go Fishing: Instructors Roger and Linda Urbaniak. Learn how to fish from a dock to catch trout, perch and bass. Includes a tackle box with supplies. Ages 6-15 with adult. 1 p.m., June 20. Luther Burbank Park Boat Dock, 3600 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island. 206-275-7609

Ninth Annual Symphony of Gardens Tour: benefiting the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra. Visit five private gardens in Bellevue, Yarrow Point and Kirkland, with classic cars, live music, refreshments. June 28, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets $25, at www.brownpapertickets.com, or call 800-838-3006; also available at Bellevue and Wells Medina nurseries and Ravenna Gardens in Kirkland. Info: 425-990-1011.

Nature walk and birding trip: July 20, 9 a.m., Lake Sammamish State Park. The Park offers plenty of habitats for aquatic and boreal species. Meet at the main parking area at 9 a.m. Trip should last 3 hours. Info: Sharon, the trip leader, at 425-271-0143. Bring binoculars and dress appropriately.

Greenway Days: June 20 and 21. Free, fun activities all weekend long. Compete in the Mountains to Sound Relay – One Day, 100 miles. Registration open until June 18. For more info: www.mtsgreenway.org or 206-382-5565.

Hiking Clinic: Join author Dan Nelson and the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and get the scoop on the top five hikes in the Greenway based on Mr. Nelson’s book, “Day Hiking Snoqualmie Region.” Learn the elevations, trail descriptions, and tips and techniques for planning some new day hikes this summer. Redmond REI, June 24, 7 p.m., 7500 166th Ave NE, Redmond. 425.882.1158 – ekoeppen@rei.com.

First Train to Trek: Father’s Day Celebrations. Board vintage railcars for a relaxing day-long excursion on the Train to Trek. It’s a mixture of wildlife and history with presentations by expert naturalists and area historians that ends with a day at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Saturdays, June 20, July 18, Aug 15, Sept 12 and Oct 3. Train departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. Departures are from Freighthouse Square near the Tacoma Dome. For tickets and more information, visit www.nwtrek.com.

Olympic Peninsula wildflower trip: July 11-12, 11 a.m. Hurricane Ridge/Dungeness Spit. Info: Bill Schmidt 425-881-6037.

Classes

English Language Classes: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., June 23-August 10. Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave SE Sammamish. Class Fee $50 – Scholarships available if needed. Bus Routes 216 and 269. More info: paulah-c@comcast.net, 425-313-8937 or elipeter@juno.com.

Public Boating Course: Bellevue Sail & Power Squadron is offering the course starting September 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.