Events
Habitat for Humanity Work Day: March 21. All skill levels are welcome. E-mail for details and to register: habitat@spconline.org.
Celebrating Women in Business: 1-4 p.m. March 22. Sammamish Chamber of Commerce event, themed “Thriving in Challenging Economic Times,” features keynote speaker Susan Scott. Cost: $25. The Plateau Club, 25625 E. Plateau Drive, Sammamish. 425-681-4910, info@sammamishchamber.org, or www.sammamishchamber.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.
Overlake Hospital: The Sonja Potter Senior Care Auxiliary will host a pancake breakfast and silent auction on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the North Bellevue Community Center. The event is open to the public and tickets are available at the door for $6. More info: karen.johnson@overlakehospital.org
The 5th District Democrats: host “American Democracy Movie Night” Friday, March 27, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at the King County Library Services Building, Issaquah. Featured is “Flow,” an award-winning documentary investigation into the coming world water crisis. Free and open to the public.
Benefits
Sammamish High School Roundup Auction 2009: 6-11 p.m. March 27. Includes dinner by Dixie’s BBQ, live music by the King Dogs, and a silent auction. Auction proceeds benefit Totem teams, clubs and Sammamish Totem enrichment programs. Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah. 425-861-8498 or brookshome@msn.com.
Theater
“Stunt Girl”: March 18-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.
“All I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten”: March 19-April 5. Musical presented by Evergreen Family Theatre. Cost: $13-$15. Evergreen Family Theatre, 11500 Redmond-Woodinville Road, Redmond. 425-885-2244, 800-838-3006 or www.evergreenfamilytheatre.org.
Music
Ladies Musical Club Concert: 3 p.m. March 22. Cost: Free. University House, Issaquah, 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road. 206-622-6882 or www.lmcseattle.org.
Nightlife
Bake’s Place: Live music various evenings, including: 7:45 p.m. March 13, Jay Roberts and Don Mock; 7:45 p.m. March 14, Kelley Johnson Quartet; 7 p.m. March 21, Greta Matassa’s tribute to Ray Charles; 7 p.m. 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., Issaquah. 425-391-3335 or www.bakesplace.org.
Pogacha of Issaquah: 8-10:30 p.m. Saturdays. Live music, no cover. Performers: March 17, Cutters; March 28, Ricky Venture Revue. 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.
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.
“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.
Exhibits
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.
Family
Bellevue Philharmonic: presents “Little Maestros – Magical Melody Train Ride”, at the Village Theatre, Issaquah. Friday, March 20, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets: $10 all ages. Call 425-455-4171 or 1-800-838-3006, or visit www.bellevuephil.org
Groups
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.
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
Networking meeting: 4-5:30 p.m. the first 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 Chamber of Commerce: will host its monthly luncheon at Bake’s Place at Providence Point, Thursday, March 19, from 11.15 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. This month’s luncheon speaker will be Sammamish City of Sammamish Ben Yazici.
”Sammamish Connects” will be held at Matts’ Rotisserie and Oyster Lounge, Redmond Town Center, on Tuesday, March 24, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. $16.00 if you pre-register, $20.00 at the door, includes breakfast.
More info: www.sammamishchamber.org/
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 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.
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.
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.
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 or angelcare@angelcarefoundation.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.
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.
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: 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.
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. 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 available online at www.ci.issaquah.wa.us. More info: 425-837-3317.
