Margaret C. Moore
May 14, 2008
Margaret Moore of Issaquah, died in Snoqualmie on Wednesday, April 23. She was 74 years old. Read more
Nora Helgeson
May 14, 2008
Nora Helgeson, of North Bend, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at Issaquah Nursing and Rehab. She was 94. Read more
Editorial: A perfect setting for ‘green’ dialogue
May 14, 2008
It’s a rare day when North Bend gets the privilege of hosting a presidential candidate. Read more
Letters to the editor: Hospital district
May 14, 2008
Let private enterprise provide hospital services, since the medical industry is very competitive and it is better at it than the hospital district. Read more
A tribute to a mother’s hands
May 14, 2008
Have you ever watched a mother hold her child’s hands and wonder what those hands have done for others throughout her lifetime? Maybe you’ve wondered that about your own mom, grandma, aunt or a special neighbor who helped you in your youth. Read more
McLaughlin tears up track at KingCo meet
May 14, 2008
It’s understandable Frank McLaughlin left the 3A KingCo track and field championships a bit tired Friday.
That’s because - on top of running the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes, as well as a leg on a relay team - there was all that celebrating to be done. Read more
Wildcats live to play another day
May 14, 2008
One-run win puts Mount Si into district softball bracket
The Mount Si girls softball team isn’t sure what will transpire this weekend, but the Wildcats know they’ll at least be playing - even if it’s barely. Read more
Somers qualifies for state golf tourney
May 14, 2008
Mount Si standout golfer Katie Somers qualified for the state tournament for the fourth straight year Monday at the SeaKing 3A District Tournament at Riverbend Golf Course in Kent. Read more
3A KingCo track results
May 14, 2008
Boys
Team scores: Skyline 138, Mount Si 108, Bellevue 79, Liberty 75, Mercer Island 73, Newport 71, Issaquah 51, Interlake 33, Sammamish 27.
Individual winners: 100 - Frank McLaughlin (MS) 11.11; 200 - Frank McLaughlin (MS) 22.24; 400 - Frank McLaughlin (MS) 50.00; 800 - Simon Sorensen (Sky) 1:58.03; 1,600 - Simon Sorensen (Sky) 4:21.04; 3,200 - Simon Sorensen (Sky) 9:34.80; 110 H - Andrew Gray (Sky) 15.18; 300 H - Ryan Tieman (Iss) 40.47; 400 relay - Skyline 43.76; 1,600 relay - Mount Si 3:28.84; Long jump - Alex Leonard (Lib) 19-8; High jump - Jeremy Taiwo (New) 6-4; Pole vault - Jason Marks (Int) 14-9; Triple jump - Jeremy Taiwo (Int) 47-3; Shot put - David Decastro (Belv) 54-2; Discus - Richard Silva (Int) 157-6; Javelin - Robert Hintz (Belv) 184-7
Girls
Team scores: Skyline 168.5, Issaquah 136, Newport 107, Mount Si 95, Bellevue 74, Mercer Island 42, Liberty 35, Interlake 22.5, Sammamish 21.
Individual winners: 100 - Johanna Carr (Iss) 12.32; 200 - Johanna Carr (Iss) 25.43; 400 - Jasmine Cho (New) 57.28; 800 - Bonnie Young (Iss) 2:19.97; 1,600 - Jillian Altizer (New) 5:15.08; 3,200 - Natty Plunkett (New) 11:10.93; 100 H - Kiara Williams (Sky) 15.23; 300 H - Elaine Tran (Iss) 46.43; 400 relay - Skyline 48.97; 800 relay - Skyline 1:44.44l; 1,600 relay - Issaquah 4:06.73; Pole vault - Rachel Wirtz (New) 9-0; High jump - Stephanie Burk (MS) 5-1; Long jump - Symone Shaw (MS) 16-9; Triple jump - Kayli Kohlrus (Sky) 35-11; Shot put - Emee Matthew (Iss) 38-1; Discus - Jessica Kneip (Belv) 109-3; Javelin - McKensie Gelber (Sky) 125-9
community calendar
May 14, 2008
Events
The Summer Playground Program, organized by the City of Snoqualmie Parks and Recreation, will be July 7 through August 2. The camp is for youths ages 6-10 and costs $420 for the full seven weeks. One week is $60. To register, or for more information, call 831-5784.
Theatre Black Dog presents Sam Shepard’s “True West,” a tale of sibling rivalry, at 8 p.m. May 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 8062 Railroad Avenue in downtown Snoqualmie. There is a suggested $15 donation for admission. Beer, wine, coffee, desserts and snacks are served. For more information, call 888-1345.
The second annual Rally In The Valley, an adult flag football tournament, will be June 7 at Mount Si High School. Team slots are available and are $40 per player, which includes a t-shirt, hospitality tent and lunch. Deadline for signups is May 23. Proceeds to benefit Mount Si High School athletics.
Registration for adult men’s and co-ed recreational softball is now until June 13 with the City of Snoqualmie. The season begins July 8 and ends Aug. 31. For more information, please call the City of Snoqualmie Parks and Recreation department at 831-5784.
Valley Center Stage presents Alternative Hafla May 17 and “Jewish Thighs on Broadway - Misadventures of a Little Trooper,” June 13-14. For more information or to order tickets, visit the Valley Center Stage website at www.valleycenterstage.org.
A career and educational fair, sponsored by Bellevue Community College, will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20 at 8130 Railroad Avenue in Snoqualmie. For more information, contact Victoria at 888-6551, ext. 101.
Editorial cartoonist Jeff Johnson will hold a cartoon drawing class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12 at Si View Metro Parks. The class is $44 and for ages 9-14. For more information, call 831-1900.
Si View Community Center will hold a late Cinco de Mayo celebration with music and dance from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 16. For more information, call 831-1900.
The second annual Snoqualmie Casino 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be July 19-20 at Snoqualmie Ridge. Registration for the event is now open. Cost is $100 per team if registered by June 14 and $110 per team if registered by July 15. No more than four and no less than three players are allowed per team.
The annual North Bend Downtown Beautification Day will be from 7 a.m. to noon May 18 in downtown North Bend. All volunteers are welcome, and are to meet at the Train Depot, 205 E. McClellan Street, at 7 a.m. the day of the event. For more information, call 888-7640.
The Daddy Daughter Dance, sponsored by Si View Metro Parks, will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 7 at Si View, 400 SE Orchard Dr. Pre-registration begins May 22. Admission is $18 per couple and $5 for each additional child.
The North Bend Farmers Market will begin June 26 and last until Sept. 11. The market is free to attend and lasts from 4 to 8 p.m. every Thursday at Si View Metro Parks.
Fundraisers
The eighth Annual Spring Celebration Luncheon to raise funds for Providence Marianwood Foundation is 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. May 8 at Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club. The theme of this year’s event is “Grace is Among Us.” John Curley from KING-TV’s Evening Magazine will be the keynote speaker. There is no charge to attend, but a minimum tax-deductible donation of $125 per person is suggested. For reservations call 391-2895.
Classes
Spanish classes are held every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Sno-Valley Senior Center. Open to the community. $5 per class, drop-in basis, taught by Celide Rivero.
Food Addicts Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday in North Bend. For more information, please call 888-0314.
Volunteer Opportunities
Adopt-A-Park with yourself, your family, neighbors or club. Adopt-A-Park is a volunteer program for Snoqualmie residents willing to help improve and enhance public parks and trails. Volunteering requires an application and a one-year commitment. Call 831-5784.
Be a Study Zone tutor and give students the homework help they need. Study Zone needs volunteers to tutor elementary through high school students in math, science, English, social studies and study methods. A two-hour weekly commitment and flexible substitute scheduling are available. The Study Zone program is a free service offered by the King County Library System. For more information, call 369-3312.
North Bend Library
Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, for adults, children and families, meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays.
Game On, for ages 12 to 18, meets 3- 5 p.m. Fridays to play XBox 360, Playstation, Nintendo DS, Guitar Hero and DDS. Board games also are available.
English as a Second Language classes meet at 6:30 p.m. Mondays.
Toddler Story Time, for ages 2 to 3 with an adult, meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
Snoqualmie Library
Study Zone, for students in grades kindergarten through 12th, is at 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 4 p.m. Thursdays.
Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 12 to 24 months with an adult, is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
Anime & Manga Club, for middle and high school students, meets at 3 p.m. Wednesdays to watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice manga drawing.
Evening Family Story Time, for all young children with an adult, is at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Mt Si Senior Center
Bingo is 6:45 every Friday and 5:45 p.m. Sunday.
Yoga is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Classes are $10 a session and there is a minimum enrollment requirement of five.
There will be an open house at Cascade Steak and Seafood Grill to benefit the Mt Si Senior Center from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 23. Tickets are $20 and include two beer or wine drinks and food, as well as door prizes. Call 888-3434 for more information.
Clubs
Rotary Club of Snoqualmie meets at 7 a..m. every Thursday at the Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club. E-mail SnoqualmieRotary@yahoo.com.
Snoqualmie Valley Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Mount Si Golf Course restaurant in Snoqualmie. E-mail snovalley@member.kiwanis.org.
Snoqualmie Fraternal Order of Eagles’s Women’s Auxiliary meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. The Men’s Aerie meets the first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at 108 Railroad Ave. Call 888-1129.
The Snoqualmie Valley Youth Hub provides cultural, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities to more than 4,000 young people in the valley. Call 831-5543.
Loyal Order of Moose is located at 108 Sydney Ave. in North Bend. Men meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Women meet at 7 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Call 888-0951.
Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Unity Lodge #198 in North Bend. Call 888-5779.
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