The costly commute
July 9, 2008
Why gas prices could influence the idea of living in the Valley
With gasoline prices at record levels and showing no sign of tapering off, Read more
Broadhurst wants out of district
July 9, 2008
One of the more frustrating parts of Blythe Manson’s day is watching school buses from Lake Washington School District drive past her house. Read more
Population in Snoqualmie still rising
July 9, 2008
Population growth in Snoqualmie has slowed some, but the rest of the state is still a long way from catching up. Read more
Man charged in Echo Glen sex assault
July 9, 2008
A 38-year-old Carnation man faces charges of custodial sexual misconduct after allegedly forcing a 19-year-old female inmate at the Glen Echo Children’s Center in Snoqualmie into performing sex acts. Read more
Snoqualmie water a cut above the rest
July 9, 2008
Treatment Works Supervisor wins award
Public works employees are often considered the unsung warriors that keep a city running smoothly, so it’s quite appropriate that when an industry honors such employees, such recognition is called the “Silent Hero” Award. Read more
Rotary revives local park project
July 9, 2008
Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club is gaining momentum to finish the construction of a park it started drawing plans for in 2004. The park is located at the intersection of State Route-202 and Snoqualmie Parkway and will serve as a trailhead for the Snoqualmie Valley trail system.
Some still critical of hospital district finances
July 9, 2008
Critics of a new Snoqualmie Valley Hospital again leveled charges at the medical center’s board of directors July 3, claiming recent figures show the hospital to be hemorrhaging money at unacceptable levels. Read more
Editorial: Cities have an option for better bus service
July 9, 2008
Snoqualmie and North Bend are overdue for a Park & Ride. Transit Now funds, approved by voters in 2006, will bring five new round-trip express routes from North Bend and Snoqualmie Ridge to Seattle beginning Sept. 22, making the need for parking even greater. Read more
community calendar
July 9, 2008
Events
The Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine will be July 11-13 and July 18-20 at the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie. There will be 10 departures each day. The train will ride to the top of Snoqualmie Falls and there will be storytelling, live music and games with toys. Tickets are $18 for ages two and up. Advance purchase recommended, since the event usually sells out. For tickets or information, visit www.ticketweb.com or call 866-468-7630.
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 is for ages 9-14. For more information, call 831-1900.
The 2008 Relay for Life of Snoqualmie Valley will be July 12-13 at Centennial Fields. For more information, call 1-800-ACS-2245.
“Back to the Garden,” a fundraiser for the Valley Center Stage, will include wine, food, the Cascade Jazz Trio, Susanna Fuller, Valley Center Stage players and surprise guests from 6-10 p.m. July 19 at The Nursery at Mt. Si. There will be a silent auction.
A benefit for Jane Raymond, who was critically injured in a car accident, will be from 7-10 p.m. July 19 at Isadora’s Books & Cafe in downtown Snoqualmie. The bands “Zone B” and “Latest Disaster” will perform. Wine, beer, desserts and organic coffee will be available. For more information, call 888-1345.
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital will raffle two bikes on July 27th at Meadowbrook Farm in North Bend as part of the Tour de Peaks. The adult bike is a Roubaix Expert Road bicycle manufactured by Specialized with a retail value of $3,300. The children’s bike is a Fuse 16 BMX, also manufactured by Specialized, with a retail value of $300. The bikes are currently on display at Singletrack Cycles, and will rotate through several Valley businesses between now and the event date. Raffle tickets - $2 for the adult bike and $1 for the children’s bike - can be purchased at the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber office, or from Bob Cole, 749-6905. Take note, you must be present to win.
The 20th Anniversary of Tour de Peaks will be celebrated July 27 in Snoqualmie Valley. Adult registration is $35 by July 23 and $40 the day of the event. Children ages 3-12 are $8.
The 69th annual Snoqualmie Railroad Days will be Aug. 1-3 in downtown Snoqualmie. The event is currently looking for volunteers, who will earn a free T-shirt and beverages for their service. To learn more about the event, go to http://www.railroaddays.com/.
Learn about the history of Snoqualmie with instructor Dave Battey. Using historic photographs from the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Society, Battey shares a history of the city of Snoqualmie, from the ice age through the 1950s. The presentation is free and will be from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 31.
The North Bend Farmers Market will 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.
North Bend Library
Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, for adults, children and families, meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays.
Celebrate the wisdom and humor of many world cultures at the “Eaten Alive! Legends of the Mighty Mosquito” presentation at 2 p.m. July 7. The event is for ages 3 and older.
Explore the world of insects and meet a live Madagascar Hissing Cockroach at the “Incredible Insects” presentation, put together by the Pacific Science Center at 2 p.m. July 18.
Sing along with Karen Haas as she tells how bugs got out of their troubles at “Guess I’ll Go Eat Worms” at 2 p.m. July 21. The event is for ages 3 and older.
“A Bug’s Tale,” an interactive program of stories and songs from a bug’s perspective, will be at 2 p.m. July 30.
The Friends of the North Bend Library monthly meeting will be at 10 a.m. July 14.
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
A knitting/book-listening group, “Purl One, Listen Too,” will be at 1 p.m. July 3. For more information, call the Snoqualmie Public Library at 888-1223.
A computer class for “Internet: Level 1″ will be at 6:30 p.m. July 8.
The children and families program, “Buggy Folktales from Around the World,” will be at 10:30 a.m. July 9. All ages are welcome.
Join Pacific Northwest favorite Nancy Stewart for a sing-along concert titled, “Bee Boppin’ Bugs,” at 2 p.m. July 17.
“Land of the Giants: Snoqualmie & Squak Valleys,” an exclusive viewing of a video which relates to the history of Snoqualmie Pass, will be at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 19. Co-producer Chuck Brodish will give background information on the video, which also will tell the story of an old trail that became Interstate 90.
Meet Grasshopper, Ant, Caterpillar and Pollywog at “Bayou Bug Tales” at 2 p.m. July 22. The presentation is for ages 3 and older.
The “Read, Flip, Win” video shoot will be 2 p.m. July 26. Participants will read a book and make a movie about it for a chance to win a video camera.
Watch colorful shadow puppets present “Thumbelina” at 2 p.m. July 29. The show will be performed in a darkened room and is not suggested for young children.
The Pizza and Pages Teen Book Group will be at 3 p.m. July 29. Students in grades 6 to 12 can talk about books they’ve read and eat free pizza.
Young Toddler Story Time, for age 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.
To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.
A motherly kind of connection
July 9, 2008
Groups begin in Valley to help those new to the community
When Denise Sebring moved to North Bend from Louisiana with her family, she didn’t know any of her neighbors. So, after living in the area for nine months, she found herself looking online for families with young children who could be playmates with her and her son, Tristan. Read more
