Calendar 4-16
April 15, 2009
By Administrator
Events
A free class, “Parenting of Teens with Love and Logic,” will be offered by the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital from April 13- May 18. The meeting time is from 6-8 p.m. in the board room of the main hospital. Cost is $10 for a workbook. To register, or for more information, go to www.impactparenting.com or call 890-2081.
There will be a bake sale to benefit the Snoqualmie Valley Relay for Life at 9 a.m. April 18 at the North Bend QFC. The event is sponsored by team DY-NO-MITES. For more information, call 888-0104.
A large group of musicians will come together for a concert benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Puget Sound Affiliate at 7:30 p.m. April 18 at Snoqualmie Casino. Musicians include Alan White (Yes, John Lennon), Sheldon Reynolds (Commodores), Mandi Perkins (singer/songwriter), Shawn Smith (singer/songwriter), Elliott Easton (The Cars), Mark Hudson (singer/songwriter), Chris Squire (Yes), Spike Edney (Queen), Jamie Moses (Queen) and Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper), among others. Tickets are priced $50-300. For more information, call Ticketmaster at 206-628-0888 or visit www.snocasino.com.
Super Sitters, the popular class for teens at Encompass, has added a new session to the spring calendar to accommodate a growing demand. The 18 slots in the Super Sitters class held Feb. 28 filled quickly, as well as the 18 slots for another session set for May 30. As a result, another session has been added for April 18. Some who have signed up for the May 30 session have been moved up to the April session. The class, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, is taught by Overlake Hospital. Teens 11 to 17 learn about parental expectations, first aid, child development, personal safety, the Heimlich maneuver, nutrition, home security, fire prevention, telephone tips, infant care and other sitter responsibilities. Cost is $35. For more information or to sign up, call 888-2777.
“Raising Healthy Children,” a five-class series that starts on April 14, is geared to Spanish-speaking parents. The series covers effective praise, communication, responsibility, consequences and problem-solving. It will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May 12 at Encompass, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W. in North Bend. A light meal will be served at each session and child care is free.
“Make Parenting a Pleasure” is a nine-week series aimed at parents of infants through age 8, which covers parental self-care, stress and anger management, communication skills, realistic expectations, positive discipline and handling challenging behavior. Classes will run from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays from April 15 to June 10 at Encompass, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W. in North Bend.
Si View Community Center will host April Pool’s Day from 12-12:30 p.m. April 18 at the Si View pool. The event is free and will include exhibits and contests.
Pet Walk for Autism, a fundraiser for the national organization Today’s Hope, will be from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 25 in downtown Snoqualmie. Today’s Hope provides access to early intervention services to families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by funding providers of the services. For more information, go to www.todayshopeautism.org.
Valley Center Stage in North Bend will host stand-up comedy with the Ha-Ha Sisterhood at 7:30 p.m. April 25. Hosted by comedienne Jeanann O’Brien, the night will also feature headliners Susan Rice and Amy Alpine. Tickets are $12.50.
A class that teaches how to assemble a container that works as a hanging basket or pot will be offered free at 10:30 a.m. April 25 at The Nursery at Mount Si in North Bend. Please register prior to arrival at cyndi@thenurseryatmountsi.com or call 831-2274.
Our Lady’s Angels, a Snoqualmie Valley Relay for Life team, will host a fundraiser poker tournament from 2-7 p.m. April 26 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 39025 S.E. Alpha St. There is a $35 fee to enter for timed rounds of Hold ‘Em. Participants will have a chance to win trophies and sample the buffet. RSVP to Denise Dubose at 888-0918.
Sign-ups for Sno-Valley Wildcats Junior Football and Cheerleading have begun. Football registrations through April 30 are $225 a player, and are $275 a player from May 1 to June 30. No registrations will be accepted after June 30. Cheer registrations through April 30 are $195 per person. No registrations will be accepted after April 30. Sign-up online at www.WCJFA.org or e-mail secretary@wcjfa.org for more information.
The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. May 2 at the Mount Si Senior Center in North Bend. There will be a wide assortment of plants, decorative urns, baked goods and an opportunity to participate in a garden cart raffle.
The Snoqualmie Library is accepting donated books for an upcoming book sale. The library seeks gently used books that can be dropped off at the library during hours of operation. They do not need magazines, encyclopedias or textbooks. The book sale is scheduled for May 15-16.
The America Legion is fundraising for the Snoqualmie Valley Veterans’ Memorial at the North Bend Theatre. The group will show “Sergeant York,” with Gary Cooper, on Armed Forces Day Weekend, at 5 p.m. May 17-18. Tickets are $10 and include a small drink and popcorn, with partial proceeds going to the memorial. Tickets can be purchased at the theater or at Emerald City Smoothie.
Movie Times
North Bend Theatre show times for this week are as follows:
Thursday – “Monsters vs. Aliens,” 7 p.m.
Friday — “Monsters vs. Aliens,” 2, 5 and 8 p.m.
Saturday — “Monsters vs. Aliens,” 2, 5 and 8 p.m.
Sunday — “More than Myth,” noon (world premiere, directed by North Bend resident Levi Isaacs with local cast and crew); “Monsters vs. Aliens,” 2, 5 and 8 p.m.
Monday — “Monsters vs. Aliens,” 7 p.m.
Tuesday — “Monsters vs. Aliens,” 7 p.m.
Wednesday — “Monsters vs. Aliens,” (Mommy Matinee) 10 a.m.; “Monsters vs. Aliens,” 7 p.m.
Classes
Heather Evans with the Bellevue Community College Career Center in Snoqualmie provides free career services from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Tuesday at the Snoqualmie Tribe Headquarters, 8130 Railroad Ave. in downtown Snoqualmie and from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Wednesday at the North Bend Library, 115 4th St. in North Bend. For more information, call 888-6551, ext. 101 or e-mail heather.evans@bellevuecollege.edu.
Let’s Make a Play, a class that explores theatre and creation, will meet Mondays from Jan. 26 – April 27 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Si View Community Center in North Bend. The class, which is for ages 11-16, chooses a topic to tell a story with ensemble building and acting skills. Fee is $75.
The teen drop-in program happens from 3-5 p.m. on Mondays and 1-5 p.m. on Fridays at Si View Community Center in North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 831-1900.
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.
The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meets at Si View Park from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.
An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group meets from 6:30 – 8 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Rd., Duvall. For more information, contact group facilitator Irene Olson at 868-4889.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers will drive their own vehicles and choose the weekdays, times and areas in which they’d like to drive. Mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. For more information, call 206-748-7588 or 1-800-282-5815, or e-mail melissat@seniorservices.org. To apply online, go to www.seniorservices.org/vts/vts.htm.
The Mount Si Senior Center thrift store is looking for volunteers to sort donations and help with cash sales a few hours a week. The thrift store is located in the Senior Center at 411 Main Street in North Bend. For more information, call Janet at 888-3434.
Hopelink in the Snoqualmie Valley is seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. For more information, go to www.hope-link.org/takeaction/volunteer or call 869-6000.
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.
Share your love of books and make new friends by becoming a Friend of the Library in either Snoqualmie or North Bend. Annual memberships cost $5 for individuals and $10 for families and help expand opportunities for children, families and seniors around the community. To learn more, call 888-0554.
North Bend Library
Join the North Bend Library Tuesday Book Group for an evening of lively conversation about a variety of new and notable fiction and nonfiction. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the North Bend Library meeting room. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 888-0554.
The North Bend Chess Club, for all ages, meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday.
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.
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