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Learning with a click of a finger

Technology levy would slate $100,000 for ActivBoard technology

Finding out the answer to a math problem is only a click away for many Mount Si High School students. Read more

Reading buddies debut at Opstad Elementary

Literacy For Life instructor Katie Morris began the reading buddies training program just as any reading tutor would — by drawing her audience in with a story.

After reading “A Quiet Place,” by Douglas Wood, Morris dove into the lesson, giving community volunteers ideas for how they could structure their weekly Reading Buddy time. By the end of October, Opstad Elementary School teachers will have identified which students need extra reading help. The school will match them with a reading buddy — a volunteer who agrees to meet with a student for 30 minutes every week. Read more

Recalling a life abroad

William Blackerby went from cotton fields in southwestern Texas to spots across the world during 25 years in the Foreign Service, including 10 months under arrest in communist China.

Sixty years ago, William Blackerby was under house arrest in Qingdao (Tsingtao), China. When communist forces took control of the port city in 1949, they had quickly locked down all U.S. State Department staff, including Blackerby, a Foreign Service Officer. Read more

Halloween in Snoqualmie Valley

Updated 11:35 A.M. Oct. 28, 2009

Editor’s note: When published online and in the newspaper Oct. 22, this article misstated the anniversary for Nightmare at Beaver Lake. It is the event’s sixth year in operation.

When leaves turn as orange as the pumpkins on Snoqualmie Valley’s doorsteps, Halloween is on its way. The SnoValley Star found a handful of activities for the Halloween happy, from children to adults. No matter how Halloween is spent, have a safe but spooky time. Read more

Calendar

Events

• Mount Si Art Guild exhibit, Oct. 1-30, KoKo Beans Coffee Shop, Snoqualmie.
• Lenore Vardi at Duvall Art Walk, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23, The Laurel Tree Gallery, 15715 Main St. N.E., Duvall. North Bend-resident and concert violinist Lenore Vardi will perform amongst her musically-themed paintings. For more information, contact Lenore at 206-947-9694 or 206-947-9350, or by e-mail, vardiart@vardiart.com.
• Little Si hike, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 24. Join the Issaquah Alps Trail Club on a 5-mile hike. For more information, call Mary Nolan at 425-837-1535.
• Walk to Big Cedar, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 24, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Imagine a tree 500 years old! Take a short hike and learn how Native Americans and pioneers used cedar everyday. Dress for the weather. Free admission. For more information, call 425-831-1900.
• The Valley of the Moon Gala Dinner and Auction, 5 p.m. Oct. 24, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens St., Carnation. Tickets to the center’s annual benefit auction are $35.
• After Hours Networking meeting, Oct. 28, 8107 Bracken Place S.E. Hosted by Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce, $10 for members and $15 for guests. To RSVP, call 425-888.6362.
• The Tanner Jeans Memorial Foundation Halloween party, Oct. 31. Music, costume contest, dinner, appetizers and a full no-host bar. A silent auction will be held to support the Bike Safety and other programs. Tickets are $45/person or $75/couple and can be purchased at www.tannerjeans.com or by calling 425-396-4570.
• Guided Tour of Meadowbrook Farm, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 31, Snoqualmie Middle School parking lot. Learn the history, flora and fauna of this Upper Snoqualmie Valley jewel. Dress for the weather. Admission is free. For more information, call 425-831-1900.
• Parent Prevention and Awareness, 7 p.m. Nov. 3, Cedarcrest High School, 29000 N.E. 150th St., Duvall. Participants will learn about the dangers of substance abuse. Hosted by the Cedarcrest PTSA.
• Snoqualmie Valley Women in Business meeting, Nov. 4.
• Snoqualmie Falls Video and Discussion, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 8, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Learn the history of the Snoqualmie Falls Lumber Company Mill and the missing mill town of Snoqualmie Falls. Admission is free. For more information, call 425-831-1900.
• Meadowbrook 101, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 14, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Learn about the farm’s colorful history and its possible future options. Hosted by local historian Dave Battey. Pre-registration is encouraged. Free admission. For more information, call 425-831-1900.
• Night on the Red Carpet Annual Gala & Auction, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 20, Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom. Cost: $70 per person. To RSPVP, call 425-888-6362.
• Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Smith Elementary School, 23305 N.E. 14th St., Sammamish. Space still open for vendors and craftsman. Contact Patti for more information 425-996-6664.

Movie Times

• North Bend Theatre show times for this week are as follows:
• Thursday Fundraiser for North Bend Elementary Watch D.O.G.S., 6 p.m.; “Surrogates”, 8 p.m.
• Friday “Where the Wild Things Are”, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.q Saturday “Where the Wild Things Are”, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Sunday “Where the Wild Things Are”, 1 p.m.; “Signatures” 5 p.m.
• Monday and Tuesday Where the Wild Things Are”, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday “Where the Wild Things Are”, 10 a.m.; “Treasure of the Sierra Madre” 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Classes

• Old Skills for a New Time classes, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 20-Dec. 8, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation. Learn DIY skills from the generation which lived through the Great Depression. Class and dinner are $5 for adults and $2 for children.
• For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
• CPR class will be offered by the Si View Metropolitan Parks District on Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., for a $40 fee. The course meets OSHA and WISHA requirements. The class will be held at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend.
• Dance Classes for all ages and different interests, October to December, Si View Community Center. For more information, see www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training classes, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., beginning Oct. 17, Snoqualmie Fire Department, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway. There is a $25 course fee. To register, e-mail eoc@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us and include your name, address and phone number, or call Liz Luizzo or Bob Rowe at 425-888-1551.
• Mount Si School of Karate, Mondays and Wednesdays, Si View Community Center. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call 425- 831-1900.
• The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Twin Falls Middle School, North Bend. Classes cost $60 per month and are open to ages 7 and up. For more information, see www.umibushi.com.
• An Al-Anon Family Group meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at Mt. Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.
• Teen drop-in program, 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays, Si View Community Center, North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 425-831-1900.
• Hopelink ESL classes, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. Walk-ins are welcome. Classes will also be held in Carnation and Fall City. For more information, call 425-333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Hopelink citizenship class 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26), North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. For more information, call 425-333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Spanish classes, 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Thursday, Sno-Valley Senior Center. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.
• Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend. For more information, please call 425-888-0314.
• The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meets at Si View Park from 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.
• Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact Irene Olson at 425-868-4889.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Mountains to Sound Greenway tree planting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17, Lake Sammamish State Park. Full and half-day shifts available. To volunteer, visit www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer or contact 206-812-0122 or volunteer@mtsgreenway.org.
• Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October. Training provided. Call the museum at 425-888-3200 or Pat Kelly at 425-888-1557.
• The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’d like to drive. Own car required. Mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. For more information, call 206-748-7588 or 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 needs volunteers for Web site design and maintenance, thrift store sorting and sales, reception and class instruction. The center is at 411 Main Street in North Bend. For more information, call Ruth or Janet at (425) 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 425-869-6000.
• Adopt-A-Park with yourself, your family, neighbors or club. Adopt-A-Park is a program for Snoqualmie residents to improve public parks and trails. An application and one-year commitment are required. Call 425-831-5784.
• Be a Study Zone tutor and give students the homework help they need. Study Zone needs volunteers to tutor elementary through high school students. 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 425-369-3312.
• 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 425-888-0554.

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 425-888-0554.
• The North Bend Chess Club, for all ages, meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday.
• Game On, for ages 12-18, 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 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14.
• Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Evening Family Story Time meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Citizenship classes, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26).

Snoqualmie Library

• Friends of the Snoqualmie Library meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19 at the Snoqualmie Library. The group meets once a month to support the library’s programs.
• Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 12-24 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.
• Snoqualmie Library Pajama Story Time, for all young children with an adult, 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Clubs

• The Mount Si Artist Guild meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. For more information, e-mail Diane at Solomon-djsolomon@comcast.net.
• Post No. 79 of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the American Legion Building, 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. For more information, call Steve and Stacey Fenton at 425-396-6100.
• Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. For more information, call Linda at 425-453-8630
• 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 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 (425) 888-1129.
• A cancer survivor group meets, 9 a.m. second Saturday of every month, Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores. To learn more, contact Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

The Snoqualmie Valley Youth Hub provides cultural, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities to more than 4,000 young people in the Valley. Call (425) 831-1900.

Loyal Order of Moose is located at 108 Sydney Ave., 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 (425) 888-0951.

The Mount Si Fish and Game Club meets at the Fall City Firehall at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.

Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Unity Lodge No.198 in North Bend. Call (425) 888-5779.

The MOMS Club of North Bend, a social group for at-home mothers, meets at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome at all MOMS Club activities. Call (425) 888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

Mount Si knocks Totems down

The Wildcats took on Sammamish and the rain at Mount Si, Oct. 16, but came out on top. Read more

Mount Si golfers finish fifth in district tournament, send two to state

Four Mount Si High School golfers traveled to Mukilteo’s Harbour Pointe golf course for a district match against 44 other golfers from other schools in the KingCo and Seattle Metro divisions. Together, the four golfers earned Mount Si a fifth-place finish out of nine schools. Read more

Scoreboard

Prep football

3A/2A KingCo Conference

Oct. 16 Game

MOUNT SI 54, SAMMAMISH 13 Read more

Bomb scare at Snoqualmie Middle School

NEW — 3:15 p.m. Oct. 21, 2009

A bomb scare set off an evacuation at Snoqualmie Middle School Oct. 21.

At noon, an SMS student found a note in a hallway that said a bomb is set to go off at 12:20 today. The student reported the note to authorities, who called police and evacuated the building before 12:20 p.m. Read more

After-hours gas leak at Mount Si causes evacuation

NEW — 1:57 P.M. OCT. 18, 2009

A gas leak at Mount Si High School led to an evacuation of the campus Oct. 15 when a contractor accidentally cut a two-inch plastic gas line near an outside gas meter.

The leak happened around 6 p.m., after school had been let out for the day. The school immediately called 911. Read more

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