Calendar
December 9, 2009
By Administrator
Events
The American Legion meets at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at the American Legion Building, 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie.
North Bend artist Susan Olds has artwork on display at the Yoga Barn Winter Art Exhibit from Dec. 4 to Jan. 31 at 660 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Suite C6, Issaquah. The opening reception is from 6:30-9p.m. Dec. 4. For more information call 425-427-0038.
Snoqualmie Unplugged II, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 11, multiple locations. Ten local venues will feature live music in the second year of the event, which is sponsored by the Snoqualmie Arts Commission. Venues include Ana’s Mexican Restaurant, Carmichael’s True Value, Chew Chew Café, Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, Isadora’s Café, KoKo Beans, Mix it Up Ice Creamery, Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom, and Snoqualmie Ridge Athletic Club. For more information, send an e-mail to info@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us or call 425-281-3317.
The Noise Guy will be making weird and delightful noises at a free show from 6:15-8:15 p.m. Dec. 11 at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. This show is like no other – be prepared for lots of giggling! Free crafts and dinner provided by Mount Si Culinary Program. Performance starts at 7 p.m. Family Nights are co-sponsored by Encompass and Si View Metro Parks. For more information, contact Minna at 831-1900 or mrudd@siviewpark.org.
The community band SnoValley Winds is performing a free concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Mt Si Lutheran Church, 401 N.E. 8th St., North Bend.
Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce’s December Membership Awards Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Snoqualmie TPC on the Ridge. Cost is $22 for members and $25 for guests. RSVP online at www.snovalley.org or by phone at 425-888-6362 until 5 p.m. Dec. 9.
Drop and Shop Childcare MSHS Soccer fundraiser, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Mount Si High School. Drop your child off and take care of your holiday shopping! Mount Si soccer players are providing childcare to raise money for their trip to England next summer. The cost is $30 per session (siblings are half price). To reserve a spot, send an e-mail to mshssoccer@gmail.com.
After Hours Networking Event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Co-hosted by the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis and Si View Parks.
The Kiwanis Giving Tree will be accepting donations. Bring an unwrapped, new gift for children ages infant to 18. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for guests. RSVP online at www.snovalley.org or by phone at 425-888-6362.
The Snoqualmie Valley Girls Choir will perform at Santa Train from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 12 at the Snoqualmie Depot.
Santa’s Little Helpers, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 12, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Kids will have lots of fun with arts and crafts, games, frosting cookies and more while you take care of last minute holiday shopping. For children in K-5, cost $23.
Holiday Bazaar Winter Wonderland, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 12, Smith Elementary, 23305 N.E. 14th St., Sammamish. Quality crafts, gifts and Kids Secret Shop. The event benefits the Smith PTA. No children drop-off. For more information, call 996-6664.
Cascade Dance Academy will host its first holiday ballet at 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at Cascade View Elementary School. Admission is free.
Snoqualmie Strings presents “A Symphony for the Season” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, North Bend Theatre. Visit www.snoqualmiestrings.com to learn more.
The Snoqualmie Valley Girls Choir presents their free winter concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at Chief Kanim Middle School, 32627 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City. The choir extends a special invite to senior citizens. The Mt Si Senior Center will provide transportation to the event.
“’Twas the Night Before Christmas” reading by author Karolyn Grimes is at 4 p.m. Dec. 23, Salish Lodge and Spa, 6501 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie. Grimes is best known for her role as Zuzu Bailey in the holiday film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Space is limited. To reserve seats by calling 800-2-SALISH.
North Bend Theater
North Bend Theater showtimes for this week.
Wednesday, 7 p.m. Banff Film Festival (sold out).
Thursday, 7 p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
Friday, 5 and 8 p.m. “The Blind Side.”
Saturday, 5 and 8 p.m. “The Blind Side.”
Sunday, 3 p.m. “The Blind Side.”
Monday, 6:30 p.m. “Snoqualmie Strings Christmas Concert.” (Free.)
Tuesday, 7p.m. “The Blind Side.”
Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy Matinee “The Blind Side,”1 p.m. Adults Matinee “The Blind Side,” 7 p.m. “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947 version). Free admission with a new toy for “Toys for Tots.”
Thursday, 7p.m. “The Blind Side.”
Classes
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:20-3:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec 17. Cost is $4.
For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
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.
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.
Al-Anon Family Group meeting, 7 p.m. each Thursday, Mount 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.
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 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
The King County Library System Traveling Library Center needs volunteers to share their love of reading with someone who cannot use the library. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation, and can select, deliver and return library materials to one shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. The time commitment is 2-4 hours per month. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie at 425-369-3235 or 877-905-2008.
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 ww.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.
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.
North Bend Library
Alter an old T-shirt at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at the North Bend Library. Supplies provided by Friends of the North Bend Library.
Play videogames at the library at 3 p.m. Dec. 18.
The SnoValley Writers Work Group will meet at 3 p.m. Dec. 13 and 27. E-mail snovalleywriters@gmail.com for assignments prior to attending.
Friends of the North Bend Library are set to meet at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 14.
The Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17.
Hear the Dickens Carolers sing old-fashioned Christmas Carols at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13.
Community Conversations — join your neighbors for a conversation about current events at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6.
Snoqualmie Library
The meeting dates for the Friends of the Snoqualmie Library have changed from every month to every other month. All meetings are on the third Monday of every odd month at 6 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library.
Upcoming meeting dates:
Jan. 20, 6 p.m.
March 17, 6 p.m.
Snoqualmie Book Group will discuss “A Town like Alice,” by Nevil Shute, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15.
The Aging Well with Consciousness Book Club and Conversation will discuss “The Older the Fiddle, the Better the Tune: The Joys of Reaching a Certain Age,” by Willard Scott and friends, at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 19.
Young Toddler Story Times for children ages 6-24 months with an adult are at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 16.
Preschool Story Times for children ages 3-6 with an adult are at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16.
Sleighs, Santas & Sweets! Holiday Story Times for for children 3-6 with an adult is at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16.
Afternoon Preschool Story Times for children 3-6 with an adult is at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14.
Learn about traditional Jewish games, stories and songs at Hanukkah in Story and Song at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Snoqualmie Library. For ages 4 or older. Presented by Asher Hashash.
Anime and Manga Club — watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice anime drawing at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 and 30.
Create your own Zen Garden to take home at 3 p.m. Dec. 9.
To submit an event, send details to editor@snovalleystar.com.
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