Calendar, March 11

March 11, 2010

By Administrator

Join the community in honoring Mount Si graduate and U.S. Marine Eric Ward, who died in combat operations in southern Afghanistan, Feb. 21. A memorial will be held at 9 a.m. March 13, Mount Si High School, 8651 Meadowbrook Way S.E., Snoqualmie. Ward will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at 3 p.m. March 19, Arlington, Va. Friends and family are welcome at both services. (Photo by Getty Images)

Public meetings

North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. March 11, 211 Main Ave. N.
Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. March 11, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway.
Snoqualmie Public Works Committee, 5 p.m. March 15, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.
Snoqualmie Planning and Parks Committee, 6 p.m. March 15, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway.
Snoqualmie Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m. March 15, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.
Snoqualmie Sustainability Speaker Forum, 7 p.m. March 15, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.
Snoqualmie Parks Board, 7 p.m. March 15, Public Works building, 38194 S.E. Stearns Road.
Snoqualmie Finance and Administration Committee, 5:30 p.m. March 16, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.
North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. March 16, Mt. Si Senior Center 411 Main Ave. S.
Snoqualmie Arts Commission, 10 a.m. March 17, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.
Si View Metropolitan Park District, 6:30 p.m. March 17, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend.
North Bend Economic Development Commission, 8 a.m. March 18, 126 E. Fourth St.
Snoqualmie City Council meeting, 7 p.m. March 22, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.

Events

Si View Metro Parks’ Kids Night Out! at Si View Community Center, 400 Orchard Drive, North Bend. For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. For information, visit www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

Si View Metro Parks’ Sno Valley Idol Junior Competition, Si View Community Center, 400 Orchard Drive, North Bend. Fourteen finalists will sing to win this year’s coveted title of Sno Valley Idol Jr. Come vote for your favorite! For information, visit www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

Si View Metro Parks’ father/son paintball trip, Si View Community Center, 400 Orchard Drive, North Bend. For children in sixth through 12th grade. For more information, visit www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

Snoqualmie Valley Youth Council meeting, 2 p.m. March 11 at the school district office, 8001 S.E. Silva Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie.

March Family Night featuring the Reptile Man, 6:15 p.m. March 12, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Come pet an alligator or hold a boa constrictor. Free, co-sponsored by Si View Metro Parks and Encompass. Includes dinner provided by Mount Si High School ProStart Culinary Arts Program.

Town of Snoqualmie Falls video and discussion, 10 a.m. March 13, 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 in a video narrated by local historian Dave Battey. For more information, call 425-831-1900.

The Sno-Valley Senior Center Dinner featuring the International Pirates Zydeco Band, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. March 13, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens St., Carnation. Tickets are $15. Call 425-333-4152 for reservations.

Exercises for Women’s Health, 7 p.m. March 15, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class. Call 425-441-8364 or visit www.SVAOnline.org.

“Sustainability Speaker Forum: How Green is My Valley? Planning a Community for Our Children,” 7 p.m. March 15, Snoqualmie City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St. How can Snoqualmie Valley residents support the urban forest, a variety of green spaces, a toxic-free environment for children, and healthy and local food choices?

Beekeeping Assembly and Repair Workshop, 7-9 p.m. March 16, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to assemble and repair beekeeping equipment. Bring in your gear with any questions. Fee: $5 per family.

WorkSource Redmond Veterans Representative Richard Truitt is accepting walk-in appointments for veterans in search of work from 9 a.m. to noon March 17 at North Bend Community Church, 146 East 3rd St., North Bend.

Veterans or business owners interested in hiring veterans can contact Richard Truitt at 425-861-3788 or RTruitt@esd.wa.gov.

Valley Center Stage presents ‘Zelda’, 7:30 p.m. March 19-20 and 2 p.m. March 21, Valley Center Stage Theatre, 119 North Bend Way, North Bend (on the second floor above SingleTrack Bike Shop). Denise Paulette performs William Luce’s ‘Zelda’ as a one-woman show about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s wife, Zelda. The March 19 show will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Tickets are $12.50 for adults and $10 for seniors. To buy or reserve tickets, call 425-831-5667 or visit www.valleycenterstage.org.

Comedian Tim Hawkins, March 20, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. All ages show. Tickets are $12 and available online at www.SVAOnline.org. For more information, call 425-441-8364.

The Adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, adapted from the Jungle Stories of Rudyard Kipling, 6 p.m. March 25 and 26 at Mount Si High School, 8651 Meadowbrook Way S.E., Snoqualmie. Tickets for the Snoqualmie Middle School Drama Club production are $1.

Weight Loss and Disease Prevention Class, 7-9 p.m. March 29, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class with advice on healthy eating for weight loss and disease prevention. For information, call 425-441-8364 or go to www.SVAOnline.org.

The 21st annual Tuxes and Tails Gala, 5 p.m. April 24 at the Grand Ballroom in the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Visit www.seattlehumane.org to purchase tickets. Contributions provide food, shelter, and veterinary care for animals at Seattle Humane Society.

North Bend Theater

Wednesday, 10 a.m. mommy matinee, 1 p.m., adult matinee “Alice in Wonderland.” 6 p.m. “Catchapalooza” fly fishing festival. Free.
Thursday, 7 p.m. “Alice in Wonderland.”
Friday, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “Alice in Wonderland.”
Saturday, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “Alice in Wonderland.”
Sunday, 2 and 5 p.m. “Alice in Wonderland.”
Monday, 7 p.m. “Alice in Wonderland.”
Tuesday, 7 p.m. “Alice in Wonderland.”
Wednesday, 10 a.m. mommy matinee, 1 p.m., adult matinee, 7 p.m. show “Alice in Wonderland.”
Thursday, 7 p.m. “Alice in Wonderland.”

Volunteer opportunities

Storybook Farm needs help building its new animal sanctuary. Informational meeting, 1 p.m. March 21, Issaquah Library, 960 Newport Way N.W. For more information, e-mail storybookfarm91@gmail.com or call 425-260-8155.

The Senior Services Transportation Program needs volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Choose the times and areas in which you’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. 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.

Study Zone tutors give students the homework help they need. Volunteer tutors needed for all grade levels.

Two-hour weekly commitment and flexible substitute scheduling are available. Study Zone 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 to help expand opportunities for children, families and seniors. To learn more, call 425-888-0554.

Classes

Mini-movers Parent/Tot class starts March 15, Si View Community Center, 400 Orchard Drive, North Bend. For ages 1-2. For information, visit www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

Fun in Fitness class starts March 16, Si View Community Center, 400 Orchard Drive, North Bend. For ages 2-4. For information, visit www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

Swim lessons start April 15, Si View Community Center, 400 Orchard Drive, North Bend. To register, visit www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

Athletic training classes, Si View Community Center, 400 Orchard Drive, North Bend. For ages 9-18. For information, visit www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

Income tax help – an AARP volunteer will be at Mt Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave S. North Bend, each Wednesday in March to help prepare your taxes. Call Janet at 425-888-3434 to schedule an appointment.

S.A.I.L (Stay Active and Independent for Life) Exercise Class, Mt Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave S. North Bend. Led by certified exercise Instructor Carla Orellana. Meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call 425-888-3434 for more information.

Stay connected with your teen, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 15 and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 20, Mount Si High School, Snoqualmie. Three-week program covers how to avoid problem behaviors such as drug abuse. $30 donation suggested. To register, call 425-888-6683, ext. 204, or e-mail phoebe@friendsofyouth.org.

Roving Reptiles, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. March 19, Encompass, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. Enrichment class for children 4 or 5 years old is taught by Bothell-based reptile expert Clayton Green. Space is limited. Fee is $20. To register, call Stacey Cepeda at 425-888-2777 or visit www.encompassnw.org.

Clubs

Snoqualmie Valley Elk Management Group general meeting, 6:30 p.m. March 10, U.S. Forest Service Ranger Station, 150 Thrasher Ave. N.E., North Bend.

Mount Si Artist Guild meetings, 9 a.m. the third Saturday of every month, Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. For more information, e-mail Diane at Solomondjsolomon@comcast.net.

Post No. 79 of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday 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. the second Thursday 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 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. the second Saturday at Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores. To learn more, e-mail Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.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, 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend. Men meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Monday. Women meet at 7 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesday. 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.

Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday 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. the first Wednesday at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome at all club activities. Call 425-888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

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