Valley musician devotes career to jazz
June 30, 2010
Courtney Cutchins isn’t your average singer.
At Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, she was never content to just show up and sing, her former teacher Jim Knapp said.
“She was really involved in all aspects of the music,” he said.
A local arts organization, the Snoqualmie Valley Friends of the Performing Arts, is honoring Cutchins’ dedication to her craft by naming her as their first Artist of the Month. Thomas Tilton, chair of the nonprofit organization, said the goal is to recognize people who come from the Snoqualmie Valley and contribute to the arts here.
Contributed Courtney Cutchins, a Snoqualmie Valley native, was honored by The Snoqualmie Valley Friends of the Performing Arts.
The 21-year-old Cutchins’ development through the local school system and her strong local performances were key to her selection, Tilton said.
“Courtney is a rising star, clearly,” he said. “We wanted to provide her with support and recognition as she continues on her path.”
A Valley native, Cutchins played the saxophone in her school band starting in fifth grade and continued playing throughout high school, which she graduated from in 2006.
Tracee Ann Cook Minor
June 30, 2010
Tracee Minor, of Carnation, died May 29, 2010, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. She was 49.
A celebration of life/potluck will be at 2 p.m. July 17 at Carnation Tree Farm, 31523 N.E. 40th St., Carnation.
Valley students graduate from WSU
June 30, 2010
Four Snoqualmie Valley students graduated from Washington State University in the spring semester.
From Snoqualmie, Matthew Jordan LaRocca earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication, and Kimberly Anne McNeely earned a Bachelor of Arts in business administration.
From North Bend, Karie Lynn Downing earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and Shayla Mae Wentz earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication.
Clubs
June 30, 2010
- Sallal Grange meets the first Friday of each month for a potluck and open mic with local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. – midnight. Open to all, all ages, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend.
- Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Golf Course Restaurant on Snoqualmie Ridge. All are welcome. For information, visit www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.
- 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 Rich and Pam Collingwood at 425-888-1206.
- 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.
- 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 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.
Calendar
June 30, 2010
Public meetings
- Most city, state and federal offices are closed July 5 in celebration of Independence Day.
- North Bend Transportation and Public Works Committee, 4 p.m. July 7, 1155 E. North Bend Way.
- Snoqualmie Library Board, 6:30 p.m. July 7, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Boulevard, S.E.
- North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m., July 8, 211 Main Ave. N.
- Snoqualmie Valley School Board meeting, 6 p.m. July 8, 8001 Silva Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
Events
- North Bend Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series, 4-8 p.m. July 1, Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive.
- Abduction Prevention Safety Clinic, 6-7 p.m., Cascade View Elementary School, 34816 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie. Open to children age 5 through 12. The $20 fee benefits the Snoqualmie Valley Veterans Memorial Fund. Visit www.umibushi.com.
- GeoWoodstock VIII, July 3, Carnation. Join thousands of people in the world’s largest geocaching-related event. For details, visit www.geowoodstock.com.
- Carnation Fourth of July Celebration, 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. July 4, downtown Carnation. For details about events, visit www.carnation4th.org.
- Day Out With Thomas, July 9-11, Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie. For details, visit www.trainmuseum.org.
- Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series, Race No. 3, 9 a.m. July 10, Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. Join other runners for a 10-mile race through King County’s biggest and wildest park. The race starts from the Sky Country Trailhead. Details are available on the Seattle Running Club’s website, www.seattlerunningclub.org/Events/Cougar/cougar- mtn1.html.
- Native Herbs and Their Uses, 9:30 a.m. – noon, July 10 at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Road S.E., North Bend. Join Native Herb Specialist Mary Preus for this hands-on workshop for ages 10 or older. Cost is $10 per person. Register by calling 425-831-6780 or e-mailing crwprograms@seattle.gov.
- Silk painting, 9 a.m. to noon, July 11 at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Road S.E., North Bend.
Learn how to silk paint from Susan Cyr of Sea Horse Studios. For ages 6 or older. Cost is $50 per person.
- Knotweed workshop, 7-8:30 p.m. July 14 at the Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Knotweed chokes out other plants and increases erosion in creeks. Learn how it grows and spreads, how to control it and how to borrow a knotweed stem injector for your property. Free for King County residents.
North Bend Theater
- Thursday, July 1, 3 and 6 p.m. “Toy Story 3”
- Friday, July 2, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “Toy Story 3”
- Saturday, July 3, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “Toy Story 3”
- Sunday, July 4, 1 and 4 p.m. “Toy Story 3”
- Monday, July 5, 1, 4 and 7 p.m. “Toy Story 3”
- Tuesday, July 6, 3 and 6 p.m. “Toy Story 3”
- Wednesday, July 7, 1 and 4 p.m. “Toy Story 3”
- Thursday, July 8, 3 and 6 p.m. “Toy Story 3”
Clubs
- Sallal Grange meets the first Friday of each month for a potluck and open mic with local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. – midnight. Open to all, all ages, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend.
- Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Golf Course Restaurant on Snoqualmie Ridge. All are welcome. For information, visit www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.
- 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 Rich and Pam Collingwood at 425-888-1206.
- 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.
- 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 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.
Volunteer opportunities
- The Spanish Academy invites volunteers who are fluent in Spanish to participate in summer camps on their three-acre farm-style school. The only requirements besides Spanish fluency is to love kids and nature! Call 425-888-4999 for more information.
- 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.
Car required. Mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. For more information, call 206-748-7588 or 800-282-5815 toll free, or e-mail melissat@seniorservices.org.
To apply online, go to www.seniorservices.org and then click on “Giving Back” and then on “Volunteer Opportunities.”
- The Mount Si Senior Center needs volunteers for thrift store sorting and sales, reception and class instruction. The center is at 411 Main St. 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.com or call 425-869-6000.
- Adopt-A-Park yourself or with 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.
To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.
Volunteer opportunities
June 30, 2010
- The Spanish Academy invites volunteers who are fluent in Spanish to participate in summer camps on their three-acre farm-style school. The only requirements besides Spanish fluency is to love kids and nature! Call 425-888-4999 for more information.
- 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.
Car required. Mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. For more information, call 206-748-7588 or 800-282-5815 toll free, or e-mail melissat@seniorservices.org.
To apply online, go to www.seniorservices.org and then click on “Giving Back” and then on “Volunteer Opportunities.”
- The Mount Si Senior Center needs volunteers for thrift store sorting and sales, reception and class instruction. The center is at 411 Main St. 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.com or call 425-869-6000.
- Adopt-A-Park yourself or with 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.
Public meetings
June 30, 2010
- Most city, state and federal offices are closed July 5 in celebration of Independence Day.
- North Bend Transportation and Public Works Committee, 4 p.m. July 7, 1155 E. North Bend Way.
- Snoqualmie Library Board, 6:30 p.m. July 7, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Boulevard, S.E.
- North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m., July 8, 211 Main Ave. N.
- Snoqualmie Valley School Board meeting, 6 p.m. July 8,
Events
June 30, 2010
- North Bend Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series, 4-8 p.m. July 1, Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive.
- Abduction Prevention Safety Clinic, 6-7 p.m., Cascade View Elementary School, 34816 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie. Open to children age 5 through 12. The $20 fee benefits the Snoqualmie Valley Veterans Memorial Fund. Visit www.umibushi.com.
- GeoWoodstock VIII, July 3, Carnation. Join thousands of people in the world’s largest geocaching-related event. For details, visit www.geowoodstock.com.
- Carnation Fourth of July Celebration, 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. July 4, downtown Carnation. For details about events, visit www.carnation4th.org.
- Day Out With Thomas, July 9-11, Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie. For details, visit www.trainmuseum.org.
- Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series, Race No. 3, 9 a.m. July 10, Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. Join other runners for a 10-mile race through King County’s biggest and wildest park. The race starts from the Sky Country Trailhead. Details are available on the Seattle Running Club’s website, www.seattlerunningclub.org/Events/Cougar/cougar- mtn1.html.
- Native Herbs and Their Uses, 9:30 a.m. – noon, July 10 at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Road S.E., North Bend. Join Native Herb Specialist Mary Preus for this hands-on workshop for ages 10 or older. Cost is $10 per person. Register by calling 425-831-6780 or e-mailing crwprograms@seattle.gov.
- Silk painting, 9 a.m. to noon, July 11 at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Road S.E., North Bend.
Learn how to silk paint from Susan Cyr of Sea Horse Studios. For ages 6 or older. Cost is $50 per person.
- Knotweed workshop, 7-8:30 p.m. July 14 at the Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Knotweed chokes out other plants and increases erosion in creeks. Learn how it grows and spreads, how to control it and how to borrow a knotweed stem injector for your property. Free for King County residents.
Police blotter
June 30, 2010
Snoqualmie
Finish, then we’ll talk
At 12:36 a.m. June 11, an officer noticed a Ford pickup outside Snoqualmie Market at 8030 Railroad Ave. The driver — the only person in the truck — got out and begin urinating. The officer approached the man, letting him finish. He noticed the man was swaying back and forth, smelled alcohol on his breath and found he was driving with a suspended license. The man tested positive for alcohol in his blood over the legal limit. He thanked the police for taking him off the street. He was booked into Issaquah Jail for driving with a suspended license and driving while intoxicated.
I probably shouldn’t be driving, but I am
At 2:15 a.m. June 12, an officer pulled over a Cadillac CTS at Swing Avenue Southeast and Southeast Jacobia Street for erratic driving. The Snoqualmie man agreed to perform field sobriety tests and failed. He said he’d had four drinks and probably shouldn’t be driving. The man, who was arrested, later tested positive for alcohol in his blood over the legal limit. He was booked into Issaquah Jail for driving while intoxicated.
Meetup group puts their stamp on homemade cards
June 30, 2010
Are you interested in scrapbooking and stamping? Attend one or all of three upcoming meetups.
Denae Anderson, Close to My Heart consultant and supervisor, is hosting Meetup groups July 9, 15 and 16 in North Bend.
Suggested by a friend, Anderson founded the SnoValley Scrapbookers and Stampers! group on www.meetup.com in late May to make herself easy to find. Anderson has been scrapbooking for 16 years, teaching a kids scrapbooking club for five years, and working with Snoqualmie Elementary School for the past two years.
Colorful cards can be made easily by hand at the SnoValley Scrapbookers and Stampers! Meetup group. Contributed
Each month, Anderson provides materials to make five fully embellished, handmade cards with personalized stamps that come with envelopes.
Each meeting costs $15, to cover the cost of supplies and the space she provides.
