Mount Si girls cross country team advances to districts
October 27, 2010
Two freshmen led Mount Si High School’s girls cross country team to a fourth-place finish at the KingCo 2A/3A Conference championship meet Oct. 21 at Lake Sammamish State Park.
The team advances to the district championship Oct. 28.
Bailey Scott finished in 16th place in 20 minutes, 57.7 seconds.
Close on her heels was Abbey Bottemiller, who finished 17th in 20:59.1.
Both freshmen runners posted personal best times for the season.
Scott trailed the lead runner, junior Lindsay Benster, of Mercer Island, by one minute.
Junior Kendall Maddux finished in 22nd place in 21:47.39. Sophomore Christina Volken took 29th place with 22:19.79.
Events
October 27, 2010
King Conservation District workshop: Manure Management: Got livestock? Got manure!, 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 28, Woodinville Water District office, 17238 N.E. Woodinville-Duvall Road, Woodinville.
Pajama Story Times, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. All young children welcome with adult.
Game On!, 3 p.m. Oct. 29, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. For teens. Play videogames at the library.
Teeny Weeny Halloweeny, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 29, Mount Si High School, Wildcat Commons, 8651 Meadowbrook Way S.E., Snoqualmie. The Mount Si High School Choir is hosting an activity night, featuring Halloween crafts, a haunted house and costume contest. Cost: $5 for children; adults free. For ages 1-10.
Halloween costume contest and safety class, 6-7 p.m., Twin Falls Middle School, 46910 S.E. Middle Fork Road, North Bend. All ages are invited for a costume contest and tips regarding staying safe while trick-or-treating.
Halloween Train, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 30-31, Northwest Railway Depot, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie. Wear your costume for $2 off.
Snoqualmie Ridge Town Center tick-or-treating, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 30, 7815 Center Blvd., Snoqualmie. Visit participating businesses to pick up fun treats.
Si View Haunted House, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 30, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. For all ages. Admission $3. Get information at www.siviewpark.org.
North Bend Factory Stores trick-or-treating, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 31, participating stores, 461 South Fork Ave. S.W.
Snoqualmie Valley Veterans Memorial Committee silent auction and fundraiser, 3-8:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Fall City Roadhouse, 4200 Preston-Fall City Road S.E., Fall City. The committee is hosting a silent auction, wine tasting and dinner fundraiser. Tickets: $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at Emerald City Smoothie in North Bend, Isadora’s Café in Snoqualmie and the Fall City Roadhouse in Fall City. All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction, and 10 percent of the restaurant’s revenue, will go to the Snoqualmie Valley Veterans Memorial Fund.
Isadora’s Café presents “Zelda,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-13, Isadora’s Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. Local actor Denise Paulette puts on a one-woman performance of “Zelda,” by William Luce and based on the writings of Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Tickets: $12.50.
Winter Pineapple Classic, Nov. 13, Mountain Meadows Farm, 10106 422nd Lane S.E., North Bend. 5K team run with obstacles. Call 206-957-4564.
Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Luau, 6 p.m. Nov. 19, Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie. The evening includes an auction.
Public meetings
October 27, 2010
Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. Oct. 28, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway.
North Bend Planning Commission Open House and Public Workshop, 6 p.m. Oct. 28, 411 Main Ave. S.
North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. Nov. 2, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S.
North Bend Transportation and Public Works Committee, 4 p.m. Nov. 3, 1155 E. North Bend Way.
Volunteer opportunities
October 27, 2010
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is accepting applications for ages 16 or older to volunteer in various departments of the hospital. E-mail volunteer coordinator Carol Waters at carolw@snoqualmiehospital.org to arrange an interview.
Spanish Academy invites volunteers fluent in Spanish to participate in summer camps on their three-acre farm-style school. Must love kids and nature! Call 888-4999.
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 click on “Giving Back” and then on “Volunteer Opportunities.”
Mount Si Senior Center needs volunteers for sorting and sales in the thrift store, reception and class instruction. The center is at 411 Main St., North Bend. Call Ruth or Janet, 888-3434.
Hopelink in Snoqualmie Valley seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least age 16. Go to www.hope-link.org/takeaction/volunteer.com or call 869-6000.
Adopt-A-Park is a program for Snoqualmie residents to improve public parks and trails. An application and one-year commitment required. Call 831-5784.
Study Zone tutors are needed for all grade levels to give students the homework help they need. Two-hour weekly commitment or substitutes wanted. Study Zone is a free service of King County Library System. Call 369-3312.
Clubs
October 27, 2010
Mount Si Fish and Game Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month, October through May, at the Snoqualmie Police Department.
Mt. Si Artist Guild meeting, 9:15-11 a.m. third Saturday of each month at the Mt. Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. For information, visit www.mtsiartistguild.org.
Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Learn to play chess or get a game going. All ages and skill levels welcome.
The North Bend Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All ages and skill levels are invited.
Sallal Grange meets the first Friday of each month for a potluck and open mic with our local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. – midnight. Open to all and all ages, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend. Visit www.sallalgrange.org.
Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Visit www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.
American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Call Rich and Pam Collingwood at 888-1206.
Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. Call Linda at 453-8630
q 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 888-1129.
A cancer survivor group meets 9 a.m. the second Saturday at Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores mall. Email Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.
Snoqualmie Valley Youth Hub provides cultural, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities to more than 4,000 young people in the Valley. Call 831-1900.
Calendar
October 27, 2010
Public meetings
- Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. Oct. 28, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway.
- North Bend Planning Commission Open House and Public Workshop, 6 p.m. Oct. 28, 411 Main Ave. S.
- North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. Nov. 2, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S.
- North Bend Transportation and Public Works Committee, 4 p.m. Nov. 3, 1155 E. North Bend Way.
Events
- King Conservation District workshop: Manure Management: Got livestock? Got manure!, 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 28, Woodinville Water District office, 17238 N.E. Woodinville-Duvall Road, Woodinville.
- Pajama Story Times, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. All young children welcome with adult.
- Game On!, 3 p.m. Oct. 29, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. For teens. Play videogames at the library.
- Teeny Weeny Halloweeny, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 29, Mount Si High School, Wildcat Commons, 8651 Meadowbrook Way S.E., Snoqualmie. The Mount Si High School Choir is hosting an activity night, featuring Halloween crafts, a haunted house and costume contest. Cost: $5 for children; adults free. For ages 1-10.
- Halloween costume contest and safety class, 6-7 p.m., Twin Falls Middle School, 46910 S.E. Middle Fork Road, North Bend. All ages are invited for a costume contest and tips regarding staying safe while trick-or-treating.
- Halloween Train, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 30-31, Northwest Railway Depot, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie. Wear your costume for $2 off.
- Snoqualmie Ridge Town Center tick-or-treating, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 30, 7815 Center Blvd., Snoqualmie. Visit participating businesses to pick up fun treats.
- Si View Haunted House, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 30, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. For all ages. Admission $3. Get information at www.siviewpark.org.
- North Bend Factory Stores trick-or-treating, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 31, participating stores, 461 South Fork Ave. S.W.
- Snoqualmie Valley Veterans Memorial Committee silent auction and fundraiser, 3-8:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Fall City Roadhouse, 4200 Preston-Fall City Road S.E., Fall City. The committee is hosting a silent auction, wine tasting and dinner fundraiser. Tickets: $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at Emerald City Smoothie in North Bend, Isadora’s Café in Snoqualmie and the Fall City Roadhouse in Fall City. All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction, and 10 percent of the restaurant’s revenue, will go to the Snoqualmie Valley Veterans Memorial Fund.
- Isadora’s Café presents “Zelda,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-13, Isadora’s Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. Local actor Denise Paulette puts on a one-woman performance of “Zelda,” by William Luce and based on the writings of Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Tickets: $12.50.
- Winter Pineapple Classic, Nov. 13, Mountain Meadows Farm, 10106 422nd Lane S.E., North Bend. 5K team run with obstacles. Call 206-957-4564.
- Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Luau, 6 p.m. Nov. 19, Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie. The evening includes an auction.
Volunteer opportunities
- Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is accepting applications for ages 16 or older to volunteer in various departments of the hospital. E-mail volunteer coordinator Carol Waters at carolw@snoqualmiehospital.org to arrange an interview.
- Spanish Academy invites volunteers fluent in Spanish to participate in summer camps on their three-acre farm-style school. Must love kids and nature! Call 888-4999.
- 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 click on “Giving Back” and then on “Volunteer Opportunities.”
- Mount Si Senior Center needs volunteers for sorting and sales in the thrift store, reception and class instruction. The center is at 411 Main St., North Bend. Call Ruth or Janet, 888-3434.
- Hopelink in Snoqualmie Valley seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least age 16. Go to www.hope-link.org/takeaction/volunteer.com or call 869-6000.
- Adopt-A-Park is a program for Snoqualmie residents to improve public parks and trails. An application and one-year commitment required. Call 831-5784.
- Study Zone tutors are needed for all grade levels to give students the homework help they need. Two-hour weekly commitment or substitutes wanted. Study Zone is a free service of King County Library System. Call 369-3312.
Classes
- Si View Parks’ employment workshop, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 4 and Dec. 9, North Bend Train Depot, 205 McClellan St., North Bend. Three-part workshop to help participants find the employment they want. Taught by Kim Arellano. Cost: $90 for three sessions. Go to www.siviewpark.org.
- Acting and comedy improv class meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 15, Valley Center Stage, 119 E. North Bend Way, North Bend. Classes taught by Gary Schwartz. Drop-in fee: $15 per class.
- S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) exercise class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Mt Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. Led by certified exercise instructor Carla Orellana. Call 888-3434.
Clubs
- Mount Si Fish and Game Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month, October through May, at the Snoqualmie Police Department.
- Mt. Si Artist Guild meeting, 9:15-11 a.m. third Saturday of each month at the Mt. Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. For information, visit www.mtsiartistguild.org.
- Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Learn to play chess or get a game going. All ages and skill levels welcome.
- The North Bend Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All ages and skill levels are invited.
- Sallal Grange meets the first Friday of each month for a potluck and open mic with our local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. – midnight. Open to all and all ages, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend. Visit www.sallalgrange.org.
- Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Visit www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.
- American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Call Rich and Pam Collingwood at 888-1206.
- Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. Call Linda at 453-8630
- q 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 888-1129.
- A cancer survivor group meets 9 a.m. the second Saturday at Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores mall. Email Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.
- Snoqualmie Valley Youth Hub provides cultural, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities to more than 4,000 young people in the Valley. Call 831-1900.
Seahawks’ John Carlson makes students’ day at Snoqualmie Elementary School
October 27, 2010
NEW — 10:20 a.m. Oct. 27, 2010
Seahawks player John Carlson greets students at Snoqualmie Middle School. (Photo by Sebastian Moraga)
For Snoqualmie Elementary School students, most dressed in Seattle Seahawks colors, the smiles went long.
Dressed in Seahawks gear himself, tight end John Carlson visited the school Oct. 26, to the thrill of many children.
The school won a National Football League $10,000 grant for physical education, and earned the right to host Carlson, a product of Indiana’s University of Notre Dame.
Notre Dame’s fight song welcomed Carlson into the school’s gym — children cheered and high-fived him.
Carlson asked children to stay active, not because it’s important for one’s health but because it’s fun.
“You can’t just sit on the couch all day,” he said. “If that’s all you do, you get sick.”
North Bend and Snoqualmie consider joint police department
October 27, 2010
NEW — 9:40 a.m. Oct. 27, 2010
North Bend is considering contracting with Snoqualmie for police services, which are currently provided by the King County Sheriff’s Office. A joint department could offer the city substantial savings.
After hearing a presentation from Snoqualmie Police Chief Jim Schaffer, the North Bend City Council voted Oct. 19 to tell the county that it is considering ending its contract.
The county and city have 45 days to discuss the contract. After that period, the City Council could vote to terminate the contract, which requires an 18-month notice.
City officials have become increasingly concerned about the rising costs of its 28-year relationship with the sheriff’s office.
With first forecasts of snow, WSDOT gives OK for drivers to start using studded tires and chains
October 25, 2010
NEW — 9:00 p.m. Oct. 25, 2010
With snowfall forecast for mountain passes Monday and Tuesday, the Washington State Department of Transportation says drivers can start using studded tires.
Snow levels are forecast to drop to 3,000 feet. Interstate 90 goes through Snoqualmie Pass at 3,022 feet. WSDOT’s website said two to four inches of slush or wet snow are forecast for Snoqualmie Pass.
The seasonal restriction typically ends Nov. 1.
North Bend Planning Commission to host workshop on shoreline updates
October 23, 2010
NEW — 6:00 a.m. Oct. 23, 2010
North Bend’s Planning Commission is holding a public workshop on updating the city’s Shoreline Master Program. The workshop starts at 6 p.m Oct. 28, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend.
The Shoreline Master Program affects potential uses allowed in shoreline areas, including economic development, public access and recreation, conservation, education and cultural resources, and protection of the environment.
The city is required by law to update its Shoreline Master Program by 2011. To be adopted, it must be approved by both the Washington State Department of Ecology and North Bend City Council. Ecology is providing money for the updating process.
Information on the program is available on the city’s website, www.ci.north-bend.wa.us, under the main page “News, Events, and Highlights” section. For further questions, contact Jamie Burrell at 425-888-7642 o jburrell@northbendwa.gov.
