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July 25, 2012

By Staff

North Bend Library

Events are at 115 E. Fourth St., unless otherwise noted. Call 888-0554 for more information.

  •  Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. July 26, Aug. 2, 9, for all ages and skill levels
  •  Merry Monday Story Time, 11 a.m. July 30, Aug. 6, for children ranging from newborn to age 3 with adult. Older children and siblings are also welcome. Songs, rhythm instruments, action rhymes and a tiny tale for the very young
  •  EReader assistance, 6 p.m. July 30, Aug. 6. Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReaders or computers during this demonstration.
  •  Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m. July 31, Aug. 7. Ages 2-3 with adult, younger children and siblings welcome. Stories, songs and surprises
  •  Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. July 31, Aug. 7. Ages 3-6 with adult, siblings welcome
  •  One-on-one Computer Assistance, 1 p.m. Aug. 1, 8. Stop by if you are an adult needing extra help on the computer.
  • Scared Silly Storytelling, 2 p.m. Aug. 1. Chris Fascione, one of America’s top children storytellers returns with his silly nighttime stories, providing shivers and giggles.
  •  Pajamarama Story Time, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 8; all children welcome with adult. Wear your pj’s if you like.
  •  Special Needs Story Time, 10 a.m. Aug. 4. This program targets developmental ages 3-6, but children of all ages and abilities are welcome.
  •  North Bend First Tuesday Book Club, 7 p.m. Aug. 7; for adults. This month’s book is “Kitchen Boy,” by Robert Alexander.
  •  Pajammin’ Party Concert, 6 p.m. Aug. 9; ages 3 and older, held at Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend
  •  Friends of the North Bend Library Annual Book Sale, all day Aug. 11

 Snoqualmie Library

Events are at 7824 Center Blvd., S.E., unless otherwise noted. Contact 888-1223 for more information.

  • EReader assistance 11 a.m. July 26. Learn how to download eBooks to your eReader or computer during this demonstration.
  •  Pajama Story Time, 7 p.m. July 26, Aug. 2, 9. All children welcome with adult. Wear your pj’s if you like. Stories, songs and surprises
  •  Drop-in eReader Assistance, 11 a.m. July 26, Aug. 2, 9. Learn how to download KCLS eBooks and eReader or computer during a digital download demonstration.
  •  Creatures of the Night Science Workshop 2 p.m. July 26, ages 4 and older. Learn all about the nocturnal creatures that roam the northwest forests and fields.
  • Preschool story time, 1:30 p.m. July 30, Aug. 6, 13; 10 a.m. Aug. 8. Share the world of books with your child. Stories songs and surprises.
  • The Gustafer Yellow Gold Music Show, 2 p.m. July 31. A multimedia performance of live music and animated illustrations introduces Yellow Gold and his friends as they travel from the stars to earth.
  •  Young Toddler Story Time 9:30 a.m. Aug. 1, 8. Ages 6-24 months, with adult. Younger children and siblings are welcome.
  •  Purl One, Listen Too, 1 p.m. Aug. 2. Learn new stitches, meet new friends, listen to new books and talk about knitting.
  •  Night Lanterns Art Workshop, 2 p.m. Aug. 7. Make a whimsical lantern to guide you through your dreams or keep as a nightlight. For children and families.
  •  Spanish-English Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 11. All welcome with adult. Enjoy stories, songs and fun activities in Spanish and English.
  •  In the Garden With Eric Nelson, 3 p.m. Aug. 11, workshop on ornamental grasses

 

Churches

  • North Bend Community Church Vacation Bible School, 10-11:30 a.m. through July 27, for children ages 5-11. 126 E. Third St. Call 888-2711 to register, or come whatever day works. Barbecue, water slides and bouncy castle for July 27
  •  School supply drive. Supplies will be distributed in mid-August at the Mount Si Helping Hand Food Bank. Supplies needed include backpacks, crayons, glue sticks, pencils, colored pencils, spiral notebooks, erasers, scissors, three-ring binders, notebook paper, gender-neutral pencil pouches or boxes, rulers and blue or black ballpoint pens.
  •  Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church’s preschool is holding a fundraiser by gathering used ink cartridges. Leave them in the blue-and-yellow containers in the parish hall of the church, 39025 S.E. Alpha St., Snoqualmie.
  •  River Outreach barbecue for customers of the Mount Si Helping Hand Food Bank, Aug. 4, noon to 4 p.m.

 

Volunteer opportunities

  •  The Festival at Mt. Si in North Bend is looking for volunteers to help in all aspects of the festival. Volunteers may work behind the scenes prior to the event or in three to four hour shifts during the festival. The festival is held Aug. 10-12. Learn more or get a volunteer application at www.thefestivalatmtsi.org or call 888-1406.
  •  The Mount Si Helping Hand Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help unload food at noon Mondays, sort food at 9 a.m. Tuesdays or pass out food on Wednesdays. Call 888-0096.
  •  The Boeing Classic golf tournament seeks volunteers for its 2012 edition. Tournament is Aug. 20-26 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. Volunteers receive two golf shirts, a jacket, headwear, admission passes, meal vouchers and more. Learn more at www.boeingclassic.com.

Events

  •  U-Pick blueberries at Bybee-Nims Blueberry Farm, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sept. 16. Call 888-0821 to confirm it is open. Farm is at 42930 S.E. 92nd St., North Bend. Blueberries are $1.95 per pound, cash or check only.
  • Summer Matinees at the North Bend Theatre — ‘Flipper,’ rated G (noon July 26); ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ rated G (noon, July 31-Aug. 2)
  •  Rockin’ Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors spaghetti dinner and talent show, 6 p.m. July 28, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S. Show starts at 7:30. Tickets are $15 and $12 for seniors (55 and older).
  •  Musical Theater camp, starting July 30-Aug. 2 at Si View Community Center. Children will learn all the fun and camaraderie of being involved in a theater show, from auditions through applause. Go to     www.siviewpark.org. Fee is $130.
  • Guided hike up Rattlesnake Mountain with barbecue after the hike, Aug. 4. Register at www.mtsgreenway.org. $25 fee includes shuttle and barbecue. Meet at Snoqualmie Point Park, 37580 Winery Road S.E. at 8:30 a.m.
  •  Snoqualmie Parks and Recreation will host the Dog Days of Summer event at Snoqualmie’s Three Forks Off-Leash Dog Park, 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Pets and their owners get to compete in contests, watch demos have their photos taken, browse booths and more.
  •  The Valley Kids Showcase, 1 p.m. Aug. 12, is looking for performers. Acts could include dance, song, music, drama, juggling, standup comedy, martial arts, gymnastics, magic, hula-hoop, jumping rope or whatever could be entertaining to a crowd of local fans. Register at      www.cityofsnoqualmie.org. Call 831-5784.
  •  Tap Water Tours to the Cedar River Municipal watershed, 9:45 a.m. most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Aug. 26, tour lasts two and a half hours and it costs $10 for adults, $5 for seniors. Children 10 or older accompanied by an adult pay $5 as well. The tour occurs by foot and by bus into the river-fed watershed. See the source of your tap water and hear stories of this unparalleled watershed.
  •  The Snoqualmie Valley Museum presents: “Beyond Smokey: The USFS in the Snoqualmie Valley,” 1-5 p.m. Saturdays through Tuesdays, 320 Bendigo Blvd. S., North Bend
  •  North Bend Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 13 at Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive

 

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