Calendar
February 1, 2012
Public meetings
- North Bend Finance and Administration committee, 4 p.m. Feb. 7, North Bend City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N.
- North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S.
- North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, North Bend City Hall.
- Snoqualmie Parks Plan public meeting, 7 p.m. Feb. 6, Snoqualmie City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.
Music/entertainment
- Chris Clark and Barney McClure, 7 p.m. Feb. 2, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, 292-9307
- Poetry Open Mic Night, 6 p.m. Feb. 2, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
- Bryant Urban’s Blue Oasis, 7 p.m. Feb. 3, Boxley’s
- Scinite, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, The Black Dog
- Finapalooza IV, 9 p.m. Feb. 2, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Feb. 3, and 5:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Feb. 4, at Finaghty’s Irish Pub — three days, 10 bands, including Queensryche’s Geoff Tate
- Leah Stillwell Quartet, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, Boxley’s
- The Hollands, 8 p.m. Feb. 4, The Black Dog
- Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m. Feb. 5, 12, Boxley’s
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Calendar
January 25, 2012
Public meetings
- Snoqualmie City Council retreat, 8 a.m. Jan. 30 to 3 p.m. Jan. 31, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 Snoqualmie Parkway S.E.
- North Bend Finance and Administration committee, 4 p.m. Feb. 7, North Bend City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N.
- North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S.
- North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, North Bend City Hall
Calendar
January 18, 2012
Music/entertainment
- Chris Morton Duo, 7 p.m. Jan. 19, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way
-Joe Black, magician, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20, $10 donation per family, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive
- Drunken Promises, 8 p.m. Jan. 20, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
- Bryant Urban’s Blue Oasis, 7 p.m. Jan. 20, 27, Boxley’s
- Cultural Fair, featuring Seattle-based marimba band Anzanga, and many other performances, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Snoqualmie Elementary School, 39801 S.E. Park St. Free.
- Benefit performance, “Tits and Asphalt: Why I Walk For Breast Cancer,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 and 21, Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way. Fee: By donation. Email gary@valleycenterstage.org for reservations.
- Charlie Loesel, 8 p.m. Jan. 21, The Black Dog
- Rock Star Performances, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 21 at Finaghty’s Irish Bar, 7726 Center Blvd., Snoqualmie. Three local bands perform, one of 10- through 12 year-olds, another of teenagers and another of adults, all members of Big Star Studios. Free.
- Greg Williamson Quartet, 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Boxley’s
- Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m. Jan. 22, Boxley’s
- Carolyn Graye’s Singer Soiree, 7 p.m. Jan. 23, Boxley’s
- Future Jazz Heads, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. Jan. 24, Boxley’s
- Reuel Lubag, 7 p.m. Jan. 25, Boxley’s
- Jon Hamar and Dawn Clement Duo, 7 p.m. Jan. 26, Boxley’s
- Snoqualmie Valley School District’s Music Directors Recital, 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at Mount Si High School, 8651 Meadowbrook Way, Snoqualmie. Featuring all of the district’s music teachers. Fee: $5 per person, ages 7 and up. Fundraiser for students’ music scholarships.
- Big Star Studios Performance, 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 26, North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Blvd. N. featuring performances by the studio’s musical theater, acting, singing, and monologue classes. Free.
-Budget Funeral Band, 7 p.m. Jan. 27, The Black Dog
- Shotgun Kitchen, CD release party, 8 p.m. Jan. 28, The Black Dog
Events
- SnoValley Indoor Playground, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays when school is in session. Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive. Donation of $1 per child per visit is appreciated.
- “Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots,” 9:45-10:30 a.m., Jan. 10 to Feb. 14 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, membership not required. Email trinayoga@gmail.com or call 443-6228 for more information. Six-week session is $80 plus $20 fee for nonTPC members. Four-week session is $55 plus registration fee.
- “Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tykes,” ages 2-4, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Jan. 10 to Feb. 14, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge
- Pajama Story Times, 7 p.m. Jan. 19 and 26, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Young children welcome with adult.
- “Seals, Whales and Otters,” 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 20, Encompass Main Campus, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. For ages 4-5. Call 888-2777. Cost: $25.
- Game On! 3 p.m. Jan. 20, 27, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Free. For teenagers. Come by and play video games.
- Snoqualmie Ridge Indoor Playground, 9-11 a.m. Jan. 20, Church on the Ridge, 35131 S.E. Ridge St. Check church website, www.churchontheridge.org, to confirm it’s open. Click on “Ministries” and then click on “Children.”
- Aging Well with Consciousness Book Club and Conversation, 10:15 a.m. Jan. 21, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E.
- Mount Si Artists Guild Coffee, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 21, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave., North Bend. Three presentations, a drawing for an arts supply basket, painting demonstrations, refreshments and a chance to meet local artists.
- Once Upon A Saturday Special Needs Story Time, 10 a.m. Jan. 21, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Library opens at 9:30 for participating families.
- Snoqualmie Community Center Dedication, 10:30 a.m. Jan 21, 35018 S.E. Ridge St.
- SnoValley Writers work group, 3 p.m. Jan. 22, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.
-“Devices and Desires: all About eReaders and Mobile Devices,” 7 p.m. Jan. 23, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E.
-“Read the Book, Watch the Movie,” read “The Iron Giant: a Story in Five Nights,” by Ted Hughes, and then watch the movie at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Snoqualmie Library. Popcorn will be provided. Free. For grades five through eight with an adult.
-Preschool Story Times, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 23 and 30, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Ages 3-6 with adult.
-Merry Monday Story Times, 11 a.m. Jan. 23, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Free for newborns to 3-year-olds with an adult.
-Meet a Forest Service ranger, 7 p.m. various dates and locations. Learn about the outdoors and discover recreation opportunities from Forest Service rangers at local libraries. North Bend Library, Jan 24 and Feb. 16; Snoqualmie Library, Jan 25 and Feb. 15; Fall City Library, Jan 26 and Feb. 28.
-Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 24 at North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.
-Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 24, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.
-Young Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 25, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Ages 6 to 24 months with adult.
- Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 25, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Ages 3-6 with adult.
-Pajamarama Story Times, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.
Classes
- Study Zone, 3 p.m. Jan. 24, 4 p.m. Jan. 25. Free tutoring for grades kindergarten through 12. Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E.
- Study Zone, 4 p.m. Jan. 19, 3 p.m. Jan. 24, 7 p.m. Jan. 25, 4 p.m. Jan. 26, free tutoring for grades K-12. North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.
- “Hands-On Fun With Art,” 10 a.m. Saturdays from Jan. 21 to Feb. 11, at the old Snoqualmie Library, 38580 S.E. River Street. Fee: $70.
- Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey, 7:05 p.m. Jan. 28, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. The Snoqualmie Middle School choir will sing the National Anthem. Email Daniel Ray at rayd@svsd410.org for tickets. Part of ticket money sales will go toward the school’s choirs.
- S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) exercise class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. Call 888-3434.
- English as a second language, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversational skills.
- One-on-One Computer Assistance, 1 p.m. Wednesdays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. A KCLS volunteer can give you one-on-one assistance with computer questions.
Volunteer opportunities
- Encompass is currently seeking volunteers to help with our landscape and maintenance at both the downtown North Bend and Boalch Avenue locations along with office help. This can be a weekly or monthly commitment. Email michelle.mccormick@encompassnw.org or call 888-2777.
- Snoqualmie Sister Cities Association invites community members to join a newly formed group to support Snoqualmie’s new sister city, Chaclacayo, Peru. The association already has developed a close relationship with sister city Gangjin, South Korea, which more than 30 residents have visited in the past four years. Email maryrcorcoran@gmail.com or call 503-1813.
- The Mount Si 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 the food bank at 888-0096.
- The Elk Management Group invites the community to participate in elk collaring, telemetry and habitat improvement projects in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Project orientation meetings are at 6 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the U.S. Forest Service Conference Room, behind the Forest Service office, 130 Thrasher Ave. Email research@snoqualmievalleyelk.org.
-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. Call 206-748-7588 or 800-282-5815 toll free, or email melissat@seniorservices.org. Apply online at www.seniorservices.org. 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 Ave. S., North Bend. Call 888-3434.
- Hopelink in Snoqualmie Valley seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16. Go to www.hopelink.org/takeaction/volunteer.com or call 869-6000.
Submit an item for the community calendar by emailing smoraga@snovalleystar.com or go to www.snovalleystar.com.
Public meetings
January 18, 2012
Public meetings
- Snoqualmie City Council, 7 p.m. Jan. 23, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie Community and Economic Affairs Committee, 5 p.m. Jan. 24, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie Shoreline Hearings Board, 5 p.m. Jan. 25, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. Jan. 26, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway
Calendar
January 11, 2012
Public meetings
- Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. Jan. 12 and 26, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway
- Snoqualmie Public Works Committee, 5 p.m. Jan. 17, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie Planning and Parks Committee, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie Parks Plan Public Hearing, 7 p.m. Jan 17, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie Parks Board, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie Economic Development Commission, 8 a.m. Jan. 18, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie Finance and Administration Committee, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie City Council, 7 p.m. Jan. 23, 38624 S.E. River St.
Calendar
January 4, 2012
Public meetings
- Snoqualmie Arts Commission, 10 a.m. Jan. 9, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie City Council, 7 p.m. Jan. 9, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie Community and Economic Affairs Committee, 5 p.m. Jan. 10, 38624 S.E. River St.
- North Bend Public Health and Safety Committee, 4 p.m. Jan. 10, 211 Main Ave. N.
- Snoqualmie Shoreline Hearings Board, 5 p.m. Jan. 11, 38624 S.E. River St.
- North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Jan. 12, 211 Main Ave. N.
- Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. Jan. 12, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway
Calendar
December 28, 2011
Events
-Leah Stillwell Duo, 7 p.m. Dec. 29, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
-New Year’s Eve Celebration, 7 p.m. Dec. 31, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way. Featuring Carolyn Graye & Paul Green with Christopher Woitach, Chris Symer and Greg Williamson
-New Year’s Eve with Rich and Richard, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
Public Meetings
December 28, 2011
Public Meetings
-City offices are closed Jan. 2.
-North Bend Finance and Administration Committee, 2 p.m. Jan. 3, 211 Main Ave. N.
- North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. Jan. 3, 411 Main Ave. N.
Calendar
December 21, 2011
Events
-Reuel Lubag Duo, 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
- Game on!, 3 p.m. Dec. 23, North Bend Library, 115 E. 4th St., North Bend. For teenagers interested in gaming. Free.
- Cherlyn Johnson & Heartdance Christmas Special, 7 p.m. Dec. 23, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
-Carolyn Graye Singer’s Soiree, 7 p.m. Dec. 26, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
Public meetings
December 21, 2011
Public meetings
- Snoqualmie city offices will be closed Dec. 26.
-North Bend city offices will be closed Dec. 23 and 26.
- North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Dec. 22, 211 Main Ave. N.
