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.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

• King County Flood Control District mitigation plan hearing, 6-8 p.m. March 4, Issaquah Police Department, 130 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah.
• Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Board of Commissioners, 6:30 p.m. March 4, Snoqualmie City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.
• Snoqualmie City Council meeting, 7 p.m. March 8, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie City Council retreat, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. March 8 and 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. March 9, Salish Lodge and Spa, 6501 Railroad Ave. S.E., Fall City.
• North Bend Finance and Administration Committee, 11 a.m. March 9, North Bend City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N.
• North Bend Community and Economic Development Committee, 2:30 p.m. March 9, 126 E. Fourth St.
• Mt. Si Senior Center remodel celebration and open house, 2 p.m. March 10, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend.
• North Bend Public Health and Safety, 4 p.m. March 11, North Bend City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N.
• North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. March 11, North Bend City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N. 

Events

Northwest Railway Museum benefit dinner, 6 p.m. March 5, TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge. The museum is hosting a dinner with Cindy Walker, owner of the North Bend Theatre and Emerald City Smoothie North Bend, and Snoqualmie City Councilman Bob Jeans to raise money for its new exhibition building and train shed. The feature presentation is by Gary Krist, author of “The White Cascade: The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America’s Deadliest Avalanche,” and includes excerpts from the museum’s new exhibit. There will be an auction for a chance to be the engineer of a locomotive on the Snoqualmie Railroad. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by calling 425-888-3030, ext. 202.

Sip of Snoqualmie, 5:30-9:30 p.m. March 6, Snoqualmie Casino Grand Ballroom, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie. This wine-tasting event, which benefits Encompass, will feature 33 regional wineries. General admission tickets are $70; VIP early-entry tickets are $100. Tickets can be purchased at Encompass’ Web site, www.encompass.org.

Snoqualmie Valley Transition, 1-3 p.m. March 7, North Bend Library. Sponsored by Community Conversations, 425-831-0033.

“Reflexology for You and Your Family,” 7-9 p.m. March 8, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

Snoqualmie Valley Healthy Community Coalition meeting, 2 p.m. March 11, Snoqualmie Valley School District office, 8001 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. Family Nights are free events co-sponsored by Si View Metro Parks and Encompass. Dinner is provided for free 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 to make a reservation.

Exercises for Women’s Health, 7 p.m. March 15, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. For more information, 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.

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. 

North Bend Theater

• Wednesday, 10 a.m. mommy matinee, 1 p.m., adult matinee “Dear John.”
• Thursday, 7 p.m. “Dear John.”
• 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., Issaquah. For more information, send an e-mail to storybookfarm91@gmail.com or call 425-260-8155.

The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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.

Be a Study Zone tutor and give students the homework help they need. Study Zone needs volunteers to tutor elementary through high school students. Two-hour weekly commitment and flexible substitute scheduling are available. The Study Zone program 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 and help expand opportunities for children, families and seniors around the community. To learn more, call 425-888-0554.

Classes

SAT prep classes, Saturdays March 6-April 3, North Bend Library. Only open to high school students. Registration is required.

To register, visit www.kcls.org and click on “Programs and Classes.” Search for programs at the North Bend Library on Saturday, March 6, and then click on the More Info/Register button.

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

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

Public meetings

• North Bend Economic Development Commission, 8 a.m. Feb. 18, 126 E. Fourth St.
• Snoqualmie Economic Development Commission, 12 p.m. Feb. 22, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.
• Snoqualmie City Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 22, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.
• Snoqualmie Community and Economic Commission, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.
• Snoqualmie Public Safety, 5 p.m. Feb. 25, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway.
• North Bend City Council workstudy, 7 p.m. Feb. 23, City Hall, 211 Main Ave. S.
• North Bend Parks Commission, 6 p.m. Feb. 24, 126 E. Fourth St.
• North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Feb. 25, City Hall, 211 Main Ave. S.

Events

Valley Animal Partners Live Dessert Auction and Chili Dinner, 5-8:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 8200 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie. Featuring 12 different chilies. All proceeds benefit Valley Animal Partners, a local nonprofit group that helps low-income pet owners. To donate a dessert to the auction, contact Tracy Skylstad at tracy@pooch-play.com or 425-888-2120. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children. Admission is free for children under 6. Tickets can be purchased from U-Dirty Dog!, 301 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, and Renaissance Pet Boutique and Spa, 213 Bendigo Blvd. N., Suite 2, North Bend. They can be purchased over the phone by calling 425-888-8100 (U-Dirty Dog!) or 425-888-8828 (Renaissance Pet Boutique and Spa). For information about Valley Animal Partners’ spay and neuter assistance program, visit www.valleyanimalpartners.com.

American Legion Post #79 Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. – noon Feb. 20, 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Serving pancakes, eggs and sausage or bacon. Suggested donations: $6, or $3 for seniors and children under 12. All proceeds go to the American Legion Auxiliary to help support military veterans and their families.

Auditions for the Valley Center Stage Theatre’s “Moon Over Buffalo,” 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Feb. 20, Valley Center Stage Theatre, 119 North Bend Way (above Single Track Cycle Shop), North Bend. Callbacks will be at 1-4 p.m. Feb. 20. Director would prefer you have a comic monologue, headshot and resume, though there will also be cold readings from the script. For an audition appointment, contact Danielle Villegas at 206-850-8516 or daniellevillegas@gmail.com.

“Walk to Big Cedar,” 10 a.m. Feb. 20, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Imagine a tree 500 years old! Take a short hike to see this living, old-growth forest giant, and learn about how Americans Indians and early pioneers used cedar in their everyday lives. Dress for the weather and wear hiking shoes or boots. For more information, call 425-831-1900.

“Backyard Beekeeping 101,” 7-9 p.m. Feb. 22, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Western Washington and rural King County offer prime honeybee habitat. Learn what you need to know to become a backyard beekeeper. This class provides new beekeepers everything necessary to plan for and maintain an apiary in the spring. Fee is $30 per family and includes a Washington Master Beekeeper’s Apprentice booklet.

“Stress Management,” 7 p.m. Feb. 22, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. Learn simple steps to manage your stress. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

“Hear the Buzz on Keeping Orchard Mason Bees,” 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Carnation Library, 4804 Tolt Ave., Carnation. Get practical and affordable tips at a free workshop 6:30-8:45 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Fall City Roadhouse, 4200 Preston Fall City Road S.E., Fall City. To register, contact Greg Rabourn at Greg.Rabourn@kingcounty.gov, or 206-296-1923.

Teen prescription drug abuse forum, with Attorney General Rob McKenna, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 24, Mount Si High School, 8651 Meadowbrook Way S.E., Snoqualmie. This event is free.

Encompass’ Winemaker Dinner series. Feb. 25: Willows Lodge, Woodinville; Feb. 26: Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club, Snoqualmie; March 2: Terra Vista, Snoqualmie Casino; March 4: Maggiano’s Little Italy, Bellevue. Each dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be paired with selections from local wineries. Tickets are $150 for each dinner. All proceeds benefit Encompass. To view complete menus and make reservations, search for Sip of Snoqualmie on Encompass’ Web site, www.encompass.org.

“Breast Cancer Prevention,” 7-9 p.m. March 1, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. Join Agape Chiropractic owner Dr. Leslie Bedell to learn natural hormone balancing and how emotions affect your health. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

Sip of Snoqualmie, March 6, Snoqualmie Casino Grand Ballroom, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie. This wine-tasting event, which benefits Encompass, will feature 33 regional wineries. General admission tickets are $70; VIP early-entry tickets are $100. Tickets can be purchased at Encompass’ Web site, www.encompass.org.

Northwest Railway Museum benefit dinner, 6 p.m. Mar. 5, TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge. The museum is hosting a dinner with Cindy Walker, owner of the North Bend Theatre and Emerald City Smoothie North Bend, and Snoqualmie City Councilman Bob Jeans to raise money for its new exhibition building and train shed. Feature presentation by Gary Krist, author of “The White Cascade: The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America’s Deadliest Avalanche,” and excerpts from the museum’s new exhibit. There will be an auction for the chance to be the engineer of a locomotive on the Snoqualmie Railroad. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by calling 425-888-3030, ext. 202.

“Reflexology for You and Your Family,” 7-9 p.m. March 8, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

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.

“Sustainability Speaker Forum: How Green is My Valley? Planning a Community for Our Children,” 7 p.m. Feb. 15, Snoqualmie City Hall. 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?

North Bend Theater

• Wednesday, 11 a.m. “Labryinth” (1986) Free. 4:30 and 7 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”
• Thursday, 11 a.m. “Willow” (1988) Free. 4:30 and 7 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”
• Friday, 11 a.m. “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” (1954) Free. 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”
• Saturday, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”
• Sunday, 2 and 5 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”
• Monday, 7 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”
• Tuesday, 7 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”
• Wednesday, 10 a.m. mommy matinee, 1 p.m., adult matinee “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”
• Thursday, 7 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”

Volunteer opportunities

Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October. Training provided. Call the museum at 425-888-3200 or Pat Kelly at 425-888-1557.

The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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.

Be a Study Zone tutor and give students the homework help they need. Study Zone needs volunteers to tutor elementary through high school students. Two-hour weekly commitment and flexible substitute scheduling are available. The Study Zone program 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 and help expand opportunities for children, families and seniors around the community. To learn more, call 425-888-0554.

Snoqualmie Library

Afternoon Preschool Story Time, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 22. All ages welcome with adult.

Young Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. Feb.17 and 24. Ages 6 months to 24 months with adult, younger children and siblings welcome.

Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Feb.17 and 24. Ages 3-6 with adult, siblings welcome.

Pajama Story Times, 7 p.m. Feb. 18 and 25. Ages 3-6 with adult, siblings welcome.

Aging Well with Consciousness Book Group and Conversation, 10:15 a.m. Feb. 20. Come for a book discussion and conversation on aging. This month: “Hannah Coulter: A Novel,” by Wendell Berry.

Virtually There Online Book Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 23. Listen to book talks and choose books to read in the upcoming year. Future discussions will take place online.

North Bend Library

English as a second language class, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversational skills.

Merry Monday Story Time, 11 a.m. Feb. 22. Newborns to age 3 with adult, siblings and older children welcome.

Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 23. Ages 2 to 3 with adult, younger children and siblings welcome.

Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 23. Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.

Pajamarama Story Time, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24. All young children welcome with adult.

Snoqualmie Valley Chess Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 11, 18 and 25. Learn to play chess or get a game going. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Valentine’s Day Party for grades six through 12, 3 p.m. Feb. 12. Come to the library to get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We’ll have materials to make your own valentines and plenty of chocolate.

SnoValley Writers Work Group, 3 p.m. Feb. 28. Join other local writers for writing exercises, critique and lessons about voice, plot and point of view. Contact snovalleywrites@gmail.com for assignment prior to coming to class.

“Meet the Author: Dr. Wangen — Healthier Without Wheat,” 10:30 a.m. Feb. 27. Learn how and why people react to wheat and gluten, and the numerous signs and symptoms that are associated with gluten intolerance. Wangen will review the process that led to the writing of his book and explain the difference between celiac disease, food allergies and gluten intolerance.

Classes

Income tax help – an AARP volunteer will be at Mt Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave S. North Bend, each Wednesday in February and March to help prepare your taxes. Call Janet at 425-888-3434 for more information or 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 1, 8 and 15 and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 20, Mount Si High School, Snoqualmie. Learn how to stay in touch with your teenage child during this three-week program, which covers how to avoid problem behaviors, such as drug abuse. A $30 donation is suggested. To register, call 425-888-6683, ext. 204, or send an e-mail to phoebe@friendsofyouth.org.

Super Sitters workshop, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Feb. 27, Encompass, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. This workshop for teens from 11-17 will be taught by staff from Overlake Hospital, and will cover parents’ expectations, first aid, child development, personal safety, the Heimlich maneuver and other topics. Space is limited. Fee is $35. To register, call Stacey Cepeda at 425-888-2777 or visit Encompass’ Web site at www.encompassnw.org.

Roving Reptiles, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. March 19, Encompass, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. This 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 Encompass’ Web site at www.encompassnw.org.

Clubs

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 MOMS Club activities. Call 425-888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

Rock-A-Thon showcasing local teen bands, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 13, Si View Community Center, North Bend. Admission is $5. Rock-A-Thon is presented by Snoqualmie Valley Youth Council and Si View Metro Parks. (File photo)

Public meetings

North Bend Public Health and Safety, 4 p.m. Feb. 11, 211 Main Ave. N.

North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Feb. 11, 211 Main Ave. N.

Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. Feb. 11, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway.

North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, Mt. Si Senior Center 411 Main Ave. S.

Snoqualmie Public Works Committee, 5 p.m. Feb. 16, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.

Snoqualmie Planning and Parks Committee, 6 p.m. Feb. 16, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.

Snoqualmie Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.

Snoqualmie Parks Board, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, Public Works building, 38194 S.E. Stearns Road.

Snoqualmie Arts Commission, 10 a.m. Feb. 17, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.

North Bend Economic Development Commission, 8 a.m. Feb. 18, 126 E. Fourth St.

Events

Snoqualmie Valley Healthy Community Coalition, 2 p.m. Feb. 11, Riverview School District Boardroom, 32240 N.E. 50th St., Carnation

Valley Center Stage presents Kristin Van Bodegraven’s “And I Can Cook, Too,” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and 13, 119 North Bend Way, North Bend. Tickets are $12.50 for adults and $10 for seniors. This show is suited for an audience over 18. Tickets are available online at www.valleycenterstage.org. For more information, call 425-831-5667.

Snoqualmie Valley GOP Caucus, 10 a.m. Feb. 13, Cascade View Elementary, 34819 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie. Republicans from all precincts in Preston to Snoqualmie Pass, including North Bend, Snoqualmie and Fall City, will choose delegates to the 5th Legislative District GOP Caucus March 13. Questions? Call Bob Brunjes, 5th District chairman, at 425-396-5803.

“Backyard Beekeeping 101,” 7-9 p.m. Feb. 15 and 22, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Western Washington and rural King County offer prime honeybee habitat. Fee is $30 per family.

“D.I.Y. Workout in Your Home,” 7-9 p.m. Feb. 15, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

Sustainability Speaker Forum, Session 1: “Laying the Foundation – Environmental Concerns Globally and Locally,” 7 p.m. Feb. 16, Snoqualmie City Hall. This first session will address global energy and environmental concerns, sustainability issues and how individuals might affect — and be affected by — such trends locally.

Valleywide Youth Council meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 16 at Hopelink, 31957 E. Commercial St., Carnation. Help plan for the Youth Leadership Initiative Conference.

“Walk to Big Cedar,” 10 a.m. Feb. 20, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Imagine a tree 500 years old! Take a short hike to see this living, old-growth forest giant. Dress for the weather and wear hiking shoes or boots. For more information, call 425-831-1900.

Tropical Paradise school-break camp, 9 a.m. – noon Feb. 17-19, Encompass, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. For children ages 2-3. The program offers children cheery crafts, like making tropical photo frames and unfinished-wood wind chimes. Tuition is $75. To register, call Stacey Cepeda at 425-888-2777 or visit Encompass’ Web site at www.encompassnw.org.

Healthy Chefs school-break camp, 9 a.m. – noon Feb. 17-19, Encompass, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. For children ages 3 1/2-6. Children will tempt their taste buds with healthy treats and snacks. Tuition is $75. Extended care is available from noon – 1 p.m. for $5 a day. Please bring a sack lunch if your child is staying for extended care. To register, call Stacey Cepeda at 425-888-2777 or visit Encompass’ Web site at www.encompassnw.org.

The Ultimate LEGO Experience school-break camp, 9 a.m. – noon Feb. 17-19, Encompass, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. For children ages 7-9. Children will design and build motorized machines, catapults, truss and suspension bridges, buildings and other constructions. They also will explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering and architecture. Tuition is $85. To register, call Stacey Cepeda at 425-888-2777 or visit Encompass’ Web site at www.encompassnw.org.

American Legion Auxiliary pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. – noon Feb. 20 at the American Legion Post No. 79, 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Suggested donation is $6. Proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Fort Lewis.

“Stress Management,” 7 p.m. Feb. 22, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. Learn simple steps to manage your stress. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

“Hear the Buzz on Keeping Orchard Mason Bees,” 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Carnation Library, 4804 Tolt Ave., Carnation. Learn about them from bee expert Missy Anderson.

Teen prescription drug abuse forum, with Attorney General Rob McKenna, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 24, Mount Si High School, 8651 Meadowbrook Way S.E., Snoqualmie. This event is free.

Encompass’ Winemaker Dinner series. Feb. 25: Willows Lodge, Woodinville; Feb. 26: Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club, Snoqualmie; March 2: Terra Vista, Snoqualmie Casino; March 4: Maggiano’s Little Italy, Bellevue. Each dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be paired with selections from local wineries. Tickets are $150 for each dinner. All proceeds benefit Encompass. To view complete menus and make reservations, search for Sip of Snoqualmie on Encompass’ Web site, www.encompass.org.

“Breast Cancer Prevention,” 7-9 p.m. March 1, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. Join Agape Chiropractic owner Dr. Leslie Bedell to learn natural hormone balancing and how emotions affect your health. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

Sip of Snoqualmie, March 6, Snoqualmie Casino Grand Ballroom, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie. This wine-tasting event, which benefits Encompass, will feature 33 regional wineries. General admission tickets are $70; VIP early-entry tickets are $100. Tickets can be purchased at Encompass’ Web site, www.encompass.org.

“Reflexology for You and Your Family,” 7-9 p.m. March 8, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

“Sustainability Speaker Forum: How Green is My Valley? Planning a Community for Our Children,” 7 p.m. Feb. 15, Snoqualmie City Hall. 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?

North Bend Theater

Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee, “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matinee, “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” 7 p.m. “The Book of Eli.”

Thursday, 7 p.m. “The Book of Eli.”

Friday, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”

Saturday, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”

Sunday, 2 and 5 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”

Monday, 1 p.m. “Indian in the Cupboard (1995)” Free. 4:30 and 7 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”

Tuesday, 1 p.m. “An American Tail (1986)” Free. 4:30 and 7 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”

Wednesday, 11 p.m. “Labryinth (1986)” Free. 4:30 and 7 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”

Thursday, 1 p.m. “Willow (1988)” Free. 4:30 and 7 p.m. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.” 

Volunteer opportunities

The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Own car required. 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 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 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.

Be a Study Zone tutor and give students the homework help they need. Study Zone needs volunteers to tutor elementary through high school students. Two-hour weekly commitment and flexible substitute scheduling are available. The Study Zone program 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 and help expand opportunities for children, families and seniors around the community. To learn more, call 425-888-0554.

Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October. Training provided. Call the museum at 425-888-3200 or Pat Kelly at 425-888-1557.

Snoqualmie Library

Afternoon Preschool Story Time, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 22. All ages welcome with adult.

Young Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. Feb.17 and 24. Ages 6 months to 24 months with adult, younger children and siblings welcome.

Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Feb.17 and 24. Ages 3-6 with adult, siblings welcome.

Pajama Story Times, 7 p.m. Feb. 18 and 25. Ages 3-6 with adult, siblings welcome.

Snoqualmie Book Group, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Book: “A Reliable Wife,” by Robert Goolrick.

Aging Well with Consciousness Book Group and Conversation, 10:15 a.m. Feb. 20. Come for a book discussion and conversation on aging. This month: “Hannah Coulter: A Novel,” by Wendell Berry.

Virtually There Online Book Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 23. Listen to book talks and choose books to read in the upcoming year. Future discussions will take place online. 

North Bend Library

English as a second language class, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversational skills.

Merry Monday Story Time, 11 a.m. Feb. 22. Newborns to age 3 with adult, siblings and older children welcome.

Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 23. Ages 2 to 3 with adult, younger children and siblings welcome.

Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 23. Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.

Pajamarama Story Time, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24. All young children welcome with adult.

Snoqualmie Valley Chess Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 11, 18 and 25. Learn to play chess or get a game going. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Valentine’s Day Party for grades six through 12, 3 p.m. Feb. 12. Come to the library to get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We’ll have materials to make your own valentines and plenty of chocolate.

SnoValley Writers Work Group, 3 p.m. Feb. 14 and 28. Join other local writers for writing exercises, critique and lessons about voice, plot and point of view. Contact snovalleywrites@gmail.com for assignment prior to coming to class.

“Microsoft Excel Level 2” class, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Registration required.

“Meet the Author: Dr. Wangen — Healthier Without Wheat,” 10:30 a.m. Feb. 27. Learn how and why people react to wheat and gluten, and the numerous signs and symptoms that are associated with gluten intolerance. Wangen will review the process that led to the writing of his book and explain the difference between celiac disease, food allergies and gluten intolerance. 

Classes

Stay connected with your teen, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 1, 8 and 15 and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 20, Mount Si High School, Snoqualmie. Learn how to stay in touch with your teenage child during this three-week program, which covers how to avoid problem behaviors, such as drug abuse. A $30 donation is suggested. To register, call 425-888-6683, ext. 204, or send an e-mail to phoebe@friendsofyouth.org.

Super Sitters workshop, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Feb. 27, Encompass, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. This workshop for teens from 11-17 will be taught by staff from Overlake Hospital, and will cover parents’ expectations, first aid, child development, personal safety, the Heimlich maneuver and other topics. Space is limited. Fee is $35. To register, call Stacey Cepeda at 425-888-2777 or visit Encompass’ Web site at www.encompassnw.org.

Roving Reptiles, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. March 19, Encompass, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. This 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 Encompass’ Web site at www.encompassnw.org.

Clubs

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 MOMS Club activities. Call 425-888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

Fifth-grade Museum of Flight Hi-C field trip, Feb. 5.

North Bend Elementary

Fifth-grade Museum of Flight Hi-C field trip, Feb. 4.

Family night and book fair, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 4.

PTA Board meeting, 4-5 p.m. Feb. 10.

Teachers are asking for donations of tissues and hand sanitizer for classrooms.

Opstad Elementary

Evening of Fine Arts, 6-7 p.m. Feb. 11.

Snoqualmie Elementary

Fifth-grade colonial tea party, 1-2:10 p.m. Feb. 11.

Jump Rope for Heart, Feb. 8-12.

Chief Kanim Middle School

PTSA dance, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 5.

PTSA board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, in the library.

Snoqualmie Middle School

Student artwork is on display at Isadora’s Bookstore & Café in Snoqualmie through Feb. 11.

Learn a Latte with Principal Vernie Newell and Counselor Heather Kern, 9 a.m. Feb. 5 in the library.

Twin Falls Middle School

Viking Jazz Festival, Feb. 4, at Poulsbo Junior High.

Rock Band-a-thon, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 5.

Visit www.tfmsmusicboosters.org.

Music Booster meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 8.

PTSA general meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 9.

Mount Si High School

Counselor applications for the fifth-grade camps are in the career center and due Feb. 5.

“How Big is a Hormone? The Art and Science of Parenting an Adolescent,” 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 8, in the Mount Si auditorium. Free. Visit www.greatconversations.com.

Snoqualmie Valley School District

Childfind Screenings, Feb. 5. Screenings are for preschool aged children whose parents have concerns about their development.

Call the preschool coordinator at 425-831-8088 to schedule an appointment.

National School Counseling Week is from Feb. 8-12.

Snoqualmie Education Association Dinner, 4:15-7:15 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Wildcat Café.

Election ballots for the school levies must be postmarked by Feb. 9.

Snoqualmie Community and Economic Commission, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.

North Bend Finance and Administration Committee, 11 a.m. Feb. 9, 211 Main Ave. N.

North Bend Community and Economic Development Committee, 1 p.m. Feb. 9, 126 E. Fourth St.

North Bend Public Health and Safety, 4 p.m. Feb. 11, 211 Main Ave. N.

North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Feb. 11, 211 Main Ave. N.

Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. Feb. 11, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway, Snoqualmie.

Valley Center Stage presents Kristin Van Bodegraven’s “And I Can Cook Too,” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and 13, 119 North Bend Way, North Bend. A frank and funny take on food, money and love, this one-woman cabaret act sizzles and easily succeeds in keeping the audience enraptured.

There’s a method to Van Bodegraven’s madness and her performance is a beautifully structured, interactive, gastronomic experience.

Preparing a gourmet meal live on stage, Van Bodegraven manages to maintain focus and momentum while simultaneously guzzling wine, crooning out jazz and mischievously flirting with her favorites in the audience. Expect a sample of the culinary delights by night’s end.

Tickets are $12.50 for adults and $10 for seniors. This show is suited for an audience over 18. Tickets are available online at www.valleycenterstage.org. For more information, call 425-831-5667.

When Animals Were People family night, 7 p.m. Feb. 5, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Free dinner at 6:15 p.m. Visit www.siviewpark.org.

“Backyard Beekeeping 101,” 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8, 15 and 22, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Western Washington and rural King County offer prime honeybee habitat. Learn what you need to know to become a backyard beekeeper. This class provides new beekeepers everything necessary to plan for and maintain an apiary in the spring. Fee is $30 per family and includes a Washington Master Beekeeper’s Apprentice booklet.

“Meadowbrook 101,” 10 a.m. Feb. 6, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. This presentation covers the colorful history, boundaries and possible future options for this unique 460 acres of open space in Snoqualmie Valley. Historical photos are provided by the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Society. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more information, call 425-831-1900.

“Snoqualmie 101,” 10 a.m. Feb. 6, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Using historic photographs from the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Society, Dave Battey shares a PowerPoint history of the city of Snoqualmie from the ice age through the 1950s. For more information, call 425-831-1900.

Community Conversations group, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 7, North Bend Library. This month’s topic is “Working Towards a Nuclear Weapons-Free World.” For more information, call 425-831-0033.

“Posture and Body Mechanics,” 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. Learn the impact that posture has on your overall health and how to stand and sit correctly. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

“D.I.Y. Workout in Your Home,” 7-9 p.m. Feb. 15, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. Join Cascade Crossfit owner Kyle Jacobson to learn basic exercises for strengthening and weight loss that you can do in your home. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364. For more information or to make a reservation for The Falls Come to Life, call 800-2-SALISH toll free.

“Walk to Big Cedar,” 10 a.m. Feb. 20, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Imagine a tree 500 years old! Take a short hike to see this living, old-growth forest giant, and learn about how American Indians and early pioneers used cedar in their everyday lives. Dress for the weather and wear hiking shoes or boots. For more information, call 425-831-1900.

American Legion Auxiliary pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. – noon Feb. 20 at the American Legion Post No. 79, 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Suggested donation is $6. Proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Fort Lewis.

Stress Management, 7 p.m. Feb. 22, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. Learn simple steps to manage your stress. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

North Bend Theater

Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee, “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matinee, “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” 6 p.m. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.”

Thursday, 6 p.m. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.”

Friday, 2 p.m. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” and 5 and 8 p.m. “The Book of Eli.”

Saturday, 2 p.m. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” and 5 and 8 p.m. “The Book of Eli.”

Sunday, 1 p.m. “The Book of Eli.” 3:30 p.m., the Super Bowl, free.

Monday, 7 p.m. “The Book of Eli..”

Tuesday, 7 p.m. “The Book of Eli..”

Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee, “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matinee, “The Book of Eli.,” 7 p.m. “The Book of Eli..”

Thursday, 7 p.m. “The Book of Eli..”

Snoqualmie Library

Afternoon Preschool Story Times, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and 22. All ages welcome with adult.

Young Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. Feb.17 and 24. Ages 6 months to 24 months with adult, younger children and siblings welcome.

Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Feb.17 and 24. Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.

Pajama Story Times, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, 18 and 25. Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.

“Purl One, Listen Too,” 1 p.m. Feb. 4. Learn new stitches, meet new friends, listen to new books and talk about knitting.

“Online Marketing: Creating Ads That Sell,” 6 p.m. Feb. 9. Learn how to safely and responsibly promote your small business, post items for sale and create effective advertisements for online sites. Visit www.gogopin.com to see the free marketing tools we will be demonstrating.

Valentine’s Day Party, for grades six through 12, 3 p.m. Feb. 10. Come to the library to get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day! We’ll have materials to make your own valentines and plenty of chocolate.

Snoqualmie Book Group, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Book: “A Reliable Wife,” by Robert Goolrick.

Aging Well with Consciousness Book Group and Conversation, 10:15 a.m. Feb. 20. Come for a book discussion and conversation on aging. This month: “Hannah Coulter: A Novel,” by Wendell Berry.

Virtually There Online Book Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 23. Listen to book talks and choose books to read in the upcoming year. Future discussions will take place online.

North Bend Library

English as a second language classes, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and 22. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversational skills.

Merry Monday Story Times, 11 a.m. Feb. 8 and 22. Newborns to age 3 with adult, siblings and older children welcome.

Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 9 and 23. Ages 2 to 3 with adult, younger children and siblings welcome.

Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9 and 23. Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.

Pajamarama Story Times, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 and 24. All young children welcome with adult.

Snoqualmie Valley Chess Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25. Learn to play chess or get a game going. All ages and skill levels welcome.

“Community Conversations — Nice People, Smart Talk,” 1:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Join your neighbors for a lively discussion about current events and issues.

Friends of the North Bend Library monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 8.

“Introduction to Computers” class, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Registration required.

Valentine’s Day Party for grades six through 12, 3 p.m. Feb. 12. Come to the library to get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We’ll have materials to make your own valentines and plenty of chocolate.

SnoValley Writers Work Group, 3 p.m. Feb. 14 and 28. Join other local writers for writing exercises, critique and lessons about voice, plot and point of view. Contact snovalleywrites@gmail.com for assignment prior to coming to class.

“Microsoft Excel Level 2” class, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Registration required.

“Meet the Author: Dr. Wangen — Healthier Without Wheat,” 10:30 a.m. Feb. 27. Learn how and why people react to wheat and gluten, and the numerous signs and symptoms that are associated with gluten intolerance. Wangen will review the process that led to the writing of his book and explain the difference between celiac disease, food allergies and gluten intolerance.

North Bend Elementary School Annual Book Fair, Jan. 29-Feb. 4, North Bend Elementary School library. The PTA-sponsored event raises money for the school to buy books for its library.

“Backyard Beekeeping 101,” 7-9 p.m. Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Western Washington and rural King County offer prime honeybee habitat. Learn what you need to know to become a backyard beekeeper. This class provides new beekeepers everything necessary to plan for and maintain an apiary in the spring. Fee is $30 per family and includes a Washington Master Beekeeper’s Apprentice booklet.

“Basic Nutrition Class,” 7-9 p.m. Feb. 1, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. Simple steps to start healthy eating habits. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

Cheer Camp 2010, 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 2-4 at Mount Si High School, 8651 Meadowbrook Way S.E., Snoqualmie. Cost is $45. Visit mountsicheer.weebly.com or e-mail Jessii Stevens at raisioj@yahoo.com.

“Meadowbrook 101,” 10 a.m. Feb. 6, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. This presentation covers the colorful history, boundaries and possible future options for this unique 460 acres of open space in Snoqualmie Valley. Historical photos are provided by the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Society. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more information, call 425-831-1900.

“Snoqualmie 101,” 10 a.m. Feb. 6, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Using historic photographs from the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Society, Dave Battey shares a PowerPoint history of the city of Snoqualmie from the ice age through the 1950s. For more information, call 425-831-1900.

“Posture and Body Mechanics,” 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. Learn the impact that posture has on your overall health and how to stand and sit correctly. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

“D.I.Y. Workout in Your Home,” 7-9 p.m. Feb. 15, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Free class for the community. Join Cascade Crossfit owner Kyle Jacobson to learn basic exercises for strengthening and weight loss that you can do in your home. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

“Walk to Big Cedar,” 10 a.m. Feb. 20, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Imagine a tree 500 years old! Take a short hike to see this living, old-growth forest giant, and learn about how American Indians and early pioneers used cedar in their everyday lives. Dress for the weather and wear hiking shoes or boots. For more information, call 425-831-1900.

Stress Management Free class for the community. Learn simple steps to manage your stress. From 7-9 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Snoqualmie Valley Alliance – 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

Breast Cancer Prevention Free class for the community. Join Agape chiropractic owner, Dr. Leslie Bedell to learn natural hormone balancing and how emotions affect your health. 7-9 p.m. March 1 at the Snoqualmie Valley Alliance – 36017 SE Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364

North Bend Theater

Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee, “Alvin and the Chipmunks” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matinee, “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” 5 p.m. “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” 6 p.m. “Alvin and the Chipmunks.”

Thursday, 6 p.m. “Alvin and the Chipmunks.”

Friday, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “Alvin and the Chipmunks.”

Saturday, 11 a.m. (special needs), 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “Alvin and the Chipmunks.”

Sunday, 3 p.m. “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” 6 p.m. “The Last of Us.”

Monday, 6 p.m. “Alvin and the Chipmunks.”

Tuesday, 6 p.m. “Alvin and the Chipmunks.”

Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee, “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matinee, “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” 6 p.m. “Alvin and the Chipmunks.”

Thursday, 6 p.m. “Alvin and the Chipmunks.”

Snoqualmie Library

Afternoon Preschool Story Times, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 22. All ages welcome with adult.

Young Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 3, 17 and 24. Ages 6 months to 24 months with adult, younger children and siblings welcome.

Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 3, 17 and 24. Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.

Pajama Story Times, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, 18 and 25. Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.

“Purl One, Listen Too,” 1 p.m. Feb. 4. Learn new stitches, meet new friends, listen to new books and talk about knitting.

“Online Marketing: Creating Ads That Sell,” 6 p.m. Feb. 9. Learn how to safely and responsibly promote your small business, post items for sale and create effective advertisements for online sites. Visit www.gogopin.com to see the free marketing tools we will be demonstrating.

Valentine’s Day Party, for grades six through 12, 3 p.m. Feb. 10. Come to the library to get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day! We’ll have materials to make your own valentines and plenty of chocolate.

Snoqualmie Book Group, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Book: “A Reliable Wife,” by Robert Goolrick.

Aging Well with Consciousness Book Group and Conversation, 10:15 a.m. Feb. 20. Come for a book discussion and conversation on aging. This month: “Hannah Coulter: A Novel,” by Wendell Berry.

Virtually There Online Book Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 23. Listen to book talks and choose books to read in the upcoming year. Future discussions will take place online.

North Bend Library

English as a second language classes, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 22. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversational skills.

North Bend First Tuesday Book Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 2. This month: “Fieldwork,” by Mischa Berlinski.

Merry Monday Story Times, 11 a.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 22. Newborns to age 3 with adult, siblings and older children welcome.

Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 2, 9 and 23. Ages 2 to 3 with adult, younger children and siblings welcome.

Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 2, 9 and 23. Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.

Pajamarama Story Times, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 10 and 24. All young children welcome with adult.

Snoqualmie Valley Chess Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25. Learn to play chess or get a game going. All ages and skill levels welcome.

“Community Conversations — Nice People, Smart Talk,” 1:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Join your neighbors for a lively discussion about current events and issues.

Friends of the North Bend Library monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 8.

“Introduction to Computers” class, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Registration required.

Valentine’s Day Party for grades six through 12, 3 p.m. Feb. 12. Come to the library to get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We’ll have materials to make your own valentines and plenty of chocolate.

SnoValley Writers Work Group, 3 p.m. Feb. 14 and 28. Join other local writers for writing exercises, critique and lessons about voice, plot and point of view. Contact snovalleywrites@gmail.com for assignment prior to coming to class.

“Microsoft Excel Level 2” class, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Registration required.

“Meet the Author: Dr. Wangen — Healthier Without Wheat,” 10:30 a.m. Feb. 27. Learn how and why people react to wheat and gluten, and the numerous signs and symptoms that are associated with gluten intolerance. Wangen will review the process that led to the writing of his book and explain the difference between celiac disease, food allergies and gluten intolerance.

Town of Snoqualmie Falls video and discussion, 10 a.m. Mar. 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. Some silent film from the 1920s and 1930s will also be shown. For more information, call 425-831-1900.

A free self-defense seminar for mothers and daughters is scheduled from noon-2 p.m Jan. 23 at the Si View Community Center. Registration is required, visit www.siviewpark.org

Events

Mount Si High School’s Key Club presents an evening of entertainment with artists, musicians and dancers to raise money for the Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 21 at the high school, 8651 Meadowbrook Way S.E., Snoqualmie. Tickets cost $5.

Foster Care Informational Brunch, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 23, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Make a difference in the life of a child. Come enjoy brunch, ask questions and find out about what is and isn’t involved in foster care from Olive Crest, a local foster care/adoption agency. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

Learn about the ins and outs of real estate and homeownership from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 23, at Fall City Library, 33415 S.E. 42nd Pl., Fall City. The free class will be taught by employees from Exceptional Real Estate Group in Fall City and Bank of America in North Bend. They will discuss what local markets look like, changes in the lending industry and how to decide between renting and buying a home. Call Lisamari Emery at 425-417-1383 or 425-417-1383 to register or ask questions.

Relay for Life of Snoqualmie Valley 2010 kicks off at 11 a.m. Jan. 23 at Snoqualmie Middle School. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is an international movement to end cancer. Come learn about the excitement, and find out more about the Relay for Life and how you can get involved in the fight against cancer. For more information, contact event co-chairs Vernie and Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com or visit www.snovalleyrelay.org.

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency clean burn clinic, 11 a.m. Jan. 23, multiple locations. The agency is offering free clinics to teach people how to get more heat from wood while protecting the region’s air quality. Locations include Rich’s for the Home, 14404 N.E. 20th St., Suite 200, Bellevue; Kirkland Fireplace, 12700 N.E. 124th St., Suite 11, Kirkland; and Sutter Home & Hearth, 14475 Woodinville-Redmond Road, Woodinville.

Community gospel concert featuring musician Chuck Crain, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24, North Bend Community Church, 146 E. Third St., North Bend. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 425-888-2711.

Laugh your way to a better marriage with guest speaker Mark Gungor, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 23, Snoqualmie Valley Alliance, 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. The one-day video seminar costs $49 per couple/$25 for individuals and includes lunch. For more information, visit www.SVAOnline.org or call 425-441-8364.

North Bend Theater

Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee, “Avatar,” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matinee, “Avatar,” 5 and 7 p.m. Avatar.”

Thursday, 5 and 7 p.m. “Avatar.”

Friday, 5 and 8 p.m. “Avatar.”

Saturday, 5 and 8 p.m. “Avatar.”

Sunday, 2 and 5 p.m. “Avatar.”

Monday, 7 p.m. “Avatar.”

Tuesday, 7 p.m. “Avatar.”

Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee, “Avatar,” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matinee, “Avatar,” 7 p.m. “Avatar.”

Thursday, 7 p.m. “Avatar.”

Classes

For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

Mount Si School of Karate, Mondays and Wednesdays, Si View Community Center. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and older from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Twin Falls Middle School, 46910 S.E. Middle Fork Rd., North Bend. Classes cost $60 per month and are open to ages 7 and up. For more information, see www.umibushi.com.

Al-Anon Family Group meeting, 7 p.m. each Thursday, Mount Si Lutheran Church, 411 N.E. 8th St., North Bend.

Teen drop-in program, 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays, Si View Community Center, North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 425-831-1900.

Spanish classes, 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Thursday, Sno-Valley Senior Center. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.

Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend. For more information, please call 425-888-0314.

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.

Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact Irene Olson at 425-868-4889.

The Snoqualmie Valley Healthy Community Coalition’s next meeting will focus on how local law enforcement agencies can address youth substance abuse and how the community can assist. The meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Snoqualmie Police Station.

Singers ages 14 and younger are invited to compete in the SnoValley Idol Junior contest. A panel of experts will screen contestants and 14 finalists will participate in the finals. Auditions are scheduled from 1-3 p.m. March 6 at the Si View Community Center. Learn more at www.siviewpark.org.

The Snoqualmie Watershed Forum will discuss restoration in the agricultural production district and King County Conservation District’s 2010 grant process at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Duvall Community Center.

Mount Si High School’s Key Club presents an evening of entertainment with artists, musicians and dancers to raise money for the Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the high school.

Family Night Friday featuring the Death Defying Do-Gooders, 6:15 p.m. Jan 15, Si View Community Center, North Bend. The performance features acrobats, jugglers and unicyclists entertaining the whole family. Free dinner provided by Mount Si High School’s ProStart Culinary Arts Program. Family nights are co-sponsored by Encompass and Si View Metro Parks.

Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 12-1:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. Dr. Roger Stark will speak about healthcare today. Tickets are $22 for chamber members with RSVP and $25 for guests. RSVP at www.snovalley.org.

No School Day Camp, Jan. 18, Si View Community Center, North Bend. School’s out for the day and we know just how to have fun! Day camp for K-5 students filled with arts, crafts, games and more. For more information, visit www.siviewpark.org.

The Sno-Valley Indoor Playground is hosting its annual Snoqualmie Valley Preschool Education and Enrichment Fair, 9 a.m. Jan. 23, at Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie. This fair is an annual free event to introduce Valley families to preschools, enrichment programs, day care facilities and other services for children ages 0 to 5. This year’s fair will be held in the high school’s commons area. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Grez at 425-985-6625.

Parenting with Love and Logic, a class for parents of children in early childhood and elementary school, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Fridays from Jan. 15 to Feb. 10 at Si View Community Center. Facilitated by Liann Smith. For more information, visit siviewpark.org.

Annual Preschool Education and Enrichment Fair, 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 23 at Mount Si High School, Snoqualmie. Hosted by Sno-Valley Indoor Playground, the free, annual fair introduces Valley families to preschools, enrichment programs, day care facilities and other services for children ages 0 to 5. Contact Linda Grez at 425-985-6625 with questions.

Help plan for the Railroad Days Festival from 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Snoqualmie Fire Station. Contact Sue VanGerpen at 888-3030 ext. 203 or sue@trainmuseum.org to learn more. 

Dare to Dream: Connections 2010, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle invites women for its annual outreach and fund-raising brunch and lecture. Alina Gerlovin Spaulding, a Soviet emigre now living the American dream, will speak. RSVP at www.jewishinseattle.org/women or 206-774-2272.

North Bend Theater

Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee, “Invictus” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matinee, “ Invictus,” 5 p.m. Invictus,” 7 p.m. “ Invictus.”

Thursday, 5 p.m. “ Avatar,” 7 p.m. “ Avatar.”

Friday, 5 and 8 p.m. “ Avatar.”

Saturday, 5 and 8 p.m. “ Avatar.”

Sunday, 2 and 5 p.m. “ Avatar.”

Monday, 7 p.m. “ Avatar.”

Tuesday, 7 p.m. “ Avatar.”

Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee, “ Avatar,” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matinee, “ Avatar,” 7 p.m. “ Avatar.”

Thursday, 7 p.m. “ Avatar.”

Classes

For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

Mount Si School of Karate, Mondays and Wednesdays, Si View Community Center. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Twin Falls Middle School, North Bend. Classes cost $60 per month and are open to ages 7 and up. For more information, see www.umibushi.com.

Al-Anon Family Group meeting, 7 p.m. each Thursday, Mount Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.

Teen drop-in program, 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays, Si View Community Center, North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 425-831-1900.

Spanish classes, 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Thursday, Sno-Valley Senior Center. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.

Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend. For more information, please call 425-888-0314.

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.

Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact Irene Olson at 425-868-4889.

 Volunteer Opportunities

The King County Library System Traveling Library Center needs volunteers to share their love of reading with someone who cannot use the library. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation, and can select, deliver and return library materials to one shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. The time commitment is 2-4 hours per month. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie at 425-369-3235 or 877-905-2008.

Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April through October. Training provided. Call the museum at 425-888-3200 or Pat Kelly at 425-888-1557.

The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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.

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.

Submit an event, e-mail the details (when, where, who, why) to editor@snovalleystar.com.

Trellis, a vegetable gardening forum, will meet at 10 a.m. Jan. 9, Valley Christian Assembly, 32725 S.E. 42nd St., Fall City. Trellis is an open, informal, on-going support group for vegetable gardeners. There are special climatic concerns and rewards for gardeners in the Snoqualmie Valley. For directions or more information, send an e-mail to sv_gardens@att.net.

Honey walnut salmon dinner, 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Sno-Valley Senior Activity Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation. Tickets to the Fall City Grill dinner are $15. Call 425-333-4152 for a reservation.

Si View Parks Teen Trips – Hockey Night! Middle and high school students – join us for a trip down to Kent for a Thunderbirds hockey game and dinner at Kent Station, 5:15-11:30 p.m. Jan. 8. For more information, visit www.siviewpark.org.

The public is invited to a reception honoring outgoing school board director Rudy Edwards, 3:30-5 p.m. Jan. 12 in the district office, 8001 Silva Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie.

JLR & Associates celebrate remodel, 2 p.m. Jan. 13 at 209 Main Ave., North Bend.

Family Night Friday featuring the Death Defying Do-Gooders, 6:15 p.m. Jan 15, Si View Community Center, North Bend. The performance features acrobats, jugglers and unicyclists entertaining the whole family. Free dinner provided by Mount Si High School’s ProStart Culinary Arts Program. Family nights are co-sponsored by Encompass and Si View Metro Parks.

Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 12-1:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. Dr. Roger Stark will speak about healthcare today. Tickets are $22 for chamber members with RSVP and $25 for guests. RSVP at www.snovalley.org.

No School Day Camp, Jan. 18, Si View Community Center, North Bend. School’s out for the day and we know just how to have fun! Day camp for K-5 students filled with arts, crafts, games and more. For more information, visit www.siviewpark.org.

The Sno-Valley Indoor Playground is hosting its annual Snoqualmie Valley Preschool Education and Enrichment Fair, 9 a.m. Jan. 23, at Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie. This fair is an annual free event to introduce Valley families to preschools, enrichment programs, day care facilities and other services for children ages 0 to 5. This year’s fair will be held in the high school’s commons area. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Grez at 425-985-6625.

Parenting with Love and Logic, a class for parents of children in early childhood and elementary school, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Fridays from Jan. 15 to Feb. 10 at Si View Community Center. Facilitated by Liann Smith. For more information, visit siviewpark.org.

Annual Preschool Education and Enrichment Fair, 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 23 at Mount Si High School, Snoqualmie. Hosted by Sno-Valley Indoor Playground, the free, annual fair introduces Valley families to preschools, enrichment programs, day care facilities and other services for children ages 0 to 5. Contact Linda Grez at 425-985-6625 with questions.

Help plan for the Railroad Days Festival from 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Snoqualmie Fire Station. Contact Sue VanGerpen at 888-3030 ext. 203 or sue@trainmuseum.org to learn more. 

Dare to Dream: Connections 2010, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle invites women for its annual outreach and fundraising brunch and lecture. Alina Gerlovin Spaulding, a Soviet émigré now living the American dream, will speak. RSVP at www.jewishinseattle.org/women or 206-774-2272.

North Bend Theater

Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee, “Princess and the Frog,” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matinee, “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” 5 p.m. “Princess and the Frog,” 7 p.m. “Fantastic Mr. Fox.”

Thursday, 5 p.m. “Princess and the Frog,” 7 p.m. “Fantastic Mr. Fox.”

Friday, 5 and 8 p.m. “Invictus.”

Saturday, 5 and 8 p.m. “Invictus.”

Sunday, 2 and 5 p.m. “Invictus.”

Monday, 7 p.m. “Invictus.”

Tuesday, 7 p.m. “Invictus.”

Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee, “ Invictus,” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matinee, “Invictus,” 7 p.m. “Invictus.”

Thursday, 7 p.m. “Invictus.”

Classes

For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

Mount Si School of Karate, Mondays and Wednesdays, Si View Community Center. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Twin Falls Middle School, North Bend. Classes cost $60 per month and are open to ages 7 and up. For more information, see www.umibushi.com.

Al-Anon Family Group meeting, 7 p.m. each Thursday, Mount Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.

Teen drop-in program, 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays, Si View Community Center, North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 425-831-1900.

Spanish classes, 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Thursday, Sno-Valley Senior Center. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.

Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend. For more information, please call 425-888-0314.

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.

Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact Irene Olson at 425-868-4889.

Volunteer Opportunities

The King County Library System Traveling Library Center needs volunteers to share their love of reading with someone who cannot use the library. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation, and can select, deliver and return library materials to one shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. The time commitment is 2-4 hours per month. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie at 425-369-3235 or 877-905-2008.

Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April through October. Training provided. Call the museum at 425-888-3200 or Pat Kelly at 425-888-1557.

The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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.

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.

Submit an event, e-mail the details (when, where, who, why) to editor@snovalleystar.com.

North Bend Transportation and Public Works Committee, 4 p.m., Jan. 6, Public Works building, 1155 E. North Bend Way.

Events

Snoqualmie City Hall’s dedication and open house is scheduled for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 9, 38624 S.E. River St. This event is for everyone of all ages. There will be children’s entertainment, live music, refreshments and a commemorative gift for each visitor. The dedication ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Dave Battey, a local Snoqualmie Valley historian, will open this momentous event. (File photo)

Community Conversations, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 3, at the North Bend Public Library. The topic will be “Education: our schools, ourselves, our culture.” For more information, call 425-831-0033.

Transition Snoqualmie Valley informational meetings, 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 5, at the Snoqualmie Library; 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Fall City Library; 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Duvall Library; and 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Carnation Library. Join experts in exploring ways to build local, sustainable and resilient communities. For more information, send an e-mail to info@transitionsnoqualmievalley.org.

Trellis, a vegetable gardening forum, will meet at 10 a.m. Jan. 9, Valley Christian Assembly, 32725 S.E. 42nd St., Fall City. Trellis is an open, informal, on-going support group for vegetable gardeners. There are special climatic concerns and rewards for gardeners in the Snoqualmie Valley. Whether you are interested in just beginning the horticultural journey or have been gardening in the Valley for many years, please join our discussion. We can save one another years of trial and error just by sharing our various successes and dismal failures. For directions or more information, send an e-mail to sv_gardens@att.net.

Si View Parks Teen Trips – Hockey Night! Middle and high school students – join us for a trip down to Kent for a Thunderbirds hockey game and dinner at Kent Station, 5:15-11:30 p.m. Jan. 8. For more information, visit www.siviewpark.org.

The public is invited to a reception honoring outgoing school board director Rudy Edwards, 3:30-5 p.m. Jan. 12 in the district office, 8001 Silva Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie.

Family Night Friday featuring the Death Defying Do-Gooders, 6:15 p.m. Jan 15, Si View Community Center, North Bend. The performance features acrobats, jugglers and unicyclists entertaining the whole family. Free dinner provided by Mount Si High School’s ProStart Culinary Arts Program. Family nights are co-sponsored by Encompass and Si View Metro Parks.

No School Day Camp, Jan. 18, Si View Community Center, North Bend. School’s out for the day and we know just how to have fun! Day camp for K-5 students filled with arts, crafts, games and more. For more information, visit www.siviewpark.org.

The Sno-Valley Indoor Playground is hosting its annual Snoqualmie Valley Preschool Education and Enrichment Fair, 9 a.m. Jan. 23, at Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie. This fair is an annual free event to introduce Valley families to preschools, enrichment programs, day care facilities and other services for children ages 0 to 5. This year’s fair will be held in the high school’s commons area. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Grez at 425-985-6625.

Parenting with Love and Logic, a class for parents of children in early childhood and elementary school, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Fridays from Jan. 15 to Feb. 10 at Si View Community Center. Facilitated by Liann Smith. For more information, visit siviewpark.org.

Annual Preschool Education and Enrichment Fair, 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 23 at Mount Si High School, Snoqualmie. Hosted by Sno-Valley Indoor Playground, the free, annual fair introduces Valley families to preschools, enrichment programs, day care facilities and other services for children ages 0 to 5. Contact Linda Grez at 425-985-6625 with questions.

Help plan for the Railroad Days Festival from 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Snoqualmie Fire Station. Contact Sue VanGerpen at 888-3030 ext. 203 or sue@trainmuseum.org to learn more. 

Dare to Dream: Connections 2010, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle invites women for its annual outreach and fundraising brunch and lecture. Alina Gerlovin Spaulding, a Soviet émigré now living the American dream, will speak. RSVP at www.jewishinseattle.org/women or 206-774-2272.

North Bend Theater

Thursday, Dec. 31, 3 p.m. “Princess and the Frog.”

Friday, Jan. 1, 3 p.m. “Princess and the Frog,” 5 and 7 p.m. “Fantastic Mr. Fox.”

Saturday Jan. 2, 3 p.m. “Princess and the Frog,” 5 and 7 p.m. “Fantastic Mr. Fox.”

Sunday, Jan. 3, 3 p.m. “Princess and the Frog,” 5 p.m. “Fantastic Mr. Fox.”

Monday, Jan. 4, 5 p.m. “Princess and the Frog,” 7 p.m. “Fantastic Mr. Fox.”

Tuesday, Jan. 5, 5 p.m. “Princess and the Frog,” 7 p.m. “Fantastic Mr. Fox.”

Wednesday, Jan. 6, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee, “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matinee, “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” 5 p.m. “Princess and the Frog,” 7 p.m. “Fantastic Mr. Fox.”

Thursday, Jan. 7, 5 p.m. “Princess and the Frog,” 7 p.m. “Fantastic Mr. Fox.”

Classes

For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

Mount Si School of Karate, Mondays and Wednesdays, Si View Community Center. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Twin Falls Middle School, North Bend. Classes cost $60 per month and are open to ages 7 and up. For more information, see www.umibushi.com.

Al-Anon Family Group meeting, 7 p.m. each Thursday, Mount Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.

Teen drop-in program, 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays, Si View Community Center, North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 425-831-1900.

Spanish classes, 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Thursday, Sno-Valley Senior Center. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.

Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend. For more information, please call 425-888-0314.

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.

Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact Irene Olson at 425-868-4889.

Volunteer Opportunities

 The King County Library System Traveling Library Center needs volunteers to share their love of reading with someone who cannot use the library. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation, and can select, deliver and return library materials to one shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. The time commitment is 2-4 hours per month. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie at 425-369-3235 or 877-905-2008.

Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April through October. Training provided. Call the museum at 425-888-3200 or Pat Kelly at 425-888-1557.

The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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.

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.

Submit an event, e-mail the details (when, where, who, why) to editor@snovalleystar.com.

• The Salish Lodge and Spa is offering a cup of holiday cheer 4 to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 24 in the library. Treats include free cookies and cider. Complimentary roasted chestnuts and popcorn are offered at a cart outside the entrance. The Salish is located at 6501 Railroad Ave. S.E. in Snoqualmie. For information, call 800-272-5474 or visit www.salishlodge.com.
• Help restart the Grange, 7 p.m. Dec. 28 at Sallal Grange Hall, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E. North Bend. Contact Karen Granger at k.granger@comcast.net to learn more.
• Registration for Falls Little League 2010 baseball and softball is due by Jan. 1. Visit www.FallsLL.org.
• Si View community center and pool will be closed until Jan. 3 for maintenance updates.
• Community Conversations, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 3 at North Bend Library. The group will discuss “Education: our schools, ourselves, our culture.”  Public welcome. Call 831-0033.
• Transition Snoqualmie Valley Informational Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Snoqualmie Library. Explore ways to build local, sustainable and resilient communities. Contact at info@transitionsnoqualmievalley.org.
• Snoqualmie City Hall dedication and open house, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan 9 at 38624 S.E. River St. at the corner of Southeast River Street and Maple Avenue Southeast in downtown Snoqualmie.
• There will be children’s entertainment, live music, refreshments, “green” tours of the building and a commemorative gift for each visitor.
• Craving for a Cure, six Snoqualmie Valley restaurants will donate their proceeds to Relay for Life from 5-8:30 p.m. Jan. 11.
• The restaurants include Snoqualmie Falls Taproom & Brewery, Woodman Lodge, North Bend Bar & Grill, Mount Si Golf Course, Ana’s Mexican Restaurant, Uncorked Wine Bar and Fall City Roadhouse. Visit www.snovalleyrelay.org.
• The public is invited to a reception honoring outgoing school board director Rudy Edwards, 3:30-5 p.m. Jan. 12 in the district office, 8001 Silva Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie.
• Parenting with Love & Logic, a class for parents of children in early childhood and elementary school, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Fridays from Jan. 15 to Feb. 10 at Si View Community Center. Facilitated by Liann Smith. Visit siviewpark.org.
• Annual Preschool Education and Enrichment Fair, 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 23 at Mount Si High School, Snoqualmie. Hosted by Sno-Valley Indoor Playground, the free, annual fair introduces Valley families to preschools, enrichment programs, day care facilities and other services for children of ages 0 to 5. Contact Linda Grez at 425-985-6625 with questions.
• Help plan for the Railroad Days Festival from 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Snoqualmie Fire Station. Contact Sue VanGerpen at 888-3030 ext. 203 or sue@trainmuseum.org to learn more.
• Dare to Dream: Connections 2010, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue.
• The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle invites women for its annual outreach and fundraising brunch and lecture. Alina Gerlovin Spaulding, a Soviet émigré now living the American dream, will speak. RSVP at www.jewishinseattle.org/women or 206-774-2272.

North Bend Theater

North Bend Theater showtimes for this week.

• Wednesday, 1 and 4 p.m. “The Princess and the Frog” 7 p.m. “It’s a Wonderful Life” Free.
• Thursday, 11 a.m. “The Princess and the Frog” 2 p.m. “It’s a Wonderful Life” Free.
• Friday, Closed
• Saturday, 2, 4:30 and 7 p.m. “The Princess and the Frog.”
• Sunday, 2, and 5 p.m. “The Princess and the Frog.”
• Monday, 2, 4:30 and 7 p.m. “The Princess and the Frog.”
• Tuesday, 2, 4:30 and 7 p.m. “The Princess and the Frog.”
• Wednesday, 2, 4:30 and 7 p.m. “The Princess and the Frog.”

All about owls Learn about owls at the free Wondering about Wildlife workshop at the Cedar River Watershed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 30. Visit www.seattle.gov/util/crwec or call 206-733-9421.

Classes

• For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
• Mount Si School of Karate, Mondays and Wednesdays, Si View Community Center. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
• The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Twin Falls Middle School, North Bend.

Classes cost $60 per month and are open to ages 7 and up. For more information, see www.umibushi.com.

• Al-Anon Family Group meeting, 7 p.m. each Thursday, Mount Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.
• Teen drop-in program, 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays, Si View Community Center, North Bend.
• For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 425-831-1900.
• Hopelink ESL classes, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. Walk-ins are welcome. Classes will also be held in Carnation and Fall City.
• For more information, call 425-333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Spanish classes, 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Thursday, Sno-Valley Senior Center. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.
• Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend. For more information, please call 425-888-0314.
• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.
• Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact Irene Olson at 425-868-4889.

Volunteer Opportunities

• The King County Library System Traveling Library Center needs volunteers to share their love of reading with someone who cannot use the library.
• Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation, and can select, deliver and return library materials to one shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. The time commitment is 2-4 hours per month. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie at 425-369-3235 or 877-905-2008.
• Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday April through October. Training provided. Call the museum at 425-888-3200 or Pat Kelly at 425-888-1557.q The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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.
• 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.

Submit an event, e-mail the details (when, where, who, why) to editor@snovalleystar.com.

“’Twas the Night Before Christmas” reading by author Karolyn Grimes is at 4 p.m. Dec. 23, Salish Lodge and Spa, 6501 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie.

Events

North Bend artist Susan Olds has artwork on display at the Yoga Barn Winter Art Exhibit through Jan. 31 at 660 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Suite C6, Issaquah. The opening reception is from 6:30-9p.m. Dec. 4. For more information call 425-427-0038.

The Snoqualmie Valley Girls Choir presents their free winter concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at Chief Kanim Middle School, 32627 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City. The choir extends a special invite to senior citizens. The Mt. Si Senior Center will provide transportation to the event.

North Bend Theater

Dec. 17, 7 p.m. “The Blind Side”

Dec. 18 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “The Princess and the Frog”

Dec. 19 and 20, 2 and 5p.m. “The Princess and the Frog”

Dec. 21, 22 and 23, 1 and 4 p.m.“The Princess and the Frog”

Dec. 24, 11 a.m.“The Princess and the Frog”

Dec. 25 Closed

Classes

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:20-3:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec 17. Cost is $4.

North Bend Library

Play videogames at the library at 3 p.m. Dec. 18.

The SnoValley Writers Work Group will meet at 3 p.m. Dec. 27. E-mail snovalleywriters@gmail.com for assignments prior to attending.

The Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 17.

Snoqualmie Library

The meeting dates for the Friends of the Snoqualmie Library have changed from every month to every other month. All meetings are on the third Monday of every odd month at 6 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library.

Upcoming meeting dates:

Jan. 20, 6 p.m.

Feb. 17, 6 p.m.

Anime and Manga Club — watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice anime drawing at 3 p.m. Dec. 30.

The American Legion meets at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at the American Legion Building, 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie.

North Bend artist Susan Olds has artwork on display at the Yoga Barn Winter Art Exhibit from Dec. 4 to Jan. 31 at 660 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Suite C6, Issaquah. The opening reception is from 6:30-9p.m. Dec. 4. For more information call 425-427-0038.

Snoqualmie Unplugged II, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 11, multiple locations. Ten local venues will feature live music in the second year of the event, which is sponsored by the Snoqualmie Arts Commission. Venues include Ana’s Mexican Restaurant, Carmichael’s True Value, Chew Chew Café, Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, Isadora’s Café, KoKo Beans, Mix it Up Ice Creamery, Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom, and Snoqualmie Ridge Athletic Club. For more information, send an e-mail to info@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us or call 425-281-3317.

The Noise Guy will be making weird and delightful noises at a free show from 6:15-8:15 p.m. Dec. 11 at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. This show is like no other – be prepared for lots of giggling! Free crafts and dinner provided by Mount Si Culinary Program. Performance starts at 7 p.m. Family Nights are co-sponsored by Encompass and Si View Metro Parks. For more information, contact Minna at 831-1900 or mrudd@siviewpark.org.

The community band SnoValley Winds is performing a free concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Mt Si Lutheran Church, 401 N.E. 8th St., North Bend.

Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce’s December Membership Awards Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Snoqualmie TPC on the Ridge. Cost is $22 for members and $25 for guests. RSVP online at www.snovalley.org or by phone at 425-888-6362 until 5 p.m. Dec. 9.

Drop and Shop Childcare MSHS Soccer fundraiser, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Mount Si High School. Drop your child off and take care of your holiday shopping! Mount Si soccer players are providing childcare to raise money for their trip to England next summer. The cost is $30 per session (siblings are half price). To reserve a spot, send an e-mail to mshssoccer@gmail.com.

After Hours Networking Event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Co-hosted by the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis and Si View Parks.

The Kiwanis Giving Tree will be accepting donations. Bring an unwrapped, new gift for children ages infant to 18. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for guests. RSVP online at www.snovalley.org or by phone at 425-888-6362.

The Snoqualmie Valley Girls Choir will perform at Santa Train from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 12 at the Snoqualmie Depot.

Santa’s Little Helpers, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 12, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Kids will have lots of fun with arts and crafts, games, frosting cookies and more while you take care of last minute holiday shopping. For children in K-5, cost $23.

Holiday Bazaar Winter Wonderland, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 12, Smith Elementary, 23305 N.E. 14th St., Sammamish. Quality crafts, gifts and Kids Secret Shop. The event benefits the Smith PTA. No children drop-off. For more information, call 996-6664.

Cascade Dance Academy will host its first holiday ballet at 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at Cascade View Elementary School. Admission is free.

Snoqualmie Strings presents “A Symphony for the Season” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, North Bend Theatre. Visit www.snoqualmiestrings.com to learn more.

The Snoqualmie Valley Girls Choir presents their free winter concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at Chief Kanim Middle School, 32627 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City. The choir extends a special invite to senior citizens. The Mt Si Senior Center will provide transportation to the event.

“’Twas the Night Before Christmas” reading by author Karolyn Grimes is at 4 p.m. Dec. 23, Salish Lodge and Spa, 6501 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie. Grimes is best known for her role as Zuzu Bailey in the holiday film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Space is limited. To reserve seats by calling 800-2-SALISH.

North Bend Theater

North Bend Theater showtimes for this week.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. Banff Film Festival (sold out).

Thursday, 7 p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”

Friday, 5 and 8 p.m. “The Blind Side.”

Saturday, 5 and 8 p.m. “The Blind Side.”

Sunday, 3 p.m. “The Blind Side.”

Monday, 6:30 p.m. “Snoqualmie Strings Christmas Concert.” (Free.)

Tuesday, 7p.m. “The Blind Side.”

Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy Matinee “The Blind Side,”1 p.m. Adults Matinee “The Blind Side,” 7 p.m. “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947 version). Free admission with a new toy for “Toys for Tots.”

Thursday, 7p.m. “The Blind Side.”

Classes

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:20-3:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec 17. Cost is $4.

For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

Dance Classes for all ages and different interests, October to December, Si View Community Center. For more information, see www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

Mount Si School of Karate, Mondays and Wednesdays, Si View Community Center. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.

The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Twin Falls Middle School, North Bend. Classes cost $60 per month and are open to ages 7 and up. For more information, see www.umibushi.com.

Al-Anon Family Group meeting, 7 p.m. each Thursday, Mount Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.

Teen drop-in program, 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays, Si View Community Center, North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 425-831-1900.

Hopelink ESL classes, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. Walk-ins are welcome. Classes will also be held in Carnation and Fall City. For more information, call 425-333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation. 

Hopelink citizenship class, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26), North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. For more information, call 425-333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation. 

Spanish classes, 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Thursday, Sno-Valley Senior Center. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.

Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend. For more information, please call 425-888-0314.

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.

Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact Irene Olson at 425-868-4889.

Volunteer Opportunities

The King County Library System Traveling Library Center needs volunteers to share their love of reading with someone who cannot use the library. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation, and can select, deliver and return library materials to one shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. The time commitment is 2-4 hours per month. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie at 425-369-3235 or 877-905-2008.

Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October. Training provided. Call the museum at 425-888-3200 or Pat Kelly at 425-888-1557.

The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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 ww.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.

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.

North Bend Library

Alter an old T-shirt at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at the North Bend Library. Supplies provided by Friends of the North Bend Library.

Play videogames at the library at 3 p.m. Dec. 18.

The SnoValley Writers Work Group will meet at 3 p.m. Dec. 13 and 27. E-mail snovalleywriters@gmail.com for assignments prior to attending.

Friends of the North Bend Library are set to meet at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 14.

The Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17.

Hear the Dickens Carolers sing old-fashioned Christmas Carols at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13.

Community Conversations — join your neighbors for a conversation about current events at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6.

Snoqualmie Library

The meeting dates for the Friends of the Snoqualmie Library have changed from every month to every other month. All meetings are on the third Monday of every odd month at 6 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library.

Upcoming meeting dates:

Jan. 20, 6 p.m.

March 17, 6 p.m.

Snoqualmie Book Group will discuss “A Town like Alice,” by Nevil Shute, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15.

The Aging Well with Consciousness Book Club and Conversation will discuss “The Older the Fiddle, the Better the Tune: The Joys of Reaching a Certain Age,” by Willard Scott and friends, at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 19.

Young Toddler Story Times for children ages 6-24 months with an adult are at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 16.

Preschool Story Times for children ages 3-6 with an adult are at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16.

Sleighs, Santas & Sweets! Holiday Story Times for for children 3-6 with an adult is at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16.

Afternoon Preschool Story Times for children 3-6 with an adult is at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14.

Learn about traditional Jewish games, stories and songs at Hanukkah in Story and Song at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Snoqualmie Library. For ages 4 or older. Presented by Asher Hashash.

Anime and Manga Club — watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice anime drawing at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 and 30.

Create your own Zen Garden to take home at 3 p.m. Dec. 9.

To submit an event, send details to editor@snovalleystar.com.

• The SnoValley Youth Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Mount Si High School Career Center. The council is working on Project ALERT, which focuses on preventing substance abuse.
• North Bend artist Susan Olds has artwork on display at the Yoga Barn Winter Art Exhibit from Dec. 4 to Jan. 31 at 660 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Suite C6, Issaquah. The opening reception is from 6:30-9p.m. Dec. 4. For more information call 425-427-0038.
• Introductory swing dance lesson from Dance All Night studios, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Mt Si Senior Center. Live music by Harley Brumbaugh will follow from 8-10 p.m. The cost is $10 per person and $5 for senior center members. Call the center at 425-888-3434 to learn more.
• Professional caricature artist Lou Medina will hold a workshop for students in grades six through 12 at 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at the North Bend Library. Contact librarian Sarah Lynch at 425-888-0554 or sslynch@kcls.org to learn more.
• Prepare for a storm of winter stories at A Blizzard of Tales and Tunes at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5 at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. All ages welcome. Sponsored by Friends of the North Bend Library.
• Fall City Arts Holiday Market is from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dec. 5, Chief Kanim Middle School.
• Si View Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5, Si View Community Center. Shop a variety of local handmade arts and crafts, and enjoy entertainment by local talents. Raffle, hot cocoa, cookies and snacks for sale. Free admission. For more information, contact Minna at 425-831-1900 or mrudd@siviewpark.org.
• Lori McPhetridge benefit dinner and auction is at 5 p.m. Dec. 5, the Moose Hall, 108 Sydney Ave. N., North Bend. The event is being held to help the McPhetridges cover medical bills. Organizers are seeking donations for the auction, such as a cord of wood, car repair service, a fishing trip, babysitting, house cleaning, baked goods, and new or gently used items. Donations can be dropped off at Moose Hall from 2-8 p.m. daily. The spaghetti dinner is $9; children under 6 are free. For more information, call Carmen Kossow at 425-749-9520.
• Drop and Shop Childcare MSHS Soccer fundraiser, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12, Mount Si High School. Drop your child off and take care of your holiday shopping! Mount Si soccer players are providing childcare to raise money for their trip to England next summer. The cost is $30 per session (siblings are half price). To reserve a spot, send an e-mail to mshssoccer@gmail.com.
• The Noise Guy will be making weird and delightful noises at a free show from 6:15-8:15 p.m. Dec. 11 at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. This show is like no other – be prepared for lots of giggling! Free crafts and dinner provided by Mount Si Culinary Program. Performance starts at 7 p.m. Family Nights are co-sponsored by Encompass and Si View Metro Parks. For more information, contact Minna at 831-1900 or mrudd@siviewpark.org.

Parents are invited to a free early childhood education seminar from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dec. 5 at Bear Creek School, 8905 208th Ave. N.E., Redmond. To register visit www.tbcs.org or call 425-898-1720 ext. 437.

The community band SnoValley Winds is performing a free concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Mt Si Lutheran Church, 401 N.E. 8th St., North Bend.

• Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce’s December Membership Awards Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Snoqualmie TPC on the Ridge. Cost is $22 for members and $25 for guests. RSVP online at www.snovalley.org or by phone at 425-888-6362 until 5 p.m. Dec. 9.
• After Hours Networking Event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Co-hosted by the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis and Si View Parks.
• The Kiwanis Giving Tree will be accepting donations. Bring an unwrapped, new gift for children ages infant to 18. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for guests. RSVP online at www.snovalley.org or by phone at 425-888-6362.
• Holiday Bazaar Winter Wonderland, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 12, Smith Elementary, 23305 N.E. 14th St., Sammamish. Quality crafts, gifts and Kids Secret Shop. The event benefits the Smith PTA. No children drop-off. For more information, call 996-6664.
• Cascade Dance Academy will host its first holiday ballet at 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at Cascade View Elementary School. Admission is free.
• Snoqualmie Strings presents “A Symphony for the Season” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, North Bend Theatre. Visit www.snoqualmiestrings.com to learn more.
• “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” reading by author Karolyn Grimes is at 4 p.m. Dec. 23, Salish Lodge and Spa, 6501 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie. Grimes is best known for her role as Zuzu Bailey in the holiday film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Space is limited. To reserve seats by calling 800-2-SALISH.

North Bend Theater

North Bend Theater showtimes for this week.

• Wednesday, 7 p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
• Thursday, 2 p.m. free matinee “White Christmas,” 5 and 8 p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
• Friday, 2 p.m. free matinee “White Christmas,” 5 and 8 p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
• Saturday, 2 p.m. free matinee “White Christmas,” 5 p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
• Sunday, 2 p.m. free matinee “White Christmas,” 5 and 8 p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
• Monday, 7p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
• Tuesday, 7p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
• Wednesday, 7 p.m. “BANFF Film Festival Tour.”
• Thursday, 7p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”

Classes

• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:20-3:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec 17. Cost is $4.

North Bend Library

• Rock band concert is at 3 p.m. Dec. 4.
• Learn the art of caricature with Lou Medina, for children in grades six through 12, at 2 p.m. Dec. 5.
• Alter an old T-shirt at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at the North Bend Library. Supplies provided by Friends of the North Bend Library.
• Play videogames at the library at 3 p.m. Dec. 18.
• The SnoValley Writers Work Group will meet at 3 p.m. Dec. 13 and 27. E-mail snovalleywriters@gmail.com for assignments prior to attending.
• Friends of the North Bend Library are set to meet at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 14.
• The Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17.
• Hear the Dickens Carolers sing old-fashioned Christmas Carols at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13.
• Community Conversations — join your neighbors for a conversation about current events at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6.

Snoqualmie Library

• The meeting dates for the Friends of the Snoqualmie Library have changed from every month to every other month. All meetings are on the third Monday of every odd month at 6 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library.
• Upcoming meeting dates:

Jan. 20, 6 p.m.

March 17, 6 p.m.

Purl One, Listen Too, knit, listen to books and talk about knitting at 1 p.m. Dec. 3

• Computer Class, Microsoft Word, level 1 is at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8
• Snoqualmie Book Group will discuss “A Town like Alice,” by Nevil Shute, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15.
• The Aging Well with Consciousness Book Club and Conversation will discuss “The Older the Fiddle, the Better the Tune: The Joys of Reaching a Certain Age,” by Willard Scott and friends, at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 19.
• Young Toddler Story Times for children ages 6-24 months with an adult are at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 9 and 16.
• Preschool Story Times for children ages 3-6 with an adult are at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 9 and 16.
• Sleighs, Santas & Sweets! Holiday Story Times for all young children with an adult is at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 and for children 3-6 with an adult is at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16.
• Afternoon Preschool Story Times for children 3-6 with an adult is at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14.
• Learn about traditional Jewish games, stories and songs at Hanukkah in Story and Song at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Snoqualmie Library. For ages 4 or older. Presented by Asher Hashash.
• Anime and Manga Club — watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice anime drawing at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 and 30.
• Create your own Zen Garden to take home at 3 p.m. Dec. 9.

To submit an event, send details to editor@snovalleystar.com.

• MSHS soccer players are hosting a childcare fundraiser. The players will watch your children while you shop or otherwise occupy yourself from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12 at Mount Si High School. The cost is $30 per child; siblings are half price.
• Cascade Dance Academy will host its first holiday ballet at 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at Cascade View Elementary School. Admission is free.
• Snoqualmie Valley Transition Initiative public information sessions are from 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 8 and 9 at various locations. Come to learn and discuss how to deal with economic crisis, climate change and peak oil on a local level. Contact Nancy Wallace at 333-4895 or richnancyyoude@centurytel.net, or Elaine Harger at 831-6718 or eharger@drizzle.com.
• Friends of the North Bend Library Silent Book Auction is Nov. 27-Dec. 6, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. High-quality, special-interest and literary books will be displayed in the Snoqualmie Library meeting room. Proceeds will help support programs at the library. For more information, call North Bend Library at 425-888-0554.
• Friends of the Snoqualmie Library Silent Book Auction is Nov. 30-Dec. 5, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. High-quality, special-interest and literary books will be displayed in the Snoqualmie Library meeting room. Proceeds will help support programs at the library. For more information, go to www.fosl.net or call Joan Pliego at 516-1616.
• Fall City Arts Holiday Market is from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dec. 5, Chief Kanim Middle School.
• Si View Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 5, Si View Community Center. Shop a variety of local handmade arts and crafts, and enjoy entertainment by local talents. Raffle, hot cocoa, cookies and snacks for sale. Free admission. For more information, contact Minna at 831-1900 or mrudd@siviewpark.org.
• Lori McPhetridge benefit dinner and auction is at 5 p.m. Dec. 5, the Moose Hall, 108 Sydney Ave. N., North Bend. The event is being held to help the McPhetridges cover medical bills. Organizers are seeking donations for the auction, such as a cord of wood, car repair service, a fishing trip, babysitting, house cleaning, baked goods, and new or gently used items. Donations can be dropped off at Moose Hall from 2-8 p.m. daily. The spaghetti dinner is $9; children under 6 are free. For more information, call Carmen Kossow at 749-9520.
• December Family Night featuring The Noise Guy is from 6:15-8:15 p.m. Dec. 11, Si View Community Center. This show is like no other – be prepared for a lot of giggling! Free crafts and dinner provided by Mount Si Culinary Program. Performance starts at 7 p.m. Family Nights are co-sponsored by Encompass and Si View Metro Parks. For more information, contact Minna at 831-1900 or mrudd@siviewpark.org.
• Snoqualmie Strings presents “A Symphony for the Season” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, North Bend Theatre. Go to www.snoqualmiestrings.com.
• “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” reading by author Karolyn Grimes is at 4 p.m. Dec. 23, Salish Lodge and Spa, 6501 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie. Grimes is best known for her role as Zuzu Bailey in the holiday film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

Classes

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:20-3:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec 17. Cost is $4.

North Bend Library

• The library is located at 115 East 4th St.
• The North Bend First Tuesday Book Club will discuss “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” by Garth Stein, at 7 p.m. Dec. 1
• Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays
• Citizenship classes: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays
• Rock band concert: 3 p.m. Dec. 4
• A Blizzard of Tales and Tunes: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5
• Learn the art of caricature with Lou Medina, for grades 6-12 at 2 p.m. Dec. 5.
• Community Conversations — Nice People, Smart Talk: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6
• Merry Monday Story Time, for ages newborn to three with an adult: 11 a.m. Dec. 7
• Study Zone, for grades K-12: 3 p.m. Dec. 7
• English as a Second Language: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7
• Bring in old T-shirts and have them altered into artistic creations at 3 p.m. Dec. 11.
• The SnoValley Writers Work Group: 3 p.m. Dec. 13 and 27. E-mail snovalleywriters@gmail.com for assignments prior to attending.
• Friends of the North Bend Library monthly meeting: 9:30 a.m. Dec. 14
• The Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club: 7 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17
• Dickens Carolers old-fashioned Christmas Carols: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13
• Game On! for teens: Play Xbox 360, PlayStation and Nintendo DS games. Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution (DDR)! Board games available, too. Free snacks!

Snoqualmie Library

• The library is located at 7824 Center Blvd. S.E.
• The meeting dates for the Friends of the Snoqualmie Library have changed to every other month. All meetings are on the third Monday of every odd month at 6 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library. The next meeting is at 6 p.m. Jan. 20
• Purl One, Listen Too: Knit, listen to books and talk about knitting at 1 p.m. Dec. 3
• Computer Class, Microsoft Word, level 1: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8
• Snoqualmie Book Group will discuss “A Town like Alice,” by Nevil Shute, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15.
• The Aging Well with Consciousness Book Club and Conversation will discuss “The Older the Fiddle, the Better the Tune: The Joys of Reaching a Certain Age,” by Willard Scott and friends, at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 19.
• Young Toddler Story Times, for ages 6-24 months with an adult: 9:30 a.m. Dec. 2, 9 and 16
• Preschool Story Times, for children ages 3-6 with an adult: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 2,9 and 16
• Sleighs, Santas & Sweets! Holiday Story Times for all young children with an adult: 7 p.m. Dec. 3; ages 3-6 with an adult: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16
• Afternoon Preschool Story Times, ages 3-6 with an adult: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14.
• Hanukkah in Story and Song, with storyteller and musician Asher Hashash, for ages 4 and older: 7 p.m. Dec. 10.
• Anime and Manga Club — watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice anime drawing: 3 p.m. Dec. 2, 16 and 30.
• Create your own Zen Garden to take home: 3 p.m. Dec. 9

• MSHS KeyClub’s Holiday Garage Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21, CTT Destinations (next to Got Rice), 8429 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. Proceeds from the sale will go to the 2010 Relay for Life. Lot’s of nice new holiday gift and home decor items available for very reasonable prices.
• Snoqualmie Valley Transition Initiative public information sessions, 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 8 and 9, various locations. Come to learn and discuss how to deal with economic crisis, climate change and peak oil on a local level. For information on locations, contact Nancy Wallace at 425-333-4895 or richnancyyoude@centurytel.net, or Elaine Harger at 425-831-6718 or eharger@drizzle.com.
• Veterans’ Memorial Foundation fundraising dinner, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 8200 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. Join the Eagles and musical guest Harley Brumbaugh for a meatloaf dinner and help them raise money for a veterans’ memorial. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Free admission for active duty service men and women. All donations toward the memorial are welcome. Send them to Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum, Veterans Memorial, P.O. Box 179, North Bend, WA 98045.
• Friends of the North Bend Library Silent Book Auction, Nov. 27-Dec. 6, North Bend Library, 115 E. 4th St. Bids can be placed between Nov. 27 and 5 p.m. Dec. 6. High-quality special interest and literary books will be displayed in the Snoqualmie Library meeting room. Proceeds will help support programs at the library. For more information, call North Bend Library at 425-888-0554.
• Friends of the Snoqualmie Library Silent Book Auction, Nov. 30-Dec. 5, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Bids can be placed between Nov. 30 and Dec. 5. High-quality special interest and literary books will be displayed in the Snoqualmie Library meeting room. Proceeds will help support programs at the library. For more information, go to www.fosl.net or call Joan Pliego at 425-516-1616.

Snoqualmie Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3, at the Railroad Park Gazebo, 7971 Railroad Ave. S.E.The evening will include with caroling, rides in an antique carriage, and a visit with Santa Claus in the park gazebo. Apple cider and cookies will be served.

• Fall City Arts Holiday Market is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, Chief Kanim Middle School.
• Si View Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5, Si View Community Center. Shop a variety of local handmade arts and crafts, and enjoy entertainment by local talents. Raffle, hot cocoa, cookies and snacks for sale. Free admission. For more information, contact Minna at 425-831-1900 or mrudd@siviewpark.org.
• Lori McPhetridge benefit dinner and auction, 5 p.m. Dec. 5, the Moose Hall, 108 Sydney Ave. N., North Bend. The event is being held to help the McPhetridges cover medical bills. Organizers are seeking donations for the auction, such as a cord of wood, a car repair service, a fishing trip, babysitting, house cleaning, baked goods, and new or gently used items. Donations can be dropped off at the Moose Hall from 2-8 p.m. daily. The spaghetti dinner is $9; children under six years old are free. For more information, call Carmen Kossow at 425-749-9520.
• December Family Night featuring The Noise Guy, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Dec. 11, Si View Community Center. This show is like no other – be prepared for lots of giggling! Free crafts and dinner provided by Mount Si Culinary Program. Performance starts at 7 p.m. Family Nights are co-sponsored by Encompass and Si View Metro Parks. For more information, contact Minna at 425-831-1900 or mrudd@siviewpark.org.
• Snoqualmie Strings presents “A Symphony for the Season,” 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, the North Bend Theatre. Visit www.snoqualmiestrings.com to learn more.
• “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” reading by author Karolyn Grimes, 4 p.m. Dec. 23, Salish Lodge and Spa, 6501 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie. Grimes is best known for her role as Zuzu Bailey in the holiday film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
• Tanner Annex Open House, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S. Residents and business owners of the Tanner annexation area will be able to meet with city officials from North Bend. Information will be provided on city services, land use permits, comprehensive plans and roadways, property taxes, business licenses, and business and occupation taxes. For more information, e-mail cityhall@ci.north-bend.wa.us.
• Night on the Red Carpet Annual Gala & Auction, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 20, Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom. Cost: $70 per person. To RSVP, call 425-888-6362.

Movie Times

North Bend Theatre show times for this week are as follows:

• Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee “A Christmas Carol,” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matineee “A Christmas Carol,” 6 p.m. “Giant.”
• Thursday, 7 p.m. “A Christmas Carol,” Midnight “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
• Friday, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
• Saturday, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
• Sunday, 3 p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”
• Monday, 1 p.m. Free matinee “A Christmas Story.”
• Tuesday, 1 p.m. Free matinee “A Christmas Story.”
• Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” 1 p.m. Free Matineee “A Christmas Story,” 7 p.m. “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”

Classes

• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:20-3:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec 17th. Cost is $4.
• Old Skills for a New Time classes, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 20-Dec. 8, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation. Learn DIY skills from the generation which lived through the Great Depression. Class and dinner are $5 for adults and $2 for children.
• For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
• Dance Classes for all ages and different interests, October to December, Si View Community Center. For more information, see www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
• Mount Si School of Karate, Mondays and Wednesdays, Si View Community Center. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
• The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Twin Falls Middle School, North Bend. Classes cost $60 per month and are open to ages 7 and up. For more information, see www.umibushi.com.
• Al-Anon Family Group meeting, 7 p.m. each Thursday, Mount Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.
• Teen drop-in program, 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays, Si View Community Center, North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 425-831-1900.
• Hopelink ESL classes, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. Walk-ins are welcome. Classes will also be held in Carnation and Fall City. For more information, call 425-333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Hopelink citizenship class, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26), North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. For more information, call 425-333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Spanish classes, 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Thursday, Sno-Valley Senior Center. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.
• Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend. For more information, please call 425-888-0314.
• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.
• Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact Irene Olson at 425-868-4889.

Volunteer Opportunities

• The King County Library System Traveling Library Center needs volunteers to share their love of reading with someone who cannot use the library. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation, and can select, deliver and return library materials to one shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. The time commitment is 2-4 hours per month. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie at 425-369-3235 or 877-905-2008.
• Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October. Training provided. Call the museum at 425-888-3200 or Pat Kelly at 425-888-1557.
• The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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 ww.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.
• 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.

North Bend Library

• Hello House, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Join Northwest singer-songwriter Nancy Stewart for a guided musical tour through your house. Explore fun and easy ways the whole family can stay safe and go green. Ages 4-10, families welcome.
• Job Seeking Workshop for Teens, 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Join career counselor Paul Abodeely for job seeking tips and strategies.
• SnoValley Writers Work Group, 3 p.m. Nov. 22. Join other local writers for writing exercises, critique and lessons on voice, plot and point of view. Contact snovalleywrites@gmail.com for assignment prior to coming to class.
• Join the North Bend Library Tuesday Book Group for an evening of lively conversation about a variety of new and notable fiction and nonfiction. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the North Bend Library meeting room. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 425-888-0554.
• The North Bend Chess Club, for all ages, meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday.
• Game On, for ages 12-18, meets 3-5 p.m. Fridays to play XBox 360, Playstation, Nintendo DS, Guitar Hero and DDS. Board games also are available.
• English as a Second Language classes meet at 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14.
• Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Evening Family Story Time meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Citizenship classes, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26).

Snoqualmie Library

• Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Anime & Manga Club, for middle and high school students, meets at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, to watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice manga drawing.
• Snoqualmie Library Pajama Story Time, for all young children with an adult, 7 p.m. Thursdays

Clubs

• Mount Si Artist Guild meetings, 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. For more information, e-mail Diane at Solomon-djsolomon@comcast.net.
• Post No. 79 of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month 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. on the second Thursday of every month 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 of the month 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.
• Cancer survivors group, 9 a.m. second Saturday of every month, Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores. To learn more, contact 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 is located at 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend. Men meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month. Women meet at 7 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesday of the month. 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 of every month.
• Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month 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 of every month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome at all MOMS Club activities. Call 425-888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

• Mount Si Art Guild exhibit, Oct. 1-30, KoKo Beans Coffee Shop, Snoqualmie.
• Mount Si High School will honor veterans from 9-10 a.m. Nov. 10 at its annual Veterans Day Assembly. Mount Si would like to honor all those who are serving, have served, or are planning on serving in the United States Military. If you or anyone you know would like to be honored, please contact Val Meyers at meyersv@svsd410.org.
• People wishing to retire tattered, torn or worn out United States flags can give it to American Legion representatives at the Snoqualmie Middle School Veterans Day assembly at 1 p.m. Nov. 10. To learn more, e-mail social studies teacher Thomas Burford at burfordt@svsd410.org.
• Snoqualmie Falls Video and Discussion, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 8, 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. Admission is free. For more information, call 425-831-1900.
• WSU’s Enhancing and Managing for Wildlife Habitat Workshop, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 12 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14, Carnation and Issaquah. Learn to create habitat while reducing wildlife conflicts in this two part, free workshop offered by WSU King County Extension. Topics include creating a wildlife plan for your property, installing bat boxes, enhancing nesting habitat and living with mammals. For more details or to register, please contact Ginny Ballard at ginny.ballard@kingcounty.gov or 206-205-3171.
• Meadowbrook 101, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 14, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Learn about the farm’s colorful history and its possible future options. Hosted by local historian Dave Battey. Pre-registration is encouraged. Free admission. For more information, call 425-831-1900.
• Snoqualmie Youth Lacrosse is hosting a free instructional clinic for K-12 boys and girls from 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 14 at Si View Metro Parks, 400 S.E. Orchard Dr., North Bend. Gear will be provided. To register, visit snovalleylacrosse.com.
• Tanner Annex Open House, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S. Residents and business owners of the Tanner annexation area will be able to meet with city officials from North Bend. Information will be provided on city services, land use permits, comprehensive plans and roadways, property taxes, business licenses, and business and occupation taxes. For more information, e-mail cityhall@ci.north-bend.wa.us.
• Si View Park’s November Family Event: Theater Simple’s “Myth Understandings”, 6:15 p.m. Nov. 13, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Admission is free. For more information, contact Minna Rudd at 425-831-1900 or e-mail mrudd@siviewpark.org.
• Night on the Red Carpet Annual Gala & Auction, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 20, Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom. Cost: $70 per person. To RSVP, call 425-888-6362.
• Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Smith Elementary School, 23305 N.E. 14th St., Sammamish. Space still open for vendors and craftsman. Contact Patti for more information 425-996-6664.

Movie Times

North Bend Theatre show times for this week are as follows:

• Wednesday, 10 a.m. Mommy matinee “Where the Wild Things Are,” 1 p.m. Adults Only Matineee ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ 7 p.m. “Breakheart Pass” (Benefits the Northwest Railway Museum).
• Thursday, 7 p.m. “Where the Wild Things Are.”
• Friday, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “A Christmas Carol”
• Saturday, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. “A Christmas Carol”
• Sunday 2 and 5 p.m. “A Christmas Carol.”
• Monday and Tuesday 7 p.m. “A Christmas Carol.”

Classes

• Old Skills for a New Time classes, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 20-Dec. 8, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation. Learn DIY skills from the generation which lived through the Great Depression. Class and dinner are $5 for adults and $2 for children.
• For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
• Dance Classes for all ages and different interests, October to December, Si View Community Center. For more information, see www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
• Mount Si School of Karate, Mondays and Wednesdays, Si View Community Center. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call 425- 831-1900.
• The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Twin Falls Middle School, North Bend. Classes cost $60 per month and are open to ages 7 and up. For more information, see www.umibushi.com.
• Al-Anon Family Group meeting, 7 p.m. each Thursday, Mount Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.
• Teen drop-in program, 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays, Si View Community Center, North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 425-831-1900.
• Hopelink ESL classes, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. Walk-ins are welcome. Classes will also be held in Carnation and Fall City. For more information, call 425-333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Hopelink citizenship class, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26), North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. For more information, call 425-333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Spanish classes, 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Thursday, Sno-Valley Senior Center. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.
• Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend. For more information, please call 425-888-0314.
• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.
• Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact Irene Olson at 425-868-4889.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Join Claffey’s Painting of North Bend in Painting a Better Tomorrow, Nov. 7, Boys and Girls Clubs of Bellevue, 209 100th Ave N.E., Bellevue. Volunteers will help put a fresh coat of paint on the facility. Food and drinks will be provided. For more information, call the Master Builders Care Foundation at 425-451-7920.
• The King County Library System Traveling Library Center needs volunteers to share their love of reading with someone who cannot use the library. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation, and can select, deliver and return library materials to one shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. The time commitment is 2-4 hours per month. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie at 425-369-3235 or 877-905-2008.
• The Annual Harvest Festival needs 200 volunteers to serve 2,000 of the less fortunate, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14. The event provides services and goods to low income and homeless people. For more information, contact Mary Trask at 425-868-8448 or mary@arasfoundation.org.
• Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October. Training provided. Call the museum at 425-888-3200 or Pat Kelly at 425-888-1557.
• The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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 ww.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.
• 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.

North Bend Library

• Join the North Bend Library Tuesday Book Group for an evening of lively conversation about a variety of new and notable fiction and nonfiction. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the North Bend Library meeting room. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 425-888-0554.
• The North Bend Chess Club, for all ages, meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday.
• Game On, for ages 12-18, meets 3-5 p.m. Fridays to play XBox 360, Playstation, Nintendo DS, Guitar Hero and DDS. Board games also are available.
• English as a Second Language classes meet at 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14.
• Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Evening Family Story Time meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Citizenship classes, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26).

Snoqualmie Library

• Friends of the Snoqualmie Library meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19 at the Snoqualmie Library. The group meets once a month to support the library’s programs.
• Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Anime & Manga Club, for middle and high school students, meets at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, to watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice manga drawing.
• Snoqualmie Library Pajama Story Time, for all young children with an adult, 7 p.m. Thursdays

Clubs

• Mount Si Artist Guild meetings, 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. For more information, e-mail Diane at Solomon-djsolomon@comcast.net.
• Post No. 79 of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month 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. on the second Thursday of every month 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 of the month 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.
• Cancer survivors group, 9 a.m. second Saturday of every month, Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores. To learn more, contact 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 is located at 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend. Men meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Women meet at 7 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Call 425-888-0951.
• To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.
• The Mount Si Fish and Game Club meets at the Fall City Firehall at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.
• Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month 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. on the first Wednesday of every month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome at all MOMS Club activities. Call 425-888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

• Mount Si Art Guild exhibit, Oct. 1-30, KoKo Beans Coffee Shop, Snoqualmie.
• The Sno-Valley Players’ “Senior Moments,” 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Nov. 5 and 6, and 2 p.m. Nov. 1, Sno-Valley Senior Center, Carnation. Tickets are $10.
• Guided Tour of Meadowbrook Farm, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 31, Snoqualmie Middle School parking lot. Learn the history, flora and fauna of this Upper Snoqualmie Valley jewel. Dress for the weather. Admission is free. For more information, call 425-831-1900.
• North Bend artists and musicians Emanuel and Lenore Vardi will display their artwork from 4-5 p.m. from Nov. 1 through December in the ECA Mezzanine, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The show is free to the public. The opening concert of the Cascade Symphony’s 2009-10 season is at 7:30 Nov. 2 at the ECA.
• Parent Prevention and Awareness, 7 p.m. Nov. 3, Cedarcrest High School, 29000 N.E. 150th St., Duvall. Participants will learn about the dangers of substance abuse. Hosted by the Cedarcrest PTSA.
• Snoqualmie Valley Women in Business meeting, Nov. 4.
• Local craft company Sassy Mei will sell its wares from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 5 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 6-7 at The Trails at Deer Park, 8904 Norman Ave. S.E. on Snoqualmie Ridge. Crafts include home and holiday decor, designer clothing, baby accessories, bath items and more. Most items cost between $1 and $50. All forms of payment are accepted. Visit www.sassymei.com.
• Trellis Vegetable Gardening Forum, 10 a.m., Nov. 7, Valley Christian Assembly (at the end of 42nd just behind Chief Kanim Middle School), Fall City. Trellis is an open, informal, on-going support group for vegetable gardeners experiencing the special climatic concerns and rewards in the Snoqualmie Valley. For more information, send an e-mail to sv_gardens@att.net.
• Snoqualmie Falls Video and Discussion, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 8, 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. Admission is free. For more information, call 425-831-1900.
• USMC Birthday Ball, 6 p.m. Nov. 10, 5717 S. Tyler St., Tacoma. Celebrate the Corps’ 234th birthday with dinner and dancing! Reservations must be made by Nov. 2. Contact Dante Pugh at 253-273-7606.
• WSU’s Enhancing and Managing for Wildlife Habitat Workshop, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 12 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14, Carnation and Issaquah. Learn to create habitat while reducing wildlife conflicts in this two part, free workshop offered by WSU King County Extension. Topics include creating a wildlife plan for your property, installing bat boxes, enhancing nesting habitat and living with mammals. For more details or to register, please contact Ginny Ballard at ginny.ballard@kingcounty.gov or 206-205-3171.
• Meadowbrook 101, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 14, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Learn about the farm’s colorful history and its possible future options. Hosted by local historian Dave Battey. Pre-registration is encouraged. Free admission. For more information, call 425-831-1900.
• Night on the Red Carpet Annual Gala & Auction, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 20, Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom. Cost: $70 per person. To RSPVP, call 425-888-6362.
• Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Smith Elementary School, 23305 N.E. 14th St., Sammamish. Space still open for vendors and craftsman. Contact Patti for more information 425-996-6664.

Movie Times

• North Bend Theatre show times for this week are as follows:
• Wednesday 10 a.m. Mommy matinee “Where the Wild Things Are,” 1 p.m. “Vertigo,” 7 p.m. “Vertigo.”
• Thursday 7 p.m. “Where the Wild Things Are.”
• Friday 5 and 8 p.m. “Where the Wild Tings Are.”
• Saturday, 2 p.m. Special needs Matinee “Where the Wild Tihings Are.” 10 p.m. “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
• Sunday 2 and 5 p.m. “Where the Wild Things Are.”
• Monday and Tuesday 7 p.m. “Where the Wild Things Are.”

Classes

• Old Skills for a New Time classes, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 20-Dec. 8, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation. Learn DIY skills from the generation which lived through the Great Depression. Class and dinner are $5 for adults and $2 for children.
• For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
• CPR class will be offered by the Si View Metropolitan Parks District on Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., for a $40 fee. The course meets OSHA and WISHA requirements. The class will be held at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend.
• Dance Classes for all ages and different interests, October to December, Si View Community Center. For more information, see www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training classes, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., beginning Oct. 17, Snoqualmie Fire Department, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway. There is a $25 course fee. To register, e-mail eoc@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us and include your name, address and phone number, or call Liz Luizzo or Bob Rowe at 425-888-1551.
• Mount Si School of Karate, Mondays and Wednesdays, Si View Community Center. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call 425- 831-1900.
• The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Twin Falls Middle School, North Bend. Classes cost $60 per month and are open to ages 7 and up. For more information, see www.umibushi.com.
• Al-Anon Family Group meeting, 7 p.m. each Thursday, Mount Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.
• Teen drop-in program, 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays, Si View Community Center, North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 425-831-1900.
• Hopelink ESL classes, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. Walk-ins are welcome. Classes will also be held in Carnation and Fall City. For more information, call 425-333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Hopelink citizenship class, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26), North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. For more information, call 425-333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Spanish classes, 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Thursday, Sno-Valley Senior Center. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.
• Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend. For more information, please call 425-888-0314.
• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.
• Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact Irene Olson at 425-868-4889.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Join Claffey’s Painting of North Bend in Painting a Better Tomorrow, Nov. 7, Boys and Girls Clubs of Bellevue, 209 100th Ave N.E., Bellevue. Volunteers will help put a fresh coat of paint on the facility. Food and drinks will be provided. For more information, call the Master Builders Care Foundation at 425-451-7920.
• The King County Library System Traveling Library Center needs volunteers to share their love of reading with someone who cannot use the library. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation, and can select, deliver and return library materials to one shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. The time commitment is 2-4 hours per month. For more information, contact Susan LaFantasie at 425-369-3235 or 877-905-2008.
• The Annual Harvest Festival needs 200 volunteers to serve 2,000 of the less fortunate, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14. The event provides services and goods to low income and homeless people. For more information, contact Mary Trask at 425-868-8448 or mary@arasfoundation.org.
• Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October. Training provided. Call the museum at 425-888-3200 or Pat Kelly at 425-888-1557.
• The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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 ww.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 years of age. For more information, call 425-869-6000 or go to www.hope-link.org/takeaction/volunteer.
• 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.
• Be a Study Zone tutor and give students the homework help they need. Study Zone needs volunteers to tutor elementary through high school students. Two-hour weekly commitment and flexible substitute scheduling are available. The Study Zone program 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 and help expand opportunities for children, families and seniors around the community. To learn more, call 425-888-0554.

North Bend Library

• Join the North Bend Library Tuesday Book Group for an evening of lively conversation about a variety of new and notable fiction and nonfiction. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the North Bend Library meeting room. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 425-888-0554.
• The North Bend Chess Club, for all ages, meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday.
• Game On, for ages 12-18, meets 3-5 p.m. Fridays to play XBox 360, Playstation, Nintendo DS, Guitar Hero and DDS. Board games also are available.
• English as a Second Language classes meet at 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14.
• Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Evening Family Story Time meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Citizenship classes, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26).

Snoqualmie Library

• Friends of the Snoqualmie Library meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19 at the Snoqualmie Library. The group meets once a month to support the library’s programs.
• Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Anime & Manga Club, for middle and high school students, meets at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, to watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice manga drawing.
• Snoqualmie Library Pajama Story Time, for all young children with an adult, 7 p.m. Thursdays

Clubs

• Mount Si Artist Guild meetings, 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. For more information, e-mail Diane at Solomon-djsolomon@comcast.net.
• Post No. 79 of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month 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. on the second Thursday of every month 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 of the month 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.
• Cancer survivors group, 9 a.m. second Saturday of every month, Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores. To learn more, contact 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 is located at 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend. Men meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Women meet at 7 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Call 425-888-0951.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

• The Mount Si Fish and Game Club meets at the Fall City Firehall at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.
• Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month 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. on the first Wednesday of every month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome at all MOMS Club activities. Call 425-888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

• Mount Si Art Guild exhibit, Oct. 1-30, KoKo Beans Coffee Shop, Snoqualmie.
• Lenore Vardi at Duvall Art Walk, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23, The Laurel Tree Gallery, 15715 Main St. N.E., Duvall. North Bend-resident and concert violinist Lenore Vardi will perform amongst her musically-themed paintings. For more information, contact Lenore at 206-947-9694 or 206-947-9350, or by e-mail, vardiart@vardiart.com.
• Little Si hike, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 24. Join the Issaquah Alps Trail Club on a 5-mile hike. For more information, call Mary Nolan at 425-837-1535.
• Walk to Big Cedar, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 24, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Imagine a tree 500 years old! Take a short hike and learn how Native Americans and pioneers used cedar everyday. Dress for the weather. Free admission. For more information, call 425-831-1900.
• The Valley of the Moon Gala Dinner and Auction, 5 p.m. Oct. 24, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens St., Carnation. Tickets to the center’s annual benefit auction are $35.
• After Hours Networking meeting, Oct. 28, 8107 Bracken Place S.E. Hosted by Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce, $10 for members and $15 for guests. To RSVP, call 425-888.6362.
• The Tanner Jeans Memorial Foundation Halloween party, Oct. 31. Music, costume contest, dinner, appetizers and a full no-host bar. A silent auction will be held to support the Bike Safety and other programs. Tickets are $45/person or $75/couple and can be purchased at www.tannerjeans.com or by calling 425-396-4570.
• Guided Tour of Meadowbrook Farm, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 31, Snoqualmie Middle School parking lot. Learn the history, flora and fauna of this Upper Snoqualmie Valley jewel. Dress for the weather. Admission is free. For more information, call 425-831-1900.
• Parent Prevention and Awareness, 7 p.m. Nov. 3, Cedarcrest High School, 29000 N.E. 150th St., Duvall. Participants will learn about the dangers of substance abuse. Hosted by the Cedarcrest PTSA.
• Snoqualmie Valley Women in Business meeting, Nov. 4.
• Snoqualmie Falls Video and Discussion, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 8, 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. Admission is free. For more information, call 425-831-1900.
• Meadowbrook 101, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 14, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Learn about the farm’s colorful history and its possible future options. Hosted by local historian Dave Battey. Pre-registration is encouraged. Free admission. For more information, call 425-831-1900.
• Night on the Red Carpet Annual Gala & Auction, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 20, Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom. Cost: $70 per person. To RSPVP, call 425-888-6362.
• Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Smith Elementary School, 23305 N.E. 14th St., Sammamish. Space still open for vendors and craftsman. Contact Patti for more information 425-996-6664.

Movie Times

• North Bend Theatre show times for this week are as follows:
• Thursday Fundraiser for North Bend Elementary Watch D.O.G.S., 6 p.m.; “Surrogates”, 8 p.m.
• Friday “Where the Wild Things Are”, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.q Saturday “Where the Wild Things Are”, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Sunday “Where the Wild Things Are”, 1 p.m.; “Signatures” 5 p.m.
• Monday and Tuesday Where the Wild Things Are”, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday “Where the Wild Things Are”, 10 a.m.; “Treasure of the Sierra Madre” 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Classes

• Old Skills for a New Time classes, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 20-Dec. 8, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation. Learn DIY skills from the generation which lived through the Great Depression. Class and dinner are $5 for adults and $2 for children.
• For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
• CPR class will be offered by the Si View Metropolitan Parks District on Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., for a $40 fee. The course meets OSHA and WISHA requirements. The class will be held at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend.
• Dance Classes for all ages and different interests, October to December, Si View Community Center. For more information, see www.siviewpark.org or call 425-831-1900.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training classes, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., beginning Oct. 17, Snoqualmie Fire Department, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway. There is a $25 course fee. To register, e-mail eoc@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us and include your name, address and phone number, or call Liz Luizzo or Bob Rowe at 425-888-1551.
• Mount Si School of Karate, Mondays and Wednesdays, Si View Community Center. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call 425- 831-1900.
• The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Twin Falls Middle School, North Bend. Classes cost $60 per month and are open to ages 7 and up. For more information, see www.umibushi.com.
• An Al-Anon Family Group meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at Mt. Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.
• Teen drop-in program, 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays, Si View Community Center, North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 425-831-1900.
• Hopelink ESL classes, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. Walk-ins are welcome. Classes will also be held in Carnation and Fall City. For more information, call 425-333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Hopelink citizenship class 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26), North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. For more information, call 425-333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Spanish classes, 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Thursday, Sno-Valley Senior Center. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.
• Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend. For more information, please call 425-888-0314.
• The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meets at Si View Park from 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.
• Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact Irene Olson at 425-868-4889.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Mountains to Sound Greenway tree planting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17, Lake Sammamish State Park. Full and half-day shifts available. To volunteer, visit www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer or contact 206-812-0122 or volunteer@mtsgreenway.org.
• Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October. Training provided. Call the museum at 425-888-3200 or Pat Kelly at 425-888-1557.
• The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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 years of age. 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.
• Be a Study Zone tutor and give students the homework help they need. Study Zone needs volunteers to tutor elementary through high school students. Two-hour weekly commitment and flexible substitute scheduling are available. The Study Zone program 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 and help expand opportunities for children, families and seniors around the community. To learn more, call 425-888-0554.

North Bend Library

• Join the North Bend Library Tuesday Book Group for an evening of lively conversation about a variety of new and notable fiction and nonfiction. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the North Bend Library meeting room. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 425-888-0554.
• The North Bend Chess Club, for all ages, meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday.
• Game On, for ages 12-18, meets 3-5 p.m. Fridays to play XBox 360, Playstation, Nintendo DS, Guitar Hero and DDS. Board games also are available.
• English as a Second Language classes meet at 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14.
• Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Evening Family Story Time meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Citizenship classes, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26).

Snoqualmie Library

• Friends of the Snoqualmie Library meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19 at the Snoqualmie Library. The group meets once a month to support the library’s programs.
• Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Anime & Manga Club, for middle and high school students, meets at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, to watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice manga drawing.
• Snoqualmie Library Pajama Story Time, for all young children with an adult, 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Clubs

• The Mount Si Artist Guild meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. For more information, e-mail Diane at Solomon-djsolomon@comcast.net.
• Post No. 79 of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month 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. on the second Thursday of every month 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 of the month 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. second Saturday of every month, Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores. To learn more, contact Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.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 is located at 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend. Men meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Women meet at 7 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. 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 of every month.

Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month 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. on the first Wednesday of every month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome at all MOMS Club activities. Call (425) 888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

• Mount Si Art Guild exhibit, Oct. 1-30, KoKo Beans Coffee Shop, Snoqualmie.
• Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce membership meeting, 12-1:30 p.m. Oct. 16, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club, 36005 S.E. Ridge St. KCLS librarians will show how to use KCLS as a business resource. Reservations: (425) 888-6362 or online at www.snovalley.org.
• Theatre Black Dog presents “Sometimes You Get So Alone,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17-18, Isadora’s Bookstore and Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. The 10-person show contains some adult material. Suggested $10 donations. Call (425) 888-1345.
• Snoqualmie Valley Past and Present: A Musical Journey, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Valley Center Stage, 119 1/2 North Bend Way, North Bend. Harley Burmbaugh and the Cascade Jazz Ensemble will present an interactive show. Purchase advance $12.50 tickets at www.valleycenterstage.org.
• Snoqualmie Ridge Overlook hike, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 18. Take in great views of the Valley on this 5.5-mile hike hosted by the Issaquah Alps Trail Club. For more information, call Fred Zeitler at (425) 882-3435.
• Little Si hike, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 24. Join the Issaquah Alps Trail Club on a 5-mile hike. For more information, call Mary Nolan at (425) 837-1535.
• Walk to Big Cedar, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 24, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Imagine a tree 500 years old! Take a short hike and learn how Native Americans and pioneers used cedar everyday. Dress for the weather. Free admission. For more information, call (425) 831-1900.
• The Valley of the Moon Gala Dinner and Auction, 5 p.m. Oct. 24, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens St., Carnation. Tickets to the center’s annual benefit auction are $35.
• The Tanner Jeans Memorial Foundation Halloween party, Oct. 31. Music, costume contest, dinner, appetizers and a full no-host bar. A silent auction will be held to support the Bike Safety and other programs. Tickets are $45/person or $75/couple and can be purchased at www.tannerjeans.com or by calling (425) 396-4570.
• Guided Tour of Meadowbrook Farm, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 31, Snoqualmie Middle School parking lot. Learn the history, flora and fauna of this Upper Snoqualmie Valley jewel. Dress for the weather. Admission is free. For more information, call (425) 831-1900.
• Meadowbrook 101, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 14, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Learn about the farm’s colorful history and its possible future options. Hosted by local historian Dave Battey. Pre-registration is encouraged. Free admission. For more information, call (425) 831-1900.
• Snoqualmie Falls Video and Discussion, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 8, 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. Admission is free. For more information, call (425) 831-1900.

Movie Times

North Bend Theatre show times for this week are as follows:

• Thursday Fundraiser for North Bend Elementary Watch D.O.G.S., 6 p.m.; “Surrogates”, 8 p.m.
• Friday “Where the Wild Things Are”, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Saturday “Where the Wild Things Are”, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Sunday “Where the Wild Things Are”, 1 p.m.; “Signatures” 5 p.m.
• Monday and Tuesday Where the Wild Things Are”, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday “Where the Wild Things Are”, 10 a.m.; “Treasure of the Sierra Madre” 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Classes

• Old Skills for a New Time classes, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 20-Dec. 8, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation. Learn DIY skills from the generation which lived through the Great Depression. Class and dinner are $5 for adults and $2 for children.
• For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call (425) 831-1900.
• CPR class will be offered by the Si View Metropolitan Parks District on Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., for a $40 fee. The course meets OSHA and WISHA requirements. The class will be held at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend.
• Dance Classes for all ages and different interests, October to December, Si View Community Center. For more information, see www.siviewpark.org or call (425) 831-1900.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training classes, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., beginning Oct. 17, Snoqualmie Fire Department, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway. There is a $25 course fee. To register, e-mail eoc@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us and include your name, address and phone number, or call Liz Luizzo or Bob Rowe at (425) 888-1551.
• Mount Si School of Karate, Mondays and Wednesdays, Si View Community Center. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call (425) 831-1900.
• The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Twin Falls Middle School, North Bend. Classes cost $60 per month and are open to ages 7 and up. For more information, see www.umibushi.com.
• An Al-Anon Family Group meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at Mt. Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.
• Teen drop-in program, 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays, Si View Community Center, North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or (425) 831-1900.
• Hopelink ESL classes, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. Walk-ins are welcome. Classes will also be held in Carnation and Fall City. For more information, call (425) 333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Hopelink citizenship class 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26), North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. For more information, call (425) 333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Spanish classes, 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Thursday, Sno-Valley Senior Center. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.
• Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend. For more information, please call (425) 888-0314.
• The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meets at Si View Park from 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.
• Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact Irene Olson at (425) 868-4889.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Mountains to Sound Greenway tree planting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17, Lake Sammamish State Park. Full and half-day shifts available. To volunteer, visit www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer or contact (206) 812-0122 or volunteer@mtsgreenway.org.
• Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October. Training provided. Call the museum at (425) 888-3200 or Pat Kelly at (425) 888-1557.
• The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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 thrift store is looking for volunteers to help a few hours a week. The thrift store is in the Senior Center at 411 Main Street in North Bend. For more information, call Janet at (425) 888-3434.
• Hopelink in the Snoqualmie Valley is seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. 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.
• Be a Study Zone tutor and give students the homework help they need. Study Zone needs volunteers to tutor elementary through high school students. Two-hour weekly commitment and flexible substitute scheduling are available. The Study Zone program 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 and help expand opportunities for children, families and seniors around the community. To learn more, call (425) 888-0554.

North Bend Library

• Join the North Bend Library Tuesday Book Group for an evening of lively conversation about a variety of new and notable fiction and nonfiction. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the North Bend Library meeting room. New members are always welcome. For more information, call (425) 888-0554.
• The North Bend Chess Club, for all ages, meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday.
• Game On, for ages 12-18, meets 3-5 p.m. Fridays to play XBox 360, Playstation, Nintendo DS, Guitar Hero and DDS. Board games also are available.
• English as a Second Language classes meet at 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14.
• Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Evening Family Story Time meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Citizenship classes, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26).

Snoqualmie Library

• Friends of the Snoqualmie Library meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19 at the Snoqualmie Library. The group meets once a month to support the library’s programs.
• Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Anime & Manga Club, for middle and high school students, meets at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, to watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice manga drawing.
• Snoqualmie Library Pajama Story Time, for all young children with an adult, 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Clubs

• A cancer survivor group meets, 9 a.m. second Saturday of every month, Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores. To learn more, contact Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.
• Post No. 79 of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month 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. on the second Thursday of every month 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 of the month 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.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.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 is located at 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend. Men meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Women meet at 7 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. 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 of every month.

Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month 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. on the first Wednesday of every month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome at all MOMS Club activities. Call (425) 888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

• Mount Si Art Guild exhibit, Oct. 1-30, KoKo Beans Coffee Shop, Snoqualmie.
• MOMS Club-sponsored free car-seat safety check, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 10, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital. Certified technicians will conduct the checks.
• North Bend Fire Station open house, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 10, 122 W. Second St.
• Community swap, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 527 Mount Si Blvd., North Bend. Clothing and small household items can be dropped off at the church from 2-7 p.m. Oct. 8-9.
• Snoqualmie Falls Video and Discussion, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 10 and Nov. 8, 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. Admission is free. For more information, call (425) 831-1900.
• Theatre Black Dog presents “Sometimes You Get So Alone,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17-18, Isadora’s Bookstore and Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. The 10-person show contains some adult material. Suggested $10 donations. Call (425) 888-1345.
• Snoqualmie Valley Past and Present: A Musical Journey, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Valley Center Stage, 119 1/2 North Bend Way, North Bend. Harley Burmbaugh and the Cascade Jazz Ensemble will present an interactive show. Purchase advance $12.50 tickets at www.valleycenterstage.org.
• Snoqualmie Ridge Overlook hike, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 18. Take in great views of the Valley on this 5.5-mile hike hosted by the Issaquah Alps Trail Club. For more information, call Fred Zeitler at (425) 882-3435.
• Little Si hike, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 24. Join the Issaquah Alps Trail Club on a 5-mile hike. For more information, call Mary Nolan at (425) 837-1535.
• Walk to Big Cedar, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 24, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Imagine a tree 500 years old! Take a short hike and learn how Native Americans and pioneers used cedar everyday. Dress for the weather. Free admission. For more information, call (425) 831-1900.
• The Valley of the Moon Gala Dinner and Auction, 5 p.m. Oct. 24, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens St., Carnation. Tickets to the center’s annual benefit auction are $35.
• The Tanner Jeans Memorial Foundation Halloween party, Oct. 31. Music, costume contest, dinner, appetizers and a full no-host bar. A silent auction will be held to support the Bike Safety and other programs. Tickets are $45/person or $75/couple and can be purchased at www.tannerjeans.com or by calling (425) 396-4570.
• Guided Tour of Meadowbrook Farm, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 31, Snoqualmie Middle School parking lot. Learn the history, flora and fauna of this Upper Snoqualmie Valley jewel. Dress for the weather. Admission is free. For more information, call (425) 831-1900.
• Meadowbrook 101, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 14, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Learn about the farm’s colorful history and its possible future options. Hosted by local historian Dave Battey. Pre-registration is encouraged. Free admission. For more information, call (425) 831-1900.

Movie Times

North Bend Theatre show times for this week are as follows:

• Thursday “Inglourious Basterds”, 7 p.m.
• Friday “9”, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Saturday “9”, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Sunday “9”, 5 p.m.
• Monday and Tuesday Closed
• Wednesday “All About Eve”, 7 p.m.

Classes

• Old Skills for a New Time classes, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 20-Dec. 8, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation. Learn DIY skills from the generation which lived through the Great Depression. Class and dinner are $5 for adults and $2 for children.
• For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call (425) 831-1900.
• CPR class will be offered by the Si View Metropolitan Parks District on Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., for a $40 fee. The course meets OSHA and WISHA requirements. The class will be held at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend.q Dance Classes for all ages and different interests, October to December, Si View Community Center. For more information, see www.siviewpark.org or call (425) 831-1900.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training classes, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., beginning Oct. 17, Snoqualmie Fire Department, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway. There is a $25 course fee. To register, e-mail eoc@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us and include your name, address and phone number, or call Liz Luizzo or Bob Rowe at (425) 888-1551.
• Mount Si School of Karate, Mondays and Wednesdays, Si View Community Center. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call (425) 831-1900.
• The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Twin Falls Middle School, North Bend. Classes cost $60 per month and are open to ages 7 and up. For more information, see www.umibushi.com.
• An Al-Anon Family Group meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at Mt. Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.
• Teen drop-in program, 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays, Si View Community Center, North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or (425) 831-1900.
• Hopelink ESL classes, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. Walk-ins are welcome. Classes will also be held in Carnation and Fall City. For more information, call (425) 333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Hopelink citizenship class 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26), North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. For more information, call (425) 333-4417 or visit www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.
• Spanish classes, 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Thursday, Sno-Valley Senior Center. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.
• Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend. For more information, please call (425) 888-0314.
• The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meets at Si View Park from 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.
• Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact Irene Olson at (425) 868-4889.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Mountains to Sound Greenway tree planting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17, Lake Sammamish State Park. Full and half-day shifts available. To volunteer, visit www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer or contact (206) 812-0122 or volunteer@mtsgreenway.org.
• Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October. Training provided. Call the museum at (425) 888-3200 or Pat Kelly at (425) 888-1557.
• The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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 thrift store is looking for volunteers to help a few hours a week. The thrift store is in the Senior Center at 411 Main Street in North  Bend. For more information, call Janet at (425) 888-3434.
• Hopelink in the Snoqualmie Valley is seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. 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.
• Be a Study Zone tutor and give students the homework help they need. Study Zone needs volunteers to tutor elementary through high school students. Two-hour weekly commitment and flexible substitute scheduling are available. The Study Zone program 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 and help expand opportunities for children, families and seniors around the community. To learn more, call (425) 888-0554.

North Bend Library

• Join the North Bend Library Tuesday Book Group for an evening of lively conversation about a variety of new and notable fiction and nonfiction. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the North Bend Library meeting room. New members are always welcome. For more information, call (425) 888-0554.
• The North Bend Chess Club, for all ages, meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday.
• Game On, for ages 12-18, meets 3-5 p.m. Fridays to play XBox 360, Playstation, Nintendo DS, Guitar Hero and DDS. Board games also are available.
• English as a Second Language classes meet at 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14.
• Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Evening Family Story Time meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Citizenship classes, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26).

Snoqualmie Library

• Friends of the Snoqualmie Library meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19 at the Snoqualmie Library. The group meets once a month to support the library’s programs.
• Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Anime & Manga Club, for middle and high school students, meets at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, to watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice manga drawing.
• Snoqualmie Library Pajama Story Time, for all young children with an adult, 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Clubs

A cancer survivor group meets, 9 a.m. second Saturday of every month, Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores. To learn more, contact Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

Diane Solomon at djsolomon@comcast.net.

Rotary Club of Snoqualmie meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club. E-mail SnoqualmieRotary@yahoo.com.

Post No. 79 of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month 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. on the second Thursday of every month 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 of the month 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.

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 is located at 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend. Men meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Women meet at 7 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. 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 of every month.

Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month 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. on the first Wednesday of every month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome at all MOMS Club activities. Call (425) 888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

Meadowbrook 101, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 3 and Nov. 14, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Learn about the farm’s colorful history and its possible future options. Hosted by local historian Dave Battey. Pre-registration is encouraged. Admission is free. For more information, call (425) 831-1900.

Dreams of Hope, a guild for Seattle Children’s Hospital will hold a lunch and a silent and live auction at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 4, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by contacting Diana Reul-Shapiro at (425) 443-6714 or dianareul@hotmail.com. To learn more, visit www.dreamsofhopeguild.org.

Snoqualmie Falls Video and Discussion, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 10 and Nov. 8, 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. Some silent film from the 1920s and 1930s will also be shown. Admission is free. For more information, call (425) 831-1900.

The Vasa Park Fall Gift Show runs Oct. 15-17 at 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Rd. S.E., Bellevue. Hours are from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. The event features over 85 artists and craftsman. For more information, call (425) 413-1004.

Snoqualmie Ridge Overlook hike, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 18. Take in great views of the Valley on this 5.5-mile hike hosted by the Issaquah Alps Trail Club. For more information, call Fred Zeitler at (425) 882-3435.

Little Si hike, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 24. Join the Issaquah Alps Trail Club on a 5-mile hike. For more information, call Mary Nolan at (425) 837-1535.

Walk to Big Cedar, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 24, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Imagine a tree 500 years old! Take a short hike to see this old growth forest giant, and learn about the many ways Native Americans and early pioneers used cedar in their everyday lives. Dress for the weather. Admission is free. For more information, call (425) 831-1900.

The Tanner Jeans Memorial Foundation is hosting a Halloween party, Oct. 31. Admission includes music, costume contest, buffet dinner, appetizers and a full no-host bar. A silent auction will be held to support the Bike Safety and other programs. Tickets are $45/person or $75/couple and can be purchased at www.tannerjeans.com or by calling (425) 396-4570.

Guided Tour of Meadowbrook Farm, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 31, Snoqualmie Middle School parking lot. Learn the history, flora and fauna of this jewel of Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Dress for the weather. Admission is free. For more information, call (425) 831-1900.

Movie Times

North Bend Theatre show times for this week are as follows:

Thursday “Inglourious Basterds”, 7 p.m.

Friday “9”, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Saturday “9”, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Sunday “9”, 5 p.m.

Monday and Tuesday Closed

Wednesday “All About Eve”, 7 p.m.

Classes

For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call (425) 831-1900.

Dancing with Disney will be offered for children three to six years old at Si View Community Center Sept. 29 – Oct. 20, from10:45-11:30 a.m., for a $32 fee. Register for the class at www.siviewpark.org or call (425) 831-1900.

CPR class will be offered by the Si View Metropolitan Parks District on Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., for a $40 fee. The course meets OSHA and WISHA requirements. The class will be held at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend.

Dance Classes for all ages and different interests will be offered at the Si View Community Center. Classes run from October to December. For more information, see www.siviewpark.org or call (425) 831-1900.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training classes, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., beginning Oct. 17. All sessions are at the Snoqualmie Fire Department, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway, Snoqualmie. There is a $25 course fee. To register, e-mail eoc@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us and include your name, address and phone number, or call Liz Luizzo or Bob Rowe at (425) 888-1551.

q The Mount Si School of Karate is offered through Si View Community Center Mondays and Wednesdays each month. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register for the class at www.siviewpark.org or call (425) 831-1900.

The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy is conducting AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes at Twin Falls Middle School in North Bend from 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The classes cost $60 per month and are open to all ages 7 and up. For more information, go to www.umibushi.com.

An Al-Anon Family Group meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at Mt. Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.

The teen drop-in program happens from 3-5 p.m. on Mondays and 1-5 p.m. on Fridays at Si View Community Center in North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or (425) 831-1900.

Hopelink ESL classes, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. Come learn to speak, read, write and understand English. Walk-ins are welcome. Classes will also be held in Carnation, Fall City and Duvall. For more information, call Hopelink at (425) 333-4417 or visit their Web site, www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.

Hopelink citizenship class 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26), North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. For more information, call Hopelink at (425) 333-4417 or visit their Web site, www.hope-link.org/gethelp/adulteducation.

Spanish classes are held every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Sno-Valley Senior Center. Open to the community. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.

Food Addicts Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday in North Bend. For more information, please call (425) 888-0314.

The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meets at Si View Park from 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.

An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group meets from 6:30-8 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall. For more information, contact group facilitator Irene Olson at (425) 868-4889.

Volunteer Opportunities

Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks volunteers from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October. Training provided. Call the museum at (425) 888-3200 or Pat Kelly at (425) 888-1557.

The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers choose the times and areas in which they’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 thrift store is looking for volunteers to help a few hours a week. The thrift store is in the Senior Center at 411 Main Street in North Bend. For more information, call Janet at (425) 888-3434.

Hopelink in the Snoqualmie Valley is seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. 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.

Be a Study Zone tutor and give students the homework help they need. Study Zone needs volunteers to tutor elementary through high school students. Two-hour weekly commitment and flexible substitute scheduling are available. The Study Zone program 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 and help expand opportunities for children, families and seniors around the community. To learn more, call (425) 888-0554.

North Bend Library

Join the North Bend Library Tuesday Book Group for an evening of lively conversation about a variety of new and notable fiction and nonfiction. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the North Bend Library meeting room. New members are always welcome. For more information, call (425) 888-0554.

The North Bend Chess Club, for all ages, meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday.

Game On, for ages 12-18, meets 3-5 p.m. Fridays to play XBox 360, Playstation, Nintendo DS, Guitar Hero and DDS. Board games also are available.

English as a Second Language classes meet at 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5-Dec. 14.

Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

Evening Family Story Time meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Citizenship classes, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 8-Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26).

Snoqualmie Library

Friends of the Snoqualmie Library meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19 at the Snoqualmie Library. The group meets once a month to support the library’s programs.

Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

Anime & Manga Club, for middle and high school students, meets at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, to watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice manga drawing.

Snoqualmie Library Pajama Story Time, for all young children with an adult, is at 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Clubs

A cancer survivor group meets at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday of every month at Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores. To learn more, contact Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

more information, contact Diane Solomon at djsolomon@comcast.net.

Rotary Club of Snoqualmie meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club. E-mail SnoqualmieRotary@yahoo.com.

Post No. 79 of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month 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. on the second Thursday of every month 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 of the month 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.

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 is located at 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend. Men meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Women meet at 7 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. 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 of every month.

Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month 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. on the first Wednesday of every month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome at all MOMS Club activities. Call (425) 888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

Events

• Snoqualmie Ridge community garage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 25-26.
• Friends for Life Children’s Hospital Guild’s fourth annual Hand Blown Glass Ornament sale, 11 a.m. Sept. 26 at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, Snoqualmie. Silent auction at 5 p.m. Live auction at 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.finaghtys.com.
• Adventure Race, 8-11 a.m. Sept. 26, Snoqualmie Community Park, 35016 S.E. Ridge St. Participants should bring a bike, helmet, water and snacks.
• The MOMS Club rummage sale at the Mt. Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S. North Bend, 9 a.m.- p.m. Sept. 26. The sale will have baby and children’s clothing and toys, household items, tools, sports equipment and more. Proceeds will benefit the MOMS November regional luncheon.
• The Snoqualmie Valley Great Strides Walk, 11 a.m. Sept. 26, Centennial Fields, Snoqualmie. The walk raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Lunch will be provided by Sherm’s BBQ. Compass Outdoor Adventures will host a geocaching 101 workshop. Geocaching is a treasure hunt using GPS. To learn more, visit snoqualmievalleygreatstrides.blogspot.com.
• The 11th Annual Harvest Celebration Farm Tour, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Tour farms in Snoqualmie Valley and around King County. For more information, visit king.wsu.edu/foodandfarms/HarvestCelebration.html.
• Local art historian Susan Olds will present a free lecture, “Stories in Stitches: Narrative Textiles from Around the World,” 7 p.m. Sept. 28, Snoqualmie Valley Library.
• The Education Fair provides information on 60 independent, private and boarding schools and enrichment programs in the greater Seattle and Eastside areas. The fair is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 29, at Meydenbaur Center, 11100 N.E. 6th St., Bellevue.
• Dreams of Hope, a guild for Seattle Children’s Hospital will hold a lunch and a silent and live auction at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 4. The guild will be auctioning shoes, wine, sports tickets and memorabilia, entertainment and vacation packages. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by contacting Diana Reul-Shapiro at 443-6714 or dianareul@hotmail.com. To learn more, visit www.dreamsofhopeguild.org.
• The Vasa Park Fall Gift Show runs Oct. 15-17 at 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Rd. S.E., Bellevue. Hours are from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. The event features over 85 artists and craftsman. Call 413-1004.
• The Tanner Jeans Memorial Foundation is hosting a Halloween party, Oct. 31. Admission includes music, costume contest, buffet dinner, appetizers and a full no-host bar. A silent auction will be held to support the Bike Safety and other programs. Tickets are $45/person or $75/couple and can be purchased at www.tannerjeans.com or by calling 396.4570.

Movie Times

North Bend Theatre show times for this week are as follows:

• Thursday “District 9” 7 p.m.
• Friday “Julie and Julie” 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Saturday “Julie and Julie” 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Sunday “Julie and Julie” 5 p.m.
• Monday “Julie and Julie” 7 p.m.
• Tuesday “Julie and Julie” 7 p.m.
• Wednesday “Julie and Julie” 7 p.m.

Classes

• For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 831-1900.
• Dancing with Disney will be offered for children three to six years old at Si View Community Center Sept. 29 – Oct. 20, from10:45-11:30 a.m., for a $32 fee. Register for the class at www.siviewpark.org or call 831-1900.
• CPR class will be offered by the Si View Metropolitan Parks District on Oct. 17, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., for a $40 fee. The class will teach how to check an unconscious victim, recognize an emergency and overcome the reluctance to act, recognize and care for choking, breathing and cardiac emergencies in infant and young child victims. The course meets OSHA and WISHA requirements. The class will be held at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Dr., North Bend.
• Dance Classes for all ages and different interest will be offered at the Si View Community Center. Introduction to Ballet will be offered for three to five years olds will be Oct. 5-Dec. 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m., for a $70 fee. For four to six year olds classes will be Oct. 6-Dec. 1, 4-4:45 p.m., for a $70 fee. For six to nine year olds classes will be Oct. 6-Dec. 1, 4:45-5:40 p.m., for a $75 fee. Advanced Ballet for children ages nine and up, will be Oct. 6-Dec. 1, 5:15-6:15 p.m., for a $75 fee. Hip Hop dance classes for six to 11 year olds will be held Oct. 7-Dec. 2, 5-5:55 p.m., for a $75 fee. Advanced Hip Hop for children 12 and up will be Oct. 7-Dec. 2, from 6-7 p.m., for a $75 fee.
• The Mount Si School of Karate is offered through Si View Community Center Mondays and Wednesdays each month. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call 831-1900.
• An Al-Anon Family Group meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at Mount Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.
• The teen drop-in program happens from 3-5 p.m. on Mondays and 1-5 p.m. on Fridays at Si View Community Center in North Bend. Contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 831-1900.
• Spanish classes are held every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Sno-Valley Senior Center. Open to the community. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.
• Food Addicts Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday in North Bend. For more information, please call 888-0314.
• The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meets at Si View Park from 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.

North Bend Library

• The North Bend Chess Club, for all ages, meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday.
• Game On, for ages 12-18, meets 3-5 p.m. Fridays to play XBox 360, Playstation, Nintendo DS, Guitar Hero and DDS. Board games also are available.
• Merry Monday Story Time, 11 a.m. every Monday. For ages 0-3 with adults; siblings and older children welcome.
• English as a Second Language classes meet at 6:30 p.m. Mondays.
• Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Pajamarama Story Time for all young children with adults, 6:30 p.m., every Wednesday.

Snoqualmie Library

• Friends of the Snoqualmie Library meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21 at the Snoqualmie Library. The group meets once a month to support the library’s programs.
• Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Anime & Manga Club, for middle and high school students, meets at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, to watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice manga drawing.
• Snoqualmie Library Pajama Story Time, for all young children with an adult, is at 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Clubs

• Rotary Club of Snoqualmie meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club. E-mail SnoqualmieRotary@yahoo.com.
• The Eastside Chapter of the Northwest Biodiesel Network meets the second Wednesday of every month, from 7-9 p.m., at the North Bend Railroad Depot. Go to www.nwbiodiesel.org or call 503-9876.
• A cancer survivor group meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Sawdust Coffee, located in the North Bend Factory Stores mall. To learn more, contact Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.
• The Mt. Si Artist Guild promotes visual fine arts in the Snoqualmie Valley. It meets the third Saturday of every month at 9:15 a.m. in the North Bend Senior Center. Contact Diane Solomon at djsolomon@comcast.net.
• Post No. 79 of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Building at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. For more information, call Steve Fenton, Post Commander, at 396-6100 or Stacey Fenton, Unit President, at 396-6100.
• 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 of the month 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.
• The Snoqualmie Valley Youth Hub provides cultural, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities to more than 4,000 young people in the Valley. Call 831-1900.
• Loyal Order of Moose is located at 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend. Men meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Women meet at 7 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Call 888-0951.
• The Mount Si Fish and Game Club meets at the Fall City Firehall at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.
• Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Unity Lodge No.198 in North Bend. Call 888-5779.
• The MOMS Club of North Bend, a social group for at-home mothers, meets at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome at all MOMS Club activities. Call 888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

Events

• Magician Extraordinaire Louie Foxx will perform as part of the Family Nights at Si View from 6:15-8:15 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Si View Community Center. Admission is free.
• Snoqualmie Valley artist and musician Bob Antone will play Irish and Native American music at Isadora’s Bookstore & Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave. N., Snoqualmie from 7-9:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Call 888-1345 to learn more.
• The Snoqualmie Ridge community garage sale is 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 25-26.
• The Friends for Life Children’s Hospital Guild will host the fourth annual Hand Blown Glass Ornament sale Sept. 26 at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Snoqualmie. The event begins at 11 a.m. with a lunch, followed by a silent auction at 5 p.m. and a live auction at 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.finaghtys.com.
• The Snoqualmie Valley Great Strides Walk, a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, starts at 11 a.m. Sept. 26 at Centennial Fields, Snoqualmie. All participants are encouraged to walk the two-mile loop along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail before a lunch provided by Sherm’s BBQ. Compass Outdoor Adventures will host a geocaching 101 workshop. Geocaching is a treasure hunt using GPS. To learn more, visit snoqualmievalleygreatstrides.blogspot.com.
• The 11th Annual Harvest Celebration Farm Tour is from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Tour farms in Snoqualmie Valley and around King County. For more information, go to king.wsu.edu/foodandfarms/HarvestCelebration.html.
• Local art historian Susan Olds will present a free lecture, “Stories in Stitches: Narrative Textiles from Around the World” at the Snoqualmie Valley Library at 7 p.m. Sept. 28.
• The Education Fair provides information on 60 independent, private and boarding schools and enrichment programs in the greater Seattle and Eastside areas. The fair is at Meydenbaur Center, 11100 N.E. 6th St., Bellevue, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 29.
• Dreams of Hope, a guild for Seattle Children’s Hospital will hold a lunch and a silent and live auction at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 4. The guild will be auctioning shoes, wine, sports tickets and memorabilia, entertainment and vacation packages. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by contacting Diana Reul-Shapiro at 443-6714 or dianareul@hotmail.com. To learn more, go to www.dreamsofhopeguild.org.
• The Vasa Park Fall Gift Show runs Oct. 15-17 at 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Rd. S.E., Bellevue. Hours are from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. The event features over 85 artists and craftsman. Call 413-1004.
• The Tanner Jeans Memorial Foundation is hosting a Halloween party, Oct. 31. Admission includes music, costume contest, buffet dinner, appetizers and a full no-host bar. A silent auction will be held to support the Bike Safety and other programs. Tickets are $45/person or $75/couple and can be purchased at www.tannerjeans.com or by calling 396.4570.

Movie Times

North Bend Theatre show times for this week are as follows:

• Thursday “District 9” 7 p.m.
• Friday “Julie and Julie” 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Saturday “Julie and Julie” 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Sunday “Julie and Julie” 5 p.m.
• Monday “Julie and Julie” 7 p.m.
• Tuesday “Julie and Julie” 7 p.m.
• Wednesday “Julie and Julie” 7 p.m.

Classes

For health and fitness classes at Si View Community Center, check www.siviewpark.org or call 831-1900.

• Dancing with Disney will be offered for children three to six years old at Si View Community Center Sept. 29 – Oct. 20, from10:45-11:30 a.m., for a $32 fee. Register for the class at www.siviewpark.org or call 831-1900.
• CPR class will be offered by the Si View Metropolitan Parks District on Oct. 17, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., for a $40 fee. The class will teach how to check an unconscious victim, recognize an emergency and overcome the reluctance to act, recognize and care for choking, breathing and cardiac emergencies in infant and young child victims. The course meets OSHA and WISHA requirements. The class will be held at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Dr., North Bend.
• Dance Classes for all ages and different interest will be offered at the Si View Community Center. Introduction to Ballet will be offered for three to five years olds will be Oct. 5-Dec. 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m., for a $70 fee. For four to six year olds classes will be Oct. 6-Dec. 1, 4-4:45 p.m., for a $70 fee. For six to nine year olds classes will be Oct. 6-Dec. 1, 4:45-5:40 p.m., for a $75 fee. Advanced Ballet for children ages nine and up, will be Oct. 6-Dec. 1, 5:15-6:15 p.m., for a $75 fee. Hip Hop dance classes for six to 11 year olds will be held Oct. 7-Dec. 2, 5-5:55 p.m., for a $75 fee. Advanced Hip Hop for children 12 and up will be Oct. 7-Dec. 2, from 6-7 p.m., for a $75 fee.
• The Mount Si School of Karate is offered through Si View Community Center Mondays and Wednesdays each month. Classes for ages 7-8 are from 4-5 p.m., ages 9-11 are from 5-6 p.m. and12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register at www.siviewpark.org or call 831-1900.
• An Al-Anon Family Group meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at Mount Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.
• The teen drop-in program happens from 3-5 p.m. on Mondays and 1-5 p.m. on Fridays at Si View Community Center in North Bend. Contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 831-1900.
• Spanish classes are held every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Sno-Valley Senior Center. Open to the community. Classes cost $5 and are on a drop-in basis.
• Food Addicts Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday in North Bend. For more information, please call 888-0314.
• The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meets at Si View Park from 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.

North Bend Library

• The North Bend Chess Club, for all ages, meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday.
• Game On, for ages 12-18, meets 3-5 p.m. Fridays to play XBox 360, Playstation, Nintendo DS, Guitar Hero and DDS. Board games also are available.
• English as a Second Language classes meet at 6:30 p.m. Mondays.
• Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Evening Family Story Time meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Snoqualmie Library

• Friends of the Snoqualmie Library meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21 at the Snoqualmie Library. The group meets once a month to support the library’s programs.
• Young Toddler Story Time, for ages 12-24 months with an adult, is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Anime & Manga Club, for middle and high school students, meets at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, to watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice manga drawing.
• Snoqualmie Library Pajama Story Time, for all young children with an adult, is at 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Clubs

• Rotary Club of Snoqualmie meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club. E-mail SnoqualmieRotary@yahoo.com.
• The Eastside Chapter of the Northwest Biodiesel Network meets the second Wednesday of every month, from 7-9 p.m., at the North Bend Railroad Depot. Go to www.nwbiodiesel.org or call 503-9876.
• A cancer survivor group meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Sawdust Coffee, located in the North Bend Factory Stores mall. To learn more, contact Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.
• The Mt. Si Artist Guild promotes visual fine arts in the Snoqualmie Valley. It meets the third Saturday of every month at 9:15 a.m. in the North Bend Senior Center. Contact Diane Solomon at djsolomon@comcast.net.
• Post No. 79 of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Building at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. For more information, call Steve Fenton, Post Commander, at 396-6100 or Stacey Fenton, Unit President, at 396-6100.

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 of the month 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.

The Snoqualmie Valley Youth Hub provides cultural, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities to more than 4,000 young people in the Valley. Call 831-1900.

Loyal Order of Moose is located at 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend. Men meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Women meet at 7 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Call 888-0951.

The Mount Si Fish and Game Club meets at the Fall City Firehall at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.

Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Unity Lodge No.198 in North Bend. Call 888-5779.

The MOMS Club of North Bend, a social group for at-home mothers, meets at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome at all MOMS Club activities. Call 888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.

Events  

For a fifth straight year, the Boeing Classic will be played at TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge Aug. 28-30. The professional golf tournament highlights all of the legends of the Champions Tour. The tournament last for three days and 54 holes, with the championship wrapping up on Sunday afternoon. The tournament is aired live on The Golf Channel. For more information, go to www.boeingclassic.com.

Meadowbrook Farm will host its annual Harvest Festival from 10 a.m – 7 p.m. Aug. 29. The event celebrates the changing seasons and will feature music, hayrides, pony rides, demonstrations of antique tractors, and a beer garden for adults. This year’s festival also hopes to attract a lot of kite flyers. Children will even get an opportunity to build their own kites. For more information visit the Meadowbrook Farm Web-site at www.meadowbrookfarmpreserve.org, or call Dave Battey at 425-785-2741. Meadowbrook Farm is located at 1711 Boalch Ave., just off State Route 202 between Snoqualmie and North Bend. Detailed directions can be found on the farm’s Web site.

Snoqualmie artist Kim Starr’s art show “Romancing the Surf” will show at the Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery at 800 Bellevue Way N.E. Ste. 111, Bellevue from Aug. 12 to Sept. 9.

In honor of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, DoggieStock will be from 1-6 p.m. Sept. 12 at Snoqualmie Point Park. There will be a canine kissing booth contest, doggie Olympics, quilt raffle, peace offering cans and a winners table involved in the event.

The Friends for Life Children’s Hospital Guild will host the fourth annual Hand Blown Glass Ornament sale Sept. 26 at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Snoqualmie. The event begins at 11 a.m. with a lunch, followed by a silent auction at 5 p.m. and a live auction at 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.finaghtys.com.

The Snoqualmie Valley Great Strides Walk, a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, starts at 11 a.m. Sept. 26 at Centennial Fields in Snoqualmie. All participants are encouraged to walk the two-mile loop along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail before they have the opportunity to get lunch from Sherm’s BBQ. To learn more, visit www.snoqualmievalleygreatstrides.blogspot.com.

To support Snoqualmie Middle School student Kaitie Gallagher, who is living with cystic fibrosis, visit Kaitie’s Kingdom Great Strides Team Rummage Sale at the Gallagher’s home from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. at 39151 S.E. Delta St. in Snoqualmie Aug. 29.

Dreams of Hope, a guild for Seattle Children’s Hospital will hold a lunch and a silent and live auction at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 4. The guild will be auctioning shoes, wine, sports tickets and memorabilia, entertainment and vacation packages. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by contacting Diana Reul-Shapiro at 443-6714 or dianareul@hotmail.com. To learn more, visit www.dreamsofhopeguild.org.

Classes

The Early Bird Workout began July 2 at Si View Community Center. The class meets from 6-7 a.m. every Thursday morning, and offers a high intensity workout for those who want to exercise before work. For more information, go to www.siviewpark.org or call 831-1900.

The Mount Si School of Karate is offered through Si View Community Center Mondays and Wednesdays each month. Interested participants 7-8 years will meet from 4-5 p.m., those who are 9-11 years from 5-6 p.m. and those 12 and up from 6-7 p.m. Register for the class at www.siviewpark.org or call 831-1900.

The Umibushi Self-Defense Academy is conducting AAU Level 2 Karate Club classes at Twin Falls Middle School in North Bend from 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The classes cost $60 per month and are open to all ages 7 and up. For more information, go to www.umibushi.com.

An Al-Anon Family Group meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at Mt. Si Lutheran Church in North Bend.

The teen drop-in program happens from 3-5 p.m. on Mondays and 1-5 p.m. on Fridays at Si View Community Center in North Bend. For more information, contact Ryan Daly at rdaly@siviewpark.org or 831-1900.

Spanish classes are held every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Sno-Valley Senior Center. Open to the community. $5 per class, drop-in basis, taught by Celide Rivero.

Food Addicts Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday in North Bend. For more information, please call 888-0314.

The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meets at Si View Park from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. Cost is $4.

An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group meets from 6:30 – 8 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26526 Cherry Valley Rd., Duvall. For more information, contact group facilitator Irene Olson at 868-4889.

Volunteer Opportunities

Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum seeks docents to volunteer at the museum from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October. Duties will include greeting visitors, selling items in the gift shop and more. Training will be provided. Contact the museum at 888-3200 or Pat Kelly at 888-1557.

The Senior Services Transportation Program seeks volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Volunteers will drive their own vehicles and choose the weekdays, times and areas in which they’d like to drive. Mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. For more information, call 206-748-7588 or 1-800-282-5815, or e-mail melissat@seniorservices.org. To apply online, go to www.seniorservices.org/vts/vts.htm.

The Mount Si Senior Center thrift store is looking for volunteers to sort donations and help with cash sales a few hours a week. The thrift store is located in the Senior Center at 411 Main Street in North Bend. For more information, call Janet at 888-3434.

Hopelink in the Snoqualmie Valley is seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. For more information, go to www.hope-link.org/takeaction/volunteer or call 869-6000.

Adopt-A-Park with yourself, your family, neighbors or club. Adopt-A-Park is a volunteer program for Snoqualmie residents willing to help improve and enhance public parks and trails. Volunteering requires an application and a one-year commitment. Call 831-5784.

Be a Study Zone tutor and give students the homework help they need. Study Zone needs volunteers to tutor elementary through high school students in math, science, English, social studies and study methods. A two-hour weekly commitment and flexible substitute scheduling are available. The Study Zone program is a free service offered by the King County Library System. For more information, call 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 and help expand opportunities for children, families and seniors around the community. To learn more, call 888-0554.

North Bend Library

The Friends of the North Bend Library will host their annual book sale from Aug. 15-29.

Join the North Bend Library Tuesday Book Group for an evening of lively conversation about a variety of new and notable fiction and nonfiction. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the North Bend Library meeting room. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 888-0554.

The North Bend Chess Club, for all ages, meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday.

Game On, for ages 12 to 18, meets 3- 5 p.m. Fridays to play XBox 360, Playstation, Nintendo DS, Guitar Hero and DDS. Board games also are available.

English as a Second Language classes meet at 6:30 p.m. Mondays.

Toddler Story Time, for ages 2 to 3 with an adult, meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

Evening Family Story Time meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Snoqualmie Library

Young Toddler Story Time, for age 12 to 24 months with an adult, is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

Anime & Manga Club, for middle and high school students, meets at 3 p.m. Wednesdays to watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice manga drawing.

Snoqualmie Library Pajama Story Time, for all young children with an adult, is at 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Clubs

Rotary Club of Snoqualmie meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club. E-mail SnoqualmieRotary@yahoo.com.

The Eastside Chapter of the Northwest Biodiesel Network meets the second Wednesday of every month, from 7-9 p.m., at the Railroad Depot in North Bend. For more information, go to www.nwbiodiesel.org or call 503-9876.

A cancer survivor group meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Sawdust Coffee, located in the North Bend Factory Stores mall. To learn more, contact Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.

The Mt. Si Artist Guild promotes visual fine arts in the Snoqualmie Valley. It meets the third Saturday of every month at 9:15 a.m. in the North Bend Senior Center. Upcoming events include: the Festival at Mount Si, Aug. 7-9; Art in the Park, Aug. 15 and 22; Sawdust Art Show, Aug. 31. For more information, contact Diane Solomon at djsolomon@comcast.net.

Post No. 79 of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Building at 38625 Southeast River Street in Snoqualmie. For more information, call Steve Fenton, Post Commander, at 396-6100 or Kathy Kerr, Unit President, at 831-5133.

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 of the month 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.

The Snoqualmie Valley Youth Hub provides cultural, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities to more than 4,000 young people in the Valley. Call 831-1900.

Loyal Order of Moose is located at 108 Sydney Ave. in North Bend. Men meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Women meet at 7 p.m. the third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Call 888-0951.

The Mount Si Fish and Game Club meets at the Fall City Firehall at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.

Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Unity Lodge  No. 198 in North Bend. Call 888-5779.

The MOMS Club of North Bend, a social group for at-home mothers, meets at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome at all MOMS Club activities. Call 888-1387 or visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com.