•  Both cities’ offices will be closed Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
• North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, North Bend City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N.
• North Bend transportation and Public Works Committee, 3:45 p.m. Feb. 15, North Bend Public Works, 1155 E. North Bend Way
•  North Bend Economic Development Commission, 8 a.m. Feb. 16, Community and Economic Development, 126 E. Fourth St.
•  Snoqualmie Arts Commission, 5 p.m. Feb. 13, Snoqualmie City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.
•  Snoqualmie City Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 13, Snoqualmie City Hall
•  Snoqualmie Community and Economic Affairs Committee, 5 p.m. Feb. 14, Snoqualmie City Hall
•  Snoqualmie Economic Development Commission, 8 a.m. Feb. 15, Snoqualmie City Hall
•  Snoqualmie Shoreline Hearings Board, 5 p.m. Feb. 15, Snoqualmie City Hall
•  Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. Feb. 16, Snoqualmie Fire Department, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway

Music/entertainment

•  Aria Prame Duo, 9 p.m. Feb. 9, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, 292-9307
•  Chris Morton Trio, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, Boxley’s
•  Jerry Harris, hypnotist, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie
•  Jay Thomas Quartet, 7 p.m. Feb. 11, Boxley’s
•  Jeremy Serwer, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
•  Benefit performance, “Tits and Asphalt: Why I Walk For Breast Cancer,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 and 11, Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way. Fee: donation. Email gary@valleycenterstage.org for reservations.
• Voodoos Acoustic Show, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Finaghty’s Irish Pub, 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie
• Forrest Roush, Snoqualmie Dance Party, Feb. 11, The Black Dog, call for time
•  Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m. Feb. 12, Boxley’s
• Carolyn Graye’s Singer Soiree, 7 p.m. Feb. 13. Boxley’s
•  Kelley Johnson and John Hansen, Valentine’s Day Special, 7 p.m. Feb. 14. Boxley’s
•  Randy Halberstadt, 7 p.m. Feb. 15, Boxley’s
•  Tim Kennedy and Jimmy Herrod, 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Boxley’s
•  Eastside Firefighters Pipes and Drums, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Finaghty’s Irish Pub
•  Magician Joe Black, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend, 831-1900
•  Mike Antone and Camelia Jade, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, The Black Dog
•  Milo Petersen Trio, 7 p.m. Feb. 17, Boxley’s
•  Brandon Keeley, 8 p.m. Feb. 18, The Black Dog
•  Kelly Eisenhour Quartet, 7 p.m. Feb. 18, Boxley’s
• The Holler, 8 p.m. Feb. 19, The Black Dog
•  Val D’Alessio and Jay Pinto, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, The Black Dog
•  Chris Kendziorski, 8 p.m. Feb. 25, The Black Dog

Events

•  Kids Night Out at Totz, 5:30-9:30 p.m. 249 Main Ave. S. First and third Fridays of the month. Drop off your children at Totz for a movie and snacks. Call 292-9477 to reserve your spot. $25 per child.
•  SnoValley Indoor Playground, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays when school is in session. Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive. Donation of $1 per child per visit is appreciated.
•  “Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots,” 9:45-10:30 a.m. daily through Feb.14 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, membership not required. Email trinayoga@gmail.com or call 443-6228 for more information. Six-week session is $80 plus $20 fee for nonTPC members. Four-week session is $55 plus registration fee.
•  “Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tykes,” 10:45-11:30 a.m. daily through Feb. 14 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge
•  Grand Opening Snoqualmie Valley Community Center, and Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11 , Snoqualmie Community Center, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie
•  SnoValley Idol Jr. auditions, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 11, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way. Call Si View Community Center to register, 831-1900. Singers must be 14 or younger and must register beforehand.
•  Sallal Grange Valentine’s Dance fundraiser, 7 p.m. Feb. 11. Tickets are $25. Funds will go toward House of Hope shelter for women and children. Child care provider Totz in North Bend will provide a special day care rate for parents attending the fundraiser. Call 445-2840.
•  Tween Night at Si View Community Center, 8:30-11 p.m. Feb. 17, $5 entrance fee
•  First Aid/CPR class, 9 a.m. Feb. 18, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway
•  Meet a Forest Service ranger, 7 p.m. Feb. 28, Fall City Library, 33415 S.E. 42nd Place. Learn about the outdoors and discover recreation opportunities from Forest Service rangers.

North Bend Library

The following events take place at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. The library will be closed Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day.

• Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Learn to play chess or get a game going; all ages/skill levels welcome
•  Tax preparation assistance: 10 a.m. Wednesdays through April 11. Everyone welcome regardless of income and age.
• 2012 Teen Art Show is on display through Feb. 29 during library hours.
•  Study Zone, 4 p.m. Feb. 9 and 16, 3 p.m. Feb. 13, 3 p.m. Feb. 14, 7 p.m. Feb. 15, free tutoring for grades K-12
• Valentine’s Day Celebration, 3 p.m. Feb. 10. Come whether you love or hate Valentine’s Day. Valentine- making material and plenty of chocolate will be available.
•  SnoValley Writers Work Group, 3 p.m. Feb. 12. Contact snovalleywrites@gmail.com for assignment prior to class. Adults only.
•  Friends of the North Bend Library meeting, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 13
•  eReader Assistance, 6 p.m. Feb. 13. Learn how to download books to your eReader.
•  English as a Second Language classes, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversational skills.
•  Merry Monday Story Times, 11 a.m. Feb. 13, free for newborns to 3-year-olds with an adult
•  Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 14
•  Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m., Feb. 14
•  Pajamarama Story Times, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15
•  “Living with Wildlife,” 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Learn about animals in our National Forest. Learn how to cope with wildlife in a residential area.
•  Game On! 3 p.m. Feb. 17. Play Xbox 306, PlayStation and Nintendo, “Guitar Hero” and “Dance Dance Revolution.” Board games and snacks available.
•  Special Needs Story Time, 10 a.m. Feb. 18. Targeted for children of developmental ages 3-6. All children are welcome.

Snoqualmie Library

The following events take place at the Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. The library will be closed Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day.

• Spanish/English Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11
• Preschool Story Times, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15, ages 3-6 with adult
•  “Preparing and Filing Taxes Online,” 7 p.m. Feb. 13. Introduction and comparison of online tax preparation using www.turbotax.com and www.hrblock.com.
•  “Living with Wildlife,” 7 p.m. Feb. 15. Learn about animals in our national forest and learn how to cope with wildlife in a residential area.
•  Anime and Manga Club, 3 p.m. Feb. 15. Watch anime movies, practice anime drawing and eat popcorn. All skill levels are welcome.
•  Study Zone, 3 p.m. Feb. 14, 4 p.m. Feb. 15, free tutoring for grades K-12
•  Young Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 15, ages 6-24 months with adult
•  Pajama Story Times, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, all young children welcome with adult
• eReader Assistance, 11 a.m. Feb. 16. Learn how to download Books to your eReader.
•  Aging Well With Consciousness Book Club, 10:15 a.m. Feb. 18

The Lorax & The Sneetches and Other Stories, 2 p.m. Feb. 21. Live performance of these Dr. Seuss tales.

Classes

•  “Music ‘N’ Me” parent-child class, 10:30-11:10 a.m. through Feb. 14 at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Children ages 2-5 can learn the basics of making music. $25. Siblings 2 and older must be registered.
•  CPR and AED class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25, Si View Community Center. $62, includes two-year American Red Cross certification.
•  “Hands-On Fun With Art,” 10 a.m. Saturdays through Feb. 11, at the old Snoqualmie Library, 38580 S.E. River Street. Fee: $70
•  S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) exercise class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend, 888-3434
•  Martial arts classes for 4- and 5-year-olds at Encompass, 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 10, 17, March 2, 9 and 16. $120 per child. Class taught by DMW Martial Arts and Fitness at Encompass Main Campus, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend.
•  Swimming lessons at Si View Community Center. Feb. 27 to March 28 Mondays and Wednesdays, $70. Feb. 28 to March 29 Tuesdays and Thursdays, $70. March 3-31 Saturdays only, $35.

• North Bend Finance and Administration committee, 4 p.m. Feb. 7, North Bend City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N.
•  North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S.
•  North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, North Bend City Hall.
•  Snoqualmie Parks Plan public meeting, 7 p.m. Feb. 6, Snoqualmie City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.

Music/entertainment

• Chris Clark and Barney McClure, 7 p.m. Feb. 2, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, 292-9307
• Poetry Open Mic Night, 6 p.m. Feb. 2, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
• Bryant Urban’s Blue Oasis, 7 p.m. Feb. 3, Boxley’s
•  Scinite, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, The Black Dog

• Finapalooza IV, 9 p.m. Feb. 2, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Feb. 3, and 5:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Feb. 4, at Finaghty’s Irish Pub — three days, 10 bands, including Queensryche’s Geoff Tate
•  Leah Stillwell Quartet, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, Boxley’s
•  The Hollands, 8 p.m. Feb. 4, The Black Dog
•  Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m. Feb. 5, 12, Boxley’s
• Future Jazz heads, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Boxley’s
•  Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. Feb. 8, The Black Dog
•  Reuel Lubag, 8 p.m. Feb. 8, Boxley’s
•  Aria Prame Duo, 9 p.m. Feb. 9, Boxley’s
•  Chris Morton Trio, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, Boxley’s
•  Jay Thomas Quartet, 7 p.m. Feb. 11, Boxley’s
•  Jeremy Serwer, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, The Black Dog
•  Benefit performance, “Tits and Asphalt: Why I Walk For Breast Cancer,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 and 11, Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way. Fee: donation. Email gary@valleycenterstage.org for reservations.
•  Forrest Roush, Snoqualmie Dance Party, Feb. 11, The Black Dog, call for time
•  Brandon Keeley, 8 p.m. Feb. 18, The Black Dog
•  Magician Joe Black, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend, 831-1900

Events

•  Kids Night Out at Totz, 5:30-9:30 p.m. 249 Main Ave. S. First and third Fridays of the month. Drop off your children at Totz for a movie and snacks. Call 292-9477 to reserve your spot. $25 per child.
• SnoValley Indoor Playground, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays when school is in session. Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive. Donation of $1 per child per visit is appreciated.
• “Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots,” 9:45-10:30 a.m. daily through 14 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, membership not required. Email trinayoga@gmail.com or call 443-6228 for more information. Six-week session is $80 plus $20 fee for nonTPC members. Four-week session is $55 plus registration fee.
• “Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tykes,” 10:45-11:30 a.m. daily through Feb. 14 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge
•  Mount Si High School’s sophomore class “takes over” the North Bend McDonald’s restaurant. 5-8 p.m. Feb. 8, at 735 S.W. Mount Si Blvd. High school staff will handle counter, drive-thru and help make food. Part of the proceeds go toward the Mount Si High School class of 2014.
• SnoValley Idol Jr. auditions. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 11, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way. Call Si View Community Center to register, 831-1900. Singers must be 14 or younger and must register beforehand.
• Sallal Grange Valentine’s Dance fundraiser, 7 p.m. Feb. 11. Tickets are $25. Funds will go toward House of Hope shelter for women and children. Child care provider Totz in North Bend will provide a special day care rate for parents attending the fundraiser. Call 445-2840.
•  Tween Night at Si View Community Center, 8:30-11 p.m. Feb. 17. $5 entrance fee.
•  Meet a Forest Service ranger, 7 p.m. Feb. 28, Fall City Library, 33415 S.E. 42nd Place. Learn about the outdoors and discover recreation opportunities from Forest Service rangers.

North Bend Library

•  The following events take place at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. The library will be closed Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day.
•  Tax preparation assistance: 10 a.m. Wednesdays through April 11. Everyone welcome regardless of income and age.
•  Study Zone, 4 p.m. Feb. 2 and 9, 3 p.m. Feb. 6 and 7, 7 p.m. Feb. 8; free tutoring for grades K-12
•  2012 Teen Art Show, 3 p.m. Feb. 3
•  Merry Monday Story Times, 11 a.m. Feb. 6, free for newborns to 3-year-olds with an adult
•  English as a Second Language classes, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, formal class to learn grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills
•  First Tuesday Book Club, 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Discussion of “The Lost Girls: Three Friends, Four Continents,” by Jennifer Baggett, Holly Corbett and Amanda Pressner
•  Microsoft Excel classes, 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Learn how to perform calculations using formulas, copy formulas and Autosum. Must know how to use a keyboard and a mouse.
•  Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 7
•  Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m., Feb. 7
•  Pajamarama Story Times, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8
•  Valentine’s Day Celebration, 3 p.m. Feb. 10. Come whether you love or hate Valentine’s Day. Valentine-making material and plenty of chocolate will be available.
•  SnoValley Writers work group, 3 p.m. Feb. 12

Snoqualmie Library

• The following events take place at the Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. The library will be closed Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day.
• “Purl One, Listen, Too,” 1 p.m. Feb. 2. knitting group
• Pajama Story Times, 7 p.m. Feb. 2. All young children welcome with adult.
• Preschool Story Times, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 6 and 13, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 8, ages 3-6 with adult
•  Study Zone, 3 p.m. Feb. 7 and 14, 4 p.m. Feb. 8, free tutoring for grades K-12
• Young Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 8 and 15, ages 6 to 24 months with adult
• Valentine’s Day Celebration, 3 p.m. Feb. 8. Come whether you love or hate Valentine’s Day. Valentine-making material and plenty of chocolate will be available.
• Spanish/English Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11
•  “Preparing and Filing Taxes Online,” 7 p.m. Feb. 13. Introduction and comparison of online tax preparation using www.turbotax.com and www.hrblock.com.
•  “Living with Wildlife,” 7 p.m. Feb. 15. Learn about animals in our national forest and learn how to cope with wildlife in a residential area.

Classes

• “Music ‘N’ Me” parent-child class, 10:30-11:10 a.m. through Feb. 14 at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Children ages 2-5 can learn the basics of making music. $25. Siblings 2 and older must be registered.
•  CPR and AED class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25, Si View Community Center. $62, includes two-year American Red Cross certification.
• “Hands-On Fun With Art,” 10 a.m. Saturdays through Feb. 11, at the old Snoqualmie Library, 38580 S.E. River Street. Fee: $70.
•  S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) exercise class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. Call 888-3434.
•  Martial arts classes for 4- and 5-year-olds at Encompass, 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 3, 10, 17, March 2, 9 and 16. $120 per child. Class taught by DMW Martial Arts and Fitness at Encompass Main Campus, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend.

Volunteer opportunities

•  The Snoqualmie Tribe is seeking volunteers to help plant trees, clear brush and lay down cardboard and mulch at Fall City Community Park, 10 a.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 25 and March 24. Contact Tribe ecologist Neal Jander at njander@snoqualmienation.com if interested.
•  Encompass is currently seeking volunteers to help with our landscape and maintenance at both the downtown North Bend and Boalch Avenue locations along with office help. This can be a weekly or monthly commitment. Email michelle.mccormick@encompassnw.org or call 888-2777.
•  Snoqualmie Sister Cities Association invites community members to join a newly formed group to support Snoqualmie’s new sister city, Chaclacayo, Peru. The association already has developed a close relationship with sister city Gangjin, South Korea, which more than 30 residents have visited in the past four years. Email maryrcorcoran@gmail.com or call 503-1813.
•  The Mount Si Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help unload food at noon Mondays, sort food at 9 a.m. Tuesdays or pass out food on Wednesdays. Call the food bank at 888-0096.
•  The Elk Management Group invites the community to participate in elk collaring, telemetry and habitat improvement projects in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Project orientation meetings are at 6 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the U.S. Forest Service Conference Room, behind the Forest Service office, 130 Thrasher Ave. Email research@snoqualmievalleyelk.org.
•  Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is accepting applications for ages 16 or older to volunteer in various departments of the hospital. Email carolw@snoqualmiehospital.org to arrange an interview.
• Senior Services Transportation Program needs volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Car required. Mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-748-7588 or 800-282-5815 toll free, or email melissat@seniorservices.org. Apply online at www.seniorservices.org. Click on “Giving Back” and then on “Volunteer Opportunities.”

Submit an item for the community calendar by emailing smoraga@snovalleystar.com or go to www.snovalleystar.com.

•   Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. Jan. 12 and 26, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway
•  Snoqualmie Public Works Committee, 5 p.m. Jan. 17, 38624 S.E. River St.
• Snoqualmie Planning and Parks Committee, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17, 38624 S.E. River St.

•  Snoqualmie Parks Plan Public Hearing, 7 p.m. Jan 17, 38624 S.E. River St.
•  Snoqualmie Parks Board, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, 38624 S.E. River St.
• Snoqualmie Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, 38624 S.E. River St.
• Snoqualmie Economic Development Commission, 8 a.m. Jan. 18, 38624 S.E. River St.
•  Snoqualmie Finance and Administration Committee, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 38624 S.E. River St.
• Snoqualmie City Council, 7 p.m. Jan. 23, 38624 S.E. River St.

•  Snoqualmie Community and Economic Affairs Committee, 5 p.m. Jan. 24, 38624 S.E. River St.
•  Snoqualmie Shoreline Hearings Board, 5 p.m. Jan. 25, 38624 S.E. River St.
•  North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Jan. 12 and 26, 211 Main Ave. N.
•  North Bend Community and Economic Development Committee, 1:15 p.m. Jan. 17,126 E. Fourth St.
•  North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S.
•  North Bend Transportation and Public Works Committee, 3:45 p.m. Jan. 18, 1155 E. North Bend Way
•  North Bend Economic Development Commission, 8 a.m. Jan. 19, 126 E. Fourth St.
•  North Bend City Council Work Study, 7 p.m. Jan. 24, 211 Main Ave. N.
• North Bend Parks Commission, 6 p.m. Jan. 25, 126 E. Fourth St.

Music/entertainment

• Dave Peterson Duo, 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way
•  Milo Petersen Trio, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13, Boxley’s
•  Greasy Spoon, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
• Jean Mann Band, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14, The Black Dog
• Kelly Eisenhour Quartet, 7 p.m. Jan. 14, Boxley’s
•  Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m. Jan. 15 and 22, Boxley’s

•  Mount Si High School Jazz, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, Boxley’s
•  Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. Jan. 18, 25, The Black Dog
•  Emerald City Little Big Band, 7 p.m. Jan. 18, Boxley’s
•  Chris Morton Duo, 7 p.m. Jan. 19, Boxley’s
•  Joe Black, magician, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20, $10 donation per family, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive
•  Drunken Promises, 8 p.m. Jan. 20, The Black Dog
•  Bryant Urban’s Blue Oasis, 7 p.m. Jan. 20, 27, Boxley’s
•  Charlie Loesel, 8 p.m. Jan. 21, The Black Dog
• Greg Williamson Quartet, 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Boxley’s

Events

•  SnoValley Indoor Playground, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays when school is in session. Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive. Donation of $1 per child per visit is appreciated.
•  “Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots,” 9:45-10:30 a.m., Jan. 10-Feb. 14 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, membership not required. Email trinayoga@gmail.com or call 443-6228 for more information. Six-week session is $80 plus $20 fee for nonTPC members. Four-week session is $55 plus registration fee.
•  “Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tykes,” 10:45-11:30 a.m. Jan. 10 to Feb. 14 at TPC Snoqualmie
•  “Continuing the Conversation: Getting to Know Your Senior Center,” noon Jan. 12, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Bring a brown-bag lunch and come to the library to learn how local senior centers are evolving and changing continually.
•  Snoqualmie Ridge Indoor Playground, 9-11 a.m. Jan. 13 and 20, Church on the Ridge, 35131 S.E. Ridge St. Check church website, www.churchontheridge.org, to confirm it’s open. Click on “Ministries” and then click on “Children.”

• Game On! 3 p.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Free. For teenagers. Come by and play video games.
•  Town of Snoqualmie Falls video and discussion, 10 a.m. Jan. 14, Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Free.
•  Art lecture: “Paul Gauguin and the Search for Paradise,” 1:30 p.m. Jan. 15, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Presented by Susan Olds.
• No School Day Camp, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Cost: $55. For children in kindergarten to fifth grade. Register online at www.siviewpark.org or call 831-1900.
•  Snoqualmie Book Group/Virtually There Online Book Club, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Come for an afternoon of book talks and choose the titles we’ll read and discuss, both virtually and in person, during the year.

•  Friends of the Snoqualmie Library Meeting, 6 p.m. Jan. 18, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E.
•  Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 18, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Ages 3-6 with adult.
• Young Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 18, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Ages 6 to 24 months with adult.
•  Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 18, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Ages 3-6 with adult.
• Pajamarama Story Times, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth Street.
•  Pajama Story Times, 7 p.m. Jan. 12, 19, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. All young children welcome with adult.
•  “Seals, Whales and Otters,” 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 20, Encompass Main Campus, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. For ages 4-5. Call 888-2777. Cost: $25.

•  Snoqualmie Community Center Dedication, 10:30 a.m. Jan 21, 35018 S.E. Ridge St.
•  Snoqualmie Valley YMCA Open House, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan 21, 35018 S.E. Ridge St.
•  Read the Book, Watch the Movie, 3:30-6 p.m. Jan. 23, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Read “The Iron Giant: a Story in Five Nights,” by Ted Hughes, and then watch the movie. Popcorn will be provided. Free. For grades five through eight with an adult.
•  Merry Monday Story Times, 11 a.m. Jan. 23, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Free for newborns to 3-year-olds with an adult.
•  Meet a Forest Service ranger, 7 p.m. various dates and locations. Learn about the outdoors and discover recreation opportunities from Forest Service rangers at local libraries. North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.: Jan 24 and Feb. 16; Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E.: Jan 25 and Feb. 15; Fall City Library, 33415 S.E. 42nd Place: Jan 26 and Feb. 28.

Classes

• Study Zone, 4 p.m. Jan. 12, 17, 7 p.m. Jan. 18, 4 p.m. Jan. 19, free tutoring for grades K-12 at North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.
• SnoValley Writers work group, 3 p.m. Jan. 22, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.
•  S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) exercise class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. Call 888-3434.
•  English as a second language, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversational skills.
•  One-on-One Computer Assistance, 1 p.m. Wednesdays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. A KCLS volunteer can give you one-on-one assistance with computer questions.

Volunteer opportunities

•  Encompass is currently seeking volunteers to help with our landscape and maintenance at both the downtown North Bend and Boalch Avenue locations along with office help. This can be a weekly or monthly commitment. Email michelle.mccormick@encompassnw.org or call 888-2777.
•  Snoqualmie Sister Cities Association invites community members to join a newly formed group to support Snoqualmie’s new sister city, Chaclacayo, Peru. The association already has developed a close relationship with sister city Gangjin, South Korea, which more than 30 residents have visited in the past four years. Email maryrcorcoran@gmail.com or call 503-1813.
• The Mount Si Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help unload food at noon Mondays, sort food at 9 a.m. Tuesdays or pass out food on Wednesdays. Call the food bank at 888-0096.
•  The Elk Management Group invites the community to participate in elk collaring, telemetry and habitat improvement projects in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Project orientation meetings are at 6 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the U.S. Forest Service Conference Room, behind the Forest Service office, 130 Thrasher Ave. Email research@snoqualmievalleyelk.org.
•  Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is accepting applications for ages 16 or older to volunteer in various departments of the hospital. Email carolw@snoqualmiehospital.org to arrange an interview.
•  Senior Services Transportation Program needs volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Choose the times and areas in which you’d like to drive. Car required. Mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-748-7588 or 800-282-5815 toll free, or email melissat@seniorservices.org. Apply online at www.seniorservices.org. Click on “Giving Back” and then on “Volunteer Opportunities.”
• Mount Si Senior Center needs volunteers for sorting and sales in the thrift store, reception and class instruction. The center is at 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. Call 888-3434.
•  Hopelink in Snoqualmie Valley seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16. Go to www.hopelink.org/takeaction/volunteer.com or call 869-6000.
•  AdoptAPark is a program for Snoqualmie residents to improve public parks and trails. An application and one-year commitment are required.

- Mount Si Fish and Game Club, 7:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month (October through May), Snoqualmie Police Department, 34825 S.E. Douglas St., Snoqualmie

- Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club, 7 a.m. every Thursday, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Go to www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.

- American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m. second Thursday, 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 888-1206

- Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club, 6:30 p.m. second Thursday, Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend, 888-4646

Submit an item for the community calendar by emailing editor@snovalleystar.com or go to www.snovalleystar.com.

- Snoqualmie Valley Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Mount Si Golf Course restaurant in Snoqualmie, snovalley@member.kiwanis.org

-Snoqualmie Fraternal Order of Eagles Women’s Auxiliary, first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Men’s Aerie, first and third Wednesday, 7 p.m., both at 108 Railroad Ave., 888-1129

- Cancer survivor group, 9 a.m. second Saturday, Sawdust Coffee, North Bend Factory Stores mall, newellvl@yahoo.com

- The Snoqualmie Valley Youth Hub — cultural, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities for young people — 831-1900

- Loyal Order of Moose, 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend. Men — 6 p.m. first and third Monday; Women — 7 p.m. third and fourth Tuesday, 888-0951

- Washington Freemasons, 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday, Unity Lodge No. 198, North Bend, 888-5779

- Mental illness support group, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway, Snoqualmie, free of charge for anyone with a mental illness or who has a family member with a mental illness, 829-2417

- Mount Si Artist Guild meeting, 9:15-11 a.m. third Saturday, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend, www.mtsiartistguild.org

-Sno-Valley Beekeepers, second Tuesday, 7 p.m., Meadowbrook Interpretive Center, Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend, www.snoqualmievalleybeekeepers.org

- Trellis gardening club, 10 a.m. third Saturday, Valley Christian Assembly, 32725 S.E. 42nd St., Fall City, new and experienced gardeners are welcome

-Moms Club of North Bend, 10 a.m. last Monday of the month, Totz, 249 Main Ave. S., Suite E, North Bend, children welcome, www.momsclub.org

-Elk Management Group, 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday, U.S. Forest Service conference room, 130 Thrasher Ave., behind the visitors’ center on North Bend Way; interagency committee meetings, 1:30 p.m. first Monday, North Bend City Hall annex, 126 Fourth St.; both meetings open to the public, www.snoqualmievalleyelk.org

- Anime and Manga Club, 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie; watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice anime drawing

Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. every Thursday, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend; learn to play chess or get a game going; all ages and skill levels welcome

-The North Bend Chess Club, every Thursday from 7-9 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.; all ages and skill levels are invited

-PFLAG Meeting, first Wednesday, 7 p.m.; support, guest speakers and movie viewings; all are welcome, Tolt United Church of Christ, 4851 Tolt Ave., Carnation

• Government offices will be closed Nov. 24-25 for Thanksgiving Day.
• Snoqualmie City Council meeting, 7 p.m. Nov. 28, Snoqualmie City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie
• Snoqualmie Community and Economic Affairs committee, 5 p.m. Nov. 29, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie
•  Snoqualmie Economic Development Commission, noon Nov. 30, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie
•  Snoqualmie Shoreline Hearings Board, 5 p.m. Nov. 30, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie
• North Bend Economic Development Commission, 8 a.m. Dec. 1, 126 E. Fourth St., North Bend

Events

•  Lunch & Learn, “Coping with December’s Challenges,” noon Dec. 1, presented by Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District, Snoqualmie Fire Station, free, RSVP at www.svhdlunch-andlearn.eventbrite.com
• Habitat for Humanity of East King County family information meeting, 6-7 p.m. Dec. 1, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie
•  Employment Empowerment Group: Self-guided meeting to talk about the challenges of unemployment and underemployment, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 29, 38565 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Register at www.eeg.eventbrite.com, call 888-9790 or email Kimar@snoqualmiehospital.org
• Holiday Bazaar at Si View Community Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Carolers, youth dancers and singers, and more than 30 vendors of handmade goods. Admission is free.
• Live music: Austin Jenkins, 8 p.m. Nov. 26; The Little Black Bottles, 8 p.m. Dec. 3; Danny Godinez, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10; Ask Sophie, 8 p.m. Dec. 17; Snoqualmie Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. A donation of warm clothes is appreciated.
•  Live music: Reuel Lubag Band, 7 p.m. Nov. 25; Bernie Jacobs Quartet, 7 p.m. Nov. 26; Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m. Nov. 27; Carolyn Graye Singer’s Soiree, 7 p.m. Nov. 28; RMI Special Performance Night, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29; Chris Morton Trio 7 p.m. Nov. 30; Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
•  Santa Train, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 26-27. Trains depart hourly from the Northwest Railway Museum Depot, 205 McClellan St., North Bend. Tickets are $20 for everyone ages 2 and up, are available by reservation only at www.trainmuseum.org, and should be purchased in advance.

Classes 

•  S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) exercise class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. Led by certified exercise instructor Carla Orellana. Call 888-3434.
• English as a second language, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversational skills.
• One-on-One Computer Assistance, 1 p.m. Wednesdays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. A KCLS volunteer can give you one-on-one assistance with computer questions.

Volunteer opportunities 

• Snoqualmie Sister Cities Association invites community members to join a newly formed group to support Snoqualmie’s new sister city, Chaclacayo, Peru. The association already has developed a close relationship with sister city Gangjin, South Korea, which more than 30 residents have visited in the past four years. Email maryrcorcoran@gmail.com or call 503-1813.
• The Mount Si Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help unload food at noon Mondays, sort food at 9 a.m. Tuesdays or pass out food on Wednesdays. Call 888-0096.
• The Elk Management Group invites the community to participate in elk collaring, telemetry and habitat improvement projects in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Project orientation meetings are at 6 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the North Bend City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N. Email research@snoqualmievalleyelk.org.

•  Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is accepting applications for ages 16 or older to volunteer in various departments of the hospital. Email carolw@snoqualmiehospital.org to arrange an interview.
•  Senior Services Transportation Program needs volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Choose your times and areas. Car required. Mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-748-7588 or 800-282-5815 toll free, or email melissat@seniorservices.org. Apply online at www.seniorservices.org. Click on “Giving Back” and then on “Volunteer Opportunities.”
•  Mount Si Senior Center needs volunteers for sorting and sales in the thrift store, reception and class instruction. The center is at 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. Call 888-3434.
•  Hopelink in Snoqualmie Valley seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16. Go to www.hope-link.org/takeaction/volunteer.com or call 869-6000.
•  Adopt-A-Park is a program for Snoqualmie residents to improve public parks and trails. An application and one-year commitment are required. Call 831-5784.

•  Study Zone tutors are needed for all grade levels to give students the homework help they need. Two-hour weekly commitment or substitutes wanted. Study Zone is a free service of the King County Library System. Call 369-3312.
• q Keep the Valley Warm coat drive, until Dec. 11, accepting all types of winter clothes and blankets for adults and children. Drop-off is at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.

Clubs

• Mount Si Fish and Game Club, 7:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month (October through May), Snoqualmie Police Department, 34825 S.E. Douglas St., Snoqualmie
• Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club, 7 a.m. every Thursday, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Go to www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.
•  American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m. second Thursday, 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 888-1206
•  Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club, 6:30 p.m. second Thursday, Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend, 888-4646
•  Snoqualmie Valley Kiwanis Club, 7 a.m. every Thursday, Mount Si Golf Course restaurant in Snoqualmie, snovalley@member.kiwanis.org
•  Snoqualmie Fraternal Order of Eagles Women’s Auxiliary, first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Men’s Aerie, first and third Wednesday, 7 p.m., both at 108 Railroad Ave., 888-1129

• Cancer survivor group, 9 a.m. second Saturday, Sawdust Coffee, North Bend Factory Stores mall, newellvl@yahoo.com
•  The Snoqualmie Valley Youth Hub — cultural, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities for young people — 831-1900
•  Loyal Order of Moose, 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend. Men — 6 p.m. first and third Monday; Women — 7 p.m. third and fourth Tuesday, 888-0951
•  Washington Freemasons, 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday, Unity Lodge No. 198, North Bend, 888-5779
• Mental illness support group, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway, Snoqualmie, free of charge for anyone with a mental illness or who has a family member with a mental illness, 829-2417
•  Mount Si Artist Guild meeting, 9:15-11 a.m. third Saturday, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend, www.mtsiartistguild.org
• Sno-Valley Beekeepers, second Tuesday, 7 p.m., Meadowbrook Interpretive Center, Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend, www.snoqualmievalleybeekeepers.org
•  Trellis gardening club, 10 a.m. third Saturday, Valley Christian Assembly, 32725 S.E. 42nd St., Fall City, new and experienced gardeners are welcome
•  Moms Club of North Bend, 10 a.m. last Monday of the month, Totz, 249 Main Ave. S., Suite E, North Bend, children welcome, www.momsclub.org
• Elk Management Group, 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday, U.S. Forest Service conference room, 130 Thrasher Ave., behind the visitors’ center on North Bend Way; interagency committee meetings, 1:30 p.m. first Monday, North Bend City Hall annex, 126 Fourth St.; both meetings open to the public, www.snoqualmievalleyelk.org
•  Anime and Manga Club, 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie; watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice anime drawing
• Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. every Thursday, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend; learn to play chess or get a game going; all ages and skill levels welcome
• The North Bend Chess Club, every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.; all ages, skill levels invited
• PFLAG Meeting, first Wednesday, 7 p.m.; support, guest speakers and movie viewings; all are welcome, Tolt United Church of Christ, 4851 Tolt Ave., Carnation

Submit an item for the community calendar by emailing editor@snovalleystar.com or go to www.snovalleystar.com.

• Cancelled: Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. Oct. 13, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway
• Public Hospital District No. 4 board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Snoqualmie City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie
•  North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Oct. 13, 211 Main Ave. N.
• Snoqualmie Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 17, 38624 S.E. River St.
•  Snoqualmie Public Works Committee, 5 p.m. Oct. 17, 38624 S.E. River St.
• Snoqualmie Planning and Parks Committee, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 38624 S.E. River St.
•  Snoqualmie Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Oct. 17, 38624 S.E. River St.
•  Snoqualmie Parks Board, 7 p.m. Oct., 38624 S.E. River St.
•  North Bend Community and Economic Development Committee, 1:45 p.m. Oct. 18, 126 E. Fourth St.
•  Snoqualmie Finance and Administration Committee, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 38624 S.E. River St.
•  North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, 411 Main Ave. N.
•  North Bend Transportation and Public Works Committee, 3:45 p.m. Oct. 19, 1155 E. North Bend Way
• North Bend Economic Development Commission, 8 a.m., Oct. 20R, 126 E. Fourth St
• ULID No. 6 hearing: Final assessment roll, 3 p.m. Oct. 20, 411 Main Ave. N., North Bend
• Snoqualmie Valley School Board, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 8001 Silva Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie

• The Valley Center Stage’s 2011-2012 season opens with “Bram Stoker’s Dracula.” The terrifying tale isn’t for the faint of heart. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday to Oct. 15, Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way, second floor, North Bend. Tickets can be purchased at www.valleycenterstage.org.
• Pajama story times, 7 p.m. Oct. 13, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie. All young children welcome with an adult.
• Open mic, 7 p.m. Oct. 13, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
•  Milo Petersen Trio, 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
• Sundaes on Monday CD release party, 8 p.m. Oct. 14, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie

• Valley Animal Partners fundraising chili cook-off and auction, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 8200 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. Open to the public. Tickets: $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for kids 7-15 years old, children under 7 are free. For information about donating a dessert or entering the chili cook-off, go to www.valleyanimalpartners.com/chili_dinner_and_dessert_auction.
•  Kelly Eisenhour Quartet, 7 p.m. Oct. 15, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
• Lung Fish, 8 p.m. Oct. 15, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
•  Bluegrass with Alan Munde and Adam Granger, 6 p.m. Oct. 16, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
•  Merry Monday Story Times, 11 a.m. Oct. 17, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. For newborns to 3-year-olds accompanied with an adult.
• Afternoon Preschool Story Times, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie. For ages 3 to 6 with an adult.
• Milo Petersen Duo, 7 p.m. Oct. 17, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
•  Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 18, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. For ages 2-3 with an adult.
• Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. For ages 3-6 with an adult.
• Study zone, 3 p.m. Oct. 18, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

• Future Jazz Heads, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
• Young Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 19, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie. For ages 6 months to 24 months with adult.
• Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 19, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie. For ages 3 to 6 with an adult.

• Pajamarama Story Times, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. All young children are welcome with an adult.
•  Open mic, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Twede’s Café, 137 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
•  Mount Si Lions Club Winemakers Dinner and Silent Auction, 5 p.m. Oct. 20, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend. Tickets: $45 per person. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 17, and are available at Boxley’s, Toad’s Coffee, Hauglie Insurance or online at www.mountsilionsclub.com.
•  Open mic, 7 p.m. Oct. 20, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
•  BBQ and Blues, 7 p.m. Oct. 21, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. Come by for a variety of local blues musicians and great barbecue.
•  Walk to big cedar, 10 a.m. Oct. 22, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Check out a 500-year-old cedar tree. Dress for the weather.
• Harvest Carnival, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 22, Si View Community Center, 400 Orchard Drive, North Bend. Put on your costume and enjoy some harvest season fun! Harvest Carnival is part of the Family Night series, co-sponsored by Encompass and Si View Metro Parks. Costs: Five carnival games for $1; haunted house $1.
•  Snoqualmie Pass Women’s Group Oktoberfest Fundraiser, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 22, Alpental Ski Resort. Cover: $15 (includes dinner and one beer).
•  Monster Halloween Bash, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
•  Howlin’ Halloween Party, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 22, Si View Community Center, 400 Orchard Drive, North Bend. Get a costume for the costume contest, and come party the night away with us! Grades: 6-12. Fee: $5.
•  Sallal Grange fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 22, Sallal Grange, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend. Tickets: $15. Live music, silent auction and local food.
•  Oregon Shadow Theatre presents “The Green Bird,” 7 p.m. Oct. 27, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie. For ages 4 and older with an adult. In a story told with music and shadow puppets, a boy is transformed into a fortune-telling bird by an evil magician.

Volunteer opportunities

•  Snoqualmie Sister Cities Association invites community members to join a newly formed group to support Snoqualmie’s new sister city, Chaclacayo, Peru. The association already has developed a close relationship with sister city Gangjin, South Korea, which more than 30 residents have visited in the past four years. Email maryrcorcoran@gmail.com or call 503-1813.
•  The Mount Si Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help unload food at noon Mondays, sort food at 9 a.m. Tuesdays or pass out food on Wednesdays. Call the food bank at 888-0096.
•  Elk Management Group invites the community to participate in elk collaring, telemetry and habitat improvement projects in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Project orientation meetings are at 6 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the North Bend City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N. Email research@snoqualmievalleyelk.org.
•  Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is accepting applications for ages 16 or older to volunteer in various departments of the hospital. Email volunteer coordinator Carol Waters at carolw@snoqualmiehospital.org to arrange an interview.
•  Senior Services Transportation Program needs volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Choose the times and areas in which you’d like to drive. Car required. Mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-748-7588 or 800-282-5815 toll free, or email melissat@seniorservices.org. Apply online at www.seniorservices.org. Click on “Giving Back” and then on “Volunteer Opportunities.”
• Mount Si Senior Center needs volunteers for sorting and sales in the thrift store, reception and class instruction. The center is at 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. Call 888-3434.
•  Hopelink in Snoqualmie Valley seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16. Go to www.hope-link.org/takeaction/volunteer.com or call 869-6000.
• Adopt-A-Park is a program for Snoqualmie residents to improve public parks and trails. An application and one-year commitment are required. Call 831-5784.
• Study Zone tutors are needed for all grade levels to give students the homework help they need. Two-hour weekly commitment or substitutes wanted. Study Zone is a free service of the King County Library System. Call 369-3312.

Classes

•  Intermediate beekeeping, noon Oct. 16, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. For the experienced beekeeper, this class covers more advanced techniques in colony lifecycle. Topics include: splits, combines and swarm capture techniques. Email bob@combshouse.com. Cost: $30.
•  S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) exercise class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. Led by certified exercise instructor Carla Orellana. Call 888-3434.
• English as a second language, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversational skills.

q One-on-One Computer Assistance, 1 p.m. Wednesdays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance with computer questions.

• Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater presents “Brigadoon,” various times until Aug. 28, 36800 David Powell Road, Fall City. Show times: 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets: $18 ($16 senior/students, $8 for children ages 6-12). Buy tickets and dinner reservations online at www.foresttheater.org.
•  North Bend Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 11, Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive. See a performance by True Romans at 5:30 p.m.
• Family Fun Nights at the Park, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Snoqualmie Community Park, 35016 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie. Games and events for all ages 3-12. Bring a picnic.
•  Books and bites for teens, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie
•  Greg Williamson Trio with Alexey Nikolaev, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
•  Chris Symer Trio, 7 p.m. Aug. 12, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
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  •  King County Redistricting Committee public hearing, 6:30 p.m. July 7, Highline Community College, Building 7, 2400 S 240th St., Des Moines.
  •  Snoqualmie public hearing: Mill planning area zoning ordinance, 7 p.m. July 11, 38624 S.E. River St.
  • Snoqualmie City Council, 7 p.m. July 11, 38624 S.E. River St.
  •  North Bend Finance and Administration Committee, 2 p.m. July 12, 211 Main Ave. N.
  • North Bend Public Health and Safety Committee, 4 p.m. 211 Main Ave. N.
  •  Snoqualmie Community and Economic Affairs Committee, 5 p.m. July 12, 38624 S.E. River St.
  •  King County Redistricting Committee public hearing, 6:30 p.m. July 12, Van Asselt Community Center, 2820 S. Myrtle St., Seattle.
  •  Snoqualmie Shoreline Public Hearing, 5 p.m. July 13, 38624 S.E. River St.
  • Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. July 14, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway
  •  North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. July 12, 211 Main Ave. N.

  Events

  • North Bend Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series, 4-8 p.m. July 7, Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive. See a performance by Alex Zerbe at 5:30 p.m.
  •  Clark Gibson Trio, 7 p.m. July 7, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend.
  • Kids Showcase, 1-4 p.m. July 10, Snoqualmie Point Park, 37580 S.E. Winery Rd., Snoqualmie. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and picnic to the open-air amphitheatre at Snoqualmie Point Park. The show line-up is in progress and performer applications are still being accepted. For information, call 831-5784.
  •  Master Gardeners’ Plant Clinic, 6-8:30 p.m. July 11, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E.
  • Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. July 12, North Bend Library, 115 E. 4th St., North Bend. For ages 2-3 with an adult.
  •  Toddler Story Times, 10 a.m. July 12, Fall City Library, 33415 S.E. 42nd Place, Fall City. For newborns to 3-year-olds accompanied by an adult.
  • Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. July 12, North Bend Library, 115 E. 4th St., North Bend. For ages 3-6 with an adult.
  • Preschool Story Times, 11 a.m. July 12, Fall City Library, 33415 S.E. 42nd Place, Fall City. For ages 3-6 with an adult.
  • World Art Explorations: Pre-Columbian Mosaics, 1 p.m. July 12, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. For children 8 years and older.
  • Open mic, 6:30 p.m. July 12, Twede’s Café, 137 W. North Bend Way, North Bend.
  • Open mic, 7 p.m. July 13, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. SE, Snoqualmie.
  • Young Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. July 13, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Ages 6-24 months old accompanied by an adult.
  • Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. July 13, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult.
  • Pajamarama Story Times, 6:30 p.m. July 13, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All young children are welcome with an adult.
  • 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 16, Snoqualmie Ridge. The tournament will be held on Southeast Ridge Street between Baker Avenue Southeast and Fairway Avenue Southeast. Late registration is open through July 13 online at snoqualmie3on3.com.
  •  Knotweed workshops, 7-8:30 p.m. July 19, Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend; 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. July 20, Three Forks Natural Area, 39912 S.E. Park St., Snoqualmie. Presented by King County’s Noxious Weeds Program. Learn how to fight invasive knotweed, which chokes out native plants and contributes to riverbank erosion. To reserve a spot, email Sasha Shaw at sasha.shaw@kingcounty.gov or call her at 206-296-0290.

  Volunteer opportunities

  •  Elk Management Group invites the community to participate in elk collaring, telemetry and habitat improvement projects in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Project orientation meetings are at 6 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the North Bend City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N. Email research@snoqualmievalleyelk.org.
  • Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is accepting applications for ages 16 or older to volunteer in various departments of the hospital. Email volunteer coordinator Carol Waters at carolw@snoqualmiehospital.org to arrange an interview.
  •  Spanish Academy invites volunteers fluent in Spanish to participate in summer camps on its three-acre farm-style school. Must love children and nature. Call 888-4999.
  • q Senior Services Transportation Program needs volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Choose the times and areas in which you’d like to drive. Car required. Mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-748-7588 or 800-282-5815 toll free, or email melissat@seniorservices.org. Apply online at www.seniorservices.org. Click on “Giving Back” and then on “Volunteer Opportunities.”
  •  Mt. Si Senior Center needs volunteers for sorting and sales in the thrift store, reception and class instruction. The center is at 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. Call 888-3434.
  •  Hopelink in Snoqualmie Valley seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16. Go to www.hope-link.org/takeaction/volunteer.com or call 869-6000.
  •  Adopt-A-Park is a program for Snoqualmie residents to improve public parks and trails. An application and one-year commitment are required. Call 831-5784.
  •  Study Zone tutors are needed for all grade levels to give students the homework help they need. Two-hour weekly commitment or substitutes wanted. Study Zone is a free service of the King County Library System. Call 369-3312.

  Classes

  •  “English as a Second Language,” 6:30 p.m. June 13, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.
  •  “Microsoft Excel Level 1,” 7:30 p.m. June 14, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Learn how to perform calculations using formulas, copy formulas with the fill handle and use Autosum for quick addition.
  •  Get free gardening advice from the Snoqualmie Valley Master Gardeners, 6-8:30 p.m. June 13. Clinics meet the second Monday of the month through October at the Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E.
  •  S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) exercise class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Mt. Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. Led by certified exercise instructor Carla Orellana. Call 888-3434.

   

  Clubs

  •  Moms Club of North Bend meets at 10 a.m. the last Monday of the month at Totz of North Bend, 249 Main Ave. S., #E, North Bend. Children are welcome. Go to www.momsclub.org.
  •  Elk Management Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday at the U.S. Forest Service conference room at 130 Thrasher Ave., behind the visitors’ center on North Bend Way. Interagency committee meetings are at 1:30 p.m. the first Monday at North Bend City Hall annex, 126 Fourth St. Both meetings are open to the public. Go to snoqualmievalleyelk.org.
  •  Sallal Grange, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend, meets the first Friday for a potluck and open mic with local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. to midnight. Open to all people/ages. Go to www.sallalgrange.org.
  • Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Learn to play chess or get a game going. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
  • The North Bend Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All ages and skill levels are invited.
  • Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Go to www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.
  •  American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary meet at 7 p.m. the second Thursday at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Call 888-1206.
  •  Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. Call 453-8630
  •  Snoqualmie Valley Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Mount Si Golf Course restaurant in Snoqualmie. Email 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. at 108 Railroad Ave. Call 888-1129.
  •  A cancer survivor group meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday at Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores mall. Email newellvl@yahoo.com.
  •  Snoqualmie Valley Youth Hub provides cultural, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities to more than 4,000 young people in the Valley. Call 831-1900.
  •  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 888-0951.
  •  Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday at Unity Lodge No.198 in North Bend. Call 888-5779.
  •  Anime and Manga Club for teenagers, 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice anime drawing.

  Submit an item for the community calendar by emailing editor@snovalleystar.com or go to www.snovalleystar.com.

  Mental illness support group, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway, Snoqualmie. The group is free of charge for anyone with a mental illness or a family member with a mental illness. Call 829-2417.

  Mount Si Artist Guild meeting, 9:15-11 a.m. the third Saturday, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend, www.mtsiartistguild.org

  Sno-Valley Beekeepers meets the second Tuesday at the Meadowbrook

  Interpretive Center, Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Go to www.snoqualmievalleybeekeepers.org.

  Trellis gardening club meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday, at Valley Christian Assembly, 32725 S.E. 42nd St., Fall City. Trellis is an informal support group for the Snoqualmie Valley’s vegetable gardeners, who have special climactic challenges and rewards. New and experienced gardeners are welcome.

   

   

   

   

   

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• Anime and Manga Club for teenagers, 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice anime drawing.
• Moms Club of North Bend meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome. Go to www.momsclub.org.
• Mental illness support group, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway, Snoqualmie. The group is free of charge for anyone with a mental illness or a family member with a mental illness. Call 829-2417.
• Mount Si Artist Guild meeting, 9:15-11 a.m. the third Saturday, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend, www.mtsiartistguild.org
• Sno-Valley Beekeepers meets the second Tuesday at the Meadowbrook
• Interpretive Center, Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Go to www.snoqualmievalleybeekeepers.org.
• Trellis gardening club meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday, at Valley Christian Assembly, 32725 S.E. 42nd St., Fall City. Trellis is an informal support group for the Snoqualmie Valley’s vegetable gardeners, who have special climate challenges and rewards. New and experienced gardeners are welcome.
• Elk Management Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday at the U.S. Forest Service conference room at 130 Thrasher Ave., behind the visitors’ center on North Bend Way. Interagency committee meetings are at 1:30 p.m. the first Monday at North Bend City Hall annex, 126 Fourth St. Both meetings are open to the public. Go to www.snoqualmievalleyelk.org.

• Mount Si Fish and Game Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday, October through May, at the Snoqualmie Police Department.
• Sallal Grange, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend, meets the first Friday for a potluck and open mic with local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. to midnight. Open to all people/ages. Go to www.sallalgrange.org.
• Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Learn to play chess or get a game going. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
• The North Bend Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All ages and skill levels are invited.
• Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Go to www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.
• American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary meet at 7 p.m. the second Thursday at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Call 888-1206.
• Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. Call 453-8630
• Snoqualmie Valley Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Mount Si Golf Course restaurant in Snoqualmie. Email 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. at 108 Railroad Ave. Call 888-1129.
• A cancer survivor group meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday at Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores mall. Email newellvl@yahoo.com.

Trellis is an informal support group for the Snoqualmie Valley’s vegetable gardeners, who have special climactic challenges and rewards. New and experienced gardeners are welcome.

• Elk Management Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday at the U.S. Forest Service conference room at 130 Thrasher Ave., behind the visitors’ center on North Bend Way. Interagency committee meetings are at 1:30 p.m. the first Monday at the North Bend City Hall annex, 126 Fourth St. Both meetings are open to the public. Go to snoqualmievalleyelk.org.
• Mount Si Fish and Game Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday, October through May, at the Snoqualmie Police Department.
• Sallal Grange, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend, meets the first Friday for a potluck and open mic with local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. to midnight. Open to all people/ages. Go to www.sallalgrange.org.
• Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Learn to play chess or get a game going. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
• The North Bend Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All ages and skill levels are invited.
• Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Go to www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.
• American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary meet at 6 p.m. the second Thursday at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Call 888-1206.

Submit an item for the community calendar by emailing editor@snovalleystar.com or go to www.snovalleystar.com.

• Mount Si Artist Guild meeting, 9:15-11 a.m. third Saturday of each month, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend, www.mtsiartistguild.org.
• Sno-Valley Beekeepers meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Meadowbrook
• Interpretive Center, Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Go to www.snoqualmievalleybeekeepers.org.
• Trellis gardening club meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month, at Valley Christian Assembly, 32725 S.E. 42nd St., Fall City. Trellis is an informal support group for the Snoqualmie Valley’s vegetable gardeners, who have special climactic challenges and rewards. New and experienced gardeners are welcome.

• American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary meet at 6 p.m. the second Thursday at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Call 888-1206.
• Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. Call 453-8630.

Submit an item for the community calendar by e-mailing editor@snovalleystar.com or go to www.snovalleystar.com.

• Mount Si Artist Guild meeting, 9:15-11 a.m. third Saturday of each month, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend, www.mtsiartistguild.org
• Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Learn to play chess or get a game going. All ages and skill levels welcome.
• The North Bend Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All ages and skill levels are invited.
• Sallal Grange meets the first Friday of the month for a potluck and open mic with local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. to midnight. Open to all people/ages, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend. Go to www.sallalgrange.org.
• Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Go to www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.

• American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary meet at 6 p.m. the second Thursday at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Call 888-1206.
• Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. Call 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. at 108 Railroad Ave. Call 888-1129.
• A cancer survivor group meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday at Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores mall. E-mail newellvl@yahoo.com.
• Snoqualmie Valley Youth Hub provides cultural, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities to more than 4,000 young people in the Valley. Call 831-1900.
• 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 888-0951.
• Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday at Unity Lodge No. 198 in North Bend. Call 888-5779.
• Moms Club of North Bend meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome. Go to www.momsclub.org.

Submit an item for the community calendar by e-mailing editor@snovalleystar.com or at www.snovalleystar.com.

Mt. Si Artist Guild meeting, 9:15-11 a.m. third Saturday of each month at the Mt. Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. For information, visit www.mtsiartistguild.org.

Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Learn to play chess or get a game going. All ages and skill levels welcome.

The North Bend Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All ages and skill levels are invited.

Sallal Grange meets the first Friday of each month for a potluck and open mic with our local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. – midnight. Open to all and all ages, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend. Visit www.sallalgrange.org.

Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Visit www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.

American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Call Rich and Pam Collingwood at 888-1206.

Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. Call Linda at 453-8630

q Snoqualmie Valley Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Mount Si Golf Course restaurant in Snoqualmie. E-mail snovalley@member.kiwanis.org.

Snoqualmie Fraternal Order of Eagles Women’s Auxiliary meets the first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Men’s Aerie meets the first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at 108 Railroad Ave. Call 888-1129.

A cancer survivor group meets 9 a.m. the second Saturday at Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores mall. Email Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.

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

Mount Si Fish and Game Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month, October through May, at the Snoqualmie Police Department.

qMt. Si Artist Guild meeting, 9:15-11 a.m. third Saturday of each month at the Mt. Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. For information, visit www.mtsiartistguild.org.

Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. Oct. 14, 21 and 28, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Learn to play chess or get a game going. All ages and skill levels welcome.

The North Bend Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All ages and skill levels are invited.

Sallal Grange meets the first Friday of each month for a potluck and open mic with our local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. – midnight. Open to all and all ages, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend. Visit www.sallalgrange.org.

Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Visit www.snoqualmievalley-rotary.org.

American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Call Rich and Pam Collingwood at 888-1206.

Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. Call Linda at 453-8630.

Snoqualmie Valley Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Mount Si Golf Course restaurant in Snoqualmie. E-mail snovalley@member.kiwanis.org.

Snoqualmie Fraternal Order of Eagles Women’s Auxiliary meets the first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Men’s Aerie meets the first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at 108 Railroad Ave. Call 888-1129.

A cancer survivor group meets 9 a.m. the second Saturday at Sawdust Coffee in the North Bend Factory Stores mall. Email Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.

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

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 888-0951.

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

Moms Club of North Bend meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome. Visit www.momsclub.org.

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

The North Bend Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All ages and skill levels are invited.

Sallal Grange meets the first Friday of each month for a potluck and open mic with our local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. – midnight. Open to all and all ages, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend. Visit www.sallalgrange.org.

Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Visit www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.

American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Call Rich and Pam Collingwood at 425-888-1206.

Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. Call Linda at 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 mall. Email Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.

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

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

Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday at Unity Lodge No. 198 in North Bend. Call 425-888-5779.

The North Bend Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All ages and skill levels are invited.

Sallal Grange meets the first Friday of each month for a potluck and open mic with our local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. – midnight. Open to all and all ages, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend. Visit www.sallalgrange.org.

Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Visit www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.

American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Call Rich and Pam Collingwood at 425-888-1206.

Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. Call Linda at 425-453-8630.

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.

Sallal Grange meets the first Friday of each month for a potluck and open mic with our local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. – midnight. Open to all and all ages, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend. Visit www.sallalgrange.org.

Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Visit www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org.

American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Call Rich and Pam Collingwood at 425-888-1206.

Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday at the Mount Si Senior Center, North Bend. Call Linda at 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 mall. Email Lisa Newell at newellvl@yahoo.com.

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

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

Washington Freemasons meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday at Unity Lodge No.198 in North Bend. Call 425-888-5779.

Moms Club of North Bend meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the North Bend Library. Children are welcome. Visit www.momsclub.org.