Calendar
October 24, 2012
Public meetings
North Bend
- Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N.
- Finance and Administration Committee, 4 p.m. Nov. 6, City Hall
- City Council, 7 p.m. Nov. 6, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S.
- Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, City Hall
- Public Health and Safety Committee, 4 p.m. Nov. 13, City Hall
- Economic Development Commission, 7:45 a.m. Nov. 15, Community and Economic Development Office, 126 E. Fourth St.
- Community and Economic Development Committee, 1:30 p.m., Nov. 20, Community and Economic Development Office
Snoqualmie
- Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. Oct. 25, Nov. 8 Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway
- Public Works Committee, 5 p.m. Nov. 5, 19, City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Planning and Parks Committee, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5, City Hall
- Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Nov. 5, City Hall
- Finance and Administration, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 6, City Hall
- Arts Commission, 6 p.m. Nov. 12, City Hall
- City Council, 7 p.m. Nov. 12, City Hall
- Community and Economic Affairs Committee, 5 p.m. Nov. 13, City Hall
- Shoreline Hearings Board, 5 p.m. Nov. 14, City Hall
Calendar
October 3, 2012
Snoqualmie Library
All events unless otherwise noted occur at 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie. Call 888-1223 to learn more.
- In The Garden: “Orchard Mason Bees,” 3 p.m. Oct. 6. Learn from Master Gardener Missy Anderson about these bees, how they differ from other bees and how you can get them in your garden.
- Preschool Story Time, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 8, 15. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 10, 17, ages 3-6 with adult.
- Young Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 10, 17. Ages 6-24 months with adult.
- Anime and Manga Club, 3 p.m. Oct. 10, 17. Watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice your anime drawing. All skill levels welcome.
- Study Zone, 3 p.m., Oct. 10 and 17, free homework help in all subjects from volunteer tutors.
- EReader Assistance, 11 a.m. Oct. 11 and 18. Learn how to download eBooks to your eReader or computer during this demo. Adults only.
- Pajama Story Times, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, 18. All young children welcome with adult
- Spanish/English Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 13, all ages welcome with adult.
- Radical Robots, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Children and families explore the world of robotics while becoming real robot programmers.
- Family Film Night, 6 p.m. Oct. 22. Come watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” and have snacks.
Calendar
September 12, 2012
Events
- Barre class, 5:15 p.m. Sept. 14, 19, 21 and 28; improve yourself with a combination of techniques of ballet, Pilates, toning and balance training. Snoqualmie Valley YMCA. Free to facility members; $10 for nonmembers.
- Fall Recycling event, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15, Centennial Fields, 39903 S.E. Park St., Snoqualmie
- Jammin’ For Justice — a teen-planned, teen-run fundraiser for Planet Changer, a local registered 501(c) 3 non-profit — is at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Mount Si High School. Tickets are $5 per person, $3 for students.
- Second annual Kiwanis Swap Meet, 9 a.m. to dusk Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 16, Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. Rain or shine. Free parking. Vendors may reserve a spot by calling 698-3180.
- Futsal, a variation of indoor soccer, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 16 and 23; 8 a.m. Sept. 14, 21 and 28; Snoqualmie Valley YMCA; ages 9-14; no experience necessary; free to community members
- Women’s Self-Defense Course, 6-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept. 17-26. Snoqualmie Fire Department, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway. Adult women only. Reserve a space by emailing ndraveling@ci.snoqualme.wa.us
- Open Volleyball Night, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and 25, Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie; free to facility members, $10 to nonmembers
- Water for Fish and People, 9 a.m. Sept. 22, Cedar River Watershed Education Center, $15 per person. Watch the work to restore habitats, including the fish passage facility and other restoration projects in streams and lakes.
- Zumba Demo, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. Demo two forms of Zumba using hand weights and chairs for strength and balance. Snoqualmie Valley YMCA. Free to facility members; $10 for nonmembers
- National Mathematics Trimathlon, Sept. 29-30 at Mathnasium, 7802 S.E. Center Blvd., Suite A, Snoqualmie. For children grades 3-6. Call 367-4747 or go to www.mathnasium.com/snoqualmie.
- The Snoqualmie Valley Museum presents: “Beyond Smokey: The USFS In The Snoqualmie Valley,” 1-5 p.m. Saturdays through Tuesdays, 320 Bendigo Blvd. S., North Bend
- North Bend Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 13, Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive
Calendar
August 29, 2012
Music/entertainment
- Open Mic Ukelele Night, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
- The Mediocres, 6 p.m. Aug. 30, Si View Park, 400 Orchard Drive S.E., North Bend, 831-1900
- Trombonasaurus Wrecks 6+3: BMF Fundraiser and Special Event, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, 292-9307
- Milo Petersen Trio, 7 p.m. Aug. 31, Boxley’s
- Lindsay Street, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31, The Black Dog
- Raleigh School, 8 p.m. Sept. 1, Snoqualmie Brewery and Tap Room, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-2337
- Katy Bourne and Randy Halberstadt Quartet, 7 p.m. Sept. 1, Boxley’s
- Velveeta Jones and the Sippers, 8 p.m. Sept. 1, The Black Dog
- Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m. Sept. 2 and 9, Boxley’s
- Poetry Open Mic Night, 6 p.m. Sept. 6, The Black Dog
- The Winterings, new folk, 4 p.m. Sept. 6, Si View Park
- Geoff Baker, 8 p.m. Sept. 7, The Black Dog
- Ed Littlefield Trio, 7 p.m. Sept. 7, Boxley’s
- Jude Contreras, 8 p.m. Sept. 8, The Black Dog
- Pearl Django with special guests, 7 p.m. Sept. 12, Boxley’s
- Hamartia, 7 p.m. Sept. 13, The Black Dog
- Valley Center Stage presents “An Evening With Mark Twain,” starring Kurt H. Sutton, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, and 2 p.m. Sept. 16, 119 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, second floor. Tickets available at www.valleycenterstage.org, 831-5667
- Roy Reinertsen, 8 p.m. Sept. 14, The Black Dog
Calendar
August 15, 2012
Clubs
- 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, 461 South Fork Ave. S.W., Unit K. newellvl@yahoo.com
- Loyal Order of Moose, 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend; men at 6 p.m. first and third Monday; women at 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, free 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
- SnoValley Beekeepers, 7 p.m. second Tuesday, 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, Totz, 249 Main Ave. S., Suite E, North Bend, children welcome,www.momsclub.org
- Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.
- Survivors of the Snoqualmie Valley School District, third Monday 7 p.m. at Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie. Third Tuesday, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend, 292-7191
- Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Thursdays, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant, 36005 S.E. Ridge St. Snoqualmie; all are welcome; 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. Thursdays at the Mount Si Golf Course restaurant, 9010 Boalch Ave., Snoqualmie, snovalley@member.kiwanis.org
Calendar
August 8, 2012
Churches
- Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church’s preschool is holding a fundraiser by gathering used ink cartridges. Leave them in the blue-and-yellow containers in the parish hall of the church, 39025 S.E. Alpha St., Snoqualmie.
The church is also collecting items for the Mount Si Food bank’s “Summer Cupboard” program for children. Bring breakfast items like instant oatmeal, healthy cereal, raisins, dried fruit, granola, juice boxes and low-sugar canned fruit. Bring lunch items like peanut butter, jelly, child-friendly soups, meals-in-a-can, macaroni-and-cheese and shelf-stable milk. Bring snacks like healthy snack bars, fruit cups, cheese and crackers, dried fruits and nuts, fruit leather, cereal bars, granola bars and ready-made pudding. Take items to the church on Sunday.
Calendar
July 25, 2012
North Bend Library
Events are at 115 E. Fourth St., unless otherwise noted. Call 888-0554 for more information.
- Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. July 26, Aug. 2, 9, for all ages and skill levels
- Merry Monday Story Time, 11 a.m. July 30, Aug. 6, for children ranging from newborn to age 3 with adult. Older children and siblings are also welcome. Songs, rhythm instruments, action rhymes and a tiny tale for the very young
- EReader assistance, 6 p.m. July 30, Aug. 6. Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReaders or computers during this demonstration.
- Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m. July 31, Aug. 7. Ages 2-3 with adult, younger children and siblings welcome. Stories, songs and surprises
- Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. July 31, Aug. 7. Ages 3-6 with adult, siblings welcome
- One-on-one Computer Assistance, 1 p.m. Aug. 1, 8. Stop by if you are an adult needing extra help on the computer.
- Scared Silly Storytelling, 2 p.m. Aug. 1. Chris Fascione, one of America’s top children storytellers returns with his silly nighttime stories, providing shivers and giggles.
- Pajamarama Story Time, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 8; all children welcome with adult. Wear your pj’s if you like.
- Special Needs Story Time, 10 a.m. Aug. 4. This program targets developmental ages 3-6, but children of all ages and abilities are welcome.
- North Bend First Tuesday Book Club, 7 p.m. Aug. 7; for adults. This month’s book is “Kitchen Boy,” by Robert Alexander.
- Pajammin’ Party Concert, 6 p.m. Aug. 9; ages 3 and older, held at Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend
- Friends of the North Bend Library Annual Book Sale, all day Aug. 11
Calendar
July 11, 2012
Music/entertainment
- Milo Petersen with Darelle Holden, 7 p.m. July 12, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, 292-9307
- Fashion Trunk Show with music by Rich Hellzerman, 7 p.m. July 12, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
- Cherie Blues, 6 p.m. July 12, bluesy jazz at Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Free.
- Bryant Urban Blue Oasis, 7 p.m. July 13, Boxley’s
- Valley Green, 8 p.m. July 13, The Black Dog
- q Left Coast Gypsies, 8 p.m. July 14, The Black Dog
- Danny Godinez, 8 p.m. July 14, Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-2357
- Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m. July 15, Boxley’s
- Matt Bumgardner Sextet, 7 p.m. July 16, 7 p.m., Boxley’s
- Ask Sophie, 8 p.m. July 16, Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom
- Wasteland Hop, 7 p.m. July 16, The Black Dog
- Future Jazz Heads, 7 p.m. July 17, Boxley’s
- Free Summer Matinees at North Bend Theatre, noon July 17-19. Movie of the week is ‘Hoot,’ rated PG. Theater is at 125 N. Bendigo Blvd.
- Hailey Niswanger, 7 p.m. July 18, Boxley’s
- Saritah, 7 p.m. July 19, The Black Dog
- Fret Noir, contemporary Celtic folk, 6 p.m. July 19, Si View Park
- Katy Bourne Duo, 7 p.m. July 19, Boxley’s
- Jay Thomas Trio, 7 p.m. July 20, Boxley’s
- Late Summer Travelers, 8 p.m. July 21, Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom
Calendar
July 5, 2012
Clubs
- Track Club for athletes ages 5-14. Children participate in 25-, 50-, 100-, and 200-meter dashes; 400- and 800-meter runs; long jump; turbo javelin; and softball throw from 5:30-7 p.m. daily through July 11 at Mount Si High School, $55 fee. Learn more at www.siviewpark.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
- Loyal Order of Moose, 108 Sydney Ave., North Bend; men at 6 p.m. first and third Monday; women at 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, free 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
- SnoValley Beekeepers, 7 p.m. second Tuesday, 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, 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
- Survivors of the Snoqualmie Valley School District, third Monday, 7 p.m., Snoqualmie Valley YMCA; third Tuesday, Si View Community Center; 292-7191
- Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Thursdays, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant; all are welcome; www.snoqualmievalley-rotary.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. Thursdays at the Mount Si Golf Course restaurant in Snoqualmie, snovalley@member.kiwanis.org
Music/entertainment
- Rose Laughlin, 6 p.m. July 5, Celtic folk at Si View Park. Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend. Free.
- Late Summer Travelers, 8 p.m. July 6, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
- Clark Gibson Trio, 7 p.m. July 6, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way
- Valley Green, 8 p.m. July 7, Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-2357
- The Po’okela Street Band, 9 p.m. July 7, Finaghty’s Irish Pub, 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Suite 110, 888-8833
- AGB, 8 p.m. July 7, The Black Dog
- Lance Buller, 7 p.m. July 7, Boxley’s
- Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m. July 8, Boxley’s
- Carolyn Graye’s Singer Soiree, 7 p.m. July 9, Boxley’s
- Future Jazz Heads, 7 p.m. July 10, Boxley’s
- Chris Morton and Friends, 7 p.m. July 11, Boxley’s
- Fashion Trunk Show with music by Rich Hellzerman, 7 p.m. July 12, The Black Dog
- Danny Godinez, 8 p.m. July 14, Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom
- Cherie Blues, 6 p.m. July 12, bluesy jazz at Si View Park
- Milo Petersen with Darelle Holden, 7 p.m. July 12, Boxley’s
- Valley Green, 8 p.m. July 13, The Black Dog
Calendar
June 20, 2012
Classes
- Swimming lessons at Si View Community Center, Tuesdays and Thursdays, $70. More swimming lessons are coming. Learn more at www.si-viewpark.org.
- Baseball clinic with former Atlanta Braves pitcher and scout Steve Goucher, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 16-19 at Chief Kanim Middle School or Snoqualmie Middle School fields. Fee is $129.
- Summer dance camps at Si View Community Center, July 23-Aug. 9 for ages 3-12. Camps include musical theater, hip-hop, ballet, etc.; $75 per camp, $130 for musical theater camp, $150 for a full day. Learn more at www.siview-park.org.
Volunteer opportunities
- The Mount Si Helping Hand Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help unload food at noon Mondays, sort food at 9 a.m. Tuesdays or pass out food on Wednesdays. Call 888-0096. The week of the Fourth of July, the food bank will distribute food to clients 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 3.
- The Boeing Classic golf tournament seeks volunteers for its 2012 edition. Tournament will occur Aug. 20-26 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. Volunteers will receive two golf shirts, a jacket, headwear, admission passes, meal vouchers and more. Further details are at www.boeingclassic.com.
- Encompass is seeking volunteers to help with landscape and maintenance at 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.
- The Snoqualmie Sister Cities Association invites community members to join a newly formed group to support Snoqualmie’s new sister city, Chaclacayo, Peru. The association 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 Elk Management Group invites the community to participate in elk collaring, telemetry and habitat improvement projects in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley.
