Community calendar
March 9, 2010
Events
Money for babies Lori Gill (center) of Windermere Property Management Lori Gill and Associates donates $1,500 to Theo Montgomery and Helen Routon of Eastside Baby Corner, a volunteer-run organization serving families in need since 1990. EBC collects and purchases children’s items, distributing them, free of charge, through local social service agencies. The $1,500 donation will be earmarked for the Top Ten Item wish list, which will help increase EBC’s buying powers. Contributed
The Issaquah Unit of the League of Women Voters of greater Seattle meets at 10 a.m. March 11 at Issaquah City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way.
Eastside Fire & Rescue hosts a blood drive from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. March 12 at its headquarters station, 175 Newport Way N.W.
The Issaquah Rotary Club’s fourth annual Grape Escape is from 6-9 p.m. March 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Issaquah, 800 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Register at www.issaquahrotary.org. Admission is $50 per person with registration by March 7; $60 when registering after that. Read more
Arts calendar
March 9, 2010
MARCH
10th
March Collective Works’ exhibition “Bits and Pieces: The Ephemera of Life,” 48 Front St. N., through March 27, 392-3191 or www.arteast.org Read more
Public Meetings
March 9, 2010
March 11
Planning Policy Commission Read more
Sports calendar
March 9, 2010
Adult Sports
Issaquah Alps Trail Club
March 11, 9 a.m., Northern RR trail on West Tiger I, 11.5 miles, 2,200 gain. Call 785-8469 … March 14, 10 a.m., Dogs Welcome Hike, 4.5 miles,600-1,000 gain. Call 206-322-0990. Read more
Arts calendar
March 2, 2010
MARCH
5th
March Collective Works’ exhibition “Bits and Pieces: The Ephemera of Life” opening reception, featuring works from local artists, 6-8 p.m. March 5, 48 Front St. N., Exhibit through March 27, 392-3191 or www.arteast.org
Fridays in the Living Room with Greta: Special guest Jay Mabin, 7:45-10 p.m. Bake’s Place, 4135 Providence Point Dr. S.E., $15, 391-3335
Half Pack Live, 8-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424
6th
Trainwreck, 8-11 p.m. Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-5550
Kelly Harland: One Girl, Two Worlds, 7:45-10 p.m. Bake’s Place, $15
A.Soul.Band, 8-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella
7th
Kaleidoscope School of Music’s preview concert of their 2010 material, 4-5:30 p.m., Hammond Ashley Violins, 320 Third Ave. N.E.
Mark DuFresne: Sunday Blues, BBQ & Beer, 7 p.m. Bake’s Place, $10
8th
“Threads of Conversation,” juried by Sharon Rowley, Patti Shaw and Mary Lewis, of the Contemporary QuiltArt Association, through July 11, University House Issaquah retirement community, 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road. An opening reception is from 2-4 p.m. March 13. Call 557-4200.
9th
Art show, “Array de Peinture,” by artist Jennifer Bloom, through April 24, Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd.
Sports calendar
March 2, 2010
Adult Sports
Issaquah Alps Trail Club
March 6, 9:30 a.m., Cougar Mountain loop, 6 miles, 600 gain. Call 823-0747 … March 7, 9:30 a.m., Snoqualmie Ridge loop, 5.5 miles, 850 gain. Call 882-3435 … March 11, 9 a.m., Northern RR trail on West Tiger I, 11.5 miles, 2,200 gain. Call 785-8469 … March 14, 10 a.m., Dogs Welcome Hike, 4.5 miles,600-1,000 gain. Call 206-322-0990.
Cascade Bicycle Club
March 4, 6:45 p.m., Eastside Tours, 20-30 miles, from Marymoor Park’s east parking lot. Call 392-1347 … March 6, 10 a.m., Lake Sammamish loop, 36 miles from Woodinville’s Redhook Brewery. Call 206-356-8134 … March 16, 10 a.m., Mercer Island to Issaquah’s XXX Drive-In. Ride starts at Mercer Island lid parking lot. Call 822-8546.
Volleyball
Issaquah Parks has open gym for volleyball on Mondays from 6-9 p.m. at the community center.
Tennis
Tennis and friends – Issaquah Parks program for people 50 years and up at Tibbetts Valley Tennis Courts. Daily sessions from 9 a.m.-noon. Call 369-8332.
Rowing
Classes – March 13, 9 a.m. – noon, at Sammamish Rowing Association boathouse at 5022 West Lake Sammamish Parkway. This introductory class is open to ages 13 and up. To register, go to www.sammamishrowing.org. For further information, e-mail director@srarowing.com.
Youth sports/activities
Baseball
Little League – Issaquah League currently registering players for the 2010 season. Players can register on-line at www.issaquahlittleleague.org … Sammamish Little League also registering players. Go to Sammamishlittleleague.cmiregistra- tion.com.
Challenger League – Sammamish Little League offers a Challenger League for special needs children, ages 6-18. For registration, go to Sammamishlittleleague.cmiregistration.com.
Instruction – Field of Champions has catching clinic March 3, 10, 17, 24, 7-8 p.m for ages 8-12. The After School Special is March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2-3 p.m. for ages 7-12. For further information, call 222-6020.
Little Sluggers – Issaquah Parks offers classes on the basic skills and fundamentals of T-ball for ages 5-6. Classes run from April 7-May 26, Wednesdays, 3:10-3:55 p.m. at the Community Center. For further information, call 837-3300.
Volleyball
Clinic – Skyhawks Volleyball Clinic for ages 8-11 runs from April 7-May 26, 5:15-6:45 p.m., Wednesdays at the Community Center. The clinic has drills on passing, setting, hitting and serving. To register, go to www.Skyhawks.com.
Equestrian
Riding lessons – The Red Gate Farm in Sammamish offers year-round riding lessons for ages 6-18. Call 392-0111.
Fencing
Lessons – The Washington Fencing Academy offers fencing lessons for youth, beginning and intermediate groups at Clark Elementary School. Register at www.issaquahparks.net or call 837-3300. Pre-competition and open fencing lessons for fencers 13-and-up are also offered.
Karate
Lessons – Issaquah Parks has sessions in beginning and continued karate. Classes are for youth 6-12 and are held Thursdays at the Issaquah Community Center. Beginning classes are 5:15-6 p.m., continued 6-6:45 p.m. The Washington Shotokan Association provides the instruction. Call 837-3300.
Soccer
Youth league – Registration for the Issaquah Parks boys and girls soccer league has started and will continue through February. The program is for youngsters kindergarten through the sixth grade. Call 837-3346.
Sneakers & Socks – Issaquah Parks offers classes for ages 6-8 on the fundamental skills of soccer. Classes run from April 6-May 25, 4-5 p.m., Tuesdays at the Community Center. Call 837-3350.
Swimming
Lessons – Issaquah Parks offers swimming lessons on Monday and Wednesday at Boehm Pool. Session 4 has already started. Call 837-3350.
Basketball
Hoopsters – Issaquah Parks offers basketball for ages 6-8 April 8-June 3, 5-5:30 p.m., Thursdays at the Community Center. Call 837-3350.
Wrestling
Instruction – Sammamish Plateau Wrestling Club teaches freestyle and Greco wrestling techniques to youngsters K-12, and has a summer camp. Classes are 6-7 p.m. for grades 1-6, and 7-8 p.m. for grade 7-12 Tuesday and Wednesday at Beaver Lake Middle School wrestling room. First session is 6 p.m. March 2. Call 445-1389.
High school sports
Girls basketball
March 3-6, Issaquah at 4A State Tournament at Tacoma Dome.
Boys basketball
March 3-6, Skyline at 4A State Tournament at Tacoma Dome.
Baseball
March 12, 3:45 p.m., Liberty at Skyline.
Boys soccer
March 12, 7:30 p.m., Liberty at Mountainview.
Community calendar
March 2, 2010
Events
Talkin’ rock shop The East KingCo Rock Club’s 45th annual Rock and Gem Show is from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. March 6 and from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. March 7 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. E-mail easktkingco@gmail.com, go to www.eastkingco.org or call 206-612-3113. File
Lake Sammamish Chapter, National Charity League Inc., hosts an informational night from 7-9 p.m. March 3 in the meeting room at Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E. To be eligible, daughters must be in the sixth to 10th grades. E-mail mmbweiss@aol.com or call 836-9441.
The Issaquah Singers perform from 6-9 p.m. March 5 at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, 36006 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie. Tickets are $100. Proceeds benefit the new Northwest Railmay Museum train shed. Call 888-3030, ext. 202.
The Issaquah Unit of the League of Women Voters of greater Seattle meets at 10 a.m. March 11 at Issaquah City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way.
Eastside Fire & Rescue hosts a blood drive from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. March 12 at its headquarters station, 175 Newport Way N.W. Read more
Public Meetings
March 2, 2010
March 3
Development Commission Read more
Community calendar
February 23, 2010
Events
Purim party ‘Purim In Israel’ is Chabad of the Central Cascades’ creative twist on their traditional Purim party at 4 p.m. Feb. 28 at Blakely Hall in the Issaquah Highlands. The celebration will begin with the Megillah reading (Scroll of Ester), followed by a buffet dinner of Israeli delicacies, entertainment, Israeli music, hamentashen and children’s program. All are welcome to join regardless of affiliation or background. Pre-event registration with EZ-Pass Entry is $15 for adults and $10 for children (ages 3-12). At the door, adults are $20 and children are $15. Call 985-7639 or go to www.chabadissaquah.com/Purim. File
The Issaquah Highlands Toastmasters host an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive.
Just Between Friends hosts a three-day Spring Event, a community consignment event that lets families earn cash quickly by selling new and gently used items they have outgrown. Families can also find great deals on thousands of items, including children’s and maternity clothing, baby equipment, furniture, DVDs, toys and much more. The event is at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Feb. 26, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Feb. 27 and from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Feb. 28. Admission is $2 Feb. 26 only and free the other two days.
Scottish Ceilidh dancing is from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way.
Come watch the University of Washington and Washington State University in the lacrosse version of the Apple Cup at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. Admission is free. Both teams feature local high school talent playing at the collegiate level.
Curves of Issaquah is participating in its annual Food Drive during the month of March by collecting perishable items and monetary donations for the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. Members who donate a full grocery bag or a minimum of $30 cash receive a reusable Curves grocery freezer bag. Nonmembers who do likewise receive a waiver on the cost of joining. The Issaquah Curves is at 1480 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite L2. Call 427-0110. Read more
Public meetings
February 23, 2010
Feb. 24
Central Issaquah Plan Advisory Task Force Read more
