Book of the month
November 18, 2008
This month, the mother daughter book club is reading “The City of Ember” by Jeanne DuPrau. The book, recently made into a movie, tells the story of a civilization of people who live underground, and the attempt some of them make to escape. Read more
Calendar
November 18, 2008
Events
Beanie Baby round up. Donate your old beanie babies, which the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan use as mascots and to distribute to local children. Sponsored by VFW post 2995, the group is also seeking donations of snacks, toiletries and other items. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 22 rain or shine in the Redmond High School parking lot, 17272 NE 104th St. in Redmond.
Habitat for Humanity holds monthly work days. Go to Patterson Park in Redmond and meet with other volunteers the third Saturday of each month. E-mail habitat@spconline.org. Read more
Calendar
November 11, 2008
Help build a house
Habitat for Humanity is holding a work day. Got to Patterson Park in Redmond and meet with other volunteers on Nov. 15. E-mail habitat@spconline.org.
Events
The ARAS Harvest Festival will provide clothes, groceries, books and toys to more than 2,000 people in White Center. ARAS is seeking volunteers to help with managing the donations, and is also seeking donations. Drop-off bins for non-perishable groceries are at the library, City Hall, Plateau Chiropractic, Dr. Mark Nelson Orthodontist and the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce office. Read more
Community calendar
November 5, 2008
Events
The ARAS harvest festival will provide clothes, groceries, books and toys to more than 2,000 people in White Center. ARAS is seeking volunteers to help with managing the donations, and is also seeking donations. Drop-off bins for non-perishable groceries are at the library, City Hall, Plateau Chiropractic, Dr. Mark Nelson Orthodontist and the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce office.
Habitat for Humanity is holding a work day. Go to Patterson Park in Redmond and meet with other volunteers the third Saturday of each month. The next day scheduled is Nov. 15. E-mail habitat@spconline.org.
Eastlake Holiday Bazaar: Eastlake High School’s 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar and Raffle will feature more than 85 artisans and crafters, home-made treats from a bake sale, and a raffle. The bazaar is scheduled for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Eastlake. Contact Patti at mpmarzano@aol.com.
Youth Eastside Services will hold a panel discussion entitled Safe Surfing: Old Threats, New Technologies - Combating Cyber Risks for Our Kids and features experts in technology, law-enforcement and parenting to discuss what parents need to know to keep their kids safe. The discussion is scheduled for 7-8:45 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Crossroads Park facility, 999 164th Ave. NE in Bellevue. Visit www.YouthEastsideServices.org.
Faith in Action would like to help seniors put up their holiday decorations. People who are 60 and older and would like help should call 391-2817.
Purchase homeless compassion kits, which provide basic necessities, or come for a kit assembly night. Assembly night is 4-6 and 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12 at the church. E-mail mainoffice@spconline.org.
Religious/spiritual
Seniors luncheon. A Veteran’s Day lunch will be provided for a suggested donation of $5 followed by music. RSVP by 3 p.m. Nov. 6. The lunch is 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 11 at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Call 868-5186.
Bethlehem Inn Dinner Theater. Sammamish Presbyterian Church’s choir and youth present the story of the birth of Christ. 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 at the church. Tickets are on sale Nov. 16, 23 and 30 for $20 for adults and $10 for people under 18.
Faith United Methodist Church offers “Faith Cafe” for women of all ages. The café features drop-in coffee time, scrapbooking/stamping, mom & baby playgroup, quilting/knitting and walking group. There will also be one-off classes, studies and themed days. 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays beginning this Fall. Call Jo Lucas 837-1948.
The Men’s Fraternity is holding a “Quest for Authentic Manhood” series. It is designed to help men discover their masculine identity. It seeks to provide men with a definition of what it truly means to be a man. It hopes to inspire and equip you to incorporate the Quest into the fabric of your everyday life. From 6-7:30 a.m. Thursdays. Contact Steve Beer for more information, sbeer1960@yahoo.com.
A series of Bhakti Shastri courses are available at the Vedic Cultural Center. Courses include the Bagavad Gita I through Nov. 19; the Bagavad Gita II from Nov. 26-Jan. 21 and Bagavad Gita III from Jan. 28-March 25. For more details including times, visit www.vedicculturalcenter.org.
Ten Great Dates is a monthly date night designed to give couples the chance to enrich their marriages. The events are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov. 14 (Building a creative love life) and Dec. 19 (Sharing responsibility and working together). Registration is required for this program as well as for childcare on date nights. Meetings start at Sammamish Presbyterian Church before going out on individual dates. E-mail mainoffice@spconline.org or call 868-5186.
IGNITE for sixth-eighth grade students, and CORE, for ninth-12th graders at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Students will be taught about faith while building relationships with supportive, Christ-centered adults. IGNITE meets from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and CORE meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Social Justice Book Group — all are welcome, including moms (play area and toys provided). The group is set to meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 1-2 p.m. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for more information and a list of books to be discussed.
Healing Prayer Service is available every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Call 392-8636.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christian, 12-step ministry, meets Monday evenings from 6–9:30 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Call 392-8636.
Moms In Touch is a non-denominational, Bible-centered prayer support group for all moms whose children attend Pine Lake Middle School or Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus. They meet at 9:20 a.m. Friday mornings at 4119 West Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., Bellevue (across from Sambica). Contact Jan Domek 746-4561 jandomek@comcast.net
Pine Lake Covenant Church offers a ministry for children with special needs at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Call 392-8636.
“Caffeine for the Soul,” a free Judaic and Torah class for women, is from 1-1:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Caffé Ladro in Issaquah Highlands Shopping Center. Contact Chabad of the Central Cascades at 427-1654.
Free Hebrew classes are offered through Chabad of the Central Cascades. Call 427-1654.
Kabalat Shabbat is offered at the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the class beginning fall 2008, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Youth
Eastside Precision Drill Team is now filling spots for the 2009 parade and competition season. The team is looking for girls ages 7-10 for their junior team and ages 10-19 for their senior team. For more information, please call Heather at 647-4831 or visit www.eastsidedrillteam.com.
Library activities
Preschool Story Times for children ages 3-6 with an adult. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. Nov. 6 and 20 or 1 p.m. Nov. 7, 14 and 21.
Tiny Tales Story Times for children ages 6-12 months with an adult. Space is limited. 11 a.m. Nov. 13 and 20.
Young toddler story time for ages 12-24 months with an adult 10:30 and 11: 30 a.m. Nov. 7, 14 and 21.
Talk Time is at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 and 25. Join other adults to improve your English conversation skills. Call Literacy AmeriCorps at 369-3452.
Spanish Story times for children 3 and older with an adult. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8, 15 and 22.
Pajama Story Times for children ages 2-6 with an adult. Families are welcome. Come in your pajamas and enjoy stories, signs, puppets, movement and music at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17.
Toddle On Over – Toddler Story Times for children ages 2-3. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. Nov. 12 and 19.
Musik Nest Children and families share songs, dance and rhythm with a toddler. 7 p.m. Nov. 13
Teen Creative Writers group. Come share your work with other teen writers. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 18.
Sammamish Book Discussion Group. This month’s book is “The Eyre Affair” by Jasper Fforde. 7 p.m. Nov. 19.
Singing Thanksgiving. The harmonica pocket celebrates the holidays with skits, dancing and folk tunes. All ages are welcome, but children 7 and under must be accompanied by and adult. 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20.
Volunteers needed
The King County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs certified long-term care ombudsman volunteers. After completing a four-day training program, visit with residents, take and resolve complaints and advocate for residents. Volunteers are asked to donate four hours a week and attend selected monthly meetings. Contact John Stilz at 206-697-6747 or johns@solid-ground.org.
Eastside Bluebills is a Boeing retiree volunteer organization that strives to provide opportunities for retirees to help others in need and to assist charitable and nonprofit organizations. Eastside Bluebills meet every third Wednesday of the month at the Bellevue Regional Library from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 235-3847.
LINKS, Looking Into the Needs of Kids in Schools, places community volunteers in the schools of the Lake Washington School District. Opportunities include tutoring, classroom assistance and lunch buddy. Just one hour a week can make a difference in a child’s life. Call Clair at 867-1677 or Nanci at 885-9158.
Eastside Baby Corner needs volunteers to sort incoming donations of clothing and toys and prepare items for distribution. Go to www.babycorner.org.
Volunteers are needed to visit homebound patrons with the King County Library System’s Traveling Library Center program. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation. Call Susan LaFantasie at 369-3235.
Volunteer drivers are needed for the Senior Services Volunteer Transportation Program. Flexible hours, mileage, parking reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-448-5740.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Eager Eye Guide Pups Club needs volunteers to raise puppies for use as guide dogs for the blind. For information, call Sandy at 644-7421.
Volunteer Chore Services links volunteers with seniors or individuals who are disabled and are living on a limited income. Call 284-2240.
Clubs, groups
The Eastside Welcome Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in member’s homes and on various days of the month for other activities and outings. people who are new to the area and want to meet new people and join in different interest and social groups, can call 821-5857.
Sammamish Kiwanis meets every Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church, 22818 S.E. Eighth St. Visit www.sammamishkiwanis.org.
Toastmasters of Sammamish meet from 7:15–8:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1121 228th Ave. S.E. Call 391-4834 or e-mail davidlloyd_70@msn.com.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs local chapter, Cascade Woman’s Club, meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in members’ homes. Membership is open to all women who would like to be a part of one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations whose members are dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. Call 898-8603.
Mothers of Preschoolers at Sammamish Presbyterian Church meets the first and third Mondays, October through June, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at SPC. E-mail emilyjsnyder@hotmail.com.
Sammamish Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the homes of members. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Call Cathy at 836-0421 or e-mail CathyWebst@aol.com.
Sammamish Citizens Corps holds a refresher/advanced training class for CERTs on the second Saturday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at Station 82. E-mail sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com.
The Pine Lake Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month, plus occasional meetings for workshops and taking local field trips together. Their yearly plant sale is a fundraiser for “green-related” projects and charities. Call 836-7810.
Mothers and More – Sammamish/Redmond Chapter offers “Moms Need a Playgroup Too,” scrapbooking, book club, movies out, Clutter Club, kids play groups and more. The monthly chapter meeting is the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Go to http://www.redmondmothersandmore.org.
Pine Lake Urban Telescope Observers’ (PLUTO) meet the second Saturday of the month at Ebright Creek Park, 1317 212th Ave. S.E. Call 877-2781.
Sammamish Saddle Club — For membership and meeting information, visit www.sammamishsaddleclub.org. Contact Shaila Nyborg 466-7168.
Sammamish Women’s Walking Club hosts one to three different walks each week. Sometimes it will be a neighborhood walk under the streetlights or maybe a walk in nature along a trail. E-mail your requests of times and potential walking sites to www.pepperfitness.com.
The Rotary Club of Sammamish meets every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Bellewood Retirement Apartments, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E.
The Sammamish Fit Club, a club looking to improve the health of the community, meets from 7:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. For location and more information, call Trish at 206-605-0679 or send an e-mail to whyweight@comcast.net.
Cascade Republican Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Plateau Club, 25625 E. Plateau Drive. Call 788-2028.
Sammamish Plateau Parent Networking Group meets normally the last Monday of the month at Sahalee Fire Station #82, 1851 228th Ave. N.E. Call 868-2111.
Redmond Toddler Group, a parent-child program with art, music, play and parent education has openings in pre-toddler, toddler and family classes. Call 869-5605 or visit www.redmondtoddler.org.
MOMs Club of Sammamish Plateau meets at 10 a.m. the third Friday of the month at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Children are welcome. Our other activities include weekly age-specific playgroups, local area outings, mom’s night out, book club and craft night. E-mail momsclubsammamish@yahoo.com or call 836-5015.
Foster Parent Support Group meets the last Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1121 228th Ave. S.E. Earn your training/foster parent hours. Refreshments and child care are provided. Call 206-719-8764.
To submit items for the Community Calendar, contact the editor at 392-6434, ext. 233. Information may be e-mailed to samrev@isspress.com or mailed to the Sammamish Review, P.O. Box 1328, Issaquah, WA 98027.
Items must be received by the Wednesday before publication.
Calendar
October 28, 2008
Events
Habitat for Humanity is holding a work day. Go to Patterson Park in Redmond and meet with other volunteers the third Saturday of each month. The next day scheduled is Nov. 22. E-mail habitat@spconline.org or call Ray Dellecker at 868-3931.
The 5th District Democrats host American Democracy Movie night. This month is the HBO movie “Recount,” a retelling of the 2000 election and recount ballet in Florida. The movie is scheduled for 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way in Issaquah.
Get Organized Financially Join Eric Mullinix of The New York Life Insurance Company as he explains LifeFolio, a management system that will help you and your family inventory personal data and important documents all in one convenient place. 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Sammamish Library.
Dinner and the Issues in American Democracy discussion group will feature Phyllis Huster, 5th District candidate for state Senate. She will be discussing election fraud and precautions voters can take. The event, co-sponsored by the 5th District Democrats and the Democrats of the Inglewood Neighborhood, is scheduled for 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Sammamish Library.
The Pickering Barn Christmas Craft Show will host more than 95 craft vendors featuring a variety of arts and crafts. The show is set to run from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Pickering Barn, across from Costco in Issaquah. Admission is free.
Spirit of Peace United Church of Christ preschoolers and young children have kicked off “Worth your Weight in Food” — a food drive for the Issaquah Food Bank. They are collecting food donations equal to their combined weight of 659.5 pounds.
Donations will be accepted between 9 a.m. and noon (before, during and after worship) Nov. 2 at the Pine Lake Community Center at 21333 SE 20th St., Sammamish.
The Food Bank needs juice and protein items especially, including peanut butter, tuna fish and chili. For mid-week deliveries or questions, please call Paula at 391-6498.
Dewey and Sketch roadshow. See the official early literacy mascots in a puppet show. 11 a.m. Nov. 5 at the library.
Eastlake Holiday Bazaar: Eastlake High School’s 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar and Raffle will feature more than 85 artisans and crafters, homemade treats from a bake sale, and a raffle. The bazaar is scheduled for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Eastlake. Contact Patti at mpmarzano@aol.com.
Youth Eastside Services will hold a panel discussion entitled Safe Surfing: Old Threats, New Technologies - Combating Cyber Risks for Our Kids features experts in technology, law-enforcement and parenting to discuss what parents need to know to keep their kids safe. The discussion is scheduled for 7-8:45 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Crossroads Park facility, 999 164th Ave. NE in Bellevue. Visit www.YouthEastsideServices.org.
Religious/spiritual
Faith United Methodist Church offers “Faith Cafe” for women of all ages. The café features drop-in coffee time, scrapbooking/stamping, mom & baby playgroup, quilting/knitting and walking group. There will also be one-off classes, studies and themed days. 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays beginning this fall. Call Jo Lucas 425-837-1948.
The Men’s Fraternity is holding a “Quest for Authentic Manhood” series. It is designed to help men discover their masculine identity.
It seeks to provide men with a definition of what it truly means to be a man. It hopes to inspire and equip you to incorporate the Quest into the fabric of your everyday life. From 6-7:30 a.m. Thursdays. Contact Steve Beer for more information, sbeer1960@yahoo.com.
A series of Bhakti Shastri courses are available at the Vedic Cultural Center. Courses include the Bagavad Gita I through Nov. 19; the Bagavad Gita II from Nov. 26-Jan. 21 and Bagavad Gita III from Jan. 28-March 25. For more details including times, visit www.vedicculturalcenter.org.
Ten Great Dates is a monthly date night designed to give couples the chance to enrich their marriages. The events are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov.14 (Building a creative love life) and Dec.19 (Sharing responsibility and working together). Registration is required for this program as well as for childcare on date nights.
Meetings start at Sammamish Presbyterian Church before going out on individual dates. E-mail mainoffice@spconline.org or call 868-5186.
IGNITE for sixth-eighth grade students, and CORE, for ninth-12th graders at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Students will be taught about faith while building relationships with supportive, Christ-centered adults. IGNITE meets from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and CORE meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Social Justice Book Group — all are welcome, including moms (play area and toys provided). The group is set to meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 1-2 p.m. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for more information and a list of books to be discussed.
Healing Prayer Service is available every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Call 392-8636.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christian, 12-step ministry, meets Monday evenings from 6–9:30 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Call 392-8636.
Moms In Touch is a non-denominational, Bible-centered prayer support group for all moms whose children attend Pine Lake Middle School or Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus.
They meet at 9:20 a.m. Friday mornings at 4119 West Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., Bellevue (across from Sambica). Contact Jan Domek 746-4561 jandomek@comcast.net
Pine Lake Covenant Church offers a ministry for children with special needs at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Call 392-8636.
“Caffeine for the Soul,” a free Judaic and Torah class for women, is from 1-1:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Caffé Ladro in Issaquah Highlands Shopping Center. Contact Chabad of the Central Cascades at 427-1654.
Free Hebrew classes are offered through Chabad of the Central Cascades. Call 427-1654.
Kabalat Shabbat is offered at the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the class beginning fall 2008, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Youth
Eastside Precision Drill Team is now filling spots for the 2009 parade and competition season. The team is looking for girls ages 7-10 for their junior team and ages 10-19 for their senior team. For more information, please call Heather at 647-4831 or visit www.eastsidedrillteam.com.
Library activities
The Mother Daughter Book Group is for girls age 9-12 and their mothers. This month’s book is “Seven Spinning Spiders” by Gregory Maguire. at 7 p.m. Oct. 29.
Preschool Story Times for children ages 3-6 with an adult. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 and 20 or 1 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, 14 and 21.
Tiny Tales Story Times for children ages 6-12 months with an adult. Space is limited. 11 a.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 13 and 20.
Young toddler story time for ages 12-24 months with an adult 10:30 and 11: 30 a.m. Nov. 7, 14 and 21.
Talk Time is at 7 p.m. Nov. 4, 18 and 25. Join other adults to improve your English conversation skills. Call Literacy AmeriCorps at 369-3452.
Spanish Story times for children 3 and older with an adult. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22.
Pajama Story Times for children ages 2-6 with an adult. Families are welcome. Come in your pajamas and enjoy stories, signs, puppets, movement and music at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 10 and 17.
Toddle On Over – Toddler Story Times for children ages 2-3. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Oct. 29, 10 a.m. Nov. 12 and 19.
Musik Nest Children and families share songs, dance and rhythm with a toddler. 7 p.m. Nov. 13
Teen Book Lovers Club Talk about what you’ve been reading and pick up ideas from other readers. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 4.
Teen Creative Writers group. Come share your work with other teen writers. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 18.
Sammamish Book Discussion Group. This month’s book is “The Eyre Affair” by Jasper Fforde. 7 p.m. Nov. 19.
Singing Thanksgiving The harmonica pocket celebrates the holidays with skits, dancing and folk tunes. All ages are welcome, but children 7 and under must be accompanied by and adult. 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20.
To submit items for the Community Calendar, contact the editor at 392-6434, ext. 233. Information may be e-mailed to samrev@isspress.com or mailed to the Sammamish Review, P.O. Box 1328, Issaquah, WA 98027.
Items must be received by the Wednesday before publication.
The Eastside Welcome Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in member’s homes and on various days of the month for other activities and outings. People who are new to the area and want to meet new people and join in different interest and social groups, can call 821-5857.
Sammamish Kiwanis meets every Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church, 22818 S.E. Eighth St. Visit www.sammamishkiwanis.org.
Toastmasters of Sammamish meet from 7:15–8:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1121 228th Ave. S.E. Call 391-4834 or e-mail davidlloyd_70@msn.com.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs local chapter, Cascade Woman’s Club, meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in members’ homes. Membership is open to all women who would like to be a part of one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations whose members are dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. Call 898-8603.
Mothers of Preschoolers at Sammamish Presbyterian Church meets the first and third Mondays, October through June, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at SPC. E-mail emilyjsnyder@hotmail.com.
Sammamish Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the homes of members. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Call Cathy at 836-0421 or e-mail CathyWebst@aol.com.
Sammamish Citizens Corps holds a refresher/advanced training class for CERTs on the second Saturday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at Station 82. E-mail sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com.
The Pine Lake Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month, plus occasional meetings for workshops and taking local field trips together. Their yearly plant sale is a fundraiser for “green-related” projects and charities. Call 836-7810.
Mothers and More – Sammamish/Redmond Chapter offers “Moms Need a Playgroup Too,” scrapbooking, book club, movies out, Clutter Club, kids play groups and more. The monthly chapter meeting is the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Go to http://www.redmondmothersandmore.org.
Sammamish Saddle Club — For membership and meeting information, visit www.sammamishsaddleclub.org. Contact Shaila Nyborg 466-7168.
The Rotary Club of Sammamish meets every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Bellewood Retirement Apartments, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E.
The Sammamish Fit Club, a club looking to improve the health of the community, meets from 7:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. For location and more information, call Trish at 206-605-0679 or send an e-mail to whyweight@comcast.net.
Cascade Republican Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Plateau Club, 25625 E. Plateau Drive. Call 788-2028.
Sammamish Plateau Parent Networking Group meets normally the last Monday of the month at Sahalee Fire Station #82, 1851 228th Ave. N.E. Call 868-2111.
Redmond Toddler Group, a parent-child program with art, music, play and parent education has openings in pre-toddler, toddler and family classes. Call 869-5605 or visit www.redmondtoddler.org.
MOMs Club of Sammamish Plateau meets at 10 a.m. the third Friday of the month at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Children are welcome. Our other activities include weekly age-specific playgroups, local area outings, mom’s night out, book club and craft night. E-mail momsclubsammamish@yahoo.com or call 836-5015.
Foster Parent Support Group meets the last Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1121 228th Ave. S.E. Earn your training/foster parent hours. Refreshments and child care are provided. Call 206-719-8764.
Calendar
October 22, 2008
Events
Habitat for Humanity is holding a work day. Go to Patterson Park in Redmond and meet with other volunteers the third Saturday of each month. The next day scheduled is Nov. 22. E-mail habitat@spconline.org or call Ray Dellecker at 868-3931.
The 5th District Democrats host American Democracy Movie night. This month is the HBO movie “Recount,” a retelling of the 2000 election and recount ballet in Florida. The movie is scheduled for 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way in Issaquah.
Get Organized Financially join Eric Mullinix of The New York Life Insurance Company as he explains LifeFolio, a management system that will help you and your family inventory personal data and important documents all in one convenient place. 7 p.m. Oct. 30.
Dinner and the Issues in American Democracy discussion group will feature Phyllis Huster, 5th District candidate for state senate. She will be discussing election fraud and precautions voters can take. The event, co-sponsored by the 5th District Democrats and the Democrats of the Inglewood Neighborhood, is scheduled for 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Sammamish Library.
The Pickering Barn Christmas Craft Show will host more than 95 craft vendors featuring a variety of arts and crafts. The show is set to run from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Pickering Barn, across from Costco in Issaquah. Admission is free.
Spirit of Peace United Church of Christ preschoolers and young children have kicked off “Worth your Weight in Food” — a food drive for the Issaquah Food Bank. They are collecting food donations equal to their combined weight of 659.5 pounds.
Donations will be accepted between 9 a.m. and noon (before, during and after worship) on Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 at the Pine Lake Community Center at 21333 SE 20th St., Sammamish. The Food Bank needs juice and protein items especially, including peanut butter, tuna fish and chili. For mid-week deliveries or questions, please call Paula at 391-6498.
Eastlake Holiday Bazaar: Eastlake High School’s 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar and Raffle will feature more than 85 artisans and crafters, home-made treats from a bake sale, and a raffle. The bazaar is scheduled for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Eastlake. Contact Patti at mpmarzano@aol.com.
Youth Eastside Services will hold a panel discussion entitled Safe Surfing: Old Threats, New Technologies - Combating Cyber Risks for Our Kids features experts in technology, law-enforcement and parenting to discuss what parents need to know to keep their kids safe.
The discussion is scheduled for 7-8:45 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Crossroads Park facility, 999 164th Ave. NE in Bellevue. Visit www.YouthEastsideServices.org.
Religious/spiritual
Celebration of Diwali – Govardhan Puja – Annkoot 12-9 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26 at the Vedic Cultural Center.
The men’s breakfast at Sammamish Presbyterian Church will focus on philosophies and insights into listening. The monthly meeting is scheduled for 6:30-7:30 a.m. Oct. 28 in Building C of the church.
Faith United Methodist Church offers “Faith Cafe” for women of all ages. The café features drop-in coffee time, scrapbooking/stamping, mom & baby playgroup, quilting/knitting and walking group. There will also be one-off classes, studies and themed days. 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays beginning this Fall. Call Jo Lucas 425-837-1948.
The Men’s Fraternity is holding a “Quest for Authentic Manhood” series. It is designed to help men discover their masculine identity. It seeks to provide men with a definition of what it truly means to be a man. It hopes to inspire and equip you to incorporate the Quest into the fabric of your everyday life. From 6-7:30 a.m. Thursdays. Contact Steve Beer for more information, sbeer1960@yahoo.com.
A series of Bhakti Shastri courses are available at the Vedic Cultural Center. Courses include the Bagavad Gita I through Nov. 19; the Bagavad Gita II from Nov. 26-Jan. 21 and Bagavad Gita III from Jan. 28-March 25. For more details including times, visit www.vedicculturalcenter.org.
Ten Great Dates is a monthly date night designed to give couples the chance to enrich their marriages. The events are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov.14 (Building a creative love life) and Dec.19 (Sharing responsibility and working together). Registration is required for this program as well as for childcare on date nights. Meetings start at Sammamish Presbyterian Church before going out on individual dates. E-mail mainoffice@spconline.org or call 868-5186.
IGNITE for sixth-eighth grade students, and CORE, for ninth-12th graders at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Students will be taught about faith while building relationships with supportive, Christ-centered adults. IGNITE meets from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and CORE meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Social Justice Book Group — all are welcome, including moms (play area and toys provided). The group is set to meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 1-2 p.m. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for more information and a list of books to be discussed.
Divorce Recovery, a seminar for those going through separation or divorce or trying to move on from divorce, is scheduled on Tuesdays through Nov. 25, at Pine Lake Covenant Church open to the community. To register, call Sharon at 392-8636 or go to www.plcc.org. Child care by pre-registration only.
Healing Prayer Service is available every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Call 392-8636.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christian, 12-step ministry, meets Monday evenings from 6–9:30 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Call 392-8636.
Moms In Touch is a non-denominational, Bible-centered prayer support group for all moms whose children attend Pine Lake Middle School or Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus. They meet at 9:20 a.m. Friday mornings at 4119 West Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., Bellevue (across from Sambica). Contact Jan Domek 746-4561 jandomek@comcast.net
Pine Lake Covenant Church offers a ministry for children with special needs at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Call 392-8636.
“Caffeine for the Soul,” a free Judaic and Torah class for women, is from 1-1:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Caffé Ladro in Issaquah Highlands Shopping Center. Contact Chabad of the Central Cascades at 427-1654.
Free Hebrew classes are offered through Chabad of the Central Cascades. Call 427-1654.
Kabalat Shabbat is offered at the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the class beginning Fall 2008, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Classes
Parenting With Love & Logic, a seven-week course, is being offered at Faith United Methodist Church. Sandy Klein of Pine Lake Covenant Church will be facilitating this course that hopes to help parents and children (toddlers to teens) establish a rewarding relationship built upon love and trust.
The class is scheduled from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday nights through Oct. 27 at Faith United Methodist Church, 3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Road SE, in Issaquah. Contact Pam at 392-0123, ext. 2, for registration information.
Youth
Eastside Precision Drill Team is now filling spots for the 2009 parade and competition season. The team is looking for girls ages 7-10 for their junior team and ages 10-19 for their senior team. For more information, please call Heather at 647-4831 or visit www.eastsidedrillteam.com.
Library activities
Talk Time is at 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Join other adults to improve your English conversation skills. Call Literacy AmeriCorps at 369-3452.
The Mother Daughter Book Group is for girls age 9-12 and their mothers. This month’s book is “Seven Spinning Spiders” by Gregory Maguire. at 7 p.m. Oct. 29.
Story Slam. Write a poem or short story and perform it at the library. Judges will choose 30 from around the county to see their work produced at the Moore Theatre. Ask the librarians for details.
Spanish Story times for children 3 and older with an adult. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 25.
Pajama Story Times for children ages 2-6 with an adult. Families are welcome. Come in your pajamas and enjoy stories, signs, puppets, movement and music at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27.
Toddle On Over – Toddler Story Times for children ages 2-3. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Oct. 29.
Preschool Story Times for children ages 3-6 with an adult. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. Oct. 23 and 30 or 1 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31.
Tiny Tales Story Times for children ages 6-12 months with an adult. Space is limited. 11 a.m. Oct. 23 and 30.
Volunteers needed
The King County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs certified long term care ombudsman volunteers. After completing a four-day training program, visit with residents, take and resolve complaints and advocate for residents. Volunteers are asked to donate four hours a week and attend selected monthly meetings. Contact John Stilz at 206-697-6747 or johns@solid-ground.org.
Eastside Bluebills is a Boeing retiree volunteer organization that strives to provide opportunities for retirees to help others in need and to assist charitable and nonprofit organizations. Eastside Bluebills meet every third Wednesday of the month at the Bellevue Regional Library from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 235-3847.
LINKS, Looking Into the Needs of Kids in Schools, places community volunteers in the schools of the Lake Washington School District. Opportunities include tutoring, classroom assistance and lunch buddy. Just one hour a week can make a difference in a child’s life. Call Clair at 867-1677 or Nanci at 885-9158.
Eastside Baby Corner needs volunteers to sort incoming donations of clothing and toys and prepare items for distribution. Go to www.babycorner.org.
Volunteers are needed to visit homebound patrons with the King County Library System’s Traveling Library Center program. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation. Call Susan LaFantasie at 369-3235.
Volunteer drivers are needed for the Senior Services Volunteer Transportation Program. Flexible hours, mileage, parking reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-448-5740.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Eager Eye Guide Pups Club needs volunteers to raise puppies for use as guide dogs for the blind. For information, call Sandy at 644-7421.
Volunteer Chore Services links volunteers with seniors or individuals who are disabled and are living on a limited income. Call 284-2240.
Clubs, groups
The Eastside Welcome Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in member’s homes and on various days of the month for other activities and outings. people who are new to the area and want to meet new people and join in different interest and social groups, can call 821-5857.
Sammamish Kiwanis meets every Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church, 22818 S.E. Eighth St. Visit www.sammamishkiwanis.org.
Toastmasters of Sammamish meet from 7:15–8:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1121 228th Ave. S.E. Call 391-4834 or e-mail davidlloyd_70@msn.com.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs local chapter, Cascade Woman’s Club, meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in members’ homes. Membership is open to all women who would like to be a part of one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations whose members are dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. Call 898-8603.
Mothers of Preschoolers at Sammamish Presbyterian Church meets the first and third Mondays, October through June, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at SPC. E-mail emilyjsnyder@hotmail.com.
Sammamish Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the homes of members. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Call Cathy at 836-0421 or e-mail CathyWebst@aol.com.
Sammamish Citizens Corps holds a refresher/advanced training class for CERTs on the second Saturday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at Station 82. E-mail sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com.
The Pine Lake Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month, plus occasional meetings for workshops and taking local field trips together. Their yearly plant sale is a fundraiser for “green-related” projects and charities. Call 836-7810.
Mothers and More – Sammamish/Redmond Chapter offers “Moms Need a Playgroup Too,” scrapbooking, book club, movies out, Clutter Club, kids play groups and more. The monthly chapter meeting is the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Go to http://www.redmondmothersandmore.org.
Pine Lake Urban Telescope Observers’ (PLUTO) meet the second Saturday of the month at Ebright Creek Park, 1317 212th Ave. S.E. Call 877-2781.
Sammamish Saddle Club — For membership and meeting information, visit www.sammamishsaddleclub.org. Contact Shaila Nyborg 466-7168.
Sammamish Women’s Walking Club hosts one to three different walks each week. Sometimes it will be a neighborhood walk under the streetlights or maybe a walk in nature along a trail. E-mail your requests of times and potential walking sites to www.pepperfitness.com.
The Rotary Club of Sammamish meets every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Bellewood Retirement Apartments, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E.
The Sammamish Fit Club, a club looking to improve the health of the community, meets from 7:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. For location and more information, call Trish at 206-605-0679 or send an e-mail to whyweight@comcast.net.
Cascade Republican Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Plateau Club, 25625 E. Plateau Drive. Call 788-2028.
Sammamish Plateau Parent Networking Group meets normally the last Monday of the month at Sahalee Fire Station #82, 1851 228th Ave. N.E. Call 868-2111.
Redmond Toddler Group, a parent-child program with art, music, play and parent education has openings in pre-toddler, toddler and family classes. Call 869-5605 or visit www.redmondtoddler.org.
MOMs Club of Sammamish Plateau meets at 10 a.m. the third Friday of the month at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Children are welcome. Our other activities include weekly age-specific playgroups, local area outings, mom’s night out, book club and craft night. E-mail momsclubsammamish@yahoo.com or call 836-5015.
Foster Parent Support Group meets the last Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1121 228th Ave. S.E. Earn your training/foster parent hours. Refreshments and child care are provided. Call 206-719-8764.
To submit items for the Community Calendar, contact the editor at 392-6434, ext. 233. Information may be e-mailed to samrev@isspress.com or mailed to the Sammamish Review, P.O. Box 1328, Issaquah, WA 98027.
Items must be received by the Wednesday before publication.
Community calendar
October 15, 2008
Events
Nightmare at Beaver Lake volunteer orientation begins. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meetings are scheduled for 10-11 a.m. Oct. 18 at Beaver Lake Lodge.
Habitat for Humanity is holding a work day. Go to Patterson Park in Redmond and meet with other volunteers the third Saturday of each month. The next days scheduled are Oct. 18 and Nov. 22. E-mail habitat@spconline.org or call Ray Dellecker at 868-3931.
Actor Edward James Olmos will be the keynote speaker at Hopelink’s annual fundraising luncheon. Hopelink does not charge a fee to attend, but asks guests to donate. The luncheon is scheduled from noon-1:15 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Visit www.hope-link.org.
The –stan Countries: Is it Possible to Live in Peace? Learn about the complex social and political factors that have contributed to the recruitment of supporters of the Islamic Jihad at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at the library.
The Sammamish Symphony will perform their new show, “Red White and Rhapsody in Blue”at 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at Eastlake High School. Tickets are available at the door or www.ticketweb.com.
The 5th District Democrats host American Democracy Movie night. This month is the HBO movie “Recount,” a retelling of the 2000 election and recount ballet in Florida. The movie is scheduled for 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way in Issaquah.
Get Organized Financially. Join Eric Mullinix of The New York Life Insurance Company as he explains LifeFolio, a management system that will help you and your family inventory personal data and important documents all in one convenient place. 7 p.m. Oct. 30.
Dinner and the Issues in American Democracy discussion group will feature Phyllis Huster, 5th District candidate for state Senate. She will be discussing election fraud and precautions voters can take. The event, co-sponsored by the 5th District Democrats and the Democrats of the Inglewood Neighborhood, is scheduled for 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Sammamish Library.
Eastlake Holiday Bazaar: Eastlake High School’s 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar and Raffle will feature more than 85 artisans and crafters, home-made treats from a bake sale, and a raffle. The bazaar is scheduled for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Eastlake. Contact Patti at mpmarzano@aol.com.
Religious/spiritual
A demonstration on Abhangs, 5,000 devotional poems written by a variety of poets. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Vedic Cultural Center.
Be informed on end-of-life issues and the initiative that would legalize Assisted Suicide I -1000. A presentation on respect for life at the end of life will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 19, in the library, Room S118, at Mary, Queen of Peace Church, 1121 228th Ave SE.
Celebration of Diwali – Govardhan Puja – Annkoot 12-9 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26 at the Vedic Cultural Center.
The men’s breakfast at Sammamish Presbyterian Church will focus on philosophies and insights into listening. The monthly meeting is scheduled for 6:30-7:30 a.m. Oct. 28 in Building C of the church.
Faith United Methodist Church offers “Faith Cafe” for women of all ages. The café features drop-in coffee time, scrapbooking/stamping, mom & baby playgroup, quilting/knitting and walking group. There will also be one-off classes, studies and themed days. 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays beginning this Fall. Call Jo Lucas 425-8371948.
The Men’s Fraternity is holding a “Quest for Authentic Manhood” series. It is designed to help men discover their masculine identity. It seeks to provide men with a definition of what it truly means to be a man. It hopes to inspire and equip you to incorporate the Quest into the fabric of your everyday life. From 6-7:30 a.m. Thursdays. Contact Steve Beer for more information, sbeer1960@yahoo.com.
A series of Bhakti Shastri courses are available at the Vedic Cultural Center. The first will study the Sri Isopanisad through Oct. 17. ther courses include the Bagavad Gita I through Nov. 19; the Bagavad Gita II from Nov. 26-Jan. 21 and Bagavad Gita III from Jan. 28-March 25. For more details including times, visit www.vedicculturalcenter.org.
Ten Great Dates is a monthly date night designed to give couples the chance to enrich their marriages. The events are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Oct. 17 (Finding Unity In Diversity); Nov.14 (Building A Creative Love Life) and Dec.19 (Sharing Responsibility and Working Together). Registration is required for this program as well as for childcare on date nights. Meetings start at Sammamish Presbyterian Church before going out on individual dates. E-mail mainoffice@spconline.org or call 868-5186.
IGNITE for sixth-eighth grade students, and CORE, for ninth-12th graders at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Students will be taught about faith while building relationships with supportive, Christ-centered adults. IGNITE meets from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and CORE meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Social Justice Book Group — all are welcome, including Moms (play area and toys provided). The group is set to meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 1-2 p.m. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for more information and a list of books to be discussed.
Divorce Recovery, a seminar for those going through separation or divorce or trying to move on from divorce, is scheduled on Tuesdays through Nov. 25, at Pine Lake Covenant Church open to the community. To register, call Sharon at 392-8636 or go to www.plcc.org. Child care by pre-registration only.
Healing Prayer Service is available every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Call 392-8636.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christian, 12-step ministry, meets Monday evenings from 6–9:30 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Call 392-8636.
Pine Lake Covenant Church offers a ministry for children with special needs at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Call 392-8636.
“Caffeine for the Soul,” a free Judaic and Torah class for women, is from 1-1:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Caffé Ladro in Issaquah Highlands Shopping Center. Contact Chabad of the Central Cascades at 427-1654.
Free Hebrew classes are offered through Chabad of the Central Cascades. Call 427-1654.
Kabalat Shabbat is offered at the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the class beginning Fall 2008, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Classes
Parenting With Love & Logic a seven-week course is being offered at Faith United Methodist Church. Sandy Klein of Pine Lake Covenant Church will be facilitating this course that hopes to help parents and children (toddlers to teens) establish a rewarding relationship built upon love and trust. The class is scheduled from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday nights through Oct. 27 at Faith United Methodist Church, 3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Road SE, in Issaquah. Contact Pam at 392-0123, ext. 2, for registration information.
Youth
Eastside Precision Drill Team is now filling spots for the 2009 parade and competition season. The team is looking for girls ages 7-10 for their junior team and ages 10-19 for their senior team. For more information, please call Heather at 647-4831 or visit www.eastsidedrillteam.com.
Library activities
Talk Time is at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28. Join other adults to improve your English conversation skills. Call Literacy AmeriCorps at 369-3452.
The Mother Daughter Book Group is for girls ages 9-12 and their mothers. This month’s book is “Seven Spinning Spiders” by Gregory Maguire. at 7 p.m. Oct. 29.
Story Slam. Write a poem or short story and perform it at the library. Judges will choose 30 from around the county to see their work produced at the Moore theater. Ask the librarians for details.
Spanish Story times for children 3 and older with an adult. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18 and 25.
Pajama Story Times for children ages 2-6 with an adult. Families are welcome. Come in your pajamas and enjoy stories, signs, puppets, movement and music at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27.
Toddle On Over – Toddler Story Times for children ages 2-3. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Oct. 15 and 29.
Preschool Story Times for children ages 3-6 with an adult. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. Oct. 16, 23 and 30 or 1 p.m. Oct. 17, 24 and 31.
Tiny Tales Story Times for children ages 6-12 months with an adult. Space is limited. 11 a.m. Oct. 16, 23 and 30.
Volunteers needed
The King County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs certified long-term care ombudsman volunteers. After completing a four-day training program, visit with residents, take and resolve complaints and advocate for residents. Volunteers are asked to donate four hours a week and attend selected monthly meetings. Contact John Stilz at 206-697-6747 or johns@solid-ground.org.
To submit items for the Community Calendar, contact the editor at 392-6434, ext. 233. Information may be e-mailed to samrev@isspress.com or mailed to the Sammamish Review, P.O. Box 1328, Issaquah, WA 98027. Items must be received by the Wednesday before publication.
Community calendar
October 7, 2008
Events
Nightmare at Beaver Lake volunteer orientation begins. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meetings are scheduled for 10-11 a.m. Oct. 18 at Beaver Lake Lodge. Read more
Arts calendar
October 7, 2008
Swil Kanim, world-class virtuoso violinist and American Indian storyteller, performs at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Lodge at Beaver Lake, 25101 S.E. 24th St. Admission is free, but space is limited. Go to www.ci.sammamish.wa.us. Read more
Calendar
September 30, 2008
Events
The Chris Elliot Memorial golf tournament is scheduled for Oct. 3. The Chris Elliott fund, run by Sammamish resident Dellann Elliott, helps fund research in Glioblastoma, a kind of brain cancer. Chris Elliott died from the cancer in 2002. The event will also raise money for the Jimmy Fund Golf program, which benefits the Massachusetts-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Organizers hope to have more than 100 golfers and 300 dinner guests who will raise more than $50,000.
The golf tournament is scheduled for a 1 p.m. start and dinner for 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Golf Club at Newcastle. To register, visit www.chriselliottfund.org.
Nightmare at Beaver Lake volunteer orientation begins. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meetings are scheduled for 10-11 a.m. Oct. 18 at Beaver Lake Lodge.
The Northwest Biodiesel Network is hoping to establish monthly meetings on the Eastside to promote the use of biodiesel fuels. The group’s kick-off meeting is set for 7-9 p.m. Oct. 6 at The Railroad Depot in North Bend. Visit www.nebiodiesel.org.
The Sammamish Kiwanis annual ski and sport swap is when residents can trade in sporting equipment for new gear, particularly for children who have outgrown last year’s sizes. This year’s swap is scheduled for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 11 at Pine Lake Covenant Church. People can bring in the equipment to drop off for a swap or donation from 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 10 or starting at 8 a.m. Oct. 11.
Actor Edward James Olmos will be the keynote speaker at Hopelink’s annual fundraising luncheon. Hopelink does not charge a fee to attend, but asks guests to donate. The luncheon is scheduled from noon-1:15 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Visit www.hope-link.org.
The –stan Countries: Is it Possible to Live in Peace? Learn about the complex social and political factors that have contributed to the recruitment of supporters of the Islamic Jihad at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at the library.
The Sammamish Symphony will perform their new show, “Red White and Rhapsody in Blue” at 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at Eastlake High School. Tickets are available at the door or www.ticketweb.com.
Get Organized Financially Join Eric Mullinix of The New York Life Insurance Company as he explains LifeFolio, a management system that will help you and your family inventory personal data and important documents all in one convenient place. 7 p.m. Oct. 30.
Religious/spiritual
Missio Lux will celebrate their launch. Childcare will be provided and refreshments will be available after the celebration. Starting at 5 p.m. Oct. 5 at Pine Lake Covenant Church.
A demonstration on Abhangs, 5,000 devotional poems written by a variety of poets. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Vedic Cultural Center.
Celebration of Diwali – Govardhan Puja – Annkoot 12-9 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26 at the Vedic Cultural Center.
Faith United Methodist Church offers “Faith Cafe” for women of all ages. The café features drop-in coffee time, scrapbooking/stamping, mom & baby playgroup, quilting/knitting and walking group. There will also be one-off classes, studies and themed days. 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays beginning this Fall. Call Jo Lucas 425-8371948.
The Men’s Fraternity is holding a “Quest for Authentic Manhood” series. It is designed to help men discover their masculine identity. It seeks to provide men with a definition of what it truly means to be a man. It hopes to inspire and equip you to incorporate the Quest into the fabric of your everyday life. From 6-7:30 a.m. Thursdays. Contact Steve Beer for more information, sbeer1960@yahoo.com.
A series of Bhakti Shastri courses are available at the Vedic Cultural Center. The first will study the Sri Isopanisad through Oct. 17. their courses include the Bagavad Gita I through Nov. 19; the Bagavad Gita II from Nov. 26-Jan. 21 and Bagavad Gita III from Jan. 28-March 25. For more details including times, visit www.vedicculturalcenter.org.
Ten Great Dates is a monthly date night designed to give couples the chance to enrich their marriages. The events are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Oct. 17 (Finding Unity In Diversity); Nov.14 (Building A Creative Love Life) and Dec.19 (Sharing Responsibility and Working Together). Registration is required for this program as well as for childcare on date nights. Meetings start at Sammamish Presbyterian Church before going out on individual dates. E-mail mainoffice@spconline.org or call 868-5186.
IGNITE for sixth-eighth grade students, and CORE, for ninth-12th grades at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Students will be taught about faith while building relationships with supportive, Christ-centered adults. IGNITE meets from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and CORE meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Social Justice Book Group — all are welcome, including moms (play area and toys provided). The group is set to meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 1-2 p.m. E-mail shlcministries@yahoo.com for more information and a list of books to be discussed.
Divorce Recovery, a seminar for those going through separation or divorce or trying to move on from divorce, is scheduled on Tuesdays through Nov. 25, at Pine Lake Covenant Church open to the community. To register, call Sharon at 392-8636 or go to www.plcc.org. Child care by pre-registration only.
Healing Prayer Service is available every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Call 392-8636.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christian, 12-step ministry, meets Monday evenings from 6–9:30 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Call 392-8636.
Pine Lake Covenant Church offers a ministry for children with special needs at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Call 392-8636.
“Caffeine for the Soul,” a free Judaic and Torah class for women, is from 1-1:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Caffé Ladro in Issaquah Highlands Shopping Center. Contact Chabad of the Central Cascades at 427-1654.
Free Hebrew classes are offered through Chabad of the Central Cascades. Call 427-1654.
Kabalat Shabbat is offered at the Chabad house at the Issaquah Highlands at 7 p.m. Fridays. New members and guests are welcome. Call 427-1654.
Community Bible Study, open to all women, meets Thursday mornings. To register for the class beginning Fall 2008, or for more information, call Nancy Carr at 868-1630.
Classes
Parenting With Love & Logic a seven-week course, is being offered at Faith United Methodist Church. Sandy Klein of Pine Lake Covenant Church will be facilitating this course that hopes to help parents and children (toddlers to teens) establish a rewarding relationship built upon love and trust.
The class is scheduled from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday nights through Oct. 27 at Faith United Methodist Church, 3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Road SE, in Issaquah. Contact Pam at 392-0123, ext. 2, for registration information.
Writer’s workshop. Are you looking for a chance to write something besides a grocery list or next year’s business plan? Led by Reisha Holton, this workshop at Sammamish Presbyterian Church is designed to expand your writing skills and deepen your insight.
Holton holds a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 27 at 22522 NE Inglewood Hill Rd. Cost is $10. Questions or to register, e-mail r.holton@comcast.net or 213-3640.
Youth
Eastside Precision Drill Team is seeking new members. The non dance drill team practices weekly on Tuesdays from 6–7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of Redmond Junior High.
They’re now forming their 2008 team and will be training for 2008 parade performances. School-age girls are invited – no experience needed. Call 647-4831.
Library activities
The teen book lover’s group meets at 3:30 pm. Oct. 7.
Talk Time is at 7 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Join other adults to improve your English conversation skills. Call Literacy AmeriCorps at 369-3452.
The Sammamish Book Discussion Group will discuss “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte. 7 p.m. Oct. 15.
The Mother Daughter Book Group is for girls age 9-12 and their mothers. This month’s book is “Seven Spinning Spiders” by Gregory Maguire. at 7 p.m. Oct. 29.
Story Slam. Write a poem or short story and perform it at the library. Judges will choose 30 from around the county to see their work produced at the Moore theater. Ask the librarians for details.
Spanish Story times for children 3 and older with an adult. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25.
Pajama Story Times for children ages 2-6 with an adult. Families are welcome. Come in your pajamas and enjoy stories, signs, puppets, movement and music at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27.
Toddle On Over – Toddler Story Times for children ages 2-3. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Oct. 8, 15 and 29.
Preschool Story Times for children ages 3-6 with an adult. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 or 1 p.m. Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.
Tiny Tales Story Times for children ages 6-12 months with an adult. Space is limited. 11 a.m. Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Musik Nest. Share song, dance, rhythm and music with your toddler. 7 p.m. Oct. 9.
Volunteers needed
The King County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs certified long term care ombudsman volunteers.
After completing a four-day training program, visit with residents, take and resolve complaints and advocate for residents.
Volunteers donate four hours a week and attend selected monthly meetings. Contact John Stilz at 206-697-6747 or johns@solid-ground.org.
Volunteers are needed to visit homebound patrons with the King County Library System’s Traveling Library Center program. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation. Call Susan LaFantasie at 369-3235.
Eastside Baby Corner needs volunteers to sort incoming donations of clothing and toys and prepare items for distribution. Go to www.babycorner.org.
Eastside Bluebills is a Boeing retiree volunteer organization that strives to provide opportunities for retirees to help others in need and to assist charitable and nonprofit organizations. Eastside Bluebills meet every third Wednesday of the month at the Bellevue Regional Library from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 235-3847.
LINKS, Looking Into the Needs of Kids in Schools, places community volunteers in the schools of the Lake Washington School District. Opportunities include tutoring, classroom assistance and lunch buddy. Just one hour a week can make a difference in a child’s life. Call Clair at 867-1677 or Nanci at 885-9158.
Volunteer drivers are needed for the Senior Services Volunteer Transportation Program. Flexible hours, mileage, parking reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-448-5740.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Eager Eye Guide Pups Club needs volunteers to raise puppies for use as guide dogs for the blind. For information, call Sandy at 644-7421.
Volunteer Chore Services links volunteers with seniors or individuals who are disabled and are living on a limited income. Call 284-2240.
Clubs, groups
The Eastside Welcome Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in member’s homes and on various days of the month for other activities and outings. people who are new to the area and want to meet new people and join in different interest and social groups, can call 821-5857.
Sammamish Kiwanis meets every Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church, 22818 S.E. Eighth St. Visit www.sammamishkiwanis.org.
Toastmasters of Sammamish meet from 7:15–8:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1121 228th Ave. S.E. Call 391-4834 or e-mail davidlloyd_70@msn.com.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs local chapter, Cascade Woman’s Club, meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in members’ homes. Membership is open to all women who would like to be a part of one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations whose members are dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. Call 898-8603.
Mothers of Preschoolers at Sammamish Presbyterian Church meets the first and third Mondays, October through June, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at SPC. E-mail emilyjsnyder@hotmail.com.
Sammamish Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the homes of members. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Call Cathy at 836-0421 or e-mail CathyWebst@aol.com.
Moms in Touch for Sunny Hills Elementary students meets from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Pine Lake Covenant Church during the school year. Moms in Touch International is a Christian organization whose purpose is to bring women together to pray for their children and the schools they attend. E-mail sunny.mit@hotmail.com.
Sammamish Citizens Corps holds a refresher/advanced training class for CERTs on the second Saturday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at Station 82. E-mail sammamishcitizencorps@hotmail.com.
The Pine Lake Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month, plus occasional meetings for workshops and taking local field trips together. Their yearly plant sale is a fundraiser for “green-related” projects and charities. Call 836-7810.
Mothers and More – Sammamish/Redmond Chapter offers “Moms Need a Playgroup Too,” scrapbooking, book club, movies out, Clutter Club, kids play groups and more. The monthly chapter meeting is the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Go to http://www.redmondmothersandmore.org.
Pine Lake Urban Telescope Observers’ (PLUTO) meet the second Saturday of the month at Ebright Creek Park, 1317 212th Ave. S.E. Call 877-2781.
Sammamish Saddle Club — For membership and meeting information, visit www.sammamishsaddleclub.org. Contact Shaila Nyborg 466-7168.
Sammamish Women’s Walking Club hosts one to three different walks each week. Sometimes it will be a neighborhood walk under the streetlights or maybe a walk in nature along a trail. E-mail your requests of times and potential walking sites to www.pepperfitness.com.
The Rotary Club of Sammamish meets every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Bellewood Retirement Apartments, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E.
The Sammamish Fit Club, a club looking to improve the health of the community, meets from 7:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. For location and more information, call Trish at 206-605-0679 or send an e-mail to whyweight@comcast.net.
Cascade Republican Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Plateau Club, 25625 E. Plateau Drive. Call 788-2028.
Sammamish Plateau Parent Networking Group meets normally the last Monday of the month at Sahalee Fire Station #82, 1851 228th Ave. N.E. Call 868-2111.
Redmond Toddler Group, a parent-child program with art, music, play and parent education has openings in pre-toddler, toddler and family classes. Call 869-5605 or visit www.redmondtoddler.org.
MOMs Club of Sammamish Plateau meets at 10 a.m. the third Friday of the month at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Children are welcome. Our other activities include weekly age-specific playgroups, local area outings, mom’s night out, book club and craft night. E-mail momsclubsammamish@yahoo.com or call 836-5015.
Foster Parent Support Group meets the last Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1121 228th Ave. S.E. Earn your training/foster parent hours. Refreshments and child care are provided. Call 206-719-8764.
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