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Special section of The Issaquah Press and Sammamish Review
fallrecreation 2011
Try and center words ‘Free Time’ in middle of final trimmed page or as close as you can get to middle. Thanks!
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Free Time!
Cultural Arts 4
Fitness 6
Health Education 8
Parenting 10
Preschool/Youth 12
Special Events 14
Special Interest 16
Fall Sports 18
Teen Activities 20
fall recreation guide 2011
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Watch for the Winter
issue of Free Time!,
coming Dec. 7, 2011.
The classes listed here are a round-up of offerings from the
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agencies and the advertisers in this special section.
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Cultural ArtsAdult Art ClassesEngage in the arts at the new artEAST Art Center. Get inspired this fall with painting, drawing, glass, pastel,encaustic, ceramics, mixed-media, printmaking and more.Classes are unique, affordable and convenient.Workshopsizes are small and instruction is designed to create a posi-tive learning experience for the novice or professional.• Dates and tunes vary by class • artEAST Art Center, 95 Front Street N., Issaquah• Costs vary • 425-392-3191 or www.arteast.org
Opera Preview: Carmen by Georges Bizet (1838–1875)Adults and TeensGeorges Bizet's Carmen is one ofthe two or three most popularoperas ever written. Carmen'sglorious melodies have conjuredup images of a fantasy Spain(sun-baked plazas and red tileroofs, sexy gypsies, and hand-some matadors) for generationsof opera-lovers. Yet many forgetthis opera is really a tale of sexu-al obsession and murder, endingwith a fatal encounter betweenstar-crossed lovers outside thebullring. Presented by local opera expert NormHollingshead• Tuesday, Oct. 11 • 7-9 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free • 425-392-5430
The Ponderings Pub Think. Reflect. Breathe. Write. Sketch. Dream. Doodle. Inother words, ponder. Write or sketch what you want with-out interruption. Join with others in the new, open jour-naling space. Browse through the “library” of books andprompts, catch up on your reading, sit and daydream, talkquietly over sodas and pub snacks. Bring notebook/jour-nal/sketchbook and other materials as desired. • Thursdays, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 • 6- 9 p.m. • artEAST Art Center, 95 Front Street N, Issaquah• Free • [email protected] or 425-213-3640
Artist TalkAges 16 – AdultGuest artists Stephen Rock and Nichole DeMent presenttheir work at artEAST’s monthly salon event. These highlyaccomplished artists will discuss their work which rangesfrom intimate watercolor, photographic and mixed-mediaencaustic work to large scale indoor and outdoor installa-tions. They own Rock|DeMent visual art space in PioneerSquare and their work can be found in the SAM Galleryand numerous private collections. • Thursday, Sept. 22 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.• artEAST Art Center, 95 Front Street N., Issaquah• Free. $5 donation appreciated• 425-392-3191 or www.arteast.org
Artist TalkAges 16-adultGuest artists Marita Dingus and Thomas Anderson presenttheir work at artEAST’s monthly salon event. These highly-accomplished artists will discuss their work and use offound and recycled materials. Sponsored by artEAST andWaste Management NW.• Thursday, Oct. 27 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.• artEAST Art Center, 9-5 Front Street N., Issaquah• Free. $5 donation appreciated • 425-392-3191
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Music on the StreetEnjoy the end of summer with live music in historic down-town Issaquah. The iconic 1940’s gas station at 232 FrontStreet is a super cool venue to listen to and boogie downto the music of Seattle-area bands. • Sept. 7 Shaggy Sweet - Funk, Rock and Soul• Sept. 14 Sub-Motive• 6-9 p.m. • Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front Street North• Free • www.downtownissaquah.com
5th Annual Sammamish Arts FairAll agesMeet the some of the best jury-selected artists on theEastside. Their art will be available for purchase includingoriginal paintings, jewelry, mixed media, encaustic art, var-ious glass arts, ceramics, woodcarving, and textile art.Also interactive family activities for artists and patronsincluding performance, visual and hands-on art encoun-ters. Inside venue, live music and light refreshments.Sponsored by City of Sammamish, Sammamish ArtsCommission and 4Culture.• Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9 • 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.• Sammamish City Hall, 801 228th Ave. SE• Free admission and parking• Sammamish Arts Commission, 425-295-0500
or www.sammamishartfair.wordpress.com
Alien Encounters: Sci-Fi Movies and the Cold War Culture of the 1950sAdults and TeensThe term "flying saucer" wascoined after a 1947 sighting nearMr. Rainier; the UFO craze that fol-lowed coincided with the dawn ofthe Cold War and withHollywood's depictions of extra-terrestrials landing in the all-American landscape of the post-WWII boom years. Robert Horton will examine the under-lying political and social anxieties that resulted, usingmovie clips to illustrate. Comparisons to similar offeringstoday, demonstrating how pop culture always reflects itsera. Presented by Humanities Washington.• Tuesday, Sept. 27 • 7-8:30 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free • 425-392-5430
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Frightful Art!Adults, Teens, and ChildrenCelebrate the scary side ofart and the fall season thatspells whirling leaves, haunt-ed houses, pale riders,ghosts, vampires, goblinsand other scary creatures.Susan Olds presents an arrayof “frightful art” from the14th century hereticHieronymous Bosch topainters Giovanni Segantiniand Salvador Dali. Visions of heaven and hell, the historyof Halloween, legends, Grimms’ fairytales and more. • Tuesday, Oct. 4 • 7-9 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free • 425-392-5430
RecyclArt Art ExhibitionArtists reinvent, re-imagine and reuse to create stunningand unique works of art. This exhibition brings togetheraccomplished artEAST members and guest artists from theregion to create an intriguing exhibition that asks us all torethink the common and cast-off materials around us.Sponsored by Waste Management NW.
• September 30 – October 30• 11 a.m.-7 p.m.• artEAST Art Center, 95 Front Street N., Issaquah• Free• 425-392-3191 or www.arteast.org
Driven to Abstraction Art ExhibitionThis exhibition brings together a group of artists,unknown to each other buttraveling a similar journey ofpersonal discovery. Both twoand three dimensional workhas been selected to show-case the artists’ inner passionfor creating abstractionthrough their own uniqueuse of this visual language ofcolor, shape and form.• Sept. 2-24• 11 a.m.–7 p.m.• artEAST Art Center,
95 Front Street N., Issaquah• Free• 425-392-3191
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Zumba, Yoga, Tai ChiAges 14 to adult Exercise your spirit, mind, and body with us in our newestgroup exercise classes. Come try a class for free and see ifit’s for you. A full range of other fitness classes are alsoavailable including Circuit Training, Step Aerobics, Cycling,Senior Fitness, Water Fitness and more. No reservationsnecessary.• Days & times vary- sammamishymca.org
or coalcreekymca.org for schedule • Sammamish Family YMCA( at City Church campus),
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• Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd, Newcastle
• Free for Facility Members; daily fee varies for Non-Members/Program Members
• 425-391-4840 or [email protected] (Sammamish)• 425-282-1500 or [email protected] (Coal Creek)
JazzerciseAges 12 to 90Jazzercise is a 60-minute group fitnessclass combining cardio,strength, and stretchmoves for a total bodyworkout. Moves havebeen taken from hip-hop, yoga, Pilates, jazzdance, kickboxing, andresistance training andbundled into one hour.All ages, levels, andsizes welcome, so come join the fun!• Monday through Saturday• Morning and evening classes• Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd S.• $39 per month + $25 one-time joining fee• Tammy, 253-639-4792 or [email protected]
Enrolling NowEnrolling NowClasses begin Sept. 12th!NEW second studio location opening next to 24 hr Fitness in Overlake Shopping Center!TINY TUTUS Age 3 PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES Ages 4-5DANCE COMBO w/tap or acro Ages 5-6INTRO TO HIP HOP Ages 6-8HIP HOP Ages 8 & UpBALLET, JAZZ, TAP, LYRICAL All agesMUSICAL THEATRE Ages 8-15
2 dance studio locations in Sammamish/IssaquahWe Do Birthday Parties!
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Water FitnessAges 14 to adultJump in for a terrific hour of water fitness in the pool!Meet your health and fitness goals using gentle, water-based resistance.• Sammamish YMCA: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
at 8 a.m.; Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10 a.m.• Coal Creek YMCA: Monday through Friday at 9 a.m.• Sammamish Family YMCA ( at City Church campus),
4221 228th Ave. SE, Issaquah• Coal Creek Family YMCA,
13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd, Newcastle• Free for Facility Members; daily use fee
for Non-Members/Program Members • 425-391-4840 or [email protected]
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Fighting Cancer with NaturopathicNutrition StrategiesAdultsJoin naturopathic doctor Kathleen Pratt, N.D. to learn howfood and nutrition can affect cancer. What works andwhat to avoid. Participants will learn about the benefits ofanti-inflammatory foods, the best foods for immune sup-port, which foods have apparent cancer-fighting proper-ties. Presented by Swedish Medical Center.• Thursday, Sept. 15• 7-8:30 p.m. • Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free • Registration preferred 425-454-8541
Life after Cancer Treatment WorkshopAdultsThis program is an opportunity to celebrate the comple-tion of treatment, as well as to discuss the challenges thatcancer survivors may face. Explore the shift of focus fromillness to optimal health, involving healing the whole per-son — mind, body and spirit. Participants are encouragedto develop a personal healing plan. Presented by CarolRobl, Swedish Cancer Institute Health Educator.• Saturday, Sept.17 • 1-3:30 p.m. • Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free • Registration preferred 425-454-8541
Growing Up MaleAges 9-12, with parentThis class provides a perfect opportunity to build a bridgebetween you and your 9- to 12-year-old to demystifypuberty and the changes that occur during this somewhat-awkward time. Information about male and femalechanges will be presented. Taught in partnership withPlanned Parenthood of Western WA.• Thursday, Oct. 20 • 6:30 - 9 p.m.• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Dr.• $30 covers 1 child & 2 adults; additional children $5• www.swedish.org
Naturopathic Recovery and Weight Loss after Conventional Cancer TreatmentAdultsCancer treatment is done, now to make a plan for thefuture. Learn to identify obstacles to optimal health, waysto help the body heal and repair after conventional med-ical treatment, and how to keep as strong and healthy aspossible after conventional medical treatment. Presentedby Dr. Patrick Bufi, Swedish Medical Center.• Thursday, Sept. 22 • 7-8:30 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free • Registration preferred 425-454-8541
Medicare, Medicaid and Long Term CareAdultsLearn how Medicare, Medicaid and Long Term CareInsurance work. Who is entitled to what and how do youput it all in place? Presented by Patricia Parsons andKirstin Mahoney of MassMutual Financial Group.• Tuesday, Nov.15 • 7-8:30 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430
Motion Is Life Is pain keeping you from enjoying life? If so, learn moreabout joint pain relief as well as knee and hip replace-ment in this informative seminar presented by the JointReplacement Center at Overlake. Pre-registration required • Thursday, Nov. 17• 6:30–8 p.m. • Overlake Medical Center Issaquah,
5708 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE #103• Free• 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes
Health Education
page 9Growing Up FemaleAges 11-18, with parentDemystify puberty and the changes that occur during thissomewhat-awkward time. The focus of this class is toenhance communication between parents and preteens,as well as facilitate learning about the physical and emo-tional changes of puberty. Information about male andfemale changes will be presented. Taught in partnershipwith Planned Parenthood of Western WA. • Thursday, Nov. 10 • 6:30 – 9 p.m.• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Dr.• $30 covers 1 child & 2 adults; additional children $5• www.swedish.org
Joint Replacement: The Right Choice for You?If you have arthritic joint pain and are considering jointreplacement, you'll want to attend this important class.• Thursday, Nov. 17• 6 p.m.• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Dr.• Free• www.swedish.org
Weight Loss Surgery SeminarThis 2-hour seminar covers the advantages and disadvan-tages of lap band surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass sur-gery, and the vertical sleevegastrectomy surgery. Dr.McMahon answers questionsabout the surgeries, out-comes and follow-up proce-dures.• Tuesday, Sept. 27, Oct. 25,
Nov. 29 or Dec. 27• 7 p.m.• Swedish/Issaquah,
751 NE Blakely Dr.• Free• www.swedish.org
Weight Loss SurgerySeminarHas the time come to get the facts about weight loss sur-gery? If so, here is your opportunity. Overlake invites youto an informative evening to find out if weight loss sur-gery is right for you. Preregistration required.• Tuesday, Sept. 27 or Oct. 25• 6-7:30 p.m.• Overlake Medical Center Issaquah,
5708 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE #103• Free • 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes
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ParentingStrengthening FamiliesFor parents and middle-schoolersThis 7-week class series, taught by Encompass, will helpyour middle-schooler learnskills to dealwith peer pres-sure and stress.Learn ways tolet your chil-dren know youcare, alongwith the rulesand conse-quences whenthey misbe-have. Both par-ents and chil-dren attendthis series. A free meal is served. Orientation 5:30-6:30p.m. Sept. 28.• Wednesdays, Oct. 5-Nov. 16• 5:30-8 p.m.• Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, Issaquah Highlands• Free• 425-888-2777
Emotion CoachingFor parents of preschoolers and grade-schoolersThis 2-hour workshop will show you how to be your child’semotion coach. Learn how to (1) tune into your child’sfeelings and your own, (2) use emotional moments asopportunities to connect with your child, (3) respect yourchild’s feelings by taking time to listen (4) help your childidentify and name emotions and (5) explore solutions toproblems together.• Wednesday, Oct. 5• 6-8 p.m.• YMCA Family Village Commons,
949 N.E. Ingram St., Issaquah Highlands• Free• 425-888-2777
Parents of TeensParent your 13-19-year-old teenager without yelling,grounding or bribing! Join Friends of Youth to learn: com-municating respect and encouragement, cooperation andproblem solving, building responsibility and strategies todeal with sex, drugs & alcohol. Register early, spaces fillquickly. Based on STEP: Systemic Training for EffectiveParenting• 6 Thursdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 3• 7-9 p.m.• Issaquah Friends of Youth, 414 Front St. N.• $60 Individual/$80 Couples, Scholarships available• Friends of Youth, 425-392-6367
Happiest Baby on the BlockLearn to calm and soothe your newborn in just minutes.Babies welcome! Pre-registration required.• Saturday, Sept. 24, Oct. 22 or Nov. 19 • 10 a.m. - Noon• Overlake Hospital Medical Center,
5708 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE #103, Issaquah• $60 includes kit and DVD• 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes
“Technology and Kids: How much is too much?”Learn about the most recent scientific evidence on howtechnology is affecting our children and teens. Learn howmuch is “enough” while still promoting healthy brain,social and academic development. Learn how to set andenforce effective limits on all forms of technology.• Thursday, Sept. 29 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.• Issaquah Friends of Youth, 414 Front St. N.• $10 individual/$15 couple – materials included• Friends of Youth, 425-392-6367 or
Hop to Signaroo ® - Baby Sign LanguageHearing families can use American Sign Language to com-municate with hearing babies as young as 5 months old.Signing greatly reduces frustration, promotes faster lan-guage development, stimulates intellectual growth andbrain development, enhances motor skills and strengthensyour parent-child bond. Details atwww.hoptosignaroo.com.• Four sessions, Saturdays, Nov.5, 12, 19, Dec. 3 • 11 a.m.• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Dr.• $128 + $19 materials fee,
for one or two parents of same baby• www.swedish.org
You and Your New BabyNew Mothers with Infants up to 12 weeksFive-week classdesigned toencourage groupinteraction andsupport. Topicsinclude comfort-ing your baby,coping with cry-ing, feeding andweaning, choos-ing and manag-ing childcare,changing familyroles, infant development and stimulation, identifying ill-ness in infants, safety, parenting styles and communityresources. Pre-registration required.• Wednesdays and Thursdays during the day.
Check online for details • Overlake Hospital Medical Center,
5708 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE #103, Issaquah• $55 • 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes
page 11Preparing for Childbirth & Newborn Care For Expectant Parents A series of popular, interactive classes, filled with reliableinformation to help you prepare for labor, birth and new-born care. Includes a textbook and a tour of the ChildbirthCenter. Taught by qualified, experienced ChildbirthEducators. Pre-registration required. • Weeknights and weekends. Check online for details • Overlake Hospital Medical Center,
5708 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE #103, Issaquah• $105 comprehensive series; $95 condensed series • 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes
Infant Safety and CPR/IssaquahBefore your baby arrives, get prepared to keep him or hersafe. You will learn about common safety hazards in andaround the house, what’s recommended for infant sleepsafety and basic tips for preparing your pets, along withmany other important topics. You will also learn the prop-er procedures for assisting an infant who is choking orunresponsive. American Heart Association curriculum. Costcovers two people taking the class together.• Saturday, Sept. 24• 9 a.m.• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Dr.• $40/couple• www.swedish.org
Postpartum PreparationA specially-designed class to help expectant and newmoms and dads understand and prepare for the importantemotional changes that take place as a result of childbirth,becoming a new parent and life with a newborn.Newborn development, normal postpartum emotionaladjustments and postpartum mood disorders are dis-cussed. Best taken during the second or third trimester.Both partners encouraged to attend.• Saturday, Oct. 15,• 12:30 p.m.• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Dr.• $40/couple• www.swedish.org
Bringing Baby Home Babies welcome!Based on Dr. John Gottman’s family research. Two-dayworkshop to develop strategies for a thriving and lovingfamily. Pre-registration required. • Two Saturdays, Nov. 5 and 12• 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.• Overlake Hospital Medical Center,
5708 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE #103, Issaquah• $150/couple• 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes
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Preschool/YouthMath and Reading ClassesGreat things are possible when your child has the skills tosucceed on his own. Victories are frequent and rewarding,so your student is motivated time and again to seek outthe next challenge. Call Kumon to schedule a free place-ment test today. Two locations available.• Classes available Monday-Thursday 3-7 p.m. and
Saturday 9:30-12:30 p.m. in Issaquah Highlands• Classes available Tuesday 3-6:30 p.m.
and Friday 1-6:30 p.m. in Snoqualmie• $125 monthly/ multiple subject/sibling
discounts available • 425-396-1700 or www.kumon.com/snoqualmie
Power Math Workout Ages 6-10Kids come in for one hour to work on their weak subjects,per their grade level, get help with school homework anddo some mental math.• Monday-Thursday, Sept. 1 to Mar. 30 • 3-6 p.m.• Mathnasium of Issaquah, 4546 Klahanie Drive SE • $31 per session • 425-270-1054 or [email protected]
First steps Ages 4 1/2 - 6This program helps kids who come in for one hour towork on their the basics of math, made more engagingwith math games and activities for small kids.• Monday-Thursday, Sept. 1 to Mar. 30 • 3-6 p.m.• Mathnasium of Issaquah, 4546 Klahanie Drive SE • $25 per session • 425-270-1054 or [email protected]
Adventure GuidesKindergarten to 3rd gradeY-Adventure Guides is a program for fathers or other sig-nificant adult and children K-3rd grade. Parent-child pairsjoin a circle with families in their neighborhoods orschools and participate in activities each month such ascampouts, carnivals, Mariners games, and more.• School Year• Times vary depending on events - sammamishymca.org
or coalcreekymca.org for event list• Sammamish Family YMCA (at City Church campus),
4221 228th Ave. SE, Issaquah• Coal Creek Family YMCA,
13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd, Newcastle• $50-$80 per adult/child pair; $25-$40 each additional child• Linda Toycen at 425-391-4840 or email
Waddler Story TimeAges 12- 24 months with adultSuper stories and songs just for young toddlers. Lots ofwiggling and giggling guaranteed.• Thursdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 6, Oct 20-Nov. 17, Dec 1-15
• 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430
Fall Fun Fest Ages 1 - 6Wear your Halloween cos-tumes and come to theCommunity Center to enjoyactivity booths, Toddler Timetoys, face painting, andprizes. This event is plannedand run by youth from theIssaquah Youth Center.Registration not required.• Friday, Oct. 28• 6-8 p.m.• Issaquah Community
Center • $2 • (425) 837-3300
6th Grade NightAges 11-12This is the night for 6th graders to learn the ropes at theCommunity Center. Games, crafts, lasertag, and fun activi-ties. No re-entry if student leaves before 9 p.m.Registration not required. Parent volunteers wanted, (425)837-3317• Friday, Sept. 9 • 7–10 p.m.• Issaquah Community Center• $5 at the door • (425) 837-3317, Issaquah Park Dept.
Ballet/Tap/Jazz ClassAges 3-6A beginning foundation in dance technique and move-ment vocabulary to promote a sense of rhythm, confi-dence and self-expression. Children will explore their cre-ativity while being introduced to developmentally-appro-priate exercises to prepare them for future training in spe-cific disciplines.• Sept. 12-Dec. 18• Weekdays and Saturdays• Dance Premier, 26613 SE Duthie Hill Road,_Issaquah• Cost varies by instruction time• www.dancepremier.com or 425-427-2328
Holiday MagicAges 5+ with adultAmazing magic. Mysterious mind reading. A trained rein-deer that does cardtricks. A drawing of Santa that comes to life. Jeff Evans’Holiday MagicShow is a laugh-out-loud must-see! Sponsored by theFriends of the Issaquah Library.• Tuesday, Dec. 20• 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430
page 13Musical Theatre 1Grades 1-2 and Grades 3-5Singing, dancing and acting for musical theatre. Includeslearning music, staging, choreography, and rehearsal ter-minology. Increased emphasis is placed on developing stu-dent’s capacities as actor/creators, innovators, and creativecollaborators. The last day includes a demonstration fea-turing the students‚ continuing knowledge and skills. Allclasses have a different theme each session. • I’m Flying (for grades 1-2)
Section A: Wednesdays 9/28-11/23 4-5 p.m. Section C: Saturdays 9/24-11/19 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• The Sound of Music (for Grades 3-5) Section B: Wednesdays 9/28-11/23 5:15-6:15 p.m. Section D: Saturdays 9/24-11/19 10:45-11:45 a.m.
• Village Theatre KIDSTAGE, 120 Front Street North• $180• 425-392-2900 x101 or www.VillageKidstage.org
Arts Adventure PreschoolAges 4-5This two-day-a-week program offers enriching, creativelearning environment for children to embark on a journeyof imagination and discovery. Arts-based teaching struc-ture and child-centered learning environment where theemphasis is on the process, allowing children to think andsolve problems creatively. Children grow through experi-ence and find joyful and positive ways to express them-selves with confidence. • Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept.9 to May 31• 9:30 a.m.- Noon• Village Theatre KIDSTAGE, 120 Front Street North• $215 per month• 425-392-2900 x101 or www.VillageKidstage.org
Toddler Indoor Play TimeAges 0-4 years with adultLots of fun with room to run. Come run, jump and play!The gym will be stocked with balls, tunnels, toys, booksand more. Tables and chairs available for your snacks orlunch. Have fun together and meet other parents/care-givers.• Thursdays, Oct. 6- Dec. 29• 11 a.m. - Noon • Sammamish Family YMCA (located on City Church
campus), 4221 228th Ave. SE, Issaquah• Free for Family Facility Members; $8 per visit all others• Kim at [email protected] or 425-391-4840
Preschool Story TimeAges 3 to 6 with adult.Meet other preschool pals and enjoy wonderful storiesand silly songs.Dates: Mondays, Sept. 12-Nov.14, Nov. 28-Dec. 12Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Nov.15, Nov. 29-Dec. 13• 11a.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• Contact: (425) 392-5430
Spanish Story TimeAges 2+ with adultJoin us for a fun-filled, half-hour of stories, songs and fin-ger plays. Evening Story Times are bilingual, offering agreat opportunity for children who want to learn Spanishand ESL children who want to practice their English.• Mondays, Sept. 12-Oct. 3, Oct.17- Nov.14, Nov. 28• 7 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430
Toddler Story TimeAges 2 -3 with adultEnjoy stories, songs and finger plays just for toddlers whileintroducing Early Literacy concepts for parents and care-givers.• Tuesdays, Sept.13-Oct.4, Oct. 18-Nov. 15, Nov. 29-Dec.13• 10 a.m. or:• Wednesdays, Sept.14-Oct.5, Oct. 19-Nov. 16,
Nov. 30-Dec.14• 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. • Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free • 425-392-5430
Pool PartiesAges 5 & olderHave your child’s next event at the Sammamish FamilyYMCA pool. Private pool parties for up to 20 children areavailable in warm, 87 degree pool followed by an hour inthe meeting room. Giant inflatables, Loch Ness Monsteror Iceberg, are also available!Please note that children must pass a swim test beforeswimming without a parent/guardian in the water or touse the inflatable.• Saturdays • 1:15-3:30 p.m.• Sammamish Family YMCA Pool (campus of City Church),
4221 228th Ave. SE, Issaquah• $125-$150 Basic Pool Party (no inflatable); $200-$225 • Pool Party with Loch Ness Monster inflatable; $250-$275• Pool Party with Iceberg inflatable• Paul Ankenman at [email protected]
or 425-391-4840.
Special Events5th Annual Sammamish Arts FairAll agesMeet the some of the best jury-selected artists on theEastside. Their art will be available for purchase includingoriginal paintings, jewelry, mixed media, encaustic art, var-ious glass arts, ceramics, woodcarving, and textile art. Alsointeractive family activities for artists and patrons includ-ing performance, visual and hands-on art encounters.Inside venue, live music and light refreshments. Sponsoredby City of Sammamish, Sammamish Arts Commission and4Culture. • Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9• 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.• Sammamish City Hall, 801 228th Ave. SE• Free admission and parking• Sammamish Arts Commission, 425-295-0500 or
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Block Party Quilt ShowVendors, boutique, tea room, kids’ corner, quilts for sale,raffle quilt, demos, and door prizes. This year’s theme: “25Years in Stitches.” Featured artist is Nancy Lee Chong.• Friday-Sunday, Nov. 11-13• 10-5 Fri. & Sat., 10-4 Sunday• Issaquah Community Center • $5/suggested donation• www.bpquilters.org
Outdoor Movie on the GreenAll ages“Despicable Me” is a great movie for the entire family,presented by the Issaquah Park Department and Lunar
Flicks. Bring your blankets and lawnchairs for seating. Concessions willbe available for purchase. Movie willbe shown inside if rainy weather.• Sept. 10• 8 p.m.• On the lawn at Issaquah
Community Center• Free• 425-837-3300
White Elephant & Bake SaleVisit the Issaquah Valley Senior Center alongside MemorialField during the Salmon Days Festival and do a little shop-ping/tasting!• Oct. 1 & 2• 9 a.m.–6 p.m.• Issaquah Valley Senior Center• Free admission• 425-392-2381
Ski & Sport SwapKiwanis Club of Sammamish swap meet for new, used andrecycled sports equipment and items, with an emphasis onskis and snow boards. 20% consignment fee benefits com-munity youth programs. Drop off and tag your items for
sale on Friday Oct. 22, 5:30-8 p.m.• Saturday, Oct. 23 • 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.• Pine Lake Covenant Church,
1715 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish• Free • www.sammamishkiwanis.org
Salmon Days Volunteer Sign Up PartyAges 8-AdultCome and enjoy a delicious dinner, courtesy of TimberRidge at Talus, sign upfor your volunteer shiftsand collect yourOhfishal T-shirt at thisfree party. Childrenmust be accompanied byan adult volunteer.• Wednesday, Sept. 7 • 5:30-7 p.m. • Pickering Barn,
Issaquah• Free, in exchange for volunteer time• 425-392-0661 or www.salmondays.org
Salmon Days FestivalAll agesThe Issaquah Salmon Days Festival offers special fishyattractions, the Grande Parade, Foods of the World, arts &crafts, live entertainment, and Field of Fun for kids of allages.• Oct. 1 & 2 • 9 a.m.–6 p.m.• Front Street, Fish Hatchery, Memorial Field• Free admission • 425-392-0661 or www.salmondays.org
Issaquah Farmers MarketAll ages• Sept. 10: Music and Food
Sammamish Symphony 9-11; Funny Monster Tunes 11-1; cooking demo
• Sept. 17: Fall Festivals BeginFidgety Feet Jazz Band 9-11; BINGO 11-1; Quarter Past 8, 11:30-1:30
• Sept. 24: Issaquah History DayMuseum exhibits; Eric Madis Swing Trio 11-1
• Oct. 1: Experience Salmon DaysCathy Jo’s Incredible Band 12:30-2
• October 8: Last Market of the SeasonTacoma Glass “blown” pumpkin patch; cooking demo
Sunday Car ShowsXXX Root Beer Drive-In on Gilman Blvd. hosts a car showevery Sunday starting at 8 a.m. Free admission for all! • Sept. 12 5th Annual All Ford Show• Sept. 18 Shop ‘n Swap Meet• Sept. 25 Mini Coopers• Oct. 9 Magnums, Chargers, 300s & Challengers• Oct. 16 Volkswagen Fall Fling• Oct. 22 PT Cruiser’s Pumpkin Bash• Oct. 23 Blood, Sweat & Gears Blood Drive• Dec. 4 Jingle Bell Cruz/ Toys for Tots
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Nightmare at Beaver Lake Haunted House All agesFollow the trail through the haunted forest (handicapaccessible.) The haunt goes on, rain or dry, so dress forthe weather. Volunteers wanted for makeup application,impromptu acting, set design, sound/lighting, construc-tion and security. School-age volunteers can earn com-munity service hours. Free parking.• Oct. 20-23, 26- 31• 7-7:45 p.m. Family Scare; 8-11 p.m. Full Scare• Beaver Lake Park, Sammamish• $8 Family Scare, $12 Full Scare Sun-Thurs;
$15 Full Scare Fri-Sat.• www.nightmareatbeaverlake.com for information
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Holiday Open House Visit with Santa, make ornaments, handcrafted items forsale, homemade cookies, live music – all courtesy ofIssaquah History Museums!• Saturday, Dec. 3• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Issaquah Train
Depot • Free • 425-3500
or www.issaquahhistory.org
The Art of Giving Holiday EventAll agesCelebrate creativity, beauty, and whimsy as our gift toyou! Join artEAST Art Center for festive nips and nibblesat the opening of the December member artist show.Meet artists and explore their techniques. Pickup tips forgift wrapping and holiday décor from guest presenters.A complimentary handmade ornament in the spirit ofthe season awaits you, while supplies last. Wishing youand yours an artful season. • Dec. 2, 3, 4 • Noon-8 p.m.• artEAST and Up Front Gallery, 95 Front St., Issaquah • Free • www.arteast.org/events/community
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Special InterestCERT TrainingAge 16 +Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programpromotes responsibility and self-sufficiency by creating anawareness of all kinds of disasters, and trains individualsto be better prepared to respond to emergency situationsfor their families and in their neighborhoods and commu-nity. CERT members also give critical support to firstresponders, provide immediate assistance to victims, helpsuppress small fires and perform light search and rescue.Choose one session. • Session I: Wednesdays, Sept. 21-Nov. 9 + Nov. 5 drill • Session 2: Thursdays, Sept. 22-Nov. 10 + Nov. 5 drill• 6:30-9:30 p.m.• Issaquah Public Works Bldg, 670 1st Ave NE, Issaquah• $35• www.issaquahcitizencorps.com/cert/class
First Aid ClassThis class taught by Eastside Fire & Rescue personnel earnsyou a 2-year card through American Heart Association.Learn knowledge and skills necessary to recognize andprovide basic care for breathing & cardiac emergencies,plus extensive first aid. Pre-payment required. Drop by anystation to register.• Sept. 10, Oct. 15 or Nov. 12• 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.• Station 83, 3425 Issaquah/Pine Lake Road, Sammamish• $65 • 425-392-2381
AARP Driver SafetyAges 55+This 8-hour program is an innovative classroom driver-retaining program designed to help older persons improvetheir driving skills. Attendance all day is necessary toreceive a certificate that may allow insurance discounts.Fee payable in class to AARP by check only.• Friday, Oct. 7• 9 a.m.• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Dr.• $12 for members/ $14 non-members• www.swedish.org
Tea Discovery12 to adultThe introduction to teateaches what tea is andhow it becomes white,green, oolong, black andpu’erh. Taste teas fromthe top five tea-produc-ing Asian countries:China, Taiwan, Japan, SriLanka and India. Experience tea like never before andcome away with the connection of tea in world history,culture and development. Each class limited to eight.• Weekly — Oct. to Dec. • 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. classes; 90 minutes • Experience Tea Studio, 195 Front St., Issaquah, WA• $20 per person per class • www.experience-tea.com
Tea Blending Workshop12 to adultThese fun and interactive workshops let you create yourown personal-flavored signature tea blend. Choose from:black; green and white, or herbal tea blending. We’ll dis-cuss the basics of blending then set you free to createyour favorite flavors using tea, herbs and botanicals. Youwill then package 2 ounces and take it home. What agreat holiday gift idea!• Weekly— Oct. to Dec. • 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. classes; 90 minutes • Experience Tea Studio, 195 Front St., Issaquah, WA• $20 per person per class • www.experience-tea.com
Retirement and Tax StrategiesAdults & TeensThis workshop covers building up and the distribution ofretirement savings. What source should you use first.What about a down market? How many sources shouldone have?Presented by Patricia Parsons and Kirstin Mahoney ofMassMutual Financial Group.• Tuesday, Sept. 20 • 7-8:30 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • 425-392-5430
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Create a Website for Your Small Business!Adults and teensNo programming required! Discover easy-to-use designtools to build your small business website quick, cheapand easy. Covers the dos and don’ts, tips and traps of web-site design. Optional workbooks available for purchaseduring class. Taught by a multi award-winning instructorand published author Kevin Boyd.• Tuesday, Nov. 22 • 7-8:30 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430
Understanding Credit ReportsAdults & TeensLearn how to use free credit reports to learn what'sbehind your credit rating, how to correct misinformation,and prevent fraud and identity theft. Presented by JayHansen, Financial Educator, BECU.• Thursday, Oct. 6• 7-8 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430
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Fall SportsCycle the WaveWAVE (WomenAgainst ViolenceEverywhere) is anon-competitivewomen’s cyclingexperience forwomen of all agesand fitness levels to benefit Eastside Domestic Violenceprograms. Start in Issaquah and pedal through Bellevue,South King County, Renton and Newcastle. The fun routesinclude 25-mile Girly Girl, 40-mile Middle Sister or 62-mileBurly Girl.• Sunday, Sept. 18 • 6:30 a.m.• Tibbetts Valley Park, 965 12th Ave. NW, Issaquah• $65 through Sept. 16, then $75• www.cyclethewave.com
Swim LessonsAges 3-5 and 6-11Learn to swim at the Y! Beginning through advanced lev-els of swim lessons are offered with trained instructors ina warm indoor pool. Lessons are available year-roundevenings and weekends. Swim Team, private swim lessonsand adult beginning lessons are available, too.• Dates & times at www.sammamishymca.org or
www.coalcreekymca.org • Sammamish Family YMCA ( at City Church campus),
4221 228th Ave. SE, Issaquah• Coal Creek Family YMCA,
13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd, Newcastle• Cost varies depending on session and days• 425-391-4840 or [email protected] for
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Sammamish WalksCome along for a guided walk. Bring your cameras orbinoculars but leave dogs at home. On Sept. 17, walkthrough Beaver Lake Park, with a photography focus. OnOct. 15, walk Hazel Wolfe Wetlands past a large beaverdam in the 116-acre habitat.• Saturdays, Sept. 17 and Oct. 16• 10 a.m.-Noon• Free• Sign up at www.ci.sammamish.wa.us/events
Hiking GroupSeniorsTake a break from your ordinary routine and reconnectwith the natural world! These beginning-level hikes areselected for their ease and beauty. Enjoy a Y bus ride toand from the hike. Bring a sack lunch, water bottle, stur-dy shoes and rain gear if needed. • Sept. 29 - Franklin Falls; Oct. 27 - Tiger Mountain;
Nov. 17 - Coal Creek Falls• 9:30 a.m.
• Sammamish Family YMCA (located on City Church campus), 4221 228th Ave SE, Issaquah
• $5 per hike Facility Members; $8 per hike guests and non-members Free if you provide your own transportation to the trailhead
• Hilary Mayhew - [email protected] or 425-391-4840
Lake Sammamish State Park OrienteeringThe Sammamish Orienteering Club is organizing this funevent. Meet at Lake Sammamish State Park and chooseyour course, beginner (1K) to advanced (4K), using a mapand compass to follow a preset course.• Saturday, Oct. 15• 10 a.m.-noon• Lake Sammamish State Park• $3-6 per person• www.cascadeoc.org or (425) 822-6254
Issaquah Run at Salmon DaysAlso known as the Rotary Run, this event includes a 10Krace, a 5K Fun Run/Walk and a 1K Kids Dash. Courses areflat and fast and meander through town during theSalmon Days Festival. Proceeds tobenefit Issaquah SchoolsFoundation.• Sunday, Oct. 2• 7:30 a.m.• $5 Kids 1K; $30 5K/10K• Register online by noon, Sept.
29 at www.issaquahrun.com
Salmon Days GeoteamingAll ages Enjoy two hours roaming the streets of Issaquah in searchof treasures during a high-tech scavenger hunt using ahand-held GPS unit to locate cache sites and take a photo-graph with your team to earn points. All equipment pro-vided. Arrive one hour early to register and learn to usethe equipment. Brought to you by Virginia Mason MedicalCenter and Rogue’s Issaquah Brewhouse.• Saturday, Sept. 24• 9:30 am, Noon or 2:30 pm. starts• Start location to be decided• Free • Pre-register at www.salmondays.org
Gymnastics Ages 2-18Gymnastics classes and summer camps expose your child toall around physical fitness, as well as achievement andchallenges that improve coordination, body awareness,self confidence and sports readiness in a fun environment.• Year around, Monday thru Thursday • All day and evening, varies by class• Gymnastics East, Bellevue and Issaquah locations• Cost varies by program• www.gymnasticseast.com, 425-644-8117 or 425-392-2621
page 19Grand Ridge Trail RunsRun the trails of Grand Ridge, just off I-90 at exit 20.Choose a 5-mile run, half-marathon, marathon or 50Kcourse. Some of the nicest trails in the Northwest! • Saturday, Nov. 19 • 7 a.m. registration and check-in• Grand Ridge Trailhead• $45 50K/ $42 Marathon/ $35 half-marathon/
$25 5 mile, by Nov. 12• www.evergreentrailruns.com
Horseback Riding LessonsAges 6-18Riding lessons include the use of grooming and ridingarena, all equipment, and the horse. Riding lesson feespay all the costs of feeding and caring for the horse andits equipment including veterinary care, shoeing, feed,clothing, riding tack, and maintenance of the arena.Private lessons are 30 minutes and semi-private lessons(two students) are approximately 45 minutes.• Year round • After school program available• Red Gate Farm, 23836 SE 24th St, Sammamish• $65 per lesson/ minimum one per week• Jamie Smith at 425-392-0111
Tennis & Friends Ages 50+This informal group meets at Tibbetts Valley Park tenniscourts, weather permitting. Three of the four courts arereserved for Tennis & Friends. Registration not required. • Monday-Friday • 9 a.m.-12 p.m.• Tibbetts Valley Park• Free • Lloyd Spencer, (425) 369-8332.
Youth Karate Lessons Ages 4-11A fun and exciting way for your child to get introduced tokarate! Your child will learn the strikes, blocks, kicks andthe non-violent philosophy of Shotokan karate!Washington Shotokan Association is a nonprofit organiza-tion.• Year around • Time varies with class• Washington Shotokan locations in Issaquah, Sammamish,
Bellevue, Fall City, Snoqualmie, North Bend• $72 for 4 weeks of lessons and complete karate uniform• 425-454-6633 or [email protected]
Girls Lacrosse Instructional LeagueAges 6-10Fall instructional league for girls interested in having funand developing skills. Sessions consist of scrimmaging, skillrelays and games. Girls program will be divided byage/grade. Girls are required to provide a stick, gogglesand mouth guard. • 5 Fridays, Sept. 9-Oct. 7 • 4:30-6 p.m.• Pine Lake Middle School field• $50 • www.IssaquahYouthLacrosse.org
Boys Lacrosse Instructional LeagueAges 6-10Fall instructional league for boys interested in having funand developing skills. Sessions consist of skill instruction,team competition, relays and games. Boys will be dividedby age/grade into two divisions. Full-gear, limited-contactdevelopmental program using ‘Boys Youth Rules.’ Full gearrequired. • 8 Fridays, Sept. 9-Oct. 28• 4:30-6 p.m.• Pine Lake Middle School field• $80• www.IssaquahYouthLacrosse.org
Learn to Ice SkateAges 5+Embark on a lifetime of skating fun with half-hour on-iceinstruction for all ages at Castle Ice Arena. Evaluation ofskills on the seventh class.• NEW! Hockey Learn to Skate Basic 1 or 2 on Saturdays at 11:45am• NEW Saturday Morning sessions Tot Basic 1 and 2 9:55am to 10:25am• Tuesday class times - 6pm - 6:30 p.m. 6:30pm - 7pm• Saturday class times: 12:45 - 1:15 p.m. - 1:15pm to 1:45pm• Tuesday Fall Series Dates: September 6th thru Oct 18th
Oct 25th thru Dec 13th• Saturday Fall Series Dates: September 10th thru Oct 22nd
Oct 29th thru Dec 17th optional practice time follows Castle Ice Arena, 12620 164th Ave. SE, Renton $115 includes admission andskate rental 425-254-8750 or [email protected]
Guided Mountain Hikes Join members of the Issaquah Alps Trails Club on varioushikes throughout the year. Each hike is graded for difficul-ty. No fees. All hikes begin at the Issaquah Trails House atthe corner of First and Bush near the Community Center.The club’s website lists upcoming hikes, but this is a sam-pling of what’s ahead.• Sept. 10, 9:30 a.m., Cougar Mt. Loop, 4.5 miles• Sept. 17, 1 p.m., Tiger Mt. Tradition Loop, 5 miles• Sept. 18, 9:30 a.m., Taylor Mountain, 6.5 miles• Sept. 18, 10 a.m. Leader’s Choice, dogs welcome, 4-6 miles• Sept. 23, 10 a.m. Leader’s Choice, dogs welcome, 3-4 miles • Go to www.issaquahalps.org
Teen ActivitiesTeen Programs8th-12th gradeEastside YMCAs offer many teen programs includingYouth and Government, Earth Service Corps, Teen GirlsFitness Training, Rec Volleyball, leadership programs, serv-ice programs, volunteer opportunities and more!• School Year• Time varies by program• Sammamish Family YMCA, 4221 228th Ave SE, Issaquah• Coal Creek Family YMCA,
13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd., Newcastle• Cost varies by program• 425-391-4840 or sammamishymca.org
(425) 282-1500 or coalcreekymca.org
Be Smart About Credit CardsGrades 6-12Don’t get buried in credit card debt! Learn how to com-pare credit cards, how todecipher the technicalterms on the credit cardapplication and agree-ment, what differentinterest rates mean, andhow to manage your cred-it card spending.Presented by PatriciaParsons & KirstenMahoney of MassMutual Financial Group.• Saturday, Oct. 15• 10-11:30 a.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430 or [email protected]
Tutoring PlusAges 14-17This program helps kids who come in for one hour towork on school homework. Tutoring also for test prep likeSAT, ACT, placement tests, quizzes and tests in school. APcalculus, IB math classes also covered. • Monday-Thursday, Sept. 1 to Mar. 30 • 3-6 p.m.• Mathnasium of Issaquah, 4546 Klahanie Drive SE • $35 per session • 425-270-1054 or [email protected]
Power Math Workout Ages 11-18Students come in for one hour to work on their weak sub-jects, per their grade level. Middle and high school kidscan also get help on homework and get a chance to domental math.• Monday-Thursday, Sept. 1 to Mar. 30 • 3-6 p.m.• Mathnasium of Issaquah, 4546 Klahanie Drive SE • $33 per session • 425-270-1054 or [email protected]
How to Write Great College EssaysHigh school+We created this seminar to teach students how to find andwrite their best stories for college essays. We’ll explainwhat admissions officers actually want (and don’t want) toread, reveal the five most overused essay topics on whichfar too many kids rely, and teach writing techniques thatwill help any student write more engaging and effectivecollege essays. Presented by Collegewise.• Saturday, Sept. 10• 10 – 11:30 a.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430 or [email protected]
Cost and CollegeHigh school+Learn how colleges are changing the way they admit stu-dents and how students applying to college must adapt tothese changes. You’ll also learn how to factor your needfor financial aid into your college selections. Presented byCollegewise.• Saturday, Sept. 24• 10 – 11:30 a.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430 or [email protected]
S.M.A.R.T. Teen Stress Management and Relaxation TrainingAges 13-19Even when you can't completely get rid of what's stressingyou, you can reduce your stress and manage it so that youfeel better. Learn relaxation techniques and stress man-agement strategies here at S.M.A.R.T. Teen. This workshopis a partnership between Issaquah Public Library andParent Trust for Washington Children, made possible by agrant from United Way King County. Registration isrequired and begins Sept. 4.• Sunday, Sept. 18• 3-4:30 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430 or [email protected]
Middle School Dance6th - 8th gradeAll youth in grades 6-8 are welcome to attend, providedthey have photo ID. No re-entry if student leaves thedance before 10 p.m. Concessions available. Dress codeenforced. All youth must pass through a metal detector atentrance.• Friday, Sept. 23 & Dec. 2• 7–10 p.m.• Issaquah Community Center• $5 at the door• (425) 837-3317, Issaquah Park Dept.
page 21Budgeting & How to SaveGrades 6-12Learn how to create a realistic budget and stick to it. Hearabout the differences between savings accounts–where tobuild savings, what the differences are between them,how money grows and how personal savings works. Bythe end of the workshop, you will understand typicalbanking definitions like interest types, inflation, ACH andFDIC. Presented by Patricia Parsons & Kirsten Mahoney ofMass Mutual Financial Group.• Saturday, Oct. 1• 10-11:30 a.m. • Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free • 425-392-5430 or [email protected]
How to Balance a CheckbookGrades 6-12Learn all about checks–what they are and how to writethem. You will also learn how to read a statement andhow a debit card works with a checking account. Knowwhich typical fees students should ask about when decid-ing what type of account to open. Presented by PatriciaParsons & Kirsten Mahoney of Mass Mutual FinancialGroup.• Saturday Oct. 8• 10-11:30 a.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430 or [email protected]
Digitize Me Photo BoothTake a photo of yourself using Photo Booth on the DigitalDiscovery Zone then print, save, and/or upload your phototo your MySpace or Facebook page. Drop in only.• Saturday, Oct. 22, 2-4 p.m. OR• Monday, Nov. 14, 2:30-4:30 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430 or [email protected]
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Safe Sitter®Ages 11-13A medically accurate program that teaches boys and girlshow to be a good babysitter. The class covers basic lifesav-ing, safety precautions, when to summon help, tips onchild care, and the responsibilities of safe babysitting. Alsoage-appropriate entertainment ideas. • Saturday, Oct. 22 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Dr.• $40• www.swedish.org
Myths & Masks: It Is All Greek To MeGrades 5-12Like mythology? Want to learn more about Greek Godsand the myths that made them? Actors from Y.E.S. @Seattle's Theatre 9/12 will guide you on a hilariously inter-active journey through Greek History.• Wednesday, Nov. 2• 6:30-7:30 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430 or [email protected]
Manga ClubGrades 6-12Do you like to read or draw Manga? Interested in Anime?Join the club. Sponsored by Friends of the IssaquahLibrary.• Mondays, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 28• 3-4 pm• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430 or [email protected]
Teen Book GroupGrades 6-12What are you reading? Watching? Listening to? Cometalk, share ideas and earn books to keep when you discussthem with the group. Books and refreshments provided bythe Friends of the Issaquah Library.• Thursdays, Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17
• 3-4 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430 or [email protected]
Read 3, Get 1 FreeAges 12-18Read three books, write three short thoughtful reviewsand get a new paperback book…FREE! Teens, ages 12 to18, can pick up an entry form at any KCLS library or onlineat www.kcls.org/read3. Sponsored by the KCLSFoundation. • Year around• Check kcls.org or library open hours.• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430 or [email protected]
Game OnAges 10-18Play games for the Wii,Xbox 360 and PS2 andgive Kinect a try. Wehave board games too.• Thursdays, Oct. 13
& Nov.10• 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.• Issaquah Library, 10 W.
Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430 or
Super Smash Bros. Brawl TournamentAnnihilate your adversaries! Crush your competitors!Obliterate your opponents! Compete for honor andprizes! Space is limited. • Thursday, Dec. 8• 3:30-5:30 p.m. • Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way• Free• 425-392-5430 or [email protected]
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Beaver Lake Park2526 244th Ave. SE
Black Nugget Park1953 24th Ave. NE
Central Park1907 Park Dr. NE
Depot ParkRainier Blvd.& Alder Place
Gibson ParkNewport Way
Grand View Park2306 NE Natalie Way
Issaquah Comm. Ctr.301 Rainier Blvd. N.
Lake Samm. State Park2000 NW Sammamish Rd.
Pickering Farm1730 10th Ave.
Preston Athletic Fields87th Place
Tibbetts Valley Park12th Ave. NW & Maple St.
Sammamish Commons801 228th Ave. SE
Veterans’ Memorial Field 140 E. Sunset Way
Pine Lake Park2615 228th Ave. SE
Squak Valley ParkIss-Hobart Rd. & SE 104th St
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