Community Calendar
January 5, 2009
Events
Habitat for Humanity of East King County hosts a volunteer information meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 in public meeting room 2A/B in the Issaquah Library Administration Service Center, 960 Newport Way N.E. Learn about its mission, current projects, volunteer opportunities and have questions answered. Go to www.habitatekc.org. Read more
Arts calendar
January 5, 2009
JANUARY
7th
Revolution Gallery hosts a dual show of recent paintings by Emanuel and Lenore Vardi through Feb. 1 from 5-9 p.m. at 317 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite 26. Call 392-4982.
Artist David Repyak presents “Thirst,” his show of acrylic paintings through Jan. 17 at Pogacha restaurant, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Call 392-5550. Read more
Sports Calendar
January 5, 2009
Adult Sports
Issaquah Alps Trail Club
Jan. 3, 9:30 a.m. Cougar Mountain — Coal Creek Falls Loop, which includes three falls, 6 miles. Call 427-8449.
Jan. 4, 9:30 a.m. Cougar Mountain Loop Sky Country to AA Peak via Clay Pit and Mine Shaft, 4-5 miles. Call 882-3435
Jan. 10, 9 a.m. Cougar Mountain — loop from Bear Ridge Trail Head, 8 miles. Call 281-8465. Read more
Community Calendar
December 29, 2008
Events
Sponge and Cookalicious Club, two groups with a mission to bring fun and learning into children’s lives, present New Year Nibbles, an afternoon of cooking, classes and crafts, from 10 a.m. – noon Jan. 18, at Sponge’s Eastside location, 375 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Mini language classes in Spanish, Mandarin, French and Japanese are from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The event is free and geared toward children up to age 7 and their families. RSVP by calling 274-5188 or e-mailing events@spongeschool.com. Be sure and specify which language you are interested in for the class. Learn more at www.spongeschool.com. Read more
Arts Calendar
December 29, 2008
DECEMBER
31st
Village Theatre production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” runs through Jan. 4 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N. Tickets are $22-$58 and are available by calling 392-2202 or going to www.villagetheatre.org. Read more
Community Calendar
December 22, 2008
Events
The Issaquah Christian Church’s annual Christmas Tree Lot is open from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Friday and from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through Dec. 24, at 10328 Issaquah-Hobart Road, S.E. All proceeds from tree sales go to support church missions, including home building in Mexico. In addition to a variety of trees, stands and ornaments, there will also be hot chocolate, apple cider, coffee and cookies served, accompanied by Christmas songs. Call 392-5848 or go to www.iccweb.org. Read more
Arts Calendar
December 22, 2008
DECEMBER
24th
Issaquah artist June Sekiguchi presents her new exhibition, “Pattern Play,” through Dec. 31 at ArtXchange Gallery, 512 First Ave. S., Seattle. Call 206-839-0377. Read more
Calendar
December 15, 2008
Events
The Marine Corps League Puget Sound Detachment 336 hosts a Toys for Tots collection from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. through Dec. 17 at the Myrtle Lodge 108, 57 West Sunset Way. New and gently used, unwrapped toys will be accepted, as well as cash and checks made out to “Marine Corps League — Toys for Tots.” Volunteers are needed to deliver the toys Dec. 20. Learn more by calling 440-9506. Read more
Holiday Events
December 15, 2008
The Issaquah Christian Church’s annual Christmas Tree Lot is open from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Friday and from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through Dec. 24, at 10328 Issaquah-Hobart Road, S.E. All proceeds support church missions, including home building in Mexico. There will be a variety of trees, stands and ornaments, hot chocolate, apple cider, coffee and cookies served, accompanied by Christmas songs. Call 392-5848 or go to www.iccweb.org. Read more
Arts calendar
December 15, 2008
DECEMBER
17th
Comedian David Crowe performs at Comedy Night, 8 p.m. at Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N. Call 391-1424.
18th
The Jam Dawgs jam session is from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N. Intermediate to advanced musicians are invited to join the band on stage. Bring your own instrument. Call 391-1424. Read more
