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SNOQUALMIE FALLS

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BEER AND WINE

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Richard Anderson, executive director of the Northwest Railway Museum, stands in a nearly restored chapel car acquired by the museum.

By Dean Rutz/ The Seattle Times

Chapel railroad car restored In the unchurched towns of the American West, railroad chapel cars brought religion where saloons and brothels ruled. The Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie is restoring one such car, the Messenger of Peace, that traveled this state.

By Erik Lacitis Seattle Times staff reporter A remarkable and little-known piece of history of the American West is being restored inside a locomotive shop at the Northwest Railway Museum in the small town of Snoqualmie.

It is a wooden railway car — the Messenger of Peace — built specifically to be a church on wheels to bring religion to the unchurched towns that popped up as the railroads expanded.

Oh, there was plenty of God’s work to do.

“When folks moved here from the East, they had to prioritize what to invest in. It wasn’t culture or religion.

They were trying to get the economy going,” said John Findlay, professor of the American West and the Pacific Northwest at the University of Washington.

“That was true especially in mining towns or lumber camps. These were places without families — women or children,” he said. “In this male environment, they wanted to get in, get rich, get out ... It wasn’t that they didn’t believe in God. But, church

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attendance wasn’t as important as back East. People didn’t have friends looking over their shoulders.”

The Messenger was one of 13 such chapel cars that spread the gospel. From 1898 to 1948, it rolled through places like Spokane, Pasco, Arlington, North Bend and Chehalis. Of the 50 years it was used to preach, the Messenger visited 11 states, but half of its time was spent in Washington.

Only half of those 13 cars still exist. The others ended up junked, discards of a bygone era.

The Messenger didn’t go to the scrapheap because of Art Hodgins, a Snohomish man described by his family as someone who simply liked trains.

He put the Messenger in his family’s backyard.

No permanent religion here The West has a long history of not being particularly interested in organized religion.

A vivid description of life in those early western towns is given by Wilma Rugh Taylor and her husband, Norman Thomas Taylor, in a painstakingly researched 1999 book, “This Train Is Bound for Glory: The Story of America’s Chapel Cars.”

Especially along Union Pacific routes, which also operated in this state, they wrote, “were the hell-onwheels towns ... flimsy tents and dirt hovels populated by saloon keepers, gamblers and desperadoes of every kind, plus the soiled doves who flocked wherever the men settled.”

In a phone interview, Wilma Taylor told of how the wealthiest people in the towns tended to be the saloon owners.

“A traveling minister was welcome to come and preach at a tavern, as long as he got on the next train and left,” she said. “The saloon owners didn’t want permanent religion. The next thing you know, they’ve got little old ladies with axes.”

A religious couple, the Taylors brought that perspective to their book: “But, God was not ticketless as the rails stretched from coast to coast ... because of the prayers and

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The chapel car was in bad shape in 2007 before restoration work began.

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The Messenger of Peace chapel car is ready for services in this 1902 photo.

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actions of God-inspired men and women, 13 chapel cars — three Episcopal, three Catholic and seven Baptist — were hauled across many of the same tracks ... Their destination: heaven.”

Ironically, her husband died in 2007 when he fell off a ladder while doing restoration work on a chapel car in Wisconsin.

Serving up food instead The only reason the Messenger ended up in the museum is that after it had been turned into a roadside diner in 1949 along Highway 2 in Snohomish — and then was scheduled to be destroyed in the 1970s because of work on that road — Hodgins offered to move it to his home in that same town. He would drive by the diner on his way to work as an electrician.

By then, the Messenger had been abandoned and left in bad shape.

Hodgins got the car for $1.

“My dad was a pretty eccentric character,” said his son, Hal Hodgins,

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Kevin Palo is the kind of guy the Northwest Railway Museum relies on to help restore its railcars. The museum has spent $400,000 in grants and donations in restoring the chapel car. of Gig Harbor. “Like he had a fascination with stopping rust. We had an old woody station wagon, and we spent years sandpapering it.”

The son said the 80-foot car was set up as a rec room, “a man cave,” with antiques, a woodstove, record player and a conductor’s hat that

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“My mom was very accommodating,” Hodgins said. “My dad was very lucky when he married her.”

By the time Art Hodgins died in 2005, he’d had the 60,000-pound car moved — for $10,000 — to his retirement place in Grayland along the coast.

His sons were trying to decide what to do with the Messenger when they were told about the Northwest Railway Museum.

Museum officials were thrilled to add the chapel car to their collection of locomotives, passenger and freight cars and other big rail equipment.

Protecting our hi‘story’ The museum operates a five-mile running rail line between Snoqualmie and North Bend.

In a blog for the museum, Richard Anderson, its executive director, wrote: “I don’t know about you, but I grew up thinking history was all dates, wars and important names.

But, the word ‘story’ is in there for a reason.”

Anderson went on, “... the chapel car attracted people who as a rule never set foot inside a church. One pastor said, ‘... this is the story everywhere. The compactness, the dignity, the simple beauty of the car wins the people.’

“Well, maybe dignity wasn’t always what drew people. ‘I’ve been to a good many circuses, and I’ve seen all the grandest exhibitions that have come west,’ said one man, ‘but this is the biggest show yet.’ “ In those days, it indeed would have been a show.

The Messenger came with 17 rows of pews that could seat 85 worshippers. It had an organ, a lectern and a phonograph donated by Thomas Edison.

In September 2007, the chapel car was placed on a heavy-haul truck trailer and made its journey to its new home.

The museum has spent $400,000 in grants and donations in restoring

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the car to strict historical standards as defined by the federal Department of the Interior.

The wooden structure has basically been stripped down to its frame.

When it’s finished, visitors will be able to walk through and imagine what services were like, and see the tiny 9-foot-square room in the back that was the lodging for the preacher and his wife. Things were so compact that they couldn’t even sleep in the same bed, but rather on two Pullman berths, upper and lower.

Work on the Messenger of Peace is expected to be finished this summer and it’ll be put on display.

The chapel car will include a plaque thanking Art Hodgins for saving history from the junkyard.

Hal Hodgins said he remembers his dad, who didn’t have much money, trying his best to remove rust from metal on the car’s roof using just a screwdriver.

Said the son about this final journey for the Messenger, “If his spirit is aware, I’m sure he’s very happy.”

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Over the top attraction Snoqualmie Falls represents nature at its finest Christina Corrales-Toy

Nearly 2 million visitors travel to Snoqualmie Falls each year to take in the falls’ natural beauty.

By Christina Corrales-Toy Snoqualmie Falls is hypnotizing.

You could just stand on the observation deck for hours, letting the mist from the Herculean waterfall settle on your face.

You will forget all sense of time as you take in the panoramic views filled with green, tree-lined hills.

Hours after you get into the car and drive away from the iconic Snoqualmie landmark, you will still be able to hear the monstrous roar the water makes as it cascades down the 270-foot cliff.

Once the estimated 2 million people who visit the falls every year snap out of its mesmerizing trance, they can officially say that they bore witness to one of the Pacific Northwest’s most scenic destinations.

Snoqualmie Falls is not just a pretty sight. It is also home to one of the oldest hydropower plants in the nation.

The site hosts the Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project, Puget Sound Energy’s oldest power-generating operation, currently producing an output sufficient enough to provide electricity to about 33,000 households.

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The enhancements mean that the plant will be able to generate electricity for about 40,000 homes and visitors will have even better views of the idyllic waterfall from newly constructed, wheelchair accessible observation platforms.

“The Snoqualmie Falls project was an engineering marvel when built in the late 19th century,” Paul Wiegand, PSE senior vice president of Energy Operations, said in a statement. “The redevelopment of its backbone infrastructure truly marks the renewal of a renewable resource for our customers and our region.”

While much of the redevelopment project is completed, including new educational signage around the park and improved viewpoints, PSE is still working on a new visitor center that will feature photos, historical artifacts and interpretative displays that tell the story of the waterfall’s rich history and its sacred place among members of the Snoqualmie Tribe.

The waterfall is of spiritual importance to the tribe, whose creation story posits that the falls were created from a fishing weir and its mist represents prayers carried to the creator.

The new visitor center is expected to open this summer. PSE plans to host a celebration of the redevelopment toward the end of summer, although the date has not yet been scheduled.

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The Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce operates two visitor information centers. One is at 205 McClellan St. in North Bend; the other is at 38767 S.E. River St. in Snoqualmie.

Open during the summer months, the visitor information centers are chock full of helpful tips and brochures for must-see spots in the Valley, as well as nearby.

Both centers are staffed by locals who can help visitors navigate the area. They have maps, directions and activity ideas available.

The North Bend location has a bit more of a focus on hik-

ing trails, while the Snoqualmie location has maps and brochures not just about the Valley but on the entire region.

“I think it’s a chance to get a good education of the surrounding area from someone local, here in the office,” said Nate Perea, CEO of the chamber of commerce.

Stopping by the visitor’s center, in the historic district of Snoqualmie, also means a chance to look at the history of Snoqualmie, Perea said.

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Smell what the market is growing North Bend visitors enjoy renovated park at summertime market

By Peter Clark A long-standing tradition for North Bend summers returns in improved form this year.

Located in Si View Park, the North Bend Farmers Market has seen several years of renovation around the grounds. For the 2013 season, everyone who attends will be able to take advantage of the upgraded facilities.

“We’re very excited about the park renovation,” Recreation Coordinator Minna Rudd said. “There’s actually quite a bit to be excited about.”

There are no shortage to overall refinements that have been added to Si View Park. Some of those include a re-leveled playing field, a biking trail, a paved trail, two brand new playgrounds and a new picnic shelter.

“Essentially, it looks like a brand new park,” Rudd said.

The season will open June 13, running from 4-8 p.m. every Thursday until Sept. 12. Every year, the market features a variety of local farmers and artists encouraging local business development and promoting a greater sense of community.

Vendors have fresh produce, berries, eggs, meat, honey, flowers, baked goods, dried pasta, seasoning mixes and candles. Yearly, vendors also feature a number of hand-crafted items made from local artisans.

Everything from jewelry, baby blankets and yard décor will be up for sale.

Prepared food — including wood-fired pizza, tamales, Asian specialties, tasty barbecue, hot dogs and shaved ice — will also be available.

Additionally, this year will see the return of the summer concert series within the farmers market. The family-friendly free outdoor concerts are held from 6-7:30 p.m.

A medley of different bands will showcase their talents for those wishing to stretch out a blanket or a patio chair at the park. Blues, Americana, R&B, jazz and even swing will be heard on Thursdays. Bands that will perform include The Road Dogz, The Wild Snohomians, Cherie Blues, Convergence Zone Bluegrass, Collin Mulvany, Harmonica Pocket, Ian McFeron Band, Ali Marcus, Hook Me Up, The Winterlings, and Ranger and the Re-Arrangers.

“Music is a big part of the farmers market,” Rudd said.

“We have some really fun bands this year.”

This year also marks an important milestone for the Si View Metropolitan Park District as it celebrates 75 years of service to the Snoqualmie Valley. The completion of the park’s renovation shows the longevity of commitment to recreation in the area, Rudd said.

She invited everyone interested to join the event, which has proven successful in previous years.

“We just need the sunshine,” she said.

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Warm spirits abound Sip and taste your way across the Valley

No doubt when you hear the word “beer” coupled with the term “Snoqualmie Valley,” you naturally think about Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom – and you should.

The craft brewery, in historical downtown Snoqualmie on Falls Avenue Southeast, has been churning out delicious microbrews since 1997.

However, a recent road trip to seek out Valleyesque beverages with alcohol content discovered that many options were to be found on the twisting, turning roads of the area.

First stop was Yummers Bistro in Preston, a restaurant specializing in organic and locally sourced foods that had celebrated its one-year anniversary May 7.

Co-owner Hiba Burtle stocks her fridge with Snoqualmie Brewery porter and IPA offerings, which she said go great with her signature pulled pork sandwich, as well as the popular buffalo burger and elk burger. That’s right — an elk burger!

Next stop — the 100-year-old building that’s home to the Fall City

Roadhouse. While the Roadhouse carries several Snoqualmie Brewery brands, it is also serving up a different kind of treasure — infused vodka created there using garlic, thyme, rosemary, basil, jalapeños and red bell peppers.

Bartender Val Martin concocts her signature Bloody Marys with the infusion, which are, dare we say, bloody fabulous.

“I easily make a thousand of these a weekend,” she said.

The celery, lime, stuffed green olives, peppercinis, pearl onions and spiced asparagus spears poking out of the drink is a meal in itself.

Sticking with a kind of historical theme, the third stop lands you at the Salish Lodge & Spa, where the Snoqualmie River plunges 268 feet into a misty abyss.

The original eight-room inn was built in 1916. It underwent a complete remodel in 1988, and the Salish was filmed as one of the settings for David Lynch’s TV series “Twin Peaks.”

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the fourth floor for a Salish Honey Ale, created by Snoqualmie Brewery using honey from the lodge’s own on-site honeybee apiary.

If you’re lucky, you’ll get to sit at the most prized table in the bar, directly in front of a giant picture window with a view of the falls.

No matter where you’re sitting, Sommelière Robert Dolan — yes, he talks about beer, not wine — said the honey ale is perfect accompanied with nearly everything on the “small bites” menu. He suggested the pistachios with olive oil and sea salt, toasted farro or the shaved artisan ham.

Bartender Chase Cunnington said he uses the honey ale to marinate steak, chicken, short ribs and lamb when he’s grilling at home.

“The honey gives it a subtle sweetness and it always turns out moist,” he said.

The bottled ale is available in the lodge’s gift shop, so you can share with friends and family — or just horde it for yourself.

You can hardly drive to Snoqualmie and not stop at the

Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom.

There, you can sip all of the brewery offerings, and eat some great food. And, who knows what type of entertainment you’ll find. You can eat pizza while watching a bagpiper play in a green plaid kilt.

Even with nearly 10 beers regularly served there, along with seasonal brews such as Avalanche Winter Ale and Summer Beer, one of the original brewskies — Wildcat IPA — remains the most popular, said bartender and waiter Jake Klaiber.

You might wonder if that name was a nod to Mount Si High School’s Wildcat mascot. Pat Anderson, the president and founder, said no.

“The name relates to the aggressive nature of the beer,” he said. “I named it for a 1997 Seattle homebrew competition.”

Mystery solved.

At any rate, Klaiber said he thinks the most popular beer should be paired with the most popular sandwich — Tim’s Smoking Turkey with, obviously, turkey, but also provolone, jalapeños, tomato, onion and chipotle

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Fall City Roadhouse uses infused vodka to create its signature Bloody Marys.

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By Michele Mihalovich

North Bend Pour House bartender Ashley Hall pours a glass of the wildly popular Snoqualmie 2009 Merlot.

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mayo on a rosemary diamante bread.

Not a bad suggestion. But, give us the Steam Train Porter coupled with the bratwurst, stone-ground mustard and sauerkraut any day.

New to Snoqualmie is Sigillo Cellars on Meadowbrook Way Southeast, the city’s only winery and tasting room, which offers a variety of Bordeaux and Rhone varietal wines.

If you happen to miss the wine tastings, held only from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, don’t fret. Gianfranco Ristoranti Italiano in Snoqualmie, right on Railroad Avenue, serves Sigillo wines.

Heading down the road to North Bend, you’ll find another surprise at the Pour House sports bar. There, you can sip what is called Snoqualmie wine, available from Snoqualmie Vineyards in Paterson. Go figure.

At any rate, bartender Ashley Hall said the wine is “super popular.”

She suggested the Snoqualmie 2009 Merlot paired well with their most popular menu item — bacon bleu burger — and their hand cut fries.

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Feel free to eat on one of Pour House’s two outdoor patios — one for smokers and one for nonsmokers.

The final stop leads you to North Bend’s Bar and Grill, which was recently remodeled.

On tap here is Snoqualmie Brewery’s Haystack Hefeweizen and Black Frog Stout.

Bartender Tara Schneider said the hefe goes great with the Mahi Mahi Fish Taco, and the stout pairs perfectly with the Shepherd’s Pie. If this beer, wine and spirits tour has gotten you in the mood to perhaps craft your own alcoholic beverage, you can stop by Mount Si Homebrew Supply in Snoqualmie, right next to the brewery, where they have all the supplies necessary for beer and wine making. Check Homebrew’s Facebook page for upcoming classes.

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One popular route is the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. Along it’s 31.5 miles, cyclists pedal past working farms, open fields and points of interests like the Three Forks Natural Area.

To get a taste of the Cascades, pick up the trail near its midpoint from Meadowbrook Farm, just outside the town of Snoqualmie. Follow it for about 15 miles to connect to the Iron Horse State Park Trail. The route is ballasted with gravel for stability and incorporates old railroad trestles that have been reworked to support foot and bike traffic.

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slopes. The 66.5-mile Iron Horse Trail was constructed from the western section of the Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific railroads. If you ride to Snoqualmie Pass, a shuttle bus service operates on summer weekends between Cedar Falls and Hyak to bring you back.

For those seeking the company of other cycling enthusiasts or wanting to get serious about competing, there is the Attachmate Snoqualmie Valley Velo Club, or Attachmate SVVC for short.

While it officially formed in 2012, this is the club’s first complete season.

“It’s a way for us to bring people together,” said Andrew Leon, one of the club’s directors.

“We’ve got some of the most beautiful riding territory that there is,” he added, explaining that he used to trade cycling through the mountain air for Seattle, just so he could ride with a group. Now that the club’s up and running, that’s no longer a problem.

“We think it’s great that we can just leave from very close to home and have these organized rides,” he said.

Tour de Peaks

Nestled at the base of Mount Si in North Bend, the Aug. 11 Tour de Peaks festival offers three fully supported bicycle rides that take cyclists around the Snoqualmie Valley. Back at the Festival at Mount Si, there are arts and crafts, a parade, a beer garden, music and a lot more. Learn more or register at www.tourdepeaks.org.

The club already has 70 members, 15 of which are youth riders ranging in age from 5 to 18. Along with helping facilitate the love of riding among the younger generation, the club’s mission is to create a cycling community for all levels of recreation and competitive cyclists. The club has something for everyone, including weekly public rides.

Weather allowing, road rides are

scheduled every Tuesday, Wednesday and weekend. During the week, the group leaves from the Bindlestick in Snoqualmie at 6 p.m. A Saturday morning ride heads out at 9 a.m. from the Starbucks on Snoqualmie Ridge while a Family Ride, with easier 6- to 12-mile kid-friendly routes leave from the Jubilee Farm park & ride at 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Taking the safer farm roads, Leon said, has the added bonus of passing by farm animals like baby sheep in the spring. For those not afraid to dip their wheels in mud, a weekly mountain bike ride takes off every Wednesday at 6 p.m. from varying locations, listed on the club’s mountain biking calendar.

While those rides are open to the public, the club offers members a large menu of options, including everything from training to cyclecross events and adventure-related tours. Multiple levels of membership are available and range in price from $50 to $250.

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Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain Cedar River Watershed Education Center offers unique learning tools

By Greg Farrar

Visitors can hear the rhythm of falling rain by listening to water falling on 17 drumheads in the Forest Court at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center in North Bend.

By Michele Mihalovich The moment you get out of your vehicle at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center in North Bend, you hear something in the distance, but can’t quite make out what the sound might be.

As you walk toward the visitors center, nestled in the woods near Rattlesnake Lake, it becomes clear the sound is beating drums — a drumming circle, perhaps. Or, maybe a Native American tribe is demonstrating ancient songs of their ancestors?

Walk closer toward the building and the drumbeats get louder.

When you clear the corner and see the “forest court,” no one is there — and yet the rhythmic beats continue.

Soon enough, you’ll notice the 17 drums, of different shapes and sizes, scattered among the vine maples, ferns, oxalis and moss-covered stones. You’ll see that water drops falling from tubes above the drums and splashing onto the drumheads is the how the music is being created.

The mysteries of how it really works, who created it and what is the story behind the musical art piece remain.

Dan Corson, of Seattle, was commissioned in 1994 by Seattle Public Utilities, which owns the 90,638-acre watershed that supplies 70 percent of Seattle’s drinking water, to create an art piece that fit with the education center buildings and the nature that surrounds it.

In a video, which can be viewed at http://bit.ly/16vLpRU, Corson said SPU allowed him to spend time on the remote land that is usually off-limits to the public. He said he walked through the forest, listened to the sound of rain splashing on leaves and thought about the Native Americans who once passed through and utilized the land, and came up with the idea of nature and technology creating music in the rain drum court.

The “drippers,” controlled by a programmed computer, produce Native American, African, Cuban and Balinese rhythms, which he collaborated with musicians to create, when the weather is dry. When it’s raining, Mother Nature takes over and creates the music herself. Frogs that live by the creek that snakes through the “forest court” add to the charm by tossing in the occasional ribbits and croaks.

Peter Sanderson, 22, of Boston,

who was visiting the center April 24, said the rain drums were a “nice little addition to the nature that’s already surrounding this place. It’s quite cool and peaceful.”

Corson completed the musical art piece in 2001.

While the rain drums are beautiful to look at and listen to, there are many more things to do at the center.

The Welcome Room and Exhibit Hall welcomes visitors with a central stone fireplace, and a giant tree root system etched across the floor. It is a place for hands-on environmental learning.

Interactive exhibits allow students and visitors to be part of the water cycle, and learn about watershed protection and water conservation.

A host of exhibits engage visitors in the watershed’s human history and the connections between plants and animals, and water. The center includes a Loon and Lichen Learning Lab. The Heritage Research Library is home to 9,400 years of artifacts, documents, maps and photographs of the watershed. Sometimes SPU offers tours of the land. Get details, directions and times at www.seattle. gov/util/crwec.

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Peaceful prairie Historic scenery fuels Meadowbrook Farm

By Christina Corrales-Toy

The Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center offers a space for classes, meetings and special events.

By Christina Corrales-Toy If you ever have any doubts about the sheer beauty of rural living, visit Meadowbrook Farm, stand in the property’s central meadow and just take a moment to marvel in your surroundings.

You will see vast meadows of green with serene, forested walking trails, a view of Mount Si that is so majestic it looks like a painting, and if you are lucky, you might just catch a glimpse of the elk that roam the fields.

This little piece of paradise, nestled on the Snoqualmie Valley floor, is a perfect representation of the area’s rich history and scenic landscape.

The peaceful prairie, surrounded

by Mount Si on one side and Rattlesnake Ridge on the other, is believed to be the birthplace of the Snoqualmie Tribe, according to local historian Dave Battey.

“This is where it happened. This is the setting of the Snoqualmie Tribe’s creation story,” he said. “That is pretty cool and shows how historically significant this place is.”

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Armed with their best hiking boots and a pair of binoculars, visitors can explore the farm’s vast system of trails and watch the wildlife.

The most popular attraction, though, is the Big Cedar, a 500-year-old tree hidden deep in

the forest. It takes a 2-mile hike from the Snoqualmie Valley Trail to visit this giant. The farm offers guided tours to the tree, but be warned, visitors should wear boots that can handle several inches of water, Battey said.

Locals also tend to frequent the farm to watch the resident elk herd.

Sometimes, about 100 elk can be seen lingering on the meadow, said Mary Norton, president of the Meadowbrook Farm Preservation Association. The best time to catch the animals is in the early morning and late evening.

The Meadowbrook Farm’s Interpretive Center tells the story of the prairie’s past, complete with an exhibit that houses historic photos.

It also hosts classes, meetings and special events, including weddings.

Just next to the center is a clear recreational field that groups can rent to host celebrations and other activities. It’s also an ideal place to fly a kite or play fetch with Fido.

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Gateway to the outdoors & play time Local parks exhibit the area’s highlights Both locals and tourists find plenty to love about the Snoqualmie Valley and its network of parks that showcase the clear rivers, thick forests and surrounding mountains.

People of all ages can find something to enjoy about the many green spaces and amenities that inhabit the incredibly scenic area.

Here are some of the more popular parks to discover in the Snoqualmie and North Bend area:

Rattlesnake Lake One of the more popular swimming holes in the North Bend area, Rattlesnake Lake is a great place to cool off in the summer. It offers restroom facilities and hiking as well. Head south from Exit 32 on Interstate 90. Follow Cedar Falls Road to its end.

Snoqualmie Falls Park 6501 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie The Snoqualmie Falls reign as the premier tourist attraction in the Valley, bringing in more than 1.5 million visitors a year. People far and wide flock to the barrage of water that falls 279 feet to the river below. The nearby park is 2 acres and features picnic tables and an observation deck along with the luxury comforts of the Salish Lodge nearby.

Autumn Park 7121 Autumn Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie Located in the heart of Snoqualmie Ridge, Autumn Park is perfect for a small picnic or gathering. It has a playground, open grassy area, park benches and a picnic table.

Snoqualmie Community Park 35016 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie The 33-acre park serves as a hub of activity for the Snoqualmie Ridge community and offers two soccer fields, three tennis courts, a basketball court, play equipment and access to the Laurel Bog interpretive loop trail.

Snoqualmie Community Park 35016 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie The 33-acre park serves as a hub of activity for the Snoqualmie Ridge community and offers two soccer fields, three tennis courts, a basketball

court, play equipment and access to the Laurel Bog interpretive loop trail.

Fisher Creek Park 7805 Fisher Ave, S.E. Snoqualmie Sitting off Snoqualmie Parkway, Fisher Creek Park is perfect for older and more active children. It offers a small climbing wall, a basketball court and a bike park with beginning and intermediate courses.

Tollgate Farm 901 Bendigo Blvd. N., North Bend Tollgate Farm is a 410-acre homestead preserved for its beauty and ties to the rural history of the area. It offers a picnic area, playground, restroom and trail system.

Three Forks Natural Area 39912 S.E. Park St., Snoqualmie Rich with natural habitat, the Three Forks Natural Area offers a lot of opportunities for wildlife viewing.

It’s also popular with domesticated animals, offering a fenced, off-leash dog park.

Centennial Fields 39903 S.E. Park St., Snoqualmie Centennial Fields serves as a center for sports in the Valley, with three softball and baseball fields, one soccer/football field, and a concession stand. It’s also got a lot to offer families and the nonathletic, with play equipment, picnic tables, a picnic shelter, two barbecue pits and a walking path around the fields.

E.J. Roberts Park 500 Thrasher Ave N.E., North Bend In the residential area north of North Bend Way, E.J. Roberts Park includes a playground, two tennis courts, a basketball court, paved pathways and restrooms.

Snoqualmie Point Park 37580 S.E. Winery Road, Snoqualmie Fans of the cult classic television series “Twin Peaks,” parts of which were filmed in the Snoqualmie Valley, will recognize the view from Snoqualmie Point Park. The park

offers a vast panorama of the Valley, along with a picnic shelter, an openair amphitheater and access to the nearby Rattlesnake Ledge Trail for hiking.

Torguson Park 750 E. North Bend Way, North Bend Torguson Park is full of the sound of bats hitting balls during the spring and summer, with six baseball fields.

It also offers the only skate park in the Valley, as well as a playground and picnic facilities.

Si View Park 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend Located near the geographical center of North Bend, Si View offers open fields used for baseball, soccer and football, playground equipment, restrooms and picnic tables.

A community center offers indoor swimming, a gymnasium and classrooms. Come Thursday evenings during the summer for the North Bend Farmers Market and live entertainment.

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By Greg Farrar

Herschel Backues, owner with his wife Peggy, of the Roaring River Bed & Breakfast in North Bend, stands on the patio deck of the Rock and Rose room overlooking the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River.

By David Hayes

Make yourself at home on the road Local B&Bs offer more lodging options for the weary traveler

When planning a vacation, a motel or hotel just doesn’t do it for some travelers once they reach their destination. For others, the lodging is the destination.

That’s where a bed and breakfast offers a popular alternative for a desirable home away from home.

The bed and breakfast is renowned for its easy access to local attractions, while maintaining enough separation from the hustle and bustle and distractions of the city. In addition, most feature memorable dining experiences come sunrise, whether it’s communal eating at a dining table or bedroom service, hand-delivered by basket.

Take, example, Deanna Morauski, who has run the Old Hen B&B since 2009. She said the lodge is heavy on old-fashioned country charm, yet up to date on amenities. She added

there’s a relationship lodgers get at a B&B that just can’t be had at other accommodations.

“It’s all about friendship,” she said.

No city stay can offer an amenity like the Old Hen — an actual small hobby farm, serving up fresh herbs and access to chickens, ducks, pigmy goats and rabbits.

Another newcomer to the local bed and breakfast scene is Treehouse Point in Preston. Pete Nelson brought his wife Judy along in 2008 to transform his lifelong passion for treehouses into an adult playhouse.

The 4-acre site features four rooms literally built among the trees in an old-growth forest along a waterfront.

Be sure to check out the website for its entertainment schedule, featuring regional musicians from jazz to modern pop.

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grew over the years into a literal cottage industry, according to their website.

Log Cabin Creations grew from items for Christmas bazaars to more and more log furniture. Eventually, the family opened their property to not only accommodate their growing inventory of handmade creations but the public as well, and Log Cabin B&B was born. The facility offers a couple of traditional rooms, and then goes outside the box with options to stay in an actual teepee or safari tents along the riverfront.

While other bed and breakfasts have popped up over the years in the Snoqualmie area, one of the longest tenured has perhaps the most breathtaking views — The Roaring River B&B. Former Issaquah residents Herschel and Peggy Backues decided in 1993 to move away from city life and purchased about three acres from an old-timer who originally owned 100 acres he bought from Weyerhaeuser in 1935. Back then, the property was extremely isolated and known

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Backues said the Roaring River B&B receives a variety of travelers who stay there. About 30 percent are people visiting relatives in North Bend; the rest are tourists.

“About 25 to 30 percent of them have been here before. Some have been coming here for 10 to 12 years,” Backues said.

The busiest season at the Roaring River are the summer months, although once May rolls around, the Backues’ ledger is full through the first of the year, with at least one of their five rooms always reserved.

“We won’t have a day off the rest of the year,” he said.

As rewarding an experience it is inviting guests to their homes, operating a bed and breakfast isn’t for everyone.

“Most B&B owners burn out after seven or eight years,” Backues said.

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Fishing is a family tradition Mount Si Fish and Game Club nets fond memories

By Dan Aznoff Tall tales about the big one that got away are just a normal part of the agenda at the Mount Si Fish and Game Club. Shawn Hamerly would not have it any other way.

As treasurer for the devoted group of outdoor enthusiasts, Hamerly has seen the number of people who attend the monthly meetings drop to less than two dozen loyal members, but the small numbers have not reduced her commitment to the group.

“It’s like family,” Hamerly said. “In fact, it is our family. My husband’s family has been part of the fish and hunt club for generations. Nothing has changed and that’s the way we like it.”

Three generations of the Hamerly family are represented on the current roster of the club. Ninety-year-old Bob Hamerly first joined the club when he moved to the Snoqualmie Valley from the Midwest. His son Rick, and his wife Shawn, joined several years later. His granddaughter Amy is now an active member of the tight-knit organization.

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Doug Turnure (left) watches his son D.J. practice casting at the Mount Si Fish and Game Club’s 63rd annual Kid’s Trout Derby, in Snoqualmie.

Thursday of the month, October through May, at the Police Department on the Snoqualmie Ridge at 7 p.m. The club was established in 1949 with the progressive mission to teach respect for the outdoors and reinforce the importance of conservation. The annual $10 membership fee entitles members and their family to a full year of activities and the chance to make a difference for causes that promote hunting and fishing.

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and hunting under consideration in Olympia are always the most popular topic at the monthly meeting. The club is well known to state lawmakers for actively protesting any proposed limitations or restrictions on sportsmen.

Hamerly said the club welcomes new members who bring the same commitment to protect the wildness as the current set of avid outdoor enthusiasts. Fall City resident Don Platzer said everybody gets the chance to speak at meetings,

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but warned that the club is slow to change. He would like to see fish runs and hunting areas maintained for future generations.

“We take new ideas, try to improve on old ideas and keep things going,” Platzer said. “We’re trying to keep this available for our grandchildren.”

“The kids are what this all about,” said Garry Trussell, of North Bend.

“That’s why we want to keep fishing and hunting open to sportsmen.”

Trussell described the club as more of a social organization. He said members will sometimes share the location of a good place to track an elk or a favorite fishing hole, but he tries not to give away too many secrets.

“You don’t dare share too much because eventually the information will get outside the club,” Trussell said with a sly laugh. “Fishing and hunting are friendly sports, but it’s always a competition, too.”

Trussell joined the club in 1963 and still likes to talk about the bull elk

he bagged in ’79.

Club members also take time out during each meeting to trade methods of preparing fresh game and swapping recipes for fresh caught fish. The old way is still the best for Shawn Hamerly. Her husband Rick prepares sockeye salmon on the barbecue with just simple seasoning and a little butter.

“Steelhead is good, too. But, sockeye is our favorite” she said. “We can’t wait for the sockeye run to begin every year.”

The calendar of events for the club kicks off every year with the annual Kid’s Trout Derby the first Saturday morning of May. “There is nothing better than watching one youngster trying to reel in a fish while another one tries to help capture it in the net,” Trussell said.

The club calendar includes a Sturgeon Derby on the Columbia River in June and a salmon dinner in August. The club also sponsors a Turkey Shoot every November to

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Shawn Hamerly has her own fish tale that she used to describe the philosophy of the club. Her story took place on the Columbia River in 1997 when she hooked a giant sturgeon.

She said it took her the better part of an hour to reel in the bottom feeder while trying to maintain her balance on a flat-bottomed aluminum drift boat.

“The currents on the Columbia are always tricky,” she remembered.

“The big fish made it especially dangerous. I had to be careful not to rock the boat when we hauled him up, and we tried to scoop him in with the net.”

The club treasurer said the boney monster provided her family with enough mild white fish to prepare fish and chips for an entire year.

She described her big catch as “prehistoric.”

“The sturgeon has not evolved,” she said. “It has not changed for centuries. Just like the Fish and Game Club.”

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The town of Cedar Falls (Moncton) shortly before the 1915 Flood.

Sunken city is not forgotten ‘Visit’ the underwater town of Moncton

By Chris Holland Facility coordinator Cedar River Watershed Education Center On warm summer days, people from all over come to the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area near North Bend to enjoy the popular day-use area. People explore the 111-acre lake, the Rattlesnake Ledge Trail and miles of state park and King County hiking, biking and horse trails.

Separated by gates and “keep out” signs, from the closed Cedar River Watershed, the busy recreation area seems very disconnected from the quiet, protected municipal watershed lands which supply 65 percent of the Seattle region’s unfiltered drinking water to nearly 1.4 million people. Rattlesnake Lake is not used for drinking water, but its source and origin is the Cedar River.

Long before the Lake was accidently created, the area was a small prairie with a rainy season lake.

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Tribes also gathered to meet in this beautiful area, much like people still do today. Local tribes would sometimes burn the prairie to keep it clear of trees that would shade out the camas plant, a valued food source.

The rattling seed pods of the camas plant gave the area the rattlesnake name.

In the late 1880s, change came rapidly. Thirty-five miles away from the isolated prairie, the fast growth of Seattle was about to lead to growth here. Urban residents were unhappy with the cost and unreliability of privately owned utility companies.

Seattle began to look to the Cedar River as a solution to citizen’s woes.

Watershed makes forever changes Just one month after the Great Seattle Fire of 1889 destroyed much of the city, 97 percent of Seattle voters approved the creation of what would become the municipal Cedar River Watershed. In 1902, Seattle also decided to go into the power busi-

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Homeowners travel by boat after their house in Cedar Falls (Moncton) goes under water in the flood of 1915. ness. Workers moved in, just a few miles away from Rattlesnake Prairie, to build the infrastructure. Although this activity wasn’t on the prairie, it would forever change the nature of the area.

Another change was the main line of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad, which was built through the Cedar River Watershed in 1907. In view of Rattlesnake Prairie, a switchyard and the Cedar Falls Depot were constructed. The depot supported up to four passenger and eight freight trains a day. In addition to the main line connecting Seattle-Tacoma with Chicago and points east, there was also a branch line through Cedar Falls from Everett to Enumclaw.

The Milwaukee Railroad Co. agreed to several restrictions in order to gain access through the watershed. Passenger train restrooms were locked during the watershed portion of the trip to avoid contamination of the water supply via the normal practice of discharging waste directly on the ties and track.

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Rattlesnake Lake and the education center are free. To get there, take Exit 32 (436th Avenue Southeast- Cedar Falls Road.). Go south (right) on Cedar Falls Road for 3.5 miles. The education center is at the end of the road, 3/4 mile past Rattlesnake Lake (on the right) and Iron Horse State Park (on the left). The education center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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‘Outcasts, railroad trash’ Within a few years of the depot’s beginning, the town of Moncton was formed. There were about 50

homes, a butcher shop, grocery stores, a school, a hotel and a barber shop on the prairie. Fresh milk came daily on the train from Kristofferson’s Dairy in Seattle. Lucky Jordan’s barber shop was known as the “The Bucket of Blood” and also served as a card room where single men would gather.

In 1911, the name of the depot and post office was changed from Moncton to Cedar Falls, because Seattle Light Department felt it was a more appropriate name for the area. In spite of sharing a name with the power house area, residents of the railroad area had to be invited to swim in the City Light swimming pool.

“We always felt like outcasts, railroad trash,” recalls Lois Graybael Johnson, a Moncton resident.

The completion of the Masonry Dam in 1914 was about to cause greater woes.

Town goes underwater In the spring of 1915, the pool behind the dam was filling with

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water. The hillside that separated the pool from the railroad town, 600 feet below, was a glacial moraine and it absorbed the water like a sponge would. As spring rains fell and the pool filled with snow melt, the water had nowhere to flow but down.

During that rainy season, residents of the railroad town watched springs pop out of the hillside. Slowly, the lake began to form. The homes closest to the rainy season pond were the first to flood. Soon, the town streets were muddy, and standing water filled the lower parts of town.

The water continued to creep up, through spring and into summer. The city of Seattle condemned the town and paid a total of $47,658.03 to residents and the railroad. The next year, the lake receded enough for Seattle to tear and burn down waterlogged homes.

Life in a boxcar The town remained even after the Rattlesnake Lake flood destroyed most of the buildings. Many residents moved to higher ground, closer to

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Although the town of Moncton is long gone, Rattlesnake Lake remains open. the depot and railroad lines. In fact, some residents lived in boxcars that had been modified.

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Memories live on Further down from the infamous bathrooms was the newly formed Rattlesnake Lake. At first, swimming and fishing were not allowed at the lake.

People did it anyway, though, posting lookouts for the patrol. Mae Hall Reed remembers when her father talked to the City Light patrolman and complained that the kids couldn’t swim. “… It wasn’t long before all Cedar Falls kids were swimming in Rattlesnake Lake — Railroad and City Light.”

Rattlesnake Lake is still open to all and although the town is long gone, Seattle is helping keep the memories alive. Interpretive signs in the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area help visitors understand the story.

Near where the depot once stood, the Cedar River Watershed Education Center offers even more opportunities. Visitors can experience Seattle’s drinking water, history, wildlife and more through exhibits, photos, information, watershed tours, field trips and special events.

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J U N E June 2013

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June 1

Tanner Jeans Memorial Bike Safety Rodeo, Cascade View Elementary School, 11 a.m.

June 5-8

Rattlesnake Ledge Hike Cedar River Watershed 8:30 a.m.

June 6

The Wizard of Wonderland magic show Snoqualmie Library, 7-8 p.m. ages 5 and older

Tina and her Pony The Black Dog 7:30 p.m.

June 7

Friday Fun Night Snoqualmie Valley YMCA 6:30 p.m.

Big Star Studios Finaghty’s Irish Pub, 7 p.m.

June 8

Walk to the Big Cedar Meadowbrook Farm 10 a.m.

Stillwater Hill Band The Black Dog 8 p.m.

North Bend Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series, Si View Park, 4-8 p.m.

Thursdays until Sept. 12 StereoFidelics The Black Dog 8 p.m.

Meet Jennifer Hahn, author of ‘Pacific Feast’ from 7-8 p.m.

June 5 at the North Bend Library, 115 East 4th St., North Bend, 888-0554

June 27

Friends of the Library book sale Snoqualmie Library All day

June 13

June 5

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June 14

Little Hurricane The Black Dog 8 p.m.

June 15-16

Family Waterfall Tours Cedar River Watershed 10:15 a.m.

Celebrate summer at the North Bend Farmers Market, a free event held each Thursday through Sept. 12.

Weekly attractions include music, cooking demos and more. Go to http://www.siviewpark.org.

Father’s Day Train Northwest Railway Museum Starting at 11:01 a.m.

June 15

John White The Black Dog 8 p.m.

June 18

‘Can You Dig It?’ Snoqualmie Library 1-2 p.m.

June 19

Magical Wonderland Show North Bend Library 2-3 p.m.

June 22

Meadowbrook 101 PowerPoint presentation Meadowbrook Farm 10 a.m.

June 23

Water, Power and Light, historic Cedar Falls tour Cedar River Watershed 9:30 a.m.

June 24

Treasure Island Play, North Bend Library, 3-4 p.m.

Shawnee Kilgore with Jean Mann The Black Dog 7:30 p.m.

June 28

Hound Dog Crisis The Black Dog 8 p.m.

June 29

Snoqualmie Tunnel Bike Ride Rattlesnake Lake 8:30 a.m.

Water, Power and Light, Cedar Falls tour, Cedar River Watershed, 9:30 a.m.

Kids Night Out Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 6 p.m.

‘Gluten-Free Girl’ Snoqualmie Library 7-8 p.m.

June 20

Jim Page The Black Dog 7:30 p.m.

June 21

Friday Fun Night Snoqualmie Valley YMCA 6:30 p.m.

Join the activities on Friday Fun Nights at the Snoqualmie Valley YMCA at 6:30 p.m. on alternating Friday’s for activities like family bingo, movies, arts and crafts and more!

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July 1

The Big Dig Concert North Bend Library 11 a.m.

July 2

Dig Deep for Science show Snoqualmie Library 2-3 p.m.

Ages 8 and older

July 6

Snoqualmie Falls Video and Discussion Meadowbrook Farm, 10 a.m.

July 9

Roots and Branches Concert Snoqualmie Library, 2-3 p.m.

July 10

Rock and Roll Portable Science Exhibit, North Bend Library 2-5 p.m. ages 7 and older

July 11

Convergence Zone Bluegrass Si View Park 6-7:30 p.m.

July 12-14 and 19-21

Day Out with Thomas Northwest Railway Museum Starting at 9 a.m.

July 4

Bring the whole family for red, white and blue fun at the annual Fourth of July Parade and Celebration starting at 10:30 a.m. at Snoqualmie Community Park.

July 13

Rattlesnake Mountain Hike Snoqualmie Point Park 8:30 a.m.

July 18

Collin Mulvany concert Si View Park 6-7:30 p.m.

Tales of a Trickster Guinea Pig puppet show, Snoqualmie Library, 7-8 p.m.

Fourth of July Parade and Celebration Snoqualmie Community Park 10:30 a.m.

July 20

Save the date of July 27th for a free family outing to Si View Park.

Si View Metro Parks and Valley Center Stage hosts an interactive outdoor theater event suitable for all ages in the new picnic shelter at the park. To learn more, go to www.siviewpark.org.

Guided Tour of Meadowbrook Farm Snoqualmie Middle School 10 a.m.

Sammy the Sandbox Mystery Puppet Show North Bend Library 11 a.m. to noon

July 23

Fossil Investigators Science Workshop Snoqualmie Library 2-3 p.m. ages 8 and older

July 29

Make a Meerkat Puppet workshop North Bend Library 3-4 p.m.

Ages 8 and older

July 25

Roots and Branches Concert North Bend Library 6-7 p.m.

July 27

Walk to the Big Cedar Meadowbrook Farm 10 a.m.

Theater in the Park, Si View Community Center 6:30-8:30

July 31

Make a Meerkat Puppet workshop Snoqualmie Library 3-4 p.m. ages 8 and older

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Aug. 7

Dig Deep for Science show North Bend Library 2-3 p.m.

Ages 8 and older

Aug. 8

Ali Marcus concert Si View Park 6-7:30 p.m.

Aug. 9

Festival at Mount Si, Si View Park 5-10 p.m.

Aug. 10

Kiddie Parade Pioneer Coffee Shop, 9:30 a.m.

A Seafair Pirate deafens Railroad Days Parade spectators with an explosion from his miniature cannon. Take a ride on the rails as the Snoqualmie Railroad Days returns Aug. 16-8 to celebrate the city’s spirit and origins as a railroad and logging town, and the home of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe.

Festival at Mount Si, Si View Park 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Festival at Mount Si, Si View Park 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Aug. 15

Hook Me Up concert, Si View Park 6-7:30 p.m.

Aug. 17

Snoqualmie Railroad Days Downtown Snoqualmie 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Aug. 24

Guided Tour of Meadowbrook Farm, Snoqualmie Middle School 10 a.m.

Aug. 29

Paul Green and the Straight Shot Si View Park, 6 p.m.

Aug. 18

Snoqualmie Railroad Days Downtown Snoqualmie 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aug. 19-25

Boeing Classic TPC Snoqualmie Ridge

Aug. 1

Ian McFeron Band Si View Park 6-7:30 p.m.

Aug. 3

Snoqualmie 101 PowerPoint presentation Meadowbrook Farm, 10 a.m.

Aug. 16

Snoqualmie Railroad Days Downtown Snoqualmie 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Aug. 22

Ricky Venture Revue Si View Park 6-7:30 p.m.

The Festival at Mount Si returns Aug. 9-11 with such favorites as the pie eating contest, live entertainment, fireworks and more.

Go to www.festivalatmtsi.org.

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NOW SHOWING Drama, concerts, jazz keep arts alive on stage

Whether you’re seeking a seat at a local leg of a performer’s national tour or looking to sit back and enjoy an act from down the road, Snoqualmie’s music scene has something for all tastes. If it’s a little drama you seek, be it an elaborate production or the shoe-stringed budget of community theater, all the world’s stage finds its niche in the Snoqualmie Valley.

Here’s a look at the summer’s entertainment.

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The Beach Boys play the Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom on Aug. 25. formed at 2 p.m. July 17 at Si View Park, 400 Orchard Drive, North Bend and is free to the public.

Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater presents “Oliver!” a musical based on Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist.

Shows are at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays from June 20 to Aug. 25. Dinner is served between Saturday shows and after the matinee on Sunday. Go to www.foresttheater. org, email boxoffice@foresttheater. org or call 736-7252 to make reservations for dinner.

National acts Snoqualmie Casino All events start at 7 p.m.

Get tickets at http://snocasino.com/ entertainment/ballroom-events.

Valley Center Stage Valley Center Stage presents “The Wind in the Willows,” a musical adaptation of the book by Kenneth Grahame. The musical will be per-

Snoqualmie Ballroom q July 3 — Eric Burdon q July 11 — Bill Engvall q July 14 — Kenny Loggins q Aug. 11 — Dwight Yoakum q Aug. 16 — Robert Cray q Aug. 18 — Tower of Power/ Average White Band q Aug. 24 — Toast of the Cascades with Bob James and David Sanborn q Aug. 25 — Beach Boys q Aug. 30 — Kool and the Gang q Aug. 31 — Teen Idols, Mickey Dolenz, David Cassidy and Peter Noone

Mountain View Plaza q Aug. 8 — Frankie Valli q Aug. 12 — Roger Hodgson q Aug. 15 — Whitesnake

Local talent The Black Dog Wine bar, live music and theater 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647 www.blackdogsnoqualmie.com Wednesdays — Open Mic Night, 7 p.m.

q 7:30 q q

June 6 — Tina and her Pony, p.m.

June 7 — Sid Law, 8 p.m.

June 8 — The Stillwater Hill

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Band, 8 p.m. q June 13 — Stereo Fidelics, 8 p.m. q June 14 — Little Hurricane, 8 p.m. q June 15 — John White, 8 p.m. q June 20 — Jim Page, 7:30 p.m. q June 21 — Sonova, 8 p.m. q July 12 — Sid Law, 8 p.m. q July 13 — David’s Drinking Band, 8 p.m. q July 20 — Songwriter’s Circle, 8 p.m. q July 25 — Gregory Rawlins, 7:30 p.m. q July 27 — Little Hurricane, 8 p.m.

q Aug. 1 — West my Friend, 7:30 p.m. q Aug. 2 — Cory P. McDaniel’s Gone Johnson Revue, 8 p.m. q Aug. 3 — Molasses Theory, 8 p.m. q Aug. 2 — Cory P. McDaniel’s Gone Johnson Revue, 8 p.m.

Boxley’s Voted one of the best 150 jazz clubs in the world by Downbeat Magazine 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend 292-9307 www.boxleysplace.com Live music every night at 7 and 9 p.m., Sundays at 6 and 8 p.m. (summer schedule not available) Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie 888-8833 www.finaghtys.com Karaoke 9 p.m. first Tuesdays q June 7 — Big Star Studios, 7 p.m.

For some of the best jazz musicians around, go to Boxleys. Check out their website throughout the summer for a listing of lineups.

Outdoor concerts Thursday evenings during the Farmer’s Market at Si View Park, 400 Orchard Drive, North Bend q June 16 — The Road Dogz, 6 p.m. q June 20 — The Wild

Local favorites Paul Green & The Straight Shot perform at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the North Bend Farmers Market Summer Concert Series.

The Glorious Lonely Headliners recently rocked the patrons at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant. Check their website for a listing of musicians throughout the summer.

Snohomians, 6 p.m. q June 27 — Cherie Blues, 6 p.m. q July 11 — Convergence Zone Bluegrass, 6 p.m. q July 18 — Collin Mulvany Band, 6 p.m. q July 25 — Harmonica Pocket, 6 p.m. q Aug. 1 — Ian McFeron Band, 6 p.m. q Aug. 8 — Ali Marcus, 6 p.m. q Aug. 15 — Hook Me Up, 6 p.m. q Aug. 22 — Ricky Venture Revue, 6 p.m. q Aug. 29 — Paul Green & The Straight Shot, 6 p.m.

The Road Dogz hit the stage at 6 p.m. June 16 at the North Bend Farmers Market Summer Concert Series.

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Celebrate with the crowd Local festivals center on culture, history and sports School’s out, the sun is finally out and the weather is heating up. The last place you want to be is inside.

Luckily, the Snoqualmie Valley has plenty to do outside, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful weather while it lasts. From train rides to golf, pie eating contests to parades, there’s something for all ages here in the Valley. We hope to see you there, camera in hand, making memories.

4th of July Parade and Celebration 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Community Park, 35016 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie. Arrive by 10:15 a.m. if you want to walk in

the parade. Park events start at 11 a.m. and include food vendors, pony rides, bouncy houses and more. Call 831-5784.

Day Out With Thomas This summer, Thomas the Tank Engine will visit downtown Snoqualmie July 12-14 and 19-21.

Children accompanied by adults may enjoy a 25-minute train ride and visit with Thomas and his friends, along with music, tours, exhibits, rides and videos. Tickets cost $21. Children 2

and older will require a ticket. Call 866-468-7623 toll free.

North Bend Block Party Music, sunshine and the ever-popular banana boogie return for a fifth year to downtown North Bend for the city’s block party, with activities for children and grownups, including contests, food stands and live music. The July 20 event is from 1-10 p.m. in the heart of North Bend, on North Bend Way, between Bendigo Boulevard and Ballarat Avenue.

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Twin Peaks Fest The Twin Peaks festival returns for its 20th year Aug. 2-4. The film festival is a weekend-long celebration of the early 1990’s show “Twin Peaks,” which was filmed mainly in North Bend. The festival involves celebrity guests, a film night, bus tours of the filming locations, contests and more.

Purchase tickets at www.twinpeaksfest.com.

The Festival at Mount Si Mount Si, the Upper Valley’s premier geographic feature, will witness a storm of colors, scents, sounds and sights Aug. 9-11. The Festival at Mount Si will feature arts-and-crafts vendors, a beer garden, myriad music bands and fireworks. Participate in the annual Chili Cookoff, the Cherry Pie Eating Contest and the Burstin’ with Blueberries Dessert Contest.

Come honor the community spirit of North Bend.

The festival will also include the 25th annual Tour de Peaks Bike Ride, which will finish at the Beer Garden.

Call 888-8535.

Snoqualmie Railroad Days The 75th annual edition of this festival, celebrating the heritage of

the city of Snoqualmie, returns Aug. 16-18. The festival will feature train rides, the grand parade, fun runs, a car show, a beer garden, a wine garden, artists painting outdoors, motor car rides and demonstrations of historic equipment. Returning from last year is Dan The Lego Man, who will have a Lego train layout and play tables for people of all ages to participate. Go to www.railroaddays.com, call 888-3030 or email info@railroaddays.com.

Boeing Classic The Champions’ Tour returns to TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Aug. 18-25.

With more than 54 holes of no-play golf and a $2 million purse, some of the great legends of golf will show up in Snoqualmie. More than 80 Champions Tour professionals are expected to appear. The weeklong event will include a Seahawks’ Rumble at the Ridge, a Korean Air pro-am tournament and a youth clinic. Call 206-381-7830.

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By Ari Cetron

GET IN THE SWING OF THINGS The scenery at local golf courses is as much of a draw as the challenging fairways

The golf courses in the Snoqualmie Valley are well known for their stunning mountain views.

And, at the back end of the 12th hole at TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge, golfers get to look down at the monster Snoqualmie Falls.

An elk sauntering across the greens isn’t beyond the realm of possibility either.

With equally stunning Snoqualmie Valley scenery, each course has found an additional niche to add to its great golf club.

Cascade Golf Course, in North Bend, is a public, nine-hole course that offers an affordable price, $16 for a round in the off-season, and a bit more when the weather starts improving. It also offers memberships for folks who find they’re playing quite a bit.

It has other amenities, such as the Riverbend Café, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a pro shop and grocery store.

Where to find them Cascade Golf Course q 14319 436th Ave. S.E. q North Bend q 888-4653 q www.CascadeGolfCourse.com Mount Si Golf Course q 9100 Boalch Ave. S.E. q Snoqualmie q 391-4926 q www.mtsigolf.com Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course q 35109 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City q 392-1276 q www.snoqualmiefallsgolf.com TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge q 36005 S.E. Ridge St. q Snoqualmie q 396-6000 q www.tpcsr.com

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Though other places might dispute it, Bruce Weir, Cascade’s golf pro, said one of the top selling points is that it is the driest course in Western Washington.

Weir also said the course is very walkable.

“It’s good for kids, families and seniors,” he said.

Weir said they’ve done some work sprucing up the course, and they’ve started a Thursday afternoon men’s golf group.

“It’s not a commitment. Just come when you’re available,” he said.

Mount Si Golf Course, in Snoqualmie, is also a public course, but it has 18 holes.

Matt Campbell, general manager, head golf pro and self-proclaimed “Colonel Urinal,” said they’ve done some work on the par 3 course on the site.

There has also been significant landscaping since last year to improve the views from the clubhouse. More landscaping has also been done to improve the health of

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Campbell said they’ve added some new junior programs and programs for frequent players.

Between the par-3 course and regular course, Mount Si can cater to a variety of players.

“There’s an opportunity for every

level of player, here,” Campbell said.

TPC, an 18-hole, private club built in 1998, has also expanded its offerings … and yes, it hosts weddings, too.

Plus, a Junior Olympic pool was added a few years ago. The club is in its third year of sponsoring a youth swim team, said General Manager Shelly Inman.

Besides golf, the club offers yoga, Zumba and a fitness boot camp. If you get tired after all that exercise, there’s also massage services available, Inman said.

In the past year, they’ve expanded their youth golf offerings. A number of young families in the area are starting to have children reach the right age to start playing golf.

“Our juniors are, now, really coming of age,” Inman said.

The club also offers social events, like Kid’s Nights, wine events, special dining nights and live music.

The club also offers a quarterly open house for prospective members.

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