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The classes listed here are a round-up of offerings from the library, senior center, clubs and organizations, some non-profit agencies and the advertisers in this special section.

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Friday Night Swing Dance Ages 13+ Teens are invited to the YMCA to give swing dance a whirl with Eastside Swing Dance.

No experience or partner necessary - free lessons the first half hour.

Sponsored by Sammamish Family YMCA and Kiwanis Club of Sammamish.

• Friday, March 18 • 7 -10 p.m.

• Sammamish Family YMCA gym, 4221 228th Ave. SE, Issaquah • $5 – or free for YMCA members • www.SammamishYMCA.org or SammamishKiwanis.org

Great Operatic Duets - Part I: Comic Duets, Vengeance Duets, Friendship Duets, & Parent-Child Duets Adults & Teens Many opera-lovers have shared that their favorite parts of favorite operas are the “duets,” two voices blending in love or hate or friendship. Norm Hollingshead also loves operatic duets and has created two lectures devoted strictly to some of his favorites. He will illustrate his commentary with recorded musical excerpts from his own collection of recordings, many quite rare.

• Wednesday, March 9 • 7 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 West Sunset Way • Free admission • 425-392-5430

Great Operatic Duets – Part II: Love Duets Adults & Teens Many opera-lovers have shared that their favorite parts of favorite operas are the “duets,” two voices blending in love or hate or friendship. Norm Hollingshead also loves operatic “duets” and has created two lectures devoted strictly to some of his favorite “duets.” He will illustrate his commentary with recorded musical excerpts from his own collection of recordings, many quite rare.

• Wednesday, March 30 • 7 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 West Sunset Way • Free admission • 425-392-5430

Front Porch Theatre: Arthur Miller's ‘All My Sons’ Adults & Teens A civic discussion inspired by Intiman Theatre's upcoming production of Arthur Miller's masterpiece, ‘All My Sons,’

which reimagines the central characters as an AfricanAmerican family living in 1947 Seattle. Join in a community reading of selected scenes from the script as well as speeches from the time period, followed by a moderated conversation.

• Thursday, April 7 • 7 p.m.

• Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. SE • Free • 425-392-3130

Master Chorus Eastside in Concert: All American Independence Celebration All ages The popular Celebrate America concert welcomes the 4th of July once again with readings, sing alongs, stories, and unforgettable All-American music to stir your heart with delight. Fun for the whole family!

• Sunday, June 26 • 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW, Issaquah • $12 adults, $36 families • www.masterchoruseastside.org

Meet Stephanie Mills, author of ‘On Gandhi's Path’ Adults & Teens Hear author and ecological activist Stephanie Mills discuss the life of Robert Swann, a self-taught economist, tireless champion of decentralism, and the father of the relocalization movement. Now as global industrial civilization flails in the throes of ecological and economic crisis, Swann's working innovations are at the ready to help neighborhoods, local entrepreneurs, and willing communities rebuild at appropriate scales.

• Monday, May 23 • 7 p.m.

• Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. SE • Free • 425-392-3130

Manga Club Art Walk All ages Check out art work by middle and high school members of the Issaquah Library's Manga Club. Pick up a copy of Manga Club's Zine and enjoy refreshments provided by Friends of the Issaquah Library. Grades 5 and up; younger children welcome with adult.

• Saturday, June 18 • 3-4 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • Reference staff at 425-392-5430

page 5 Line Dancing Exercise your body & mind by line dancing to lively music.

No previous dance experience or partner necessary.

Instructor Spencer Howard.

• Thursdays ongoing • 10 - 11 a.m.

• Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 NE Creek Way • $5/class • 425-392-2381

Opera Preview: Magic Flute Adults & Teens Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's tuneful fairy tale, Die Zauberflote or The Magic Flute, was the next to the last opera Mozart composed but the last to be performed. In 1791, Mozart hoped that composing an opera in the popular singspiel style (musical numbers connected by spoken dialogue) would be the big success he needed. His wish came true.

Sadly, a few weeks after the first performance, the rheumatic fever Mozart suffered as a child returned and he died at age 35. His Magic Flute lived on and today remains one of his most frequently performed operas. Join veteran opera lecturer Norm Hollingshead.

• Tuesday, May 3

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Issaquah Library, 10 West Sunset Avenue Free 425-392-5430

Norman Rockwell and the American Dream Adults and families A rare exhibit of Norman Rockwell’s art will be on view at the Tacoma Art Museum February 26 May 30. Art historian Susan Olds will document the major accomplishments of one of America’s best-loved illustrators as well as a glimpse of Rockwell’s personal life.

His scenes of American life offer a rich, humorous and detailed view of the American experience from the 1920s to the 1960s.

• Wednesday, March 30 • 7 p.m.

• Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. SE • Free • 425-392-3130

AVOID THE SUMMER SLIDE! • Most students fall more than two months behind in math over the summer.

• Teachers spend four to six weeks in the fall re-teaching forgotten material.

• Our children’s counterparts in China, India, Sweden, Singapore, for sure, are not taking 2 whole months off from school.

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• 7 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 West Sunset Way • Free admission • 425-392-5430

Yoga for Seniors Enjoy yoga for beginners with Hatha Yoga Instructor Shirley Rae and members of Issaquah Senior Center.

• Thursdays • 1:30-2:30 p.m.

• Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 NE Creek Way • $20/month • 425-392-2381

Podiatry Clinic Joint Replacement: The Right Choice for You? If you have arthritic joint pain and are considering joint replacement, you'll want to attend this important seminar.

• Thursday, March 31 • 6 p.m.

• Swedish/Issaquah, 2005 NW Sammamish Road • Free • www.swedish.org

Motion Is Life Is pain keeping you from enjoying life? If so, learn more about joint pain relief as well as knee and hip replacement in this informative seminar presented by The Joint Replacement Center at Overlake. Pre-registration required.

• Thursday, May 12 • 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

Joyful Laughter and Braingym Join in the fun of this new weekly class with Nancy Joy Callihan.

• Mondays • 10:30 a.m.

• Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 NE Creek Way • $20 for 4 weeks • Must register, 425-392-2381

The Anti-cancer Lifestyle Adults Explore recent findings on ways to increase your resistance to cancer. Learn how to create an anticancer lifestyle using beneficial foods, protecting yourself from environmental threats, and enhancing your physical and emotional well-being. Presented by Carol Robl, Health Education Specialist, Swedish Cancer Institute.

• Tuesday, March 8

Come to the Senior Center to visit with Dr. Julia Overstreet and her team of registered nurses. Clinics are held twice monthly.

• By appointment • Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 NE Creek Way • $25 • Must register, 425-392-2381

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar, Issaquah, WA Swedish Weight Loss Surgery Program offers free weight loss surgery seminars for the community. The seminars cover, in-depth, the advantages and disadvantages of lap band surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, and the vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery.

Answers to questions participants have about the surgeries, outcomes and follow-up procedures.

• Tuesday, Mar. 29, April 12 or 26 or May 31 • 7 p.m.

• Swedish/ Lakeside Clinic, 6520 226th Pl. S.E., Issaquah • Free • www.swedish.org

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar Has the time come to get the facts about weight loss surgery? If so, here is your opportunity.

Overlake invites you to join the staff for an informative evening to find out if weight loss surgery is right for you.

Pre-registration required.

• Tuesdays, Mar. 22, Apr. 26, May 24 • 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

page 7 First Aid Class This class taught by Eastside Fire & Rescue personnel earns you a 2-year card through American Heart Association.

Learn knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing & cardiac emergencies, plus extensive first aid. Pre-payment required. Drop by any station to register.

• March 12, April 9, May 14 or June 11 • 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

• Station 83, 3425 Issaquah/Pine Lake Road, Sammamish • $65.00 • 425-392-2381

CPR Class This class taught by Eastside Fire & Rescue personnel earns you a 2-year card through American Heart Association.

Learn knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing & cardiac emergencies.

Includes adult, infant and child resusitation. Pre-payment required. Drop by any station to register.

• March 12, April 9, May 14 or June 11 • 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

• Station 83, 3425 Issaquah/Pine Lake Road, Sammamish • $22.00 • 425-392-2381

Growing Up Female Ages 9-12, with parent This class encourages family communication about sexual issues and provides accurate information about the changes of puberty. Information about male and female changes will be presented. Taught in partnership with Planned Parenthood.

• Thursday, March 31 • 6 p.m.

• Swedish/Issaquah, 2005 NW Sammamish Road • $25 covers 1 child & 2 adults; additional children $5 • www.swedish.org

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BARRY FEDER, DDS, PS MARK GERMACK, DDS Extended Hours 425.392.7541

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Support Groups Eastside Alcoholics Anonymous hosts the following meetings, for more information, go to www.eastsideintergroup.org or call 454-9192.

• Any Length: 8 a.m. Sundays, Issaquah Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way • Issaquah Smoke Free: 8:30 a.m. Sundays, Issaquah Community Hall, 180 East Sunset Way • One Step At a Time: 10 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m.

Thursdays, Tiger Mountain (call 206-686-2927) • Core Relations (men only): 6 p.m. Sundays, Issaquah Community Hall, 180 E. Sunset Way • Sobriety Life Line: 7:30 p.m. Sundays, Issaquah Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way • Morning Buzz: 6:30 am. weekdays, Lakeside Milam, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd. Suite No. 200 • Issaquah Breakfast: 7 a.m. weekdays, Issaquah Community Hall, 180 E. Sunset Way • Issaquah Breakfast (step study): 7 a.m. Saturdays, Issaquah Community Hall, 180 E. Sunset Way • Joy of Living: noon Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 4 p.m. Thursdays, IHOP Restaurant, 1433 N.W. Sammamish Road • It’s In the Book (men only): 7 p.m. Mondays, 14919 Issaquah-Hobart Road Your neighborhood Physical Therapy provider.

We appreciate your business and would like to make us your choice in selecting rehabilitation services for work, auto or sports injuries. Our conveniently located clinics throughout the Eastside offer our Three Pillars of care:

Manual Therapy • Patient Education Exercise

www.peaksportsandspinept.com

Emotion Coaching Parents of preschoolers and grade-schoolers Improve your communication and relationship with your child. Developed by the Talaris and Gottman institutes, this 2-hour workshop is taught by Kerry Beymer, a certified Parenting Counts (Talaris) instructor and Parenting Education/Family Support manager for Encompass. Learn to tune into your child’s feelings, use emotional moments as opportunities to connect, take time to listen and explore solutions to problems together.

• Monday, March 14 • 6-8 p.m.

• Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, Issaquah Highlands • FREE (no childcare available) • Encompass, 425.888.2777, http://www.encompassnw.org

Bringing Baby Home Two-day workshop led by a certified instructor. Pregnant couples are encouraged to attend. Avoid marital meltdown and increase marital satisfaction. Understand and cope with the stress that arrives with a newborn baby.

Build strategies for active fathering. Co-parent effectively and improve the quality of parent-infant interaction. Preregistration required.

• Saturdays, May 14 & 21 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Overlake Medical Center Issaquah, 5708 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy Se #103 • $150/couple • 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes

Monthly Moms Group with Dr. Rachel Have your morning coffee with one of Issaquah’s premiere pediatric chiropractic practitioners, Dr. Rachel Catini. These informative gatherings center on all things baby, pregnancy and parenting with an emphasis on health and wellness. Examples include diaper rash, allergies, nutrition and pain during pregnancy.

• 2nd Wednesday of each month • 9-10 a.m.

• Issaquah Coffee House in Gilman Village • Free • 425-557-8787

You and Your New Baby New mothers with infants to 12 weeks A 5-week class designed to encourage group interaction and support. Topics include comforting baby, coping with crying, feeding and weaning, choosing and managing childcare, changing family roles, infant development and stimulation, identifying illness in infants, safety, parenting styles and community resources. Pre-registration required.

• Offered Wednesdays and Thursdays during the day.

Check online for details.

• Overlake Medical Center Issaquah, 5708 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy Se #103 • $55 • 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes

Happiest Baby on the Block babies welcome!

Learn to calm and soothe your newborn in just minutes. Pre-registration required.

• Saturday, Mar. 5, Apr. 16 or May 7 • Overlake Medical Center Issaquah, 5708 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE #103 • 10 a.m. - noon •$60 - includes kit and DVD • 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes

Preparing for Childbirth & Newborn Care For Expectant Parents A series of popular, interactive classes, filled with reliable information to help you prepare for labor, birth and newborn care. Includes a textbook and a tour of the Childbirth Center.Taught by qualified, experienced Childbirth Educators. Pre-registration required.

• Offered weeknights and weekends. Check online for details.

• Overlake Medical Center Issaquah, 5708 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy Se #103 • $105 Comprehensive Series; $95 Condensed Series • 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes

Watch for the Summer 2011 issue of Free Time!

Recreation Guide coming June 1

Take Time to Enjoy Living the Good Life • Monthly rental - no buy in or community fee • A wide range of fun activities

STOP Suffering…Get back to FUN! Bellevue ENT Doctors have expertise in Adult and Pediatric areas of Sinus, Tubes and Tonsillectomies. We also offer full service allergy and hearing evaluation and treatment.

• Conveniently located close to shopping, banking and natures trails • Incredibly caring staff

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Customized Assisted Living Care Community at the foot of Mt. Si

Three locations to serve you, one convenient phone number:

(425) 454-3938

Issaquah Lake Washington Facial Plastic Surgery 510 8th Ave NE Suite 300 Issaquah, WA 98029 425-278-1810 www.lakewashingtonfacial.com

650 E. North Bend Way, North Bend

425.888.7108

Bellevue 1135 116th Ave NE #500 Bellevue, WA 98004

Voted Best Senior Care in Valley 2005 - 2010!

www.redoakresidence.com

Issaquah Proliance Surgeons Building 510 8th Ave NE Suite 310 Issaquah, WA 98029

Open Mon - Fri 8am to 5pm

A Proliance Care Center

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Mathnasium Jump Starters Ages 8-14 The program introduces the concepts students will face in the upcoming year. Jumpstart: Entering 2nd/3rd Grade Jumpstart: Entering 4th/5th Grade Jumpstart: Entering 6th Grade (Middle School) • June 15 – Aug. 27 • Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tues/Thurs 3-7 p.m.

• 4546 Klahanie Dr SE, Issaquah • $305 for 20 sessions; register before June 1 and get $50 off Contact: 425-270-1054, issaquah@mathnasium.com

Mathnasium Early Learners Camp Pre-K to 1st grade Musikgarten Cycles of the Seasons Ages 3-5 Celebrate your preschooler’s growing independence and love of the outdoors with activities involving the four seasons in The Cycle of Seasons. Developed to build attention and self-expression. Activities include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement and storytelling.

• March 24-May 12 • 4:30-5:15 p.m.

• Music Works, NW 14360 SE Eastgate Way, Suite 102, Bellevue • $144 • 425-644-0988; musicworksnw.org; registration@musicworksnw.org

Kumon Math and Reading Class Great things are possible when your child has the skills to succeed on his own. Victories are frequent and rewarding, so your student is motivated time and again to seek out the next challenge. Call to schedule a free placement test today.

• Monday/Thursday 3-6:30 p.m.

• Kumon at Issaquah Highlands, 1036 NE Park Drive or • Tuesday/Friday, 3-6:30 p.m.

• Kumon in Snoqualmie, 7802 SE Center Blvd.

• $125 monthly; multiple subject/sibling discounts available

Help your young student get off to a good start in math!

Camp focuses on developing number sense and computation skills through games, puzzles, and other activities that promote skill mastery and problem-solving.

• June 15 – Aug. 27 • Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tues/Thurs 3-7 p.m.

• 4546 Klahanie Dr SE, Issaquah • $199; register before June 1 and get $25 off • 425-270-1054, issaquah@mathnasium.com

Mathnasium Power Math Workout Ages 8-14 This program is designed to help young students establish the foundation for their “number sense”, developing a positive attitude about Math early.

Reinforce pre-algebra topics: fractions, decimals, percents, variables and relationships. These are important building blocks for Algebra, a big leap for many students.

• June 15 – Aug. 27 • Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tues/Thurs 3-7 p.m.

• 4546 Klahanie Dr SE, Issaquah • $305; get $100 off assessment Contact: 425-270-1054, issaquah@mathnasium.com

Downtown Issaquah studio

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page 11 Salmon Science Camps Ages 6-8

Little Fry Preschool Camp 3-6 years old

Campers will have fun learning about the local salmon and watershed stewardship as they discover Northwest plants and animals, conduct a water quality and aquatic insect study of Issaquah Creek, perform experiments, go on a nature hike, make arts and crafts, play games, hear Native American legends and more! Scholarships available.

• Weeks of July 11, 18, 25 and August 1 • 9a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday • Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, 125 W. Sunset Way • $175 FISH members; $205 non-members • Celina Steiger, celina@issaquahfish.org or 425-392-8025

Young Campers will learn about salmon and nature, explore, create, get moving and have some fishy fun! All activities are age-appropriate and encourage discovery and a sense of wonder. Maximum of 10 campers.

Scholarships and sibling discount available.

• Aug. 9-11 (Tuesday-Thursday).

• 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, 125 W. Sunset Way • $145 FISH members; $175 non-members • Celina@issaquahfish.org or 425-392-8025

Super Salmon Sleuths 3-6 years old Join your preschooler in exploring our amazing salmon!

FISH’s hands-on program includes a slide show about salmon and acting out the life cycle, a tour of the hatchery and feeding the fish, water-play station, microscope, smelling game, craft activities and story time. It all takes place in the Watershed Science Center at the hatchery.

• Mondays, April 11, May 9 or June 13 • 9:30-11:30 a.m.

• Issaquah Salmon Hatchery 125 W. Sunset Way • $8 per child • Celina@issaquahfish.org or 425-392-8025

Preschool Story Time 3-5 years Meet other preschool pals and enjoy wonderful stories and silly songs.

• Mondays, 11 a.m.

• Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

• Issaquah Library • Free • (425) 392-5430

Issaquah’s Family Dentist for over 30 years

175 N.E. Gilman Blvd.

Issaquah 425.391.9200 www.rwarrendds.com

Toddler Story Time Ages 2-3 years, with adult Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays just for toddlers while introducing Early Literacy concepts for parents and caregivers.

• Tuesdays,10 a.m.

• Wednesdays, 10 and 11 a.m.

• Issaquah Library • Free • (425) 392-5430

Spanish Story Time Children with families Join us Monday nights for a fun-filled half hour of stories, songs and finger plays in Spanish.

• Mondays • 6 p.m.

• Issaquah Library • Free • (425) 392-5430

Young Toddler Story Time Ages 12 to 24 months Super stories and songs just for young toddlers, Lots of wiggling and giggling guaranteed!

• Thursdays • 10 and 11 a.m.

• Issaquah Library • Free • (425) 392-5430

EGGstravaganza Annual Community Event All ages Join us for fun for the whole family! Enjoy egg hunts, activity booths, swimming, Easter Bunny and Friends, putt putt golf, arts and crafts, giant inflatable obstacle course, community guests and more! A shuttle will be available from Discovery Elementary.

• Saturday, April 23rd • 10 a.m. -1 p.m. (Egg Hunt at 11) • Sammamish Family YMCA (campus of City Church), 4221 228th Ave SE, Issaquah • Free • Kim at 425-391-4840 or kpayne@seattleymca.org

Underwater Egghunt & Carnival Ages 1-16 The outdoor family tradition of the Issaquah Parks Dept. is brought indoors and into the shallow end of the pool.

Bring your swimsuit, towel, and plastic basket to join in the fun. Prizes for eggs gathered. Carnival games upstairs.

Registration required for the egg hunt; space limited by age groups.

• Friday, April 22 • 6:45- 8:10 (times vary by age) • Issaquah’s Julius Boehm Pool • $6/Child $4/adult accompanying child under 6 yrs.

• 425-837-3300 or www.issaquahparks.net

Book Sale All ages Semi-annual book sale in the Issaquah library meeting room, conducted by the Friends of the Issaquah Library. Proceeds support funding for your local library. Friday, May 6, doors open at 5:30 p.m. to Friends members. Not a member yet? Join at the door - individual memberships $10, family memberships $20.

• Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Sunday, May 8, 1-5 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 West Sunset Way • Free admission • 425-392-5430

Senior Center Spring Gala Live and silent auction and lots of surprises. Live harp music, gourmet dinner, and dancing. Live auction with Councilman Fred Butler as auctioneer. Sponsored by

Swedish Hosptial with food by Aegis of Issaquah.

• Saturday, March 12 • 5-9 p.m.

• Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 NE Creek Way • $25 per ticket • 425-392-2381

Hobby & Volunteer Expo Parks & Recreation Come visit with a variety of clubs and non-profit agencies to see the array of possibilities for your leisure time.

There’s something for everyone, from youth groups to service clubs, book clubs to sports groups. Presented by Issaquah Parks & Recreations Department.

• Saturday, May 7 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Pickering barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW, Issaquah • Free • Cathy at cathyj@ci.issaquah.wa.us

‘Dream with Me’ Spring Gala Adults This wine-tasting, dinner and auction event features the wine and winemakers of Hightower Cellars, JM Cellars, Maison Bleue Winery and Woodinville Wine Cellars.

Benefit for Encompass, which serves Issaquah, Sammamish and the Snoqualmie Valley with in-home therapy for infants and toddlers with developmental challenges, parenting classes and other services for children and families.

• Saturday, April 30 • 4:45 p.m. VIP experience, 5:45 p.m. reception, dinner and live auction • The Golf Club at Newcastle, 15500 Six Penny Lane, Newcastle • $100; VIP tickets $150 (limited to 75) • Encompass, 425.888.2777, http://www.encompassnw.org

Issaquah Schools Foundation 13th Annual Nourish Every Mind Benefit Luncheon Adults John Curley, Master of Ceremonies, will join over 900 community and business leaders at Nourish Every Mind for an entertaining afternoon that showcases Issaquah Schools Foundation grant recipients and informs guests of the enormous impact private support has on public schools. Luncheon includes silent auction.

• Thursday, April 28 • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• Issaquah Community Center • Suggested donation $150/person • 425-391-8557 or www.isfdn.org

page 13 SipFest Adults This wine, beer and food tasting event features 20 wineries, 10 microbreweries and 10 restaurants. Admission includes tastings and a souvenir glass. Benefit for Encompass, which serves Issaquah, Sammamish and the Snoqualmie Valley with in-home therapy for infants and toddlers with developmental challenges, parenting classes and many other services for children and families.

• Saturday, April 16 • 6:30-9:30 p.m.

• Pickering Barn, 1730 Tenth Ave. N.W., Issaquah • $40 • Encompass, 425.888.2777, http://www.encompassnw.org

Pool Parties Ages 5 & older Have your child’s next event at the Sammamish Family YMCA for up to 20 children in warm, 87 degree pool, followed by an hour in the meeting room. Giant inflatables a — Loch Ness Monster or Iceberg — are also available.

Please note: children must pass a swim test before swimming without a parent/guardian in the water or using 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 pankenman@seattleymca.org or 425-391-4840.

ArtWalk Experience artistic creations and the vibe of live music performances during ArtWalk, in historic downtown Issaquah the first Friday evening of the month.

• May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2 • 5-9 p.m.

• Downtown Issaquah • Free • events@downtownissaquah.com

All Ages Game On Children, Families & Teens Play games for the Wii, Xbox 360 and PS2. We have board games too. Grades 5 and up; younger children welcome with adult.

• Thursday, May 26 and Monday, June 13 • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • Reference staff at 425-392-5430

Organic Gardening All ages This seminar will offer valuable information including: organic yard care, growing green gardens that are easy on the environment, major aspects of soil management, integrated pest management, fruit tree care and pruning.

Hosted by Michael Aguilar, CPH. • Saturday, March 12 • 1 p.m.

• Grange Supply in Issaquah,145 Gilman Blvd.

• Free • Terri Akrish, 425-270-6553

Introduction to Raising Chickens All ages Learn about raising baby chicks! This seminar will focus on feed guidelines and all of their care needs. This is a great seminar for first time chicken owners and experienced chicken owners alike. Hosted by CHS feeds.

• Saturday, March 19 • 1 p.m.

• Grange Supply, 145 Gilman Blvd., Issaquah • Free • Terri Akrish, 425-2706553.

How Electric Fencing Works Ages 18+ This seminar includes information on animal control, which is perhaps the most widely recognized reason for power fencing. Not only does power fencing keep domestic animals and livestock contained, it has various other important uses, including keeping wild animals out, separating different groups of animals, allowing rationing of crops and pasture, fencing animals off from eroding areas, trees, rivers and roads. Presented by Gallagher Representative, Liam Shaw.

• Saturday, April 9 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• Grange Supply, 145 Gilman Blvd., Issaquah • Free • Terri Akrish, 425-2706553

Issaquah/Sammamish 2011

SPRING HOME TOUR

Gardening with Ciscoe All ages Ciscoe Morris will host this seminar to offer information on how to grow great veggies.

Ciscoe will also allow plenty of time for gardening questions from the audience.

• Sunday, May 15 • 1 p.m.

• Grange Supply in Issaquah,145 Gilman Blvd.

• Free • Terri Akrish, 425-270-6553

Introduction to Navigation Clinic Learning to navigate is an important skill, whether you are on a hiking trail in the summer or snowshoeing in winter. Outdoor Momentum and members of King County Search and Rescue will introduce newcomers to understanding map symbols, orienting the map and compass, triangulation, declination adjustment and other fundamental navigation skills. Participants should bring their own compass.

• Monday, April 4 • 6-8 p.m.

• Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S. • $20 • www.outdoormomentum.org

Voted Top Dentist in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine by his peers in 2010!

• Complimentary digital x-rays & consultation • Over 18 years experience • Invisalign preferred provider

Saturday & Sunday April 30th & May 1st

Christian P. Manley, D.D.S., M.S., P.S. Orthodontics Thank you for giving me this amazing experience, it’s a gift that I will have for a lifetime!

– SoAnglea H., Bellevue, WA

1:00-5:00 PM For more information call 425.392.6434

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page 15 CERT Training Ages 16+ Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program promotes responsibility and self-sufficiency by creating an awareness of all kinds of disasters, and trains individuals to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations for their families and in their neighborhoods and community. CERT members also give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, help suppress small fires and perform light search and rescue.

• Wednesdays, March 23-May 4; final drill May 7 • 6:30 -9:30 p.m.

• Issaquah Public Works Bldg, 670 1st Ave NE, Issaquah • $35 • www.issaquahcitizencorps.com

Long-Term Care Insurance Educational Class Adults By planning ahead you can help ensure your comfort and security for tomorrow. Consider this: Generally Medicare does not pay for long-term care. After age 65, you have a 71.8% chance of needing some form of home health care.

Thousands of Americans are impoverished each year by long-term care costs. Get answers to your questions.

• Tuesday, April 19 • 10 a.m.

• Tom Sessions Agency, 485 Rainier Blvd N, Suite 101, Issaquah • Free • 425-391-0200

How to Start a Business Adults Do you think you would like to start a business? Learn the resources available to you through the Small Business Administration, the steps in starting a business, how to write a business plan, how to do research, etc. Workshop sponsored by Washington Business Center and Community Capital Development, the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce and KCLS. • Tuesdays, March 8, April 12, May 10 • 2 p.m.

• Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. SE • Free • 425-392-3130

Issaquah’s Alpine Dairymen All ages Join Issaquah History Museums for a presentation on Issaquah’s semi-pro football team, the Issaquah Alpines.

The Alpines took on other teams around the Puget Sound Region in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. They were the champions of their league five years in a row. Out of 75 games played, this scrappy powerhouse of a team shut out their opponents 59 times.

• April 9, 2011 • 11 a.m.

• Issaquah Depot Museum, 50 Rainier Boulevard North • Free • 392-3500, info@issaquahhistory.org

Creepin’ Critters - Don’t Squish That Bug! Children & Families Ever wonder what all those crawly things are in your yard? Join children’s garden educator Jessica in an exploration of common garden creatures. See how spiders, worms and ladybugs live and grow. This fun interactive performance uses giant puppets, stories and songs to teach children and adults how these common arthropods help the garden. Fun, family edu-tainment! Presented by the Seattle Tilth.

• Saturday, March 5 • 11 a.m. Issaquah Library, 10 West Sunset Way OR • 1 p.m.

• Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. SE • Free • 425-392-3130

Sammamish Learning Center A unique learning environment that guides children towards the discovery of their world in a peaceful and nurturing way.

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MONTHLY MOMS GROUP WITH DR. RACHEL 22629 SE 29th St. Sammamish, WA 98075

www.slckids.com

Preschool Ages 3-5

2nd Wednesday of the month 9:00am to 10:00am at Issaquah Coffee Company 317 NW Gilman #47, Issaquah for info, call 425-557-8787

page 16 Online Marketing – Advanced Adults In this class presented by GoGoPin, learn to make use of free marketing tools online to sell your items, promote your small business, or start a business online. No experience required for this fun workshop. Create a fully-functional professional business website by just mouse clicking, dragging, and dropping. WiFi available if you have a notebook computer, but it is not required.

• Wednesday, March 17 • 7 p.m.

• Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. SE • Free • 425-392-3130

Culinary Herb Gardening Adult & Teens Whether you’re interested in growing basil for pesto, cilantro for salsas or mint for summer iced tea, this workshop will teach you how to grow fresh kitchen herbs all season long.

Tips on how to plan your herb garden including where to plant it and how to choose what to grow.

Plant care, the harvest, and simple ways to use your nutritious herb garden. Presented

by Carey Thornton of Seattle Tilth.

• Saturday, April 2 • 2 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 West Sunset Way • Free admission • 425-392-5430

The New Job Search in the New Economy Adults & Teens

match the new environment and smooth your path to employment. Topics include adjusting to reality of the contemporary labor market, developing a work plan for a successful job search, where to find free quality career counseling, information on the top-paying professions, where to find training, networking for interviews, acing the interview, and more. Presented by Duncan Burgess of worksource.southseattle.edu • Tuesday, April 12 • 7 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 West Sunset Way • Free admission • 425-392-5430

Women’s Handgun Safety Ages 18+ The Issaquah Police Department host this handgun safety class, including one day of instruction and one day of shooting. This class is for those seriously interested in building on their abilities and gaining confidence in handling a weapon. Participants will provide their own weapon and ammunition. Class size is limited.

• March 14-15 • 6-9 p.m.

• $60 • Theresa Schaap, 425-837-3250

Effective Networking for Employment Adults & Teens Why networking is so important for getting a job in today’s environment. Learn how to take your job goal and develop a comprehensive approach to professional networking. Topics include myths of networking, developing a network “system,” the core elements of networking information exchange, commonalties, and relationships.

Presented by Paco Mesch, Workforce Coordinator at South Seattle Community College.

• Tuesday, April 26 • 7 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 West Sunset Way • Free admission • 425-392-5430

Learn how to shift your approach to job searching to

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SNOQUALMIE: Snoqualmie Elementary Gym:

21333 SE 20th, Sammamish

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5:00-5:30 pm..Kinderkarate (4-6 years) 6:15-7:00 pm..Youth Beginner (6-11 yrs) Starts Tuesday, March 15 or ANYTIME

5:30-6:00 pm..Kinderkarate (4-6 yrs) 6:45-7:30 pm..Youth Beginner (6-11 yrs) Starts Tuesday, March 15 or ANYTIME

FALL CITY: Fall City Elementary Gym:

NORTH BEND: Opstad Elementary Gym:

33312 SE 43rd Pl.

1345 Stilson Ave SE

Fridays

Thursday 6:30-7:15 pm..Youth Beginner (6-11 yrs) NO Kinderkarate

Starts Thursday, March 17 or ANYTIME

5:30-6:00 pm..Kinderkarate (4-6 yrs) 6:45-7:30 pm..Youth Beginners (6-11 yrs) Starts Friday, March 18 or ANYTIME

INCLUDES 4 Weeks of Lessons and Complete Official Karate Uniform • No Contract To Sign!

For More Info & Registration Form: http://www.svsd410.org/ E-Flyers (425) 454-6633 www.washotokan.com Washington Shotokan Assn. Bellevue

Backyard Poultry Keeping Adults For people who are weighing the idea of keeping poultry in the backyard, this preview will give a brief, general overview on some of the things to consider. It is a preview for the series of classes offered by Seattle Tilth, providing a quick snapshot of backyard poultry keeping to help people decide whether they might want to learn more about the topic.

• Wednesday, May 25 • 7 p.m.

• Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. SE • Free • 425-392-3130

What Is That? Unusual and Offbeat People, Places, Things and Events in Washington Adults & Teens Why does downtown Winlock feature a statue of the world’s largest egg and why is there a drive-through stump at a rest-stop on I-5? Washington is notorious for its offbeat and unusual landmarks. This presentation will explore the cultural, economic, artistic, historic and philosophical influences on local and state history by exploring iconic and unusual objects, events and stories. Presented

by Harriet Baskas, and supported by Humanities Washington.

• Tuesday, April 19 • 7 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 West Sunset Way • Free admission • 425-392-5430

The Grange Supply, Your Chick Headquarters

Chicks are Here

Find out the scoop on chicken coops and other helpful information.

March 19th at 1pm Introduction to Raising Chickens Learn about raising baby chicks and all of their care needs.

Hosted by CHS feeds.

March 26th at 10am Backyard Chickens

Information on making your chickens the most productive.

Hosted by Samantha of Toad Hollow Design

April 2nd Chick Days

4 Chicks free with a $40.00 purchase

Over 30 Breeds of Chicks Go to www.grangesupply.com for the 2011 Chick Schedule Chicks, Supplies, Education

145 Gilman Blvd, Issaquah • 425-392-6469

Red Gate Farm Riding Lessons Zumba, Yoga, Cycling, Group Fitness Ages 14 & older Come see what all the fuss is about in a Zumba or Yoga class at the Y! Try a class for free and see if it’s for you. A full range of other fitness classes are also available including Circuit Training, Step Aerobics, Cycling, Senior Fitness, Water Fitness and more! Family Zumba available for ages 8 and older. No reservations necessary - check in at the front desk before class.

• Dates and time vary • Dates and times available at sammamishymca.or or coalcreekymca.org • Sammamish Family YMCA, 4221 228th Ave SE, Issaquah (Campus of City Church) or Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd., Newcastle • Facility Members – included in membership; NonMembers/Program Members - daily use fee • 425-391-4840 or kpayne@seattleymca.org (Sammamish); 425-282-1500 or jgreene@seattleymca.org (Coal Creek)

Learn to Ice Skate Ages 5 and up Embark on a lifetime of skating fun with half-hour on-ice instruction for all ages at Castle Ice Arena.

• Tuesdays, April 26-June 7; Saturdays, April 30-June 11 • 6 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 12:45 - 1:15 p.m. Saturday; optional practice time follows • Castle Ice Arena, 12620 164th Ave. SE, Renton • $110 includes admission and skate rental • 425.254.8750 or Its@castleice.com

Swim Lessons/Swim Team Ages 3 and older Learn to swim at the Y! Beginning through advanced levels of swim lessons are offered with trained instructors and up to 5 kids per class. Lessons are available yearround in the evenings and weekends. Swim Team, Adult Lessons and Private Lessons available.

• See websites for dates and times: sammamishymca.org or coalcreekymca.org • Sammamish Family YMCA Pool,4221 228th Ave. SE, Issaquah (Campus of City Church) Coal Creek Family YMCA Pool, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd., Newcastle • Cost varies depending on session and days • pankenman@seattleymca.org (Sammamish) or aprice@seattleymca.org (Coal Creek)

Ages 6-18 Riding lessons include the use of grooming and riding arena, all equipment, and the horse. Riding lesson fees pay all the costs of feeding and caring for the horse and its 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 or redgatecamp@earthlink.net

Learn Tai Chi Age 55+ This class is designed for the beginning student. You’ll learn breathing techniques and some basic movements.

Instructor Ted Thomas.

• Mondays • 9 a.m.

• Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 NE Creek Way • Free • Must register, 425-392-2381

Hunter Education Hunter Education is offered by the Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club. The classes fill up quickly, so register early. You must attend all five sessions to complete the course. Includes one Saturday of shooting at the gun range.

• 4 Wednesdays and 1 Saturday • 6-9 p.m. (8 a.m.-noon Saturday) • Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club, 23605 SE Evans Lane, Issaquah • $20 • Jerry Pfeifer, 425-557-9668, to preregister

Guided Mountain Hikes Join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club on various hikes throughout the year. Each hike is graded for difficulty. No fees. All hikes begin at the Issaquah Trails House at the corner of First and Bush near the community Center. The club’s website lists upcoming hikes, but this is a sampling of what’s ahead.

• Mar. 12, 9 a.m., Tiger Mt. Loop, 8 miles, very strenuous • Mar. 12, 9 a.m., Leader’s Choice, dogs welcome, 3-5 miles • Mar. 19, 9 a.m., Taylor Mt., 6 miles • Mar. 20, 9 a.m., Cougar Mt. Loop, 4.5 miles, slow pace • Mar. 25, 10 a.m., Leader’s Choice, dogs welcome, 3-5 miles • Mar. 26, 9 a.m., Cougar Mt., up to 8 miles • Go to www.issaquahalps.org

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Tuesdays • 6-9 p.m.

Issaquah Community Center $4 adults/ $3 youth www.issaquahparks.net

Open Gym Volleyball Men & Women 16+ No registration required, just drop in and join others at the nets.

• Mondays • 6-9 p.m.

• Issaquah Community Center • $4 adults/ $3 youth • www.issaquahparks.net

Row for a Day Class Ages 13-Adult Learn more about rowing in an introductory class at the Sammamish Rowing Association boathouse. In one day, you’ll experience both land training and on-the-water instruction. This is a great chance to see what rowing is all about! After class you’ll have the chance to learn about beginning adult and youth classes. Includes light refreshments after rowing.

• Saturdays, March 12, April 10, May 21 or June 12 • 9 a.m. - Noon • SRA Boathouse, 5022 West Lake Sammamish Parkway, Redmond • $42 • www.srarowing.com or 425-653-2583

Sports contacts you should know: Issaquah Alps Trails Club www.issaquahalps.org Issaquah Eagles Football www.issyfootball.org Issaquah Gliders Track Club www.thegliders.8k.com Issaquah Little League, North 425-313-7564 Issaquah Little League, South 425-391-9747 Issaquah Soccer Club www.eysa.org Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club www.issaquahsportsmensclub.com Issaquah Swim Team www.istsockeyes.org Sammamish Rowing Association www.sammamishrowing.org

Tennis & Friends Ages 50+ This informal group meets at Tibbetts Valley Park tennis courts. Three of the four courts are reserved for Tennis & Friends. Registration not required.

• Monday-Friday • 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Tibbetts Valley Park • Free • Lloyd Spencer, 425-369-8332.

Open Gym Basketball Men & Women 16+ No registration required, just drop in and join others at the hoops.

Right off Exit 15 www.gerksonline.com

District-Wide Middle School Dance Grades 6-8 This is the place to be on Friday night! All youth, grades 68, are welcome to attend, provided they have photo ID (ASB card works best). Youth are not allowed to leave the building unescorted. All youth will pass through a metal detector upon entrance. Dress code strictly enforced.

Concessions available. Parent volunteers needed.

• Fridays, April 15 and June 3 • 7-10 p.m.

• Issaquah Community Center • $5 • 425-837-3317

Manga Club Grades 6-12 Manga. You read it, now come to the library and make your own. Bring your favorite drawing supplies, we’ll provide the rest. Get published in the Manga Club’s Zine.

• Mondays, March 7, April 11, May 16 • 3 - 4:30 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • Reference staff at 425-392-5430

Mathnasium Power Review Ages 13-15 Algebra I Power Review is for students who completed first year Algebra and need a review, or plan to take Algebra II in the fall.

Geometry power review is for students who completed first year of Algebra and need a review and introduction to high school Geometry concepts, including proofs and the properties and relationships of geometric figures.

• June 15 – Aug. 27 • Mon- Fri 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tues/Thurs 3-7 p.m.

• 4546 Klahanie Dr SE Issaquah, WA 98092 • $345 for 10 sessions, register before June 1st and get $50 off.

• 425-270-1054, issaquah@mathnasium.com

3D Animation (Level One) Grades 8 and higher DigiPen Institute of Technology offers a ProjectFUN 3D Animation (Level One) workshop designed to give students an introduction to the concepts and process of creating a 3D computer animation. Students will also be taught about the importance of strong traditional art skills when using this technology production tool.* *DigiPen also offers a workshop in 3D Animation (Level Two).

Start dates for the two weeks workshops: June 20, July 5, July 18, and August 1

Time: 10am – 5pm. After-school activities are available from 5:00-6:30pm.

Location: DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond Campus Cost: $995.00 for 2 weeks Contact: ProjectFUN Administration- 425-558-0299

ProjectFUN Game Design (Level One) Grades 8 and higher DigiPen Institute of Technology offers a ProjectFUN Game Design (Level One) workshop that introduces students to the core elements of games providing an opportunity to implement game design concepts towards a variety of projects. In this introductory course participants will learn new ideation techniques, strategies for physical prototyping of games, and observational analysis of gameplay involved in the game design process.

Start dates for the two weeks workshops: June 20, July 5, July 18, and August 1 Time: 10am – 5pm. After-school activities are available from 5:00-6:30pm Location: DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond Campus Cost: $995.00 for 2 weeks Contact: ProjectFUN Administration- 425-558-0299

Junior Programs: Junior Game Design (Level One) Ages 10-12 (grades 5-7) DigiPen Institute Of Technology offers a ProjectFUN Junior Game Design (Level One) workshop providing a unique opportunity for middle school students to learn about the game design process. This hands-on workshop introduces young students to the creative and technical processes involved with creating a video game.* *Junior Game Design (Level Two) and Junior Animation Workshops are also available.

Start dates for the two weeks workshops: June 20, July 5, July 18, and August 1 Time: 10am – 5pm. After-school activities are available from 5:00-6:30pm Location: DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond Campus Cost: $995.00 for 2 weeks Contact: ProjectFUN Administration- 425-558-0299

Teen Book Group Grades 6-12 What are you reading? Watching? Share your thoughts on books you're reading for fun. Earn books to keep when you read and discuss them with the group.

• Thursdays, March 24, April 21, May 12, June 9 • 3:30 – 5 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • Reference staff at 425-392-5430

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• Thursdays, March 31 & April 28 • 3 – 4:30 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • Reference staff at 425-392-5430

Robotics Grades 8 and higher DigiPen Institute of Technology offers a ProjectFUN Robotics workshop introducing the fundamentals behind autonomous robot action and interaction. Topics covered in this workshop include an overview of the field of robotics, application of sensors, introduction to circuits and logic, GUI interface for robot control, and bluetooth remote control. Students will also take home their robot and a Bluetooth dongle to continue programming them after the workshop. *DigiPen also offers a workshop in Robotics, E-Toys (Level Two).

Dates: July 18 – July 29 or August 1– August 12 Time: 10am – 5pm. After-school activities are available from 5:00-6:30pm.

Location: DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond Campus Cost: $995.00 for 2 weeks Contact: ProjectFUN Administration- 425-558-0299

ProjectFUN Video Game Programming (Level One) Grades 8 and higher DigiPen Institute of Technology offers a ProjectFUN Video Game Programming (Level One) workshop as an exciting course encouraging students to build on their passion for video games by programming their own! In this introductory course participants will learn new skills and concepts by building small games, and finally they will design and program their own game.* *DigiPen also offers Video Game Programming (Levels Two and Three).

Start dates for the two weeks workshops: June 20, July 5, July 18, and August 1 Time: 10am – 5pm. After-school activities are available from 5:00-6:30pm Location: DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond Campus Cost: $995.00 for 2 weeks Contact: ProjectFUN Administration- 425-558-0299

We invite you to visit RockMeadow, one of the top training and instruction facilities in the Pacific Northwest.

Lessons are available for Children, Teens and Adults, Beginners to Advanced Experienced, Professional Instructors:

Rachel Skinner & Deborah Ritchie Affordable Lesson packages, Schooling shows on-site, Lease opportunities, Horsemanship Classes teaching all aspects of horse care.

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Visitors are always welcome! Open Daily

Beaver Lake Park 2526 244th Ave. SE

Black Nugget Park 1953 24th Ave. NE

Central Park 1907 Park Dr. NE

Depot Park Rainier Blvd.& Alder Place

Gibson Park Newport Way

Grand View Park 2306 NE Natalie Way

Issaquah Comm. Ctr. 301 Rainier Blvd. N.

Lake Samm. State Park 2000 NW Sammamish Rd.

Pickering Farm 1730 10th Ave.

Pine Lake Park

2615 228th Ave. SE

Preston Athletic Fields 87th Place

Sammamish Commons 801 228th Ave. SE

Squak Valley Park Iss-Hobart Rd. & SE 104th St

Veterans’ Memorial Field 140 E. Sunset Way Tibbetts Valley Park

12th Ave. NW & Maple St.

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Because life is not the Westminster Dog Show.

Canine Coaching at a Personal Level.

Fun, practical training for everyday dogs and their families.

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