Summerfreetime2014

summer re cre atio n 2014

Special section of The Issaquah Press and Sammamish Review

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Photo by reader Sweney Kuo

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Published by Issaquah Press Inc. Cultural Arts

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Health Education 6

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Preschool/Youth 8 Parenting

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Special Events

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Special Interest

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Sports & Fitness

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Teen Activities

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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.

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

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

Random acts

of fun!

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

Voted Best Senior Care in the Valley for 9 years in a row!

650 E. North Bend Way, North Bend

www.redoakresidence.com

425.888.7108

Cultural Arts

Impressions of the Dance Adults & Teens

In this slide presentation, an art historian will present the paintings of Renoir, Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec, and show how they interpreted various dance forms popular during the late 19th century in Paris.

• Saturday, June 7 • 11 a.m.

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

Issaquah Make Music Day All ages

Issaquah is making music in celebration of National Music Day, celebrated in more than 450 cities and 100 countries. In Issaquah, musicians are taking to the streets in historic downtown and Gilman Village. Everyone who plays an instrument – school bands, symphonies, individual bands and solo musicians — is invited to come and play.

• Saturday, June 21 • 4-9 p.m.

• Front Street and Gilman Village • Free • www.downtownissaquah.com

All-American Independence Celebration

Master Chorus Eastside presents its popular All-American Independence Day Celebration at Issaquah’s historic Pickering Farm with songs, readings, sing-alongs and stories. Fun for the whole family. Pre-purchase of tickets recommended. Tickets also available at the door.

• Sunday, June 29 • 3 p.m.

• Pickering Farm, 1730 10th Ave. NW, Issaquah • $15 adults, $10 students • 425-392-8446 or www.masterchoruseastside.com

Heritage Day Celebration – July 4th All Ages

Welcome to the 13th Annual Heritage Day Celebration! Join us at the Depot for a chance to step back in time and get your hands on history. Make your own cedar shingle, eat some freshly churned butter or help work the pump car down the railroad tracks! Stations on the lawn and in the museum let visitors get their hands dirty with the “residue of history”!

• Friday, July 4 • Immediate following the Downtown Parade until 2 p.m.

• Issaquah Depot Museum • Free, family-friendly public program sponsored by the Kiwanis of Issaquah • 425-392-3500 or www.Issaquahhistory.org

Downtown ArtWalk All ages

Experience a variety of artistic creations and live music performances during ArtWalk, in historic downtown Issaquah the first Friday evening of the month. Also includes interactive art demonstrations, some hands-on projects and surprises.

• June 6, July 11, Aug. 1, Sept. 5 • 6 - 9 p.m.

• Downtown Issaquah • Free • www.downtownissaquah.com

Passenger Trains, Art & the National Landscape Teens and Adults

Nationally published transportation artist J. Craig Thorpe will talk about how railroads effectively used art to promote rail services.

He will share how that art depicted the relationship between trains, the environment, and our national landscape- and make a case for why that is a relationship we need to rediscover.

• Saturday, July 12 • 11 a.m.

• Issaquah Depot Museum • Free, supported by 4Culture • www.Issaquahhistory.org

Read and Discuss ‘The Lifeboat’ Join us at the Issaquah Library to discuss “The Lifeboat”

by Charlotte Rogan

It is 1914 and an explosion on an ocean liner leaves newlywed Grace on a lifeboat she soon realizes is overcrowded. Will she do anything she can to survive? In a harrowing tale of survival, terror and moral dilemmas, the visceral tale that unfolds is a fast-paced psychological drama. Novelist Rogan delivers a protagonist who is vivid, complex and utterly real.

• Monday, July 14 • 6:30 • Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • 425-392-5430

Concerts on the Green

Issaquah Parks & Recreation hosts this popular free concert series.

Come early for picnicking or enjoy concessions available by the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah. The event is sponsored by the Issaquah Arts Commission and local businesses.

• Tuesday evenings, July-August • 7 p.m.

• Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd S • www.ci.issaquah.wa.org

Concerts in the Park

Bring the family and a picnic supper to enjoy a free outdoor concert. Co-sponsored by Plateau Jewelers.

• Thursday evenings, July 10-August 28 • 6:30 p.m.

• Pine Lake Park, 301 Rainier Blvd S • www.Sammamish.us

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KidsFirst! Performance Series

Shakespeare in the Park

All ages

All ages

Kids like live entertainment, too! Co-sponsored by Sammamish Kiwanis and Friends of the Sammamish Library.

• July 8, noon at Beaver Lake Park — Eli Rosenblatt, musician • July 15, 1 p.m. at Sammamish Commons — Jeff Evans, magician • July 22, noon at East Sammamish Park – Eric Herman and the Thunder Puppies • July 29, 1 p.m. at Sammamish Commons Plaza – Eric Ode, music entertainer • Aug. 12, 1 p.m. at, Sammamish Commons — Alex Zerbe, comedy juggler • Aug. 19, noon at Ebright Creek Park – Matt Wells, magician • www.Sammamish.us

Outdoor Theatre for the whole family. Bring a low-back chair or blanket.

• July 19 -- Julius Caesar • July 26 -- Two Gentlemen from Verona • 7 p.m.

• Free • www.Sammamish.us

The Suitcases Project All Ages

Directed by Joan Laage, the Suitcases Project is an all-ages continuous event with alternating scenes throughout the depot and on the trolley. Spectators will have the delightful opportunity to observe Suitcase railroad workers and passengers as they circumnavigate the depot, enjoy soundscapes in the freight room, meet orphans just arriving from back east on the orphan train, buy a Suitcases Penny Rag for only 1¢ for news items, puzzles, and cartoons, have their passbook stamped by the official Suitcases conductor, listen to hoboes telling tall and true tales, and look for the secret language of signs. Join with the Chapel Car congregation and hear an old-timey inspiring sermon!

• Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Issaquah Depot Museum • Free, supported by 4Culture • 425-392-3500 or www.Issaquahhistory.org

at Issaquah Community Center

Monday/ Wednesday/Friday 6 AM Monday thru Friday 9:35 AM Monday thru Thursday 6 PM Saturday 9 AM All classes are one hour long and held at 301 Rainier Blvd. S., Issaquah, WA 98027

issaquahjazzercise@gmail.com for more info

Skills for Life Summer Camps

In Issaquah

All-Day & Half-Day Camps Gymnastics Classes & Parties

on Mall Street,

In Bellevue near Factoria (425) 392-2621

www.gymnasticseast.com

(425) 644-8117

Health Education Personal Health Record – Your Personal Health Toolbox Adults

This class focuses on how you can use a personal health record to optimize and manage your health; track immunizations, allergies, and lab results, and empower you to be an engaged member of your health-care team.

• Wed, June 4 • 6-7:30 p.m.

• Swedish/Issaquah , 751 NE Blakely Drive, Issaquah • Free!

• Pre-registration required. Visit www.swedish.org/classes or call 206-386-2502

The Anticancer Lifestyle Adults & Teens

Explore recent findings on ways to increase your resistance to cancer with health educator, Carol Robl. Learn how to create an anticancer lifestyle by eating beneficial foods, protecting yourself from environmental threats and enhancing your physical and emotional well being.

• Tuesday, June 10 • 7 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • Register at 206-386-2502

Mindful Meditations to Empower Yourself Adults & Teens

Are you facing problems at work? In relationships? Are you just looking for meaning in life? Do you feel that you are not in control of your life? In this meditation workshop we will teach the principles of mindfulness and give you a step by step process to apply it to your daily problems. It is a way to find your authentic self - the part of you that works beyond the zone of stress, worries & negativity; discover the part of you that is empowered to take control of your life.

• Tuesday, June 17, 7 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Sunday, July 13, 1:30-3 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave SE • Free • 425-392-5430 (Issaquah) or 425-392-3130 (Sammamish)

SMART Behavior Change towards Good Nutrition & Exercise Habits Adults, Teens

Discover how to build a healthy diet, compare food labels, plan for smart shopping, evaluate portion sizes and develop strategies for choosing healthy options when eating out. Presenter Dr. Cristen Harris is a faculty member in the Bastyr University Nutrition and Exercise Science Department.

• Wednesday, June 25 • 7 p.m.

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

Concussion and Youth Sports

New Ideas about Physical Activity and Weight Management Success

Parents, Coaches and Volunteer Coaches

Adults, Teens

This class will provide concussion education and information about signs and symptoms, risk factors and prevention, baseline testing and when to seek medical attention. All parents, coaches and volunteer coaches of youth athletes are encouraged to attend.

Pre-registration required, www.swedish.org/classes.

• Wednesday, June 11, Aug. 20 • 6-7:30 p.m.

• Swedish Medical Center, 751 NE Blakely Drive, Issaquah • Free • 206-386-2502

Learn the three phases of weight management and outline specific new guidelines for types of physical activity that lead to success for each phase. Presenter Dr. Alexandra Kazaks is a faculty member in the Bastyr University Nutrition and Exercise Science department and is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine.

• Wednesday, July 2 • 7 p.m.

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

Sugar Blues

Medicare Made Clear

Marisol Visser of Health Mamis will help you identify factors that lead to sugar cravings and give suggestions for satisfying these cravings in other ways.

• Wednesday, June 11 • 7 p.m.

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

Just when you think you understand how Medicare works, there is something new to know! This presentation covers the essentials of how basic Medicare works, what it covers, the different types of available products and prescription drug plans. At the conclusion, you will be able to make an educated, informed evaluation of what is available and what best suits your specific medical and financial needs. The speaker is not connected with the Federal Medicare Program.

• Wednesday, July 9, 7 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave SE • Tuesday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • 425-392-5430 (Issaquah) or 425-392-3130 (Sammamish)

Adults

Start a Walking Program Adults

Incorporate walking into your daily life. Get simple tips from Eric Sach to enrich your life and improve your fitness through walking.

• Monday, June 16 • 7 p.m.

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

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Joint Replacement: The Right Choice for You? Adults Considering Joint Replacement

Free hip and knee replacement seminar (including MAKOplasty).

If you have arthritic joint pain and are considering joint replacement, you’ll want to attend this important class.

• Wednesday, July 16 • 6-8 p.m.

• Swedish Medical Center, 751 NE Blakely Drive, Issaquah • Free • 206-386-2502

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 us for an informative evening to find out if weight loss surgery is right for you.

• Tuesday, July 22 or Aug. 26 • 6-7:30 p.m.

• Overlake Medical Clinic, Highmark, 1740 NW Maple Street, Suite 201, Issaquah • Free (Pre-registration required.)

• 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes

Eastside Vitality Health Fair -- Issaquah

Receive a FREE fasting cholesterol/glucose screening, blood pressure check, cardiac/diabetes risk factor assessment and consultation with an Overlake physician.

• Saturday, Sep. 13 • 8-11 a.m.

• Overlake Medical Clinics Issaquah, Overlake Center 5708 East Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE • Registration and more information at www.overlakehospital.org/eastsidevitality • 425-688-5488

Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at various locations and times.

Go to www.eastsideintergroup.org.

ALS Support Group offers support for people with ALS, their caregivers and other interested people. Call 656-1650.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support Group for family, care partners and friends meets 6-7:30 p.m. the second Thursday at Aegis of Issaquah, 780 N.W. Juniper St. Call 313-7364.

Angel Care-Breast Cancer Foundation offers free emotional support to the newly diagnosed, enhancing emotional recovery while going through treatments. Go to www.angelcarefoundation.org.

Arthritis Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday at Overlake Hospital. Call 688-5800.

Bereavement Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays at Overlake Hospital. Call 688-5127.

Family Caregivers Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays at Overlake Senior Health Center, 1750 112th Ave. N.E., Suite A-101, Bellevue. Free to anyone caring for an older adult. Call 688-5807.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets at 1:30 p.m. the second Monday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front St. S. Call 206-230-0166.

Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday at Lincoln Center, 555 116th Ave. N.E., Suite 125, Bellevue. Call 746-3999.

Tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front St. S. Call 391-1889.

Preschool/Youth CHILDREN’S SUMMER LIBRARY EVENTS Play & Learn Chinese Ages 2-5, with adult

Have lots of fun playing, learning, reading and sharing. The Play & Learn group will be conducted primarily in English but the facilitator is a bilingual English/Chinese speaker.

• Fridays, June 6 – June 20 • 10:30 a.m.

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

Russian Story Time – Privet!

3 and older with an adult

Fun language-learning with puppets, music and games in Russian.

• Saturday, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 • 11 a.m.

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

Family Summer Story Times at the Market All ages

Join Miss Sara at the Sammamish Farmer’s Market for stories and songs about summer fun, food and animals followed by bubbles and a creative activity for kids.

• Wednesday, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6 • 4:30 p.m.

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

Infant Lapsit Story Time 3-12 months with an adult

This lapsit program includes fun bounces, tickles and rhymes.

Caregivers participate with babies seated in their lap.

• Wednesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6 • 11 a.m.

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

Chinese Story Time – Ni Hao! All Ages

Stories told in Mandarin and English. Fun language-learning with puppets, music and games.

• Saturday, July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16 • 10 a.m.

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

Spanish Story Time – Hola!

All Ages

Stories told in Spanish and English. Fun language-learning with puppets, music and games.

• Monday, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11 • 10 a.m.

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

Toddler Story Time 12-36 months with an adult

Enjoy interactive stories, songs and creative movement-just right for young toddlers, toddlers and special needs children who need to move!

• Friday, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8 • 10:30 a.m.

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

Tad & Fry Puppet Show: A Tale of Metamorphosis and Friendship All ages

A tadpole and a fry can become friends, but what happens when they grow up? Explore biology and the science of metamorphosis through this charming and interactive puppet performance.

• Saturday, July 12 • 3 p.m.

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

Tide Pool Tunes and Fishy Tales Show All ages

It’s a music-filled beach party in the library with this popular children’s author and songwriter. You will be sand-stomping and seashore exploring. Along the way discover some creatures that live in the big blue sea.

• Tuesday, July 29 • 1 p.m.

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

Insect Safari All ages

See thousands of amazing insect specimens up close in a mini-museum. Beautiful butterflies, giant beetles and creepy spiders from all around the world will be displayed.

• Saturday, Aug 9 • 1 p.m.

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

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Gravity Catastrophe Show All ages

Did you know you can demonstrate basic concepts of physics through the art of juggling? Learn about gravity, friction, center of mass and gyroscopic stability while being amazed by the skills of Alex!

• Tuesday, Aug 12 • 1 p.m.

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

Little Science Lab: Busy Buzzing Bees Workshop Ages 3-5

Make models to learn the parts of a bee then use dramatic play to investigate how a bee uses its proboscis to sip nectar and antennae to distinguish scents. Use sight, smell and touch to observe honeycomb models. Learn a bee dance to communicate near and far.

• Saturday, Aug 13 • 1 and 2 p.m.

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

Sing a Song of Science All ages

Join this popular Northwest singer-songwriter for a playful, interactive sing-along exploration of science. Do the Gravity Dance, sing to a pulley, play the Electricity Game, make a musical cake by mixing up the colors and using measurements.

• Friday, Aug 15 • 10:30 a.m.

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

Gymnastics class Ages 18 mos.+

Children gain self confidence by learning to accept a challenge, gaining body awareness and control, and increasing their strength and flexibility through a variety of fun and rewarding activities on bars, beam, floor apparatus, vault and trampoline in a fun and safe environment.

• Ongoing classes; summer camps in July and August • Times vary, check schedule • Gymnastics East, Issaquah on Mall Street and in Bellevue near Factoria • Cost varies with age and ability • Issaquah 425-392-2621 or Bellevue 425-644-8117

AGENCY D3 VBS Ages Pre-K & up

Calling all Kids! Calling all Kids! This summer, we are opening a recruitment center for this top secret agency. We are looking for a group of special agents to help us as we trace down the facts of

who Jesus Christ really is. Join us in an undercover adventure with high tech snacks, great theme songs, state-of-the-art evidence vaults, and dynamite physical training. Parents can leave their agents with us each morning resting assured, knowing that no one has ever escaped our facility in the past. Your child will have a blast, make new friends, and leave you with a little bit of free time as we Discover, Decide, Defend July 21-25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.!

• Monday-Friday, July 21-25 • 9 a.m. to Noon • 10120 Issaquah-Hobart Road, Issaquah • Free. Register at www.foothillschurch.net/agencyd3 • 425-392-5925

Youth Paddlesports Camps Ages 8+

Summer fun paddling! Youth Paddlesports Camps at Lake Sammamish State Park are offered for half and full days. Learn in kayaks and stand-up paddleboards with Kayak Academy’s expert instructors.

• June 23-27; July 7-11; August 18-22 • Lake Sammamish State Park • $300 • Kayak Academy/Issaquah Paddle Sports, 206-527-1825

Swim Lessons at the Y Ages 3+

Learn to swim at the Y! Beginning through advanced levels of swim lessons are offered with trained instructors in a warm indoor pool. Lessons are available year-round in the late afternoon, evenings and weekends as well as weekday mornings in the summer. Swim Team, Private Swim Lessons and Adult Beginning Lessons are also available.

• Sammamish Family YMCA Pool, 4221 228th Ave SE • Cost varies by session and time • 425-391-4840 or email mmeyers@seattleymca.org • www.sammamishymca.org

Youth Karate Lessons Ages 5+

Washington Shotokan offers youth and adult karate lessons for beginners through advanced levels. Summer introductory sessions are available.

• Locations in Pine Lake, Snoqualmie, North Bend and Bellevue • Times/days depend on location.

• Cost for 7-week summer special is $72.

• www.washotokan.com

Back Stage Dance Studio Summer Camps Ages 3-9

Backstage Dance Studio offers performing arts dance camps throughout the summer! Enroll today for our “Snow Princess,” or “Dancing Stars” day-camps! Space is limited! Campers will dance, play games, enjoy arts and crafts activities, and develop a costume and set, in preparation for a show at the end of the week! Register online or in-studio, and choose between half and full day camps. Before and after childcare available!

• July 21-24 • Aug 4-8 • Backstage Dance Studio, 13420 SE 32nd St, Bellevue • $210 per session, early bird discount available before 6/9 • 425-747-5070 or www.backstagedance.com

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YMCA Adventure Guides Grades K-3

YMCA Adventure Guides is a program for fathers or other significant adult and children K-3rd grade. Parent-child pairs join a circle with families in their neighborhoods or schools and participate in activities each month such as campouts, carnivals, Mariners games, and more! Formerly known as Indian Guides and Indian Princesses.

• Dates occur during the school year – new circles forming now for Fall 2014 • Eastside YMCAs including Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Bellevue and Coal Creek • $24-$45

• 425-391-4840

Safesitter Ages 11-13

Safe Sitter is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls how to be good babysitters. The class covers basic lifesaving techniques, safety precautions and responsibilities of safe babysitting and is recommended for ages 11-13. The Safe Sitter program is recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Pre-registration, www.swedish.org/classes.

• Saturday, Aug. 9 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Swedish Medical Center, 751 NE Blakely Drive, Issaquah • $40 • 206-386-2502

Gymnastics Birthday Parties Ages 4-11

A fun way to celebrate a birthday inside, with games and obstacle courses. Burn up some energy and bounce on trampolines, as well as experience some beginner gymnastics activities on bars, balance beam, floor and vault in a fun and safe environment under the supervision of capable staff.

• Every Saturday • 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.

• Gymnastics East, Issaquah on Mall Street • $130 for one teacher or $165 for two teachers • Issaquah 425-392-2621 or Bellevue 425-644-8117

Water Themed Adventure Camps Ages 6-10

Safe N Sound Camps are filled with fun in and around the water for children ages 6-10 and no swimming experience is required (life jackets provided). Led by our friendly swim instructors and lifeguards, children will play games in the pool, learn to snorkel and receive a 1-on-1 swim lesson each day. On the lake they will learn to kayak and paddleboard, go on Ride the Duck Tour and out of the water they’ll do arts/crafts and fitness fun. We will provide daily shuttles from Tibbetts Valley and Issaquah Highlands Park N Ride for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. For more information, please call 425-312-7007. www.SnSswim.com

Preparing for Childbirth and 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. Preregistration required.

• Offered weeknights and weekends and on two consecutive Fridays.

Check online for details • Overlake Medical Clinic, Highmark, 1740 NW Maple Street, Issaquah • $105 comprehensive series, $95 condensed series • 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes

Red Flags in Development Workshop Parents of newborns to age 5

Knowing and recognizing “red flags” in your child’s development will help determine whether a child’s behavior should be examined more closely.

• Thursday, June 5 • 5:30-7 p.m.

• Virginia Mason Issaquah Clinic, 100 Gilman Blvd.

• Free • 425-888-2777, encompassnw.org

Developmental Screenings Parents of infants to kindergarteners

Through a parent questionnaire, Encompass will screen children from age 3 months to 5 years. Screenings take just 10 minutes per child. Results available immediately. Parents come away with a list of recommendations regarding motor, speech, self-help, social and cognitive skills. Learn more about your child from the Encompass multi-disciplinary team of therapists and experts.

• Tuesday, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9 • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., no appointment necessary • Encompass Issaquah, Blakely Hall, 2500 N.E. Park Drive • Free • 425-888-3347, encompassnw.org

Parenting All About Puberty: Parents and Boys Together

Families with children 9-11 This class provides a perfect opportunity to build a bridge with your 9- to 12-year-old to demystify the mysteries puberty.

The focus of this fun, interactive class is to open and enhance communication between parents and preteens and explain the physical and emotional changes ahead. Taught in partnership with Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest. Pre-registration required, www.swedish.org/classes.

• Monday, July 7, Aug. 4, • 6:30-9 p.m.

• Swedish Medical Center, 751 NE Blakely Drive, Issaquah • $35 per family of two adults and one child; $5 for additional child or adult • 206-386-2502

All About Puberty: Parents and Girls Together

Families with children 9-11 This class provides a perfect opportunity to build a bridge with your 9 to 12-year-old to demystify the mysteries of puberty.

The focus of this fun, interactive class is to open and enhance communication between parents and preteens and explain the physical and emotional changes ahead. Taught in partnership with Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest. Pre-registration required, www.swedish.org/classes.

• Monday, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11 • 6:30-9 p.m.

• Swedish Medical Center, 751 NE Blakely Drive, Issaquah • $35 per family of two adults and one child; $5 for additional child or adult • 206-386-2502

La Leche League

All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome.

• First Monday of the month • 10 a.m.- noon • Overlake Medical Clinic, Highmark, 1740 NW Maple Street, Suite 201, Issaquah • Free • lll.issaquah@gmail.com or 425-312-3477

Get Your Future in Focus Applying to College is Overwhelming We Can Make it Easy!

• Comprehensive College Planning Services • Continuous support & flexible hours Free workshops forming now.

Your future won’t wait…. Should you?

Contact Karen@launchingfuturescc.com or call (425) 652-5110 today!

Special Events Issaquah’s Downhome Fourth of July

The fun starts with the famous Kids & Pets Parade, and continues with music, old-fashioned games, concessions and a community rummage sale. Presented by Issaquah Chamber of Commerce.

• Friday, July 4 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Parade on Front Street, then move to Memorial Field • Free • www.downhome4th.org

Heritage Day Celebration All Ages

Part of the 4th of July celebration, make your own cedar shingle, eat some freshly churned butter or help work the pump car down the railroad tracks! Stations on the lawn and in the museum let visitors get their hands dirty with the “residue of history”!

• Friday, July 4

Fenders on Front Street

“Fenders on Front Street” car show in historic downtown. Bring your own classic or just come to see the collection. Live music, family activities • Sunday, June 15 • 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

• From historic downtown Issaquah To Triple XXX Drive In • Free • www.fendersonfrontstreet.com/schedule

Art Outside Festival at Issaquah Highlands Day – July 14-20

A celebration of the arts and Issaquah’s natural environment and stunning scenery. Exhibitions and activities take place at several venues. Presented by artEAST and the Issquah Highlands Council • Art Exhibitions: NW Landscapes at artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N and Blakely Hall in the Issaquah Highlands, July 18-Aug. 27 • Environmental Art: Human Scale Nests built daily at the Issaquah Highlands Village Green, July 14-18 • Art Outside Plein Air Festival: A gathering of outdoor painters from the Puget Sound area, July 18-20 • Painting demos and family-friendly painting opportunities,

• Immediate following the Downtown Parade until 2 p.m.

• Issaquah Depot Museum • Free, family-friendly public program sponsored by the Kiwanis of Issaquah

Fourth of July Fireworks

It’s an Independence Day celebration at Sammamish Commons, complete with live music! Enjoy delicious food, fun-filled play area for kids and hit tunes at the main stage.

• Friday, July 4 • 6-11 p.m. (Fireworks at 10:15 p.m.)

• Sammamish Commons • Free • www.ci.sammamish.wa.us

Grand Ridge Plaza, July 19 • Highland’s Day Festival Fun with family-friendly art activities, music, rock climbing, zip line, July 20 3pm - 7pm

Issaquah Farmers Market

Nursery stock from seedlings to hanging baskets, produce, including fruit from Eastern Washington and flowers, flowers and more flowers in season. Special events are held every Saturday.

• Saturdays through October 12 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Pickering Farm, 1730 10th Ave. NW.W. • Free • 425-837-3311 or www.issaquahfarmersmarket.org

Sammamish Farmers Market

Seasonal assortment of locally-grown produce, specialty foods, baked goods, flower bouquets, arts and crafts, live entertainment and weekly children’s activities. Special events each week!

• Wednesdays through Sept. 24 • 4-8 p.m.

• Sammamish Commons, 801 228th Ave. SE • Free • www.sammamishfarmersmarket.org

Chocolate, Wine & All That Jazz

Rent Your

Paddle Now! Get started with your Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP), paddle sports experience Kayak and Fish Kayak Rentals at the Snack Shack-snacks, at Lake Sammamish State Park, hot dogs and beverages available Tibbett’s beach

www.Issaquahpaddlesports.com Kayakacademy.com

425 891-5039

Ages 21+

Sample signature dishes from local restaurants and taste great Washington wines and ales. Sway to live jazz while you wander among arts & crafts booth. Take a tour of Boehm’s chocolate factory and sample the wares! Presented by Issaquah Chamber of Commerce.

• Thursday, July 24 • 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Boehms Candies, 255 NE Gilman Blvd., Issaquah • $40 • 425-392-7024 or www.cwatj.org

Dahlias Seminar at Grange Supply Adults and Teens

Think dahlias are hard to grow? Think again!

Come learn the basics to planting, growing and maintaining your beautiful & colorful dahlias. You will also learn about the requisite fall season care that is key to extending the life of your plants. This hour long seminar will open your eyes to the ease of growing these flowers.

Bring your questions!

• Saturday, June 7 • 11 a.m.

• Grange Supply, 145 NE Gilman Blvd., Issaquah • Free • 425-392-6469

Issaquah History Museums Volunteer Training Adults

Become a docent, children’s museum guide, help with the trolley, or other special programs and behind the scenes at a museum!

This training will give you an introduction to volunteering at IHM and help match you with opportunities that meet your interests.

Volunteering at IHM is a great way for new folks to get to know Issaquah and for long time residents to share your knowledge of our great town!

• Saturday, June 21 • 10:30 a.m.

• Issaquah Depot Museum, 78 1st Avenue NE • 425-392-3500 or volunteer@issaquahhistory.org to sign up

Downtown History Walk Ages 10+

Museum Director Erica Maniez will lead walkers on a walk through the history of Issaquah, from the Native Americans to the present day. Participants check-in at the Issaquah Depot Museum.

The tour will begin at 1 PM and will cover roughly two miles of level sidewalk. Walks are held rain or shine. We recommend that you bring water and snacks, and request that you leave animal companions at home.

• Saturday, June 21 • 1-3 p.m.

• Train Depot, 78 1st Avenue NE, Issaquah • $5 general admission; $3 members • issaquahhistory.org/events/downtown-history-hike to purchase tickets

It’s Not Too Early to Begin Downsizing: Lessons from the Field Adults and Teens

Presented by Kelly Norton, Certified Senior Move Manager and co-owner of A Smoother Move.

Make your next move the simplest one yet. Kelly provides easy first steps to gain momentum on your downsizing project, and offers resources for transition support and assistance.

• Tuesday, June 24, 7 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Wednesday, July 30, 7 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave SE • Free • 425-392-5430 (Issaquah) or (425) 392-3130 (Sammamish)

Special Interest AARP Driver Safety Adults 50+

The all-new AARP Smart Driver Course is an eight-hour classroom refresher for motorists ages 50 and older. A certificate is awarded upon completion of all eight hours, and drivers age 55 and over may be eligible for insurance discounts. Pre-registration required, www.swedish.org/classes.

• Saturday, June 28, July 26 or Aug. 23 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Swedish Medical Center, 751 NE Blakely Drive, Issaquah • $15 AARP members, $20 nonmembers; payable in class by check to AARP • 206-386-2502

Issaquah Museums & Issaquah Valley Trolley All Ages

Ride Issaquah’s rails on a restored trolley while reliving days gone by! The Issaquah History Museums’ famous red trolley, the Barbara J., runs through the summer, weather permitting. This is a great, affordable way for the family to explore Issaquah. Show your IHM membership card and ride free! Fare for over 5 years old is $5 and includes admission to the Depot Museum and the Gilman Town Hall Museum; riders under 5 years are free. The trolley will not be running on Father’s Day. • Saturdays and Sundays through September • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Train Depot, 78 1st Avenue NE, Issaquah • $5 for ages 5+ (includes admission to the museums), members ride free with IHM membership card • 425-392-3500

Customer Appreciation Day Adults and Teens

Think dahlias are hard to grow? Think again! Come learn the basics to planting, growing and maintaining your beautiful & colorful dahlias. You will also learn about the requisite fall season care that is key to extending the life of your plants. This hour long seminar will open your eyes to the ease of growing these flowers.

Bring your questions!

• Saturday, August 23 • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Grange Supply, 145 NE Gilman Blvd., Issaquah • Free • 425-392-6469

Sports & Fitness

Group Wellness Classes Ages 14 to adult

Issaquah Jazzercise

Ages 14+ Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective 60-minute total body workout. Jazzercise combines dance-based cardio with strength training and stretching, all set to popular hits. Come let your hair down and dance with us! Start anytime.

All fitness levels welcome. Offering 13-14 classes each week.

• M/W/F 6 a.m.

• Monday to Friday 9:35 a.m.

• Monday to Thursday 6 p.m.

• Saturday 9 a.m., strength training offered on alternating Saturdays at 8 a.m.

• Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S • Try a class for FREE during our FREE DAYS week June 9th-14th.

Sign up that day and we will give you unlimited classes through August 31 for $99. New customers only. Other payment options are available.

• Kim at 425-985-9652 or issaquahjazzercise@gmail.com

Swim Lessons at the Y Ages 3+

Learn to swim at the Y! Beginning through advanced levels of swim lessons are offered with trained instructors in a warm indoor pool. Lessons are available year-round in the late afternoon, evenings and weekends as well as weekday mornings in the summer. Swim Team, Private Swim Lessons and Adult Beginning Lessons are also available.

• See website for dates and times: sammamishymca.org • Sammamish Family YMCA Pool, 4221 228th Ave SE • Cost varies by session and time • 425-391-4840 or email mmeyers@seattleymca.org

There’s something for everyone at the Y! Outdoor Boot Camp, Zumba, Circuit Training, TRX, Yoga, Running Group, Senior Fitness, Water Fitness, Lap Swim, Cycling, Outdoor Yoga and many more options to get in shape or take your workout to a higher level.

• Days/times vary. Check website for schedules: -sammamishymca.org • Sammamish Family YMCA, 4221 228th Ave. SE, Issaquah • Cost: Facility Members – included in membership fee. $8 fay pass for non-members/program members • 425-391-4840 or kpayne@seattleymca.org

Issaquah Triathlon

All skill levels welcome 14th annual event includes a triathlon, duathlon, 10k, 5k and kids’ triathlon.

• Saturday, June 7 • Lake Sammamish State Park • Time varies by event • Price varies by event • www.seattleruns.com, www.issaquahtri.com, 425-392-3866

Guided Mountain Hikes

Join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club on various hikes throughout the year. Each hike is graded for difficulty. No fees. Many 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.

• June 12, 9 a.m., Squak Mountain Hike, 7 miles, 1600’ gain. Moderate pace.

• Go to www.issaquahalps.org

Sports contacts you should know:

Red Gate Farm Riding Lessons 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

Evergreen Trail Runs

www.evergreentrailruns.com

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

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Teen Movie Afternoon Ages 12+

Come to the library to watch a movie and have snacks! Sponsored

by Issaquah Friends of the Library.

• Wednesday, June 18 • 12-4 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, Meeting Room • Free • 425-392-5430

artEAST Teen Art Camps Ages 12-18

artEAST’s teen camps are taught in the unique setting of an art gallery by professional artists who make a living from their passion. Energy and motivation will soar as teen artists get professional insights, new perspectives, outstanding instruction and are treated as individuals.

• Classes in ceramics, painting, printmaking, mixed media, glass and colored pencil • Sessions run weekly beginning June 30th • 95 Front Street North, Issaquah • Details and registration: arteast.org • 425-392-3191

Seven Secrets for Great College Essays

FREE Workshop for Seniors, Juniors, Parents and Teachers

Presented by Barak Rosenbloom and Reisha Holton of Essay Mentors. Writing a great college essay can be a lot of work. It can also be very stressful for both students and parents. We recommend that both students and parents come if possible.

In this 90-minute interactive workshop, attendees will learn what makes an effective essay, how to choose the best topics for your essay and how to avoid the common pitfalls of editing.

• Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave SE • Tuesday, July 15, 7 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Saturday, Aug. 9, 1 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • 425-392-5430 (Issaquah) or (425) 392-3130 (Sammamish)

Yu-gi-Oh!, Pokémon and Magic: the Gathering Club Ages 12+

Calling all fans of Yu-gi-Oh!, Pokémon and Magic: the Gathering.

Join this fun club, share ideas and learn more about the games.

Snacks provided.

• Third Tuesday of every month: 7/15, 8/19, 9/16 • 3-4:30 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, Meeting Room • Free (sponsored by Issaquah Friends of the Library) • 425-392-5430

Free College Planning Workshop Teens and Parents

The most successful college applicants are those who can “make a case” for themselves with well thought-out college action plans and applications that tell their stories in a memorable, cohesive and compelling way.

In this FREE interactive college workshop for high school juniors,

Teen Activities rising seniors and parents, college advisor Karen Edgar will help participants identify colleges for fit AND affordability, learn what admissions officers really look for and create application materials, including well-chosen essays and recommendations, which strengthen their credentials and enhance their admissions chances.

• July 16, 6-8:30 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • July 29, 6-8:30 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Avenue SE • Free, but preregistration recommended due to limited seating • 425-652-5110 or karen@launchingfuturescc.com

Robot Garage Ages 12+

During this session, participants will work in small teams and use the Museum’s robotics kits to explore the basic engineering skills required to build a successful extra-terrestrial rover. Participants will also learn some of the history of robotics and discuss the latest achievements of robots in space, on Earth, and in the home • Monday, Aug 18 • 3-5 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, Meeting Room • Free (Part of KCLS Summer Learning Series: sponsored

by KCLS Foundation) • 425-392-5430

Wilderness Adventures Ages 12+

Learn tracking and awareness skills to be better prepared in a survival situation while discovering how to explore the great Northwest. Part of the Spark a Reaction Summer Reading Series • Tuesday, Aug 19 • 1-3 p.m.

• Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. SE, Sammamish, Meeting Room • Free (sponsored by the KCLS Foundation) • 425-392-3130

Issaquah History Museum Student Advisory Board High School Students

Join the Issaquah History Museums Student Advisory Board!

Open to high school students, the Student Advisory Board is a new initiative of IHM to enable Issaquah’s young adult leaders to participate in community cultural stewardship. Get your volunteer service requirements met, build your college resume, and learn real-world skills! Participants receive full museum membership benefits and tackle projects that have a real impact on the museum and our community. Students work together to determine project topics and see them to completion with staff oversight. Get an article published, help build an exhibit, or help lead children’s programs!

• E-mail volunteer@issaquahhistory.org

YMCA Teen Programs Grades 7-12

Eastside YMCAs offer many teen programs including Youth and Government, Earth Service Corps, Youth Ambassador Corps, Leadership Board, Basketball Training, leadership programs, service programs, volunteer opportunities and more!

• Programs occur during the school year; see www. sammamishymca.org for programs • Sammamish Family YMCA, 4221 228th Ave SE, Issaquah • Cost varies by program; most are free • Contact Megan at 425-391-4840 or mholyoke@seattleymca.org

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