winter freetime 2011

Free Time!

winter recreation 2011

Special section of The Issaquah Press and Sammamish Review

FULL BLEED

health &safety fair Saturday, February 11, 2011 10AM TO 2:30PM Pickering Barn, Issaquah Free Admission

FREE HEALTH CHECKS/TESTS

Presented by

THE ISSAQUAH PRESS

and City of Issaquah Parks & Recreation

40+

health care providers under one roof!

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Free Time!

Winter recreation guide 2011 Cultural Arts

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Fitness

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Health Education

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Parenting

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Preschool/Youth

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Special Events

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Special Interest

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Sports

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Teens

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Parks

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Published by Issaquah Press Inc. www.issaquahpress.com 425-392-6434 Watch for the Spring issue of Free Time!, coming March 7, 2012.

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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Cultural Arts Opera Preview: Orphee et Euridice Adults and teens Opera expert Norm Hollingshead uses excerpts and historical background to preview the operatic tale of Orpheus who descends into Hades to rescue his wife. The Seattle Opera begins performances of Orphee et Euridice at McCaw Hall on Feb. 25.

• Tuesday, Feb. 21 • 7 p.m.

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

Community Messiah Sing-Along All ages All voices and instruments are welcome! Scores and stands are appreciated. Reception follows. A goodwill offering will benefit the Merry Christmas Issaquah fund to help neighbors in needs help themselves.

• Sunday, Dec. 18 • 2:30 p.m.

• St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 325 SE Darst Street, Issaquah • 425-392-3215

Opera Preview: Attila

by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Adults and teens Preview and learn about Guiseppe Verdi’s Attila with an illustrated lecture, historical background and musical excerpts led by opera enthusiast Norm Hollingshead. Audiences love the opera’s stirring music with its lovely arias, dazzling duets, rousing choruses, and famous trio.

Seattle Opera's production of Attila, opening Jan. 14 at McCaw Hall, will be the first time this opera has been performed in Seattle.

• Tuesday, Jan. 3 • 7 p.m.

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

Home for the Holidays Concert All ages If you dream of singing your favorite Christmas songs with a full orchestra, then join singer-actress Lisa Peretti and the Evergreen Philharmonic for their holiday concert and carol sing-a-long in the new Issaquah High School Performing Arts Center. A reception with Christmas cookies, coffee and sparkling cider follows the concert.

• Monday, Dec 19 • 7 p.m.

• Issaquah High School • Adults $10 online/$12 at the door; students & seniors $6 online/$7 at the door • www.evergreenphil.org

Meet the author of Terroryaki!

Adults and teens Meet Jennifer K. Chung at a discussion of her first novel, winner of the 33rd Annual International 3-Day Novel Contest. Terroryaki! is a tale of humorous intrigue and family feuding. Chung studied computer science at MIT and in enjoys writing, plays keyboards in a goth metal band called Red Queen Theory and studies the Japanese martial art of Naginata.

• Saturday, Jan. 21 • 2 p.m.

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

Swingin’ in Vienna All ages Come listen and dance to Vienna waltzes and jazz at this benefit for Evergreen Philharmonic and the IHS Jazz Band.

This 14th annual semi-formal event features an elegant dessert bar served all night. Tables of 8 can be purchased/reserved.

• Saturday, Jan. 14 • 7:30 p.m.

• Issaquah Community Center • Check website for ticket prices • www.evergreenphil.org

Music from Distant Lands All Ages David Helfand performs his eclectic blend of original and traditional music inspired by his travels to the UK and the Middle East on Celtic harp, mandocello and guitar with Justin Lader on viola. Music of passion, dreams and magical landscapes of power and myth incorporate the sounds of Celtic, Middle Eastern, Israeli and Far Eastern traditions.

• Saturday, Feb. 4 • 3 p.m.

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

page 5 Holiday POPS concert Ages 11- adult

Three American Operatic Greats: Beverly Sills, Marilyn Horne, Leontyne Price

Favorite seasonal works by the Sammamish Symphony Orchestra in concert with the choruses of Rachel Carson Elementary School. Program includes Waldteufel’s The Skater’s Waltz, Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and other holiday favorites.

• Saturday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m.

• Eastlake Performing Arts Center, 400 228th Ave. NE, Sammamish • $16 adults; $11 students and seniors • www.sammamishsymphony.org

Learn about three of the most renowned and popular opera singers in the world who were born and raised in America and reigned as superstars in the world of opera.

Learn about the fascinating lives of Leontyne Price, Marilyn Horne, and Beverly Sills with commentary by Norm Hollingshead and recorded musical excerpts from Hollingshead’s own collection.

• Tuesday, March 13, 7 p.m., Beverly Sills, soprano (1929-2007) • Tuesday, March 20, 7 p.m., Marilyn Horne, mezzo (1933) • Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m., Leontyne Price, soprano (1927) • Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • 425-392-5430

Books and More

Sammamish Symphony Orchestra presents Mardi Gras with selections including Carnival Overture, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto #1, Masquerade Suite and Mississippi Suite.

• Sunday, Feb. 26 • 2 p.m.

• Eastlake Performing Arts Center, 400 228th Ave. NE, Sammamish • $16 adults; $11 students and seniors • www.sammamishsymphony.org

Discuss books and/or articles of interest that you have read or select a book to read together. You may also suggest reading ideas for the group to consider. Meets in the senior center library.

• 2nd and 4th Wednesdays • 1- 2:30 p.m.

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

Line Dancing Exercise your body and mind by line dancing to lively music. Dancing styles covered in class are Country Western, Swing, Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz, and more. No previous dance experience or partner necessary. Instructor Spencer Howard.

• Thursdays ongoing • 2:45- 3:45 p.m.

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

Fun Summer Camps, Classes and Workshops!

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Sammamish Symphony Concert Ages 11-adult

Fitness

Group Wellness Classes Ages 14 to adult There’s something for everyone at the Y! Bollywood Dance, Circuit Training, TRX, Zumba, Yoga, Senior Fitness, Water Fitness, Lap Swim, Adult Beginning Swim Lessons, and many more options to get in shape or take your workout to a higher level. No reservations necessary.

• Days/times vary. Check website for schedules: sammamishymca.org or coalcreekymca.org.

• Sammamish Family YMCA, 4221 228th Avenue SE, Issaquah • Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle • Cost: Facility Members – included in membership fee.

Daily use fee varies for non-members/program members.

• 425-391-4840 or kpayne@seattleymca.org (Sammamish) 425-282-1500 or jgreene@seattleymca.org (Coal Creek).

Beginning S.A.I.L. (Stay Active & Independent for Life) Ages 55+ Exercise to stay fit. This class includes exercises to improve balance, flexibility, and strength. Exercises are customized for all fitness levels and needs. Instructor Barbara Scott.

• Wednesdays & Fridays • 11 a.m. to noon • Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 NE Creek Way • $35 for 10 classes • 425-392-2381

Tai Chi Age 55+ This class combines Tai Chi movements and postures with music. These gentle movements will exercise your whole body. Instructor Ted Thomas.

• Mondays, ongoing • 9-10 a.m.

• Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 NE Creek Way • $1, or free for members • 425-392-2381

Yoga for Seniors

Take Time to Enjoy Living the Good Life

Beginning Yoga teaches stretches to aid in flexibility, the art of breathing, meditation and relaxation for overall health. Instructor Shirley Rae. • Thursdays • 1:30-2:30 p.m.

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

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Health Education

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar

This 2-hour seminar covers the advantages and disadvantages of lap band surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, and the vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery. Dr. McMahon answers questions about the surgeries, outcomes and follow-up procedures.

• Tuesday, Dec. 27 • 7 p.m.

• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Dr. • Free • www.swedish.org/classes

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. Pre-registration required.

• Tuesday, Dec. 27 or Jan. 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

Hot Flashes & Related Symptom Management Adults Natural medicine offers safe ways to manage hot flashes without the use of hormone therapy. With these simple, practical tips, you will sleep better and feel better all day.

Diet, lifestyle tips and nutritional supplementation will be covered by naturopathic physician Dr. Kathleen Pratt.

• Tuesday, Jan. 10 • 7 p.m.

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

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 class.

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Thursday, Feb. 2 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Drive Free www.swedish.org/classes

Issaquah/Sammamish Health & Safety Fair Free health screenings, children’s fingerprinting, home safety and emergency preparedness from 30+ health and safety professionals including family physicians & specialists, dentists, chiropractors, nutritionists, fitness professionals and alternative health practitioners. Co-sponsored by the City of Issaquah and The Issaquah Press.

• Saturday, Feb. 11 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Free admission • Pickering Barn (across from Costco) • avesper@isspress.com or 425-392-6434, ext. 243

Podiatry Clinic Come to the Senior Center to visit with Dr. Julia Overstreet and U.W. nursing interns.

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

Hearing Loss This interactive discussion will address frequently asked questions about hearing loss, hearing aids and strategies to facilitate communication while speaking to friends and family members with hearing loss.

• Thursday, Feb. 9 • 10:30 a.m.

• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Drive • Free • www.swedish.org/classes

Vitamin D This class discusses important health aspects of Vitamin D, including where it comes from, the role that it plays in the body, and ways that we can make sure we are getting adequate amounts.

• Thursday, Mar. 15 • 6 p.m.

• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Drive • Free • www.swedish.org/classes

page 8 chemotherapy and teaches family and friends ways to assist their loved one throughout treatment. Nurse Practitioner Jill Cooper of Swedish Cancer Education Center leads this helpful coaching session.

• Thursday, Jan. 12 • 7 p.m.

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

Colon Cancer New Techniques in Treatment Adults Colon cancer is a common disease affecting thousands of people each year. Dr. Amir Bastawrous discusses what to expect from a colon cancer diagnosis and reviews various new mechanical and molecular technologies and treatments that may affect patients and their outcomes.

• Wednesday, Jan. 18 • 7 p.m.

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

Food, Mood and You: Healthy Food Choices for Cancer Survivors Adults Good food, good mood! Discover how foods can affect your mood and learn about the connections between what you eat and how you feel. Learn how this applies to the challenges faced during treatment and recovery of cancer and illness in general. Naturopathic physician Patrick Bufi provides practical tips on what you can do to maintain balance and wellness.

• Tuesday, Jan. 24 • 7 p.m.

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

‘Busting’ Myths about Breast Cancer Adults Doctors Tanya Wahl from medical oncology and James Spiegel from radiation oncology will debunk myths about how to prevent and treat breast cancer and review the latest treatment approaches with emphasis on chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and radiation therapy.

• Tuesday, Jan. 31 • 7 p.m.

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

Preparing for Chemotherapy Adults ‘A Day in the Life of a Chemo Patient’ reviews many signs and symptoms that require medical attention after

Talk with the Doc about Lung Cancer Adults and teens Join Kasra Karamlou, M.D., and James Spiegel, M.D., for a discussion on lung cancer.

Both physicians will review current treatments and new advancements. The discussion will be followed by a question and answer session.

• Tuesday, Mar. 6 • 7 p.m.

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

Screening for Colon and Rectal Cancer Adults Join Dr. Darren Pollock to learn why screening for colon and rectal cancer is important, who should be screened, and when is screening appropriate. Dr. Pollock will also answer questions and discuss the preparations and details of the procedure.

• Wednesday, Feb. 15 • 7 p.m.

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

page 9 Spine Care Seminar

First Aid Class

Learn more about surgical and nonsurgical options for treating back pain.

• Thursday, Mar. 8 • 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Drive • Free • www.swedish.org/classes

This class is taught by Eastside Fire & Rescue personnel and earns you a 2-year endorsement through American Heart Association. Learn knowledge and gain skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing & cardiac emergencies, plus extensive first aid. Pre-payment required. Drop by any fire station to register.

• Saturday, Feb. 11 • 8:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m.

• Station 83, 3425 Issaquah/Pine Lake Road, Sammamish • $65 • 425-392-2381

Dementia Join a discussion about memory difficulties and strategies for coping with memory loss.

• Thursday, Mar. 1 • 6 p.m.

• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Drive • Free • www.swedish.org/classes

Support Groups

Motion Is Life

Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at various locations and times. Go to www.eastsideintergroup.org.

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. Preregistration required • Wednesday, Mar. 7 • 6:30 p.m.

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

ALS Support Group offers support for people with ALS, their caregivers and other interested people.

Call 656-1650.

CPR Class This class is taught by Eastside Fire & Rescue personnel earns you a 2-year card through American Heart Association. Learn knowledge and gain skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing & cardiac emergencies. Includes adult, infant and child resuscitation.

Pre-payment required. Drop by any EFR fire station to register.

• Saturday, Feb. 11 • 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

• Station 83, 3425 Issaquah/Pine Lake Road, Sammamish • $22 • 425-392-2381

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support Group for family, care partners and friends meets 67:30 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 A101, 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.

Parenting Parenting Teens Parent your 13 to 19-year-old teenager without yelling, grounding or bribing! Join Friends of Youth to learn: communicating respect and encouragement, cooperation and problem solving, building responsibility and strategies to deal with sex, drugs & alcohol. Register early, spaces fill quickly. Based on STEP: Systemic Training for Effective Parenting • 6 Wednesdays, Feb. 29 -April 4 • 7-9 p.m.

• Issaquah Friends of Youth, 414 Front Street N. • $60 individual/$80 couples, scholarships available • 425-392-6367

Developmental Screenings For infants to kindergarteners Do you have questions about the development of your child? Through a parent report questionnaire, Encompass will screen children from 3 months to 5 years old.

Screenings take just 10 minutes per child and results are available immediately. Parents will come away with a list of recommendations regarding motor, speech, self-help, social and cognitive skills. This is a prime opportunity to learn more about your child from a multi-disciplinary team of therapists and experts.

• Tuesday, Jan. 10 and Feb. 14 • 9:30 to 11 a.m.

• Encompass Issaquah, Blakely Hall, 2500 NE Park Drive, Issaquah Highlands • Free • 425-888-3347

Parenting 2-12 year olds

Personalized Parenting Support

A 5-week class designed to encourage group interaction and support. Topics include comforting your 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.

• Mondays and Wednesdays • Daytime • Overlake Medical Center Issaquah, 5708 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway SE • $55 • 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes

Do you wonder how to establish consistent routines that work, set boundaries and expectations and better understand your child’s behavior? Get more joy out of parenting with proven techniques that are individualized for your family. Consultations provided by Kerry Beymer, manager of parenting support and education for Encompass. She is trained and certified in a variety of national, evidencebased parenting programs.

• Thursday mornings and other days by appointment • Encompass Issaquah, Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah Highlands • $45 per session • 425-888-2777

Hop to Signaroo ® - Baby Sign Language Hearing families can use American Sign Language to communicate with hearing babies as young as 5 months old.

Signing greatly reduces frustration, promotes faster language development, stimulates intellectual growth and brain development, enhances motor skills and strengthens your parent-child bond. Details at www.hoptosignaroo.com.

• 4 Saturdays Feb 11, 18, 25, March 3 • 10:30-11:30 a.m.

• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Drive • $128 + $19 materials fee, for one or two parents of same baby • www.swedish.org/classes

Learn positive ways to discipline your child with practical and workable skills you can start using immediately. Turn anxiety about parenting into confidence! Register early, spaces fill quickly. Based on STEP: Systemic Training for Effective Parenting • 6 Wednesdays, Jan. 11 – Feb. 15 • 7-9 p.m.

• Friends of Youth, 7972 Maple Avenue N., Snoqualmie • $60 individual/$80 couples, scholarships available • 425-392-6367

You and Your New Baby For mothers with infants up to 12 weeks

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 times • Overlake Medical Center Issaquah, 5708 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway SE • $105 Comprehensive Series, $95 Condensed Series • 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes

page 11 Bringing Baby Home For expectant parents and parents with infants up to 3 months old A two-day workshop to develop strategies for thriving and loving family. Pre-registration required.

• Offered on two Saturdays • Check online for times • Overlake Medical Center Issaquah, 5708 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway SE • $150 per couple • 425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org/classes

It’s cold at my house, but dad says we don’t have money to pay the heat bill…

Issaquah Community Services provides emergency aid when the going gets tough.

Please help.

Merry Christmas Issaquah 2011 fund drive Donations benefit ICS, a 501c3 non-profit Mail to Merry Christmas Issaquah, c/o The Issaquah Press, PO Box 1328, Issaquah WA 98027

Preschool/Youth Youth Karate Ages 4-11

Glitz & Glam Ages 5-10

Learn the basic strikes, blocks and kicks of Shotokan karate at Washington Shotokan Association. Classes are taught in a non-violent curriculum — structured, fun and exciting with qualified Black Belt instructors — a great way to be introduced to the art of karate!

• Classes begin Jan. 3 • 5 or 6:15 p.m.

• Pine Lake Community Club, Sammamish • $72 includes 4 weeks of lesson and complete karate uniform • 425-454-6633 or www.washotokan.com

Dive in to an evening of 'under the sea' glamour... sea princesses and mermaids. This event is for all those girlygirls out there! This annual event hosted by the Issaquah Youth Advisory Board. Must pre-register.

• Friday, Jan. 13 • 6-9 p.m.

• Issaquah Community Center • $22 • 425-837-3300

Kumon Math and Reading Classes Let Kumon unlock your child’s hidden potential. 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! Note: Tuesday & Friday classes are also offered in Snoqualmie.

• Monday-Thursday 3- 7 p.m.

• Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Issaquah Highlands, 1036 NE Park Drive • $125 month; multiple subject/sibling discounts available • www.kumon.com/snoqualmie or 425-396-1700

SnoSprings School Pre-K to 2nd grade Register now for the 2012-2013 school year. SnoSprings offeres an accelerated academic program, music, PE, Spanish and computer lab. Individualized instruction from dedicated certified teachers, log school in a forest setting.

State approved & regionally accredited. Pre-K must be 4 years old by Aug. 31.

• Sept. 2012 thru June 2013 • 8:45 a.m.- 3 p.m.

(Optional after-school enrichment 3-4 p.m.)

• 25237 SE Issaquah-Fall City Road, Issaquah (near Klahanie QFC Shopping Center) • $940/month for 10 months • www.snosprings.com or 425 392-1196

Snow Day! Ages 5-11 Join in the fun of a “snowy” adventure at the Community Center. Includes a snowball fight, fun winter crafts, games and snacks. Hosted by the Issaquah Youth Advisory Board.

• Friday, Jan. 27 • 7-9 p.m.

• Issaquah Community Center • $15 • 425-837-3300

Pool Parties Ages 5 & older Private pool parties for up to 20 children are available in the YMCA’s warm, 87 degree pool followed by an hour in the meeting room. Two giant inflatables, Loch Ness Monster or Iceberg, are also available! 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, 4221 228th Avenue SE, Issaquah • $125-$150 Basic Pool Party (no inflatable); $200-$225 with Loch Ness Monster; $250-$275 with Iceberg • Paul Ankenman at pankenman@seattleymca.org or 425-391-4840

Our Savior Lutheran Preschool Ages 2 to 5 Developmental, theme-based hands-on activities to foster emotional, social, academic, physical, and spiritual growth.

Music, language arts, creative art, science, number and letter activities and Bible stories. Kindergarten readiness activities. All faiths welcome. Experienced, degreed teachers. Large 25’ X 50’ well-equipped classroom with an abundance of activities, partially covered playground in a convenient location.

• Monday-Friday, 1/2 days • 9:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., depending on class • Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front Street S., Issaquah • $215-$275, depending on class • Connie VanHouten, 415-392-1201, Ext. 4

Father - Daughter Valentine Dance Girls grades 1-5 and their dads This is the most anticipated event of the year! Come casual or come dressed to the nines! Definitely come ready to dance and have a great time. Cookies and punch provided. Photo packages available for $12 and up. Pre-registration required. Your name will be on the roster at dance entrance.

• Saturday, Feb. 11 • 7-9:30 p.m.

• Issaquah Community Center • $20/couple • www.issaquahparks.net

page 13 Preschool Story Time Ages 3 to 6 with adult

Chinese Play & Learn Ages newborn to age 5

Meet other preschool pals and enjoy wonderful stories and silly songs.

• Mondays and Tuesdays beginning Jan. 9 • 11 a.m.

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

Grandparents, aunts, parents, older brothers and sisters, friends and others who take care of the little ones are welcome to come along! We'll have lots of fun playing, learning, reading and sharing. Sponsored by KCLS and CISC. • Fridays beginning Jan. 6 • 10:30 a.m.

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

Spanish Story Time Ages 2+ with adult Join us on Monday nights for a fun-filled half-hour of stories, songs and finger plays. Evening story times are bilingual, offering a great opportunity for children who want to learn Spanish and ESL children who want to practice their English.

• Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 11 • 10 a.m.

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

Toddler Story Time Ages 2-3, with adult Enjoy stories, songs and puppetry just for toddlers while introducing early literacy concepts for parents and caregivers.

• Tuesdays beginning Jan. 10, 10 a.m.

• Wednesdays beginning Jan. 11, 11 a.m.

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

Waddler Story Time Ages 12 to 24 months, with adult Super stories and songs just for young toddlers. Lots of wiggling and giggling guaranteed.

• Thursdays beginning Jan. 12 • 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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

Music, Dance & Sing Along with Charlie Ages infant to 6, with adult Charlie has a program that is fun, interactive and easy to listen to. Charlie will sing some classic/well-known children’s songs as well as originals to get children and parents singing along and moving. Program may include elements such as spoken word and acapella. Sponsored by the Friends of the Issaquah Library.

• Tuesday, Feb. 14 • 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

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

Power Math Workout Elementary students This program helps kids work on their weak topics at their grade level. One hour sessions include up to 15 minutes for help on homework. They also get a chance to learn to do mental math.

• Ongoing, through March 30 • Monday - Thursday • 3-6 p.m.

• Mathnasium, 4546 Klahanie Drive SE Issaquah, WA 98092 • $31/session • 425-270-1054, issaquah@mathnasium.com

Skills for Life

In Issaquah

Gymnastics & Kid Fit classes for all ages

on Mall Street,

In Bellevue near Factoria (425) 392-2621

www.gymnasticseast.com

(425) 644-8117

Issaquah Community Center 253-639-4792

Special Events First Friday Downtown Wine & Art Walk All ages

Bounce for Hope Ages 3+

This offspring of the summertime Art Walk features art, music and food and wine tasting from 10 small local wineries. The event features an option to purchase wine tastings in various designated areas inside Front Street businesses.

• Fridays, Feb. 3, Mar. 2, April 6 • 4-8 p.m.

• Various participating businesses along Front Street • Free • www.downtownissaquah.com

Hope on the Hill Guild hosts the Eastside’s first bounce-house festival benefiting uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital. This fun event at Kid Bounce includes performances

by Casper Babypants and Eric Ode. Purchase tickets online.

• Monday, Jan. 16 • 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (90 minutes per session) • Kidz Bounce, Issaquah (off I-90 at Exit 22) • Free for adults, $15 for children • www.HopeontheHillGuild.org

Holiday Carriage Rides & Santa Take a free horsedrawn carriage ride around Gilman Village then have a photo taken with Santa at his workshop on Gilman Boulevard, compliments of The Cascade Team Real Estate and Gilman Village merchants.

Enjoy free hot cocoa and coffee, too! Donations welcome of an unwrapped toy for Santa’s efforts with Childhood Cancer Care Line or cash donations to Merry Christmas Issaquah fund to support local families in need.

• Saturday, Dec. 10 • 5-8 p.m.

• Santa’s Workshop at Gilman Village • Free • 425-891-7447

Snoqualmie Springs School “Foundation Education”

All Day Pre-K (4 yrs. by Aug. 31), Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade 2012-2013 School Year Open House and Registration Friday, Jan. 20, 4-6pm Saturday, Jan. 21, 1-3pm contact phone email website address

Joe Drovetto, Chief Admin.

425-392-1196 snosprings@yahoo.com www.snosprings.com 25237 SE Issaquah-Fall City Rd., Issaquah 98029

Issaquah/Sammamish Health & Safety Fair Free health screenings, children’s fingerprinting, home safety and emergency preparedness from 30+ health and safety professionals including family physicians & specialists, dentists, chiropractors, nutritionists, fitness professionals and alternative health practitioners. Co-sponsored by the City of Issaquah and The Issaquah Press.

• Saturday, Feb. 11 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Free admission • Pickering Barn (across from Costco) • avesper@isspress.com or 425-392-6434, ext. 243

Rock and Gem Show This is the 46th annual show, a family festival of earth science, lapidary arts, gem and jewelry artisans and dealers.

Children’s activities, lapidary demonstrations and displays, local dealers and artisans, food, door prizes and good deals on jewelry, minerals, natural art and gemstones.

• March 3 & 4 • Saturday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

• Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW, Issaquah • Free • East Kingco Rock Club, 206-612-3113 or

Special Interest Unbreakable Woman: The Art of Compassionate Self-Defense Adult women Former firefighter, body-builder, martial artist and yoga therapist Maura Barclay helps you discover your most powerful self-defense tool: intuition. Learn to understand the psycho-physical connection between thoughts, words and behavior. Through compassionate self-defense, learn how to recognize the humanity of potential adversaries and find the courage to end the cycle of violence for future generations.

• Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Issaquah Library • Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Sammamish Library • 7 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 West Sunset Way • Sammamish Library, 825 228th Avenue S.E. • Free • 425-392-5430 or 425-392-3130

The Future Remembered: 1962 Seattle World's Fair and Its Legacy Adults and teens The 1962 Seattle World's Fair was the birthplace of the Space Needle and featured innovative science, sky rides, architecture, and a new civic center that attracted 10 million visitors to imagine what the future might hold. Presented by historians Paula Becker and Alan Stein, co-authors of The Future Remembered: The 1962 Seattle World's Fair and Its Legacy.

• Tuesday, Jan. 17 • 7 p.m.

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

eBooks 101: eReaders and Digital Downloads Adults and teens Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer during this demonstration. Drop in to look at popular eReaders, OverDrive and Adobe Digital Editions software and ask questions.

• Saturdays, Dec. 3 and 17 • 1 p.m.

• Sammamish Library, 825 228th Avenue S.E. • Free • 425-392-3130

Pioneer Quilts and the Oregon Trail Adults and teens Thousands of women and their families who braved the dangers of the Oregon Trail in the mid-1800s left an amaz-

page 15 ing legacy in the quilts they made. Art historian Susan Olds reveals true stories and excerpts from diaries of intrepid women quilters who braved the westward migration of the 1800s. Learn how women coped with harsh frontier conditions and kept their connections to home through their quilt-making.

• Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Issaquah Library • Wednesday, Mar. 7 at Sammamish Library • 7 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Sammamish Library, 825 228th Avenue S.E. • Free • 425-392-5430

How to Start a Business Adults Wondering how to start a business? Learn about resources available to you through the Small Business Administration, how to write a business plan, and do research. Sponsored by the Washington Business Center and Community Capital Development, Sammamish Chamber of Commerce and King County Library System as part of a business education series presented the first Tuesday of each month.

• Tuesday, Jan. 10 or Feb. 14 • 2 p.m.

• Sammamish Library, 825 228th Avenue S.E. • Free • 425-392-3130

page 16 Reconciling the Past: The History, Literature & Ethics of Japanese Removal Adults and teens Western Washington University Professor Emeritus Robert Keller discusses probing questions illuminating the debate over forced JapaneseAmerican removal and internment in light of our current civil rights and security crisis in this post-9/11 era.

• Wednesday, Jan. 25 • 7 p.m.

• Sammamish Library, 825 228th Avenue S.E. • Free • 425-392-3130

Music Therapy for Relaxation Adults and teens Join Board Certified Music Therapist Jen Hastings as she provides information on the beneficial effects of music on the body and how to apply music effectively to decrease anxiety and/or depression. Musical and experiential examples will be provided.

• Wednesday, Feb. 1 • 7 p.m.

• Sammamish Library, 825 228th Avenue S.E. • Free • 425-392-3130

Memorizing the Secrets Adults, teens, children Mnemonics expert Charles Kraus discusses classic memory secrets to help keep track of personal data, names, phone numbers, shopping lists, and more. Kraus offers tips and systems that can be used in every situation by anyone interested in developing a more efficient approach to remembering details.

• Wednesday, Feb. 22 • 7 p.m.

• Sammamish Library, 825 228th Avenue S.E. • Free • 425-392-3130

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

AARP Driver Safety Ages 55+ This 8-hour program is an innovative classroom driverretraining program designed to help older persons improve their driving skills. Attendance all day is necessary to receive a certificate that may allow insurance discounts.

Fee payable in class to AARP by check only.

• Friday, Jan. 20 or Saturday, Mar. 24 • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Drive • $12 for members/ $14 non-members • www.swedish.org/classes

Introduction to Genealogy Workshop Adults Get started in your genealogy research with some dos and don'ts on collecting and organizing your data. Online, local, and governmental genealogical resources will be discussed including: published indexes, abstracts, county histories, tax records, Family History Centers, and The Fiske Genealogical Foundation Library. Bring your questions and our genealogists will help you find answers! Presented by Eastside Genealogical Society.

• Sunday, Dec. 11

Computer Lab Tutor Senior Center volunteers Carlos and Michelle are available to answer computer questions and show you basic tasks on a drop-in basis.

• Wednesdays • 1-3 p.m.

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

425-270-1054 • 4546 Klahanie Dr. SE • Issaquah • www.mathnasium.com

Sports class time. Winter series of classes held Jan. 3 to Feb. 18 • NEW! Hockey Learn to Skate Basic 1 or 2 on Sundays, 11:50 a.m.

• NEW! Tot Basic 1 and 2 on Saturdays, 9:55 a.m.

• Tuesdays 6 or 6:30 p.m.

• Saturdays 12:45 or 1:15 p.m.

• Castle Ice Arena, 12620 164th Ave. SE, Renton • $115 includes admission and skate rental • 425-254-8750 or Lts@castleice.com

Youth Karate Ages 4-11 Learn the basic strikes, blocks and kicks of Shotokan karate at Washington Shotokan Association. Classes are taught in a non-violent curriculum — structured, fun and exciting with qualified Black Belt instructors — a great way to be introduced to the art of karate!

• Classes begin Jan. 5 • 5 or 6:15 p.m.

• Fall City Elementary School gym • $72 includes 4 weeks of lesson and complete karate uniform • 425-454-6633 or www.washotokan.com

Horseback Riding Lessons Ages 6-18 Riding lessons include the use of the 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 Street, Sammamish • $65 per lesson/minimum one per week • Jamie Smith at 425-392-0111 or redgatecamp@earthlink.net

Learn to Ice Skate Ages 5+ Embark on a lifetime of skating fun with half-hour on-ice instruction for all ages at Castle Ice Arena. Evaluation of skills on the seventh class. Optional practice time follows

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Swim Lessons Ages 3-5 and 6-11 Learn to swim at the Y! Beginning to advanced level swim lessons are offered at two Y locations with trained instructors in a warm indoor pool. Lessons are available yearround in the evenings and weekends. Swim team, private swim lessons and adult beginning lessons are also available.

• Sammamishymca.org or Coalcreekymca.org for dates and times • Sammamish Family YMCA, 4221 228th Ave. SE, Issaquah • Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle • Cost varies depending on session and days • 425-391-4840 or pankenman@seattleymca.org for Issaquah; 425-282-1500 or aprice@seattleymca.org for Newcastle

page 19 Issaquah Little League Ages 5-14 Registration is now open for spring league T-ball, softball and baseball. Late registration with an additional $25 fee begins Jan. 9. Scholarships available. Volunteers are needed for managers, coaches and umpires.

• IssaquahLittleLeague.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

Guided Mountain Hikes

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

• Tuesdays • 6-9 p.m.

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

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 Issaquah Community Center. The club’s website lists upcoming hikes, but this is a sampling of what’s ahead.

• Dec. 10, 10 a.m., Squak Mt. loop, 7 miles • Dec. 11, noon, Tiger Mt. Tradition loop, 5 miles • Dec. 16, 10 a.m.,

Open Gym Volleyball Men & women 16+

Leader’s Choice, dogs welcome, 3-4 miles

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

• Dec.18, 9:30 a.m., Preston-Snoqualmie Trail, 5 miles • Dec. 24, 9:30 a.m., Licorice Fern Trail to Wilderness Peak, 6 miles • Dec. 25, 10 a.m., Cougar Mt. AA Peak, 5 miles • Dec. 30, Leader’s Choice, dogs welcome, 4-6 miles • Dec 31, 9:30 a.m., Twin Falls, 3-4 miles • Jan. 1, 10 a.m., Leader’s Choice, dogs welcome, 6-10 miles

• Go to www.issaquahalps.org

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

For More Info & Registration Form: (425) 454-6633 www.washotokan.com Washington Shotokan Assn. Bellevue

Teens

Teen Programs Grades 8-12 Sammamish Family & Coal Creek Family YMCAs offer multiple teen programs including Y-Riders Snowboarding/Skiing, Youth and Government, Service Saturdays, Youth Ambassador Corps, Earth Service Corps, leadership programs, service programs, volunteer opportunities and more!

• School year • Times vary by program – visit Sammamishymca.org or Coalcreekymca.org for details • Sammamish Family YMCA, 4221 228th Ave. SE, Issaquah • Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle • Cost varies by program • Heidi, 425-391-4840 or hbohall@seattleymca.org (Sammamish); or Jerry 425-282-1500 or jwashington@seattleymca.org (Coal Creek)

Middle School Dance Grades 6-8 All youth in grades 6-8 are welcome to attend, provided they have photo ID. No re-entry if student leaves the dance before 10 p.m. Concessions available. Dress code enforced. All youth must pass through a metal detector at entrance. Registration not required.

• Friday, Feb. 3 • 7–10 p.m.

• Issaquah Community Center • $5 at the door • 425-837-3317

Math Assessment Grades 6-8 Students come in for one hour to get assessed on their math skills. Parents get a detailed description and score of the student’s performance.

• Ongoing, through March 30 • Monday – Thursday • 3-6 p.m.

• Mathnasium of Issaquah, 4546 Klahanie Drive SE, Issaquah • $149 • 425-270-1054 or www.mathnasium.com/issaquah

Teen Zone Grades 5-12 Looking for something to do after school and a place to hang out with your friends? The Issaquah Library has games, books and a special activity each time at the Teen Zone. Look for a Beat Winter Beach Party and Teen Iron Chef this winter.

• Thursdays, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb.9, Mar. 8 • 2:30-4:30 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • 425-392-5430 or jrgomes@kcls.org

Power Math Workout Middle & high school students Kids come in for one hour to work on their weak math topics. Middle School Kids can use 15 minutes, and high schoolers can use 30 minutes to get help on homework.

All get a chance to learn how to do mental math.

• Ongoing, through March 30 • Monday – Thursday • 3-6 p.m.

• Mathnasium of Issaquah, 4546 Klahanie Drive SE, Issaquah • $33 per session • 425-270-1054 or www.mathnasium.com/issaquah

Get more out of your winter with Issaquah Ski & Snowboard School!

Lessons begin January 7th for 7 weeks

7328 Better Way SE, Ste E - WA 98065

(3 week extension available!)

Transportation included.

Register online www.issaquahskischool.com Call (425) 572-6786 for more information

Issy SKI SCHOOL

Issaquah Ski & Snowboard School Non-profit since 1971

page 21 Safe Sitter® Ages 11-13 A medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls how to be a good babysitter. The class covers basic lifesaving, safety precautions, when to summon help, tips on child care, and the responsibilities of safe babysitting. Also learn age-appropriate entertainment ideas.

• Saturday, Jan. 14 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Swedish/Issaquah, 751 NE Blakely Drive • $40 • www.swedish.org/classes

Read 3, Get 1 Free Ages 12-18 Read three books and write three thoughtful, original reviews and get a new paperback book…Free!

Pick up an entry form at the library or online at www.kcls.org/read3. Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • jrgomes@kcls.org or 425-392-5430

Tutoring Plus Ages 14-17

Teen Book Group Grades 6-12

Drop-in to get free homework help from a volunteer tutor.

• Ask a librarian for current tutor availability or go to www.kcls.org/studyzone/.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • jrgomes@kcls.org or 425-392-5430

What are you reading and watching? Share your thoughts on books you're reading for fun. Earn books to keep when you read and discuss them with the group.

• Mondays, Dec. 15, Jan. 26, Feb. 16, Mar. 5 • 3-4 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • grgomes@kcls.org or 425-392-5430

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Kids come in for one hour to get help with school homework or test preparation for SAT, ACT, or advanced placement tests. Tutors also prep students for school quizzes and tests. Includes AP calculus, IB math classes.

• Ongoing, through March 30 • Monday – Thursday • 3-6 p.m.

• Mathnasium of Issaquah, 4546 Klahanie Drive SE, Issaquah • $35 per session • 425-270-1054 or www.mathnasium.com/issaquah

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page 22 Manga Club Grades 6-12

is not required. Space is limited. No registration required.

The Digital Discovery Zone is ADA accessible.

• Thursday, Feb. 9 • 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way • Free • 425-392—5430 or jrgomes@kcls.org

Do you like to read or draw manga? Interested in anime? Join the club. Sponsored by the Friends of the Issaquah Library.

• Mondays, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 6, Mar. 5 • 3-4 p.m.

• Issaquah Library, 10 W. SunsetWay • Free • 425-392-5430 or jrgomes@kcls.org

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Comic Life Lab Ages 9-18 Love manga and comics? Want to make your own? Give it a try aboard the Digital Discovery Zone at the Issaquah Library. Create your own graphic stories using Comic Life. Bring artwork or photos (in print or digital formats) to use in your manga if you wish but this

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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

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