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Open house The Pickering Barn and Tibbetts Creek Manor open houses are from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Stop by either location to tour the facility and receive rental information. Call 837-3367 or go to www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/rentals.
Events The seventh annual Children’s International Art Show is from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 27-28 at Cougar Mountain Academy auditorium, 5410 194th Ave. S.E. This year’s theme is “Seasonal Landscapes.” Cougar Mountain Academy students and alumnae produce works of art each October for the Headmaster’s Achievement Roll Project assignment. Works by guest artists from the local community are also displayed. ArtEAST presents “Friday Lunch with the Masters Series: Lunch with Grandma Moses and American Folk Artists,” from noon – 1 p.m. Jan. 28 at 95 Front St. N., free. Call 996-8553. The next Issaquah Highlands Blood Drive is from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Highlands Fire Station. Schedule an appointment by e-mailing kwiz@ihmail.com. The Mountains to Sound Greenway hosts the following volunteer projects in January. Sign up and learn more at http://mtsgreenway.org/volunteer/events. Jan. 29 — Tree potting at Greenway Nursery and tree planting at Squak Valley Park Jan. 29 — Tree planting at Berntsen Park, in partnership with the Native Plant Society Encompass and the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah present free developmental screenings from noon - 3:15 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Encompass will provide 10-minute screenings of children ages 3-5 that result in commendations regarding motor, speech, self-help, social and cognitive skills. Go to www.encompassnw.org or call 888-2777. Providence Marianwood and artEAST present “Capturing Color” in the Providence Marianwood gallery, 3725 Providence Point Drive S.E., from Feb. 1 March 31. A reception for the artists is from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Wine and snacks will be served. Call 391-2895 or 213-3340. Banic Chiropractic Clinic hosts an educational open house about a medically supervised and affordable meal replacement program, with free samples, at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at 1505 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite 8. RSVP by calling 313-9222. A school districtwide middle school dance, for students in grades six through eight with photo ID, is from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 4 at the community center. Fee is $5. Parent volunteers are needed. Call 837-3317. The Father Daughter Valentine Dance, for girls in grades one through five and their dads is from 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the community center. Fee is $20 per couple. GriefShare support group, for those grieving the death of a loved one, is from 7-9 p.m. Mondays Feb. 14 - May 16 at Is-
saquah Christian Church, 10328 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E. Register by calling 392-5848 or go to www.griefshare.org.
Fundraisers Sleep Country USA’s Foster Kids Shoe Drive is through Jan. 30. Donate new shoes for boys and girls in all sizes at Sleep Country, 730 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite C-110, and they’ll be matched with an area foster child in need. Learn more at www.sleepcountry.com or call 1-888-88-SLEEP toll free.
Religious/spiritual “Prayer for People with Disabilities” is the title of the next live audio chat at 11 a.m. Feb. 1 in the Christian Science Reading Room, 195 Front St. If you are caring for a disabled person, are disabled yourself or want to join in prayer on this subject, you’ll gain inspired and healing thoughts from this chat. The Story Of Your Life Tour, featuring Matthew West and Josh Wilson, is at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 at Eastridge Church, 24205 S.E. Issaquah-Fall City Road. General admission is $10. Call 270-6300 or go to www.eastridgetoday.com.
Classes “In the Kitchen With Kids: Burn and Scald Prevention” — 9:15-10:30 a.m. Jan. 27, Cascade Ridge Elementary School. The Goddard School in Issaquah, 5716 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., will host a community games event Feb. 5 to teach children about playing well with others and accepting each other’s differences. Call 391-5233. Hayes Nursery (12504 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E., 3914166) hosts the following free classes at its Issaquah location: “Fruit Tree Selection, Care and Pruning” — 10 a.m. Feb. 5 “Pruning Shrubs, Trees and Small Fruits” — 10 a.m. Feb. 19 “Adolescent Stress & Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide” — 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 16 Liberty High School ArtEAST offers the following workshops at 95 Front St. N. Go to www.arteast.org. “Making Wire Vessels and Baskets” — 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jan. 29 & 30, $185 Are you struggling with your finances? Come get help at Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Classes start Feb. 3 at Foothills Baptist Church, 10120 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E. Call 392-5925 to register. “Karate: Beginning,” for ages 6-11, from 5:15-6 p.m. Feb. 10 – April 14, at the community center, $88 for eight classes “Karate: Continued,” for ages 6-11, from 6-6:45 p.m. Feb. 10 – April 14, at the community center, $88 for eight classes
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The following events take place at the Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Call 392-5430. Baby Music Time, for ages newborn to 14 months with an adult, is at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 29 and Feb. 26. Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament, for teens, is at 3 p.m. Jan. 27. Visit with Aunt Harriet, for kids, is 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Citizenship classes for adults is at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. “How to Write Great College Essays,” for teens, is at 10 a.m. Feb. 5. Manga Club Cosplay Camp, for teens, 3 p.m. Feb. 7 “Applying for College in a Recession,” for teens, is at 10 a.m. Feb. 12. Teen Book Group meets at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Issaquah Library Book Discussion Group: “The Big Burn,” by Timothy Egan, for adults, is at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26. “Life After Cancer Treatment: Opportunities & Challenges,” for adults, is at 7 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 15. “A Strike at the Heart: Historical Memory and Roslyn’s Western Miners Union,” for adults, is at 2 p.m. Feb. 12. One-on-one computer assistance, for adults, is at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Feb. 19. “1-2-3 Grow a Garden!” for adults, is at 2 p.m. Feb. 19. Opera preview: “Don Quixote,” for adults, is at 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Issaquah Library Book Discussion Group discusses “The Housekeeper and the Professor,” by Yoko Ogawa, at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23.
Matt Molen Issaquah resident wins on Wheel of Fortune Matt Molen, of Issaquah, won $4,000 during his appearance on “Wheel of Fortune” Jan. 10. Molen, a marketing professional for a board game company, tried out for the show at Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma.
Seniors Issaquah Valley Senior Center is open from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday at 75 N.E. Creek Way. The following activities are open to people 55 and older. Call 392-2381. Winter Dance, with music by The Studebakers with Fred Hopkins, is from 4-6 p.m. Jan. 28. The following trips are offered through the month of January: Warbirds Flying Heritage Collection — 8:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Jan. 26, $18/$20 Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center — 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jan. 31, $10/$12 “Valentine Dance: Love Songs from the 50s and 60s” is from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 11. Free art classes, 1-3 p.m. Fridays Weekly yoga classes, 1:302:30 p.m. Thursdays, $5 Beginning Computer Workshop, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 20, free, limited to 10 students, preregister at the front desk Activity Night — 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays
Meet Esteban. This handsome 4-year-old kitty has a soft coat and mesmerizing eyes. Esteban adores people and will make an excellent companion for any family.
These pets may already have been adopted by the time you see these photos. If you’re interested in adopting these or other animals, contact the Humane Society for Seattle/King County at 6410080, go to www.seattlehumane.org or e-mail humane@seattlehumane.org. All adopted animals go home spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, with 30 days of free pet health insurance and a certificate for an examination by a King County veterinarian. The Seattle Humane Society is now open from noon - 6 p.m. seven days a week.
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Issaquah Curves wins decorating contest Curves of Issaquah won first place in the DownTown Issaquah Association’s sixth annual Deck the Halls DownTown decorating contest. Flying Pie Pizzeria won second place and Buddha Belly placed third.
Youth Parent & Me: Art, for ages 35, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 2 – March 3, community center, $34 for four classes, www.thedrawingboardartinstruction.com Parent & Me: Watercolor Valentine Cards, for ages 5-10, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, community center, $20 per parent and child, $8 per addition child, www.thedrawingboardartinstruction.com Teen Art: Card Making, for ages 11-18, from 2:45-3:45 p.m. or 3:45-4:45 p.m. Feb. 9, community center, Youth Center, free Registration for spring soccer, for kindergarten through fifth grade, ends Feb. 15. Register at www.issaquahparks.net or call 837-3300.
Meet Bruiser. This 2-yearold Dachshund mix was found alone and fending for himself. He enjoys being social and snuggling up beside you while you read a book.
Kathleen and Jim Green in 1961 Greens celebrate 50th anniversary Jim and Kathleen Green, of
Jim and Kathleen Green in 2011 Klahanie, celebrated their 50th anniversary Jan. 21, 2011, with their four children Laura, Mike, Mary Lou and Joanne.
C OLLEGE NEWS Issaquah gets Aktion Club The charter installation of the Issaquah Aktion Club, formed by Chris Brandt, of Issaquah’s AtWork! facility was Dec. 15. It was the first such club in the Northwest. Frank Morehouse, Kiwanis Pacific Northwest governor, emceed the event and Sylvester Neal, the president of Kiwanis International, attended to congratulate the club and its efforts.
EFR honors Issaquah Swedish Eastside Fire & Rescue recently presented its Friends of EFR award to Swedish Hospital in Issaquah for the good work provided by way of inoculating the EFR work force. The Friends of EFR award recognizes extraordinary service by community members and organizations that have been instrumental in helping EFR accomplish the agency mission.
R EUNION IHS class of 1991 An Issaquah High School class of 1991 20-year reunion is July 23 at the Pourhouse in North Bend, and a potluck picnic is July 24 at Lake Sammamish State Park. Times are to be determined. Learn more by e-mailing Rachel (Hayes) Case at caseparty4@yahoo.com or Brenda (Shumway) Zick at bmshumway@hotmail.com.
Local student makes Champlain dean’s list Grace Spain, of Issaquah, has been named to the fall 2010
dean’s list at Champlain College, in Burlington, Vt. To qualify, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
M ILITARY NEWS Local students join Army delayed entry program The following local students joined the United States Army delayed entry program: Americo J. Antonio, a 2010 graduate of Liberty High School, is the son of John and Michele Antonio, of Issaquah. He qualified for a $1,000 enlistment bonus and will report to Fort Sill, Okla., for basic training in April. Nicholas J. Davey, a student at Skyline High School, is the son of Alan and Sherrly Davey, of Issaquah. He qualified for a $800 enlistment bonus and will report to Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., for basic training in July. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives a new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college edu-
cation. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty.
Local student joins Army Reserve delayed entry program Lawrence D. Dong, a student at Issaquah High School, entered the United States Army Reserve delayed entry program. The son of James Dong and Jin Yu Ding, of Issaquah, will report to Fort Jackson, S.C., for basic training in August. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay reporting for basic military training for up to 270 days. An enlistment in the Army Reserve gives many new soldiers the option to learn a new skill, serve their country, and become eligible to receive more than $7,000 toward a college education and $20,000 for repayment of college loans.