What's happening on the Eastside
CALENDAR
Here's a selection of this weekend's events and outings. Listings include times for today and tomorrow only. Events marked with a * continue past this weekend. Call the number listed or visit the Eastside Datebook online at www.seattletimes.com/eastside/calendar for other times.
Today
Flower Festival: exhibit of ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) and bonsai, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with demonstrations at 10:30 a.m. and noon, Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah. Information: 425-837-3311
* North Bend Farmers Market: fresh fruit and vegetables in season, cut flowers, plant baskets and items produced by local craftspeople, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S. Information: 425-888-3434
Kirkland Community Coffee: a chance to discuss issues with Rep. Jay Inslee, 10-11:30 a.m., Evergreen Hospital Surgery and Physicians Center, Room Tan 100-101, 12040 N.E. 128th St. Information: 425-640-0233
* Kaewyn Gallery: new paintings by Ted Pankowski, Framewright Custom Picture Framing's new location, 10101 Main St., Bothell. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 425-483-7385
Master Gardeners Workshop Series: "Edible Landscaping," 10:30 a.m.-noon in the Lake Hills Greenbelt Demonstration Gardens, 15416 S.E. 16th St., Bellevue. Information: 425-452-7225
Tastes of Summer: demonstration on how to get the most out of summer barbecuing, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Molbak's, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville. Information: 425-483-5000
Fifth Annual PNW Chihuahua & Friends Gathering: games and prizes, dog tricks, potluck picnic, silent auction and raffle to benefit Chihuahua Rescue and Transport, noon-7 p.m., Lake Sammamish State Park, 20606 S.E. 56th St., Issaquah. Chihuahuas welcome; bring a dish to share. Information: 425-222-5791
* Mercer Slough Nature Walk: an hour-long walk led by a park ranger, 2 p.m. Meet at Winters House, 2102 Bellevue Way S.E., Bellevue. Information: 425-452-2752
Teen Concerts: music by four local teen bands, 7:30-11 p.m., Kirkland Teen Union Building, 348 Kirkland Ave. Cost: $5. Information: 425-822-3088
"The Diary of Wanda Jo Spangler": Northwest actress and author Amy Gretencort reads from her latest stories about the adventures of an eccentric 11-year-old girl, 8:15 p.m., SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St., Redmond. Tickets: $8. Reservations: 425-881-6777
Mingle Mania Dance: live music, dancing and refreshments for singles 45 and older, 8 p.m., Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island. Tickets: $18-$23. Information: 425-827-5318
Tomorrow
Ferret Frolics: swimming contests, races and obstacle course for ferrets; bring proof of current canine distemper and rabies vaccinations for all ferrets attending the event; noon-4 p.m., Marina Park Pavilion, Lake Avenue West and Market Street, Kirkland. Information: 425-827-6613
"Fiddlers, Dancers and Spoofers": performances by the Washington Old Time Fiddlers, the Duwamish Tribe's Song and Dance Group and the Historical Spoofs, 2-4:15 p.m., Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. Cost: $5-$8. Reservations: 425-487-2441
All-American Independence Celebration: Issaquah Chorale presents folk tunes, period songs and dramatic text to honor the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition, 3 p.m., Eastlake Performing Arts Center at Eastlake High School, 400 228th Ave. N.E., Sammamish. Tickets: $6-$20. Information: 425-226-3530
All weekend
* "Spring Celebration": exhibit of new works by painting team Linda Hulce and Maggie Le Moine and new paintings by Mary Tasa, Parklane Gallery, 130 Park Lane, Kirkland. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today and tomorrow. Information: 425-827-1462 or www.parklanegallery.com
Strawberry Festival: children's entertainment, wagon rides and U-pick strawberries, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today and tomorrow, Remlinger Farms, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation. Cost: $7.25-$8.25 admission; 69 cents per pound for U-pick strawberries. Information: 425-333-4135 or www.remlingerfarms.com
"Damn Yankees": Village Theatre presents a musical comedy about a middle-aged baseball fan who sells his soul to the devil for a chance to play for his favorite team, 2 and 8 p.m. today and 2 p.m. tomorrow, Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah. Tickets: $26-$42. Reservations: 425-392-2202 or www.villagetheatre.org
Kirkland Kodiaks vs. Portland Merchants: Pacific International League college all-star baseball, 7 p.m. today and 1 p.m. tomorrow, Peter Kirk Park, 202 Third St., Kirkland.
Tickets: $3.50 per game. Information: 425-350-2232 or www.pacificinternationalleague.com/schedule.html
Compiled by Angie Ma and Nyssa Rogers. Send calendar items to The Seattle Times Eastside Bureau, 1200 112th Ave. N.E., Suite C-145, Bellevue, WA 98004. Fax: 425-453-0449. E-mail: east@seattletimes.com