Eastside datebook
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Bellevue
Bellevue Live: The A.W.P. Quartet plays blues jazz at the final concert, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at the Civica Office Commons, 205 108th Ave. N.E. Information: 425-453-1223
Sound Transit Open House: information on proposed bus service changes through 2006, 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, Bellevue Transit Center, 10850 N.E. Sixth St. Information: 206-398-5313 Teen Advisory Board: volunteers ages 12-18 are needed to help plan teen-related events; community service hours available, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, Lake Hills Library, 15228 Lake Hills Blvd. Information: 425-747-3350 or www.kcls.org/lh/programs.cfm
Family Fourth of July Celebration: volunteers needed for four-hour shifts for set up and clean up, information booths, children's area, security and parking, 12:30 p.m. to midnight, Sunday, July 4, Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St. Register by June 1: 425-453-3111 or events@bellevuedowntown.org
The Cutting Edge — New Dimensions in Fiber Art: exhibit featuring 15 local artists continues through June 2, East Shore Gallery, 12700 S.E. 32nd St. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Information: 425-747-3780
"The Sacred in Our Lives": discussion led by the Northwest Branch of the Theosophical Society, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Thursday, May 20, Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E. Information: 425-644-7725
Conversations Café: drop-in group conversation on a selected topic; led by a moderator with common-sense ground rules, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through June 24, Crossroads Shopping Center, 15600 N.E. Eighth St. Information: 425-888-9609 or www.conversationcafe.org
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Crossroads Youth Theatre performs Shakespeare's comedic love story, 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 20-22; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23 and 30; 7 p.m. Friday, May 28; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 29, Ivanhoe Performing Arts Theatre, 16661 Northup Way. Tickets: $7. Reservations: 425-452-7155
Overlake Hospital's Corporate Partners Breakfast: Costco Wholesale chairman Jeffrey H. Brotman discusses successes and lessons learned as a founder of many specialty retail chains, 6:45 a.m. registration; 7:30-9 a.m. breakfast and discussion, Thursday, May 20, Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St. Cost: $250. Reservations: 425-688-5204
"A New World Choral Tapestry — Music from North America": performance by Bellevue Chamber Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 21, Theater at Meydenbauer, 11100 N.E. Sixth St. Tickets: $8.50-$15. Reservations: 45-881-0445
Late Night Music at Crossroads: Rainy City Riff Raff Band performs 40s swing, 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, May 21, Crossroads Shopping Center MarketStage, 15600 N.E. Eighth St. Saturday, May 22: Boulevard Band plays acoustic music. Information: 425-644-1111 or www.crossroadsbellevue.com
"Stars of Tomorrow": Performing Arts Festival of the Eastside (PAFE) presents select local students performing classical and semi-classical music and ballet, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22-23, Lee Theater at Forest Ridge School, 4800 139th Ave. S.E. Tickets: $3-$6 at the door. Information: 425-467-0727
Eastside Symphony Orchestra: performs music by Arutiunian, Borodin, Bizet, Mozart and Tschaikovsky, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 22, First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave. N.E. Information: 425-827-7344
Family Fun Day and Open House: live music, children's activities, resource fair, prizes and character appearances, noon-2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, Kindering Center, 16120 N.E. Eighth St. Information: 425-653-4318 Iris Show: presented by King County Iris Society, noon-6 p.m. Saturday, May 22, Crossroads Shopping Center, 15600 N.E. Eighth St. Information: 425-743-3066
Birding the Hotspots: a field trip to this month's best birding location in King County, sponsored East Lake Washington Audubon Society, 9 a.m.-noon Monday, May 24; meets at the north end of the Newport Hills Park & Ride, Lake Washington Boulevard Southeast and 112th Place Southeast. Cost: $2. Information: 425-746-6351 or www.elwas.org/events/
Financial Workshops for Seniors: "Seniors and Taxes — What Recently Changed? What Did Not Change?" 9:30-11 a.m. Monday, May 24, North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave. N.E. Registration: 425-452-7681
Summer Employment — More Than Just Earning Money: employment consultant and coach Michael Salokas presents strategies for turning temporary employment into a career, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, Bellevue Regional Library, Meeting Room 1, 111 110th Ave. N.E. Information: 425-450-1765 or www.kcls.org/brl/bellprog1.cfm"Giselle": International Youth Ballet presents the classical ballet of a young peasant girl who falls in love with a duke, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 28, Theatre at Meydenbauer, 11100 N.E. Sixth St. Tickets: $15-$21. Reservations: 206-325-6500 or www.ticketwindowonline.com
Conquer Fear of Water for Adults: introductory class on how to feel safe in shallow and deep water and control panic, 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, First Street Fitness, 10001 N.E. First St. Cost: $60. Registration: 425-793-9870 or www.orcaswimschool.com
Volunteer Orientation: Hopelink's Eastside Literacy Program will hold an orientation for new literacy volunteers to tutor adults in basic literacy, ESL and GED preparation and also for general office volunteers, 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, Hopelink's Bellevue Center, 14812 Main St. Information: 425-643-1912
Bothell
Financial Management Series: "Basics of Banking", 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, Hopelink, 18220 96th Ave. N.E. May 26: Managing Credit. Registration: 425-943-7577
Kaewyn Gallery: display of new works by Northwest artists Ken Duffin and Steve Whitney continues through June 16, Kaewyn Gallery at FrameWright Custom Picture Framing, 10101 Main St. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 425-483-7385
Once On This Island: Bothell High School drama department presents Ahrens and Flaherty's musical about forbidden love, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through May 22; 3 p.m. Saturday, May 22, Bothell High School Theatre, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E. Tickets: $6-$8 at the door. Information: 425-489-6164
"Arsenic and Old Lace": Curtain Call Theatre presents Joseph Kesselring's comedy about a man who finds out that his elderly aunts and brother are serial killers, 8 p.m. Fridays and 5:30 p.m. Sundays through May 23, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive. Tickets: $8-$10. Reservations: 425-487-2441
Country Village Farmers Market: local produce, fresh cut flowers, honey and hand-crafted items, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. market with live music 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Fridays, May 21 through Oct. 1, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway. May 21: Ian McFeron and Alisa Milnar perform folk/country music. Information: 425-483-2250
41st Annual Driftwood Sculpture Show: presented by the Northwest Driftwood Artists, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 22-23, Country Village Courtyard Hall, 23714 Bothell-Everett Highway. Information: 425-821-9128
"Evening at the Pops": Woodinville High School music department presents show tunes, jazz and patriotic and classical music, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Northshore Baptist Church, 10301 N.E. 145th St. Tickets: $6 at the door. Reservations: 425-881-5124
Carnation
Carnation Farmers Market: volunteers needed for market publicity, demonstrations, surveys and information booths, beginning 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, next to Carnation City Hall, Tolt Avenue and West Bird Street. Information: 425-488-3089 or www.ci.carnation.wa.us/farmersmarket/
Duvall
An Evening with Susan Robkin and Nancy Colton: local musicians Susan Robkin and Nancy Colton perform a benefit concert for the Riverview Educational Foundation which provides funds for educational enrichment and tutoring programs in the Riverview School District , 7 p.m. Thursday, May 20, Cedarcrest High School, 29000 N.E. 150th St. Tickets: $20 at the door. Information: 206-819-5173 or www.refweb.org
Issaquah
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying: Village Theatre presents a comedy about a young window-washer determined to climb the corporate ladder continues through June 27, 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays (except May 22); 7 p.m. Sundays, and 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, followed by a post-show discussion, Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N. Tickets: $30-$44. Reservations: 425-392-2202
Library Book Club: "To the Lighthouse," by Virginia Woolf, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Information: 425-392-5430 or www.kcls.org/iss/event.cfm
Preserving the Images of Issaquah: a collection of photographs featuring various images of the community continues through Nov. 13, Gilman Town Hall Museum, 165 S.E. Andrews St. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Information: 425-392-3500
Family Friday: activities, games, swimming, craft projects and indoor playground, 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 21, Julius Boehm Pool, 50 S.E. Clark St. Cost: $5/family. Information: 425-837-3300
Issaquah Public Market: in-season and organic produce, arts and crafts, fresh cut flowers, specialty foods and live entertainment, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 16, Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Information: 425-837-3311
Out of East Africa: demonstration workshop on authentic home-style cooking from Kenya, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22, PCC Natural Market classroom, 1810 12th Ave. N.W. Cost: $30-$35. Registration: 206-545-7112
Garden Tours: guided tour through Community Teaching Garden and information on water conservation, soil building, least toxic gardening, landscaping and use of recycled materials, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 29, Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Information: 425-837-3442
Kenmore
Writers Workshop: Author and writing instructor Frances Dayee, leads workshops which can be taken as a series or individually, 1-3 p.m. Thursdays through May 27, Kenmore Library, 18138 73rd Ave. N.E. Information: 425-486-8747 or www.kcls.org/kenm/programs.cfm
Evening Book Discussion Group: "The Olive Farm — A Memoir of Life, Love, Olive Oil in Southern France," by Carol Drinkwater, 7 p.m. Monday, May 24, Kenmore Library, 18138 73rd Ave. N.E. Information: 425-486-8747 or www.kcls.org/kenm/programs.cfm
Kirkland
Exercises for Osteoporosis: demonstration workshop led by an Overlake Hospital physical therapist, 12:45-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, Kirkland Community Senior Center, 352 Kirkland Ave. Registration: 425-828-1223
Kirkland Wednesday Market: fresh produce, cut flowers, gourmet items and crafts made by local artists, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 13, Park Lane East in downtown Kirkland between Main Street and Third Street. Information: 425-485-1042 or www.kirklanddowntown.org/market.htm
Magnificent Miniatures: display of small scale art continues through June 7 with an artists' reception 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 13, Parklane Gallery, 130 Park Lane. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Information: 425-827-1462 or www.parklanegallery.com
Voices in Clay: exhibit of pottery, tiles, hand built vessels and sculpture by local artists continues through June 4, Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Information: 425-822-7161
Have You Ever Been to Italy?: exhibit of new works by Italian artist Sandro Negri continues through June 6, Berozkina Gallery, 9 Lake St. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Information: 425-803-5032
Oil Painters of America: exhibit of more than 200 paintings, opens May 22 and continues through June 20, Howard/Mandville Gallery, 120 Park Lane. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. Information: 425-889-8212 or www.howardmandville.com
Slide Shows from Around the World: "Uzbekistan, Part I," 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 24, Kirkland Community Senior Center, 352 Kirkland Ave. Information: 425-828-1223
"The Feast of Roses": local author Indu Sundaresan reads from and signs her new novel, the sequel to her earlier "Twenty Wives" set in 17th century India, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Parkplace Books, 348 Parkplace Center. Information: 425-828-6546
"Giselle": International Youth Ballet presents the classical ballet of a young peasant girl who falls in love with a duke, 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 29-30, Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. Tickets: $15-$21. Reservations: 425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org
Cycling for a Cause: bike ride up and down seven hills in the greater Kirkland area, benefits the Kirkland Interfaith Transitions in Housing, 7-9 a.m. registration and start, Monday, May 31, Marina Park, Lake Avenue West and Market Street. Cost: $30-$40. Registration: 425-576-9531, Ext. 104 or www.7hillskirkland.com
CPR: hands-on certification workshop led by Evergreen Healthcare, 12:45-2 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, Kirkland Community Senior Center, 352 Kirkland Ave. Registration: 425-828-1223
Redmond
"Celebration of the Arts": Eastside Association of Fine Arts 2004 Members' Show continues through May 29, Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 N.E. 80th St. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 425-392-6704
Is Your Annuity Structured Properly?: a workshop, 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E. Registration: 425-556-2314
Medieval Faire: mock battle, dancing, crafts and children's activities, benefits Stella Schola Middle School, 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, Rose Hill Junior High School, 13505 N.E. 75th St. Information:425-881-2079
Perrigo Springs Dedication: Snoqualmie Falls chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists will present Mayor Rosemarie Ives with a willow tree and plaque naming the natural spring in memory of pioneer William Perrigo, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 19 at the Ashford trail head at the end of 180th Avenue Northeast. Signs will direct traffic to the trail head from the intersection of 180th Avenue Northeast and Avondale Road Northeast. Information: 425-746-3573
Teen Dinners: for teens ages 13-19, 6 p.m. Wednesdays through June 30, Old Fire House Teen Center, 16510 N.E. 79th St. Information: 425-556-2370
Indoor Play: drop-in program with riding and climbing toys, gym mats and play equipment for children ages 1-5 with parent supervision, 10 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 27, Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 N.E. 80th St. Cost: $2. Information: 425-556-2300
"Do You Remember When?": senior center variety show, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 20, Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E. Tickets: $4. Reservations: 425-556-2314
Con Brio Cabaret: Con Brio Women's Chorus presents a dessert and wine fundraiser; benefits the Columbia Choirs Association, 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 21-22, Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E. Tickets: $25. Information: 425-503-6953
Swingin' Seniors Band: performs music from the 30s, 40s and 50s, 1-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 21, Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E. Cost: $3. Information: 425-556-2314
Redmond Saturday Market: fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, jewelry, food items and cut flowers, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 30, Redmond Town Center, 7730 Leary Way. Information: 425-556-0636 or www.redmondsaturdaymarket.homestead.com
3rd Annual Just for the Family of It Fun Run: 5K run, "kid dashes" and one mile family jog along residential streets, 7:30 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. start, Sunday, May 23, Redmond Ridge Community Center, 10315 Cedar Park Crescent N.E. Cost: $5-$33 Information: 425-746-9900 or www.ontherun.com
Eastside Symphony: performs music by Arutiunian, Borodin, Bizet, Mozart and Tschaikovsky, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23, Redmond Senior Center, 2703 160th Ave. N.E. Information: 425-556-2314
Open House: final options for the Northeast 116th Street Corridor, 5-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, Einstein Elementary School, 18025 N.E. 116th St. Information: 425-556-2887
Study Zone: Volunteer tutors provide "drop-in" homework help, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays, through May 28, Redmond Regional Library, 15990 N.E. 85th St. Information: 425-885-1861 or www.kcls.org/red/redprog.cfm
Estate Planning — Lifetime and Legacy: advantages and disadvantages of wills, trusts and other estate planning tools, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E. Registration: 425-556-2314
Twelfth Night: SecondStory Repertory presents Shakespeare's comedy about a shipwreck, tormented lovers and mistaken identities, opens with a Pay-What-You-Can Preview 8:15 p.m. Thursday, May 27 and continues through June 26, 8:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with a 2:15 p.m. matinee, Sunday, June 20, SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St. Tickets: $16-$20. Reservations: 425-881-6777
Renton
Highlands Community Association: operational overview of the Olympic Pipeline and information on damage prevention and safety, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Renton Housing Authority Building, 2900 N.E. 10th St. Information: 425-255-9448
Teen Advisory Council: an opportunity for youth ages 12-18 to earn community service hours and gain leadership experience, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Ave. S.E. Information: 425-226-0522 or www.kcls.org/fair/programs.cfm
Woodinville
Woodinville Farmers Market: local produce in season, cut flowers and arts and crafts, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through Oct 16, Woodinville Community Center, 17401 133rd Ave. N.E. May 22: Farm Fresh Cooking Demo. Information: 206-546-7960
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