Thursday, May 4, 1989: On April 26, MAGIC 108 FM’s new “Magic Morning Crew” listeners overwhelmingly selected from three finalists Scott’s Dairy Freeze in North Bend as having the best burgers in Puget Sound.
Valley Center Stage manager Gary Schwartz is an actor, producer, director, teacher, and voice artist, but an oracle? Maybe not, but a key decision he made in bringing the theater’s latest production to life is proving to be prophetic.
His choice for directing and starring in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” was Alan Wilkie, a man who, like his character Pseudolus in the show, gets things done, no matter what lengths he must go to, or how silly things get.
Romance, explosives and a night full of fun! With a tagline like that, Mount Si High School’s production of “Backwoods Romeo” can’t miss.
The show, presented by Mount Si High School Drama, continues at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9, and with two showings on Saturday, May 10 at 2 and 7 p.m.
In honor of Moms, Grandmas, Nanas and Great-Grams, the daily lunch at Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation will be something special on Monday, May 12. Lunch is served at noon. Cost is $6, cash, or $3 for guests age 60 or older.
If you are caring for someone with memory loss, the Sno-Valley Senior Center offers a free monthly support group for you. Find a consistent and caring place to learn, share and gain emotional support from others on similar journeys, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 8.
Parents can enjoy a well-deserved night out while children ages 2 to 10 enjoy a fun-packed evening at the next Encompass Parents Night Out, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Encompass Main Campus, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend.
Children will be fed dinner, drinks and a dessert, participate in a themed craft and game and meet new friends.
A Family Night comedy show with Matt Baker is 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend.
The ninth annual Spring Choir Concert is 6 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Cascade Covenant Church, 13225 436th Ave. S.E., North Bend.
Come enjoy an evening of praise and worship as the church choir shares music from this year’s repertoire. Hear general selections as well as Christmas and Easter. A dessert reception will follow.
“Spring into Gardening” at the 19th Garden Art Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3, at the Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave. in Carnation.
Just in time for May Day, this annual sale features thousands of annuals, perennials, shrubs, vegetables and herbs as well as garden art, a bake sale and a cafe. Plant lovers will be treated to a wide variety of flowering plants; both the old favorites and the new and unusual.
The following items made the news 25 and 50 years ago in the Snoqualmie Valley. Stories from the past, as reported in the Valley Record:
April 27, 1989
• Snoqualmie Parks Department head Chuck Smith and his workers completed clearing of a trail at the Kimball Creek inlet to the Snoqualmie River. The nature trail includes the modern footbridge, and proceeds under State Route 202 to a picnic area on the river.
Romance, explosives and a night full of fun! With a tagline like that, Mount Si High School’s upcoming production of “Backwoods Romeo” can’t miss.
The show, presented by Mount Si High School Drama, opens at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at the school auditorium. Additional performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, Saturday, May 3, and Friday, May 9, and two showings on Saturday, May 10 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Join in the Snoqualmie Arbor Day Celebration, Saturday morning, May 3, at the Railroad Park Gazebo in downtown Snoqualmie, 7971 Railroad Ave. S.E.
Mayor Matt Larson will speak at 10 a.m., and receive Snoqualmie’s first “Tree City USA Growth Award” from the Department of Natural Resources. There will be games for children and a free tree seedling giveaway. This year’s winner of the kids’ Arbor Day poster contest will be announced.
In a preview of things to come, the courtesan Philia (Chelsea Henak) poses with her “double,” Hysterium (René Schuchter), above.
The comedic musical, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” runs Thursdays through Saturdays, May 1 to 3, May 8 to 10 and May 15 to 17, starting at 7:30 p.m., plus a 2 p.m. matinee on May 10.