Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | Jan. 3 edition

Start off the year with star gazing, snowshoeing or a vision board workshop.

By Record Staff • January 2, 2025 7:30 am
Families can join a ranger-guided snowshoe walk at Hurricane Ridge. Walks are offered at 2 p.m. weekends and holiday Mondays. The walk lasts 1.5 hours and covers less than a mile. Snowshoes and instructions are provided. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Families can join a ranger-guided snowshoe walk at Hurricane Ridge. Walks are offered at 2 p.m. weekends and holiday Mondays. The walk lasts 1.5 hours and covers less than a mile. Snowshoes and instructions are provided. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Jan. 3

Duvall star gazing: Volunteers from the Seattle Astronomical Society will bring their telescopes for public star gazing at Big Rock Park in Duvall. The event is free and open to everyone. Event is at 6 p.m. For more information and star gazing event status, go to seattleastro.org.

Jan. 3, 10 & 24

REI snowshoe guide: Professional REI Co-op guides are taking guests on a scenic snowshoe tour of Snoqualmie Pass, ending in drinks with the group at Dru Bru’s taproom on the pass. The event starts at 12 p.m. at REI’s Snoqualmie Pass Snowshoe Rental Outpost, where guests will be outfitted with all the gear they need. Tickets start at $139 and can be purchased at rei.com/events.

Jan. 4

Christmas tree recycling: Residents living inside Duvall city limits can leave their used Christmas trees on the curb by 9 a.m. Saturday to be picked up by the scouts from Troop 745, Pack 568 and Pack 569. A suggested $10-$20 donation can be made at square.link/u/rY5jKClv or by check payable to Pack 568. If paying by cash or check, attach it to your front door, not the tree. Residents outside the city limits can bring their trees to Taylor’s Landing in Duvall on Saturday from 9-11 a.m.

Jan. 8

Speakeasy drag night: The Bindlestick is hosting a drag show in its speakeasy-style lounge. The event includes visual artistry, dramedy and craft cocktails, hosted by local drag queen Misty LaRue. Each drag night has a different theme and guest prizes. Event is for ages 21 and up, and runs 9-11 p.m. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.

Jan. 9

Miller’s improv show: Starting this year, Miller’s in Carnation is hosting a comedy improv show every second Thursday of the month with the Duvall Improv Social Club. There will be beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks to purchase, and food can be brought in from outside restaurants. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at millerscarnation.com.

Jan. 11

Vision board workshop: Carnation Farms is hosting a three-hour vision board session with health and wellness coach Dr. Diane Price. In the workshop, participants will get clear on goals and desires for 2025, enhance focus and clarity, create a positive mindset, boost motivation and increase confidence. Event is 1-4 p.m.

Book release party: Celebrate the release of “How an Angel Dies” with Snoqualmie Valley romance author Sarah Monday at Pour House Pete’s in Carnation. The book is the second in Monday’s Code of Souls series. The event will include an author meet and greet, Q&A and book signing, and books will be available to purchase. Event is at 4 p.m.

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