Valley Calendar

MUSIC AND COMEDY

MUSIC AND COMEDY

Wednesday, Aug. 20

• Open mic at Isadora’s Books and Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, from 7 to 10 p.m. Now serving wine and beer. Call (425) 888-1345 for information.

Thursday, Aug. 21

• Danielle plays 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Si View Community Center during the 2008 Summer Concert Series, taking place Thursdays through Sept. 11 at Si View. For information, visit www.siviewparks.org.

• Live music played from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Suite 110; (425) 888-8833.

• Stay Tuned plays Bluegrass tunes, 7 p.m. at Centennial Fields in Snoqualmie. Bring a picnic, sit back and relax, or just dance.

Saturday, Aug. 23

• Peggy Sue and the Wrecking Crew play at the Raging River Cafe and Club, 33723 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City. For information, call (425) 222-6669 or visit www.theragingriver.com.

Monday, Aug. 25

• Open mic every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E.

READINGS AND CLASSES

Saturday, Sept. 20

• Free SAT prep classes, 10 a.m. at the Carnation Library temporary location, 4610 Stephens Ave. Free sessions will help teens prepare for all sections of the SAT. Participants get a copy of the College Board’s Official SAT Study Guide. Registration is required; space is limited to 30 teens. Call (425) 333-4398 for information. Classes continue on Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11 and 18.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Through August 30

• North Bend Friends Book Sale takes place during open hours at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend; (425) 888-0554. Shop for gently-used hardcover books, paperbacks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, videos and more, all for sale at bargain prices.

Thursday, Aug. 21

• Teen writing workshop for young writers, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library. Come and learn how to create characters, build a plot, and tell a story. Bring paper, pen, and your imagination. 

Monday, Aug. 25

• Game On! Guitar Hero Tournament is 2 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library. Show off your skills in this musical game tournament and win prizes!

Sunday, Sept. 14

• Blessing of the Animals is noon to 4 p.m. at All Pets Go To Heaven, 35022 S.E. Fall City-Snoqualmie Road, Fall City. A variety of blessing ceremonies performed to honor animals start at 2 p.m. There will be holistic healing, tools and information. For more information, e-mail to teri@allpetsgotoheaven.com or call (425) 222-7221.

Tuesday, Sept. 16

• Movie Night is 5 p.m. at the Carnation Library temporary location, 4610 Stephens Ave. Enjoy snacks while watching “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” The movie is rated PG. Call (425) 333-4398 for information.

Saturday, Sept. 27

• Fall Recycling Collection event, sponsored by the city of Snoqualmie, is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Mount Si High School back parking lot, located at 8651 Meadowbrook Way S.E. Residential household materials will be accepted for recycling. For information, call (425) 831-4919, ext. 23.