MUSIC AND COMEDY

Wednesday, Dec. 31

• New Year’s Eve Party at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Suite 110, Snoqualmie Ridge; (425) 888-8833.

• HiWatt plays at the Raging River Cafe and Club, 33723 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City. For information, call (425) 222-6669 or visit www.ragingrivercafeclub.com.

Thursday, Jan. 1

• Open mic is 7 to 10 p.m., the first and third Thursday of the month, at Isadora’s Books and Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie; (425) 888-1345.

Saturday, Jan. 3

• The Steve Bell Band plays at 9 p.m. at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Suite 110, Snoqualmie Ridge; (425) 888-8833.

• Knee Deep plays at the Raging River Cafe and Club, 33723 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City. For information, call (425) 222-6669 or visit www.ragingrivercafeclub.com.

Monday, Jan. 5

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

Tuesday, Jan. 6

• Open mic is 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday at Twede’s Cafe, 137 W. North Bend Way. Anyone is welcome to sing, play an instrument, or put on an act. For more information, call Kyle Twede at (425) 831-5511.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

• Down the Road, a Snoqualmie Valley bluegrass and old-time country music trio, performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodman Lodge Steakhouse and Saloon, 38601 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie. There is no cover charge. For more information, call (425) 888-4441 or visit www.downtheroadband.com.

READINGS AND CLASSES

Tuesday, Jan. 6

• Toddler Story Time is 9:30 a.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend; (425) 888-0554. For ages 2 to 3 with an adult.

• Toddler Story Time is 10 a.m. at the Fall City Library, 33415 S.E. 42nd Pl., Fall City. For children from newborns to age 3 with a parent or caregiver.

• Preschool Story Time is 10:30 a.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend; (425) 888-0554. For ages 3 to 6 with an adult; siblings welcome.

• Preschool Story Time is 11 a.m. at the Fall City Library, 33415 S.E. 42nd Pl., Fall City. For children age 3 to 6 with a parent or caregiver.

• Study Zone is 3 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie; (425) 888-1223. Students in grades K to 12 can drop in for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

• English as a Second Language class is 6:30 p.m. at St. Clare’s Church, 8650 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. This is a formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

• Evening Family Story Time is 6:30 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend; (425) 888-0554. All young children are welcome with a adult. Wear your pajamas and enjoy stories and songs.

• English as a Second Language class is 6:30 p.m. at the Fall City Library, 33415 S.E. 42nd Pl. This is a formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Monday, Jan. 12

• English as a Second Language classes meet at 6:30 p.m. at North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend; (425) 888-0554. This is a formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, Jan. 4

• Community Conversations, 1:30 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend; (425) 888-0554. Join your neighbors for a lively discussion about current events and issues.

• SnoValley Writers Work Group meets at 3 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend; (425) 888-0554. Join other writers for exercises, critique and lessons on voice, plot and more. Contact snovalleywrites@gmail.com for an assignment.

Monday, Jan. 5

• English as a Second Language classes meet at 6:30 p.m. at North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend; (425) 888-0554. This is a formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Saturday, Jan. 17

• The Basics of eBay Selling, 10 a.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend; (425) 888-0554. Learn how to set up an eBay Seller account, create successful eBay listings, upload pictures and accept credit cards.

Tuesday, Jan. 27

• Teen Scrapbooking Mania is 3 p.m. at the Fall City Library, 33415 S.E. 42nd Pl., Fall City. Create your own scrapbook to take home! Bring pictures. All other materials will be provided.