Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | April 19 edition

Lots of Earth Day activities this weekend in the Valley.

By Mallory Kruml • April 18, 2024 7:30 pm
North Bend Mayor Mary Miller visited two preschool classes at Snoqualmie Elementary School to talk with students about photography on April 5. Mayor Miller, a professional photographer, shared pictures she’s taken with the students and brought 10 cameras from her collection for them to learn about. (Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley School District)
North Bend Mayor Mary Miller visited two preschool classes at Snoqualmie Elementary School to talk with students about photography on April 5. Mayor Miller, a professional photographer, shared pictures she’s taken with the students and brought 10 cameras from her collection for them to learn about. (Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley School District)

Storytime and watercolor craft: Head over to the Fall City Library, 33415 SE 42nd Place, Fall City, on April 19 for a read-aloud story illustrated by the kids of Fall City Family Co-op, followed by a round-robin watercolor craft. The Fall City Arts event begins at 2:30 p.m. and is suitable for ages 5 to 10. Registration is not required. For more information, contact hello@fallcityarts.com.

Tennant Trailhead Park ribbon cutting: Join the City of North Bend and Si View Metropolitan Parks at noon April 19 for the ribbon cutting ceremony at Tennant Trailhead Park, 12201 West Ribary Way, North Bend. The park officially opens on April 20. For more information, contact info@siviewpark.org.

Healthy Kids Day: Join the Snoqualmie Family YMCA, 35018 SE Ridge Street, Snoqualmie, for Healthy Kids Day on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event features a bounce obstacle course, fitness class demonstrations, rock painting and a YMCA photo booth. For more information, call 425-256-3115.

North Bend Beautification Days: In honor of Earth Day, the City of North Bend invites community members to participate in a community cleanup event on April 21 and April 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants can meet at the North Bend Train Depot, 205 E. McClellan Street, North Bend, each day to collect tools. The city encourages residents to participate regardless of location. For more information, call 425-888-1211.

Snoqualmie Park restoration: Join the City of Snoqualmie in celebrating Earth Day on April 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Snoqualmie Community Park, 35016 SE Ridge Street, Snoqualmie. Participants of all ages are welcome to help the city remove invasive plants and mulch native plants. Each participant will be sent home with a free strawberry plant. For more information, contact pbennett@snoqualmiewa.gov.

Eat Like a Local: Head over to the North Bend Library, 115 East 4th Street, at 6 p.m. April 23 to hear Jon Douglas discuss his book “500 Ways to Eat Like a Local.” Registration is required on the library website. Copies of his book will be available for purchase. For more information, call 425-888-0554.

State of the Cities Address: Join the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce at this month’s luncheon to hear the State of the Cities Address from Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross and North Bend Mayor Mary Miller. The program, held at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, 36005 SE Ridge St., Snoqualmie, will begin at 11:30 a.m. April 24. Registration is required through the chamber website. Tickets start at $40 for chamber members. For more information, contact michele@snovalley.org.

Paint Your Pet: Head to Sigillo Cellars, 8086 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie, to paint your pet. Step-by-step instructions and supplies, such as brushes, aprons and easels, will be offered. Participants are required to bring a photo of their pet. Tickets for the April 24 event from 6 to 8 p.m. can be found on the Sigillo Cellars website at www.sigillocellars.com. For more information, call 425-292-0754.

Teen Game Night: Head over to the Snoqualmie Valley Library, 7824 Center Boulevard SE, Snoqualmie, on April 24 for a teen game night. Ages 13 to 17 can participate and play video games on Nintendo Switch from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 425-888-1223.