North Bend Friends of the Library Book Sale: The North Bend Friends of the Library book sale is back and will run from Oct. 1-5. Hardcover and paperback books, children’s books and homeschool materials, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks will be available for sale. Children’s book prices range from 25 cents to $2. The rest will be in the $5 to $20 range. Book sale hours are from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Cash, checks and Venmo payments will be accepted. For more information, call 425-888-0554.

Scott Rinckenberger Gallery Fall Show: Head over to Scott Rinckenberger’s North Bend Gallery at 106 W North Bend Way on Oct. 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. to celebrate his latest gallery show opening. The curated collection of Rinckenberger’s unique photos of the Snoqualmie Falls is his latest in a rotating selection of images celebrating his life in the mountains and the Snoqualmie Valley. Admission to the celebration is free. The gallery is open regularly from 12 to 6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday and 12 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, contact gallery@scottrinck.com

Music and Merlot Fundraiser: Head over to Alveare Winery, 32305 NE 8th Street in Carnation, on Oct. 5 to enjoy an evening of live music and wine while fundraising for CarePoint Clinic. Tickets are required for the family-friendly event and can be purchased at musicandmerlotcarepoint.bpt.me. Each ticket includes a glass of wine, a can of soda or a bottle of water. Additional wine and food will be available for purchase. For more information, contact misty@carepointclinic.org.

Comedy Show: Head over to Willaim Grassie Wine Estates, 7802 Center Blvd. SE in Snoqualmie on Oct. 5 for a live comedy show with Monica Nevi. The show starts at 7 p.m. and will run through 8:30 p.m. $25 tickets are available at wmgrassiewines.com/events. For more information, contact info@WMgrassiewines.com.

Give a Night Save a Life Fundraiser: Join the Empower Youth Network on Oct. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a fundraiser supporting the prevention of youth suicide and substance use. Two locations will host participants – Snoqualmie’s Saints & Scholars Irish Pub and Carnation’s Miller’s. A suggested minimum donation of $50 includes food, door prizes and a drink ticket. Those interested should RSVP at empoweryouthnetwork.org/events-calendar/. For more information, contact helene@empoweryouthnetwork.org.

Gina Belliveau: Head over to Sigillo Cellars, 8086 Railroad Avenue SE, Snoqualmie, on Oct. 11 for a night of wine, food and live music by Gina Belliveau. For more information, contact info@sigillocellars.com.

October SnoValley Chamber Luncheon: Join the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce at their Oct. 23 luncheon to hear an update on the Snoqualmie Casino’s expansion efforts. The event, held at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, 36005 SE Ridge St., will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is required in advance at snovalley.org. For more information, contact michele@snovalley.org.

Volition Brewing, located at 112 W. North Bend Way, celebrated its 5-year anniversary with live music and more. Photos courtesy of SnoValley Chamber of Commerce