Valley Calendar

• 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.

MUSIC AND COMEDY

Wednesday, Aug. 27

• 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. 28

• The Lakes play 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.

Friday, Aug. 29

• Wired plays 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.

Saturday, Aug. 30

• Groove House plays 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, Sept. 1

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

Readings and Classes

Tuesday, Sept. 9

• 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 newborns to age 3 with an adult.

• 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 ages 3 to 6 with an adult.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

• Young Toddler Story Time is 9:30 a.m. at the Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie; (425) 888-1223. For ages 1 to 2 with an adult, younger children and siblings are welcome.

• Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie; (425) 888-1223. For ages 3 to 6 with an adult, siblings are welcome.

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

Thursday, Sept. 11

• Evening Family Story Time is 6:30 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie; (425) 888-1223. All young children are welcome with an adult. Wear your pajamas and enjoy stories and songs.

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.

Friday, Sept. 5

• End of Summer Reading Party and Auction is 3 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth Street, North Bend; (425) 888-0554. Spend your book bucks on prizes.

Sunday, Sept. 7

• Arlington West film screening, part of the Community Conversation presentation, 1:30 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. This film honors the soldiers killed in Iraq, and their families.

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. E-mail to teri@allpetsgotoheaven.com or call (425) 222-7221.

Tuesday, Sept. 16

• Teen Writing Circle meets at 3 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth Street, North Bend; (425) 888-0554. Learn new writing techniques.

• 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.

Monday, Sept. 17

• Back to School: Time to Clear Your Clutter is 7 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie; (425) 888-1223. Learn to use time to your advantage and create a decluttering plan.