MUSIC AND COMEDY
Wednesday, July 30
• 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, July 31
• Timeless Soul 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.
Friday, Aug. 1
• The Machine 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. 2
• About Face 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.
• Shotgun Kitchen will perform 8 to 10 p.m. at Isadora’s Books and Cafe, 8063 Railroad Ave. N., in downtown Snoqualmie; (425) 888-1345. There is a $5 suggested donation. Wine, organic coffee, beer and desserts will be available.
Monday, Aug. 4
• Open mic every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E.
Thursday, Aug. 7
• The Brakes play top-40s tunes from the 1960s and ‘70s, at Centennial Fields in Snoqualmie. Bring a picnic, sit back and relax, or just dance.
Thursday, Aug. 21
• Stay Tuned plays bluegrass tunes at Centennial Fields in Snoqualmie. Bring a picnic, sit back and relax, or just dance.
READINGS AND CLASSES
Wednesday, July 30
• Young Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m. at the Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie; (425) 888-1223. For ages 12 to 24 months with an adult; siblings and younger children 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 welcome.
Thursday, July 31
• Evening Family Story Time, 6:30 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie; (425) 888-1223. All young children welcome with an adult. Wear your pajamas and enjoy stories and songs.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Wednesday, July 30
• A Bug’s Tale, presented by Courtney Campbell for ages 3 and older, 2 p.m. at the North Bend Library. Have you ever thought about a bug’s point of view? Take part in an interactive program of stories and songs, sponsored by the Friends of the North Bend Library.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Aug. 1, 2 and 3
• Snoqualmie Railroad Days festivities take place in downtown Snoqualmie. A children’s, pet, and grand parade begins at 11:15 a.m. Events continue all weekend.
Saturday, Aug. 2
• The ninth annual Snoqualmie Firefighters Pancake Breakfast and silent auction is 7 to 11 a.m. at the city fire station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway. Diners can enjoy a hearty breakfast, take their children to the fire house for a tour of fire trucks, and get a chance to win auction prizes.
Sunday, Aug. 3
• Total Experience Full Gospel choir concert, 7 p.m. at Tolt Congregational United Church of Christ. Donations received at the concert will go to hurricane relief work. The church is located at 4851 Tolt Ave., Carnation. For more information, call (425) 333-4254.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Aug. 8, 9 and 10
• Festival at Mount Si takes place in North Bend. The main parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, with events happening in North Bend and at Si View Park.
Monday, Aug. 11
• Key Leaders Summit discusses teen health issues in the Valley, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grange Cafe in Duvall.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
• Cosplay class for teens in grades 6 to 12, 3 to 4 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library. Get ideas on how to dress up like your favorite manga or anime character.
Thursday, Aug. 21
• Teen writing workshop for young writers, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library.
