SATURDAY | 10
We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym Grand Opening: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 1910 132nd Ave NE Suite #7. Join the grand opening of the new gym desgned for children on the Autism spectum. It offers a fun and motivational environment to help children in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, communication, positive behavior modification, social interactions and self-care skills. Thr unique equipment assists all children in their neurological growth and development. For more, contact info@werockthespectrumeastsideseattle.com.
Fruit Tree Pruning: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Master Gardener’s Urban Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St. Larry Davis, a member of the Seattle Fruit Society, will present how to prune fruit trees in the summer months to enhance a tree’s growth and production. For more, visit http://www.mgfkc.org/resources/demonstration-gardens/bellevue-demonstration-garden.
FISW’s 18th Annual Kermesse Carnival: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., French Immersion School of Washington, 4211 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE. Join in this French carnival with fun booths, delicious food and raffle with great prizes. For more, contact the FISW Kermesse Team at kermesse@fisw.org.
Bellevue Botanical Garden 25th Anniversary Celebration: 1-4 p.m., Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this community jewel! Speeches, commemorative tree planting, ribbon-cutting of the new Urban Meadow, children’s planting activity, Mason Bee exhibit, Garden history exhibit, information tables and a Kogut Butoh dance performance. Refreshments will be provided. For more, visit http://bellevuebotanical.org/events.html.
Praise for this Trilogy! Legacy, Elements and Transitions: 1-3 p.m., Downtown Bellevue Barnes & Noble, 626 106th Avenue NE. Award winning Jesikah Sundin will be in the store to meet her fans and sign copies of her newest edition of Transitions, the third book in her Biodome series. For more, contact Kristina Twiss at crm1915@bn.com.
Music First! 2:30-4:30 p.m., Bellevue High School Theater, 10416 SE Wolverine Way. Northwest Sound Men’s chorus performs with special guests Wink, RipChord, and 4.0 and featuring graduates from the Spring Sing free music training program. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and children. There will be two performances at 2:30 and 7 p.m. For more, contact Joe Hage at JHage@northwestsound.org.
SUNDAY | 11
The Northwest Flea: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE. Visit this flea market at Bellevue College in the covered parking garage. There will be a great mix of antique and vintage vendors as well as food trucks and live music during lunch hour. For more, visit www.thenorthwestflea.com.
TUESDAY | 13
Coming of Age: Bellevue Botanical Garden at 25 by Nancy Kartes: 7 p.m., Bellevue Botanical Garden Aaron Education Center, 12001 Main St. Nancy Kartes will share her perspective on the vision, planning, collaboration and future of the Garden’s success. For more, visit http://www.wnps.org/cps/index3.html.
WEDNESDAY | 14
Alzheimer’s Association Bellevue Caregiver Support Group: 1:30-3 p.m., Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Road. The group provides a consistent and caring place for people to learn and gain emotional support from others caring for a person with memory loss. For more, call Ruth Hansing at 206-232-2537.
FRIDAY | 16
Crafterhours: Candle Making: 6-8 p.m., KidsQuest Children Museum, 1116 108th Ave NE. Learn how to make drip candles and unique candle holders from empty wine bottles. Admission is $30, ages 21+. Register at http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org/event/crafterhours-candlemaking/.
EVENTS | LIBRARY
Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Avenue NE.
425-369-3200
World Wide Knit in Public Day: 12 p.m., June 10. Join us for World Wide Knit in Public Day. Meet new friends, work on your project and enjoy the spring weather.
Ancestry Library Edition Drop-in Help: 1 p.m., June 13. Join eastside Genealogical Society volunteers for specialized research using Ancestry Library Edition.
Brick Builders: 1:30 p.m., June 14. Come build and create with LEGO blocks with other LEGO lovers.
SCORE Counseling: 10 a.m., June 15. A volunteer from Service Core of Retired Executives is available to provide free one-on-one counseling sessions to those seeking advice on starting and maintaining a small business. Visit the Information Desk or call the Bellevue Library to make an appointment, 425-450-1765.
Newport Library, 14250 SE Newport Way.
425-369-3200
Newport Way Library Association Meeting: 7:30 p.m., June 12. Join us for our meeting to learn more about us.
Women at the Western Front: 7 p.m., June 13. Tames Allen discusses the various work women did at the Western Front and on the home front during the War to End all Wars. Featuring dramatized diary entries from women who were there, as well as stunning period photographs, Tames brings to life what it was like to be a woman who served her country during this crucial time.
Infant Story Times: 10:30 a.m., June 13. Have fun reading stories and singing songs. Ages newborn to 12 months with adult.
Lake Hills Library, 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard.
425-369-3200
Mobile Office Hours for Congressman Adam Smith: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., June 13. Congressman Adam Smith’s office will be hosting mobile office hours to make their services more convenient and accessible. Smith’s staff members are able to assist constituents with Federal Agency issues, provide housing and financial support resources and help with federal grants.
Teen Zone: 2:30 p.m., June 14. Hang out, play video games and pick up a great book all in the same place.
Lake Hills Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., June 14. Lake Hills Book Discussion Group will be covering “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’ Brien.
Newcastle Library, 12901 Newcastle Way.
425-369-3200
Meet the Author and Spanish Reading Circle: 7 p.m., June 15. Come meet the author of “La Casa de los Secretos,” Maria de Lourdes Victoria.
