Calendar Submissions

Calendars are published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Items for the Wednesday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Thursday. Items for the Saturday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Tuesday. To submit an item, e-mail calendar@reporternewspapers.com.

Events

Northwest Concrete Enterprises Eco Products Open House: 11:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 6-Sept. 3. All are welcome to learn about “green” products for home projects. Lunch provided. Cost: Free. 1451 127th Place N.E., Bellevue. info@nwconcrete.com.

Outdoor Movie Nights: Dusk Saturdays through Aug. 16. Bring lounge chairs or blankets to enjoy movies under the stars. Aug. 9, “Music of the Heart”; Aug. 16, “Ratatouille.” Free. Concessions available for purchase. Beit Tikvah Messianic Congregation, 7935 136th Ave. S.E., Newcastle. www.BeitTikvah.us.

Safe Crossings and Stepping Stones Summer Picnic: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 12. Event for children and their families that have experienced the death of a loved one, offered through Providence Hospice of Seattle’s Safe Crossings and Stepping Stones programs. Registration required. Newcastle Beach Park, 4400 Lake Washington Blvd. S.E., Bellevue. 206-749-7691.

Faith/Values

Bible Camp Vespers: 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 6-20. Casual services features singing around a campfire, followed by prayer inside sanctuary. Grace Lutheran Church, 9625 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue. 425-454-4344 or glcpastor@integra.net.

Rainforest Adventure Vacation Bible School: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Aug. 11-15. Open to ages 3-11 to enjoy games, music, Bible adventures, crafts and snacks. Registration required. First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-454-2059.

Fundraisers

Wine tasting/silent auction fundraiser: 5-9 p.m. Aug. 14. Evening includes premium wine sampling, silent auction and raffle items. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the door. 0/8 Seafood Grill/Twisted Cork Wine Bar, at Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way, Suite 100, Bellevue. 425-861-5444 or theasplunds@comcast.net.

Health/Fitness

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 10 a.m. Mondays. Cost: $6 per month. St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 17222 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue. 425-861-0645, 425-895-0858 or www.tops.org.

Walk for Life: 8-9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Offers safe, effective exercise with on-site experts who provide information, advice and monitoring. Free. Bellevue Square, 575 Bellevue Square. Enter at Skybridge 4. 425-454-8096.

Libraries

Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E. 425-450-1765 or www.kcls.org. Events include:

• World Language/English Bilingual Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 6 and 13. Stories and songs presented in English and another language.

• “‘Toadally’ Amphibians”: 11 a.m. Aug. 7. Presented by Nature Vision. Open to ages 4 and older; ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

• “Cool Bug Tunes for Kids”: 11 a.m. Aug. 9. Presented by Eric Herman.

• Citizenship preparation class: 7 p.m. Mondays. Free individualized help with all stages of the process of becoming a United States citizen, from completing the application forms to preparing for a successful interview. Drop-ins welcome. Call for details.

• Talk Time: 1:30 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. Saturdays. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

• English as a Second Language: 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free class taught by Bellevue Community College. Placement test required.

Lake Hills Library, 15228 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue. 425-747-3350 or www.kcls.org. Events include:

• Strategic Gaming Club: 3 p.m. Aug. 7 and 21. Open to teens to meet others who enjoy role-playing games.

• “Bugs Don’t Bug Me”: 1:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Presented by Cyndi Soup and The Thumbs Up Puppets.

• Twisted Yoga: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 9. Open to teens.

• Citizenship Class: 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

Library Connection @ Crossroads, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Suite K-11, Bellevue. 425-644-6203. Events include:

• Cool Bug Tunes for Kids: 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8. Presented by Eric Herman.

• English for Spanish Speakers: 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Free class for adults. Children’s story time offered during class.

Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. 425-747-2390 or www.kcls.org. Events include:

• “Waiter, There’s a Fly in My Song!”: 7 p.m. Aug. 6. Stories, songs and puppets. Location: across the street from library at Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

• Super Smash Bros Brawl Tournament: 1:45 p.m. Aug. 9. Open to teens. Registration required.

• Marvelous Monday Movies: 7 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 25.

• Read Three, Get One Free Summer Edition: Through August. Teens can read three books, write three reviews, and get a free book, as well as the chance to win monthly prizes.

• Computer classes: Library offers various computer classes. Call for details, registration.

• Game On!: 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Middle through high school students can play video games at the library.