CALENDAR

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July 17, 2008 8:43 pm

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Events

Fraser Cabin Heritage Program: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 19 and Aug. 16. Visitors can participate in hands-on activities and games related to 1880s settler life. Free. All ages welcome. Kelsey Creek Community Farm Park, 410 130th Place S.E., Bellevue. 425-450-1049 or www.eastsideheritagecenter.org.

A Walk to Remember: 9:30 a.m. July 20. Two-mile walk to honor the memory of children who have died. Sponsored by the Eastside Chapter of The Compassionate Friends. Free. Winters House parking lot, 2102 Bellevue Way S.E., Bellevue. 425-562-8171.

Book signings: 6:30 p.m. July 23, Garth Stein to sign “The Art of Racing in the Rain.” Free. University Book Store Bellevue, 990 102nd Ave. N.E. 425-462-4500.

Crossroads Farmers Market: Noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 7. Crossroads Bellevue mall, 156th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Eighth Street, Bellevue.

Bellevue Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 9. 1717 Bellevue Way N.E.

Classes

Housing Seminar: 12:15-5:15 p.m. July 20 and Aug. 3. Free seminar for first-time home buyers seeking certification from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 253-682-1157 or www.whba.org.

Animal Adventures Day Camp: Mondays-Fridays, July 21-25 and Aug. 4-22. Week-long camps open to children ages 5-12 to learn about companion animals, and to help out at the shelter. $125-$150 per camper; scholarships available. Advance registration recommended. Seattle Humane Society, 13212 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue. 425-649-7553 or www.seattlehumane.org.

Hopelink financial literacy classes: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through July 30. Open to ages 18 and older. Topics: July 23, “Credit Basics”; July 30, “Build or Rebuild Your Credit.” Free; advance registration required. Hopelink office, 14812 Main St., Bellevue. 425-644-7911 or www.hope-link.org/gethelp/classes.

Great Summer Adventure Camp: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 8. Weekly summer camp with different themes each week. Open to sixth- through eighth-grade students. Call for cost. Jubilee REACH Center, 14200 13th Place, Bellevue. 425-452-6885 or www.MyParksandRecreation.com.

Fundraisers

“Champagne et Chocolat pour les Chats”: 7-10 p.m. July 19. Event features wine and chocolate tastings, and fundraiser auction to benefit Meow Cat Rescue in Kirkland. Admission is free. North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. www.meowcatrescue.org.

Sleep Country USA New Clothing Drive: Through July 20. Donors can bring new clothing items for foster children to any Sleep Country location. Locations: www.sleepcountry.com.

Organizations

48th District GOP: 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. New members welcome. North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. www.48gop.com.

Bellevue Overlake Rotary Club: Noon Wednesdays. Visitors welcome. $22 for make-ups. Harbor Club, 777 108th Ave N.E., Suite 2500, Bellevue. 425-454-3497.

Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club: 7 a.m. Fridays. Glendale Country Club, 13440 Main St., Bellevue. www.bbrc.net.

Bellevue Sunrise Rotary Club: 7 a.m. Tuesdays. Old Country Buffet in Factoria Mall, 4075 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue. 425-641 2590 or www.bellevuesunriserotary.org.

Eastgate Expounders Toastmasters Club: Noon Tuesdays. The President’s Distinguished Club. Exponent Conference Room, 15375 S.E. 30th Place, Suite 250, Bellevue. www.eastgateexpounders.org.

Kiwanis Club of Bellevue: Noon Thursdays. July 24 meeting open to members only. Crab Pot Restaurant, 2 Lake Bellevue Drive, Bellevue. 425-453-9948.

Mothers and Others: 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Mondays. Children can play in the nursery while moms hear speakers, make crafts and provide support for one another. Open to all mothers looking for friendship and support. St. Madeleine Sophie Church, 4400 130th Place S.E., Bellevue. 425-644-0840.

Rotary Club of Newcastle: 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays. $10 makeup fee for members; free for visitors. Golf Club at Newcastle, 15500 Six Penny Lane, Newcastle. 425-455-1600.

Wry Toastmasters: 7 a.m. Thursdays. The President’s Distinguished Club. Skyline Tower, 10900 N.E. Fourth St., ninth floor conference room, Bellevue. www.wrytoastmasters.org.

YMCA Seniors’ Group: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Open to ages 55 and older to participate in crafts, community service projects, intergenerational activities and fellowship. Also, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, bridge group. Newport Hills Community Church, 5833 119th Ave. S.E., Bellevue. 425-644-8417.

Reunions

Sammamish High School Class of 1978: July 19. Glendale Golf and Country Club, 13440 Main St., Bellevue. 425-644-1044 or www.reunionswithclass.com.

Newport High School Class of 1988: July 25. Shilshole Bay Beach Club, 6413 Seaview Ave., Seattle. 425-644-1044 or www.reunionswithclass.com.

Interlake High School Class of 1988: July 25. Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Avenue, 1415 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 425-644-1044 or www.reunionswithclass.com.