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
“This is YOUR Ballet Bellevue” Photo Contest: Oct. 1, entries due. Open to all photographers, amateur and professional. Entry fee is $25. Winners will be announced at Ballet Bellevue’s performance of “Harvest Moonlight” Oct. 11. Visit Web site for details. www.balletbellevue.org.
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
Hopelink financial literacy classes: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 25. Classes include: Sept. 11, “Smart Bucks”; Sept. 18, “Credit Basics”; Sept. 25, “Build or Rebuild Your Credit.” Free; advance registration required. Hopelink’s Bellevue center, 14812 Main St. 425-644-7911 or www.hope-link.org/gethelp/classes.
Lewis Creek Discovery Series: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 6-27. Classes for children 6 and older, led by a naturalist. Topics: Sept. 6, “Dirty Rotten Discoveries” (dirt and natural recycling); Sept. 13, “It’s a Wonderful World” (backyard nature); Sept. 20, “Salmon Cycles” (all about salmon); Sept. 27, “Stream Ecology,” talk presented by Nature Vision. $5 per class; advance registration required. Lewis Creek Park, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., Bellevue. 425-452-6885.
Housing Seminar: 12:15-5:15 p.m. Sept. 7. Free seminar for first-time home buyers seeking certification from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E. 253-682-1157 or www.whba.org.
“Climate Change Common Sense”: 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Features open house with local environmental groups, followed by seminar with State Rep. Deb Eddy, author Jonathan Harrington and Audubon member Brid Nowlan. Free. South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. 425-576-8805 or www.EastsideAudubon.org.
Ongoing classes:
Citizenship class: 9:15-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free. Crossroads Community Center, 16000 N.E. 10th Street, Bellevue. 206-695-5975 or hannahbk@acrs.org.
Senior acting class: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. No experience necessary. Free. Bellevue Youth Theatre, 16661 Northup Way. 425-452-7155.
Talk Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays. Attendees can practice their English in casual setting. Refreshments provided. Free. Bellewood Presbyterian Church, 10936 N.E. 24th St., Bellevue. 425-454-1247, mrsavill@gmail.com or www.bellewoodpca.org.
Faith/Values
Eastside Interfaith Social Concerns Council: Noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Topic: “Congregations for the Homeless: New Directions in Overcoming Homelessness.” Light lunch available for $3, or bring your own lunch. All are welcome. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 3030 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue. 425-747-5924 or drswing@webtv.net.
“Music and Meditation”: 1-5 p.m. Sept. 13. Free workshop includes live music, relaxing atmosphere and instructions on meditation. All are welcome. Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E. 425-753-0634.
Fundraisers
Overlake Specialty School Auxiliary Fundraising Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Sept. 10. Keynote speaker will be Bridget Walker, assistant professor at Seattle University. Proceeds benefit special-needs children at Overlake Hospital Medical Center’s Specialty School. $100 suggested donation. Bellevue Club, 11200 S.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 425-688-5529 or auxiliaries@overlakehospital.com.
Health/Fitness
“Care Management”: 10-11 a.m. Sept. 10. Learn about proactive ways of keeping your loved ones safe, deciding on the right facilities, and navigating the health care system. Question and answer session with a nurse to follow. Garden Club Retirement Community, 13350 S.E. 26th St., Bellevue. 425-643-7111.
“Female Incontinence—It’s Not a Fact of Life”: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Overlake urologist will discuss the different types of incontinence and the latest treatment options for senior women. $5 for non-members; free for YMCA members. Bellevue YMCA, 14230 Bellevue-Redmond Road. 425-746-9900.
“Arm Yourself to Fully Understand Diabetes”: 10:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 16. Overlake diabetes educators will review the symptoms, risk factors and diagnosis of diabetes, as well as techniques to control the disease. Overlake physical therapist will also discuss how exercise impacts the body and how it can help one better manage diabetes. $5; registration required. Bellevue Community College North Campus, 10700 Northup Way, Bellevue. 425-688-5800.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 10 a.m. Mondays. $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. 425-688-5800.
