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
Fraser Cabin Heritage Program: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 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.
KIXI Listener Appreciation Day: Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 23. Features live music and dance showcase. Free. Crossroads Bellevue, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue.
Northwest Concrete Enterprises Eco Products Open House: 11:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 3. All are welcome to learn about “green” products for home projects. Lunch provided. Free. 1451 127th Place N.E., Bellevue. info@nwconcrete.com.
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
Junior Jazzercise Camp: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 18-22. Open to ages 6-12 to participate in dance and crafts. Final performance for friends and family on Friday. Call for cost, registration. Highland Community Center, 14224 N.E. Bellevue-Redmond Road, Bellevue. 425-891-9113 or 425-814-2134.
Bellevue School District Gifted Program Testing: Aug. 19. Students new to BSD who will enter first-10th grade can sign up for testing, to be considered for the district’s Gifted Program. Free for BSD students; $85 for out-of-district students. Call or see Web site for details. 425-456-4136 or www.bsd405.org.
SeniorNet Annual Brown Bag Luncheon: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 21. All seniors are welcome to participate in computer workshops, demonstrations and question-and-answer sessions. Bring bagged lunch; drinks provided. Free. Phantom Lake Elementary School, 1050 160th Ave. S.E., Bellevue. 206-232-5892 or www.seniornetps.org.
Ongoing classes:
Children’s crafts: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Free craft activities for children. Lakeshore Learning Store, 11027 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue.
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.
Home Buyer’s Workshop: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. Windermere Real Estate, 1200 112th Ave. N.E., Suite B-100, Bellevue. 425-450-2621.
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
“Celebrate God’s Aloha” Luau at First Baptist: 1-7 p.m. Sept. 6. Features authentic Hawaiian food, limbo and costume contests, children’s activities, and multi-group praise concert. $5 donation; registration required by Aug. 23. First Baptist Church of Bellevue, 10431 S.E. 11th St., Bellevue. 425-454-6930 or firstbaptistluau@gmail.com.
Health/Fitness
Blood drives in Bellevue: 1-7 p.m. Aug. 18 at St. Louise Catholic Church, 141 156th Ave. S.E.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 19 at Overlake Hospital, 1035 116th Ave. N.E.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 22 at SanMar, 405 114th Ave. S.E. For Puget Sound Blood Center. 800-398-7888 or www.psbc.org.
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.
North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-452-7681. Center offers various health and fitness activities, including:
• Jazzercise: 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 8 a.m. Saturdays. Call for details: 425-894-4111.
• Gentle Yoga: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. For seniors and adults.
• Footcare: Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Will trim toe nails by appointment.
South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. 425-452-4240 or www.MyParksandRecreation.com. Center offers various summer fitness activities, such as:
• Fit Camp Total Body Conditioning: 6-7 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. For ages 16 and older. Call for cost.
• Strong & Fit Seniors/Adults: 10:15-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. For ages 18 and older. Call for cost.
• Youth Performance Enhancement: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. For ages 13 and older. Call for cost.
•Chito-Ryu Karate: 5:45-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 6-7:45 p.m. Fridays. For ages 9 and older. Advanced level offered also. Call for details, cost.
• Reflexology with Carol Pond: The second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Call for appointments.