Community Digest of October Events

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SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER ART CONTEST - submissions due October 15
EASTLAKE VS. REDMOND BAND RIVALRY SHOW - October 15
TEEN TOATMASTERS. Tuesdays Oct 12 - Oct 26 from 5-6 PM
OPEN MIC NIGHT! - October 16 @ 7 PM
SAMMAMISH PLATEAU PARENT NETWORKING GROUP - Family Problems? - October 18
SKI & SPORT SWAP - SATURDAY, October 23, 9-2 PM
VOLUNTEER CLEANUP AT IDYLWOOD PARK - October 30 from 9 - 12 PM.
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-- Mustang Weekly, October, 2011

DOCUMENTARY FILM, "A Chemical Reaction" followed by discussion and refreshements hosted by Sustainable Redmond.  Thursday, October 28, 7-9 PM  Redmond Library.
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Much of the film’s story focuses on Dr. June Irwin, a dermatologist who spurred the first town in Canada to ban lawn and garden chemicals pesticides in 1991. Since its release in fall 2009, this film has been inspiring people across Canada and the United States to challenge the status quo on behalf of their children, pets, and neighbors. The issue of pesticide use is particularly relevant in the Puget Sound region, where chemical fertilizers and pesticides run off into our lakes, rivers, streams, and the sound during each rainfall.  Donations, please.

TEEN TOATMASTERS. Tuesdays Oct 12 - Oct 26 from 5-6 PM @ Old Fire House Teen Center. It's certainly no secret that public speaking is a source of fear and stress for many. In this workshop we will discuss the essentials to creating an effective presentation, practice delivery techniques, and find ways to handle the jitters of standing in front of an audience. Public speaking is an important form of communication, a key in getting jobs and succeeding in academics. It certainly doesn't have to be scary and this workshop will help you make it fun. Ages: 14-19 Fee: $22R // $26 NR. See the Recreation Guide to register.

SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER ART CONTEST. Swedish Medical Center is building a new campus in Redmond. Swedish would like to feature digital images of artwork or photos by children or young adults who live in the Redmond/Sammamish area. The images selected by the Swedish Medical Center Art Committee will be turned into long-lasting pieces of art to showcase in the new Swedish facility. The artwork and images should promote healing, health and community. Students between the ages of 5 to 18 are welcome to submit their artwork; submissions are due October 15 by midnight. Artwork and images must be submitted electronically. Because not everyone has the resources to transfer their artwork into a digital format, Swedish is offering a Photography Open House where they will photograph student artworks for submission. The open house will be held on Friday Oct. 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the Lake Washington School District Resource Center. Questions? Contact Brooke Kempner.

EASTLAKE VS. REDMOND RIVALRY SHOW! October 15th @ 8 PM @ the Old Firehouse Teen Center. Two bands from rival high schools will face off to see which school is more true to the spirit of Rock and Roll! Ticket price: $7 ($6 if wearing school colors)

OPEN MIC NIGHT! October 16th @ 7 PM @ the Old Firehouse Teen Center. Acoustic Music, Spoken Word, Poetry, Monologues, Comedy and More! To sign up early or for other information, please email Samantha Smith. Tickets are free!

FACING FAMILY PROBLEMS? The Sammamish Plateau Parent Networking Group was formed to help address family concerns and challenges. This year, they are working with family coach, Bill Dean, who will design monthly workshops around parents' concerns. The group's next meeting will be held at the Sahalee Fire Station on 228th Ave. N E. across from the Deerfield Sports Field on Monday, October 18th at both 11:30-1:30 and 7:00-9:00 PM. For more information contact Cherry O'Neill.

OPEN MIC 101: TEEN WRITING & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP. Do you have a poem or short story you'd like to share? Join the Redmond Association of Spokenword (RASP) at the Redmond Library on Saturday, October 23rd from Noon to 5:00 pm for an open mic opportunity for teens. Questions? Contact the RASP.
SKI & SPORT SWAP. The Sammamish Kiwanis present a Ski & Sport Swap Saturday on October 23rd from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Pine Lake Covenant Church's Gym (1715 - 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish, WA 98075). For best results bring items in to sell or donate on Friday night, October 22nd from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM or Saturday morning, October 23rd from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

VOLUNTEER CLEANUP AT IDYLWOOD PARK. Join the Green Redmond Partnership for a cleanup party at Idylwood Beach Park on October 30 from 9am to 12pm. (3650 West Lake Sammamish Parkway) Please come dressed for the weather, and bring a water bottle to refill. We will supply tools and gloves. Please use the online form to register.

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