Valley calendar

MUSIC AND COMEDY

Thursday, Oct. 9

• The Fabulous Johnsons play at 9 p.m. at Finaghty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Suite 110 on Snoqualmie Ridge; (425) 888-8833.

Friday, Oct. 10

• The Ricky Venture Revue plays at the Raging River Cafe and Club, 33723 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City. For information, call (425) 222-6669 or visit www.theragingriver.com.

Saturday, Oct. 11

• Free Rain plays at the Raging River Cafe and Club, 33723 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City. For information, call (425) 222-6669 or visit www.theragingriver.com.

• Love Trucker plays at 9 p.m. at Finaghty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Suite 110 on Snoqualmie Ridge; (425) 888-8833.

• The Bride of Leisure Time is 7:30 p.m. at Valley Center Stage, 119 North Bend Way, North Bend; (425) 831-5667. Visit www.valleycenterstage.org for more theater information.

• Square dance for beginners and dancers of all levels is 6 to 8 p.m. at The Center for Dance, 30540 S.E. 84th St., Preston. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for teens. Call (425) 281-3317 or visit www.thecenterfordance.com for more information and directions.

Sunday, Oct. 12

• The Bride of Leisure Time is 7:30 p.m. at Valley Center Stage, 119 North Bend Way, North Bend; (425) 831-5667. Visit www.valleycenterstage.org for more theater information.

Monday, Oct. 13

• Open mic every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E.

Tuesday, Oct. 14

• Open mic is 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday at Twede’s Cafe, 137 W. North Bend Way. Anyone is welcome to sing, play an instrument, or put on an act. For more information, call Kyle Twede at (425) 831-5511.

Thursday, Oct. 16

• Open mic is 7 to 10 p.m., the first and third Thursday of the Month, at Isadora’s Books and Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie; (425) 888-1345.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, Oct. 11

• The Eastside Chapter of Women of Vision meet for a brunch and project at 10:30 a.m. They are collecting donations of gently used baby and child toys, clothing and equipment for the Eastside Baby Corner. For more information, call Julie Duim at (425) 396-4547.

Sunday, Oct. 12

• Fifth Annual Dreams of Hope Ladies Auction and luncheon benefiting Seattle Children’s Hospital is noon to 3 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Ridge TPC. The fundraiser helps children with cancer, heart disease, and young people affected by accidents. Last year, the auction raised more than $55,000 for uncompensated care for children in need. For more information, call (425) 443-6714, or e-mail to dianareul@hotmail.com.

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