Under the “About Me” section on Jeff Dye’s MySpace profile, the last sentence says, “Looks like class clown can be a career!”
THE MAPLE VALLEY MUSIC IN THE PARK series continues tomorrow at Lake Wilderness Park with a performance by the Night Train Blues Band from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The four-piece band, headed by harmonica player and singer Gary Turk, plays Texas and Chicago-style blues. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be sold as a fund-raiser for Maple Valley Junior Football and Cheer.
The phone call came in during the early morning hours. “Cashman, it’s me,” said the voice on the other end. “I’ve got to cancel our lunch today.”
Getting listed: Out & About, a listing of arts and entertainment events, is 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. Send items to calendar@reporternewspapers.com
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra will host a free, two-day orchestra camp Aug. 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Maple Valley. Participants in the camp, which is open to students with two or more years of playing experience on any instrument, will be introduced to music that will be played next season by the youth symphony. Participants can take a sack lunch or buy lunch for $5. More information is available from Elisa Lewis, the orchestra’s executive director, at (425) 413-0537 or elisa_lewis@msn.com.
Author J.A. Jance will discuss her latest book, “Damage Control,” during an appearance Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. at Covington Library.
Could you possibly have missed this?
Okay, sometimes I just have to jump in and tell you about my faves. Enter one of my favorite authors-: Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Really! Together they make one great, not-to-be-missed author.
“Ice Limit” is one of their older ones. It came out in 2000, so you should be able to find it pretty easily.
The Maple Valley Parks and Recreation Department hosts yoga classes for all ages and ability levels at Lake Wilderness Lodge.
A few years ago, I put my daughter on an airplane to Europe. I didn’t want her to fly, but train travel would have been difficult.
Tips from children’s librarian Sharon Chastain to help you get your kids reading:
Summer reading programs offered through public libraries – including in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond – are in full swing now and have been for many years.
Getting listed: Out & About, a listing of arts and entertainment events, is 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. Send items to calendar@reporternewspapers.com
Carson and Tess Henley don’t need “American Idol” judges Simon Cowell or Paula Abdul to tell them they’re talented.
WaterWise demonstration garden: Self-guided tours showcase plants and gardening methods that conserve water. Plant list available at garden or from Web site. Guided tours available for groups of 12 or more with advance registration. Hours: Dawn-dusk daily. Covington Water District, 18631 S.E. 300th Place, Covington. 253-631-0565, ext. 170, or www.covingtonwater.com.
Thinking of buying a new television? Well, apparently you aren’t alone if a new jumbo-tronic video monster is calling your name. According to a consumer survey taken this May, more Americans than ever are thinking of getting a new TV.
WaterWise demonstration garden: Self-guided tours showcase plants and gardening methods that conserve water. Plant list available at garden or from Web site. Guided tours available for groups of 12 or more with advance registration. Hours: Dawn-dusk daily. Covington Water District, 18631 S.E. 300th Place, Covington. 253-631-0565, ext. 170, or www.covingtonwater.com.
Live music, a barbecue and games were part of Mountain Vineyard Christian Fellowship’s Community Backyard Block Party and Festival last Saturday.
Fellowship and food will be on the menu when Covington Community Church hosts a free breakfast at 8:30 a.m. next Tuesday.
The Covington Days Parade, a centerpiece of the community festival, will start at 11 a.m. today. Here’s the route: Start at Southeast 271st Street and 168th Place Southeast, head east to the MultiCare clinic at 17700 Southeast 272nd Street.
Well, school is out and my kids are already bored. How about yours?
