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June 9, 2008 7:44 pm

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Animals/farms

Open Farm Tour at Alpacas at Morning Star Ranch: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21, July 19, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27; also noon-4 p.m. Sept. 28. Come see a working alpaca ranch. View raw fiber from the animals, finished alpaca products, and adult and baby alpacas. Call or e-mail for directions. Morning Star Ranch in Ravensdale. 360-886-9639 or alpacainfo@comcast.net.

Cars

Cruise-In event: Fridays. Maple Valley Street Rats Car Club sponsors the Covington Friday Night Cruise-Ins for pre-1975 automobiles & pick ups only (No 4x4s) in a flagged show area at the Covington Wal-Mart parking lot. Cost: Free; donations accepted for Street Rats Scholarship fund. 206-763-1314.

Classes

Pet first aid: June 14, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Black Diamond Community Center. Cost is $40 per person. Morning snacks provided. Topics include how to restrain a sick or injured animal, how to help a choking dog or cat, check a pulse and perform CPR. Information: Instructor Tim Perciful, www.learnpetfirstaid.com

Children/families

Toddler Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Greater Maple Valley Community Center, 22010 S.E. 248th St., Maple Valley; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays at Gracie Hansen Community Center, 27132 S.E. Ravensdale Way, Ravensdale. 425-432-1272.

Black Diamond Community Center, 31605 Third Ave. Center offers a variety of youth programs, including:

• Before and After School Kids Summer Childcare: 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekdays. Summer childcare program for kindergarten-sixth grade. Cost: $3.75-$8 per 3-hour session. Discounts available. Details: 360-886-9844 or 360-802-7587.

• Creative movement and dance: 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Open to ages 3-5. Afternoon classes for older children available at community center. Cost: $25 per month. Black Diamond Gym. 360-886-1011.

• Get on Track (GOT): 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Open to students ages 13-17 who are in danger of entering the Juvenile Justice System. A session qualifies as 1.5 hours community service. Interview required. Call 360-886-9844.

Health/fitness

Jazzerkamp: 9 a.m.-noon June 23-27 and July 7-11. Open to children ages 6-11. Features hip-hop, cheerleading, fitness testing, beach-themed day, talent show, and arts and crafts. Cost: $125; registration required. Gym B at Lake Wilderness Elementary School, 24216 Witte Road S.E., Maple Valley. 425-413-8627 or Carolyn@C3-inc.net.

Blood drive: 1-7 p.m. June 25. For Puget Sound Blood Center. Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 20730 S.E. 272nd St., Covington. 800-398-7888 or www.psbc.org.

Life Nutrition NW Workshop: 4-5 p.m. Thursdays through June 26. Topic: June 12, “Cardio Vascular Health.” Drop-ins welcome. Cost: $5 per class. Maple Valley Community Center, 22010 S.E. 248th St. 253-630-7000.

Nutrition Class and Weight Loss Challenge: 4 p.m. Thursdays through July 24. Nutrition class covers topics such as protein, water, carbohydrates and Omega 3. Free. Weight Loss Challenge cost: $39. Black Diamond Community Center, 31605 Third Ave. 206-459-5950, becca.holcombe@gmail.com or www.gowlc.com.

Adult Jazzercise: 9:45 and 11 a.m., and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9 a.m. Saturdays. Cost: $30 per month. Black Diamond Community Center Gym, 25511 Lawson St. 360-886-1011.

Adult Jazzercise Lite and Body Sculpting: 8:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cost: $37.50. Greater Maple Valley Community Center, 22010 S.E. 248th St. 425-413-8627.

Fitness classes at Black Diamond Community Center: Center offers a variety of health and fitness classes, including Jazzercise, creative dance movement and body conditioning. Call for details. 31605 Third Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-1011, bdcc-admin@qwest.net or www.blackdiamondcc.org.

Iyengar Yoga: Maple Valley Parks and Recreation Department hosts yoga classes for all ages and ability levels, mornings and evenings. Call for details. Lake Wilderness Lodge, 22500 SE 248th St., Maple Valley. 425-413-8800 or www.bluemoonartsyoga.com.

Step Aerobic/Weights Class: 7-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cost: $79 for 10 weeks. King County Fire Department No. 44, Station 92, 31709 Kent-Black Diamond Road, Auburn. 253-631-6350 or 425-413-1623.

TOPS: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a nonprofit weight loss support group. New Hope Church, 21115 SE. 272nd St., Maple Valley. 253-631-3567 or www.tops.org.

Libraries

Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave. S.E. 253-630-8761 or www.kcls.org. Library events include:

• Anime and Manga Club: 4 p.m. June 11. Open to teenagers.

• Covi Adult Book Group: 2 p.m. June 12. Topic: “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by Barbara Kingsolver.

• “Catch the Reading Bug” 2008 Summer Reading Program: Starts June 16. Pick up booklets at the library.

• Game On!: 4 p.m. June 18. Teens can play GameCube, Xbox 360, PS2 and Nintendo Wii games at the library.

Maple Valley Library, 21844 S.E. 248th St. 425-432-4620 or www.kcls.org. Library events include:

• Between the Covers Reading Group: 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Topic: June 11, “Caramelo” by Sandra Cisneros.

• “Catch the Reading Bug” 2008 Summer Reading Program: Starts June 16. Pick up booklets at the library.

• Incredible Insects: 1 and 2:30 p.m. June 20. Open to ages 4 and older. Explore the world of insects, and meet a live Madagascar Hissing Cockroach. Registration required.

Reunions

Tahoma Senior High Class of 1998 Reunion: 7 p.m. July 19. Class members asked to register via e-mail, and to pass on the information to other classmates. Reunion location: Snoqualmie Pass. tahomabears98@yahoo.com.

Tahoma High School Class of 1983 25-year Reunion: Sept. 19-21. Includes classmates-only get together Friday night at Swinging Arm Bar and Grill, Black Diamond; alumni and spouses dinner Saturday at Muckleshoot Casino, Auburn; picnic Sunday. www.classmates.com or DTvedt@aol.com..

Seniors

Black Diamond Community Center, 31605 Third Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-1011. Senior activities include:

• Meditation Class: 6:45-8 p.m. June 11.

• Father’s Day Luncheon: 11 a.m. June 12.

• Basic Jewelry Class: 9:15-11:45 a.m. Mondays, June 16-30. Cost: $30, plus materials fee. Registration requested.

Greater Maple Valley Community Center, 22010 S.E. 248th St. 425-432-1272. Activities include:

• Senior trips: 11 a.m. June 24, The Outback Kangaroo Farm. Cost: $6 plus lunch. • 10 a.m.

• Caregivers’ support group: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays through July 2.

• Fourth of July Barbecue: 11:30 a.m. July 2.