Luther’s Table benefit
Luther’s Table Benefit Concert will be held at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 1700 Edmonds Ave. N.E., Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, capped at $40 for families and can be purchased at Luther’s Table or St. Matthews Lutheran Church.
Activities include seven bands: Sean Bendickson, Bitter Tonic, Suzanne Brewer, Hot Dish, Karla Cruz, Shane Simonsen, and Nina and the Big Boys! Many inspirational stories of Luther’s Table will be shared by friends and supporters.
Holiday at Terrible Beauty
A Terrible Beauty Irish Pub in Renton has several upcoming holiday-themed events:
• 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Dec. 17, An Angelic Holiday Celebration Dinner with Erin McNamee and The Ancora Women’s Choir, reservation only for four course dinner
• All day, Dec. 25, Christmas Brunch Pajama Party with Holiday music and movies, free
• 9 p.m., Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Bash 2012 with Ready Steady Go!, free
The pub is located at 201 Williams Avenue South in Renton. For more information call 425-227-3396 or visit, myspace.com/aterriblebeautyirishpub.
Music for Kids
Maple Valley Youth Symphony hosts “The Gift Concert” benefiting the Maple Valley Rotary’s Music For Kids program Dec. 16.
The concert is being held at 7 p.m. at the Maple Valley Presbyterian Church, 22659 Sweeney Road Southeast in Maple Valley.
The concert features an appearance from Santa, Maple Valley Youth Symphony’s Debut, Philharmonia and Symphony Orchestras as well as ensemble groups.
Cold-weather items needed
Valley Medical Center’s Occupational Health Services is accepting donations of cold-weather items for BlaketSeattle. The following items are being accepted; blankets, long-sleeve shirts, hats, thermals, pants, boots, sweaters, gloves, scarves, sleeping bags and socks. Donation boxes can be found at the hospital through the end of December.
Food, clothing drive
Valley Medical is also hosting a food and clothing drive sponsored by their Day Surgery Center.
The community is asked to bring non-perishable food for the Faith Harvest Helpers and warm clothing for the Renton Clothing Bank through Dec. 22.
The Day Surgery Center is at 17820 Talbot Road S. in Renton.
‘Beer, carols’
Luther’s Table will feature an opportunity to sing carols and kick back with their “Beer and Carols” series in December.
The event is offered at 7 p.m., Dec. 20.
New Year’s Eve
Vino at the Landing is having a New Year’s Eve Party at 8 p.m., Dec. 31.
Vino is located at 800 N. 10th Pl., Suite E. The cost is $65 per person. The calendar listing last week indicated the event was free. For more information call 425-282-0382 or visit www.vinoatthelanding.com.
