Bellevue UKE'sters

Song Circle
2025-06-18 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Song circle will commence after Gig song practice.
Here are the gig songs we will review:

Tiny Bubbles
Pearly Shells (Silver Glen version)
White Sandy Beach
Ain’t She Sweet
Everybody Loves a Lover

Come prepared for song circle with a list of songs you can pick from.
Use the PURPLE BOOK or the GIG SONGS when making your list.

Aloha Pō’alima
2025-06-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Kirkland Public Library Meeting Rom, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
Aloha Pō’alima (Aloha Friday) is an informal gathering to focus on Hawaiian music, language, and culture.
This is our first time meeting at the Kirkland Library. Parking is on the East side of the building or underneath the building. There is an elevator from underground parking up to library level. Meeting room is to the left as you come in the main door.
Please organize your music ahead of time using the list below, or you can DOWNLOAD THIS PDF file for use with electronic devices.
Song sheets can be found on the Aloha Friday page, or the Gig Song PDFs page.

Aloha Friday UKEʻsters
Island Style
Makee ‘Ailana
Haleakalā (Kekona)
Nā Vaqueros
Pua Olena
Friends
Pua Mana
Waipiʻi
E Hihiwai
He Aloha Mele
PuaTuberose
Blue Hawaii
Moloka’i Sweet Home
Wahine Ilikea
Little Grass Shack / Brown Gal Medly
Noho Paipai
My Yellow Ginger Lei
Hawai’i Aloha
Not Pau

Song Circle
2025-06-25 13:00 - 14:30
Come prepared with suggestions for a song circle after selected Gig songs that we will practice.
Use the PURPLE BOOK or the GIG SONGS when making your list of choices.

Song Circle
2025-07-02 13:00 - 14:30
After we practice some gig songs, we will go around the circle playing song requests.
Please come prepared with a song or two to suggest when it’s your turn!
This week you can pick songs from our ALOHA FRIDAY page, or from the GIG SONGS list.

Aloha Pō’alima
2025-07-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Hale ‘o Kalena, available by request, Bellevue, WA, 98008
Aloha Pō’alima (Aloha Friday) is an informal gathering to focus on Hawaiian music, language, and culture.
Please organize your music ahead of time using the list (once provided) below, or you can DOWNLOAD THIS PDF file for use with electronic devices.
Song sheets can be found on the Aloha Friday page, or the Gig Song PDFs page.

Aloha Friday Ukeʻsters
Friends
Ke Aloha
Spread A Little Aloha
Blue Hawaiʻi
Hukilau Song
Waikiki
Tiny Bubbles
Pua Mana
Ulupalakua
Beautiful Kauaʻi
Ka Pua E
Molokaʻi Sweet Home
Wahine Ilikea
My Little Grass Shack/ Little Brown Gal
Kuhio Bay
Iʻll Remember You
Rainbow/ Wonderful World
Not Pau

Song Circle
2025-07-09 13:00 - 14:30
After gig song practice, we will continue with a song circle.
Please come prepared with a few song titles.
This week songs may be chosen from the MISC SONGS or GIG SONGS

Song Circle
2025-07-16 13:00 - 14:30
Please come prepared with a few song titles to use in our song circle after we work on a few gig songs.
This week songs may be chosen from the MISC SONGS or GIG SONGS

Morningstar Luau (Gig)
2025-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Morningstar Kirkland, Address11729 NE 118th Street, Kirkland, WA, 98034, United States
The Bellevue UKE’sters Nā Hoa Aloha were invited back to provide live entertainment for a lovely afternoon luau.
Nā Hoa Aloha
There was a full house, lots of delicious food, and plenty of Hawaiian music (and some hula too)!
The set list can be downloaded HERE.
Enjoying luau food together afterwards

Aloha Pō’alima
2025-07-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Hale ‘o Kalena, available by request, Bellevue, WA, 98008
Aloha Pō’alima (Aloha Friday) is an informal gathering to focus on Hawaiian music, language, and culture.
Please organize your music ahead of time using the list (once provided) below, or you can DOWNLOAD THIS PDF file for use with electronic devices.
Song sheets can be found on the Aloha Friday page, or the Gig Song PDFs page.

Aloha Friday Ukeʻsters
Friends
Ke Aloha
Island Style
My Topical Baby
E Nani E
Waikiki
Pua Olena
Kuʻu Hoa
Noho Paipaʻi
Haleakala
Makaha Moon
Ulili E
E Kailua E
Mele of my Tutu E
E Kuʻu Morning Dew (in G)
Iʻll Remember You
Hawaiʻi Aloha
Not Pau

Song Circle
2025-07-23 13:00 - 14:30 | LakeHills Library Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
**CHANGE OF VENUE**
Paving project is not yet completed where we have been meeting, so
Same time – different place!
Please join us in the meeting room at Lake Hills Library (15590 Lake Hills Blvd, Bellevue, WA 98007-5997)
The session will start with practicing Gig songs for the Aljoya Happy Hour gig that is coming up.
Below is the list of songs for Aljoya. You can DOWNLOAD THIS PDF of the practice set for use on electronic devices.
After that – if time, song circle! Bring a list of your favorites to request.
Songs may be chosen from the TEAL BOOK, and GIG SONGS .
Aljoya Happy Hour Set List:

This Magic Moment
In the Good Old Summertime
Ain’t She Sweet
Everybody Loves a Lover
Under the Boardwalk
Who Put the Bomp
You Belong to Me
Tiny Bubbles
Pearly Shells
The Hukilau Song
My Little Grass Shack
Bye Bye Love
Pretty Woman
Sweet Caroline
Can’t Help Falling In Love
When You’re Smiling

Potluck and Song Circle
2025-07-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Sanders Residence, address available by request, Bellevue, WA, 98008
Kathleen Sanders has invited us for an afternoon kanikapila at her Lake Sammamish home.
There will be music, hula and good food! Plus 1’s welcome.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 30 from 2:00 to 5:00. Song circle from 2:30 to 3:30 followed by socializing.
WHAT TO BRING: Ukulele, stand, heavy hors d’ oeuvre, and your beverage of choice.
PARKING: Please let Kathleen know if you need to reserve parking in the driveway, otherwise you can park on
West Lake Sammamish Parkway or the neighbor’s driveway to the south. Dick will be there to direct you.
Please RSVP by July 25th.
When it’s time for kanikapila, we will play out of THIS SONGBOOK (you can download for use with electronic devices).
If you are using paper music, you can download the SONGLIST to use to organize your music ahead of time.
Don’t forget your ukulele!

Aloha Pō’alima
2025-08-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Hale ‘o Kalena, available by request, Bellevue, WA, 98008
Aloha Pō’alima (Aloha Friday) is an informal gathering to focus on Hawaiian music, language, and culture.
Please organize your music ahead of time using the list below, or you can DOWNLOAD THIS PDF file for use with electronic devices.
Song sheets can be found on the Aloha Friday page, or the Gig Song PDFs page.

Oli Aloha
Aloha Friday UKEʻsters
Tewetewe
Friends
Ke Aloha
My Tropical Bay
Island Style
My Waikiki Girl
Pretty Red Hibiscus
My Yellow Ginger Lei
My Sweet Gardenia Lei
Pua Tuberose
Mahina Hoku/Aloha Wau Medley
Paniolo Country
Mele of my Tutu
Waipiʻi
Puamana
Maikaʻi No Kauaʻi
Noho Paipai
Not Pau

Happy Hour at Aljoya (Gig)
2025-08-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Aljoya Senior Living Community, 2430 76th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, 98040, United States
The UKE’sters have been invited to provide live music during the monthly happy hour at Aljoya.
UPDATE: please note we won’t be outdoors in the garden due to RAIN forecast. The Aljoya staff has moved us indoors to the small theater on the main floor. At the entrance lobby go to the right then left. The theater is on the right.
Please arrive by 2:30pm. Wear colorful aloha attire.
Parking: 2430 76th Ave SE (Across street in AVIARA APT Bldg)
We will play for approximately an hour, starting at 3pm.
If using paper, please organize your music ahead of time per the list below. DOWNLOAD THIS PDF file to use with electronic devices.
Set List:

This Magic Moment
In the Good Old Summertime
Ain’t She Sweet
Everybody Loves a Lover
Under the Boardwalk
Who Put the Bomp
You Belong to Me
Tiny Bubbles
Pearly Shells
The Hukilau Song
My Little Grass Shack
Bye Bye Love
Pretty Woman
Sweet Caroline
Can’t Help Falling In Love
When You’re Smiling

Song Circle
2025-08-13 13:00 - 14:30
The focus of our gathering will be to prepare for Arts in the Garden.
We will play through the entire set list – you can DOWNLOAD THE LIST HERE
After practicing for our upcoming gig at the Botanical Gardens, if there is time we will enjoy a song circle.
Song circle picks can be chosen from any of our current resources: GIG SONGS , MISC SONGS, ALOHA FRIDAY SONGS, as well as the TEAL BOOK or PURPLE BOOK.

Aloha Pō’alima
2025-08-15 13:00 - 14:30 | LakeHills Library Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Aloha Pō’alima (Aloha Friday) is an informal gathering to focus on Hawaiian music, language, and culture.
Please organize your music ahead of time using the list below, or you can DOWNLOAD THIS PDF file for use with electronic devices.
Song sheets can be found on the Aloha Friday page, or the Gig Song PDFs page.

Aloha Friday UKEʻsters
Na Vaqueros
Friends
Ke Aloha
My Tropical Bay
Ja Da Island
My Waikiki Girl
Kuʻu Home O Kahaluʻu
Waimanalo Blues
Ahulili
Mokihana Medley
Kamalani
Laupahoehoe Hula
I Miss You my Hawaiʻi
E Hihiwai
Kuhio Bay
Maui Sup’pa Man
KHBC
Model T
Hawaiʻi Aloha

Song Circle
2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:30
This is the last opportunity to practice for Arts in the Garden. You can DOWNLOAD THE SET LIST HERE.
If time allows, we can enjoy a song circle after gig practice – be thinking of what you want to play!
Song circle picks can be chosen from any of our current resources: GIG SONGS , MISC SONGS, ALOHA FRIDAY SONGS, as well as the TEAL BOOK or PURPLE BOOK.

Special Gig Practice
2025-08-22 13:00 - 14:30
All those who are planning on joining us for the Arts in the Garden performance are invited to come to this extra practice session.
We will be joined by the dancers from Melalani Hula Studio – so the three songs for hula will be a focus.
But, we may also practice the other gig songs.
For those using electronic music, you can DOWNLOAD THIS PDF which contains the music for our set.
If you are using paper music, please organize it ahead of time by using the SET LIST.

Bellevue Botanical Gardens (gig)
2025-08-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Bellevue Botanical Gardens, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, WA, 98005, United States
After a year off, the Bellevue UKE’sters are excited to once again be providing a part of the music entertainment at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens “Arts in the Garden 2025” event.
The three day event will feature live music, a variety of artists, and many kinds of 3-D garden art available for purchase.
Admission is free, but there is a $10 fee for parking. Alternately, you can park for free at Wilburton Elementary School (12300 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005) and walk up to the venue.
Our set is slated for Saturday 1:00pm. Call time is 12:30! Attire is colorful/Aloha wear.
For those using electronic music, you can DOWNLOAD THIS PDF which contains the music for our set.
If you are using paper music, please organize it ahead of time by using the SET LIST.

Song Circle
2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:30
Please join us to share music together! Perhaps a few gig songs to keep them fresh in our minds and warm us up.
After that, we’ll go around the circle and play requests! Please bring a list of possibilities to request when it’s your turn.
This week songs can be chosen from our and from the new DRAFT BROWN BOOK (culled and updated songs from Green and Red books) or our GIG SONGS

Aloha Pō’alima
2025-08-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Kirkland Public Library Meeting Rom, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
Aloha Pō’alima (Aloha Friday) is an informal gathering to focus on Hawaiian music, language, and culture.
Come join us to celebrate 5th Friday! It’s Hapa Haole 5th Friday!
Feel free to bring a snack or beverage to share (no alcohol please).
You can organize your music ahead of time using the list (once provided) below, or you can DOWNLOAD THIS PDF file for use with electronic devices.
Song sheets can be found on the Aloha Friday page, or the Gig Song PDFs page.

Aloha Friday UKEʻsters
Spread A Little Aloha
Friends
Island Style
Blue Hawaiian Moon Light
Lahaina Luna
North Shore Serenade
You Kuʻuipo
Uwehe ‘Ami and Slide
Rhythm of the Ocean
Kuʻu Home o Kahaluʻu
Hanalei Moon
Lahaina
Strolling on the Beach at Waikiki
Haleakala (One Summer Morning)
Makaha Moon
Sweet Someone
Pua Olena
Ka Pua E
Maui Sup’pa Man
Waimanalo Blues
Living on Easy
Not Pau

Song Circle
2025-09-03 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for a time to practice some gig songs and enjoy a song circle.
Come ready with some song titles for song circle. This week we are picking from the TEAL BOOK, and GIG SONGS

Aloha Pō’alima
2025-09-05 13:00 - 15:30 | LakeHills Library Meeting Room, 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Aloha Pō’alima (Aloha Friday) is an informal gathering to focus on Hawaiian music, language, and culture.
This week we will have a song circle using the Aloha Friday page, or any of the songs in Hawaiian language on our Gig Song PDFs page.
Please come with a few of your favorites in mind!

Song Circle
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:30
Our weekly gathering to practice gig songs and enjoy a song circle.
This week weather permitting, April and Paul have offered to host the UKE’sters at their condo in Bellevue. There is a large lawn area just off their patio and they have plenty of folding chairs available for folks who prefer to sit. There are some guest parking spaces and being during a work day, likely there will be street parking right across the street. Plus there may be some “owner” spots available.
If the weather is uncooperative, we will meet at our regular meeting place. Watch your email for the address and a confirmation of where we will be meeting.
Please come prepared for when the song circle comes to you!
This week we will choose songs from the PURPLE BOOK or the GIG SONGS

Gig Practice
2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for gig song practice this week.
We will be practicing for our gig on 9/24 at Silver Glen. Below is the list of songs we will play through. This is the tentative set. After we play through this list the set will be finalized and a PDF of all the songs will be posted before Wednesday next week.

Rock Around the Clock. 1954.
Hey Good Looking. 1951.
Bye-bye Love. 1957.
I Walk the Line. 1956.
Hello Mary Lou. 1961.
Runaway 1961.
Who Put the Bomp 1961
I Only Want to be With You. 1963
Pretty Woman. 1964.
Woolly Bully. 1965
These Boots are Made for Walkin’ 1966
Red Rubber Ball. 1968.
Sweet Caroline. 1969.
Give Me That Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll. 1979.
Can’t Help Falling in Love With You. 1962.
When You’re Smiling 1928.

Aloha Pō’alima
2025-09-19 12:30 - 15:00 | Timber Ridge at Talus in Issaquah, 100 Timber Ridge Way NW, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
Aloha Pō’alima (Aloha Friday) is an informal gathering to focus on Hawaiian music, language, and culture.
Thanks to Judith for hosting us at Timber Ridge. Parking is very scarce at Timber Ridge, and we will shuttle from the Tibbets Valley Park and Metro Park and Ride lot located at 1645 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027.
Please RSVP to Terry so we know who is coming and how many to shuttle.
If we are lucky with the weather, we will play outside on the deck. Since we are not in a library meeting room, please feel free to bring a snack or beverage to share. Judith will provide sweets, so no need for any additional sweet things! Consider bringing some kind of pupu instead. Hopefully it will be like the old days meeting on Glenn’s patio!
Please organize your music ahead of time using the list below, or you can DOWNLOAD THIS PDF file for use with electronic devices.
Song sheets can be found on the Aloha Friday page, or the Gig Song PDFs page.

Aloha Friday UKEʻsters
Island Style
Kuʻu Hoa
Waikiki
E Kuʻu Morning Dew (in C)
Pearly Shells
Iʻll Remember You
Sweet Someone
I Miss You My Hawaii
Wahine Ilikea
Henehene Kou Aka
Paniolo Country
Kuʻu Home o Kahaluʻu
Strolling on the Beach at Waikiki
E Kailua E
Makaha Moon
Ulili E
Lahaina
Waipi’i
He I Ke Aloha Pō’alima
Not Pau
Hawai’i Aloha

Rock and Roll Wednesday! (Gig)
2025-09-24 13:00 - 15:30
This Wednesday will be a Rock and Rollicking performance for Silver Glen! It will be a nice way for the UKE’sters to show our appreciation for using Glen Hall every week.
Bring something for refreshments after the show….cookies, fruit, bars…anything we can pick up with our fingers. Dress is colorful and/or ready to Rock and Roll!

Our performance will commence at 2:00pm, but we will meet at the regular time so that we can do a little last minute practice.
Please organize your music ahead of time using the list below, or you can DOWNLOAD THIS PDF file for use with electronic devices.

Rock Around the Clock. 1954.
Hey Good Looking. 1951.
Bye-bye Love. 1957.
I Walk the Line. 1956.
Hello Mary Lou. 1961.
Runaway 1961.
Who Put the Bomp 1961
I Only Want to be With You. 1963
Pretty Woman. 1964.
Woolly Bully. 1965
These Boots are Made for Walkin’ 1966
Red Rubber Ball. 1968.
Sweet Caroline. 1969.
Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll. 1979.
Can’t Help Falling in Love With You. 1962.
When You’re Smiling 1928.

Song Circle
2025-10-01 13:00 - 14:30
After some gig song practice, we will proceed with a song circle.
Song circle options can be chosen from the MISC SONGS or GIG SONGS
Come with a list of your favorites!

NO ALOHA FRIDAY
2025-10-03 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-10-10 13:00 - 14:30

Song Circle
2025-10-08 13:00 - 14:30
It’s our weekly gathering to practice a few gig songs, followed by a song circle.
Song circle choices this week will be taken from the BROWN BOOK or GIG SONGS
