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FROM THE EDITOR Community festivals fill up summer, giving us many fun options. There’s Seafair (begun in 1950), the Fremont Parade and Fair (begun in 1989), Salmon Days (begun in 1970): all are iconic festivals exuding the rich character of the communities they serve.

And we have Highlands Day! Still young at eighteen years running, Highlands Day has become THE event for our community.

Highlands Day continues to evolve along with our community. In the olden times, it was held at Ashland Park because that was the only park in the Highlands. One year we held Highlands Day at the new Swedish Hospital to celebrate their grand opening. For a long time now Highlands Day calls Village Green park its home.

That’s me with Highlands Council Executive Village green parks such as ours have a rich history in Director Christy Garrard at last year’s Art America as the center of town life. Back when the first Outside-themed Highlands Day. European settlers came, they built their villages around a common “green”. The green was used for practical matters, such as distribution of the farmer’s goods, as well as a venue for community gatherings, parties and meetings. My favorite historic example of this is the Boston Common, which dates back in public ownership to the 1630’s.

Our Village Green is owned by the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) and managed by the association for the enjoyment of the entire community. The homes of Manchester Court neighborhood ring the green, facing inward with their federal-style, brick-faced fronts.

I love it when those Village Green neighbors set up private parties on their front porches for Highlands Day, taking in all the fun from their perch. That’s just what those homes were designed for! Boy, are they in for a treat this year!

This year’s Luau theme brings entertainment, food and an island spirit for us ‘ighlanders to enjoy.

As always, Highlands Day is family-friendly, but this year, I think our teens and grown-ups will be equally entertained. You don’t have to have kids to have fun! See you all there!

Sincerely, Nina Milligan, Crofton Springs Editor of Connections - Highlands Council Communications Manager Highlands Council is the publisher of Connections, producer of community-wide events such as Highlands Day, owner and manager of Blakely Hall, liaison with the greater community.

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This Fall at Blakely Hall

by Christy Garrard, Executive Director of Highlands Council, Dahlia Park resident Highlands Day is not the only thing Highlands Council has been organizing this summer; we start collaborating with YOU for fall community programming in May! Pull out the Highlands Day Festival Guide section from the center of this issue to reveal the What’s Happening in Issaquah Highlands centerfold layout of all the clubs, groups and special events planned for YOU with YOU. Adults Only. No long term commitments here, just once-per-month opportunities to connect with others around topics mutually enjoyed. These affinity groups include: Telecommuter Brown Bag Lunch Meet Ups, Bridge Club, Travel Night, Wine Club, and Poker Night.

Kid Focused. Blakely Hall is full of children on a daily basis! The before and after school care program called Kids Club is led by resident Carrie Jamison. While the big kids are in school the preschoolers and toddlers take over with a variety of playgroups from Tiger Mountain Music Together, to dance classes, to a Mandarin language playgroup. After school you will find Best in Class Tutoring on Monday afternoon for all ages, a monthly Pokemon meet up and NEW this season MINECRAFT club! Our Highlands Youth are busy too, planning a College and Career Prep seminar on September 13th for parents and teens preparing to negotiate life after high school graduation. Some of these are free community programs, some provided by local vendors.

Culturally Aware. Our community is incredibly diverse and YOU celebrate this by forming clubs that support and share your heritage with others from around the planet. You don’t have to be of the ethnicity to attend. The clubs this season include Chinese, French, Latino, India and Russian.

Lil Mandarins.

Health Conscious. Zumba Fitness continues twice a week. New this season is YOGA on Saturday mornings, led by a mother-daughter team, following the Zumba class.

Community Centered. This fall Highlands Council will enhance its efforts to educate and encourage all of you to be prepared for emergencies and disasters, starting with informational seminars held at noon and in the evening for your convenience. The Rivers Edge Church is a new Christian congregation now meeting on Sunday mornings at 10am.

Community Café will launch in October; a monthly pot luck dinner and a chance to round table in lively discussion with others on specific topics that lead to action. And of course, the community garage sale, your last chance to clear out the old before the new of the holiday season fills your walls, halls and closets! Save the date: Saturday, September 19th.

Building Community is the mission of Highlands Council. We accomplish our mission in partnership with YOU. All of the above opportunities are led by your neighbors. If you have an idea for a club, group or special event let us know. We can guide you through the process, help you find the right date and time, and promote to the community.

Contact Brianna.E@IHCouncil.org or 425-507-1107.

Wine Club.

Inspired by Art. Our partnership with artEAST continues with an exciting African American Quilt Show that will be on exhibition in early September through November. The Meaningful Movies Project will continue to screen films exploring social justice and environmental issues, each followed by a facilitated panel discussion. All ages and abilities are welcome to attend the monthly Photography Club gathering for themed discussions and walkabouts. The Highlands Council staff loves the coziness of the Yarns & Threads Club as they settle in by the fire in the great room every Friday morning, chatting and working on their latest craft projects; you are most welcome to join them!

Zumba Fitness.

FREE College & Career Planning Information Session Blakely Hall, Sunday, September 13th, 3pm-4:30pm Sponsored by HY, Highlands Youth Advisory Board High School Students and Parents! Join us for a FREE College & Career Planning information session at Blakely Hall on Sunday, September 13th from 3pm-4:30pm. The session will provide great tips for the college admissions process direct from an independent college consultant and former Issaquah High School Counselor, Claudia Cote of A CollegePlan. Claudia’s presentation will help parents and students better understand and navigate the college admissions process. Deanna Carlisle, IH Resident and Founder of Youth Career Compass, will share great suggestions for how students can discover and explore

career options and college majors based on their unique strengths, interests and personality.

This information session is a chance for you to ask questions in an uncensored environment. Students and parents are encouraged to attend together.

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The I AM Exhibition

Opening Events and Reception: September 12th at Blakely Hall, 1pm-9pm In September Highlands Council welcomes the Pacific Northwest African American Quilters I AM Exhibition of handmade quilts to Issaquah Highlands! This show is curated by artEAST and made possible by a generous grant from 4Culture.

Join us at Blakely Hall for a day of quilts, self-expression, and community !

1pm-4pm: Demonstrations and Exhibitions • Live Quilting demonstrations by the PNW African American Quilters • The unveiling of the Teen Clay Quilt: I AM ISSAQUAH • The unveiling of the #IMIH Digital Community Quilt 4pm-5pm: Author and Artist Lecture Noted author and artist, Gwen Maxwell-Williams, will lecture on the African American quilting tradition.

6pm-9pm: The afternoon activities are followed by an evening artist reception • Complimentary appetizers and libations About the Artist: Gwen Maxwell-Williams “As a Fiber Artist, I have been working with textiles and mixed media for over ten years. My background in the arts and interior design comes forward, hopefully, in my vibrant and energized pieces. I lecture and teach quilting in many venues, including working with children in public and private schools. I have received numerous awards for my work. My work has been purchased by the Seattle Arts Commission, and can be found in many private collections. I am the Founder of the Pacific NW African American Quilters.” gwenmaxwell-williams-studiog.com

• Live Jazz!

• 6:30pm: Curator opening remarks and artist talks • 7pm: mingle with the quilters and your friends

#IMIH At Highlands Day on Saturday, August 29th festival guests can hashtag a SELFIE to #IMIH. These selfies will be collected by artEAST and turned into a digital Community Quilt that will be on display inside Blakely Hall as part of the I AM art exhibition beginning September 12th through early November.

RAKU Pottery at Highlands Day

To celebrate the dance of fire at Highlands Day, get stoked with artEAST and glaze and fire a unique style of Japanese pottery – Raku.

The Raku firing technique involves a quick firing and pulling a hot work of art out of the kiln and placing into a combustible chamber. You will not want to miss this experience as Raku firing produces spectacular colors and is fun to watch!

RAKU Pottery at Highlands Day! Pieces are priced from $5 - $15 Experience – priceless!!!

All materials included in price

All pots have been previously bisque fired – all you need to do is choose the piece you like, glaze it, and join in the fun.

Experience something new at this year’s Highlands Day with a fun and easy way to take a glazed pot with you at the end of the event.

The Clay Tile Quilt – I AM Issaquah!

All ages welcome.

Participants ages 8 & under require assistance from a parent/ guardian.

artEAST and The HY will host a special one-day ceramics workshop at Blakely Hall just for middle and high school students on Saturday, August 8th from 10am-4pm at Blakely Hall.

The students will be creating a sculptural community clay-tile quilt using a personal photo and their creativity.

Don’t miss your chance to contribute to this unique community sculpture and leave a lasting impression in your community. Space is limited and registration is required.

Students will need to provide a 300 dpi jpeg file close-up photograph of their face.

Instructions for photo up-loads will be given upon registration.

Renowned Environmental Artist Karen White is back! Karen facilitated the construction of several human-sized bird nests in the Village Green park as part of last year’s Art Outsidethemed Highlands Day Festival. This year she helps students explore the surface of clay by transferring and etching a photo and patterns onto tiles that will be stitched into a ‘quilted’ sculpture for the Issaquah Highlands community and debuted at a special reception on September 12th as part of the I Am Pacific Northwest African American Quilters exhibition inside Blakely Hall!

To register, call 425.392.3191 or, visit artEAST.org and click on the teen programs button.

This project is supported, in part, by an award from 4Culture.

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Meet the Pastors of The River’s Edge Church – now meeting at Blakely Hall

Hello, we are Matthew and Mussette Hendrikse and we are the pastors of a new church in Issaquah Highlands at Blakely Hall. Our journey began in 2004, as we attended pastoral ministry school in Oklahoma. In our Marriage & Family class, we had an assignment to go on a two hour date. I (Mussette) was a single mom with an eight- year-old daughter, Alyssa, and was not interested in dating at the time. So our first date was a “dare” that turned into a life journey together.

After graduation, we moved to Texas where we got married and settled in for the next ten years. We knew we would one day start a church but didn’t know when or where. I worked as an accounting consultant and Matthew was a general contractor followed by a year as a transporter.

In 2014, we began making plans to relocate to the Pacific Northwest.

We didn’t know exactly where we would be moving to at the time, but we were excited for new things to come. The beginning of 2015 turned out to be an eventful time. Our first grandbaby, Ethan James, was born in late February and in late April 2015, we relocated from Fort Worth, TX to the Snoqualmie Valley to begin searching for our new home. A few days after our arrival, someone we met told us about Issaquah Highlands and we decided to check it out. As we drove up into the Highlands, we knew we were “home.”

Being from Texas where we had no hills and limited trees, we fell in love with the area with its beautiful landscaping and breathtaking views. We were drawn in by the endless bike trails and limitless outdoor activities. As we began meeting people in the area, the feeling of community was so strong and we knew we wanted to be a part it.

We are excited to be part of the community and looking forward to building new relationships. If you see us around town, please stop and introduce yourself. We would love to meet you!

Rivers Edge Church pastors Matthew and Mussett Hendrikse with their daughter Alyssa and grandson Ethan James.

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Cool Electronics Last Longer!

by Frank Pineau, General Manager, Highlands Fiber Network

Humans don’t work as well when it’s in the 90’s – or below freezing – and neither does electronic equipment! Most components may be rated at 32°-104°, but they work best at room temperature. People seldom use equipment at extreme temperatures, but may leave equipment in a space that reaches these temperatures. Extreme temperatures can cause temporary or permanent damage and reduce equipment life. Understanding this keeps your household electronics working and also keeps you connected to your Highlands Fiber Network.

Equipment left in a car is vulnerable to temperature changes. The interior of a car sitting in the sun on a 90° day can get hotter than 140° in less than an hour! (On a nice, comfortable 70° day, the interior temperature can reach 115°.) That same car interior gets very cold, very quickly, in freezing temperatures.

In the home, routers and components are often stored in a closed space with insufficient airflow. Since electronic equipment generates its own heat, temperatures can build up quickly. Temperatures in a garage or attic that isn’t climate-controlled can also be high enough to damage components. The longer equipment is in these spaces, the more harm is done. (Think DVR and gaming equipment sitting in a closed entertainment cabinet.)

The major issue related to cold equipment is condensation that occurs when it warms up.

This can cause short circuiting,permanent damage and loss of data. If equipment is damp, remove the battery and let it dry before using it. Disk drives using ball bearings weather the cold well, but the fluid in fluid dynamic bearings (FDB) thickens, slowing down the drive platter and causing slow performance and possible boot failure. Liquid crystal devices (LCD) can freeze and the fluorescent tube that backlights the screen can dim if

the temperature gets low enough. Components can even crack if it’s cold enough. Cold conditions shorten battery life and, if the battery freezes, this can be permanent. Read this again in the winter Now for the local forecast: Heat, on the other hand, causes over 50% of electronic equipment failures (US Air Force Avionics Integrity Program). Heat degrades materials and damages circuits, connections and plastics. Slow performance, decreased strength in wireless signals, intermittent drops in connectivity and, eventually, total failure may occur in overheated equipment.

Preventive measures abound! Ventilating equipment cupboards with air holes, special grated shelves and/or cooling fans prevents equipment overheating in the home. Storing electronics in climate-controlled spaces is recommended, and at the very least, out of the direct sunlight. Remembering to remove your equipment from the car can save a lot of wear and tear. (Ever leave a CD on your car’s dash in the heat?)

Luckily, many of the problems that occur when your equipment is exposed to very low or very high temperatures are temporary. If problems continue after the equipment has been returned to the recommended temperature, you may want to contact the manufacturer.

So keep your phone, tablet, laptop, routers, CDs and thumb drives coolish and comfy and they won’t let you down! And remember, HFN’s 24-hour support center is here to help you – just call 425-427-0999 or email support@hfnservices.com.

Frank -HFN, Community-Owned, Fiber to the Home

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Summer of 2015 Breaks Records

by Russ Ayers, IHCA Landscape Manager

As everyone who was here for June and early July can recall the weather this summer has been unseasonably warm – even hot – and downright dry. The effect of this has been unprecedented challenges to our irrigation systems and irrigation technicians. Our ponds began the season without their usual Spring re-fill and they have been pumped from at rates never seen before.

Once systems are scheduled to run seven days per week the only way to increase irrigation is to increase run times. Under ideal conditions irrigation ceases at daybreak.

This focuses irrigation during less windy, less heated nighttime hours (less evaporation means more effective irrigation) and allows the public and groundskeepers to go about their business during the day.

As June wore on into the record-braking heat of early July we were stretching watering times to run well into mid-morning on a number of systems. In eleven seasons of managing Issaquah Highlands’ irrigation this has never been done before. Irrigation schedules implemented in the second half of June began in the first half of May. Our usual September shutdown will probably be a month later, impacting our plant replacement schedules and, obviously, irrigation budgets.

90-day Temperature Outlook, 50% Probability of above-average temperatures for Washington state.

which had stood since the drought year of 1992. By early July we broke several daily temperature records and tied the longest successive run of 90-plus degree days which has stood since 1981. Climatological forecasts indicate this weather pattern will persist for some time to come (it has already been around since 2014), so it will continue to scorch non-native and unirrigated trees and shrubs such as the Magnolias of Magnolia Street.

The artificial and very hot microclimate of our street trees is stressful in the best of times and damaging under current conditions. Trees prefer to grow in forests and even grass turf prefers to be surrounded by more turf, not 100+ degree curbs, too-hot to touch fire hydrants and steel meter boxes.

While average weather rarely occurs on any given day most longer periods of weather do regress to the mean.

So far 2015 refuses to do so.

From NOAA.gov:

This May and June were the driest on record. June alone broke the record for highest average daytime temperature

Also from NOAA, a 40% Probability of Below-normal Precipitation in the coming 90 days.

IHCA New Members of the Board of Directors Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) Board of Directors (BOD) announces its newest members, voted in to serve in Board Districts #1, #3, and #5.

Each year, the homeowners elect members to the Board. In odd numbered years, the community elects Board District Directors in odd numbered districts. They were announced at the July 29th Annual Member Meeting at Blakely Hall. Please welcome: District #1: Ellina Charipova District #3: Chris Hawkins District #5: Jim Young District At Large: Rob Knight Directors serve two year terms commencing July 1st.

ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 15-006 A home business application has been submitted to the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) Board of Directors from a renter at 2479 NE Park Drive. The business application is for a city licensed design studio offering business and craft workshops.

The public comment period will be August 1st, 2015 through August 15th, 2015. Residents may provide their comments on the business application via email to homebusinessapp@ihcommunity.org.

This public notice and the application are posted at IssaquahHighlands.com/learn/public-notices.

There are many duties that a Board member performs with the primary responsibilities focused in the following areas: • Attend monthly and annual meetings • Review and approve annual operating budgets • Govern the organization in accordance with the governing documents and polices • Serve on one committee and attend monthly meetings for that committee The IHCA Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 5:307:00 pm at the IHCA Offices located at: 1011 NE High Street, Suite 210. All meetings are open to the public.

ARC Tip of the Month: Did you know… You can install a fence without waiting for the ARC meeting to get approval.

Simply submit an application and choose one of the pre-approved styles. There is no fee and approval is immediate if requirements are met.

Email erika.n@ihcommunity.org for details.

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Meet the New Staff at the IHCA Chelsea Johnson - Administrative Assistant I was born and raised in sunny California and moved here two years ago. I graduated in December 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from UC Berkeley. I have been in the HOA industry for a little over a year and in that time, I have learned a lot and still have a lot to learn. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my boyfriend and our group of friends, spending time outdoors, and listening to music.

Katie Olson - Accounts Receivable Specialist I graduated from Central Washington University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting and am currently working on becoming a Certified Mangagement Accountant. I am an avid hiker and enjoy doing any and all outdoor activities with my German Shepherd, Misha. I previously lived and worked in Yellowstone National Park as well as other locations in Montana. I was raised in Maple Valley, WA and currently reside in Issaquah, WA. Melissa Schneider - Community Manager / Project Manager I have almost four years of experience as a portfolio association manager including condos here in the Highlands. I am Board President for my own condo association. I was born and raised in Washington, grew up here in Issaquah. I’ve watched it grow over the decades from when there was only one stop sign (at Front and Sunset). My husband, son and I share our home with my elderly Grandmother. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading a good book and of course, rooting for the Seahawks. Our pets are rescues, our dog Sadie, and a cat named Mittens.

Meet the new members of the IHCA staff: beginning at left: Katie, Chelsea and Melissa.

HIGHLANDS DAY! YOU’RE INVITED! Saturday, August 29, 2015 The staff at the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) looks forward to seeing you at Highlands Day! Stop by our booth and meet the new members of the team and say hello to old friends.

Got any homeowner questions? We’ll be there to answer them!

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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

Cathie Coulter Volunteer of the Month – August 2015

The formation of the Issaquah Highlands Yarns and Threads group was inspired by a question on the IH Facebook page “Can someone make this for me”. It was a knitted cushion. I suggested it would be easy to knit, but the person who wanted it, said they didn’t know how to knit. The question drew further comment about “Is there a Knitting Group?” Well, I knew when I first arrived in the Highlands in early 2007, there had been a Knitting group that met at Café Ladro, but managed only to go to it a couple of times and it stopped after the organizer relocated.

Now it seemed like there might be renewed interest in starting a crafting group in the Highlands. After a few emails to Highlands Council to find a time in Blakely Hall for our first meeting, the group was off and running. It has been going for nearly two years now and through the school year meets every Friday morning from about 9am at Blakely Hall and then over the Summer while there are kids camps on at Blakely Hall, we meet at Swedish Hospital near the fireplace. We welcome any sort of craft, you just bring along your knitting, crochet, felting, sewing, needlepoint

or whatever. Our group can be as small as four or as large as 15.

I generally post reminder notices to Facebook, and sometimes an email as we have some members who have come to us from outside of the Highlands, too. It really is as simple as that to form a community group in the Highlands.

I started knitting at about the age of five, when my grandmother taught me and my two older brothers to knit. I think we all made at least a scarf, but after that, I was the only one to continue and have been knitting ever since. I’ve been part of Knitting Groups in San Francisco, London Ontario (Canada), and Melbourne, Australia. I’ve helped with the knitting classes at Grand Ridge Elementary and I think now most of my 7th grade Girl Scout troop have learnt the basics. My daughter has made great progress with her knitting with making scarves, hats, slippers and is now on her first sweater. I rarely miss our Friday meetings, but recently did while I was on a family fishing trip in Canada, where you guessed it, I like to knit.

LIVING GREEN

Lunch Can Be Waste Free

by Elliot Oakney, Zero Waste Specialist, Recology CleanScapes

September 1st marks the start of a new school year for Issaquah families, and the back-toschool season presents opportunities to reduce waste. Lunchtime gives students a chance to prevent waste every day, whether they bring lunch from home or buy lunch at school.

Every lunch you pack is an opportunity to save money and reduce waste. Let’s get packing!

• Start with packing lunches in a reusable lunch box or lunch bag.

• Replace single-use bags, containers, plastic utensils, and drink containers with durable materials that can be washed and reused.

• Buy food in bulk quantities and put daily servings in reusable bags or containers.

Packing food in reusable containers also makes it easier for kids to bring home any leftover foods to eat as a snack later on, thereby reducing the amount of food that is discarded.

Some schools in the Issaquah School District have instituted Waste Free Wednesdays to increase awareness and reduce cafeteria waste. They show the difference that students, families, and schools can make when they take responsibility for the amount of waste generated at lunch. On these days, students who bring lunch from home are encouraged to pack lunches with recyclable, compostable, or reusable materials. Most schools already serve lunches on durable trays, but food packaging is recyclable or compostable, and students are encouraged to take only as much food as they can eat to prevent waste.

On Earth Day 2015, the City of Issaquah and the Issaquah School District partnered to issue a Waste Free Wednesday challenge to all 19 schools in the district to see which schools could generate the least amount of waste during lunch periods. Schools educated parents, staff, and students about waste reduction by making presentations, creating posters, having school green team members monitor disposal stations in the cafeteria, and working with PTSAs to develop reusable options for service ware. Community members volunteered to monitor and weigh the waste generated at lunch time. Almost 15,000 people at 19 schools generated only 421 pounds of waste. That’s an average of just 22 pounds per school, and about half an ounce of waste per student, less than the weight of three United States Quarters. Issaquah Middle and Issaquah High won in their respective school levels.

Issaquah’s Waste Free Wednesdays and Earth Day 2015 challenge prove that we can do something to reduce cafeteria waste. The choices schools and families make regarding the food and packaging of students’ lunches can avoid producing billions of pounds of waste at lunch time. This coming school year, think about the choices you can make to help make every day a Waste Free Lunch Day for the students in your family.

Elliott consultants with residents and businesses in Issaquah on waste reduction. He can be found at the Gilman store occasionally but he is more likely to be out in the neighborhoods of Issaquah.

Is it too late to plant?

by Sarah Lally Brown, Community Gardener, Summit Park Hello, August! We survived the blazing heat of late June, and for a lot of gardeners crops are coming in faster than usual. This year’s strawberries started coming in FOUR weeks earlier than normal! I’m also facing a few bare patches in my plot. I ate all of the beets, and had to give up on lettuce for a bit because it was just too hot. The onions and garlic are marching along and are going to get pulled soon.

Which brings me to a question I get asked frequently: is it too late to plant in my garden? If you were a farmer growing just zucchini or snap peas, then yes. The strawberry farmers now have acre after acre of dormant green lumps that won’t produce again until next spring. Every plant has a sweet spot. The trick is to keep those spots overlapping, and with some planning you can do it all year. If you are gardening in Issaquah, you are in USDA Zone 8b. In a typical winter you can expect a minimum extreme temperature of 15 to 20 degrees The drama builds: will we get potatoes this year?

Fahrenheit. We get some hard frosts, but they are infrequent and not enough to freeze the ground solid. My dad lives in New Hampshire, zone 6a. His extreme temperature is -5 to -10 degrees. After October his whole yard goes dormant and there’s nothing he can do until the following spring.

We are lucky here! Yes we get frosts, which is why you don’t see a whole lot of banana trees filling backyards. (Do bears like bananas?) But our minimum temperatures are consistently mild enough that with a little help you can enjoy your garden year round. So what can you plant in August? A whole lot. August is the last month to get plants going that will last throughout the winter. Sow beets, cauliflower, chard, and kale uncovered. They will germinate heartily in the late summer heat, and then slow their growth as the season moves on. It will take longer to get a leaf big enough to harvest, but flavors are concentrated. Spinach, for instance, takes on a juicy sweet flavor unmatched by summer growth. The leaves darken because the plant converts starch into sugars, lowering the plant’s freezing temperature and allowing it to survive colder weather. A small cloche, whether made of plastic or an old window, will enable harvests of lettuce and mâche for months.

It’s going to get rainy, even though that is a little hard to imagine during the hot summer. Now is a good time to wet your soil and give it the squeeze and open test. If it holds its shape but crumbles when you poke it, you are good to go. If it stays stubbornly balled up, add some compost to lighten things up before you put seeds into the ground. In the p-patches raised beds help a lot with drainage, but it’s good to keep an eye on any puddles that develop.

Leave a little bit of space, though, because September is when you want to get your garlic and onions in the ground to overwinter. This means that they will lie dormant in the garden through the cold season, but just as soon as the ground is warm enough for them to grow they will spring into life. Planting extra garlic also lets you enjoy one of spring’s delicacies: garlic scapes. Their fresh zingy flavor and green taste is the perfect antidote to winter.

So in between making those tomato fritters, think about what fall and winter and early spring can bring you with just a little work now. See you in the garden.

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barre3 - More Than a Workout

When you walk in the door of barre3’s studio at 1091 High Street in Grand Ridge Plaza, there’s an immediate feeling of great energy—and it’s not just the air conditioning. As barre3 co-owners Heather Kass and Anna McEvers say, “You can start the day dragging your feet, but coming to the studio for a workout changes how you feel. It’s like a magic pill.” barre3 is a national network of locally-owned studios that offer 60-minute classes for both women and men. The classes combine yoga and Pilates with a dancer’s workout of the ballet barre.

But, it’s not a dance class. It’s a functional workout that emphasizes strengthening and improving posture, as well as body shaping. Kass and McEvers, who both live in Sammamish, explain that barre3 reflects the organization’s core value of acceptance.

All fitness levels are welcome and the instructor tailors the class to individual needs.

Heather Kass and Anna McEvers coown barre3 on High Street in Issaquah Highlands.

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“Everyone is welcome here,” explains McEvers. “Our motivating environment offers a strong sense of community, which is helpful when you want to make exercise a regular part of your life. The minimum age is 14 and there is no maximum age. In fact, the barre3 workout can be especially beneficial as you age because it develops good muscle balance that puts you at less risk for injury.”

“The community of Issaquah Highlands is a wonderful place to do business and we couldn’t be happier with this space,” said Kass. “Issaquah Highlands is also a great family community that’s very walkable. There’s great energy both in our classes and across this neighborhood.” barre3 has savings packages for newcomers and returning students, on-site childcare and plenty of parking. There’s even a Happy Hour “Lift & Sip” class that concludes with a trip next door to Sip at the wine bar.

What to wear? Kass and McEvers suggest that newcomers wear comfy workout or yoga attire. No shoes are required (you’ll be barefoot). Socks are optional. All props are provided, including their trademark exercise balls.

Discovery West Apartments Open in August

by Judy Newman, Investment Manager, Discovery Heights Apartments

Discovery West, the newest apartment community in Issaquah Highlands, is having a grand opening this August. The property consists of 209 apartments and town homes. Pre-leasing was underway in June for the first building with 81 units, scheduled to open in July. Amenities include a 24-hour Precore fitness center, year-round indoor pool and spa, indoor play room, TV entertainment lounge, billiards, and an off-leash dog park. For residents with a green thumb, individual plots are also available for residents to plant their own garden. The homes are 4-star built green, smoke-free, and include high ceilings, walk-in closets, double sinks in the master bath, kitchen islands, and custom interior finishes.

The apartments range from 775-square-foot one-bedroom, to 1,100-square-foot two-bedroom, to 1,500 square-foot threebedroom homes. The townhomes are 1,700 square-foot and include private garage parking. Rents range from $1,650 to $2,750.

The location, located along Highlands Drive near Swedish Hospital, allows for easy access to the Issaquah Highland Park and Ride and Grand Ridge Plaza’s restaurants, and shopping. All is within easy walking distance. See more information at www. discoverywest.com or call 425-278-5155. *Prices and square footage are estimated and subject to change.

Community-WIDE Garage Sale Saturday, September 19th

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W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G I N T H E H I G H L A N D S Art in Blakely Hall

“Layered Stories” Liz Ruest and Anne La Fever NOW – September 7th Blakely Hall

artEAST is delighted to present Layered Stories at the Blakely Hall gallery, featuring local artists Liz Ruest and Anne La Fever. Their work is based on building layers of A techniques to tell their stories. information using collage

Book Club

4th Thursday at 7:00pm

Do you enjoy reading AND sharing with friends? The book club is a great place to meet neighbors and explore a variety of books. We take turns hosting, currently meets at Zeeks Pizza—all opinions are welcome! Dates sometimes change, so be sure to email lindsey8@gmail.com to get on the distribution list.

Bridge Club

Monday, August 3rd, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Grab a partner or come solo to play a little Bridge! Bring your own beverage of choice and a snack to share. Everyone is welcome.

RSVP: Contact Julia Woo at jkbwoo@yahoo.com or

Penny Storie at penniestorie@msn.com.

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Chinese Heritage Club August 1st, 7:30pm Blakely Hall

This club promotes and preserves Chinese cultural heritage awareness among the next generation for many local families. We welcome everyone interested in a neighborhood celebration for many traditional Chinese/ American festivals right at Issaquah Highlands. Contact: Hailain (lian_lhl@hotmail.com) or 425-633-0242.

College & Career Planning Information Session

Sunday, September 13th, 3:00pm-4:30pm Blakely Hall – FREE!!

High School Students and Parents! Join us for this FREE College & Career Planning information session. The session will provide great tips for the college admissions process direct from an independent college consultant and former Issaquah High School Counselor, Claudia Cote of AcollegePlan. Claudia’s presentation will help parents and students better understand and navigate the college admissions process. Deanna Carlisle, IH Resident and Founder of Youth Career Compass, will share great suggestions for how students can discover and explore career options and college majors based on their unique strengths, interests and personality.

NEW! Community Café

First meeting is Thursday, October 8th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Then every other month on the 2nd Thursday Includes a potluck dinner Blakely Hall

Join our community as we embark on lively discussions which lead to action items on a wide variety of topics.

Community Cafés are an easy method for having thoughtful and productive discussions around issues that deeply impact our lives, communities, and families. Join us starting on October 8th for this dynamic opportunity to engage with our neighbors in meaningful discussions. Contact Tim Ryan at dadtime@gmail.com or 206-280-3458 for more information and to sign up.

Cub Scout Issaquah Highlands Pack 680

Come join Cub Scouts – A year round values-based program for boys grades 1-5 and is considered one of the premier organizations that help youth build character and prepares them for adulthood. Scouting is learning by discovery and discovery by doing. It’s fun, friends, and family where skills are learned, confidence is built, and stories are born. For more information, please contact Pack 680 at scoutpack680@gmail.com.

ESL Classes (English as a Second Language) Mornings 9:30am - 12:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Contact Andi for information

Free classes hosted at the Family Village sponsored by Renton Technical College. Please contact Andi Wolff at awolff@rtc.edu or 425.235.2352 (ext. 2117) to register.

Knit for Life®

Mondays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Swedish Medical Center, Main Lobby

We are a network of volunteer knitters in many area hospitals, providing physical and mental support in a nontraditional therapeutic environment to cancer survivors, patients and caregivers through knitting. We teach anyone with any skill level. You don’t have to bring anything but yourself. We have all the supplies you will need.

Contact: Elaine.Eckert@yahoo.com

Latino Club

Resumes in September

The Latino Club welcomes everybody who would like to celebrate and learn about Latino traditions. We have activities for kids, adults and seniors. Open to all – join the fun! Contact Alicia Spinner alispinner@yahoo.com

Little Mandarin Group

Monday, September 14th, 10:00am Blakely Hall

Young children are uniquely suited to learning a second language. “Little Mandarin” will give young children the opportunity to learn mandarin through telling stories, singing songs and playing games. Witnessing your children learn another language is exciting! Welcome parents and their kids (newborns to 4 years) to join the group. Dates sometimes change, so be sure to email lian_lhl@hotmail.com to get the details.

Meaningful Movies

Wednesday, August 26th, 7:00pm Blakely Hall, FREE A August Movie: American Winter (2013)

If you love France, come learn the French language and learn more about French culture! This club will highlight language lessons, French food and wine, travel tips for visiting France, and more! Contact: Alex rmst12@aol.com or Aline aline.bloch@hotmail.com

In the richest country on earth, millions of families have been left out in the cold. This documentary feature film reveals the personal side of the aftermath of the Great Recession. Filmed over the course of a year following eight families in Portland, Oregon, this film endeavors to tell the story of millions of Americans who suffer during what is a recovery for only some of us. The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation supported the Emmy award-winning Director/Producers Joe and Harry Gantz and HBO to make this film.

India Culture Club

New! Minecraft Mania

French Club

Thursday, September 17th, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Monday, September 28th, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Come learn about beautiful India! This club will highlight arts, culture, and festivals and is open to all who want to explore and learn about India. Topics for our meetings may include preparing for a trip to India, basic overview of languages, places to visit, arts and cultural landmarks to visit etc. Let’s celebrate and share cultural riches of India in our community together. Contact Meeta Mehta at info@putali.org

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

First meeting is Monday, September 8th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm Then every 2nd Monday of the month Blakely Hall

Join fellow Minecraft enthusiasts from novice to expert as we share our knowledge of the Minecraft world including Redstone, building, surviving the night and more….This group appeals to elementary and middle-school age kids.

You’ll need a laptop with licensed Minecraft loaded on it.

This group will be an exciting way to learn more and share skills. Club leader is Quinn Ryan at boxcargriz@gmail. com and parent leader is Tim Ryan at dadtime@gmail.com.

Contact us to join today!

Want to Start a Club?

Contact:

IHCA Architectural Review Committee Tuesday, 8/4, 6:00 pm IHCA Office

IHCA Board of Directors Wednesday, 8/26, 5:30 pm IHCA Office

Highlands Fiber Network Wednesday, 8/5, 5pm, Blakely Hall

Connections Production Committee Thursday, 8/27, 10:00 am, IHCA Office

IHCA Finance Committee Tuesday, 8/11, 5:30 pm IHCA Office

Meetings are subject to change.

See Calendar at issaquahhighlands.com for more information or date changes.

For City of Issaquah governance meetings, see http://issaquahwa.gov

Brianna Eigner, Blakely Hall Manager brianna.e@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1107

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Celebrating Community the Island Way: Highlands Day 2015

GET STOKED to celebrate the end of summer at Highlands Day!

The Highlands Council staff and a committee of resident volunteer-leaders have been working hard for months to make it EASY for you and your family to celebrate community and the end of summer.

Here is what you need to know:

WHAT to Wear: Deck out your family, your stroller, your wagon, your dog in the craziest Hawaiian gear you can find! Listen for calls to the stage for BEST DRESSED competitions!

HOW to Get There: Don’t worry about finding parking! Walk or hop on the FREE Paradise Party Trolley! This FREE trolley will run from 4pm-8pm with stops in front of Regal Cinema at Grand Ridge Plaza, West Highlands Park, Discovery Heights/The Brownstones, 15th Ave at Park Drive, and Grand Ridge Elementary.

WHEN to Arrive: It is a Highlands Day tradition to open with a Community PARADE! Decorate yourselves, you bikes, strollers, long boards, and pets and meet at the top of Village Green Park at 3:45pm. The parade will start promptly at 4PM and make a loop around the Park before the festival activities open.

WHAT to Bring: Bring cash or credit card to the festival; there is a ton of FREE stuff to see and do and there are ticketed activities as well. Ticketed activity prices vary. Tickets are $1 each or buy a $10 activity bracelet for unlimited 4-hours of fun! Concessions and vendor booths will also accept cash or credit cards. There is no ATM on the venue.

HOW to Arrive: HUNGRY! It is the dinner hour after all! Food Trucks, Kettle Korn, and so much more to satisfy your family’s cravings.

Come HUNGRY to Highlands Day and Let the Four Food Trucks Feed Your Family

My Chef Lynn, an Issaquah-owned favorite Food Truck will serve a tailored Hawaiian menu that will include Kahlua Pig & Cabbage or Boiled Teriyaki Chicken with a choice of two very tasty sides. Chef Lynn is also crafting a sandwich special of Spam with nori and pineapple.

“Over 20 years of experience as a celebrated chef has allowed Chef Lynn to understand flavor, to master the art of cooking in a way that will give you a unique flavor experience with every bite and a taste you wish could last forever.” MyChefLynn.com

Lumpia World Chef Derrick Ellis will drive in the Lumpia World Food Truck featuring price points from $1.25 - $10.00! Lumpia are S.E. Asian-style pastries similar to fried spring rolls. His menu will include seven Lumpia selections plus Chicken Katsu, Island Mac Salad, Spam-Island Mac Bowl, Vegetarian Pancit, and four Soba Soup selections.

“Lumpia World takes pride in hand rolling each Lumpia with quality ingredients.” Their mission is to treat you like family. LumpiaWorld.com My Sweet Lil Cakes For something totally unique try My Sweet Lil Cakes!

My Sweet Lil’ Cakes serves sweet & savory piping hotcakes on a stick. Batters made daily from scratch then stuffed chock’ full of fresh ingredients. Try a beer & hickory Smoked bacon or chicken waffle with maple butter on a stick! Oh, and the sides! Raw collard green salad with pecans and currants or cheesy grits with shrimp! Still have room in the belly? Order a green apple and caramel with pecans cake or a red velvet buttermilk cake stuffed with dark cherries and sweet cream cheese – all on a stick! MySweetLilCakes.com Meat on a Mission And then there is Meat on a Mission; Pan American BBQ fusion. Serving $4 tacos and sandwiches from $10.00.

“Attention to detail is the foundation of everything we do – from homemade ketchup and made-from-scratch sauces to the painstaking preparation of our smoked meats… you will taste the difference.” MeatOnAMission.com

Park Drive Road Closure: We will close Park Drive between 25th Ave NE and 30th Ave NE at NOON on Saturday, August 29th to finish festival set up. Cars not moved from the venue area by NOON will be towed at the owner’s expense. This section of Park Drive will reopen by 10pm. #SPE15-00030

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Highlands Day from the Stage

We have a jam-packed line-up from the stage, from traditional favorites to new entertainment.

A Favorite Familiar Face: Fred Granados We welcome back THE BIG KAHUNA DJ and EMCEE to another Highlands Day. This will be Fred’s third Highlands Day Festival and you may know him from a past Halloween Festival, Volunteer Appreciation Party or one of many Issaquah School District events.

“For the last 10 years, Fred Granados has been one of the most active emcees in the nation, performing an average of 100 events per year. He is one of the Northwest’s most coveted auctioneers at charity events for both schools and non-profit organizations, as well as being a perennial favorite to host awards ceremonies and national meetings.” FredGranados.com Sounds of the Islands: Steel Drum Let the ting and rumble of the steel drum get you in the tropical island mood. The steel drum music is provided by Rivers Edge Church, a new congregation currently meeting on Sunday mornings inside Blakely Hall. RiversEdge.TV Sounds of Hawaii: Gary Stroutsos and His Hawaiian Nose Flute We met Gary Stroutsos last summer at an artEast Artists Reception during the Magic & Mystery of Crows and Ravens Exhibition at Blakely Hall. His Native American music played by various flutes was both beautiful and haunting inside the high-ceiling great room. We invited Gary back to the community to share the traditional Hawaiian Nose Flute at this summer’s festival. Don’t miss this unique presentation, your kids will be mesmerized!

“Gary Stroutsos is a flute player based in Seattle, Washington who plays a variety of genres of music. He has made his mark by tapping into the Native American canon, and has brought several forgotten songs to life. He plays a variety of different flutes from all around the world, and in unusual settings.” GaryStroutsos.com Safeway: Fun Competition from the Stage A summer festival tradition, The _______ Eating Contest! Safeway started this tradition for Highlands Day two years ago with a pie eating competition; and last year it was watermelon! How will Safeway fill in the blank this year? Watch our social media and festival event pages to see if they give any hints before the BIG DAY!

Strolling Musician: Cindy Klenk You know her as our resident Zumba instructor and Thriller Flash Mob leader but did you know she is also a Parrot Head? Cindy is a singer-songwriter and she loves Jimmy Buffet (who doesn’t!?)! She will be decked out in her tropical finest strolling the festival venue and sharing her favorite Buffet ballads with you. Join in for an impromptu sing-along or photo opportunity. zumbawithcindy@gmail.com Sunshine From Polynesia – The Grand Finale Show!

We are excited to welcome Sunshine from Polynesia, a local Hawaiian performance group that will teach and entertain us on festival day.

Enjoy hula lessons and photo opportunities with the performers! Make sure you grab a spot by the stage at 7pm for the LUAU SHOW that will include hula dancers, drummers, ukulele players and a fire and knife finale!

“For over 30 years Sunshine From Polynesia (SFP) has devoted itself to the teaching, performance and preservation of the truly unique and beautiful storytelling dance: the hula.”

SunshineFromPolynesia.com

RAKU Pottery at Highlands Day! Pieces are priced from $5 - $15 Experience – priceless!!!

All materials included in price All ages welcome.

Participants ages 8 & under require assistance from a parent/guardian.

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W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G I N T H E H I G H L A N D S Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Resumes Monday, October 5th, 9:30am Blakely Hall

Hosted by Timberlake Church. Programming just for moms. Professional speakers, fun events, and opportunities to connect with friends and meet new people. Your kids receive their own, age-specific programming. Course materials fee: $150 for all sessions. www.timberlakechurch.com/mops.

Photography Club

Saturday, August 15th, 10:30am Blakely Hall

Enjoy monthly meetings with guest speakers, share and discuss your work with others, and participate in an online community throughout the month. Open to everyone. IHPC focuses on creating opportunities for members to display their work. See the Flickr Group (http://www.flickr.com/groups/ihphotoclub/) and contact the group’s coordinators to join the club. Scott Moffat and Ravi Naqvi at ihpc@outlook.com

Playgroup

Resumes Wednesday, September 9th, 10:00am Blakely Hall

Moms, dads, caregivers and their children (newborn - 4 years old) are invited to come to the Issaquah Highlands Playgroup for fun, friendship, support and socializing. We talk, laugh, sing, play, read stories and blow bubbles! We hope to see you there! Information, contact Alicia alispinner@yahoo.com. We are also on Facebook! www.facebook.com/IssaquahHighlands.coopplaygroup

Pokemon Club

Resumes in September

Bring your Pokemon cards to trade and play the Pokemon board game. This is a club open for kids 7 and up.

Facilitated by Evan Spinner and his mom, Alicia Spinner. If you have questions, contact Evan Spinner at evanspinner@icloud.com

Poker Night

Thursday, August 27th, 2015, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Rovin’ Fiddlers

Every Tuesday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Second & fourth Tuesdays Issaquah Highlands Fire Station First, third & fifth Tuesdays Issaquah Valley Senior Center

Our musical group consists of musicians with varying backgrounds and abilities, playing a variety of genres, including traditional old-time (often with a Northwest flavor), Irish and other Celtic, Quebecois, Scandinavian and more. Besides fiddles, we welcome guitars, flutes and whistles, banjos, mandolins, autoharps, dulcimers, standup bass, and percussion. We try to learn new tunes by ear in a traditional manner; however, sheet music, including melody and chords, are usually provided. Club contact is Ken Neville ken_w_neville@yahoo.com

Running Club

The Highlands Running Group is a community for runners who share in the passion of group runs! Weather permitting, we will typically meet up in front of the tennis courts at Central Park on Saturdays at 8:00 am. If you are interested in joining us or have questions, please contact Joey at jbc224@cornell.edu, so he can add you to the distribution list.

See Facebook - Issaquah Highlands Running and Multi-sport

Russian Highlanders

See Facebook for monthly event information

Russian Highlanders is a club for those who live here, just moved in or planning to move to our beautiful community.

Meet other Russian-speakers in your community for friendship! Gather with others who share the same goals and interests as you. Join Russian Highlanders Facebook page to see what activities are planned -- dining out, movies, kid play dates or just go out to have a fun. The possibilities are endless... http://www.facebook.com/ groups/rusisshigh/ Please follow the FB page for schedule changes or location of meetings.

Telecommuters Club Brown Bag Lunch

Resumes Friday, October 2nd, 1:00pm Blakely Hall

Love watching the World Series of Poker on TV? Want to test your Poker skills at a friendly neighborhood game?

Join us the last Thursday of each month for a $40 buy-in, No-Limit Texas Hold ’em tournament! Whether you are novice wanting to network or a salty vet looking for some steep competition, you will love our monthly club! Don’t forget to join us on Facebook for all the latest info and results at our “Issaquah Poker” group page. Contact Henry at hlh1969@hotmail.com.

Are you a part-time or full-time telecommuter living and working in Issaquah Highlands? Bring a sack lunch and join us to share ideas and experiences.

Toastmasters Club

Wednesdays, 7:00am - 8:00am Swedish Medical Center, 2nd Floor Conference Center

Join us to improve your communication skills. Whether you need to make public speeches, deliver presentations at work or need to improve communications with your boss or even your spouse – Toastmaster can help. We are a friendly, supportive group comprised of members from newbies to public speaking veterans. To find out more, visit the club website at http://ihtm.toastmastersclubs.org or drop in any Wednesday as a guest.

Travel Club Night Let see where it takes us!

Resumes Wednesday, September 9th, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Whether you’ve trekked around the world, had an international career, recently moved here from a far-away land, or have become a serial European traveler, or you wish you were, this club is for you! We put together an informal night for like-minded neighbors, with just a short program to get things started. The bulk of the evening will be unstructured, get acquainted time – share and learn about travel! Light snacks provided. Contact ihtravelclub@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Wine Club

Friday, August 7th, 2015, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Come out and meet your fellow wine lovers in the Highlands! Are you a wine enthusiast, connoisseur, or just a fan? We usually get together the second Friday of each month to discuss and enjoy wine. If interested please send an email to Dianne at danielsondd@yahoo.com for details.

Please RSVP the Tuesday prior to the event.

Yarns & Threads Group

Resumes Friday, September 4th, 9:00am Blakely Hall

All knitters, crocheters, and stitchers are welcome. For more details of questions, please contact Cathie Coulter at Catherine.coulter@ihmail.com

New! Yoga Club

Starting September 5th Saturdays, 10:30am-11:30am Blakely Hall

Join us every Saturday for the free Yoga! Hatha Yoga Classes are for anyone interested, including neophytes wanting to try yoga for the first time, the experienced looking to improve, and anyone in-between. Yoga class will be led by Melanie and her mother, Deyin. For more information: deyiny@microsoft.com See profile on page 21.

Zumba Fitness Class

Tuesdays (7:00pm) & Saturdays (9:00am) Cancelled August 29th for Highlands Day Blakely Hall

Get Ready - Get Fit - Go! Ditch the workout and join the fitness party at Blakely Hall! Zumba Fitness is the Latin and world rhythm and dance based fitness party that will change the way you think about working out. Grab your workout clothes, your water bottle, and join the party! Free class but please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank! For additional information, email (Cindy) at zumbawithcindy@gmail.com.

CALENDAR HOLIDAYS Purple Heart Day Friday, August 7

Senior Citizens Day Friday, August 21

Assumption of Mary Saturday, August 15

Women’s Equality Day Wednesday, August 26

National Aviation Day Wednesday, August 19

Labor Day Monday, September 7

Statehood Day in Hawaii Friday, Aug 21

SAVE THE DATE Community-Wide Garage Sale September 19th Career and College Planning Seminar September 21st Resident Orientation October 1st

AUGUST IS...

• National Back to School Month (whose idea was that??)

• National Goat Cheese Month (now, that’s more like it!)

• Happiness Happens Month • Panni Month • Cataract Awareness Month • Audio Appreciation Month • What Will Be Your Legacy Month

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ASK KARI Dear Kari, We have lovely neighbors who we spend a lot of time with. Last year they invited us to go away with them on vacation for a week and they have asked us to do the same again this summer. We really like them, but spending a week together full time last year was not fun for us. Our friends fought constantly about everything (the daily schedule, where we went to dinner, and how to take care of their children); it was exhausting and ruined our vacation.

When we do things together at home, we just leave them if they start fighting, but that doesn’t work as well when traveling with them. How do you suggest we get out of this invite?

- Neighbors Only Dear Neighbors Only, It sounds like you have nice friends, but appreciate them best when seen in small quantities of time. I recommend that you tell them you enjoy their company, but have decided that due to a busy home schedule you will keep your vacation time limited to just your family unit this year.

The less said the better; thank them for the offer, then re-state you are planning on having good quality time with just your family, and wish them well for their own vacation.

- Kari Dear Kari, My husband has been hanging out at the local restaurant in the bar area more and more in the past six months. Sometimes he will come home from work and then go right down the hill to the bar, missing out on spending time at home with our children and me. I am beginning to suspect that either he is having an affair or he is avoiding the responsibilities of our home life.

He tells me he just needs a place to wind down his day and not to worry. What do you think is going on?

- Left at Home Dear Left at Home, It is hard to say what is going with your husband without more details of your home life and relationship. I recommend that you pick a good time to talk with him alone and inquire more deeply what is driving his desire to remain away from you, your children and your home. Ask him what going out allows him to feel or escape from. State what you feel when he is away from you. State what you would like to be different. Prepare yourself to listen well, as hopefully you will get the answers you are looking for. Good luck, and remember to focus on one question at a time to facilitate the opportunity of a good conversation between the two of you.

- Kari

Dear Kari, I am getting tired of the children in our neighborhood being left unsupervised. Lately, since it is summer and school is out, I noticed that more parents are allowing their children to play outside, which I understand, but some of the kids are too young to be left unsupervised.

Sometimes, I see them playing with rocks or other items that they can hurt themselves or others with. Yesterday, I also noticed some kids playing in the street, which is dangerous considering the cars driving cannot always see them. I have tried to politely mention to my neighbors my concerns, but they just shrug off my statements and walk away. I am really worried that a child will be harmed. What do you think I should do to encourage better supervision by the parents in my neighborhood?

- Safety Mom Dear Safety Mom, While it is normal and appropriate for children to play outside more in the summer (and it’s healthy to do so), it is not safe for young children to do so unsupervised. Young children under six need help monitoring their decisions such as crossing the street, running after a ball or eating chalk, and would do best with an adult at all times. Your desire to keep children safe comes from a good place, but unfortunately you cannot police the world around you. It would be exhausting even to attempt. Since your efforts to convince your neighbors to participate more in keeping their children safe is not working, I suggest you wish them all well, and focus on your own daily life. If you see a truly dangerous situation (a child left outside for hours, a child un-kept/unfed), call the police and report it. I know it is hard to let others make poor decisions, but we as society allow parents to parent in their own style until they cross the line of safety. You sound like a lovely mom who cares about her own children and others, you just can’t parent other peoples’ children for them. Know that in the end, most children survive their childhood well. Send those good wishes of safety and move on.

- Kari Do you have a question for Kari? Please email her at askkarioneill@gmail.com. All questions will be answered in upcoming columns.

Kari O’Neill, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker and a resident of Issaquah Highlands.

This column is for entertainment purposes only. If you are in crisis and in need of support please contact the Crisis Clinic at 866-427-4747.

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CLUB PROFILE: YOGA

New! Yoga Club

About club leaders:

Melanie developed an awareness and interest in health and fitness in the 5th grade. Deyin started her practice by watching yoga DVDs but soon came to realize she was not improving so she signed up for yoga classes with Melanie; something fun they could do together. Enjoying their practice they committed to a two year teachertraining program where they learned about the proper forms of movement, methods of teaching, philosophy, and a great deal about anatomy. Two intense and challenging years later they successfully emerged from the program with their RYS-200 teaching certificates and a belief they could and should share this with others.

We focus on …

Their teaching philosophy centers on the quality of movement and emphasizes the natural movement pattern. The unique thing about both mother and daughter teachers is that Melanie, as one of the youngest Yoga Alliance registered teachers in the country, can demonstrate advanced poses to aspire to, while Deyin can illustrate from her own experience as someone who went from being a non-athletic novice to a passionate yogi!

Melanie and her mother Deyin.

Join us at Blakely Hall every Saturday starting September 5th from 10:30am – 11:30am for FREE Yoga! Classes are for anyone interested, including neophytes wanting to try yoga for the first time, the experienced looking to improve, and anyone in-between. The Hatha Yoga class will be led by a mother-daughter duo; Melanie and her mother, Deyin.

As mother and daughter teachers they offer an innovative, educational but most importantly, fun way to pursue yoga for all ages. For more information: deyiny@microsoft.com

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Interior Design, Highlands Style: Outdoor Spaces

by Ryan Di Salvo, Dahlia Park

Summertime is in full swing and the longer days mean more hours spent out of doors. We are fortunate to live in a part of the country that provides so much natural beauty, but there are still plenty of ways to spruce up your personal outdoor space to maximize your grilling and chilling time during the hotter months.

One of my favorite and least expensive ways to define outdoor space is with landscaping. Vegetable planters are an excellent way to add something extra special to your outdoor garden. Herb gardens are also wonderful and both provide fresh flavor for a summer’s worth of cooking or handcrafted cocktails. Our hot and dry summer this year present issues with watering plants.

Look for self-watering containers to save you time and keep your plants properly hydrated.

If you are short on space and landscaping isn’t an option, carefully curated containers are the way to go.

There are a few simple methods I employ when planting containers. For starters, more is better and less is a bore when it comes to container gardens. A grouping of planters creates more visual interest than just one or two containers sprinkled around the patio. It’s also a good idea to use a cohesive color scheme instead of several competing color combinations. I like to use neutral muted containers and let the natural beauty of the flowers provide the punch of color. Try a matching pair of medium to large scale urns to define a door way or walkway. There are cost effective options made out of plastic or fiber glass that look exactly like the heavy stone planters.

In deciding what to plant, I like the tried and true formula called the “Thrill-Fill-Spill” method. First, choose a plant with a lot of visual height that serves as the “Thrill” factor. Compositionally it looks best when the tall plant is placed in the center of the pot. Then add

Carefully curated containers are the way to go if you are short on space.

the “Fill” layer. This will be flowers or plants that serve to fill up all the negative space around the “Thrill” plant.

This is a great layer to add color. Pack these fill plants in as densely as you can. The last layer is the “Spill” layer.

This consists of several plants placed along the edge of the planter whose foliage will creep over the lip of the container and spill out creating a cascading effect.

Another design I’m seeing a lot of right now is vertical gardens, specifically vertical succulent gardens. I recently spotted some at Fred Meyer in sleek rectangular galvanized steel planters with the hanging hardware already attached.

All you need is sturdy hooks in an exterior wall and they’re ready to go. What could be simpler? However, if you’ve got the DIY spirit, Pinterest is full of great tutorials using reclaimed wood and chicken wire to create your own vertical garden system. Succulents are a good low maintenance options versus planted herbs that require a lot of TLC. If your thumb is not particularly green (like mine), succulents are your best bet. A grouping of vertical planters look very fresh and modern in any space whether it’s outside on your patio or inside on a large accent wall.

So no matter what update you give your outdoor space, simple changes can create a big impact that you can soak up all summer long.

Create your own vertical garden for a fresh, modern look for your patio.

Ryan Di Salvo is an interior designer living and working in Issaquah Highlands, specializing in small-scale residential design and commercial project management. Follow her on Pinterest.com/theryandisalvo and ryandisalvodesign.com for more design inspiration.

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SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT

Issaquah School District

Issaquah School Foundation

8/11 - 8/13 8/28

All in for Kids fundraising campaign starts

http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu

AUGUST EVENTS

by Carolyn Kennedy, Summit Park

Ride along on the school bus Teacher assignments available @ 4:00pm on Family Access

Challenger Elementary http://challengerpta.org 8/31 9/17

Meet the Teacher Day. 10:15 – 11:15am Curriculum Night

Clark Elementary http://clarkpta.org 8/31 9/17

Meet the Teacher Day. Time TBD Curriculum Night

Endeavour Elementary http://endeavourptsa.org 8/31

Meet the Teacher Day. Time TBD

**Be sure to check individual web sites for details and updates

Believe it or not, it’s time to think about back to school “paperwork.”

Much of the process has moved online.

There are several steps in the process, but really important to ensure a smooth start to the school year. Be sure to look for an email from the district and complete ALL of the online forms when the process opens on August 5th.

1. The Issaquah School District’s enrollment verification process (EVP) begins August 5th, and runs through August 12th. This online process replaces the old bright green cards sent in the mail a few years ago. EVP confirms your student’s enrollment, with links to download and print all needed forms and pay any applicable fees (it hasn’t gone totally paperless yet.) Please note that a student may not receive a classroom placement until the required forms have been completed and submitted.

2. Parents can also support their PTSA (which includes an opportunity for membership, donating, and sometimes ordering items like a yearbook and/or tickets to a school function so don’t skip this step!)

3. The process also provides important information about supporting the Issaquah Schools Foundation (August is the beginning of the annual “All in for Kids” fundraising campaign.)

4. Create and fund student’s lunch account, and more.

5. Be sure to check your school’s web site for information on needed school supplies.

Middle School Vaccination Updates All students entering 6th grade must have a Tdap vaccine and the date recorded before the first day of school. The student must be 11 years old to have this vaccine.

New in 2015-16 all 6-8 graders must have two doses of the varicella vaccination.

Washington State allows exemptions based on medical, personal and religious reasons.

Immunization information should be given to your Elementary School Nurse or e-mailed in the summer to pcmsimmunizations@issaquah.wednet.edu.

PCMS – Lynx Days

It is time for the Lynx to get in sync! Pacific Cascade will be hosting two back to school business days called Lynx Days.

• 6th Grade: August 18, 7:30am-12:30pm.

• 7th and 8th graders: August 19, 7:30am-2:30pm.

Get it all done in one stop: photos, ASB card, PE uniform, textbook check-out, yearbook purchase, PTSA membership, club sign-up, and more!

If you would like to volunteer on Lynx Days please visit http://pacificcascadeptsa.org and sign up. It’s a great way to see all the refreshed faces as they come off summer break.

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Grand Ridge Elementary http://grandridgeptsa.org 8/31 9/16

Meet the Teacher Day. 9:00 – 9:45am Curriculum Night

Pacific Cascade Middle School http://pacificcascadeptsa.org 8/18 - 8/19 9/22

Lynx Days Curriculum Night

Issaquah High School http://issaquahhighptsa.org 8/10 8/18 8/26 9/5 9/8

Main office opens Football sports registration due New to I.H.S. night @ 6:00pm Issaquah vs. Skyline Varsity Football Curriculum Night

Kindergarten School Bus Ride Along

August 11, 12 or 13, 2015 - Reservations required Families are invited to ride the school bus. No matter what school your child will be attending, everyone will meet the buses at Issaquah High School to enjoy a fun bus ride, along with a short introduction to learn about school bus safety procedures. Details for registering are on the district web site: http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/family/transportation/Ktrans

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F I T N E S S & H E A LT H

Cycling in the Highlands

by Becky Pelton, DPT Highlands Physical Therapy

Now that the hot weather is here to stay, what better way to enjoy it than cycling in the Highlands! Whether you like to take spin classes or head outside to enjoy the beautiful scenery, cycling is a great strengthening and endurance exercise. As some cyclists know, it is common to have knee pain with cycling. It is important to make sure the main muscle groups in your legs are strong to avoid putting additional stress through the knees. Here are three strengthening exercises for the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes that can benefit a cyclist:

1. Single Leg Bridge – Lay on your back with your knees bent; straighten one leg and lift your hips up off the ground until you make a straight line with your body. Hold the bridge for 5 seconds and perform 10 times on each leg.

2. Wall Sit – Stand with your back up against the wall and your feet away from the wall, squat down so your knees are bent to 90 degrees and hold that position.

Make sure your knees do not go forward past your toes when you squat. Perform 3 repetitions and hold for 30 seconds each.

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Step downs – Stand on one leg balancing on a step or box. While keeping all your weight on that leg bend your knee to tap the ground next to the step and return to starting position.

Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions on each side.

Enjoy those summer days of cycling and if you have any questions or sustain any injuries, contact your local physical therapist. Have fun and stay classy Issaquah Highlands!

Highlander “Dad Bod” Inspires

by Niriksha Malladi, Anil’s Wife, Issaquah Highlands

Anil Malladi’s “Dad Bod” has had a few avatars. Fit and healthy when his first daughter was born in 2004, he became overweight over the next ten years when working as an engineer and being a parent to three children took priority over his own personal pursuits of maintaining fitness. All he did was eat, sleep, work and repeat. Two years ago, determined to lose the weight and regain his health, Anil began an earnest journey of being a more balanced father who could pass on healthy habits to his children too.

Anil Malladi, 40, at the Issaquah Triathalon at Lake Sammamish State Park in 2015 with his daughters Mayuri (left) and Mahika who had participated in their first duathlon.

With credit to healthy eating, in eight months his weight dropped from 193 lbs to 141 lbs, and he began to train.

When he signed up for an Olympic level Triathlon in July 2013 for the summer 2014 race, Anil did not exactly know what a Triathlon was and what Olympic distances really meant. We can still remember the first day he got on a treadmill. He was gasping and panting after 20 minutes. He could hardly swim 2 laps in a 25-yard pool.

With the same single minded focus he’d shown in other areas of his life, he decided it was time to bring-it-on to find out if he could cross the finish line. Within eight months he began to compete in local triathlon events. One year and eight months later, he completed a Half Ironman Race in Victoria, BC on June 14, 2015. This race took a grueling seven hours of swimming, followed by biking, and then running.

Incredibly, in the last year he has inspired numerous other dads to take on the challenge to lose excess weight and become physically active. These dads send him progress reports and photos every month after they set their own

Issaquah Highlands resident Amil Malladi became a triathlete in his mid-thirties, losing over 50 pounds and embarking on an inspirational training regimen.

target weight loss goals. He treats them to a salad as a reward when they meet the challenge. His friends have started joining him for race events, and have gotten their own families involved too. One man’s desire to change himself has led to a domino effect.

Perhaps most fulfilling, his three children, Arjun (4), Mahika (8) and Mayuri (11) did their first races this year. The older two participated in the Issaquah Duathlon and all three did the Victoria Ironkids competition. The races are a marker of the evolution of his “Dad Bod,” and he’s one dad who makes us immensely proud.

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ISSAQUAH CIT Y NEWS

National Night Out: August 4th at City Hall Join us for free food, giveaways, music and tips on everything from emergency preparedness to home security products at Issaquah’s annual National Night Out celebration August 4.

The party, hosted by Issaquah police, will be held from 5-7 p.m. on the steps of City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way. Stop by before the evening’s Concerts on the Green!

National Night Out events heighten The City of Issaquah and local organizations sponsor Concerts crime and drug prevention on the Green Tuesday nights at the Community Center. awareness, generate support for local anti-crime efforts and send a message that local neighborhoods are organized and won’t stand for crime.

Issaquah is joining forces with thousands of communities nationwide this year. In total, more than 37 million people are expected to participate in National Night Out events throughout the country.

Interested in hosting a party with police in your neighborhood? Our police officers would also love to stop by, meet your neighbors and share safety tips. Contact Officer Troy Kemp at troyk@issaquahwa. gov or 425-837-3294.

ArtWalk: Celebrate With Us in Olde Town Celebrate the 14th season of ArtWalk with us!

Visit Olde Town Issaquah to meet business owners, enjoy live music, watch artists in action, experience children’s activities, shop and dine from 6-9 p.m.

August 7.

ArtWalk draws hundreds of visitors to our historic downtown by inviting artists into local businesses and community streets. The events feature up to 50 talented artists with art ranging from jewelry, photography, paintings, glass and metal work, sculpture and more.

ArtWalk is presented by the Downtown Issaquah Association. Get your event map at the Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St. N., or downtownissaquah.com.

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Highlands Culture Through Cuisine: El Salvador

by Kathryn Meeker, Dahlia Park

Paella Valencia Ingredients Rice Pork loin or rib Chicken pieces Spanish chorizo Silver perch or White seabass Mussels Clams Onion Red chili peppers Green chili peppers Fish stock White wine Olive oil Garlic Saffron (yellow) Bay Chicken soup Thyme 1 bunch Shrimp Salt and Pepper

1 pound 7 ounces 7 ounces 7 ounces 7 ounces 7 ounces 7 ounces 7 ounces 3 ½ ounces 3 ½ ounces 36 ounces 3 ounces 2 ounces 1 tablespoon, minced 1 ounce 6 leaves 1 tablespoon 1 bunch (1 teaspoon) 8 medium to taste

Paella Valencia When Natalie Grande wanted a special dish at her wedding to highlight her Salvadoran heritage, the choice was simple. Paella Valencia has always been her family’s go-to dish for special occasions, and her family’s recipe has been passed down at least through at least three generations.

The story of Paella Valencia begins nearly 1200 years ago, a story of war and conquest and the inevitable blending of cultures. In the early eighth century, the Iberian Peninsula saw the meeting of Romans with their metal cooking pots and Arab conquerors bringing rice. A simple saffron-scented rice dish was born. Almost like an early casserole, Paella was often cooked by farm laborers on an open fire.

Fast forward to the fifteenth century when the Spanish set out for Central America. Bringing with them what had become their national dish, they were now the conquerors. Salvadorans eventually embraced Paella Valencia and made it their own, adding a characteristic kick of chilies and sweet peppers.

Top Left: Paella Valencia Top Right: Natalie’s Mom cooking in her El Salvadoran kitchen.

Bottom: Natalie Grande preparing Paella in her Issaquah Highlands kitchen.

Now on to the twentieth century when the Salvadoran Civil War uprooted many Salvadorans along with their culture and traditions.

Natalie’s parents fled to New York, bringing Natalie’s maternal grandmother—and her recipes—with them.

While the Grandes worked to support their five children, Natalie’s grandmother, Rosalia Rivas, stayed at home to anchor the family. Without any formal education, Rosalia had taught herself to read, write, and cook, eventually working in the homes of prominent Salvadoran politicians. There she served classic French, Italian, and Spanish meals. Her skills as a cook were passed down to Natalie in their New York kitchen. This was crucial in keeping ties to Salvadoran culture. Natalie explains, “Food is the staple that kept their country’s traditions alive in my home.”

Over time the Grande family moved to Western Washington, where Natalie met her husband and settled in Issaquah Highlands. Natalie says, “Growing up, and still today, my proudest time with friends is cooking a traditional Salvadorian meal and introducing them to new tastes and smells.”

Looking forward to starting a family of her own, Natalie has plans to continue passing down her Salvadoran heritage. She wants to speak Spanish at home when her children are young, and keep plenty of Flamenco music playing. And on special days, the Paella pan will come out to be filled with the Arab, Spanish, and spicy Salvadoran blend that is her family’s Paella Valencia.

Directions 1. Chop all the pork, chicken, fish, and chorizo.

2. Dice small the colored peppers and onion.

3. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a Paella pan or another stove-top/oven safe pot, add olive oil to cold pan and increase heat to medium/mediumlow. Add the colored peppers, onion, garlic, and cook until translucent.

4. At this point, add the meats (no fish). Allow the meats to braise briefly (one side only), then add the rice and fry them all together until the rice goes from clear to pearly in appearance. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, chicken, and fish stock.

5. Follow up immediately by adding the saffron, bay leaves, and thyme. Turn up the heat to high and get the mixture to boil briefly.

6. Then, turn the heat to low, and add the fish, shrimp to the center of the mixture, and decorate the outer edges with the clams and mussels.

7. Cover with the lid slightly off, and allow the mixture to reduce until the liquid is even with the mixture. When this occurs, take the pot off the stove and put it into the oven with the lid still slightly off and bake for 15 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed.

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DIRECTORY ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

HIGHLANDS COUNCIL

HIGHLANDS FIBER NETWORK

Blakely Hall 2550 NE Park Drive Monday–Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

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MAIN PHONE: 425-507-1107 IssaquahHighlands.com

MAIN PHONE: 425-427-9257 IHWebsite.com

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Community Events Board of Trustees Responsible for: Governing Body Blakely Hall Community Center hcbot@ihmail.com

Facility Rentals Larry Norton, President Property Management Board of Directors Community Garden Philip Nored, Secretary Enforcement of CCRs, Rules, Regs ihcaboard@ihcommunity.org Facebook Patrick Byers, Member

Architectural Review Jim Young, President

Common Area Landscape Dan Vradenburg, Vice President E-Letter Ray Besharati, Member Connections Newspaper Stuart Johnson, Member ihwebsite.com Walt Bailey, Secretary issaquahhighlands.com Jody Turner, Member David Ngai, Treasurer Funded by: Daniel Eyman, Member Annual IHCA Assessments Jitendra Vats, Member Funded by:

Neighborhood Assessments Linda Liaw, Member Sponsorships/Grants Advertising Sarah Hoey, Executive Director Community Enhancement Fees (1/4 of 1% on sale of home) sarah.h@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1120 12¢ per sq. ft. retail/commercial Erika North, Senior Community Manager erika.n@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1121

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Board of Directors Larry Norton Allen Enebo Tim Underwood Charlie Herb Emergency: 9-1-1 Issaquah Police (non-emergency) 425-837-3200 WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife 425-775-1311

Nina Milligan, Communications Manager nina.m@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1111

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Brianna Eigner, Blakely Hall Manager brianna.e@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1107

Joon Chang, Accounting Manager joon.c@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1117

Michele McFarland, Finance Manager michele.m@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1108

Katherine Olson, Accounts Receivable Specialist Katherine.o@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1119

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COMMUNITY SERVICES AT BLAKELY HALL

Homeowner Account Inquiries payments@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1119 Escrow Payoffs | Katherine.o@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1119

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RENTAL FACILITIES Blakely Hall

Award-winning Blakely Hall has a feeling and comfort of a lodge.

It is a wonderful place for parties with 70 or more guests, fund raisers, galas, and any type of reception. Blakely Hall can accommodate up to 230 guests. In addition to the atmosphere Blakely Hall will give you, there is a patio with outdoor seating and BBQ grill that is available for rent.

Blakely Hall Meeting Room

The Conference room is perfect for your meeting or seminar. It is private. It can accommodate up to 46 guests. A screen is provided as well as comfortable conference chairs and tables that can be configured to your liking. There is a wash station, and a countertop to place your refreshments.

To inquire about booking facilities at Blakely Hall, please contact Brianna at 425.507.1107 or email brianna.e@ihcouncil.org

Fire Station Meeting Room

The Fire Station 73 meeting room is great for community or group meetings. It comes with tables and chairs. It can accommodate up to 85 guests in a meeting setting or comfortably 30 guests. There are two whiteboards for writing down your ideas and agenda.

There is also a television with a DVD player for your instructional videos. Because this is a city building they do not allow religious, partisan, or for-profit meetings to take place in this facility. To inquire about booking the Fire Station Meeting Room, please contact Fire Station #73 at 425.313.3373.

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