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Holiday Giving Tree: Donate Toys to Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank
With the help of Santa, Grand Ridge Plaza is partnering with the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank (IFCB) in a toy and gift drive to support neighbors in need. This holiday season, please consider donating a new toy or gift item by choosing a specific wish from the Holiday Giving Tree at Santa’s Winter Woodland next to Regal Cinemas and Big Fish Grill, or select an item that you know kids love.
Donation drop off: Now through December 15, donations can be dropped off at Santa’s house at Grand Ridge Plaza. Santa and his elves will ensure that all donations are safely delivered by December 25. Donations at Santa’s house must be new, with tags and unwrapped. Donate a toy or gift: Popular gifts include board games (Monopoly, Battleship, etc.), coloring books and art supplies, puzzles, books, and movie DVDs. IFCB suggests that you consider donating tried-and-true items your family loves. Donate food: IFCB is running low on essential non-perishable food items such as canned meats, healthy soups, breakfast cereals, pasta sauce, Boost/Ensure, nuts and canned pasta meals. IFCB reports that it already has plenty of green beans and canned pumpkin… Santa will speed-deliver donated foods. Donate new clothing: Help the IFCB fulfil wishes for clothing items by purchasing new clothing for kids. All donations must be un-washed with tags on. The most requested items this time of year are warm clothing such as hoodies and winter jackets. Year-round donations of new and used clothing: IFCB also accepts donations of lightly used clothing and shoes for men, women, children and babies year-round at its warehouse at 179 1st Avenue SE in Issaquah. There is a 24-hour drop box at the front.
Issaquah Highlands Rakes in Reader’s Choice Awards
Four First Place awards were given Issaquah Highlands businesses in the Issaquah Press 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards, recognized at the November 3rd banquet. Many others received runner up or honorable mention awards. Covering businesses throughout the Issaquah Press Group papers, from North Bend to Bellevue, there was stiff competition. For instance, it’s hard to beat Bellevue Square for Best Shopping Center. Given that, Grand Ridge Plaza winning an Honorable Mention award is quite an honor!
Here are all the awards won by Issaquah Highlands businesses – Congratulations, everyone! Zeeks Pizza First place, Best Place to Eat Runner-up, Best Pizza Swedish Hospital and Medical Center First Place, Best hospital or medical center Ben & Jerry’s First Place, Best Dessert Place First Place, Best Frozen Treat Caffe Ladro Runner up, Best Coffee Big Fish Grill Honorable mention, Best Happy Hour Agave Cocina Runner-up, Best Mexican Food Grand Ridge Plaza Honorable mention, Best Shopping Center
Shannon Jallow, general manager of Grand Ridge Plaza, and Mark Mullet, owner of Ben & Jerry’s (and Zeek’s Pizza), celebrate at the Reader’s Choice Awards.
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