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Green Holidays Let’s Enjoy a More Sustainable Holiday Season

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EDITOR’S NOTE Did you know that all of Issaquah Highlands is “Built Green”? Our community is also committed to “Living Green” (our trademark) by living sustainably with the environment.

Our community is full of people who care about the environment, not the least of whom is eco-artist, Aline Bloch. Aline wanted to share with us easy and funs ways she had learned to live greener. Throughout 2019, she put on workshops at Blakely Hall and contributed monthly columns for Connections news. This month, hers is the feature story. In it she shows several beautiful ways we can green our holidays. I hope you enjoy reading about, and are inspired by, her green approach to the holidays.

Connections Around the World! This is Nina in Iceland!

Also please find inside the final columns in popular year-long series stories such as Emergency Preparedness, Home Organization, and Issaquah Highlands Trivia. As usual, you will also find the Highlands Youth column, Ask Kari, and other regular favorites. And don’t miss the new rules presented by the IHCA. Homeowner feedback is required by December 31 if it is to be considered before final adoption.

About the cover: These beautiful gift-wrapping ideas were designed and created by feature writer, volunteer Aline Bloch. The photo was composed and produced at Blakely Hall by Highlands Council's Julie Clegg. The simplicity of this beautiful shot was a collaboration of even more Highlands Council staff with these two, talented artists. See other beautiful photos by Julie and Aline in the feature story.

Coming in 2020: Send me a photo with you holding Connections in some far away place and we will share it with the community. Nina.m@ihcouncil.org.

Nina Milligan

Nina Milligan | 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. The mission of Highlands Council, and therefore, Connections News, is “to foster the development of a vibrant and caring community committed to service, diversity, and well-being.”

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Let’s Enjoy a More Sustainable Holiday Season

by Aline Bloch, Central Park resident and eco-artist It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is all about connections, intentions, family, friendship, gratitude, sharing, caring and joy, but it does not need to be so wasteful! Did you know that American families create 25% more waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s?

Going green and minimizing waste during this time of the year is the greatest gift we can give to our family, our community, and our planet. These tips will help you get started with a creative and meaningful holiday season that your family will never forget.

We might even take a lesson from the “Green Guy” himself: “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more!” (from “The Grinch,” by Dr. Seuss).

Decorative items created by Aline Bloch. Photo by Julie Clegg.

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Rethink your “buyerarchy” of needs when you give this holiday season Do you have a strategy when it comes to holiday gift ideas and gift shopping? Do you order online months in advance or spend too much time making shopping plans? Have you ever bought the same gift twice for the same person? Most of the time, whatever our strategy, it’s a lot of preparation and stress.

Let’s try something a bit different this year! Think of usable and functional gifts, or traditional objects that have been in your family for decades that you want to pass along to the next generation. Let’s look at what truly brings us joy.

Re-think your “buyerarchy of needs” and consider these eco-friendly gifts ideas:

Give what you have

Buy

Swap & thrift

Or, you can become a “genie” who fulfills dreams. Create memories for others by offering experiences – cooking classes, event tickets, gym memberships, family experiences, or trips. The advantage is that you do not need extra packaging to wrap them!

It might be the right time to go through all the stuff we have and don’t use or want anymore, then consider offering those items as presents to others. Maybe you have a nice scarf that happens to be Auntie Mary’s favorite colors, or a jewelry box that you had when you were little that might become a treasure box for your little niece. Whatever the item, make sure it’s not broken and has all the pieces.

If you are thinking about giving wearable gifts, how about organizing a clothing swap night with your friends? You can also consider local secondhand shops (there are several in Issaquah). The Issaquah Highlands Free Exchange Facebook page is a great resource as well.

Make

Consider making do-it-yourself pampering gifts. The internet is full of DIY homemade beauty gift ideas, like skin care lotions, facials masks and bath balls. Or think about homemade edible gifts. Did you know researchers found that baking for others increases happiness and reduces stress? It’s a form of mindfulness and altruism that brings self-satisfaction and confidence. I am certain your friends would appreciate a homemade batch of cookies or yummy jams presented in a nice tin or jar.

Try Before You Buy

Try to make buying a gift your last resort this holiday season. If you do buy a gift, make sure it’s something the recipient will actually use.

Buy gifts that will be used and reduce the chances of them becoming waste too soon. To find unique presents, there is nothing better than strolling through local holiday markets and shops, where you will find handcrafted functional treasures while supporting small businesses.

Go Green and Shop Local!

Attend the Issaquah Highlands Shop Local Holiday Bazaar at Blakely Hall on Saturday, November 30 to shop local close to home. Shop more than 25 vendors, enjoy kids arts and craft activities, and take a free photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Get there the “green” way and walk to the event!

See issaquahhighlands.com/ events for more information.

“Buyerarchy of Needs” concept adapted from Sarah Lazarovic.

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“Green” Your Christmas Tree I grant you, it’s hard to picture a Christmas without a tree, but I have some ideas about this, too. What a great family time we have every year when we go to a local tree farm!

We get to choose and cut our very own tree and grab some delicious peppermint cocoa.

Some farms have a replant initiative program: you buy a tree, they replant one. You also might find some “replantable” trees at local gardening stores. When the holidays are over, find a great spot in your backyard to replant your tree.

How to: Make a Rustic Twig Ornament Materials: Thin twigs and sprigs of pine Twine Buttons Red beads Garden shears Hot glue gun and glue sticks

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Trim twigs to desired lengths.

Shape a star, a snowflake or a tree by overlaying twigs.

Glue the twigs using a hot glue gun.

Wrap the glued points with twine for reinforcement.

Form a loop with twine for hanging the ornament.

Decorate with sprigs of pine, buttons and red beads, attaching with hot glue.

Adapted from simpleasthatblog.com. Photos by Aline Bloch.

Garlands and decorations

You might want to innovate this year and try to make some dried fruits, cinnamon sticks, decorated twigs, crocheted ornaments or paper snowflakes to decorate your tree and home. Be playful and creative!

Tree recycling

After the holidays are over, don’t trash your browning Christmas tree. Recycle it with the help of the Sammamish Boy Scouts, who will pick up your tree curb-side on January 4 for a $15-25 donation. More information at scouttreedrive.org.

“Green” Your Holiday Home Decor Borrow and swap vs. buy

Take a minute to review what you already have at home before buying new decor. Participate in the decorations swap at Blakely Hall on December 7 (see issaquahhighlands.com/events) or borrow decorations from your family, friends or neighbors. What looks used and old to us might appear new and usable to others.

“Less is more”

It’s so trendy! Decorating less also means storing less, dusting less, and packing/unpacking less each year.

Hygge (Pronounced “hyoo-guh”) is a Danish and Norwegian word that means simplicity, coziness and warmth – all the ingredients for an unforgettable holiday season, right? The best way to live in a more hygge way is to focus on simple pleasures and take the time to cultivate them in your life.

Use family heirlooms

Your family’s menorah will be kept for a lifetime, and it’s often handed down through generations. You might look into buying an antique or secondhand menorah, one with its own history, or even make one yourself. For lighting, choose natural beeswax or vegetable oil candles.

“Green” lights

Decorative lights are a source of joy and beauty this time of the year. A great way to lighten your carbon footprint is to switch to LED lights and consider timers to limit overuse of electricity and enjoy some money saving on your bill.

How to: Make a Wall Hanging for Holiday Cards & Photos Materials: Medium sized branch Leaves, pine sprigs, pinecones Twine Carboard Pencils Scissors Hole punch Gold, silver and white paint with paintbrushes (or metallic sharpies)

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1. Trace and cut shapes into the cardboard sheet (triangles, half circles, etc.)

2. Decorate with paint 3. Use the twine to attach sprigs, pinecones, leaves and cardboard shapes to the branch 4. Hang it on the wall – add pictures, messages or cards

Photos by Aline Bloch.

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A “Green” Holiday Feast

Holiday meals

Whether your traditional feast is meat or veggies, or seven courses long, the holiday dinner often comes with a lot of preparation, money spent, and a pinch of stress. Recology King County recommends using a dinner party calculator to help you plan realistic food quantities and minimize food waste (SaveTheFood.com). Put leftovers in the freezer or donate to your local food pantry. Look for organic, grass-fed and wild fish ingredients at your local farmers markets and grocery stores. And compost, compost, compost!

“Green” table decor

Bring nature onto your table. Gather mason jars, branches, pinecones, tree trimmings, twigs, paper snowflakes, various sized wood slices, and tealights to create arrangements, wreaths, or natural bouquets for your buffet or table centerpiece. Visit issaquahhighlands.com/blog for two DIY table decor tutorials: • How to Make a Rosemary Mini Wreath: Scented and compostable decor for candles or place cards.

• How to Make Golden Leaf Place Cards: Add some sparkle to your holiday table.

Don’t forget the dishes!

My father has 11 siblings and my mom has six. Can you imagine the size of our Learn how to make a mini rosemary wreath at holiday feasts! We were at least 20-25 issaquahhighlands.com/blog. people around the table sharing a holiday meal. Imagine the accumulation of plates and silverware on the counter! Some of my favorite holiday memories are being in the kitchen after dinner, with my cousins, uncles and aunties, washing and drying the dishes, sharing stories and laughing at memorable moments.

Even if using disposable dishes seems attractive and time saving, consider using real dishes and avoid individually-packaged beverages in order to limit waste and plastic use.

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What About Wrapping Paper?

Did you know most store-bought wrapping paper is NOT recyclable?

A common mistake many people make around the holidays is loading their recycling bins with wrapping paper, tissue, ribbons, and more.

Unfortunately, the shiny, laminated paper is, in fact, not recyclable in most circumstances. Including it in the bin with other paper products can make an entire load unrecyclable! If wrapping paper is metallic, has glitter on it, or has a texture to it, it is not recyclable.

It only takes a few seconds to unwrap a gift, and all that shredded paper heads off to the landfill.

Good news! There are eco-friendly ways to wrap all your holiday gifts. Bring a small unwrapped gift to our FREE Living Green – Green Holidays workshop on Saturday, December 7, at Blakely Hall to learn how! Be sure to pre-register at issaquahhighlands.com/events.

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DECEMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

by Lindsey Pinkston, Issaquah Highlands Community Program Manager and Wisteria Park resident

December’s volunteer of the month, Henry Honig (left) with wife Sabina and son Marc.

Henry Honig Congratulations to Henry Honig, our volunteer of the month for December! Henry volunteers as a leader of Poker Night at Blakely Hall, a monthly meeting of poker players for a fun game of No Limit Texas Hold’em. All players are welcome, from novice to expert.

After playing poker with the group for many years, the founding leader had to step down in 2014, leaving the future of Poker Night in jeopardy. Thankfully, Henry volunteered to co-lead the group (with Adam Brown) and has been the group’s advocate and leader since, currently co-leading with Frank Castro, Jr. Poker Night has the distinction of being Issaquah Highlands’ longest running community group (and one of our most popular). We appreciate Henry’s dedication to the group and our community!

We asked Henry a few questions to get to know him better:

Henry Honig, co-chair of Poker Night at Blakely Hall since 2014.

Poker Night Every Fourth Thursday (except December) 7:00pm (sign in at 6:45pm) Blakely Hall

How did you end up living in Issaquah Highlands?

A little over 10 years ago I met the woman I love, who just so happened to live in Issaquah Highlands. Soon after I proposed, I became an Issaquah Highlands resident myself. Besides the beautiful landscapes, parks and trails, I really appreciate the sense of community. I should note, it’s been nice to see the growth of our restaurant options over the years as well.

Can you share a bit about your family?

I was raised in the Seattle area and my wife Sabina is a transplant from New York City. She came out here for a job with her two young children Marc and Veronica. About a year after they moved here, she and I met, and the rest is blissful history.

How did you become involved as a volunteer in Issaquah Highlands?

Initially, I discovered the various IH community groups soon after moving to the area through IH Connections. After exploring several of the groups that interested me, I found myself feeling right at home with the Issaquah Poker Club (aka Poker Night). When the original founder of the Issaquah Poker Club was unable to continue his role as chairperson, I along with another stepped up to co-chair the club. It’s such a fun monthly club that we just couldn’t bear to see it end. Over the years, I have worked with a couple of different co-chairs and many amazing volunteers.

Honestly, without them all our club simply would not have thrived. And to all of them I owe a big thanks!

Have you done any other volunteering?

While it’s not in the Highlands, my stepson Marc and I were docents at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery for several years.

That was an amazing experience. And I look forward to volunteering there again in the future when time permits.

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HIGHLANDS COUNCIL

by Lindsey Pinkston, Highlands Council Community Program Manager, Wisteria Park Resident The newest art exhibition on the walls of Blakely Hall is “Issaquah Highlands Travels,” featuring photos taken

by Issaquah Highlands residents during their travels. The idea for the exhibit came out of a conversation with a few of the leaders from the Travel Night group. Highlands Council loved the idea and helped bring it to life!

Resident volunteers and Travel Night leaders Mary Hall, Shelia Jones, and Pat Nell curated the exhibition.

Photography submissions were solicited from residents in September and reviewed by the committee. They selected a variety of photos that showed a range of locations visited by residents, from the nearby Tolt River, to Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Photographers, their families, and the greater community attended the opening reception to welcome the new exhibit to Blakely Hall on November 5. Come in Blakely Hall and see the show, on display now, open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm (except holidays).

Thank You to the photographers whose work is on display now at Blakely Hall in the exhibit called “Issaquah Highlands Travels”.

Denise Bárbaro, Sunset Walk Aline Bloch, Central Park Aastha Budati, Issaquah Highlands Volunteer curators Shelia Jones, Pat Nell, and Mary Hall hanging the photography exhibition.

Kay Chau, The Brownstones Azmeena Hasham, stands by her photo taken at Mont Blanc.

Next to her is her friend, Young-Mi Kim, who is in Azmeena’s photograph, taking her own photograph!

John Eliason, High Street Townhomes Alex Garrard, Dahlia Park Mary Hall, Vista Park Julie Hart, Ashland Park Azmeena Hasham, Crofton Springs Shelia Jones, Crofton Springs Meghashree Kamath, Logan Park Michele Kemper, High Street Townhomes Andrea Lopez, Discovery Heights Nina Milligan, Starpoint

Aastha Budati and her daughter are excited to see her photograph of Golkonda Fort in India on display at Blakely Hall.

Pat Nell, Dahlia Park David Ngai, Daphne Park Shazia Sadaf, Dahlia Park

Puja Taunk with her son and daughter, posing in front of her photo from a cruise exploring the backwaters of Kerela in India.

Priya Subramarania, Logan Park Puja Tanuk, Magnolia Park Shubha Tirumale, Davis Loop Ginny Truscott, Issaquah Terrace

Priya Subramanian with her daughters, Shubha Tirumale with her husband and son, and Julie Hart with her husband, all enjoying the photography on display (including their own!)

Sub Vallapuzha, Magnolia Park

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HIGHLANDS YOUTH - HY

Holiday Traditions in the Highlands

By Zoe Parsons, Highlands Youth (HY) Board Member

The holiday season has always been my favorite time of year ever since I was a little girl.

Family gatherings on Thanksgiving, searching for Rudolph on Christmas Eve, and the New Years countdown are always highlights of my year.

One of my favorite traditions since I was three years old is my annual gingerbread-house party. Every December for the past 13 years, my mom and I head to Costco to pick up our houses and an assortment of colorful candies to fill up the plain, gingerbread walls. Then, I invite my girlfriends over for hot chocolate and cookies, while we decorate our houses and listen to Christmas music.

Spending time with my friends is guaranteed to be a great time, but there is something special about doing holiday-related activities together. I am always so excited to see how everyone decorates their houses! Last year, we decided to do a crime scene theme and put up a vote on Instagram to see who decorated the best house.

Tatum Barker and Zoe Parsons were early stewards of the gingerbread house tradition.

Whatever we end up doing, I am thankful I am able to invite my friends over to make these memories together. I remember being so excited to share this party with my new friends when I moved here from Arizona. Now it is something these friends all look forward to every year as well. This is a tradition that is fun no matter what age you are, and I hope to continue it for many years to come.

The holiday season is a great time to let those around you know how much they mean to you. Traditions are found in almost every household in the Highlands and originate from many different experiences, cultures, and holidays. No matter what you celebrate, I hope you spend time with your loved ones, create new traditions, and enjoy your holiday season (and time off school).

Lisa Austin and Zoe Parsons carry on the tradition as the years go on.

Zoe shares her gingerbread house tradition with her Issaquah friends today. Top row: Erin Freese, Ella Hart, Zoe Parsons, Liv Ollestad, Carah Smallwood Bottom Row: Emma Lake and Grace Roy.

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Dear Neighbor, December 2019

Halloween Bingo

We had a spooktacular time at Halloween Bingo in October – awesome costumes, great food, and new friends were the highlights of the night, plus the prizes, of course!

HY Fest Gaga, bumper ball, pie eating contest, and crafts made the HY Fest in October a super fun time hanging out with our fellow teens! Thanks to the HY Board for planning a great event.

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wish You Were Here...

Living Green Upcycled Art Workshop

We got our creative juices flowing at the Upcycled Art Workshop with Aline Bloch! It was so much fun turning old egg cartons into flowers!

Veterans Day

Our annual tribute to Veterans was as beautiful as the weather that day! It was wonderful to honor our local veterans with gifts, a singalong and a heartfelt address from volunteer Paul Dean.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE HIGHLANDS

Kids & Families Minecraft Mania

Tuesday, December 10, 5:00pm Blakely Hall

Join fellow elementary and middle school Minecraft enthusiasts from novice to expert as we share our knowledge of the Minecraft world including Redstone, building, surviving the night, and more. You’ll need a laptop with licensed Minecraft loaded on it. Club leader is Quinn Ryan at boxcargriz@gmail.com and parent leader is Tim Ryan at dadtime@gmail.com.

Parents Night Out

Saturday, December 7, 6:00pm-9:00pm Blakely Hall

K-5th Graders enjoy a night at Blakely Hall with games, snacks, crafts, and a holiday movie supervised by Highlands Council and The Highlands Youth Advisory Board. Sold Out!

Toddler Playgroup

Every Wednesday, 10:00am *No Playgroup 12/25 Blakely Hall

Moms, dads, caregivers and their children are invited for fun, friendship, support and socializing. Contact katiels84@gmail.com. Search Facebook for Issaquah Highlands Toddler Playgroup.

Arts & Cards Bridge Club

Monday, December 2, 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.

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned bridge player, you are welcome to join us.

RSVP: Ed Tellman, etellman@pobox.com.

Knit for Life®

Every Monday, 1:00pm Swedish Medical Center, Main Lobby

A network of volunteer knitters in 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.

Rovin’ Fiddlers

Every Tuesday, 7:00pm Issaquah Highlands Fire Station 73

Drop in on our jam sessions. We welcome guitars, flutes, whistles, banjos, mandolins, autoharps, dulcimers, stand up bass, and percussion. All abilities welcome. Contact Martha at mclnev@yahoo.com.

Yarns & Threads Group Every Friday, 9:00am Blakely Hall

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

Fitness Issaquah Highlands Hiking Group

The Issaquah Highlands Hiking Group is open to all ages to connect with other hiking enthusiasts and go on planned hikes in the beautiful northwest. For more information and details on our next scheduled hike, join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/ nwhiking.

Meditation Group Every Friday, 2:00pm *No meditation 12/27 Blakely Hall

Discover how to find moments to relax the mind. The group practice exercises that promote balance, strength, and calmness. Learn techniques to help deal with stress and strain of a busy life. Free to attend and open to all!

Questions? Contact ih.meditation@gmail.com.

Mountain Biking Group

The Issaquah Highlands Mountain Biking Group is open to all ages to meet other mountain bike enthusiasts while exploring some of the amazing local mountain bike trails! For more information and details on all planned rides, join us on Facebook at “Issaquah Highlands Mountain Biking Club.”

Taichi Fitness Group

Every Wednesday, 6:30am, except 12/25 Blakely Hall

The ancient Chinese martial art, Taichi, will be offered every Wednesday at Blakely Hall. Participation is free; a donation of a nonperishable food item for the Food Bank is encouraged. Contact: taichifitness_IH@outlook.com.

Library-2-Go

Zumba Fitness® Class

The King County Library will bring the Library-2-Go Book Mobile to Blakely Hall. Bring your library card and browse the curated collection of books – check out your favorites and return any KCLS library books you’ve finished! Free fun for all ages.

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! Contact: zumbawithcindy@gmail.com.

Tuesday, December 10, 3:30-4:40pm Outside Blakely Hall

Special Interest Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 7:00pm Blakely Hall This month: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The book club is a great place to meet neighbors, socialize and explore a variety of books.

Email lindsey8@gmail.com or join the Facebook group at facebook.com/ihbookclub.

Bunco Night

Friday, December 6, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Come roll the dice with friends and neighbors at Bunco Night! Please bring $5 for the prize pool and a snack or drink to share. No experience necessary. For more information and updates, join the Facebook group: Issaquah Highlands Bunco.

Telecommute Tuesdays

Every Tuesday, 10:00am - 1:00pm Blakely Hall

Do you work from home? Do you want a little motivation to work from home once each week?

Telecommute Tuesdays were designed for you! Head on over to Blakely Hall on Tuesdays for free wi-fi, coffee and treats and the beautiful setting of our community hall. Questions?

Contact Lindsey.P@ihcouncil.org or 425-507-1107.

Toastmasters

Every Thursday, 7:00am Swedish Hospital – 1st Floor Flex Space

Say it better with Toastmasters. Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment. Let us help you expand your knowledge and horizons. Guest are welcome to join a meeting to see what it’s about – it’s one hour of fun, and you won’t be put on the spot!

Learn more at https://ihtm.toastmastersclubs.org.

Travel Night

Wednesday, December 11, 7:00pm Blakely Hall Topic: Hawaiian Holiday Celebration

Aloha! Join us for a free, unstructured and purely social night to enjoy the holiday season, Hawaiian style! Learn about the Hawaiian Islands while enjoying special Hawaiian entertainment, pupus, and a photo opportunity. Please bring a snack or beverage to share and feel free to wear your Hawaiian shirt or grass skirt!

For more information, visit our Facebook group at ‘Issaquah Highlands Travel Night.’

Every Saturday, 9:00am, except 12/28 Blakely Hall

Photography Meet Up Returns January 18

Enjoy monthly meetings with guest speakers, share and discuss your work with others, and participate in an online community throughout the month.

Contact ihpc@outlook.com.

Poker Night

Returns January 30

Whether you are a novice or a salty vet looking for some steep competition, you will love our monthly group Texas Hold ’em tournament! Contact Henry at hlh1969@hotmail.com.

For the latest details, see IssaquahHighlands.com/events

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE HIGHLANDS

Don’t Miss This

Save the Date

Cultural Conversations

Curbside Tree Pick Up

Cultural Conversations is a safe space for community connection that inspires change through storytelling, new friendships, awareness of diverse cultures, and common bonds. We invite all members of the Issaquah community to join us for an uplifting evening of conversation.

Free to attend – adults of all faiths and cultures are welcome. Pre-arranged childcare is recommended. Light refreshments will be served.

Let the Boy Scouts recycle your Christmas tree! Place your tree and donation curbside by 8:00am on January 4, cleaned of tinsel, nails or flocking. For more information, please visit www.scouttreedrive.org.

Thursday, December 5, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Living Green – Green Holiday Workshop

Saturday, December 7, 1:00pm-3:00pm Blakely Hall

Let’s make it a Green Holiday with help from Aline Bloch!

Bring a small gift to this workshop and learn to wrap it beautifully using eco-friendly materials and handmade decorations. Families are welcome; advanced registration required to ensure we have enough supplies – www. issaquahhighlands.com/events.

Holiday For the latest information, please visit our Holidays in the Highlands page at www.issaquahhighlands.com/holidaysin-the-highlands

Swedish Holiday Craft Fair December 5-6, 9:00am-5:00pm Swedish Issaquah

Shop for holiday treats and gifts from over 35 vendors at the annual craft fair. Enjoy a story or craft with your children. Free gift wrapping available. Take your photo with Santa, 12:00pm – 1:30pm and 3:00pm – 4:30pm.

Visit Swedish.org for more information.

Holiday Décor Swap

Saturday, December 7, 12:00pm-1:00pm Blakely Hall

Bored with some of your holiday décor? Inspired to add new décor to your home this season? Bring holiday décor items you no longer love but can be used or re-purposed by someone else to Blakely Hall and join neighbors for a FREE Holiday Décor Swap! More details at issaquahhighlands.com/events.

Santa’s Party on the Plaza

Sunday, December 15, 12:00pm-3:00pm Grand Ridge Plaza

Enjoy free treats, crafts and entertainment. Take your own photos with Santa!

Saturday, January 4, 8:00 am Issaquah Highlands

IH Business Networking Group Starting Monday, January 6, 9:30am Blakely Hall

K-5th Graders enjoy a night at Blakely Hall with games, Kick off your month with a new spin on the standard practice of networking, based on knowing that the more we connect and share, the more we all grow!

This new monthly group will blend the best parts of other networking meetings while being inclusive, connection-based, and most of all, valuable for all members. Social with refreshments from 9:30-10:00am, meeting from 10:00-10:45am. No obligations, just genuine connections! For more details, please visit issaquahhighlands.com/events/.

Figure Drawing Group

Starting Monday, January 6, 9:30am & 12:00pm Blakely Hall

Bring what you need to draw and join a group of artists for weekly sessions to draw from a nude model. The Short-Pose Session meets from 9:30am-11:30am with poses ranging from 1 minute to 15 minutes in length. The Long Pose Session meets from 12:00pm-2:00pm with a single pose repeated in 20-minute sittings. There is no formal instruction. Attend one or both sessions - the cost per session is $10, cash only. See issaquahhighlands.com/ events/ for more information.

Family Game Night

Starting Thursday, January 9, 6:30pm Blakely Hall

New community group starting in January - Enjoy an all ages night playing board games with friends and neighbors! Feel free to bring a favorite game and snack to share.

Get Involved

Governance Mtgs Highlands Council Board of Trustees

Tuesday, 12/10, 12:00pm, Blakely Hall

IHCA Architectural Review Committee

Tuesday 11/5, 6:00pm IHCA Office

IHCA Finance Committee

Tuesday, 11/12, 5:30 pm IHCA Office

City Meetings City Meetings covering Issaquah Highlands topics will be listed at IssaquahHighlands.com/ events.

Holidays Hanukkah

December 22-30

Winter Solstice

Saturday, December 21

Christmas

Wednesday, December 25

New Year’s Eve

Tuesday, December 31

Kwanzaa

December 26-30

Office Holiday Closures

IHCA Office, Blakely Hall, Highlands Council and HFN Offices will be closed December 24-25 and December 31 for the Holidays.

Lunar New Year

Help with our celebration to welcome the Year of the Rat! In 2020, we are planning multiple, multi-cultural festivities and need lots of volunteers to join in. If you would like to be involved, please let Lindsey know (lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org) or visit issaquahhighlands.com/ volunteer.

Menorah Lighting

Sunday, December 22, 5:00pm Grand Ridge Plaza, in front of Ulta

Join Chabad of the Central Cascades for the festival of lights! Featuring: doughnut decorating, Chanukah crafts, hot chocolate, chocolate coins/gelt, music, dancing, a light show, and fire truck tours with coin drop!

Christmas Eve Service

Tuesday, December 24, 5:00pm Blakely Hall

Join Summit LIFE Church for a special Christmas Eve service. Open to all.

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ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Landscape: Now that it is December all the landscape contractors are on only two maintenance visits per month until March when they will return to weekly visits. It is difficult to perform landscape maintenance in December due to weather and cold temperatures. The first priority, if it happens, is snow removal and control throughout Issaquah Highlands.

Landscape & Irrigation Updates

by Lyle Dickey, IHCA Landscape Manager

Pruning and other maintenance becomes very difficult to perform when the weather turns very cold. No pruning can be done because of freeze damage to the plants. Weeding and ground maintenance stops because it simply can’t be done. During these times, the crews install bark in the street pits and in other areas of the landscape. Once the temperatures warm up a bit, the crews return to ground maintenance weeding and light structural pruning of dormant plant and tree varieties. The winter months are difficult, so we need to be a little creative at times. But this keeps us all on our toes and soon spring will be on its way.

Irrigation: Irrigation is very hard to do in December with temperatures and weather conditions always changing. Therefore, irrigation crews assist with landscape maintenance until warmer temperatures return.

Whenever weather allows, our crews perform system upgrades. There is always something to do for everyone, but sometimes we just need to think outside the box.

Did you know… In keeping with

ARC Tip

FCC Regulations, the ICHA has a process to follow for installing satellite dishes? Prior to installation, homeowners are required to follow placement rules and submit a “notification form” (found at issaquahhighlands.com), along with a photo of where the dish will be placed.

This form must be submitted to the IHCA (and if applicable) your management company prior to installation. The placement guidelines on the form are important to protect the aesthetics of the community.

Highlighting IHCA Board Districts Board District 1 - Dan Vradenburg

Dan Vradenburg has lived in the Highlands for almost eight years and has served the past six years on the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) Board of Directors. Currently Dan serves as the Treasurer and the Chair of the Finance Committee.

Previously, Dan served for two years as Vice President and member of the Covenant and Architectural Review Committees. Dan’s career as an attorney brings an invaluable skill set to the IHCA Board. He and his wife have a love for travel and zest for life.

IN THE KNOW

Community Wide Standards, Yard Standards

Yard waste (leaves, twigs and branches) and other debris or rubbish should be removed and appropriately disposed of and not stored within the yard.

Yard waste must not be deposited on IHCA property or IHCA maintained streetscapes.

The IHCA Board of Directors is comprised of Issaquah Highlands homeowners from seven board districts who have been elected to the board

by Issaquah Highlands homeowners during the annual board elections. District 1 has 768 homes which includes (in yellow on map) the Cottages, West Highlands Park, Westridge Townhomes & Single Family, Ashford, Vista Park and Arboretum at Vista Park, Brighton on Park, Brighton on High East and Brighton on High, Ravenna, High Street Town Homes, zHome and Division 1 neighborhood areas.

Thank you, Dan, for serving your community!

Have a question for your representative? Email the board at any time at ihcaboard@ihcommunity.org.

Thank you for doing your part.

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ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Ask the IHCA

Mailbox Keys | Abandoned Cars | Holiday Lights We answer many questions each month. Here are a few recent FAQs. I HAVE LOST THE ONLY KEY TO MY MAILBOX AND WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE THE LOCK TO NEW ONE. CAN YOU PLEASE SHARE WHAT THE PROCEDURE IS? CAN I REPLACE THE LOCK BY MYSELF? Yes, you can certainly replace the lock yourself or ask the United States Postal Service (USPS) to assist you with this. The locks can be purchased at any hardware store or you can request USPS replace it for you. The contact number for the Issaquah USPS office is 425-837-8795 A CAR HAS BEEN PARKED ACROSS THE STREET FROM US FOR TWO WEEKS AND IT HASN’T MOVED AT ALL. IS THAT ACCEPTABLE? City of Issaquah only permits vehicles to be parked without moving for 72 hours.

In addition, the vehicle must have current license tabs, and be in good working order.

To report the abandoned vehicle on a city street, please use the City of Issaquah “report a concern” tracker by using this link: issaquahwa.gov/requesttracker.aspx.

HOW SOON ARE YOU ALLOWED TO TURN ON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ON YOUR HOME? MANY PEOPLE HAVE THEM STRUNG EARLY AND THEN LEAVE THEM ON FROM OCTOBER THRU THE NEW YEAR. Per the IHCA Use Restrictions and Rules (URRs), winter holiday decorations and lighting (including light clips) may be displayed from October 1st through January 15th.

“Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday season from the IHCA”

Upcoming January 2020 Assessments

by Kristyn McKinnon, IHCA Accounting Manager

IHCA Assessments Reminder:

High Street Center 2020 Assessments Reminder:

Residents on the monthly electronic bank debit payment (ACH) plan will receive statements for informational purposes only and no payments are required (unless there are other delinquent balances, e.g., unpaid fines or late fees).

Our bank’s online payment portal is available at issaquahhighlands.com. Use information on your statement to make a payment.

The annual assessment for 2019-2020 fiscal year are $936 per year. The semi-annual Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) homeowner assessments are effective January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020. Homeowners will be mailed their semi-annual assessment statements for $468 by December 7, 2019.

For check payers, the semi-annual assessments are due by January 1, 2020. Payments not received by January 10, 2020 may incur late and other collection fees. Those on the semi-annual payment plan must pay in full all six months of the assessment period by check or online. Onetime online payments can be made with free eCheck, or credit/debit cards and incur a fixed fee of $14.95 per transaction (rates subject to change) to the homeowner.

We encourage the semi-annual payers to convert to the monthly ACH payment plan. This ensures timely payments and internal efficiency. This is IHCA’s recommended monthly payment plan; 86% of the community residents are currently on this plan. An ACH form is provided with your billing statement for your convenience.

Our bank’s online payment portal is available through issaquahhighlands.com. Use information on your statement to make a payment.

For Commercial and Westridge owners, the 2020 annual assessment statements will also be mailed by December 7, 2019. The annual assessment is due and payable to High Street Center

by January 1, 2020. If you are set up on monthly ACH withdrawal for your IHCA master assessments, the amount due to HSC is not included. Please pay the HSC assessment online or by check to the address on your statement.

All payments are due by January 1, 2020 Please direct any inquiries to 425-507-1119 or payments@ihcommunity.org.

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ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Updates to the Use Restrictions and Rules (URRs) and ARC Guidelines

by Debbie Orosco, IHCA Community Manager

Per the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) governing documents, changes to the Use Restrictions and Rules (URRs) must be posted for public comment prior to the Board of Directors formally approving the changes. These proposed changes to the URRs and ARC Guidelines were presented to the IHCA Board of Directors on October 23, 2019, and approved for publishing with a public comment period. If you

have any comments or questions regarding the proposed changes please contact Debbie Orosco at Deborrah.O@ihcommunity.org. Deadline for homeowner feedback is Tuesday December 31, 2019. All feedback will be reported to the Board during the January 2020 Board meeting. The proposed changes may be adopted at the January 2020 Board meeting.

ARC GUIDELINES CHANGES 2019 CURRENT GUIDELINE

GUIDELINE CHANGE

Review Procedures- Project notification: Some projects do not require a formal review or review fee but still require a completed application. The IHCA Community Manager will review all applications to ensure that all required information has been supplied and notify the Applicant of such in a letter or by email

Review Procedures- Project notification: Some projects do not require a formal review or review fee but still require a completed application. The IHCA Community Manager will review all applications to ensure that all required information has been supplied and notify the Applicant of such in a letter or by email within three business days.

5. Air Conditioners: Air conditioners/heat pumps may be located on the side or rear of your home. The unit’s noise rating must be below seventy-seven (77) decibels.

5. Air Conditioners: Air conditioners/heat pumps may be located on the side or rear of your home. The unit’s noise rating must be below seventy-five (75) decibels.

15. Landscaping: A reasonable number of seasonal planters or pots does not require ARC 15. Landscaping: A reasonable number of seasonal planters or pots does not require approval, however if pots are intended to be permanent, an application is required for approval. ARC approval, however if pots are intended to be permanent, an ARC application may be required for approval.

USE RESTRICTIONS AND RULES CHANGES 2019 CURRENT RULE

RULE CHANGES

(b) Animals. Raising, breeding or keeping animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind is prohibited, except that a reasonable number of dogs, cats, or other usual and common household pets may be permitted in a Unit, subject to the Board’s authority to establish rules and regulations with respect to keeping such pets. Dogs must be kept on leash and under control of a responsible party at all times when not contained within the boundaries of the Unit.

Pets shall not be allowed to roam free. Owners must clean up after and properly dispose of pet waste. Owners shall take sufficient steps to prevent their pets from unreasonably disturbing others and shall be responsible for any damages caused by their pet or the pet(s) of any guest or tenant. Pets which, in the sole discretion of the Board, make objectionable noise, endanger the health or safety of, or constitute a nuisance or inconvenience to the occupants of other Units shall be removed on the Board’s request. If the pet owner fails to honor such request, the Board may remove the pet.

(b) Animals. Subject to King County Animal Care and Control Regulations, a reasonable number of dogs, cats, or other usual and common household pets may be permitted in a Unit. Livestock or poultry of any kind is prohibited. Dogs must be kept on a leash and under control by a responsible party at all times when not contained within the boundaries of the Unit. Pets shall not be allowed to roam free. Owners must clean up after and properly dispose of pet waste. Owners shall take sufficient steps to prevent their pets from unreasonably disturbing others and shall be responsible for any damages caused by their pet or the pet(s) of any guest or tenant. Pets which constitute a nuisance, and or threat will be subject to Policy C: Issaquah Highlands Violation Scheduled Policy. If a pet has been deemed vicious or potentially vicious by the King County Regional Animal Services or other governing agency, the pet may be removed immediately from the community by King County animal control.

Dumping or disposing of unwanted or expired animals is prohibited in all community owned properties including but not limited to ponds, streams, parks, etc.

Dumping or disposing of unwanted or expired animals is prohibited in all community owned properties including but not limited to ponds, streams, parks, etc.

If a pet has been deemed vicious or potentially vicious by the King County Regional Animal Services or other governing agency, the pet shall be removed immediately from the community. (See Exhibit A for Rules Regarding Restricted Breeds.)

If a pet has been deemed vicious or potentially vicious by the King County Regional Animal Services or other governing agency, the pet shall be removed immediately from the community. (See Exhibit A for Rules Regarding Restricted Breeds.)

(h) Critical Area Buffer Encroachment. Encroachment is prohibited into a Critical Area Buffer or a Building Setback Line as described on title or through other Issaquah Highlands documents, pesticides, insecticides or herbicides are prohibited within the Building Setback Lines, and only fertilizers specified in the Water Wise Living Document shall be allowed within the Building Setback Line.

(h) Critical Area Buffer Encroachment. Encroachment is prohibited into a Critical Area Buffer or a Building Setback Line as described on title or through other Issaquah Highlands documents, pesticides, insecticides or herbicides are prohibited within the Building Setback Lines, and only fertilizers specified in the Water Wise Living Document shall be allowed within the Building Setback Line. No structures maybe erected or installed outside of one’s personal property to include all open spaces, wetlands or forested areas or association property.

(r) Garage and Carports Conversion of any carport or garage to finished space for use as an apartment or other integral part of the living area on any Unit is prohibited without prior approval pursuant to Article IV of the Declaration.

(r) Garage and Carports Conversion of any carport or garage to finished space for use as an apartment or other integral part of the living area on any Unit is prohibited. without prior approval pursuant to Article IV of the Declaration.

(v) Irrigation Equipment. Unauthorized accessing of and/or tampering with IHCA irrigation equipment including controllers, valves, and all other hardware is prohibited. Violator(s) will be responsible for any damages caused and may be subject to additional fines and fees.

(v) Irrigation Equipment. Unauthorized accessing of and/or tampering with IHCA irrigation equipment including controllers, valves, and all other hardware is prohibited.

Violator(s) will be responsible for any damages caused and may be subject to additional fines repair and fees.

(x) Moss Control. Moss control materials, agents or treated roofing materials shall only be used in accordance with the Best Management Practices, as defined in the Water Wise Living Document.

(x) Moss Control. Moved to Community Wide Standards: Roofing Standards

(ee) Storm Retention Ponds. For properties adjacent to a Storm Retention Pond, no big leaf maple, cottonwood, alder or willow trees shall be allowed on the lot. Trespassing and dumping are not permitted at Storm Retention Ponds.

(ee) Storm Retention Ponds. For properties adjacent to a Storm Retention Pond, no big leaf maple, cottonwood, alder or willow trees or other invasive species shall be allowed on the lot. Trespassing and dumping are not permitted at Storm Retention Ponds.

(pp) Window Coverings. Window coverings that are not specifically designed for windows or not properly installed, paper or cardboard, bedlinen, or reflective material are prohibited.

(pp) Window Coverings. Window coverings that are not specifically designed for windows or are not properly installed are prohibited. Paper, cardboard, bedlinen, or reflective material window coverings are prohibited. Appropriate window coverings shall be installed within 30 days from close of escrow. Garage window covers for multi-family units are prohibited.

(qq) Drones. Use or operation of a drone or other unmanned air vehicle within the Issaquah Highlands Community Association is prohibited without the written consent of the Board of Directors.

(qq) Drones. Use or operation of a drone or other unmanned air vehicle within the Issaquah Highlands Community Association is prohibited without the written consent of the Board of Directors. The Board will defer to the FAA guidelines on drone usage and operation however, they will enforce operator behavior which is deemed a nuisance.

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RULE CHANGES

(rr) Alleyway Parking. Addition of new section.

(rr) Alleyway Parking. Impeding traffic by parking vehicles in driveways located within an alley is prohibited

Exhibit D: IHCA Tree Management Rules

Moved Exhibit D to Exhibit E: Community Wide Standards

Exhibit D for Tree Management Rules. Tree Topping. Common area or street trees shall not be topped or limbed or otherwise disturbed.

Moved to Community Wide Standards: Plant Standards

Exhibit D: Trees on Common or Public Land- No resident may add, alter or remove any trees Remove bullet point. Duplicate, already in Community Wide Standards. in the common areas, wetlands, parks, sensitive areas or on private land without advance written approval of the ARC and/or the appropriate governmental agency. Violators of the rules are subject to fines and penalties as outlined in the Association’s rules. In addition, the homeowner in violation is responsible for all costs and fines levied by any governmental agencies.

Exhibit E: Community Wide Standards-Other Standards: Broken windows: Windows and screens must be replaced immediately for public safety when broken or damaged. Any broken glass should be properly disposed of immediately.

Exhibit E: Community Wide Standards-Other Standards: Broken windows: Windows, window seals and screens must be replaced immediately for public safety when broken or damaged. Any broken glass should be properly disposed of immediately.

Exhibit E: Community Wide Standards- Roof Standards: Moved from URRs

Exhibit E: Community Wide Standards- Roof Standards: Moss control materials, agents or treated roofing materials shall only be used in accordance with the best management practices, as defined in the Water Wise Living Document

Exhibit E: Community Wide Standards- Roof Standards: Addition

Exhibit E: Community Wide Standards- Roof Standards: Gutters should be free of weeds and other vegetation. Gutter exteriors should be cleaned of dirt, moss and debris.

Exhibit E: Community Wide Standards- Rough Open Spaces: include hillsides, buffer areas and less-accessible, less-visible portions of parks.

These spaces are typically un-irrigated and planted with low- or no-maintenance native plants.

Maintenance work may or may not include the use of goat herds and is geared primarily towards managing invasive species. No leaf control is provided.

Exhibit E: Community Wide Standards- Rough Open Space: include hillsides, buffer areas and less-accessible, less-visible portions of parks.

These spaces are typically un-irrigated and planted with low- or no-maintenance native plants. Maintenance work may or may not include the use of goat herds or machinery and is geared primarily towards managing invasive species and soil stabilization. No leaf control is provided.

Exhibit E: Community Wide Standards- Plant Standards: Low hedges used as screens shall have a maximum height of 42 inches. Plant material used for “living fences” made up of trees or shrubs on the sides or back of yard must not exceed 8” (eight) feet in height.

Exhibit E: Community Wide Standards- Plant Standards: Low hedges used as screens shall have a maximum height of 42 inches. Plant material used for “living fences” made up of trees or shrubs on the sides or back of yard must not exceed eight (8) feet in height.

Designated view covenants must be strictly adhered to.

Tree Topping. Moved from URRs

Exhibit E: Community Wide Standards- Plant Standards: Tree Topping. Common area or street trees shall not be topped or limbed or otherwise disturbed.

ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 19-004 A home business application has been submitted to the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) Board of Directors from the owner of 1371 Huckleberry Circle. The business application is for a city licensed eyelash extension salon. The public comment period will be December 1, 2019 through January 1, 2020. Residents may provide their comments on the business application via email to Blair.k@ ihcommunity.org This public notice and the application are posted on the Issaquah Highlands website at www. issaquahhighlands.com and in the weekly community e-letter.

Winter Weather Online Resources: Find out where the power is out, and when it is coming back on at: Puget Sound Energy’s Outage Map pse.com/outage/outage-map The myPSE mobile app is also a great resource during outages.

Issaquah Highlands provides live webcams for you to see what’s going on at home, even if you are not there!

See: issaquahhighlands.com/explore/maps-and-webcams/

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IHCA Winter Snow Removal Service: Expectations

by Sarah Hoey, IHCA Executive Director

WISE:

Stay Warm, stay Informed, stay Safe and have reasonable Expectations (WISE). There are 484 acres and over 4,000 homes of serviceable snow removal areas in the Issaquah Highlands Community. During a large snow event the City of Issaquah and the IHCA rely on heavy equipment and snow removal protocols to prioritize and implement an effective snow removal process. Snow service will be provided but it may be delayed during a large event. Here are a few of the snow removal expectations for the Issaquah Highlands Community and your home.

Communication from IHCA:

The IHCA will communicate with the community during a snow event through the official Issaquah Highlands social media pages, website, and e-letter. Look for our logo:

City of Issaquah snow response in Issaquah Highlands:

Plowing of all public city streets within Issaquah Highlands boundaries is completed by the City of Issaquah Public Works department in the following order of priority. (See map for priority routes.)

City of Issaquah Snow Routes are found online here: issaquahwa.gov/index.aspx?nid=254

IHCA responsibilities for snow removal:

The IHCA is responsible for all non-city of Issaquah public roads within the community. See map below for which roads will be plowed first.

Owners responsibility during a snow event:

Per the City of Issaquah snow sidewalk rule; “it’s the responsibility of the abutting property owner to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice.” By keeping your

sidewalks clear you are ensuring your family and your neighbors can safely walk throughout the community. In addition, we ask that you prepare your landscaping for the winter season by trimming back all landscaping off of public easements.

Important: Services maybe delayed in your area depending on the snow accumulation, temperatures and access to community during of the snow event. Please prepare your home with ice melt and a shovel until we are able to safely service your area. Your patience is greatly appreciated.

References: City of Issaquah winter weather tips: issaquahwa.gov/index.aspx?nid=253 IHCA after-hours emergency phone # 425-223-8887 Issaquah Police Department: Non- emergency 425-837-3000, Emergency 911

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HIGHLANDS FIBER NETWORK

Top Troubleshooting Questions About the Highlands Fiber Network

by Frank Pineau, General Manager, Highlands Fiber Network Here are some of the top questions that have come through to our customer service team. Many questions are easily resolved by performing a reboot to equipment, while others require a bit more troubleshooting to determine the issue and find a resolution.

Highlands Fiber Network: Fiber to the Home, Community Owned

Q. I’m having an issue with my Internet. What do I do?

A. Reboot! This is the number one problem-solver for both computers and Internet connections.

Computers and tablets have a tendency to get off-kilter without an apparent reason when connecting to the Internet and your service stops working. Rebooting should get your computer, or tablet back up and running on the Internet!

Issaquah Highlands was designed as an innovative, highly connected, urban village enjoying traditional neighborhood design.

Before you do this, make sure you save your work and close all applications. Then, turn your device off, as well as any personal routers, and other peripheral equipment. Wait a few minutes then turn your system back on. If the issue still persists, turn everything off and connect your device directly to the HFN service portal. If the service works properly without the peripherals, you will need to isolate which piece of equipment is causing the issue. You will need to work with the manufacturer of that equipment to determine about repair or replacement.

The “Covenant for Community” was created to fund it, attached Fiber to the home, to land titles. The Covenant states community owned! that each home purchase must include a connection to the network ($250 one-time fee, required at closing). And each home is required to subscribe to the minimum connection (10/10mbps), which is currently $50/month.

Q. My Internet is slower than I expect. What do I do?

A. If your service is slower than expected, you can visit http://hfnet.us/gspeedtest and follow the instructions at the top of the page to complete Google’s speed test. If these tests show that you are receiving Internet information at the correct speed, the source of the slowness is most likely the website you’re visiting.

Most apartment rentals in Issaquah Highlands provide the option to join the network, with the same hook up fee ($250) and the same monthly rates.

Q. I’ve rebooted, tested my Internet speed and still have Internet issues. Now what?

A. In three separate cases, with one being my own WiFi router, I discovered the router itself was the culprit. Simply doing a power down did not solve the problem. All WiFi routers have a reset button located on the unit and is normally accessed with a paper clip or other small object. With the router powered on, hold in the reset for several seconds. This takes the router back to how it was when you purchased the unit. (Note: any configurations you made such as personalized passwords, etc. will be lost.) The original factory passwords are normally on a sticker on the bottom of the unit, and the box it came in. After everything comes back up, and if the speeds are what you expect, then the router can be re-programmed again to your liking. You will then need to log back in using the factory settings to re-customize..

HFN’s High Speed Fiber Optic Network is fast, reliable, and competitively priced. Our current offerings include 10/10mbps, 100/100mbps and 1000/1000mbps speeds.

For rates and information

If you have tried both rebooting and a speed test and still have problems, it’s time to contact HFN customer service. If service is slow and not immediate you can email us support@hfnservices.com or visit https://www.highlandsfibernetwork.com/ support/ click on the Chat Live tool box for an online chat with customer service, or call us at 425-427-0999.

Q. I want faster Internet. How do I get it?

A. If you have determined that your system is in need of more speed, an easy upgrade to Gig is all you need! With download and upload speeds up to 1000 Mbps this will easily cover all of your computing and home networking needs. At a low monthly rate of $70 you can’t afford to miss this opportunity. There is a one-time upgrade charge and new equipment installation.

To upgrade your home to gigabit service please visit https://www.highlandsfibernetwork.com/gigabit-request and submit your information.

Highlands Fiber Network Customer Service: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week highlandsfibernetwork.com (425)427-0999 support@hfnservices.com or see highlandsfibernetwork.com/support Direct questions about the Covenant for Community to: Frank Pineau, General Manager, HFN fpineau@hfn.org, 425-394-4184 HFN Office is at Blakely Hall

Our goal is to provide you with state-of-the-art Internet Service. Highlands Fiber Network Customer Service can help you get the most out of your Network. They are available 24/7 at 425-427-0999, highlandsfibernetwork.com or support@hfnservices.com.

ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS TRIVIA

Every month we ask three Issaquah Highlands-related questions. Prove your knowledge of the Issaquah Highlands by emailing me the answers! Some months may be easy - other months will test your internet search skills.

November 2019 answers: 1. There were four Issaquah City Council seats on the ballot, although two of those seats were unopposed.

learning even more about the area by writing the Issaquah Highlands Trivia column. I’ve decided to give my brain a break for a bit (coming up with new things to ask every month has been a challenge!). This will be my last Issaquah Highlands trivia column.

As this is the final column of the year, we need to draw a winner, who will receive a $25 gift certificate to Habit Burger!

2. True! Issaquah voters can vote on all school board representatives, whether they live in our district or not.

Thank you all for participating over the months. I loved seeing your guesses.

3. Ballots were due on November 5.

2019’s winner is:

Correct answers were submitted by:

Toni Messer (two correct answers) Thanks to everyone who participated!

When I moved to Issaquah Highlands, I knew nothing of the neighborhood. I started the Issaquah Highlands Photo Treasure Hunt in 2015 to have fun and get to know the neighborhood. I loved exploring and finding new things to photograph! This year I enjoyed

Benny Biesmans

Thank You Chelsea!

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CITY OF ISSAQUAH NEWS

Santa’s Backup: Police Start Holiday Patrols With the holidays around the corner, don’t end up on the naughty list this season!

Issaquah police officers are increasing patrols to avert thefts during the year’s busiest shopping days. Think of them as Santa’s backup.

They’re also out to caution shoppers if their vehicles and valuables are left too susceptible to prowlers and other Scrooges.

Here are easy tips you can use to prevent crime from ruining your holiday cheer: • Lock your vehicle every time you leave, even for a short time.

Go Green This Holiday Season We join Issaquah Highlands in celebrating the holiday season in a sustainable way. Go green and help preserve the planet. Go green for yourself and future generations.

While we feast, give gifts, and travel this holiday season, we also consume a lot of resources and generate lots of waste. The amount of household garbage in the United States can increase by 25% from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

To help lessen your impact—and your stress level—we’re offering tips to go green this holiday season.

• Give experiences instead of stuff.

• Use and eat all of your leftovers to reduce food waste.

• Compost your food scraps • Donate excess food to food banks and old toys to charities.

• Upgrade to LED efficient holiday lights and recycle the old ones.

• Wrap gifts in recycled or reused paper (See page 5 for how to).

• Use compostable plates and utensils when using disposable dishware.

• Walk, bike or take public transportation to local shopping.

• Don’t leave valuable items in plain view.

• Don’t leave your vehicle running unattended.

• If you place items in the trunk, do it discreetly or before you arrive at your destination.

• If you see somebody acting suspiciousy or looking into vehicles, call police at 425-837-3200.

Use #SantasBackup to find tips and photos from police throughout the season.

Plan Ahead: Holiday Closures Mark your calendars: City offices will be closed the following dates: • December 24 & 25 • January 1 In case of emergency, please contact police at 911 or the non-emergency line at 425837-3200. Thank you, and have a safe and fun holiday season!

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

What is the Future of Issaquah Highlands

By Nina Milligan, Communications Manager, Highlands Council and standards that would direct the construction of this village to achieve that three-part objective.

After 20 years of development, these contracts are now replaced with City code and regulations. As part of replacing those contracts, the City committed to work with the Issaquah Highlands community to review the vision and to determine whether the community wanted to stay the course.

The City of Issaquah hosted a meeting at Blakely Hall on Thursday, November 7, inviting all interested parties to discuss how future development might best serve the needs of Issaquah Highlands. Top leaders including Issaquah’s Mayor, Mary Lou Pauly, and Keith Niven, Director of Development Services, gathered input of some 50 attendees; almost all were Issaquah Highlands residents. This input will be placed into an official record to be shared with the City Council in January 2020, for its further consideration.

Issaquah Highlands is a planned community originally covering about 2,200 acres. The land was part of King County, outside Issaquah’s city limits, and zoned “rural” allowing one house for every five acres. No Grand Ridge Park, no Central Park, no trails. Through a change in ownership, a different kind of development was envisioned, one that compactly focused development on one quarter of the land and set aside three quarters for open space and parks.

This compact development would become an Urban Village in the City of Issaquah. It would embrace a “LiveWork-Play” balanced lifestyle objective. Port Blakely Communities, the master developer, contracted with King County and with the City of Issaquah to uphold guidelines

At the November 7 meeting, city staff began by providing background information on the vision and described potential future development, noting that any changes to the vision would not only impact lands yet to be developed in Issaquah Highlands, but also redevelopment.

The city provided sticky “dots” and poster sheets, one for each element of the vision: live, work and play. An “overall” category was also provided for thoughts that did not fall neatly into the three vision categories. Attendees were instructed to score the success of and comment on, each vision category.

Attendees scored each element and provided additional comments through sticky notes in each category.

Afterwards, Niven reviewed all votes and all sticky note comments aloud with the audience and welcomed further comments or explanations.

The “live” category scored the highest level of approval.

“Play” come in a close second, with “work” getting the lowest scores. Discussion was wide-ranging from planning for employment for residents to the need for more schools.

Several expressed a desire for recreation for teens, while others were concerned about traffic. The few high “work” scores came primarily from those who work from home with our high-speed, community fiber, HFN.

Feedback from this workshop, and any gathered via email or letters submitted by the end of November, will be presented to the City Council in January 2020 for further discussions.

Watch the video of the meeting on the City of Issaquah’s YouTube channel.

Search for “Workshop: Future Visioning of Issaquah Highlands” or access it here: youtu.be/0uxXlxW_LIQ

For questions or comments, please contact Land Development Manager Lucy Sloman at 425-837-3433.

If you would like to add your thoughts on the vision of Issaquah Highlands, please email them to LucyS@issaquahwa.gov

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Wishing everyone a happy holiday season!

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HOME ORGANIZATION

Declutter Challenge #12 Going After the Closet!

by Johnna Masterson, Central Park Resident and Owner of Inspired and Organized

Happy Holidays Issaquah Highlands! It’s such a fun time of the year here in our neighborhood. The streets are lined with twinkling trees, houses are decorated with such care, and the holiday spirit is alive and well in our little corner of the universe. And many people have a few extra days off from work and school. This is why I think winter is the perfect time to declutter your closets!

Johnne’s closet stores only what brings her joy.

Many families will receive gifts over the holiday season. While appreciated and loved, they can add to the clutter in your home. If you decide to go through your closets and drawers in anticipation of these items, you will make space for the new. You will also start down the path of an end goal that I set with most of my clients - only own things that bring joy and happiness to your life!

Step One: Write a list! Start by establishing a game plan. Decide which closets are a priority where you think the space will be at a premium.

Step Two: Just jump right in! Don’t procrastinate or put it off for another day or a better time. If you are not excited about this process, set a timer to limit your work to 15 minutes and get to work. You will find that a lot gets done in short bursts of time, and that 15 will easily turn into 30.

Step Three: Start sorting with the following mindset - Have I used or worn this in the last year? Is there dust on the shoulders? :) If it has been hanging out in your closet for that long, it will be better served in someone else’s life. While you are sorting, refer to your Keep, Donate and Discard piles. If you have any questionable clothing pieces, turn them around on their hangers. If you don’t reach for them in the next three months, they can go.

Step Four: Once you have gone through everything, take one more crack at it! This step may seem like a waste of time, but you will find that you are in a much different mindset than when you started. And I guarantee some of what made the first cut will be out in this round!

Step Five: Get that donate box OUT of your house! Put it in your car asap. Do not second guess yourself.

Step Six: Put a bin on the floor of your closet for all future donations. As you go through your clothing during the year, you will have an easy way to collect these items and make even more breathing room as you go.

The extra “things” that you hold onto out of guilt, fear or just because you have the space, affect you daily. Once you follow these steps, you will end up with closets and drawers that only house the things that you love to wear, love to use and love to see. You will find that by giving yourself the gift of organization you will enjoy the freeing feeling of having fewer of the things that weigh you down!

DECLUTTER CHALLENGE #12: Can you believe that we made it TWELVE MONTHS?! I hope you have made a big dent in your organizing goals by following my declutter challenges in 2019. This final challenge will be “reader’s choice”. Did you struggle with one of the areas this year? Was there one you put off for another day? Well, today is the day! Let’s start the New Year strong and get it off of your list! And be on the lookout for a poll on Facebook to rank and discuss these challenges. I will be giving one lucky reader an organizing gift basket! Happy Holidays friends!

Ask Kari!

Dear Kari, My roommate has just brought home a dog as her emotional support animal. I am very upset because she did not ask me if I was okay with her bringing a dog into our apartment even though I am allergic to pet hair. At this point, I have avoided talking to her because I am afraid that I will lose it on her. What do you suggest I do?

- Furious Roommate Dear Furious Roommate, I understand your feelings, as being left out of this important decision would be upsetting for most people. It would have been reasonable to expect your roommate consult with you prior to bringing a dog into your home. I suggest that you and your roommate set up a time to meet and talk about what you will do now that the dog is already in your home.

Share your strong feelings about being left out; state that moving forward you are not open to this happening again and make agreements on how the dog will be cared for and managed in the home (e.g. how to handle the dog barking, needing to be walked/feed, etc. when your roommate is not home). Good luck!

-Kari

Dear Kari, My brother has been guilting me into feeling bad that our parents have loaned me money periodically to help me stay afloat. I have told him that my personal matters do not involve him, but he states that they do because it involves our parents and family money. How do you suggest I get him to stay out of my private matters?

- Feeling Hassled and Angry Dear Feeling Hassled and Angry, I do feel that the agreements you have with you parents regarding financial support are matters between you and them. I recommend you discuss you brother’s statements with your parents and ask for their input. Potentially, it may be best to have a family meeting and establish boundaries regarding general family matters and private family matters. Chart a course for occasions when not every family member is included in decisions, especially those involving money. Your parents are self-determining, and if they choose to periodically loan you money to get by, that is between you and them.

-Kari I love to hear from our readers. Email your Ask Kari questions to kari@ihcg.co.

All questions will be answered in upcoming columns.

About Kari: Kari O’Neill, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker and is 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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DECEMBER SCHOOL

SPOTLIGHT written and produced by Tracie Jones, Wisteria Park

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End of First Tri – Elementary and Middle Schools Elementary Conferences, No School Middle School Grading Day-Early Release School Board Meeting HS Great Careers Conference Winter Break, No School All ISD Classes Resume

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Challenger Elementary

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Popcorn Friday Comet Choir Concert

Clark Elementary

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Popcorn Friday Gingerbread Night PTA Membership Meeting 2nd Grade Concert Recess with the Kids

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Scholastic Book Fair and Online After-school Movie @ 1:30 PM Cultural Club Meeting Popcorn Friday Grizzly Guys at Recess

Issaquah School District

issaquah.wednet.edu

Issaquah Schools Foundation isfdn.org

challengerpta.org

clarkpta.org

Grand Ridge Elementary

grandridgeptsa.org

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Winter Weather is Coming – Emergency Notification Information ISD closures and delays are announced early in the morning, usually between 6:00 and 6:30 AM. If you anticipate emergency transportation conditions, please check for an announcement on TV, radio, or the Internet. To receive closure information straight from the district: • Receive District eNews. Sign up on our website, www. issaquah.wednet.edu. Weather delay notifications will NOT be sent via individual school eNews.

• Check the ISD homepage, www.issaquah.wednet.edu.

• Subscribe to receive ISD emergency news, www.FlashAlert. net (weather emergencies only) • Check recorded messages at (425) 837- 7000 (Admin.) or (425) 837-6333 (Transport).

School Bus Stop Safety Cameras ISD installed bus-paddle cameras on 30 schoolwide buses. Cameras record drivers who fail to stop when buses extend lit stop signs while picking-up and dropping-off students. Drivers who violate stops have license plate information sent directly to law enforcement and are subject to a $419 fine. “We are so pleased to have these bus-paddle cameras on our fleet,” said Director of Safety and Security, Dave Montalvo. “Our goal is to keep students safe by ensuring motorists obey the law.”

Issaquah Highlands’ National Merit Semi-Finalists Issaquah Highlands students MeiRui Chen, Anna Jo, and Claire Kang have been named Semi-Finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Congratulations! The National Merit Scholarship Program honors overall academic excellence and achievement, representing less than one-half percent of +1.6 million applicants.

IHS Family Holiday Concerts Endeavour Elementary

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PTA Book Fair and Kids’ Corner Popcorn Friday Jaguar Singers Concert

Issaquah Middle School

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Band and Orchestra Concert End of Trimester #1 8th Grade Picture Choir Concert @6:30 PM Spirit Day

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Bags for the Break Collection Play Performance Holiday Band Concert Combined Holiday Concert @7:00 PM

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GEHS PTSA Membership Meeting

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Candlelight Concert @ 7:00 PM Winter Band Concert@ 7:00 PM Evergreen Concert – Home for the Holidays New Family Mixer – Capri Cellars IH PTSA Staff Appreciation Breakfast

endeavourptsa.org

issaquahmiddleptsa.org

Pacific Cascade Middle School pacificcascadeptsa.org

Gibson Ek High School GibsonEk.org

Issaquah High School

issaquahhighptsa.org

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

Candlelight is a family concert, performed

by Issaquah High School Concert Chorale, Treble Clef Women’s Choir, Mix It Up, Hi Tones, and In Harmony, moving audiences with a wide variety of songs, music of the season, and the Candlelight Processional. Save the date for this holiday concert to remember, December 10, 2019.

Home for the Holidays is less of a concert, and more like a family gathering for the holidays. Performed by IHS Evergreen Philharmonic Orchestra, December 14, at the IHS Theater. This concert includes audience sing-along, with good old holiday carols, as well as guest appearances from outstanding local talent. We look forward to your family joining our IHS family this holiday season.

GRE Cultural Club Returns!

Cultural Club is back for another world tour at Grand Ridge Elementary, and we’re just getting started! Students can have their tickets checked during Thursday’s 2nd recess, portable 10, to learn about new cultures. The Cultural Club helps students explore the globe, thanks to parent volunteers sharing their diverse cultural heritage and traditions, through hands-on games and activities. December visits Norway! Questions? Visit GrandRidgePTSA.org.

IHS and GEHS FAFSA or WASFA Assistance Junior and senior families, need assistance completing FAFSA/WASFA applications for college? Learn from the experts how to complete, review, submit, and monitor your application, along with the next steps in finding funding. It’s important to complete your FAFSA or WASFA as soon as available; some grants are awarded first-come, first-serve. Learn more December 13, 2019, 11:00am - 3:00pm, Bellevue College, Room N209. Questions?

Call BC at (425) 564-2227.

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Final Step in Our Year-Long Preparedness Project December Installment for Your 2019 Readiness

by Amanda Keverkamp, CERT Team 9, Resident of Crofton Springs

Eleven months ago, we set out on a mission to spend one hour each month completing tasks that would help our families be prepared for any emergency.

From making a plan to learning what to do during extended events, from fire safety to kit building, we learned the steps and skills that will help us be confident when the unthinkable happens.

As we wrap up the year and enjoy the holiday season with our extended families, it is the perfect time to complete our twelfth and final task: identifying an out-of-area contact who you can reach out to if you become separated from your loved ones during a disaster.

When a major incident happens, it is likely that local phone lines will be jammed, cellphone networks will be overloaded. Communicating each other will be one of your most important tasks, but it also may be the most difficult.

Identify an out-of-area contact – at least 100 miles away – that each member of your family gets in touch with, to share and get information about how everyone is and where they are.

Once the out-of-area contact has been agreed upon, create small contact cards for each member of your household to carry in their wallet, purse, or backpack.

Finally, as you gather with loved ones near and far this holiday season, take a few moments to identify your out-ofarea contact and to talk about your family emergency plan.

Meet Issaquah’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) or join these training opportunities:

The season of peace is an opportunity to bring peace of mind to each member of your household. To take comfort in knowing that by spending one hour each month this past year, you and your loved ones are ready for an emergency.

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

HAM Radio Technician Class December 7 & 14 9:00am – 5:00pm Issaquah City Hall

Map Your Neighborhood (MYN)

Improves disaster readiness at the neighborhood level, teaching neighbors how to rely on each other until service responders arrive.

Interested in hosting an MYN gathering? See issaquahcitizencorps. org/myn.html for more information.

Visit issaquahcitizencorps.org/ training.html for details about these events and more.

Print and carry a card like this Red Cross contact card. You can access a printable template here: redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/PDF_s/Preparedness___Disaster_Recovery/General_Preparedness___Recovery/Be_Red_Cross_Ready/ ECCard.pdf

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RENTAL FACILITIES

DIRECTORY ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 1011 NE High Street Suite 210 Monday–Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

MAIN PHONE: 425-427-9257 | AFTER HOURS: 425-223-8887 | IssaquahHighlands.com Governing Body Responsible for:

Property Management Enforcement of CCRs, Rules, Regs

Architectural Review

Common Area Landscape

Board of Directors ihcaboard @ihcommunity.org Jim Young, President Rossie Cruz, Vice President Dan Vradenburg, Treasurer Greg Underwood, Secretary Bryan Shiflett, Director Shiva Bosedevarahatti, Director Ben Rush, Director

Funded by:

Annual IHCA Assessments Neighborhood Assessments

HIGHLANDS COUNCIL Blakely Hall 2550 NE Park Drive Monday–Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm*

MAIN PHONE: 425-507-1107 | IssaquahHighlands.com Blakely Hall Social Programs

Community Garden Connections Newspaper issaquahhighlands.com BlakelyHall.com

E-Letter Official Social Media

Blakely Hall

2550 NE Park Drive 425-507-1107 | kim.k@ihcouncil.org | BlakelyHall.com Blakely Hall is Issaquah Highlands’ award-winning community center that feels like a luxury lodge. With a variety of meeting, art & dining spaces, an outdoor patio, and adjacent park, it accommodates groups from 20 -200. See BlakelyHall.com for more information or contact us with your questions.

Fire Station #73 Meeting Room

1280 NE Park Drive 425-313-3200 | eastsidefire-rescue.org/Facilities

Homestreet Bank

Conference Room 909 Northeast Ellis Dr. | 425-677-2210 homestreet.com/branches/issaquah-branch

Sarah Hoey, Executive Director | sarah.h@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1120 Barbara Uribe, Senior Accountant and Benefits Coordinator | barbara.u@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1123 Kristyn McKinnon, Accounting Manager | kristyn.m@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1117 Soledad Ruiz, Account Receivable Specialist | soledad.r@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1119 Blair Krieg, Community Manager | blair.k@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1121 Debbie Orosco, Community Manager | deborrah.o@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1134 Lyle Dickey, Landscape Manager | lyle.d@ihcommunity.org Matthew Hendrikse, Maintenance Facilities Manager | matthew.h@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1137 Billing Inquiries | payments@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1119

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Board of Trustees hcbot@ihcouncil.org Gary Ashby, President David Ngai, Vice President/Treasurer Ami Desai-Mehta, Secretary Kimberly Kapustein, Trustee Philip Nored, Trustee Jimmy Ochiltree, Trustee Anna Preyapongpisen, Trustee Larry Norton, President Emeritus

Funded by:

Sponsorships/Grants & Advertising Community Enhancement Fees (1/4 of 1% on sale of home) Retail/Commercial pays by the square foot, Rental Apartments by the door Christy Garrard, Executive Director | christy.g@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1110 Nina Milligan, Communications Manager | nina.m@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1111 Michele McFarland, Controller | michele.m@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1108

YWCA Family Village

Community Rooms 930 NE High St. | 425-270-6800 ywcaworks.org/locations/family-village-issaquah

CONNECTIONS Connections: By Community, For Community Connections News is a nationally recognized monthly community newspaper written mostly by volunteer-resident writers, edited and published by Issaquah Highlands Council. Connections helps Highlands Council fulfill its mission to develop a vibrant and caring community committed to service, diversity, stewardship and well-being.

Join the Connections Team Highlands Council is always looking for volunteer contributors. Contact Nina Milligan, Communications Manager, at nina.m@ihcouncil.org.

Submit an Announcement for “Milestones” See your announcements published in the new life “Milestones” section of Connections. We accept birth/adoption, graduation, marriage, obituary and culturally-recognized life milestone announcements for Issaquah Highlands residents only. See submission form and guidelines at IssaquahHighlands.com.

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More information, ad packets/pricing, editorial calendar and electronic archives can be found here: issaquahhighlands.com/ connect/connections-news/ Opinions expressed either by paid advertisers or editorial content do not necessarily reflect the views of Highlands Council or this newspaper.

Highlands Council reserves the right to accept or refuse submissions, and to edit content. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising or content that in our opinion does not reflect the standards of this paper.

Lindsey Pinkston, Community Program Manager | lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1109 Kim Kirschbaum, Administrative Assistant | kim.k@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1107 Vicki Grunewald, Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Coordinator | vicki.g@ihcouncil.org Julie Clegg, Creative Coordinator | julie.c@ihcouncil.org

GET INVOLVED

COMMUNITY SERVICES AT BLAKELY HALL

Getting move involved in our community is a fun and easy way to meet people and contribute to the participatory culture of Issaquah Highlands.

Neighborhood lost & found • Free Wifi • Limited Copy & Fax Services (fee-based, by appointment) • Notary Service (fee based, by appointment)

Visit issaquahhighlands.com/volunteer/ for more information or contact Lindsey at lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org or 425-507-1109

* Excluding holidays and private event closures.

HIGHLANDS FIBER NETWORK

Support: 425-427-0999 | HighlandsFiberNetwork.com Frank Pineau, General Manager | FPineau@HFN.org

Governing Body

Board of Directors Tim Underwood Larry Norton Charlie Herb Allen Enebo Howard Kapustein David Ngai

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EMERGENCY Emergency: 9-1-1 Issaquah Police (non-emergency) 425-837-3200 WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife 425-775-1311

Emergency Contact Number For after-hours emergencies not involving police and fire response or gas or water main breaks, contact IHCA at 425-223-8887

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