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FROM THE EDITOR Dear Neighbors, Happy New Year! Another year in Issaquah Highlands makes a whole decade for my family and me. As our community matures, it provides more enriching neighborly experiences of living together, sharing diversity, and strengthening relationships. In Connections this month we are presenting stimulating stories and colorful imagery that reflect these experiences. We’d love to capture it all, but there’s just too much happening up here, and so much of the experience of living in the Highlands is felt in the everyday whirlwind of engagements with family, neighbors, work and play.

This issue of Connections provides a rear window view across the year 2014: our Volunteers of the Month (Hey, please vote online for Volunteer of the Year!), community events, Resident Profiles, IHCA accomplishments, HFN data and more! Your resident volunteer writers took a much deserved vacation. Let’s send out a big, “Thank You!” to Aadit, Marty and Molly, Sarah, Josh, Jan, Shelly, Paul, Scott, Sree, Kari, Carolyn and Tami. All other months these neighbors take time from their busy days to compose stories that are interesting, informative and entertaining. They share rich personal perspectives and insights about living here - for you! Thank you!!

Next month you’ll find the much-awaited issue covering planned development in Issaquah Highlands, recent and future. And of course through the new year, you can expect to learn more about what’s really happening and what’s special in the Highlands! Stay tuned to your Connections channel.

Happy New Year!

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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A 2014 Programming Recap Aboard the SS Blakely Hall

by Christy Garrard, Highlands Council Executive Director, Dahlia Park Resident

One way to describe living in Issaquah Highlands is to compare it to living on a land-locked cruise ship; with Highlands Council as your onboard cruise director for all things social.

You can chose to stay in your cabin (home) and enjoy a very private journey or you can take advantage of the variety of entertainment options made available for all ages and interests.

Either way, you pay for the entertainment, whether you participate or not, via the community enhancement fee that is not assessed until you sell your home.

We start each year with a resident orientation to provide new passengers (neighbors) with foundational knowledge of urban village living. Then we do it again mid-year, usually in September. No matter how long you have lived here, all are welcome to attend. The next orientation is January 22nd at 7pm inside Blakely Hall.

The rest of the year is a full itinerary of events from art shows to film screenings, town halls to toddler groups, celebrations, ceremonies and concerts. Highlights of our 2014 journey include a week-long celebration of the arts with Art Outside at the Highlands Day Festival in July. Our next big port of call was Halloween in the Highlands, a family-friendly festival at Grand Ridge Plaza that had many pre-events such as Thriller flash mob rehearsals and a community costume swap to get us all in the spirit.

The HY or Highlands Youth, this year on its maiden voyage, hosted several events just for our teen passengers, including Seahawks parties, a flashlight egg hunt, summer human-sized nest build as part of Art Outside, and a fun photo-booth and thankful tree activity at the Halloween Festival.

Of course many of the programs, clubs and affinity groups that meet at Blakely Hall are resident-initiated and volunteer run. Highlands Day and Halloween Festivals are staff produced but managed by a large group of community volunteer leaders and support folks. We celebrate these volunteers annually with a Volunteer Appreciation event each spring.

Enjoy this montage of last year’s adventures. Come out of your cabin this year and join us on deck at one of a variety of social opportunities. No matter your age or interest, there is something for you and your family. And if you don’t see it on the What’s Happening schedule (pages 14-15) do let us know. Your cruise director staff here at Highlands Council is happy to accommodate. Bon Voyage in 2015.

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BLAKELY HALL ART GALLERY

Bringing in the New Year!

by Jan Lipetz, Blakely Hall Volunteer Curator In January and February artEast will have a new show of several talented Chinese artists to bring in the New Year and the Chinese New Year!

The Issaquah Highlands is a celebration of many cultures and artEast is proud to be able to represent artists from such cultures at Blakely Hall. We hope you will take the time and stop in to Blakely Hall to see this new and exciting exhibition.

Inspiration comes from so many different things and it’s wonderful to see this inspiration though so many different artistic styles.

Xiang Zhang and Eddie Tang will be two of the artists who will be exhibiting their work in this upcoming show.

A little bit about the artist:

with the western world. Xiang feels that good art speaks to you and wants you to share in the emotion of her paintings which is a big motivation in her art. Xiang has a passion for Chinese art and takes pride in her culture. She has also attended The Sammamish Arts fair for two years now and feels honored to have received such great feedback about her work.

Eddie Tang Having worked and lived in many places around the world, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the US, I found it challenging to understand the different cultures and how they communicate. Nonetheless, the language of visual art has been liberating for me, as it acts as a universal denominator where I can find peace within and truly be myself. A self-taught painter, I have learned to transcribe my thoughts into tangible forms of art with a variety of tools such as credit cards, grass blades and more. Allow my paintings to connect with you as you find meaning through the chaotic and

Xiang Zhang started Chinese painting at an early age and received a second place and a third place award in two “Shuang Long Cup” national painting and calligraphy competitions in China. With a graduate degree in art and design Xiang moved to the U.S. at the end of 2009 and wanted to share Chinese art

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spontaneous nature of my creative process. I hope you’ll enjoy my repertoire and find as much joy in the encounter as I had in creating it.

About Chinese painting Chinese painting is one of the earliest forms of Chinese art.

Artists use brushes dipped in black or colored ink to draw on rice paper or silk. Rice paper is a semi-transparent paper, some of these papers have more absorption than others which can be used in different styles. The three styles of Chinese painting are detail, spontaneous, half-detail, and half-spontaneous. The detail style requires drawing with fine lines first to represent the objects, and then adding washes of ink and color layer by layer to achieve perfection.

The floral paintings, which will be shown in the exhibition, use this technique. Xiang will also be showing other painting styles which will include animals and other floral’s.

Chinese New Year February 19th, 2015 Year of the Goat

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VOTE FOR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR! June

May

February

Chantal Stevens

Community Garden Committee Chairperson We treasure living within walking

January

Gudrun Fichter

Architectural Review Committee

But more often it is a very fun way to participate and maintain the high standards of Issaquah Highlands, our modern and beautiful community.

distance to the Park & Ride and businesses, the urban village feel, the access to miles of walking trails, and the many opportunities to participate in the life of the community.

July

Larissa Kolasinski

HY Board Co-President As a Senior at Issaquah High School, I do not have a lot of extra time.

But I make room in my schedule to volunteer.

Volunteering is a great way to get involved and meet new people.

The Highlands is a very welcoming

neighborhood. We are just like one big family.

August

Michelle Champley

Pet Club and Workout Warriors One day I felt a need to do more. When I searched for the answer I realized I wanted to give back to the same community in which I live and work. I

first used social media as a tool to listen to fellow residents on neighborhood forums, which soon led to actively participating and volunteering.

April

Kimberly Kapustein

March

Adam Gervis

Co-Chair HY (Highlands Youth Advisory Board) T h r o u g h everything my focus has always been on guiding young people; as a teacher, coach, or as a mentor my goal is to give direction and work with the ideas of the young people I am working with.

Special Event Leader for Highlands Day and Halloween in the Highlands

Using volunteers from throughout the Highlands community, Highlands Council can be sure that event goals are “in tune” with what the community wants, and not just what organization members think they want.

Book Club Leader Volunteering is a great opportunity for me to share with new parents all that our neighborhood has to offer for families. I have always believed

Poker Night Co-Leader Besides the obvious things like, family, health and security, there are two things that I find very important.

One is community and the other is our environment. I feel very fortunate to live in an area that values both of

in the saying “It takes a village.” I’m happy to call Issaquah Highlands my village, a place where neighbors become friends and friends are like family.

these things so highly! And as such, I reap great joy and gratification from contributing as a volunteer to organizations in our community that support and value these things as well.

Lindsey Pinkston

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Dan Vradenburg

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Bhavya Chhabra

HY Board Founding Co-President Volunteering in the community gave me

solutions, connections, and experiences, while having a gigantic effect on the people around me. I’m happy to say that I’m a resident as well as a participant in this community.

Henry Honig

Ann Finney

Community Garden Committee Member I challenge everyone to do what they can to contribute to sustainability, give back to our community and make a difference. Any act of

innovation or improvement will do.

Living here in this community, we have all won the lotto of life. Once our basic needs are met and we are reasonably comfortable, what makes us feel happy and worthwhile?

Simply put, it’s doing some good.

“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson.

IHCA Board of Directors Member I currently volunteer because the enhancement and vibrancy of our neighborhood matters to me and my family. As a member of the Board, my goals are to ensure Issaquah Highlands remains the most livable planned community

achievable in harmony with our environment and the continued development of our community and adjacent developments as well as to create a collaborative, win-win relationship between and amongst the Board of Directors and the neighborhoods of Issaquah Highlands. My recommendation to you is very simple. Volunteer early and volunteer often. It is a rewarding experience and you can make a great difference.

Audrey Slade

Special Event Leader for Highlands Day and Halloween in the Highlands The more people I met, the more I learned about our community. The more opportunity I had to volunteer with Issaquah and Issaquah Highlands, the more I learned about the people who make

up our neighborhoods. The more I volunteered, the more I learned giving back to the community is a core value of my neighbors. The more I learned, the more deeply I fell in love.

Today the Emerson quote describes the “compensations” I receive as a volunteer, the added pleasure and satisfaction I feel when I help others. There is a beautiful compensation to living in the Issaquah Highlands community. ~ Kimberly Kapustein, VoM April 2014

Volunteer of the Year deadline: January 31st | See: IssaquahHighlands.com

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Dad’s and Grads Issue Father of Triplets Did you always think you’d have so many young children? No! Carrie and I used to discuss how many kids we each wanted and when. We got pregnant with our daughter in the first year of our marriage, which was perfect for us. But Carrie always wanted three to four kids and I always said two. I would say: Let’s take it one at a time and see how it goes. I never imagined we’d have to take it MORE than one at a time!

Prachi Vora

What’s your favorite part of your job? ‘Just being a part of the organization.

Throughout the week we work to make sure the team is ready for game day so that the players and coaches just have to worry about the game. It is a fun job.

Emergency Preparedness Issue Disaster Medical Professional Tell us about a few of your deployments. Our first deployment was for the Northridge Earthquake.

Also there were hurricanes Katrina (2005), Gustav, and Ike (2008), and most recently, Super Storm Sandy. Also Ground Zero in New York City following the 9-11attacks.

We have been activated over 18 times in 23 years.

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Mother’s Day Issue Race Car Driver Tell us: How fast do you drive, when racing? What can you do to protect yourself? On a good day at Pacific I’ll get to about 140mph on the straight. I’ve done modifications on my car so that it has a roll cage for added safety and more robust safety belts that keep me more secure when making high speed turns. My twins think it’s hilarious that I sometimes wear my helmet around the house.

November

How did Christian become a mini-shoe model?

Tisha (mother): Christian is a big shoe fan and is always asking for a new pair! ;) I submitted his photo to a local casting call for See Kai Run shoes. He had already modeled for Swaddle Designs. He definitely loves being in the spotlight!

On learning of his (HFN owl mascot naming contest) success, Christian exclaimed to his mother Tisha, “Mommy, I’ve been on TV (Evening Magazine, New Day Northwest), in two catalogs, on YouTube- now I am going to be in the newspaper...and I am only 7!!!”

Lynne Trowern

Halloween in the Highlands Issue Izzy the Witch, Highlands Halloween Mascot Are you a good witch or a bad witch and how can one tell the difference?

Me, a good witch or bad? It is to be said A good witch is better than one that you dread.

Look into my eyes and you will tell right away If it’s wiser for you to leave or to stay.

October

Sarah Lally Brown

If you could perform a concert anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would want to perform at Red Rocks Amphitheater. The rocks make it a beautiful setting with great acoustics. I visited the site while in Denver for a Lacrosse Tournament, and it blew me away.

Back to School Issue Come-Back Kid, Kid’s Shoe Model Christian’s media attention is a combination of struggle and triumph.

He was born with a severe birth defect known as clubfoot. His family worked with doctors for over three years to repair the deformity. When you see Christian playing now, you will find it hard to believe he might never been able to walk.

April

Kenny Leroy

Living Green Issue Organic Gardener, Co-Chiar Community Garden Committee How is it that you are so knowledgeable about organic gardening? Well, I’m far from an expert! I just started to learn by reading and going to special events like Seattle Tilth classes, and by volunteering.

My first organic plant actually started in my tiny patio with a cherry tomato plant. I got really excited when it produced those sweet cherry tomatoes! I could go out in my patio and pick them out fresh and prepare them right there in my kitchen.

Pet Appreciation Issue Local Pop Teen Idol What is your favorite kind of music to perform?

My favorite songs to perform are slow piano ballads, like When I was Your Man by Bruno Mars or You are So Beautiful, made popular by Joe Cocker. Ballads are emotional and centered on the vocals. You can really tell a story performing them. I’m such a sucker for sad songs!

Christian Sandhop

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Sam Foster

Mike Osburn

Thank a Neighbor Issue Olympics Events Facilities Architect turned Furniture Craftsman What is the hardest thing to do in designing “Super Event” facilities? Being able to begin another new Olympic or Super Event Project and convincing the local country professionals (just like we do every time) that they ‘haven’t seen anything like what is about to happen...and the politics involved.

What don’t the host country professionals “get”?

They think that since they hold large sporting events in their venues that they are prepared to host The Olympic Games. “We do this all the time,” they say.

“No, not like this,” we say!

For example? The sheer scale of it is unimaginable.

They need to handle 70-80% more of EVERYTHING. A typical main media center for The Olympic Games can be more than 2M square feet. (Think: four of our Swedish hospitals!)

December

January

Field of Dreams Issue Seahawks Staff How did you end up working for the Seahawks?

I started out as a student equipment manager at Iowa State University during my under grad. Then I was a training camp intern in Seattle, did three full-season internships before being promoted to Assistant Equipment Manager. My career goal is to become a Head Equipment Manager for an organization. I really love working in the NFL.

August

February

Drew Bley

Teresa Cowan

Highlands Day Issue Pioneer Resident turned PCMS Teacher What’s special about your ‘hood, 24th Ave in the Central Park neighborhood? Our street is like an extended family.

We’ve watched each other’s children grow up. We support each other through the highs and lows and have each other’s backs. We are known for spontaneous street play, pot lucks, and random hugs. A typical evening involves impromptu gatherings of parents standing around chatting at the end of a long day.

A fave topic is complaining about how others complain on Facebook about kids playing on the street, while we watch our kids play in the street...

July

Year in Review Issue Film Festival Pioneer, Co-Director You were Co-Director of the Seattle South Asian Film Festival’s women’s festival Aaina.

Why is this important to you? I get satisfaction in how film and forums can impact people’s perspectives. We try to create connections and opportunities that dispel stereotypes or empower those in difficult situations. Some films address very difficult topics. For instance, a program at the last SSAFF featured two films and discussion about the challenges of living as a visible minority in the U.S. Our post-film discussions, where attendee opinions are heard the loudest, make SSAFF more than just a film festival!

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Grand Ridge Plaza – One Year Later Issue Bai Tong Restaurant Co-Owner, Daughter of Founder Where were you when your mother created the first Bai Tong? I was 14 years old living in Thailand. My father worked for Thai Airways and my mother moved to the U.S. to run the first Bai Tong Thai in a hotel called “Orchid Inn” near the SeaTac airport.

How did you choose Issaquah Highlands for the newest Bai Tong Thai? My sister and I quickly identified Issaquah Highlands as a great location. My mom also liked the environment and feeling of the community. This community is like a small town and we love that so many families are here.

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Photo of the Month Challenge: Symmetrical Balance

by Steve Gaidos Muralee Raghavan was last month’s winner, thus the judge for this month. She chose this images of Steve’s explaining, “Out of the three images this person submitted, I liked this one. It is simple and the geometry inside is nice. It fits the theme completely.”

Photograph Specifications Panasonic DMC-GX7 LUMIX G VARIO 14-42/F3.5-5.6 II ƒ/7.1 16.0 mm 1/160 320 Flash (off, did not fire)

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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

Scott Moffat Volunteer of the Month – January 2015 Issaquah Highlands has given me so much: a great place to live, new friends, lively events throughout the year, and an opportunity to give back by sharing a passion of mine— photography.

My wife and I moved to The Highlands eight years ago, after visiting our friends several times who had moved here 2 years earlier—we were excited by the potential this young community has, and the opportunity to be a part that. Over the years, this has only been affirmed time and time again—Issaquah feels like “home”, and The Highlands especially so.

Fiona, Scott and Heather Moffat

Like many people I’m guessing, I watched the club notices in IH Connections with interest, signing up for club emails, but it wasn’t until a few years ago I finally managed to get to a meeting—for the Photography club. My attendance was marked by the unfortunate news that the club needed new coordinators to continue.

Faced with the proposition of losing something I had just started, about a topic I feel passionately about, I decided to leverage my professional experience in Marketing Communications, and my personal experience coordinating gatherings and cook-offs to preserve something I feel returns value to the community. Fortunately I was not alone, and fellow neighbor Raza Naqvi also volunteered to co-manage the club.

Inspired by Bill Bryson’s description of community

social clubs in industrial-age Britain (Notes from a Small Island, 2001), I pressed “pause” on the club for a few months to research members’ interests in a variety of photography areas and work with Raza and the folks at Blakely Hall to “reboot” the club: Introduce a topic-driven calendar with speakers from the within the club and out, a monthly photo challenge with winners published in IH Connections, invest in building out an online community for those members who couldn’t attend in person, and increased participation in the overall community.

Since then we’ve had a variety of speakers on wide ranging topics, had workshops where we’re shared techniques and discussed equipment, taken a photo walk around the Issaquah Alps, and provided photographs to IH Connections. We regularly have eight to twelve members attend the monthly meetings at Blakely Hall, and have about 122 members on our Facebook group, and 66 on our Flickr group. For more information email me at ihpc@ outlook.com, or check us out online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ ihphotoclub/ | https://www.flickr.com/ groups/ihphotoclub/.

Looking forward, I’m excited to see where the club goes, and being able to raise my daughter Fiona in a community where she can meet new friends and share her interests (such as photography) with them. For me Volunteering is a fun way to give back—if you haven’t volunteered, find something you’re passionate about and give back that way, or find a way to bring your neighbors together around it and start something new.

Fiona and Scott

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE HIGHLANDS Art for the Chinese New Year Beginning in January Open 8:00am – 5:00pm, M-F Blakely Halll

Highlands Council welcomes artEast and their new show of several talented Chinese artists to bring in the New Year and the Chinese New Year! The Issaquah Highlands is a celebration of many cultures and artEast is proud to be A from other cultures at Blakely Hall. able to represent artists Inspiration comes from many different things; it’s wonderful to see this inspiration though these artistic styles. Included are Xiang Zhang and Eddie Tang. See more details.

Book Club

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 or if you would like to join Cub Scouts, please contact Pack 680 via email at scoutpack680@gmail.com or join us at our next meeting.

Divorce Care Classes

Latino Club

January 8th, 2015, 6:00 pm

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

Little Mandarin Group

Cancelled January 12th Rescheduled to January 5th and 26th 10:00 – 11:30am Blakely Hall

4th Thursday at 7pm

New Series Starts January 4th Blakely Hall

Sponsored by Timberlake Church, DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. See www.divorcecare.org Childcare provided. Facilitators: Craig and Kara Richards.

Karamurphy@live.com (425) 869-4400.

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.

Bridge Club

NEW! The Entrepreneur Club

Meet the Mayor

Are you a small business owner or an entrepreneur looking to kick off a business idea? This is an opportunity for IH entrepreneurs to gather and be a resource for each other.

Join us to meet like-minded entrepreneurs, learn about what’s working for others and bounce ideas for freedback.

It’s never easy to operate under limited resources so here’s a chance to extend your network of support. See you at our next luncheon meeting at Blakely Hall. Contact Joanna Yuan joayuan@yahoo.com.

Mayor Fred Butler invites citizens to meet and discuss topics of interest. Though the mayor holds these get-togethers on a monthly basis, this is a rare treat (and convenience!) to host him in our community hall, Blakely Hall. Let’s all show our civic interest and come out to say “hi” to the Mayor!

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—all opinions are welcome! Please bring a snack to share. Dates sometimes change, so be sure to email lindsey8@gmail.com to get on the distribution list.

January 5th, 2015, 7:00pm - 10:00pm 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 to Penny Storie:Apennystorie@msn.com

Chinese Heritage Club January 3rd, 7:00pm 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.

Community Garden Potluck Thursday, January 15th, 6pm-8pm Blakely Hall

The Issaquah Highlands Community Garden Committee host the Annual Meeting and Pot Luck to welcome new gardeners and to plan for the new year. Both Vista and Sunset Walk Gardener plot renters are required to attend.

Gardeners on the wait-list are also welcome. PLEASE RSVP by January 10th to Christy.G@IHCouncil.org.

Garden renewal fees accepted at this meeting.

January 6th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Blakely Hall

NEW! ESL Classes (English as a Second Language) Mornings 9:30am -12:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday *NEW EVENING CLASSES 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 1:00 to 3:00pm Swedish Medical Center, Main Lobby

Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor, Tanya Parieaux, we are a network of volunteer knitters in many area hospitals, providing physical and mental support in a non-traditional 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

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Saturday, January 10th, 10:00-11:00am Blakely Hall

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) January 12th, 10:00-11:30 am A 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, through June. www.timberlakechurch.com/mops.

Photography Club

January 17th, 2015, 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, even if you don’t live in the Issaquah Highlands. IHPC will focus 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

Want to Start a Club?

Contact:

IHCA Architectural Review Committee Tuesday, 1/6, 6:00 pm IHCA Office

IHCA Board of Directors Wednesday, 1/28, 5:30 pm IHCA Office

IHCA Finance Committee Tuesday, 1/13, 5:30 pm IHCA Office

Communication Committee January meeting date/time TBD, Blakely Hall

Highlands Fiber Network Thursday, 1/14, 5:00 pm Blakely Hall

Meetings are subject to change.

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

Community Garden Committee Monday, 1/19, 7:30pm

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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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE HIGHLANDS Playgroup

Rovin’ Fiddlers

Every Wednesday, 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

Poker Night

January 29th, 2015, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Love watching the World Series of Poker on TV? Want to win a chance to go to Vegas and play on TV against the world’s best players? Join us the last Thursday of each month for a $40 buy-in, No-limit Texas Hold ‘em tournament! If you are a novice wanting to network or a salty vet looking for some steep competition you’ll love our monthly club! Contact Henry hlh1969@hotmail.com.

Public Speaking Class For Youths and Adults

Saturday mornings 9:30 - 11:30am Family Village Lower Community Room

All ages 8 years and older are welcome! Let your voices be strong and mighty! Join professional mentors and learn the importance of developing solid communication skills.

Drop-ins and guests are always welcome. Contact David Hall at orator@live.com or 425-427-9682.

Resident Orientation

Thursday, January 22nd, 7:00-8:30pm Blakely Hall

Hosted by Highlands Council and the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA), this meeting welcomes new residents and veterans; anyone who wants to understand our community better. Learn more about community governance and social aspects of Issaquah Highlands living.

If you are new to the community this orientation is for YOU. Even If you have lived here for some time and need some “orientation”, please join us! Get your questions answered.

RSVP to Brianna at Brianna.E@ihcouncil.org or 425-507-1107.

Every Tuesday, 7:00 - 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.

Wine Club

January 9th, 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 Fridays, 9am - Noon Blakely Hall

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

Zumba Class

Tuesdays (7:00pm) & Saturdays (9:00am) 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

Telecommuters Club Brown Bag Lunch

January 23rd, 2015, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Blakely Hall

The theme for the January Telecommuter Brown Bag is Tools of Communication, from smartphones to on-line collaboration applications and global video-conferencing installations. Participants are asked to bring their experiences to share with the group. Emily Cha will lead the discussion.

Tennis Group - Ladies Meet Up

The IH ladies tennis group is a non-competitive group so all levels are welcome - even if you haven’t played in a while and are feeling a bit rusty. Meet and connect with other IH women tennis players and come to have fun and stay or get fit! We also have a Facebook group page. Please join us there too! https://www.facebook.com/groups/570656519667143/.

See the Community Calendar at IssaquahHighlands.com

CALENDAR HOLIDAYS

New Years Day

Thursday, January 1

The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Saturday, January 3

Martin Luther King Day

Volunteer Appreciation

SAVE THE DATE

OTHER FUN THINGS

Monday, January 19

Chinese New Year Year of the Goat

Thursday, February 19

Epiphany

Poker Club

Stephen Foster Memorial Day

Purim Celebration

Tuesday, January 6 Tuesday, January 13

Moves up to February 19 Wednesday, March 4

Friday, March 20

January Birthstone: Garnet

Zodiac Signs:

Capricorn and Aquarius Consider celebrating Burns Night on January 25th. In the Scottish tradition, this is the night to gather

for supper and readings of the beloved 18th century poet, Robert Burns. Haggis and Scotch whiskey accompany the readings.

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Walking the Walk Issaquah Highlands was founded on a set of guiding principles to assure a rewarding outcome for all who live, work and play in the community and beyond.

The Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) staff embraces these principles on a daily basis through environmental and fiscal conservation, sustainable operations and community-centric decision making.

Principle #7: Contribute to the Good of the Region The IHCA team executes Guiding Principle #7 through volunteer work with their professional organizations. The IHCA community management team works with the Washington State Community Associations Institute (WSCAI) to develop and deliver programs for manager and homeowner education, to foster lasting business partnerships and to give back to charitable organizations that support the welfare of families and safe housing in the Pacific Northwest.

Community Associations Day

Community Manager Erika North (R) with vendor participants at the WSCAI Community Associations (CA) Day. Erika volunteers to produce this statewide annual event held at the Washington State Convention Center that brings 1,000 homeowners, board members and managers together with nearly 150 industry business partners for a day of educational sessions and trade show exhibitions to develop best practices and encourage dynamic communities.

Ronald McDonald House

IHCA Executive Director, Sarah McKee (2nd from R), coordinates a team of WSCAI volunteers to prepare meals for families at the Seattle Children’s Hospital Ronald McDonald house several times a year.

Earth Day The IHCA team hard at work revitalizing a community in need as part of the WSCAI volunteer Earth Day event.

KKNW

Director of Community Operations, Rachel Garrett (center bottom) guest hosts KKNW’s weekly radio show Condo and HOA Buzz with IHCA attorney Dan Zimberoff (L) and their special guests from Mutual of Omaha Bank Alan Crandall (C) and Kris Gjylameti (R).

YASC

Director of Community Operations, Rachel Garrett joins a panel of industry experts at the annual Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference for a discussion on community technology developments.

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The IHCA Crew Works For You! Four of IHCA’s staff groundskeepers attended the 2014 Plant Amnesty Professional Pruning Workshop at North Seattle Community College. Funding was provided in part by a Community Forestry Assistance Grant from the state Department of Natural Resources.

IHCA groundskeepers renovated the open space off 25th Avenue, one of four park areas they renovated in early 2014.

A healthy young buck helps out with vegetation management along Grand Ridge Drive (unofficial crew member).

A warm – then windy fall brought down numerous branches from the community’s street trees, particularly the flowering pears as pictured here. Debris was cleaned up in record time.

Cascade Water Alliance partnered with IHCA to audit and upgrade many of the community’s irrigation systems. Audits provide detailed performance information and the upgrades provided rebate dollars to both spread the upgrades and purchase central irrigation controls.

IHCA Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Lyle Dickey helped install a radio antenna at Blakely Hall.

The antenna carries the signal to irrigation controllers throughout the Village Green neighborhoods east of the BPA crossing.

IHCA groundskeepers cutting a fallen tree down to size after an October windstorm blew over about 20 trees across the community.

Construction continues at Issaquah Highlands. Builders damage the community’s streetscape, sometimes the builder pays for all repairs but IHCA coordinates them.

The goats achieved a new record for grazed acres in 2014. Here a baby goat gets a needed scratch between jobs on Magnolia Street.

ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 14-003 A home business application has been submitted to the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) Board of Directors from an owner at 1764 11th Ave NE, a single family home. The business application is for a state licensed child care. The public comment period will be January 1st, 2015 through January 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 on the Issaquah Highlands website at http://www.ihwebsite.com/resourcecenter/livework/publicnotice/14-003 and published in the January 2015 issue of Connections and the weekly e-blasts to the community.

The larvae of the cinnabar moth continue to earn their keep each summer. Here they are devouring the noxious weed Tansy Ragwort. Almost all infestations of tansy at Issaquah Highlands are “infested” with this highly effective biocontrol agent, reducing the need for herbicides or extra work by staff.

The IHCA Board of Directors will be reviewing the current rule regarding Outdoor Burning and Fire pits at their January 21, 2015 meeting.

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SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT

by Carolyn Kennedy

Issaquah School Foundation

Issaquah School District

http://www.isfdn.org

http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu 1/1 - 1/2 1/19

First winter break. No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No School

Grand Ridge Elementary http://grandridgeptsa.org

Challenger Elementary

1/9 1/14 & 1/28 1/21 1/22 1/26 & 1/30

JANUARY EVENTS

http://challengerpta.org 1/13 1/23

PTA General Meeting, 7:00pm PTA Festival of Cultures, 6:30pm

Clark Elementary

Pacific Cascade Middle School

http://clarkpta.org

http://pacificcascadeptsa.org

1/9 Dads@recess 1/16 MLK Assembly

1/22

PTSA Meeting at 12:30

Issaquah High School

Endeavour Elementary

http://issaquahhighptsa.org 1/7 1/7 1/9 1/13 1/21 - 1/23

http://endeavourptsa.org 1/6 & 1/20 1/9 1/16 1/27

Popcorn Friday After School Movies Pizza & Write Night, 6:00pm Coffee with Christy, 9:30am Kindness Challenge

Student banking days Popcorn Friday Movie Night, 6:00pm PTSA General Meeting, 7:00pm

Deadline for 7th and 0 period registration for Semester 2 Senior Advertisements Due PTSA Meeting at 9:30 Special Schedule: 5K Run Modified Schedule for finals

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

Best Releases of 2014

by Josh Zhanson, Junior at Issaquah High School, Resident of Central Park

Words of Radiance Brandon Sanderson

An epic fantasy like no other, the sequel to the earlier The Way of Kings. It tells the tale of three to five main characters, one a lowly foot soldier with strange gifts working to overcome his past in his early twenties, an artistic girl just trying to come to terms with her family and the strange world she’s been thrust into, an aging lord attempting to bring honor to the indolent nobility, and his son, a famed duelist-soldier. Brandon Sanderson crafts this alien world, where energy storms ravage the landscape and crystals glow, with a kind of familiarity and is yet so loving and meticulous in his world-building. Note that this book is large enough to injure housepets and small children if dropped. One of my all-time favorite books, by my handsdown favorite author.

In Real Life Cory Doctorow Jen Wang

A graphic novel about a girl, a massively multiplayer online game (a la World of Warcraft), and her poverty-stricken friend selling in-game goods for money, something clearly against the Terms of Service.

When a person’s livelihood is at stake and the lines blur between right and wrong, we find out what really matters in life.

Blood of Olympus

The Book of Life

The conclusion to the legendary Heroes of Olympus series and the larger Percy Jackson series. It finishes out the stories of nine half-Greek god, halfmortal kids facing off monsters masquerading as departmentstore salespeople and owners of aquariums. It’s always a bit sad to see such an extremely fast yet lighthearted series end, but the characters deserve their happy endings. Start off with The Lightning Thief to watch the two main characters age and mature but still retain their goofy sense of humor. Also, Riordan just announced a new series based on the Norse gods, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, so there’s that to look forward to.

A movie that came out on Halloween. Its Latin American setting and beautiful animation are perfect counterpoints to its lively and refreshing story, teaching kids that death is a natural part of life, not something to be feared. Kids and adults will enjoy its cultural perspective and Channing Tatum. Watch it to show Hollywood that multicultural stories with diverse characters can make just as much money as “whitewashed” fairy tales!

Rick Riordan

Movie

Shovel Knight

For the WiiU, 3DS, Windows and Mac An adorable homage to the oldschool days of the NES and SNES, of jumping platformers and three lives, of pixels and chiptunes. Adults can have a blast of remembrance and nostalgia, and kids will love its unique visual style.

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FITNESS & HEALTH

Hiking in January

by Shelly Hawkins, Crofton Springs Neighborhood “Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.”

Henry David Thoreau (American author, philosopher, naturalist) On the day before Thanksgiving, I was walking my one-year-old Corgi (Robin) through Central Park when we encountered a delightful woman and her adorable dog. After the humans and pets greeted each other, the woman asked if I had ever hiked on the Issaquah Highlands wooded trails. I indicated that I had and as a matter of fact, my husband (Chris) was currently hiking on the Grand Ridge trails with our 12-year-old Corgi (Tuck).

The woman went on to explain that she recently got terribly lost hiking on the Grand Ridge trails. I said this wasn’t surprising, because the trails aren’t marked. As a matter of fact, few trails in Washington State have marks (or “blazes”) indicating which way to go. I grew up hiking on the East Coast where different trails are denoted by colored blazes on trees or boulders. Sometimes metal, plastic, or wooden markers are used; even cairns (piles of stones). Despite the lack of blazes on our trails, I told the woman not to worry. January’s issue of Connections (which you are now reading) contains a link to a map of the Grand Ridge trail system and a description of one of the hikes.

The Grand Ridge woods are a mix of evergreen a deciduous trees. Although you won’t get to see any wildflowers in January, the moss and lichen are thick at this time of year, adding a magical atmosphere to the woods. Now that the deciduous trees have dropped their leaves, you’ll get fleeting views of the Issaquah Alps off in the distance. What I especially like about the Grand Ridge trail system (in addition to its being close to home) is that the trails are so well constructed, you can hike them in even the worst weather without getting mired in mud. If it’s icy, however, you might want to take a hiking stick with you to help avoid any tumbles.

January’s hike is a continuation of December’s hike to the South Pond, where you encountered the entrance to the Grand Ridge trail system at the south end of South Pond.

Trail map:

http://your.kingcounty.gov/ftp/gis/web/vmc/recreation/BCT_GrandRidge_brochure.pdf

Directions:

1. Either walk or drive to Central Park’s tennis courts.

2. Follow the path to the left of the tennis courts to the Grand Ridge trailhead (at south end of South Pond) = 0.36 miles 3. Follow the trail from the trailhead to the first fork and turn right = 0.06 miles 4. Follow the trail to the second fork and turn right (0.31 miles) 5. Follow the trail down to the Power line trail junction and turn right (0.23 miles) 5. Follow the Power line trail and turn right up the side path the soccer field (0.07 miles) 6. Turn left and walk across the parking lot to the tennis courts = 0.28 miles Total = 1.31 miles Happy Hiking!

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ISSAQUAH CITY NEWS

Something for Everybody on Our Boards Your community needs you! Apply by Jan. 30, 2015, to serve on our City boards and commissions.

Our volunteer boards and commissions do important work — but they can’t do it without you.

Serving on a City board or commission is a fun, interesting and impactful way to make a difference in our community.

We’re now accepting applications for all boards and commissions.

Our boards and commissions cover a broad range of topics — arts, economic development, environmental issues, growth and even international diplomacy.

There’s something for everybody.

To apply or learn more about our boards and commissions, visit issaquahwa.gov/boards. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Jan. 30, 2015.

Following the interview process, appointments will be by

the mayor and confirmed by the City Council in the spring.

Terms for board members and commissioners will start in May 2015.

Questions? Contact the City Clerk’s Office at clerks@ issaquahwa.gov or 425-837-3000.

Julius Boehm Pool Renovations Continue Thanks to support from our voters, exciting changes are in progress at Julius Boehm Pool!

In 2013, Issaquah voters overwhelmingly approved a park bond measure that includes $5 million for pool enhancements and repairs.

Our efforts to modernize and upgrade the pool started in December 2014. The pool closed for renovation Nov. 26, 2014, and is expected to reopen in mid-2015.

When the facility reopens, improved amenities will greet our guests. The project will add new changing rooms, lockers, restrooms and showers. Other upgrades will include a new pool liner and a deck coating that’s gentler on bare feet.

Once the project is complete, the pool will offer better access and services to guests with disabilities.

We’re committed to conserving energy, which is why we’re also investing in improved heating and air conditioning systems, high-efficiency boilers, LED fixtures and advanced control systems to monitor energy use

Get Back Your Lost and Stolen Property If your bike, smartphone or tablet is missing or stolen, Issaquah police now offer a new tool to help you track it down.

Four Issaquah Milestones from 2014 • Issaquah Named Best Burb by Sunset Magazine

Our police have teamed up with TrackMole, a free service that helps recover lost and stolen property.

• Mayor renames the City to 12SAQUAH for Super Bowl XLVIII

Using your item’s serial number (which can be found on the paperwork that came with it), we can help you find it through TrackMole.

• Issaquah Community Garden is Launched

• New Police Chief is Appointed

TrackMole is a powerful property tracking and crime prevention tool that helps police departments and others identify owners of lost and stolen properties by using serial numbers.

Estimates show less than 5 percent of owners record the serial numbers of their property, which is the main identifier police use to locate and return lost and stolen property to its owner.

As soon as the serial number on the property is searched, the owner simultaneously receives emails from TrackMole stating where it is, who has it and how to get it back.

Using TrackMole is easy. Create a free account at trackmole. com or by using your Facebook, Amazon or Google+ login.

Then, it takes less than an hour log the contents of your entire home.

Don’t have the serial number for your stolen item? Call our police department’s non-emergency line at 837-3200 to file a report.

You don’t need to provide your address or phone number.

The only information needed for your TrackMole account is your name and email address.

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DIRECTORY ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

HIGHLANDS COUNCIL

1011 NE High Street Suite 210 Monday–Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

MAIN PHONE: 425-507-1107 IssaquahHighlands.com

MAIN PHONE: 425-427-9257 IHWebsite.com Responsible for:

Property Management Enforcement of CCRs, Rules, Regs

Architectural Review

Common Area Landscape ihwebsite.com

Funded by:

Annual IHCA Assessments Neighborhood Assessments

Responsible for:

Governing Body

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

Facility Rentals Larry Norton, President

Community Garden Linda Hall, Treasurer Board of Directors Facebook Philip Nored, Secretary Jim Young, President Dan Vradenburg, Vice President E-Letter Patrick Byers, Member Connections Newspaper Ray Besharati, Member Walt Bailey, Secretary www.issaquahhighlands.com Stuart Johnson, Member David Ngai, Treasurer Jody Turner, Member Daniel Eyman, Member Jitendra Vats, Member Funded by: Linda Liaw, Member Sponsorships/Grants Advertising Community Enhancement Fees (1/4 of 1% on sale of home) 12¢ per sq. ft. retail/commercial

Sarah McKee, Executive Director sarah.m@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1120

Christy Garrard, Executive Director christy.g@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1110

Rachel Garrett, Director of Community Operations rachel.g@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1115

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

Russ Ayers, Landscape Manager russ.a@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1130

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

Collene Cordova, Accounts Receivable Specialist collene.c@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1119

Julie Clegg, Creative Coordinator julie.c@ihcouncil.org

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

Vyvian Luu, Administraive Assistant vyvian.l@ihcouncil.org

COMMUNITY SERVICES AT BLAKELY HALL

Escrow Payoffs | accounting@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1123

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

Governing Body

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

Erika North, Community Manager erika.n@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1121

Homeowner Account Inquiries payments@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1119

HIGHLANDS FIBER NETWORK

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

Notary Service by Appointment • Per signature fee applies • Fax Sending & Receiving • Fax sending, local $.50 per page • Fax sending, long distance $1.00 per page • Fax receiving, $.50 per page • Limited B/W Photocopying, $.05 per page • Lost & Found

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

Weekly E-Letter: Sign up at issaquahhighlands.com

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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