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Bloodworks Northwest is declaring a “Code-Red” alert to combat the ongoing blood shortage affecting local hospitals and trauma centers across the Pacific Northwest. A sustained increase in patient demand for blood, combined with low donor turnout, means only 85% of the blood needed by patients is now available. Now is the time to give. Make your appointment by clicking on the image or call 1-800-398-7888.
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Need to get tested for COVID-19? The closest free testing site to Sammamish is at Bellevue College. You can make a reservation by clicking on the image.
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CISC is a partner of the Coalition Against Hate & Bias, which is supported by the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice. CISC is here to help.
If you have recently experienced or witnessed an assault, verbal harassment, denial of service or employment or other discrimination due to race, national origin, gender, religion, abilities, age, sexual orientation, please report the incident to CISC. You can click on the image for a list of phone numbers to multi-lingual staff, or email antihb@cisc-seattle.org.
This is not an emergency service. If you are in danger, call 911.
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Download the NEW Community Ride On Demand app and get a ride in minutes to work, school, appointments, transit or anywhere in the service area, for the same cost as a standard King County Metro bus fare. Community Ride is your smart and affordable way to get around Sammamish! Learn more by clicking on the image.
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Sammamish Seniors invites you to Wisdom Café with Zlatina, King County Librarian, “The Gifts of Memory” on Wednesday, May 5, 12 NOON. “Your presence is your gift” speaks to the intangibles we each bring to our lives. We’ll share stores about how to bring ourselves and those close to us more fully to this season of celebration (Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, anniversaries, birthdays, Fourth of July, and more). Contact sammamishseniros@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
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Join King Conservation District on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 6:00pm for a FREE LIVE webinar on how you can protect your home and community from wildfire. This webinar will be hosted by KCD’s Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Project. Please click on the image for to register and reserve your spot! |
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Sammamish Plateau Water has paused new sewer connections for 90 days in key areas with limited sewer capacity. Please click on the image to read more.
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Free mental health assessment and referral appointments available for Sammamish residents at CrossPath Counseling. A trained mental health counselor will assess mental health needs and help find a local counselor. To schedule your free appointment, call (425) 369-1111 or email cpc@crosspathcounseling.com.
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Skyhawks is offering flag football camps in Sammamish this spring! To see all Kids Sports Camps & Clinics offered by Skyhawks in Sammamish, please click on the logo. |
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The Skyline Indian Culture Club has set up a volunteer tutoring system for kids. All sessions are free and will be held over Zoom. The Club does ask for optional donations that will go directly to underprivileged children in India through BigHelp. For more info, please click on the image! |
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The Eastside community-based vaccination site at Lake Sammamish State Park was made possible due to the generosity of the Snoqualmie Tribe. As a sovereign nation, the Snoqualmie Tribe has provided the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines administered by Eastside Fire & Rescue personnel. To learn how to support the Snoqualmie Tribe, please click on the image.
If you want to share a message of appreciation, please use this Kudoboard: http://ow.ly/CmVM50EBZZt
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Looking for an outdoor activity for the family Mother’s Day weekend?Participate in the Sammamish Scavenger Hunt on May 8 or May 9! Test your sleuthing skills and teamwork abilities in a city-wide, outdoor scavenger hunt! This customized app will present nearly fifty challenges or clues that will get your group traveling through the city of Sammamish’s historic, unique landmarks and public amenities for a common goal or destination.
All activities take place outdoors and follow CDC guidelines. A prize will be awarded for the team with greatest number of challenges completed in any order within two hours. Learn more by clicking on the image. Check out a video of cityHunt.
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For Mother's Day 2021 here are two free virtual events on May 8, 2021 for children ages 8 - 13. Chef Julian, who is 10 years old, will demonstrate how to make a simple breakfast (scones & eggs) to surprise mom at 10am. If you're looking for that special gift for mom, join a virtual art class to create a special piece at 3pm! Please click on the image for more info and to register!
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Join King County Library and the City of Sammamish featuring a book in Sammamish’s city parks this May. Follow the Lower Commons Park path near the YMCA, Sammamish Library and City Hall and read a picture book displayed one page at a time-- 1,000 steps around the park! The book Yellow Kayak will be featured May 1-22 from local author Nina Laden. Look for the start at the stairs by the YMCA and have fun exploring the path as you read together! Learn more by clicking on the image!
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King County Council has approved legislation prohibiting the sale and use of fireworks in unincorporated King County. To read the ordinance, please click on the image.
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The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is planning for the future of transportation in the region, and we want to hear from you! Your answers to this survey will help us plan for all aspects of the transportation system – pedestrian and bicycle systems, transit, ferry, rail, and roads. The survey, which you can access by clicking on the image, takes about 10 minutes to complete.
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Enrollment is now open for landlords who have five or more units that are behind in rent. Information on sign up is available on the EPRAP Landlord page. Enrollment will begin on May 17, 2021 for tenants and for smaller landlords. Individuals interested in this can sign up for updates by submitting an interest form here.
You can read more on the program by clicking on the image. For information or general questions on the Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Program, call 206-263-3481 or email DCHS Rental Assistance.
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