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Please join the Sammamish Youth Board in supporting and volunteering for Hopefest 2021 tomorrow, August 14 at Meydenbauer Center.
Each year, Hopefest serves 1,000+ individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness across King County. Guests who attend will be served with clothing, groceries, hygiene and school supplies, toys, haircuts, dental care, and much more--all for free. Covid protocols will be in place to make the event safe for all, and masks will be required. To volunteer, please click on the image!
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Be a changemaker and work for the Y! The Sammamish Community YMCA is holding a Hiring Fair tomorrow, August 14 from 10am - 1pm. Stop in for on-the-spot interviews, prizes, food and more. Now hiring for a range of full-time and part-time positions including early education teachers, before and after school instructors, environmental educators, lifeguards and more!
Click on the image to learn more!
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Crucial Conversations with Youth Tuesday, August 17 @ 7 PM Do you struggle with talking to your teen or young person about mental health and crisis? Do you want to learn about fostering protective factors for your teen? Do you want to know when to reach out to professional help and empower your teen to do the same? In this forum we will be discussing crisis, resources, protective factors, and how to have those vital and crucial conversations with the youth in your life. Come join the conversation and empower yourself and the self-advocacy of your teen in collaboration and care in a crisis. REGISTER
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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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Join us for "Coffee with the City Mayor” on Wednesday, Aug 18, 11am. Sammamish Mayor Karen Moran will be with us to share information about what’s going on. Bring your questions!
Please contact SammamishSeniors@gmail.com for the zoom link.
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Sammamish Rotary will be collecting greatly needed items for Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank at each of the Concerts in the Park this summer. We need:
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Infants/toddlers: Size 5 diapers, size 6 diapers, and pull-ups
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Seniors: Ensure or Boost protein drinks
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Everybody: Canned refried beans
Concerts are scheduled Thursday evenings between July 22 and August 26 at 6:30 PM at Beaver Lake Park Ballfields. Look for the Rotary banners and stop by to say hello. Cash donations for the Food & Clothing Bank will also be accepted.
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Be prepared with a lifejacket this summer. A life jacket will only work if fitted properly. Please click on the image to read Washington State Park's Lifejacket Law, Tips, and Resources.
You can also read more about Washington State Park's Boating program here.
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Need to get tested for COVID-19? You can find out how 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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Update from Sammamish Plateau Water:
In August, field crews will be conducting sanitary sewer smoke testing in selected areas of the District located within the North Sewer Service Area. Pushing non-toxic "smoke" into the sewer pipes is helpful in detecting connection points where outside surface water can enter into the sewer pipes. During the testing, you may see this "smoke" coming from vent stacks on buildings or from holes in the ground. Don’t be alarmed. This simulated “smoke” is safe and non-toxic, has no odor, is non-staining, does not create a fire hazard, and should dissipate quickly. To learn more, please click on the image!
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Sammamish Plateau Water has extended the moratorium on new sewer connections until August 23, 2021 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 Youth Sports - Skilled Based Programs this summer! To see all camps and clinics offered by Skyhawks in Sammamish, please click on the logo.
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CWU-Sammamish is proud to offer the Masters of Science in Information Technology and Administrative Management (ITAM) program which can be completed in as little as one year. This program features a primarily online class format with just three in-person sessions each quarter at the convenient Sammamish campus. Please click on the image to learn more!
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Photo Credit: Jeff Steinbok
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Congratulations to our Washington State Champions Eastlake Little League, who last night defeated Montana 10 - 4 to advance to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. They will play again on Saturday at 5:00 pm to determine if they are Seed A or B at the World Series. Sammamish is so proud of you!
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The Special Olympics Torch will make its way through Sammamish on August 20. The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR), now in its 40th year, is the largest public awareness vehicle and grass-roots fundraiser for Special Olympics.
Law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the Flame of Hope into the Opening Ceremony of local competitions, and into Special Olympics State, Provincial, National, Regional and World Games.
Where is the Torch Run route for Sammamish?
The Sammamish leg of the Torch Run will start at City Hall and run along the sidewalk of 228th Avenue SE to the South Sammamish Park & Ride.
What time does the Torch run start and end?
The Torch Run will start at approximately 1:30 p.m. and the run should take approximately 15 minutes.
Who is doing the Sammamish Torch Run?
Sammamish Police Officer Will Weisberg will lead the run with the Sammamish Police Explorers.
Where can spectators watch?
Everyone is invited to come watch and cheer the runners at City Hall for the start of the Torch Run or at the South Sammamish Park and Ride for the finish. We ask that spectators do not block the sidewalk for the Torch Run, and please adhere to all COVID guidelines regarding mask wearing and keeping distance from others. For more information please click on the image!
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KidsFirst! performances are geared toward toddlers through elementary age children. Bring your blanket and low-back chairs for an afternoon at Beaver Lake Park. All events are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required to attend. Please click on the image to learn more and to register!
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This weekly outdoor concert series occurs every Thursday between July 22 and August 26 at Beaver Lake Park ballfields. Bring your blanket and low-back chairs for an evening at the park. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required to attend. To see the line up and to register, please click on the image!
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Headed to Beaver Lake Park for a free outdoor event? Click above to see a handy map with parking options and driving directions to ease your way to the stage!
Please follow these important details to ensure a safe and fun experience:
- There isn't a formal check-in process - simply follow the directional signage at the site
- Bring a blanket and low-back chairs
- Practice social distancing
- Wear a mask if unvaccinated
- Use sanitizer after touching surfaces
- Do not attend if you are not feeling well or have symptoms
Thank you for being a part of this summer’s event series. We look forward to seeing you in our parks. All summer concerts and events can be viewed here.
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Bring your blanket and low-back chairs and enjoy The Karate Kid on August 16th at Beaver Lake Park! Pre-registration is required to attend, please click on the image to learn more and register!
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The Sammamish Arts Commission presents "Bridges to Seeing: Plant Drawing" on Saturday, August 21, 12pm - 1:30pm at the Lower Commons Native Plant Garden. Gather in the Native Plant Garden to create drawings inspired by Ellsworth Kelly’s plant drawings and explore silhouette, color, and shadow. In this class, we will learn from local stewards about the native plants and the process of cultivating this space.
This class is free and for all ages and skill levels. Drawing materials will be provided. To learn more about the artist and to register, please click on the image!
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The Sammamish Pop Up Labyrinth at the Commons Plaza in City Hall will have another guided walk, "Return", on Sunday, August 22, 8:30 - 9:30pm. Guided walks introduce the history of labyrinths and offer approaches for walking. You’ll walk the labyrinth in the company of others and see how it works for you. Please note that the schedule may be subject to change. Check the webpage before any event by clicking on the image!
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We are excited to bring our student show outdoors to the public for the first time. Featuring student performers of Chrysalis Circus, the surrounding aerial & circus arts community, and a guest artist. This show is free for everyone, so bring the whole family! Join us in person or catch us online streaming live! For more info, please click on the image!
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Volunteer to help restore Sammamish's beautiful parks! Please click on the image to learn about opportunities throughout the summer and to register!
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What do you want Sammamish to look like in 2044? The Community Visioning Project aims to reach residents and stakeholders throughout the City to better understand the vision for Sammamish's future. Input will be used to update the City's vision statement; an aspirational description of the future, highlighting the community values. The vision statement is important because it is one of the tools used to decide how City goals and policies need to be changed as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update starting in early 2022. To learn more and to take a quick poll on the best way for you to provide input, please click on the image!
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As part of this project, BPA will be replacing conductor (wire) and hardware on the transmission structures within the easement. This project will be completed by BPA Transmission Line Maintenance personnel and will include the use of heavy equipment. This work is necessary for BPA to maintain and operate a safe and reliable transmission system.
If you have any additional questions regarding this easement or need additional information regarding this project, please feel free to contact BPA at 503-230-5518 or crbelt@bpa.gov.
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Know before you go. Schedules may change due to weather and/or equipment availability.
Road Closure on East Lake Sammamish Parkway: Starting August 16th there will be a minimum 3-week closure of East Lake Sammamish Parkway at Ebright Creek (located approximately at 125 E Lake Samm Pkwy) for the Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project.
In order to ensure the road closure and construction will be completed within the planned schedule, the City has granted the contractor permission for extended working hours beginning Monday, August 16th through Friday, September 3rd, 7am - 10pm.
The closure will allow for completion of the new water and sewer systems and installation of the box culvert. Additional notifications and message boards will be posted and a signed detour will be in place. Drivers should expect delays and consider using alternate routes. To learn more please visit the project page.
See the complete list of projects:
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