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This week from the Snoqualmie Tribe Ancestral Lands Movement:
Thank you to everyone who helped us earlier this month in supporting naming the new ferry “Snoqualmie.” WA Transportation Commission has announced the top six names the public can vote on, and the Commission will select the final ferry name at its meeting on December 14th. There are two ways to help!
1. Comments can be submitted until November 30th here.
2. Before November 12th - You can join the Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) to fill out an online survey and vote for the Snoqualmie name! Sign up here.
Learn more about the WA Transportation commission ferry naming process by clicking on the image!
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Eastside Catholic will host the annual Veteran's Day Field Show Competition on the EC campus tomorrow, Saturday November 6 at 2 pm. This year's competition, Bandemic, will welcome the following high school bands: Auburn Mountainview High School, Bainbridge Island High School, Bonney Lake High School, Clarkston High School, Cascade High School, Eastside Catholic School, Ferndale High School, North Mason High School, Peninsula High School, Sumner High School and Tahoma High School. Please click on the image to learn more!
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Help keep the Thanksgiving tradition alive while benefitting your local food bank.
The Issaquah Turkey Trot has become a favorite annual Thanksgiving tradition. The 2021 Issaquah Turkey Trot will look much like it did in 2020, allowing people to participate without the concerns of large crowds.
Starting at 9:00 a.m. on the morning of Thanksgiving, the Issaquah Turkey Trot will continue throughout the entire Thanksgiving weekend until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 28, and families can pick when they want to participate. In addition to picking the day and time they participate; trotters can choose from six different routes throughout Issaquah and Sammamish to make social-distancing easier than ever.
REGISTER Issaquah Turkey Trot registration is open until the last day of the event, Sunday November 28. To learn more and register, please click on the image!
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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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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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Sammamish Rotarians will be selling freshly cut Christmas trees at Pine Lake Park starting November 26, 2021 (Black Friday). The non-profit organization will use the proceeds from tree sales to help fund local scholarships. Please click on the image to learn more!
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At the November 1 City Council Meeting, longtime Sammamish resident Mary Pigott was presented with the Distinguished Resident Award for her many years of service and generous donation of 51 acres of land to the City that makes up Big Rock Park North, Central, and future South.
SHARE YOUR APPRECIATION
Sammamish residents are invited to share their appreciation for this generous gift of land by Mary Pigott. Read the Distinguished Resident Award, and add a Kudo to the Kudoboard for Mary Pigott! Please click below and then you can "+Add to Board".
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Thank you volunteers! We appreciate your time and hardwork. We have more opportunities throughout November and December. Please join the City of Sammamish in removing noxious weeds, mulching, and planting native species throughout our City's parks! Spots are limited and registration is required, with COVID-19 restrictions in place.
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Drop off your donations at the box outside of Sammamish City Hall or come help us fill the patrol car with food donations at City Hall on November 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please consider giving a donation to this Thanksgiving Food Drive and help our neighbors during the holiday season. For a helpful guide as you shop for the Thanksgiving Food Drive, please click on the image!
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On November 10, Brian Ledbetter brings the wonderment of magic to life. His virtual performances make for an intriguing evening of virtual mystery entertainment crafted specifically for families and include audience interaction and participation. Attendees of all ages will be awestruck with his magical illusions, mentalism, mindreading and more.
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Sammamish City Council will hold a Public Hearing to discuss the BLUMA Draft EIS alternatives and receive additional public comment. For more information, please click on the image!
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Sierra Burnham and her mother Mariko have enjoyed teaching origami and other Japanese art and culture classes around Washington State and internationally. Please join in their tradition. Pre-registration is required to receive the link by email the day of the lesson.
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Arts Commission is accepting applications for 2022 Arts Grant Program! The Arts Grant Program provides funding for organizations, individuals, and youth to deliver exemplary projects in arts education, dance, design, folk and traditional arts, literary arts, media arts, musical theater, multidisciplinary works, theater, visual arts, and all other forms of artwork for the citizens of Sammamish. Learn more about the Arts Grant Program and application process by clicking on the image!
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Popcorn with Planning is back, and excited to feature the Community Visioning Project! This virtual session will be an informal opportunity to learn more about the project and share your thoughts on what Sammamish should look like in the future.
So grab your lunch and comfortable place to sit & please join us on Tuesday, November 16 at 12:30pm!
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Serving on one of the Sammamish’s boards or commissions can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. The City has openings for volunteer positions on the following Commissions:
Arts Commission (four-year terms)
Beaver Lake Management District Advisory Board (five-year terms)
Human Services Commission (four-year terms)
Parks and Recreation Commission (four-year terms)
Planning Commission (four-year terms)
Applications are due by December 15, 2021
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Community Van is a flexible rideshare option that provides Sammamish residents with a new way to use public transportation by offering trips to local destinations in and outside Sammamish (up to 2 hours away). Community Van accommodates trips throughout the day, evening, and weekends. Trips can be a whatever you need, such as going to a play or concert with friends or going to the grocery store every week with a group. Community Vans are driven by volunteer drivers who are screened and approved through King County Metro’s Commuter Van program. Riders pay a standard metro fare for a round trip while the volunteer driver can ride for free.
Currently, we are seeking volunteer drivers to fulfill the volume of ride requests coming in from the community! Support your neighbors, your community and help the environment by becoming a Community Van volunteer driver. You can choose which trips you drive and the frequency. If you are interested in volunteering, please email communityvan@sammamish.us or call (425) 295-0646.
To learn more please visit the City's Mobility Hub!
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Know before you go. Schedules may change due to weather and/or equipment availability.
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