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This week from the Snoqualmie Tribe Ancestral Lands Movement:
So far this season 45 individual kokanee have been spotted in Zackuse Creek (first time Kokanee Salmon have been observed here in 40+ years!). Our partners at Three Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited have also found 5 reds. With a lot of the spawning seasion ahead of us we are very excited and encouraged by these numbers! Check out his video made by Trout Unlimited documenting the Kokanee in Zackuse Creek by clicking on the image!
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Join us for a session on “Medicare Basics" on Wednesday, November 24 at 11 am. The presenter is a Sammamish-based Health and Medicare Insurance Advisor who will speak on different options to consider and take your questions.
Please contact SammamishSeniors@gmail.com for the zoom link.
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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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Are you noticing school anxiety or low motivation in your child or teen? CrossPath Counseling offers free, same week assessment and referral services to help you connect with a specialist provider in the area.
Email cpc@crosspathcounseling.com for more information.
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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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The Community Visioning Survey is Live
What do you want Sammamish to look like in 2044? How should the City look and function? The Community Visioning Project aims to reach residents and stakeholders throughout the City to better understand the vision for Sammamish’s future. To learn more and complete the survey, please click on the image!
In-Person Assistance for Project Survey! We'll be available to answer project quesitons and provide assistance in filling out the survey.
When & Where: Saturday, November 20, 3 - 5 pm @ Sammamish Library
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November is Native American Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to educate the general public about tribes, to raise general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
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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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The Sammamish Police Department is partnering once again with Toys for Tots this holiday season. Pick up an extra toy for Toys for Tots while you are holiday shopping this season. You can bring unwrapped toys to the donation box in front of Sammamish City Hall. Donations are accepted Nov 15 – Dec 10 so make sure to put it on your list! Please click on the image to learn more and watch a video about the history of Toys for Tots.
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Sammamish Arts Commission presents the Thankful Turkey Craft Kit which will be great fun for the family. Kids would make a turkey and then on each feather would write something they are thankful for. Kits will be available for pick up on Monday, November 22 starting at 9am at City Hall under the portico in a labeled bin until all kits are gone. Quantities are limited.
There will be 250 kits available with instructions included. Kits will be picked up on a first-come first-serve basis on November 22; kits cannot be reserved. Please only one kit per child when you pick up.
The Arts Commission would love to get a lot of engagement! Please upload photos of your finished products to the comments section under Thankful Turkey Craft - Facebook Event page (you can go there by clicking 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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Curious about local watersheds and ecology? Nature Vision and Cascade Water Alliance are offering several FREE classes to adults in 2021
Join us for a free fully outdoor Field Trip at Beaver Lake Park on December 11 from 1:00-4:00 PM. The class is limited to 30 adult participants, aged 18 and up, residents of Sammamish. Masks are required.
The session will be taught by professional Educators from Nature Vision. We will cover local ecology, plants and wildlife, view aquatic insects from Beaver Lake, test water samples, discuss water as a shared resource, and learn ways that we can all keep our water abundant and healthy!
You can register for this free class (no later than December 3 at 5:00 PM) by clicking on the image!
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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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Serving on one of 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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