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The timeline and process to fill City Council Seat #6 has been approved by the Sammamish City Council. This seat will be vacated by Councilmember Ken Gamblin, who resigned from his position effective January 17, 2022.
Council has 90 days (until April 17, 2022) to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. This is a temporary appointment that will expire upon certification of the November 2023 General Election. Applicants must be a resident of the City of Sammamish for a minimum of one year and are eligible to vote.
All applications must be received by January 26, 2022 at 5pm. To apply, please use this form.
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Volunteers are truly the backbone of communities. When we look around at the great things that make Sammamish the best small town in America, many of these things are made possible because of volunteers giving their time to our community. We applaud their dedication to making Sammamish a wonderful place to live, and we appreciate their uplifting service to the community.
For acknowledgments of community volunteers and groups, volunteer-driven projects, and much-deserved awards, please watch the 2021 SAMMAMISH VOLUNTEERS APPRECIATION VIDEO.
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Join Master Stewards from the Washington Native Plant Society and the City this MLK national day of service to help remove invasive species and mulch at East Sammamish Park. Give back to your community, learn about native plants and enhance wildlife habitat!
This project is perfect for students looking to complete community service hours for school. Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for weather, wear long sleeves/pants and closed-toed shoes. If the weather report predicts rain bring along a rain coat.
Masks are required to wear when on site and working. Social distancing will be enforced while working.
Must register and sign agreement online. No walk ups and only limited number of volunteers at a time is allowed. To register, please click on the image!
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Popcorn with Planning is back with a follow-up virtual session on the Community Visioning Project! Hear what the community had to say during the Community Visioning Outreach & share your reflections on the key themes identified.
Please join us on Thursday, January 27th, from 5-6 pm! You can reserve your spot clicking on the image.
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Sammamish Police Department is participating in the Polar Plunge to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Washington!
This is a great fundraising event in support of more than 19,500 Special Olympics Washington participants. This year, we’re facing off in a friendly East vs. West competition to see which side of the state can raise the most funds.
Show your support 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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Are you a live entertainer or part of a band looking to perform at a Sammamish event? Click on the image to learn more about how to submit a sample of your music or talent offering for consideration. Submissions received through Monday, January 31 at 11:59pm will be considered for Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2022.
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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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Like the last two years, the King Conservation District election will primarily rely on electronic ballot access, with alternative options for printing and mailing in ballots. King County Elections will tabulate all ballots and report all results.
Visit kingcd.org/elections to review candidates and vote.
Ballots will be available to eligible voters online from January 18, 2022, at 8:00 AM through February 8, 2022, at 8:00 PM. Voters may return ballots electronically through the online ballot access system or print and mail ballots to King County Elections at 919 SW Grady Way, Suite 200, Renton, WA 98057. Ballots must be postmarked by February 8, 2022, and received by February 17, 2022, to be counted. Ballots may also be dropped off at King County Elections at 919 SW Grady Way, Suite 200, Renton, WA 98057.
King Conservation District includes all registered voters in King County (excluding the cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish).
If you have questions or need assistance voting, please contact elections@kingcd.org or call 425-282-1900.
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Know before you go. Schedules may change due to weather and/or equipment availability.
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This week from the Snoqualmie Tribe Ancestral Lands Movement:
Did you know the Snoqualmie Tribe has donated over $12 million to the community since 2010? The Tribe's annual charitable donations application process is now open and closes on March 31st. Learn more by clicking on the image!
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Be inspired by the words of Martin Luther King Jr. as you take a winter walk at Lake Sammamish State Park. The walk pays tribute to his life and leadership while America celebrates MLK Day on January 17, 2022.
The walk will begin at Tibbetts Beach and takes you along the lakeshore to the Sunset Beach bathhouse. Learn about his life and his dreams with quotes along the pathway. Many of his quotes are as relevant today as they were in the 1960s when he initiated change while speaking out for civil rights.
MLK's most famous speech— "I have a dream..." — is captured in its entirety at the end of the walk. For more details, click on the image!
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COVID-19 boosters are always free, no insurance required.
Ages 12 to 17 can get Pfizer ONLY. The CDC recommends the Pfizer or Moderna for everyone age 18 and older.
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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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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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