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The City of Sammamish will reopen City Hall and welcome visitors for in-person services starting April 4th, in addition to continuing its virtual services. Visitors will be able to access a range of in-person services offered by appointment and during specific walk-in hours. To view the schedule and for more information please click on the image!
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Join the city to work on a habitat restoration projects started by the Master Stewards from the Washington Native Plant Society. Come help establish native habitat by removing noxious weeds in areas that were previously planted. 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.
Must register and sign agreement online. No walk ups and only limited number of volunteers at a time is allowed.
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Virtual Origami Lesson - "Spring Flower" on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM.
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.
To best prepare for this lesson ahead of time, collect a handful of pieces of paper (typically 6 inches by 6 inches in size works best for small hands but is not required). We encourage the use of recycled paper whenever possible and suggest, if there is concern with following along, to have one side of your paper be solid white.
Pre-registration is required to receive the link by email the day of the lesson. Registration does not guarantee entry. Entry is limited to the first 100 participants on the day of the event.
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Interested in hearing updates on the City’s stormwater code? Please join our virtual public meeting on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 6 pm. To learn more, please view the presentation given by the Stormwater team to the Planning Commission on February 17, 2022. To register, please click on the image.
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Click on the image to read Sammamish's Parks & Recreation Newsletter for March, 2022!
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New applications to serve on the 2022-23 Sammamish Youth Board are now available and due March 31, 2022. The mission of the Sammamish Youth Board (SYB) is to unite youth, adults and government to form a relationship that promotes equality and mutual respect, as well as to create integral activities that lead to a stronger community. Click on the graphic above to learn more and apply!
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The City of Sammamish is seeking applications from eligible non-profit agencies for 2023/2024 Human Services grant funding. This funding is available for a variety of human service programs, such as food security, housing and homelessness prevention, health, mental health, youth services, and more.
The Human Service Funders Collaborative, representing eighteen participating King County municipalities including the City of Sammamish, will begin accepting applications for the 2023/2024 funding process on March 14, 2022. Organizations may apply online at share1app.org. Applications must be submitted by April 28, 2022. To learn more, please click on the image!
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Celebrating Women's History Month Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. This year's theme is Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope. Read more by clicking on the image!
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Ready for spring cleaning? The City is hosting two recycling events in April to help you with your spring cleaning. Cash only is accepted for the items with a charge. To learn more, please click on the image!
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Join us for the City of Sammamish Earth Day celebration! This event will feature crafts, activities, informational booths, prizes, food trucks, performances, petting zoo, scavenger hunt and many more! All ages are welcome! Click on the image to learn more!
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Nature Vision will offer our in-person after school programs in Sammamish! We are bringing our acclaimed outdoor programs to early release Wednesdays to help get kids learning outdoors and away from screens. Each month has a different theme and uses a wonderful mix of fun and challenging learning experiences, games, reflection, art, and much more. Our programs are facilitated by our professional educators who bring a wealth of experience working with youth from a variety of ages and backgrounds.
For more details and to register, please click on the image!
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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 are booked in advance for up to 11 passengers and can be a whatever you need, such as going to downtown Seattle, Beaver Lake Park, or the grocery store every week. 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.
We want you to try Community Van today! Email communityvan@sammamish.us or call (425) 295-0646 to schedule your trip today.
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Know before you go. Schedules may change due to weather and/or equipment
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This week from the Snoqualmie Tribe Ancestral Lands Movement:
Snoqualmie Tribe has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review hunting and gathering lawsuit.
“Just as fourteen representatives of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe signed the Treaty of Point Elliott in order to protect their descendants’ rights, culture, and ancestral lands, so too will our generation of Snoqualmie leaders never surrender the fight to protect the human rights of the next seven generations of our Tribe.” - Chairman de los Angeles
To read the full press release, please click on the image.
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Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) has launched our strategic planning process for 2023 - 2027. We need your input and feedback to help us identify the goals and objectives of our future. Please take some time to fill out our survey.
To access the survey please click on the image.
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Tell us what matters to you – take the District 3 survey! King County Councilmember Sarah Perry and her team have had some terrific responses to their Community Engagement survey, but they want to make sure they are hearing from as many community members as possible. Because your voice and priorities are so important, if you haven’t already done so, please take a few minutes to answer these quick questions to make sure that we are working on the areas that are most important to you!
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Get your FREE at-home test kits!
Washington State Department of Health is offering free, rapid, at-home COVID-19 test kits to residents of eligible communities. Enter your zip code to see if tests are available in your area by clicking 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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