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Join us during the month of May as we recognize and honor Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This month we encourage everyone to pause and recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
Click on the image to learn about the history of AAPI Heritage Month along with a listing of events, programming, and reading.
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It's 10 o'clock at night. Is your home secure for the night? Here's what to look for:
 Is your garage door closed
Are bikes and valuables put away
Are your windows and doors secure
Is your alarm armed
Click on the image to view a video from Sammamish Police Officer Matt Martin with helpful home safety tips to follow!
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Consider adopting a drain in your neighborhood and keeping it clear of leaves, trash, and other debris to reduce water pollution. You can help keep Sammamish waterways clean and healthy for generations to come.
To learn more about the adopt-a-drain program and adopt a drain in your neighborhood, please click on the image!
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World Vision Global 6K for Water
To learn more, sign up, and donate, please click on the image!
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Come explore vehicles while interacting with community helpers to discover how they keep our city safe, clean and FUN-ctioning!! The event is free. Food trucks, bouncy houses, balloon artist and face painting will be available for the kids!
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, World Taekwondo Center. To learn more, please click on the image!
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What are your summer plans? The City's Park and Recreation Summer Guide is arriving in your mailboxes. Make sure to earmark what you'll be doing this summer! To view the guide, please click on the image!
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Request For Proposals for Outdoor Art Piece Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Sammamish Arts Commission in cooperation with the Sammamish City Council is seeking artists, who will design and create an art piece for one of Sammamish Community Parks. The Commission is approaching the theme “Celebrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” where Diversity means a mix of different identities and cultures, Equity to acknowledge that we do not always start on a level playing field, and Inclusion to acknowledge individual voices and power. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a priority to the city.
Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. To get all the details, 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:
What a fun way to learn more about Salish Sea salmon and celebrate their migration. Check out more about this event with Long Live the Kings - make sure to pick your fish before May 1st!
Do you have what it takes to #SurviveTheSound? Only a few fish will make it. You can help by playing along in Survive The Sound 2022 and joining the movement for salmon in Puget Sound. Visit survivethesound.org to sign up today, and invite friends to your team to boost your chances of surviving!
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The new ORCA system is starting on May 16, 2022! Current ORCA users do not need a new card at this time but are encouraged to register their cards on the new website, www.myORCA.com, beginning on May 16 to add value to their existing card.
The overall effort spans more than 6,000 pieces of equipment and involves transferring more than 5 million ORCA customer accounts to the new system. Learn more about the new ORCA system on Sound Transit’s website by clicking on the image!
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Influence The Choice Seeks Nominations: Vicki Hoffman Legacy Award
Each spring, the Influence the Choice Executive Board and Sector Representatives solicit and accept nominations from the community for the Vicki Hoffman Legacy Award. The Award will be presented at ITC’s June end-of-year meeting and celebration, now scheduled for June 8, 2022.
For details on criteria and deadlines, please click on the image.
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Want to learn how to identify water plants? Interested in saving a lake from the horrors of dense weed infestations? Join us on June 21, 2022, 6 pm - 8pm.
The Lake Weed Watcher Program trains volunteers to survey for aquatic weeds in small lakes in King County, Washington. Volunteers are trained to identify both native and non-native aquatic plants. The goal of the project is to watch for populations of invasive weeds that are not currently known to occur in King County or that have a very limited distribution, but have the potential to spread and cause damage. Detecting these weeds early allows us to stop them before they get too entrenched to remove. To register, please click on the image!
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You'll love these pet license benefits:
- Reunites lost pots quickly 24/7
- Helps fund the care and adoption of shelter animals
- Supports the proteection of people and pets in your community.
NOW through June 30, 2022: License your cat or dog, renew an expired license, and your late fees will be waived! To learn more, please click on the image!
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Do you need a ride in King County? Crisis Connections is partnering with Lyft until June 2022 to provide free Lyft rides (a lifetime of two rides up to $22) for King County residents. Rides must start and end in King County. Wait times may vary. See the eligibility criteria below to see if this program fits your needs and call 2-1-1 to schedule your ride today! To learn more, please click on the image! |
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Did you know you can purchase Metro (Transit Go) tickets at a physical location with cash if you do not have an ORCA card. These tickets can be used for any Metro service – bus, Community Ride, and Community Van.
To learn more about Transit Go, please click 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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