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W H AT ’ S I N S I D E ? Highlands Council Highlands Youth – HY Volunteer of the Month Emergency Preparedness IHCA Neighbors helping Neighbors 11 Art in Blakely Hall 12 What’s Happening 5 5 7 7 8 11

13 Highlands Day Festival Guide 19 Issaquah City News 21 Fitness & Health 23 School Spotlight 24 Living Green 25 Highlands Fiber Network 25 Photo Treasure Hunt

26 Highlands Day Special – Food Truck Guide 27 Directory

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FROM THE EDITOR

I love a good community summer festival. Where I grew up it was the Island County Fair, held in the middle of August, near the end of a long summer missing my school friends. The new school year loomed on the horizon. But before getting all serious with the school year, there was one more hurrah, a festival full of fun, games and prizes. But most importantly, it was a homecoming for the community. Such is Highlands Day!

Highlands Day will be on Saturday, August 27th from noon to 4:00pm at Village Green Park at Blakely Hall. At press time, the venue was already booked up with community groups and vendors, food trucks, rides and entertainment. This year’s theme is Super Heroes. I dare you to come in the costume of your favorite super hero! All of us at Highlands Council will be in capes! Find details in our special Highlands Day program guide beginning on page 13. Also in this issue are other summer fun stories. Find inside how to DO the big stairs behind Discovery Heights, important homeowner information, and how to safely engage on the internet. Browse What’s Happening for something fun to do. Consider our advertisers and their valuable offerings. Almost all are IH businesses, or the owner lives in Issaquah Highlands. Show your thanks for their support of Connections News. ‘See you all at Highlands Day! Nina Milligan Editor of Connections - Highlands Council Communications Manager Highlands Council is the publisher of Connections, producer of community-wide events such as Highlands Day, owner and manager of Blakely Hall, liaison with the greater community.

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HIGHLANDS COUNCIL

New Student Intern: Deon Lillo by Christy Garrard, Executive Director and Dahlia Park Resident

Highlands Council has always supported the leadership development of resident youth in our community. In fact, our Covenant for Community governing document requires that Highlands Council provides the youth of Issaquah Highlands a “voice,” and “sense of belonging.” These opportunities range from volunteer assignments at community events to supporting students who seek to start their own community club. In recent years we have established the very successful Highlands Youth Advisory Board, best known by resident teens as The HY. Before the HY was established Highlands Council employed resident teens in internship roles to support administrative tasks in our office. Former interns who went on to do amazing things include Isabella Sun (2007-08), Kiran Jassal (200810), Keith Luu (2010-2012) and Vyvian Luu (2012-2014). Vyvian was the first student intern to transition into a staff position. Vyvian is Highlands Council’s current Graphic Designer and Communications Assistant.

This summer Highlands Council has reinstated the student internship position and selected Deon Lillo from The HY for the role. Deon will be a junior this fall at Issaquah High School. Deon and his family moved to Issaquah Highlands when he was in first grade. He attended Grand Ridge Elementary. Deon was president of the ASB at PCMS. Deon has been on the swim team and cross country team at I.H.S. and a member of the Honor Society. He joined The HY in 2015 and made an immediate impact as a leader with a welcoming spirit and million-dollar smile. He is creative and his peers know they can count on him to do his part when planning HY events. Deon reports to Blakely Hall’s Marketing Manager and Special Event Consultant, Brianna Eigner; providing administrative support at the front desk inside the community center.

“I really want to help make the Issaquah Highlands a much better place; where everybody of all ages can have fun together and feel accepted.”

HIGHLANDS YOUTH - THE HY

Back to School Social Tuesday, August 30th at Blakely Hall

3pm-5pm – middle schooler students 6pm-8pm – high schooler students These are just a few of the questions students start to stress about as the first day of school approaches. This year The HY is hosting its first Back to School Social at Blakely Hall on Tuesday, August 30th so students can bond with their neighbors before the first bell rings! There will be LIVE music by local teens – Including siblings, Sam and Mia Foster and Indie and Sage Cowan! Awesome Hot Dogs by Dante’s Inferno and chill treats from the Issaquah Ice Cream Trike! Plus, fun activities to get everyone in the school spirit including a free HY Logo t-shirt for tie-dying, while supplies last, courtesty of SanMar! Middle schoolers get to party from 3pm – 5pm and then high school students get their own party from 6pm – 8pm. This event is FREE to attend IF pre-registered by August 27th! $10 at the door for students who are not pre-registered. To Register: simply go to the August 30th date on the IssaquahHighlands.com community calendar and sign up! *This event is for Issaquah Highlands resident middle and high school students and is not meant to be an Issaquah School District-wide event. The HY and Highlands Council would like to thank Shelter Holdings, SANMAR and Rivers Edge Church for supporting this event for our students.

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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

David Ngai

The IHCA would like to formally thank David Ngai for his many years of dedicated service to the community as Treasurer for the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) Board of Directors and as Chairman for the IHCA Finance Committee. David provided all this in addition to running a very busy local insurance business. David served under a significant time commitment and exemplified amazing servant leadership qualities, especially during our annual budget season and recurring financial statement reviews.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS P n l o an i t a c i n u m m o C y l i m Fa Emergencies can happen at any time. Do you know how to get in touch with your family if you are not together?

Text, don’t talk!

Let them know you’re OK! Pick the same person for each family member to contact. It might be easier to reach someone who’s out of town.

David Ngai and his kids.

The Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) Handles the governance and property management of Issaquah Highlands including rules and restrictions, CCRs, architectural review, and maintenance of common areas such as parks and streetscapes. The Treasurer has primary responsibility for the preparation of the budget. The Finance Committee assists the Treasurer, who shall serve as Chair of the Finance Committee, in preparation of the budget, as provided in the By-Laws, and other financial matters as determined by the Board. Last month we announced at the Annual Membership Meeting that David had not been reelected to the IHCA Board of Directors. His services and expertise as our Treasurer and Board member will be greatly missed. Even though he won’t be on the Board, he is still your neighbor and active resident. Next time you see David, give him a very warm thanks for all his hard work and dedication to keeping Issaquah Highlands one of the best communities in the country. Thank you David from all of us at IHCA!

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ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Sentinel Irrigation Management Network Expanding by Russ Ayers, IHCA Landscaping Manager

Since 2013 the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) has been aggressively expanding its Toro Sentinel irrigation management network in an effort to create a true system from the complex of dozens of irrigation controllers across the community. The pressures of water costs, ongoing community growth, management complexity and an aging, failing control scheme created an opportunity for improvement. New construction uses Sentinel from the outset while older, high-flow systems are retrofitted to capture maximum operating cost savings. Reserve funds are now replacing some of the oldest irrigation controls in the community, too. Long-time residents may recall Weather Reach from the early days. This one-way communication scheme was inexpensive and helpful with skill and effort, but ultimately insufficient for the task. What began with a single controller at Pinecrest has grown to 28 controllers this Spring. Six more will go online throughout the summer as schedules and weather allow (changing controls during hot weather is not for the faint of heart). Sentinel controllers do not simply carry a runtime and weekly schedule for their sites. They utilize daily weather data from our onsite weather station to match irrigation applications to individual zone characteristics including plant type, sprinkler precipitation rate and more. Some sites utilize flow data (when available) and others are adjusted for unique efficiency and soil data. The ability of the Sentinel system to process site irrigation data far exceeds our ability to collect it, actually, but we have a considerable database to draw from already. It’s a study in the “80-20 Rule”: we have the data to get 80% of the system’s needs met and benefits received. We will chase down the remaining 20% as we can. Already 67% of the Highlands’ potable water irrigation is under Sentinel management and we have begun adding detention pond systems, too. With more than 70 controllers sitewide it will still be several years before all of the larger sites are on Sentinel, let alone the small and typically older neighborhood controllers which run less than 100 ccf per season (less than $1,000 worth of water). It’s the 80-20 Rule again – we’re still running down the 80% of savings achievable for relatively little effort, though not so low as 20%. It’s doubtful if 20% effort can accomplish anything on a site as large and complex as Issaquah Highlands!

State Probe of Portland Bee Deaths finds Lethal Dose of Banned Chemical Reprinted with permission from The Oregonian and The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation; By Kelly House, The Oregonian

State investigators found lethal levels of a banned insecticide in the systems of bees found dead last month in downtown Portland. The Oregon Department of Agriculture released results Friday of investigations into the June 26, 2015 bee deaths near Pettygrove Park, as well as two nearby bee die-offs in mid-June. Investigators collected as many as 400 dead bees, although witnesses said the total death toll could have been far larger. The Oregonian previously reported about the Pettygrove incident, in which Portland law student Corinne Fletcher stepped outside her doorstep to find countless bumblebees dead or dying on a walkway leading into the park. Read more at OregonLive.com Russ: Such tragic and needless events do not happen in Issaquah Highlands parks because: 1) the community’s Integrated Pest Management plan emphasizes least-toxic approaches and bans the use of neonicotinoid Healthy bee hive in Issaquah Highlands. insecticides such as the one referenced in The Oregonian article, and 2) our applicators also follow a basic law of pesticide application: do not spray insecticides on open flowers! Most application instructions advise the user to take steps to protect bees.

IHCA Board Member Spotlight Following the annual meeting, here is the new Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) Board of Directors Roster:

Jim Young - President

Jim Noel – Member

Rossie Cruz - Vice President

Ellina Charipova – Member

Walt Bailey - Secretary

Rob Knight – Member

Dan Vradenburg - Treasurer

Please welcome two new members and one returning member this year: Rossie Cruz, District 3 A community member for nearly 12 years, Rossie was recently appointed to the Board of Directors to fill the open seat for District 3. Like her peers, her goal is to make this community, the best community. She hopes to help make sure that all new and future retail and commercial tenants follow the “Green Living” posture that makes the Issaquah Highlands so renowned.

IHCA Board of Directors’ Jim Young continues as Board President. The Board is made up of volunteer homeowners.

Jim Noel, District 4 Jim is a newer homeowner who ran for office on the Board to make a positive impact in this wonderful community he’s called home for the last two years. He has served on many Boards in the past and has advanced knowledge of organizational governance and hopes to continue that tradition by sharing and demonstrating that experience as a member of the Board of Directors.

Walt Bailey, District 6 Walt won re-election this year for District 6. He’s lived here for 17 years and has really experienced the growth of Issaquah Highlands. Not only does he currently serve on the Board, he’s also a liaison for the Architecture Review Committee (ARC). Walt will remain a very valuable part of the Board of Directors and the community.

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Water-Wise Living in Issaquah Highlands by Collene Cordova, Owner Services Coordinator-Compliance

When Port Blakely Communities was in the process of developing the Issaquah Highlands, their vision was to develop and maintain a sustainable community to preserve the natural environment for both present and future generations. Because our community sits atop aquifers which store water for the City of Issaquah, it is of upmost importance that all of us who call this beautiful community home follow the guidelines established in the “Water-Wise Living in Issaquah Highlands” document which is often referred to as the Issaquah Highlands Community Manual. This manual is full of valuable information to assist residents in everything from types of fertilizers to use, watering guide, managing pests, moss control, hazardous waste disposal and so much more. Did you know that if you use native plants and ground cover in your landscape that you will significantly reduce the amount of water necessary to sustain them? They also do not require fertilizer. You can obtain a list of native plants by visiting: savingwater.org/docs/plantlist.pdf. While a lush green lawn is also a beautiful choice, it does require more water, fertilizer and pest control to maintain its appearance. Some HOA’s require that lawns remain green throughout the summer. Not so in the Issaquah Highlands! The Community Wide Standards allow your grass to go dormant (or turn brown) in the summer months. However, some lawns that experience extreme heat and lack of water do not recover in the fall and thus would need to be repaired. Moss control is an ongoing battle in the Pacific Northwest due to our wet and rainy winters. One

We recently purchased a home in the Issaquah Highlands and are wondering if there is any welcome information/ packet that we can look through that includes more information about the HOA in general. We didn’t receive any information from our seller and would appreciate any information regarding payments, what exactly is covered by dues regarding the exterior of our home, etc. Thank you! – Resident, West Highlands Park Lovely question! Thank you for submitting! Most definitely there is! We have built a pretty extensive welcome packet that includes such items as dues information, rules and regulations, an ARC Application, event flyers and even a utilities/services list (among other goodies). This folder is usually mailed within a week of being notified

ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 16-004 A home business application has been submitted to the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) Board of Directors from an owner at 1488 24th Ave NE. The business application is for a retail clothing store with the majority (95%) of the business being conducted online. The public comment period will be August 1, 2016 through August 15, 2016. Residents may provide their comments on the business application via email to: homebusinessapp@ihcommunity.org. This public notice and the application are posted on the Issaquah Highlands website at: http://www.issaquahhighlands.com/learn/public-notices/ and published in the August 2016 issue of Connections and the weekly community e-blasts.

of the best defenses against moss on walkways, steps and fences is to scrape it away with either a brush or pressure washer. It is recommended to have your roof professionally treated with a chemical moss remover made with potassium salts of fatty acids which is a biodegradable soap-based product. This manual also contains a list of household hazardous waste and the best practices for disposal. Our waste management company, Recology, accepts special items collections or hazardous materials, such as used batteries. King County Hazardous Waste is yet another option. Please don’t pour hazardous chemicals down your drain. The “Water Wise Living in Issaquah Highlands” document can be found on our website at IssaquahHighlands.com. Click on Learn/IHCA and then scroll down until you find the link. Print a copy and keep it in your kitchen or garage as a guide. If we all follow these practices, we will continue to preserve and protect our groundwater supplies.

ASK THE IHCA

of a new owner. However, if certain pieces of information are needed more urgently, or are not included in the welcome packet, everything about the community is posted on our website at: issaquahhighlands.com. It includes full, download-able, printable copies of all the governing documents, budgets, meeting minutes, etc. – all for free. The website is a great tool for getting acquainted with the community! If you feel something is missing, please contact us and we’ll make sure it gets posted. What is the buying/selling process in the Highlands? – Local Real Estate Agent

Buying and selling a home can be a long, arduous process. Since the housing market is quite busy in the Highlands, we have created a portal to make the process a little less stressful. And because the Highlands is so complex, there are three entities that real estate agents and owners should know about beforehand –the Community Association (IHCA), Highlands Council, and Highlands Fiber Network (HFN). Please visit: issaquahhighlands.com and explore this feature under the “Doing Business” heading at the top of the page. Each of these entities, requires different fees and documentation when buying/selling or even listing properties – so it’s important to know what these are to avoid any potential hassle or headache. Any questions can be directed to the IHCA. I’m new to the community and I need to pay my dues – what is the best way to do that? – IHCA Resident

Issaquah Highlands Use Restrictions & Rules Reminders: Our Use Restrictions and Rules have been updated. Please visit our website at issaquahhighlands.com, click on Learn/IHCA, scroll down until you find Restrictions and Rules. Thank you for doing your part.

Welcome to the neighborhood! And thanks for your question. There are several ways to pay. The first is via ACH (or direct debit/auto-withdrawal) which is paid automatically every month on or around the 5th (or the next business day if that falls on a weekend or holiday). ACH is mandatory for all new owners as of July 2011. Or there is a semi-annual payment plan which is paid twice per year, every six months. This method is payable either by check or through our new online portal on issaquahhighlands.com. The online payment feature is for semi-annual or one-time payments (ARC review fees or compliance fines). Paying online allows dues or those one-time payments to be paid by e-check (put through by your bank or bill pay) or credit/debit cards, however there is a fixed fee charged at the time of payment – the fee amount is $14.95. Any of these three methods is acceptable. I hope this helps answer your question – we are also available by phone or email for any additional questions or clarification. I would like to recommend that a few more garbage cans be placed in the community. The locations that I think need them are: 1) The intersection of NE Park Drive and 15Th Ave NE. There needs to be one there as people walking up NE Park Drive tend to litter on both sides of NE Park Drive. 2) There needs to be one at the pond just north of 10TH AVE NE and east of NE Falls Dr. – Resident, Sorrento Condos Thank you for contacting IHCA regarding the need for additional trash cans. We will definitely look at these locations for additional trash cans and I thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

ARC Tip of the Month: Did you know… that in an effort to stay ‘green’ and allow water to permeate to the aquafer below, the ARC Guidelines discourage large expanses of impervious surfaces? If you are planning to install or extend your patio, please consider using pervious pavers instead of cement so the water can seep through.

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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

YWCA Family Village Says Thanks! by Sondi Lind, YWCA Family Village

Thank you Issaquah Schools Foundation! We would like to thank Barb de Michele and the Issaquah Schools Foundation for donating baseball tickets to the families at the YWCA Family Village Issaquah. The game was the Seattle Mariners versus the Cleveland Indians. Approximately 25 families went and had a wonderful time. The generosity of the Issaquah Schools Foundation directly benefitted these families who for some, have never been to a Mariners game and for others was just an amazing experience to be able to give to their children! One family said, “[My Kids] caught the foul ball! They had a great time. Thank you!” There were also metro bus tickets donated for those who needed additional support to get the game. A great time was had by all. Thank you again so much Barb de Michele and the Issaquah Schools Foundation!

If you would like to volunteer your support of the YWCA Family Village, whether it is on-going or one-time, please visit www.ywcaworks.org/volunteer .

Thank you Timberlake Church! On June 15th, YWCA Family Village Issaquah had their “Summer Kick Off Party” to celebrate community, the start of summer and school being out. Both kids and adults came out to enjoy pizza, BBQ, activities, and to have a great time. We would like to say thank you to Timberlake Church for helping to make this event a success! Timberlake Church provided the very popular inflatable bouncy house and food, as well as volunteers to help oversee some of the activities. Events such as this would not happen for the YWCA Family Village Issaquah if it was not for the generous community partners such as Timberlake Church so again we thank you Bryan Rees and your amazing staff at Timberlake! Thank you Bright Horizons Foundation! In May, members of the Bright Horizons at Issaquah Highlands’ YWCA’s Family Village Issaquah opened a Bright Space® for teens and youth residing at the housing complex, serving more than 100 youth from low-income families who live and play there. The Bright Space for Teens features a study and computer lab as well as a place to gather and socialize. Bright Horizons at the Highlands Director, Amy Berens led the team of child care employees in charge of the make-over. Bright Horizons Foundation for Children funds were used to create the Teen Bright Space at the YWCA Family Village. The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children is a nonprofit organization focused on “brightening the lives of children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness and other crises.” The Foundation raises funds through various efforts including the annual community fundraising celebration, “Walk-On”.

BLAKELY HALL ART GALLERY

Photography Show at Blakely Hall, Enjoy at Highlands Day! by Scott Moffat, Issaquah Highlands Photography Club Co-Leader, Manchester Court

artEAST and the Issaquah Highlands Photography Club have joined forces to bring you “Community Wanderings”, a photography exhibit highlighting travel. This diverse theme focuses on distant, exotic places as well as the everyday beauty in our own communities. Each photographer has brought their own perspective to this show, whether focusing on the composition of the light and shadow, the abstraction of detail, or freezing a moment in time— these images will give you pause for reflection on the uniqueness of the world we live, both at home and afield. This juried show includes work from (*indicates Issaquah Highlands residents): Yana Alentyeva* Monique Catino Steve Gaidos Beverly Hanson Brenda Hartman

Anne Hilling Cathy Loftus Heather Moffat* Scott Moffat* Rajesh Nanoo*

CiCi Nwude Jason Racey* Muralee Raghavan Janani Vaidyanathan* Yoshida Season

Issaquah Highlands photographer, Janani Vaidyanathan, was chosen to show her works, “Beautiful and Serene” and “Highland Flowers” at Community Wanderings, now showing at Blakely Hall.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE HIGHLANDS

Art in Blakely Hall

Photography show “Community Wanderings” Runs through September 8th Come in at Highlands Day for a viewing!

Back to School Social

Tuesday, August 30th Blakely Hall 3pm-5pm – middle schooler students 6pm-8pm – high schooler students This event is FREE to attend IF pre-registered by August 27th!

This year The HY is hosting its first Back to School Social so students can bond with their neighbors before the first bell rings! There will be LIVE music by local teens – Including siblings, Sam and Mia Foster and Indie and Sage Cowan! Awesome Hot Dogs by Dante’s Inferno and chill treats from the Issaquah Ice Cream Trike! Plus, fun activities to get everyone in the school spirit! $10 at the door for students who are not pre-registered. To Register: go to IssaquahHighlands.com community calendar and sign up! Many thanks to Shelter Holdings, SanMar and Rivers Edge Church for sponsoring! *This event is for Issaquah Highlands resident middle and high school students and is not meant to be an Issaquah School District-wide event.

Book Club

Location & Dates vary

The book club is a great place to meet neighbors and explore a variety of books. We meet at Big Fish Grill. Dates sometimes change, so be sure to email lindsey8@gmail.com to be added to the Facebook group.

Bridge Club

Monday, August 1st, 7:00pm – 10:00pm Blakely Hall

Grab a partner or come solo to play a little Bridge! Bring your own beverage of choice and a snack to share. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned bridge player, you are welcome to join us. We play the first Monday of every month starting at 7 p.m. RSVP: Contact Chuck Leininger at: cleininger@seattletimes.com or David Trowern at: dtrowern@gmail.com.

Chinese Heritage Club Resumes in September Blakely Hall

This club promotes and preserves the unique Chinese cultural heritage awareness among the next generation for many local families. We welcome everyone who is interested in a neighborhood celebration for many traditional Chinese/American festivals right at Issaquah Highlands. The club meets monthly, usually at Blakely Hall. bowbow.gu@outlook.com

NEW! Club Inclusive

Monthly meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month starting September 8th, 6pm to 8pm Blakely Hall Sponsored by LEO and Athletes for Kids A club for kids with special needs or developmental disabilities focused on acceptance and inclusion. A safe and fun place where kids can be celebrated while being themselves.

Family History Night

Resumes September 20th, 8:00pm - 9:00pm Blakely Hall - FREE!

Genealogy Made Easy! Come join other Issaquah Highlands family history enthusiasts in an informal setting designed to make genealogy research fun. Bring your laptop or tablet and some basic information about your family and discover your heritage. Find your ancestors and build a digital family tree. All events are free and open to the community. We meet each Third Tuesday at 8 PM at Blakely Hall. Contact: Darrell Reising, dreising@gmail.com or 425-427-1417.

India Culture Club

Monday, August 29th, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Come learn about beautiful India! This club highlights the arts, culture, and festivals and is open to all who want to explore and learn about India. Topics for our meetings may include preparing for a trip to India, basic overview of languages, places to visit, arts and cultural landmarks to visit etc. Let’s celebrate and share cultural riches of India in our community together! Contact: Anita at aani001@gmail.com

Interior Design Club Resumes in September Blakely Hall

This club welcomes interior design enthusiasts to enjoy presentations from guest speakers about residential and commercial design; new trends in furniture, color, staging, Vastu and Fen Shui, window treatments, floorings and more. Contact: meetamehta@putali.org

Knit for Life®

Mondays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Swedish Medical Center, Main Lobby

A network of volunteer knitters in area hospitals, providing physical and mental support in a non-traditional therapeutic environment to cancer survivors, patients and caregivers through knitting. We teach anyone with any skill level. You don’t have to bring anything but yourself. We have all the supplies you will need. Contact: Elaine.Eckert@yahoo.com

Latino Club

Resumes in September

The Latino Club welcomes everybody who would like to celebrate and learn about Latino traditions. We have activities for kids, adults and seniors. Open to all – join the fun! Contact Alicia Spinner alispinner@yahoo.com

Meaningful Movies

Wednesday, September 28th, 6:30pm- 8:30pm Blakely Hall

Meaningful Movies provides social justice and environmental documentary films followed by community discussion. Every other month the movies are screened at Blakely Hall. Alternate months are at the Issaquah Historic Train Depot. meaningfulmovies.org/neighborhoods/issaquah-wa/

Minecraft Mania

2nd & 4th Tuesdays Resumes September 13th, 5:00pm - 6:30pm Blakely Hall

Join fellow elementary and middle school Minecraft enthusiasts from novice to expert as we share our knowledge of the Minecraft world including Redstone, building, surviving the night and more. You’ll need a laptop with licensed Minecraft loaded on it. Club leader is Quinn Ryan at boxcargriz@gmail.com and parent leader is Tim Ryan at dadtime@gmail.com.

NEW! Open Mic

Monthly Meetings: 4th Friday of the month starting September 23rd at 6:00pm Blakely Hall

Please come and join us for an evening of fun and entertainment from local talents. All ages are welcome. We welcome those who wish to play music, read poetry, tell a story, or perform a standup comedy routine. Please remember this is a family event and everyone is expected to show respect to performers and audience. Performers are limited to 2 songs or 10 minutes, whichever comes first. For more info, please contact: Dino Go at kabalen.geo@gmail.com.

Photography Club

Saturday, August 20th, 10:30am - Noon Blakely Hall

Enjoy monthly meetings with guest speakers, share and discuss your work with others, and participate in an online community throughout the month. Contact ihpc@outlook.com

Playgroup

Resumes September 7th, 10:00am - 11:30am Newborn to Age 4 Blakely Hall

Moms, dads, caregivers and their children are invited for fun, friendship, support and socializing. Contact katiels84@gmail.com or Alicia Spinner at alispinner@yahoo.com. Also see facebook.com/IssaquahHighlands.coopplaygroup

Poker Night

Thursday, August 25th, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Whether you are a novice or a salty vet looking for some steep competition, you will love our monthly group for $40 buy-in, No-Limit Texas Hold ’em tournament! Don’t forget to join us on Facebook for all the latest info and results at our “Issaquah Poker” group page. Contact Henry at hlh1969@hotmail.com.

*All Events are FREE unless otherwise noted.

GOVERNANCE MEETINGS IHCA Architectural Review Committee Tuesday, 8/2, 6:00 pm IHCA Office

Want to Start a Club or Group?

Highlands Fiber Network Advisory Group Thursday, 8/4, 5:00pm, IHCA Office

Meetings are subject to change. See Calendar at issaquahhighlands.com for more information or date changes.

IHCA Finance Committee Tuesday, 8/9, 5:30 pm IHCA Office

For City of Issaquah governance meetings, see http://issaquahwa.gov

IHCA Board of Directors Wednesday, 8/24, 5:30 pm, IHCA Office

Contact Brianna Brianna.E@ihcouncil.org 425-507-1107

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Calling All Super Heroes: Highlands Day 2016 Saturday, August 27th from Noon – 4pm at Blakely Hall and Village Green Park

Here is what you need to know: Park Drive Road Closure: We will close Park Drive between 25th Ave NE and 30th Ave NE at 7AM on Saturday, August 27th to finish festival set up. Cars still on the street in the venue area at 7AM will be towed at owner’s expense. This section of Park Drive will reopen by 7pm. #SPE16-00027 WHAT to Wear: Capes or no capes?! Your choice! Dress as your favorite Marvel hero or one you create yourself, whatever makes you feel like a super hero. Captain Underpants anyone? HOW to Get There: Don’t worry about finding parking! Hop on the FREE Trolley! This FREE trolley will run from 11:30am – 4:30pm with stops in front of Regal Cinema at Grand Ridge Plaza, West Highlands Park, Discovery Heights/The Brownstones, 15th Ave at Park Drive, and Grand Ridge Elementary. WHEN to Arrive: Live entertainment from the stage and lots of strolling super heroes start promptly at noon – don’t miss a minute! This 4-hour festival is packed with excitement! WHAT to Bring: Bring cash or credit card to the festival; there is a ton of FREE stuff to see and do and there are ticketed activities as well. Ticketed activity prices vary. Tickets are $1 each or buy a $10 activity bracelet for unlimited 4-hours of fun! Concessions and vendor booths will also accept cash or credit cards. There is no ATM on the venue. HOW to Arrive: HUNGRY! The festival starts at lunchtime and ends near dinner time.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at Highlands Day! Highlands Council continues the tradition of bringing LIVE performances to the annual summer Highlands Day Festival and this year is going to be EPIC!

SAM FOSTER SINGS

Issaquah Highlands own TEEN SENSATION will open the Highlands Day festival from the main stage inside Village Green Park at noon sharp! Sam Foster is a 17-year-old singer/songwriter. Music has been an integral part of his life for as long as he can remember; from piano lessons in kindergarten to developing as a singer in middle school. He began songwriting in middle school and released his debut EP with a live concert at Blakely Hall in 2014. Since then, he has developed a sound that is rooted in blues and soul while teaching himself to play guitar. Recently he has performed at such venues as the Moore Theatre and the Paramount. Expressing himself through his music is his passion and release in life. “I’ve lived in this community since I was in 2nd grade, and growing up musically here has been amazing. I started by taking piano lessons, progressed through school performances and voice lessons, and finally began to develop as a performer; and all throughout this process, the Highlands community as a whole has been hugely supportive of me. For example, Mark Mullett has let me perform regularly at Zeek’s pizza and the Highlands Council has given me many opportunities to perform at Blakely Hall. I’m glad that now, through this opportunity to perform at Highlands Day, I will be able to share my passion with many more people that belong to this supportive community.”

ANIMATE OBJECTS AMAZE

Award-winning entertainers, Animate Objects has produced eclectic performances in over 50 cities, nationally and internationally since 2006. Don’t miss the Super Hero aerial shows 25 feet in the air on the main stage in Village Green Park! See Cat Woman and Bat Girl battle it out on aerial silks! Be WOWED by Wonder Woman’s contortionist abilities! And the Green Lantern will leave you dizzy from his cube spinning skills! Wander the venue and spot more Super Hero talent! The Joker mime! The tallest Spiderman you have EVER SEEN! Acroduo performances by Captain America and his side kick, and the creepy Poison Ivy!! You will be mesmerized by the Green Lantern’s juggling skills and Wonder Woman’s bending ability!

Issaquah Highlands Connections IRON MAN ARMORS UP!

The Rivers Edge Church will bring stories of heroism and faith to life inside the Iron Man Experience located on the Blakely Hall Patio Stage. Enter a raffle to win a visit from Iron Man at your next birthday party!

LIVE PERFORMANCES Noon Sam Foster and his band on the Main Stage

1pm The Iron Man Experience on the Blakely Hall Patio Stage

1:30pm Super Hero Aerial Show on the Main Stage

2pm The Iron Man Experience on the Blakely Hall Patio Stage

2:30pm Safeway Super Hero Sandwich Making Contest from the Main Stage

3pm Super Hero Aerial Show on the Main Stage

3:30pm The Iron Man Experience on the Blakely Hall Patio Stage

FUN WITH FRED GRANADOS

We welcome back the area’s most beloved Emcee and DJ, Fred Granados again this year! This will be Fred’s FOURTH Highlands Day Festival! “For the last 10 years, Fred Granados has been one of the most active emcees in the nation, performing an average of 100 events per year. He is one of the Northwest’s most coveted auctioneers at charity events for both schools and non-profit organizations, as well as being a perennial favorite to host awards ceremonies and national meetings.” FredGranados.com

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August 2016

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE HIGHLANDS Rovin’ Fiddlers

Yarns & Threads Group

Drop in our jam sessions. Welcome guitars, flutes, whistles, banjos, mandolins, autoharps, dulcimers, stand up bass, and percussion. All abilities welcome. Contact Sue at bellesue@comcast.net.

All knitters, crocheters, and stitchers are welcome. For more details of questions, please contact Cathie Coulter at Catherine.coulter@ihmail.com

Every Tuesday, 7:00pm-9:00pm Either at the Issaquah Highlands Fire Station 73 or Issaquah Senior Center

NEW! Russian Highlanders Kids Club

Monthly meetings: 1st Thursday of the month starting October 6th, 9:30am – 11:30am Blakely Hall

Please join us once a month for a fun hour of music, stories and games in Russian language for kids ages 2.5-4.5. Younger kids and siblings are welcome, just bring some toys to keep the kids engaged. Wonderful opportunity for you spend time with Russian speaking families, to make new friends and learn, preserve and enrich the Russian cultural traditions. We hope to see you there. Questions? Please contact Elena at 860-716-6467

Running Club

Saturdays 8:00am Central Park Tennis Courts

Please contact Joey at jbc224@cornell.edu, so he can add you to the distribution list. See Facebook - Issaquah Highlands Running and Multi-sport

Toastmasters Club

Wednesdays, 7:00am - 8:00am Swedish Medical Center 2nd Floor Conference Center

Every Friday at 9am Meeting at Swedish in August Resumes September 2nd at Blakely Hall

Yoga Classes Saturday Saturdays at 10:30am Resumes September 10th Blakely Hall

Join us every Saturday for free Yoga! Hatha Yoga Classes are for anyone interested, including neophytes wanting to try yoga for the first time, the experienced looking to improve, and anyone in-between. Yoga class will be led by Melanie and her mother, Deyin. For more information: deyiny@microsoft.com

Yoga Classes Sunday Sundays at 7:45am Blakely Hall

Join these free yoga classes for a systematic organized teaching as it is supposed be, as opposed to treating yogasanas as mere exercises. Yoga guru Kiran Balijepalli will not only teach correct physical posture, but also explain the conceptual basis for these different yogasanas. No prior experience of Yoga required. Please bring your own yoga mat and do not eat anything for at least two hours before (except taking coffee/tea/milk/water is ok). Contact: srik.satya@gmail.com

Zumba Fitness Class

Join us to improve your communication skills. To find out more, visit the club website at toastmastersclubs.org or drop in any Wednesday as a guest.

Travel Club Night See where it takes you!

Resumes September 14th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Blakely Hall

Tuesdays (7:00pm) & Saturdays (9:00am) Cancelled August 27th & 30th

Zumba Fitness is the Latin and world rhythm and dance based fitness party that will change the way you think about working out. Grab your workout clothes, your water bottle, and join the party! Free class but please bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the food bank! For additional information, email zumbawithcindy@gmail.com.

Join us for a fun, informal night with your like-minded, travel-loving neighbors! The bulk of the evening will be unstructured, get acquainted time to share and learn about travel! Light snacks provided. Contact IHTravelClub@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook.com/HighlandsTravelClub/

Wine Club

Friday, August 12th, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Come out and meet your fellow wine lovers in the Highlands! Are you a wine enthusiast, connoisseur, or just a fan? We usually get together the second Friday of each month to discuss and enjoy wine. If interested please send an email to Dianne at danielsondd@yahoo.com for details. Please RSVP the Tuesday prior to the event.

CALENDAR HOLIDAYS

U.S. Coast Guard Birthday Thursday, August 4th Purple Heart Day Sunday, August 7 Statehood Day in Hawaii Friday, August 19th

National Aviation Day Friday, August 19th Senior Citizens Day Sunday, August 21st Women’s Equality Day Friday, August 26th

SAVE THE DATE

First Day of School Thursday, September 1st Community-Wide Garage Sale Saturday, September 17th New Resident Orientation Thursday, October 6th

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Join Us: National Night Out You’re invited to Issaquah City Hall and Police Department for free food, giveaways, music and activities during our community’s National Night Out celebration!

National Night Out Tuesday, August 2nd 5:00pm - 7:00pm Issaquah Police Department 130 E Sunset Way

August 2016

Concerts on the Green: Get Ready to Rock

Concerts on the Green, Issaquah’s summertime tradition, continues! Every summer, Concerts on the Green present free, family-friendly concerts in a beautiful outdoor setting on the Issaquah Community Center Green, 301 Rainier Blvd. S.

Our eclectic lineup includes artists performing a variety of styles! Aug. 2 Blues Power Revue performs the mighty R&B music of the ‘60s and ‘70s! Sponsored by Grand Ridge Plaza.

Join us for music, fun and laughs for children of all ages at Play Bounce & Jam — our new family outdoor concert series. Pack your picnic and sunscreen to see family-friendly, top-notch performers for free! Our last PB&J concert of the season starts at 11 a.m. Aug. 9 on the Issaquah Community Center Green, 301 Rainier Blvd. S. Arrive early to stake out a spot and enjoy a picnic lunch. The Board of Education will perform witty songs of science and school life! Play Bounce & Jam is presented by the Issaquah Parks & Recreation Department, and sponsored by the Issaquah Arts Commission and Creekside Dental Arts. Use #PlayBounceJam to share your PB&J experience. To learn more about PB&J, go to issaquahwa.gov/pbj.

ISSAQUAH CITY NEWS

Concerts run from 7:00-8:30 pm. Spectators often start gathering as early as 6:00 pm for community picnicking and to claim a great spot.

Play Bounce & Jam: Free Family Concerts

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Aug. 9 Portage Bay Big Band performs a return to the era of Big Band swing! Sponsored by Rowley Properties. Aug. 16 Medicine Hat performs cover songs — from popular to obscure! Sponsored by Lynn Moberly and Wayne Tanaka. Aug. 23 Los Orchids performs ultimate party hits for all ages! Sponsored by RH2 Engineering. Aug. 30 The Afrodisiacs perform hits from the disco era! Sponsored by Lakeside Industries. Use #IssyRocks to share your Concerts on the Green experience. To learn more about Concerts on the Green, go to issaquahwa.gov/concerts.

Volunteer: Help Our Pickering Garden Grow

If you’re looking for more things to do outside this summer, consider volunteering at our Pickering Demonstration Garden!

Volunteers take part in growing fresh produce for the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank. In the process, they learn techniques for growing food organically and utilizing natural resources wisely. Join us to help plant, harvest, weed and have fun — all while serving a good cause! All the food that is grown in the garden is donated to the Issaquah

Food & Clothing Bank.

The City of Issaquah owns the Pickering Demonstration Garden and offers volunteer drop-in hours. We’re always looking for volunteers to lend a hand! To view a schedule of drop-in hours, go to issaquahwa.gov/eatlocal. To schedule a group work party, email us at officeofsustainability@ issaquahwa.gov.

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August 2016

#HighlandsFit - “The Stairs”

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FITNESS & HEALTH

by Rachel Hammack, DPT, Highlands Physical and Hand Therapy Can you believe it is already August? The year is officially more than half way over. How many of you can say that you have kept up with your resolutions to get fit and stay healthy this year? If you have, way to go! If not, you don’t need to wait to until next January to take the plunge. Why not start now? This month I want to highlight “the stairs.” If you regularly work out in the highlands, I’m sure you have heard about “the stairs” or have even done Strength Routine:

Mountain Climbers

• Start in plank position, hands shoulder width apart

them before as part of your workout routines. If you’ve never heard of them before, now is the time to check them out. These stairs offer a great location to squeeze in a quick and effective calorie scorching work out! Directions: From NE Park Drive turn South onto 10th Ave NE, the stairs will be on your left, located behind Dick’s Sporting Goods.

The Stairs: This routine is designed to be a quick workout to target major muscle groups and burn calories fast. Routine: Warm up x Strength x Cardio x Strength x Cardio x Strength x Cool Down Warm up: Dynamic stretches (Check out the July #highlandsfit routine for a great routine) then slowly ascend stairs.

Planks with alternating legs

Pushups

• Start in plank position, hands shoulder width apart

• M odify as needed by performing on ground for increased intensity

• Lift one foot from the ground, raise knee toward chest and allow foot to rest on ground

• Slowly lower chest toward ground while maintaining flat back and bending elbows

• C ontract abdominals to maintain flat back and prevent sagging through lower back

• Return foot to starting position as you concurrently initiate previous step with alternate leg • Continue these alternations quickly for 30 seconds

• D o not allow sagging through lower back

• Slowly lift one leg slightly up towards sky and hold 5 seconds

Dips

• Start sitting on bench with hands on bench behind you • Roll shoulders down and back to maintain good posture and reduce stress at shoulders • Step feet away from hands as you lift body off bench • K eep knees bent to modify exercise • Keep knees straight for increased intensity

• Push through arms to raise self to starting position

• Return to plank position

• Perform 12 reps

• Repeat leg lift on alternate side

• Initiate exercise with arms straight

• Perform 10 reps on each leg

• Lower bottom toward ground slowly as you bend at elbows • Pause and return to starting position • Perform 12 reps

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Cardio: Run/Walk stairs at whatever pace feels comfortable at your level – return to top of stairs for exercises. Cool down: Descend stairs slowly, perform stretches as needed. That’s it! Once you’ve completed this routine you’ve finished a great full body workout in addition to logging in 822 stairs (411 up) and 48 flights of stairs (24 up). You’re one step closer to achieving your new August resolution! Make sure you have fun and tag #highlandsfit after doing this exercise.

Above Right: Highlands Council’s Brianna Eigner says, “Those stairs are a real pain, but worth it!”

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SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT Issaquah School Foundation

8/5 - 8/12 8/9 - 8/11 8/10 8/24 9/1

Grand Ridge Elementary

Enrollment Verification Process Ride the Big Yellow Bus @ 9:00 A.M. School Board Meeting @ 7:00 P.M. School Board Meeting @ 7:00 P.M. First Day of School

Challenger Elementary challengerpta.org

8/5 9/15

Office Reopens Curriculum Night @ 5:15pm

Clark Elementary clarkpta.org 8/31 9/15

Meet the Teacher Curriculum Night @ 6:00pm

Endeavour Elementary endeavourptsa.org

8/5 9/14

Office Reopens Curriculum Night @ 6:00pm

Enrollment Verification Process

This year, the Enrollment Verification Process (EVP) will be completed online, paperless, through Family Access, for all students returning to the Issaquah School District, from August 5-12, 2016. EVP confirms every student’s 2016-2017 enrollment through multiple steps, allowing families to download and print necessary forms, pay applicable fees, and update information. ISD sends an informative email detailing the entire process, to ensure a smooth start to the school year. (Be on the lookout!) Please note, students will not receive classroom assignments until all required forms have been properly completed and submitted. Parents can also support their PTSA through family membership opportunities, as well as purchasing a yearbook, tickets to school functions, and school gear. Questions, please contact individual school offices.

GRE Meet the Teacher and Back to School Social

Back to school can be really exciting, and a little bit daunting, all at the same time. Therefore, Grand Ridge Elementary would like to invite everyone to “Meet the Teacher,” on August 31st, at 9:00-9:45 A.M. Parents are welcome to tour the classroom, meet the teacher, find a buddy, and drop supplies. Afterward, families can join the annual PTSA Back to School Social to help smooth the transition, reconnect with old friends, talk with PTSA board members, while preparing for the first day of school. We look forward to seeing everyone there! More information, GrandRidgePTSA.org.

Come Ride the Big Yellow Bus

The Issaquah School District would like to invite parents and all incoming kindergarteners to ride the big yellow bus, August 9-11, 2016. No matter which elementary school kids attend, join lots of other kindergartners at Issaquah High School to have fun riding the bus, while introducing school bus safety procedures. Reservations are required. To select a date, visit www.issaquah.wednet.edu.

PCMS Lynx Days Help – August 16th and 17th

Lynx Days take place August 16-17, 2016. It’s always fun to rejoin old friends, while taking care of school business! At Lynx Days, students take their annual school picture, obtain an ASB card, receive schedules, locker assignments, textbooks, sign-up for clubs, PE uniforms, purchase yearbooks, join the PTSA, as well as pay the book keeper. Additionally, come join the fun, and volunteer! Anyone interested in helping the PCMS PTSA during Lynx Days, please let us know. Lynx Days organizes all details before the first day of school, requiring about 30 volunteers to help smooth the transition. We’d also love to have several responsible teenage helpers, which could count as service hours. In addition to Lynx Days, there are many other volunteer opportunities at PCMS, including September’s Back to School BBQ. We’d love your help! Please visit www.pacificcascadeptsa.org/Page/PTSA/ Volunteers for more information.

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grandridgeptsa.org 8/8 8/31 9/21

Office Reopens Meet the Teacher @ 9:00am and Back to School Social Curriculum Night @ 6:00pm

Pacific Cascade Middle School pacificcascadeptsa.org 8/4 8/16 - 8/17 8/22 - 8/23 9/20 & 9/27

Office Reopens Lynx Days WEB Days Curriculum Night @ 6:00pm

Issaquah High School

issaquahhighptsa.org 8/ 8/25 9/13

Office Reopens New to IHS Night Curriculum Night @6:30pm

New to Issaquah High School?

“New to IHS Night” will take place Thursday, August 25, 2016, 6:30-8:30 P.M., in the IHS Commons. Please join other new students for this IHS Tradition; an informative, communitybuilding event for everyone new to IHS and their families. We have some terrific activities planned: individualized info-sessions for transfer students and incoming 9th graders, campus tours, student panels, spirit wear, meet school administrators, PTSA, Boosters, ASB, and other incoming families. This is a great way to start the new school year, and learn about the Issaquah Eagles!

New Chicken Pox Vaccine Requirement for 9th-12th grade

Starting in school year 2016-2017, students in grades 9-12 are required by law to get two doses of chicken pox (varicella) vaccine. If your student already has 2 doses, they will not need to repeat. Please bring the medical records in that mailing to the health room prior to start of school in the fall. Requirements: • Get one or two doses of varicella vaccine before the start of school OR • Get a blood test to check for immunity to the disease, OR • Get a letter or signature on the certificate of immunization status from a licensed healthcare provider to verify that your student had chickenpox in the past, OR • Get a Certificate of Exemption signed by your licensed healthcare provider.

School Supply Drive for Tools4School

Tools4School is a community-wide partnership, along with the ISF, providing new backpacks and school supplies for students within the Issaquah School District. DO YOU NEED A NEW BACKPACK OR SCHOOL SUPPLIES? Please register by August 5th, 2016, at isfdn.org/ programs/tools-4-school, or in person at the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank, 179 First Ave. SE, or at Issaquah Schools Foundation, 1st Ave SE - Portable 1, next to IMS. TheTools4School Event will be held on Saturday, August 20th, from 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M., at Eastridge Church, at 24205 SE Issaquah Fall City Road, distributing supplies to registered families. QUESTIONS, please contact Krista at krista@isfdn.org, or Carolyn at Carolyn@isfdn.org, or call 425-391-8557.

Volunteer Background Check

ALL volunteers within the Issaquah School District are required to complete an on-line background check, application, and training. Completing this mandatory process once covers all schools within the district, just make sure to check the boxes for each attending school. At the district level, application processing times should take about a week to receive approval. Don’t delay, complete your application today! https://issaquahvolunteers.hrmplus.net/Home.aspx

PCMS WEB Days & Parent Coffee Another Reason to Join WEB Days are exciting times for 6th graders! WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Days introduce incoming 6th graders to PCMS, through 8th grade mentors, August 22-23, 2016. The 8th graders Your Local PTSA plan fun-filled, team bonding, informational activities to acquaint the new class with PCMS, but also each other, to help build a strong sense of community where everyone belongs. While 6th graders are enjoying WEB Days, parents are invited to meet for an informational coffee break, Monday, August 22nd, from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Parents will have the opportunity to meet Principal Dana Bailey, talk with other parents, and discuss the upcoming school year. For more information, visit PacificCascadePTSA.org.

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by Tracie Jones, Wisteria Park

Issaquah School District issaquah.wednet.edu

AUGUST EVENTS

August 2016

**Be sure to check individual web sites for details and updates

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Did you know PTSA memberships, can save your family big money??? PTA members receive discounts on services and products to help keep your budget on track throughout the school year, with offerings from these retail and service providers: Hertz, Staples, Schwans, MetLife, Sylvan Learning Center, Quicken Loans, and more. For a full list of discounts and savings, visit at PTA.org/MemberBenefits for more information!

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August 2016

LIVING GREEN

A Visiting Gardener’s Impressions by Paul Lally, Sarah Lally Brown’s Father

As a faraway visitor from New Hampshire to the remarkably different climate of the Pacific Northwest, I’m comforted by the timeless demands of a vegetable garden, no matter where you live. And the generous – and sometimes not so generous – rewards a spring, summer and fall’s worth of weeding, hoeing, plucking, picking, snipping, digging, and rooting can deliver to your basket, and to your table. It’s early July, and I’m enjoying a grand tour of the early harvests in Vista One. In particular, my daughter, Sarah Brown’s tender, fresh-picked lettuce leaves will be appearing in a salad on tonight’s dinner table. I gaze around at the cluster of 6x20 deep bed garden plots that crowd each other like a happy coffee klatch. I imagine Bed #1’s plump, white onions exchanging gossip with Bed #4’s savory garlic bulbs, neither one happy about the NERVE of those slugs sliding in last night like they owned the joint, munching everything in sight. Not to mention the tomatoes in most folks’ gardens spreading out liked they owned the joint. Who do they think they ARE? And so it goes, when veggies dish – before they appear on one. Sarah’s cherry tomatoes are not yet destined for that fate. Barely the size of the tip of my thumb, a single, solitary, teen-weeny yellow one peeks out at me as if to say, “What are you WAITING for?” Not wanting to incur later gossip on my behavior, I pop it in my mouth, and even though it’s a tad on the unripe side, the unmistakably fresh, sweet flavor floods my taste buds and floods my memories of summer’s past, numberless in the counting; snap beans, cucumbers, zucchini – both blossoms and fruit – tomatoes in endless varieties, and of people too. Memories of my wife Connie kneeling by a tight cluster of day-lilies, armed with a knife, ready to divide and conquer their overgrown impudence and spreading their bright orange wealth of color, their mid-July “Hi, there, folks!!” to various parts of our backyard. And memories of my daughters, both Sarah and Gabriel, as little girls, following in her footsteps – make that knees – because gardeners must apply as much knee time as they do elbow grease to work in close cooperation with Mother Nature. And from Connie’s calm and deliberate teachings did the knowledge of the earth pass from her father to her, and now to her children, while I witnessed in silent admiration, and wheeled the wheelbarrow. And I stand here tonight, on this 4th of July evening, gazing out at the timeless, changeless, bounty of a summer garden, and I see vegetables of every type, and flowers too –and weeds of course, and reach down and pluck a few, certain the absentee gardeners won’t mind. I see my daughter picking the lettuce, while her boys play in the distance, and I am comforted in knowing that gardens will be planted as long as people are planted here on earth to harvest the joy that awaits us all, whether it be the first sweet cherry tomato of the summer, or a child’s happy shout, Mamma, I’m hungry. Let’s go home and eat!

Sarah Lally Brown, our regular resident writer for Living Green, posing with her father, author Paul Lally. Sarah let her father do the honors this month while he was visiting the family in July. I think it’s safe to say we now know where Sarah gets her writing skills.

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Issaquah Highlands Photo Treasure Hunt Every month we publish a photo of something (or somewhere!) in the Highlands. While some months are easier than others, all photos are of something accessible to the public. It is up to you to guess where the photo was taken!

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HIGHLANDS FIBER NETWORK

Email Scams & Your Money, plus some new Virus Twists by Frank Pineau, General Manager, Highlands Fiber Network

Last month’s photo was of the metal flowers sculpture near the fire station on Park Drive. “Miracle Grow” was created by artist Leon White, and was inspired by his own garden. White is a regional, national, and international award-winning artist in painting and sculpture. He works in painting, stone, ceramic, bronze, mix medium and large public sculptures. White’s work “Miracle Grow” was part of a loaned art program in Issaquah in 2005, which borrowed public art from local and regional artists and displayed the pieces in various locations for one year. Residents’ positive reaction to this installation prompted the City to buy it for $20,013. (ref: Seattle Times, February 13, 2006) Correct guesses were submitted by:

Con artists have been scamming the unwary for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, in this age of modern technology, it is even easier for the unscrupulous con to take advantage of us. Email has become the medium of choice for many scammers, making it easy for them to get their scam out to millions of potential customers with the click of a button. Below are a few of the most popular scams. Some have been around for several years. Even as far-fetched as these are, people fall for them all the same. The scammers are making millions of dollars each year. The Nigerian Scam*: This scam has been around for decades in one form or another. The email twist and payments by credit cards makes this easy for them. The email claims to be either from a government official, quasi-government office, or a wealthy family trying to get a large sum of money out of their country. They are looking for your help to get the money out, and are going to reward you with big cut worth millions of dollars. Of course, there are issues to work out, and you will be asked to give them money for legal paperwork, permits and bribes. You are asked to send them $500, $1,000 or more on the promise of cashing in big. (They normally try and get your bank account, credit card numbers and pins to make it easier.) As unbelievable as this may sound, thousand of people yearly fall for this scam. In addition, prominent news programs, (NBC Dateline for one), have profiled this activity, and it still hasn’t slowed down.

Based on the FBI, Internet Crime Compliant Center, 2015 Crime Report

The Foreign Lottery Scam: Same principal as above, but apparently now you have won millions in a foreign lottery. (Never mind you did not buy a ticket. It was purchased on your behalf by someone else.) Just send them several hundred dollars for processing cost, and the money will be on the way. You probably will never receive anything, and even if you do, the check will surely bounce.

Thanks to everyone who participated! David Roy Joel Roy Kuldip Singh Lynne Trowern

Janani Vaidyanathan Sarah Venzon Nicole Pond Priya Subramanian

This month’s photo is below. Can you identify the location in this picture? Entry Deadline: Wednesday, August 10th If you think you have the answer, please email it to IHPhotoHunt@gmail.com along with your full name. Please be specific in your response (just the name of the building, park, street, etc. is not enough). Those with the correct answer will see their name in next month’s Connections, as well as being entered into a drawing for a $25 Caffé Ladro gift certificate. The drawing happens once a year in December. Everyone who responds with a correct guess will be entered to win. Every correct guess is another entry – so you can enter 12 times a year. Enjoy, and good luck!

Toll Roads and Missed Court Dates: The email, short and sweet, says you’ve missed an important court date, or you have an outstanding toll charge you need to respond to. Just click on the attachment to rectify. The most recent are equipped to send you a nice virus. DON’T CLICK! Trash them immediately. (If King County Courts or Good-to-Go want to get ahold of you, they will send you written correspondence, and at the very least, won’t include misspellings…) Wait, there’s more: You may get an email informing you that there is an unclaimed discount coupon from a retail chain, or one that looks like it came from Amazon. ALWAYS question these, and NEVER open the attachment. If the email message seems too good to be true, it probably is. Never click through any link in a suspicious email. Always go directly to their site through an independent browser search. Lastly, NEVER give anyone your credit card or passwords unless you initiate the call and can verify it’s legitimate. This one isn’t email related, but good to know: One resident recently confided in me that their parents were victims of a scam over the phone. The parents had been contacted by an official in Mexico stating their grandson got into trouble while travelling there and was being detained. The official was adamant that several hundred dollars be immediately sent to a third party, or there would be dire consequences. They couldn’t talk to their grandson. Of course, they feared for his safety. Only after making a payment to this third party did they learn their grandson was in school in California, and never in trouble. To avoid this kind of scam, your family can create a “safe word” to protect one’s identity. Demand from any caller like those above to know what that word is. No correct safe word? Hang up.

The Photo Treasure hunt is coordinated by volunteer Chelsea Musick of the Central Park neighborhood. Based on the FBI, Internet Crime Compliant Center, 2015 Crime Report

Based on the ICCC (IC3) FBI, Internet Crime Compliant Center, 2015 Crime Report, in the State of Washington alone, 6,518 victims suffering a total of $ 27,642,344 in losses from on-line crimes. See more information on the kinds of crimes that might ensnare you at ic3.gov . Be careful out there! If you want to know what’s going on locally, or to file a complaint or concern, go to atg.wa.gov/scam-alerts. Fiber to the home, community owned!

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August 2016

Issaquah Highlands Connections

HIGHLANDS DAY SPECIAL

EAT What the SUPER Heroes EAT! (Culture through Cuisine is on vacation this month.)

New food vendors and returning, local favorites will fuel our super hero guests on Highlands Day this year. Three of our food vendors are Issaquah Highlands residents!

Biscuit Box & Pop UP

Meet a fellow Issaquah Highlands neighbor and food truck entrepreneur, Brian Wilbur and his Mobile Mavens, fun pop-up retro campers and bike carts serving up great food. “The Biscuit Box offers flaky and buttery biscuits smothered in local flavor made using Washington-based Shepherd’s Grain flour. These hearty biscuits have a hint of crunch, finished with a unique blend of toppings: nostalgic homemade jams, local honey, Beecher’s flagship cheese, locally foraged mushrooms, and humanely raised meat.” “I suggest you try anything from our menu with Beecher’s Cheese. Really. Our Ham and Cheese Biscuit is the most popular.” “Pop Up serves the best ice-cream pops, sandwiches and paletas from local ice-creamery partners like Full Tilt, Cupcake Royale, Vovito and Whidbey Island.” MobileMavensSeattle.com Brian and is family live on Manchester Court, right next to Blakely Hall. Brian recalled his first Highlands Day because it was the day his family moved into the neighborhood! “Our move-in day was filled with excitement, moving vans, boxes, more boxes and then the FESTIVAL shows up right outside our front door! Hundreds of happy kids, family events, nice weather, and some great food. It marked our family day in such a great way.” “There is so much to love about our neighborhood. The TCBY/ Mrs Fields right out my front door. The kids playing in the park. The easy access on to I-90. Zeeks Pizza. Movies. Porch living. The nice evening walks up the hill.”

a family in Issaquah Highlands because of its openness and acceptance of all cultures. As the community further grows, I hope we as a community continue to be a welcoming and safe place for everyone.” “I got into the Kabob business because every time my wife would go on a low carb/ high protein diet, we would spend hundreds of dollars buying frozen, boxed kabobs. But the size and taste of those Kabobs left a lot to be desired. Our families are from the east coast so we would ask anyone visiting us from New York to bring us fresh kabobs. That got me thinking that we have a need for good fresh kabobs in the Seattle market. I got one of my friends (who owns a couple of restaurants in Seattle) to partner with me and thus Kabob ‘n Kabob was formed.” “Kabob ‘n Kabob is still in its infancy and we depend on the support of our community members so really looking forward to Highlands Day to showcase our products and gain new customers.” “Our specialty is the Chicken Seekh Kabobs; either in a roll/bread or on rice. This is the item that got us to start our business and we make sure to keep the taste as authentic as possible.” kabobnkabob.com

Issaquah Ice Cream Trike

Ben Armlin, IH resident and the Ice Cream Trike guy is back for another spin around the Village Green Park at Highlands Day. “Last year was my first and favorite experience as a Highlands Day vendor. It was great seeing so many of my neighbors who recognized me from around the neighborhood selling ice cream.” “I enjoy Issaquah Highlands most because of our modern conveniences and being able to spend so much time outdoors without leaving the neighborhood. I love spending time in my community garden spot, visiting the local neighborhood restaurants, and hiking on our many hiking trails.”

array of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free menu items the newest is “Beet Meat” Sliders!” “I love that Issy Highlands is an inclusive community creating fun and interesting public events. MCL thanks Issy Highlands for inviting her back this year, as a food truck she’s quite the lady and loves the attention she gets from her Hometown!” MyChefLynn.com

Tacos La Flaca

New to Highlands Day this year is Tacos La Flaca. Hailing from Bellevue, owner Sergio Arredondo brings us tacos and mulitas featuring their homemade tortillas. “We are excited to be a part of a thriving community. We come for the business opportunity but stay because of the people. We have heard about your success for a long time at the Highlands but now we get to be a part of it!” “We got in the food truck business with our Fruit Chatter Box Fruit stand because we wanted to focus on the healthy side of concession food availability. Since then, with everyone’s support, we now have three trucks to serve good, healthy offerings.” “All of our items are made fresh, but the one thing...”fresh corn tortilla” made onsite. Yup. That’s our favorite.” TacosLaFlaca.com

Outside the Box

Another new addition to the concession line up is Outside of the Box; a paleo food truck that features organic, paleo, grass-fed, pasture-raised, dairy free, soy free, grain free deliciousness! Marizel Yuen is the owner and has this to say about what he looks forward to at Highlands Day:

“How did we get into the food truck business? Insanity. Not really. Love for innovative, flavorful food. My grandfather’s restaurant was the core impetus; it’s in my blood. Food Trucks represent great food, hospitality, great people, flexibility, mobility, and the opportunity to have some great fun.” “We have been welcomed in so many great ways to the Highlands. Many thanks to the great folks at Blakely Hall, our diverse friendly neighbors, all the great shops, the landscapers that work so hard, and again the frozen yogurt.”

Kabob ‘n Kabob

Another fellow Issaquah Highlands resident joins our food vendor line up this year. Meet owner, Umair Bashir! “My favorite experience from Highlands Day was four years ago when my son was almost two years old, just old enough to really enjoy the activities. He was really excited about the pony rides and bouncy castles. Every time we would be done with a ride, it would be back in line for “again”. Highlands Day is a great day to spend time with family!” “What I enjoy most about living in Issaquah Highlands is the community feeling. Whether it be that retail is walking distance or that every neighborhood has parks for kids to play in or just the neighbors themselves. I love living and raising

“Growing up, my neighborhood had an ice cream man who brought me so much joy and I really looked up to him. I got to thinking one day that our awesome neighborhood needed an ice cream man! A dream and a few months later, the Issaquah Ice Cream Trike was then born!” “I am jumping into the super hero theme and my favorite super hero is Spider-Man! Be sure to try my Spider-Man bar! I look forward to seeing everybody this summer and at Highlands Day. Be sure to flag me down for an Old Fashioned Treat!” issaquah-ice-cream-trike.com

My Chef Lynn

My Chef Lynn, a local Food Truck favorite is returning to Highlands Day for her second year. “This year I will serve festival favorites: SLIDERS! Thai Lamb, Pork, Meatloaf and traditional burgers. I also make an

“The Superheroes! This will be our first time participating so in general were just very excited to be there!” “We got into the Food Truck business as we saw a need for healthier options when it came to food trucks. So we thought we’d give it a whirl.” “If you want to know a must try dish from us, I would have to say the Pork carnitas are pretty awesome.” “Many thanks for putting together a fabulous event and for inviting us out to celebrate with you.” eat-otb.com

Issaquah Highlands Connections

August 2016