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The Circle, from Neighbors to Neighbors
Are you new to the community, have questions about resources, or would you like to get to know other neighbors? Come to The Circle, a nonprofit based in Issaquah. All our activities are free, and everyone is welcome! We offer community navigation, education, and circles.
COMMUNITY NAVIGATION
If you need help or have questions about local resources, please make an appointment with us. We will be happy to help you! Every week, we meet families who are arriving in our communities, and we assist them in getting items for their homes such as furniture, plates, cups, pots, mattresses, etc. We also help them get medical and legal services. In case they are struggling to pay their rent or need food assistance, we connect them with many local resources. We also explain how our schools and transportation services work. We make sure each family feels welcome and included.
EDUCATION
We are a nonprofit organization that offers education programs for adults, such as English classes, in partnership with Renton Technical College. We have an instructor who comes to our offices in Issaquah every Tuesday morning and afternoon. We also offer Computer classes on Thursdays where individuals learn how to use a computer that they take home at the end of the program. For babies and preschool children, we offer Music classes every Wednesday morning. This is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to come to meet other adults while their little ones enjoy a fun music class. For elementary school children who already speak Spanish at home, we offer Spanish classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays to teach them to read and write in the language of their families. Thanks to the Mexican Consulate, we use the same textbooks that children in Mexico get at their schools. During these classes, kids get to do many fun activities as well as plays and games. Also, on the first Monday of the month, we offer Art classes for families. We love to see our families enjoying each other while they learn a different art technique every month! In addition, we have many other educational classes to learn how to buy a house, start your own business, build your credit, etc. And many other just for fun activities such as jewelry classes!
CIRCLES
Would you like to know other people in your community? Join one of our circles! The Inclusive Circle is for kids and teens of all abilities. This Circle meets every second Thursday of the month. The Latino Circle is a group of neighbors that plan events such as the Day of the Dead or the Children’s Day Celebration for our community. They meet once a month and prepare crafts and activities for these fun events. The Chinese Circle offers four events a year, such as Traditional Papercutting and Dragon Dance Workshop. The Indian Heritage Circle offers events for Diwali and Holi. The Russian Circle meets every Saturday and offers STEM and fun activities for children. Parents attend and have a good time getting to know each other.
