William L. Brown
April 28, 2009
William L. Brown
William L. Brown, of Issaquah, died at Overlake Hospital on Friday, April 17, 2009. He was 84. Read more
Plants For Sale
April 28, 2009
The Pine Lake Garden Club annual plant sale is from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. May 2 in the Pine Lake Covenant Church parking lot, 1715 228th Ave. S.E. Proceeds help support several charities. Master gardeners will be on site to answer questions. Call 391-4284. File
Students explore the world under one roof
April 28, 2009
Kindergarten and first-grade girls line up to walk on stage to perform the hula for parents and fellow students during the culture fair at Issaquah Valley Elementary School. By Greg Farrar
In a gym full of brightly colored costumes, posters and samples of native foods, students at Issaquah Valley Elementary School proved you don’t have to leave Issaquah to explore the world.
Families gathered April 24 to celebrate their school’s diverse cultures at the second annual culture fair. Students celebrated their descendants’ heritage, which included 26 different countries or cultures.
“There are many people from different countries in our community, but we don’t always get to see each other at school,” said Lucy Zou, a parent coordinator for the event. “It is important to bring everyone together, because I think once you see something, you understand why certain cultures do things a certain way. We have an understanding of one another and that understanding is really important in a community.” Read more
Basic education bill is awaiting the governor’s signature
April 28, 2009
After contentious debate April 20, the state House of Representatives approved the Basic Education Finance Reform Bill, but local education leaders are concerned it may not deliver as promised. Read more
Margarette Louise Wittmier
April 28, 2009
Margarette Wittmier
A memorial service for Margarette Louise Wittmier, 77, Read more
Volunteer to remove plants to help lake on Saturday
April 28, 2009
NEW — 6 a.m. April 28, 2009
Volunteers will remove English ivy and other invasive plant species at Timberlake Park during a May 2 event sponsored by Save Lake Sammamish, Mountains to Sound Greenway and the city.
Save Lake Sammamish President Joanna Buehler will be on hand at the sign-up table, and will provide refreshments.
Timberlake Park is a forested patch along the south shore of Lake Sammamish between the shoreline and Interstate 90.
The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a safety briefing and orientation. Volunteers must attend the briefing in order to participate in the event. Volunteers are needed to work until noon or 3 p.m.
Register here for the event.
Public Meetings
April 27, 2009
April 30
Boards and Commissions Recognition Event Read more
Community Calendar
April 27, 2009
Events
The Life Enrichment Options (LEO) – Adult Sibling Siblings of People with Disabilities Workshops is from 6:30-9 p.m. April 30 at the Issaquah Community Center. Register by calling 746-3039 or go to www.siblingssupport.org. Read more
Arts calendar
April 27, 2009
MAY
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Broken Nobles performs at 7:30 p.m. at Grimaldi’s. Read more
Sports calendar
April 27, 2009
Adult Sports
Issaquah Alps Trail Club Read more
