Public Meetings
June 29, 2010
July 1
Cemetery Board
6:30 p.m.
Coho Room, City Hall
130 E. Sunset Way
July 5
City offices closed in observance of Independence Day
July 6
City Council regular meeting
Agenda: 229th Avenue Southeast vacation hearing
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall South
135 E. Sunset Way
River & Streams Board
7 p.m.
Pickering Room, City Hall Northwest
1775 12th Ave. N.W.
July 7
Human Services Commission
7 p.m.
Coho Room, City Hall
130 E. Sunset Way
Development Commission
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall South
135 E. Sunset Way
Sports Roundup
June 29, 2010
Yankees call up Colin Curtis
Looking for a versatile left-handed bat in the Interleague stretch, the New York Yankees called up former Issaquah High School baseball star Colin Curtis from Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre June 21.
Curtis, an outfielder, delivered in his second Major League game.
After making his debut June 21 and going out as a pinch hitter in the Yankees’ 10-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Curtis came through with a two-run double June 22 when New York prevailed 9-3.
Both games were played in Phoenix. Curtis’ parents and brother flew down to watch him play in the series.
Following the Arizona series, the Yankees traveled to Los Angeles for a three-game series with the Dodgers. Curtis also played against the Dodgers.
Entering this week, Curtis had appeared in six games and collected two hits in six at bats with four runs batted in.
The first hit for Curtis had to be special, because he played college baseball at nearby Arizona State University. Curtis smashed a double off Arizona reliever Chad Qualls in the Yankees’ six-run eighth inning. When Curtis returned to the dugout, he got a hug from teammate Alex Rodgriguez.
Before getting called up, Curtis was hitting .280 with 12 homers and 46 RBIs in 35 games for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Arizona State product was a fourth-round draft selection in 2006. Curtis had been considered earlier in the season to be called up to New York, but he suffered a high ankle sprain in late April. Read more
Sports Calendar
June 29, 2010
Adult Sports
Issaquah Alps Trail Club
July 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Taylor Mountain Holder Ridge and Whiskey Still loop, 6 miles, 1,500 gain. Call 453-8997 … July 5, Dogs Welcome Hike, 10 a.m., 3-5 miles, 600-1,000 gain. Call 206-322-0990.
Cascade Bicycle Club
July 1, 6:30 p.m., Eastside Tour, 20-30 miles from Marymoor Park East Parking Lot. Call 392-1347.
Volleyball
Issaquah Parks has open gym for volleyball on Mondays from 6-9 p.m. at the community center.
Softball
Issaquah Parks has Jack ‘n Jill and men’s 35-and-over leagues starting in August. Space is limited. Call 837-3308.
Tennis
Tennis and friends – Issaquah Parks program for people 50 years and up at Tibbetts Valley Tennis Courts. Daily sessions from 9 a.m.-noon. Call 369-8332.
Golf
The Friends of Youth annual Tee Off Fore Kids tournament is July 26 at the Plateau Club. The event begins at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start. For further details, go to info@friendsofyouth.org. Read more
Local rowers compete at at national championships
June 29, 2010
Jack Eldet, of Skyline High School, and Jonathan Carrigan and Maggie Yuse, of Eastlake High School, (from left) each participated at the national youth rowing regatta in Ohio. By Christopher Huber
While preparing to compete in the national youth rowing regatta in early June, members of the Sammamish Rowing Association had to show up to practice wearing heavy coats and layers of long-sleeved shirts. The idea was to get their bodies used to rowing in the hot, muggy climate in Ohio.
One time, Jonathan Carrigan, of Sammamish, nearly got sick after a workout.
“Heat training was miserable,” he said.
But it was all worth it, as the rowing association sent four boats, with 31 athletes, to the U.S. Rowing Youth National championships June 11-13 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Six of them are from Sammamish and another three go to Issaquah High School. The athletes competed with 163 other rowing clubs from 29 states, according to Regatta Central, a national rowing-event website.
Rowing as one
The 31 youth rowers made up the largest group from any single rowing club in the country, according to the association.
Erin Antono, a Sammamish resident and junior at the International Community School, and Issaquah High’s Ellie Place and Margaret Misner helped the women’s youth eight boat finish sixth in the nation, coming in at 6 minutes, 44.10 seconds on the 2,000-meter course.
Music on the Streets returns with variety of acts
June 29, 2010
Issaquah’s best-kept secret is back.
Polly Blomster plays her tambourine while performing ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ June 26 with the Blues Studebakers, at the Front Street and Sunset Way pedestrian park during the first week this summer’s Music on the Streets schedule. By Greg Farrar
Music on the Streets, commonly known as MOTS, is coming to Issaquah for the fourth year in a row.
An offshoot of ArtWalk, a local success for the past eight years, MOTS is a fun, cultural live music event designed to draw people to downtown Issaquah.
This summer it will take over Front Street from Pedestrian Park, between JaK’s Grill and Mandarin Garden restaurant, to Stage 195, 195th Front St. N., in front of Stella and artbyfire.
From June 24 until Sept. 24, nearly 50 live music acts will perform every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. Every event is free to the public.
The idea was born from the huge popularity of musical acts that performed at ArtWalk. This year, some of the artists performing at MOTS will also perform at ArtWalk.
“It helps keep the area alive,” Events Director Michael Johnson said. “It’s fun and it brings a vibe and atmosphere to Issaquah.”
All of the music is kid friendly, making the mini concerts perfect events to attend as a family.
Unlike other summer concerts, MOTS is ideal for passers-by to come and go as they please. Read more
ArtWalk returns with new features
June 29, 2010
Just in time for the long Fourth of July weekend, the DownTown Issaquah Association kicks off its third ArtWalk from 5-9 p.m. July 2 on Front Street and in Gilman Village.
Here are some of the highlights:
- ArtEAST’s Upfront Gallery: Has a “29 Pegs” salon show featuring new and old members and their creations, for sale at 48 Front St. N. ArtEAST also hosts a second open house for a potential community arts center at Lewis Hardware, 95 Front St. N. ArtEAST members and the building’s owners are negotiating a lease.
- Gilman Village: Sip on wine from Fles Wines, 317 N.W. Gilman Blvd., while enjoying music from the Collin Mulvany Jazz Quartet. There’s a free limo service between downtown and the village. It leaves from Front Street every 10 minutes and picks up at the Issaquah Library and the intersection of Rainier Boulevard North and Northwest Dogwood Street.
- Issaquah Valley Senior Center: Ready to rock? Then head over to the center’s second open-mic night. Featured performers include Fred Hopkins and The Studebakers, playing easy listening and dance favorites from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and Gordon Birse and the Train Wreck Band, playing pop and dance favorites from 7:30-8:30 p.m. There will be free food and beverages, and artists featuring their works. The center is at 75 N.E. Creek Way.
‘42nd Street’ dancers answer your questions
June 29, 2010
During closing week of “42nd Street,” Village Theatre cast members will host question-and-answer sessions for audiences after each performance June 30 – July 3, the theater’s Dance Education Week.
The theater is hosting the week hoping to get children and their families in to watch the performance and learn about the artistic journey of Village Theatre’s professional dancers.
Each actor hosting the post-show sessions has taught dance and will be able directly answer questions for audience members. Find a list of actors moderating each session here.
Tickets, for anyone 21 years and younger and enrolled in a dance program, are up to 50 percent off, or between $11.50 and $29.50 per ticket. Admission is regularly priced — between $19 and $59 — for anyone older than 21.
Performances are held at Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N. Showtimes are at 2 and 8 p.m. Call 392-2202 or go to www.villagetheatre.org.
Police & Fire
June 29, 2010
Bagged
A window was damaged and a bag was stolen from a BMW parked in the 2100 block of Northwest Shy Bear Way prior to 6:53 a.m. June 9. The estimated loss is $275.
Out of gas
Gasoline was stolen from a vehicle at Morgan Motors, 1430 N.W. Mall St., prior to 12:54 p.m. June 14. The estimated loss is $6.
Hung up
A portable phone and chairs were stolen from a storage unit in the 1700 block of 19th Avenue Northwest prior to 2:08 p.m. June 14. The estimated loss is $6,850.
Stick ’em up
Police responded to a report of a juvenile problem near the 2500 block of Northeast Park Drive at 6:01 p.m. June 14. Officers could not locate a group of female teenagers armed with squirt guns.
Wallet whereabouts
A wallet was stolen from a residence in the 800 block of Second Avenue Northwest prior to 9:36 p.m. June 14. The estimated loss is $58. Read more
City, Rowley Properties form committee to guide redevelopment
June 29, 2010
NEW — 5:15 p.m. June 29, 2010
The city and developer Rowley Properties announced the creation of a citizens group to offer input on a proposal to redevelop almost 90 acres in Issaquah’s commercial center.
The city unveiled the committee lineup Tuesday afternoon. The group plans to meet throughout the summer and fall, and then deliver recommendations to the city and developer.
Members meet for the first time 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the John L. Scott building, 1700 N.W. Gilman Blvd, Suite 100. The city plans to post a complete meeting schedule online.
Summer Living 2010
June 29, 2010
