Special olympians
June 23, 2009
Eight members of the Issaquah Eagles Special Olympics team excelled and received medals May 29-31 at the 2009 Summer Games for track and field, held at Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base. Will Birdsey (second from left) receives an award and Wil Searing (right) receives one of three gold medals during one of the ceremonies. Other local participants were Sean Benson, Erick Gomez, Devin Christensen, Corey Lord, Lad Smith and Dan Sinnema. The Eagles’ medal count was seven gold, eight silver and two bronze. By Rhona Lord
More Volunteers Needed
June 23, 2009
Does your nonprofit agency or civic club need volunteers? Call 392-6434, ext. 237, or e-mail newsclerk@isspress.com. Read more
Volunteers
June 2, 2009
The Tavon Center: Work the gardens and/or assist with clients — 999-2269
Volunteer call
May 26, 2009
Life Enrichment Options (LEO): Help needed at its 20 year celebration/fundraiser “Raise Our Roof,” go to www.leoorganization.org and click on “volunteers.” Read more
Anti-malaria fundraiser is creating a buzz at Liberty High School
May 26, 2009
Juniors and seniors at Liberty High School are organizing a fundraiser through Nothing But Nets, a grassroots campaign to save lives in Africa from malaria. Read more
Volunteer Call
April 20, 2009
Issaquah History Museums’ Train Depot and Gilman Town Hall: Be a docent four hours a month or more — volunteer@issaquahhistory.org or 392-3500 Read more
Cleanup crew needed
April 13, 2009
The DownTown Issaquah Association hosts Spring Clean Up from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. April 18. Meet at the Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St. N., to help sweep downtown clean. There will be free pizza and refreshments. Call 391-1112. File
Volunteer call
April 13, 2009
Issaquah History Museums’ Train Depot and Gilman Town Hall: Be a docent four hours a month or more — volunteer@issaquahhistory.org or 392-3500 Read more
Volunteer
March 16, 2009
Does your nonprofit agency or civic club need volunteers? Call 392-6434, ext. 237, or e-mail newsclerk@isspress.com.
Group Health’s Special Transportation Program: Volunteers to use their own cars to drive transport senior citizens to and from medical appointments in King County — 206-326-2800 or resource.l@ghc.org. Read more
Volunteer Call
March 2, 2009
Does your nonprofit agency or civic club need volunteers? Call 392-6434, ext. 237, or e-mail newsclerk@isspress.com.
Group Health’s Special Transportation Program: Volunteers to use their own cars to drive senior citizens to and from medical appointments in King County — 206-326-2800 or resource.l@ghc.org.
Issaquah History Museums’ Train Depot and Gilman Town Hall: Be a docent four hours a month or more — volunteer@issaquahhistory.org or 392-3500
Elder and Adult Day Services in Issaquah: From 2-3 p.m. Monday-Friday to help with therapeutic activities and from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday to assist participants with exercise — 206-859-5721
Issaquah Valley Senior Center: Lunch program on Tuesday and Friday, serving in the dining room and washing dishes; also lunch and grocery runs — 392-2381
Providence Marianwood: Assist residents in groups such as crafts, gardening, cooking, exercise, pampered hands and religious services. — 391-2827 Read more
