Special olympians

June 23, 2009

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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

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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

cleanup-downtown-a-200705001The 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

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