One of the most appealing aspects of living in an urban village community like Issaquah Highlands is the wonderful diversity or our neighbors. We all have the opportunity to walk, jog, play and party with people of all different backgrounds, walks of life and places of origin. In that spirit, the merchants in our retail village on High Street are inviting all Highlands neighbors to join them for a “World of Celebration” on Saturday, December 9. The day will be themed around “Holiday Colors” calling attention to some of the many ways the people of this world celebrate winter holidays.

Each merchant will be featuring a different country and offering special values for Highlands residents who visit on that day. A special Toys for Tots pick up team will be on hand to receive donations of new toys for children in need. For special family fun, the merchants are sponsoring a holiday ornament coloring contest. Free blank ornaments, featuring a story about how the holidays are celebrated in one of the world’s countries, will be available from each merchant as part of a neighborhood coloring contest. The ornaments can be decorated singly or as an entire set. A panel of judges will award prizes for the most creative entrants on Saturday, December 23. Prizes include a $500 shopping spree to be used at any or all Issaquah Highlands merchants.

The participating merchants include Sorella Spa and Salon, Caffe Ladro, Occhio Vision Care, Ricenroll, Curves, Highlands Cleaners, Subway, Marcela’s Mexican Grill and Sip Wine Bar and Restaurant.

For more information on the great merchants in the High Street Village,
visit www.issaquahhighlands.com/highstreet