There's always something happening at Issaquah Highlands. Neighbors gather for wine tastings, investment clubs, Mommy & Me Play Groups. home churches, book clubs and more.

NEWS & EVENTS

There's always something happening at Issaquah Highlands. Neighbors gather for wine tastings, investment clubs, Mommy & Me Play Groups. home churches, book clubs and more. Here a sample of recent happenings.

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The Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA)
is pleased to announce the selection of Sarah Phillips as executive director
Effective January 23, 2012. Phillips replaces retiring executive director Vicki Stier who has worked in various roles at the IHCA for nearly 10 years.

YWCA Family Village at Issaquah
The paint has dried and the hammers have gone quiet at YWCA Family Village at Issaquah, which means the new development is complete and ready to make its official debut. To celebrate, YWCA is hosting a community open house during Issaquah Highlands Green Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 29, from noon to 4 p.m.

Bright Horizons Opens in October
at Issaquah Highlands
Bright Horizons is poised to debut on the Issaquah Plateau when it opens its care center at YWCA Family Village at Issaquah on October 17.

The Swedish/Issaquah Open House Event is on Saturday, July 9
Save the date! The Swedish/Issaquah Open House Event is on Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s an exciting time, and we’re looking forward to opening this innovative, patient-centric facility to serve the residents of Greater Issaquah/Sammamish and East King County. Read on to learn about the event, our giveaways, and register for a free health screening or a class.
More Information: www.swedishissaquah.org http://www.swedish.org/landing-pages/Swedish-Issaquah-Grand-Opening-Event/Swedish-Issaquah-Grand-Opening-Event-parking-direc

Highlands Day 2011 - Get Involved Today!
This year Highlands Council is combining efforts with Swedish Hospital Issaquah to host one HUGE Highlands Day in conjunction with the hospital grand opening festivities. Highlands Day will be Saturday, July 9th from 10am – 5pm and held on the new hospital campus in the Issaquah Highlands. This historic, family-friendly festival will feature a healthy living/active lifestyle theme and will feature lots of FREE carnival activities and rides for all ages in addition to the high-tech, interactive tours of the new hospital building. Projected attendance is between 10,000 and 15,000 people from the greater eastside communities! For more info or to learn how to become involved, contact Christy at christy.g@ihcouncil.org or CLICK HERE for the booth/sponsor packet.

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Bellevue College Selects Issaquah Highlands for Satellite Campus; Port Blakely, City of Issaquah Complete TDR
In March 2011, the City of Issaquah and Port Blakely Communities celebrated the completion of the Park Pointe TDR agreement. The TDR (transfer of development rights) adds residential/commercial density to Issaquah Highlands, while dedicating 144 acres of land as permanent open space. The preserved land includes 43-forested acres in Issaquah Highlands.

OPENING Fall 2011.
Introducing Sunset Walk by Pulte Homes - 70 new Townhomes situated off NE Park Drive in the heart of Issaquah Highlands. Our focus on the details starts with location, Sunset Walk is conveniently located across the street from restaurants and shopping, while being near community parks and trails. These two & three-story contemporary townhomes range from 1,460 to 2,055 sq.ft. with up to 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and attached 2-car garages. Sunset Walk’s homes aren’t just designed for life, they are designed for how you live it. Open floorplans with great rooms, planning centers, luxurious owner’s suites and stylish finishes are a perfect fit for new homeowners. Call (866) 337-0769 or visit pulte.com to sign-up on the Interest list and receive more information as it becomes available.

Discovery Heights Apartments in Issaquah Highlands

Discovery Heights Apartments Opening July 2011
Discovery Heights Apartments is now pre-leasing its first apartment homes in Issaquah Highlands. The first phase of the 253-unit apartment community will open in late July 2011. The $30 million construction project, which broke ground in November 2010, will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes in a range of flat, loft and townhouse styles.

Pioneering zHome Project Nears Completion
Construction on zHome – one of the greenest residential developments in the United States – will soon be completed in Issaquah Highlands. The 10-unit project, sponsored by the City of Issaquah, will demonstrate zero-impact living technologies that are cost effective, practical and deep-green.

Self-Storage Comes to
Issaquah Highlands
Residents have been asking about storage solutions for quite awhile. Now, a local resident is making it happen. Entrepreneur and Issaquah Highlands resident Bob Gregg plans to break ground on the new Issaquah Highlands Self-Storage building next month.

Proliance Highlands Medical Center Issaquah

Proliance Highlands Medical Center Is Open & Operating
There’s a brand-new building in Issaquah Highlands that may have caught your eye. Despite appearances, it’s not a ski lodge (sorry kids). That beautiful building off Highlands Drive is the Proliance Highlands Medical Center. With the opening of Proliance, everyone in Issaquah and the surrounding areas now has local access to health services that were only once available in Bellevue and Seattle. For anyone who has had to fight traffic and pay exorbitant parking fees to visit a doctor, this is welcome news.

Highlands Kids Dentistry Opens at Issaquah Highlands
Issaquah Highlands pediatric dentist using lasers instead of drills and needles. Issaquah, Wash. (Feb. 17, 2010) – Port Blakely Communities, a leader in sustainable development, today announced that Highlands Kids Dentistry has opened in Issaquah Highlands. The pediatric dentistry practice, founded by Dr. Shadi Araghi, is one of the first on Seattle’s Eastside to use lasers instead of drills and needles for most procedures. Located in the heart of Issaquah Highlands at the Starpoint Shops, Highlands Kids Dentistry uses digital x-rays to minimize exposure and an intra-oral minicam during visits.