With Easter coming, we know many of our neighborhoods will miss their annual egg hunts and gatherings. Inspired by the…
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A Weekend of Art and Connection In the March 2020 issue of Connections, we explore “rootedness” and what it means in our lives. Janice King, local artist behind the upcoming “Rootedness” exhibition in Blakely Hall, will combine art and participation to create “rootedness.” When talking about her exhibition in Issaquah...
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Highlands Council is delighted to announce a new collaborative relationship with the Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) to bring diverse and exciting art exhibitions to Issaquah Highlands. In January, the Soo Hong “Raindrops” exhibition opened at Blakely Hall, and continues with the Rain Village community art project on February 8, and...
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China has been perfecting the art of dumpling (also called jiaozi) making since the Sung dynasty (about 1,800 years ago)….
By Nina Milligan, Communications Manager, Highlands Council The City of Issaquah hosted a meeting at Blakely Hall on Thursday, November 7, inviting all interested parties to discuss how future development might best serve the needs of Issaquah Highlands. Top leaders including Issaquah’s Mayor, Mary Lou Pauly, and Keith Niven, Director...
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Veterans Day in Issaquah Highlands is a family-friendly event in Village Green Park based on volunteer collaboration. Resident Paul Dean has volunteered every year, sharing his expertise and sincere gratitude for veterans. Below is his address at this year's ceremony. My name is Paul Dean, Pastor of Soma Eastside Church...
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One of our favorite traditions in Issaquah Highlands is the annual Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebration. Embracing the Mexican tradition of honoring loved ones who have passed in a festive, fun way, and sharing that with friends and neighbors fits the Highlands Council mission of building community....
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Join us on Saturday, October 12, at Blakely Hall at 10:30am for the Issaquah School District Board of Directors Candidate…
I am excited to introduce a new program launching October 3 as a partnership between Highlands Council, the City of…
Video recording of this Issaquah City Council Candidate Forum can be found here >> . Issaquah’s City Council has four…