The SAMMI Awards of Distinction will be held this Saturday night.
Despite the social and political progress that occurred in the period between the two World Wars, the 1930s in America was still very much a time when it was assumed a woman’s primary satisfaction was marriage to a successful man. Gender roles were, for the most part, clearly marked out, and it would be decades before what was known as the feminist movement would gain momentum.
Concerned by frequent reports that motorists were ignoring speed limits outside Discovery Elementary School on 228th Avenue, Sammamish Police will be conducting random traffic patrols in the area until the end of the school year.
So far Lindsay has photographed 65 redheads – but she needs more. She wants to feature 200 ginger models in her new book, and so is hoping to hear from anyone with red hair who wouldn’t mind posing for a photograph. Lindsay is particularly interested in the most unusual ones – those of African Americans, Japanese, Greeks, Indians – ethnic backgrounds that rarely have red hair.
The Sound Off! win caps what has been a thoroughly satisfying year for the heralded Plateau group, during which they postponed college and career plans, spent many hours in practice rooms and recording studios, and sculpted their alt-country sound which is starting to catch the ear of labels and venue bookers around the state.
Some people get into community service and helping others through their involvement in school programs, church and community groups, or as part of workplace programs mandated by their employers.
But for others, the instinct to help is a thing of pure instinct, a natural part of their personality that finds expression in everything they do.
Like Grace Beeman.
The spotlight of the theater world is shining brightly on Issaquah.
The Sammamish Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public meeting tonight to offer the public an opportunity to share ideas about the proposed remodeling of the old Sammamish library into a recreation center.
There is something that the riotous and disorderly and passionate expression of music, and art too for that matter, contributes that just can’t be replicated.
Bake sale? Penny collection? Car wash? Not for these guys.
How about a rock show? At 7 p.m. on March 11, six young area bands and rappers will perform at “Rock for Haiti,” at the Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus.
Sammamish’s Dawn Appel recently lost her battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
The decision of the Sammamish City Council last month to not consider a request from Southeast Quadrant landowners to increase the density of development in proposed Town Center was seen by many as an indicator of the council’s eagerness to move forward with the beleaguered project, free of further planning and process hindrances.
Some good news came out of the first meeting of the newly formed City of Sammamish Finance Committee on Tuesday night — building and real estate activity is showing signs of improvement.
Each year, hundreds of students in the Issaquah and Lake Washington school districts put on their creative thinking caps to dream up something unique and colorful for the Reflections Art program.
Operating with a small staff, led by Dellann Elliott whose husband, Chris, died of brain cancer in 2002, CEF relies upon an enthusiastic team of volunteers and contributors
The City of Issaquah has again demonstrated its remarkable support of local art and culture groups.
About 10 years ago, two young friends at Pine Lake Middle School, Will Holmes and Paul Beeman, began to dream those rock star dreams which have captivated millions of youngsters before them.
On Friday, hundreds of parents and friends of the school filled the gymnasium for a celebration of the many cultures which make up the Issaquah and Sammamish community.
Dozens of Sammamish residents looking for a meaningful way to spend a few hours on the weekend came together at a small park on the Plateau on Saturday.
The Klahanie Homeowners Association (KHA) is in the process of organizing a meeting with the cities of Issaquah and Sammamish, and King County officials, to discuss options for the maintenance and operation of Klahanie Park.
