They rocked, they rolled, they raised money.
The second week of May is a celebration of Mother’s Day, so now is the time to see if you are being a good parent to your plants. They need food, water and your love and protection, but all gardeners must understand that plants in a garden also need discipline.
Students in art classes at Museo on the Plateau have been hard at work all year, learning about other artists and new techniques, dreaming and creating.
The Lake Washington Schools Foundation (LWSF) held its third annual Legacy for Learning Luncheon April 30 at the Juanita High School Field House. Master of ceremonies, KING 5 TV news anchor Dennis Bounds — who’s also a proud Lake Washington School District (LWSD) parent — introduced speakers who shared good news about magic made possible through LWSF grants.
Parlez-vous français?
Residents are invited to the grand opening of the Beaver Lake Dog Park at 2 p.m. May 15. The celebration will include treats for “pooches” and people.
Christy Johnson says she’s “just a regular mom.”
What do you call two straight days of rain in western Washington? A weekend!
The long-awaited Sammamish Farmers Market debuts from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 and runs weekly through Oct. 1. Along with the Summer Nights Concert series and the Fourth on the Plateau, the market will build on Sammamish’s spirit of community by providing a place for neighbors to gather.
Two-year-old Bono is a gorgeous male black lab/shepherd mix who loves to play ball and take long walks. Bono is a gentle, friendly boy who knows the basic training commands. He needs a home with a secure yard and no cats.
Tanzania Rummage Sale: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9-10. Includes electronics, furniture, books, toys and household items. Proceeds go toward volunteer team bringing medical and school supplies to Tanzanian villages. Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church, 22818 S.E. Eighth St., Sammamish. www.shlc.org or shlcministries@yahoo.com.
Photos by Mark Lowry
Residents are invited to the dedication of the sculpture “Confluence,” by artist Debbie Young at 5:30 p.m. on May 20 in the Sammamish Commons at City Hall, 801 228th Ave. S.E.
Local parents and PTA councils from Issaquah and Sammamish were honored last week at the Washington State PTA Convention in Seatac.
Richard S. Symms, who recently celebrated his 40th anniversary with Rowley Properties Inc, has officially been with the company since April Fools’ Day, 1968. No joke.
Area businesses with exceptional recycling programs are encouraged to see how they rate against other businesses by participating in King County’s 2008 “Best Workplaces for Recycling” event.
STODS SELECT
Stods is looking for baseball players ages 9-14 for its summer Sandy Koufax select teams in Bellevue. Call Bob 425-643-8384.
Issaquah defeated Newport 2-0 on May 1 to complete a perfect 16-0 regular season.
Issaquah senior Brittany Tallman continued her dominant season Tuesday afternoon, winning the KingCo 3A crown at Snohomish Golf Course. The defending 3A state champion shot a 72 on the par 73 course. Mount Si’s Katie Somers came in second with a 75.