Events

Living Safely With Black Bears
Thursday, September 11, 7:00-8:00pm, Blakely Hall

Slide show, exhibit, educational, Q&A. Grizzly Bear Outreach Project and Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife provide engaging presentation on co-existing with Washington’s bears. See details

Community Garage Sale
Saturday, September 20, 9:00am-4:00pm

We will advertise, you may put up your own signage. See details

Green Halloween Festival
October 24 & 25

Featuring: Haunted House, Boo Bash MIDDLE School Dance, and Family Friendly Festival. See details

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Neighborhood Captains Kick Off Meeting
Tuesday, September 9, 6:30pm, Blakely Hall

Only nine of the 21 Voting Group Neighborhoods will currently benefit from this new neighborhood social committee (1A, 1B, 3A, 3B, 4B, 4C, 5B, 5C and 7B). If your neighborhood is not listed and you are interested in joining this group contact: Christy Garrard at 425-507-1122 or christy.g@ihcouncil.org

Ghoulunteers Needed
Sign up NOW to volunteer for the Green Halloween Festival, October 24th & 25th. See page 14 of September's Connections News or call Christy Garrard at 425-507-1122 or christy.g@ihcouncil.org for more information.

Clubs

Highlands Youth Soccer 9/7
Wildlife Stewards 9/9
Toastmasters Club 9/10
Ladies Walking Group 9/10
Wine Club 9/12
Film Club 9/12

Playgroup –Tuesdays and Fridays, new format and group leader! See details

Issaquah Highlands Toastmasters Club Charter Memberships Still Available! Are you interested in improving your communication and leadership skills? If so, Toastmasters is calling your name! There are a few more Charter membership spots available for the Issaquah Highlands Toastmasters Club! Dues are $68.75 for the first 6-months and $42 every 6-months thereafter.

Toastmasters meets every Wednesday at Blakely Hall from 12 SHARP — 1:00 pm. For more information, please contact Renee Zimmerman at renee.z@ihcouncil.org or 425.507.1137.

Meetings

Community Garden Committee, Thurs 9/4, 7:00-8:30pm, Blakely Hall
Architectural Review, Tues 9/9, 6:30-8:00pm, IHCA Office
Neighborhood Captains, Tues 9/9, 6:30pm, Blakely Hall
Crofton Springs Condo, Tues 9/9, 7:00-8:00pm, IHCA Office
Enclave Board, Wed 9/10, 7:00-8:00pm, IHCA Office
HFN Advisory Group, Wed 9/10, 7:00-9:00pm, Fire Station
Highlands Council BOT, Thurs 9/11, 1:30-3:30pm, Port Blakely Office

City of Issaquah Aquatic Feasability Study Public Meeting
Wednesday, September 24, 7:00-8:30pm, Tibbetts Creek Manor

Renovate Julius Boehm pool or build a new aquatic facility? The city wants to hear your opinion! See details (2nd Public Meeting will take place October 22 at Blakely Hall)

Notices

Federal Drive Update
The city council held its public hearing for the vacation of Federal Drive on Tuesday, September 2 and decided to grant its approval at the council’s next meeting contingent upon certain conditions. To find out more, please see www.ihwebsite.com. If you have any questions or comments for Port Blakely about the vacation, you can email them to Chris Hysom at chysom@portblakely.com .

City of Issaquah Sustainability Survey
Take the Sustainability Survey and help shape how we measure progress toward a sustainable Issaquah community. More information on the Issaquah Sustainability Indicators Project and a link to the survey can be found here: http://www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/Page.asp?NavID=1852

New Phase 1 Locking Mail Boxes
IHCA will be replacing the mailboxes in Phase 1 with locking mail boxes during August and September. Contact Operations Manager Michael Wilchenski at 425.507.1136 if you have questions concerning this project. See map

Bear Safety Reminders
Yes, there are black bears in the surrounding woods. We all need to do our part to make sure the bears (and raccoons and coyotes) do not get used to finding food in our neighborhoods.

- Do NOT put out your garbage and recycling until the morning of pick-up.
- Trash Cans must be kept fully closed and secured shut by a bungee cord, clip or similar device at all times except during the Pickup Period.
- Clean your BBQ after each use or store in your garage.
- Do not put bird feeders in your backyard.

Educate yourself and your family on what to do if you encounter a bear.

See the Department of Fish & Wildlife website: http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/blkbear/blkbear.htm. You may report sightings to WDFW at 425-775-1311. They will only take action if the bear is a threat.

Please see www.ihwebsite.com and your monthly Connections newspaper for more details on what’s happening in our community!