Archive for the ‘Fun in Issaquah Highlands’ Category
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Mar
01
Posted by Larry Cragun
It’s good to see J R Celski get in on the appearance money. Wednesday, March 3 from 5:30 – 7 pm J R appears at the new and incredible 24 Hour Fitness. The address is 571 East Lake Sammamish Parkeway. The basketball court has been setup to let people see his Bronze medal and share the moment with him. The first 100 members or guests can take one photo and have one item autographed. Pretty cool. They say arrive early – ha ha. How about arriving on Tuesday, after all the club is open 24 hours.
Hey if you don’t get to see J R, you will probably see one of our neighbors. I hardly go there without seeing at least one of them. The club is off to a booming start. I wonder if it is because the facility is so good, or if the demographics of Issaquah and Issaquah Highlands is so perfect for them.
You might want to take a look, free 7 day passes are abundant. It’s not in the Highlands but oh so close. Kathleen posted an article about 24 Hour Fitness a few days ago, click here.
Photo from Flickr and by by Marau
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Jan
11
Posted by Larry Cragun
Issaquah is divided into two areas, the Highlands and the Lowlands. The lowlands are made up of neighborhoods like South Cove, Mirromont, Downtown, olde town, Tibbetts Creek, etc. Some of the highlands face west or are deep in the trees and miss the afternoon sun: Montreux, Talus, Squak Mountain.
But the Issaquah Highlands residents have a different problem, “the sun”. High above the clouds and basking in the warm afternoon sun, the highland folks have to deal with 365 days of sun. Even those rare snow days create Utah like sun ray reflections that they must be prepared for.
We encourage highlands residents to shop the new Issaquah Highlands Central Market that has plenty of Ponds Extract in stock. It will protect your skin and make your life here in the highlands a better one.
O K I was just kidding.
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Dec
24
Posted by Larry Cragun
Kids at the Cougar Mountain Zoo Reindeer Festival: 12/23/2009
Bark Park
I wanted to summarize a couple of my favorite Issaquah things to do. Some you can and should do right away.
1. Visit the Cougar Mountain Zoo Reindeer Festival. Kathleen writes about it in a fun way on Issaquah Undressed: Click here.
2. Take time to go to the top of Harrison Street for an evening view. It is awe inspiring. I do it often.
3. Help the local economy, make sure you patronize local merchants.
4. Pray for our public servants. Can you tell how concerned the police officers that serve us are. Can you feel their committment to serve even when dangerous?
5. Now I know you need to bundle up a little for this one, but Issaquah has great parks. It even has a bark park and a tiny dog bark park. I notice that the tiny dogs use the big dog park. Oh well for a novel idea. Take in one of our great parks for a walk in the park.
6. Click here for a very nice Merry Christmas card I received from Kathleen.
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Oct
07
Posted by Larry Cragun
You may not have seen it, but it was cool. Three paragliders landing on the park at the beginning of Harrison Street. This video gives me the willies. 
One of the interesting attractions of Issaquah is watching the paragliders on a clear summer day. Many of us can see them in the distance from our homes. It was unusual the day they landed at Harrison Street.
I hear several of our neighbors have actually made the jump from Poo Poo Point. Kathleen is anxious to try it. And, me, I am not even anxious to watch her. Actually thinking about it makes me anxious.
I encourage you to visit Kathleens You Tube account. She has a new Flip camera she is making good use of. Most about Issaquah. Here is a link to her account: http://www.youtube.com/user/kathleencragun
She also posted a few about Salmon Days here: http://issaquah.neighborhoodsundressed.com/
If you would like to share any photos or videos on our local blogs email Kathleen at kathleenlea_crag(at)hotmail.com.
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Aug
21
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
Yes! My cup runneth over. First the hospital breaks ground and now we find out Regal Cinema is going to build a stadium type, 64,000 sq ft, 14 screen digital theatre. Even if you don’t like to go to the movies, if you own a home in Issaquah Highlands this certainly won’t hurt your property’s value. The cinema will be located at High Street and Park Drive, and 10th and Highlands Drive.
Kevin H. and Flickr photo
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Jul
28
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
M. Oppenheimer.
Winner of the Goat Picture Contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We would like to thank everyone who participated. Having the goats here was a hoot. Posting all your pictures was likewise. We met lots of people doing the same thing we were, as we were running around trying to find the goats and do a little goat watching.
The winning picture was selected by a large majority of our judges. They seemed to particularly like how the landscape with the houses was definitely identifiable as Issaquah Highlands.
We will be getting in touch with the winner to show them how to claim their prize. Congratulations!
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Jul
26
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
These are the entries in the Goat Picture Contest. Our Judges are working on their decision which will be announced on the 28th. Prize is a free delicious Zeeks Pizza!
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Jul
22
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
The cubs are just coming out for the public to see. It is not often we get a chance to watch tigers grow from 18 pounds to 400-500 pounds. Well, we in Issaquah have been lucky to have done this before but it is really rare for us to have another chance. These guys don’t even have names yet. Do you have any suggestions?
Bengal tiger cubs are brothers, at Cougar Mountain Zoo
The tigers love to romp and play, even with their stuffed tiger friend, as well as with each other. They are shown in the Magic Forest at 11:00 AM and 3:00PM most days the zoo is open.
One real tiger, one fake.
Chances to actually get to touch, hold and pet the tigers are a unique feature at the zoo. You haven’t lived until you have been able to pet a tiger! We know. The Zoo calls these Encounters.
Petting a tiger's tummy, a reality at Cougar Mountain Zoo!
For more info go to the Zoo’s Website www.cougarmountainzoo.org . The Zoo is just off of Newport Way in Issaquah, WA 98027 (19525 SE 54th).
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Jun
24
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
Each year, just before the 4th of July, Issaquah Highlands has their own red, white and blue celebration, It is usually called Highlands days but this year you are invited to the Issaquah Highlands Neighborhood Picnic and Parade. Parade for kids and kids at heart (and pets?) begins at 10am. Arrive at 9:30 if you want to be a participant.
Highlands Day Parade 2008
There is a Bounce House, Turtle Races, Carnival Games, Beer Garden at Zeeks, Bring your picnic basket, bike or costume decorated to the nines to win a prize.
This costume must have been a prize winner!
There is a need for more volunteers. Can you help? email Christie Santodomingo at csantodomingo@live.com. Village Green and Blakely Hall.
Eastside Master Chorus performs at 11am
Rain City Riff Raff gives us live music 12-2pm. Come and celebrate!
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Apr
15
Posted by Issaquah Highlands Undressed
If you are one of the many fortunate ones who got to know Renee Zimmerman like I have than you will find it just as difficult as I do to see her go as the Executive Director of IH Council! Decisions to eliminate her position were made due to the insufficient revenue stream that is needed to staff employees and IH Council members. The impact of delayed development and the economics that growth provides are vital to keeping any Community financially healthy and with delays in growth, cost cutting measures can come. As Executive Director, Renee knew the financial outgo and sees the budgets and she knew in her mind unless new financial streams were created that one day her day may come and unfortunately that day will be May 15th when Renee will be saying goodbye as Executive Director of IH Council!
Renee’s been extremely influential in the behind the scenes implementations of many of our IH Community activities. Her Community accomplishments have been many and her resources for this Community will be hard to replace! Imagine the hours of planning that goes on for Community events like Highlands Days, 4th of July, Easter and etc? Renee cares so much about this Community that here it is in mid April and on top of her daily agenda is the preparation for Highlands Day’s. She’s poured her heart and soul into this event and in her mind this is the event she’s the most proud of.
Prior to her involvement with the IH Council, Renee was the Project Manager for the DOT (Department of Transportation) on the makeover of US Hwy 2. She managed the project and became instrumental in its development. That particular project taught Renee on the resourcefulness it takes to manage Community conflicts and the importance of bringing people together. The goal of strategically improving the safety of one our State’s worst highways is something Renee will always be remembered for within those at the DOT and the representing Communities.
For me, Renee will always be remembered as a person who constantly has a smile on her face and as a person who cared about the well being of the Issaquah Highlands Community!
You’ll be missed Renee!
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Dec
31
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Minds Start Young
I’m too exhausted from all the activity to say more! We are not even going out. I think I’ll just watch New Year’s Eve on TV.
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Dec
24
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
Here is a neighborhood that it must be a blast to live in. We were driving around looking at the Christmas lights and ran into this street. YES! These are all on one street! 29th Place NE in Issaquah Highlands. What a lively, fun time the families who created this must have had!
Best Snow Fun of the Year
Snowboy and Dog
Hula Snowqueen
Snow Fort
Snow Fox
Snowman
Big Guy
Another View of Snowboy and Dog
Angry Snowman ?
Maybe he is mad because it is raining and he is melting.
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Oct
27
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
Halloween is a big deal for Issaquah Highlands. There were events and fun for everyone. I didn’t go to the Boo Bash Teen Dance. I did’nt think they would let me in (I’m a little over the age limit)! I heard the sounds of kids having fun. I didn’t go to the Haunted House either (too scary)! But, I heard the blood curdling shreeks and screams, so I know they had a GOOD time.
What I did do was: Watch the delight of kids as they streaked throught the maze AND
Charity and Levi don’t know they are about to be attacked by a giant spider!
Fun stripes are sprayed into willing kids hair by Jill Jensen of SportClips Salon.
Pony rides, of course, for those too young to enjoy being scared out of their wits!
A Pumpkin Carving Contest…….and Renee announces the winners.
Happy Halloween…………………………………..IH did it a little early.
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Oct
07
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
The festival is Oct 24 and 25- Friday and Saturday. Put it on your calendar! For more info on all these events contact Christy Garrard at Christy.g@ihcouncil.org or call 425-507-1122.
A Pumpkin Carving Contest: Saturday at Blakely Hall – Enter your children’s or even your own creation (has to be a real pumpkin) Pumpkins will be judged by the folks who attend. Ballots are $1.00 for 4 votes and all proceeds go to Eastside Baby Corner www.babycorner.org. Application - go to www.ihwebsite.com
Jack-O-Lantern Halloween Greetings, originally uploaded by Fort Photo.
Boo Bash Teen Dance: Friday Oct 24 7pm-10pm at Blakely Hall – This sounds pretty scary to me. I live near here! $10.00 at the door – 200 student limit.
Haunted House: Both Friday and Saturday evening 6;00pm to 9:00pm, 2520 NE Park Drive ( right close to Blakely Hall at the Stapoint Shops) Admission: Food items for NW Harvest Food Bank (non-perishable)
Family Friendly Festival Saturday 3;00pm-6:00pm at Blakely Hall and Village Green. Featuring Pony and Wagon Rides, Hay Maze, Ghost Stories, Mad Science, Kid and Dog Costume Parade, Face Painting and more!
It all sounds great except for the healthy treats. I won’t be able to sneak Tootsie Rolls from my kids Trick or Treat bags anymore!
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