This page provides a listing of events of general interest to people in
the neighborhood. Send posting suggestions and corrections to
South Cove’s event coordinators for 2008 are Shelby Grieve ( or 206-779-7373) and Dawn Matte ( or 425-747-0096). We need lots of volunteers to make every event a
success. Please contact Shelby or Dawn for details.
When: Saturday, March 22nd at 10:00am
(rain or shine)
Where: Line up at the corner of 190th and 44th Way
The Parade will
begin at 10:10am with the Easter Egg hunt following at the park.
Once again there will be separate areas for different age groups. Be sure to
watch for volunteers with signs identifying age group areas. The start of the
egg hunt for each group will be staggered by 10 minutes so parents can watch all
their kids.
LOOK FOR THE SPECIAL EGGS WITH A GOLD COIN FOR SPECIAL PRIZES!
Neighborhood Cleanup Day
When: Saturday, May 10th
Where: Dumpsters on 44th Way and another on 192nd
Back by popular demand! This year’s Spring Clean Up Day will be on Saturday May
10th. Take the day to get your yard ready for summer. Clean the flower beds, mow
the lawn, lay some bark; whatever it needs. If your yard doesn’t need it, help a
neighbor clean up their yard, or contact the Board about cleaning up an area of
our neighborhood.
No room in your trash can? Don’t worry! We’ve increased space to 2 dumpsters
this year. One dumpster will be on 44th Way, and one will be on 192nd, near the
park entrance. This means we’ll need twice as many volunteers. Please contact
Dawn Matte (425-747-0096) or Shelby Grieve (425-644-0909) if you are willing to
volunteer to assist at one of the dumpsters for a couple of hours during the
day.
Neighborhood Garage Sale
When: Friday and Saturday
June 6th and 7th, 9-4pm
Where: Your garage
This is a neighborhood-wide garage sale that
includes South Cove, Sammamish Beach Club, Greenwood Point and Meerwood
neighborhoods
4th of July in the Park
When: Friday, July
4th
Where: South Cove Park
More info coming soon!
Ice Cream Social
When: Monday, August 18th from 4-8pm
Where: Meerwood Park
More info coming soon!
Concert in the Park
When: Saturday, September 6th from 3-7pm
Where: Our park, down by the beach
Red Herring will once again rock our
park with great live music for the entire neighborhood. More details to come.
Past Events listed in gray italics
2007
Our new events coordinator is Shelby Grieve @ 206-779-7373
4th of July in the Park
It’s not summer yet, but plans are already being made for the South Cove
neighborhood 4th of July in the Park celebration! We’re lining up volunteers and
planning the activities now. If you’re willing to help, please contact Shelby
Grieve to sign up
Down Home Fourth of July
When:
July 4th, 2007 - (11 am to 2 pm)
Where:
Downtown Issaquah
What:
The Down Dome Fourth of July and Heritage Festival Kids, Pets 'N Pride Parade
What:
Come find out about electric cars, biodiesel and other hot forms of alternative
transportation
Household Hazardous Waste Mobile
When:
August 3rd, 4th & 5th 2007 - (10 am to 5 pm)
Where:
Issaquah High School
What:
Household hazardous waste disposal for Issaquah residents. Batteries,
fluorescent light bulbs, antifreeze, oil based paints, thinner, solvents, hobby
chemicals and more. No businesses please. Visit
www.govlink.org/hazwaste/house/disposal or call (206) 296-4692 for more
information.
Note: There's something
suspicious going on at the Hatchery!
With the finesse and class, albeit a fish spin on Bond himself, Issaquah will
celebrate the return of the salmon with a world class party. From
Live and Let Spawn,
to The Fry Who Loved Me,
Issaquah will welcome our fishy friends in style.
The Issaquah Salmon Days
Festival, presented by the
Issaquah Chamber of Commerce,
is the annual celebration of the
returning salmon to our lakes,
streams and downtown hatchery.
This two day event held annually
the first full weekend in
October draws crowds of more
than 150,000 people. Salmon Days
features a weekend full of
salmon and free fun, including
more than 300 artists, the Foods
of the World, a Grande Parade,
5k and 10k runs, four stages of
live entertainment, the Field of
Fun, salmon viewing, and much more.
2006
May 5, 2007 Spring Clean Up Day
Back by popular demand! There was such a great response to this even last
year that we’ve decided to do it again. This year’s Spring Clean Up Day will be
on Saturday May 5th. Take the day to get your yard ready for summer. Clean the
flower beds, mow the lawn, lay some bark; whatever it needs. If your yard
doesn’t need it, help a neighbor clean up their yard, or contact the Board about
cleaning up an area of our neighborhood. No room in your trash can? Don’t worry!
There will once again be a yard waste dumpster available on 44th Way, for you to
dispose of the recyclable yard waste. Please contact Shelby Grieve if you are
willing to volunteer to assist at the dumpster for a couple of hours during the
day.
The Issaquah Salmon Days Festival, presented by the
Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, is the annual celebration of the returning
salmon to our lakes, streams and downtown hatchery. This two day event held
annually the first full weekend in October draws crowds of more than 150,000
people.
July 4th event: Click here for
more information
November 9th, 7pm: Annual Homeowner's Meeting
King County Library System Service Center
960 Newport Way NW Issaquah, WA 98027
Click here for directions.
Christmas in
the South Cove Park Celebration
Back by popular demand!!!! Please join Santa and me for the annual
Christmas in the South Cove Park Celebration on Wednesday Dec. 6th from
6-8pm. This is a great time to meet your new neighbors and enjoy cookies and hot
chocolate and start the Christmas season off with a bang. There will be
surprises this year and activities for the kids. Santa looks forward to spending
some quality time with the great kids in our neighborhood. Rain or shine under
the Kiwanis tent. This is going to be a fund raiser for Baby Corner of Issaquah.
Please help the Issaquah families in need by bringing a package of diapers or
other baby necessities.
If anyone would like to help with the kids activities, please let me know.
Joan Probala
Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc
425-351-5482
June 10-11 2006: Tastin N Racing: Annual small hydro race on
Lake Sammamish at the State Park
Community “Yard Dumpster” Day – May 6th
updated 5/1/06 by the board
What: Take the day to clean up your yard, or
help a neighbor if they need assistance.
Yard Waste: Too much yard waste for your bin? No
problem. We have a big dumpster so you can dispose of the yard recycling. This
is great because you don’t have to go all the way to the dump!
Yard Waste Dumpster: For South Cove residents
use.
(If you use a lawn service, they need to discard yard waste as usual – don’t use
this dumpster.)
Dumpster Location: Near the intersection of SE
44th Way and 190th
Questions or Volunteer: Call Rod Putney
425-747-1716 or 206-240-4290
Available 8:00am–4:00pm, the dumpster will be first come – first served, for
yard waste only. Note: we are not accepting any dumping from commercial yard
services or sod.
Thursday, November 17th, 2005 7pm
Annual
Homeowners Association Meeting for All Members
Sunset Elementary School Library (note: room change)
The Annual Meeting is held
once a year in November. Come get up to speed on neighborhood issues, and help
elect new Board members for 2006.
August 27th Concert in the park
Hosted by the Barrett, Batteiger, Hendrickson, Hills, Reiff and Sleeth families
Early December: Joan Probola says once again, after a year hiatus, she will have a
Christmas Tree Lighting Event for South Cove residents in Early December.
(Editors note: everyone please thank her for doing this on her own.
Or contact her to volunteer to help. This is not a Home Owners Association
event.) Details to come!
September 15-17th Multi-Neighborhood Garage Sale
Every
year on the third weekend of September, South Cove and other nearby homeowners
associations host a combined, multi-neighborhood garage sale. The associations
will advertise our event in the newspaper and provide directional signage. Each
resident prices, sets up and puts their wares in their driveway/garage so
customers can shop 'til they drop
August 21st: Annual Meerwood Park Ice Cream Social
4:00pm-8:00pm at Meerwood Park
Each year, the Meerwood Homeowners Association
and other neighborhoods work together to present a Monday night Ice Cream Social
in Meerwood Park, near the end of August, since 1999.
July 10th, 2005 Carnival in the Park
South Cove children of all ages and their guests are invited to
come and support the Northwest Epilepsy Foundation "Step into Summer"
fundraiser campaign
on July 10th, 2005, from 1:00-4:00pm in South Cove
Park. This event is arranged by South Cove resident Debbie Batteiger to
support her daughter Paige.
Clowns Unlimited will be there with carnival games, carnival food, a
dunking machine, blow-up bouncers and prizes. Admission is free but games
and food are for a small fee of $.50-$1.50.
July 4th: Fourth of July Parade/Celebration in the ParkEvent
coordinators this year were Gerrie Hendrickson
and Debbie Batteiger.
April 8, 2006
Issaquah Arbor day: a celebration of trees, nature and the outdoors!
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah Highlands
March 26, 2005: Easter Egg Hunt and Parade
Easter brings a parade to the park for an Egg Hunt complete with a visit from
the Easter Bunny. Our celebration was the day before Easter.
December 9th, 2004: South Cove Christmas Tree Lighting
submitted 11/10/2004 by Joan Probala
Joan Probola says she will do it again in early
December 2006 after a 1 year absense! Look for more information in
months to come!
Check out 2004 pictures on the South Cove Web Site.
Homeowners are invited to all
board meetings held throughout the year, but be sure to make it to the Annual
Meeting to catch up on neighborhood issues and elect new board members to fill
any vacancies.
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Every
year on the third weekend of September, South Cove and other nearby homeowners
associations host a combined, multi-neighborhood garage sale. The associations
will advertise our event in the newspaper and provide directional signage. Each
resident prices, sets up and puts their wares in their driveway/garage so
customers can shop 'til they drop
Want to keep up with happenings in South Cove, and find
out about upcoming events before the posters are
taped to the mailboxes? Send e-mail to
to sign up to
receive important notices via e-mail. Please mention
your name and South Cove address.