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🌱 Patch AM: How a Sammamish midfielder became a leader at Western Washington
Also, don't miss Stride With Pride: Soaring Eagle Park Hike on the Sammamish Patch calendar

Good morning Sammamish! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Sammamish midfielder became a leader at Western Washington
Also on today's calendar: Ragtime and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 60, low: 40.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WWU Spotlight: Mie Cairns (cascadiadaily.com) — A Western Washington University women's soccer standout is a senior midfielder from Sammamish, highlighting how her Skyline High roots and nearby family helped shape her college career. She describes growing from an intimidated freshman into a team leader, now focused on mentoring younger players and chasing conference and national titles before graduating.
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📸 Around Sammamish
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sammamish
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★ Featured events ★
- Stride With Pride: Soaring Eagle Park Hike →
Soaring Eagle Regional Park Parking Lot, E Main Dr, 26015 East Main Drive, Sammamish
9:00 am
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Ragtime →
Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah
7:30 pm - Farm Fresh Market in Historic Downtown →
232 Front St N, Issaquah
9:00 am - Downtown Issaquah Story Stroll™ Apple Pie Picnic →
Front St N
9:00 am - Aging Well Resource Fair →
Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 NE Inglewood Hill Rd, Sammamish
10:00 am - Ragtime →
Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah
2:00 pm - Ragtime →
Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah
2:00 pm - Backyard Cottages 101: Rules, Costs, and Timelines →
Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way SW, Issaquah
6:00 pm - Ragtime →
Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah
7:30 pm - Lola's Birthday
Pine Lake Community Center, 21333 SE 20th St, Sammamish - Sammamish City Marathon 26.2 →
Skyline High School, Sammamish
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 24
📣 Sammamish Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Online English Language Learners (ELL) Classes for Beginners
King County Library System Virtual, 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah
10:00 am - Rainbow Story Time
King County Library System Virtual, 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah
11:00 am - Emsella Therapy Launch →
3707 Providence Point Dr SE suite d, Issaquah
4:00 pm - Habitat Restoration Day at Carnation Farms →
Carnation Farms
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Sammamish PatchAM possible:
- Endura Decking Co — (425) 829-0838
- Crystal Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, Inc. — (425) 649-0908
- Eastside Tree Works — 2063969998
- Hardwood Plus LLC — 4259700562
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Maverick Currencies posted a job opening for Remote Day Trader Sammamish, WA in Sammamish. Apply here.
- Gap posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Issaquah Commons in Issaquah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sammamish here.
🗞 Nearby News
Issaquah
- Homes Available Soon, Everra, Issaquah, WA 98027 (zillow.com)
- BOO at the Barn (greaterseattleonthecheap.com) (greaterseattleonthecheap.com)
- Costco posts double-digit sales growth in September amid high gas prices (tradingview.com)
Bellevue
- Bomb found in stolen car after Bellevue, WA shoplifting arrest (fox13seattle.com)
Ok Sammamish! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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