This summer, Encompass is embracing The Power of Outside! After what seemed like the longest and wettest winter and spring seasons in recent memory, the sun and warm weather are finally here! Our team is excited to share great tips for getting the kids into the great outdoors with playground reviews, hiking suggestions, and more. |
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Summer Safety
To kick things off, we want to make sure our outdoor adventures are not only fun but safe as well. Check out our Summer Safety blog full of tips for sun sense and water safety.
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Parent Talks Podcast: The Power of Outside
If you’re concerned that your children aren’t spending enough time outside, we’ve pulled together a great team of Encompass professionals who discuss helpful tips and suggestions for getting them out and engaged in the fresh air! Encompass Family Services Manager Sam Sinanan draws on her experience as an art teacher, Lead Preschool Teacher Sarah Holmes shares how she gets her students going, and Occupational Therapist Ashley Fletcher lends both a professional and parent perspective.
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Outside in the Encompass Sensory Garden! |
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We typically refer to our Imagine Serenity Garden as the sensory garden because it's the perfect place for kids to get outside, explore, and consider what they see, hear, taste, smell, and touch!
See - Beautiful contrasting colors all around . . . what’s your favorite?
Hear - Our sensory path is filled with different materials . . . what do they sound like when you walk on them? What do they feel like when you touch them?
Taste - Our tasting garden is filled with different taste sensations of berries and herbs. Are they sweet? Spicy? Juicy?
Smell - Flowers, plants, herbs . . . what do they smell like?
Touch - Sand, water, dirt, rocks, shells, and more . . . what do these feel like?
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Five Great Snoqualmie Valley Hikes for Kids |
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Continuing our Power of Outside theme - let's talk about hiking! The Snoqualmie Valley is home to an abundance of amazing hikes suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Our Encompass team put together a Top Five list of our favorite hikes for young children. We encourage you to pick one and give it a try!
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Encompass summer camps are in full swing! In week one, our campers learned all about building and construction including getting down and dirty with construction vehicles and the importance of measuring. Then week two was all about science! The ooey-gooey kind! |
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Thanks for Supporting our Take a Seat for Kids Project |
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"Peach Orchard" chairs by Grace Rigoni and Charlie Jansen provide a peaceful escape in their new home. |
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Thank you to everyone who supported our 6th annual Take a Seat for Kids Project last month. Thanks to your generosity and enthusiasm, we raised nearly $4000 for Encompass programs for children and families.
Special thank you to North Bend Ace Hardware for donating the chairs and thank you to all of our artists for sharing your incredible time, talent, and resources. We couldn't do this without you! |
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Grateful for Long-Term Support |
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Encompass is thankful for our partnership with Brown & Sterling, a supporter of our work for 12 years, providing vital sponsorship of our Autumn Gala, Capital Campaign, and representation on our Board of Directors. With expertise in taxation, business, estate planning, and real estate, Brown & Sterling can help you plan and prepare for your business’s or your family’s future, whatever your financial goals may be. We are so grateful for their long-standing support of Encompass and the children and families that we serve.
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Save the Date for Our Autumn Gala! |
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Our signature Autumn Gala will be on Saturday, November 5 at the Bellevue Hyatt. Plan to join us for a festive evening including a champagne reception, our live and silent auctions, and our inspiring family speaker segment. Watch for more details to come. It's a fun-filled night you don't want to miss! |
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Other Upcoming Events
Watch for our Calendar of Events email on August 1 for more detailed information.
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We are grateful for all the volunteers that have been showing up with smiles and a welcoming spirit at our community festivals. We couldn't do these without you!
We have two remaining festivals that will need some help:
August 20: Snoqualmie Days
September 11: Fall City Apple Festival
If you can volunteer at either of these events, for any period of time, drop an email to [email protected].
Looking ahead, please save the date for our annual Autumn Gala on Saturday afternoon/ evening, November 5. As our signature fundraising event, this is a great opportunity to get involved with a wide variety of roles. Stay tuned for more details and plan to join us!
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We're Hiring
Encompass is looking for passionate people to join our dynamic team! We are currently hiring for the following positions:
Click below to view the job postings and learn more about how to apply!
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In addition to all the great festivals Encompass will be at, check out these other events and opportunities happening in our community! |
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Remlinger Farms Country Fair Fun Park
Wednesdays through Sundays through September 18! (10:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Remlinger Farms
With over 25 rides and attractions specifically geared for kids, this is a great day out for the whole family! Your "Farm for the Day" ticket includes all attractions as many times as you want! CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.
Friday, July 22 at 9:00 pm
Remlinger Farms
The Carnation Chamber of Commerce is excited to host its first family movie night of the season! Grab your blankets and chairs and join in the fun at Remlinger Farms. The movie starts at dusk, but there will be a raffle and prizes before the movie starts, so come early! CLICK HERE for more information.
City of Snoqualmie Music & Movies in the Park
July 21, July 28, and August 4
The City of Snoqualmie is excited to bring Music & Movies in the Park back to the valley! Bring a chair and a blanket and settle in for some great evenings of entertainment.
July 21 at sunset: Encanto at Snoqualmie Community Park
July 28 at 6:30: Music Group Calamity Jane at Sandy Cove Park
August 4 at sunset: The Goonies at Snoqualmie Community Park
For more information and location details, CLICK HERE.
For Older Kids: Empower Youth Network Calendar of Events
Various nights in July and August
For older kids, our friends at the Empower Youth Network are hosting a series of fun events this summer including Laser Tag, Ink Art, and a Free movie night. CLICK HERE for dates and details for each event. |
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