November 2019: What's New
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“All that Glitters” Encompass Autumn Gala Dazzles with Generous Bidding and Moving Speakers
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Above: Family speakers Sara and Lyone York share their powerful story of raising their seven-year-old daughter, Paisley. (Photo credit: Erik Alston Photography) Below: Encompass Board President Joan Vaughn and her husband Ken share a toast with their tablemates at the 2019 Encompass Autumn Gala
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On November 2nd, more than 350 guests turned up in their most blinged-out formalwear to generously support Encompass programs for children and families in our community at the 2019 Encompass Autumn Gala. Shellie Hart once again entertained guests with her commentary throughout the evening, and Encompass Executive Director Nela Cumming took to the podium to talk about the work Encompass does to be welcoming, kind, and treat everyone with respect.
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The highlight of the evening came when family speakers Sara and Lyone York shared
their emotional story about raising their daughter Paisley, a seven-year-old who suffers from Rett syndrome.
"We came to Encompass as first-time parents with many questions and very few answers," they told the audience.
"They gave us the tools and support we needed to help Paisley live her very best life."
To read more about the event, click below to see our press release.
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Encompass winner of three 2019 Gold Daisy Awards; runner up for two more
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We are thrilled and honored to yet again be the recipient of multiple
Macaroni Kid Snoqualmie Valley & Issaquah
Gold Daisy awards! These awards mean so much to us because they come from YOU, our community.
We won
Most Loved Summer Camps
,
Most Loved Pediatric Therapy
, and
Most Loved Parenting Support
. We were also the runner up for
Most Loved Preschool
and
Most Loved Nonprofit
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Thank you to everyone who nominated and voted for us!
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Halloween Comes to Ms. Nikki's Toddler Group
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Free Sensory-Friendly Movie:
Frozen
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Wednesday, November 20
4:00-6:00 pm
FREE
North Bend Theatre
125 Bendigo Blvd. N
North Bend, WA 98045
Popcorn and beverages provided
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Join Connections and Sibshops families for a sensory-friendly viewing of
Frozen at North Bend Theatre! Whether you’ve attended one of these groups before or not, all who would benefit from a specialized social outing are welcome to join.
Click below to learn more and to sign up! Pre-registration is required.
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Pediatric Therapy Clinic Holiday Closures
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The Encompass Pediatric Therapy Clinic will be closed on the following dates. Please contact our front desk at 425.888.3347 to reschedule any missed therapy appointment(s):
- Thursday, November 28th
- Friday, November 29th
- Wednesday, December 25th
- Thursday, December 26th
- Friday, December 27th
- Monday, December 30th
- Tuesday, December 31st
- Wednesday, January 1st
We will be OPEN for normal hours (8:00 am to 6:00 pm) on
Tuesday, December 24th, and
Thursday, January 2nd. We hope you enjoy this winter season! Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
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Preschool Registration for 2020-2021 Opens Jan. 21
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Save the date! Registration for the 2020-2021 preschool year will open to the public on Tuesday, January 21. Our preschool classes always fill up quickly, so be sure to mark your calendar!
If you are interested in learning more about our preschool programs, you can visit our website below or contact our
Early Learning Program Manager for a tour.
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Encompass Speaks at Snoqualmie Tribe Gala
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On October 19th, Encompass Executive Director Nela Cumming spoke at the inaugural Snoqualmie Tribe Charitable Donations Gala about the important work that the Tribe's funding helps Encompass accomplish in our community. Thank you to the Snoqualmie Tribe for this opportunity!
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Blog Post: What is Selective Mutism?
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Have you heard of selective mutism? Selective mutism is a severe anxiety disorder that is often mistaken for shyness in early childhood. It can be debilitating and can leave children’s needs unmet, as they cannot communicate hunger, pain, or the need to go to the restroom.
In our most recent blog post, Encompass Family Resource Coordinator Andrea Amstutz details what selective mutism is and what you can do to interact with children who show signs of selective mutism.
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Get in the Holiday Spirit with #GivingTuesday on Dec. 3
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This year, Encompass is trying to raise $5,000 on #GivingTuesday to support our programs for children and families in our community. We would love YOUR help in reaching that goal.
Here's How You Can Help:
- Give what you can via Facebook, our website, in person, or by texting FALL to 425.970.9142. Any gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.
- Inspire others with a matching gift. We are looking for individuals and businesses to offer matching funds as a way of inspiring others to give. If you'd like to learn more about being a matching donor, click here to request more information.
- Become an Encompass #GivingTuesday Ambassador. Help spread awareness and buzz around our #GivingTuesday campaign by sharing, liking, and writing posts on social media. Email us to become an Ambassador!
Thank you for your support!
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Now Enrolling: Toddler Group and Sibshops
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Bilingual Toddler Group / Grupo Bilingüe para Niños Pequenos
Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Redemption Church Office
15305 Main Street NE
Duvall, WA 98019
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Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
Monthly on a Friday, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Our Savior Lutheran Church
745 Front St. S
Issaquah, WA 98027
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Thank you to our Autumn Gala volunteers!
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Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and talents to make our 2019 Autumn Gala a success! We had a team of dedicated volunteers helping with planning, setup, registration, silent auction, raffle, wine wall, live auction, guest checkout, item pickup, and cleanup. We couldn't have done it without your help!
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Snoqualmie Tribe Gives Toys and Books to Encompass Preschool to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
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On November 6, the Snoqualmie Tribe generously donated baskets of puzzles, matching games, puppets, and books to the Encompass preschool in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.
The donations are culturally appropriate items that will help our preschoolers learn about and embrace Native American/Alaskan Native culture.
Thank you to the Snoqualmie Tribe for this generous donation!
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North Bend Bakery Donates Treats to Encompass Staff
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Thank you very much to
North Bend Bakery for donating delicious pastries and coffee for Encompass staff during our last week of Gala preparations! You helped give us the boost we needed to push through to the finish line.
Thank you also to Ken Vaughn for procuring these tasty treats for us!
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Salish Lodge & Spa Tree Lighting Event
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Sunday, December 1
5:30-8:00 pm
Salish Lodge & Spa
Join us for a festive evening of hot chocolate, holiday tea and cookies, Santa photos, carolers and more! Watch as the giant tree lights up for the holiday season, then shop for holiday gifts at the Country Store, where 10% of the proceeds will go to Encompass.
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Glassybaby Pop Up Benefitting Encompass
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Thursday, December 5
5:00-8:00 pm
Sigillo Cellars
Join us for a glassybaby pop up shop at Sigillo, where $3 of every glassybaby sold will be donated to Encompass!
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Friday, December 6
5:00-8:00 pm
Downtown North Bend
Celebrate alongside neighbors and friends as we light the Community Tree, roast marshmallows, and visit a diverse array of organizations hosting old-fashioned crafts for children. Encompass will be hosting a booth!
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Join us as a volunteer at one of our upcoming events:
November 21: Envelope Stuffing, 2:30 – 5:00 pm (North Bend Library)
Help stuff envelopes for our fall fundraising appeal! We will need help putting letters into envelopes, adding address labels, and sealing.
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December 6: North Bend Holly Days Booth, 5:00 – 8:00 pm (Downtown North Bend)
Help staff the Encompass booth at this family-oriented community festival! We will be leading a fun candy cane craft at our booth and talking to visitors about Encompass.
Classroom Volunteers
We have openings in North Bend and Carnation in our preschool classrooms. Preschoolers will learn and grow with your support, and you’ll get to watch their transformation throughout the year.
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You can see a full list of events seeking volunteers on our website! For more information, or to sign up as a volunteer,
email us.
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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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