The end of the farmers market season truly signals a change in seasons. Our last market of the season is next week on September 7th. We hope to see many of you for one more visit to shop with local vendors, visit with neighbors and friends, and dance to the tunes of the final summer concert. We appreciate the community's strong support of the Farmers Market! Following the market season, you can still enjoy dinner at Si View Park on Thursdays. Our Fall food truck line up is scheduled from September 14 to October 19.

At the community center and pool, we have also transitioned back to school year schedules. The popular indoor playground returns mid-month, teams are forming for adult sports leagues, and many new options have been added to our preschool class offerings. Read about our seasonal activities in this newsletter and check out the latest class information on our website.

Many of you have been waiting for this tidbit of news - the parking lot construction at Tennant Trailhead Park begins at the end of this month, bringing us another step closer to opening this new community park. As soon as the parking lot and trailhead amenities are completed, the trails will be ready for hiking and biking. Thank you for your patience!

See you at local parks!

On Wednesday October 11th, we are hosting an information meeting at Si View Community Center to highlight details and address any questions about Proposition 1. Proposition 1 is a $21.3M capital bond measure in the November general election to fund the development of a new community pool in North Bend. A new facility will replace the old Si View Pool, preserve and improve public access to aquatic programs, expand capacity and address the gap in aquatic services for the growing population in Snoqualmie Valley. 

The meeting will be in the social room at the community center, starting at 6:30pm. A link to join the meeting virtually, is available on our website. We'll also offer childcare during the meeting from 6:30-8pm in the nearby classroom. Care is provided by our youth program staff and intended for ages 5 and up.

Project related materials are available on our website. We encourage you to review information, share with neighbors, and contact us with any questions by email or call (425) 831-1900. We look forward to seeing many of you on October 11th.

We have changed the recreation basketball league season dates for our youngest players. The K-2 graders will play in late Fall, starting the week of October 23 and finishing the season just before the holidays on December 16th. Registration is open until October 9. Sign up today!

Older players in grades 3-12 will play during winter. starting right after the holidays. Registration for these grades is also open and closes December 18. This schedule change is necessary to accommodate the growing number of youth recreation league players. Last season over 700 youth participated in our recreation leagues supported by 70 volunteer coaches.

This summer has simply flown by with the many activities we've hosted at our parks. This has included 70 different camp sessions serving nearly 1,100 youth. In addition, 425 kids took part in our 182 summer swim lessons. From sports, science, arts, and traditional summer day camps, participants made many new friends, learned new skills, and stayed very active all season long. Proving such a wide range of camp options is possible thanks to partnerships with community instructors as well as seasonal staff who join our team for the summer months. Our sincere thank you to all campers, program partners and staff!

We look forward to continued expansion of program offerings and welcome your ideas. You can reach our team by email.

With changing seasons, we have new activity options for you! If you haven't visited the U-pick sunflower field operated by Frisky Girl Farm at Tollgate Park, plan to do so soon. The field is open on weekends 10am-6pm through September. Near the barn, Feral Woman Farm is offering organized activities for families, including guided Goat Walks, Piglets in the Park story times, Farm Animal Encounters and Critter Crafts. Space in the programs is limited, be sure to pre-register.

On Saturday September 23rd we are hosting a Family Fun Run at South Fork Landing with an all-ages one-mile race on a well-marked course in the park. This is a great opportunity for an introduction to the sport of cross country.

And as we roll into October, preparations for the annual Harvest Festival and Haunted House are in full swing. Tickets are now on sale, and there are also volunteer opportunities for students!

Are you loving local parks, trails and recreation programs? Did you know you can support our efforts to enhance quality of life for residents through a donation to the Si View Community Foundation? The 501c3 Foundation supports Si View's mission, funding items such as recreation program scholarships, trail maintenance, park amenities and program equipment. Consider a donation of any amount. You can designate your gift towards a specific project or leave it unrestricted. Donating is easy through PayPal. Learn more here.

News from Meadowbrook Farm

The seasonal newsletter is now available online. Click here to learn more about upcoming educational programs and projects at Meadowbrook Farm.

News from the City of North Bend

The City's quarterly newsletter is now available online. The Bulletin is packed with fresh, local business news! Learn about new and innovative businesses and nonprofits in town, as well as events and city updates. This issue also features wildfire emergency preparedness with Eastside Fire and Rescue, results of the recent community survey and updates on local parks projects.

Blue Hole Recreational Site Closed for Repairs

September 11-30

The Mason Thorson Ells Levee near the popular Blue Hole recreational site on the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River in North Bend will be repaired this summer. The repair to damage from February 2020 flooding will now take place September 11-30, 2023. Access to the downstream end of the levee and the beach at the Blue Hole will be closed during construction. Passing boaters should stay to the right. To learn more, please click here.

Monday September 4: Labor Day

All facilities closed.