Summer community celebrations and recreation programs are approaching the peak season. The community center and pool, and our parks and facilities, are all in active use with camps and classes, community events and rentals. We love meeting new families and sharing information about the many exciting parks and programs available in the community. We invite you to join a new activity or visit a new park area this summer, there is much to explore! The month of July is filled with fun events such as the Outdoor Adventure Jamboree at Meadowbrook Farm on Wednesday July 12th, the Downtown Block Party in North Bend on Saturday July 15th, and the Theater in the Park at Si View on July 15th and 16th. Add in the weekly Thursday Farmers Market at Si View Park to round out the schedule!

Last month, together with the City of North Bend and project partners, we celebrated the completion of the new barn and site improvements at Tollgate Farm. This historic farm property and public open space in North Bend is uniquely suited to connect the community with food through farm-based experimental learning opportunities including vegetable farming and growing small livestock, u-pick opportunities, classes, workshops, and a farm stand. You can learn more about the farmers on site and upcoming programs here.

Enjoy the peak of the summer season and see you at local parks!

On Tuesday July 4, Si View Community Center, Pool and Administrative Offices will be closed for Independence Day. All camps and programs are also closed for the day. Our facilities resume normal operating hours on Wednesday July 5. We wish everyone fun and safe celebrations!

Please note that discharging fireworks is not permitted at Si View Park, Torguson Park, Tollgate Park or South Fork Landing Park.

Did you know that we sponsor a summer movie matinee series at the North Bend Theare each summer? Family friendly films run weekly on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays while schools are on summer break. For schedule details and to reserve your free seat, visit the Theater website.

Come enjoy a live outdoor theater production of the Three Little Pigs at Si View Park. There will be two showings, at 10:30AM on both Saturday and Sunday July 15 and 16.

Come help our three little pigs, Cha, Stu, and Bao watch for wolves while they use hay, sticks, and bricks to make it in a big, bad world. Filled with toe-tapping songs and good humor, this is a musical romp fit for the whole family!

While admission is free, pre-registration is required to secure your spot. Donations are always welcome. This program is brought to you in partnership with Valley Center Stage and Si View Metro Parks.

The Power of Produce Club (PoP Club) is an exciting free program at the North Bend Farmers Market for kids ages 4-12! It teaches children about fruits and vegetables, local food systems, and healthy food preparation through fun activities. Participants engage in the full farmers market experience by trying new foods, having conversations with farmers, and buying local produce. Children learn through fun and engaging, age-appropriate activities, demonstrations, and challenges.

After completing the fun weekly activity or challenge, the children become the shoppers each week by earning POP bucks, $2 tokens, to spend on fresh fruits, vegetables and food plants at one of our farm booths of their choice. This program runs June 29 through July 27. Register here.

Story Walks are offered in partnership with King County Library System. This summer we will have two rotating stories along the trail at Tollgate Farm Park. From July 7-14, you can enjoy Bow Wow Wiggle Waggle on your walk and from July 15-21 the featured story is Cat's Colors. Make it a fun family outing, and pack along a picnic to enjoy a day at the park. No registration is necessary for this self-guided activity.

Si View summer programs are in full swing, but it is not too late to join the fun! Check out these camps happening in July:

• Dance camps (ages 3-10)
• Camp RAD (grades 2-5)
• Big Si (grades 4-5)
• Big Flips Gymnastics (ages 6-12)
• TOAD Fridays (grades 6-8)
• STEM Camp (ages 6-12)
• Soccer camps (ages 6-12)
• Tennis camps (ages 6-12)
• Volleyball camp (grades 2-5)
• Softball and Baseball (ages 8-14)
• Flag football camp (ages 6-12)

Downtown Block Party

Saturday, July 15, Noon-10PM

Located in the Historic District of North Bend, Block Party activities will include a full day of local and regional music and performances, street vendor fair, and a kid zone. Learn more about Block Party by visiting the Downtown Block Party webpage here.

Snoqualmie Valley/Northeast King County Subarea Plan Public Review

Closes July 15

Do you live in an unincorporated part of the Parks District? We want to hear from you! King County Department of Local Services is seeking your input on the Public Review Draft of the Snoqualmie Valley/NE King County Subarea Plan between now until July 15. Please visit, review and comment on the plan here.