Community involvement for residents of the Issaquah Highlands means more than just attending public meetings, volunteering and advocacy. Sometimes it means having a party. On Aug. 21, three dozen residents of the Logan Park neighborhood gathered for an afternoon potluck.

“We wanted to meet our neighbors,” said one of the party organizers. “After all, that’s what the Highlands is all about.”

The organizers rented the Highlands Community Party Wagon, which is available to all residents and provids tables, chairs, tents, a grill and badminton equipment. Their neighbors provided the food and entertainment.

Stephanie Shomler’s grandsons, Sam and Jack Range, ages 10 and 8, were on hand to make balloon animals for the other children. When asked where he and his brother learned their inflatable sculpture skills, Sam explained that he was self taught.

“I had to do a ‘how-to’ project for school,” he said. “Then I taught my brother.” He also modestly mentioned that he sometimes does children’s parties.

The Logan Park residents aren’t the only party planners in the Highlands. This weekend, Antony Cowan and the Issaquah Highlands Council are sponsoring an evening block party on Sunday, Aug. 29. They have received a permit to block off 24th Avenue NE between Heron Lane and NE Evergreen to allow for soccer, Frisbee and street hockey. The event starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m.

Residents who would like more information on how to rent the party wagon should contact the Issaquah Highlands Council.