Sponge, an award-winning children’s language program, will open a new location in Issaquah. To celebrate the occasion, families are invited to an around-the-world grand opening event on Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This free event will take families all over the globe with fun-filled Spanish, Mandarin, French, Japanese, Hindi and German classes taught by native-speaking teachers; a puppet show by Mimibunko; a world dance performance by Thistle theatre; and crafts from around the world. Families may enter to win special door prizes, including free storybooks and free discounted language classes for the fall 2018 season. This event is geared toward children ages 10 and younger and their families.

The new Issaquah location in the Meadow Creek Office Park complex offers Eastside families a convenient location to take Sponge language classes. It is easily accessible by I-90, with lots of great amenities nearby. The fall session at the new site will begin Wednesday, Sept. 5.

For more information, visit https://spongeschool.com/issaquah-open-house/.