BELLEVUE, Wash. — A longtime Bellevue recreation center that was on the brink of shutting down will remain open after rallying support from the community.
Samena Swim & Recreation Club, a nonprofit that has served families on the Eastside for nearly 70 years, announced Tuesday afternoon that it will continue operations after receiving a surge in pledges for donations over the weekend.
“The board voted to keep Samena open and we hope we’re going to stay for another 67-odd years,” the club’s board president told staff and supporters during the announcement, which ended in applause…