🌲 Seastside #11 4/1

April 1st, 2024

Hey readers! Thanks again for reading our newsletter. We have a ton of great updates and events for you all. All this sunshine has us excited for spring and summer! We have some plans for future newsletters that include a lot more exclusive deals for all of you, a new website, a Seastside Pass and much more. Please reply to this email if you have any news, events, or businesses you want to share with us!

Today’s newsletter includes:

• Light rail updates

• A rescue of a Mercer Island resident

• A fun new concert series

Enjoy this week’s newsletter! Happy Monday! - Mac and Preju

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Bellevue:

News:

• The ambitious Bike Bellevue plan may have stagnated as the Bellevue Council altered its Vision Zero plan. The council voted to only consider reallocating general-purpose travel lanes as a “last resort.” They are also still directing the commission to develop a recommendation for each of the 11 Bike Bellevue corridors. (info)

• In Bellevue, a legal battle brews between property owner Jaskaran Sarao and tenants Sang and Yougin Kim, who secured a temporary restraining order against Sarao amidst claims of harassment. Sarao's attorney, Stephen Freeborn, dismisses the order as baseless and insists the Kims vacate despite recent rent payments and ongoing legal costs, while the Kims allege they need protection amid protests and personal attacks. (info)

• YWCA Clark County to get $1.2M in grant funds to help the nonprofit continue its work to support the economic advancement and safety of women and children in Clark County. YWCA Clark County is the local chapter of a nationwide nonprofit that provides services and housing to domestic violence survivors and their children. (info)

Events:

• The City of Bellevue and the Bellevue Botanical Garden are hosting the 2024 EarthFest on April 20th from 11am - 3pm. EarthFest will be conducting a litter cleanup event before the official EarthFest event starts at 9am. (info)

• Introduction to Nature Journaling: A Guided Workshop at Bellevue Botanical Garden on April 6th at 9am. (info)

Redmond:

News:

• The city will be celebrating the opening of its new Senior & Community Center. The center will be a space where the community can gather and access opportunities, work experiences, and interact with others. The grand opening is on May 4th from 10am - 2pm. (info)

• Redmond will be a participating city in the Health Through Housing Initiative. It is an approach to accelerate the region’s response to chronic homelessness. Redmond will open in Winter 2024 after ramping down its temporary use for the refugee resettlement project. (info)

• The light rail arrives in Redmond on April 27th, with Sound Transit’s initial segment of the 2 Line opening from the South Bellevue Station to the Redmond technology Stations. (info)

Events:

• Live music at Brown’s Stockyard Exchange at the Marriott in Redmond. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of Kurt Lindsay, a local singer from Tacoma on April 2nd from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

• Exotics at RTC is back! Check out some exotic cars at Redmond Town Center on April 6th from 9 - 11am. (info)

• Lunch and Learn with Puget Sound Energy on April 4th at 12 to 1pm. (info)

Issaquah:

News:

• Students and teachers are testing out elementary literacy curricula from “Benchmark Advance,” a curriculum that the class is trying out as part of a districtwide pilot. Schools are trying out two different curricula to try to develop a more holistic program. (info)

Events:

• Historically Hip Open Mic on April 3rd at 6:30 pm. (info)

• Issaquah’s 425 Dental is hosting 425 Smiles, a free dental clinic event. It is partnered with the University of Washington School of Dentistry and PMI Dental Hygiene Program to bring you the event. It will provide free dental care to those who have a difficult time affording routine dental care. (info)

Kirkland:

News:

• Worry no more citizens of Kirkland! Kirkland Police arrest 5 burglary suspects who are accused of orchestrating 17 burglaries in Kirkland and its surrounding areas. (info)

Events:

• Hear the pitches from local community members, business owners, investors, and beyond at the Business Pitch Competition on April 3rd at 5:30 pm. (info)

• Lounge by TopGolf at Kirkland Urban Presents April Showers Paint Nite on April 9th at 7 pm. Paint and Sips is a great date or fun night out with friends! (info)

Sammamish:

News:

• The city of Sammamish is accepting applications for volunteer boards and commission vacancies. Openings are on the arts commission, Beaver Lake Management District Advisory Board, and the human services commission. (info)

Events:

• Get coffee with the city council on Saturday, April 6th at 9:30 am. (info)

• Attend the Sammamish recycling event on April 6th at Eastside Catholic. Recycle a myriad of items and help the environment! (info)

Renton:

News:

• A holistic community resource center is under construction and expected to open this year in the Skyway neighborhood as the Skyway Resource Center begins its renovation of a former U.S. Bank building. The resource center is planning to provide a variety of services and community support. The Skyway Resource Center is expected to open in the fall of 2024. (info)

• Renton named Arbor Day Foundation 2023 tree city USA for the 16th consecutive year. Since its inception in 2007, Renton’s Urban Forestry Program has consistently received the National Arbor Day Foundation’s annual awards. (info)

Events:

• VIP Launch Party of the new Club Pilates Renton studio. RSVP for free. April 3rd and 4th from 4 - 7pm. (info)

• Join a tour of historic buildings in Renton. The tour will cover the center and southern part of downtown. May 18th at 10am or 1pm. (info)

• DIY Kombucha with Sustainable Renton on April 6th at 1 pm. (info)

Mercer Island:

News:

• The city of Mercer Island invites residents to weigh in on the planned replacement for the First Hill Park play area by taking a brief survey about the current site. (info)

• A Mercer Island resident was rescued from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean while sailing from Brazil to South Africa. (info)

• Mercer Island Police detained an armed robbery suspect after their vehicle fled the scene. The theft was an attempted robbery of an open mailbox. (info)

• The precautionary boil water notice has been lifted for impacted homes after the city has received satisfactory results from lab tests, confirming the water safety and quality. (info)

Events:

• Join Heritage Wealth Advisors at their event aimed at teaching the community on building better passive income streams on April 19th at 10am. (info)

Fall City/Snoqualmie:

News:

• The Fall City Community Association (FCCA) has received a $500,000 grant for the FCCA to launch a feasibility study to assess the need and development of a Fall City Community Center. This has been a conversation since early 2024 and council members have been discussing potential spots. (info)

• Carnation pursues legal action after another false alarm at Tolt Dam. Many who had heard the alarm began to evacuate or ignore it and some residents are starting to view SPU and King County as “the boy who cried wolf.” (info)

Events:

• Fall City Learning Garden to help plant early cool weather crops on April 3rd from 10am - 12pm. (info)

• Fall City Community Association Meeting on April 9th from 7pm - 8:30pm. (info)

Bothell/Kenmore:

News:

• Hyperlocal news network Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale on March 25th. (info)

• Are you considering launching a new business? The City of Bothell in collaboration with OneEastside is hosting a small business workshop at Bothell City Hall weekly, beginning on April 11th. (info)

Events:

• Swecha Women’s Day celebration. They will be celebrating outstanding women in the local community. Free entry for everyone! April 7th from 2 - 5pm. (info)

• The City of Bothell Animal Services is partnering with the Rainier Animal Fund for a free dog and cat vaccine clinic, microchip, and pet license event. April 5th from 12 - 3pm. (info)

• All-night happy hour at The Cottage in Bothell. Every Thursday from 4-9pm. (info)

Woodinville:

News:

• Chateau Ste. Michelle 2024 summer concert lineup was announced! This is a great event to go to and we are looking forward to attending one this summer. Some of the concerts have sold out already so get your tickets quick! (info)

• Great Northwest Wine chose Bayernmoor Cellars as Washington Winery of the Year with a particular focus on their Pinot Noir! Go give it a try for yourself! (info)

Events:

• Wine Walk Row Live Music & Wine Tasting at L’Ecole Woodinville on April 6th at 3pm. (info)

Volunteering Opportunities:

• Join the Renton Downtown Partnership on April 6th from 9 - 11am to help pick up litter on the streets of downtown. (info)

• Earth Day at Blyth Park & Former Wayne Golf Course on April 27th from 10am - 1pm. (info)

What we are currently loving!

• Woodblock - A relaxed, modern American restaurant located in the heart of downtown Remond Woodblock is one of our favorite restaurants to attend when we are looking to go somewhere a bit more higher end but still relaxed. 

• CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice - One of our favorite Boba spots to go to! We have been going here for years to fill all of our Boba needs! 

• Hollywood Tavern - Opened in 1947 to serve historic Woodinville Wine Country and has been serving up fantastic food ever since. They focus on simple techniques to make wonderful food you will forever remember.

Vibes:

• We are looking to partner with local businesses to help grow our little community! If you run one or know of someone who runs please let us know and we would love to talk with them and learn more. 

• It seems like we will see some sunshine throughout the week as well as some mid-week cloudiness. Do not worry though summer is slowly approaching and soon we will spend our weekends at the lake!

• Baseball is back! Who is planning on catching a Mariners game this week? It was an okay start to the season with the Mariners going 2-2 and splitting the series against the Red Sox. If you have the chance go to the ballpark Monday through Wednesday to get a J-Rod bobblehead!

Final Thoughts!

Another week and another newsletter! We hope you all have a great week. As always, please reply to this email if you have anything you want to share with us. We are looking for further advertisers as well as local businesses to support! If you are an owner of one please reach out to us!

Thanks for reading,
Mac & Preju

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