Seastside Newsletter #3

Even more events, news and delicious eats!!

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Seastside
February 05, 2024

February 5th, 2024

Sharing our local news, updates, our favorite spots, and the best deals on the Eastside.

Hi all! Thank you so much for reading newsletter #3. We are really excited to keep providing you with all updates on your local Eastside town! We want this to be a newsletter for the community and so we want you all to be involved at every step. If you have any questions, comments, or recommendations for us you can fill out this form or reply to this email. We also recognize how many amazing people are in our cities and want to start giving shoutouts to these amazing people! With this in mind, we are starting community heroes and taking nominations this week and announcing them next week! Please fill out the form here or at the bottom of the newsletter to nominate a community hero. Thank you for all your support and we hope you guys enjoy this weeks version!

News

Bellevue:

  • An inactive cold war era missile was found in a Bellevue Home. The owner said the missile was purchased at an estate sale. The missile was inert - meaning that it was an artifact with no explosive hazard. link

  • The city council voted to fund a total of eight housing projects which will provide nearly 900 units of affordable housing on the Eastside, including 350 units in Bellevue. link

  • Lakemont Boulevard SE from Forest Drive SE to 155th Avenue SE: Full road closure 24 hours a day, seven days a week for until approx. June. link

Redmond:

  • Become a Soil and Water Steward through Tilth Alliance. It is a free program that provides virtual and in-person training on topics related to sustainable food production and environmental stewardship. link

  • Lake Washington School District will add more electric buses to replace some diesel school buses. This is part of a greater initiative to implement 48 electric buses across 20 school districts. link

Kirkland:

  • National health food chain, Sweetgree, has opened its first Seattle-area store in Kirkland. It is located at The Village at Totem Lake. link

  • Toll Brothers, Inc. has announced their grand opening of the Dewberry Model Home at Centre Cottages in their new community in the Rose Hill neighborhood. Their new development will feature 33 luxury homes with contemporary and modern farmhouse architecture. link

Sammamish:

  • The Sammamish City Council recieved open government training on Jan. 16th, emphasizing the city’s commitment to openness and transparency. link

Issaquah:

  • On Jan 2nd, the Issaquah City Council adopted a municipal Building Decarbonization Resolution which commits the city to exploring how they can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. link

  • The Issaquah city council is meeting on February 5th to discuss the Mayor’s state of the city remarks, public hearing on 2nd Ave SE, the economic development action plan and the multi-family housing tax exemption ordinance. The meeting is open to the public and can be joined here. link

  • Kindergarten registration begun Feb 1. for Issaquah School District. link

Events

Bellevue:

Redmond:

Kirkland:

  • Dragon eyewear trunk show. Enjoy a glass of plum wine, traditional snacks, giveaways and more. The event is on Feb. 16th, from 12pm-5pm. Click here for more information

Sammamish:

  • Eastlake Drama presents TARTUFFE. The event is on Feb 7, 8, 9, and 10. Click here for more information.

  • Lunar New Year celebration at CWU - Sammamish. There will be vibrant performances, music, dance, arts, interactive booths for kids and delicious food trucks. The event is on Feb 10. Click here for more information.

  • BizConnect: Your Community Library Co-Working Space. A monthly event on Monday afternoon for small businesses from around the community to meet and share new insights and ideas. The event is on Feb 5 from 1 PM - 4 PM. Click here for more information.

  • 4A Gymnastics Tri-District Championships are being held at Skyline High School tickets are $9.00 and you can go support your schools! The event is on Feb 10 at 9 AM. Click here for more information.

Issaquah:

  • Join Lisa Taylor at Squak Mountain Nursery in Issaquah for a free class on turning your garden into a pollinator paradise. The event is on Feb 10 at 10 AM. Click here for more information. 

  • Pick up and/or sell your unused kids items at Just Between Friends on Mar. 5th. Click here for more information.

  • Register now for a Community Emergency Response Team Training! The classes start in spring but spots fill up fast. The classes are Tuesday and Thursday eventings from March 12-April 6. Click here for more information.

What we are currently loving!

Food:

Boehm’s Candies (Issaquah)

Sweet tooth or not Boehm’s Candies is the place for you! A classic, eclectic shop with handmade chocolates and candies and classes Boehm’s Candies has it all. Located in a beautiful Edelweiss Chalet in the foothills of the mountains in Issaquah Boehm’s transports you to another world. It is an unbelievable experience and a place everyone who has lived in Issaquah knows all about! With Valentine’s Day coming up everyone should stop by Boehm’s Candies and give them a try. You will leave wanting more and more. With all the candies made with love and precision, you will never forget your first bite of a delicious Boehm’s Chocolate Bar. Just amazing!!! Our favorites are the 5 piece sampler where you get a chew, truffle, soft center, and two foiled chocolate pieces. We also loveeeee their Caramel Strips. I cannot stop thinking about them and how amazing they are. If you are ever in Issaquah stop by Boehm’s Candies!

Famous Kitchen (Issaquah)


Do you ever get tired and hungry from a long day of shopping at the Issaquah Costco? Don’t want to eat that thick cheesy slab of a pizza anymore? Then you have to try Famous Kitchen, it is literally right next to the Costco. We make sure to visit here at least once a month. Featuring generous family-style portions and showcasing delectable roast ducks, your satisfaction is guaranteed when you leave here. They serve authentic Canton BBQ duck/pork/ribs and much more. Our favorites are the vegetable fried rice, along with some duck, braised tofu and General Tso’s chicken. (ps: if you try it, please let us know what you think!!!)

Vibes:

  • This week in weather expect some rain Tuesday and Wednesday but then the sun should roll in on Thursday and Friday giving some much needed relief from the rain. With Punxsutawney Phil not seeing his shadow it looks like we will have an early spring! Get ready for some early sun!!! 

  • We’re absolutely loving Come True, an EP by Surf Mesa, a Sammamish native! Give it a listen and let us know what you think. Our favorite track is First Time!

  • There are so many community heroes in our Eastside towns that they should be celebrated in their communities. Starting this week we want to hear from you all about who has made the most impact in your life in your community. Submit your answer here and we will shoutout a community member in next weeks newsletter! We look forward to hearing about all the amazing people in our towns :)  

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Final Thoughts!

Thank you so much for reading newsletter #3!! We hope you enjoyed. Reply to this newsletter if you have any recommendations, feedback, questions or if you just want to say hi 🙂. We’d love it if you told your friends to subscribe, it would mean the world to us. We love to support local businesses/ inspiring people so if you know of any amazing restaurants, businesses or people in the area, please let us know and we can feature them!

Another great community resource for Bellevue residents that we love is the Bellevue Neighbors group on Facebook! Check them out!

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