Seastside Newsletter #9

March 18th, 2024

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Hi all! Happy Monday! We changed up the format of the newsletter to hopefully make it easier to read for all of you. We hope you enjoy this weeks content! We also included a very special new deal below for you all. Enjoy 20% off a gym membership with this exclusive deal for Seastside readers.

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Happy reading!

Mac and Preju

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Bellevue:

News

• The first section of Eastside Link opens on April 27th. This expansion will allow riders to travel from Redmon to South Bellevue. This will be an extension of the 2 line that in the future will expand to Seattle. The celebration will begin with a ribbon-cutting at 594 110th Ave. NE Bellevue Downtown Station. (info)

Events

• Bellevue's Cultural Conversations Evening Forum, "Sharing Our Art + Culture," invites community and aspiring artists to hear stories from four local artists on Thursday, March 21, at City Hall from 6:30-9 p.m. (info)

Redmond:

News

• The Redmond Police Department has implemented a new tool to identify drugs that allows officers to test unknown substances without exposing themselves to the drugs. (info)

• 2024 summer camp registration starts on March 26th at 8 am for redmond residents and April 2nd at 8 am for non residents (info)

Events

• Holi, The Festival Of Color, will take place at Marymoor Park and will feature music, dance, food, colors, prizes and much more on March 23rd from 10:30am - 6pm. (info)

• Audrey Collins & Nick Mardon will be performing at Aloft Redmond for an evening filled with captivating pop/country/rock music, drinks and bites on March 20th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. (info)

• NAMI Eastside’s annual Youth Mental Health conference is coming to the new Together Center on March 22nd from 9am - 2 pm. (info)

Issaquah:

News

• Costco completed its purchase of a 225,000-square-foot building in the 90 East campus just shortly after finishing its nearby 620,000-square-foot headquarters building in Issaquah. Costco continues to expand its real estate holdings in Issaquah. (info)

• A fistfight at Issaquah High School led to a lockdown, stirring fear among students amid rumors of weapons, though police confirmed no weapons were involved, leaving students shaken and prompting a message from the school to parents about the incident and available support services. (info)

Events

• Boots, Barrels and Brews party! Enjoy a night of live music along with line dancing. There will be brats, sliders, sides, beer, wine and more on March 22nd from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. (info)

• City Council is meeting on abbyMarch 18th to discuss Body-worn cameras and light rail planning. (info)

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

Kirkland:

News

• Kirkland is addressing its fentanyl crisis by offering drug treatment to jail inmates, aiming to break the cycle of addiction and crime while supporting recovery efforts with funding secured by Congresswoman Suzan DelBene. (info)

• Try the first floating Sauna in Washington! The Von Sauna at Carillon Point offers a unique experience of alternating between hot sauna and cold plunges in Lake Washington, providing both physical and social benefits for guests at $40 per public session or for private bookings. (info)

Events

• Wheels and Reels Drive-In Movie Series at Juanita Beach on March 23rd at 7pm! Come enjoy your favorite movies on a giant 12-ft movie screen! The next movie is Super Mario Bros which I watched and it was great. (info)

Sammamish:

News

• The City of Sammamish is accepting applications for volunteer boards and commissions vacancies! If interested to help shape the future of Sammamish join here! (info)

• Despite the alarming rise in fentanyl-related deaths, with nearly 160 reported this year in King County alone, the topic remains taboo among students at Skyline High School, prompting seniors Nathan Pan and Tanisha Kshirsagar to produce a powerful PSA aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, inspired by the tragic deaths of two classmates in 2019. (info)

Events

• Help prepare the Sammamish Commons lower garden to help prepare it for the spring by pulling weeds and getting the plots ready for new gardeners! This is occurring on March 30th at 11 - 2 PM. (info)

Renton:

News

• Renton voters passed initiative 23-02 that requires large employers to pay $20.29 per hour and midsize employers to pay $18.29 per hour for minimum wage. These new labor laws go into effect on July 1st, 2024. (info)

• The city has opened applications to the Main Street Pitch competition for local businesses. Learn and compete for prizes, including monetary and in-kind benefits. Application deadline is March 19th. (info)

• Renton-based Wizards of the Coast and the Office of the Secretary of State established a partnership to donate 75 board games to local libraries. (info)

Events

• Paint’n Pour. Sip on mocktails while you follow the guidance of a talented instructor. $45, all supplies included on March 22nd at 6:30 - 9:30pm. (info)

• The city will co-host its first Holi festival on March 23rd from 11am - 3pm at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. The event is free but reservations are required. Enjoy food, DJs, vendors and more! (info)

Mercer Island:

News

• Lane painting on Mercer Island closes eastbound I-90 Saturday, detouring drivers and blocking I-5 ramps; maintenance highlights funding challenges that occurred in the early 2000s. (info)

• Monday is the deadline for the Mercer Island Schools Foundation Penny Yantis Scholarship! The scholarship is adding $3,000 to their college fund. (info)

Events

• The city’s Spring Recycling Event will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 30 at the Islander Middle School parking lot. At the event, people can safely dispose of old equipment, hardware, appliances and other household items. (info)

• Business After Hours networking event on March 28th from 5:00 pm to 6:30pm. (info)

Fall City:

News

• The woman who was attacked by a cougar in February has fortunately survived and been released from the hospital. (info)

Events

• Enjoy a free ukulele workshop at the Fall City library on March 19th. The beginner session starts at 5:30pm and the intermediate/advanced sessions starts at 6:30 pm. (info)

• Enjoy the Fall City Easter Egg Hunt on March 23rd from 11:30am - 2:05pm. (info)

• The Peaks to Peak Twin Peaks Wine Event includes a train ride and wine tasting from Kyle McLaughlin’s Winery! Tickets are still available! It’s going through the two towns used for filming the hit tv show Twin Peaks. North Bend/ Snoqualmie. (info)

Bothell:

News

• The city has opened its creative arts grant which benefits individual artists and organizations interested in hiring artists for their projects. Recipients of the award will be able to demonstrate innovative projects meant to showcase artistic and cultural diversity. (info)

• Postdoc Brewing of Redmond expands by taking over Cairn Brewing of Kenmore. It will turn into a second location for Postdoc. (info)

• The Northshore School District School Board faces a $26 million budget shortfall, leading to the proposal to cut the fifth-grade music program, a decision met with concern from families and educators who argue for prioritizing student programs over administrative costs in budget cuts. (info)

Events

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

• Pop Shops on Main presents their Monthly Market. Enjoy a variety of local small businesses and services. March 23rd from 11am - 5pm. (info)

Woodinville:

News

• Congresswoman DelBene secures $850,000 in federal funds for the Little Bear Creek Culvert Replacement Project in Woodinville, aimed at improving fish passage, reducing hazardous flooding, and restoring approximately 2 miles of critical spawning ground, with construction expected to conclude by Summer 2026. (info)

Events

• Live Music at Goose Ridge Estate Winery at Goose Ridge Woodinville Tasting Room on March 22nd at 4pm. (info)

• Candlelight tribute to Adele at Sparkman Cellars at Sparkman Cellers on March 27th at 2pm. (info)

Volunteering Opportunities:

• Restoration work party at Emily Darst Park on March 30th at 10am (info)

• Mercer Slough Nature Park - Forest Restoration on April 22nd at 9am (info)

What we are currently loving!

Food:

Los Chilangos (Redmond)

Los Chilangos was not recommended to us by anyone but it was a spur-of-the-moment decision to eat there this week. The restaurant is tucked away near the Bella Bottega movie theater, but they also have a few food trucks that roam around Issaquah, Bellevue and Kirkland. We devoured the delicious Fat Boy Breakfast Burrito, Al Pastor Torta, and the Habanero Wet Burrito. You know the food was good when we all immediately came home and took a nice nap. The restaurant was started by Oscar Mendez and his family, who came from humble beginnings to a beloved spot for authentic Mexico City street food, driven by passion, innovation, and family support. Their mission is to consistently serve delicious and affordable meals rooted in tradition and prepared with pride

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. 

• Who else enjoyed the sun this week?! It truly felt like summer! We have some more sun expected on Monday and Tuesday with some showers expected for the remainder of the week. 

• Get your final month of snow sports in! Many mountains are expected to begin slowing down operations by the end of April.

Final Thoughts!

Thanks for reading the newsletter this week 🙂 Please keep reaching out if you have any feedback, events you want to feature or if you have any kind words! Please keep sharing the newsletter with your friends.

Let’s make it a great week!

Seastside
Mac & Preju

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