Events

Mark your calendar: Whiskers, Wings & Wagging Tails is May 16

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, March 18th, 04:45pm

Love your pet this much? Then take them to the pet fair! On May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the city is hosting the Pet Fair Whiskers, Wings & Wagging Tails at the Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Avenue NE.

The event will provide information and advice for animal owners, as well as vendors, entertainment and pet adoptions.

"Pets have become an important part of the family over the last decade," stated Wanda Sweeney, Program Coordinator at the City of Redmond. "This fair is designed to help all those interested in animals learn the best ways to look after and love their pet."

Well-mannered, house trained pets on a leash are welcome.

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Eggstravaganza and spring camps coming up!

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, March 18th, 01:00pm

Celebrate the season with two Easter themed events!

“The Great Eggscape” is a flashlight egg hunt targeted towards ‘tweens and teens. The event takes place on Friday, Apr. 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park.

A more traditional egg hunt takes place on Saturday, Apr. 3 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Redmond Senior Center. This event is targeted towards younger children, however, all are welcome and there will be age appropriate activities at both.

Spring break camps are also coming up at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 N.E. 80th St. An affordable option close to home, full and half day camps are offered in a variety of topics ranging from art to technology, as well as engineering…that is, LEGO engineering! Visit the online Recreation Guide for a full list of programs.

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Public meeting schedules for Redmond Bike Park

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, March 18th, 11:58am

The City is hosting a public meeting to discuss design ideas for the Redmond Bike Park on Thursday, Mar. 25 in the Bytes Café at Redmond City Hall, 15670 NE 85th Street from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

City staff and consultants from Hilride will be available to listen to residents’ design ideas including bike amenities, pedestrian trails, access points, safety features, landscaping and more. The meeting will begin with presentations, followed by an interactive process to develop park design alternatives.

Hilride will then prepare a preliminary design that will be presented at a future meeting for comments from the public.

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How will you celebrate St. Patty's Day?

Submitted by Rose Egge on Wednesday, March 17th, 12:55pm

There are a couple places in town where you'll be sure to get your Irish fixe.

You can head over to the Celtic Bayou via a shuttle from Marymoore park every 15 min starting at 4 pm to 2 am. The pub is hosting live music all night.

At J.J. Mahoney's the fun started at 10 a.m. and will last through the night! The place is already packed, and they are offering a limited St. Patrick's Day menu.

Where will you be celebrating?

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Photo courtesy J.J. Mahoney's.

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City to celebrate Arbor Day

Submitted by Rose Egge on Wednesday, March 17th, 10:22am

Bring your neighbors and celebrate the importance of Redmond’s trees and forest ecosystems by joining the City of Redmond Parks and Recreation Department at Arbor Day 2010, on Wednesday, Apr. 14 at Cascade View Park, corner of 162nd Avenue N.E. and N.E. 40th Street from 4 p.m. to 6pm.

Participants will join together to plant ceremonial trees in recognition of Arbor Day and also help prepare hundreds of evergreen tree seedlings for fall planting in forest restoration projects. Arbor Day patches and prizes will be available. Come prepared for the weather and bring work gloves. Planting tools will be provided.

For information or to participate in this event, please contact Chris Tolonen at 425-556-2369 or ctolonen@redmond.gov.

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Thanks to Flickr user stephenrwalli for this photo!

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City council meets tonight

Submitted by Rose Egge on Tuesday, March 16th, 10:03am

The Redmond City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting tonight.

The agenda includes revising to the city's fiscal policies, updating Redmond's 2030 Comprehensive Plan, solar panel height treatment and more.

The Redmond City Council meets on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Redmond's City Hall Building, 15670 N.E. 85th St.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

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SecondStory Rep presents Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Submitted by Rose Egge on Friday, March 12th, 01:16pm

Starting tonight, children can enjoy Goldilocks & The Three Bears at SecondStory Repertory Theatre.

This is one of the theatre's funniest, most-requested shows. You can check it out on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. through Mar. 28.

All tickets are $9 and can be purchased by calling (425) 881-6777.

The SecondStory Repertory Theatre is located at 16587 N.E. 74th St.

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Local troops are “Scouting for Food”

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, March 11th, 04:36pm

You may have some boy scouts knocking at your door this weekend! Thousands of scouts will be out on Saturday, Mar. 13 and 20, collecting for food banks across the county, and all Redmond donations will go to the Redmond Hopelink Center.

The scouts will distribute door-hangers listing the most needed items on Mar. 13 and return to pick up donations on Mar. 20.

“It is one way our young Scouts can really make a difference in other children’s lives,” says Scout Leader Chris Bean of troop 596, “It is very rewarding for the kids and their neighbors appreciate an opportunity to donate, knowing that the food goes directly where it is needed most.”

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Apply for upcoming Classic Rockathon at Old Fire House

Submitted by Rose Egge on Wednesday, March 10th, 03:40pm

The Old Fire House Teen Center is calling all aspiring young musicians to the fourth annual Classic Rockathon. The competition is open to young people between the ages of 13 and 19 who are solo artists or bands that strive to keep the classic rock spirit alive.

All genres of music are welcome. Finalists will play their favorite Classic Rock songs live on stage, be heard by local music industry professionals and have the chance to win prizes. Prizes this year include recording time in the Fire House media lab recording studio, gear and gift certificates. All proceeds benefit The Old Firehouse Teen Center.

"Our definition of classic rock includes music up to 1995. We hope to see Grunge featured in performances this year as it was a significant time for music in the Seattle area," commented teen producer Nzynga Hendricks.

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Reminder: Hometown Wedding Fair this weekend

Submitted by Rose Egge on Friday, March 5th, 03:47pm

If you're engaged or interested in learning about wedding options in Redmond and surrounding eastside communities come check out Redmond's 3rd annual "Your Hometown Wedding" event on Saturday, Mar. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E. located on the City Hall Campus.

This free one-of-a-kind bridal event will showcase businesses in the greater Redmond area that focus on those planning a wedding. The first 100 guests through the door will receive a gift bag including Seattle Bride magazine, Seattle Metropolitan Bride and Groom magazine and promotional information and coupons from vendors.

Fair vendors include florists, photographers, videographers, beauty consultants and wedding venues.

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Photo courtesy Flickr user eddidit.

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