Tuesday, July 26
Susannah Miller, daughter of Bruce Miller and Hilah Selleck of Redmond, has been named to the 2016 Lawrence University (Appleton, Wis.) dean’s list for maintaining a 3.4 grade-point average or higher for the full 2015-16 academic year. She is a 2012 homeschool graduate.
On Monday, the King County Council voted 5-3 to approve legislation refining existing county land-use regulations concerning the growth, processing and retail sale of marijuana.
Local investors will soon have the opportunity to purchase tax-exempt bonds from the Lake Washington School District (LWSD).
Cheri Perazzoli recently received the 2016 “Get in the Hearing Loop” award from the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). The award was presented at the 2016 annual HLAA Convention in Washington, D.C.
Medical Teams International (MTI) is hosting its annual Summer Bash from 5-8 p.m. on July 27 at its Redmond office, 9680 153rd Ave. N.E. The evening will consist of food, fun and a tour through the REAL.LIFE. Exhibit, where people will have the opportunity to experience the work MTI does around the world through powerful photography, videography and realistic displays of what life is like for children affected by disaster, conflict and poverty.
A local education advocate is in China this week to speak on the entrepreneurial aspects of a Montessori education. Jennifer Wheelhouse, head of school at Montessori Children’s House (MCH) in Redmond, will be a keynote speaker at the International Symposium on Montessori sponsored by the Chinese Montessori Society.
The King County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for 9-1-1 communication specialists.
Later this month, Aegis Living will celebrate its 19th birthday.
It is not uncommon for parents to bring their children to work with them every once in a while.
The City of Redmond is continuing its work to address homelessness in the community with a new website and campaign.
On Monday, King County Council is scheduled to vote on a zoning code measure that includes an amendment that could bring marijuana growing and processing plants to urban reserves.
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The AAA Driver Improvement Program is offering its refresher course on defensive-driving skills from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E. Cost is $18 per person and pre-registration is required. For enrollment information, call (206) 243-3564.
Redmond High varsity soccer player Ellen Hilbun — a senior and captain — lets out a cheer with her Bananas squad during Tuesday’s Jr. Stangs Soccer Camp at the high school. This week’s camp is for girls ages 7-12 and is presented by the Redmond High School Girls Soccer Booster Club. Head varsity coach Stacy Masters runs the camp along with Mustang players.
The Goddard School, located at 10611 Redmond Ridge Drive N.E., recently kicked off its summer-camp sports week with a visit from Blitz, the Seattle Seahawks’ mascot.
The Vedic Cultural Center (VCC) will present the Ananda Mela (Joyful Festival of India) on July 30-31 at Redmond City Hall, 15670 N.E. 85th St. Now in its seventh year, the festival will be held from noon to 9 p.m. each day and is free and for all ages.
REI is offering free Outdoor School classes and outings the weekend of July 30-31. There are opportunities for beginners and seasoned adventurers to rekindle a connection to the outdoors. Residents are encouraged to bring old friends, make new ones and be reminded of the power of getting outdoors together.
Clear Chiropractic will be hosting a free event titled “Ladies’ Night of Indulgence” at 5 p.m. on July 22 at 16700 N.E. 79th St. in Redmond.