A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH), a public organization created by cities in East King County to assist member cities with developing and administering local affordable housing programs, is now seeking residents in East King County for its Citizen Advisory Board (CAB).
The Overlake Discovery Shop is celebrating its 20th anniversary on May 20. The American Cancer Society upscale resale shop is operated by volunteers and all proceeds go to cancer treatment. The store, which is located at 14840 N.E. 24th St. in Redmond, will celebrate its anniversary May 20-27 with 20 percent off all items (except white tags) and will have a drawing for $25 gift certificates.
King County Parks’ seventh-annual Big Backyard 5K is set for Sunday, June 5 at Marymoor Park.
Eleven students from Redmond and Redmond schools have received $2,500 scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
Submitted by John L. Scott Real Estate
A Redmond High string quartet will be among the performers at the Ten Grands Seattle benefit concert at 7 p.m. this Saturday at Benaroya Hall.
People who work in the southeast Redmond/Willows Road area can now find out who else is going their way thanks to a new ridesharing partnership between the City of Redmond and King County Metro Transit.
The City of Redmond is seeking a new volunteer member of the Parks and Trails Commission. One position is currently open for residents who live within the city limits. Applications are currently being accepted and eligible residents are encouraged to apply by May 31.
People came out in droves for the opening of the 41st annual Redmond Saturday Market on May 7. The market featured the Redmond High School pep band helping kick off the festivities, baby goats courtesy of RainySunday Ranch and a Mother’s Day Make N Take Event, where almost 100 kids made gifts for their moms.
Ming’s Gallery has moved to Redmond Town Center (7225 170th Ave. N.E.).
Submitted by the Redmond Historical Society
This week, as the nation celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, nonprofit WGU Washington is announcing 10 scholarships available to current and aspiring teachers seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education. The online university, which enrolls students the first day of every month, is also waiving the $65 application fee for prospective students who apply to a WGU Teachers College program by June 30.
Submitted by the King County Sheriff’s Office
This spring during The Overlake School’s project week and spring break, a group of 18 students travelled to Cambodia to teach at its sister school in Pailin.
The fifth annual Redmond Bike Bash rolls back into town on Bike to Work Day, May 20.
Out of nearly 1,100 students around the state, 20 students in the Lake Washington PTSA Council (LWPTSA) have been honored by the Washington State PTA for achievement in this year’s National PTA Reflections arts in education program.
The 2016 Evergreen Foundation gala, “Evening on the Savanna,” took place April 30 in a large tent at Marymoor Park. As the 700 guests — all community leaders, physicians and friends — entered the venue, they experienced Africa with the themed décor and entertainment by Gansango Dance Company and the Total Experience Gospel Choir.
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene recently announced the winners of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition for Washington’s First Congressional District, which includes Redmond.
VALA Eastside will host the film photography installation “Slowing the Selfie” at the VALA Art Center, 7330 164th Ave N.E.
The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) bond of $398 million to reduce overcrowding and enhance aging facilities ispassing with 65.4 percent of the vote, according to the first vote totals released by King County Elections on Tuesday.