Pushing Boundaries (formerly Next Steps NW) has changed its name to better reflect its missions — to allow those living with paralysis an opportunity to push boundaries that have been forced upon them by spinal cord injuries, strokes or other neurological disorders; and to regain strength, independence and optimism.
The “Pitch Black: Books with Bite Tour” swoops down to Borders at Redmond Town Center, 16549 NE 74th St. at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. Authors of vampire tales for teens and tweens will read book excerpts, answer questions and offer giveaways at the free event.
Nearly 1,500 guests gathered at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Center Monday to hear speakers, including actor/activist Edward James Olmos, Sen. Maria Cantwell and former Washington first lady Mona Locke extol the virtues of the Redmond-based social service agency Hopelink — and to drive home the urgent message that the need to support Hopelink is greater than ever.
Tiffany Langley and Rebecca Nanna have worked together for three years, as care coordinator and receptionist at Redwood Animal Hospital in downtown Redmond.
With a grant obtained through Lake Washington Technical College’s Job Skills Program (JSP), Redmond’s Interior Woodworking Specialists (IWS) have significantly streamlined their operations while they design and build custom cabinets, bars and other fixtures for the restaurant industry.
Free genealogy assistance from Sue Mitchell, an experienced researcher, is available on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, at 3:30 p.m. in the Computer Corner at the Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. NE. Because there’s only three computers, you must sign up at the front desk or call (425) 556-2314 to reserve a spot.
Will Redmond’s independent retail shops and restaurants have a holly-jolly holiday season?
Washington Black Belt Academy, 8463 164th Ave. NE in Redmond will present free Kidnapping Prevention workshops, Saturday, Oct. 18, under the auspices of a group called Kicksafe (www.kicksafe.net). Three sessions will take place from 9-10 a.m., 10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon.
“How low can you go?,” people are wondering, not in reference to a limbo contest but to our nation’s economy.
At Briar Rose Sewing School, a new business on Union Hill, owner Barbara R. Mar is reviving the dying art of sewing and giving people of all ages a place to gather as they exercise their ingenuity.
Jingle bells and the cheerful “cha-ching” of the cash register are usually happy harbingers of the fall and winter holidays.
They say laughter is the best medicine. While we’re inundated with political mud-slinging and bad news about the nation’s economy, a kooky costume might be just what the doctor ordered.
The legacies of Principal Jay Ellis lived on, in a special assembly held at Rose Hill Junior High (RHJH) last Friday.
Some days, you need a quick mood boost or a reminder to stop sweating the small stuff.
“People are becoming more concerned about the toxins they are exposing themselves to, and our skin and nail products offer an organic, natural alternative to the chemical-filled products used in most salons and spas,” said licensed massage practitioner Cathy Stacy, owner of Chandler’s Retreat, Body & Skin Care Spa, 16545 NE 80th St. in Redmond.
“They’re treating an infection with aspirin instead of an antibiotic. It’ll take the fever down but not cure the underlying infection,” Eighth Congressional District candidate Darcy Burner told the Redmond Rotary Club Oct. 2, referring to a government bailout of banks crippled by the nationwide mortgage crisis.
KING 5 News co-anchor Lori Matsukawa visited the Redmond Senior Center Wednesday to talk about the nationwide transition from analog to digital TV (DTV) and how to prepare for the change.
“What’s the story, Morning Glory? What’s the tale, nightingale?,” perky adolescents warbled in “The Telephone Hour” from the classic high school musical “Bye Bye Birdie.”
Craving more family time? If you already feel “overbooked,” signing up for another activity, or volunteering to lead one, may seem ludicrous. But the opportunities at Camp Fire USA might surprise you.
Workplace violence is on the rise, Officer Matt Peringer of the Redmond Police Department warned attendees at a free workshop last week.
Violence is the fourth leading cause of workplace deaths in Washington state. Roughly 20 percent of women who die at work are murdered by a current or former husband or boyfriend.
