We expect to live out our “golden years” — the time when we’ve retired from work and/or raised a family — traveling or enjoying hobbies. Sadly, many older Americans, due to health or financial problems, struggle to just get by.
The Redmond Historical Society’s popular walking tours of downtown Redmond will be held on Sundays, May 18, June 22 and Sept. 21, from 1-2:30 p.m. Tours led by Tom Hitzroth begin in front of the historic Justice White House (now home of The Matador Restaurant and Tequila Bar.
Hopelink’s Eastside Literacy and other programs are constantly looking for volunteers comfortable communicating in English to give hope to people in need in Redmond.
Local “legal eagles” ought to be on guard.
Not long ago, Patrick Kelley didn’t think he could make much of a difference. Now the Redmond resident is on a mission.
The Bear Creek School hosted its 4th Annual Chess Tournament April 5 with 246 players from more than 40 schools from the Pacific Northwest.
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The Lake Washington Schools Foundation (LWSF) will host its third annual “Legacy for Learning” luncheon from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 at the Juanita High School Field House, 10601 NE 132nd St., Kirkland.
Redmond Mayor John Marchione and Bellevue Mayor Grant Degginger will be the featured speakers for the Wednesday, April 16 Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon.
On any given day, the Redmond Regional Library, 15990 NE 85th St., is a cool oasis in the heart of the city.
On the schedule this summer are two of Shakespeare’s greatest hits: Hamlet, directed by Susanna Wilson and starring Shawn Law in the title role, and Twelfth Night, directed by longtime GreenStage company member Amelia Meckler. Both shows will run from July 11 through August 16 in parks in and around Seattle.
The Seattle Times announced this week that it is cutting its staff and also is closing its Eastside bureau in Bellevue.
It would have been easy to dismiss Mike De Aguiar’s preseason optimism as unjustified coach rhetoric after his Lake Washington Kangaroos went 8-12 last spring and returned just one senior.
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A neighbor of mine — Tony — is trying his best to take this “going green” thing seriously.
In this week’s edition of Tech Talk, we address fonts, fun and frustration.
On Wednesday, a visit from the MaxMobile gave kids at Horace Mann Elementary a close-up look at some adoptable animals that might benefit from their ongoing pet supply drive. The Humane Society for Seattle/King County brings the cheery yellow bus filled with cute critters to schools, public parks and special events to educate people about the huge numbers of dogs, cats, hamsters and other small animals needing loving care.
Athletic rivalry between the ‘Stangs, Kangs and Wolves is nothing new.
Redmond High School (RHS) senior Elysia Nazareth knew she wanted her culminating project to leave a lasting mark on the community and to help disprove the notion that teens are apathetic.
Redmond would end up loading the bases in the seventh, but could not get the clutch hit, thanks in part to Spangler throwing out a would-be base stealer for the second out of the inning.
