Events for the week of August 17th
Wednesday, August 19th
Public meeting (virtual, 6pm) for the 12001 NE 12th St Apartments - eight story mixed use, 378 units, ~76 affordable units, 413 parking stalls, and a small amount of commercial space. (link)
Thursday, August 20th
Public Hearing for EverGlen Village rezone, hybrid, 6pm - request to change from PO to MUR-M (link)
Friday, August 21st
Community event to launch Lime service in Bellevue, at The Meadow just north of the transit center downtown, 3:30-5:30pm (link) - there will be tables with mobility resources and free helmet distribution
Upcoming meetings:
8/22 Community Walk Audit on Northrup Way, 10am-noon (link)
8/24 Public meeting (virtual, 6pm) for the 116th Ave NE Apartments - 11-story mixed use development with approximately 449 residential units (including 90 affordable units), 11k sqft of ground floor retail, and 507 parking spaces. Variances on access corridor and block dimensions. CALUP for steep slopes and wetland. Borders Eastrail but does not provide a path to the trail, referencing a “planned Main Street Hillclimb project” instead (link)
8/26 Deadline to comment on SpringVue Townhomes on Northrup Way, with reduction from 91 to 36 units (link)
8/27 BSD School Board Meeting, 4:30pm
8/27 Bellewood Townhomes Public Hearing, hybrid, 6pm (link) - 42 units at 2233 & 2229 112th Ave NE on 3.2 acres adjacent to Bellevue Montessori School, uses Alternative Landscaping Option
8/27 BelRed Park Master Plan community meeting at Crossroads Community Center, 6-7:30pm (link)
9/1 City Council meeting canceled
9/2 Greater Seattle Partners Board Meeting
9/2 Arts Commission
9/2 Public meeting (virtual, 6pm) for the Bellwether Wilburton Affordable Housing at 12000 BelRed Rd. - 126 units and 43 parking spaces, a small amount of retail, variance for service corridor vehicle access on the north end of the property (link)
9/3 Network on Aging meeting
9/3 Virtual meeting about the BelRed Park Master Plan
9/3 ESC budget and rates Public Hearing
9/9 Planning Commission: Eastgate Public Hearing, Request to set PH for BelRed LUCA, and written update on Bellevue College LUCA
9/15 Council public hearing on the 2027-28 budget
9/16 GMPC
9/19 Experience Bellevue, 10am-4pm (link)
9/23 Planning Commission: Factoria Public Hearing, Downtown Livability 2.0
9/24 Workshop on the state of electrical service reliability in Bellevue, hosted by PSE and the city (hybrid) 4pm (link) - please submit questions by September 17th
9/30 Budget info session, 6pm (link)
Opportunities:
https://newbellevue.com/?page_id=88 will be updated as items come in, and has items which are still open. Some surveys and new items:
Engaging Bellevue has online engagement hubs for the Great Neighborhoods work for West Lake Sammamish and Lake Hills.
A survey on community experiences and perspectives on life in Bellevue is open until August 10th (link), looks like it has been extended until August 17th. The survey includes questions about neighborhoods, housing, parks, arts and culture, and sense of community. Results will help the city assess service performance and identify priorities for improvement. ‘
On August 22nd, there will be a Community Walk Audit on Northrup Way from 140th to 124th and back (approx. one mile), space is limited, pre-register, free, 10am-noon (link)
Comment on plans for a new park in BelRed at the Community Meeting at Crossroads Community Center, August 27th, 6-7:30pm (link) - there will also be a virtual meeting on 9/3
Bellevue College LUCA survey is open until August 31st (link)
Downtown Livability land use planning survey is open until August 31st. (link) - What would encourage you to spend more time in Downtown Bellevue? What is your favorite aspect of Old Main? Do you agree that the Grand Connection creates a welcoming environment to walk/roll in? What types of open space should the city prioritize downtown, and what amenities should be included? What building design features most positively impact your downtown experience?
Budget Feedback survey is open until September 8th. (link)
There will be a workshop on the state of electrical service reliability in Bellevue, hosted by PSE and the city (hybrid), on September 24th at 4pm (link) - please submit questions by September 17th.
Park System Update Survey is open until October 31st. (link)
Seattle Bazart, the organizers of the Factoria Seoulful pop-up market, is looking for vendor participants in a Korean market this Nov 21-29 and an Asian market from December 5-13. You can choose to participate in one weekend or both. Early bird discount ends 8/31.
Fun and Educational Events:
https://newbellevue.com/?page_id=82
Stage 2 Burn Ban is in effect until further notice, issued by the King County Fire Chiefs Association (link)
8/13-8/16 AireCraft Festival in Issaquah, paragliding and street arts
8/14 - 8/23 Crab Week in Bellevue, featuring Ascend, Bellevue Crab Pot, Bis on Main, Daniel's Broiler, John Howie Steak, La Mar, Monsoon, Wild Wasabi Signature, Baron's, Black Bottle, Burgermaster, Table 8, Crawfish Chef, Duke's Seafood, El Gaucho, Moto Pizza, Seastar, STK, Supreme Dumpling, Uwajimaya, and Water Grill
8/15 CureDuchenne Cares workshop at W Bellevue, free, 8am-4pm (link) - focused on improving the quality of life of individuals with Duchenne and Becker
8/15 Mat Pilates with Grace at Fabletics in Bellevue Square, 8:30-9:30am (link)
8/15 Mindfulness Morning at Kelsey Creek Farm: Practice acceptance free, 18+, must pre-register, 9-10am (link) - bring yoga mat, recurs 8/22
8/15 Bellevue Utilities Paper Shredding and Recycling Event at Sammamish HS, 9am-noon - limit 4 file size boxes or 5 bags per vehicle, paper will be recycled, please do not bring plastic, cardboard, discs, x-rays, binders, or garbage
8/15 Transform Your Greenery: A Creative Copper Plant Stick Workshops at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $130, discount for members, 10am-12:30pm and 1-3:30pm (link)
8/15 Sculpt Social Club offers a morning of wellness at Avenue Bellevue with Jo Malone London and Tejari, 10am and 1pm, limited spots available
8/15 Fire Station 9 Open House, 10am-2pm - try hands-only CPR, tour the fire engine, practice your fire extinguishing skills, and more
8/15 Yoga in Downtown Park, 10am
8/15 CHOMP! a King County celebration of local food and sustainable living at Marymoor Park in Redmond, including a petting zoo, tree climbing, food and vendors, and photo ops with Daniel Tiger, 10am-6pm,
8/15 Redmond Open Streets Festival from 10am-3pm (link)
8/15 Ranger-led Hike at Lewis Creek, all ages, free, pre-register, 10:30-11:30am (link)
8/15 Rainbow Elder Play and Connect at Crossroads Community Center, free, noon-2pm (link)
8/15 Capoeira Summer Rodas at Downtown Park, noon-1pm (link) - movement, music, and storytelling, also 9/26
8/15 Math Club at Bellevue Library, K-5th grade, free, 2-4pm (link) - this week's activity is Sudoku
8/15 Social walk for atheists at Wilburton (Hill?) Park, 2pm (link)
8/15 Christian Singles Social [35 to 50] in Downtown Bellevue, 2:30-4:30pm (link)
8/15 Cultural Stories in the Park, featuring South Asian art making and a henna artist at Downtown Park, free to register, 3-5pm (link)- presented by Hindi Time Kids, this includes a bilingual storytime
8/15 The Goddard School is hosting a Fun in the Sun event at Crossroads Park's covered shelters, free, 4-6pm - face painting, bubble zone, sensory play, refreshments, and games
8/15 Steamoji BelRed's webinar about the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Club, 4pm, also on 8/17 and 8/21 at 6pm
8/15 Opening party for Pole Fitness Seattle's new Bellevue location, 5-7pm - goodie bags for members, performances, refreshments from Frolic Cafe ($20 for four drinks, and up to two can be matcha)
8/15 Ryan James Fine Arts Fifteenth Anniversary Celebration in Kirkland, 6-9pm - dress as art
8/15 Sky Lounge 1970 after-hours party at Museum of Flight in Seattle, 6-10pm - Craft cocktails, historic airline menus, and flight attendant confessions
8/15 The Fabulous Orchids: 60's Girl Groups Reimagined, 8-9:30pm (link)
8/15 John Buehler's Jokes for Evermore at Black Raven Brewing in Woodinville, 8:30pm
8/15 Kindra Acro performs at Suite at 8pm, guest DJ AJ Sorbello will start the dancing at 9:20pm, dinner served until midnight - various aerialists and DJs perform every Saturday.
8/15 Afro-Beats vs Amapiano at Mirra, 10pm-2am
8/16 Temple Inauguration Ceremony for the Bellevue Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, starting at 8am, with Mahaprasad starting at noon
8/16 Shut Up and Write at Cafe Hagen, 9-10am (link) - recurs weekly
8/16 Heartfulness Sunday Group Meditation at Northwest Arts Center, free, 9:15-10:15am (link) - every Sunday
8/16 Beyond Yoga x Sculpt Social at Bellevue Square Mall, 18+, $40, 9:45-11am (link)
8/16 BelRed Run Club Spring District Station training run with Arab Run Club and Diwan Coffee House, 4 and 5 mile options, 10am, RSVP on Strava
8/16 Happy Humanimals day trip to Emerald Forest in Redmond for forest bathing and cuddles, 10:15am (link)
8/16 Mixed Media Painting: Summer Blooms & Pollinator Wings at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $138, discount for members, 10:30am-2:30pm (link) - all materials provided, no experience needed
8/16 Cheers Board Games at Bellevue Library (Rm 1), free, 11am-5:30pm (link)
8/16 Storytime in the Garden at Bellevue Botanical Garden for K-2, 1-1:30pm (link)
8/16 Crochet & Coffee & Chat - Woods Coffee Hotel 116, 1-3pm (link)
8/16 Board Games and Boba with the Millennial Social Club at Lincoln Square, 1-5pm (link) - recurs weekly
8/16 Augmented Reality Walking Tour with Future Arts, starting at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, 1-3pm (link)
8/16 Music Works NW Student Showcase, 2pm
8/16 Bellden Social Club afternoon tea, $68, 3pm and 4pm seatings.
8/16 Bellevue Knotty Knitters at Lincoln Square, 3-5pm (link)
8/16 Sunday Social Dancing at Bravo Dance School, $15, 6-8:30pm (link) - every Sunday
8/17 Breakfast in Pajamas Drive Thru Party at Chik-Fil-A, 7:30-9:30am
8/17-8/21 Animation Camp at Eastside Artists Collaborative, ages 10+, $550 (link)
8/17 CISC Chorus & Musical Instrument Group at North Bellevue Community Center, 50+, free, 9am-1pm (link) - Mondays until 8/31
8/17 Family Story Time at Bellevue Library, 10:30-11:15am (link) - weekly on Mondays
8/17 Indoor Play at South Bellevue Community Center, ages 5 and under, $4 for residents, 10:30am-noon - recurs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
8/17 NBCC Community Lunch at North Bellevue Community Center, 55+, $5, noon-1pm (link) - come early to buy lunch ticket starting at 11am, recurs on Mondays and Fridays until 8/31
8/17 Live at Lunch: Brian T. Ally at Compass Plaza
8/17 Games & Good Company at Highland Community Center, 18+, free, 12:30-2:30pm (link) - Mondays and Tuesdays through 8/31
8/17 University of Washington SPOT at North Bellevue Community Center, free, probably 3:30-4:30pm (past link) - elementary ages 6+, parents must be present, also 8/24 and 8/31
8/17 Toastmasters Public Speaking meetup at Bellevue City Hall, 6-7:30pm (link)
8/17 Bellevue Skate Park drop-in rollerskate, 6:15-8:30pm , $8 residents and $10 non-residents
8/17 Korean-English Language Exchange at Crossroads, 6:30-8:30pm (link) - recurs weekly
8/17 Dance Latin Fitness Class at the Meadow, free, 7-8pm (link) - recurs on Mondays all summer
8/17 $$ Moneyball $$ - Battle Royal Open Play at Bellevue Pickleball Club, 7-8pm (link) - recurs every Monday
8/17 A Capella Joy Chorus rehearsal at Crossroads, 7-10pm (link) - new members welcome
8/17 Chessbar meetup at Tapster, 7pm - recurs on Mondays
8/18 Live at Lunch: Tambor e Cordas at West Main, noon-1pm, Taco Cortes food truck, noon-2pm
8/18 Crossroads Farmers Market, noon-6pm (link)
8/18 Bellevue Skate Park drop-in skateboarding, noon-7pm Tuesdays-Fridays , $8 residents and $10 non-residents, includes skateboards and safety equipment at no extra cost, monthly passes also available
8/18 Family Story Time at Newport Way Library, 1pm - every Tuesday
8/18 Rubrik Zero Hour at Structured in Kirkland, 3-6pm (link) - security and identity recovery tabletop exercise
8/18 Family Pickleball at North Bellevue Community Center, drop-in, ages 6+, $4, 3:30-6pm (link) - Tu/Th until 8/25
8/18 Backyard Beats with Eastside Music Therapy at Crossroads Park, free, every Tuesday from 4-5pm until Sept 1st (link) - for neuro-divergent school-aged children and their families, no registration required
8/18 CPR/AED & First Aid Training with Medic One at Fire Station 9, Newport Hills, $0-$60, 5-9pm (link) - Sold Out, also on 8/29, 9/2, 9/10, 9/22,9/26, 9/29, and 11/5 at different times and at this location and Wilburton
8/18 Family Story Time at Bellevue Library, 5:30-6:15pm (link)- every Tuesday
8/18 Explore Printmaking adult workshop at Newport Way Library, 6-7:30pm (link), registration has already opened, no experience necessary, use a Gelli printing block, brayers, and paints, all materials provided. Spots are filling fast, but walk-ins will be welcome as space allows.
8/18 Eastside Runners meet for Trail Tuesdays at Bridle Trails Shopping Center, 6pm - recurs until 8/25
8/18 The Bourbon Expedition at Ascend, limited to 20 guests, seven chef-crafted courses, 6pm
8/18 Tuesday 6 PM Climbing Meetup @ Edgeworks Bellevue, 6-8pm (link) - every Tuesday
8/18 Tuesday Riichi Mahjong at Lincoln Square South, free, 6:30pm to midnight (link) - weekly
8/18 Movies in the Park! "How to Train Your Dragon" shows at Downtown Park, theme is Back to School Night - recurs on Tuesdays, and pre-movie entertainment starts at 7pm
8/19 Live at Lunch: Alma Villegas Latin Jazz at City Center Plaza, noon-1pm, Lucky Luciano's food truck until 2pm
8/19 Paper, Pencils, Pastimes at Highland Community Center, free, ages 50+, coloring, crosswords, Sudoku, word searches, etc. Wednesdays and Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm
8/19 Finding Your Voice in Community Workshop at Crossroads Park, noon-3:30pm - Join the Lady A Blues and Blessings Foundation for a free, all-ages workshop series exploring music, storytelling, and songwriting while building community through shared experiences. (link)
8/19 Art for Older Adults workshop series starts again at NBCC, 55+, free, 1-2:30pm (link) - featuring watercolor, charcoal, pencil, pen, pastel, gouache, canvas, paper, and textiles, recurs weekly until 8/26
8/19 Lego Brick Builders at Bellevue Library, free, 1:30-2:30pm (link)
8/19 Paddling Community Night, 3-9pm (link) - 20% off rentals at Meydenbauer Bay Park (for King County residents), lake bingo and games, music, bubbles, prizes and more
8/19 The Photography Book Salon at Leica Bellevue, free, 6pm (link) - bring a photography book that has inspired you
8/19 Speed Jigsaw Puzzling at The Redd Dog, 7pm
8/20 OBMA Monthly Meeting, at 520 Bar & Grill, 8:30-9:30am
8/20 Audubon Bird Walk at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $5, 9-10:30am (link)
8/20 Family Story Time at Bellevue Library, 10:30-11:15am (link) - repeats on Thursdays
8/20 Mending Circle at Bellevue Library, 11am-1pm (link) - weekly on Thursdays
8/20 Drop-in Adult Basketball at Highland Community Center, free, 11:30am-1:30pm (link) - listing is unclear whether the cost for residents is $0 or $4. Recurs on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8/27.
8/20 Live at Lunch: Sheryl Wiser at The Meadow, noon-1pm, Stanford's food truck until 2pm
8/20 Indoor Play at North Bellevue Community Center, free, ages 5 and under, 1:30-3:45pm - recurs on Thursdays
8/20 Bellevue Farmers Market, 3-7:30pm (link) - Market is every Thursday- this week Terra Tovela will be serving a fresh herb vinaigrette over leafy greens.
8/20 Sip & Stitch at Rain City Needlepoint, 4-8pm (link) - every Thursday
8/20 Electronics Mending Circle at Bellevue Library, free, ages 13+, 4:30-5:30pm (link) - items must be able to fit on a table and be safe to handle, recurs on 9/3, 10/1, and 10/15
8/20 BelRed Run Club social run/walk with Seattle Marathon ambassadors and social at La Cuadra Tacos, 5:30pm - RSVP on Strava
8/20 SeaMonster Studios Q3 Shopify Meetup: Pickleball Tournament and Networking at Bellevue Pickleball Club, 5:30-8:30pm (link)
8/20 Seattle RAG & Agent Context with Vector Stores | AI Hacknight at Union.ai, with Flyte demos, 5:30-8:30pm (link)
8/20 Spring District Park free outdoor movie: Up, watercolor postcard class with local artist Kyle Shorack from 5:30-7pm, with live music from Windsong Trio (flute and cello). Movie shows at dusk.
8/20 Seattle Rust User Group (SRUG) meetup at Bellevue City Hall, 6pm (link) - also 9/17
8/20 Bellevue Game Designers Meetup at Mox Boardinghouse, 6-9pm (link) - meets on third Thursdays
8/20 EBN Happy Hour is Live! Come network at Bellevue's STK, 6-8pm (link)
8/20 Bellevue Book Club's Thursday Thrillers - Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent at Mercurys Coffee, 6:30-8:30pm (link)
8/20 Bellevue Chamber Chorus Singing Bootcamp at Northlake Unitarian in Kirkland, free, 7-8pm (link) - come learn basic techniques, exercises, and practice sight-reading in a friendly environment
8/20 Bellevue German Language meetup at Pasifika, 7-9pm (link) - monthly get-together
8/20 Movies in the Park at Crossroads Park "Wicked" - recurs on 8/27, pre-movie entertainment starts at 7pm
8/20 Open Mic with XAMA at Asian Family Market
8/21-8/23 DragonFlight GameCon at the Hilton (link) - This event gathers together more than 800 players and GMs to play in or run some 600 events - board games, tabletop, etc. Some games are ages 8 and up; the Robo Rally Larp game where kids can wear robot costumes, is all ages.
8/21 Mobile Blood Drive at Safeway Newcastle, 9am-3pm (link)
8/21 Indoor Play at the Crossroads Community Center, ages 5 and under, $4 for residents, 8-11am, recurs on Fridays
8/21 Coal Creek History guided hike, $, 9-11:30 (link) - recurs every Friday
8/21 Family Story Time at Lake Hills Library, 10:30am every Friday
8/21 Indoor Play at South Bellevue Community Center, ages 5 and under, $4 for residents, 10:30am-noon - recurs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
8/21 Paddleboard Yoga Class at Phantom Lake Club, $40 plus guest fee, 10:30-11:30am
8/21 Live at Lunch Kaitie Wade at Bellevue Square Fountain Court, noon-1pm, Nespresso from noon-2pm (link)
8/21 Community event to launch Lime service in Bellevue, at The Meadow just north of the transit center downtown, 3:30-5:30pm (link) - there will be tables with mobility resources and free helmet distribution
8/21 Summer Nights Carnival at KidsQuest, 4-9pm (link) - carnival games, clown school, and poster printing. Food available for purchase
8/21 BelRed Run Club Photowalk in Wilburton, 5pm - RSVP and see details on Strava
8/21 Summer with Prymachenko paper cutting workshop (Vytynanka) at Toloka, $45, 6-8pm - includes VR exhibition of her art
8/21 Board Games and Boba with the Millennial Social Club at Lincoln Square, 7pm (link) - every Friday
8/21 Checkmate Fridays at Lincoln Square, 7pm (link) - every Friday
8/21 Darelle Holden at Bake's Place, 8-9:30pm (link)
8/21 Music BINGO at Dave & Buster's, 8pm (link) - weekly event on Fridays
8/21 DJ Cide at Suite, 9pm
8/21 Chak De! India - Desi Independence Party at Mirra, 21+, 10pm (link) - wear orange, white, green, or blue
8/22 Mindfulness Morning at Kelsey Creek Farm: Practice acceptance free, 18+, must pre-register, 9-10am (link) - bring yoga mat
8/22 Keep Bellevue Beautiful - Wilburton Cleanup, 9-11am (link)
8/22 Community Walk Audit on Northrup Way from 140th to 124th and back (approx. one mile), space is limited, pre-register, free, 10am-noon (link)
8/22 King County Master Gardener Foundation's Bellevue Demonstration Garden workshop on growing healthy tomatoes, 10-11:30am (link)
8/22 Backstage Dance Studio's free dance day, with six class options at 10am, 10:45am, and 11:30am in creative movement, jazz, ballet, and hip hop, ages 3-9
8/22 Kin On Cross Cultural Community Cafe: Moonlight and Melodies at Westminster Chapel Church(this is a morning event), Free admission and parking, all ages and backgrounds welcome, 10am-noon - art, music and storytelling, free espresso, coffee, and tea, intergenerational connections, raising awareness about dementia
8/22 Claude Builders Bellevue Monthly Event at Capital One Cafe on Bellevue Way, 11am-2pm (link) - free to RSVP, event is likely to fill up
8/22-8/23 RSVP bike ride - Ride from Seattle to Vancouver and Party
8/22 Monthly Sapphic Walk at Downtown Park, free, 11am (link)
8/22 Back to School Breakfast Block Party at Chik-Fil-A tured Mountain Art Workshop at Yuan Ru, 1-4pm (link)
8/22 Jo Malone London is providing complimentary sea salt & bergamot slushies to celebrate their new fragrance (time?)
8/22-8/23 Red, White, & Bloom, America: An NGC Flower Show at Bellevue Botanical Garden, hosted by the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs, free, 1-3:30pm and 9:30am-2:30pm (link) - photography and crafts will also be on display
8/22 Math Club at Bellevue Library, K-5th grade, free, 2-4pm (link) - this week's activity is Tangrams and Fractals
8/22 Watercolor Bookmarks workshop at BelRed Arts Studio, free to sign up, 2-4pm (link)
8/22 STEAMoji at Bellden Cafe, all ages, 2-4pm - fun afternoon of STEM activities, RSVP to join in
8/22 Queer Creative Connections at Bellevue Library, 2:15-4pm (link).
8/22 Messy Hands, clean truths: Finger painting & Self-Discovery Play Lab for Adults, 21+, 3-4pm (link)
8/22 Cebiche and Pisco Workshops at La Mar, $69, 3 and 4pm (link) - also 9/19, and 10/17
8/22 Cultural Stories in the Park, featuring music and instruments from South Asia and a henna artist at Downtown Park, free to register, 3-5pm (link) - presented by Hindi Time Kids, this includes a bilingual storytime
8/22 Klingon Speaking Happy Hour August 2026 at Baron's Xian Kitchen, free, 3:30-5:30pm (link)
8/22 Eastside FIRE Club - Real Estate Investing Meetup at Capital One Cafe, 4-6pm (link)
8/22 Taste of the Community fundraiser to support Eat Happy Now, Grass Lawn Park in Redmond, $10 for kids and teens, $15 for adults, 5-7pm (link)
8/22 Yanxing Flow free community class at Chism Beach Park, 6-7pm (link) also in the afternoon on 9/12 and 9/19 - no experience necessary
8/22 McMenamins History Ball in Tacoma
8/22 Vertical Axis performs at Suite at 8pm, guest DJ Jeromy Nail will start the dancing at 9:20pm, and dinner is served until midnight - various aerialists and DJs perform every Saturday.
8/23 Canoe Mercer Slough, ages 5+ with adult, up to two adults and a small child in each canoe, $20, 8:45am-noon, (link) - enrollment opens at noon on 8/9 and will fill quickly
8/23 ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Bellevue Square x Infrared Yoga, free, 9-11am (link)
8/23 Northwest Exotics car show at Carillon Point in Kirkland, 9am-1pm
8/23 Red, White, & Bloom, America: An NGC Flower Show at Bellevue Botanical Garden, hosted by the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs, free, 9:30am-2:30pm (link) - photography and crafts will also be on display
8/23 Leica's M11 Owners Workshop, $250, 10:30am-4:30pm - also 10/25 and 12/13
8/23 Bellevue Book Club Book Discussion and Picnic - A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella, 11am-1pm at Bellevue Downtown Park (link) - waitlist
8/23 Free Women’s Empowered Self-Defense Classes at City Hall, 1:20-3:10pm (link)
8/23 Open Mosque Day at Islamic Center of Eastside, free, 2-5pm (link)
8/23 Golden Hour Unboxed at Bellevue Botanical Garden, a celebration of Black entrepreneurship on the Eastside, free, 6-9pm (link) - live performances, storytelling, speed pitches, and back-to-school giving