Meetings for the week of July 6th

Posts on NewBellevue.com:

Update on the Downtown Park trees (link)

One more thing for ESC (link)

Other coverage of Bellevue: 

Bellevue's Grand Connection gets a little help from its neighbors (Seattle Times) - Says the Grand Connection funding gap is only $100M, and clarifies the $30M cap on taxes diverted from King County tax increases.  

Monday, July 6th

Human Services Commission meeting canceled  

Tuesday, July 7th 

City Council meeting canceled

Wednesday, July 8th 

Better Buildings Lunch and Learn, noon-1pm (link)  The Better Buildings Hub directs building owners to 7 different city programs/services designed to support building sustainability through supporting energy benchmarking, heat pump installations, on-site recycling and composting, EV charger installation, sustainable transit planning, water conservation, and a tree giveaway.

Bellevue Development Committee

Doors open at 1:30pm, meeting 2-4pm (link) - permit timeline metrics, development activity and forecasts, introduction of new city staff, discussion of code/policy: Omnibus, Sign Code, High Density Residential and PUD, Parking Reform, and BelRed 

Cascade Water Alliance Supply Program Oversight Committee Meeting, 2-3:30pm (link)

Public Meeting for International School (BSD), 6pm (link) This project may have a construction cost of $100M, and it includes modifications to vehicle traffic flows that were requested by the city and should reduce backups onto 128th. 

Neighborhood Walk in Bridle Trails, meeting at Cherry Crest Elementary, 6-7:30pm - walk with city leadership, fire truck, ice cream, and social gathering, similar events on 7/22 and 7/30 

Planning Commission, 6:30pm (link)

Public Comment: Register in advance starting at noon on the day of the meeting here.

Written Comments (link): Pedestrian improvements around Factoria, Lowering tree retention/replanting requirements for developments in some neighborhoods, and the dip in allowed FAR for lots between 10k and 16k sqft. 

BelRed Look Forward (link) This is the third study session, which will cover Life Science and Medical Uses. There will be an additional study session on September 9th, and then the Public Hearing will be scheduled after that. The area proposed to be rezoned as MUM-H is currently zoned BelRed Medical Office (BR-MO), and there will be greater flexibility for residential development.

     Following up on the street network discussion, new code language will provide an option for projects to propose replacing defined local street segments with private streets. Required active use percentage of facades along private streets was reduced to 50%. There's a comment tracker that shows other areas under discussion, and staff responses. Some unnecessary parking on local streets may be removed from the street specification. Staff recommends an eight-foot wide sidewalk minimum, since there may not be an amenity zone buffering the sidewalk from the street. Developers may get credit for stream daylighting before the phase when it occurs, since it requires a major effort. There may be updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance rules about steep slopes. 

Great Neighborhoods Eastgate Update (and Request to set Public Hearing) There are descriptions of eight items that were adjusted since the last public draft: New facilities for activities should be in mixed use areas; Use of art to create a sense of arrival and wayfinding; Public services such as fire, police, and utilities; Community partnerships for Bellevue College; Connecting paths; Aquatic Center; Stream corridor access for viewing 

The last attachment is a short six page that includes some land use policy changes for things that will now be covered and addressed through the Eastgate neighborhood area plan: Delete Richards Valley Land Use Plan in its entiretyUnclear which policies are being deleted from the Newcastle Subarea Plan - one about additional density is highlighted (not sure if that is the only one being kept or the only one being deleted). Change to boundaries of where the Eastgate Planning District is superseded by the Eastgate Neighborhood Area Plan, and some policies are being deleted from the Eastgate Subarea Plan. 

Thursday, July 9th

Bellevue Network on Aging, 8:30-10:30am (link)

Agenda not yet available 

Cascade Water Alliance Resource Management Committee, 10-11:30am (link)

Transportation Commission, 6:30pm (link)

2026 MIP Update Will discuss whether to use the adopted* speed limit rather than the 1.2x speed limit factor to score streets’ safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists. This is a result of data collection in Bellevue showing that even 85th percentile drivers in our urban areas usually go under the speed limit. 

     In tandem with the speed limit change, removal of the 1.2 multiplier would make BelRed Rd a BLTS 3 (on the scale of BLTS 1= family friendly to BLTS 4 = experienced riders). The maps also show 2026 vs. 2045 scenarios, since traffic volumes are expected to increase. The percent of the network that is a pedestrian facility gap (filling gaps is prioritized over upgrades) remains at 22% because the speed limit factor does not affect the level of traffic stress of a facility that is not present. 

* The rollout of the adopted speed limit changes will happen in stages, and some areas won’t be updated until 2027. 

     No calendar is provided showing what to expect for the rest of the year, though the one attached to last month's meeting just had the MIP. Lower standards for “regional” arterial intersections performance targets will be discussed in September/October, along with freeway access intersections performance targets. 

Friday, July 10th 

Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project tunneling info pop-up at the Forest Drive Trailhead, 9am-noon

Draft Minutes: 

Planning Commission, 6/10/26 (link)

Transportation Commission, 6/11/26 (link)

Upcoming meetings:      

7/13 Public Meeting at 6pm for Hyatt House Bellevue at 1300 116th Ave NE - 174 hotel rooms on six floors and 133 parking stalls on three levels (link)

7/14 Civil Service Commissioner meeting, 4-5pm (link)

7/14 Council discusses Cascade Water budget/rates and Cascade Supply Program, Aqua Vista Sanitary Sewer may be on CC

7/15 Horizon View Pump Station ribbon cutting and celebration, 12:30-1:30pm (link)

7/16 OBMA Monthly Meeting, at 520 Bar & Grill, free, 8:30-9:30am

7/16 Moving Bellevue Forward: Transportation Investments Info Session, 5:30-7pm (link) - the new sales tax will fund additional projects in Bellevue - this will also be offered virtually on 7/23 at 6pm  

7/21 Hearing Examiner: Appeal of Crest Holdings at 10am, unclear if this is related to two-phase project at 919 109th Avenue NE (eight and 22 stories south of Ashwood Park)

7/21 Cascade Water Alliance Finance and Intergovernmental, 1:30-3pm (link)

7/22 Cascade Water Alliance Board Meeting, 3:30-5pm (link)

7/22 Planning Commission: Evans Plaza PH, Transportation Conformance PH, and Parking Reform LUCA PH 

7/23 Moving Bellevue Forward: Transportation Investments Info Session, virtual, 6-7pm (link)

7/25 Community Walk Audit on Bel-Red Road, 10am-noon (link)

7/27 Hearing Examiner: Appeal of SEPA for Broadstone East Wilburton, 9am 

7/30 BSD School Board Meeting, also 8/13 and 8/27 

8/13 Bellevue Budget 101 community meeting at City Hall, free, 6-8pm (link) 

8/22 Community Walk Audit on Northrup Way, 10am-noon (link)

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 Budget will be presented to Council 

9/23 Planning Commission: Factoria Public Hearing, Downtown Livability 2.0

9/30 Budget info session, 6pm (link)

Opportunities:

https://newbellevue.com/?page_id=88 will be updated as items come in.

A Transportation Investment Survey is open from now until August 10th (link), and it is very short, just asking how you get around now and where you think money should be spent.

There is a Road Safety Assessment survey that asks about safety concerns in specific areas of BelRed and Wilburton. There is a questionnaire and an interactive map that you can put pins on, and this will be open until September 30. https://www.engagingbellevue.com/2026-rsa - also see walk audits on 7/25 and 8/22

Engaging Bellevue has a map for residents to pin the kinds of community features they'd like to see in different parts of BelRed, as part of the BelRed Look Forward LUCA.   https://www.engagingbellevue.com/belred-luca There are 21 responses so far, about community and art space, festival streets, bike connections, streams, traffic and parking, and small businesses.

Off-leash dog park survey: See background info and survey link at https://bellevuewa.gov/dogs

Bellevue is preparing the preliminary 2027-28 Budget to present to the public and City Council this September; community members will have multiple ways to learn more and weigh in on budget and transportation investments. 

Bellevue's Climate Leaders Initiative is an eight-week cohort that runs from July 29- Oct 21. In-person meetings will be held on Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm. (link)

Blood donation opportunities have been added to the event calendar for 7/9, 7/15, 7/23 and 7/29.

Keep Bellevue Beautiful cleanups are being held every other week on Saturday mornings, see Event Calendar.

Volunteers are needed each week at the Bellevue Farmers Market Sign-ups are open for the 2026 season; roles include info booth, set-up/tear-down, vendor support, market day champions, photographer, and Kids POP Club, for all ages and abilities with no experience necessary. The market is also seeking Adopt-a-Board volunteers to place an A-board sign near their home each Thursday. Ongoing through the 2026 market season. (link) (Adopt-a-Board form: link)

Bellevue Essentials, a 10-week civic engagement course, is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort. The program will run from September to November, and participants will be able to meet leaders and learn how the city operates. Applications are due by 5pm on July 13th. (link)

Bellevue residents can apply for a vacancy on the LEOFF 1 Disability Board by 5pm on July 13th (link).

Mox Boardinghouse is looking for a mural artist for their BelRed patio space - applications due July 15th (link).

Volunteers are needed for the Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend, July 24-July 26th (link)

Sign-up now to participate in the Community Walk Audits on July 25th and August 22nd (link)

Performers can apply now for the Bellevue International Festival which will be held on August 8th at Crossroads Park.

Bellevue Lifespring is now booking appointments for kids in K-12 to register to shop for back-to-school clothing. For families under 60% AMI who live in a Bellevue School District area (or are enrolled in a BSD school), kids can get a $150 gift card to Old Navy in August. Supplies are limited, sign up for an appt right away.

Free Summer Meals for all kids and teens at 200+ King County locations (no income or paperwork requirement). Breakfast at Stevenson Elementary is offered from 7/6-7/23 and will be M-Th from 8:15-8:45 (eat on site). Lunch will be served at Interlake H.S. from 7/6-7/30 from 10:30-11:15am, M-F. The nearest other locations are one in Redmond, one in Woodinville, and some in Renton. There are tons in Seattle- I wonder if community support is needed to expand the program duration and offer more locations and hours. https://www.hungerfreewa.org/help/summermeals

Eligible families can also get $120 in Sun Bucks for every child to buy groceries, and enrollment is usually automatic. Eligibility may be based on participation in free school lunches, TANF, or SNAP, or a household income threshold of about 36% AMI (lower than the 200% FPL for SNAP) https://www.hungerfreewa.org/summerebt

Fun and Educational Events:

https://newbellevue.com/?page_id=82

7/6 Spring District World Cup Watch Party for the USA vs Belgium match, free, 5-7pm - expanded beer garden at Bellevuee Brewing, food trucks, grass lawn viewing,

7/6 USA vs. Belgium watch party at Mirra, free, happy hour food and drinks, 5-7pm (link)

7/6 Toastmasters Public Speaking meetup at Bellevue City Hall, 6-7:30pm (link)

7/6 Bellevue Skate Park drop-in rollerskate, 6:15-8:30pm , $8 residents and $10 non-residents

7/6 Korean-English Language Exchange at Crossroads, 6:30-8:30pm (link) - recurs weekly

7/6 Dance Latin Fitness Class at the Meadow, free, 7-8pm (link) - recurs on Mondays all summer

7/6 A Capella Joy Chorus rehearsal at Crossroads, 7-10pm (link) - new members welcome

7/6 Chessbar meetup at Tapster, 7pm - recurs on Mondays

7/7 Family Story Time at Kelsey Creek Farm with a children's librarian from Bellevue Library, free, 10:30-11am - limited space, recurs on Tuesdays through August 4th

7/7 Trips and Tours for 55+ departing from NBCC for University Village Mall in Seattle, 10:30am-3:30pm

7/7 Live at Lunch: Bryan John Appleby, noon-1pm at Key Center (link)

7/7 Crossroads Farmers Market, noon-6pm (link)

7/7 Pop Up Arts Playground with Silverkite at Ashwood Park by the Bellevue Library, noon-2pm - celebrate WA at this craft workshop, also 7/14 and 7/21

7/7 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

7/7 Family Story Time at Newport Way Library, 1pm - every Tuesday

7/7 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

7/7 Family Story Time at Bellevue Library, 5:30-6:15pm (link)- every Tuesday

7/7 Moms Who Build: Maternal Health Hackathon — An AInChai + Armoire Meetup in Seattle, 5:30-8pm (link) - Rosie will be providing childcare for attendees

7/7 Tuesday 6 PM Climbing Meetup @ Edgeworks Bellevue, 6-8pm (link) - every Tuesday

7/7 Fire Horse Ladies Summer Party, $60, only open to those born in 1966 (time?)

7/7 Tuesday Riichi Mahjong at Lincoln Square South, free, 6:30pm to midnight (link) - weekly

7/7 Wildflower Dance Co Line and Hoedown Dancing at Crossroads Park, 7-9pm (link)

7/7 Meetup with the Seattle Cinema Club for happy hour dinner at Forum Social House and Discount Movie Night: Young Washington, 7-11pm (link)

7/8 Blueberry U-pick opening day - blueberries are $2.50/lb, minimum charge $5

7/8 Mercurys Coffee, BOGO until 5pm

7/8 Kids in the Garden at BBG: Healthy Habitats, ages 3-5 with adult, $25 and discount for members, 10-11:30am (link)

7/8 Live at Lunch: EntreMundos Quarteto, noon-1pm at City Center Plaza (link)

7/8 Better Buildings Lunch and Learn, noon-1pm (link) - The Better Buildings Hub directs building owners to 7 different city programs/services designed to support building sustainability through supporting energy benchmarking, heat pump installations, on-site recycling and composting, EV charger installation, sustainable transit planning, water conservation, and a tree giveaway.

7/8 WA OIC webinar with Commissioner Kuderer on homeowner insurance, consumer protection, disaster resilience, and housing affordability, noon-1pm

7/8 Paper, Pencils, Pastimes, free, ages 50+, coloring, crosswords, Sudoku, word searches, etc. Wednesdays and Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm

7/8 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

7/8 Lego Brick Builders at Bellevue Library, free, 1:30-2:30pm (link) - this week there is an optional book exchange for ages 5-17

7/8 Bellevue Development Committee, doors open at 1:30pm, meeting 2-4pm (link) 

7/8 Spring District Farmer's Market, 3-7pm, with live music from 5-7pm, also 7/15, 7/22, and 7/29

7/8 Tai Chi on the Terrace at the Westin, free, 5:30-6:30pm (link) - recurs on Wednesdays

7/8 Plant Amnesty Trees Under Construction lecture at BBG, $15 non-members, 6-7pm -tree protection zones, root pruning, fencing, and other practical guidance from Ben Mark, consulting arborist

7/8 Neighborhood Walk in Bridle Trails, meeting at Cherry Crest Elementary, 6-7:30pm - walk, fire truck, ice cream, and social gathering, similar events on 7/22 and 7/30

7/8 Public Meeting for International School (BSD), 6pm (link) 

7/8 Vlad and the Dads concert on Eastrail at Feriton Spur in Kirkland, free, 6-8pm (link)

7/8 Planning Commission, 6:30pm (link) - BelRed Look Forward and Eastgate Great Neighborhoods Update

7/8 Reading with Rover (certified therapy dog), elementary ages, 6:30-7:30pm (link) - Signups in person start at 6:15, recurs on second Wednesdays

7/8 Trivia at Forum Social House, 6:30-8:30pm (link) - each Wednesday until Sept. 2nd

7/8 Lake Hills Greenbelt Wander with the Sunset Walk Club, free, 6:30-8:30pm (link)

7/8 English Language Learners Alliance (ELLA) Casual Conversation at Lincoln Square food Hall, free, 7-9pm (link) - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

7/8 Bellydance Shimmy Fit Workout with Nalini on Northrup Way, $25, 7:40pm - meets every Wednesday (link)

7/9 Bellevue Network on Aging, 8:30-10:30am (link)

7/9 Bloodworks NW blood drive at Expeditors International (Factoria, 9am-3pm (link)

7/9 Puzzle Together, Joy Together event in the Spring District for people living with dementia and their family care partners, 9:30-11:30am (link) - will be in the afternoon on 7/14 and 7/23

7/9 Family Story Time at Bellevue Library, 10:30-11:15am (link) - repeats on Thursdays

7/9 Mending Circle at Bellevue Library, 11am-1pm (link) - weekly on Thursdays

7/9 Chamber lunch at the W, $115, 11:30am-1pm (link) - featuring Sylvain Leduc from the FRB of SF in a discussion of national economics

7/9 Live at Lunch: Naomi Wachira, noon-1pm at The Meadow (link)

7/9 Eastside Business Networking, free, noon-1:30pm (link)

7/9 Indoor Play at North Bellevue Community Center, ages 5 and under, $, 1:30-3:45pm - recurs on Thursdays

7/9 Bellevue Farmers Market, 3pm

7/9 Sip & Stitch at Rain City Needlepoint, 4-8pm (link) - every Thursday

7/9 Beyond AI Models: Monetization, Security & Responsible Systems at Scale, at Bellevue City Hall, free, 4:30-8pm (link)

7/9 Flower Hour: Habitats at Home at BBG, $15, discount for members, 5-6pm (link)

7/9 Happy Hour Networking with Product & Tech People at Chainline Brewing in Kirkland, 5-7pm (link)

7/9 Spanish Practicing Meetup at Bellevue Way Starbucks, 5:30-6:30pm (link) - recurs every other Thursday through early summer (check if it's happening this week)

7/9 Open Mic at Lucky Barbecue, 6-9pm - also 7/23

7/9 Thursday 6 PM Climbing Meetup @ Edgeworks Bellevue, 6-9pm (link) - each Thursday

7/9 Transportation Commission, 6:30pm 

7/9 Open Volleyball Game at the LDS Church, 6:30-8:30pm (link) - weekly on Thursdays

7/9  Paint and Sip at Tapster, Van Gogh Seattle, 7-9pm (link)

7/10 Indoor Play at the Crossroads Community Center, ages 5 and under, $, 8-11am, recurs on Fridays

7/10 Info pop-up for the Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project tunneling at the Forest Drive Trailhead, 9am-noon - learn about tunneling that will happen at the Red Cedar Trailhead starting in July. You can also ask questions at the Eastgate Block Party or Newcastle Art Fair.

7/10 Coal Creek History guided hike, $, 9-11:30 (link) - recurs every Friday

7/10 Lavender Wands workshops at BBG, $55, discount for members, 10am-noon and 1-3pm, (link)

7/10 Indoor Play at South Bellevue Community Center, ages 5 and under, $, 10:30am-noon - recurs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

7/10 Cascade Gardener In-Person Walk and Talk at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 11am-noon

7/10 Live at Lunch: The South End Boys, noon-1pm at the Bellevue Square Fountain Court (link)

7/10 The DINK Collective Kickoff Mixer, $5, 5-8pm (link)

7/10 Salsa in the City Latin dance social in the Spring District near Bellevue Brewing Co, free, 6-9pm (link) - also on 8/14 and 9/11, intro dance lesson from 6-6:30 and social dancing and live shows from 6:30 onward

7/10 Night at the Grand Opera by String and Shadow Puppet Theater (of Olympia) in Issaquah, 6-9pm (link)

7/10 Relax, Sip'n'Paint at Samena, 7-9:30pm (link)

7/10 90's Pop Culture Trivia Night at Tapster, 7pm and 8pm

7/10 Board Games and Boba with the Millennial Social Club at Lincoln Square, 7pm (link) - every Friday

7/10 Checkmate Fridays at Lincoln Square, 7pm (link) - every Friday

7/10 Music BINGO at Dave & Buster's, 8pm (link) - weekly event on Fridays

7/10 Lifeguard Skills Clinic at the Bellevue Aquatic Center, ages 14-18, $5.50, arrive by 7:50pm, class is 8-9:30pm (link) - recurs 9/11 and 11/11

7/10 Birch Pereira and the Gin Joints at Bake's Place, 8-9:30pm (link)

7/10 Sunset Sessions at W Living Room Bar, 8:30pm-midnight (link) - each Friday and Saturday

7/10 BOLLYWOOD WHITEOUT at Mirra, 10pm (link)

7/11 Saturday morning walk meetup at Downtown Park, 9am (link) - every Saturday

7/11 $5 Yoga in the Park (Downtown Park) from 10-11:15am - every Saturday in summer

7/11 PNW Climate Week Seattle Hike and Network with Women in Cleantech and Sustainability at Snoqualmie Falls, 9-10am (link)

7/11 Morning Walk and Coffee at Cafe Hagen with a social meetup group, 9:30-11:30am (link) - waitlist

7/11 Growing Garlic master gardener class at the Bellevue Demonstration Garden in the Lake Hills Greenbelt, free, 18+, pre-register, 10-11:30am (link)

7/11 Kids Sports Free Play at NBCC, free, ages 4-8, 10am-noon, drop-in but space is limited. Parent supervision required, recurs on Saturdays until 8/31

7/11 Eastgate Block Party at the Newport Way Library, 11am-2pm

7/11 Potluck-style Bellevue Strength Sports Meetup at Tiger Gate Gym, 11am-3pm (link) - open gym, welcoming all levels

7/11 Jr. Makers Explore: 3D Printing event at Bellevue Library Makerspace, no registration required, ages 6+, 12 and younger must be accompanied by adult, 11:30-1pm (link)

7/11 CPR and AED course taught by Bellevue firefighter EMTs and paramedics at the new Fire Station 10, $10, noon-2pm (link) - classes often fill up a month in advance, register early

7/11 Grand Opening of Secret Burger Kitchen in Kirkland at noon, free burgers for the first 253 people in line

7/11 Filipino Dance: Echoes of the Islands, Carinosa and Bulaklakan Flower Dance, ages 12+, $30-36, 12:30-2pm (link) meets on Saturdays until 8/29

7/11 Soccer Saturdays at Boys and Girls Club Downtown Bellevue Clubhouse, ages 5-12, 1-3pm - Kids can play with Midlakes United players. Soccer slots are full, but there are other fun activities in Old Bellevue - bracelet-making, temporary tattoos, and bubbles, also 7/18

7/11 Basic Handgun Training class, $129, 1-5pm (link)

7/11 Rock the Meadow Summer Concert Series: SoR House Band, Sliding 8's, free, 2pm (link) - also 7/18 and 7/26 (the last one is on a Sunday)

7/11 Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Walk (easy one mile hike, rain or shine), free, pre-register, All Ages, 2-3pm (link) - also 7/18 and 7/25

7/11 Studio33's Free Community Jam: Improv and Flow, ages 13+, free, 2-4pm (link)

7/11 Math Club at Bellevue Library, K-5th grade, free, 2-4pm (link) - this week is Checkers, Chess, and Connect Four

7/11 Bellevue Children's Business Fair for entrepreneurs age 6-16, 2-6:30pm (check time) - all ages welcome to come and purchase their creations

7/11 Summer Social Soiree at Ascend, Spritz e Spuntini, $80, 2:30-4:30pm - also 8/8 and 9/12

7/11 Seattle Vietnamese Mahjong Club meets at Lincoln Square food Hall every other week, free, 5:30-10pm (link)

7/11 Evening with Cecile Azarcon-Inocentes & Friends at Meydenbauer Center

7/11 Yanxing Flow free community class at Chism Beach Park, 7-8pm (link) recurs on 7/18 and happens at other times on 8/1, 8/8, and in Wilburton on 9/12 and 9/19 - no experience necessary

7/11 BroHaMm - Masters of Funk & Soul at Bake's Place, 8-9:30pm (link)

7/11 One Night in Nairobi at Mirra, 21+, 9pm-2am (link)

7/12 Canoe Mercer Slough with Bellevue park rangers, $20, ages 5 and up, pre-register (time?) (link) - also 7/19 and 7/26

7/12 Cars and Coffee at Porsche Bellevue, 8-10am (link)

7/12 MVP Sky Revco Doubles Volleyball fundraiser at Lake Hills Park, check in 8:30am (link)

7/12 Shut Up and Write at Cafe Hagen, 9-10am (link) - recurs weekly

7/12 Sunday Sanzan kai at the Bellevue Zen Center, $10, 9-11am (link)

7/12 Thread Together: Learn to Sew at SBCC, 13+, 9am-noon, pre-registration recommended, also 7/19

7/12 Heartfulness Sunday Group Meditation at Northwest Arts Center, free, 9:15-10:15am (link) - every Sunday

7/12 Bellevue Classical Piano Meetup Group @ Northwest Pianos, free, 10am-noon (link) - non-performers do not need to RSVP -

7/12 Pilates In The Park with Haus of Flow, $38, 10:30-1pm (link) - includes Nonda Matcha pop-up and flower arranging station, mats provided

7/12 Art in Bloom art market at BBG, free, 11am-6pm (Eventbrite) - floating art installation, frolicking fairies, sound bath, live painting, workshops, art market, community art project, music performances, poetry, floral fashion, calligraphy, photo op

7/12 What Can You Build? Drop in play at Bellevue Library with a variety of building materials, toddlers to tweens, 11:30am-1:30pm (link)

7/12 Fiesta de Paella at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island, $14, noon-5:30pm (link)

7/12 Flavors of India at Crossroads Park, noon-7pm (link) -chariot pull, songs, dancers, and food

7/12 Sacred Medicine Wheel Drumming at Bellevue Unity Church, free, 12:30-2pm (link)