Meetings for the week of December 15th

Nicole Myers

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Wednesday, December 17th 

Event is both in-person in Wilburton and virtual, and will cover regional permitting timelines for property owners. 

Thursday, December 18th 

Consent Calendar: HR report about 23 hired, and fewer have resigned/retired, financial warrants/transfers (no details provided), student and staff travel, surplus computers and other electronic items for e-cycling, 

Public Comment (20 minutes) 5:30 - 5:50 pm (register by noon on Wednesday)

Report on the December Celebration October financial statements and budget/cash flow projections A presentation slideshow is likely to be added to the agenda materials next week. 

Site is bounded by Spring Blvd, BelRed Rd, 132nd, and 134th, and will have 1,193 residential units as well as offices, retail, and lab space. The site includes a portion of Goff Creek. 

Upcoming meetings:     

1/5 Human Services Commission 

1/6 City Council - election of the mayor and deputy mayor 

1/8 BSD School Board meeting: MLL and Language Programs 

1/14 Planning Commission: BelRed LUCA update and Comp Plan Amendment preview (Evans Plaza)

1/28 Planning Commission: Process improvements 

2/11 Planning Commission: PSRC centers and Evans Plaza Threshold Review  

Opportunities:

Garden d'Lights ticket giveaway - respond to this email at hello@newbellevue.com - I have an extra pair of tickets that can be used anytime (no reservation needed). No tickets are needed for kids 10 and under, so this is perfect for families. 

BSD School Board Director vacancy for Director District 4 (West Lake Sammamish and parts of Eastgate, Lake Hills, and Crossroads) (link) Nominate someone or apply by January 7th. If you know someone who has legal expertise, that could be especially useful. 

The City of Bellevue is asking for input on the current state of the city and future needs to ensure the next two-year budget reflects the needs and perspectives of Bellevue community members. The survey will be open until Wednesday, Dec. 31. Some community members will also receive an invitation to a random-sample survey. 

Bellevue Utilities is updating three essential plans that guide how the city manages its storm and surface water, drinking water, and wastewater systems. Residents are invited to share feedback through a short online survey and to apply for a focus group (link) Survey has been extended through January 1st. 

Fun and Educational Events: 

Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink has group skating lessons from 5:30-7:30pm most days (free with admission) (link)

Soccer Scavenger Hunt in Old Bellevue, through Dec 21st (link)

Snowflake Lane performances nightly at 7pm (link), and the BAM balcony can be booked for viewing parties (link)

Bellevue School District Open Houses are happening in early December and in January (link) Incoming kindergarten families will have the opportunity to submit applications for language program lotteries December 15, 2025 to January 16, 2026. Preschool enrollment opens February 2nd.

Registration is open now for Parks sponsored activities, and opens on 12/15 for non-residents (link)

Thru 12/23 The Nutcracker at Meydenbauer Center Theatre (link)

Thru 12/20 The Truth by Florian Zeller at Theatre33, 7pm (link)

Thru 12/14 Festival of the Nativity creches on display for 8 days, starting at 1pm (link)

Thru 12/21 The Silver Key at Theatre33, performances at 11am, 2pm, and 5pm on various days (link)

12/14 State Rep Janice Zahn’s listening session at Bellevue College, room N-201, 2pm

12/14 Santa Paws at The Redd Dog, 4-6pm (link)

12/14 Winter Wreath making at the Westin, 4-5pm (link)

12/14 Grand Menorah lighting at BAM, 5-6:30pm (link)

12/14 Holiday Market and Happy Hour at Third Culture Coffee, 5:30-8:30pm (link)

12/15 Bird Walk at Lake Sammamish State Park, 8-11am (link)

12/15 BSD’s open transfer, choice school and language program application period opens

12/16 Bellevue Youth Choir at Market Stage Crossroads, 5-5:30pm (link)

12/16 Glassybaby wreath-making at Suite, 6-8pm (link)

12/16 Take Transit to the Skating Rink (and get $5 off) – meet at the Bellevue Downtown Link Station at 6pm and walk to Downtown Park, viewing holiday lights on the way (link)

12/16 Cabernet Blind Tasting at Valentina’s 6-8pm (link)

12/16 Eastside Audubon book club – Of Time and Turtles, 7-9pm (link)

12/17 Holiday Luncheon (55+) at the North Bellevue Community Center, $5, 11:30-1pm

12/17 Bellevue Library Book Group: Elena Ferrante, My Brilliant Friend, 11am-1pm (link)

12/17 Lego Brick Builders at Bellevue Library, 1:30-2:30pm (link)

12/17 Queer Climb Night at Edgeworks Bel-Red, 7-9pm (link), recurs monthly

12/18 Mending Circle in the Makerspace at Bellevue Library, 11am-1pm (link)

12/18 Woodinville Whiskey tasting at Primo’s, 6-8:30pm, (link)

12/19-12/21 Merry K-ristmas Market in Factoria shopping art beauty food and DIY fun with Asian-owned brands. Friday and Saturday 12 pm to 8 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm (link)

12/19 Intro to 3D printing at Bellevue Library Makerspace, 4-5pm (link)

12/19 Holiday Champagne tasting at Story in a Bottle Wines, 5-7pm (link)

12/20 Christmas Bird Count – Eastside Audubon has 15 groups, and one begins at Phantom Lake in Bellevue and traverses the Greenbelt trail to Larsen Lake and Blueberry Farm. The team also drives to two other stops. 18+ (link) The Seattle event is Dec 14.

12/20 Become a Techno-Naturalist – advice on using Merlin, eBird, and iNaturalist at Seward Park Audubon in Seattle, 11am-3pm (link)

12/20 Eastside Alchemy Winter Solstice Market at Crossroads, 11am-4pm (link)

12/20 Legion Legacy Toy Drive – bring a toy and have your photo with a sports legend, 12-2pm (link)

12/20 Jingle Bellevue: Cookie Decorating at Vanity Pham Salon on 102nd, 12-4pm, free (link)

12/20 Jingle Bellevue: Write a letter to Santa at House of Hebe, 12-4pm, free (link) – This was open when I walked by on a weekday, so I don’t think you have to wait until Saturday. Just look for the animatronic Grinch.

12/20 Jingle Bellevue: Photos with Santa at 520 Bar and Grill, 12-4pm, free (link)

12/20 Makers at the Movies: The Last Unicorn at Bellevue Library Makerspace, 3:30-5:30pm (link)

12/20-12/21 Gingerbread Decorating Class at the Westin, 4pm (sold out) (link)

12/21 Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster’s, 9-11am (link)

12/21 Redmond Moments newspaper launch party at Soul food, 9am-noon

12/21 Storytime for Kids at BBG, K-2nd grade, 1-1:30pm

12/21 Greta Matassa Holiday Show at Bake’s Place, 7-8:30pm (link)

12/22-12/23 Winter Break Camp at Little Green Acres in Redmond, ages 5+, 9am-5pm, early bird registration before 12/12 (link)

12/22 Brian James Band at Bake’s Place, 7-8:30pm (link)

12/22 Holiday Ships at Meydenbauer Bay Park, event starts at 8:15pm, choir performance 8:40-9pm

12/24 Snowflake Lane viewing at Mirra, 6:30-8pm (link)

12/25 Christmas Brunch at Solarium Kitchen, 10-2pm (link)

12/26 Wine Tasting at Primo’s, 6-8:30pm (link)

12/26 Open Mic Night at Third Culture Coffee, 7-9pm (link)

12/29 QFC Bellevue Village Blood Drive, 9-3pm (link)

12/30 Overlake Medical Center Blood Drive, 10-4pm (link)

12/31 KidsQuest NYE Celebration, 10-4:30pm (link) – there will be countdowns at 10am, noon, 2, and 4pm.

12/31 NYE Night Market on Main Street, 3-9pm (link) – live music, 50+ vendors, free cocoa and cookies, and a beer and wine garden

12/31 NYE Early Show with the Darelle Holden Sextet at Bake’s Place, 7-8:30pm, doors open at 5pm (link)

12/31 Three course NYE menu at Cantinetta (link)

12/31 Ascend’s Havana Nights NYE Celebration, 7pm

12/31 NYE at Suite, 7pm (link)

12/31 NYE with Craig Baker at Bake’s Place, 9pm (link)

12/31 Cinema NYE Celebration at W Bellevue, 9pm (link)

12/31 Primo’s NYE 2026 party, 9pm (link)

12/31 NYE 2026 at Forum Social House, 9pm (link)

12/31 Legion Sports Bar NYE Party, 9pm (link)

12/31 Bollywood NYE 2026 at Mirra, 9pm (link)

12/31 Bollywood New Year Dhamaka 2026 at Farzi Cafe (link)

1/2 Storytime for Preschoolers at BBG, 10-10:30am

1/3 Nature Journaling for Adults (9am-11am) and Youth (noon-1pm) at BBG

1/3 Intro to the Cricut at Bellevue Library Makerspace, 11:30-12:30pm (link)

1/4 State Rep Janice Zahn’s listening session at Bellevue College, room N-201, 2pm

1/5 Toddler Storytime at Bellevue Library, 10:15 and 11:15 (link)

1/6 Intro to 3D printing at Bellevue Library Makerspace, 6-7pm (link)

1/7 Preschool Information Session, Virtual on Teams, 10-11am (link)

1/7 School Funding Town Hall with 10 school districts at Newport HS, 7-9pm

1/8 Thirsty Thursday Networking at Realty One, 4:30-6:30pm (link)

1/9 KidsQuest open clay studio, extra $10.50 fee for glaze and firing, 5pm (link)

1/9 Teen Art Studios by Gage Academy at HCC. Free drop-in class on Fridays with dinner and materials provided, and new mediums are taught each month. 6-9pm (link)

1/12 Monday Night Networking Mixer at 13 Coins, 6-8pm (link)

1/13 Quiet Reading Party at Bellevue Library, 5:30-7:30pm (link)

1/14 Wednesday Whiskey and Networking – Daniel’s Bellevue, 6-8pm (link)

1/15 Eastside Audubon Bird Walk at BBG

1/17 Chinese Book Group at Bellevue Library, 2-3:30pm (link)

1/21 Bellevue Library Book Group, This is Happiness by Niall Williams, 11am-1pm (link)

1/25 Artvana Paint and Sip at The Redd Dog, 1pm (link)

2/2 BSD Preschool Enrollment opens (info session is 1/7)

2/7 Summer Camp Expo at Bellevue College, noon-3pm (link) – free, featuring camps that serve kids ages 3-17

2/13 Art ‘n Soul at W Bellevue, 7:30-9:30pm (link)

3/7 Fashion is ART at Bellevue Art Museum, 6-11pm (link)

See updates to the Event Listing at https://newbellevue.com/?page_id=82

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