Meetings for the week of March 2nd

Nicole Myers

— 18 min read

Monday, March 2nd 

This includes things like lot splitting, which you have one more day to comment on by March 3rd. 

Bylaws update of exclusion period and term limits

Panelists from 4Tomorrow, East African Community Services, and DSHS' Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance will discuss the impacts of federal immigration policy on the immigrant and refugee communities - current needs, service gaps, and emerging challenges and complexities for service providers.

The minutes from February 2nd discuss the funding allocations, how programs are monitored/audited (including collaboration between jurisdictions on this), technical, logistical, and operational assistance to these programs, high cost of office and community space. Commissioners are encouraged to participate in site visits in 2026. There was a discussion of the process for reviewing the applications for teen programming and convening funding. The RFP will open in early March and close in early April; staff will be ready to provide assistance, and there will be workshops in March.

Tuesday, March 3rd 

No City Council meeting due to their recent retreat in Bellingham 

Wednesday, March 4th

Presentations from Eastside Arts Partnership (EAP) grant recipients Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra and American Asian Performing Arts Theatre. A letter is being drafted to the Bellevue School Board encouraging public access to performing arts facilities. Open discussion time for matters relevant to the Arts Commission.Upcoming events organized by the grantees are listed. Written Communication thank you letter from PNB is attached. 

Thursday, March 5th 

Consent agenda: Classified, Certificated, and Coaches HR report,student travel. Warrants and transfers: Payroll $23.7M, $7.5M from general fund, $3.9M for capital projects, $99k of ASB funds. Out-of-endorsement staff assignments has decreased from 87 to 16 since the 2024-2025 school year, and the 16 are only 6.8 FTE. Surplus computers and other equipment. There are seven additional surplus portable classrooms at Newport HS that will be demolished on-site, and the district inventory of portables is listed (Ringdahl also had some that were not in use). 

Public Comment (20 minutes) 4:55 - 5:15 pm (register by noon on Wednesday) 

Literacy and Math Goals Progress Report. Metrics are based on 3rd grade literacy and 5th and 8th grade math.

       Literacy: Fall to Winter gains for 3rd graders are on track for meeting annual targets. This is attributed to "implementation of Science of Reading practices, including improved alignment across instructional materials and foundational literacy instruction."  At the Winter checkpoint, students were, on average, 75% of the way toward expected annual growth. Notably, 42% of students have already met typical annual growth, and 21% have met stretch growth (stretch growth is needed when students are significantly behind and need to catch up). Science of Reading techniques for 3rd-5th grades and family engagement is also described. 

     Math: 5th grade performance in math meets the goals for the general student population, but does not meet all the subgroup goals. The plan is for more consistent implementation of MTSS practices and to "incorporate research-based supplemental resources designed to build number sense, deepen conceptual understanding, and strengthen procedural fluency." Fall to Winter gains for 8th grade are only meeting goals for the Black subgroup, and strategies to address this are MTSS, monitoring of the Algebra 1 Support course, and i-Ready diagnostic and instructional resources. The latter are used for instruction and to inform small group instruction, personalize learning pathways, and determine intervention needs. For teachers, ongoing professional development in tiered and small group instructional practices, and in some schools, interdisciplinary staff are partnering to support implementation of personalized instruction. There is also a plan to partner with math experts to deliver high intensity tutoring services to enhance instructional practices and boost student achievement in math. 

     There are three categories: non-proficient, and early on (proficient), and mid & above (proficient). The targets only take into account whether students go from non-proficient to proficient, not whether they advance within the proficient categories or exceed grade-level expectations by a greater amount. There is also no metric that would show growth in students who are not close to the proficiency threshold but may be making progress to get closer to grade level, though it appears the data exists and was just not included in this report. Scoring at or above grade level on the spring Diagnostic should mean an ~80–85% likelihood of meeting proficiency on most state assessments.

Acceptance of the Evergreen Transitions Project 22,500 sqft facility, allowing the program to move from Interlake to a new location adjacent to Highland; punch list items have been completed. 

Board approval is needed for a $100 million bond sale this spring, in partnership with Piper Sandler and the Finance and Facilities teams, to advance voter-approved capital projects. Voters authorized $675 million in February 2020; following bond issuances in 2021 ($115 million) and December 2022 ($70 million), $490 million remains available prior to this sale and $390 million will remain afterward. Bond proceeds will support completion of construction at Newport High School and the Transitions Program Sensory Garden, continued delivery of the Big Picture School replacement with occupancy anticipated in fall 2026, and early planning and pre-construction for future replacements at Interlake High School and International School. The proposed resolution actually authorizes issuance and sale of up to $312 million in bonds. The Bond Guarantee resolution texts describes the outstanding principal from the various past bonds that may be refunded, not to exceed $212M in total. The Bond Delegation resolution says that none of these extant bonds have an interest rate greater than 4.5%, and the refunding would only be done if we can get a better deal. There will be an opportunity for public comment on or before March 19th. 

Financial statements - Fund balance at the end of January was $3.7M better than projected, but those gains are not expected to carry forward through the end of the school year; we're likely to be only $54k ahead of the previously projected year end balance.

Solid Waste Contract Procurement. This contract serves over 30,000 single-family households and nearly 2,000 multi-family and commercial properties. The contract began in 2014 has an annual value of $37 million, and the expiration is June 2028. A consultant firm, NewGen Strategies and Solutions, will be used for the competitive  procurement process. Community input will come through formal annual surveys, informal bi-monthly surveys, user experience research conducted by the University of Washington’s Human Centered Design and Engineering program, community workshops, listening sessions with community partners and organizations, and on-going dialogue with the Bellevue Diversity Advantage Network. Reliability, affordability, and user experience will be prioritized. State policy for Organics Management Laws (2022, 2024, 2025) and Recycling Reform Act (2025) will require data collection for compliance and some public education. There are potential technologies like AI, vehicle electrification, and location monitoring (Note: could this help us reduce the sidewalks blocked by bins?) Staff will present the package to City Council in late March.

Utilities Bill Assistance Program Current programs support our most vulnerable customers, particularly low-income seniors, low-income individuals with permanent disabilities, and households experiencing short-term financial hardship. Based on the Commission’s direction from the January meeting, staff developed program expansion options. The recommended option would expand coverage to senior/disabled households in the 50-80% AMI bracket (assistance covering 70% of the utility bill). The levels currently listed by ARCH say 80% AMI for a two-person household is $100,544 and $125,680 for a four-person household. 9% of Bellevue households are in the 50-80% AMI bracket, but this may not be the same percentage within the senior/permanent disability group. Making this change for the long-term programs would have an annual cost of $1.4M and add $1.68 to the typical bill starting in 2027, and a similar change might be made to emergency assistance eligibility as well. The cost associated with versions of the program that serve all low-income residents are given as well. There is also a recommendation for reduced solid waste rates for qualifying multi-family residential customers (non-solid waste utilities currently provide a rebate check for these customers). All low income households are eligible for an annual ~$150 rebate check on taxes.  More outreach is being done and information will be added to the MyBellevue app. The end of year blackout period is expected to be eliminated with enrollment and renewal process changes. 

Upcoming meetings:     

3/11 Planning Commission: Canceled 

3/12 Transportation Commission: TIP Update, Approval of Bylaws amendments 

3/18 Lake Hills NEP kickoff meeting 

3/19 BSD School Board Meeting 

3/25 Planning Commission: Great Neighborhoods Update, BelRed LUCA update 

4/2 School Board Meeting 

4/2 ESC: 2025 Financial Performance, review of CIP, and Solid Waste Contract Procurement

4/8 Planning Commission: Omnibus LUCA, High density residential LUCA, Affordable Housing Strategy post-adoption update

4/9 Transportation Commission will continue to discuss TIP if this time is needed

4/22 Planning Commission: BelRed LUCA, MFTE Study Session 

5/7 ESC Rates forecast/Community Outreach, Water System Plan draft review 

5/13 Planning Commission: Public Hearing on the Omnibus LUCA and Introduction of Downtown Livability 2.0 

5/14 TC: Public Hearing on TIP, and Comp Plan Amendments 

Opportunities:

The deadline to apply for Bellevue's Community Programming Fund is March 2nd - create events that enliven our outdoor public spaces with grants from $1000-$10,000 (link)

Neighborhood Enhancement Program ideas for the Downtown Bellevue area are due by March 3rd (link). 

Comment on the draft updates to Bellevue’s Affordable Housing Strategy by March 3rd (Note: They say how to comment will be explained at the March 2nd info session, and there is background info and a comment option at Engaging Bellevue).

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 12 responses so far, about community and art space, streams, traffic and parking, and small businesses. 

BSD Family Engagement Survey is open until March 20th. 

The Safe Speeds Bellevue Survey is open until March 31. The city wants to hear from you about the streets where speed limits were reduced and evaluated in 2025, streets where lower speed limits should be prioritized and how you would like to stay informed of the project. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes and your feedback will remain anonymous. All questions, including demographic questions, are optional. There are 10mph reductions proposed for W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy, part of Northrup and NE 20th, BelRed Rd, part of Kamber and SE 26th, Factoria Blvd, part of Newport Way, maybe others, and 5mph reductions in many places such as downtown, LWB, part of 114th,120th, 124th, 132nd, 148th, 140th, part of the Lake Hills Connector and many more. 

Bellevue Arts Fair food vendor and stage performer applications are open now 

Medic One is offering a free program to introduce women to careers in EMS/FIRE, with a hands-on experience on April 25th and 26th; the application deadline is March 30th. bit.ly/PSRFAFWIEF

Recently posted on NewBellevue.com: 

Is 20% Enough? (link) 

Fun and Educational Events  

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

3/2 Deadline to apply for Bellevue's Community Programming Fund to create events that enliven our outdoor public spaces

3/2 Basics of Successful Composting at Newport Way Library, 1-3pm (link)

3/3 Baby Story Time at Newport Way Library, 1-2pm (link) - recurs weekly

3/3 Cascade Bicycle Club info session about getting a grant from them for students to receive in-class bike education

3/3 Family Story Time (various ages) at Bellevue Library, 5:30-6:15pm (link), recurs weekly

3/3 Make stickers using the Cricut at Bellevue Library Makerspace, 6-7:30pm (link)

3/3 Dienstag Bier German Language Meetup at Applebees in BelRed, 7pm (link)

3/4 Washington Botanical Symposium at the Center for Urban Horticulture in Seattle, 9am-4pm

3/4 Open House for the Automotive program (grades 11 and 12) at Bellevue H.S., 1-3pm

3/4 Spring Bike Club for ages 10-13, at Lake Hills Community Park, 1:45-3:30 - a different 2-3 mile trail ride each week and games and hanging out, meets March 4-25, bikes and helmets available by request, must pre-register, $30/$36

3/4 Art Cart at Newport Way Library for ages 6+ to teens, 3-5pm (link) - recurs 4/1 and 5/6

3/4 Drum Clinic with Kyle Smith (Arizona Drummer) at West Coast Drum Shop, 5:30pm

3/4 Pajama Story Time at Lake Hills Library, ages 0-5, 6:15-7pm (link) - recurs weekly

3/5 Preschool (ages 3-5) Story Time at the Bellevue Library, 10:30-11:15am (link) - recurs weekly

3/5 Baby Story Time at the Bellevue Library, 11:30am-12:15pm (link) - recurs weekly

3/5 Electronics Mending Circle at the Bellevue Library Makerspace, 4:30-5:30pm (link) - recurs on 3/19

3/5 Energy Smart Eastside Open House at Bellevue Library, 5:30-7pm - learn about heat pumps and installation incentives

3/5 Beginner Hiking Workshop at NBCC, free, 6-7:30pm, recurs 5/12, 5/19, and 5/26 - what to wear, how to stay dry, and gear to bring

3/5 Seattle Hardware Meetup at Fresh Consulting in Bellevue, 6-8:30pm (link) - speakers from Fresh Consulting, MagniX, and Boona will be featured

3/6-3/8 Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle

3/6 Small Business Jam with OpenAI, 9am-4pm (link) - free in-person workshop

3/6 Korean Story Time at Newport Way Library, ages 0-8, 4:45-5:30pm (link) - recurs weekly

3/6 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) - will not meet on 5/8

3/6 Family Chess Night at Crossroads Mall, 7-8:45pm (link)

3/6 Relax, Sip 'n Paint at Samena, 7-9:30pm

3/6 Girl Power at Mirra, white and pink dress code, 21+ 10pm-2am

3/7 Outdoors for All Spreefest fundraiser, 8:30-4pm - Tickets are $100, and there are also volunteer opportunities. Includes lift ticket, event shirt, racecourse access, lunch, raffle, demos, beer garden, music and afterparty

3/7 Eastgate Keep Bellevue Beautiful Cleanup, 9-11am (link)

3/7 Carinosa and Bulaklakan Filipino Dance Lessons at NBCC, ages 12+ free, 9-10am - meets Saturdays 3/7-4/25, please pre-register (link)

3/7 Journaling the Garden at BBG, 9-11am (link)

3/7 Discovery Day at Bellevue College, 10am-2pm (link) - prospective students, their families, and community members can meet faculty and staff, tour the college, and learn about programs and services.

3/7 Sensory exploration with Crazy Aaron's Putty at Lakeshore Learning, free, ages 3+, 11am-3pm (link)

3/7 Big Playdate at Newport Way Library for ages 0-5, 11:30am-1pm (link) - recurs 4/4 and 5/2

3/7 Bug Bonanza at BBG, 1-2:30pm (link) - best for ages 4-9 with adult

3/7 Master Gardener class Go Native - Get to Know Native PNW Bulbs, 9:30-10:30am, online, $9 (link)

3/7 Cebiche and Pisco Workshops at La Mar, 3pm and 4pm (link)

3/7 Shooting with Purpose: Travel Photography with Steve Collins at Bellevue Leica, 4:30pm (link)

3/7 Kids Night Out at Samena, K-5, 5-8:30pm (link)

3/7 Literary Lions Gala at Bellevue Library to support the KCLS Foundation, 5-9pm (link)

3/7 Bourbon Bash at Daniel's Broiler, 5-8pm (link)

3/7 Drum Clinic with Matt Garstka at West Coast Drum Shop, 5:30-7pm - there will also be a masterclass on 3/8

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

3/7 Bellevue Healthcare Professionals meetup, 7pm (link)

3/8 Bellevue Classical Piano Meetup Group at Northwest Pianos in BelRed, 10am-noon (link) - listeners do not need to RSVP

3/9 Discover Parks free day

3/9 The Sophia Way - Coffee with the Executive Director, featuring a discussion of 2025 impact and the strategic plan

3/9 Watercolor: Create a Wax Resist Painting at Newport Way Library, for adults, 2-3pm (link) - please pre-register

3/9 Monday Night Networking at 13 Coins, 6-8pm (link) - recurs monthly

3/9 US Army Field Band's Jazz Ambassadors will present a free concert at the Bellevue College Ballroom, 7-8:30pm (link)

3/10 Great Neighborhoods: Eastgate Public Space Workshop, 3:30-5pm (link) - Share your ideas on how to make public spaces in Eastgate more livable, walkable, and welcoming. Translation in Korean and Mandarin available

3/10 Catapult Accelerator Showcase Night at Venture Mechanics, 4:30-9pm (link)

3/10 Quiet Reading Pizza Party at Bellevue Library, 5:30-7:30pm (link)

3/10 Happy Hour & Hellos with United Way at Terry's Bellevue in Newport Hills, 5:45-8:30pm (link)

3/11 Connect Bellevue's Ride the Wave webinar: Maximizing the 2 Line for Your Business, 11am-noon

3/11 Eastside for All Community Table, noon-1pm (link)- virtual meeting for donors,

3/11 Eastside B2B Networking, 11:30am-1pm (link)

3/11 All Ages Boardgame Afternoon at the Newport Way Library, 3:30-5:30pm (link) - recurs 4/8, 5/13, and 6/10

3/11 Is My Startup Fundable? interactive workshop at Bellevue College, 3:30-7pm (link)

3/11 Reading with Rover for elementary students at the Bellevue Library, 6:30-7:30pm (link) - kids read aloud to a certified therapy dog, recurs 4/8 and 5/13

3/11 Lake Hills Book Group meets at Lake Hills Library to discuss Midnight in Soap Lake by Matthew Sullivan, 6:30-8pm

3/12 Mending Circle at the Bellevue Library, 11-1pm (link)

3/12 Preschool (ages 3-5) Art Cart at the Newport Way Library, 4-5:30pm (link) - recurs 4/9 and 5/14

3/13 Lichen Walk at BBG, 10am-noon (link)

3/13 Seattle Synchro's artistic swimming Sharks and Mermaids class at Bellevue Aquatic Center starts - continues into June, final show June 7th

3/13 Intro to the Cricut at Bellevue Library Makerspace, 4:30-5:30pm (link), registration starts 3/6

3/13 Marbling on the Wheel at Eastside Pottery, 6:30-8pm

3/13 HRMVMT Mingle and Martinis at Suite, 6:30-9pm (link)

3/14 Art Commons Creative Summit: the fallow season at Lake Sammamish State Park - live conversation, bring art to share, group meditation, 9am-noon (link)

3/14 Thicket pop-up at Title Nine - a women-owned Vermont brand that makes clothes built for movement for sizes 14-30, 11am-3pm (link)

3/14 Holi: The Colors Festival 2026 - United at Crossroads Park, 11-4pm (link)

3/14 Jr. Makers Explore 3D Printing at the Bellevue Library Makerspace, 11:30am-1pm (link) - recurs 4/11, 5/9, and 6/13 - drop-in event, 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult

3/14 Intro to Improv 4 week course at Studio33 starts this week, $200, 18+, 1-4pm (link)

3/14 Yuan Ru Surge of the Horses opening reception, 2-4pm - exhibition will run February 21-March 22nd.

3/14 Bellevue Youth Symphony Winter Concert Series at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre, 3pm and 7pm (link) - performances through 3/16.

3/14-3/15 Bellevue Youth Choir performs in Seattle and Kirkland (link)

3/14 Eastside FIRE sharing goals and budgets at Capitol One Cafe, 4-6pm (link)

3/14 The Premier Event dinner and auction at W Bellevue to support Bellevue School Foundation, 5:30-10pm

3/14 Sing for a Cause at Theatre33 karaoke, $45, 7-9pm

3/14 Bellevue Chamber Chorus: Plus One - A Generation of Young Artists at First Congressional Church, 7:30pm (link) - including solo clarinet, oboe, violin, cello, upright bass and percussion, and the winner of the composer competition

3/14 Cascadian Chorale "Pick a Mass" audience selected program, 7:30pm and 3pm on 3/15 (Mercer Island and Redmond)

3/15 Summer Camps Fair at Bellevue College, 10am-2pm (link)

3/15 Bellevue Youth Symphony Winter Concert Series, 3pm and 7pm (link)

3/16 Bellevue Youth Symphony Winter Concert Series, 7pm (link)

3/18 Bellevue Library Book Group, Book and Dagger by Elyse Graham, 11am-1pm (link)

3/18 Stem Exploration: Robotic Hand activity at Newport Way Library for ages 6-12, 2-3:30pm (link) - registration not required, but space is limited.

3/18 After School Story Hour at Newport Way Library with games, crafts, and a read-along for ages 5 and older, 4:30-6pm (link) - recurs 4/15 and 5/20

3/18 KC Conservation District All about Pollinators virtual talk, 6-7:30pm (link)

3/19 Eastside Audubon Bird Walk at BBG, 9-10:30am

3/19 Leadership Eastside Class of 2026 will present their adaptive campaigns at Bellevue College, 9-11am

3/19 Seattle Rust User Group meets at Bellevue City Hall, 6-8pm (link)

3/20 & 3/21 Dahlia Tuber Sale at BBG

3/20 Greener Living Class: How to get rid of almost anything - recycle, compost, trash, and hazardous waste, virtual class, free, pre-register, noon-1pm (link)

3/20 Seattle AI Startup Showcase at Coffee Dance Studio in Bellevue, 1-3:30pm (link)

3/20 Ikebana Floral Arrangement Class with Zen Flower Studio in BelRed, $60, 3:30-5pm

3/21 Eastside Runners meeting at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland, 8:30am (they come to Bellevue less than once a month)

3/21 Master Gardener class Introduction to Pruning with Plant Amnesty, 9:30-10:30am, online, $9 (link)

3/21 Lake Hills Keep Bellevue Beautiful Cleanup, 9-11am (link)

3/21 Gooey mashups creature creation at Lakeshore Learning, free, ages 3+, 11am-3pm (link)

3/21 Travel Workshop - know your options by Choose Your Way Bellevue, must pre-register, 11:30-12:30pm (link) - includes talk at Bellevue Library and a ride to Bel-Red Station on the Link

3/21 Rainbow Elder Play and Connect at Crossroads Community Center, noon-2pm (link)

3/21 Spring Flowers in Ink and Watercolor Class at BBG, 1-3pm

3/21 Lego Block Party at Newport Way Library, ages 4+, 2-4pm (link) - recurs 4/18 and 5/16

3/21 Bellevue Youth Choir performs in Renton, 3pm (link)

3/21 Bingo Night at Crossroads Community Center, 6-8pm

3/21-3/22 Best of IBT Gala at Meydenbauer Center, 7pm and 2pm (link) - ballet in two acts

3/22 NPA March Mania Plant Sale at BBG (link)

3/22 Bloom Basket Workshop with Monica Hart at Bellevue Square, $50, 9:30-11am (link) - create a centerpiece and enjoy sips and bites

3/22 Boys and Girls Club Flag Football for K-8th grade starts, season runs through May 17th 

3/22 Bellevue Princess Day at Meydenbauer Center 10-4:30pm (link)

3/22 Artvana Paint and Sip at Redd Dog : Lighthouse, 1pm (link)

3/22 Browne U: Washington Bordeaux Grapes, 1-3pm, $46 (link)

3/24 Community chat with Bellevue College's VP of Administrative Services, room U208, 5-6pm

3/24 Intro to 3D printing at the Bellevue Library Makerspace, 6-7pm (link) - registration opens 3/17

3/24 Corks and Canvas napkin painting at Suite, 6-8pm (link)

3/25 Greener Living Class: How to reorganize and declutter, virtual class, free, pre-register, 6-7pm (link)

3/25 Community Dinner to raise money for the Big Picture prom, $15 suggested donation, 6-7:30pm

3/26 Founders Monster Meetup Day at Venture Mechanics Launchpad, 9am-6pm (link)

3/26 Cultural Conversations: Loneliness and Belonging at BBG, 6:30-8pm - RSVP, light refreshments provided

3/26 A Garden of Useful Spaces talk with BBG, 7pm (link)

3/27 Bellefield Office Park Open House, 9-10am (link)

3/27 Pilates for Gardeners, 2-3pm (link)

3/27 Intro to Sergers at Bellevue Library Makerspace, 3:30-5:30pm (link) - registration opens 3/20

3/27-4/19 Ханума at Theatre33

3/27 Open Mic Night at Third Culture Coffee, 7pm

3/27 Paint and Sip at NWAC: Cherry Blossom Breeze, 7-9pm (link)

3/28 Link light rail Crosslake Connection opens, connecting Bellevue to Mercer Island and Seattle. Spring District will have a petting zoo, food trucks and vendor booths. Bellevue Downtown Station will have live music, food trucks and community booths. South Bellevue's celebration (10am-2pm) will include live entertainment, food, children’s activities, community booths and a firetruck.  Mercer Island's new station has an opening celebration from 10am-2pm, and there are shuttles starting at 7am from South Bellevue that can get you to the ribbon cutting and street fair at Judkins Park in Seattle, and there will also be celebrations at International District/Chinatown in Seattle. There will be live music at Symphony and a library-hosted stop in Lynwood. In Redmond, there will be food provided by Microsoft and a cricket demonstration and chai truck at Marymoor. There will be a prize for the first 1000 people who collect stamps at stations along the line. (link)

3/28 Seed Starting Tips and Techniques from BBG, 10-11:30am (link)

3/28 Youth Workshop at BBG: Fairy Gardens, 1:30-3pm (link)

3/28 For The Birds Concert at Eastshore Unitarian, 7-8:30pm, $20 (link)- Nelda Swigget Quintet performs original music and spoken words, with images

3/30 Bellevue College Golf Scramble and Athletics Fundraiser, noon (link)

3/30 Summer Camps Registration opens at noon (link)

3/31 BDA Downtown Talks, 8am-9:30am

4/4 Spring Family Festival at Samena, with toddler and underwater egg hunts, noon-2:30pm (link)

4/4 Symphonic Fantasia performed by the Redmond Tech Orchestra at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, some free tickets are available, 4-6pm (link)

4/6 Build your own superhero art series at Samena, ages 10-14, 1-2pm, also on Wednesday and Friday, (link)

4/6-4/10 Spring Break Camp at Bellevue Youth Theatre (link)

4/6-4/17 Kidsquest has additional activities for Spring Break included with admission - active painting, games and gadgets, stories and Simon Says, circuits and tinkering, and clay creations. See website for schedule.

4/11 Black Girl Scout Magic Volunteer and Caregiver meetup, 11:30-1pm (link)

4/14 Bellevue Fiber Arts Club meets at NBCC

4/15 Networking After Hours with the Chamber and Akopyan Group, 5-6:30pm (link)

4/15 Greener Living Class: Repair and renew everyday items at the Lake Hills Library, free, pre-register, 6-7pm (link)

4/16 Chamber Lunch, 11:30-1pm (link)

4/18 Volunteer with the City of Bellevue to do an Earth Day cleanup at Wilburton Hill Park

4/18 Bellevue College Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary Gala, 5:30pm (link)

4/19-5/2 Seattle Restaurant Week includes many Bellevue restaurants

4/21 Quiet Reading Party at Bellevue Library, 5:30-7:30pm (link) - pizza will be provided

4/21 Greener Living Class: 3D printing replacement parts with the Bellevue Library Makerspace, free, pre-register, 6-7pm (link)

4/24 Paint and Sip at NWAC: Hearts and Roses, 7-9pm

4/25 Master Gardener Foundation class: Fire Prevention for Your Yard at the Lake Hills Greenbelt, free, 10-11:30am (link)

4/25 Sheep Shearing at Kelsey Creek Farm, 11am-4pm (link)

4/26 All In For Autism 5k at Downtown Park, family friendly, dogs welcome (link)

4/28 Bellevue LifeSpring's Step Up to the Plate benefit luncheon, 11am-1pm (link)

4/30 Greener Living Class: Swap Single Use Plastics, virtual class, free, pre-register, 6-7pm (link)

5/1-5/3 The Little Mermaid Jr at Theatre 33, performances at 6:30pm, 12pm, and 4pm (link)

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