Meetings for the week of October 12th

Tuesday, October 13th 

City Council, 6pm (link)

Proclamations for Diwali, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and Arbor Day

Update on the Parks and Open Space System Plan - from Aug-Dec the team is working to build awareness through pop-ups at community events and focus groups/initial surveys. There will be more extensive community outreach next year, and city-wide priorities and service gaps will be identified. The seven focus areas are:  Open Space, Greenways, Wildlife Corridors & Trails;  Park Facilities;  Active Recreation Facilities;  Urban Park Systems;  Waterfront Access;  Partnership Opportunities; and Historic, Cultural, & Art Resources. The Parks and Community Services board should recommend the final plan for Council adoption by December 2027. This is an opportunity for Council to look at the outreach plan and data to be collected and make sure the interdepartmental staff work that is planned will provide the information needed to guide acquisition, planning, and funding decisions for the parks and identify priorities that may influence future park levy packages. 

Arts Commission liaison CM Sumadiwirya is recommending Laura Crisp for appointment to a partial term on the Arts Commission. 

Council is expected to establish an independent salary commission (ISC) to determine whether their own salaries and benefits are in line with those in surrounding jurisdictions, and allow minor amendments regarding the ISC (process would start in early 2027). 

Oral Communications: Speakers may register starting at noon on the day of the meeting (link), and are usually allotted three minutes each. 

Consent Calendar (only one item): Move forward with the Transportation Benefit District to fund transportation infrastructure (0.1% sales tax and $20-$50 vehicle annual tab) 

Budget Deliberations: Discussion of the Preliminary 2027-2028 Operating Budget and the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program Plan through the Community Safety & Health, Vibrant Economy, and High Performance Government Strategic Target Areas and presentation of the proposed Utility Rates.

This is one of a series of Budget discussions; on Oct 20th, Council will cover things like human services, housing, community engagement, technology, building maintenance, access to services, TOD, long term planning, Smart City, parks and streetscapes, and development services fees. The final public hearing will be on Oct. 27th. 

Community Safety and Health This includes the Police Department (added position to handle CALEA accreditation), Fire Department (expanding prevention and risk-reduction, apparatus, equipment, and long-term planning such as for Fire Station 6), and the Utilities Department’s budget (Utility Bill Assistance Program expansion and rate hikes). A financial forecast for Utilities from 2027-2032 is provided that traces some of the anticipated increases to investments in infrastructure and rising wholesale prices. The combined single-family utility bill is expected to rise from $251 in 2027 to $389 in 2032, and a consistent trend of increasing rates will be facilitated by the current price increases for 2027-2028.

Vibrant Economy Community Development Department and Economic Development Plan, including StartUp425 and the Small Business Accelerator, update to Bellevue’s Cultural Compass, support possible BIA downtown, and district management efforts for BelRed, The Spring District, and Old Bellevue, relocation of KidsQuest, and feasibility studies for a multi-use outdoor festival and event venue (location options to be determined to host events ranging in size from 300 to 7,500 people) and a 1,200 to 2,220- seat indoor regional performing arts center in Downtown Bellevue.  Development Services has a small business consulting service designed to help small businesses Start Smart in Bellevue. The budget includes funding for public space management permit process improvements to make it easier to activate public space. 

High Performance Government Staffing, resources and core functions that ensure dependable, citywide service delivery. These investments prioritize maintaining essential services, supporting capital project delivery, and sustaining the city’s growing portfolio of municipal assets. There are new investments in HR staff capacity to handle recruiting, investigations and HR operations/compliance. The IT Department will be launching an enterprise Customer Relationship Management platform. 

The memory bank that is tracking Council questions about the budget and Staff responses does not appear to have been updated since September 22. 

Draft 2027 State Legislative Agenda Since the June forecast, projected revenues for 2027-2029 are up $430M, mostly due to higher Millionaires’ Tax projections. (I personally expect that early Millionaires’ Tax collections will be depressed below the baseline by a similar amount, since those subject to the tax may try to shift their earnings to 2027 to the extent possible). There are continued shortfalls in collected revenues from projections, so Governor Ferguson has called on state agencies to limit their budget requests, and this is the baseline for legislative negotiations. 

     There will be twelve new legislators this year due to retirements, and some incumbents are facing a challenger from their own party in the upcoming election. Democrats would need to add 7 House seats and 3 Senate seats to obtain a supermajority that would allow advancement of constitutional amendments without Republican support. The primary results indicate that target is ambitious but not out of reach, particularly in the House.

     Bellevue’s key priorities include:  Considerations if the Legislature proposes new revenue options;  Partnership to address the affordable housing crisis, including flexible funding options;  Funding for I-405/SR 167 Corridor projects included in the I-405 Master Plan;  Capital budget funding requests for Highland Community Center Kitchen remodel ($280k) and Eastgate Commons ($1M). City advocates may also weigh in on education and housing and a host of other issues, funds, and bills that may arise (aligned with the Council’s Strategic Target Areas). Councilmember Sumadiwirya represents Bellevue on the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Legislative Priorities Committee, and the AWC will be conducting advocacy on Budget & Fiscal Sustainability and Housing, Jobs, and Infrastructure. The Agenda also mentions our appreciation for funding that was already provided, such as the Grand Connection and Bellevue Promise Program scholarships. There is a note about the tourism promotion area sunset (may affect Visit Bellevue and Bellhop), a request for automated vehicle noise enforcement cameras to be allowed, and a request that more money from traffic safety camera infractions be kept at a local level. It says we support efforts to provide new and increased training for responders to EV and battery fires, and a request to fund the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Board project list for salmon passage. 

     The timeline and next steps include various strategies for communicating with lawmakers and identifying partnerships and opportunities. The session will begin on January 11 and the AWC City Action Days are Feb 10-11. 

Adoption of the Children and Family Services Sales and Use Tax, which would direct revenues from the tax increase to Bellevue rather than having them go to King County. Needs have been identified in the discussions at the Human Services Commission meetings, so more funding to support local organizations would be very welcome. I would like to know more about which programs would be eligible to be funded with this money, and hopefully that will be covered in the discussion. 

Biannual update on the city’s recent economic development activities - recognition of the companies that have moved to Bellevue, efforts to engage with new companies and those affected by redevelopment, outreach to businesses of various sizes as part of the Neighborhood Area Planning, and outreach on business tax changes and the Downtown Livability 2.0 LUCA. The Outdoor Event Venue Feasibility Study is in progress. The Performing Arts Center Validation Study is being done and the upcoming expansion of the Bellevue Convention Center presents an opportunity to combine multiple initiatives to create more performing arts space. During the World Cup, occupancy was up by about 1%, with hotel revenue up 16%, $12.5M in visitor impact, and non-lodging spending data is still to come. Staff are consulting with healthcare and life sciences stakeholders in the area on the concept for a Wilburton Health Innovation District. Potential for Business Improvement Area formation. 

Written report: Intergovernmental Affairs Monthly Update: During a Sept 17 meeting about housing, “Committee Chair Senator Jessica Bateman (D-22nd LD) pressed on local permitting discretion as a solvable problem, pointing to a detailed case study where a 20-unit middle-housing project was redesigned three times and ultimately abandoned because of conflicts between a city's own fire-access, street-frontage, and driveway rules — each individually defensible but collectively unworkable. Testimony repeatedly flagged specific city-level levers as ripe for 2027 legislation:”

Wednesday, October 14th 

State Legislature: Joint Transportation Committee meeting, 10am (link) - Agenda includes Mobility Washington 2050, ZEV programs funded by the CCA, and laws around auto accident damage awards

Bellevue Development Committee (BDC), 1:30-4pm (link)

The Exchange Northwest Forum at Bellevue City Hall, free to RSVP, 6-8pm (link) - Event with the City of Bellevue, Bellevue College, Wa Tech at Washington State & King County Information Technology focusing on expanding digital equity, supporting small businesses and startups, connecting education and living wage jobs, and helping public services be as innovative as the communities we serve.

Planning Commission, 6:30pm (link)

Great Neighborhoods: Introduction Lake Hills & West Lake Sammamish

This information about the process for Future Land Use Map changes is not usually included; the deadline for interested property owners to apply was in September (to be considered this year), and the Agenda Memo says that no one did apply.  The outreach plan and timeline are provided, and adoption by City Council is expected by December 2027. 

Thursday, October 15th 

Growth Management Policy Board meeting, 10am-noon (CM Bhargava represents Bellevue) (link) Discussion items include Manufacturing/Industrial Centers and Zoned Housing Capacity Analysis (11:40am) 

 BSD School Board meeting, 4:30pm (link) 

Report on Preliminary Year-End Financials and October Enrollment

Updated policies on dangerous weapons at school and family medical and maternity leave

Closed session on Bargaining Planning (The Consent Agenda also includes approval of a CBA for the Mechanics)

Saturday, October 17th 

2026 Bellevue Residential Permitting Expo at Bellevue City Hall, free, 10am-3:30pm (link) - Whether you’re a homeowner planning a new home or ADU, a DIY remodeler, a property owner navigating permits, or simply interested in housing and policy updates, you’ll get helpful information and resources at this free, drop-in event. New workshops and panels for 2026 include Understanding permitting, how to use MyBuildingPermit.com, and Tree Code rules, with an interactive event to follow on pre-approved plans for DADUs and cottages. Registration is appreciated.

Draft Minutes: 

BSD School Board, 10/1/26 (link)

Planning Commission, 9/9/26 (link)

Upcoming meetings:       

10/21 KC Regional Transit Committee (Bhargava)

10/21 Parks and Community Services Board 

10/22 PSRC Executive Board (Malakoutian)

10/22 Hearing on changes to Shoreline Management Act, 5pm open house, 6pm hearing (link)

10/28 Planning Commission: BelRed LUCA Public Hearing, Downtown Livability 2.0 request for hearing 

11/3 City Council study session and update on Public Space Management process improvements in partnership with permitting departments.

11/4 Planning Commission retreat

11/5 KC Affordable Housing Committee (Sumadiwirya)

11/5 BSD School Board meeting 

11/5 ESC: Solid Waste Performance Update, Water System Plan Final Draft and Recommendation, Storm and System Water Plan Update 

11/12 PSRC Transportation Policy Board (Nieuwenhuis)

11/17 City Council is scheduled to review proposed 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, including the upzone of Evans Plaza 

11/18 KC Growth Management Planning Council (Nieuwenhuis)

11/18 Planning Commission: Economic Development Plan Update, Wilburton Sustainable District Phase 2 update 

11/19 PSRC GMPB (Bhargava)

12/2 PSRC Economic Development District Board (Sumadiwirya)

12/3 BSD School Board meeting 

12/9 Downtown Livability 2.0 Public Hearing 

12/17 BSD School Board meeting starts at 2pm 

Opportunities:

https://newbellevue.com/get-involved/ will be updated as items come in, and has items which are still open. Some surveys and new items:

The Creative Crosswalks survey is open through November 30th (link).

Bellevue Schools Foundation kickoff event for the Ambassadors Program at the BSD Welcome Center is October 13th, 11am (link) Ambassadors will raise awareness, advocate for student needs, attend monthly meetings (time commitment 3-4 hours). Open to parents, BSD staff, and community members.  

Pre-proposals for the 2027-2029 Washington Wildlife Diversity Grant Program are due no later than Friday, Nov. 13. Past projects funded by the Wildlife Diversity Grant focused on a range of native Washington species, from bats to bears and birds to bumble bees. The budget range is $25k-$250k. WDFW will host a virtual information session on October 14, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

King County is offering $900k in community-led tourism projects that celebrate local culture and history. Grants range from 30k-150k and can support public events, art, cultural experiences, storytelling, and more. Applications are open through October 14th at noon.

Events and Community Calendar:

https://newbellevue.com/events/

10/13 Plein air painting with Evergreen Association of Fine Arts at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 9am-1pm (link)

10/13 Car Seat Checks at Seattle Children's Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center, 10am-1pm (link) - sign up online, offered on second and fourth Tuesdays

10/13 Harvey Manning with Tracks Tuesday Trails 50+ Hiking, which meets at NBCC, transportation provided, $8, 10am-2pm (link)

10/13 Bellevue Schools Foundation kickoff event for the Ambassadors Program at the BSD Welcome Center, 11am (link) - Open to parents, BSD staff, and community members

10/13 BSD Tech Talk: Helping Families Understand Technology, AI, Privacy, Safety, and Classroom Learning at WISC. Light lunch at 11:30, program 12-1pm

10/13 Kindering Parent Education class: What is Positive Discipline?, virtual, noon-1pm and 6:30-7:30pm (link)

10/13 Craft a Character at NBCC, ages 5 and under with adult, free to register, 5-6pm (link) - on Tuesdays until 10/27. This week's book is Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?

10/13 Seattle Quantum Computing Meetup at Forum Social House in Bellevue, 5-7pm (link)

10/13 Quiet Reading Party at Bellevue Library, 5:30-7:30pm (link)- One Bellevue One Book 2026 event featuring Sonora Jha's Intemperance, on second Tuesdays (11/10 and 12/8)

10/13 City Council meeting, 6pm (link) - Update on Parks, Budget discussion covering Community Safety & Health, Vibrant Economy, and High Performance Government Strategic Target Areas, as well as Utility Rates

10/13 Beyond the AI Pilot: CIO Dinner hosted by Trail at Ascend, 6-9pm (link)

10/13 Greener Living class on How to Get Rid of Almost Anything (virtual), 6-7pm (link) - additional classes on 10/21, 11/12, 11/16, and 11/24

10/13 Intro to 3D Printing class at the Bellevue Library Makerspace, 6-7pm (link) registration opens on 10/6

10/13 Make Paper Marigolds class using Cricut at the Bellevue Library Makerspace, free, 6-7:30pm (link) - registration opens one week before, and this class has filled up in the past

10/13 Blood on the Clocktower Social Deduction Game, 6pm (meetup) - on Tuesdays

10/13 Modern Calligraphy Pumpkin Lettering at Suite, 6:30pm

10/13 Free Singing Lessons for Men & Women! Start of free six-week workshop led by  Northwest Sound and Northwest Mix choruses, minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, arrive around 6:30- 6:40pm the first night, thereafter it’s 7-8:45pm (link) - Lessons continue for five more Tuesdays. This year you will be singing with Northwest Mix during our rehearsals, and you'll have a chance to sing on stage at our holiday show on December 12.

10/13 Queer Climb Night at Edgeworks, 7-9pm (link) - on second Tuesdays

10/13 Sunset Salsa Bachata Social with DJ Estrella at Bravo Dance School

10/14 Tomodachi Art Classes in Japanese at 9:30-11:30 and noon-2pm, $23 including tax (link) - also 10/21, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/9, and 12/16

10/14 Startup425 Holiday Marketing Blueprint & Coworking Session at Kirkland City Hall, 10am-2pm (link)

10/14 Salmon Restoration and Planting Event at Carnation Farms, 10am

Pre-proposals for the 2027-2029 Washington Wildlife Diversity Grant Program are due no later than Friday, Nov. 13. Past projects funded by the Wildlife Diversity Grant focused on a range of native Washington species, from bats to bears and birds to bumble bees. The budget range is $25k-$250k. WDFW will host a virtual information session on October 14, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

10/14 Autumn Tai Chi in the Park (Chen Style), south side of Bellevue Library, 11:30am-12:30pm (link) - may move indoors if there is rain

10/14 Bellevue Referrals Group meets at Dave & Buster's, 1:30-2:30pm (link)

10/14 Newport Way Library Teen Volunteer Council Meeting, Grades 9-12, 2-3:30pm (link) - Earn volunteer hours and enjoy snacks.

10/14 All Ages Board Game Afternoon at Newport Way Library, 3:30-5:30pm (link) - most second Wednesdays through May (not Nov, but 12/9, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, and 5/12)

10/14 SPLASHForward Youth Ambassador kick-off meeting at Bellevue City Hall, 4pm - make new friends and learn about opportunities to use your voice in support of the mission

10/14 HistoryLink's What Works, Seattle? discussion with past Seattle city leaders near Pike Place Market, 5:30-7pm

10/14 Eastside Día de los Muertos performance by Danza Azteca at Crossroads Community Center, 6-7pm (link) - enjoy pan dulce after the performance

10/14 The Exchange Northwest Forum at Bellevue City Hall, free to RSVP, 6-8pm (link) - Event with the City of Bellevue, Bellevue College, Wa Tech at Washington State & King County Information Technology focusing on expanding digital equity, supporting small businesses and startups, connecting education and living wage jobs, and helping public services be as innovative as the communities we serve. This event is likely to fill up.

10/14 Reading with Rover (a certified therapy dog) at Bellevue Library, 6:30-7:30pm (link) - also 12/9

10/14 Lake Hills Book Group discusses Miss Benson's Beetle, by Rachel Joyce, 6:30-8pm - usually at library, but FB has notices of any venue changes,

10/14 Is Humanity Reaching a Spiritual Tipping Point at Eastside Bahai Center, free, 6:30pm (link)

10/14 ELLA Casual Conversation 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at Lincoln Square, free, 7-9pm (link)

10/14 Monthly Bootstrapper Meet-up at extraSlice (Eastgate), 7-10pm (link)

10/14 Eastside Jam Open Mic at BelRed Arts Studio, 7-9pm

10/15 Old Bellevue Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting, at 520 Bar & Grill, 8:30-9:30am

10/15 Audubon Bird Walk at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $5, 9-10:30am (link)

10/15 Sia hosted: Hands-on Claude Code Workshop at Bellevue Club, 9-11am (link) and 3-5pm (link)

10/15 hey bagel pop-up at glassybaby's new store in Wilburton, 10am

10/15 100/100 Documentary: Stories of a Century and Casting Q&A for a film about centenarians, 10am-3pm (link)

10/15 Free opportunity to observe glassblowers in glassybaby's Madrona (in Seattle) hot shop, 10am-5pm - there is also a glass pumpkin workshop on 10/16 for ages 12+ that is $180

10/15 Bellevue Chamber lunch on Space Innovation, 11:30am-1pm (link) - Rep. Suzan DelBene, Amazon's Steve Hartell, and Greater Seattle Partners CEO Shannon Braddock share the stage at W Bellevue to talk about The New Space Race - earlybird pricing through October 8th.

10/15 Network Night Out at Ascend to support Bellevue Lifespring, 4-6pm

10/15 Last night of the Late at The Eight, with KEXP DJ Troy Nelson from 4-7pm

10/15 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

10/15 FareStart Guest Chef Night (from Mezzanotte) in Seattle, three courses, $60, 5-9pm (link)

10/15 Hopelink's Reaching Out Celebration at Meydenbauer Center, requested donation is $200 or more, 5:30pm (link) - featuring guest speaker Rick Steves

10/15 BelRed Run Club Run/Walk and Breast Cancer Awareness Month event, 5:30pm - RSVP on Strava

10/15 Spanish Conversation Meetup, 5:30pm (link)

10/15 The Gathering: An evening for Seattle's integrative health and wellness community at Sano on 106th, 6-8pm (link)

10/15 PlaytestNW Game Designers Meetup at Mox Boarding House, 6-9pm (link) - meets on third Thursdays

10/15 Fashion Connect SEA at Lucky Strike Bellevue, 21+, free, 7-9pm - this networking event is sponsored by Fashion District NW and Lucky Strike, and event booths are available. There will be an event step & repeat and photographers, so dress to impress!

10/15 Bellevue German Language meetup at Pasifika, 7-9pm (link) - monthly get-together, also 11/19 and 12/17  

10/16 Mini City Hall will host an ICHS expert who can assist anyone with health insurance questions, including those related to the recent Apple Health eligibility changes. 10am-1pm (link link, from Neighborhood News) - recurs on Fridays

10/16-10/26 Living Roots exhibition at Yuan Ru Art Center, 11am (link)

10/16 Make-a-Wish's Wish Heroes Luncheon at Meydenbauer Center, 11:30am

10/16 The Annual: Women’s Health, All in One Place with the Style Collective in Medina, $99, 11:30am-3pm (link) - optional pre-event session starts at 10:15am

10/16 Pine Needle Hand Brooms workshop at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $85 (discount for BBG members) 1-3:30pm (link)

10/16 Energy Efficiency Bingo at Crossroads Community Center, 2-2:30pm, followed by a half hour presentation on the bill assistance and energy efficiency program, and help signing up for programs like bill assistance, flex rewards, and energy assessments until 4pm. You will need information about your PSE account and resident birthdates.

10/16 Eastside Startup - Walk and Talk for Founders / Startup Enthusiasts / Investors at Downtown Park, 2:30-3:30pm (link)

10/16 Garden Baubles in Bulrush workshop at Bellevue Botanical Garden, $85 (discount for BBG members) 4-6:30pm (link)

10/16 한국어 스토리타임 / Korean Story Time at Newport Way Library, 4:45-5:30pm (link) - on Fridays through 12/18, but not on 11/13

10/16 American Red Cross Lifeguarding class at Bellevue Club, $285, 5-10pm (link) - also 10/23, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, and 12/28

10/16 Sound Generations Golden Gala in Seattle, 5-7:30pm (link)

10/16 Carrom Night at Highland Community Center, 18+, 6:30-8:30pm (link) - similar to tabletop pool or shuffleboard, also 11/13 and 12/11

10/16 Bellevue College International Guitar Series: Hao Yang, $20, $15 for BC faculty/staff, 7:30-9:15pm (link)

10/16 Mara & The Charm: Rock with a Wild Heart at Bake's Place, 6-7:30 and 8:30-10pm (link) - seatings start at 5pm and 8pm

10/16 Community Night at Crossroads: Pumpkin Painting, free, 6-8pm (link)

10/16 Cafe Hagen DJ Night (Atlan B2B Kobster Jam Jalone), 6-10pm - happy hour prices all night

10/16 Bingo Night fundraiser to support the North Bellevue Community Center, ages 6+ welcome, $10 per card (cash), doors open at 6:30, 7-8:30pm (link)

10/16 Millennial Social Club's Board Games and Boba meetup at Lincoln Square South, free, 7-10pm (link) - Fridays (also 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, and 11/20)

10/16-10/18 and 10/22-10/25 A Picasso at Theatre33 - by Jeffrey Hatcher, will be performed in English, $30-35, Sunday shows are at 2pm and others are 7pm, also 10/23-10/25 (link) - when modern art became the enemy

10/16 Checkmate Fridays at Lincoln Square South, 7pm (link)

10/16 Eastside Improv's Love is Bland? an improvised love show at Studio East in Kirkland, 8pm

10/16 W After Dark at the Living Room Bar, 8:30pm-1am (link) - Fridays and Saturdays

10/16 Late Nights R&B at Mirra, free before 11pm with RSVP, 10pm-2am (link)

10/17 Tree Planting at Lewis Creek Park for Arbor Day - signup space is limited

10/17 Saturday morning walk at Downtown Park, 9am  (link) - also 10/24 and 10/31

10/17 BelRed Run Club Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, meets at Downtown Park, free, 10am, RSVP on Strava - 30 minute run or walk, all paces, followed by 30 minute HIIT to the Latin beat class with lululemon (bring a mat or towel), open to everyone!

10/17 Fall Festival at Kiddie Academy downtown, 10am-noon

10/17 北大华州校友会月度Hiking at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 10am-12:30pm (link)

10/17 2026 Bellevue Residential Permitting Expo at Bellevue City Hall, free, 10am-3:30pm (link) - Whether you’re a homeowner planning a new home or ADU, a DIY remodeler, a property owner navigating permits, or simply interested in housing and policy updates, you’ll get helpful information and resources at this free, drop-in event. New workshops and panels for 2026 include Understanding permitting, how to use MyBuildingPermit.com, and Tree Code rules, with an interactive event to follow on pre-approved plans for DADUs and cottages. Registration is appreciated.

10/17 Harvest Market at Carnation Farms in Carnation, 10am-3pm

10/17 Intro to the Laser Cutter at Bellevue Library Makerspace, 11:30am-12:30pm (link) - registration opens 10/10

10/17 Mushroom Walk at Bridle Trails State Park with PNW Ecotherapy, $37.37, 1pm (link) - sold out

10/17 Diwali Sangam at Yuan Ru Art Center, 2-5pm (link) - Honoring the Creative who keep culture alive: art, food, culture, performances, option to light up a diya for $150 to support the event

10/17 Make a Pendant Three Ways class at the Bellevue Library Makerspace, 18+, 2:30-5:30pm (link) - 3D printer, laser cutter, and CNC, registration opens 10/10

10/17 Monthly Eastside LGBTQ+ Happy Hour, 3pm

10/17 Point of Sail: A Tribute to Yacht Rock at Bake's Place, 6-7:30pm and 8:30-10pm (link) - seatings start at 5pm and 8pm

10/17-10/28 Theatre33's “Волшебное Путешествие Алисы / Alice's Magical Journey” at Meydenbauer Center Theatre

10/17 Eastside Symphony Young Soloist Celebration in Redmond, $15/$10/$0, 7:30-9pm (link)

10/17 W After Dark at the Living Room Bar, 8:30pm-1am (link) - Fridays and Saturdays

10/17 One Night in Delhi dance party with DJ Prashant at Mirra, 21+, 10pm (link)

10/17 Saturday Socials at Primo’s Bellevue | Supper Club + Late Night, 21+, 10pm-2am (link) - also 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, and 11/21

10/18-10/31 Seattle Restaurant Week

10/18 Cut and Flow mat fitness class at glassybaby's new Wilburton store, 9-10am, followed by mini-portrait sessions, glass pumpkins, and kids' crafts from 10am-3pm

10/18 Mat Pilates with Vuori Bellevue, 9-10am (link) - free to RSVP, please bring a mat - waitlist

10/18 Heartfulness Sunday Group Meditation at NWAC, 9:15am (link) - on Sundays

10/18 Mercer Island and Lake WA Bridges bike ride meets at the Wilburton Park and Ride, 9:30am-12:30pm (link) - every Sunday

10/18 Red Cross Adult&Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED class in Bellevue, ages 12+, $85, 10am (link) - also 10/25

10/18 Get out the vote rally and canvass with Rep. Hall, Callan, Zahn, Thai, and Vanessa Kritzer in Sammamish, 11am

10/18 Storytime at the Garden for K-2 at Bellevue Botanical Garden, free, 1-1:30pm (link) - also 11/15, and 12/20, adults must attend with the children

10/18 Festive Herbal Beverages from the Garden, $60, discount for members, 1-3pm (link) - how to grow and harvest herbs, edible flowers, and seasonal botanicals to craft cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, capturing maximum flavor

10/18 Paint and Sip at Tapster with Stir Up the Paint, 1-3pm (link)

10/18 Friendship Circle's Community Kindness Day and Walk at Mercerdale Park on Mercer Island, free, all ages and abilities, 1-4pm

10/18 Opening Reception for the Living Roots Arts Collective at Yuan Ru Art Center, 2-4pm

10/18 Bellevue Knotty Knitters at Lincoln Square, 3-5pm (link)

10/18 Dance Foundations Class (beginner friendly) at Coffee Dance Studio, 3-5pm (link) - there are also class sessions for specific K-pop songs

10/18 Ruhi's Story: When the Moment Comes at Eastside Bahai Center, 3pm (link)

10/18 Street Foods of the World cooking class at Whisk in Old Bellevue, $145, 5-7:30pm (link) - Whisk offers 1-2 cooking classes every day

10/18 Club Pilates x Porsche Bellevue Mat Class Experience, 5:30pm

10/18 Mental Health Benefit Concert by EverEverest & ConChord Music, free to register, 6-7:30pm (link)

10/18 Sunset Salsa Bachata Social with DJ Spicy at Bravo Dance School, 6-8:30pm

10/18 Jahm Sessions at Mirra, 21+, $10, 4-9pm (link)