SUMMER 2017

Downtown at Play!

+ Events, Adventures and Kid Camps + Dining Alfresco & Summer Treats

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A note from the BDA President My two kids, wife and I love summer in Remember last summer’s craze? No better Bellevue Downtown Park, a 21-acre oasis in the heart of Downtown . It brings out the best place than downtown to charge your device Photo © Apryl Battin in our parks, plazas and public spaces. From and go hunting on Pokemon Go adventures the excitement with the Downtown Park in the gaming capital of the PNW! To cool Editor: Apryl Battin Contributing Writers: Paige completion to the awesome new digs at off and relax, our family might agree on a Anderson, Deanna Duff and KidsQuest Children’s Museum, you just movie at Lincoln Square. If compromise Rachel Shimp connect the dots for a day’s itinerary. eludes us, then the library is highly reliable for activities and reading (note: next to Downtown turns up the heat with summer SUMMER 2017 KidsQuest), and Bellevue Arts Museum is a events and activities. Make your plans Cool Delights...... 4 great place for an enriching journey. for a full lineup of lunchtime concerts, the annual Bellevue Arts Fair weekend, and the Few downtowns have as much to offer in the Dining Alfresco...... 7 Eastside’s most spectacular Independence truly family-friendly fun department. We’re A Kid Friendly City...... 8 & 9 Day celebration – the Bellevue Family 4th at ready to go! Are you? Downtown Park. Summer Events...... 10 & 11 All-ages family experiences abound day and 4th of July Celebration...... 12 evening with shopping and sidewalk dining What's New, What's Happening....14 in Old Bellevue. Enjoy a casual afternoon of great sights with a side trip to Wildwood Urbanite...... 15 Park, Meydenbauer Bay or Downtown Park. Patrick Bannon Join the conversation about Downtown Bellevue!

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Cool Delights BY RACHEL SHIMP

To catch up with friends and coworkers it’s often easier to find time to meet for a quick drink.

Here in downtown, there’s no shortage of options to quench your thirst as you multitask. Next to P.F. Chang’s at The Bellevue Collection is the Pressed Juicery, a California-based chain offering a rainbow menu of beverages made from greens, roots and citrus. One block north of The Shops at The Bravern, you’ll find downtown Bellevue’s own Juice & Glow, stocked with tonics and elixirs to help Photo: Lot No. 3's shrub cocktail-mocktail by Maria Morgan you feel your best. Their “fresh, local, loving” philosophy is reflected in their healthy greens portions. And if you’re on Main Street stop milk or mango. by the beautiful Jujubeet Café, a juice bar with with power-uppers Freshii is your spot for frozen yogurt, inside The Bellevue (try “Cacao Wow” with almond butter, protein powder and banana). Collection. This international chain with a philanthropic and At Café Cesura opposite barre3, cool down with a pom green sustainable focus offers a wide variety of smoothies made with low- iced tea, their popular warm-weather brew, or the rooibos chai latte, fat, probiotic frozen yogurt. Both Purple and Lot No. 3 offer fancy a winning choice for the caffeine-free. Closer to Old Bellevue is root and ginger beers, and seasonal flavors of shrub—a house-made cozy T’Latte, a community-driven café that offers goods like bubble drinking vinegar infused with fruit, herb or spice flavors. Just add tea—also called boba—in your choice of flavors like lychee, jasmine fizzy water, mix and enjoy.

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The Brunch Bunch You’re probably aware of the knockout happy hour at Local Burger (we’re talking pulled pork poutine for six bucks and Woodinville wines for five) but you’ll especially want to soak up the sun over brunch on the patio. Try a Northwest breakfast biscuit with spinach, goat cheese, Dining portobello and red pepper jam. Next door, surrounded by a wall of ferns, clink Alfresco, from a variety of bloody marys and coolers at 520 Bar & Grill as you await your steak Chic to Cheap and eggs. Don’t forget Gilbert’s on Main, where legendary bagels are served and BY RACHEL SHIMP they take Matzo Ball soup very seriously. “A delicatessen is more a social institution After many months of darkness, the long days of June beg poet than a restaurant,” they say, and the Mary Oliver’s most famous question: “What is it you plan to do sidewalk-café vibe on warm days is a with your one wild and precious life?” Let us guess: dust off the delightful setting to mingle with neighbors. grill? Check for available campsites? Ready the boat? Summer’s Night Moves noblest goals may take you out of the city, but take time as well to Going out with the girls? 99 Park boasts enjoy familiar haunts in their bright new light. All around downtown, a huge patio with a variety of seating, doors open and patios beckon. Here’s a quick guide to outdoor along with their contemporary farm-to- dining for any occasion. table fare. With 3- and 4-ounce pours of their impressive wine selections, you can A Fine Time their really excellent heirloom tomatoes. conduct a tasting well into the evening. An early evening stroll through We’re excited about our panzanella The Hyatt Regency’s Suite is rocking with Downtown Park is the perfect prelude to a of perfectly ripe tomatoes; light, fresh entertainment on weekend nights. You’ll romantic dinner at Carmine’s. Praised by preparations of our seafood; and desserts want to get a couch outside for the best The Seattle Times for its “gracious, old- with super-succulent summer fruits.” people-watching view. Love live music? school formality”, legendary service and Bake’s Place is where to be on balmy classic Italian dishes, the experience can Date Night in Old Bellevue summer nights—ideally with a boilermaker. Main Street is lined with outdoor seating, only be improved by dining on the terrazzo. Their spacious patio features fire pits and at nearly every establishment from 520 It’s sheltered overhead and decorated with heat lamps in case the air’s chilly, too. Bar and Grill to Mercato Stellina Pizzeria flowers and climbing vines, for an elegant near the water’s edge. At the latter, a sister Veni, Vidi, Vino ambience to match the meal. Equally restaurant to Cantinetta, it’s easy to be Adjacent to Bellevue Arts Museum, swanky is El Gaucho Steakhouse, where charmed by the cozy quarters and artful Palomino’s patio is identifiable by their you can’t go wrong on the curvaceous patio pizza preparations. Share an appetizer of red umbrellas. Discuss modern art while abutting downtown greenspace. Executive burrata—a fresh Italian cheese—that’s enjoying their daily happy hour from 3 p.m. Chef Tristan Chalker has some suggestions plated with salted crackers and honeycomb to close. Pop into the Westin’s Cypress for your order: “I think grilled food and for an enchanting start to the meal. For Lounge & Wine Bar and enjoy a glass of alfresco dining go hand in hand, so for me, exquisite seafood dishes you’ll want to dine wine in their comfortable and chic outdoor it doesn’t get better than a flame-broiled at Bis on Main, a longtime local favorite space. Choose from dozens of wines by the steak and our grilled sweet corn. We’re known for its superb American fare and glass, with a focus on Washington vintners. looking forward to the delicious melons gracious hospitality. Just inside, a beautiful fireplace awaits, but we get from Tonnemaker farms—canaries, fingers are crossed that this summer we cantaloupes, and honeydew—as well as won’t need it.

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Hello Campers! Summertime Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue The sky is the limit at Boys & Girls Club Fun in Downtown Bellevue with hundreds of summer camp offerings BY DEANNA DUFF spanning preschool to high school ages. To ensure every child can experience the The final school bell rings and kids cheer the start of summer! joys of summer camp, financial assistance Freedom from homework, grades and catching the bus. To ensure a and scholarships are available for all programming. fun-filled vacation for the entire family, parents know to plan ahead Perennial favorites include Specialty with camps, outings and events to fill the summer months. camps focusing on topics such as Downtown Bellevue offers something for all ages from toddlers to technology, cooking and photography. high schoolers and often the entire family. From day adventures to Every kid is an athlete thanks to Athletic week-long experiences, there is something for every interest. The camps with a variety of options from basketball, soccer, volleyball and flag kaleidoscope of activities ranges from skateboarding, parkour, bike football to taekwondo, cheer and futsal. building to moviemaking, computer programming, visual arts and A particular favorite is the Seattle Storm more. Whether your child wants to learn something new or pursue Basketball Camp, which provides free tickets an existing passion, Bellevue is your summer-camp destination! to a Storm game and special visits by Storm coaches and players. KidsQuest Children’s Bellevue Arts Museum A unique offering are the Traveling Museum Camps, grades 5-9. Participants explore the Puget Sound with daily field trips to such Please DO touch! KidsQuest is a learning Calling all mini- spots as Discovery Park, Seattle Center and playground and reopened in January at its Monets, dragon area museums. bgcbellevue.org new location near the Bellevue Library with slayers and fresh exhibits as well as returning favorites. crafty kids! Kids can monkey around on the two-story BAM is The Coder School Atrium Climbing Gym or sit in the driver’s expanding its summer camps. seat of an actual Peterbilt semi truck. A re- Founded in Silicon Little Artists, 4-5 creation of the 1915 Bellevue Mercantile is Valley, Bellevue years, encourages little ones to celebrate a living history lesson with a working cash became the the messiness of making art with hands- register, pretend ice cream counter and Coder School’s on learning. Docents also provide age- barnyard. first franchise appropriate museum tours. For grades 1-3, KidsQuest also offers a wide range of location in Under the Sea uses the ocean as inspiration half- and full-day camps. Explorer Camps, 2016. Whether and Myths and Magic has youngsters 3-5 years, include art, nature and science your child is already envisioning mermaids, dragons and fairy topics. Adventure Camps, grades 1-3, offers programming apps or just enjoys playing homes. numerous options such as moviemaking Minecraft, there is something for every Older kids can enroll in Modern Masters, and LEGO® creations. For STEAM Camps, level. A variety of classes and camps are grades 4-6, which focuses on specific KidsQuest hosts sessions at the Bear Creek offered for kids approximately 8-15 years. artists, styles and genres, or Art Adventures School where kids partake in everything Code Class is a beginner’s introduction to Around the World which emphasizes from engineering, to building robots or programming languages such as Scratch, diverse, artistic traditions. Mediums span putting nature under a microscope. Python and Java. For more one-on-one the spectrum from clay to drawing, print For the young at heart, KidsQuest also attention, Code Coaching pairs students making and sculpture. bellevuearts.org offers Recess on the Rocks. The adults-only to work on a project. App Team allows event includes food, cocktails, live music youngsters to develop a project complete and unlimited playtime! The first one of the with a final presentation. year is May 31. kidsquestmuseum.org Five-day summer camps include Games

8 SUMMER 2017 · BELLEVUE DOWNTOWN June, upwards of 40 camps are available at various locations such as Kelsey Creek Farm to Crossroads Community Center and Bellevue Skatepark. Choose from options ranging from week-long and all-day options to just an afternoon for children 4-18 years. Financial assistance is available. Favorites include parkour, fencing, rock climbing, skateboarding at the Bellevue Skatepark and theater camps hosted by Bellevue Youth Theater. For something particularly special, Kelsey Creek Farm has a full slate - Cartooniversity, Horsemanship, Little Farmers and Pony Day are guaranteed to wow wee ones! ci.bellevue.wa.us/parks- community-services.htm

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Photo courtesy of KidsQuest Children's Museum with friends is a time- honored Are Awesome where students develop an Older kids, 7-10 years, get to sing in a summer original video game, Pi Jam where students group and solo in Gotta Sing! which samples tradition! Even explore the power of tiny computers, Python musicals such as Sound of Music and Annie. better is being able Startup overviewing the popular Python The Pop Voice camp is a fan favorite where to maintain your wheels and ride safely. programming language, and WebRox for kids learn songs by idols such as Taylor WheelLab launched in 2016 and generally basics such as coding and file transfers. Swift with a final performance accompanied serves grades 6-10. Fix-a-Bike is held every Summer camps are intimate with a by professional musicians. Intermediate Monday evening through summer at the maximum of around 14 students, so sign up camps, 11-15 years, include numerous jazz Boys & Girls Club Lake Hills Teen Center early! thecoderschool.com/bellevue options, and high schoolers can learn and is open to both youth and their families computer composition. to learn bike maintenance and repair. Notable to Music Works Northwest is its Build-a-Bike will offer three camp options: Music Works Northwest dedication to music therapy camps. There July 10-14; July 17-21 and August 14-18. Kids Music Works Northwest is nearing are multiple camps for children with Down rebuild donated bikes - mostly mountain 20 years bringing harmony to Bellevue. syndrome, on the autism spectrum, sensory and BMX styles - which they are allowed In addition to year-round programming, needs and more. Camp sizes are smaller to keep. They are also gifted helmets and a wide array of summer camps offers and taught by a board-certified music bike locks. Their experience concludes extended youth options for ages 4-16 years. therapist. musicworksnw.org I Love Music Camp, 4-6 years, now offers a with a scheduled, group ride around the half-day class in addition to full days with Bellevue area including trail and road riding. supervised lunchtime. No experience is Bellevue Parks & They learn technique and safety alongside required and instruction includes singing, Community Services bike officers from the Bellevue Police instruments, games and even songwriting. The City of Bellevue hosts an abundance Department. All programs are free Other youngster camps include Creative of summer camps and family events for the to ensure accessibility to all children. Keyboards, Songwriting and more. entire community. Beginning at the end of wheellab.org

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}All events in blue are produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association Eastside on the history and natural Heritage resources of the nature park. Begin with an Center Events overview of the LEED Gold EastsideHeritageCenter. education center and end org at the bridge that spans the channel of the Mercer Fraser Cabin } 10th Annual Slough. Afterward you are 6th Annual Lake to Heritage Programs Bellevue Jazz & free to explore further on May 20, June 17, July 15, your own. Free Lake Bike Ride Blues Festival June 3, 9 a.m. August 19 & September 16 May 31 - June 4 Lake Hills Community Park, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 425-453-1223 Youth Link’s 27th Kelsey Creek Farm Park Annual Community 1200 164th Ave SE bellevuedowntown.com 425-452-4882 425-450-1049 Leadership Awards EastsideHeritageCenter. See Catherine Russell, bellevuewa.gov/lake-to- May 24, 6:30–8 p.m. lake-ride.htm org The Corey Harris Band, Bellevue City Hall, Radio Raheem and The 450 110th Avenue NE Enjoy a non-competitive Participate in hands-on Rumba Kings plus more 425-452-5254 recreational ride for the activities that relate to than 40 performances by 27cla.bpt.me/ whole family through early Eastside settler top regional jazz & blues Bellevue’s award winning life at the historic 1888 musicians. An evening of celebration park system exploring Fraser Log Cabin. Take Catherine Russell headlines the 2107 Bellevue Jazz & Blues to recognize young hidden treasures of a turn churning butter, Festival on Friday, June 2. Photo © Sandrine Lee Magic and Miracle: people’s contributions Bellevue. Benefits the collecting eggs, washing The Subtle and in our community. City of Bellevue youth clothes, pumping water Profound Beauty of Twenty-one program and camp scholarship fund. and learning about log community awards will Plants greet you at the Bellevue Pre-register $15, or $20 day cabin construction. bellevuefarmersmarket.org be presented, ranging May 17, 7 p.m. Transit Center Celebration of event. from academics, sports, Bellevue Botanical Garden, Experience and enjoy the Station with coffee, treats community service, youth 12001 Main Street finest Washington flavors, and more. leadership, and youth in bellevuebotanical.org/ sights and sounds at this arts. Free classes vibrant mid-week market. East Lake Find the highest quality Washington District A maple tree may be produce, organic grass-fed Parent Workshop: entirely a male one meats and poultry, of Garden Clubs Your Child’s Safety year, entirely female cage-free eggs, locally Terra Tillers Flower Made Simple the next, and represent Show baked goods, honey, fresh May 24, 6 p.m. Strawberry Festival both sexes the following picked flower bouquets and May 20 - 21 KidsQuest, 1116 108th June 24 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. year! Dan Hinkley will ready-to-enjoy foods from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ave NE June 25 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. introduce some of the some of the finest street Bellevue Botanical Garden, A Day of Play with 425-637-8100 Crossroads International natural world’s strange food vendors in the city. 12001 Main Street kidsquestmuseum.org Dad and wonderful characters bellevuebotanical.org/ June 17, 8:30 am – Noon Park on a visual tour of some classes.html A Savvy Parents Safe Kids South Bellevue 425-450-1049 of his favorite plants. workshop will help you Community Center bellevuestrawberryfestival. Eastside gardeners Learn about the mystery learn the best practice 14509 SE Newport Way org showcase their best surrounding plants already safety tips that will be 425-452-4240 flowering trees, shrubs, Enjoy family growing in your garden. effective with your child. parksreg.bellevuewa.gov and cut flowers. The show entertainment, fresh BBGS members $5, No scare tactics, no strawberry shortcake, Bike Everywhere Day also includes dish gardens graphic conversations. Lots of fun Father’s nonmembers $20. Day activities including hands-on history May 19, 6-9 a.m. and special exhibits. Free Your child’s safety, made a pancake breakfast, experiences, food and simple. Presented by Jill Bellevue Farmers scavenger hunt, climb vendor booths, music, cascade.org/ Adult Ranger Walk Goetz, Preschool and Early Market the CRAG, venture the games, an auto show bikeeverywhereday May 21, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Educator Child Safety Every Thursday, May 18 to Mercer Slough Center, Vertical Playpen, play disc and more! Hosted by the October 12 Specialist. Free admission, Eastside Heritage Center Whether you’re a 1625 118th Avenue SE pre-registration required. golf, make a Father’s Day 3 - 7 p.m. seasoned cyclist or just 425-452-2565 craft, and much more. The and presented by BECU. 1717 Bellevue Way NE getting started, Choose whole family is welcome. (parking lot of Bellevue Join a Park Ranger to take Nature Movie Early Bellevue Your Way Bellevue will Night: “Ants: Little Registration required, $8 Presbyterian Church) a short hike through the per person. 3 and under Walking Tour 425-454-8474 wetlands of the Mercer Creatures Who Run are free. July 20 & August 8 Slough Nature the World” 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Park; with an May 26, 5–6 p.m. Little Chefs with EastsideHeritageCenter. emphasis Mercer Slough Center, Davicia Van De org 1625 118th Avenue SE Venter 425-452-2565 Before glass towers June 17, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. defined the skyline They wage wars and KidsQuest, 1116 108th Ave NE and shoppers bustled live in a world of coded 425-637-8100 across busy pavement, communication and kidsquestmuseum.org Bellevue was a quiet lightning chains of Chef D hosts this fabulous town of dirt roads command. They cooking class where and scattered homes. may be small but students make, measure, Discover the hidden are capable of mix, stir, and pour a fun history throughout lifting 20 times project that not only tastes downtown Bellevue their own body yummy but is healthy on this interesting weight. Spend too! The menu includes and informative walk. an hour custom oat pancakes with Register by calling 425- watching fruit salsa and a whipped 450-1049 or email info@ this film to honey butter using local, eastsideheritagecenter. learn more all natural, and organic org. about these ingredients. Members $40, fascinating nonmember $45 social insects. Free

10 SUMMER 2017 · BELLEVUE DOWNTOWN Glass ornaments at 6th Street Fair. Photo © Paige Anderson Have a community event in Downtown Bellevue to add to our listing? Email the Dance and Theatrical information to [email protected]. Productions at Meydenbauer Center Theatre 425-452-4240 bellevuewa.gov/outdoor- 11100 NE 6th Street | 425-450-3810 | meydenbauer.com movies.htm PCIPA American Asian Bring the family out for Performing Arts movies under the stars. Leher 2017 Theatre Activities are planned June 4 June 23, 24 & 25 before each movie, so pcipaseattle.com aapat.org come down early, stake your ground and have Sammamish Symphony Hwa Sheng Chinese some fun. Free admission Orchestra and popcorn Opera Club } Four on the 4th Dog A Joyful Fanfare: July 16 Jog & Walk July 11 – Sing, July 18 – Beethoven’s July 4, 9 a.m. Storks, July 25 – The Angry Second Symphony Bellevue Hindu Temple Ashwood Park, 10820 NE Birds Movie, August 1 – June 8 & Cultural Center 10th Street Monster Trucks, August 8 – 425-453-1223 Lego Batman Movie, August International Ballet Shekhar Sen bellevuedowntown.com 15 – The Secret Life of Pets, Theatre Unique Mono Acts August 22 – Middle School, in Hindi Come out the morning of Stars of Tomorrow August 29 – The Sandlot August 11 & 12 4th of July for a walk or jog June 10 & 11 with your dog. This non- ibtbellevue.org competitive 4k celebrates America’s birthday and Dance School “Infiniti” benefits Seattle Humane in 10th Anniversary Bellevue. Stick around for Dance Show For event information, the post-race celebration June 14 please visit with activities for all meydenbauer.com including contests, bouncy LaLuna Rythmic houses, music and more. } Virginia Mason Gymnastics Tickets for many See page 12 for details. Bellevue Medical events are available at Center Live at Lunch LaLuna Kiss 2017 brownpapertickets.com Summer Concert June 19 1-800-838-3006. Series lalunagym.com July 11 - September 14 Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from Noon-1:30 p.m. bellevuedowntown.com Take a break with top local Eric Ode and his puppet Elephant Umbrella bands as they rock your friend, Benjamin D. Dog. “We’re Working on a lunch hour every Tuesday, Join them on a musical Building” Wednesday and Thursday adventure to build the August 8, 11 a.m. - noon } Bellevue Family 4th around Downtown world’s most amazing Robinswood Park, 2430 July 4, 2 p.m. Bellevue. dog house. Ages: 3-8 148th Avenue SE Bellevue Downtown Park, years; children must be 425-452-7688 10201 NE 4th Street Eric Ode “The Build accompanied by an adult. kelseycreekfarm@ 425-453-1223 a Better Dog House Free bellevuewa.gov bellevuedowntown.com Show” ChowDown(town) Bellevue Friends of the Join us for the Eastside’s July 11, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Food Truck Round-up Library, in partnership with Kelsey Creek Community largest Independence Day July 12 & August 9, 4 – 8:30 p.m. Bellevue Parks & Community Farm Park Amphitheater, celebration. Featuring Ashwood Park, 10820 NE Services present Elephant 410 130th Place SE live music, food, activities 10th Street Umbrella as they go on a 425-452-7688 and fireworks set to a 425-452-4278 magical, musical adventure live performance by the kelseycreekfarm@ around the country exploring Bellevue Youth Symphony bellevuewa.gov This event will feature railroads, bridges, dams, a picnic in the park with Orchestra. See page 12 for Bellevue Friends of the and skyscrapers. Ages: various food choices details. Library, in partnership 2-12; children must be from more than a dozen with Bellevue Parks & accompanied by an adult. . food trucks, plus free Community Services Free presents entertainer entertainment.

Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend July 28 - 30 Downtown Bellevue celebrates the inspiring work from artists around the world. Cultivate creativity and marvel at original masterpieces and crafts. Bellevue Arts 6th Street Fair Bellevue Festival of Summer Outdoor Museum ARTSfair Friday & Saturday the Arts Movies in the Park Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m Friday & Saturday Every Tuesday, July 11 to 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m August 29 Sunday 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. NE 6th Street & 106th Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Entertainment begins at 8 & Bellevue Avenue NE Cost Plus World Market, p.m. (movies start at dusk, Arts Museum bellevuedowntown.com 10300 NE 8th Street around 9 p.m.) bellevuearts.org/bam-artsfair bellevuefest.org Bellevue Downtown Park

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Four reasons to spend your 4th of July in Downtown Bellevue BY PAIGE ANDERSON

1. Bellevue Four on the 4th Dog Jog & Walk a. The festivities begin with a bark and a wag from our furriest attendees and their families at the Bellevue Four on the 4th Dog Jog and Walk at Ashwood Park! This non-competitive 4k is a chance for patriotic pups to show off their best red, white, and blue outfits, run off some energy, and hang out with friends. As Patti C. put it, “My daughter and I participate in 5K events and this is definitely our favorite… it’s fun to see all the different types of dogs and it is dear to our hearts.” As registration is open now at BellevueDowntown.com, don’t miss your chance to sign up! The event benefits Seattle Humane in Bellevue. b. Besides the costume contest, including categories such as; best look-a-like dog and human and most patriotic. Dog Jog participants will be the first to meet the illustrious 2017 Grand Doggie Marshal! This prestigious position is open to all dogs who would like to lead the event, wear an official marshal bandana, be a judge on the costume contest panel, and receive free event registration! If you know a canine who fits the bill, follow us at Facebook. com/BellevueDowntown to learn more and submit a photo and story for voting. 2. Bellevue Downtown Park Comes "Full Circle" a. After you’ve had your fill of fur, head over to the Bellevue Downtown Park, the location of the Bellevue Family 4th presented by The Bellevue Collection. Its central location in the heart of Downtown means walking, biking, and busing are all easy options. Free parking will be provided after 6 p.m. at The Bellevue Collection. b. If you haven’t been before, 2017 is the year to come. The City of Bellevue will 'Complete the Circle’ on June 28th in Bellevue Downtown Park, just in time for the Fourth festivities. This means park goers will be able to circumnavigate the entire park without having to double back. Inspiration Playground will also be open for kids of all ages and abilities to explore! This new park will do more than inspire with its innovative play space. The park is dedicated to fun, imagination and learning and will expand the existing play space to a 1.5-acre wonderland. The playground infuses the park with whimsy with such alcoves as the Wavy Walk Interactive Garden and the Roots n’ Rock Climbing Wall. 3. Fun for the Whole Family The Bellevue Family 4th presented by The Bellevue Collection is just that, fun for the whole family and friends! The Family Fun Zone will be bubbling and bouncing, live music will be jamming on the stage, and food and activities will be available. Bring your picnic blanket and stay for the whole day, part of the day, or just the fireworks! 4. It’s the largest event on the Eastside! The Bellevue Family 4th presented by The Bellevue Collection has dazzled Eastsiders for 25 years. The sky will once again be lit up with over 700 fireworks set to the sounds of the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra (BYSO). "We’re delighted to continue our tradition of playing for our community during the Bellevue Family 4th," says BYSO’s Music Director Dr. Teresa Metzger Howe, who conducts the 4th of July orchestra. "We’ve heard lots of comments that our music fits the fireworks display perfectly, and our students have a wonderful time performing.” This year’s playlistwill celebrate the soundtrack of our lives with music from movies and musicals, so bring your dancing shoes!

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Summer Eastside East Link Construction & Commuter’s Digest BY AUGUSTA DEVRIES

If you utilize an Eastside park-and-ride or enjoy the current express explore alternative commute combinations lanes on I-90, you may experience some changes this summer. or parking places as a result of East Link light rail construction. Sound Transit will use the I-90 HOV Lanes Open, of the express lanes, giving Eastside South Bellevue park-and-ride sites to stage Express Lanes Close employees who reside in Seattle the option to equipment and materials to build the light rail In June, WSDOT and Sound Transit are take the bus or try a vanpool with increased track, stations and expanded parking garages. reliability. Rest assured there will continue scheduled to permanently close the express Resources to be three general purpose lanes for single lanes and open a new HOV lane in each I-90 Two-Way HOV Project Page direction on I-90 between Mercer Island and occupant vehicles traveling on I-90. wsdot.wa.gov/projects/i90/twowaytransit/ Seattle. This project will allow Sound Transit Sound Transit Construction Alerts South Bellevue Park-and- soundtransit.org/subscribe to start construction of the 14-mile East Link Ride & East Link Light Rail Custom Commute Planning light rail extension from Seattle to Redmond. ChooseYourWayBellevue.org Construction The new mainline HOV lanes will provide Priority Parking at Eastside Park-and-Rides for carpools and transit a more reliable commute Starting May 30, transit riders who utilize Carpoolers rpnw.com/lots/monthly/transit-riders on I-90 that doesn’t depend on the direction the South Bellevue park-and-ride will need to

Downtown Bellevue What’s New and What’s Happening Lincoln Square Expansion By the Numbers

Kemper Development Company has completed one of the largest private mixed use developments on the West Coast. The 1.5 million New Restaurants & Bars at square foot Lincoln Square Expansion at The Bellevue Collection is Lincoln Square Expansion: bringing exciting attractions to Downtown Bellevue. • Avo-Poke • Duke’s Chowder Construction Amenities • Baguette Epicerie House • Barrio Luchador • Fat & Feathers $1.2 billion total cost 710,000 sf of office space • Baron’s Xi’an • Fogo de Chão Kitchen & Bar • Henry’s Tavern 3 years to build 175,000+ sf of retail, dining and • Burger Brawler • Japonessa Sushi entertainment 4,000+ professionals involved • Central Bar + • Lakehouse in the Restaurant W Hotel 1,100 daily workers 245 W Hotel rooms • Civility & Unrest • Taylor Shellfish $68oK+ daily payroll expenses 11,000 sf of flexible hotel meeting space • Crosta E Vino Oyster Bar 2,200 stall parking garage • Wild Ginger

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amazing and it’s a must-go-to when I have something new to see there. It’s eclectic friends visiting from out of town,” she and always fun,” she says. There are many says. She also enjoys a bite at Palomino. grocery stores in downtown, Britt’s favorite “Everything on the menu is good, but I is QFC which is located a few blocks from adore the Wicked Chickpeas,” she says. her home. When Britt is craving something sweet her This summer Britt plans to spend more top pick is the carrot cake at John Howie time trying out more restaurants. She is Steak. excited for all the outdoor patio spaces By the weekend, Britt is ready to kick in Old Bellevue and live music at Bake’s back and relax. She likes to start out by Place. going to breakfast at 13 Coins. “The service What does Britt love about being an at the chef’s bar is amazing and I highly urbanite? She enjoys the quick transition recommend the Dungeness Crab Omlette.” between work and play, having restaurants After breakfast she heads to Café Cesura and retail destinations so close to her home for a cup of java with a local feel and to and downtown Bellevue’s upbeat energy. check out their art collections. Britt is ARTICLE AND PHOTO BY ALLISON PASCOE always in for a stroll at Downtown Park. And when Britt is ready for some extra BRITT P. relaxation she likes going to Recoop or BE OUR NEXT URBANITE Gene Juarez. Do you live and work in Downtown Bellevue? Email [email protected] Cost Plus World Market provides a and tell us your place of residence, “It’s easy to transition from employer and Downtown Bellevue story. wonderful retail diversion, “There is always work to life, with everything so close.”

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When Britt took her job at Apptio she decided to simplify her life by living close to work and having the convenience of downtown’s amenities right outside her doorstep. “It’s easy to transition from work to

life, with everything so close,”  1 and 2 bedroom suites with full kitchens she says. Britt appreciates  FREE continental breakfast being able to walk to work  FREE convenient parking and her favorite dining and  FREE high speed internet retail destinations and savors  Next to Bellevue Square Mall, Theaters and Downtown Bellevue’s lively Restaurants  culture. Near Meydenbauer Center and downtown parks

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