While he may not be a Master Trainer just yet, Bellevue 12-year-old Aaron Nolan became one of the newest champions in the trading card game for Pokemon, the Japanese import that has proven consistently popular in the U.S. for more than 15 years.
On Dec. 6, Bellevue collector Andrew “Durandy” Golub leveraged his 30-year labor of love into a coffee table book.
“Beautiful Colors: The Posters of Duran Duran” is a photo history of the British rock band told in posters. It includes posters from their formation in 1978 to contemporary products, and artistic sensibilities ranging from punky, to glam to polished minimalism.
The Bellevue City Council voted Dec. 9 to amend its rules for electing the next mayor and deputy mayor. On Jan. 6, the council will use ballots rather than vocalize and raisie their hands for the candidates they choose.
“On Sunday I brought 62 items to both of the homeless centers (The Eastside shelter and Kim’s collection point at Newport High School),” Sieveke said. “And then people kept giving and giving and giving.”
A piper will begin playing at 9:50 a.m., immediately prior to the 10 a.m. ceremony in which wreathes will be laid on the graves of fallen soldiers. Approximately six dozen donors sponsored wreathes, and 22 provided good and services for the ceremony.
This week, Ardmore Elementary students were introduced to basic video game programming, and the Bellevue School District has posted an adorable video and article about one Kindergarten class’s experience.
The International Ballet Theatre’s annual production of Russian Christmas classic “The Nutcracker” opens Friday at The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center.
The Bellevue High School National Art Honor Society operated a free activity day at the Bellevue Arts Museum Friday, Dec. 6.
The Short Story Society of the University Book Store’s Bellevue location will hold a series of dramatic readings tonight, Thursday.
Moments before curtains up on “ThanksKilling: The Musical’s” world premiere, Executive Director Jake Groshong stepped to the front of the stage to explain to the audience what they were about to see.
“This is easily the most offensive musical we’ve ever produced,” he said. “It has sex, violence, foul language and gore so, if you’re sensitive to those, you’ve been warned.”
A 2013 Newport High graduate obtained a perfect score on her Advanced Placement Microeconomics exam, according to a press release from the Bellevue School District.
Recognized by computing giant Microsoft for its use of technology in the classroom, Sammamish High School will be able to use the Partners in Learning Program to share its lessons, methods and other information resources with the company and other Mentor Schools.
Caleb Kim of Boy Scout Troop 438 is collecting the clothing on behalf of the Jesus Loves Project, as part of his Eagle Scout Service Project.
The police do not suspect foul play, according to a press release from the department. The man was only lightly clothed and cold weather may have contributed to the death, the release read.
The Bellevue Arts Museum’s latest featured exhibit, “A World of Paper, A World of Fashion,” is the Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave’s reconstruction and tribute to the life’s work of Mariano Fortuny, an early 20th century clothing designer, costumer and set designer.
“Twelve and Three Quarter Steps to a Life of Prosperity, Wealth, and Joy,” by Cecilia Todd, is a guide to improving life and personal outlook. From the way Todd describes her manuscript, the book may be considered a spiritual remix, influenced by the works that most inspired the author as she took control of her own depression, given context by how she applied the principles she culled and formulated to her own life.
The levy measures are renewals of the district’s Educational Programs and Operations Levy, presently set to expire in 2014, and the Technology and Capital Projects Levy, set to expire in 2015.
The paintings of local artist Helen “Lynn” Coyle are on display at the Bellevue Library through Nov. 30.
The Enatai Parent, Teacher and Student Association will participate in a Barnes & Noble Bookfair in early December to raise money for PTSA programs supporting Enatai Elementary School.
The 75-second preview for “Deadline” — a thriller written, directed and produced by independent filmmaker and former Bellevue College student Doug Stapleton — will be shown as part of the Washington State Studio Network’s Fall Showcase.
The film follows what happens to a young professional when she’s stuck alone in her office building, working late on a project.