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Photo courtesy of city of Bellevue                                Photo from evening Cultural Conversations event.

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Cultural Conversations program approaching 10th year of bringing women across the Eastside together

For nearly a decade, the program has sought to foster inclusivity and togetherness.

Perfection to depression – Measuring ourselves to death

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Perfection to depression – Measuring ourselves to death

A monthly column about mindfulness and mental wellbeing.

Bellevue Square transforms into Festival of Lights

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Bellevue Square transforms into Festival of Lights

Diwali celebrates traditions and prosperity.

Photo courtesy city of Bellevue                                Halloween on the Hill seeks to be inclusive of all ages.

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Halloween on the Hill event celebrating its ninth year

The event is set for Oct. 26 and is hosted by the South Bellevue Community Center.

The Nightmare at Beaver Lake runs through Oct. 31. Take a scary stroll through Beaver Lake Park, 2600 244th Ave. SE, Sammamish. Courtesy image

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Nightmare at Beaver Lake continues through Oct. 31

The Nightmare at Beaver Lake is back.

Photo courtesy of Yash Limaye                                From left, Reva Galande, Mihir Limaye, Amol Rane and Ahana Ranade prepare for the fancy dress competition part of Deepmala.

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New Diwali celebration for kids comes to the Eastside

Deepmala will be Oct. 20 at Eastside Bahá’í Center.

What happiness, etiquette, mindfulness have in common

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What happiness, etiquette, mindfulness have in common

A monthly column about mindfulness and mental wellbeing.

Libraries are welcoming spaces for everyone | Book Nook

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Libraries are welcoming spaces for everyone | Book Nook

A monthly column from the King County Library System.

Photo by Nityia Photography                                Dora Gyarmati.

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Redefine goals based on virtues to find joy | Health column

A monthly column about mindfulness and wellbeing.

Photos courtesy of Celeste Gracey                                Bellevue’s Chris Adam’s, right, was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease 32 years ago. He’s now using his experiences to help people with this chronic illness through the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. It’s hosting an education event at the Meydenbauer Center Sept. 15.

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Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation event on Sept. 15

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Meydenbauer Center.

Downtown Bellevue’s Bellwether artfest expanding its scope for 2019

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Downtown Bellevue’s Bellwether artfest expanding its scope for 2019

The free 10-day event begins on Sept. 13.

From left, Kaavya Manam, Emerson Schrider and Ellen Chang of Happy Bubbles sold handmade bath and body products at the Children’s Business Fair in Bellevue on Aug. 31. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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Eastside youth entrepreneurs set up shop at Children’s Business Fair

Youth entrepreneurs donate a portion of their proceeds to charity of choice.

Blake Peterson/staff photo                                Park Ranger Christie Caldwell of Lake Hills Greenbelt Park led the recent event.

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Crows celebrated at educational event after getting Species of the Year title

“Bird Brains: An American Crow” took place on Aug. 23 at Lake Hills Greenbelt Park.

Bellevue Utilities presenting green-cleaning workshops

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Bellevue Utilities presenting green-cleaning workshops

The seasonal workshops started in 2012.

Ready or not, college is arriving

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Ready or not, college is arriving

How parents can help their students embark on a college career.

Applying mindfulness into your daily life | Health Column

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Applying mindfulness into your daily life | Health Column

Being mindful is the act of staying present, being aware of your surroundings and noticing new things without…

After 70 years of serving, Grace Lutheran Church in Bellevue is permanently closed. The church donated $3.6 million to homeless services on the Eastside. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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Local church closes, donates assets to nonprofits

Grace Lutheran Church donates $3.6 million to homeless services on the Eastside.

Mindful goal setting | Health Column

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Mindful goal setting | Health Column

What are the roots of you life goals?

Nityia Photography

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Happy Fourth — Do we have freedom? What is freedom anyway?

A column about mindfulness and mental well being.

Celebrating the Fourth on the Eastside

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Celebrating the Fourth on the Eastside

Events around the Eastside.