A Double Gold Winning Wine and Spirits Dinner will be offered at the Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa at 6 p.m. Sept. 11.
The Bellevue Philharmonic has announced open applications for Eastside and Snohomish County youth to perform as featured soloists with the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO). The “Sixth Annual Young Artists Debut Concert” will take place on Friday, May 29, 2009 at the Theatre at Meydenbauer in downtown Bellevue, under the direction of BPO Music Director Fusao Kajima.
A trip to the emergency room isn’t something parents normally wish for their children during summer camp. Unless, of course, the camp is Valley Medical Center’s annual Safety Camp.
American Trophies & Engraving owner Tom Davidson collects PEZ dispensers for fun. His collection is well over 1,000 now. He has been collecting them since the 1990s.
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Nestled in downtown Kirkland, Ragamoffyn’s is a designer consignment boutique that attracts clientele both locally and nationally, bringing a taste of Hollywood fashion closer to home. Celebrating its 26th year of business, the clothing store has built a reputation for offering authentic designer garments for a fraction of the cost, including Prada, Gucci, Moschino, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, St. John and many more exclusive designer names.
Ever since Detective Greg Bean of the Bellevue Police Department stepped foot in a forensic artist training class nine years ago, he views the world in a different light. Never having drawn in his life, Bean reluctantly attended the training following an order given by a Lieutenant. The department had a computer program that did composite drawings, but nobody in the department knew how to do the interview portion, a crucial part of creating a composite drawing of a suspect that could lead to potential arrest.
Picture a 1910 farmhouse two miles from town, surrounded by pasture, hop fields and a bird sanctuary, set against the tranquility of the Yakima Valley Wine Country. That’s Birchfield Manor Country Inn. Located in the first American Viticulture Area designated in Washington, this region’s excellent wine attracts many visitors every year.
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Two nights of comedy will kick off September at Kirkland Performance Center.
Japan comes to Bellevue Community College for a weekend in September as the 11th Annual Japanese Cultural Arts Festival (Aki Matsuri) presents a two-day program of Japanese cultural and educational events for all ages.
“Jeeves, bring me some Milk Duds!”
Sizzleworks Cooking School in Bellevue will host a special “appreciation night” from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, for local chefs, wineries, and the business community.
Hello Kitty was swarmed by adoring fans at CF Kids grand opening of its newly remodeled children’s store and hair salon at Crossroads Bellevue shopping center in Bellevue last Saturday. Hello Kitty gave out hugs, signed autographs, and posed for pictures with the large crowd of kids who had turned out to meet the Sanrio character in her signature bright pink dress.
It was a battle of the sexes throw down at The Parlor Billiards & Spirits on Wednesday. Men and women competed in the ultimate pool tournament for the chance to win the coveted Gauntlet.
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Ah, the summer of the “stay-cation,” where rather than hopping on a plane, people are keeping closer to home. Instead of Maui or Miami, maybe a destination in Washington fits the travel budget better.