City celebrates $107,755 renovation of historic Anderson Park shelter - Rotary Club hosts event

from the desk of Pam Mauk, Executive Director, Together Center... 

Anderson Park shelter is located in Redmond's first park

Rotary Club of Redmond hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate renovation of historic Anderson Park

Rotary Club of Redmond, a key partner in the renovation of a 1938 Anderson Park shelter, will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the renovation on Thursday, August 25, at 1 pm. The newly-renovated park shelter is located in the north-east corner of Anderson Park in the heart of Redmond at 7802 168th Ave NE.

All are welcome to join the club for the ribbon cutting and cake. The gathering will last about a half hour.

The Anderson Park shelter is one of the city’s most popular shelters and is often reserved for family barbecues or birthday parties. The Rotary committee chose to participate in this project because of the historical significance it has in Redmond and the shelter acts as a gathering place for individuals in the community.  Read More >>

Filing date for 2011 election ends June 10. Eight Redmond area positions remain uncontested.

UPDATED:  6/9 - Filing date for 2011 election ends  June 10.  Eight Redmond positions remain uncontested.

June 6, 2011. Eight (8) elected officials in Redmond are up for re-election in November but no one has filed to run against an of them.  The filing deadline is June 10.  A three-day filing extension is possible. 

The following incumbent positions are uncontested.  If no one files to run against them, each remain in office until the next election.   Click for the latest filing information and candidate resources.

Dave Carson for Redmond council  (incumbent) 4-year term, uncontested candidates stay in office two years until 2013 election at which time the position will be open again. 
Hank Myers for Redmond council (incumbent)
Hank Margeson for Redmond council (incumbent)
John Marchione for Redmond Mayor (incumbent)

August Kempf for Evergreen Hospital County Commission District 2  (incumbent)  6-year terms
To run you must be a resident of the Redmond/Sammamish district; stipend of $107/meeting.  *If no one files Kempf stays in office until the 2013 election.  Hospital commissioners make policy decisions on levy money allocations. Comment:  In my two meetings with Mr. Kempf, he advocated the use levy funds for debt service.  74% of the $15 million levy monies goes to debt service to finance Evergreen Medical Center growth; 26% goes to community health.

Chris Carlson for LW School District Board of Directors (incumbent) 4-year term.  To run for this office you must be a resident of the Kirkland area.  *Uncontested candidates stay in office til 2013 at which time the position will be open again. 
Jackie Pendergrass, LWSD Board of Directors (incumbent)  To run for this office you must live in the Kirkland/Juanita area.
Ravi Shahani, LWSD Board of Directors, (incumbent).  To run for this office you must live in the Redmond area.  UPDATE:  Siri Bliesner filed for Position #5.  Ravi Shahani incumbant for Pos. 5 hasn't filed as of 6/8.

As of 6/9, Carlson and Pendergrass have filed and all the City incumbents. Shahani and  Kempf haven't filed.

*Terry Buckels, Office of the Secretary of State, explains this process in detail, below:  READ MORE >>

Redmond Senior Center hosts community pet fair - for all ages!

The City of Redmond will host a pet fair, Whiskers, Wings & Wagging Tails, on Saturday, May 15 from 10am to 3pm at the Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Avenue NE. This event will be fun for all ages with stories and crafts for children as well as animals ready for adoption, a doggy fashion show and dog demonstrations including agility, canine freestyle and flyball races.

The King County Library system and the Delta Society will host the kids' corner while outside, Bellevue author Wendy Wahman, will participate in a story walk featuring her book, "Don't Lick the Dog." The Seattle Humane Society, King County Animal Control and Care and other local animal welfare organizations will bring a variety of animals for adoption.

"Pets have become an important part of the family over the last decade," stated Teri Burke, Program Coordinator at the City of Redmond. "This fair is designed to help all those interested in animals learn the best ways to look after and love their pet."

The event will also include information and advice for the animal owner, prospective animal owner or those who just love pets. Local trainers, boarding facilities representatives and veterinarians will be available. Redmond's newest pet store, Pet Pros will be on site with giveaways.

Well mannered, house trained pets on a six foot or shorter leash are welcome. For more information, contact the Redmond Senior Center at 425-556-2314 or tburke@redmond.gov

Posted by Yoder
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