Best Selling Novelist Stephanie Kallos Speaks at Overlake School

NOVELIST STEPHANIE KALLOS SPEAKS AT THE OVERLAKE SCHOOL ON MARCH 4

Novelist Stephanie Kallos, author of the best-selling "Broken For You" and "Sing Them Home," speaks at The Overlake School, 20301 NE 108th St., Redmond at 7:30 p.m., March 4, in Discovery Hall. The free public lecture caps the school's annual Writer's Symposium. For more information, visit http://www.overlake.org/ or call 425-868-1000.

Kallos' short fiction received a Raymond Carver Award and a Pushcart Prize nomination. "Broken for You" (2004) was a "Today Show" book club selection, and won the Washington State and PNBA Book Awards. Her second novel, "Sing Them Home" (2009) is a Pacific NW Independent Booksellers bestseller and was named one of the 10 Best Books of 2009 by Entertainment Weekly. You can read more about her at http://www.stephaniekallos.com/ .

By Claire Tuohy-Morgan

Communications Manager
The Overlake School
(425) 868-6191, Ext. 615
ctuohymorgan@overlake.org
http://www.twitter.com/ /OverlakeSchool

Census 2010: Why we count (and what it means)

Census 2010: Why We Count

The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years. The 2010 Census will help communities receive more than $400 billion in federal funds each year... read more

By Loren
Redmond Library blog

Mayor Marchione and Chamber President to cut ribbon for new basketball court.

I wanted to share some information about an event coming up in your neighborhood. The Eastside Basketball Club at Park Center, Marymoor (17455 NE 67th Court, Suite 160, Redmond)  will be celebrating the dedication and ribbon cutting of a brand-new basketball court on Friday, February 19th. from 11:30 - 1 p.m.  The new basketball court will be named "Allied Court" in appreciation for it's new sponsor, Allied Waste Services. 

Eastside Basketball Club Founder and Executive Director Edward Nettles will kick off the ribbon-cutting program with comments about the program and its impact on the community. Additional guests and speakers include the President of the Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce as well as Redmond Mayor John Marchione. Mayor Marchione will be on hand to cut the ribbon and kick off the dedication of the brand new “Allied Court.”

Allied Waste is sponsoring the new court as part of their community support programs and initiatives. We’d be happy to host you at the event and would really appreciate your help in getting out this good news. Please let me know if you have any questions, I’d be happy to share any additional information I can.

Thanks.

Leah Motz
206 323 3733
leah@nyhus.com

Chilly Hilly

Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010

With chilly February weather and 2,675 feet of Hilly climbing, the name says it all!

Chilly Hilly has been kicking off the cycling season in the Northwest for the past 36 years. The 33-mile route around Bainbridge Island starts with an early morning ferry ride across Puget Sound from Seattle or you can join the crowd directly on Bainbridge Island

Join us on Sunday, Feb. 28 for the ride Bicycling Magazine named "One of Four Classic Rides" in the nation! Guaranteed to be hilly, chilly and a heck of a lot of fun.  Sponsored by the Cascade Bicycle Club.  event details

- Cascade Bicycle Club

Posted By Bob Yoder

Comment:  I entered this event about 25 years ago with a 3-speed.  Couldn't keep up with my friends and had to drop out.  The ferry ride was memorable.  Bikes everywhere. Cold.  Lots of fun.  You going?  B.Y. 

Free Emergency Dental Care in Redmond - one day only

Free emergency dental care

On February 26th Redmond Family and Cosmetic Dentistry will open its doors to any child or adult in need of free emergency dental care. This is an annual event for those unable to afford needed dental care. They will be limiting care to extractions and fillings.

All patients will be seen on a first come first serve basis. Registration will begin at 9am and we will continue to treat patients until 2pm . A Spanish translator will be available. (el traductor español estará en el sitio)

Redmond Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, 8350 164th Ave NE Suite 100, Redmond , WA 98052
(425) 883-1253

By Beth Angelo
Chairperson for the LWSD PTSA Special Needs Group

A few businesses to be forced out by Redmond Central Park | KING 5 TV | Seattle News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather | News

Some businesses to be forced out by Redmond Central Park KING 5 TV Seattle News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather News:

"REDMOND, Wash. - The City of Redmond is moving ahead with plans to build a new downtown Central Park but it will displace some businesses that had intentions of sticking around a while." read complete article / see clip

Submitted By a neighbor
Posted By Bob Yoder

City Council approves $21,150 to fund Redmond's Recycling Program.

Tonight, the City Council approved up to $21,150 to fund Redmond's Recycling Program.  In return, the Department of Ecology will contribute up to $63,450 towards Redmond's Recycling Program.  Maximum eligible expenditure under this grant for 2010 - 2011 is $84,600 -- 25% of which would come from the City. 

The $63,450 Ecology grant allows the city to go ahead with the following: 

Recycling & Collection Events:
The City will print and mail announcement brochures for six events in 2010-2011 and distribute as an insert in “Focus on Redmond.” The City will purchase signage, protective clothing and equipment, and food and beverages for event staff and volunteers.

Commercial Organics Composting:
To increase the composting of food and organic wastes by businesses, the City will recruit new participants within city limits. New commercial customers will be assisted with implementation, and existing commercial customers will be offered assistance to continue with the program and increase their diversion. The organic materials will be hauled off-site by the City’s waste hauler for composting.

Commercial Recycling Outreach and Technical Assistance:
The City will help businesses in Redmond reduce waste and recycle mo:re through outreach and technical assistance, such as, news articles, site assessments and recommendations, training, educational materials, and sharing success stories.

Do you think this is money well spent?  Would you like to see some funding for residential composting? 

Source:   City Council Consent Agenda, 2/16 

By Bob Yoder
Logo from Google images

Budgeting by Priorities Announcement

90 Spanish and French exchange students coming to Redmond!

90 Spanish and French exchanges students are coming to Redmond for 3-4 weeks this summer! We are looking for host families to open their hearts and homes to these delightful kids. The students can go on field trips and to school during the day and hang out with you in the evenings and on weekends. This is an experie...nce that is bound to touch your hearts forever. Contact Kris at Bennettbunch@aol.com  if you would like more information.

By Kris Bennett, Education Hill

Attend a Town Hall Meeting with our Legislators, Saturday, February 20.

Attend a Town Hall Meeting Sat. 20th with Our Legislators:

Letter by Byron Shultz, Redmond

The 32nd, 45th & 48th District legislators are hosting Town Hall Meetings for us on Saturday, Feb. 20, (11-1) at Crossroads Community Center and invite you to share your comments, questions and concerns about topics related to the Washington state Legislature. The events are free and open to all constituents.

The gatherings are an opportune time for education advocates - Legs have just 3 weeks left in the Session and are close to final decisions on advancing K-12 ed reforms, the budget, and other important votes for kids.

Those who show up drive their agenda - even if for just 15 minutes! Parents must show, say & play - plenty of vocal folks are asking for their interests to be served first before the kids'. Bringing just 1 question can make a difference!  (And we'll hear more about: The State Budget, Hwy 520 project, Sound Transit through Bellevue to Redmond.)

The 48th's Town Hall: Sen. Rodney Tom and Reps. Deb Eddy & Ross Hunter; the 48th includes parts of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah, and all of the Points Communities.

Saturday, Feb. 20, 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
Crossroad Community Center at 16000, NE 10th St., Bellevue
(behind the old Circuit City building on the east south-east side of Crossroads Mall, at the end of the drive past the retirement center).

The Amazing Race: New season includes a Microsoft employee

The Amazing Race: New season includes a Microsoft employee:

"Microsoft employees will be rooting for one of their own in the new season of 'The Amazing Race,' which debuts Sunday night on CBS. The competitors include Microsoft enterprise sales specialist Joe Wang, 42, based in Southern California, who teams with his wife, Heidi, in the show's 16th season."  complete story.

By Todd Bishop  (photo by CBS)
TechFlash
Sunday, Valentine's Day, 2/14

UPDATED: Some recent Crimes on Education Hill

UPDATED:  Jim Bove, Redmond police spokesperson, reports recent Education Hill crime activity.  Don't forget Jim's upcoming neighborhood forum on local crime.  THURSDAY, February 18, 7PM. at Redmond Junior High. 

>14:01:20 02/08/2010 
EDUCATION HILL10000 block of 166 AVE NE

The Redmond Police School Resource Officer working at Redmond Junior High School was involved in an investigation that resulted in two students being arrested for possession of prescribed medication without a prescription. The students were booked and later released to their parents. The investigation will be continued at this time.

>Marijuana - Misd Possession 10:10:47 02/08/2010
EDUCATION HILL 10000 block of 166 AVE NE

The Redmond Police School Resource Officer working at Redmond Junior High School was involved in an investigation that resulted in two students being arrested for possession of prescribed medication without a prescription and another student being arrested for possession of marijuana L/T 40 grams. The students were booked and later released to their parents. The investigation will be continued at this time

DUI Alcohol or Drugs02:11:26 02/11/2010 
EDUCATION HILL 9300 block of RED-WOOD RD

Redmond Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be driving under the influence and was arrested.

Theft of Automobile 22:50:10 02/09/20
AVONDALE18600 block of NE 59 CT

Redmond Police responded to the report of a stolen vehicle at a local apartment complex. Unknown suspect(s) stole vehicle from the parking lot of an apartment complex.

Theft-From Mtr Vehicle-Misd16:57:28 02/10/2010
AVONDALE 17700 block of NE 76 ST

Redmond Police responded to the report of a car prowl at a local hardware store. Unknown suspect(s) broke a window and stole a brief case, laptop and tools.