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JUNE 2020 PUBLISHER

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#BellevueStrong THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING, YET MOST

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REWARDING TO CREATE. We are all in the midst of adapting to this new “nor-

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who have been negatively affected – due to health, employment, mental health, and more. And the news reminds of this daily. In light of this, this issue has been the most rewarding because we focused on only the positive stories coming out of this.

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We hope this issue can be a keepsake of the positive things that have happened in our community during this time. We hope it can be a break from social media and the news. We hope it's a reminder to continue to support local businesses, and pay attention to all the “Good News” that continues to come from our area. As I write this letter in April, it’s too soon to tell where we will be by the time this issue hits homes. My hope is that things are on their way back to “normal,” but if not, I’m confident this community will continue to thrive together.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2020

FEATURES 16 Positive Leadership

Bellevue Leaders Share Words of Encouragement in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic

20 Support Local How Our Community Can Help Local Businesses Through These Uncertain Times

26 The Swap Exchange Business in the Barter Economy

30 The Table Less Traveled How One Travel Business Adapted

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Eastside First Responders Show Support for Overlake Frontline Healthcare Heroes The Bellevue Fire Department, Mercer Island Fire Department, TriMed Ambulance and other local first responders staged a celebration outside of Overlake Medical Center's emergency department during a shift change on April 16th â€” during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The celebration was a show of support for the brave healthcare workers at Overlake Medical Centers & Clinics.

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#BellevueStrong Businesses and residents tagged @BellevueLifestyle on Instagram with positive stories from our community during the COVID-19 Stay Home, Stay Safe order. Businesses adapted, innovated, volunteered, and helped keep our community positive, safe, and healthy. For more acts of kindness, search #BellevueStrong on Instagram.

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ON FEBRUARY 29, 2020, WASHINGTON STATE BECAME THE UNITED STATES EPICENTER OF THE COVID19 PANDEMIC. Within hours of the escalating emergency at a local nursing home, school closures were announced, toilet paper shortages reported, and our daily dance with uncertainty began. We still don’t know how long it will take, or if, our habits and routines will return to the way they were. In the earliest days of the response we could only wonder and speculate about how life would change and how we would respond to what is likely to be the crisis of our lifetimes. Yet now that we have been home for awhile, we have learned something important about you, about me, about us. We are amazing on-the-job learners. We are creative, adaptable, efficient, compassionate, ridiculous, petulant, impatient, long-suffering, hilarious, intuitive, lazy, and at the same time, incredibly productive, beings. We are good neighbors, bad singers, new bakers and old arguments. We howl at the moon and coo at new babies. We are teachers and students, givers and takers, and now, even cotton mask makers. We cry at commercials, and then yell at the news, like it’s our job. It is our job. We buy groceries for neighbors, and snap at our parents. We mourn for the lost, and pine for celebrations and moments unrealized. We study and learn, wash up, glove up, love up. And when we venture outside, we long for inside, we step lightly and act cautious, like its our job. We are doing a job. We stuff bears in windows and light the skies blue, we give thanks to the strangers doing jobs we can’t do. We buy flowers from farmers and fight with our kids, and then we zoom into meetings right from our beds. We sing praises for teachers and take pictures of food. Sometimes we TikTok, it depends on our mood. We have a big job, and we must work from home, with a paycheck or no. Each day we clock in and check out, then we clock out and check in. Reverse that the next day, we’ll do it again. We are kindness and madness, generosity and greed. We soar to new heights and then fall to our knees. We are days and nights upside down, outside smile, inside frown. We stay home and stay healthy for the good of our town. Be well and read on for words of encouragement from some local leaders.

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Kemper Freeman CHAIRMAN AND CEO; KEMPER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, THE BELLEVUE COLLECTION We are all experiencing these uncertain and difficult times together. As a 3rd-generation resident of the Eastside and your neighbor, I want to express my personal thanks and gratitude to this remarkable community. To the first responders, medical professionals and neighbors performing essential work and services, thank you. Many of you have forgone personal safety and precious time with family in order to serve your neighbors and community. My heartfelt recognition to critical businesses and employees serving the needs of our most vulnerable. I am humbled by your efforts. Bellevue is uniquely positioned to be the leading example of how to overcome the challenges before us. Some of the most innovative and growth-minded businesses are right here in our backyard, making this one of the most promising and resilient business climates in the country. At The Bellevue Collection, we are working tirelessly to ensure a healthy environment for our guests’ return to shopping, dining and enjoying time with family and friends. I look forward to the day we will soon come back together, celebrate the well-being of this community, and warmly welcome you back to The Collection. CONTINUED >

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Lynne Robinson MAYOR OF BELLEVUE "As we navigate these uncharted waters together, and cope with the overwhelming challenges from the novel coronavirus outbreak, I want to provide some positive observations from Bellevue: We are witnessing the strength of the Eastside. Nonprofits and businesses are working together like never before to attend to the needs of all our residents.There is a sense of community and collaboration. Supply drives for our first responders, our hospitals and our non-profits have engaged residents and businesses together for the benefit of the common good. I know how hard this is for the many who are ill, who have families to care for, whose businesses have been compromised or who have lost a loved one. But in the end, we will be a stronger, more cohesive and more resilient community. Please be sure to check the COB website daily for updated information and resources. And feel free to email me at lrobinson@bellevuewa.gov if you are unable to find the help that you need. Stay in and stay safe."

Joe Fain PRESIDENT, BELLEVUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "For possibly the first time in history the entire world is living a shared experience - but that experience is very different for each of us. Fear, anger, ambivalence, restlessness; there is no right or wrong way to feel at a time like this, but there are many right ways to act. That’s what our community has done through countless acts from feeding hospital staff and first responders, donating to nonprofits, delivering food to school kids, supporting local businesses, and by looking after one another. We don’t yet know what life will look like on the other side of this or how long it will take to get there. But if we continue to display the level of service and compassion that we’ve shown since this began the Eastside and the world we wake up to will be pretty great place to live."

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Arthur Emery BELLEVUE SCHOOL FOUNDATION, BOARD PRESIDENT "From the shores of Lake Washington to the shores of Lake Sammamish, our community's commitment to its members is bar none, particularly in the support of our students. As the President of the Bellevue Schools Foundation, I have been humbled by the incredibly important role we have been asked to fill during this crisis. When our schools closed, we immediately diverted $50,000 of unused program funds to feed our most vulnerable students and support our city's frontline healthcare workers. The outpouring of support from our donors has been immediate, robust, and deeply needed. It is a testament to the values that hold our community together. Whether we are patronizing our local bars and restaurants or donating to our local organizations, our community is throwing its full resources behind each and every one of us. There is nothing more inspiring than the collective action of a driven, successful, and committed group of people. I could not be prouder to be our President this year or prouder to be a member of Bellevue's generous and supportive community. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your generosity. And thank you for your compassion for our most in-need families during this time." CityLifestyle.com/BellevueWA

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PURPLE CAFÉ & WINE BAR Our team is looking forward to the restaurant industry getting back to normal so we can serve our loyal customers. Until then, we are opening our extensive wine cellar so you can enjoy our wine list in the comfort of your own home at 50% of the menu price. You can order online at heavybottleshop.com or contact our sommelier team via text/email/call for a more curated experience. Hundreds of selections are available from Purple Bellevue as well as from our other locations in Seattle and Woodinville.

CEPAE AND L’EXPERIENCE PARIS Cepae/L’Experience Paris is still open at its Bellevue (106th Ave NE and NE 2nd St) and Mercer Island locations, offering its line of fresh pastries and hot beverages as well as made-to-order French desserts and over 120 different bottles of wine. In addition, their chefs have been creating new daily menus, for example: Crab blini, Duck confit with truffle chips, trio of French cheese and Pineapple and Orange cake, for $29 per person. To order, go to its website lexperienceparis.com

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or call 206-232-1623. Cepae’s adjusted hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm.

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CENTRAL BAR + RESTAURANT When you enter Central, you know it’s a safe, local place for food, fun and cocktails. It’s where you’ve celebrated life, friendship and family moments through food and drink. When COVID-19 had other restaurants closing, the Brazens quickly transformed their restaurant and created a state-of-the-art online ordering platform with incredible takeout options. They also kept their community together by creating Virtual Zoom Happy Hours to connect their regulars and Zoom Catch-ups to keep their staff connected. They’ve partnered with Bellevue Chamber, Bellevue Breakfast Rotary and several prominent local doctors to donate over 800 meals to local hospitals. They also partnered with Kemper Development to donate two meals for each takeout order to Bellevue Lifespring to feed hungry children who are out of school. A true community pillar, the Central team is doing

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JUJUBEET CAFÉ A note from the owner It is well into the evening and I am doing a regular inspection round, visiting our three Jujubeet stores and our brand-new production facility. Are the freezers still running properly? Any issues with the plumbing? My heart is sad as I look at these beautiful spaces that used to be humming with activity, cranking out only the healthiest food and beverage. After a severe drop in revenue following the necessary COVID-19 regulations, I had to close Jujubeet entirely and furlough all my employees. I have an amazing team of some 35 people that formed the heart of this company that was founded to make healthy waves in our community. Yet, I am hopeful and optimistic. Hopeful that we will be able to re-assemble our team and re-open Jujubeet – and optimistic that our awesome customers will return in force to give us the support we need to bring Jujubeet back to life and once again make healthy waves. *open for takeout and delivery. Order online at https://jujubeet.com/ CONTINUED >

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THE LAKEHOUSE A note from Chef Jason Wilson Since we opened, the focus of The Lakehouse has always been about the community and area we call home and we feel it's important to respond to the people of Bellevue during their "new normal.” We are offering a takeout menu built around comfort food, wine and cocktail kits, as well as staples and pantry items, including our signature granola. We will continue offering our takeout menu through the re-opening, so guests can still enjoy The Lakehouse style farm fresh comfort food while maintaining safe social distancing. *order online at http://thelakehousebellevue.com/

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bottles or more, curbside pickup 7 days a week, a special 3-pack benefitting Mary’s Place designed to be food friendly, and family meal boxes for their Wine Club members in partnership with Lagana Foods + Mainstay Provisions. Also, make sure to not miss their #MatthewsAtHome

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ASCEND PRIME Our goal is to bring the same level of innovation and creativity you'd expect from Ascend Prime, right to your home. The new 'Best View' in the Puget Sound is the one on your dinner table. In addition to full ready-to-eat, 3-Course Chef-Prepared Dinners, we are also offering Chef-Driven Recipe Kits. Learn how to cook like a professional Ascend Chef with real recipes and instructions from Executive Chef, Harold Donahue. A fun, interactive activity to spark joy in your home and satisfy your palate all in one. We have options for all dietary preferences, kids meals, bottles of wine, desserts, and more. All of our packaging is recyclable and hotitems come with re-heat instructions in dishwasher and microwave safe containers for enjoyable leftovers or the option to purchase multiple meals to enjoy throughout the week. We understand these are difficult times. Missing out on celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, date nights, or just bonding over amazing dining experiences shouldn’t be part of the stress.

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BIS ON MAIN Bis on Main remains open for curbside pickup of your favorite food and drinks! Simply call Bis on Main, place your order and voila! In about 10-30 minutes later, simply pull around to the back of the restaurant to the valet and grab your dinner, without leaving your car. Wine and spirits to-go are available at better than retail pricing as well. You can view the special to-go menu at: bisonmain.com or call the restaurant at 425-455-2033 from 11:00am – 7:00pm.

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GILBERT’S ON MAIN Gilbert’s on Main has been serving the community in Old Bellevue gourmet sandwiches and food for more than 25 years. A delicatessen is more a social institution than it is a restaurant. Gilbert’s is warm and convivial with a strong sense of place.

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That next level goes beyond trading household items to trading entire households. For example, an article in Bloomberg recently described a transaction at the company: A home flipper spent a lot of money buying and remodeling a home in Leavenworth that was listed for $1.2 million. Now, he’s willing to accept part of that payment in “BizX dollars,” which he can use as credit to trade for services with other BizX members — electricians, landscapers, painters — so he can buy and flip other houses. “In the barter economy, you are richer than you think,” says Bagga. “The pandemic has impacted many businesses. Most of these companies have capacity but are tight on cash, and bartering allows them to use what they have to get what they need.” Bartering has long been a common tool among savvy business owners. Bob Bagga, Founder of BizX

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YOUR DIGITAL DESTINATION FOR LOCAL LIVING

TRAVEL DESTINATION ARTICLE SUSAN GEORGE

The Table Less Traveled HOW ONE TRAVEL BUSINESS ADAPTED TO KEEP PEOPLE CONNECTED

I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF CHATTING WITH ANNIE CHENG, OWNER OF "THE TABLE LESS TRAVELED" TO DISCUSS HOW HER COMPANY HAS WEATHERED THE COVID-19 STORM BY KEEPING CONNECTION WITH ONE ANOTHER THEIR TOP PRIORITY. BL: WHAT IS THE TABLE LESS TRAVELED? AC: The Table Less Traveled is a boutique tour operator that leads small-group trips for the culture and cuisine curious. We introduce travelers to undiscovered, private venues like having dinner in our friends' homes, learning how to cook their grandmothers' recipes, and seeing how different artisan products are grown or made. We currently host travelers in Italy, Peru, Malaysia, and Japan and are expanding destinations every year. BL: WHEN COVID-19 STARTED TO SPREAD AND RESTRICTIONS ON TRAVEL STARTED TO ARISE, WHAT WAS YOUR THOUGHT PROCESS REGARDING YOUR BUSINESS AND HOW IT MAY HAVE TO CHANGE? AC: In February, when travel restrictions started landing In Asia, we decided to postpone our small group tour to Malaysia which was scheduled for March 2020. It was a difficult decision as I was mentally prepared and excited to visit all our friends, meander through beloved markets, eat tropical fruits and delicious food, and explore wildlife in the rainforest. As were our travelers who were disappointed in the delay. Now, we are all grateful we made the decision to postpone until March 2021. In talking with other entrepreneurs and friends in the travel industry, my level of concern increased. One morning, as I headed into the office, a friend called me, panicked about her business and potential layoffs for all her employees. At that time, it dawned on me that as tourism became obsolete, income for our business would stop. Cash flow would stop. All expected profits for the year would stop, or be uncertain at best. Expenses would continue.

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What did I want? To be able to continue to employ our team. To support our international friends and partners who were also out of work. To continue providing value. To build community. And to continue staying true to our mission and values. BL: HOW SPECIFICALLY HAVE YOU ADAPTED? AC: We decided to launch live, virtual, interactive cooking classes with our chefs and friends from

Travelers dine at our friend Marika’s beautiful home garden overlooking Positano on our Heart of Italy Tour

around the world. At the same time, across borders, boundaries, and travel restrictions, you can learn from a chef how to make pasta, tiramisu, lomo saltado (Peruvian beef stir fry), and a variety of other traditional dishes. The chefs often also share about their lives, what quarantine is like for them, the significance of the recipes, and history of the region that formed the dish they prepare with us. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage - whether it be about if their dough is rising properly, if they need to substitute ingredients because they couldn't find yeast, or introducing their dog running through the background of the Zoom session. Our classes are about genuinely being you, and genuinely connecting with our chefs who are genuinely themselves. BL: WHAT SURPRISING POSITIVES HAVE COME OUT OF THESE VIRTUAL COOKING CLASSES? AC: It was a complete gamble whether we would have any success launching this new product. The most surprising positive impacts have been on the chefs and participants. The warm reception of these classes have allowed us to support others through a challenging time. It's an escape for folks, for an hour or two, to connect, laugh, take a break, and enjoy sharing an experience with new friends. We launched and hosted a little over a week of classes in March. And when we sent contributions to our chefs for the classes they taught, the responses were emotionally overwhelming...

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Taste of Peru travelers enjoying a Pisco sour after a cooking class, with the lights of Cusco behind them.

Posing with the wheels of cheese at a Parmigiano-Reggiano factory on a Heart of Italy Tour

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Taste of Peru travelers learning to cook traditional Peruvian dishes in a kitchen overlooking the city of Cusco.

"I think the unique part of this is experience is that these chefs are in different countries and that cultural exposure is priceless."

Learning to cook traditional â€œlomo saltadoâ€? with Chef Nacho on the Taste of Peru Tour.

Heart of Italy travelers learning to make homemade pizza from a Chef in Sorrento, Italy.

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For Marika in Positano, Italy - it meant that by teach-

shared experiences. Our team is diligent about prompt-

ing 3 classes, her family made the same amount of

ing each other to evaluate new ideas against whether

income as 2 weeks of their convenience shop being

they align with our values. And although we cannot share

open. It meant her brother, Emanuele, who also works

experiences in other countries right now, I believe our

in the shop, can rest a little easier knowing that with

team has maintained the core of our mission. Early in

one child at home, and a baby due in August, he'll have

this crisis we came to a collective stance that we would

something to support his growing family.

rather lose the business and our jobs while sticking to

From a participant - " I think the unique part of this is experience is that these chefs are in different countries and that cultural exposure is priceless."

our values, than to compromise on our beliefs to survive. We are also confident that at some point, travel will resume, and we will be able to visit our friends around the world. And if we can survive as a company during

BL: YOU ARE OFFERING A “PAY WHAT YOU CAN”

this time, we will be ready to introduce our cooking

FOR CLASSES FROM CHEFS FROM AROUND THE

class participants to the chefs they've come to love

WORLD; WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO OFFER SUCH

through our virtual time together.

A GENEROUS OPPORTUNITY? AC: When we first settled on this idea of virtual

BL: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE OTHER BUSI-

cooking classes, I started calling friends from around

NESSES WONDERING HOW TO STAY RELEVANT

the world to see if they would be interested in teaching.

AND AFLOAT DURING THIS TIME?

I explained that a primary goal was to support them

AC: I don't know if I'm in any position to "give

during this time but I wasn't sure how to price an offer-

advice" but I will say what has helped me the most.

ing so outside our normal services, and I wanted to cre-

And that has been three things. (1) Considering what

ate a place where people could share, and I wasn't sure

we are uniquely positioned to do to add value to com-

what we could pay the chefs, but I wanted their input on

munities during this time. (2) Evaluating decisions

what would be reasonable and helpful. Overwhelmingly,

about our new product ideas against our mission

all chefs gave me a similar answer, "Annie, this is not

and values. Do they align or do they not? And staying

about money. This is about humanity. Let's do it. And if

true to the hard decisions if they are not aligned. (3)

it works, then we will figure it out."

Cultivating a team of people that believe in our mis-

At the same time, schools in our state were closing

sion and give life to our values and culture.

down and parents were concerned about how to educate kids from home. There were also people losing

BL: ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE US TO KNOW

their jobs left and right and unemployment skyrocketed.

ABOUT THE TABLE LESS TRAVELED?

These situations happening in tandem led us to the structure of "pay what you can".

AC: For me, this started as a passion project. Something I believe in, that gave me my own corner of

Community is not a limiting concept. We believe

space to operate in where I found joy and life creating

everybody should have the opportunity to be included

something meaningful for others. Regardless of busi-

regardless of their financial situation. And we are grate-

ness circumstances, I think all entrepreneurs have an

ful for every participant, whether you can pay $0 or $150

opportunity to look inward right now about what mat-

or more. It brings life to us, our chefs, and the other

ters most to them. To re-frame, restructure, re-position,

friends cooking "in the room".

and reconsider how they've run their businesses and whether it further gives life to their vision.

BL: HOW HAS SHIFTING TO VIRTUAL SESSIONS

This is not to devalue the concern I have for many

ONLY CHANGED THE MISSION OF TABLE LESS

companies who are uncertain about their futures. Just as

TRAVELED, IF AT ALL?

I am still completely uncertain about our future. But what

AC: One of the beautiful things about our shift to

I do know, is that in this time of difficulty and hardship, I

virtual cooking classes has been the ability to maintain

have decided where our priorities and values lie. And we

our dedication to our mission of uniting people through

will do everything to protect them.

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the good news ARTICLE HEIJA NUNN

DURING A TIME WHEN MOST OF WHAT WE SEE AND HEAR FROM MEDIA INDUCES ANXIETY, FEAR, AND CONFUSION, A DOSE OF POSITIVITY AND STORIES OF ACTS OF KINDNESS CAN HELP SOOTHE. Truly there is a silver lining that exists when we pay attention, and we are fortunate to be part of community that is willing and able to help, support, and create uplifting new possibilities. Bellevue Lifestyle is proud share some of this local "Good News" with you.

Scissor! Camera! Cut! Jessi Sites, Entrepreneur Jessi Sites, a Medina Mom and small business owner, leads an active online life when she is not working. She says she was inspired to to contribute her skills early in the Stay at Home order, “in that weird time in between being told not to wear masks, and then being told it was a good idea.” Medical grade masks were in short supply, even for frontline response workers, so she fashioned a solution for the average person. She pulled out her oversupply of loud printed, stretchy leggings, and decided to create a mask-making tutorial video that went viral. With her eleven year old son operating the camera, they shot the video in one take, “Honestly, I thought maybe 50 of my friends would watch it,” said Sites. The video ended up with 700k views on Facebook and when Jessi created her new YouTube channel called Life Soup, it attracted another 600k views. Spending time at home has given her both a valuable lesson, “Put a little effort into hair and makeup before you put anything out!” and a reminder to look for silver linings, like the simple pleasure of a scaled down backyard birthday party and time to make homemade cookies. “I hope we don”t lose this,” she said. 34

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A Good Neighbor Amazon On every normal school day there are 3,500 Bellevue students who rely on free school breakfast and lunch for nutrition. When schools closed, Bellevue School District and the community had to act quickly to find and provide immediate solutions for kids and families in need of food and essential supplies. Bellevue LifeSpring, is a non-profit that has been working since 1911 to foster stability and self-sufficiency for Bellevue’s children and their families, through programs that provide food, clothing, education and emergency assistance. The organization worked strategically with the School District to provide grocery gift cards and other assistance, but transportation barriers meant access to emergency resources remained difficult for many families. Enter our new Bellevue neighbor, Amazon, who’s commitment to “Right Now Needs” in the communities they serve helped solve the transportation barrier issue. Amazon’s donation and partnership with Bellevue LifeSpring, made it possible for families in isolation, or without transportation, to utilize credits to have eligible grocery, food, health and personal care items delivered directly to their homes. “Amazon has been an incredible partner during this Jennifer Fischer, Bellevue Lifespring

critical time,” says Jennifer Fischer, executive director for Bellevue LifeSpring, “They came to the table with an immediate solution to fill an important gap. Working together, we are ensuring that hunger is not another symptom of this virus.”

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Curb to Table Angela Rozmyn Director of Sustainable Development, Natural and Built Environments LLC Angela Rozmyn knows how to draw a crowd. In addition to her day job, she writes a personal finance blog called TreadLightlyRetireEarly. com and runs an associated 15,000 member women’s personal finance Facebook group. An avowed foodie and community advocate she started the popular new Facebook group called Eastside Restaurant Support. Rozmyn was inspired by a similar group in Seattle to use her expertise to give herself and others a way to support the hard hit local restaurant industry and frontline workers, “We live in a time where its easy to feel helpless, especially if you don’t work in a frontline job. So many people, like me, are still in decent financial situations and want to know how they can help. This group encourages a focus on our local community, and gives people a tangible way to make a difference right now.” The group has grown quickly to over 4,500 members and has become a go to place for restaurant recommendations, menu tips and insider secrets, it has also spawned an interactive map to track restaurants open during the stay at home order. The group saw over 35,000 engagements in its first month, with Angela and moderators encouraging interaction with questions and themes like #TakeoutTuesday and #FrontlineFriday to inspire members to share their own stories about the restaurants they own, work at and support. Angela’s family has diverted their travel budget to take out and will remember this as a time when so many people stepped up to help. “Especially in hard times, it helps to look to those who are doing good. We are all in this together.”

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organic, ARTICLE GIA LUCIANO

FILLING + 6-8 Granny Smith apples (depending on size) + ½ cup of organic coconut sugar + 2-4 tablespoons of organic unbleached flour + 1 tablespoon of cinnamon + 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice + 2 tablespoons of organic butter finely chopped Peel and cut the apples into thick slices, place in a bowl and toss with lemon juice. Add coconut sugar, organic butter, cinnamon and organic

CRUST + 2 ½ cups organic unbleached flour

unbleached flour and mix. You should see the apples starting to sweat and form a coating. Let sit while you make the crust

all -

+ 10 tablespoons organic butter (very chilled and cut into tiny cubes) + ½ cup organic all vegetable shortening + 4-6 tablespoons cold water (I usually put ice cubes in a small bowl of water and let it sit) + 1 pinch of organic pink salt Place flour in a food processor with cutting metal blade, add butter and shortening, slowly pulse your processor to cut up butter and shortening. Add two tablespoon of water at a time and

american

pulse a few more times. After four tablespoons of water, check to see if the flour holds together. The dough should look crumbly if it does not add two more tablespoons of water and pulse again.

Grease and flour the pie dish and place the one

I find I usually use six tablespoons, be sure that it

circle on the bottom. Poke several holes with a fork.

does not get wet and sticky if it is too wet add a

Pour apples into the pie dish and cover with the

little flour and pulse. Pour out dough onto a cut-

other dough circle. Press the edges together with a

ting board that is floured and press together to

fork. Cut several slits around the pie.

form a ball and knead the dough. Bake pie at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. 5 minDivide the dough in half and roll out each half of

utes before it's done you can brush melted butter and

the dough and cut two circles that are 2 inches

sprinkle organic coconut sugar on top, pop back in

wider than you pie dish. I use a 9-inch pie dish.

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THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE

BELLEVUE REAL ESTATE MARKET LUXURY REALTOR MOYA SKILLMAN OF TEAM FOSTER SHARES HER INSIGHT

THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 CONTINUES TO RESHAPE THE WAY OUR WORLD IS INTERCONNECTED, FROM HOW WE LIVE OUR DAILY LIVES, TO HOW WE CONDUCT BUSINESS. The real estate industry has experienced shifts, and Bellevue Lifestyle asked luxury real estate expert, Moya Skillman, to share potential impacts.

1. REAL ESTATE SERVICES HAVE BEEN DEEMED ESSENTIAL IN WASHINGTON STATE. WHAT HEALTH PRECAUTIONS HAS YOUR TEAM IMPLEMENTED CURRENTLY AND GOING FORWARD? Client safety is our number one priority. Luckily we are “Type A” planners, so we were ahead of the curve in stocking up on supplies. For each showing we wear a mask, gloves, shoe covers and we use sanitizing wipes to clean surfaces. We remind the buyer’s agent to bring gloves etc., and we keep extras on hand in case they forget. We limit only two people in the house at a time. After the showing we wipe the surfaces again and dispose of everything.

4. ANY ANTICIPATED CHANGES IN SUPPLY? We do expect to see more homes on the market this summer. Homes that weren’t able to come on during the Stay Home order will now be ready and available.

2. ANY ANTICIPATED CHANGES IN PRICING?

Presentation and pricing will be more important than

The market has remained strong even during the shut

ever in order to compete. It will be extremely important

down. In the $2 million and under category the market is

to work with an experienced, full-service agent who can

still very active and seeing many offers. We had a strong

guide you in this evolving market.

market going into this crisis, and there is still quite a bit of demand. We do expect a slight correction on pricing, but it's too soon to really tell if and when that will happen.

5.ANY EFFECTS ON LISTING AND CLOSING TIME? The pre-market listing phase of getting a home ready has experienced delays because of the construction

3. ANY ANTICIPATED CHANGES IN DEMAND?

moratorium. It has been difficult to get homes ready

We are forecast a lot of “micro” markets. Hot neigh-

for market in a safe way if they are occupied. But that’s

borhoods and then more balanced markets in other

changing. For closing timelines, we have seen some

areas. We have seen an increase in contingent offers and

slight delays with lending and mortgage changes;

homes without multiple offers where buyers can take a

another reason to work with an experienced agent who

bit more time to decide. Definitely the window of oppor-

knows how to navigate the financing process and see

tunity will be opening in some areas.

the transaction through to a successful closing.

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