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City facts With nearly 55,000 residents, Redmond is the 18th-largest city in Washington and is known for being home to Microsoft Corp. and having a healthy economic base, a high quality of life and quality schools. Geographically, the city comprises more than 16 square miles between Woodinville to the north, Kirkland to the west, Bellevue to the south and Sammamish to the east. Settled in the late 1870s by Irish immigrant Luke McRedmond and New England transplants William
and Laura Perrigo, the town incorporated in 1912 with 300 residents. Many descendants of these and other early families of Redmond still live in the area. While it maintains a proud history, Redmond is also known for some of its more recent residents, including Nintendo of America, Medtronic, the popular Redmond Town Center and a number of other businesses within the technology field. Back in 2007, most city departments moved into the $40 million City Hall.
The 2014-2015 My City Redmond guide is a special section published by the Redmond Reporter on May 30, 2014. • Editor: Andy Nystrom • Publisher: Renée Walden
The Arbor Day Foundation named Redmond a 2013 Tree City USA for its commitment to effective urban forest management. To coincide with the award, on April 25 (Arbor Day) a group of Horace Mann Elementary School students (pictured) helped plant four ornamental cherry trees at Hartman Park. andy nystrom, Redmond Reporter
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Check out the library
The Redmond Regional Library is open seven days a week. Courtesy of Susan Black & Associates
The Redmond Regional Library serves the community as part of the King County Library System and is located next to the city’s municipal campus at 15990 N.E. 85th St.; (425) 8851861, www.kcls.org/redmond. It is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. The library has two large meeting rooms and a conference room available for community use and access to state-of-the-art computer technology.
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Plenty of parks The City of Redmond’s Parks and Recreation Department is committed to protecting Redmond’s natural beauty through a vibrant system of parks, open space and trails; providing residents of all ages wholesome recreational and cultural opportunities; and preserving our quality living environment for future generations. The City of Redmond offers residents many opportunities for recreation, arts, health and fitness through a variety of programs and activities, and an interactive system of parks, open spaces, trails and facilities. Here’s a look at the parks: MARYMOOR PARK 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E. in Redmond; hours: 8 a.m. to dusk. Marymoor Park is a regional park of 640 acres operated by the King County
Parks and Recreation Division. Located on the north end of Lake Sammamish, it preserves a broad expanse of the Sammamish Valley. In addition to soccer fields, ballfields and lighted tennis courts, special features of the park include a climbing wall, a radio-controlled airplane field, an off-leash exercise area for dogs, an amphitheater for outdoor concerts and the velodrome, an oval bicycle track for organized racing. ANDERSON NEIGHBORHOOD PARK 7802 168th Ave. N.E. Located in downtown Redmond, Anderson Park is the first and oldest park in the city. There are two historic cabins that can be rented, a covered picnic shelter, picnic tables, children’s play area, bicycle racks, brick plaza with outdoor stage and restrooms. [ more parks page 7 ]
People spend time in the community garden at Marymoor Park. Courtesy of Alyse Young
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[ PARKS from page 6] ARTHUR JOHNSON PARK 7901 196th Ave. N.E. Undeveloped. Partial use for passive outdoor activities. BEAR CREEK PARK Bear Creek Village and Bear Creek Partially developed park with open space. Open trail connection from Avondale to Redmond Town Center Open Space. BRIDLE TRAILS STATE PARK Three miles northeast of Bellevue, exit 17 off I-405 State park with 28 miles of soft surface horse and hiking trails for day use.
CASCADE VIEW NEIGHBORHOOD PARK 16202 N.E. 40th St. Children’s play area, tot lot, baseball/softball practice field, basketball half courts, picnic tables. DOWNTOWN PARK 161st Ave. N.E., between Redmond Way and Cleveland Street Presently features a large lawn with tables and chairs. This park provides a gathering space for public and private events and a spot to relax for downtown residents, shoppers and employees. DUDLEY CARTER PARK Corner of Leary Way and 159th Place Northeast
Just over one acre of green space with picnic tables along the Sammamish River Trail, at the junction of Leary Way. EDGE STATE PARK Corner of Northeast 83rd Street and 161st Avenue Northeast Skate park and graffiti wall. FARREL-MCWHIRTER FARM PARK 19545 Redmond Road Horse arena with trailer parking, children’s animal farm, covered picnic shelters with electricity, multiuse trails connecting to the Redmond PSE Trail, orienteering course, tire swings and nature trail. [ more PARKS page 8 ]
Nicole Evans plays with her children Anna and Ben at Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park. ANDY NYSTROM, Redmond Reporter
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GRASS LAWN COMMUNITY PARK 7031 148th Ave. N.E. Lighted tennis courts, baseball/softball fields featuring Field Turf, picnic shelter and a community building, children’s play areas including a water feature and climbing boulders, basketball courts, fitness court and trail, picnic tables, restrooms and parking. HARTMAN PARK 17300 N.E. 104th St. Seven baseball/softball fields, featuring a Field Turf infield on the Babe Ruth baseball field. Tennis courts, basketball courts, children’s play area, soccer field, picnic area, picnic tables, forest area, trails, re-
strooms and the Redmond Pool. IDYLWOOD BEACH PARK 3650 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E. Picnic tables, swimming beach, sand volleyball court, bathhouse, restrooms, parking, open space and car-top boat launch. Picnic shelter with BBQ available for rental through the Parks Recreation Office. LUKE MCREDMOND LANDING 15811 Redmond Way Picnic shelter, picnic tables, canoe launch, fishing pier for the physically challenged, open space and parking adjacent to Sammamish River Trail.
PERRIGO COMMUNITY PARK 9011 196th Ave. N.E. Tennis courts, baseball/ softball fields, sand volleyball courts, picnic tables and shelters, children’s play areas, basketball courts and fitness court. SIXTY ACRES PARK Northeast 116th Street and 154th Place Northeast Sixty Acres park offers 18 soccer fields, game grade, restrooms and parking adjacent to the Sammamish River Trail. WATERSHED PRESERVE 21760 Novelty Hill Road Watershed Preserve is a natural open space and trail system, perfectly designed for horseback riding, mountain bicycling and hiking.
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Children run through the Watershed Preserve area. Courtesy of Heather Bunten
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Follow the Redmond trails ASHFORD TRAIL Quarter-mile soft-surface equestrian and hiking trail linking Hartman Park with Avondale Road through the Ashford Park development along 180th Avenue Northeast.
and hiking within FarrelMcWhirter Park. Connects to the Nichol’s Trail on the west side which extends north to the Puget Power Trail.
EAST LAKE SAMMAMISH TRAIL (King County) Regional trail (11 miles) with connections from Issaquah to Redmond along a former railroad corridor.
HIDDEN RIDGE TRAIL Asphalt trail (one-half mile) over utility easement and sidewalk. Extends from Northeast 104th Street along Northeast 99th Street to Hartman Park. The trail connects to the 172nd Street Trail extending north from Hartman Park.
FARREL-MCWHIRTER LOOP TRAIL Soft surface trail (1.25 miles) for horseback riding
REDMOND/ PSE TRAIL This 3.1-mile trail links the Sammamish River Trail to Farrel-McWhirter Park. Soft
surface trail for horseback riding, mountain bicycling and hiking. SAMMAMISH RIVER REGIONAL TRAIL (King County) Paved multipurpose trail (9.4 miles) for bicyclists, skaters and hikers with a parallel, soft-surface trail for equestrians. Extends from Marymoor Park to Burke Gilman Trail in Bothell. TOLT PIPELINE TRAIL A 15-mile trail extending from the Sammamish River Trail south of Woodinville to Snoqualmie Valley Road over [ more trails page 10 ]
Cyclists cruise along the Sammamish River Regional Trail. andy nystrom, Redmond Reporter
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The Fray, top, and Eastside natives Nancy and Ann Wilson of Heart. Courtesy photos
[ trails from page 9] the Tolt Pipeline corridor. Soft surface trail for horseback riding, mountain bicycling and hiking. VIEWPOINT OPEN SPACE TRAIL Soft surface pedestrian trail through wooded greenbelt linking Northeast 24th Street and Bellevue’s Tam O’Shanter Park.
WATERSHED PRESERVE TRAILS Soft surface trails (7.5 miles) for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling. The Powerline and Gasline Trails are multiuse; Trillium Trail is for equestrians and hikers; Siler Mill Trail is hiking only. West entrance is for equestrians and hikers only with parking at Farrel-McWhirter
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AEG Live and King County Parks announced the initial lineup for the 2014 Marymoor Park Concert Series presented by Swedish Medical Center Redmond. The series will kick off on June 17 with Denver power-pop band The Fray and continue with the following performances: • June 24: Gavin DeGraw and Matt Nathanson with Mary Lambert • June 26: Robyn and Röyksopp • June 27: The Soulshine Tour featuring Michael Franti and Spearhead with SOJA, Brett Dennen and Trevor Hall • July 1: Heart • July 5-6: Steely Dan • July 10: Slightly Stoopid with Stephen“Ragga”Marley • July 17: Tedeschi Trucks Band with The Wood Brothers • July 19: Cheech and Chong with War • Aug. 1: Foreigner and Styx • Aug. 2: The Voice Tour • Aug. 4: Austin Mahone • Aug. 9: 107.7 The End’s Summer Camp • Aug. 12: Counting Crows with Toad the Wet Sprocket • Aug. 13: Ray LaMontagne • Aug. 19: Rebelution with Iration, The Green, Stick Figure and DJ Mackle • Aug. 23: American Idol Live! 2014 Tour For ticket information and times, visit www.marymoorconcerts.com. Additional shows will be added.
Park. Parking, restrooms and ADA-accessible boardwalk (Tree Frog Loop Trail) at south support facility off Novelty Hill Road. Trout Loop Trail is a short loop adjacent to the parking area. No pets allowed. Rangers on duty in summer. 172nd STREET TRAIL Soft surface trail (1 mile) linking Hartman Park and
the Puget Power Trail. The trail portion along the west side of Hartman Park has not been built; one must parallel 172nd Avenue Northeast across Northeast 104th Street and follow the trail along the western border of Redmond High School property through Abbey Lane III development. Connects to the Hidden Valley Trail extending east from Hartman Park.
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Get a taste of Saturday Market the air — making anyone hungry for a bite to eat. The day’s festivities began with Redmond Mayor John Marchione doing the honor of cutting the ribbon for the market’s 39th season. The crowd cheered and members of Redmond High School’s Pep Band performed to
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the alpacas out on the grassy area all day long. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October at 7730 Leary Way N.E.
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Top, Hannah Waterman weighs pears before making cider at the Martin Family Orchards booth at the May 3 Redmond Saturday Market. Right, Lee Lor (center) arranges flowers at Kao Lee Chan’s booth. Below, mushrooms aplenty. andy nystrom, Redmond Reporter
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Redmond’s premier events Redmond Lights Redmond Lights will be Dec. 6 this year at Redmond City Hall Campus. The event is a community celebration honoring the winter traditions through public gatherings, symbolic decorations and special events that reflect Redmond’s diverse population. Festivities will also be held at Redmond Town Center, at 7525 166th Ave. N.E. Activities at both locations will include musical entertainment, a visit from Santa and more. There will also be music and entertainment along the Luminary Trail. For more information, visit www.RedmondLights.com.
A large crowd gathers at Redmond Town Center for a portion of Redmond Lights. samantha pak, Redmond Reporter
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Derby Days Derby Days, in its 74th year, will be held July 11-12 at the Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 N.E. 85th St. This summer tradition began at the end of the Great Depression as a drive to raise money for downtown holiday decorations and school athletic equipment. Derby Days has activities for all ages and interests, including fitness enthusiasts, who can participate in the event’s Derby Days Dash 5K run/walk to raise money for pancreatic cancer as well as the criterium, the country’s longest-running bike race. For more information, visit www.RedmondDerbyDays.com.
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Movie time at Marymoor First Tech and Overlake Medical Clinics will present the 10th annual Movies@Marymoor Park this summer on a 40-foot inflatable screen on Wednesdays beginning on July 9 with “Frozen.” Seating begins at 7 p.m. There will also be cirque performances by The Cabiri, movie trivia and food trucks. Other movies are: • July 16: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
• July 23: “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” • July 30: “Footloose” (1984) • Aug. 6: “The Sandlot” • Aug. 13: “Monty Python & the Holy Grail” • Aug. 20: “Finding Nemo” • Aug. 27: “The Princess Bride” Pre-movie seating is $5 per person for live entertainment, vendor fair, trivia, food trucks and giveaways. Free movie seating is available following the entertainment and prize giveaways at dusk. Children ages 5 and under are always free. For more information, visit www.epiceap.com/movies-at-marymoor/
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Seniors: a world of their own As part of the City of Redmond’s Parks and Recreation Department, the Redmond Senior Center (RSC) is at the heart of programs available to older adults in the greater Redmond area. The RSC is open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. It is located at 8703 160th Ave. N.E.: (425) 556-2314, www. redmond.gov/ParksRecreation/50Plus. Although the RSC daytime programs and activities primarily serve individuals age 50 or better, all evening classes and activities are for adults ages 18 and older. The RSC uses a large volunteer team to lead programs, greet participants, help with general office duties and prepare daily meals. Activities, services and amenities at the RSC include: • Free interest groups including card games, art, music, literature and exercise
programs • Fee-based classes and workshops in a wide variety of topic areas, such as dance, arts, fitness and hobbies • Day trips and grocery shopping assistance • Nutritionally balanced hot lunches are served every weekday and the RSC also coordinates the area Meals on Wheels program • A crafter’s gallery gift shop featuring handcrafted items from local seniors • A coffee shop and lounge where seniors can socialize • A lending library and billiards room • A garden plaza with a fountain, shade canopies and lots of flowering plans • A Wii system and a wide screen digital television Call (425) 556-2314 for a free newcomers’ packet and come join the fun.
Members of the Sophisticated Swing Band entertain seniors at a veterans celebration in November. ANDY NYSTROM, Redmond Reporter
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“We create programs and events in partnership with teens, so we know what we’re doing always reflects what teens are into,” shared Casey Catherwood, a City of Redmond employee who’s worked at the Old Fire House (OFH) for more than four years. Since opening in 1992, the OFH has provided a safe, supervised community space where teens can interact and explore their interests in a place that they can call their own. The current programming format for the OFH consists of skill-building programs on Tuesdays, free drop-in activities on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and special events or concerts on Fridays. The OFH has found some of its most rewarding programs in the past year have been in partnership with other institutions, such as hosting the Pacific Science Center’s Teen Science Cafes. These presentations, in which local scientists are brought in to discuss highly academic theories regarding brain chemistry to DNA makeup in relatable terms, have seen more than 400 Redmond teens coming through the OFH, a majority of which were first-time participants. As the OFH expands programming opportunities, further partnerships continue to develop, including partners such as NPR, Whole Foods, Jet
A band rocks out at the Old Fire House. Courtesy photo City Improv and numerous Redmond High School (RHS) clubs and classes. With so many teens graduating through the program, the OFH provides opportunities for Redmond’s young people to give back. From gracing the stage to giving a presentation, OFH alumnae see the value of proudly supporting teens that follow in their footsteps. Arthur Whitten, RHS class of 2010 and recent Washington State University graduate, shared: “It’s so important that teens have a place like the Old Fire House. A place in Redmond where you can take your ideas, anything from a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to a benefit concert for the food bank, and with the help of OFH staff make it happen. The experiences I had there could have never been replicated anywhere else.” Over the past 20 years of legendary Friday concerts and events at the OFH, many musicians have
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come, gone and put out records, tapes and CDs to varying levels of success. To celebrate the achievements of these musicians, the OFH is hosting its first record swap from 1-5 p.m. on June 7. It’s a community event in which local musicians can bring old, surplus merchandise down to the teen center, rent a table and sell/trade/ or gift it to other musicians and fans. This exclusive opportunity is a great chance for teens and fans to meet some of the terrific artists and musicians who have passed through the OFH over the years. The OFH is always striving to cultivate a dynamic place for teens of all types to grow into productive, informed contributors to their community. As high school seniors continue on their path to adulthood, the OFH welcomes Redmond’s upcoming freshmen to become better oriented with all the opportunities the City of Redmond has to offer
during their high school careers. For the first time ever, the OFH is hosting a “Future Freshman” open house for graduating eighth-graders and their parents from 6-9 p.m. on June 14 with programs and presentations from RHS and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) students. The event will include tours of the OFH, demos of favorite teen programs, snacks and more. Email OFH@ Redmond.gov for more information. With a teen center as lively and diverse as Redmond itself, the OFH is the place for teens to make friends and get involved. “Basically, if I think of an idea for an event that I think is important, like a holiday toy drive or an end-of-AP-tests party, I can work with the OFH to organize it and promote it and make it happen — and it’s fun!” said Katrina Rudd, RHS ASB junior class president. If the success of this past year of programming is a sign of things to come, then the outlook remains bright for Redmond, a city that continues to go above and beyond in its approach and investment in its youth. For more information or to schedule a tour, email OFH Coordinator Rana Shmait at rshmait@ redmond.gov. Check out the OFH’s listing of summer programs, everything from parkour to improv. Go to www.redmondrecreation guide.com and click “teens.”
A well-rounded education The Lake Washington School District is the highest performing large (more than 20,000 student) public school district in the state of Washington. Its goal is to ensure that each student graduates and is prepared to lead a rewarding, responsible life as a contributing member of our community. With 51 schools and more than 25,000 students, the district spans Redmond, Kirkland and Sammamish. Redmond is home to 16 Lake Washington schools and programs — two high schools, four
April Irvin signs an anti-bullying banner during recess at Norman Rockwell Elementary School in October. samantha pak, Redmond Reporter junior high schools, 10 elementary schools —
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Redmond has a strong Mayor/Council, non-partisan form of government. Seven council members and the mayor are each elected directly by the people for staggered fouryear terms. City Council meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in council chambers at City Hall, 15670 N.E. 85th St. Regular meetings are the first and third week of the month, while study sessions are the second and fourth weeks.
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Your neighborhood fire and police departments • Redmond Fire Department (RFD) employees are assigned among seven fire stations and respond to fire and medical emergencies within the City of Redmond and also an area of unincorporated King County. RFD Station 11 Headquarters is at 8450 161st Ave. N.E. For information, call (425) 556-2900 or visit www.redmond. gov/PublicSafety/Fire MainPage. The department consists of these divisions: Administration, Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Training, Fire Prevention, and Apparatus Maintenance. More than 20,000 residents living in unincorporated King County, mainly to the east of Redmond, are in King County Fire Protection District 34 (KCFD), which contracts with the City of Redmond to provide fire and medical aid services. The district is served by a three-member board of elected commissioners, who represent the district’s residents in fire-related issues.
Redmond police officer Krista Bauer visits with residents during a National Night Out against crime block party in August. Andy Nystrom, Redmond Reporter A quick guide to fire-related services: • King County Fire Protection District 34: (425) 556-2226 • Blood-pressure checks: Any Redmond fire station • The Redmond Police Department’s mission is “To Provide Quality Policing in Partnership with the Community.” The department prides itself on being efficient and effective while building a rapport with its community. To report emergencies and suspicious activity, call 911 immediately. For more information, visit www.redmond.gov/police. The department is located at 8701 160th Ave. N.E. For information, call (425) 556-2500.
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The Redmond Historical Society’s mission is “To discover, recover, preserve, share and celebrate Redmond’s history.” The society’s office is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the historic Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 N.E. 80th St., Room 106. The society holds eight general meetings a year (January-May, and then September-November) as well as a summer picnic. The general meetings are from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of each month at the Old
Schoolhouse. Each meeting includes a presentation on some aspect of Redmond or Eastside history. In 1871, the first white settlers arrived in Redmond, and 128 years later, the Redmond Historical Society was formed. When the society held its first meeting in 1999, residents needed little convincing that Redmond’s rich local history was rapidly disappearing. Everywhere they looked, major changes were transforming the landscape of the community. To receive a monthly newsletter, call (425) 8852919 or email info@red mond historicalsociety.org.
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With Mount Rainier towering in the foreground, a man chips onto a green at Willows Run Golf Complex. Andy Nystrom, Redmond Reporter GOLF COURSES • Willows Run Golf Complex, 10402 Willows Road N.E., Redmond. • Golf Club at Redmond Ridge, 11825 Trilogy Parkway N.E., Redmond. • Brae Burn Golf and Country Club, 2409 182nd Ave. N.E., Redmond. • Sahalee Country Club, 21200 N.E. Sahalee Country Club Drive, Sammamish.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS • Redmond is home to three high schools that offer sports throughout the year: Redmond High School, The Overlake School and The Bear Creek School. Redmond competes in the 4A Kingco Conference. Overlake competes in the 1A Emerald City League. Bear Creek competes in the 2B Sea-Tac League.
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The arts abound in Redmond REDMOND ARTS PROGRAM: This city program promotes the cultural vitality of Redmond by sponsoring free arts programs in the parks, outdoor sculpture programs, art exhibits at Redmond City Hall. For information, visit www.redmond.gov/ arts. EVERGREEN FAMILY THEATRE: This nonprofit, community focused theater offers main stage productions and youth drama classes/ camps. It is located at 11500 Redmond-Woodinville Road in the Redwood Family Church building. For more information, visit www.ever greenfamilytheatre.org. REDMOND ASSOCIATION OF SPOKENWORD (RASP): Writers and lovers of poetry and prose meet in room 105 at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16660 NE 80th St. in downtown Redmond. For information, visit www.raspread.com. REDWOOD THEATRE: This community theater group performs at the Fred
Brittany Cox and Dennis McCabe rehearse for SecondStory Repertory’s production of “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” in January. Cox played Suzanne and McCabe played Gaston. andy nystrom, Redmond Reporter W. Meitzer Theatre on the City Hall Campus, 8703 160th Ave. N.E. and offers instruction in all aspects of theatrical production. For information, visit www.redwoodtheatre.org. SECONDSTORY REPERTORY: SecondStory Rep is a professional theater ensemble performing in an
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VALA EASTSIDE: A nonprofit arts organization committed to connecting artists to artists, artists to the community and the community to art. Their mission is to create venues for artists in the local area so they may share their artwork with the public at large. For information, visit www.valaeastside.org.
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