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  2004 Downtown Annual Events Calendar

What’s Happening in Downtown Bellevue

Bellevue Arts Museum Invites the Community to Meet Its New Executive Director/Chief Curator Michael Monroe
Wednesday, October 6, 2004
Issaquah
King County Library Administration Offices Community Room
960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah
7:00 – 8:00 pm

Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Bellevue
Crossroads Shopping Center Community Room
156th and NE 8th, Bellevue
7:00 - 8:00 pm

Thursday, October 14, 2004
Redmond
City of Redmond Council Chambers Redmond Public Safety Building
8701 160th Avenue NE, Redmond
7:00 – 8:00 pm


October 9
Appreciation Dinner for Governor Gary Locke We celebrate and honor Gov. Gary Locke as the only Asian American governor in the whole country. Proceeds of this event benefit the University of Washington and Washington State University's scholarship programs. Information: 206-223-0623 or jac@nwasianweekly.com This event is open to the public.

October 10
Worship with Blue Sky
sponsored by Blue Sky Vineyard Church. Church service with great music, relevant teaching from the Bible and an exciting children's program. 10:30am-12:00pm. Information: lovegod@blueskyvineyard.org or www.blueskyvineyard.org This event is open to the public.

October 12
Eighth Congressional District Debate sponsored by The Seattle Times. Get to know the two 8th district candidates Dave Ross and Dave Reichert and how they stand on the local issues that matter to you. Admission: FREE. 7:00pm-8:30pm. Information: 206-464-2132 or kkim@seattletimes.com or www.seattletimes.com/thebooth.


October 12
HIPPA Security Checkup Workshop sponsored by 3DGrid Healthcare Solutions. Training and education on new HIPPA security rules for healthcare practitioners. Admission: $20 8a-10am. Information: 206-568-3434x117 or bgreen@3dgrid.com or www.3dgrid.com

October 14
Negotiate Like the Pros
sponsored by Peak Seminars. Negotiation seminars from 1:00am - 4:30pm. Information: 206-284-5306.

October 18
Invest in Youth Luncheon sponsored by Youth Eastside Services. Keynote speaker is Bill Gates, Sr. He will speak about the Foundation's current three-year partnership with YES. Suggested donation $150. Information: 425-586-2309 or melaniew@youtheastsideservices.org or www.youtheastsideservices.org This event is open to the public

October 18-21
24th Annual Northwest Booking Conference sponsored by Arts Northwest. Annual gathering of performing arts professionals, including presenters, artists, agents, management, and associated arts organizations. Registration required. Information: 360-457-9290 or artsnw@olympus.net or www.artsnw.org This event is open to the public.

Bellevue Philharmonic 21st Annual Auction and Dinner
Doubletree Hotel
October 30, 5:30pm
425-455-4171
bellevuephil.org

November 3
Village Theatre Youth Education Luncheon.
Luncheon to help raise funds for Village Theatre's Youth Education programs reaching 38,000 local children. Information: Megan 425-392-1942 x138 This event is open to the public.

November 3
2004 Together for Women's Health Luncheon sponsored by Evergreen Healthcare Foundation & Overlake Hospital Foundation. This ninth annual fundraising event for Evergreen and Overlake hospitals provides an educational forum for women of the Eastside to learn about the critical health issues affecting them and their families. This year's luncheon is titled "Women, Power, and Choices" and features Bob Greene (Oprah's personal trainer and author of Making the Connection) as the motivational speaker. $50 per seat or $500 per table. Information: 425-688-5529 or muffie.signalness@overlakehospital.org.

November 15
Reaching Out, Rebuilding Dreams Benefit Luncheon
sponsored by Hopelink. Proceeds from the 9th annual luncheon benefit the 50,000 homeless or low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities in north and east King County served each year by Hopelink through food banks, housing, family services, emergency financial assistance, child care literacy and transportation. Opportunity to donate during the event. Information: 425-883-8430 or hbrouton@hope-link.org or www.hope-link.org This event is open to the public.

November 26 - 29
Ballet Bellevue begins their 10th season with the holiday tradition of Tchaikovsky's beloved fairy tale The Sleeping Beauty to usher in Bellevue's Magic Season. For tickets and information, call Ticket Window at 206-325-6500 or www.ticketwindowonline.com

Wintergarden Tree Lighting
Bellevue Place
November 26
425-453-5634
bellevuedowntown.com

Garden d'Lights
Bellevue Botanical Garden
November 27– January 1
5-9:30pm daily
425-452-2750
bellevuebotanical.org

Santa’s Toyland Parade
Bellevue Square
November 26
425-454-8096
bellevuesquare.com

Bellevue Magic Season

Various downtown locations
November 26 - January 2
425-453-1223
magicseason.com

Weekly Events in Downtown Bellevue

Borders Books Children’s Story Time
Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30am
Borders Books
505 Bellevue Square
425-990-8171
Border’s hosts a half-hour story time in the children’s department.
www.bordersstores.com

Borders Books Kid’s Movie Night
Friday, 7pm
Borders Books
505 Bellevue Square
425-990-8171
Make a date with your little ones and watch new release movies as well as old favorites. Free popcorn and lemonade!
www.bordersstores.com

Barnes and Noble Story Time
Saturday, 3pm
Barnes and Noble
626 106th Ave. NE
425-451-8643
Story time for the whole family! Enjoy stories from different types of genres suitable for all ages.

University Book Store Story Time with Greta
Saturday, 2pm
University Book Store
990 102nd Ave NE
425-462-4500
Enjoy stories, crafts, juice, and cookies with this talented and energetic storyteller. Ages 5-10.
www.bookstore.washington.edu

Live Jazz and Acoustic Performances
Saturday, 8pm-10pm
Starbucks Coffee
10214 NE 8th St.
425-454-0191
Come listen to music performed by a variety of artists. Free.

Live Music With Brunch
Saturday & Sunday, 10:30am-12:30pm
Gilbert’s Main Street Bagel Deli
10024 Main St.
425-455-5650
Come listen to live music as you enjoy your brunch!

Bellevue Botanical Garden Tours
Saturday & Sunday, 2pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main St.
425-452-2750
April through October, a tour begins at the visitor center. You can also arrange a free guided tour of the Garden. Wonderful for any group and a great way to entertain out-of-town guests.
www.bellevubotanical.org

Live Comedy and Entertainment presented by The City Side Lounge
Friday & Saturday, 9pm
Doubletree Hotel
818 112th Ave. NE
425-455-1515
Great food and fun live comedy entertainment.

Happy Hour and Live Entertainment
4:30pm
Daniel’s Broiler
10500 NE 8th St., 2100
425-462-4662
The lounge is open seven days a week from 4:30-6:30pm for happy hour. Half price on all glass wines, beers, specialty cocktails, and appetizers. Also, listen to live music seven days a week at 8pm, 7pm on Sundays.