Category: Community Bulletin

Mission InspirEd will be offering free, weekly classes for elementary and middle school students starting the week of January 23rd.

They have qualified instructors, teaching topics ranging from Introductory Business to Intermediate Java!

Spots fill up quickly, so make sure to sign up as soon as possible.

Learn more at http://missioninspired.org/classes or view the flyer for more information.

Bellevue East Little League is happy to announce the opening of their Winter Clinic and Spring Season registration for T-Ball, Baseball, and Softball for boys and girls between the ages 4-16. Winter Clinic starts in January.  Evaluations begin in February with the season for baseball/softball starting shortly thereafter.

Find their season schedule at https://www.bellevueeastll.org/schedule/ or sign up today at https://www.bellevueeastll.org/registration.

425 Kids Chess, a local group of high school and middle school students, offers free weekly group and 1-on-1 chess lessons for elementary school students online! We provide fun, interactive learning, with mentors who are dedicated to helping students grow.

To sign up or learn more, visit https://425kidschess.com or email 425kidschess@gmail.com

11th grade GS Troop is offering a Parents’ Night out for K-6th students at Crossroads Mall Community Room from 5:00-8:30pm. Cost is $25 per camper (additional siblings are $20).

Looking for ways to help in our community? The Youth Leadership committee has organized safe and fun in-person events! On December 5th we’ll make cards of encouragement and assemble snack bags for the experiencing homelessness.

The Stroum Jewish Community Center has created some wonderful Hanukkah programming at locations across the Eastside for families this year! 

SJCC has created a series of FREE pop up events, called “Hands on Hanukkah.” SJCC Staff will be at six different locations throughout the Seattle area to celebrate the holiday with arts and crafts and tasty treats for children of all ages. We invite families of all faiths to join us and learn about the miracle of Hanukkah!

Eastside Locations:

·       Mercer Island Farmers Market on Nov 21 from 10am-3pm
·       Family Night at Redmond Lights on Dec 3rd at 5:30pm
·       Temple B’Nai Torah on Dec 4th from 12-2pm
·       Bellevue Botanical Garden d’Lights on Dec 4th from 4-6pm

Each fall, the Sammamish High School Senior Parents sponsor a Holiday Poinsettia and Wreath Sale. These make wonderful gifts for family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. All proceeds benefit the current senior class & their graduation events!

Order by November 4th  at the link below and pick up in front of Sammamish High School on Nov 23rd  3:00 – 6:00pm: https://sammamishptsa.weebly.com/class-of-2022.html

The Bridle Trails Park Foundation invites you to a Family Halloween in the Forest Saturday, October 30th!

1K Scavenger Hunt & 5K Run

1K Scavenger Hunt: 9am – 1pm
5K Run: 8am-10am
State Parks Interpretive Specialist with Owl Specimens & Activities
Halloween treats for all
Costumes are encouraged
Dress accordingly as this event is rain or shine
Location: Bridle Trails State Park – Main Entrance: 5300 116th Ave NE, Kirkland