In this week's City News...Participate in Redmond’s Annual Community Survey, Read the 2022 THRIVE Annual Report, Celebrate Fix a Leak Week, and more.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. King County Sexual Assault Resource Center offers a 24/7 confidential support line, robust services to people affected by sexual assault, information and educational resources, and ways to give or get involved. kcsarc.org/en/
Ever wonder what can be recycled? Or how to properly dispose of items that can’t be recycled? Find out by visiting Redmond’s new Recycling Video Library. Redmond.gov/RecyclingVideos
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Food waste is responsible for wasting 25% of global freshwater supplies each year. We can all make a difference in our own homes by using simple habits to love food and reduce waste. redmond.gov/1968/Waste-Les
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Income-eligible homeowners may qualify for full-cost coverage heat pumps, which provide both heating and cooling benefits, are energy efficient, and also act as an air filter to ensure clean, safe air in your home. Learn more and apply: energysmarteastside.org/boost
Did you know that potatoes stored near onions spoil faster than when they are stored separately? Knowing a few simple tricks and forming good habits can help us to save money, love food, and reduce waste. redmond.gov/1968/Waste-Les
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Panhandling isn’t safe and supporting it won’t solve homelessness or hunger. Instead of giving money, food, or other items, click here to learn more about addressing homelessness: redmond.gov/568/Homelessne
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Protect your identity by shredding important documents for free at the City of Redmond's shredding events. Join us on April 16 and May 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bella Bottega QFC parking lot. See the full event details in the digital Spring Focus. redmond.gov/1938/Focus---S
Food makes up 25% of the waste in the average family’s waste bucket. Make a difference this Food Waste Prevention Week by adopting simple habits to love food and reduce waste. redmond.gov/1968/Waste-Les
Celebrate Earth Month by attending a Sustainable Living class! Join us for a virtual class with a live instructor from 7 – 8 p.m. on April 25 or in person at the Redmond Library from 11 a.m. to noon on April 29. Classes are free. Registration is required. redmond.gov/SustainableLiv
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Join the Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) challenge and get your BYOC passport stamped for a chance to win prizes valued at up to $100. Join us tomorrow at Cypress Coffee Company on April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. redmond.gov/1542/Reduce-an
Light rail continues to make a positive impact on the environment. The Downtown Redmond Link Extension and the East Link Extension will connect the Eastside with the existing 1 Line, creating more sustainable ways to travel. redmond.gov/1938/Focus---S
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Did you know you can freeze raw, whole, or slightly beaten eggs for up to a year to avoid spoilage? Knowing a few simple tricks and forming good habits can help us to save money, love food, and reduce waste. redmond.gov/1968/Waste-Les
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The Puget Sound Regional Council’s (PSRC) Summer Planning Academy (SPA) is a leadership development opportunity offered free of charge to students interested in planning a better future for our region. psrc.org/our-work/summe
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Forty percent of food in America goes to waste uneaten each year. We can all make a difference in our own homes by using simple habits to love food and reduce waste. Food Waste Prevention Week, from April 10 – 16, is the perfect time to make a change. redmond.gov/1968/Waste-Les
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Be aware of partial lane closures on Cleveland Street near 161st Ave NE on April 11-13, and full lane closures on April 14 through mid-morning on April 17, due to concrete work associated with the Porch and Park project.
The average American spends $456 on food that never makes it into meals every year. We can all make a difference in our own homes by using simple habits to save money, love food, and reduce waste. redmond.gov/1968/Waste-Les
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In this week's City News...Love Food - Stop Waste, Apply for a Summer Student Leadership Opportunity, Participate in Sustainable Living Classes, and more
April is National Poetry Month, an opportunity to read and appreciate the importance of poetry and poets in society. You can discover a poem from Redmond’s own poet laureate, Laura Da’, in the spring Focus. redmond.gov/1938/Focus---S
Join the Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) challenge and get your BYOC passport stamped for a chance to win prizes valued at up to $100. Join us at Victors Celtic Coffee on April 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. redmond.gov/1542/Reduce-an
Thank you, , for visiting Redmond yesterday and for securing funding for projects that improve the lives of Redmond and Eastside residents.
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Excited to have secured $2M for HealthPoint’s new Redmond Health Center that will provide primary health & dental care to low-income members of our community.
Great to see the progress on the facility, & connect with Mayor Birney & leaders from HealthPoint & the Together Center!
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News Release: Lodging Tax Advisory Commission Seeks New Hotelier Member
As we celebrate National Volunteer Month in April, we encourage you to share your extra time to help those in the community. For example, you can partner with local nonprofit agencies and support their work or volunteer at Derby Days. redmond.gov/661/Volunteer-
Last week, Mayor Birney presented her 2023 State of the City address at a hybrid meeting hosted by OneRedmond. Mayor Birney praised the importance of community partnerships as she shared accomplishments of the past year and priorities for the future. youtube.com/watch?v=ofO73J
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This week, Mayor Birney proclaimed April as Poetry Month! The City’s Arts and Culture Commission and Cultural Arts program strive to make poetry accessible to everyone in our community: redmond.gov/DocumentCenter
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The Wastemobile will visit Redmond from 10 am to 5 pm on April 7 – 9 at Home Depot (17777 NE 76th Street, Redmond). Dispose of up to 50 gallons of household hazardous waste for no fee. Visit their website for details on what is and is not accepted. ow.ly/uOef50Nz9eC
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It’s Earth Month! Read the digital spring Focus newsletter, which includes expanded features about ensuring our sustainable future. There are classes, workshops, events, and other opportunities that highlight the City’s commitment to sustainability. redmond.gov/1938/Focus---S
In this week's City News...View the State of the City Address, Celebrate Earth Month, Safely Dispose of Hazardous Chemicals, and more
Ever wonder what can be recycled? Or how to properly dispose of items that can’t be recycled? Find out by visiting Redmond’s new Recycling Video Library. Redmond.gov/RecyclingVideos
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The Idylwood neighborhood recently experienced a water main break. Redmond staff quickly fixed the broken pipeline and restored water service. When a water main breaks, water discoloration does not indicate that the water is unsafe to drink. redmond.gov/233/DrinkingWa
Redmond hospitality businesses may be eligible for a one-time grant if they were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis through the Washington Hospitality Grants program. Learn more: wahospitalitygrants.com
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Keep Redmond clean by picking up after your pet. Pet waste contains harmful bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella that gets into storm drains after rainfall and then flows into rivers, lakes, and streams. Find more ways to keep Redmond clean and green at redmond.gov/1225/Taking-Ac
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The 2023 Derby Do-Gooder Scholarship is now open for applications. News Release: Redmond Seeks Applicants for Derby Days "Do-Gooder" Scholarship
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A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) is seeking volunteer applications to serve on the Community Advisory Board (CAB) to help ARCH staff evaluate local housing project funding proposals. Applications will be open until the position is filled. archhousing.org/news/volunteer
Tnnual State of the City address is Thursday, March 30, at 8:45 a.m. Free registration through OneRedmond is required to attend either in-person at Redmond City Hall or virtually through Teams.
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The digital version of the spring Focus newsletter is available online, with expanded features about ensuring our sustainable future. The digital version can be translated into more than 100 languages using the website’s Google Translate tool. redmond.gov/1938/Focus---S
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In this week's City News...Join us for the 2023 State of the City Address, Read the Spring Focus Newsletter, and more
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Don’t forget to complete Redmond’s annual community survey by Friday, March 31, and provide your feedback about what the City is doing well and what can be improved. All responses will remain confidential. thepollingplace.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9p
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Ever wonder what can be recycled? Or how to properly dispose of items that can’t be recycled? Find out by visiting Redmond’s new Recycling Video Library. Redmond.gov/RecyclingVideos
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Every summer, the City of Redmond Parks and Recreation Department hires seasonal maintenance aides to help us keep our parks and trails clean and safe. If you are looking for a fun, outdoor opportunity this year – come work with us! ow.ly/CLGB50NqKUH
