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Happy weekend, Eastside!
In today’s happening-today edition: Cirque du Soleil: Echo, road-trip-worthy chicken fried steak, a beaver that stopped traffic, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Washington drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*
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📰 In the news
Breakfast comfort done right: Bellevue’s Chace’s Pancake Corral has been praised for chicken fried steak so good it’s worth a road trip, with crispy breading, tender beef, and peppery gravy at this Eastside diner — learn what makes it special.
Critter causes commuter curiosity: Redmond police encountered a determined beaver ignoring traffic and coaxed it from the roadway into nearby woods. No citations followed, but Eastside drivers are urged to be cautious at night — read the full story.
Keeping culture vibrant this winter: Amazon and Inspire Washington’s Discover What Moves You campaign launched to boost attendance for 18 arts groups in King County, hosted by Northwest African American Museum, Taylor Hoang, and Ensia — get all the campaign details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
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💎 Local business spotlight
Live music, zero fuss: Whether your week needs an organ boost or chamber-music calm, Music Guild of Saint Thomas brings free, donation-supported concerts to Medina all season, featuring local, professionally trained musicians in choir, piano, strings, and more. Effortless culture close to home, no bridge crossing required.
Fuel your library love: King County Library System Foundation helps KCLS do more for everyone, beyond public dollars, funding early literacy, digital access, and community outreach across Eastside neighborhoods. Your library card has given plenty… this is how it keeps giving back, with programs that expand stories, skills, and connection.
Train your brain, Eastside: Feeling tab-overloaded? Thrive with Neurofeedback delivers QEEG brain mapping, neurofeedback, and psychotherapy to sharpen focus, quiet anxious spirals, and improve sleep. Expect practical, brain-first care without the woo, right here in Woodinville, for kids, teens, and adults across the Eastside.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏃 2026 Kirkland Shamrock Run @ Kirkland Marina Park | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Pull on something green and join Kirkland’s Shamrock Run, with 5k, 10k, and the Lil Leprechaun dash, starting and finishing at Marina Park. Cruise Lake Washington Blvd with skyline views, supervise tiny sprinters, and register early, because savings feel luckier than any clover.
🛍 Women’s Day Out: Sip, Shop & Self-Care @ The Winemakers Reserve (Woodinville) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Treat yourself to a proper women’s day out at The Winemakers Reserve in Woodinville, where sipping, shopping, and self-care actually get along. Spring for VIP to snag a fitness or wellness class, then float between pampering, local vendors, giveaways, and Cabernet.
🔬 STEM Adventures @ Kiddie Academy of Kirkland | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Round up the kids and head to Kiddie Academy of Kirkland for a free, hands-on STEM adventure that sparks curiosity and confidence. Expect builds, tinkering, and aha moments, minus slime in your rug, plus someone else handling the mess. RSVP to snag a spot.
⛺ Summer Camps Fair @ Bellevue College | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Camp sign-up panic season is here, so skip the spreadsheet and hit the Summer Camps Fair in Bellevue. Meet vetted providers, compare programs, and get everything sorted in one lap, preserving your sanity and finding something your kids will actually love.
🎪 Cirque du Soleil: Echo @ Under The White Big Top – Marymoor Park (Redmond) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Cirque du Soleil brings Echo to Marymoor Park’s White Big Top in Redmond, a dizzying mash-up of acrobatics, music, and surreal staging. It’s an Eastside night out that wows the teens, impresses the in-laws, and gets you home before 520 becomes a parking lot.
🐰 Painted Easter Bunny @ Chelan Ridge Winery (Woodinville) | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Skip early yardwork and sip something local while you paint a charming pastel Easter bunny at Chelan Ridge Winery. It’s guided, so no art degree required, and the result is equal parts cozy, creative, and giftable, perfect for the mantel or that brunch-obsessed friend.
🐝 Pollinator Art: Sumi Ink & Watercolor Workshop @ Picket Fence Art Studio (Woodinville) | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Recruit your middle or high schooler for a screen-free art fix. At Picket Fence Art Studio with the Woodinville Garden Club, they study local blooms and pollinators, paint with Sumi ink and watercolor, master negative space, and enjoy a free class, registration required.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Eastside report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 46°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 36%
A chance of rain and snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 86%
Rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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