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Good morning, Eastside! In today’s edition: AI-brewed matcha at Unique Green Tea, a Pagliacci Pizza grand opening, a crow roosting lecture, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Fostering connection and growth: Eastside Counseling Center in Bellevue has expanded group therapy, adding small-group formats and session availability to meet mental health needs. All groups are led by therapists trained in trauma-informed care — learn more about the programs.
Advancing cardiac patient care: Kestra Medical Technologies will present at the 44th J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 13, highlighting its cardiovascular technology. A live webcast and replay will be available at 2:15 p.m — get all the details.
What recovering residents should know: King County has moved into flood recovery after December storms, launched a website with resources, and plans Disaster Assistance Centers to help residents apply for state assistance — learn how to get assistance.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Time-honored flavor meets innovation: Unique Green Tea is now open in Downtown Bellevue, blending AI-powered beverage prep with a modern tea concept. The menu spotlights 15th century-already, a signature matcha made with a traditional triple scenting method for layered aroma and flavor. Read the full story.
Hands-on STEAM fix: Cabin fever? KidsQuest Children’s Museum delivers playful science: tinkering, splashing, and building that wears them out while sneaking in learning. A quick, zero-guilt win for parents who want fun this week, minus the sugar rush.
Saucy burrito morale boost: Whether you like it smothered and fork required or grabbed to go between conference calls, El Burrito Mojado rolls tender fillings just right, with the saucy Burrito Mojado for extra oomph. Call it a midweek morale boost your group chat will actually thank you for.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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📚 Medina Academy Islamic Book Fair @ Medina Academy | Friday (1/9) at 3:30 AM – Take a break from scrolling and hit Medina Academy’s Islamic Book Fair, a two-day whirl of children’s and teen reads, Ramadan and Seerah picks, toys, puzzles, crafts, journals, and halal eats. Bring the family, support student makers, leave with full bags and fuller hearts.
🧘 Fleur Soirée: Wellness Edition @ FLEURstudio | Friday (1/9) at 6:00 PM – Reset season at Fleur means one thing: a calming market of wellness finds, fresh florals, and mindful indulgence. Think slow browsing, good smells, and treats you don’t have to justify later, the kind of self-care that feels grown-up, not gimmicky.
☕ Coffee Lab: The Fundamentals of Brewing @ Seattle Coffee Gear | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Ditch the burnt pot at home. This Coffee Lab is diving into origins, grind size, and brew methods, then guiding your senses through tasting like a pro. Think pour-over vs French press, the why behind water temps, and beans that taste like they mean it.
🌿 Stewardship Saturdays @ Pickering Barn | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Saturday morning calls for rain boots, gloves, and a little river TLC. Meet the Three Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited at Pickering Barn in Issaquah, yank blackberries, tidy the banks, then brag about being a responsible adult over coffee, guilt-free pastry optional.
🍕 Grand Opening Party @ Pagliacci Pizza | Saturday (1/10) at 11:00 AM – Redmond finally gets its Pagliacci, so swing by the grand opening for free slices while they last, a live DJ, and swag. Local muralist Dozfy will turn your pet’s phone pic into a tote, because the dog deserves merch, and you deserve lunch.
📚 Author Talk + Exhibit: “Standing on the Crack” @ Stroum Jewish Community Center | Sunday (1/11) at 2:00 PM – Get a reality check on Seattle’s Gilded Age with local author Karen Treiger, whose new book and exhibit trace five Jewish families who built early Seattle, and our retail habit. Catch the author talk and opening, then wander the exhibit later, no RSVP needed.
🧪 Lessons in Chemistry Discussion @ Bellevue Botanical Garden | Sunday (1/11) at 3:00 PM – If your book club has drifted into gossip hour, try a proper Lessons in Chemistry discussion at Bellevue Botanical Garden, with wine, snacks, and page talk. A facilitator keeps it friendly and fair, and the gardens and parking are free. Register, read, show up.
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📻 Eastside report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 44°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 75%
Rain and snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 28%
A chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
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