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Happy Friday, Eastside. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Eastside Buzz serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
In today’s edition: Bothell 20 mph speed limit, Kirkland Turkey Trot, Cookies & Gratitude Gathering Sugar Cookie Decorating Class, and more.
Let’s get to it.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
All in on safer speeds: Bothell is moving to a citywide 20 mph limit on non-arterial streets after rejecting a pilot, following voter approval of the Safe Streets and Sidewalks levy — read the full story.
Rethinking trips to work: Renton continues its Commute Trip Reduction program after City Council approved $50,900 in state funding. Hybrid work reshapes surveys and eligibility while partners promote transit, carpooling, and biking — read the full story.
Redevelopment ahead in Eastgate: An empty Eastgate office building sold for $25.2 million to a Kennedy Lewis affiliate. With permits in place, Taylor Morrison is expected to advance the Airfield Townhomes residential plan — see what’s planned for the site.
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.
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Old-world sweets at Boehm’s Candies
If you live on the Eastside and haven’t wandered into Boehm’s Candies in Issaquah, consider this your nudge. The Edelweiss Chalet oozes old-world charm, and the tiny High Alpine Chapel next door adds a quirky, only-here touch.
Inside, they’ve been handcrafting European-style chocolates since 1942, including hand-dipped truffles, chewy caramels, English toffee, Mozart Kugeln, and marzipan.
Take a self-guided window tour to watch the candy kitchen in action while the place smells like a holiday you didn’t have to host.
Want to level up? Bring a couple friends for a chocolate-making class and leave with your own creations. Skip the generic gift aisle and surprise a neighbor, teacher, or yourself when you plan a sweet visit at Boehm’s Candies today.
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🫶 We got your back
Neighbors building youth resilience: Empower Youth Network is inviting Snoqualmie Valley residents to take a five-minute survey to shape youth substance-use prevention and strengthen community support. They’re aiming for at least 100 diverse responses. Available online in English and Spanish and at KCLS branches, the survey closes Nov. 14. See how and where to participate.
Rain-ready shoe destination: Canadian waterproof footwear brand Vessi is opening at Bellevue Square this winter, marking its first Eastside shop and only U.S. storefront. Find it on the second level between Na Hoku and Abercrombie & Fitch. Expect waterproof sneakers, boots, and slip-ons ($145 to $190), plus apparel and accessories. See location and offerings.
For cat people only: Part shop, part cozy lounge, The Whole Cat & Kaboodle is staffed by feline pros offering grooming, boarding, behavior and nutrition guidance. Relax in the lounge as adoptable cats roam, and your entry includes a drink, with proceeds supporting Feral Care. Visit when the treat jar looks suspiciously empty.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🍪 Cookies & Gratitude Gathering Sugar Cookie Decorating Class @ Suite Restaurant and Lounge | Friday (11/14) at 6:00pm – Sip, decorate, and give thanks in style at this cheeky pre-Thanksgiving sugar cookie class. Suite Bellevue sets the scene for a cozy evening of sweet treats, creative frosting, and festive vibes. Come for the cookies, stay for the cocktails—and leave with edible masterpieces (if they last that long).
💃 The Sophia Way Dance @ Hilton Bellevue | Friday (11/14) at 6:30pm – Date night with a conscience. Hit the dance floor for live tunes, good company, and the satisfaction of doing some good, since every step supports The Sophia Way helping women move from homelessness to safe, stable living. Your knees, heart, and community will thank you.
This weekend
🧹 Keep Bellevue Beautiful – Eastgate Area Cleanup @ Seattle Humane | Saturday (11/15) at 9:00am – Trade your weekend chores for a community cleanup in Eastgate. Grab gloves, meet the neighbors you usually wave at from the car, pick up litter, prune a little pride, and help Keep Bellevue Beautiful, because nothing says community like shared trash bags, good gossip.
🍣 Sushi Rolling & Wine Tasting @ Barnard Griffin | Saturday (11/15) at 6:00pm – Learn to roll sushi while sipping Washington pours at Barnard Griffin in Woodinville. You roll, they pour, everyone laugh through your first attempts (which might just surprise you). It is equal parts date night and dinner party trick, with plenty of laughs, spills, and surprisingly decent maki.
🕊️ 4th Annual For The Love of Freedom @ Evergreen Golf Club | Saturday (11/15) at 6:30pm – Circle the fourth annual For The Love of Freedom, where food and drinks meet golf contests, a sprawling silent auction, and a live auction called by Seattle Mariners voice Rick Rizzs. Call it an evening of good fun for a great cause.
🦃 Kirkland Turkey Trot @ Juanita Bay Park | Sunday (11/16) at 9:00am – Lace up for Kirkland’s Turkey Trot through downtown, with 10K, 5K, and a Little Turkeylings Trot for the pint-sized speedsters. A classic family warm-up to the holidays, earn your pie, your coffee, and your bragging rights, then call it cross-training for shopping and hosting.
📖 Storytime at the Garden for K-2 @ Sharp Cabin | Sunday (11/16) at 1:00pm – Bellevue Botanical Garden hosts storytime for the K-2 crowd in the cozy Sharp Cabin, with a garden-themed read and a quick hands-on activity. It’s free and not a drop-off, so bring your coffee, your kid, and your patience, donations appreciated.
🎷 Puget Sounds Piano School Instructor Recital – Yusi & the Jazz Cats @ Puget Sounds Piano School | Sunday (11/16) at 7:00pm – Swing into Sunday night with Yusi and her Jazz Cats for a purrfect blend of smooth tunes and playful rhythm. This instructor recital brings the heat, the heart, and just enough improv to keep you guessing. Expect top-tier talent, toe-tapping vibes, and a whole lot of cool.
Next week
✏️ Redmond Historical Society sketch @ Redmond Historical Society | Monday (11/17) at 10:00am – If you get giddy over vintage Redmond ephemera, skip the errands and poke around the Historical Society instead. It’s packed with quirky local treasures, tall tales, and sweet nostalgia, all tucked inside the Old Redmond Schoolhouse, that brick charmer with stories in the walls.
🥙 A Taste of Israel: Exploring Flavors + History @ Stroum Jewish Community Center | Monday (11/17) at 12:00pm – Israeli flavors take over lunch with a talk, a tasting, and stories from someone who actually lived it. Mercer Island’s own Ellie Rudee, now a Jerusalem culinary guide, turns lecture into lunch, and lunch into lore. Geared to active adults 60+, yes, tickets required.
🎄 Holiday Soirée & Silent Auction @ The Park at Belle Harbour Assisted Living Community | Tuesday (11/18) at 5:00pm – Kick off the season at Belle Harbour with a holiday soirée and a silent auction of designer trees, all benefiting Puget Sound Honor Flight. Sip something festive, outbid your most competitive neighbor, and go home with a tree dressed better than we are.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
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🏠️ Price is right – Eastside edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Sean Nielsen (Engel & Voelkers Mercer Island)
Classic Bellevue traditional with a covered entry, bright formal living, and three stone-surround gas fireplaces stealing the spotlight. The refreshed gourmet kitchen shows off new appliances, counters, backsplash, sink, and stove, then glides into open dining and family space with French doors to the deck. Formal dining waits for celebrations. New carpet and lighting throughout keep things crisp.
Primary suite delivers a walk-in closet and spa bath with double vanity and walk-in shower. Finished lower-level bonus walks out to the garden. Close to top schools, parks, trails, and shopping.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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