Floating sound bath, craft cocktail alcohol ink coasters, kids’ graphic novel launch, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, 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 week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Eastside’s bus network gets a major revamp, Woodinville wineries scramble amid falling sales, and century old King County camps get new life — catch up here.
State-level stories: Landlords pay fines for illegal rent surges, Washington teams with feds on sustainable aviation fuel, and billions sit unclaimed in state coffers — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: New SSA tech offers more reliable service, national recalls, and a housing market update — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Prepare for school with free essentials
- Pitch budget-friendly ideas to improve Kirkland
- Play volleyball and support School Connect WA
- Recycle and shred papers safely in Bellevue
- Get $400 off Windows with Renewal By Andersen
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Books: You could shop online, but nothing beats the thrill of wandering actual shelves… Dive into local bookstores near you packed with hidden gems that will devour your free time and maybe even your wallet.
Oddities: If you thought highways were boring, think again. Washington’s roadsides are full of surprises, from a troll under a Seattle bridge to a metal goat that literally eats your garbage. Check out bizarre attractions for stories you never saw coming.
Cleaning: Tackling the whole house can feel like climbing Everest in flip-flops… Who even has the energy? This cleaning checklist breaks the job into manageable bites so you can crush it room by room.
Furniture: Need décor with a backstory deeper than your latest streaming binge? Antique Importers is the gallery that’ll turn your living room into a time capsule… just bring a sharp eye and an appreciation for pieces that only improve with every chapter of history.
Finance: Ready to break up with debt for good? National can help you cut ties, pay up to 30% less than you owe, and finally get some peace. This isn’t your average debt relief advice… it’s a financial fresh start, complete with a happy cry or two when your balance hits zero.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
🛁 Floating Sound Bath | Tuesday (8/12) at 7:00pm – Ever tried napping in a cocoon while gongs serenade you from all sides? This floating sound bath hoists you into an aerial swing like a serene sloth, offering full 360-degree vibes and gentle rocking toward bliss. $45, pre-register online, no refunds, and spots limited.
🎸 24 Corde Ensemble – Italian Guitar Quartet @ Full Gospel Christian Center | Tuesday (8/12) at 7:30pm – This Italian guitar quartet rolls into town with plucking prowess that could make your pretentious pal blush. Four maestros weave Baroque intricacies, lyrical melodies, and Mediterranean warmth on one intimate stage. It’s the perfect excuse to swap screen time for real culture, no passport required.
🍸 Craft Cocktail – Alcohol Ink Coasters @ Northwest Spirits | Wednesday (8/13) at 6:00pm – Take a break from the midweek shuffle and wander over to NW Spirits, the woman-owned distillery, for a night of boozy art therapy led by its co-founders. You’ll whip up four one-of-a-kind coasters with alcohol inks, sip two award-winning cocktails, then roll home valet-free.
🐴 Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic @ Save A Forgotten Equine | Friday (8/15) at 9:00am – Weekend plans: head out to Safe for Joel Conner’s horsemanship clinic, where horses learn to trust you instead of chewing your hat. No prior movie-star riding skills required. Bring a chair, snacks, and prepare to charm your four-legged sidekick with old-school vaquero know-how.
📚 Kids’ Graphic Novel Launch @ Brick & Mortar Books | Friday (8/15) at 6:00pm – Think you’ve read every family drama? Award-winning Lucy Knisley is dropping by your favorite indie with Sugar Shack, her first kids’ graphic novel about step-sisters, maple taps, and icy attitudes. Bring the little ones, sip a latte, and watch sweet surprises unfold.
This weekend
🏐 2025 Spikefest @ Lake Hills Park | Saturday (8/16) at 8:30am – Sand, spikes, and serves for a good cause. Whether you’re signing up for Coed 6s or Reverse 4s, this all-day tourney is your chance to bump, set, and volley in support of School Connect WA. Don’t sleep on it — registration closes July 31st.
🇵🇰 Pakistani Independence Mela 2025 @ Bellevue Downtown Park | Saturday (8/16) at 12:00pm – Think your weekend needs a little spice? Bellevue Downtown Park is turning into a mini Karachi carnival with samosas worth the hype, bhangra beats, and enough kids’ crafts to keep the little ones busy so you can enjoy your chai, all free entry.
🎭 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee @ Eastside Community School | Saturday (8/16) at 1:00pm – A motley crew of middle school misfits battle it out one consonant at a time in this PG-13 musical comedy gem. Expect outrageous words, awkward crushes, and a whole lot of spelling-induced panic. Oh, and audience participation is very much on the table—juice boxes too.
🍷 Auction of Washington Wines Gala @ The SOMM. Hotel & Spa | Saturday (8/16) at 4:00pm – Think of this as your VIP preview of Woodinville’s swankiest new spot, where 20 Washington wineries and top chefs converge for a two-hour soirée of charity, cocktails, and low-stakes competitive bidding. Casual schmooze, fancy pours, and all the bragging rights.
🎨 Save the Artists Open House and Art Fundraiser | Sunday (8/17) at 12:00pm – If you’ve been itching to snoop around Jackson & Elm’s new luxury townhomes in Kirkland, swing by our open house and art fundraiser. Enjoy good company, spot locally made masterpieces, and do your civic duty by supporting human creativity with minimal small talk.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/12 Phantogram and more @ Marymoor Live – 6 pm
- 8/12 The Jet City Players @ Issaquah Community Center – 7 pm
- 8/12 24 Corde Ensemble @ Full Gospel Christian Center – 7:30 pm
- 8/13 311 @ Marymoor Park – 6 pm
- 8/14 The Pioneer Squares @ Mercerdale Park – 6:30 pm
- 8/14 Gas Station Blues @ Historic Shell Station – 7 pm
- 8/15 Music on the Court @ Redmond Town Center – 5 pm
- 8/15 Pritom Hasan @ Meydenbauer Center – 6 pm
- 8/15 Magnetic Grey @ Redmond Eagles – 7:30 pm
🏠️ This house is wild
Listed by: Karl Lindor (Windermere Real Estate/East)
A wall of windows and a sunroom with a NanaWall keep the lake in view from just about every angle, while skylights chase away any hint of gloom. The dock is made for cannonballs, fishing, or just soaking up the sun, and there’s a hot tub hidden in the greenery for late-night stargazing. Movie nights get an upgrade with a cozy theater and wet bar.
Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a treehouse with storm-watching vibes and sweeping water views. Eight-car parking means there’s always room for friends, and the landscaping is just wild enough to feel like a secret garden.
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