Category Archives: Bellevue

Check out Pearl Bellevue’s Blog

If you haven't seen Pearl Bellevue's blog you should check it out.  From there you can also follow them on FaceBook and Twitter. They have a really great list of favorite links, but curiously enough they have not included BellevueBusinessJournal.com or IamEastside.com ...

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Vovito Caffè & Gelato Comes To The Shops at The Bravern in Bellevue

In a region renowned for its coffee, what will take the ubiquitous drink to a new level? Java connoisseurs will find out July 30 when Vovito Caffè & Gelato officially opens in The Shops at The Bravern in Bellevue, just off the 110th Avenue arrival court. Home to two of the ...

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Bellevue Botanical Garden to Host “Enchanted Garden” Annual Auction on September 24th

Friday, September 24, 2010, 5:30 pm, Bellevue Botanical Garden will be hosting its annual auction at The Harbor Club Bellevue. This year’s “Enchanted Garden” themed auction will include dinner, as well as many one of a kind items and opportunities, showcased by the evenings auctioneer, John Curly. Past auctions have sold out, and we are expecting ...

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Former Husky Football Standout Opens Gym in Bellevue

Braxton Cleman, the starting running back on the 2001 Washington Huskies winning Rose Bowl team, was so pleased with the results he and his personal training clients were experiencing using the methods of CrossFit, he and some friends recently opened their own gym. CrossFit ...

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Beaches to be closed for milfoil treatment

On July 19 and 20, two area beaches will be closed for swimming.  The closures are necessary for the application of milfoil treatment.  On Mon., July 19, the swimming area at Meydenbauer Beach Park, 419- 98th Ave. NE will be closed due to milfoil treatment by the city and on Tues., July 20, the swimming ...

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6th Street Fair set to welcome 130 artists, thousands of visitors to Downtown Bellevue’s signature arts fair weekend: July 23-25

More than 130 jury-selected artists will showcase their original artwork, jewelry, home décor, paintings, woodworking and sculpture in an open-air setting at the 2010 6th Street Fair.  The 6th Street Fair, produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, has a 40-year tradition in Downtown Bellevue.  Over 300,000 fair-goers are expected to visit ...

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Franchise Expert Lori Kiser-Block Joins Guidant Financial Group

Guidant Financial Group announced today that franchising expert Lori Kiser-Block will be joining the small business financier’s advisory board. As a member of Guidant’s advisory board, Kiser-Block will provide insight into the franchising community’s needs from, and expectations of, a small-business financing provider. “I am excited to be joining forces with a company that, over the last ...

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Eastside Heritage Center’s Annual Strawberry Festival in Bellevue This Weekend

The Strawberry Festival, which began in 1925, returns once again to Bellevue’s Crossroads Park this summer on Saturday, June 26th from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday, June 27th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The event features non-stop entertainment on the Festival Main Stage, fresh strawberry shortcake, hands-on heritage activities and exhibits, over 90 ...

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Downtown Bellevue’s summer challenge: Walk 10,000 steps a day

BDA launches fourth annual “Walk Downtown Bellevue” campaign The Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA) today launched the fourth annual Walk Downtown Bellevue summer challenge.  The 10-week campaign runs June 22 to September 2 and promotes the walkability of downtown by encouraging both residents and workers to explore the city, reduce intra-downtown car trips, and establish ...

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Savor lunch hour with free noontime tunes at Downtown Bellevue’s Live at Lunch summer concert series

Series runs July 6 - September 9, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 1:30 p.m. Downtown Bellevue's outdoor concert series will entertain audiences with a stellar lineup of top Northwest bands every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 1:30 p.m., July 6 ...

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