Redmond Appoints Laura Da' as New Poet Laureate, Spring Tune-Up Softball League, Family Trivia Night, Explore Art Mediums, Nature Vision Preschool at Farrel-McWhirter Park, Reserve Space at the Redmond Community Center

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New Poet Laureate

Redmond Appoints Laura Da’ as New Poet Laureate

The Redmond City Council has appointed Laura Da’ as Redmond’s new poet laureate for 2022-23. Da’ is Eastern Shawnee, a poet, a teacher, and a lifetime resident of the Pacific Northwest. The Redmond Poet Laureate Program builds a more literate and understanding community through poetry and the literary arts by broadening the awareness of poetry and expressing the spirit of Redmond culture.

Learn more about Redmond's new poet laureate

Spring Softball tune up

Spring Tune-Up Softball Leagues

Softball season is just around the corner! Your team can practice their skills in our Spring Tune-Up Softball League that starts in March. Redmond Sports Leagues provide a fun and healthy competition for all team levels.

Learn more about softball leagues

Family Trivia night

Family Trivia Night

Looking for a fun new activity to do with your teen? Sign up for our parent or guardian/teen partner challenge at the Old Fire House Teen Center! Compete in some fun mental and physical challenges as a way to bond, a chance to win a prize, and to prove you are the ultimate parent-kid duo.

Learn more about Trivia Night

Art Medium Class

Explore Art Mediums

Have you wanted to create art using a different medium than you're used to? Then, instructor Nathalie Lehoux's class is for you. This class, for ages 18+, gives participants the opportunity to select a project based on interest, using mediums such as metal embossing, watercolor, brushless painting, and sculpture. All skills levels are welcome!

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Preschool Nature Vision

Nature Vision Preschool at Farrel-McWhirter Park

Is your family interested in a nine-month, nature-based preschool program for your child? Will your child be at least three and a half years old and fully potty-trained by Sep. 6? If yes, then Nature Vision Preschool at Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park may be the perfect fit for you!

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Reserve Space at the Redmond Community Center

Indoor rentals are available now through Apr. 30 during normal operating hours at the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village. There are a variety of rooms to accommodate community celebrations, birthday parties, and business meetings.

Learn more about Redmond Community Center rentals