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Celebrate Art at DRAW

Join us for the inaugural Downtown Redmond Art Walk (DRAW) beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17, in the Downtown corridor. This new, arts-centric event brings together Redmond’s local artists and businesses for an evening of art. This free opportunity encourages community members to support local artists, merchants, and vibrant arts organizations alike.

Learn more about DRAW

Learn About Complete Neighborhoods

Join us for a community workshop about complete neighborhoods from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 1, at the Redmond Library (15990 NE 85th St), cohosted by Eastside for All. Complete neighborhoods are neighborhoods where you can meet all your basic needs by walking or rolling close to your home. Where can we find complete neighborhoods in Redmond now? How can we make more of Redmond complete neighborhoods over the next thirty years? The program and game will start at 6:00 p.m. A kids entertainment area and refreshments will be available.

Learn about Redmond 2050

Join Us for Big Truck Day

Get up close and personal with the trucks, tractors, construction equipment, and other unique vehicles at Big Truck Day on Friday, Aug. 18. Come to Farrel-McWhirter Park and spend an afternoon climbing on and around all sorts of big rigs. Space is limited, so sign up today.

Learn more and sign up for Big Truck Day

Act Naturally - Practice Natural Yard Care

Did you know your yard practices can harm wildlife as rainwater washes pollutants into our local rivers, lakes, and streams? Start with these three simple steps to practice natural yard care and protect the environment.

• Plant right for your site
• Practice smart watering
• Avoid pesticides

Learn more about natural yard care

Navigate Your Career

Are you looking for your next career opportunity? WorkSource provides a variety of employment resources free of charge, including customized employment assistance, career navigation, and training resources. WorkSource helps with online job search, computer access, training, workshops, and hiring events. One-on-one support is also available to identify individualized training and navigation of resources. You can also help us learn about employment challenges on the Eastside by completing a questionnaire.

Learn more about WorkSource

View the Eastside job board

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