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Your weekly update from the City of Redmond.

Spend Your Summer in Redmond

We loved seeing so many of you at Derby Days this weekend, and we hope to see you in Redmond all summer long. Our digital summer Focus newsletter highlights summer fun for everyone, whether it’s at a summer camp, enjoying our parks, joining us for a concert during Rockin’ on the River, or checking out the big rigs at Big Truck Day!

View our summer events calendar

Volunteer to Help Redmond Public Safety

Looking for a way to give back to your community? Apply to be a civil service commissioner. Redmond is seeking applicants for one open seat. The commission is responsible for the hiring and promotional examinations of all regular-status public safety positions and acts as an appeal board for grievances in the Redmond Fire Department and Police Department.

Learn more and apply today

Shred Your Papers for Free

Join us from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 28, at the Bella Bottega QFC (8867 161st Ave NE, Redmond). This city-sponsored event is open to all who live in Redmond and is a great opportunity to securely shred any documents with personal or private information. Only bring personal or confidential documents and limit your quantity to five banker boxes or an equivalent amount. Pre-shredded materials, CDs, DVDs, binders, or plastic bags will not be accepted. All documents are shredded and recycled on-site.

Learn more

Read About How Housing Builds Connections

In our digital summer Focus newsletter, meet Michael, a former Redmond resident who enjoyed visiting Farrel-McWhirter Park, as well as building community at local coffee shops. However, faced with mental and physical challenges Michael experienced hard times and was living in his RV. After connecting with the City of Redmond’s homeless outreach administrator, Michael was able to transition from his RV to a stable home at Plymouth Crossing in Bellevue.  

Read more about Michael’s story

Join the Eastside Summit during Seattle Tech Week

Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders in the rapidly growing Eastside tech and startup sector from 1 – 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, at Bellevue City Hall. Enjoy panels, networking opportunities, and insights from local policymakers. 

Register today

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