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Hello Bellevue! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your Eastside arts nonprofit qualify for Bellevue's new grant money?
  • How will Bellevue's new 20 mph limits change your neighborhood driving?
  • Will your Bellevue commute soon pass one of these ticketing cameras?

Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Variable clouds with a shower, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eastside Arts Partnership Support Grants (Washington) (fundsforngos.org) — Bellevue is offering Eastside Arts Partnership Support Grants of up to $15,000 to nonprofits that bring arts, cultural, and heritage programming to Bellevue residents and visitors. Eligible 501(c)(3) groups based on the Eastside can apply by October 10, with funding meant to boost public access to the arts and strengthen community life across Bellevue and neighboring cities.
   

• Bellevue, WA, begins placing new speed limit signs on local streets (fox13seattle.com) — Speed limits on most neighborhood streets in Bellevue are dropping from 25 to 20 mph as the city installs new signs across areas like NE/NW Bellevue, Crossroads, Lake Hills, and Wilburton. Funded by a local levy, the change supports Bellevue's Vision Zero goal and responds to residents' concerns about speeding and traffic safety on local streets.
   

• 4 of Bellevue's 8 New Speed Cameras Vandalized as $124 Tickets Near for Downtown Commuter Routes (downtownbellevue.com) — Bellevue drivers will soon face $124 tickets as new speed cameras on key routes like Bellevue Way SE, 148th Avenue NE, and Forest Drive SE move from warnings to full enforcement starting in September. Four of the eight recently installed cameras were vandalized, and police are increasing patrols and asking residents for tips while the city continues its Vision Zero safety push.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Yoda has a ton of natural enemies - whether its the bunnies, the squirrels, or the crows.
    But last night, one of them must have hired Mr. Raccoon to do a professional "hit job" on his favorite toy (pic attached). Financial damage: 50c… (Nextdoor Lake Hills/Conifer Crest)
  • We have a strange issue going on.
    City of Bellevue contacted us that water usage suddenly went up to the tune of over 10 gallons per hour. So we turned off all faucets and checked… (Nextdoor Bellewood East)
  • Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Ops Team Member-Women's Dressing Room Attendant in Bellevue. Apply here.
  • The Bay Club Company posted a job opening for Cafe Supervisor in Bellevue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellevue here.

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Ok Bellevue! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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