A gourmet dinner, a decorated hall, lots of teens dressed up in gowns and suits dancing to modern music … sounds like a prom, right? Well, almost.
In December 1893, settlers around Phantom Lake successfully petitioned for a school, which started early the following year in an abandoned bachelor’s cabin in a clearing. There were six students the first year. One of the students, Helen Thode Boddy, later recalled that the cracks between the floor boards were so wide that skunks used to come up looking for crumbs when the students ate lunch. Another student, Paul Heaton, remembered that the students provided their own chairs, and he had to walk to school the first day carrying his chair on his back. One of the teachers was quite afraid of the bears in the area, but Heaton was more worried about the trees. There was a window in the roof to let in light, and when the wind blew he could look up and see the trees swaying back and forth over the roof of the school.
The Bellevue Philharmonic League will host the 8th Annual “Symphony of Gardens Tour” on June 29. The tour features five private gardens in Kirkland and Redmond. Four of the gardens never have been open to the public before.
HGTV is looking for a home renovation project to feature in an upcoming program on the cable channel.
The KCIS Iris Show will come to the Crossroads Bellevue shopping center Saturday, May 17.
KidsQuest Children’s Museum in Factoria Mall is a place for kids to let loose, learn, and have fun. Over the past weekend, the tables were turned and it was the parents turn to play.
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Every musician dreams of captivating an audience. For long-time Seattle resident Gayle Cloud, that dream played out on the stages of Paris and New York.
Bellevue Community College’s Eastside Moving Company dance troupe will feature “Nilsson Schmilsson,” by Bellevue-based, Tony Award-winning choreographer Ann Reinking when the ensemble presents its annual spring concert today.
Five Bellevue residents will be on stage as the Bellevue Community College Drama Department presents the Tony Award-winning musical, A Little Night Music, May 16-17 and 21-24.
Maggiano’s Little Italy is donating $1 to the Make-A-Wish foundation when people order items from a special Make-A-Wish menu through May 28.
By PAT CASHMAN
The fashion show featured pieces from Adolfo, Chanel, Armani, Valentino and more, but the look was distinctly vintage.
Two-year-old Bono is a gorgeous black male shepherd mix who loves to play ball and take long walks. Bono is a gentle, friendly boy who knows the basic training commands. He needs a home with a secure yard and no cats.
DeLille Cellars will open its doors for the first time at its spring barrel tasting event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 10.
Not familiar with all the restaurants that The Bellevue Collection has to offer? Want to sample lots of fine wines and decadent dishes at one low price?
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Whether you’re looking to grab a lunch and go or relax and enjoy a four-course dinner, Toscano and Panini’s restaurants offer patrons both dining experiences.
Women were chatting-it-up at the Ultimate Spring Fling Chat Party held at The Bellevue Harbor Club. With wine tasting, a DJ spinning, fashion flowing and fabulous gift-giving, this gathering was definitely not your daughter’s slumber party.
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