It’s a Date |A sampling of things to do in Bellevue and elsewhere

A sampling of things to do in and around Bellevue from Aug. 3-11

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Family Bingo Bonanza: 6:30-8 p.m. Bingo ‘Y’ style. Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 SE Newcastle Coal Creek Rd., Renton

8-4

Exotic cars: 8:30-11 a.m. A gathering of exotic cars every Saturday morning weather permitting. Fun and family friendly. Cars gather in the South parking lot at Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave. NE

Ranger-led nature walk: 2-3:15 p.m. Learn about the fascinating natural and cultural history of the Mercer Slough. No registration necessary. All ages welcome. Dress for the weather. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, 1625 118th Ave. SE, Bellevue

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Heavenly Harp Concert: 7-8 p.m. Under stress? Enjoy inspiring and relaxing music featuring harp, flute and vocals along with stories of God’s presence and provision. Free. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 3030 Bellevue Way NE.

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Chamber Choir from Finland: 7-9 p.m. Kammarkören Psallite, one of the best amateur choirs in Finland, is touring the West Coast. Free will offering. The Swedish Cultural Center’s Stockholm Room [enter off parking lot], 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle

8-8

Soul Food: 7:30 p.m. Music and faith in an atmosphere for reflection and spiritual growth, combining live music, audio-visual pieces, readings from faiths, philosophers, authors, leaders and various cultures from all over the world. Free. Eastside Baha’i Center, 16007 NE Eighth St., Bellevue

Friendship Fire: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Classic family campfire at the YMCA. Enjoy songs, skits, S’mores and meeting new folks. Free to facility members. Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 SE Newcastle Coal Creek Road, Renton. 425-282-1509

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Ranger-led nature walk: 2-3:15 p.m. Learn about the fascinating natural and cultural history of the Mercer Slough. No registration necessary. All ages welcome. Please dress for the weather. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, 1625 118th Ave. SE, Bellevue

Kirkland Summerfest: 6-10 p.m. Live music, performance of the Shakespeare play “The Winter’s Tale,” gourmet food trucks, art displays, vendor booths, a beer and wine garden, and a variety of children’s activities. Free. Marina Park, the parking lot at Lake Street and Central Way, Park Lane, and Main.

8-11

Exotic cars: 8:30-11 a.m. A gathering of exotic cars every Saturday morning weather permitting. Fun and family friendly. Cars gather in the South parking lot at Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave. NE

Kirkland Summerfest: 6-10 p.m. Live music, performance of the Shakespeare play “The Winter’s Tale,” gourmet food trucks, art displays, vendor booths, a beer and wine garden, and a variety of children’s activities. Free. Marina Park, the parking lot at Lake Street and Central Way, Park Lane, and Main.