Bothell Bi-Monthly Update – October 15, 2012

Events in the Bothell area:

Bothell City Council and Planning Commission news:

Bothell's current two-year budget cycle is coming to an end, which means it's time to establish the budget for the next two years.  Following are the Bothell City Council meeting dates when the budget will be discussed:

• October 16: Public Hearing regarding the Capital Facilities Plan 
• October 30: Presentation of the Draft 2013-2014 Budget   November 13: Study Session regarding the 2013-2014 Budget, utility rates and property and EMS tax levies, City Council to consider adoption of resolution setting the 2013-2014 fee schedule
• November 20: Public Hearing regarding the 2013-2014 Budget; City Council to consider adoption of ordinances establishing property and EMS tax levies, and to consider adoption of ordinances establishing utility rates.
• December 4: Council to consider adoption of ordinance approving the 2013-2014 Budget

October 16, 2012 Bothell City Council - Public Meeting to Consider Direction for the Preferred Alternative Design of Horse Creek Improvements Project  - RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept replacing the existing Horse Creek pipe with a hybrid open-channel and culvert system along 98^th Avenue NE, from NE 188^th Street to the Sammamish River.

 

October 16, 2012 Bothell City Council - Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Approving the 2013-2018 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program

 

October 17, 2012 - The Planning Commission, which meets at 7pm, will be hearing a 

proposed up zone in the Norway Hill area on the 24th.

Tandem Wine and Cheese Bar [next to Mills Music on the north side] received the King Television Best Customer Service Award for 2012. Congratulations!

University of Washington construction – Week beginning October 1, 2012, there are several building projects being constructed on campus including the Sports and Recreation Complex, the $62 million Science and Academic Building and The Sarah Simonds Green Conservatory.

 There may be periodic one-way traffic routing on 110th and 180th streets for the next several weeks to complete sewer and water connections to existing utilities located under 180th St. Signage will be posted and flaggers will be on-site for alternating lane closures

October 17, 2012 -7pm at the Public Works Operation in Canyon Park Bothell Unleashed, an informal citizens’ group organized to bring an off-leash dog park to Bothell discussing potential dog-park locations and how to make it a reality in a limited-budget environment.    

                                                                                                                                    

October 19 – 20, 2012 Bastyr University's Haunted Trails -an evening of frightening fun as Haunted Trails returns to the Bastyr University woods-Things get scary when the Haunted Trails open from 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday night ($20/person).

Festivities begin for ages 8 and younger with The Great Pumpkin's Trick-or-Treating Adventure from 5-6:45 p.m. (cost is $5 per child), followed by the Children's Carnival from 5:30-9 p.m.

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October 26-28, from 10 am to 5 pm. The Wastemobile will be at the Seattle Times building 

(19200 120th Ave NE, Bothell). It's the last Wastemobile visit of the year

 See. 

haz.waste@kingcounty.gov

 

October 31, 2012 | 4:00PM-6:00PM Trick or Treat at Country Village Costume up, and enjoy a fun, family-filled, SAFE Trick or Treating experience! Particpating shops will be offering treats to your little gouls, ghosts, witches and chickens from 4 to 6pm while supplies last!

 

October 31, 2012  - Kids can enjoy more treats than tricks at the annual Safe Halloween in Bothell down Main Street from 5 to 7 pm Main Street will be closed for the fun.

Horse creek will be on this Tuesday's agenda twice, once for the comp plan changes and once for the design for opening the creek up.  The problem with the latter is the $13 +m price tag. Hard to know where this is headed.

And be sure to check us out on facebook~ "like" us and post your own favorite Bothell pictures, make comments and join right in!

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Bothell Bi-Monthly Update –October 1, 2012

Events in the Bothell area:

University of Washington construction – Week beginning October 1, 2012, there are several building projects being constructed on campus including the Sports and Recreation Complex, the $62 million Science and Academic Building and The Sarah Simonds Green Conservatory.

 There may be periodic one-way traffic routing on 110th and 180th streets for the next several weeks to complete sewer and water connections to existing utilities located under 180th St. Signage will be posted and flaggers will be on-site for alternating lane closures

Beckstrom Cabin and Bothell's First School House are open on Sundays until the end of October from 1-4pm at The Park at Bothell Landing.

Bothell High School Football Schedule for Pop Keeney Stadium – October 4, 2012 Glacier Peak @Bothell – 7pm     Homecoming  October 12, Inglemoor@ Bothell                                                          

Bothell Library Children’s events  - Registration not required.  September 18 to October 23, 2012 - 10:00 AM -Preschool Story Time Ages 3 to 6 with adult. Fun stories and songs to keep everyone entertained -  Toddler Story Time – 11:00am - Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Super stories and songs just for toddlers.  Pajamarama Story Times 7:00 PM Ages 3 and older with adult. Stories, songs and romps for the pajama-minded.

 

Bothell Library Children’s events  - Registration not required. 

September 19 to October 23, 2012 - 9:30 AM Young Toddler Story Time - Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.- a Mother Goose program filled with books, songs, action rhymes and body movements. 10:30 AM Mother Goose on the Loose Story Time Ages newborn to 12 months with adult introduces your baby to books! This program is geared toward pre-walkers and includes stories, rhymes, bounces and tickles

 

October 5 - 6, 2012 9:00-6:00PM Country Village Event Chick N Coop Crafts Fall Bazaar –Quality handcrafted wares created by 50 NW Crafters.  See  http://www.chickncoopcrafts.com/events.html

 

October 13 at 7:30 pm TARTAN TERRORS at Northshore Performing Arts -Taking the Celtic scene by storm, North America's premiere Celtic Event features lively music, comedy, and dance. Adults - $35, Seniors - $30, Youth under 17 - $25

 

October 13, 2012 to October 14, 2012 | 11:00AM-5:00PM Harvest Festival at Country Village. Stroll the grounds decorated with cornstalks and pumpkins with live music and performances on the main stage - including fall themed craft projects, pumpkin painting, shopping from 40+ local artists & vendors, pony rides, corn on the cob, and face-painting,

 

October 13, 2012 | 4:00PM-9:00PM Oktoberfest in Bothell at Country Village. Catch the spirit of Oktoberfest in Leavenworth without the long drive. Oktoberfest in Bothell has food, draft beer, local wines, nonalcoholic beverages, live music, and folk dancing to watch and join.  Children 14-6 are half price. Younger children are included with an adult ticket.

 

October 31, 2012 | 4:00PM-6:00PM Trick or Treat at The Village Costume up, and enjoy a fun, family-filled, SAFE Trick or Treating experience! Participating shops will be offering treats to your little ghouls, ghosts, witches and chickens from 4-6pm while supplies last!

 

                             And don't forget to check us out on Facebook 
                             ~ just 'like' "Keep Bothell, Bothell"! 

 

 Bothell Bi-Monthly Update –September 15, 2012

Events in the Bothell area:

September is National Preparedness Month. It's a great opportunity to make sure that you and your family are prepared - Assemble an emergency supply kit, make your emergency plans,

Beckstrom Cabin and Bothell's First School House are open on Sundays until the end of October from 1-4pm at The Park at Bothell Landing.

Whats Sup Stand-Up Paddle & Surf at Bothell Landing- available all day on weekends and after 4:00pm on weekdays - Appointments are best. call: 425 417 8637 or www.WhatsSup.net

Sept 18, 2012 – 11am to 1pm at the Northshore Senior Center - a Taste of Retirement and Health Fair. Free Admission, Food & Entertainment. Over 25 senior service providers will supply delicious tastes of world class cuisine and provide information on their services. September 24, 2012 University of Washington - Fall quarter begins

Bothell Library Children’s events  - Registration not required.                                                                                                                                September 18 to October 23, 2012 - 10:00 AM -Preschool Story Time Ages 3 to 6 with adult. Fun stories and songs to keep everyone entertained -Toddler Story Time – 11:00am - Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Super stories and songs just for toddlers.  Pajamarama Story Times 7:00 PM Ages 3 and older with adult. Stories, songs and romps for the pajama-minded.

September 15, 2012 | 12:00PM-4:00PM Pirate Day at Country Village - a special event of treasure seeking fun for pirates at heart! Swashbuckling fun, food, and friendly grog..

Bothell Library Children’s events  - Registration not required. 

September 19 to October 23, 2012 - 9:30 AM Young Toddler Story Time - Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.- a Mother Goose program filled with books, songs, action rhymes and body movements. 10:30 AM Mother Goose on the Loose Story Time Ages newborn to 12 months with adult introduces your baby to books! This program is geared toward pre-walkers and includes stories, rhymes, bounces and tickles

September 20, 2012 - University of Washington Move-in day for Husky Village

September 23 - 2:00 pm George Winston at the The Northshore Performing Arts Center (NPAC) –located on the Bothell High School campus - a state-of-the-art 600 seat theatre., George Winston is a solo pianist who plays over 100 concerts a year in America. His concerts feature a variety of styles, including his melodic folk piano, stride piano, New Orleans R&B piano, Vince Guaraldi's "Peanuts" pieces, and more. Adults $35 Seniors $30 Youth under 17 $25

September 24, 2012 University of Washington and Cascadia Community College - Fall quarter begins

October 5 - 6, 2012 9:00-6:00PM Country Village Event Chick N Coop Crafts Fall Bazaar –Quality handcrafted wares created by 50 NW Crafters.  See  http://www.chickncoopcrafts.com/events.html

Bothell Bi-Monthly Update –September 1, 2012

Events in the Bothell area:

Weekly on Fridays until September 28, 2012 -12:00PM-6:00PM -  the Bothell Farmers Market at Country Village. Come find fresh flowers, organic fruits and vegetables, breads, honey, wine and loose leaf teas along with along with one of a kind handmade items made by local artisans.

Beckstrom Cabin and Bothell's First School House are open on Sundays until the end of October from 1-4pm at The Park at Bothell Landing.

Whats Sup Stand-Up Paddle & Surf at Bothell Landing- See website for days and hours- Or call 425-417-8637. www.WhatsSup.net 

September  4, 2012 The first day of school in the Northshore School District

September 1, 2012 | 11:00AM-8:00PM Bothell Blues Festival is an all age music festival featuring a collection of great local blues bands. This is an all-day event that will be a blast for the entire family with food from Bothell's famous Carolina Smoke BBQ and a full beer garden including wine for those over 21. Gates open at 11am, music starts at noon..

September 2, 2012 - 12:00 -3:00PM Fall Car Show at Country Village - The 10th Annual Fall Classic Car Show is free to attend, however, there is a $15.00 car entry fee and pre-registration is encouraged. The first 100 cars entering the show will receive a commemorative dash plaque. There will be prizes and award certificates presented to winning cars as well as trophies for best of show and people’s choice. The show is sponsored by Country Village and the Fly by Night Cruisers..

September 8 - 9, 2012 - 9:30AM 4:00PM at Country Village- Twenty First Annual Koi Show Opening ceremonies at 9:30, followed by judging, an auction at 2 p.m.,  and koi viewing following judging until 4 p.m. The awards banquet begins at 6 p.m.  On Sunday, Sept. 9, koi viewing begins at 10 p.m. and goes until 3 p.m.  The koi auction begins at noon.  The event is free and open to the public. 

September 11, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Main Street - Bothell's Annual Senior Day Celebration  Northshore Senior Center and the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce will honor our seniors. There will be give-a-ways, prizes, discounts, music and entertainment, historical tours and more!

September 15, 2012 | 12:00PM-4:00PM - Pirate Day at Country Village - a special event of treasure seeking fun for pirates at heart! Swashbuckling fun, food, and friendly grog..

Sept 18, 2012 – 11am to 1pm at the Northshore Senior Center - a Taste of Retirement and Health Fair. Free Admission, Food & Entertainment. Over 25 senior service providers will supply delicious tastes of world class cuisine and provide information on their services.

 September 23 - 2:00 pm George Winston at the The Northshore Performing Arts Center (NPAC) –located on the Bothell High School campus - a state-of-the-art 600 seat theatre., George Winston is a solo pianist who plays over 100 concerts a year in America. His concerts feature a variety of styles, including his melodic folk piano, stride piano, New Orleans R&B piano, Vince Guaraldi's "Peanuts" pieces, and more. Adults $35 Seniors $30 Youth under 17 $20

Bothell Bi-Monthly Update –September 1, 2012

Events in the Bothell area:

Weekly on Fridays until September 28, 2012 -12:00PM-6:00PM -  the Bothell Farmers Market at Country Village. Come find fresh flowers, organic fruits and vegetables, breads, honey, wine and loose leaf teas along with along with one of a kind handmade items made by local artisans.

Beckstrom Cabin and Bothell's First School House are open on Sundays until the end of October from 1-4pm at The Park at Bothell Landing.

Whats Sup Stand-Up Paddle & Surf at Bothell Landing- available all day on weekends and after 4:00pm on weekdays - Appointments are best. call: 425-877-8731. 

September 1, 2012 | 11:00AM-8:00PM Bothell Blues Festival is an all age music festival featuring a collection of great local blues bands. This is an all-day event that will be a blast for the entire family with food from Bothell's famous Carolina Smoke BBQ and a full beer garden including wine for those over 21. Gates open at 11am, music starts at noon..

September 2, 2012 - 12:00 -3:00PM Fall Car Show at Country Village - The 10th Annual Fall Classic Car Show is free to attend, however, there is a $15.00 car entry fee and pre-registration is encouraged. The first 100 cars entering the show will receive a commemorative dash plaque. There will be prizes and award certificates presented to winning cars as well as trophies for best of show and people’s choice. The show is sponsored by Country Village and the Fly by Night Cruisers..

September  4, 2012 The first day of school in the Northshore School District

September 8 - 9, 2012 - 9:30AM 4:00PM at Country Village- Twenty First Annual Koi Show Opening ceremonies at 9:30, followed by judging, an auction at 2 p.m.,  and koi viewing following judging until 4 p.m. The awards banquet begins at 6 p.m.  On Sunday, Sept. 9, koi viewing begins at 10 p.m. and goes until 3 p.m.  The koi auction begins at noon.  The event is free and open to the public. 

September 11, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Main Street - Bothell's Annual Senior Day Celebration  Northshore Senior Center and the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce will honor our seniors. There will be give-a-ways, prizes, discounts, music and entertainment, historical tours and more!

September 15, 2012 | 12:00PM-4:00PM - Pirate Day at Country Village - a special event of treasure seeking fun for pirates at heart! Swashbuckling fun, food, and friendly grog..

Sept 18, 2012 – 11am to 1pm at the Northshore Senior Center - a Taste of Retirement and Health Fair. Free Admission, Food & Entertainment. Over 25 senior service providers will supply delicious tastes of world class cuisine and provide information on their services. 

 September 23 - 2:00 pm George Winston at the The Northshore Performing Arts Center (NPAC) –located on the Bothell High School campus - a state-of-the-art 600 seat theatre., George Winston is a solo pianist who plays over 100 concerts a year in America. His concerts feature a variety of styles, including his melodic folk piano, stride piano, New Orleans R&B piano, Vince Guaraldi's "Peanuts" pieces, and more. Adults $35 Seniors $30 Youth under 17 $20

Bothell Bi-Monthly Update – August 15, 2012

Summer Events in the Bothell area:

Weekly on Fridays until September 28, 2012 -12:00PM-6:00PM -  the Bothell Farmers Market at Country Village. Come find fresh flowers, organic fruits and vegetables, breads, honey, wine and loose leaf teas along with along with one of a kind handmade items made by local artisans.

Beckstrom Cabin and Bothell's First School House are open on Sundays until the end of October from 1-4pm at The Park at Bothell Landing.

Whats Sup Stand-Up Paddle & Surf at Bothell Landing- available all day on weekends and after 4:00pm on weekdays - Appointments are best. call: 425-877-8731. 

Aug 17 and 24 from 10-2pm at the Bothell Home Depot Master Gardeners will have a plant clinic

Music at the Park – Concerts take place at North Creek Sportsfield #3 (11905 North Creek Parkway) from 6:30 to 8 pm.                                                                                            

August 17: The Machine, danceable, fun, party rock 'n' roll                                                                                                                                             

August 24: Dudley Manlove Quartet, from the swinging sixties to the romantic eighties

August 16, 2012 -5:30to 6:30 - Capital Facilities Plan Progress Update Police Department Community Room – 18410 101^st Ave NE

August 19, 2012 - 11:00AM-5:00PM Pontiac Firebird Car Show at Country Village -  located in the back fields at Country Village.

 August 24, 2012 - 6:00PM-9:00PM Summer Stroll Wine Walk at Country Village featuring Washington wineries located in different shops throughout the Village. Advance tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at the NPACF [ a fund raiser for the theater group. http://www.npacf.org/SummerStroll2012.html

August 26 -10:00 AM - 4:00 PM RiverFest Celebration at Pop Keeney Stadium Parking Lot!!  RiverFest is a celebration of Bothell's heritage with a variety of activities including: a car show, concert, family activities, City Show & Tell, Craft and Merchants Market and much more.  

September 2, 2012 - 12:00 -3:00PM Fall Car Show at Country Village - The 10th Annual Fall Classic Car Show is free to attend, however, there is a $15.00 car entry fee and pre-registration is encouraged. The first 100 cars entering the show will receive a commemorative dash plaque. There will be prizes and award certificates presented to winning cars as well as trophies for best of show and people’s choice. The show is sponsored by Country Village and the Fly by Night Cruisers..

September 11, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Main Street - Bothell's Annual Senior Day Celebration  Northshore Senior Center and the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce will honor our seniors. There will be give-a-ways, prizes, discounts, music and entertainment, historical tours and more!

Sept 18, 2012 – 11am to 1pm at the Northshore Senior Center - a Taste of Retirement and Health Fair.

 Sunday, September 23 - 2:00 pm George Winston at the The Northshore Performing Arts Center (NPAC) –located on the Bothell High School campus, and is a state-of-the-art 600 seat theatre., George Winston is a solo pianist who plays over 100 concerts a year in America. His concerts feature a variety of styles, including his melodic folk piano, stride piano, New Orleans R&B piano, Vince Guaraldi's "Peanuts" pieces, and more. Adults $35 Seniors $30 Youth under 17 $20

Bothell Bi-Monthly Update – August 1, 2012

Summer Events in the Bothell area:

 

Weekly on Fridays in July, 2012 -12:00PM-6:00PM -  the Bothell Farmers Market at Country Village. Find fresh flowers, organic fruits and vegetables, breads, honey, wine and loose leaf teas along with along with one of a kind handmade items made by local artisans.

Weekly on Friday night at Country Village- Drum Circle at Ottoman BellyDance! Bring any hand drum and join the fun!  Open to all ~$ 5

Beckstrom Cabin and Bothell's First School House are open on Sundays from 1-4 in The Park at Bothell Landing.

August 4, 2012 to August 5, 2012 10:00PM to 5:00PM at Country Village - Awesome August Kids Days  - kid friendly activities, vendors, food, demonstrations and fun! Clowns, pony rides, the train all day!  - make and take crafts all weekend, 

August 4, 2012 to August 5, 2012  Preschool Fair at Country Village Preschools from all around the Northshore area will be here to answer questions, interact with families and help find the right placements                                                                                                          

August 7, 2012, National Night Out-  Neighborhoods are encouraged to host gatherings to celebrate “National Night Out.” Bothell Police officers will be available to attend these gatherings and share crime prevention information. There is no police community gathering this year due to financial concerns.

Music at the Park – Concerts take place at North Creek Sportsfield #3 (11905 North Creek Parkway) from 6:30 to 8 pm.                                                                                            

August 3: DoctorfunK, a prescription for the soul  sponsored by Union Bank 

                                                                                                                           

August 10: 80's Invasion, ultimate 80's live party band                                                                                                                                                          

August 17: The Machine, danceable, fun, party rock 'n' roll                                                                                                                                             

August 24: Dudley Manlove Quartet, from the swinging sixties to the romantic eighties

August 16, 2012 -5:30to 6:30 - Capital Facilities Plan Progress Update Police Department Community Room – 18410 101^st Ave NE

August 26 -10:00 AM - 4:00 PM RiverFest Celebration at Pop Keeney Stadium Parking Lot!!  RiverFest is a celebration of Bothell's heritage with a variety of activities including: a car show, concert, family activities, City Show & Tell, Craft and Merchants Market and much more.  

September 11 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Main Street  Bothell's Annual Senior Day Celebration  Northshore Senior Center and the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce will honor our seniors. There will be give-a-ways, prizes, discounts, music and entertainment, historical tours and more!

 Sunday, September 23 2:00 pm George Winston at Northshore Performings Arts, the Bothell High School campus. See http://www.npacf.org/