Bellevue's Neighborhood Outreach Team offers a variety of events and classes for residents who want to learn more about their neighborhoods, community and city government:
Bellevue Neighborhoods Conference: This is Bellevue’s neighborhoods conference, a full day of activities and workshops designed to provide inspiration and practical know-how for seasoned neighborhood leaders and new residents alike. The next Neighborhood Conference is scheduled for 2020.
Neighborhood Leadership Gathering: Come join the discussion! These semi-annual gatherings are open to anyone who has a passion for investing in their community and a willingness to share their heart, vision, priorities and best practices with other like-minded leaders across Bellevue. Topics vary.
Bellevue Essentials: Your on-ramp to civic leadership. This is a nine-week class providing introduction the inner workings of city government and civic engagement. Applications for the next class will be available in the summer of 2019. Class runs Sept.-Nov., and space is limited to 35 participants.
Neighborhood Trainings and Forums: These are offered each year to provide educational opportunities for neighborhood leaders and residents. Classes either focus on a current topic of community interest or on a set of skills and tools that are useful to residents and/or neighborhood associations. Times and topics vary.