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Heart and art of cultural translation
Have you ever thought you said something wrong based on another person's response? At this month's Cultural Conversations, participants will explore the complex process of communication across…
Mediation training classes now enrolling
The city's Neighborhood Mediation Program, which offers conflict resolution services to the community, is offering a 40-hour Basic Mediation Training to people who live, work or go to school in…
Cultural Conversations on immigration
If the United States is a nation of immigrants, then Bellevue has become a city of immigrants, with more than 30 percent of its population foreign born.
At the next meeting of Cultural Conversations…
Workshop Jan. 30 to reveal 'life of a transportation project'
How does a roadway project move from idea to reality? How do bike lanes, crosswalks, sidewalks, or traffic signals become part of the capital plan?
To find out, the public is invited to join staff…
Now forming: first-ever Downtown Residents Association
Downtown has been the city's fastest-growing neighborhood in recent years and it's one of Bellevue's largest, with a population of about 10,000. Yet there has never been a residents association for…
Cultural Conversations: Moving beyond assumptions
Everyone makes assumptions. It's part of being human and helps provide context. But when it comes to different cultures, assumptions can be limiting if one is unwilling to go beyond appearances.
At…
Applications for arts funding due by Dec. 2
Every year more artists and arts organizations from all cultures are bringing their art to Bellevue, thanks to funding support from the city. But to have a shot, they have to apply for it.
To apply…
Cultural Conversations group seeks recipes for cookbook
Cultural Conversations, a women's group that builds cultural understanding and community connections, will gather recipes for the second edition of its cookbook at its annual potluck on Tuesday, Dec…
Planning Commission special meeting on Eastgate corridor
The city's Planning Commission will hold a special meeting with guest speakers at Bellevue College to launch the implementation phase for the Eastgate/I-90 Land Use and Transportation Project.…
Bellevue Essentials to graduate inaugural class Nov. 13
Emerging leaders from across the city will celebrate their graduation from the first-ever Bellevue Essentials course, designed to give people a grasp of the nuts and bolts of city government.
Members…