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Free Park Day, Cat 5K & Best Hair Stylist in Redmond · Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do

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  Jennifer Davis: welcome to the best of Redmond.
• 0:02
  Jennifer Davis: I'm Jennifer Davis.
• 0:04
  Dan Schulz: I'm Dan Schultz, and this is Redmond's Twice weekly newsletter and podcast about all of the amazing things happening in Redmond for the next seven days.
• 0:13
  Dan Schulz: Listen, buckle up everyone.
• 0:15
  Dan Schulz: Pretty soon we're gonna be talking about goats.
• 0:17
  Dan Schulz: This is a very good episode.
• 0:21
  Dan Schulz: Jennifer, if you've been meaning to go outside, Wednesday might be your chance.
• 0:26
  Dan Schulz: I have to word it like that because we don't have the best weather when it comes to going outside
• 0:30
  Jennifer Davis: True, very true.
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  Jennifer Davis: But uh, Wednesday might be looking good.
• 0:33
  Jennifer Davis: What's happening then?
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  Dan Schulz: It's Washington State's free State Park Day, so you don't need a discover pass to park.
• 0:41
  Dan Schulz: So that means all of the spots around Redmond and beyond are open without the usual fee.
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  Dan Schulz: State parks, trails, viewpoints, all included.
• 0:50
  Dan Schulz: So plan ahead These days tend to get busy fast and it is really nice to go outside and touch grass as the kids see.
• 1:01
  Jennifer Davis: There's live music at Soul Food Coffee House on Sunday, April 26th from four 30 to six.
• 1:08
  Jennifer Davis: Jazz alchemy is playing and it's exactly the kind of laid back Sunday set you want to walk into.
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  Jennifer Davis: If you've been to Soul food before, you already know the vibe.
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  Jennifer Davis: Cozy, a little quirky and easy to hang out for a while.
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  Jennifer Davis: Drinks light food and live music all in one spot.
• 1:27
  Jennifer Davis: Show up a little bit early if you want a good seat.
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  Dan Schulz: There's a cat themed 5K and
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  Jennifer Davis: Meow.
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  Dan Schulz: happening Saturday, April 25th at Miramore Park.
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  Dan Schulz: So all you cats out there, get, get your tags on and go out and hit a, a marathon.
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  Dan Schulz: It's a run or a walk benefiting Meow Cat rescue.
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  Dan Schulz: So you're getting outside and you're supporting a good cause.
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  Dan Schulz: At the same time, you can expect a pretty relaxed community vibe more than a hardcore race scene.
• 1:57
  Dan Schulz: I don't know, I, I have to disagree with whoever wrote this.
• 1:59
  Dan Schulz: Sometimes these cats are so competitive.
• 2:03
  Dan Schulz: I don't know.
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  Dan Schulz: I might not be as laid back as you're thinking.
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  Dan Schulz: It's at Mary.
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  Dan Schulz: More so plenty of space and good trails.
• 2:10
  Dan Schulz: If you're going bring layers, mornings out there can still be a bit chilly.
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  Jennifer Davis: There's an Arbor Day celebration happening Wednesday, April 22nd, from one to three at Idle Wood Park.
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  Jennifer Davis: The city's putting this on and it's very much a hands-on kind of thing.
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  Jennifer Davis: You can help mulch trees, join a short tree walk, and they'll talk through when and how to plant trees in the Pacific is free and super family friendly.
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  Jennifer Davis: Meet at the picnic shelter when you get there.
• 2:45
  Dan Schulz: This is the part of the newsletter you've been waiting for.
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  Dan Schulz: It is in fact a goat hike happening at the Watershed Preserve.
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  Dan Schulz: Saturday, April 25th from 10 to 11:00 AM near the Redmond Watershed Preserve.
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  Dan Schulz: And yes, you are hiking with goats.
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  Dan Schulz: I'll tell you, goats might not be as laid back as cats, so I don't really know what to expect there.
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  Dan Schulz: The goats are coming from feral McWhirter Park, and they'll walk with the group while guides, point out plants and wildlife along the trail.
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  Dan Schulz: It's designed for ages five and up and registration is required for everyone attending ironically goats.
• 3:24
  Dan Schulz: You do not need to register.
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  Dan Schulz: You just go with your human handlers and they're gonna make sure you get through the gates just fine.
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  Dan Schulz: They meet at Jewel Park to start.
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  Dan Schulz: This one will fill up fast because yeah.
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  Dan Schulz: Goat.
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  Jennifer Davis: wants to.
• 3:42
  Jennifer Davis: There's a short run of a play called Kodachrome, happening Friday through Sunday at Second Story Repertory in Redmond Town Center.
• 3:51
  Jennifer Davis: Shows on Friday and Saturday.
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  Jennifer Davis: Begin at seven and on Sunday begin at two.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's about a small town photographer and the lives of the people around her with a mix of humor and nostalgia.
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  Jennifer Davis: Tickets are $25 and seating is pretty close to the stage, so it feels more personal than a big theater.
• 4:12
  Jennifer Davis: Grab tickets ahead of time if you want a specific night.
• 4:16
  Dan Schulz: Alright, it is time for the Redmond history Minute where we share an interesting piece of history, trivia or tidbit about life in and or around Redmond.
• 4:27
  Dan Schulz: Jennifer Davis, your question is.
• 4:31
  Jennifer Davis: Yes, please lay it on.
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  Dan Schulz: The land where Chateau Saint Michelle Winery sits was originally a farm with a very unexpected name.
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  Dan Schulz: What was it called?
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  Dan Schulz: Your choices are a Vineyard Valley B Hollywood Farm.
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  Dan Schulz: C, Wine Country Acres.
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  Dan Schulz: D.
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  Dan Schulz: Grape expectations and your timer starts right about now.
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  Dan Schulz: God, I can never fool at the sound guy.
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  Dan Schulz: He always gets it.
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  Jennifer Davis: Well, you know, uh, the two I'm leaning towards is Hollywood farm.
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  Jennifer Davis: 'cause that would be obvious.
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  Jennifer Davis: 'cause it's, it's Hollywood Hill.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's Hollywood area.
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  Jennifer Davis: They have the Hollywood, it was Hollywood.
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  Dan Schulz: Yeah.
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  Dan Schulz: Yeah.
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  Jennifer Davis: maybe Hollywood Farm, but then you said a very unexpected name, which makes me wanna say grape expectations, but that is a little bit too zany.
• 5:34
  Jennifer Davis: I think I'm gonna go with the very obvious B Hollywood farm because of all the things named Hollywood in that area Still.
• 5:44
  Dan Schulz: Jennifer, again, I get to play this music.
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  Dan Schulz: You are 100% correct.
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  Jennifer Davis: Yay.
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  Dan Schulz: Farm Seattle Lumber Baron Frederick Stimson built Hollywood farms starting in 1912 as a dairy and poultry operation.
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  Dan Schulz: It became known internationally for its cattle and flowers.
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  Dan Schulz: Chateau St.
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  Dan Schulz: Michelle bought the property back in 1976 and turned it into the winery that is there today.
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  Dan Schulz: The site is now a national, historic place.
• 6:24
  Jennifer Davis: There might be an outdoor gear repair and resale shop coming to Redmond.
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  Jennifer Davis: The idea is it's built for the REI crowd people who'd rather fix than toss.
• 6:37
  Jennifer Davis: We don't know the exact location yet and it's nothing official has been announced.
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  Jennifer Davis: So, you know, the question always is.
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  Jennifer Davis: Where would this even go?
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  Jennifer Davis: If you've got a guess or have heard something about this, head over to our facebookPage@facebook.com slash Best of Redmond and drop it in the Redmond rumor Mill guesses post.
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  Dan Schulz: Who do you think is the best hairstylist in town?
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  Dan Schulz: Head on over to facebook.com/best of Redmond, find the post called Your Picks and drop your vote in the comments.
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  Jennifer Davis: If you've enjoyed this podcast, you're gonna love the companion newsletter.
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  Jennifer Davis: Find it@bestofredmond.com and we'll see you in the next one.
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  Dan Schulz: Or maybe before then walking around Redmond.