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Redmond Builds Half the World’s Satellites? + Improv Show & Dog Park Picks · Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do

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  Jennifer Davis: Welcome to the Best of Redmond.
• 0:03
  Jennifer Davis: I'm Jennifer Davis.
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  Dan Schulz: And I am 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.
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  Dan Schulz: So, Jennifer, our top story, uh, we talked about how Redmond is becoming a space district, few episodes ago.
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  Dan Schulz: very
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  Jennifer Davis: much so.
• 0:24
  Jennifer Davis: Yeah.
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  Dan Schulz: And as you know, everyone's talking space now because a few days ago, Nassau wrapped up the Artemis two mission, sending a crew around the moon for the first time since Apollo and bringing them back, uh, I guess after
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  Dan Schulz: 10 days.
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  Dan Schulz: That's the headline.
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  Dan Schulz: But here's the part, most people, miss Redmond is now the leading satellite hub in the world No companies producing over half of the satellites currently in orbit.
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  Jennifer Davis: I had no idea.
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  Jennifer Davis: That's
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  Dan Schulz: and with projects like Project Kuper and starlink based here, that number could very easily hit 75% soon.
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  Dan Schulz: It's kind of wild that this is happening All right here,
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  Jennifer Davis: Well that's great for the Redmond economy and it, wow.
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  Jennifer Davis: It really speaks to the innovation and technology that we have going on here in this part of the world.
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  Dan Schulz: except for you and I.
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  Dan Schulz: A lot of talent in
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  Jennifer Davis: this town, Jennifer.
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  Dan Schulz: A
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  Jennifer Davis: There's a student improv show happening Sunday, April 19th from seven to eight 15 at Adair Cabin in Anderson Park.
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  Jennifer Davis: This is Eastside Improv's goodbye show for the cabin.
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  Jennifer Davis: So it's kind of a last chance to see a performance in that space.
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  Jennifer Davis: The cast is made up of newer performers and they run everything off audience suggestions, so it's different every time.
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  Jennifer Davis: It is also family friendly, so you can bring kids without worrying about it getting too weird.
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  Jennifer Davis: Show up a little early to grab a good seat.
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  Dan Schulz: If you're like me, Jennifer, and you're into Magic, the Gathering, there's a pre-release event Saturday, April 18th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Uncle's Games in the Redmond Town Center.
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  Dan Schulz: You can get yourself a pre-release pack with six booster packs.
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  Dan Schulz: A promo card and a spin down dye.
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  Dan Schulz: Then build a deck on the spot using only what you open.
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  Dan Schulz: Everyone's on equal footing here, ironically, except me.
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  Dan Schulz: know what's going on in this.
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  Dan Schulz: It's part competition, part hangout, but it's very fun.
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  Dan Schulz: If you haven't played in a while or like me and you've never played at all, it's probably a pretty easy way to jump into the game.
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  Jennifer Davis: There's a dog friendly wine and cookie tasting Friday, April 17th from seven to nine at
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  Dan Schulz: Let me guess Pickles.
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  Dan Schulz: I knew
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  Jennifer Davis: Yeah, you knew you did know
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  Dan Schulz: it.
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  Jennifer Davis: at Pickles.
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  Jennifer Davis: Playland in Kirkland.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's exactly what it sounds like.
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  Jennifer Davis: Wine pairings, girl scout cookies and a bunch of dogs running around while people hang out and drink wine.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's 21 plus only, Your dog needs to be cool with other dogs and people.
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  Jennifer Davis: This is one of those events where you mostly go for the vibe, so make sure you reserve a spot before showing up.
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  Dan Schulz: There's a free talk on Wednesday, April 15th from six to 7:30 PM at the Redmond Senior and Community Center about the history of soccer in the Northwest.
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  Dan Schulz: Two local experts are walking through how the game's grown here and what's changed since the last time the World Cup was in the us.
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  Dan Schulz: They're doing light snacks and some prize drawings, so, it's not just a lecture.
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  Dan Schulz: If you're even a little curious about soccer or as they call it boot ball, this is a very easy to into it.
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  Jennifer Davis: There's a mystery book club meeting Wednesday, April 15th from six 30 to seven 30 at brick and mortar books.
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  Jennifer Davis: This month, they're talking about the Botanist Assistant by Peggy Townsend, and it leans toward that cozy mystery vibe.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's open to anyone, so you don't have to be a regular or anything like that.
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  Jennifer Davis: They keep it pretty low key and conversational.
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  Jennifer Davis: If you've been meaning to get out and meet people without it feeling forced.
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  Jennifer Davis: This is a solid option.
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  Dan Schulz: There's a music based workshop, Friday, April 17th from 10 30 to 11:30 AM at the Redmond Library, focused on using music for creativity and reflection.
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  Dan Schulz: A board certified music therapist leads the session mixing, guided listening, storytelling, and writing prompt.
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  Dan Schulz: It's designed for adults 55 and older, and you don't need any musical background to participate.
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  Dan Schulz: It's more about the connection and expression than performance.
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  Dan Schulz: If you know someone in that age group, this could be a great fit for them.
• 5:03
  Jennifer Davis: it's time for the Redmond History Minute where we share an interesting piece of history.
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  Jennifer Davis: Or tidbit about life in and around Redmond.
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  Jennifer Davis: Okay, Dan, so here's your question.
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  Jennifer Davis: From 1934 to 1976, thousands of spectators lined the Samish River to watch speed base.
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  Jennifer Davis: Oh God, I, I'm having like aphasia, I really have to go.
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  Jennifer Davis: Okay, Dan.
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  Jennifer Davis: So from 1934, all the way till 1976, thousands of spectators lined to the Samish River to watch speed boat races.
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  Jennifer Davis: How many turns did the 13 mile course have?
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  Jennifer Davis: Your choices are a 12 turns B 28 turns.
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  Jennifer Davis: C 63 turns or D 107 turns, and your time starts now?
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  Dan Schulz: I don't know what that means.
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  Dan Schulz: So they had a speedboat race.
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  Dan Schulz: How many turns did they have?
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  Jennifer Davis: mile course.
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  Jennifer Davis: Yep.
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  Dan Schulz: Okay.
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  Dan Schulz: Oh, that's good.
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  Dan Schulz: 13 mile course.
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  Dan Schulz: ah, this is simple.
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  Dan Schulz: My final answer, without a doubt.
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  Dan Schulz: 28 turns.
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  Dan Schulz: B, I'm locked in 100% positive.
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  Jennifer Davis: Well, I mean, you are very close.
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  Jennifer Davis: It wasn't be, the answer is, see, 63 turns.
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  Jennifer Davis: before Seafair, the Samish slew race was the event boats were hitting 80 to a hundred mile per hour on a course with 63 turns, dodging logs and bridge pilings the whole way.
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  Jennifer Davis: At its peak, around 40,000 people showed up to watch from the river banks.
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  Jennifer Davis: It all ended in 1976 after a boat jumped the bank and injured a University of Washington Pole vaulter.
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  Jennifer Davis: Sorry, which is a very specific way for something like that to end.
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  Jennifer Davis: Um, I hope the guy was okay, but I'm
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  Dan Schulz: sorry.
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  Dan Schulz: Was the guy in the midair
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  Jennifer Davis: I just, that's what I imagined.
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  Jennifer Davis: He is pole vaulting.
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  Jennifer Davis: They're both, it's a mid-air collision.
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  Jennifer Davis: All joking aside, the guy was fine, but it did end the race as it sounds like a pretty dangerous thing to do.
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  Dan Schulz: Jennifer, what do the rumor birds, what do your little gossip birdies tell you this week?
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  Jennifer Davis: So here's one that keeps popping up in conversations.
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  Jennifer Davis: Apparently there's a World Cup viewing beer garden being planned somewhere near Mary Moore Park for summer 2026.
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  Jennifer Davis: We're hearing outdoor screens, rotating food trucks, fire pits, the whole setup, and possibly turning it into a permanent spot if it takes off.
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  Jennifer Davis: The thing is, none of that has been officially confirmed, and no one's saying exactly who's behind it.
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  Jennifer Davis: So our question is, where exactly would they even put something like this?
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  Jennifer Davis: If you've got a guess or have heard something, head on 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: We're looking for your pick Redmond.
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  Dan Schulz: We want to know what you think is the best dog park in Redmond.
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  Dan Schulz: Head on over to our facebookPage@facebook.com slash Best of Redmond.
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  Dan Schulz: Find the post called Your Picks and drop your vote in the comments.
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  Dan Schulz: or maybe before then walking around Redmond.