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Detroit-Style Pizza Coming to Redmond? Trivia & Best Park in Redmond · Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do

• 0:02
  Dan Schulz: Welcome to The Best of Redmond.
• 0:04
  Dan Schulz: My name is Dan Schultz.
• 0:06
  Dan Schulz: Sadly, it is just me today.
• 0:08
  Dan Schulz: Jennifer is not feeling good, so I am doing it all by myself, and this is Redmond's twice weekly newsletter and podcast about all of the amazing things happening right here in and around Redmond for the next seven days.
• 0:24
  Dan Schulz: Well, school just started, and the Redmond Library has drop-in homework help this Sunday, September 13th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
• 0:34
  Dan Schulz: Volunteer tutors work with kids in grades K through 12, and students can show up any time during the two-hour window.
• 0:41
  Dan Schulz: Younger kids can get help across subjects, while older students may find support with algebra, calculus, chemistry, physics, writing, study skills, and more.
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  Dan Schulz: Hindi and Spanish language support may also be available.
• 0:57
  Dan Schulz: If homework is already getting ugly at your house, this could help Open Jazz Night is happening tonight, September 10th, from 6:00 to 8:00 at Soul Food Coffee House.
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  Dan Schulz: It's an all-ages gathering where you can grab a seat and listen or bring an instrument and get up on that stage.
• 1:17
  Dan Schulz: Developing players and longtime musicians are both welcome, and singers have a mic available too.
• 1:24
  Dan Schulz: There's an upright piano, bass lines, and hosting from John Roth, plus a rhythm section to get things rolling.
• 1:32
  Dan Schulz: If you've been wanting to play jazz with actual people, here's your shot Sama Cellars is doing trivia tonight, September 10th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at their wine lounge in Redmond.
• 1:47
  Dan Schulz: Grab a few friends, make a team, and see how much random information your brain has been hanging onto.
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  Dan Schulz: They'll have their wines available by the glass or bottle while everybody works through the questions.
• 1:58
  Dan Schulz: This one's pretty simple.
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  Dan Schulz: Trivia, wine, a little friendly competition.
• 2:03
  Dan Schulz: Get your team together before you head over so you're not recruiting strangers at the last minute.
• 2:10
  Dan Schulz: If you didn't get enough of the Redmond Arts Festival, Valla Art Center is keeping some of the work around a little bit longer.
• 2:18
  Dan Schulz: Their free Spotlight Exhibition is open Saturday, September 12th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• 2:25
  Dan Schulz: The show pulls together selected festival artists with landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and other original pieces.
• 2:34
  Dan Schulz: It's basically a second chance to see some of the local artwork without dealing with festival crowds.
• 2:40
  Dan Schulz: Saturday is one of the final weekends, so don't wait too long Here's something most homeowners rarely think about.
• 2:47
  Dan Schulz: You could have a water leak right now and not even know it.
• 2:51
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• 2:57
  Dan Schulz: Your water bill just quietly creeps up month after month until one day you're paying double and you're wondering what happened.
• 3:04
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• 3:09
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• 3:14
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• 3:34
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• 3:39
  Dan Schulz: Merrymore Games has its weekly Flesh and Blood Armory this Sunday, September 13th, from one thirty to four thirty.
• 3:48
  Dan Schulz: This week's format is Classic Constructed, and the entry price is five dollars plus tax.
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  Dan Schulz: While experienced players can jump right into the competition.
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  Dan Schulz: Everyone gets a shot at participation packs, with additional packs going to higher placements.
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  Dan Schulz: If you already play, bring your deck.
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  Dan Schulz: If not, show up ready to learn Brick and Mortar Books has its True Crime Book Club tonight, September 10th, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
• 4:20
  Dan Schulz: The group appropriately called The Murderinos is meeting in store to talk about Murder on Montana's Hi-Line by Clem Pellett.
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  Dan Schulz: So if true crime is your thing and you've read the book, this gives you an excuse to get off the couch and talk theories with other people who went down the same rabbit hole.
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  Dan Schulz: The discussion lasts an hour.
• 4:41
  Dan Schulz: Check the group's Facebook or Goodreads page if you want more details beforehand.
• 4:53
  Dan Schulz: All right, pizza people.
• 4:55
  Dan Schulz: Here is a really awesome rumor, and I hope it is gonna come true.
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  Dan Schulz: Word is a Detroit-style pizza operator is looking at a small storefront somewhere in Old Redmond.
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  Dan Schulz: we're hearing thick square slices, crispy edges, sauce on top, and apparently the person behind it has been secretly testing recipes at a Woodinville commissary for more than a year.
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  Dan Schulz: None of this is confirmed yet, including the exact storefront or whether a lease has actually been signed.
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  Dan Schulz: Anybody know which Old Redmond space they might be looking at?
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  Dan Schulz: We would love to know.
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  Dan Schulz: If you've got a guess, head on over to our Facebook page at facebook.com/bestofredmond and drop it in the Redmond Rumor Mills Guesses post.
• 5:45
  Dan Schulz: And while you're there, find our post called Your Picks and drop your comment to this question.
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  Dan Schulz: We would love to know what you think is the best park in Redmond if you've enjoyed this podcast, you're gonna love the companion newsletter.
• 6:02
  Dan Schulz: You can find that over at bestofredmond.com, And we'll see you in the next one, or maybe before then, walking around Redmond.
• 6:11
  Dan Schulz: Feel better, Jennifer