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A Recovery Gym Near the Trail? & Best Outdoor Dining in Redmond · Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do

• 0:01
  Jennifer Davis: Welcome to the Best of Redmond.
• 0:02
  Jennifer Davis: I'm Jennifer Davis
• 0:04
  Dan Schulz: and I'm Dan Schultz, and this is Redmond's twice weekly newsletter and podcast about all of the amazing things happening right here in Redmond for the next seven days Redmond Police recently wrapped up a months-long investigation into a massage
• 0:19
  Dan Schulz: business after neighbors reported suspected illegal activity.
• 0:23
  Dan Schulz: Investigators worked with regional law enforcement, served search warrants, made arrests, and the business closed.
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  Dan Schulz: Now, we don't usually spend too much time on crime on this newsletter, but this one matters for a simple reason.
• 0:37
  Dan Schulz: People spoke up, and the city followed through.
• 0:40
  Dan Schulz: If something around your neighborhood genuinely feels off, use the proper reporting channels instead of assuming someone else will handle it.
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  Dan Schulz: In this case, those reports clearly made a difference.
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  Dan Schulz: So let's keep our eyes open
• 0:56
  Jennifer Davis: Marymoor Park turns into Redmond's soccer headquarters on Sunday, July 19th from 10:00 to 3:00 with a giant championship watch party.
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  Jennifer Davis: The match will play on a huge outdoor screen with Redmond High's marching band, Rhythms of India, Charma, Sounders guests, family activities, food trucks, beer, and wine around the park.
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  Jennifer Davis: Parking will be tight, so biking or taking the 2 Line to Marymoor Village is probably the easier move.
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  Jennifer Davis: Bring a blanket, sunscreen, and enough time to enjoy more than just the game
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  Dan Schulz: Hires Elves brings a mellow folk set to Soul Food Coffee House on Wednesday, July 15th, starting at 5:00 PM.
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  Dan Schulz: The duo leans into acoustic melodies, close harmonies, and the kind of outdoorsy sound that fits in an easy summer evening.
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  Dan Schulz: The show is free, and Soul Food is one of those places where people actually settle in instead of grabbing coffee and leaving.
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  Dan Schulz: Order something before the music starts, and plan on hanging out a while.
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  Dan Schulz: This one's simple, local, and easy.
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  Jennifer Davis: JB Family Growers opens its Lavender Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM in Woodinville.
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  Jennifer Davis: really nice to get out there in the evening, I bet.
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  Jennifer Davis: Vendor booths run until 5:00 PM with local makers, food, lavender products, and plenty of room to wander the fields.
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  Jennifer Davis: Even if lavender usually isn't your thing, the rows are great for photos, and the farm gives kids space to explore without everything feeling overly programmed.
• 2:39
  Dan Schulz: Redmond's Pedal Forward Eastside Rebate Program gave qualifying residents up to $2,000 toward a new e-bike with other households eligible for $500.
• 2:49
  Dan Schulz: The application window is closed now, but the bigger story is where the city is headed.
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  Dan Schulz: Between better trail access, more bike infrastructure, and programs that make e-bikes less expensive, cycling keeps becoming a more realistic option for commuting around the Eastside.
• 3:06
  Dan Schulz: Keep an eye on future city announcements because incentives like this tend to get attention fast, and the next round could fill up quickly
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  Jennifer Davis: Redmond Library is hosting Stress Less: Yoga for Calming Anxiety on Friday, July seventeenth from four to five for teens who could use a real break from school, sports, jobs, social media, and everything else piling up on them.
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  Jennifer Davis: The free hour includes gentle yoga, breathing exercises, and simple mindfulness tools with no yoga experience required.
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  Jennifer Davis: This isn't about perfect poses.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's about giving teens a few practical ways to slow down when their brains won't cooperate.
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  Jennifer Davis: Registration is smart, and comfortable clothes are probably the only thing they need.
• 3:57
  Dan Schulz: Quick question.
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  Dan Schulz: If your neighbor came to you and said, "Hey, I've got this weird wet spot here in the yard and it's not drying up," would you know what you would tell them?
• 4:06
  Dan Schulz: Uh, probably not because most people wouldn't, and that's usually an underground water leak, and most plumbers don't even handle that.
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  Dan Schulz: In fact, they'd tell you to call a specialist, and that's where Simply Leak Detection comes in.
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  Dan Schulz: They're the company that a lot of plumbers call when they can't find the leak.
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  Dan Schulz: Non-invasive, no digging, they pinpoint exactly where the leak is.
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  Dan Schulz: They have over 300 5-star reviews, and they cover Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, This message brought to you courtesy of Simply Leak Detection
• 4:42
  Jennifer Davis: Seattle Humane's Ice Cream Social takes over Marymoor Park on Saturday, July 18th from noon to 2:00 for dogs, their people, and anyone who thinks free ice cream is a reasonable weekend plan.
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  Jennifer Davis: There will be plenty of space for pups, trainers to answer questions, games, prizes, giveaways, and treats for the humans too your dog does not need to be social media ready or perfectly behaved.
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  Jennifer Davis: Sniffing every tree is completely acceptable.
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  Jennifer Davis: RSVP ahead so organizers know you're coming, then bring water, waste bags, and a leash for an easy afternoon outside
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  Dan Schulz: All the World's a Song brings Shakespeare and a live orchestra together at the Redmond Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 18th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
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  Dan Schulz: Actors perform scenes from the plays while the orchestra handles the big emotional moments.
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  Dan Schulz: So it lands somewhere between a concert and a stage show.
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  Dan Schulz: You don't need to remember anything from high school English to follow it.
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  Dan Schulz: Tickets range from free to $12, which is unusually reasonable for a live performance like this.
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  Dan Schulz: Check availability before you go because the cheaper seats may disappear first.
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  Jennifer Davis: all right, everyone, it's time for the Redmond History Minute, where we share an interesting piece of history, trivia, or tidbit about life in and around Redmond.
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  Jennifer Davis: Today's question is: What year did Nintendo of America move its headquarters to Redmond?
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  Jennifer Davis: Was it A, all the way back in 1976; B, 1982; C, 1990; or D, 1998?
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  Jennifer Davis: And your time starts now
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  Dan Schulz: Oh my God.
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  Dan Schulz: I do not believe it was 1976.
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  Dan Schulz: I think that's too far ago.
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  Dan Schulz: Our, our country's bicentennial.
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  Dan Schulz: think it was a year before I graduated from high school.
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  Dan Schulz: Yes, I'm dating myself.
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  Dan Schulz: I think it was be 1982.
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  Dan Schulz: That is my final answer.
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  Jennifer Davis: Okay then, that long
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  Dan Schulz: wow because that means I'm elderly or what?
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  Jennifer Davis: Um, I'm saying wow because you're right, 1982.
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  Jennifer Davis: Can you believe it was that long ago?
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  Dan Schulz: Finally
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  Jennifer Davis: What is that?
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  Jennifer Davis: Like 45 years ago?
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  Dan Schulz: All right, let's wrap it up.
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  Dan Schulz: Do your little, uh, give me, finish the trivia question.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's pretty amazing.
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  Jennifer Davis: Nintendo of America moved its headquarters to Redmond in 1982, years before the city became known around the world as a major technology hub.
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  Jennifer Davis: Nintendo's Redmond connection goes back further than a lot of people realize, and the company became a major part of the Eastside's gaming story long before many of today's biggest local employers arrived
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  Dan Schulz: Well, we've been hearing that a recovery gym may be looking at space somewhere near the Burke-Gilman Trail.
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  Dan Schulz: Now, the idea sounds less like a normal gym and more like a place for cold plunges, infrared saunas, compression therapy, and other recovery treatments aimed at cyclists and runners.
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  Dan Schulz: We have not confirmed the business, location, or timing, so this is still firmly in rumor territory, and I should also add that everything that I just said seems very uncomfortable for me.
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  Dan Schulz: I just want to put it on record.
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  Dan Schulz: Where do you think something like this would work that would make sense?
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  Dan Schulz: If you've got a guess or have heard something, head on over to our Facebook page at facebook.com/bestofredmond and drop it in the Redmond Rumor Mill Guesses post.
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  Dan Schulz: And while you're there, find the post called Your Picks and drop your vote in the comments.
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  Dan Schulz: We would like to know who you think has the best outdoor dining in Redmond
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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 at bestofredmond.com, and we'll see you in the next one
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  Dan Schulz: Or maybe before then, walking around Redmond.