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Marymoor Coffee Rumor, Derby Days & Best Dog-Friendly Business in Redmond · Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do

• 0:01
  Jennifer Davis: Welcome to the Best of Redmond.
• 0:03
  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.
• 0:15
  Dan Schulz: We talked about it on Tuesday.
• 0:16
  Dan Schulz: We're gonna talk about it again today.
• 0:18
  Dan Schulz: Derby Days is back.
• 0:20
  Dan Schulz: It officially kicks off Friday, July 24th, and if you only make it to one event this summer, this should probably be it.
• 0:28
  Dan Schulz: This started as a community bike race back in 1940.
• 0:32
  Dan Schulz: It's turned into Redmond's biggest festival.
• 0:35
  Dan Schulz: Carnival rides, live music, food vendors, game booths, a beer and wine garden, and activities spread throughout downtown and the City Hall campus.
• 0:46
  Dan Schulz: On Saturday, you'll find the kids bike parade and the grand parade at 11:00 AM, and the weekend wraps up with a free drone show lighting up the sky at 10:10 PM.
• 0:56
  Dan Schulz: It's one of those weekends where the whole city feels like it's outside
• 1:02
  Jennifer Davis: If you've got a high schooler who's always got opinions about Redmond's parks, trails, or community spaces, here's a chance to put those ideas to work.
• 1:11
  Jennifer Davis: The city is looking for a youth advocate to serve on the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission for a one-year term.
• 1:20
  Jennifer Davis: Students ages 14 through 18 who live in the 98052 zip code can apply to help shape the future of parks and recreation.
• 1:32
  Jennifer Davis: applications stay open through August 7th, so there's still plenty of time to throw your name in the hat.
• 1:38
  Jennifer Davis: What a wonderful way to get experience as a young person and to get, for the city to get the ideas of a young person, 'cause they think completely differently than a lot of us old-timers.
• 1:50
  Dan Schulz: Marymoor Live keeps the summer concert season rolling on Saturday, July 25th, when Young the Giant headlines the park with Cold War Kids and Beach Weather joining the lineup.
• 2:02
  Dan Schulz: It's one of the biggest outdoor concerts of the month, and Marymoor always makes for a really great place to spend a summer evening.
• 2:10
  Dan Schulz: Now, what should you do?
• 2:10
  Dan Schulz: You wanna bring a blanket, you wanna grab some food once you're inside, and you should plan on arriving early because concerts like this usually draw a big crowd.
• 2:19
  Dan Schulz: If you're a fan of live music, this one's worth putting on the calendar
• 2:26
  Jennifer Davis: If coffee and cool cars sound like your kind of Saturday morning, Exotics at Redmond Town Center returns on July 25th from 9:00 Hundreds of exotic, rare, and specialty vehicles fill the parking lots while owners chat with visitors and
• 2:43
  Jennifer Davis: answer questions about their cars.
• 2:46
  Jennifer Davis: You don't have to be a gearhead to enjoy walking around because there's always something you've never seen before.
• 2:52
  Jennifer Davis: Best of all, it's free, family-friendly, and easy to pair with breakfast or shopping afterwards.
• 3:01
  Dan Schulz: Quick question.
• 3:02
  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?
• 3:11
  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.
• 3:19
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• 3:25
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• 3:30
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• 3:36
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• 3:46
  Jennifer Davis: Boyz II Men bring decades of R&B hits to Chateau Ste.
• 3:49
  Jennifer Davis: Michelle on Saturday, July 25th, with the show starting at 7:00.
• 3:55
  Jennifer Davis: Whether you grew up with their music or just appreciate a good outdoor concert, the winery is hard to beat during the summer.
• 4:02
  Jennifer Davis: Gates open about 90 minutes before showtime, giving you plenty of time to settle in before the music starts.
• 4:09
  Jennifer Davis: It's only a short drive from Redmond and makes for a great Saturday night if you're looking to slow things down after Derby Days
• 4:18
  Dan Schulz: And with the Derby Days almost here, bikes are front and center again in Redmond.
• 4:22
  Dan Schulz: The festival features the nation's oldest continuous community bike race, and you'll see riders of every age enjoying the weekend festivities.
• 4:31
  Dan Schulz: Earlier this summer, Eastside residents won rebates of up to $2,000 through the Pedal Forward Eastside program, helping more people make the switch to e-bikes.
• 4:42
  Dan Schulz: And if your own bike needs a little attention before the weekend, local shops like Element Cycles are helping riders stay ready for another busy summer on the trails
• 4:54
  Jennifer Davis: If random facts are your thing, grab a few friends and head to the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village on Thursday, today, July 23rd, from 5:30 to 7:30.
• 5:06
  Jennifer Davis: The Redmond Youth Partnership Advisory Committee is hosting a free community trivia night with questions covering everything from pop culture to who knows what.
• 5:17
  Jennifer Davis: There will be prizes, plenty of laughs, and it's open to all ages, although kids under 12 need an adult with them.
• 5:24
  Jennifer Davis: Not a bad way to kick off the weekend a little early
• 5:30
  Dan Schulz: The Redmond Library is hosting Let's Make Art Adult Art Club on Sunday, July 26th from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
• 5:38
  Dan Schulz: Bring whatever creative project you're already working on, whether it's painting, knitting, drawing, or something completely different, and spend a few hours hanging out with other local artists.
• 5:49
  Dan Schulz: There's no registration required, and all experience levels are welcome.
• 5:54
  Dan Schulz: Sometimes it's just easier to finish a project when you're surrounded by other creative people making things too
• 6:02
  Jennifer Davis: If you've been thinking about adopting a dog, Saturday could be your lucky day, especially if you like pugs.
• 6:10
  Jennifer Davis: Church of Pug Rescue will be at the Woodinville PetSmart from noon until 3:00 with adoptable pugs, French bulldogs, and other small breed dogs looking for new homes.
• 6:22
  Jennifer Davis: Even if you're not quite ready to adopt, you can learn about fostering, meet the rescue volunteers, or bring along a new or gently used leash or harness to donate.
• 6:33
  Jennifer Davis: You never know, your next best friend might already be waiting
• 6:37
  Dan Schulz: You never know, your next best friend might already be waiting And feel free to use my tip to get reduced fees if you're trying to get a pug.
• 6:43
  Dan Schulz: Just go up to the person and you say, "I really like this one, but its face is all squishy.
• 6:47
  Dan Schulz: Can I get some kind of discount?"
• 6:49
  Dan Schulz: Kind of a scratch and dent kind of thing.
• 6:51
  Dan Schulz: You never know unless you try All right, it is time again for the Redmond History Minute, where we share an interesting piece of history, trivia, or tidbit about life in and around Redmond.
• 7:04
  Dan Schulz: Today's question is: The old Redmond Schoolhouse, built in 1922, today serves mainly as?
• 7:12
  Dan Schulz: And your choices are A, a private office complex, B, community center, C, a brewery, D, a bed and breakfast.
• 7:24
  Dan Schulz: And Jennifer, this is your chance to recover because Tuesday you're really, uh,
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  Jennifer Davis: remember.
• 7:31
  Dan Schulz: not so good.
• 7:34
  Jennifer Davis: Oh, boy.
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  Dan Schulz: now
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  Jennifer Davis: Oh, let's see, an old schoolhouse from 1922.
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  Jennifer Davis: Hmm, from all of these, I'm gonna go with C, brewery, because breweries have been buying old buildings and making them really cool.
• 7:52
  Jennifer Davis: and I like the poetic justice of an old schoolhouse turning into a brewery.
• 7:56
  Jennifer Davis: So I'm gonna pick C, final answer
• 8:02
  Dan Schulz: And the answer is, oh, Jennifer is wrong again.
• 8:05
  Dan Schulz: You can set your clock on how often she gets things wrong.
• 8:09
  Dan Schulz: The old Redmond Schoolhouse educated local students for 75 years before getting a second life as a community gathering place.
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  Dan Schulz: It's one of the few historic places in town that's still serving the community every day instead of simply becoming a landmark.
• 8:24
  Dan Schulz: And yes, if you guessed brewery, you're definitely not the first person to wish that were true, Jennifer
• 8:39
  Jennifer Davis: here's one we've been hearing that has us curious.
• 8:42
  Jennifer Davis: Word is the mobile espresso cart that's been serving Marymoor Park events for the past couple of seasons may be getting a permanent home.
• 8:51
  Jennifer Davis: The rumor is they're in talks for a kiosk near the park entrance, serving coffee year-round with a focus on single origin pour overs.
• 9:00
  Jennifer Davis: We haven't been able to confirm any of this yet, so for now it's just neighborhood chatter.
• 9:05
  Jennifer Davis: The big question is, could Marymoor finally be getting a permanent coffee stop?
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  Jennifer Davis: If you've got a guess or have heard something, head to our Facebook page at facebook.com/bestofredmond and drop it in the Redmond Rumor Mill Guesses post
• 9:23
  Dan Schulz: And while you're at our Facebook page, find the post called Your Picks and drop your vote in the comments to this question.
• 9:29
  Dan Schulz: We wanna know who you think is the best dog-friendly business in Redmond
• 9:34
  Jennifer Davis: If you've enjoyed this podcast, you're gonna love our companion newsletter.
• 9:38
  Jennifer Davis: Find it at bestofredmond.com, and we'll see you in the next one
• 9:43
  Dan Schulz: Or maybe even before then, walking in and around Redmond