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The City of Redmond is set to host the Downtown Redmond Art Walk (DRAW) on September 19, 2024, offering a platform for local artists and businesses. The event will feature exhibitions, poetry readings, live music, and more, encouraging community engagement and support for the arts. Mayor Angela Birney expressed excitement about the event's return and its role in fostering a vibrant arts community.
The City of Redmond will host the Downtown Redmond Art Walk (DRAW) on September 19, 2024, showcasing local artists and businesses. This free event will feature exhibitions, poetry readings, live music, and more, encouraging community engagement with the arts.
The City of Redmond, Washington, is accepting applications for 2025 tourism grants aimed at promoting tourism development and attracting visitors. Organizations involved in cultural, historical, educational, sports, or community events can apply for funding from the lodging tax fund, with applications due by August 19, 2024. The grants will be evaluated by the Redmond Lodging Tax Advisory Committee before being forwarded to the City Council for approval.
The City of Redmond is accepting applications for tourism grants aimed at promoting projects that attract visitors to the area in 2025. Organizations involved in cultural, historical, educational, sports, or community events are encouraged to apply by August 19, 2024.
The Redmond Police Department has renewed its Certified Autism Center™ designation, enhancing its ability to assist autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals in the community. This renewal highlights the department's commitment to inclusivity and provides additional tools like the Take Me Home program for families with loved ones who have cognitive or developmental disabilities.
The Redmond Police Department has renewed its Certified Autism Center™ designation, enhancing its training to better assist autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals in the community. This renewal follows the department's initial certification in 2022, making it the first in Washington to achieve this status. Additionally, the department has launched a "Take Me Home" program to assist families with loved ones who have cognitive or developmental disabilities.
The City of Redmond, Washington, is seeking high school students to fill a youth advocate position on the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission. This role aims to engage youth in local government and community initiatives related to parks and recreation. Interested students are encouraged to apply before the August 9 deadline.
The City of Redmond is seeking high school students aged 14-18 to fill a youth advocate position on the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission. This role offers students the chance to engage with local government and influence community projects related to parks and recreation. Interested applicants should apply by August 9, 2024.
The Community Police Academy will take place on July 21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM at the Redmond Police Department in Washington. This event aims to provide attendees with a behind-the-scenes look at police operations, enhancing community relations. Participants can engage with law enforcement professionals and learn about public safety initiatives.
The Redmond Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify two suspects involved in a shoplifting incident that escalated into an assault at a local liquor store. An elderly employee was injured during the incident, which occurred on July 15, 2024, and the suspects made off with over $3,000 worth of alcohol. One suspect has already been arrested on unrelated charges.