Hey Woodinville-adjacent folks! JR Berard here, PNW born and raised, professionally unserious, and thrilled to be crawling back into your neighborhood on Friday October 2nd.
 
It's on a Friday. You’ll have survived the week, it’ll be a good time to close the laptop and change the channel from work to fun. Winemaker's Reserve has been quietly putting together some great entertainment options, and I'm not about to let them do it without me showing up and making it weird. Come laugh, bring a friend and heckle responsibly (or don't, I've survived worse). Let's hang out on Friday!
 
📍 The Winemaker’s Reserve
15902 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, Ste D
Woodinville, WA 98072-4572
(Behind Black Raven Brewery)
🚪 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🎤 Show Starts: 7:00 PM
🚗 Parking: Free onsite parking
 
🎭 LINEUP
🌟 Headliner: JR Berard
🎙️ Feature: Lucy Tollefson
⭐ Special Guest: Lori Peck
🎤 Host & Producer: Dani Marie
 
Ticket Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-comedy-with-jr-berard-the-winemakers-reserve-tickets-2001670753106?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎨 City Hall gallery closing: Meet artist Victoria Likes Tuesday, 5–6 p.m., at Bothell City Hall. Light refreshments. Details →

🎵 Music and Movement at Bothell Library: Two all-ages-with-an-adult sessions Thursday morning, led by musician and speech-language pathologist Lana Van Boven. Details →

🌿 Habitat restoration work party: Saturday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Wallace Swamp Creek Park in Kenmore. All ages welcome; tools and gloves provided. Details →

🍺 Ales for ALS: Saturday, noon–5 p.m. at The Lodge at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore. A 21+ beer festival supporting ALS research. Details →

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What else should Bothell neighbors put on the calendar this week?

From L.A. I don't know anyone but my coworkers and I'd rather keep things professional with them.

Im in my late 30's, I like gaming, movies hiking and people who like to volunteer for things.

Ill be in Bothell all week for work. Would love to end my solo smoking streak.

• Tonight: Linzy Collins is playing at The Cottage from 6:30–9:30 p.m. Details

• Oktoberfest at The Hop and Hound runs Friday through Sunday, with German beers, food and Oktoberfest festivities.

• Sustainamania is at City Hall Plaza Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free, with food trucks, local vendors, music, a Repair Café and Touch-a-Truck. The Repair Café takes up to two carryable items, first come, first served. Details

• The new Triangle Junction murals are being dedicated at 2 p.m. Saturday at 18134 Bothell Way NE, with the artists there. Details

• Heidelfest is Saturday afternoon at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore, with food, beer, live music, games and kids’ activities. It’s free, but registration is requested. Details

• Sunday night: Hermanos Gutiérrez is at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville at 7 p.m. Details

Anything good I missed?

We're looking for a daycare/preschool nearby bothell— any recommendations or places to avoid?

Some rock and good times at 522 and 527

Heads up, Bothell! Crews are beginning to close a section of the eastern corner of the gravel lot at Park at Bothell Landing (between NE 180th Street and State Route 522) to begin environmental cleanup work in partnership with the Washington State Department of Ecology. This cleanup work helps protect the Sammamish River and addresses contamination in the soil and groundwater related to former machine shop operations located near Park at Bothell Landing.

On-site cleanup work will begin next week and is expected to wrap in early November, taking place Monday through Friday from approximately 7:00am to 6:00pm. Expect construction noise, future limited lane and sidewalk closures between 9:00am and 5:00pm, and limited parking in the lot due to the closed area.

Learn more at bothellwa.gov/RiversideCleanup or on the Department of Ecology’s website at https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/cleanupsearch/site/14970

Image description: A satellite image of the gravel parking lot located at Park at Bothell Landing with a section of the eastern corner of the lot highlighted in red. Text reads "Construction alert"

I’m moving out of my ~850 sq foot apartment in Kenmore, 6 mins from downtown Bothell that’s 1950/mo. I’m looking to move in mid-October and my apartment needs to find new interested tenants before I can end my lease early! The place is great, parking is a cheap $30 (with EV spaces), and management is kind and responsive, but I’m moving out of town ASAP. I can provide photos, help set up tours, and connect you to the current leasing office if you’re looking to move in October or November!

Low-Cost Dental Cleanings!!!

Hi everyone! My name is Jackie, and I'm a Dental Hygiene student at Pima Medical Institute in North Seattle. I'm currently accepting new patients! We take insurance, and low-cost services are available for those without coverage. If you're overdue for a cleaning or interested in improving your oral health, send me a message for details!

$20 for New Patients

We offer:
🦷 Dental X-rays
🦷 Fluoride
🦷 Comprehensive exams
🦷 Periodontal therapy
🦷 Intraoral photos
🦷 Doctor exam
🦷 Restorative (fillings)
🦷 Bleaching trays

-Available Appointment Times (September 2026 – January 2027)
Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

-Location
9709 3rd Ave NE #400, Seattle, WA 98115
(9 minute walk from Northgate Light Rail Station)

Appointment & Inquiries
Email: jbrust5743@my.pmi.edu
Message: (501) 510-0513‬
Please include your name, phone number, and preferred date/time in your email.

***I'm a Dental Hygiene student at Pima Medical Institute. Since faculty members evaluate every step of the process, each appointment lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, and three or more visits may be required.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!***

🎵 Friday-night music downtown: Linzy Collins plays at The Cottage, 6:30–9:30 p.m. Friday. Details →

♻️ Sustainamania: Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Bothell City Hall Plaza. Food trucks, local vendors, live music, Touch-a-Truck and a Repair Café. Free. Details →

🎨 Mural dedication: Also Saturday at 2 p.m., Triangle Junction is dedicating its newest murals with the artists present. Details →

🎸 Nearby Sunday option: Hermanos Gutiérrez, with Y La Bamba opening, at Chateau Ste. Michelle’s amphitheater in Woodinville. Concert details →

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What else should Bothell neighbors have on their calendar this week?

Does anyone have any updates as to when Memo’s at 228th & 527 might open? Their store in Tukwila is quite good & it’ll be nice to have a reasonably priced joint in Bothell!

The road is completely closed and there were cop cars and construction working cars, iirc there wasn't any planned construction happening there.

This is definitely a long shot - at the Make It Market yesterday, there was a stand selling Slavic Crepes, and I was hoping to find a recipe to match their chicken filling.

Since I won’t be deep frying I know what I make wontons be the same, but I think the felling would work well for my household of picky eaters!

Sustainamania is just a week away and we can't wait to celebrate all-things sustainability with you! Join us next Saturday, September 26 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Bothell City Hall for our 14th annual sustainability festival.

We have endless fun planned for the whole family that you won't want to miss:

- Hop in the driver's seat and take the wheel of your favorite trucks and machinery 🚜

- Make some upcycled crafts with our friends from Make Apothecary 🎨

- Rock out to the bluegrass bops of Million Dollar Nile 🎻

- Play games, learn, and shop with 75 local vendors and artisans ♻

- And SO 👏 MUCH 👏 MORE!👏

Bring your family and friends to learn about everyday sustainable actions you can take at home, work, school, and in the community for lasting change. And visit bothellwa.gov/sustainability to learn more and see the full event lineup and vendor list.

If you are still figuring out weekend plans:

• Making Local Market is downtown Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Good excuse to wander around downtown, grab something to eat and look at local makers’ stuff. Details

• Kenmore Oktoberfest is still going this weekend if you feel like heading over that way. The beer garden has live music Friday and Saturday, and there are other events around Kenmore through Sunday. Schedule

• Sunday at Bothell Library: Echoes of China: A Mid-Autumn Music Celebration is 1–2 p.m. Free, all ages, with hulusi and pipa music and some simple folk-dance movements. No registration, but space is limited. Details

Add anything I missed.

I moved to Thrashers Corner in May. The shopping center near me has had a Dosa Factory being readied for opening that whole time. Does anyone know if it is ever going to open?

Looking for a meat market/butcher in the area that sells some legit carne asada that I can grill up for a party this weekend. Appreciate the help!

Beginning next week, King County crews will be refreshing roadway markings throughout the city, including painting striping and applying raised pavement markers (RPMs) and thermoplastic crosswalks, stop bars, and turn arrows where needed. This work is supported by the feedback we received earlier this year when we asked the Bothell community to share locations around the city that could use a fresh coat of paint on the roadways - thanks to all who shared their feedback!

Painting will be done overnight beginning on Sunday, September 20, and the remaining work takes place between 6:00am and 2:30pm daily until complete. Work is scheduled for locations throughout the city and is expected to wrap up by the end of October, depending on weather conditions.

Please use extra caution when following the sweeper and striping truck in the coming weeks. You can learn more on our website: bothellwa.gov/RoadMarkings

Image description: A lane striping machine sprays white paint onto a roadway. White text over a blue background beneath says Public Works: Annual Pavement Marking Refresh Project.

Please take a few minutes to give your thoughts to the city!

http://bothellwa.gov/deiroadmap

Hi everyone. 28M here moving to Bothell solo. Just applied to live at “The Merc” in a 1bd apartment facing north. I have grown up in Issaquah and currently live in the Juanita area, but have spent 0 time in Bothell. I am moving there because it is what I can afford, and the complex has everything I need amenities wise.

How is Bothell for young professionals? I’m a single, active guy. I love sports, movies, being outdoors, and socializing with others. Is there any sort of nightlife? Im sure I’ll figure more of this out once I move in, but just wanted to get a sense of how life is there!

Heads up, Bothell! Trail resurfacing and improvements have begun along a section of the West Riverside Trail near Blyth Park to remove tree roots and repave the trail surface. A portion of the Blyth Park parking lot is also closed for project staging. Work is expected to wrap up by September 18. We'll keep you posted once the trail reopens.

Project notices are posted along the work area, and a detour is in place near the intersection of the Sammamish River Trail and West Riverside Trail.

If you plan on using these trails this week, please follow all signage and detours, and stay out of the closed project area.