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Community News & Announcements
April 19, 2018

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Bothell Junior Football Association , Patrick LaDoux
They provide life forming experiences for youth through the game of football. They offer flag and tackle football as well as cheer.  They prepare young people to impact their communities, including Bothell.

Cadman , John Ross
Cadman is a supplier of Hot Mix Asphalt in Kenmore. In addition to the Kenmore location Cadman is also a supplier of sand, gravel, ready-mix concrete, Hot Mix Asphalt, Asphalt Paving and building materials.
     
CalPortland, Spencer Kull
CalPortland locally supplies ready-mixed concrete and aggregates for construction projects in our area.  

Church of IGuanTao, Wen Kai LEE
Opening soon in Kenmore the Church of IGuanTao specializes in the study of Buddhism (Tao).
  
Greenhouse Preschool, Ginger Dunham
Family home childcare, full day Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm.  Greenhouse Preschool is a high quality, nature-based academic kinder prep program for ages 3-5.  Estimated to open September 2018. 

Kenmore Heritage Society, Suzanne Greathouse
They nurture an appreciation of history and heritage; collect, preserve, and exhibit historical memorabilia for future generations; and bring people together for the fun and adventure of historical study.

Kenmore Subway, Matt Jones
Locally owned by the Jones family since it was opened in 2006. The Jones' have lived in Bothell since 1992. Visit them in the store or have them deliver (free delivery for orders over $50.)

Minahan Dental, Al Minahan
A general dental practice for adults and children with a wonderful staff and a Father/Son team of dentists!

North Creek Junior Jaguars Football Association, Patrick Haberkamp
North Creek's youth feeder program is creating a love for game while developing young athletes on and off the field in a fun, positive and competitive environment. Offering flag, tackle & cheer for ages 6-14.

Precision Energy, Chase Keffeler
Offering experienced HVAC work, specializing in gas fireplace repair and service, and also service furnaces, A/C, heatpumps and hot water tanks.

TMK Consulting Inc., Tom Krippaehne
A management consulting firm specializing in business planning, organizational development, process and controls, and technology. 


Become a member today! Join the 345+ businesses already benefiting from their Chamber membership! Conveniently join online and your benefits begin right away! Questions? Please contact us at 425.485.4353 or info@bothellchamber.com  
Thank You Renewing Members!
We appreciate all of our members and would like to thank those who have recently renewed:
                      
Members:


Bothell Pediatric & Hand Therapy
Companion Care, Inc.
Compass Management
Evergreen Karate & Jiu Jitsu
Harborstone Credit Union
Kumon Math & Reading of Kenmore
Martian Systems

McCauley Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Phillips Insurance
Refine Men's Salon of Bothell
River Winds Band

Shelly Korn, Keller Williams Realty Bellevue
Village at Beardslee Crossing

 
Renew your membership online! It's now easy and convenient to renew your membership by accessing your member account through the Member Login button on our Home Page Please contact us if you need your password or assistance logging in at: info@bothellchamber.com
Welcome To Our Newest Patron Member:
Rite Painting
                         
Rite Painting is a Residential/Commercial and Multi-Family Painting Contractor located in Kenmore. They take great pride in providing:
                               
* Attention to detail by expert technicians
* Detailed estimates in a timely manor
* Complete drywall repair
* Reasonable prices
* Finished on time, as promised
* Spotless "don't-lift-a-finger" cleanup
* 7 Year Material and Labor Warranty

Rite Painting is owned by active Chamber members Mark and Sandy Lane and we are proud to have them as Patron Members! 

Interested in becoming a Patron Member of the Chamber? Click here for more information.
After Hours Social - A Joint Event With The Woodinville Chamber
April 24
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Goose Ridge Winery, 14450 Woodinville Redmond Rd., Woodinville
    
Enjoy a relaxing evening making new connections and building your business at our Joint After Hours Social hosted by Goose Ridge Winery.  You'll enjoy light snacks and refreshments.
    
      
We're joining with the members at the Woodinville Chamber to host this networking event to help you build your business with new connections in our area.  Bring plenty of business cards!

RSVP Here & Details
April General Meeting
April 26
7:30 - 9:00 AM
Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell
    
Join 65-80 other professionals and civic leaders to connect and socialize, hear updates from the cities of Bothell and Kenmore, and the Chamber, meet new members, hear an informative presentation, and find out what is happening around your community. New members will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the room. 

Speaker: Sandy Bjorgen, IMPROV-able Results
Topic: "Keys to Effective Communication: Talk So People Will Listen and Listen So People Will Talk"
  
Free event, no RSVP needed - just come as you are. Light breakfast refreshments are served.

Event Details 
  
This event is open to Chamber members and non-members. We invite  non-members to attend up to two events prior to becoming members.

Thank you to this month's sponsors:

2018 Legislative Wrap-Up
April 26
4:00 - 7:00 PM
UW Bothell North Creek Events Center, 18225 NE Campus Way, Bothell

Here's your chance to find out what happened at the 2018 Legislative Session (and what didn't) during a fast and furious 60-day sprint to the finish - from property tax relief to autonomous vehicles.  Join with Delegates to the East King County Chambers Coalition, your fellow local business leaders and our Eastside legislators to be informed on issues important to businesses. Emcee Randy Bannecker will guide the conversation with legislators, as they discuss what's changed with one-party control in Olympia, how the Eastside fared this session and answer your questions.  Register Here

Celebrate Main Street Bothell! Join Us For A Free Community Event
April 28
12:00 - 3:00 PM (ribbon cutting & historic photo at 12:30pm)
Main Street Bothell, 10101 Main Street, Bothell
    
Everyone in the community is invited to a FREE party to celebrate the completion of Bothell's enhanced Main Street!

Enjoy live music, kid's activities and more! Come rediscover the shops, restaurants, and businesses that we all love by dining and shopping before, during and after the party.
               
Get all the details in the Official Media Release and come join the fun!
      
This event is being brought to you by the Bothell Main Street merchants, City of Bothell, Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce, and the Northshore Rotary Club 5030.
May Chamber Luncheon
May 9
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Inglewood Golf Club, 6505 Inglewood Road NE, Kenmore
    
Join us for our Chamber Luncheon event. You will have the opportunity to network, market your business, and enjoy a delicious lunch. 
 
May is Education & Scholarship Month at the Chamber! Each year we are honored to present a Northshore School District Senior from the Secondary Academy of Success with a $1,000 Scholarship. This Student Scholarship Fund is fulfilled by donations from our Chamber Members.  Please consider donating to our annual Student Scholarship Fund when you purchase your event ticket so we can continue to provide this opportunity. 100% of your donation will be dedicated to the Chamber Scholarship Fund. 
   
This event is open to Chamber Members and non-members. We invite non-members to attend up to two events prior to becoming members.
   
Thank you to our sponsor: 
  
Sundance Energy Services


  
    

Volunteers Needed - Bothell Block Party & BrewFest
May 19
3:00 - 8:00 PM (2-hour shifts available)
  

Volunteering at our Chamber Events is fun! Sign up with a friend. Meet & Greet the attendees while helping us at the Registration and Check-In Table.

Chamber Members needed 4:30-8:30pm in 2-hour shifts. 

More info and volunteer registration is accessible by logging in to your Chamber Account, Events Calendar, May 19th Volunteer at the Block Party & Brewfest, or email maurita@bothellchamber.com

Member Announcements
City Of Kenmore News & Events

Opening Of The Boating Season and Ribbon Cutting 
May 3 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Rhododendren Park, by Kenmore Boat Launch, 6910 NE 170th St., Kenmore

Come on foot, or in your watercraft to celebrate the opening of the boating season in Kenmore, and commemorate the completion of the new boardwalk and float at Rhododendron Park. The new boardwalk connects Rhododendron Park to the waterfront, and the float increases accessibility to the Sammamish River. The float is also adjacent to the Kenmore Boat Launch, which requires a Discover Pass to visit.  Event Details
City Of Bothell News & Events

Bothell Youth Court 5-Year Anniversary Celebration
April 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell
  
Come join Bothell Youth Court for a fun-filled 5-year anniversary celebration. An opportunity to learn more about Bothell Youth Court, play games, and win prizes!  $10 tickets benefit Youth Court.  Buy Tickets Here
 
Celebrate May Day with the Rebirth of the Sammamish River!
May 1 from 10:30 - 11:30 AM
The Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St., Bothell

This year marks the first full year of the return of juvenile salmon to the lower Sammamish River's new off channel habitat. The City has reconnected the river to legacy habitat that the river once contained. This restored off channel marks a turning point in stemming the tide of habitat loss. Come celebrate the funders, residents, businesses, and all those involved in this restorative effort. Meet at the amphitheater at the Park at Bothell Landing. The festivities will be on the south side of the river at the entrance to the Off-Channel restoration site.

Tonight! Open House At New Washington Preparatory School
April 19
6:00 - 9:00 PM
WPS Temporary Site, 18323 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell

Announcing: Washington Preparatory School to Break Ground on New 35,000 Square-Foot Building in Bothell.

Open House: Parents and students are welcome to the next WPS Open House at the school's temporary site. It is located across the street from the permanent campus that will open in the Fall of 2019. Go meet Head of School Mindy Watson, the administrative staff, and the founding members of Bothell's most innovative 6 - 12 school of the future. Registration for next year and the WPS Summer Camps is online at www.waprep.org. For more information, contact Albany Walters, Assistant to the Head of School at: 425-892-8669 or awalters@waprep.org 
Touchdown For North Creek - Glassybaby Trunk Show
April 21
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
First Financial Northwest Bank, 18505 Bothell Way NE, Ste 104, Bothell

Go enjoy the Glassybaby Trunk Show at First Financial Northwest Bank this Saturday! 

View and shop for the beautiful and very high quality Glassybaby products at this event.

10% of all the sales from this event will be donated to the  North Creek Junior Football Association.

Can't make it? From 4/21 - 4/28, please enter giving code "ncfootball" to receive free shipping and 10% of your online order will be donated to North Creek Junior Football.
2018 Events At Country Village Shops
Country Village Shops, 23718 Bothell Everett Hwy., Bothell

The  Country Village Shops are busy planning & hosting their many 2018 events! Here's a sample of what they've planned so far!

      
Earth Day Craft Crawl  4/21 - 4/22
Mother's Day Celebration  5/12 - 5/13
Opening Day Farmer's Market  6/1
Wizard Fest  8/18
Pirate Day 9/15
   
and many more!
Local Men's Salon Re-Brands To Refine Men's Salon of Bothell

Your Premier Men's Grooming team, formerly 18/8 Men's Salon, has gone independent and is now Refine Men's Salon of Bothell.

Get the level of service and attention you deserve! Experience haircuts, straight razor shaves, facials, scalp treatments and color services at their best!  They've Refined themselves - now it's YOUR turn! Appointments recommended (425) 659-3060 or www.refinebothell.com

Community Pint Night At Cairn Brewing Benefiting Save Shelton View Forest 
April 25
4:00 - 9:00 PM
Cairn Brewing, 7204 NE 175th Street Bldg. A, Kenmore

Join the team at Cairn Brewing in Kenmore for their Community Pint Night benefiting Save Shelton View Forest (SSVF), a newly-established forest in Bothell. The team of SSVF will be in the Cairn taproom to talk about their mission and how you can help. With 4 miles of user-maintained trails and over 40 acres of lush habitat, the Shelton View Forest is truly a unique space right here in Bothell. The SSVF hopes to establish the Shelton View Forest as a space where the community can gather, learn, and explore in a unique natural environment.

Cairn will donate $1 per pint sold all day to SSVF. Come learn about local forest lands, have a pint & get involved. Cheers!  Event Details
 
PinkaBella Cupcakes Announcements

Party Room! The Party Room at PinkaBella Cupcakes in downtown Bothell is now available for rent on their website. Immerse yourself in cupcake decorating, tea parties and more!
 
Wedding Tastings They have also added a scheduling feature to book your next Wedding Tasting! Cupcakes are the big thing for weddings nowadays so make sure you schedule a time with them!
 
First Financial Northwest Bank Opens at The Junction in Bothell
18505 Bothell Way NE, Ste. 104, Bothell

First Financial Northwest, Inc. announced that its subsidiary financial institution, First Financial Northwest Bank ("Bank"), has opened its tenth branch office at The Junction, in Bothell, Washington on April 9, 2018.  The Bothell office is staffed with a local, successful, seasoned, and highly-skilled team. The Bank's expansion into The Junction's retail area brings a continued focus on efficiency with a small footprint and an extensive use of the latest banking technology.

Well-known for the personalized service that it has provided to its banking customers in both King and Snohomish County, Bothell will now enjoy this service along with the Bank's complete range of financial solutions designed to meet customers' individual, family, and business banking needs, and its dedication to provide unique financial solutions.
A ribbon-cutting and open house will be held with customers, local dignitaries and guests on Thursday, June 7, 2018.
 
Donations Needed For Baby Drive To Benefit Babies Of Homelessness
April 2 - May 2
Bothell Physical Therapy, 19110 Bothell Way NE, Suite 203, Bothell
 
Bothell Physical Therapy is now accepting much-needed items in a Baby Drive that benefits Babies Of Homelessness which was founded by Chamber member Star Lalario. 
Here are some ideas for items needed:
       
Cash Donations (Bothell Physical Therapy is matching cash dollars per dollars!) * Diapers & Wipes * Pull-Ups * Baby Food * Strollers * Gas Gift Cards * Blankets * Toiletries * Metro Bus Passes * Old Navy Gift Cards

Information
Upcoming Fundraisers To Benefit Homeward Pet Adoption Center
May 3
12:00 - 6:00 PM
 
Spring Fling Open House Fundraiser
May 3 from 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn Bothell, 22600 Bothell Everett Hwy., Bothell

You're invited to a special event at the Hilton Garden Inn Bothell to enjoy drinks, appetizers, a silent auction, raffle and more at this fundraiser to benefit the Homeward Pet Adoption Center.
                    
Please RSVP to: seabo-salesadm@hilton.com by April 20, 2018.

Fur Ball Auction & Dinner
May 19
Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
 
Join Homeward Pet for its premier event of the year, the Fur Ball Dinner & Auction. On May 19, animal lovers will come together for an enchanting evening that will change lives and create bright futures for homeless animals. Register here today!

Far Off Broadway In Bothell - A Benefit To Support The Arts In Northshore
May 24
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Hanes Hall at McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell
 
Eat, drink and help support the arts in Northshore!  Dress to impress in your finest Broadway attire and enjoy dinner, drinks, an "All That Jazz" silent auction, entertainment by legendary local artists, and opportunities to support the Performing Arts in Northshore.

                                 
You'll Enjoy:
  • Exciting 2018-2019 Season Unveiling
  • Dining and Drinks
  • Silent Auction
  • Entertainment
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • And More!
Tickets are $35 each or $50 for two.  Get Tickets Now or call (425) 298-3449. Can't attend? Donate $50 or $100 online to support NPACF today.
All proceeds benefit Northshore Performing Arts Center Foundation and their mission to enrich the communities of Bothell, Kenmore, Mill Creek, and Woodinville through the Performing Arts.   Information