Neighborhood Walks Series Returns for Bellevue Residents

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  The City of Bellevue will host its annual Neighborhood Walks series this month“The City of Bellevue invites the community to join its annual Neighborhood Walks series. This year’s three walks will take place this month in the Bridle Trails, Lake Hills and downtown areas, allowing participants to connect individually with city leaders and share what matters most to them in their neighborhoods.”
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  The Neighborhood Walks series offers residents opportunities to connect with city leaders in the Bridle Trails, Lake Hills, and downtown areas“This year’s three walks will take place this month in the Bridle Trails, Lake Hills and downtown areas, allowing participants to connect individually with city leaders and share what matters most to them in their neighborhoods.”
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  The events are scheduled for July 8, 22, and 30“Bridle Trails – Wednesday, July 8. Meet at Cherry Crest Elementary, 12400 NE 32nd St. Lake Hills – Wednesday, July 22. Meet at Lake Hills Community Park, 1200 164th Ave SEDowntown – Thursday, July 30. Meet at Downtown Park, 10201 NE Fourth St.”
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  The events will feature mile-long strolls“Since 2018, the city has welcomed community members who live, work or play in the neighborhood on a relaxed, mile-long stroll with various city leaders – which often include some combination of the city manager, deputy city managers, directors of city departments and members of the City Council.”
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  Participants can share neighborhood concerns with city officials including the city manager and council members“Since 2018, the city has welcomed community members who live, work or play in the neighborhood on a relaxed, mile-long stroll with various city leaders – which often include some combination of the city manager, deputy city managers, directors of city departments and members of the City Council.”
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  Each walk will take place from 6-7:30 p.m.“All the walks will run 6-7:30 p.m.”
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  The walks will start at Cherry Crest Elementary for Bridle Trails“Bridle Trails – Wednesday, July 8. Meet at Cherry Crest Elementary, 12400 NE 32nd St.”
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  The walks will start at Lake Hills Community Park for Lake Hills“Lake Hills – Wednesday, July 22. Meet at Lake Hills Community Park, 1200 164th Ave SE”
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  The walks will start at Downtown Park for the downtown event“Downtown – Thursday, July 30. Meet at Downtown Park, 10201 NE Fourth St.”
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  Participants will receive free ice cream during the gatherings“This year, participants will be treated to free ice cream while they connect with others.”
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  The gatherings aim to foster meaningful conversations about community experiences and priorities“These casual gatherings are intended to spark meaningful conversations and help city leaders better understand the daily experiences of the Bellevue community.”
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  The Neighborhood Walks program has been running since 2018“Since 2018, the city has welcomed community members who live, work or play in the neighborhood on a relaxed, mile-long stroll with various city leaders – which often include some combination of the city manager, deputy city managers, directors of city departments and members of the City Council.”
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  The program provides a relaxed setting for residents to engage with city leadership“Since 2018, the city has welcomed community members who live, work or play in the neighborhood on a relaxed, mile-long stroll with various city leaders – which often include some combination of the city manager, deputy city managers, directors of city departments and members of the City Council.”
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  Registration is encouraged for the Neighborhood Walks“Registration is encouraged but not required.”
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  Registration is not required for the Neighborhood Walks“Registration is encouraged but not required.”
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  Attendees can join the walks at the start or end points“Residents who prefer not to follow the set route are welcome to meet us where the walks start and end, at their conclusions.”
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  The city invites all community members who live, work, or play in Bellevue neighborhoods to participate in these informal gatherings“The City of Bellevue invites the community to join its annual Neighborhood Walks series. This year’s three walks will take place this month in the Bridle Trails, Lake Hills and downtown areas, allowing participants to connect individually with city leaders and share what matters most to them in their neighborhoods.”