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Play Date!
Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week.
EVENTS FOR FAMILIES, April 20 - 27, 2011
April 21: Little Lake to Lake Earth Day 5K Walk
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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This event features a family friendly walk with education stations in the . Check in at the start point at the at 156th and SE 16th Street. You’ll receive an Earth Day Walk Passport and then you’ll walk to visit the “earth education stations” along the trail. Questions? Contact Debbie Pettersson at dpettersson@bellevuewa.gov or 425 452-7106.
Cost: Free
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April 21: Strategic Gaming for Teens at the Lake Hills Library
3 p.m.
Free event at the for teens to learn more about playing role-playing games, including "Dungeons and Dragons." A great way to meet with other teens with similar interests.
Cost: Free
April 22: Earth Day Plantable Paper at the KidsQuest Museum
2 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at in by using recycled paper to create works of art that you can take home, plant in your yard and watch the flowers grow.
Cost: Free to members or with admission.
April 23: Annual Easter Egg Hunt at
10 a.m. for ages 1 to 12
Thousands of filled eggs and lots of great prizes. Come a little early as the fun starts right at 10 a.m. Vasa Park Resort is located at 3560 Lake Sammamish Parkway SE, Bellevue, WA 98008. Parking is located across the street from the park.
Cost: Free
April 23: Get Crafty Saturday at the
1-3 p.m.
Artist John Cederquist's fine art furniture on display now through May 15, in the Master of Deception exhibit, blends reality and illusion through its vivid imagery. Learn some of the basics behind Trompe l'Oeil, "fooling the eye," and create your own pieces designed to do just that.
Cost: $2 materials fee per child or free with admission
SWEET DEALS THIS WEEK
The new in downtown Bellevue
Deal: A free umbrella with a purchase total of $25 or more.
Grab some great deals on lunchbox staples as part of the ongoing Grand Opening sale for the new Bellevue location at the old Larry’s Market site off Northeast Eighth at 699 120th Ave. NE. Your kids will love the huge selection of origami paper and Hello Kitty accessories.
Good Through: One umbrella per customer, while supplies last.
Bellevue Friends of the Library Buck-A-Bag Sale
Deal: Buy a bag for just $1 and fill it up with books at this book sale taking place at the .
Good through: Saturday, April 23, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.