Five Things You Need To Know Today: June 6

1. It’s gift-giving season for many with Father’s Day approaching and graduation ceremonies in full swing. Those facing that prospect may have an easier time thanks to in Bellevue Square. The restaurant is offering free $5 bonus cards for every $25 gift card purchased through June 19. .

2. Don’t forget, your teens who need some shopping cred this summer can make a video of their favorite book to enter in  contest.  and maybe win a $150 gift card.

3. Have you considered hosting an exchange student in Bellevue? The  is currently recruiting potential host families to volunteer and host an exchange student between the ages of 15 and 18 for 2011-2012 school year. CCI has been sponsoring and placing high school foreign exchange students with volunteer American host families and in local high schools across the U.S. for 25 years. You can find more information .

4. Got something to say about the Kelsey Creek Shopping Center proposed development agreement? The city of Bellevue will hold a public hearing Monday at 8 p.m. in Bellevue City Hall, to hear community input on a proposed development agreement that would provide financial incentives to the owners of Kelsey Creek Center to redevelop the shopping center.

5. If you want to express your community participation in a different way, it’s time once again to test your knowledge at Trivia Night at the , 15600 NE 8th St., Bellevue, at 8 p.m. .