Welcome to the 'Youth Connection' Column

WELCOME TO "YOUTH CONNECTION," a new column on Bellevue Patch where youth can submit announcements, reviews, and opinions of community events.

"Youth Connection" is an extension of , a youth leadership program that strives to give youth an active voice in the community and an opportunity to make a difference!

In this column, you will see articles written by Bellevue Youth Link members. These articles also are published periodically in the "Youth Connection" newsletter, which is distributed by the Youth Link marketing team.

We hope you will enjoy and share these articles!

More about Bellevue Youth Link

Bellevue Youth Link is sponsored by the City of Bellevue, Parks & Community Service Department, WA, USA and Bellevue Public Schools. Youth Link consists of the Youth Link Board, the Youth Council, and nine or 10 Action Teams. The Youth Link Board advises the Bellevue City Council and City Manager on youth matters and programs. The Youth Council is the main organizational body of Bellevue Youth Link which meets twice a month to plan various community projects.

The council meets to discuss current and future Youth Link projects, hear updates from the action teams, and share local events in school and the community. The council also hears presentations from guest speakers about events in the community and local government, and is responsible for planning monthly service projects.