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the Points Clyde Hill - Hunts Point - Medina - Yarrow Point An Exclusive Newsletter for the Residents of The Points Communities • September 2015 LIFESPRING WINE TASTING AND AUCTION CHAIRS TRISH CARPENTER, BETTY TONG AND DANA FRANK 2 The Points Living September 3 September The Points Living I M P O R TA N T P H O N E N U M B E R S www.n2pub.com © 2015 Neighborhood Networks Publishing, Inc. 911 Emergency 425.453.7800 Clyde Hill City Hall 425.454.7187 Clyde Hill Police Department 206.296.7387 King County Animal Control 425.452.6932 City of Bellevue Water 425.452.6932 City of Bellevue Sewer 206.682.9730 Rabanco (Solid Waste) 866.779.6632 E-Cycle Washington (Electronics Recycling) 206.296.4466 Hazardous Waste Transfer Site 888.225.5773 Puget Sound Energy 800.266.2278 Comcast Cable 425.450.1765 Bellevue Regional Library 425.465.5000 Clyde Hill Elementary School 425.456.6300 Chinook Middle School 425.454.4402 Bellevue Christian High School 425.451.1773 Sacred Heart School 425.454.5880 St. Thomas School 425.456.7000 Bellevue High School 425.455.4378 Medina Montessori School 425.456.5400 Medina Elementary School 425.233.6400 Medina City Hall 425.577.5656 Medina Police Department 425.455.1834 Hunts Point City Hall 425.454.6994 Yarrow Point City Hall AREA DIRECTOR Jason Kono 206.920.0187 [email protected] ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Casey Zejdlik, 206.280.1871 [email protected] WRITERS Megan Faricy Barbara Sowatsky Jenny Danowski Risè Hirsch Jamie Reid RESIDENT CONTENT June Grayuski, 425.974.9656 COORDINATOR/EDITOR [email protected] CREATIVE TEAM Joe Pihlblad Drew Walker COVER PHOTO Cover Photo by Randell Walton HaystackAntiques WA N T TO B E A CO N T R I B U TO R? We are always looking for a few good residents to follow up on leads, find great stories, seek out residents eager to share their recipes/family story/pet stories, and think outside the box! Also if you have updated your home, added a sunroom, or landscaping, we’d love to feature the finished product in our next issue. Contact June @ [email protected] or call-text 425-974-9656. Bellevue’s Premier Antique Mall DISCLAIMER: Any articles included in this publication and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views of N2 Publishing but remain solely those of the author(s). The paid advertisements contained within The Points Living magazine are not endorsed or recommended by N2 Publishing or the publisher. Therefore, neither N2 Publishing nor the publisher may be held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies. NOTE: When community events take place, photographers may be present to take photos for that event and they may be used in this publication. www.haystackantiques.com 144 105th Avenue NE • Bellevue • 425 -455-1515 4 NeighborhoodSponsors The Points Living September 5 September The Points Living SUPERMOM BY DAY. YOGI BY NIGHT. This section has been created to give you easier access when searching for a trusted neighborhood vendor to use. Take a minute to familiarize yourself with the businesses sponsoring The Points Living. These local businesses are proud to partner with your neighborhood and make this newsletter possible. Please support these businesses and thank them for supporting The Points! ANTIQUE SHOP Haystack Antiques (206) 650-0680 www.haystackantiques.com Buchan Homes 2821 Northup Way, Ste 100 Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 827-2266 www.buchan.com AUTO DEALER / SERVICE Acura of Bellevue 13424 NE 20th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 (425) 644-3000 DESIGN & BUILD / REMODEL Toth Construction (206) 242-9093 www.tothconstruction.com BATH, KITCHEN & HARDWARE Chown Hardware (503) 243-6526 www.chown.com ESTATE JEWELRY / CONSIGNMENT Eragem (206) 832-6850 www.eragem.com BUILDER AND REMODELING Peter Davis Builders (206) 232-1883 www.peterdavisbuilders.com FINANCIAL & ADVISORY SERVICES Crosby and Associates (425) 869-7100 x1011 www.ameripriseadvisors.com / jeffrey.m.crosby / profile CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS BDR Fine Homes (425) 889-5400 www.bdrholdings.com HEALTH CLUB The Bellevue Club (425) 455-1616 www.bellevueclub.com HOME DECOR & INTERIOR DECORATING Table Top and Home (425) 454-7322 www.tabletopandhome.com JEWELER Alvin Goldfarb Jewelers (425) 454-9393 www.agjeweler.com JEWELRY J. Lewis Jewelry (425) 455-2204 www.jlewisjewelry.com MOVING & STORAGE North Coast Moving & Storage Co. (425) 643-2100 www.ncoastallied.com PAINTING All Covered Painting (206) 682-7110 www.allcoveredpainting.com PERSONAL FITNESS Shawn Casey Results Fitness (425) 451-8281 www.shawncaseyinc.com PHOTOGRAPHY Cecile Miller Photography (425) 830-5373 www.cecilemiller.com Randell Walton Photography (425) 503-7950 www.randellwalton.com PRIVATE SCHOOLS Bellevue Christian School 1601 98th Ave NE Clyde Hill, WA 98004 (425) 454-4402 www.bellevuechristian.org We are in your Neighborhood Call us at: 206-258-6520 Bellevue Montessori School (425) 454-7439 www.bellmontessori.com visit us at www.gorooftune.com Don't buy a new roof when all you need is a Roof Tune-Up St. Thomas School (425) 454-5880 www.stthomasschool.org SM Free Roof Inspection Free Written Report Five Year Warrenty continued... Total Roof Repair Maintenance Restoration License #CCGORRORT870MJ www.bellevueclub.com 6 NeighborhoodSponsors The Points Living ...continued The Bear Creek School (425) 898-1720 www.tbcs.org REAL ESTATE Brazen Sotheby's (425) 454-4141 www.BrazenSIR.com Jesus Gonzalez & Paula Bianchi - Suncadia Real Estate Sales Co. (509) 674-8965 Realogics Sotheby's Realty (425) 985-9972 RealogicsSothebysRealty.com Tere and Team Foster Windermere (425) 637-8373 www.fosterrealty.com TREE SERVICE Davey Tree (425) 462-8829 www.davey.com ROOFING REPAIR Go Roof Tune Up Inc. (206) 258-6520 www.gorooftune.com WEALTH MANAGEMENT Charles Schwab (425) 451-7207 www.schwab.com STONE AND TILE European Stone & Tile Design 13615 NE 126th Place, Ste 400 Kirkland, WA 98034 (425) 814-3950 www.europeanstonetile.com Cornerstone Advisors, Inc (425) 646-7600 www.buildbeyond.com WELLNESS Wellness One of Bellevue (425) 644-8386 www.bellevuewellnessone. com September September The Points Living 7 8 NeighborhoodNews Editor letter from the I would like to welcome my friend, a very talented new writer, Risé Hirsch, to the team. She has the ability to make any and everyone smile. This girl wears her heart on her sleeve, tells it as it is and lights up any room with her amazing energy and creativity. A local resident, mom and friend, Risē is the perfect Learn more about St. Thomas School by attending an The Points Living September Experience. Integrity. Passion. The Points is proud to be a major media sponsor for the LifeSpring Wine Auction on October 10. You will want to get tickets for this one. (Bring your tissue)! The amount of giving this organization does for the community changes so many lives. This team has been working for months to provide some spectacular auction items and travel packages. For more information, check out their website at www.BellevueLifeSpring.org. Named to Barron’s® Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2014 - 2015 & Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2010 - 2013 State-by-State Ranking. You’ll also be touched by the Steve Campbell story. He is a young man working hard to earn his place in the community while inspiring others to be their best. He puts a whole new light on caring and sharing. Taking care of each other is what this community does best. Another main reason I love this area is the change of seasons. We are given the gift of ample sunshine, rain, snow, hail and mystical fog. With the extra long hot summer, it’s safe to say I am ready for some nice fall weather. I start craving football, chili, warm sweaters and blankets by the fire. LEAD • INNOVATE • COLLABORATE Schedule a midweek tour. CALL TODAY, 425-454-5880 www.stthomasschool.org Enjoy the mix of warm days and cool nights this month. Here’s to getting back in the swing of things and embracing the routine we deep down inside love so very much. G re a for Mt oppor idd tuni stud le Scho ties ents ol 8 3 0 0 N E 1 2 t h S t . • M e d i n a , WA 9 8 0 3 9 • 4 2 5 . 4 5 4 . 5 8 8 0 What sets one financial advisor apart from the rest? addition to our team. Be sure to check out her write-up on the Brazens this month. I have a hard time reading books in the summer. I feel like I’m missing out on something I could be doing. Now is my favorite time to read. If you have any book recommendations or would like to invite others to your book club, please let me know. The Points would love to hear from you. Preschool through Grade 8 September The Points Living June Cheers, Jeff and his team at Crosby and Associates take great pride in their commitment by creating a personalized experience for each individual client. Every family situation and individual needs are unique and personal. 9 Jeffrey M. Crosby, CLU® Private Wealth Advisor President Crosby and Associates A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 4055 Lake Washington Blvd. NE Suite 200 Kirkland, WA 98033 425.869.7100 www.crosbyandassociates.com CA Insurance #0B52770 AR Insurance #1966295 The Crosby and Associates team is driven and focused to help you and your family; that means your adult children as well. If you are openminded to a second opinion with your financial situation, Jeff would be honored to meet with you. To talk or meet with Jeff one-on-one, call (425) 869-7100 or visit www.crosbyandassociates.com. Serving local communities of the Greater Seattle Area. Crosby & Associates Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisory Practice The listings are based on data compiled by many of the nation’s most productive advisors, which is then submitted to and judged by Barron’s®. Key factors include: assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory and compliance record and years of professional experience. Barron’s® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones, L.P.; all rights reserved. Ameriprise Financial cannot guarantee future financial results. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2015 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. 1259711ACMR0715 10 NeighborhoodNews September The Points Living 2 ND A N N U A L N 2 P U B L I S H I N G HOODS FOR GOOD C H A R I T Y G O L F TO U R N A M E N T AT S U N C A D I A PRESENTING SPONSOR W E D N E S D AY, S E P T E M B E R 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 P R O S P E C TO R G O L F C O U R S E , S U N C A D I A ® REAL E STAT E ® S ALES COMPANY THE POINTS LIVING VS. MADISON PARK LIVING VS. 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The Points Living S O M E N E W P L A C E S T O H A N G YO U R H AT C AT C H I N G U P W I T H J O S E P H A N D R A N D I B R A Z E N By Risé Hirsch After building a business, starting a restaurant, and getting three kids through college, most people would be thinking about retirement and enjoying the proverbial “fruits of their labor.” If it was me, I would be lounging in a hammock in Tortuga, drinking rum out of coconuts and finding creative ways to spend my kids’ inheritance. But for Joseph and Randi Brazen, they’re just shifting into second gear. I caught up with the Brazens at the 520 Bar and Grill where we shared a round of drinks and dished on all the irons they have in the fire. In case you’re curious, I had a Moscow Mule, Joseph had a Michelob Ultra, and Randi had a Bud Light. If I had been a tad smarter I would have added a plate of nachos…obviously, for journalistic purposes. I WISH THEY ALL COULD BE C ALIFORNIA GIRLS The beginning of the Brazen story could actually be a movie script (I’m considering optioning the Lifetime movie rights as we speak). A real estate visionary from Santa Monica, a young actress from Studio City, they meet, fall in love, and decide to get married 10 weeks later. That’s not a misprint; their romance when from zero to sixty in about the same time it takes the cable guy to show up and install free HBO. They were both attending a weekend seminar in LA and as soon as she walked in the room Joseph knew she was the one. They got to know each other over the next few days and enjoyed a couple of dinners. After dating for a few more weeks they decided to get married. “I called my friends and said ‘what are you doing Friday? Do you want to come to our wedding?’” She laughs now as she remembers her friends saying, “Wedding? Who are you dating??” They just celebrated 30 years in January. I was curious how this California couple made their way up to Bellevue. Would you believe a coin flip? They knew they wanted to raise their family outside of the city and with three girls under the age of five scampering around it was time. They fell in love with Bellevue on an earlier trip, so they decided to revisit the city. During the visit, a good friend of theirs, Howard Brinton, happened to be speaking at Meydenbauer Center. Surprised to see each other in the same city, they all met for dinner that night and breakfast the following morning. During both events September September The Points Living NeighborhoodNews 13 the conversations were consumed debating the pros and cons of uprooting from California and moving to Bellevue. As they were leaving the restaurant, Howard signaled a cab for the airport and turned and said, “‘I’m tired of you guys whining.” He took a quarter out of his pocket and said, “Heads you’re gonna move to Bellevue and start your life here and tails forget about this fantasy and stay in California.” He flipped the quarter and had Randi and Joseph call it in the air. They both yelled, “Heads!” Howard grabbed the quarter in midair and put it into his pocket and just said, “The decision is done.” Joseph and Randi just looked at each other and said, “Well, what was it???” Howard replied, “It doesn’t matter, you’ve made your decision.” They went back to California and put their house on the market and moved to Bellevue one month later. NE W PLACES AND FRESH FACES The Brazen name has historically been associated with luxury real estate. When Sotheby’s was looking for a Washington real estate partner to represent their iconic brand, they asked The Brazen Group to come on board. Joseph’s company became the first Sotheby’s partner in Washington State. “This was a real game changer,” Joseph said. This all transpired in the midst of the housing market crash when the word “luxury” was scarcely mentioned. Although challenging, Joseph and his real estate crew persevered. Within the last year, the Brazens opened up their second location and after a huge recruiting binge, doubled the number of agents on the Brazen Sotheby’s team. With last year’s growth of 102 percent and an impressive caché of real estate talent, it appears the team has found their groove and a nice little formula for success. For updated details on the market, you can always check out Randi’s “Luxury continued... 14 NeighborhoodNews The Points Living September FA N C Y T H AT ! S O M E N E W P L A C E S T O H A N G YO U R H AT ...continued Real Estate” segment on New Day Northwest which airs the last Tuesday of each month. PLAYING WITH FIRE Guess who’s celebrating 10 years? (Besides my 29th birthday) The 520 Bar and Grill has been the favorite meeting place for Eastsiders for over a decade! Personally, I consider the 520 “The Cheers of Bellevue.” Each time I open the door I expect to hear someone yell, “Norm!” and pour me a beer. During a trip to Ireland the Brazens fell in love with Dublin’s legendary Temple Bar District and were inspired to open a place in Bellevue that offered the same neighborhood vibe, a comfortable space that welcomed everyone. Without any restaurant experience and using their favorite pub as inspiration, the 520 Bar and Grill was born. Randi remembers Joseph saying, “You know, if doesn’t work out one day we can just put a sign on the door that says ‘Gone Fishin’.” Lucky for us, that sign has yet to materialize. Although originally slated to be called, Main Street Pub, they gravitated toward 520 which is a real estate term referencing everything between the three freeways…you know, like the center of the city, and it couldn’t be more apropos. Voted “Best Bar on the Eastside” by 425 Magazine and “Best Casual Meeting Place” by the Bellevue Downtown Association, I think the Brazens’ dream of bringing an Irish pub to Bellevue has successfully come to fruition. With no signs of slowing down, Joseph and Randi just announced the opening of their new restaurant located at the the foot of the W Hotel which will be part of the Lincoln Square expansion. The name and details are still under construction, but with 3700 square feet to play with we can only imagine great things. Joseph recently stated, “Our new concept in the Lincoln Square expansion location will capture that same flavor, but its design and vibe will take into consideration the worldwide travelers, upscale shoppers and guests as well as the young, vibrant nightlife that is now prevalent in downtown Bellevue.” The restaurant will also provide a private entrance for people living in the residential towers and will also include an outdoor patio for dining. The only question left is when is the grand opening and who’s taking my reservation? FULL HOUSE Between two Brazen Sotheby’s offices, two Bellevue restaurants, three daughters and a crew of golden retrievers at home, I’m not sure the word “retirement” is even in their vocabulary. I think the only time Joseph and Randi actually slow down is when they are doing hot yoga, which they do together daily at 6:00a.m. Joseph’s alarm goes off at…wait for it…5:20 each morning. I thought he was kidding. He smiled and showed me his alarm. He wasn’t kidding. As we wrapped up our interview, I asked him what it was like living with four women. Randi laughs and says, “Joe, you know, like having five bathrooms but all the girls are in one!” and Joseph starts laughing and recaps his most recent Father’s Day. “All the girls were in town for the weekend and they’d only get ready together…and only in the master bathroom! I walked in and it was like a Victoria’s Secret with all the lingerie, makeup, and shoes everywhere!” Watching them beam with pride as they talked about their daughters was charming. Randi describes her girls as, “One who wants to rule the world, one who wants to heal the world, and one who wants to save the world,” which is a great analogy when you consider their professions. Joey, the saver, worked for Teach for America and is currently teaching for an at-risk school in Dallas. Cody, the healer, works for Hyperice which is a company that develops sports recovery equipment, while Taylor, the ruler extraordinaire, is pursuing the family business and recently joined her mom and dad on the Brazen Sotheby’s team. They’re a close-knit group; it was nice to see the genuine pleasure that surfaced whenever they spoke about family. WITHOUT FURTHER ADO As I wrapped up the interview and thanked Joseph and Randi for their time, I left the restaurant knowing this: The Brazens believe in Bellevue. They don’t just say it, they show it. Besides making their home here, they’ve raised three great kids via our Bellevue public schools, built several businesses that support the local economy and dedicate themselves to non-profits, like Lifespring, that directly supports Bellevue families. It was refreshing to know I have them in my community corner. The Brazens are dedicated to making Bellevue the best neighborhood, and it shows. September The Points Living 15 16 The Points Living September NeighborhoodNews September The Points Living remove the paper from between the pizza and the stone. If you leave the parchment paper in for whole time, it will start to burn and crumble. Bake the pizza for a total of 10-12 minutes, using a peel to carefully remove them from the oven. This method also works if you would like to use your grill instead of the oven. I use my baking stone on my grill just the same as I do in my oven. PIZZ A SAUCE Yield: 2 cups 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large shallot, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced Pinch of dried red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon dried oregano 1 14-ounce can tomato puree Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper Chef Barbara’s recipe of the month HOMEMADE PIZZA September is a time when nights start to get a bit cooler and the days start to get a bit shorter. School starts back up and our days get crammed with the multitude of activities that go with it but why order pizza when you can make your own with ease it any flavor of your choosing – sometimes those choices are dictated by what we have on hand but they can also be dictated by where our daily travels take us. Today, I passed great mussels at the market and voila! PIZZA DOUGH Makes: 4 10-inch pizzas 2 teaspoons active dry yeast (or one packet) 1 cup warm water 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for coating In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add the water and yeast and allow the yeast to bloom or foam for a few minutes. Add the salt and flour and mix together on medium-low speed until the ingredients come together. You may need to scrape the sides of the bowl to bring the ingredients together. Drizzle in the olive oil and knead the dough for about 5 minutes – it should be smooth, come away clean from the bowl and have a bit of stretch to it. Oil a clean bowl at least twice as large as the dough and transfer the dough to it. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise overnight or all day in the fridge or for about an hour on the counter. The dough can sit on the counter for longer than an hour, but no more than four. Preheat your oven and baking stone to 450⁰F. If you don’t have a baking stone and are using a baking sheet, no need to preheat the baking sheet. Scrape the dough from the bowl and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently a few times and divide the dough into four equal pieces. I like to press and stretch the dough out gently with my fingers, but some are more comfortable rolling it out. Whatever you choose. Since I use a baking stone, I build my pizza on a piece of parchment paper placed on top of a pizza peel. The parchment paper allows the pizza to slide right onto the stone from the peel without using cornmeal or any other nonsense that will burn or make a mess of your oven. After building my pizza, I like to brush to outer crust with a bit of olive oil to keep it moist. After transferring the pizza to the oven, allow the pizzas to bake 4-5 minutes to allow the bottom of the crust to form, and then carefully Heat the oil in a small sauce pan. Sauté the shallot until translucent. Add the garlic, pepper flakes and oregano. Cook until fragrant, about a minute. Add the tomato puree and heat until bubbly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat 17 and allow to cool. This will keep in the fridge for at least a week and can also be frozen. THE PIZZA SHOWN: 1 pound fresh mussels, cleaned and de-bearded ½ pound calamari rings 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ cup fresh basil 1 lemon for garnish Sea salt If you are using frozen calamari, thaw completely and pat dry. Toss the calamari with the olive oil, lemon juice and season lightly with salt and pepper. Divide the calamari and mussels evenly between the 4 pizzas, placing the mussels facing upward if possible. Bake at 450⁰F for 10-12 minutes. Discard any mussels that do no open and garnish with torn bits of basil, a squeeze of fresh lemon and a light sprinkling of sea salt. Recipe compliments of Clyde Hill resident and chef Barbara Sowatsky EraGem ESTATE - RETRO - ANTIQUE FINE ESTATE JEWELRY SALES AND CONSIGNMENT EraGem.com 12000 NE 8TH ST, SUITE 101 BELLEVUE, WA 98005 (206) 832-6850 18 NeighborhoodNews The Points Living precious pets This is Whoopie the French bulldog. September 19 September The Points Living Randell Walton Photography Her mom named her Whoopie because their last name is Goldberg! Cute huh?! Senior Photos | Events | Head Shots www.randellwalton.com This school year, remember the essentials: ☑ ☑ ☐ ☐ ☐ Finish back to school shopping Enroll kids in activities Assess financial advisor Review investment portfolio Update estate plan Let our team be your advocate to help preserve and grow your investment portfolio so you can focus on the important things this school year. 10 DAY TRANSFORMATION The FASTEST, healthiest, simplest, weight loss program on the planet. Lose 5-20 pounds Reset your metabolism Discover how we can serve you by contacting us today. 1-888-762-1442 | www.buildbeyond.com *Cornerstone Advisors is counted among the top independent wealth advisory firms in the nation. 2010 and 2011 named “Top 50 RIA Giants” by Investment News and “Top 50 Fee-Only Advisors” by Forbes and 2012 “Top 50 Fee-Only Advisors” by InvestmentNews. 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Support – Wine at its Best benefits the Breaktime-Mealtime™ program, which provides kids on the free and reduced-price lunch program with nutritious food during school breaks. Shop – Browse an amazing selection of dream vacations, private wine tastings, exclusive chef ’s dinners and more featured in live and silent auctions. Be sure to look for something special from our photo shoot host, Alexandria Nicole Cellars. The Five S’s By: Lauren Oden and Naomi Natsuhara andria Nicole Cellars private tasting rooms in Woodinville. Here are five more tips to ensure you get the most out of your evening at Wine at its Best. Sample – The best way to develop your wine palate? Taste! Wine at its Best offers tastings of highly rated and hard-to-find wines at “Around the World in 80 Wines” as well as the “Best of the Pacific Northwest.” Fine wines produced by Corliss Estates will be featured at the VIP Meet the Winemaker party, hosted by Michael Corliss. The evening continues with dancing at the Wrap Up party A special guest you’ll share the night with is Honorary Chair, Lawyer Milloy. Lawyer was an All-American standout at the University of Washington and spent 14 years in the NFL, retiring with the Seahawks in 2010. T h e F i v e S’ s Experts say the best way to experience a fine wine is by using the five S’s of wine tasting: see, swirl, sniff, sip and savor. (Spitting is optional!) The perfect opportunity to put this advice to good use is at Bellevue LifeSpring’s annual Wine at its Best: Wine Tasting and Auction. This year’s event is on October 10th at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. The VIP Meet the Winemaker party kicks off the evening You’ll also have the chance to bid on 90+ point wine lots selected by our wine director during the always fun, fast and furious Wine Frenzy! Spin – Stick around for the Wrap-Up Party and take a spin on the dance floor! Close out the evening by channeling the excitement of auction bidding into moves on the dance floor. The party features more wine, an awesome DJ, dancing and latenight hors d’oeuvres. VIP Meet the Winemaker party host Michael Corliss of Corliss Estates Plus, the Wrap-Up Party offers one more chance to take home something special with the final raffle drawing of the night. Did you know one in every five kids in the Bellevue School District is living in poverty and at risk of hunger? This risk increases during breaks when students don’t have access to the nutrition they would usually receive through school meals. Over 80,000 meals were provided to Bellevue’s kids thanks to the support raised at the 2014 Wine at its Best event. Wine at its Best provides an essential opportunity to raise funds for the program and educate people about the hunger happening in their community. Be ready to put your five S’s to the test when you join your friends, colleagues and Points neighbors on Saturday, October 10. It will be a memorable evening of community, finely-crafted wines and incredible cuisine, all raising money for a great cause. Tickets and more information are available online at www.BellevueLifeSpring.org/wine or by calling 425-451-1175. Bellevue LifeSpring’s mission is to foster stability and selfsufficiency for Bellevue’s children and their families through programs that feed, clothe and educate. To learn more about Bellevue LifeSpring, our upcoming events, membership or our other local service opportunities visit www.BellevueLifeSpring. org and like us at www.facebook.com/BellevueLifeSpring. 22 The Points Living September 23 September The Points Living Le Vin À Son Apogée wine at its best From investing to advising. We’re here for you. 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BELLEVUE, WA www.chown.com 800-452-7634 800-574-4312 24 NeighborhoodNews The Points Living September September The Points Living COMPUTER SCIENCE IN BELLEVUE SCHOOLS Now Bellevue Schools Foundation donors will take technology education to the next level with an exciting new computer science pilot. Recognizing the need for all students to receive computer science education within the core math and science curriculum, as well as additional elective choices, the Foundation is launching a new computer science initiative. Teachers in classrooms across the district will participate in the pilot, with the goal of achieving an aligned K-12 curriculum within three years. Students will learn computer science concepts beginning in elementary school and will tackle increasingly complex challenges as they reach middle and high school. Partnerships with Code.org and TechSmartKids will provide critical support for curriculum and teacher training. Within the local economy, there is huge demand for computerscience-educated graduates and the need is only expected to continue to grow in coming years. Computer science is an established discipline at the collegiate level, but the integration of computer science into K-12 curriculum has not kept pace. Thanks to the Bellevue community, Bellevue students will soon have access to high-quality computer science education and be well-prepared for success in future careers of their choosing. Want to learn more about how you can help make this possible? Contact Bellevue Schools Foundation at [email protected] or 425-456-4199. Points-area trustees Tobey Bryant, Bill DeJarlais, Jill Heijer, Lynn Janata, Karl Korsmo, Heija Nunn, Bill Pollard, Kea Rensch, and Ronna Weltman can also provide more details. M I K I M OTO.CO M There’s no denying it – kids are excited about technology. Bellevue Schools Foundation’s elementary STEM initiative got started with a pilot at three schools, including Medina Elementary, and will be bringing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) into Bellevue schools for a third year this fall. In 2015-16 every elementary student in Bellevue will have access to STEM education during the school day and through afterschool robotics clubs. The cross-curricular effort incorporates the arts and other disciplines through activities such as 3D printing, programming kinetic sculptures, and applying evidence-based reasoning to writing assignments. Bellevue School District is one of the only districts in the state providing this level of comprehensive STEM education. 25 26 The Points Living September NeighborhoodNews September The Points Living NeighborhoodNews 27 The Yarrow Point Celebration NEVER DISAPPOINTS T H A N K YO U C E C I L E M I L L E R F O R T H E W O N D E R F U L P H O TO S teen corner Free Fitness Classes! Meet local Medina resident, 16-year-old Niki Amini-Naieni. Throughout my life my parents have always supported an active lifestyle. They signed me up for swim team, cross country, fencing, yoga and water polo. Despite the situation or goal, my family never fails to be there when I succeed or help me recover after I’ve fallen. PL: What made you want to start your own fitness classes? Last year I participated in high school cross country. I grew very passionate about the sport and eventually injured myself. I was devastated after I found out that I could not continue the activity. In an attempt to stay in shape I started taking yoga classes. Although I started yoga in order to stay in shape, I began to do it because I loved how relaxing and fulfilling it was. After practicing for a year, I wanted to spread the benefits of yoga and in general working out. I tried to convince my friends and family to sign up for classes also. However, many of them replied stating that the classes were either too expensive or too difficult to attend. I use yoga as an escape and release of anxiety and stress. I hoped to make it possible for anyone who truly wanted to participate. Therefore, I decided to start holding free yoga and workout classes in nearby areas all over Medina. In the end, yoga can be accessible to anyone near Medina that is interested. PL: What kind of workouts do you teach? I teach yoga, biking, running and workout classes for people 16 years and older. For people under sixteen I teach yoga and running classes. The type of class, location and time vary based on the schedule. I try to incorporate variety in type and location of the workout in order to add to the quality of the exercise and to create an exciting experience. PL: Where do you meet and how often? The classes are held all over Medina. In the summer the over sixteen classes are held daily and the under sixteen classes are held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In September the class schedule may change. The details on time, place and type are posted on my blog, healthilyfree.blogspot.com. If you would like to attend a class please email me (at least 10 hours in advance) with your name and phone number. Also, include the class that you plan on coming for. My email is [email protected]. PL: What are your long term goal and aspirations? I aspire to make exercise something people look forward to and not an experience that is dreaded. I also hope to make yoga accessible to anyone despite their situation. PL: Who inspires you? I am inspired by my mother because she is so hard working and passionate. She has taught me to go after any goal or achievement without placing limits on the possibilities. I am also inspired by my twin sister who always reminds me that I can do anything at any age or time in my life. continued... 28 NeighborhoodNews The Yarrow Point Celebration NEVER DISAPPOINTS ...continued The Points Living September 29 September The Points Living Steve ALL ABOUT Steve Campbell, Bellevue High School alum, is kind, friendly and touches everyone’s heart with his warm smile friendly personality. He loves music, photographs, local sports and meeting new friends. Steve recently participated as a bowler in the Special Olympics and also enjoys golf and playing basketball. He has been working at Bellevue High for the past eight years. His two-hour shift four days a week helps give him a sense of pride and community. Steve helps with everything from dusting the library, helping in the kitchen, taking out the trash and above all making those around him feel good. Even though he can’t talk, Steve communicates with gestures and some sign language. He hears and understands everything you ask or tell him, he simply has a different way of processing information. Getting paid for his hard work gives him a source of pride. When financial cuts eliminated his wages, Steve stayed on as a volunteer. He did not want to give up being productive and interactive. Unfortunately, funding support for paying Steve’s salary is running out. Two years ago, PTSA worked together with BHS administration and Maggie Weed, Steve’s Employment Consultant, to financially support Steve. Having a steady job in the high-energy environment of the high school has meant a lot to Steve. He appreciates being a welcomed and respected part of the community. His presence and work ethic have also had a positive impact on the students themselves. Just ask former BHS student, Henry Roberts. Last semester Henry was working with Steve as a Student Aid. The partnership allowed Henry to really get to know Steve and gain a sense of perspective. “Working with Steve has been an honor and a privilege,” explained Henry. “Steve has taught me the best lesson I could ever learn. Every person has value and no matter what life throws at you, make the best of it and be grateful for everything you have.” Sometimes the most important lessons learned at school take place outside the classroom. If you would like to support Steve’s continued employment at BHS, please make a donation today. Meets Steve Campbell, that is, if you don’t already know him. Steve sincerely cares about people; everybody is his friend. We need your help again. Please donate today to help Steve continue his work at BHS. Please make checks payable to “Bellevue High School” and include Steve Campbell’s name in the memo. Donations can be brought to the Accounting Window or mailed to: BHS c/o Accountant, 10416 SE Wolverine Way, Bellevue, WA 98004. Donations are tax deductible. Steve is an extremely perceptive person. According to his cousin Brad, “He recognizes when people are sad and has the ability to feel pain and sadness for them. I’ll never forget the time he cried when he saw my leg in a cast after I broke it.” 30 NeighborhoodNews The Points Living September September The Points Living NeighborhoodNews 31 that of his vineyard foreman, Hose Luis Yanez, who has been with him from the beginning. They produce about 10,000 cases/ year under the Alexandria Nicole label, with another 12,000 to 15,000 cases/year produced under a second label that is out in restaurants. With 2500 wine club members, 70 percent of their production goes to those members. They are also involved in a wine keg program, and are the only premium estate winery doing wines on draft. Review restaurant Alexandria Nicole Cellars By Jenny Hart Danowski | Photos by Randell Walton We recently joined 15 of our fantastic residents and sponsors for an afternoon of complimentary wine tasting and appetizers at Alexandria Nicole Cellars’ private tasting room in the Hollywood Schoolhouse. Kristine Bono, whose titles include “Winery Evangelist, Wine Club Concierge, and Keg Slinging Queen,” hosted the event along with her amazing staff. She can’t say enough about the quality of the wines here and the amazing owners, Jarrod and Ali Boyle, who started it all. “Jarrod began his career in diversified farming, and then got into viticulture working as a vineyard scout for Hogue Cellars,” she explains. On one of his scouting trips to eastern Washington, he noticed a rocky, barren hill right off the road. While standing there looking at it, his old high school friend, Rob Mercer of Mercer Estates Winery, drove by and asked what he was doing. He said, “I see my dream.” As luck would have it, Rob’s parents owned the land and were getting ready to sell, so Jarrod got the money together and partnered with them for the first planting. When they broke ground in 1998 on Jarrod’s 30th, he and Ali intended to be growers rather than winemakers. They were celebrating their destiny, so they named the vineyard “Destiny Ridge.” It sits on the north crest of the Columbia River in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA (American Viticultural Area)--which is the second largest AVA in Washington. About 34 percent of the fruit that goes into production for Washington wines comes from there. They started with some Syrah and a little Viognier, and in 2001, the first fruit was ready. Jarrod said to Ali, “Let’s keep a little bit, make a little wine, and celebrate! We’ll see what our vineyard is doing!” In 2003, he shared some of his wine from that first fruit, and everyone loved it! That’s when he decided to start Alexandria Nicole Cellars, naming it after his wife. Today, they are one of a mere 5 percent of Washington wineries that can call themselves an estate winery, meaning all of their wines are made with the fruit from their own vineyard. With over 800 Washington wineries, that is saying something! “Jarrod wants his wines to be authentic to his vineyard, approachable, and structured for ageability,” says Kristine. It’s all about the three A’s. Being an estate winery allows him to control the process from grape to glass, so he has the flexibility to pick and choose the best fruit and the best wines to produce each year. With 263 planted acres and 23 planted varietals, that‘s a lot of flexibility! While you’d expect him to have quite an ego given the many awards his wines have received, the first name he lists on every bottle is When designing their Prosser tasting room, Jarrod made a room off the back into a secret wine club, complete with a private entrance hidden behind a built-in bookcase. “Everyone wanted to join the club just so they could get into that room!” laughs Kristine. In 2007 they opened a tasting room in Woodinville and, after operating from a few different warehouse district locations, later came across the space in the Hollywood Schoolhouse. Working with the chef there allows them to now provide food as well. One of their wine club members built the gorgeous bar areas, and Jarrod brought in wine barrel furnishings made by his vineyard workers during the off season. He even created a stone-faced hidden door into the wine club room that looks like part of the wall! That’s where we were entertained, and we all had a ball! Lisa James said, “The wine was fabulous, and Kristine did an amazing job of telling the story of the winemaker and the pride he feels about his product.” Trish Carpenter agreed, saying, “The presentation today was outstanding, and I thoroughly enjoyed the wines that we sampled! I am actually walking away today with a case of the Crawford’ Viognier, and some bottles of the Affinity Albarino and the Jet Black Syrah, which were all fantastic. I had a wonderful time!” Jennifer Fischer said, “What a wonderful afternoon! The company was fabulous, the winery was so welcoming and so open to us, and it was such a big supporter of Bellevue LifeSpring. I’m so grateful to them for hosting us and for sharing their fabulous wine with us!” And finally, Darci Blair got clever with her wording saying, “A ‘hidden’ gem of Woodinville, this ‘almost’ classy winery is definitely worth it!” For tasting room hours and wine club information (including details on the two new Tiny Houses they have available for rent at their vineyard for their wine club members), go to www.alexandrianicolecellars.com. The club room can be rented for private events, accommodating 75 (winter) to 100 (summer with the patio seating included). Alexandria Nicole Cellars, 14810 Northeast 145th St., Woodinville, WA 98072, (425) 487-9463. DISCLAIMER: The business reviewed in this section provided products and/or services free of charge in exchange for this review. 32 NeighborhoodNews The Points Living September NeighborhoodNews September The Points Living Bellevue Summer Movie Night Photos by June Grayuski This year’s Bellevue Summer Movie Night took place in Hidden Valley Park. If you didn’t get to go, be sure to attend next year. Double-check the location first. Hidden Valley Park was supposed to be a temporary location while the downtown park is under construction. A few people have guessed it may stay at Hidden Valley where parking is more abundant. Stay tuned. PRE-ORDER HOLIDAY TABLECLOTH EVENT SEPTEMBER 14–21 NEW L O C ATIO N 425.454.732 2 10 635 NE 8TH STR EE T TAB LE TOPANDHOM E .COM B ELLE V U E 33 34 NeighborhoodNews The Points Living September The second place team winners 11-12 year athletes in the COMMUNITY The All-Star Little League Season for Bellevue West was tons of fun. After several exciting games; the 11-12 age group came in 2nd Place in the District 9 Little League Division. Congratulations to all our All-Stars! Coaches: Brian White Jim McMann Matt Quick Players: Robert Bartell Jack DeDonato Wil Durrell Mason Greene Sam Huard Jack Johnston Henry Marks Riley McMann Decker Mecham Jake Quick Kaiya Saito John Short Kai Tamura Jayan White ENROLLING NOW K - 5! Go to bellmontessori.com Celebrating 50 years of Excellence in Montessori Education! Bellevue Montessori offers: * Low 1:9 Teacher Student Ratio * Individualized and Small Group Instruction * Emphasis on Community Building and Respect * Spanish, Music, Drama and Science Specialists 2411 112th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 454-7439 September The Points Living 35 36 NeighborhoodNews The Points Living September NeighborhoodNews September The Points Living 37 The Bellevue Boys and Girls Club celebrated the new field house in style. The Chris Matthews 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament and the Fernando Rodney Celebrity Softball Game all within two days. Both events included a charity auction that raised over $10,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue. Seahawk player Chris Matthews and his two brothers as well as Jermaine Kearse, B.J. Daniels and K.J. Wright all played Basketball. Eight teams participated from all ages. Congratulations to Tim’s team for the win. Ever thought of taking the old and making it new? The following day local celebrities took to the field on a hot summer afternoon to play for the kids. Fernando Rodney, Reggie Jones, Jason Mesnick, and our own Jeff Cirillo were a few of the players to participate in the event. To learn more about what Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue are doing in your community visit us at www.bgcbellevue.org or contact Michèle Heffron at 425.454.6162, [email protected]. Let J. Lewis Jewelry's custom designers and in-house jewelers help you create lasting memories! www.jlewisjewelry.com 10575 NE 12th St | Bellevue | | 425.455.2204 M-F 9AM - 6PM, Sat 10AM - 4PM America’ s Caribbean Paradise 38 Tour&Travel People in search of crystal waters, sugar-sand beaches and a culture that defines the very feel of exotic, are all traveling to the US Virgin Islands. A destination vacation just a quick trip from the mainland, the islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John are packed with the best the Caribbean has to offer. Without the need of a passport or foreign currency, travelers experience island-spiced beach relaxation accompanied by upscale shopping, dining and toprated accommodations. Each island has unique offerings, and whether your trip plans include just one island or a sampling of all three, it will be a holiday that stays with you long after the sand is brushed off your feet and you have returned home. 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St. Thomas is considered the best priced of the three islands and the most popular destination because of its variety of Caribbean offerings. St. Croix The largest in area, St. Croix is actually the least frequented of the three islands, but don’t let that fool you. Because of its size, it has miles of pristine beaches that allow enjoyment without feeling over-crowded. It is a delightful island for the family, as the focus is more on relaxation, culture and history, than enticing nightlife. The accommodations are less tourist-oriented and lean more towards villa and bed-and-breakfast styles of lodging. Steeped in history, this island is a unique blend of European, African and Caribbean culture. Exploring the island can be done independently or by way of guided horseback outings, safaris, historical tours, as well as snorkeling, sailing or boat excursions. Call us for your free estimate 206.682.7110 St. John Known as much for its natural beauty as it is for its modern accommodations and amenities, St. John is a perfect blend of the other two islands. It hosts the widest selection of accommodations, from upscale resorts, to traditional hotels, to camping sites and wilderness lodging. A good portion of the island is designated as a National Park. If you are looking to hike and photograph the beauty of vibrant flowers, birds and wildlife, the tropical surroundings offer it all. St. John’s beaches are a nautical cornucopia offering relaxing surf on unspoiled sand where one can also sail, snorkel or enjoy exploring the underwater coral reef trail at Trunk Bay. Decide what your island fantasy vacation requires and then consider one or all of these American islands; you won’t be disappointed. 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Supplied by Tere & Team Foster Realty Address 1364 91st Ave NE 3252 78th Pl NE 1322 91st Ave NE 425 86th Ave NE 630 81st Ave NE 7915 NE 22nd St 1034 Evergreen Point Rd NE 1456 92nd Ave NE 4409 95th Ave NE 3434 Evergreen Point 2720 91st Place NE 9045 NE 40th Place 3022 92nd Pl NE 9057 Points DR NE 9315 NE 30th St 2404 88th Ave NE 8240 NE 25th St 8030 NE 27th St 3001 Hunts Point Rd Neighborhood Clyde Hill Medina Clyde Hill Medina Medina Medina Medina Clyde Hill Yarrow Point Medina Clyde Hill Yarrow Point Clyde Hill Clyde Hill Clyde Hill Clyde Hill Medina Medina Hunts Point List Price $6,998,000 $5,788,000 $5,488,000 $4,880,000 $3,258,000 $3,288,000 $3,188,000 $2,998,000 $2,198,800 $2,188,000 $2,288,000 $2,200,000 $2,178,000 $1,785,000 $1,698,000 $1,450,000 $1,525,000 $1,298,000 $1,100,000 Sale Price $6,795,000 $5,493,000 $5,200,000 $4,780,000 $3,258,000 $3,175,000 $3,075,000 $2,918,000 $2,198,000 $2,188,000 $2,150,000 $2,125,000 $2,062,000 $1,802,500 $1,800,000 $1,515,000 $1,510,000 $1,275,000 $1,230,000 Sold Date 06/03/15 06/15/15 06/18/15 05/28/15 05/27/15 06/15/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 06/15/15 05/26/15 06/01/15 06/18/15 06/12/15 06/05/15 06/08/15 05/26/15 06/11/15 06/22/15 05/26/15 DOM 67 81 67 4 3 334 17 337 13 16 30 40 328 100 7 6 13 10 5 Beds 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 Baths 4.75 4 4.75 5.25 4.75 3.5 4 3.75 2.5 3.25 3.5 3 5.25 3.25 2.75 2.75 2.25 3.5 1.75 SqFt 13,060 4,610 7,820 6,852 4,726 3,785 5,110 4,992 3,940 3,718 3,950 3,900 5,351 3,410 2,632 3,140 2,320 2,400 1,700 Lot Sf 20,039 24,825 20,570 19,120 15,074 24,822 18,720 15,502 11,087 20,186 20,100 16,672 10,885 21,344 18,458 20,060 16,071 9,382 15,600 North Coast Moving and Storage Company Allied International-Seattle Agent for Allied Van Lines Serving Bellevue and the Greater Eastside for 68 years 13045 S.E. 32nd Street Bellevue, Washington 98005 (425) 643-2100 www.ncoastallied.com 41 42 September The Points Living 43 September The Points Living Redemptive Faith · Rigorous Academics Relational Community · Relevant Transformation Integrity Excellence Community l l Academic Excellence in Preschool - 12th Grade Campuses located in Bellevue & Woodinville Discover BCS at an Open House! 7th - 12th Grade: Nov 17, 7pm-8pm Preschool - 6th Grade: Dec 2, 9am - 10:30am bellevuechristian.org [email protected] · 425.454.4402 x215 Granite & Quartz Countertop Remodeling | Custom Tile Installation Slab & Tile Gallery | Design-Build-Installation RSIR Web ID#800152 REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCE BY INNOVATION AND KEEPING GOOD COMPANY Celebrating our five year anniversary, RSIR is proudly recognized today among the largest, most productive and fastest growing real estate brands. 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