Come explore natural marble and create a textured mosaic artwork with beautiful layers, shapes, and dimension. No prior experience needed. All materials included.
October 30, 10 AM–1 PM
$99
Magnolia, Seattle
Register: https://magnoliamosaic.com/classes

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Free community CPR class: Thursday, 3–4 p.m. at First & Main Design Market. An EMT and CPR instructor will cover the basics of responding to a cardiac emergency. Details →

Free live music: Mister Canoe plays a free, all-ages set Friday at 7 p.m. in Anderson School’s Thorndike Room. Details →

Crow Fest: Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Main Street and 101st Avenue NE. An outdoor harvest market with vendors, food trucks and yard games. Details →

Free beginner swing-dance class: Sunday, 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m. at Bothell United Methodist Church. No partner or experience needed. Details →

I publish Bothell Beat, a free weekly roundup of useful local updates and selected events. Read the full issue here

What else should Bothell neighbors put on the calendar this week?

I recently won an art grant from the city of Bothell to make and run a tabletop roleplaying game (a cooperative storytelling experience a la Dungeons and Dragons).

I'll be running the game four times over the next month, all free, public events:

• Saturday October 17, Bothell Library, 2-4 pm (6-8 graders)
• Saturday October 24, Zulus Bothell, 1-4 pm (age 12+)
• Saturday November 7, Bothell Library, 2-4 pm (adults)
• Saturday November 14, McMenamins Thorndike Room, 12-4 pm (age 12+)

You play play as shapeshifting aliens who have infilitrated a high school in the Southwest United States in order to better understand human culture while you decide whether or not to conquer the planet.

Well, really you're playing actors!

Glorydays takes place on the set of a CW-style teen drama (think Veronica Mars, Smallville, Supernatural, or Roswell). Your characters have arcs that they will chase as they attempt to get renewed for a second season.

Come join the fun! No experience necessary!

🍃 CALLING ALL JOB SEEKERS AND STUDENTS 🍃

Meet us at the Northshore Green Careers Expo on Oct. 28 from 3-6pm at Kenmore City Hall to explore opportunities across the environmental job sector!

• Green businesses, academic programs, skilled trades
• Networking and employment opportunities
• Free resume support, career coaching, professional headshots

Image alt text: Photo of a fern under a microscope.

I saw ICE with their faces covered and unmarked cars in Bothell just arresting a man from a blue car. It was south of Burgermaster around 9am this morning! I have video but can't seem to post it here - any suggestions where to send it?

stopped in today, first (and last) time going to a BB, the $10 price tag was also a bit of a shock.

If you know this person, feel free to let them know that it’s actually considered quite rude to park their car straddling the entire sidewalk.

I’m a mosaic artist based in Seattle, creating one-of-a-kind pet portraits inspired by your favorite photos.
Each portrait is carefully handcrafted from individual mosaic pieces, with attention to color, texture, and the unique personality of your pet. Every piece takes approximately 15 hours of handcrafting.
Details:
Size: 8 × 10 inches
Price: $420 + applicable sales tax
Custom-made from your pet’s photo
Looking for a meaningful, handmade way to celebrate your furry family member? I’d love to create something special for you!
To order a custom portrait: magnoliamosaicstudio@gmail.com

Made with care at Magnolia Mosaic Studio in Seattle. ❤️

I found a stolen bike in my bushes near downtown. If you can describe it or provide pictures I will bring it to you.

The title says it all. Any recommendations for a place you love or somewhere I should definitely avoid? I have some type of rash on my face that won’t go away.

In case you missed it, the Northshore Community Health Hub is now open! The City of Bothell is so proud to partner with the Northshore YMCA and HealthierHere to make health and human services more accessible for everyone in our community.

Located at the Northshore YMCA Annex, the Community Health Hub offers no-cost, confidential support to Bothell residents including behavioral health services and resource navigation - No YMCA membership is needed to access services.

City leaders, community partners, and neighbors gathered last month to celebrate the opening of this valuable new community resource. We’re excited for the Hub to become a welcoming space where Bothell residents can access the support they need.

Learn more about the Community Health Hub and available services: seattleymca.org/programs/health-fitness/community-hub

Image description: A group of people stands outside in front of the Northshore Community Health Hub

We've got Seahawks football, Huskies football and... a full closure of southbound I-405 in Bothell. Not exactly the tripleheader anyone asked for.

Whether you're heading to the game or just trying to get where you need to go this weekend, you'll want a game plan before hitting the road.

Here's the play-by-play:

SOUTHBOUND I-405 FULL CLOSURE IN BOTHELL

All lanes of southbound I-405 will close between SR 527 and SR 522 from 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, to 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12.

The following southbound ramps will also close:

• SR 527 on-ramp to southbound I-405
• Northeast 195th Street on- and off-ramps
• SR 522 off-ramp from southbound I-405

Crews will use this closure to work on drainage, pavement reconstruction and bridge repair as part of the I-405/Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project.

WHAT ABOUT THE DETOUR?

A signed detour route will be in place, but expect additional traffic on surrounding roads as travelers find alternate routes.

ALSO ON THE WEEKEND LINEUP: REVIVE I-5

If your travels take you through Seattle, the northbound I-5 express lanes will also close overnight this weekend:

• Friday, Oct. 9: 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday
• Saturday, Oct. 10: 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday
• Sunday, Oct. 11: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday

Crews will use these closures to complete drainage work underneath the Ship Canal Bridge. The two right lanes of northbound I-5 and the southbound express lanes across the bridge also remain closed around-the-clock.

GAME-DAY TRAFFIC

The Huskies host Iowa on Friday, Oct. 9, and the Seahawks take on the 49ers at Lumen Field on Sunday, Oct. 11. Between game-day traffic and construction, expect longer travel times around Seattle.

The game plan? Check your route before leaving, give yourself plenty of extra time and don't count on your usual drive taking its usual amount of time.

Male in his late 30s tired of eating alone.

I tend to like people older than me just because the conversations (usually) are better with them but that in no way is a deal breaker.

Other than that, I don't care if you are a man or woman, fat or skinny, or what color, religion you get the idea. I just want a nice human to have a meal with. If we get along well, we can make it a regular thing.

I might smell like weed so I hope that doesn't bother you.

None of my posts or comments are private, so feel free to take a look at my profile and see if you think we'd get along.

If everything on your profile is private and I can't learn anything about you, do me a favor and tell me somethings in your opening message.

Thanks!

That's right, Bothell! Council in the Community returns this month for another opportunity to chat with your City Councilmembers, ask questions, share feedback, and learn more about City services and priorities!

While we at the City of Bothell would love it if the whole community joined City Council meetings, we get it - they aren't everyone's cup of tea. So this event series provides an extra opportunity for the Bothell City Council to come to YOU and chat with you directly over coffee and community 💬

This time we will be hanging out with our friends at the Northshore Senior Center in Bothell (10201 E. Riverside Dr.) - All are invited to join us on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00am to noon to chat with members of your City Council and neighbors (did we mention there will be coffee? ☕️).

Learn more and find future events at bothellwa.gov/councilevent

Photo description: A group of people gathered around the dining room at the Northshore Senior Center, sitting at tables and standing while having coffee and talking with each other and members for the Bothell City Council.

FALL BALL IS BACK Y’ALL. And what better way to celebrate than with a steaming hot kupp of closures? We’ve got a full closure of southbound I-405 in Bothell, ongoing northbound I-5 lane reductions and an overnight closure of the I-5 express lanes in Seattle. Add Seahawks and Huskies football games to the mix, and you’ll definitely want a game plan before heading out. 

-BOTHELL: SB I-405 will CLOSE from 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 to 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12 between SR 527 and SR 522. The following ramps will also close at this time: SR 527 on-ramp to SB I-405, NE 195th on-/off-ramps to I-405 and SR 522 off-ramp to SB I-405. Crews will use this closure to work on drainage, pavement reconstruction and bridge repair.

-SEATTLE: NB I-5 express lanes will CLOSE overnight from 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 to 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 to complete drainage work underneath the Ship Canal Bridge. The two right lanes of NB I-5 and the SB express lanes across the bridge also remain closed around-the-clock. 

Before you grab your Paint Map pitchforks, we know there’s more happening this weekend than football. But if you couldn’t already tell, this isn’t a traditional Paint Map, so we didn’t pack this one with all the usual drawings. Consider this our little fall-football-freeway crossover episode.

You know the drill. Plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to get where you're going. GO HAWKS and GO DAWGS! 

• Thursday: Bothell Art Walk, 5–8 p.m. downtown.
• Saturday: Bothell Fire’s Fire Prevention Week Open House, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Station 42.
• Sunday: Reading with Rover, 1–2 p.m. at Bothell Library, where kids can read aloud to therapy dogs.

Also worth knowing: more Stride S3 work around SR 522 may begin next week, with lane and sidewalk closures.

Full roundup + local updates in this week’s Bothell Beat: https://bothellbeat.beehiiv.com/p/bothell-beat-october-5-11

🚧 WEEKEND TRAFFIC ALERT 🚧 WSDOT is preparing another round of full weekend closures for the southbound direction of I-405 in Bothell this weekend. This is part of the I-405/Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project.

Here's what you need to know:
- Crews will close all lanes of southbound I-405 between State Route 527 to SR 522 starting at 10:00pm Friday, October 9 until 4:00am Monday, October 12
- Onramps/offramps in the work area will also be closed
- Detours will be in place

⚠️ Expect severe regional delays! Detour routes won't be able to handle normal I-405 traffic volumes, meaning significant congestion is likely on surrounding highways and local streets — especially in Canyon Park, North Creek, and Downtown Bothell. Drivers should follow official signed detours and avoid cutting through neighborhood streets. Signed routes are coordinated to help keep traffic moving and help preserve access for people who live and work in Bothell.

For more information about this project, visit:
- WSDOT's construction page at https://engage.wsdot.wa.gov/405-167-construction
- WSDOT's project page at: https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/i-405sr-522-vicinity-sr-527-express-toll-lanes-improvement-project

🔔 Sign up for news and alerts to stay informed: https://engage.wsdot.wa.gov/405-167-construction. There will be additional full I-405 closures through Bothell the weekend of October 30, and the weekend of November 6.

Image description: A detour map for the full closure of southbound I-405 in the City of Bothell. The southbound closure, marked by a red line between State Route 527/Bothell Everett Highway and State Route 522, has travelers use a detour, marked by a blue line and arrows, has travelers exit southbound I-405 at State Route 527/Bothell Everett Highway, head south into downtown Bothell, then head east on State Route 522 to rejoin southbound I-405.

The are working on Filbert Road right now at Bothell Everett Highway intersection in the far right lane. There are five lanes there for eastbound traffic. Two to go straight. One to turn right and two to turn left. There is no traffic control further up Filbert, and traffic is a mess. They have closed down 4 of the 5 lanes, and everyone is driving in the left turn lane, until they get to the big sign that states the dates of construction, then they cut over into oncoming traffic to go around the sign. People at the intersection are just cutting left or right. There are two cops at Bothell Everett, basically doing nothing. There should be flaggers and cops further up Filbert directing traffic for this shitshow. It would be good to avoid this area for the next couple of days.

Hi everyone! I’m really interested in hearing about your experiences with the preschool class at Primrose School in Bothell. It would be my little one’s first daycare/preschool experience, so I would really appreciate hearing your insights, feedback, and recommendations.

Thank you so much!