Any suggestions for a trail horse ride on east side or nearby? Riding lessons 2-4 sessions are also okay.

What on earth is creating this? Why is there so much? It’s like Dune world out there

At this rate, it’ll go into the $800s… what’s stopping it from crossing $1000…

This is a condo from 1967… is the only reprieve for someone to buy, tear down, and renovate the whole place?

I'm considering buying a property that is considered a condo, but it's a standalone unit (no shared walls). The neighborhood has only community club without too many amenities. The HOA cost is set to ~$297/mo, but I wonder how fast/how much it usually goes up with time? This is in Redmond, WA.

Hey everyone. I've been wanting to take up voice lessons for some time now and wanted to see if anyone had recommendations or people they could point me towards.

Things I'm looking for in a teacher:

• My goal is primarily to sing contemporary pop, so I'm looking for someone with experience singing & teaching contemporary but can ideally also provide strong foundational classical training (at least that's what I've heard is best for beginners).
• Someone who is comfortable teaching male adults.
• Someone with formal education in music / voice pedagogy.
• Someone who can teach in person (I am willing to drive to the lesson), preferably Redmond (although Bellevue would be ok too).
• Ideally they offer a trial lesson.
• I probably don't need a super experienced teacher to start with, I am ok with someone who has only been teaching for a few years. I think $60/hr seems about right for this range, or cheaper for someone new to teaching. Feel free to call me out if I'm cheaping out here, I just don't want to overpay.

I've looked into the Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts, the Redmond Chorale, and several individuals in the Seattle area but haven't found a good fit. Any help would be appreciated!

Situation

Renton artist here. After a basically-lifelong fascination with the original Jurassic Park dinosaurs and years of taking FX classes in my free time, I've just finished making my first semi-realistic raptor puppet. (Pic in profile.) I'd love to share it with others who are into this sort of thing and maybe nerd out about the creative process etc. in a casual / social setting.

Question

It'd feel weird and attention-seeky to just, like, show up at happy hour somewhere with a flashy puppet for no reason. Any local ideas for where / how to share my raptor joy? Events or meetup groups? Would the library want to host a Read To a Raptor program?

(My mom suggested that I "take it to a hospital" which does sound like fun. Message me if you've got a hospitalized or at-home-chronically-ill loved one who would enjoy a surprise visit from a dinosaur and her friendly handler! Serious offer.)

Anyone know of any good hair stylists who are really good with color? Prefer someone with experience and Looking to do a dimensional blonde

Thanks

Hi! Any suggestions for a fun place to celebrate a birthday? I’d love somewhere aesthetically pleasing where it’s easy to socialize! Ideally the place would be girly and fun! Doesn’t have to be a restaurant, as I don’t really want it to be a formal sit down meal.

Some ideas I’ve had are the can can cabaret or going to a woodinville winery. I’d love other suggestions. Thank you so much!

I started a book club at work but couldn’t generate much interest. I like being a part of a community and meeting up and discussing a book, which kind of forces me to finish the book instead of giving up if it gets boring. Is there an existing book club in Eastside I can join?

Looking for a room to rent

Male commuter looking for a room to rent Monday through Friday (leaving mid morning). Redmond and surrounding areas. Reach out with info or any questions. Thank you

I need to visit the IRS office. Does anyone know which of these has the least horrific lines?

• Seattle
• Everett
• Silverdale
• Tacoma

This is a long shot, but how do I find job opportunities for a wonderful person with a mild intellectual disability and a speech impediment. They are 40 years old and have no work history. This person is very capable but their family has never pushed them to get a job. They have attended community college and have some computer skills. Renton area.Thanks.

We recently moved to Issaquah area and have a big toyota SUV. However with gas price this high I often think maybe I should have a smaller car fot running errands and use the big one for road trips only.

If folks ended up getting a small second car what do you recommend I get ? I was thinking of leasing but it means I am caught up in it for 3 years.

I probably need to get a deck rebuilt, so I am thinking about shading options, and if I need to set up some pillar or anything like that. I am just wondering what works well and is easy to maintain in this climate. And what people are using.

My deck is East facing if that matters. Early morning and afternoon are not too bad, the sun will be behind the forest or the house at those times. We get great lighting in our nearby, so I am hesitant to install something that will block the lighting all the time.

Some ideas:

• Motorized awning that come in or out. Worried about how this will hold up in all of our rainy weather. Seems difficult to clean he moss off of.
• Pergola with slats - Would permanently reduce lighting a bit, provide some sun protection but not fully.
• Setting up pillars/hooks to setup a sail on sunny days. Unsure how this will handle bad weather. Can we leave this up when it rains, and I am not sure if my wife would find it easy to put it up and down.
• Cantilever Umbrella (Probably the cheapest option). But I imagine we will need to keep relocating furniture or rotating the umbrella.

Curious what has worked for others.

My baby is 7 months and loves water. Anybody can recommend a place where I can take him for some swimming lessons/classes?

Bonus points for touch less and free vaccums

I’ve only casually played with portable nets in parks but I want to spend more time practicing indoor. Looking for recommendations for badminton courts in or near Bellevue. Also how do the court reservations work? Do I have to show up with 3 other people who are at a similar level? Or sign up for private/group classes? I have no clue how the courts operate and it’s difficult to get more information as an adult because most courts seem to advertise programs for kids or advanced adults. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

I used to live in south east side and loved Naan N Curry's Chicken Dumm Biryani. But now I live in the north east.

What is the tastiest dumm biryani between ~Totem lake and ~Bothel/Canyon-Park?

(I don't care about 'authentic' just want it to be tasty.)

Bonus points for best Achari Boti.

Thanks!

Hello, im working on a student project and am looking for one of those bulky TVS. Does anyone know where i can find one? I already checked PCRecycle and Goodwill seattle+redmond without any luck :(

does anyone know what happened to the shopping center? it looks abandoned, with only a couple businesses still open. in 2018 the toll brothers withdrew an application for development but i haven’t been able to find anything since.

I'm sure the answer is tons of ghee and cream - anyone have a good starting recipe that is similar? Or the Paneer 555 - basically want to learn how to make the gravy and the rice base!

BACKSTORY

Renton resident here. I’ve been kind of obsessed with the original Jurassic Park raptors ever since the movie came out. Fast forward to present; I’ve been studying practical FX for fun in my free time and just finished making a realistic-ish baby velociraptor puppet. (Pic in profile.) After I showed my mom, she said “You should take it to a hospital!” To which I responded "Uh, maybe?"

THE OFFER

Anyone have a friend or loved one in the hospital somewhere in Renton, Bellevue, or the surrounding area who would enjoy a visit from a baby raptor and her friendly handlers?

(Me (the artist) and my boyfriend/assistant; we’re 30somethings and pretty normal I swear despite being on Reddit.)

Depending on the age and interests of the person, they can:

-Meet the raptor and handlers and hear her rescue story

-Pat the raptor on the nose

-Take pictures with the raptor

-Chat with the artist about how the puppet was made

The puppet is lowkey scary-looking, please keep that in mind when deciding whether to reach out. Not trynna traumatize any pediatric cancer patients this weekend.

I would disinfect the puppet’s surface prior to the visit and keep it covered with a blanket while walking through the halls to avoid scaring anyone. We would both wear masks.

SCHEDULE

Tomorrow (Sunday, April 14) - window of availability roughly 1-4 PM

Future - varies. Give me three day/time options in the next few weeks and I’ll do my best to accommodate as many requests as I can.

INTERESTED?

Message me with a little bit of background on yourself and your dino-loving person as well as hospital location and your schedule. I may not respond immediately but I will get back to everyone.

Hey all! I (28F) am moving soon from AZ and am having a hard time deciding where to go. I’d appreciate any input!

I know many people agree that Seattle has the most lively scene, especially for singles in their 20’s. However, I’m hesitant to move to Seattle due to the unaviodable traffic and its far distance from nature. I find myself drawn to Bellevue and Renton because they are close to hikes and I love being outside more than I like being in a big city. But I don’t want to set myself up for failure by moving somewhere where it might be difficult to meet / date new people. Any thoughts? What are the vibes in these three main areas? Thank you!!

Hi everyone! I am a college grad moving here soon for work in Redmond. I would prefer to live in a more lively downtown area to meet new people and have things to do on the weekends. I was wondering if anyone can give me advice on which areas to look for housing or any specific apartment building recommendations. I will have a car so I don't mind a bit of a commute. Any help would be appreciated :)

I’m looking for a new hairdresser. Someone that gives stellar cuts for crazy fine hair. Thank you!