Closing off the 100th Street entrance

			Hiring a full time security presence at the Park Road entrance

		Gating Vuecrest entrances

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The Vuecrest View May 2023 Hilltop Beauty In This Issue: Vuecrest Safety Discussions Upcoming Vuecrest Picnic In the WORKS Little Bits of Glory MyBellevue Service App Keep Your Contact Information Current Calendar Items Vuecrest Book Club Meetings (Meeting in Person) Vuecrest Monthly Board Meeting (Remote Access Below) Tuesday, May 4th, 6:00P Vuecrest LIFE-Neighbor to Neighbor Vuecrest Safety Discussions We were all invited and hopefully attended one of the three virtually round table discussions held on April 18th, 19th, and 20th that were scheduled to consider and talk through some possible new safety measures that would garner support from both our community and the City of Bellevue. It was a timely discussion considering that as a neighborhood we have recently experienced vagrant visitation, car theft, catalytic converter theft, car prowls, and package theft. Even though we are a watchful, connected neighborhood, we are not immune to some of the challenges that plague all downtown communities. Below are just a few of the main topics that were discussed as possible options to safeguard our community in the future: Closing off the 100th Street entrance Hiring a full time security presence at the Park Road entrance Gating Vuecrest entrances Please attend the upcoming Vuecrest monthly meetings to get more information and express your good ideas and opinions. Upcoming Vuecrest Picnic Every summer Vuecrest hosts a community “share-some-time-with-your-neighbors” picnic. It usually takes place in August before school starts and is held right on the Park Road esplanade at the 8th Street entrance. It’s always a well-attended event, with dinner al fresco, music, games, and fun summer treats all gratis from your friendly Vuecrest HOA. I’ve never heard anyone say that they didn’t have a good time. The day of the event brings in plenty of helping hands, but if you’re good at putting the pieces together we could use your help. Please email directors@vuecrest.net <mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> if you’d like to be of assistance.Thanks. In the WORKS Watch for it...as part of the HOA ongoing care of our community, the Vuecrest signs will be repainted in the near future. They are presently collecting bids for the job. Little Bits of Glory My walk-abouts around our neighborhood are always joyful, but this time of year is especially wonder-filled. Try to spot these beauties when you’re out and about. Maybe you can find a picture of your own yard! Just FYI, these front yard shots were all taken from a distance using zoom, I entered no one’s private property. Thanks for sharing your style! MyBellevue City Service App MyBellevue is a mobile app that makes it possible for people to request services and access city news, jobs and social media easily with their smart phones and other portable devices. Here’s a link to get you there… https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/finance/mybellevue <https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/finance/mybellevue> Keep your Vuecrest Contact Information UP-TO-DATE Please make sure that your homeowner contact information, tenant information, and/or property management information is always up to date. Your information is not shared or distributed to any third party and is only used for your informational and safety benefit. Here’s how to update your information…Go to http://www.vuecrest.net/communicate/update-us <http://www.vuecrest.net/communicate/update-us>, Input your information, and click Submit. CALENDAR ITEMS: Vuecrest Book Club (Meeting IN PERSON) Vuecrest has its own Book Club and all residents are welcome to attend. We meet once a month at 7PM, usually on the first Monday, at various members’ homes. The VC Book Club has an “open-read” format, that is, there is no “chosen” book. We all gather to discuss what we had read since our last meeting. And for those too busy to read, feel free to come and enjoy the friendship and share a little wine and conversation with your neighbors. And you just might hear about a book you’d like to read in the future! Email Mara Pitkethly dtpit@uw.edu <mailto:dtpit@uw.edu> for details. Monthly Board Meeting (Remote) Tuesday, May 4th at 6:00P This month’s board meeting will be held remotely. To join the meeting use the link or dial-in information below. Everyone is welcome to join. Please let the Directors know at least three days in advance if you will be bringing any items for discussion so they may be included in the agenda. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85976761516?pwd=Qkp3L2pxMjMrclpjemJBTmNUQWFSdz09 <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85976761516?pwd=Qkp3L2pxMjMrclpjemJBTmNUQWFSdz09> Meeting ID: 859 7676 1516 Passcode: 930976 One tap mobile +12532050468,,85976761516#,,,,*930976# US +12532158782,,85976761516#,,,,*930976# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 859 7676 1516 Passcode: 930976 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdXWwlk64 <https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdXWwlk64> Vuecrest LIFE (Neighbor to Neighbor Communication) This space is available for your contributions. Please send them to newsletter@vuecrest.net <mailto:newsletter@vuecrest.net>. Pictures encouraged.