Share the kiddie pool.                    Mall-Walk or Mall-Sit at Bellevue Square                             

The Vuecrest View August 2022 According to the Farmer’s Almanac the “Dog Days of Summer” are from July 3 to August 11 each year. They're usually the hottest and most unbearable days of the season. Be sure to drink plenty of water and let your neighbors know if you need help or think you’re getting over heated. Many of us have A/C and would be happy to share. In This Issue: Plan to Attend The Vuecrest Summer Picnic Beat the Heat-TIPS for Staying Cool My Bellevue City Service App Keep Your Contact Information Current Calendar Items: Vuecrest Book Club Meetings (Meeting in Person) Vuecrest Monthly Board Meeting (Meeting in Person) Thursday, August 4th 6:00P Vuecrest LIFE-Neighbor to Neighbor Plan to Attend The Vuecrest Community Picnic THIS MONTH Aug 27th What to Expect: The evening will commence at 4P with a neighborhood dog parade and end with a chance to showcase your hidden talents with an open microphone performance opportunity. In between will be Tacos, Ice Cream, Music, Balloon Art, Games, plus Neighbors and HOA Directors waiting to meet you. All festivities are free to homeowners paid through your HOA contributions. We hope you’ll be there! Where and When: At the esplanade on Park Road (The Vuecrest entrance off of 8th Street). Saturday, August 27th come any time between 4P and 7P even if you can only stop by for a few minutes to grab and ice cream treat. Volunteer: If you’d like to volunteer and/or get involved, we’d appreciate any help offered with game coordination, minimal set up, and take down. Please contact social@vuecrest.net <mailto:social@vuecrest.net>. Beat the Heat-Tips for Staying Cool Share the kiddie pool. Mall-Walk or Mall-Sit at Bellevue Square Take in a movie and be served dinner at the same time. Cinemark Reserve Lincoln Square Dine-In 21+ offers less crowded, smaller theaters, and great air conditioning. Rent kayaks, canoes or stand-up paddleboards at REI's Meydenbauer Bay Park Boathouse <https://www.rei.com/h/meydenbauer-bay-boathouse> at Meydenbauer Bay Park <https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/parks-and-trails/parks/meydenbauer-beach-park> at 9899 Lake Washington Blvd. N.E. in Bellevue <https://www.google.com/maps/place/9899+Lake+Washington+Blvd+NE,+Bellevue,+WA+98004/@47.6110619,-122.2125115,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54906c8052e95555:0x58ad9453419bb17a!8m2!3d47.6110619!4d-122.2103175>. Open hours: Thursday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (check website for seasonal changes in hours). Rates and reservations: Kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards rent for $29 and up per hour. Longer rental periods are available. Book online. Questions: Contact Meydenbauer Bay boathouse at 425-300-3027. Take a picnic and putter around Kirkland on the lake. Rent an electric boat starting daily at 10A. Contact Duffy Electric Boats. Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033, 425-588-1716 <tel:425-588-1716>. Email: info@duffyboatfun.com <mailto:info@duffyboatfun.com>. They have six boats available. It’s relaxing and a lot of fun. 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. It is a very relaxed atmosphere with light refreshments served. Feel free to join us to chat, laugh, nibble and meet new friends. Newcomers are always welcome whether or not you’ve had a chance to read the book! Email Mara Pitkethly dtpit@UW.edu <mailto:dtpit@UW.edu> for details. Monthly Board Meeting Thursday, August 4th at 6:00P This month’s board meeting will be hosted by the Bathiche's on their front yard terrace at 9428 Vineyard Crest. 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. The usual monthly Board Meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month, but may be changed for holidays or Director’s schedules. Please check www.vuecrest.net <http://www.vuecrest.net/> for updates and contact directors@vuecrest.net <mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> with your questions. Vuecrest Summer Picnic Saturday, August 27th, 4P-7P See above for all the details. 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.