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Welcome to Best of Redmond! Redmond's twice-weekly newsletter and podcast about all the amazing things happening in Redmond for the next seven days!📰 Redmond's Got a New Spot for the Eco-Conscious ShopperSo there's a new store in downtown Redmond worth knowing about. The Recology Store just opened, and it's focused on sustainable home goods plus those hard-to-recycle items you never know what to do with. Think spring cleaning with a conscience. It's a solid option if you've been looking to declutter without just tossing everything in a landfill. Good timing with spring coming up and that "I need to reorganize everything" energy kicking in. Worth swinging by if that's your thing.💻 Free Tech Help at the Redmond LibraryIf you've got a family member – or hey, maybe it's you – who could use some help with a phone, tablet, or laptop, the Redmond Library has you covered. On Wednesday, March 11 from 2 to 4 PM, they're hosting Drop-In Tech Assistance with one-on-one help from tech-savvy volunteers. We're talking Zoom, email, smartphones, downloading library ebooks – the basics that nobody ever actually teaches you. It's free, no appointment needed, and you can bring your own device. Redmond Library is at 15990 NE 85th Street.🥁 Drum the Stress Away at the Senior CenterThere's a Wednesday Drum Circle happening at the Redmond Senior & Community Center on March 11 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and it's open to adults 18 and up. You don't need any experience – just show up and drum. They've got hand drums and percussion instruments ready to go, or bring your own if you have one. Science actually backs this up: drumming helps with mood, memory, and knocking out anxiety. Drop in for the week or register for the month. The Senior Center is at 8703 160th Ave NE.🚲 Bicycle BlingCascade Bicycle Club has some local rides running this week worth knowing about – including "A Step Up From Moderate: Lake Sammamish from Sixty Acres" out of Sixty Acres Park. Registration is open but filling up, so don't sit on it. On the trail side, the Sammamish River Trail and the West Sammamish River Trail are both fully open through Redmond right now, which means great options for after-work rides or longer weekend loops. One heads up: check your Cascade ride page the morning of your outing. Leaders can cancel or adjust routes close to departure if weather turns.🐾 Pi Day Party for Dogs at Pickles PlaylandPickles Playland is throwing a Pi Day party for dogs on Friday, March 13 from 10 AM to 3 PM at their Redmond location at 7330 164th Ave NE. Your pup gets a mini applesauce and yogurt pie made just for dogs, plus either a paw balm massage or a lavender aloe back massage. You'll get a photo update texted to you during the day. Add-ons like a printed photo or a mystery scratch card are $6 each. Reservation is strongly recommended since event days fill up fast. Dogs must be 35 lbs or under,
