Bellevue Farmers Market Season

It's finally May and the return of Bellevue Farmers Market, Jesse Tam. BFM operates every week rain or shine on Thursday from May thru October.  The unique mix of vendors on each market day offers seasonal fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, fresh meats, tasty cuisine and special artisan goods. The vendors grow and make the products they sell and everything sold at the market are from within Washington state.

Come early and browse weekly for the latest produces and items for your family.  Interested in learning more about the vendor?  Here's the link https://bellevuefarmersmarket.org/our-vendors/

Market hours are from:  3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursdays, May 18, 2017 – Oct. 12, 2017

Location:
1717 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA  98004

BFM is located in the parking lot of Bellevue Presbyterian Church, half a mile north of Downtown Bellevue with free parking.  Enjoy the fresh items from our local growers in Bellevue, a short drive across Lake Washington from Seattle.

Thanks for reading.  Jesse  https://jessewa28.wordpress.com/   shop local, enjoy the outdoor markets and products!

The Blues, Bellevue Jazz and more

March is time to rid the winter blues and await the arrival of spring. Jesse Tam, Bellevue Jazz and Blues Festival is just a short drive across Lake Washington from Seattle. Come share the community fun and live music. Here are the dates and featured artists. Tickets are on sale March 23. Here is an overview of the festival from Bellevue Downtown.

     Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival   

The Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival celebrates community and the creative power of music. ​We invite the community to explore and share their passion for live jazz and blues at the Eastside's premier showcase for top national and regional artists.  

2017 Featured Artists

 Catherine Russell

7:30 p.m. Friday, June 2 | Meydenbauer Center Theatre

Tickets on Sale March 23rd | $30 (Students $15)

Catherine Russell is a one of a kind musician and vocalist. She has toured the world and performed or recorded with David Bowie, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper and many others. Her voice is full blown femininity incarnate, radiating interpretive power to jazz and blues standards from the 1920’s as well as the music of today. Russell’s album Harlem On My Mind was nominated for a 2017 Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album.

The Corey Harris Band

7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3 | Meydenbauer Center Theatre 

Tickets on Sale March 23rd | $30 (Students $15)

Corey Harris is a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and band leader who has carved out his own niche in blues. He has recorded many old songs of the blues tradition while also creating an original vision of the blues by adding influences from reggae, soul, rock and West African music. With one foot in tradition and the other in contemporary experimentation, Harris is a truly unique voice in contemporary music.  

See other artists and schedule updates  

http://www.bellevuedowntown.com/events/bellevue-jazz-blues festival/overview

Music changes the way you view the word, jazz & blues.Jesse Tam  https://jessewa28.wordpress.com/   explore and enjoy each day

Seattle Exhibit Terracotta Warriors

Xian's Terracotta Warriors coming to Seattle, Jesse Tam.  The upcoming exhibit of the Terracotta Warriors from April 8 - Sept. 4, 2017 at Pacific Science Center, Terracotta Warriors: Guards for Eternity. Tickets for the event are available online for members, groups and visitors.  

Xian Terracotta Army, Jesse

The collection of sculptures called the Terracotta Army is now believed to be spread over three different pits. It is primarily made up of soldier figures and is estimated to include more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 670 horses and additional figures like acrobats, government officials and musicians.  

• Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huang require such figures to guard his tomb?
• How did sculptors in 200 BCE create these impressively realistic sculptures?
• Why did it take so long for us to discover this massive group of artifacts?
• How were the caverns engineered to prevent collapse?
• What tools made this remarkable achievement possible?

You can find the answers to these questions and more at the Pacific Science Center’s upcoming exhibit Terracotta Warriors: Guards for Eternity. Created in partnership with The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, the exhibit will begin a limited five-month run in April of 2017. The exhibit will delve into the science, history and architecture of this fascinating collection and will feature several Terracotta Warriors on display.

More from Jesse https://jessetam.com/about-jesse-tam/ travel updates, events.

Winter Sun Best Destinations - Jesse Tam

Winter sun destinations, Jesse Tam. Rainy Seattle and Bellevue with darkest and gray skies will make us long for places to escape. Winter is right around the corner, and with that comes cold weather, snow and wind chills.   If this doesn’t sound like something you want to be around for, you’re in luck because there are plenty of destinations you can escape to with warm weather.  

 Here are some places for that winter time fun and escape:

Florida Keys is a coral cay of tropical islands. They form about 120 miles of the southernmost portion of the country between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. With warm temperatures and sunny weather year-round, they Keys are the perfect destination.  Some things for the adventurous include skydiving, scuba diving or snorkeling.

Maui during December is 82 degrees. Maui is known for its watching spectacular and incredible surf.  Enjoy the best of both worlds; a laid back atmosphere, but also extreme adventure. Relax on the beach and lush green landscapes of island life.

California is the perfect season to visit during winter. There are fewer tourists compared to the summer months, so you don’t have to worry about the crowds and long lines.  Visit the beautiful beaches, wine tasting in Napa Valley, visit San Francisco and it's iconic bridge, Disneyland or explore the most famous Yosemite National Park.

The Golf Club of Newcastle Sells

It's an amazing view of Bellevue, Seattle and the sound, Jesse Tam from Newcastle. The Golf Club at Newcastle sells to HNA Holdings Group of Hong Kong. HNA Holdings agreed to purchase Oki Golf's 8 premier properties for $137 million. As part of the property sale, Oki Golf Management will be retained to manage daily operations for each course in its portfolio.

The eight golf courses are: The Golf Club at Newcastle, Washington National Golf Club, The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge, Trophy Lake Golf & Casting, Harbour Pointe Golf Club, The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, The Plateau Club, and Indian Summer Golf & Country Club. The 1,880 acres of property are home to 180 holes, complete with clubhouses and other amenities

The popular programs such as the Oki Golf Players Card will continue along with the service and maintenance standards that have made Oki Golf the premier golf course proprietor in the Seattle and Bellevue area.     https://jesset28.blogspot.com/

Preparing for Hurricane Storm

The weather forecast for Hurricane Matthew will hit millions of Americans in the Southeast this week. It's time to prepare for the worst with the impact of the Category 3 storm and change travel plans before the storm hits the region.  Here are some tips to survive a hurricane storm.

1)  Have enough food and water for each person in your household for three days. Canned items, non-perishable food, manual can openers and a grill or propane to heat up food.

2)   Prepare an emergency supplies bag in case you need to evacuate quickly. Important papers, documents, medical prescriptions, eyeglasses, electronic devices or hard drives. Grab and go bag and clothing.

3)  Check and make sure you flashlights and extra batteries available.  Stock up on tarps and garbage bags if water damages roof and to keep items dry.

4)  Have a portable weather radio or generator in case power goes out. It could take days for repair of power. Keep generators outdoors and a safe distance away from the house so fumes do not become a hazard.
5)   ATM and gas pumps will not work if there are outages, fill up the cars and have small amount of cash on hand in case of emergency purchases.

Stay alert, heel the advice of the broadcast updates in your area.  Thanks for reading  Jesse https://jesset28.blogspot.com/

Salmon Days Celebration

Salmon Days will be Oct 1st-2nd from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm in downtown Issaquah, a short drive from Bellevue eastside and Seattle across the I-90 bridge. Come meet Sammy the Salmon and bring the whole family to the parade starting at 10:00 am. The parade  route begins at Front & Dogwood and North on Front Street where it will take a left on Gilman Blvd.

Shuttles will be available from from 9am - 7pm, cost $4 per person, children under 10 ride free.  Cash only, paid on return trip. Shuttle locations are Issaquah Transit Center Park & Ride, Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride, Costco Corporation Parking lot.

Enjoy over 40 food vendors from across the world, you won't leave hungry. Check out the Field of Fun with Toymaker's Workshop, Soccer Experience, Mini-Train, Music and more...The premier Pacific Northwest's fish festival takes place every year. Celebrate the return of the salmons with non-stop activities. Join the Rotary fun run to support the Rotary Foundation.

A weekend of activities filled with arts and crafts, entertainment, food and return of the salmons to the region.  Learn more about the salmons and visit the Salmon Hatchery.  It's a great event, thanks for visiting  Jesse

Unique Exhibits, Gates Foundation Visitor Center

The holiday weekend in greater Seattle or Bellevue, Jesse Tam visiting The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center will be open for special hours on Sunday, August 31st 10an to 6pm. Come learn about the projects and work done to improve lives from Seattle to South Africa and across the global.

It's a fun and unique experience for the whole family through interactive exhibits. See how clean water can be access in the world, education, challenges, ideas and solutions. The foundation is across the street from the Space Needle and Seattle Center. Street parking, public transportation or public garage are available.

Special hours on Labor Day weekend:

Sunday, August 31, 10am to 6pm

Hours  Tuesday – Saturday,  10am to 5pm (until 6pm from June 3-August 30)
Closed Sunday, Monday, and all U.S. holidays

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center 
 440 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Arrive curious, leave inspired.  Thanks for visiting, Jesse Tam more places to go ...

Bellevue Outdoor Movies in the Park

Bellevue Outdoor Movies in the Park by Jesse Tam. 
Summer is here and school is out for the kids, but how will they be preoccupied during the months. Vacation plans, outdoor camping or day camps will most likely be on the lists of events for the family. The warm summer evenings are wonderful memories of families spending time outdoors at the park, picnics and playing along the beach.  

A popular evening event Jesse  suggests for families of all ages is the Movie in the Park series. Bellevue and the surrounding area have showings during the summer at various locations and dates. The Crossroads Parks series starts on August 4- 25  on Thursday evenings, see the shows below and start a tradition. 

Crossroads Park – Thursdays August 4-25

16000 NE 10th Street

The free Crossroads Movies in the Park series, showing some of this year’s best movies!  Free activities begin at 7:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy fun games, crafts and activities for kids  Grab a blanket, a lawn chair and your family, friends, neighbors or coworkers to watch favorite movies screen 

August 4  - Inside Out, PG

August 11 - Minions, PG

August 18 - Good Dinosaur, PG

August 25 - Pan, PG

Movies will be cancelled in the event of rain

Movies start at dusk (between 8:45 and 9:30 p.m.)

Thanks for reading, more on  https://jessetam.com/  Happy summer.  Enjoy the warm evening at the park with your blanket or low back lawn chair.

The Real Estate Market

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The real estate market in the greater Bellevue metropolitan region continues to be strong. Jesse Tam invites you to join the organization to hear from the panel of specialist on May 18. Pre-Qualifying the Buyer.  New Seattle office high rises and cranes are increasing in South Lake Union and Bellevue downtown due to business expansions such as Google, Facebook, Expedia, Amazon. https://jessewa28.wordpress.com/  Stay current with the trend for the northwest.

 

Pre-Qualifying the Buyer...Don't Get Trumped!

 

A panel of three Business Broker/ M&A transaction experts will their share best practices and checklist recommendations for pre-qualifying individual and corporate buyers of privately held companies. 

Our panel of experts include:

Bill Pearsall, Founder, Transition360

Leif Johnson, Managing Director, Exvere

Jesse Tam, Managing Director, Mega Pacific Investments, Ltd.

Read more / info     http://www.businesstransitionadvisors.org/#!events/cbzn

Spring In the Northwest

Spring in the Northwest with Jesse Tam  This year was a record high temperature for the Northwest region with early arrival of spring flowers, cherry blossoms and tulips in the fields. It's true, we had a few days of 80 degree temperatures breaking another record for 2016.  We know spring is around the corner when the annual Boat Show was held in late January-February and the opening season for baseball in April with the Mariners season.

Another favorite place suggested to view the city is from West Seattle along Harbor Avenue and Alki beach. Enjoy a stroll along the beach or bike on the path with your family or pets. Traffic can get heavy and difficult to find parking when the weather is warm.

The beach provides places for picnics and barbecues.

Drop in for a snack at the local eateries for ice cream, coffee, sandwiches and great dining.

Who can resist the beautiful flower at the market.  Visiting Pike Place Market is always a favor for locals and out of town visitors. It brightens the soul watching the people, smell of fresh produce, flowers, crafts, music and more.  Each day is unique with events throughout the year. 

Plan ahead during the summer months and reserve your accommodation's early visiting Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  The cruise ship industry to Alaska brings additional tourist to the region with hotels filling to capacity.  jessetam  read more blogs and update

Seattle International Auto Show

The Seattle International Auto Show will feature exotics and ultra luxurious models on display at Century Link Field Event Center from October 8-11, 2015. Jesse Tam, it's a favorite place to see the latest cars, SUVs, crossovers and trucks in one location. The new model autos are filling the auto dealerships and last years models making room for the latest inventory.

The latest luxury and exotic vehicles on display from Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Smart, Tesla and more.

Join the fun and get behind the wheels and test drive over 75 vehicles at the show with Motor Trend. See over 400 of the latest vehicles and event of the year.  Kids age 3 - 9 will have fun test driving a variety of electric cars around a small track. It's always a great time to get behind the wheels and experience the latest on the market and festive atmosphere for the whole family.  Admission for event $12 - $15      http://seattleautoshow.com/

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View of Mount Rainier

The spectacular site of  Mount Rainier National Park located in Washington state. Jesse Tam favorite

places... Mount Rainier is a popular peak for mountaineering with some 10,000 attempts per year with approximately 50% making it to the summit. About 1.8 million people visit Mount Rainier National Park each year. The entire park was designated a National Historical Landmark District on February 18, 1997, for it's high standard of design and preservation the park's rustic style architecture. It was established on March 2, 1899 as the fifth national park in the United States.. 

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Seafair on Lake Washington

The long warm weather this year has brought record temperature and little rain to the northwest region.  August is the time we look forward to Seafair Hydro races on Lake Washington with the arrival of the Blue Angels and Navy Fleet ships docked at Seattle's waterfront.  Jesse Tam, one of the favorite times to spend on the lake and experience the summer festival.

Seward park will be filled with out of town and local visitors to see the exciting hydro races on the water. Many private boats are watching on the log boom viewing the stunts of the Blue Angels. The shows are amazing and I-90 bridge will be closed to traffic during their performances.  Families will lined along the bridge on bikes or walk to see their fly overs, you will definitely hear the roaring of the planes overhead.    http://jessetam.com/

Lake Washington Hydro race

Seafair on Lake Washington

More Americans Will Travel

How quickly summer arrived and Americans with travel plans will increase with July fourth ahead. Suggestions with Jesse Tam are road trips from Seattle metropolitan along Interstate 5 north to Canada or head south on I-5 to Oregon along the coast and into California.  Cheaper gas is allowing us to spend pennies saved at the pump on other activities.

A stronger economy and jobs is helping to boost the number of planned getaways over what is traditionally the most traveled holiday period of the summer.  If the roads seem a little more congested, it's because they are. Among those traveling, nearly 85% are hitting the highway, a 0.7% over last year.  Hotel prices and airfares will increase slightly this year.  

What are you summertime plans?  Whether it is a short getaway or flight across the skies, explore and take time to see the world.  Learn from each experience new sights. A place to refresh from the daily life is viewing the Olympic mountains and Peninsula.     http://jessetam.com/

Olympia Peninsula

Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park - Washington

Seattle Center - Space Needle Skylines

Discover nature and the outdoors with a morning stroll or hike along the trails...from sea to sky. A breath taking day trip from Seattle and short ferry ride. Stay a few nights and visit lighthouses. The Olympic Peninsula includes the Pacific coastline, the Olympic Mountains, & temperate rain forest.




Recommend to visitors are Cape Flattery, Ruby Beach, Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, and more. There is so much to do here: hike, eat, or watch the scenery. A great place to visit for all age group to get away. Camp grounds are available with prior reservations, stay in a cozy cabins or the Lake Quinault Lodge. Built in 1926 on the shores of Lake Quinault.

Join Us at Rotary Conference

How quickly time flies when you are having fun, Jesse Tam invites you to join us at Rotary and be involved in the local community or worldwide.  The district conference will be a short drive from Bellevue, Maple Valley or Seattle in May at the Tulalip Resort in Marysville.  The event kicks off with a morning optional golf event on Friday and sessions starting mid afternoon through Sunday. Hear speakers and learn about projects from our local club, fun, fellowship, music and a great weekend escape.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessetam 
Our Rotaracts from SU and UW will be in attendance to celebrate.

 A message from DG John Enger below
 http://www.rotary5030conference2015.org

"I hope you will consider joining me at our District Conference. If you have a friend that you want to introduce to Rotary, they are welcome to register and join in the fun as we share a very special experience while celebrating the great work that each of our 50 clubs are doing. This conference is designed to honor you, our Rotary family. I look forward to seeing you there!" 

If you are unable to join us this year, Jesse looks forward to sharing more projects and inviting you to a club meeting during the year.  May is a month to celebrate with volunteering and giving back.

Never Give Up

Each one of us had a dream or a passion in our lifetime. The passion for Jesse Tam was becoming an entrepreneur, starting several financial institutions and being outside of the box. What was your passion? Follow the beat to your own drums and not to others. Lead and open paths of opportunities for others and minorities. Don't fear venturing outside of your comfort zone.  Start by taking a few small steps at the beginning and soon they will become giant leaps.    http://jessetam.com/

Be Bold - Be Brave - Believe and follow the dream.  You can accomplished the challenge if you dream it. Continue to try again it you don't succeed at the beginning. Clean the slate and start fine tuning.  " Follow your dream, never give up".  Remember to reach higher to achieve to the top.