Business Resources Events Calendar Focus on Redmond Frequently Asked Questions General Information Helpful Links Historical Information Press Releases Citizen Surveys RCTV Tourism Press Releases Events Calendar | Press Releases | Press Release Archive EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY CONTACT: Wanda Sweeny: 425-556-2347 January 25, 2010     Marta Gronlund: 425-556-2427   First Friday Coffee Chats at Redmond Senior Center The Redmond Senior Center (RSC) First Friday Coffee Chats, begun in the fall of 2009, will continue in 2010. These discussions are a chance for residents to meet with City staff and officials to learn why the City does what it does. On February 5 from 10 to 11am, Robert Schneider, City of Redmond Emergency Preparedness Manager will be featured. The chat takes place in the Fireplace Lounge of RSC, 8703 160th Avenue NE. Designed as an informal discussion and question session, Robert Schneider will discuss the operation and management of the City's Emergency Coordination Center (ECC). Participants are encouraged to ask questions. Guests scheduled for First Friday Coffee Chats for the following two months are Jerome Jin, Recycling Program Administrator (March 5) and Craig Larsen, Parks Director (April 2). Registration for First Friday Coffee Chats is not necessary. Free refreshments are sponsored by Merrill Gardens. For more information on the program, call 425-556-2314.   ###