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Morning上午Tue Jul 21 morning · Iran War Day 10 · US completed a 10th consecutive night of strikes; Iran retaliated Sun-Mon with strikes on Kuwait desalination + power plants + areas of Bahrain + Jordan (fires reported); Iran's Revolutionary Guard says two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz Mon after taking an 'unsafe route'; Trump warned Iran overnight it would 'pay' for the deaths of three US service members over the past few days; the US is adding fighter jets in the Middle East (see NATIONAL #1). Bellevue today: partly sunny, high ~76°F; check airnow.gov (98004) for wildfire smoke — Canada blazes still active.7/21（周二）早间 · 伊朗战事第 10 天 · 美国完成连续第 10 夜空袭；伊朗周日至周一反击、袭击科威特海水淡化 + 电厂 + 巴林 + 约旦部分地区（有火情）；伊朗革命卫队称周一两艘油轮在霍尔木兹海峡（Strait of Hormuz）因走「不安全航线」起火；特朗普隔夜警告伊朗将为过去几天三名美军阵亡「付出代价」；美方增派中东战斗机（见《美国要闻》#1）。贝尔维尤今日：局部晴、高温约 76°F；查 airnow.gov（邮编 98004）加拿大野火烟雾状况。

Midday中午Tue Jul 21 midday · TODAY 1 PM · Seafair Fleet Week Parade of Ships along Elliott Bay — US Navy + Coast Guard + confirmed US Coast Guard Cutter Stratton sail into Seattle; best free viewing at Pier 66 Bell Street Pier (2225 Alaskan Way); dad-anchor + retired-engineer-friendly + visiting-parent memorable (see ACTIVITIES #1). Ship tours Wed Jul 22 + Thu Jul 23 · 10 AM-7 PM · free · REAL ID + close-toed shoes required. Also today: Uwajimaya Bellevue senior 10%-off (60+) open-11 AM; Mandarin Storytime at SPL Beacon Hill 10:30 AM.7/21（周二）午间 · 今日 13:00 · Seafair 舰队周（Fleet Week）舰队游行沿 Elliott Bay 埃利奥特湾 —— 美国海军 + 海岸警卫队 + 确认海岸警卫队 Stratton 快艇驶入西雅图；最佳免费观赏在 Pier 66 Bell Street Pier 66 号码头 Bell 街码头（2225 Alaskan Way）；爸爸首选 + 退休工程师友好 + 探亲父母难忘（见《本地活动》#1）。舰船参观 7/22（周三）+ 7/23（周四）· 10:00-19:00 · 免费 · 需 REAL ID + 闭趾鞋。今日亦有：Uwajimaya 贝尔维尤 60+ 9 折开门-11:00；Mandarin Storytime 普通话故事时间 SPL Beacon Hill 10:30。

Afternoon下午Tue Jul 21 afternoon · State Dept + DHS considering $100,000 refundable bond on some green-card + immigrant-visa applicants processing abroad — proposal from last Thu Jul 16 State Dept memo, follows a federal court's June ruling striking down the $100K H-1B fee as an unauthorized tax; for Bellevue Chinese-American families with parents/siblings in-process or planning to file, this is the most important legal-immigration story of the summer (see NATIONAL #3). What to do THIS WEEK: (1) if a family member has a consular interview scheduled Aug-Dec 2026, contact your immigration attorney to confirm no bond is yet required (rule is not finalized); (2) if you're planning to file a family petition (I-130), file now to lock in current fee schedule.7/21（周二）下午 · 国务院（State Dept）+ 国土安全部（DHS）考虑对部分在海外办理的绿卡 + 移民签证申请人加征 $100,000（10 万美元）可退还保证金 —— 提议自 7/16（上周四）国务院备忘录、此前 6 月联邦法院判决 H-1B $100K 费用为未获授权税项而废止；对贝尔维尤华裔家庭有父母／兄弟姐妹在办或计划递交的、这是本夏最重要的合法移民新闻（见《美国要闻》#3）。本周该做什么：（一）若家人 2026 年 8–12 月有领事馆面谈、联系移民律师确认尚无保证金要求（规则未定稿）；（二）若您计划递交家庭亲属申请（I-130）、现在递交以锁定现行费用表。

Evening晚上Tue Jul 21 evening · TOMORROW Wed Jul 22 after 1 PM PT: Alphabet (GOOGL) + Tesla (TSLA) Q2 earnings — the single biggest market catalyst of the week; consensus: Alphabet EPS ~$2.86 (+24% YoY) / revenue ~$117B (+21%), Google Cloud rev ~$22.8B (+67%); Tesla EPS $0.36-0.55 / revenue ~$27.6B; if you hold either directly, review with your fiduciary advisor BEFORE Wed close (see NATIONAL #2). Intel (INTC) after-close Thu Jul 23 = the semiconductor read. Also: CID Joyale Seafood Restaurant ended weekday dinner service indefinitely (weekend brunch only), citing crime — practical impact for Bellevue Chinese-American families planning CID dim sum (see LOCAL #2).7/21（周二）晚间 · 明日 7/22（周三）西部时间 13:00 后：Alphabet（GOOGL 谷歌母公司）+ Tesla（TSLA 特斯拉）Q2 财报 —— 本周单最大市场催化剂；共识：Alphabet 每股收益（EPS）约 $2.86（+24% 同比）／营收约 $117B（+21%）、Google Cloud 云业务营收约 $22.8B（+67%）；Tesla EPS $0.36-0.55／营收约 $27.6B；若您直接持有任一、周三收盘前与信托顾问审阅（见《美国要闻》#2）。Intel（INTC 英特尔）7/23（周四）盘后 = 半导体读数。亦：CID 中国城 Joyale Seafood Restaurant 佐悦海鲜酒家无限期停止周日至周五晚餐（仅保留周末早茶）、原因是治安 —— 对贝尔维尤华裔家庭计划 CID 饮茶实际影响（见《本地》#2）。

US News美国要闻

US Central Command (CENTCOM) completed its 10th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran overnight; Iran retaliated Sun-Mon with strikes on Kuwait desalination + power facilities, Bahrain, and Jordan (serious damage + fires reported); Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Mon Jul 20 that 'massive fires' broke out on two oil tankers that took an 'unsafe route' in the Strait of Hormuz; President Trump warned Iran overnight that Tehran will 'pay' for the deaths of 3 US service members over the past few days; a US official said the US is increasing the number of fighter jets in the Middle East as Trump considers next steps; the Houthi-declared blockade of Saudi Arabian ports threatens to widen the conflict; Iran warned Washington of 'more decisive and powerful' attacks to come; Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Baghaei said diplomatic exchanges via mediators continue despite the strikes美中央司令部（CENTCOM）隔夜完成连续第 10 夜对伊朗空袭；伊朗周日至周一反击、袭击科威特海水淡化 + 电厂设施、巴林、约旦（有严重损毁 + 火情）；伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队（IRGC）周一 7/20 表示两艘走「不安全航线」的油轮在霍尔木兹海峡（Strait of Hormuz）「大火」；特朗普总统隔夜警告伊朗、德黑兰将为过去几天 3 名美军阵亡「付出代价」；一名美方官员称美方正增派中东战斗机数量、特朗普考虑下一步；胡塞武装（Houthi）宣布封锁沙特港口威胁扩大冲突；伊朗警告华盛顿将有「更决定性 + 强大」的攻击；伊朗外交部发言人 Baghaei 称尽管空袭、经调解人的外交交流继续

US Central Command completed a 10th consecutive night of strikes against Iran overnight (Tue Jul 21 local). Iran retaliated Sun-Mon by striking Kuwait desalination + power plants + areas of Bahrain + Jordan (fires + serious damage). Iran's Revolutionary Guard says two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz Mon after taking an 'unsafe route.' Trump warned overnight that Iran will 'pay' for 3 US service-member deaths in the last few days. A US official said the US is adding fighter jets in the Middle East. Houthi rebels declared a blockade of Saudi ports. Iran said diplomatic exchanges continue via mediators. For Bellevue Chinese-American households: (1) Brent crude will re-test $90 on any escalation this week — retail gas is likely to rise $0.15-0.30/gal in 7-10 days; fill up this week at Costco Bellevue Factoria if you were planning any drive; (2) don't restructure retirement portfolios on a single-week shock — call your fee-only fiduciary advisor first; (3) if family will travel via Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), or Istanbul (IST) in the next 6 weeks, check travel.state.gov + your airline before booking.美中央司令部（CENTCOM）隔夜（当地时间周二 7/21）完成对伊朗连续第 10 夜空袭。伊朗周日至周一反击、袭击科威特海水淡化 + 电厂 + 巴林 + 约旦部分地区（火情 + 严重损毁）。伊朗革命卫队称两艘油轮周一在霍尔木兹海峡（Strait of Hormuz）因走「不安全航线」起火。特朗普隔夜警告伊朗将为过去几天 3 名美军阵亡「付出代价」。一名美方官员称美方正增派中东战斗机。胡塞武装（Houthi）宣布封锁沙特港口。伊朗表示尽管空袭、经调解人的外交交流继续。对贝尔维尤华裔家庭：（一）Brent 布伦特原油本周任何升级将重测每桶 $90 —— 零售汽油可能 7–10 天涨每加仑 $0.15–0.30；若您计划任何驾驶、本周在 Costco 贝尔维尤 Factoria 加满；（二）勿因单周冲击调整退休组合 —— 先致电仅收费信托顾问；（三）若家人未来 6 周经迪拜（DXB）、多哈（DOH）、或伊斯坦布尔（IST）旅行、订票前查 travel.state.gov + 航司。

What happened. Overnight Mon-Tue (Jul 20-21), US Central Command (CENTCOM) completed a 10th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iranian military targets, hours after President Trump warned that Tehran would 'pay' for the deaths of three US service members over the past few days. Iran retaliated Sun-Mon by striking a desalination facility + power plants in Kuwait, along with areas of Bahrain + Jordan; fires + serious damage were reported. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Mon Jul 20 that 'massive fires' broke out on two oil tankers after they took an 'unsafe route' in the Strait of Hormuz (the world's most important oil chokepoint, ~20% of global oil passes through). A US official told CNN the US is increasing the number of fighter jets deployed to the Middle East. Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen declared a blockade of Saudi Arabian ports, threatening to widen the conflict. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said diplomatic exchanges via mediators (Oman + Qatar) continue despite the strikes. Iran warned Washington of 'more decisive and powerful' attacks to come.事件回顾：周一至周二隔夜（7/20-21）、美中央司令部（CENTCOM）完成对伊朗军事目标连续第 10 夜空袭 —— 数小时前特朗普总统警告伊朗将为过去几天 3 名美军阵亡「付出代价」。伊朗周日至周一反击、袭击科威特海水淡化设施 + 电厂、+ 巴林、约旦部分地区；有火情 + 严重损毁报告。伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队（IRGC）周一 7/20 表示两艘油轮走「不安全航线」后在霍尔木兹海峡（Strait of Hormuz、全球最重要的石油咽喉、约 20% 全球石油经此）「大火」。一名美方官员告诉 CNN 美方正增加派驻中东的战斗机数量。伊朗结盟的也门胡塞武装（Houthi）宣布封锁沙特港口、威胁扩大冲突。伊朗外交部发言人 Esmaeil Baghaei 表示尽管空袭、经阿曼 + 卡塔尔调解人的外交交流继续。伊朗警告华盛顿将有「更决定性 + 强大」的攻击。

Who in our community it affects. Three groups. (1) BELLEVUE CHINESE-AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDS WITH FIXED-INCOME / GROCERY BUDGET PRESSURE: any Brent crude re-test of $90/barrel + escalation risk will feed retail gas prices in 7-10 days — Chevron / 76 / Shell along Bellevue Way + NE 8th typically lag Brent; Costco Bellevue Factoria stays $0.20-0.40/gal cheaper than QFC/Safeway. (2) BELLEVUE CHINESE-AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDS WITH SIGNIFICANT EQUITY EXPOSURE (Microsoft / Amazon / Google / Meta retiree stock + S&P 500 + Nasdaq 100 index funds + energy sector holdings): the geopolitical premium in oil + defense stocks is real but noisy; Wed Jul 22 after-close Alphabet + Tesla earnings (see NATIONAL #2) is the actual scheduled catalyst — do not conflate the two. (3) BELLEVUE CHINESE-AMERICAN FAMILIES WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAVELING RELATIVES: any flight transiting Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST), or Middle Eastern airspace faces re-routing risk + possible cancellations; check travel.state.gov worldwide caution advisory + your airline's rebooking policy before booking.对社区影响：三个群体。（一）有固定收入／杂货预算压力的贝尔维尤华裔家庭：Brent 布伦特原油任何重测每桶 $90 + 升级风险将 7–10 天内传导至零售汽油 —— 沿 Bellevue Way + NE 8th 的 Chevron／76／Shell 通常滞后 Brent 布伦特；Costco 贝尔维尤 Factoria 保持比 QFC／Safeway 便宜 $0.20–0.40／加仑。（二）有大量股票敞口的贝尔维尤华裔家庭（微软／亚马逊／Google 谷歌／Meta 退休股 + S&P 500 + 纳指 100 指数基金 + 能源板块持仓）：石油 + 国防股的地缘政治溢价真实但噪音大；7/22（周三）盘后 Alphabet + Tesla 财报（见《美国要闻》#2）才是实际排定催化剂 —— 勿混淆两者。（三）有海外旅行家人的贝尔维尤华裔家庭：任何经迪拜（DXB）、多哈（DOH）、伊斯坦布尔（IST）、或中东空域的航班面临改航风险 + 可能取消；订票前查 travel.state.gov 全球警戒 + 航司改签政策。

What to check + what to do. (1) FILL UP GAS THIS WEEK if you were planning any drive; Costco Bellevue Factoria is the price leader; monitor gasbuddy.com for Bellevue rates. (2) DO NOT MAKE PANIC PORTFOLIO CHANGES — retirees restructuring on a single-week geopolitical shock is the top preventable mistake; if you must act, review with your fee-only fiduciary advisor (Vanguard PAS, Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium, or a local Bellevue Certified Financial Planner / CFP) first. (3) FOR TRAVELING FAMILY: travel.state.gov worldwide caution + your airline before booking flights transiting DXB/DOH/IST; cancel-for-any-reason travel insurance justifies the extra cost this summer. (4) IF YOU HAVE A HEART OR RESPIRATORY CONDITION: geopolitical stress + wildfire smoke can compound; monitor airnow.gov (Bellevue zip 98004/98005/98006/98007/98008) + keep medications + rescue inhaler accessible. (5) TOMORROW WED JUL 22 AFTER 1 PM PT: separate earnings-driven market catalyst (Alphabet + Tesla) — see NATIONAL #2 for the calmer, scheduled event.检查 + 行动：（一）若您计划任何驾驶、本周加满油；Costco 贝尔维尤 Factoria 是价格领先者；在 gasbuddy.com 监控贝尔维尤价格。（二）勿做恐慌性组合调整 —— 退休者因单周地缘政治冲击重构是最大可避免错误；若必须行动、先与仅收费信托顾问审阅（Vanguard 先锋 PAS、Schwab 嘉信 Intelligent Portfolios Premium、或本地贝尔维尤认证财务规划师 CFP）。（三）对旅行家人：订票前查 travel.state.gov 全球警戒 + 航司、若中转 DXB／DOH／IST；含任意原因取消条款的旅行保险本夏证明额外成本合理。（四）若您有心脏或呼吸道疾病：地缘政治压力 + 野火烟雾可叠加；监控 airnow.gov（贝尔维尤邮编 98004／98005／98006／98007／98008）+ 保持药物 + 救急吸入器可取。（五）明日 7/22（周三）西部时间 13:00 后：单独的财报驱动市场催化剂（Alphabet + Tesla）—— 见《美国要闻》#2 更平稳、排定的事件。

↔ American views美国民众的看法

One view一种看法

Firm-response view (Trump administration, most Republican senators, some centrist Democrats, most Israeli + Gulf-state officials): sustained calibrated strikes are degrading Iranian offensive capacity + adding fighter-jet deployments signals resolve; pausing after US casualties would invite further Iranian miscalculation; Baghaei's diplomatic-channel language shows Tehran feels the pressure.坚决回应视角（特朗普政府、多数共和党参议员、部分中间派民主党人、多数以色列 + 海湾国家官员）：持续校准空袭正削弱伊朗进攻能力 + 增派战斗机示意决心；美军伤亡后暂停将招致伊朗进一步误判；Baghaei 的外交渠道语言显示德黑兰感到压力。

Another view另一种看法

De-escalation-priority view (most Democratic senators, Quincy Institute + Cato Institute foreign-policy analysts, war-weary military-family voices): a 10th night of strikes + Iranian retaliation reaching Kuwait + Bahrain + Jordan + tanker fires in the Strait of Hormuz signals the escalation ladder isn't producing durable de-escalation; the Oman + Qatar mediator channel should be the primary tool + a targeted-response floor rather than a nightly-strike ceiling.优先降级视角（多数民主党参议员、Quincy Institute + Cato Institute 外交政策分析师、厌战军人家属声音）：第 10 夜空袭 + 伊朗反击达科威特 + 巴林 + 约旦 + 霍尔木兹海峡油轮起火、信号升级阶梯未产生持久降级；阿曼 + 卡塔尔调解人渠道应作为主要工具 + 目标回应下限、非每夜空袭上限。

Source来源: Al Jazeera · Iran war live: Kuwait desalination, power plants damaged in fiery attack (Tue Jul 21 2026) + CNN · US completes more strikes against Iran after Trump warning to Tehran (Mon Jul 20 2026) (Jul 21)（七月二十一日）

TOMORROW Wed Jul 22 after-close (~1 PM PT / 4 PM ET) is the biggest scheduled market catalyst of the week: Alphabet (GOOGL) + Tesla (TSLA) both report Q2 2026 earnings. Alphabet consensus: EPS $2.86 (+24% YoY), revenue ~$117B (+21%), Google Cloud revenue ~$22.8B (+67%). Analysts flag CapEx guidance — one analyst sees potential 2027 CapEx guide of $275-325B — as the single most important line. Tesla consensus: EPS in a wide $0.36-0.55 range, revenue ~$27.6B, on a record 480,126-vehicle Q2 delivery quarter (beat consensus by 74,000+). Robotaxi / Cybercab / Optimus updates are what moves TSLA. IBM Wed after-close. Intel (INTC) Thu Jul 23 after-close is the semiconductor read. For Bellevue Chinese-American retirees: (1) if you directly own GOOGL or TSLA, review with your fiduciary advisor BEFORE Wed close — after-earnings gaps of 5-10% are normal; (2) if via S&P 500 / Nasdaq 100 index funds, no action required; (3) if you hold Intel stock (some Boeing retirees + Microsoft-adjacent portfolios do), the Thu Jul 23 print matters more than tomorrow's; (4) do NOT trade earnings — hold or trim decisions belong to a written plan, not a Wednesday-evening reaction.明日 7/22（周三）盘后（西部时间约 13:00 ／东部时间 16:00）是本周最大排定市场催化剂：Alphabet（GOOGL）+ Tesla（TSLA）均公布 Q2 2026 财报。Alphabet 共识：EPS 每股收益 $2.86（+24% 同比）、营收约 $117B（+21%）、Google Cloud 云业务营收约 $22.8B（+67%）。分析师标记资本支出（CapEx）指引 —— 一位分析师预计 2027 CapEx 指引可能 $275–325B —— 为单最重要项。Tesla 共识：EPS 在 $0.36-0.55 广泛区间、营收约 $27.6B、基于 Q2 创纪录 480,126 辆交付（超共识 74,000+ 辆）。Robotaxi 无人出租／Cybercab／Optimus 更新是驱动 TSLA 的因素。IBM 周三盘后。Intel（INTC 英特尔）7/23（周四）盘后是半导体读数。对贝尔维尤华裔退休者：（一）若您直接持有 GOOGL 或 TSLA、周三收盘前与信托顾问审阅 —— 财报后 5–10% 缺口正常；（二）若通过 S&P 500 ／纳指 100 指数基金持有、无需行动；（三）若您持有 Intel 英特尔（部分波音退休者 + 微软相关组合有）、7/23（周四）报表比明日更重要；（四）勿因财报交易 —— 持有或减仓决定属书面计划、非周三傍晚反应。

What happened. Tomorrow (Wed Jul 22 2026) after the US equity close, Alphabet (Google's parent, tickers GOOGL/GOOG) reports Q2 2026 earnings at approximately 1 PM Pacific / 4 PM Eastern; earnings call follows at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET. Tesla (TSLA) reports right after Alphabet, with its call starting 2:30 PM PT / 5:30 PM ET. Consensus estimates: Alphabet EPS $2.86 (+24% YoY), revenue ~$117B (+21%); Google Cloud revenue ~$22.8B (+67% YoY) is the standout line item. Analysts see potential CapEx-guide raise to $275-325B for 2027 (up from prior $85B/quarter run-rate) as the pivotal AI-monetization signal. Tesla consensus: EPS $0.36-0.55 (wide range reflects margin uncertainty on the record 480,126-vehicle Q2 delivery quarter, up ~25% YoY + beat analyst consensus of 406,024 by 74,000+ vehicles), revenue ~$27.6B, gross margin ~19.5%. What matters for Tesla is executive commentary on Robotaxi service expansion + Cybercab launch timing + Optimus humanoid robot progress. IBM reports Wed after-close. Intel (INTC) reports Thu Jul 23 after-close — the semiconductor read.事件回顾：明日（2026 年 7/22 周三）美股收盘后、Alphabet（Google 谷歌母公司、股票代码 GOOGL/GOOG）Q2 2026 财报约西部时间 13:00 ／东部时间 16:00 公布；财报电话会随后于西部时间 13:30 ／东部时间 16:30 举行。Tesla 特斯拉（TSLA）在 Alphabet 之后立即公布、电话会西部时间 14:30 ／东部时间 17:30 开始。共识估计：Alphabet EPS 每股收益 $2.86（+24% 同比）、营收约 $117B（+21%）；Google Cloud 云业务营收约 $22.8B（+67% 同比）是突出项。分析师预计 CapEx 资本支出指引可能上调至 2027 年 $275-325B（从此前每季度 $85B 运行率）为关键 AI 变现信号。Tesla 共识：EPS $0.36-0.55（广泛区间反映 Q2 创纪录 480,126 辆交付季度的毛利不确定性、同比涨约 25% + 超分析师共识 406,024 辆逾 74,000 辆）、营收约 $27.6B、毛利率约 19.5%。对 Tesla 重要的是高管对 Robotaxi 无人出租服务扩张 + Cybercab 上市时间 + Optimus 人形机器人进度的评论。IBM 周三盘后。Intel（INTC 英特尔）7/23（周四）盘后 —— 半导体读数。

Who in our community it affects. Three groups. (1) BELLEVUE CHINESE-AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDS WHO DIRECTLY OWN GOOGL OR TSLA (former Google employees, Tesla enthusiasts, or those who bought in the last 3-5 years): after-earnings moves of ±5-10% are normal + one print does not change a long-term thesis; review your position sizing with your fiduciary advisor BEFORE Wed close, not after. (2) BELLEVUE CHINESE-AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDS WHO HOLD VIA INDEX FUNDS (Vanguard VTI, Fidelity FXAIX, iShares IVV, Schwab SCHB, or Nasdaq-100 QQQ / QQQM): no action required — index funds smooth out single-stock moves; the S&P 500 index total return in 2026 YTD is what matters, not tomorrow's news. (3) BELLEVUE CHINESE-AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDS WITH INTEL EXPOSURE (some Boeing retirees + Microsoft-adjacent portfolios + first-gen tech workers hold Intel from decades of employee purchase plan): the Thu Jul 23 Intel print + guide matters more than Wed's Alphabet + Tesla; watch data-center-group revenue + foundry-progress commentary.对社区影响：三个群体。（一）直接持有 GOOGL 或 TSLA 的贝尔维尤华裔家庭（前 Google 谷歌员工、Tesla 特斯拉爱好者、或过去 3–5 年买入者）：财报后 ±5–10% 波动正常 + 单次报表不改变长期主题；周三收盘前与信托顾问审阅您的仓位规模、勿收盘后行动。（二）通过指数基金持有的贝尔维尤华裔家庭（Vanguard 先锋 VTI、Fidelity 富达 FXAIX、iShares IVV、Schwab 嘉信 SCHB、或纳指 100 QQQ／QQQM）：无需行动 —— 指数基金平滑单股波动；2026 年迄今 S&P 500 指数总回报才重要、非明日新闻。（三）有 Intel 英特尔敞口的贝尔维尤华裔家庭（部分波音退休者 + 微软相关组合 + 第一代科技工作者数十年员工购股计划持有 Intel）：7/23（周四）Intel 报表 + 指引比周三 Alphabet + Tesla 更重要；关注数据中心部门营收 + 代工进度评论。

What to check + what to do. (1) BEFORE WED CLOSE 1 PM PT: if you directly hold GOOGL or TSLA, review with your fee-only fiduciary advisor (Vanguard PAS, Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium, or a local Bellevue CFP) whether your position sizing still fits your written retirement plan — do not act after the print. (2) WED 1 PM PT: numbers drop; earnings-call commentary matters more than the headline number — key phrases to listen for: for Alphabet, 'Cloud operating margin,' 'Gemini adoption,' 'CapEx guide'; for Tesla, 'Robotaxi network expansion,' 'Cybercab launch quarter,' 'gross margin ex-credits.' (3) IF YOU FEEL A URGE TO TRADE ON EARNINGS: don't — the average retail earnings-trade outcome is negative because bid-ask spreads widen + gaps often reverse within 5 trading days. (4) THU JUL 23 AFTER 1 PM PT: Intel earnings — the semiconductor read; matters for Boeing supply-chain-adjacent + Microsoft AI-infrastructure indirect exposure. (5) IF YOU'RE 100% IN BOND / CD / CASH: this news doesn't touch you directly; enjoy the summer.检查 + 行动：（一）周三西部时间 13:00 收盘前：若您直接持有 GOOGL 或 TSLA、与仅收费信托顾问审阅（Vanguard 先锋 PAS、Schwab 嘉信 Intelligent Portfolios Premium、或本地贝尔维尤 CFP）您的仓位规模是否仍符合书面退休计划 —— 报表后勿行动。（二）周三西部时间 13:00：数字公布；财报电话会评论比标题数字更重要 —— 需听的关键短语：对 Alphabet「Cloud 云业务运营利润率」、「Gemini 采用」、「CapEx 资本支出指引」；对 Tesla「Robotaxi 网络扩张」、「Cybercab 上市季度」、「毛利率（除信贷）」。（三）若您有交易财报的冲动：勿 —— 散户交易财报平均结果为负因买卖价差扩大 + 缺口通常 5 个交易日内反转。（四）7/23（周四）西部时间 13:00 后：Intel 英特尔财报 —— 半导体读数；对波音供应链相关 + 微软 AI 基础设施间接敞口重要。（五）若您 100% 在债券／存单（CD）／现金：本新闻不直接触及您；享受夏天。

↔ American views美国民众的看法

One view一种看法

AI-CapEx bull view (most Wall Street growth analysts, hyperscaler bulls, most Alphabet + Nvidia + Microsoft + Meta long-only holders): Google Cloud rev acceleration + a raised 2027 CapEx guide validates the AI-monetization thesis + supports semi + hyperscaler positioning through 2027; Tesla record deliveries + Robotaxi optionality justify current valuation.AI 资本支出（CapEx）看多视角（多数华尔街成长分析师、超大规模云服务商多头、多数 Alphabet + Nvidia 英伟达 + 微软 + Meta 长期持有者）：Google Cloud 云业务营收加速 + 上调 2027 CapEx 指引验证 AI 变现主题 + 支持半导体 + 超大规模云服务商 2027 年前定位；Tesla 特斯拉创纪录交付 + Robotaxi 无人出租选择权证明当前估值合理。

Another view另一种看法

AI-CapEx skeptic view (some centrist Wall Street analysts, Wharton finance professors, senior-oriented retirement-planners, most Tesla short-sellers): AI CapEx is running ahead of monetization + Alphabet's Q1 free cash flow fell 47% YoY as quarterly CapEx of $35.7B outpaced operating cash generation; Tesla's record deliveries were price-cut driven + Robotaxi timelines have slipped repeatedly — retirees should not concentrate in single-name AI/EV names regardless of tomorrow's number.AI CapEx 怀疑视角（部分中间派华尔街分析师、沃顿商学院金融教授、长辈导向的退休规划师、多数 Tesla 特斯拉空头）：AI 资本支出领先变现 + Alphabet Q1 自由现金流同比降 47%、因每季 CapEx $35.7B 超过运营现金生成；Tesla 创纪录交付由降价驱动 + Robotaxi 无人出租时间表已多次推迟 —— 退休者无论明日数字如何、均不应集中于单一 AI ／电动车（EV）个股。

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The State Department is considering a refundable $100,000 bond on some green-card + immigrant-visa applicants processing at US embassies + consulates abroad — a proposal that surfaced via State Dept memo Thu Jul 16-17; State Dept spokesperson Tommy Pigott confirmed State is coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on strengthening immigration enforcement; administration stated aim: ensure immigrants are 'financially self-sufficient' + 'contribute more than they take'; the bond would apply only to applicants processing abroad (not to adjustment-of-status filed within the US); the proposal follows a federal court ruling June 2026 that struck down a Trump-imposed $100,000 H-1B application fee as an unauthorized tax; the administration has since August 2025 required $15,000 bonds from visa applicants from Malawi + Zambia + expanded to 50 African countries; refund conditions, precise category coverage (EB / family-based / diversity visa), and effective date are NOT yet announced; Newsweek + Benzinga + The Hill + Time coverage flagged likely legal challenges国务院（State Dept）考虑对部分在美国海外使领馆办理的绿卡 + 移民签证申请人加征可退还 $100,000（10 万美元）保证金 —— 提议经国务院备忘录 7/16-17（上周四五）浮现；国务院发言人 Tommy Pigott 确认国务院正与国土安全部（DHS）协调强化移民执法；政府陈述目标：确保移民「财务自足」+「贡献多于索取」；保证金仅适用于在海外办理的申请人（不适用于美国境内递交的身份调整）；提议是在 2026 年 6 月联邦法院判决特朗普施加的 $100,000 H-1B 申请费为未获授权税项而废止之后；政府自 2025 年 8 月已要求来自马拉维 + 赞比亚的签证申请人缴纳 $15,000 保证金 + 已扩至 50 个非洲国家；退还条件、精确类别覆盖（EB 就业类／家庭亲属／多样化签证）、+ 生效日期尚未公布；Newsweek + Benzinga + The Hill + Time 报道标记可能的法律挑战

State Dept + DHS are considering a refundable $100,000 bond on some green-card + immigrant-visa applicants processing at US embassies + consulates abroad (proposal emerged from a State Dept memo Thu Jul 16-17). State Dept spokesperson Tommy Pigott confirmed coordination with DHS to strengthen enforcement. Administration aim: ensure immigrants are 'financially self-sufficient.' The bond would apply only to those processing abroad — NOT to adjustment-of-status filed within the US. The proposal follows a federal court ruling June 2026 that struck down Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee as an unauthorized tax; that legal precedent means the bond proposal likely faces court challenges too. Refund conditions, exact category coverage (EB / family-based / diversity), and effective date have NOT been announced. For Bellevue Chinese-American families: (1) if a parent or sibling is currently in the consular pipeline with an interview scheduled Aug-Dec 2026, contact your immigration attorney to confirm the bond is not yet required — the rule is not finalized; (2) if you're planning to file a family petition (I-130), file now to lock in current fee schedule; (3) applications already inside the US via adjustment-of-status (I-485) are not affected under the current proposal; (4) do NOT pay any 'bond' demanded via email or phone — that will be a scam.国务院（State Dept）+ 国土安全部（DHS）考虑对部分在美国海外使领馆办理的绿卡 + 移民签证申请人加征可退还 $100,000（10 万美元）保证金（提议自国务院 7/16-17 周四五备忘录浮现）。国务院发言人 Tommy Pigott 确认与 DHS 协调强化执法。政府目标：确保移民「财务自足」。保证金仅适用于海外办理者 —— 不适用于美国境内递交的身份调整。提议是在 2026 年 6 月联邦法院判决特朗普 $100,000 H-1B 费用为未获授权税项而废止之后；该法律先例意味保证金提议也可能面临法院挑战。退还条件、精确类别覆盖（EB 就业类／家庭亲属／多样化）、+ 生效日期尚未公布。对贝尔维尤华裔家庭：（一）若父母或兄弟姐妹目前在领事馆流程、面谈定于 2026 年 8–12 月、联系移民律师确认保证金尚未要求 —— 规则未定稿；（二）若您计划递交家庭亲属申请（I-130）、现在递交以锁定现行费用表；（三）已在美国境内通过身份调整（I-485）递交的申请在现提议下不受影响；（四）勿因电邮或电话要求支付任何「保证金」—— 那将是诈骗。

What happened. Thu-Fri Jul 16-17, 2026, State Department documents surfaced showing the administration is exploring a proposed refundable $100,000 bond on some green-card + immigrant-visa applicants processing at US embassies + consulates abroad. State Dept spokesperson Tommy Pigott confirmed to Time + The Hill + Benzinga + Newsweek that State is coordinating with DHS on the proposal to 'strengthen immigration law enforcement.' Administration stated goal: ensure immigrants are 'financially self-sufficient' + contribute more than they receive in public benefits, particularly for those deemed likely to become a 'public charge.' The bond would be REFUNDABLE if the applicant meets government-set conditions (specific conditions not yet defined). Scope: applies only to certain immigrant visa applicants processing abroad — NOT to individuals already in the US applying for adjustment-of-status (I-485). The proposal follows a US federal court ruling June 2026 that struck down a Trump-imposed $100,000 H-1B application fee as an unauthorized tax the executive branch cannot impose without Congress. The administration has since August 2025 required $15,000 bonds from visa applicants from Malawi + Zambia, expanded to 50 African countries. Refund conditions, exact visa-category coverage (EB employment vs family-based vs diversity), and effective date have NOT been announced. Immigration attorneys + advocacy groups (AILA, ACLU, Bar Association immigration sections) have flagged likely court challenges based on the June H-1B precedent + the fact that Congress has not authorized such a bond via statute.事件回顾：2026 年 7/16-17（周四五）、国务院（State Dept）文件浮现、显示政府正探索对部分在美国海外使领馆办理的绿卡 + 移民签证申请人加征可退还 $100,000（10 万美元）保证金的提议。国务院发言人 Tommy Pigott 向 Time、The Hill、Benzinga、Newsweek 证实、国务院正与国土安全部（DHS）协调此提议以「强化移民执法」。政府陈述目标：确保移民「财务自足」+ 贡献多于其获得的公共福利、尤其是被认为可能成为「公共负担」（public charge）的人。保证金将可退还、若申请人满足政府设定条件（具体条件尚未定义）。范围：仅适用于某些在海外办理的移民签证申请人 —— 不适用于已在美国境内申请身份调整（I-485）的个人。提议是在 2026 年 6 月美国联邦法院判决特朗普施加的 $100,000 H-1B 申请费为行政部门无国会即不可施加的未获授权税项而废止之后。政府自 2025 年 8 月已要求马拉维 + 赞比亚签证申请人缴纳 $15,000 保证金、已扩至 50 个非洲国家。退还条件、精确签证类别覆盖（EB 就业类对家庭亲属对多样化）、+ 生效日期尚未公布。移民律师 + 倡权组织（AILA 美国移民律师协会、ACLU 美国公民自由联盟、律师协会移民部门）已标记可能基于 6 月 H-1B 先例 + 国会未通过法规授权此保证金而提起法院挑战。

Who in our community it affects. Three groups. (1) BELLEVUE CHINESE-AMERICAN FAMILIES WITH PARENTS OR SIBLINGS IN CONSULAR PROCESSING (I-130 approved, National Visa Center processing, or immigrant-visa interview scheduled Aug-Dec 2026 at US embassies/consulates in Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, or third-country posts): this is the group most directly at risk if the rule is finalized before your case interview; contact your immigration attorney THIS WEEK to confirm your specific case + timeline. (2) BELLEVUE CHINESE-AMERICAN CITIZENS PLANNING TO FILE A FAMILY PETITION (I-130) FOR A PARENT OR SIBLING: file now to lock in current fee schedule + start the multi-year processing clock; parents-of-US-citizens (immediate-relatives) is typically the fastest track, still 12-18 months at Guangzhou consulate. (3) BELLEVUE CHINESE-AMERICAN APPLICANTS ALREADY IN THE US ON A VALID STATUS (F-1, H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB-2 with pending I-485): under the current proposal, adjustment-of-status filed within the US is NOT affected; but scam callers will use the news to demand a 'bond' payment via wire, gift cards, or crypto — those will ALL be scams; USCIS + State Dept never call demanding immediate payment.对社区影响：三个群体。（一）父母或兄弟姐妹在领事馆流程中的贝尔维尤华裔家庭（I-130 亲属申请已批、国家签证中心（NVC）处理、或移民签证面谈定于 2026 年 8–12 月在广州、北京、上海、或第三国美国使领馆）：这是若规则在您案件面谈前定稿最直接风险的群体；本周联系移民律师确认您的具体案件 + 时间表。（二）计划为父母或兄弟姐妹递交家庭亲属申请（I-130）的贝尔维尤华裔公民：现在递交以锁定现行费用表 + 启动多年处理时钟；美国公民之父母（直系亲属）通常是最快通道、广州领事馆仍需 12–18 个月。（三）已在美国持有效身份的贝尔维尤华裔申请人（F-1 学生、H-1B 工作、L-1 内部调动、O-1 特殊人才、EB-2 就业类含未定 I-485）：在现提议下、在美国境内递交的身份调整不受影响；但诈骗来电者将利用新闻要求经电汇、礼品卡、或加密货币支付「保证金」—— 全部是诈骗；USCIS 美国公民及移民服务局 + State Dept 国务院从不致电要求立即付款。

What to check + what to do. (1) IF A FAMILY MEMBER HAS A CONSULAR INTERVIEW SCHEDULED AUG-DEC 2026: contact your immigration attorney this week; if you don't have one, CISC (Chinese Information + Service Center) 425-698-1113 offers Mandarin case-triage + referrals to Mandarin-speaking immigration attorneys in Bellevue + Seattle. (2) IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO FILE A FAMILY PETITION (I-130): consult with an immigration attorney about filing THIS WEEK to lock in current fees; typical attorney fee for I-130 preparation $800-2,500 depending on complexity; USCIS filing fee is $535 currently. (3) IF YOU RECEIVE A CALL, EMAIL, OR TEXT DEMANDING A 'BOND' PAYMENT: it is a scam. USCIS + State Dept do NOT call to demand bond payment via wire, gift cards, prepaid cards, cryptocurrency, or third-party 'processing agents.' Hang up. Report to FBI IC3 (ic3.gov) + FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov). (4) FOR NWIRP LEGAL HELP: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project 206-587-4009 offers free + sliding-scale legal help. (5) FOR NEWS UPDATES: bookmark aila.org (American Immigration Lawyers Association) + newsroom links at USCIS.gov + State.gov; the rule if finalized will be published in the Federal Register with a public comment window — that's the actual legal moment, not today's press coverage.检查 + 行动：（一）若家人 2026 年 8–12 月有领事馆面谈：本周联系移民律师；若您没有律师、CISC 华人信息与服务中心 425-698-1113 提供中文案件分类 + 推荐至贝尔维尤 + 西雅图会讲中文的移民律师。（二）若您计划递交家庭亲属申请（I-130）：本周咨询移民律师递交以锁定现行费用；I-130 律师费典型 $800-2,500 视复杂度；USCIS 目前申请费为 $535。（三）若您接到要求「保证金」付款的电话、电邮、或短信：是诈骗。USCIS + State Dept 国务院不致电要求经电汇、礼品卡、预付卡、加密货币、或第三方「处理代理」付款保证金。挂断。向 FBI IC3（ic3.gov）+ FTC（reportfraud.ftc.gov）举报。（四）NWIRP 西北移民权利项目法律援助：Northwest Immigrant Rights Project 206-587-4009 提供免费 + 阶梯收费法律援助。（五）新闻更新：收藏 aila.org（美国移民律师协会 American Immigration Lawyers Association）+ USCIS.gov 与 State.gov 新闻室链接；规则若定稿将发布于联邦公报（Federal Register）并有公众评论窗口 —— 那才是实际法律时刻、非今日媒体报道。

↔ American views美国民众的看法

One view一种看法

Enforcement-strengthening view (Trump administration, most House Republicans, Center for Immigration Studies, Heritage Foundation): a refundable bond ensures financial self-sufficiency + reduces public-charge risk + creates accountability for consular-processing overstay; the amount is refundable + does not affect adjustment-of-status filers already in the US; extends a policy pattern already applied to 50 African countries since 2025.强化执法视角（特朗普政府、多数众议院共和党人、Center for Immigration Studies 移民研究中心、Heritage Foundation 传统基金会）：可退还保证金确保财务自足 + 降低公共负担风险 + 为领事馆办理逾期停留创造问责；金额可退还 + 不影响已在美国的身份调整申请人；延续了自 2025 年起已适用于 50 个非洲国家的政策模式。

Another view另一种看法

Legal-authority + practical-effect view (AILA American Immigration Lawyers Association, ACLU, most immigration-law academics, Newsweek reporting flagging lawsuits, US Chamber of Commerce on labor-supply grounds): Congress has not authorized such a bond by statute + the June 2026 court ruling striking down the $100K H-1B fee as an unauthorized tax establishes a strong precedent for lawsuits; a $100,000 out-of-pocket cost effectively re-shapes family-based immigration into wealth-based immigration + would disproportionately affect middle-income Chinese, Indian, Filipino, and Latin American applicants.法律权限 + 实际效果视角（AILA 美国移民律师协会、ACLU 美国公民自由联盟、多数移民法学者、Newsweek 报道标记诉讼、US Chamber of Commerce 美国商会因劳动力供给理由）：国会未通过法规授权此保证金 + 2026 年 6 月法院判决 $100K H-1B 费用为未获授权税项而废止确立诉讼强先例；$100,000 自付成本实际将家庭亲属移民重塑为财富基础的移民 + 将不成比例影响中等收入的华裔、印度裔、菲律宾裔、+ 拉丁美洲申请人。

Source来源: Benzinga · Trump Administration Weighs $100,000 Green Card Bond Under Latest Immigration Crackdown (Jul 17 2026) + The Hill · State Department considering $100,000 bonds on green-card applicants (Jul 17 2026) + Time · Trump Administration Is Considering Charging Certain Visa Applicants a Bond (Jul 17 2026) + Newsweek · $100,000 Green Card Applicant Bond Could Spark Lawsuits (Jul 17 2026) (Jul 21)（七月二十一日）

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Seafair Fleet Week 2026 Parade of Ships takes place TODAY Tue Jul 21 at 1 PM along Seattle's Elliott Bay waterfront — US Navy + US Coast Guard vessels (including confirmed US Coast Guard Cutter Stratton) sail into Seattle, following a Coast Guard Search and Rescue demonstration; ships tie up at Pier 66 (Bell Street Pier) after the parade; best free viewing locations: Pier 66 top of Bell Harbor International Conference Center + Pier 62; ship tours open Wed Jul 22 + Thu Jul 23 · 10 AM-7 PM · free public boarding; boarding requires government-issued REAL ID + closed-toe shoes + airport-style security screening; no strollers, no pets (incl. service animals per Navy rules), no drones, no large bags; ships this year notably smaller than prior years (contingent has shrunk from typical 3+ Navy ships)Seafair 舰队周 2026 舰队游行（Parade of Ships）今日 7/21（周二）13:00 沿西雅图 Elliott Bay 埃利奥特湾滨水举行 —— 美国海军 + 美国海岸警卫队舰船（含确认海岸警卫队 Stratton 快艇）驶入西雅图、在海岸警卫队搜救演示后；舰船游行后系泊于 Pier 66（Bell Street Pier）；最佳免费观赏位置：Pier 66 上方 Bell Harbor 国际会议中心 + Pier 62；舰船参观开放 7/22（周三）+ 7/23（周四）· 10:00-19:00 · 免费公众登舰；登舰需政府颁发 REAL ID + 闭趾鞋 + 机场式安检；不许婴儿车、不许宠物（含服务动物、按海军规定）、不许无人机、不许大包；今年舰船明显比往年少（以往通常 3+ 艘海军舰船的编队已缩减）

TODAY Tue Jul 21 · 1 PM · Seafair Fleet Week Parade of Ships along Seattle's Elliott Bay waterfront — a preserved American summer tradition since 1950. US Navy + Coast Guard vessels sail in (confirmed: US Coast Guard Cutter Stratton). Ships pass West Seattle shores around noon, then arrive Elliott Bay ~1 PM. Best free viewing: Pier 66 Bell Street Pier (2225 Alaskan Way), atop Bell Harbor International Conference Center, or Pier 62. Ships tie up at Pier 66 after the parade. FREE public ship tours Wed Jul 22 + Thu Jul 23 · 10 AM-7 PM · line cuts off early enough to finish by 7 PM. Boarding requirements: government-issued REAL ID + closed-toe shoes + airport-style security; NO strollers, NO pets (including service animals per Navy rules), NO drones, NO large bags. This year's ship contingent is smaller than prior years — plan to arrive by 12:30 PM for viewing.今日 7/21（周二）· 13:00 · Seafair 舰队周（Fleet Week）舰队游行沿西雅图 Elliott Bay 埃利奥特湾滨水 —— 1950 年起保留的美国夏季传统。美国海军 + 海岸警卫队舰船驶入（确认：海岸警卫队 Stratton 快艇）。舰船中午前后经西雅图西侧、约 13:00 抵 Elliott Bay。最佳免费观赏：Pier 66 Bell Street Pier 66 号码头 Bell 街码头（2225 Alaskan Way）、Bell Harbor 国际会议中心顶部、或 Pier 62。舰船游行后系泊于 Pier 66。免费公众舰船参观 7/22（周三）+ 7/23（周四）· 10:00-19:00 · 排队 19:00 前截止以确保按时结束。登舰要求：政府颁发 REAL ID + 闭趾鞋 + 机场式安检；不许婴儿车、不许宠物（含服务动物、按海军规定）、不许无人机、不许大包。今年舰船编队比往年少 —— 观赏计划 12:30 前到达。

What happened. Seafair Fleet Week 2026 opens TODAY Tue Jul 21 · 1 PM · with the Parade of Ships through Elliott Bay along Seattle's downtown waterfront — a Seattle summer tradition since Seafair's founding in 1950. US Navy + US Coast Guard vessels (confirmed: US Coast Guard Cutter Stratton) sail into Elliott Bay after a Coast Guard Search and Rescue demonstration; ships tie up at Pier 66 (Bell Street Pier, 2225 Alaskan Way) + smaller nearby moorings after the parade. Per Seafair.org + West Seattle Blog, ships pass West Seattle shores around noon then continue to the downtown waterfront for the 1 PM parade window. This year's ship contingent is notably smaller than typical (prior years featured 3+ Navy ships including Arleigh Burke destroyers + Canadian frigates); confirmed vessels + exact tour schedule are being finalized on seafair.org. Free public ship tours Wed Jul 22 + Thu Jul 23 · 10 AM-7 PM at Pier 66; the line closes early enough for tours to finish by 7 PM.事件回顾：Seafair 舰队周 2026 今日 7/21（周二）· 13:00 · 以沿西雅图市中心滨水的 Elliott Bay 埃利奥特湾舰队游行（Parade of Ships）开幕 —— 是自 Seafair 1950 年创立以来的西雅图夏季传统。美国海军 + 美国海岸警卫队舰船（确认：海岸警卫队 Stratton 快艇）在海岸警卫队搜救演示后驶入 Elliott Bay；舰船在游行后系泊于 Pier 66（Bell Street Pier、2225 Alaskan Way）+ 附近较小停泊系泊。据 Seafair.org + West Seattle Blog、舰船中午前后经西雅图西侧、然后继续至市中心滨水以 13:00 游行窗口。今年舰船编队明显比往年小（往年含 Arleigh Burke 驱逐舰 + 加拿大护卫舰的 3+ 艘海军舰船）；确认舰船 + 精确参观时间表在 seafair.org 最终确定中。免费公众舰船参观 7/22（周三）+ 7/23（周四）· 10:00-19:00 在 Pier 66；排队 19:00 前截止以确保参观按时结束。

Who in our community it affects. Two groups. (1) BELLEVUE CHINESE-AMERICAN DADS + RETIRED-ENGINEER + AVIATION/DEFENSE-ADJACENT HOUSEHOLDS: Fleet Week is the summer's clearest dad-anchor — visiting Chinese dads (retired engineers, former military, factory managers, professors of physics/mechanical/aerospace) find US military ships uniquely memorable + easy to WeChat-share back to family in China; a photo of an elder standing at Pier 66 with a Coast Guard cutter in the background is a classic visiting-parent moment; the free Wed-Thu ship tours are the actual peak experience, not the parade alone. (2) BELLEVUE CHINESE-AMERICAN FAMILIES WITH VISITING PARENTS WHO PREFER SHORTER OUTINGS: Coast Guard cutter tours are shorter (45-60 min) + less physically demanding than Navy destroyer tours (90 min with steeper ladders); good option for elders with mobility limits or knee issues. Practical caveat: Navy rules prohibit ALL pets on ships INCLUDING service animals, and no strollers — elders who need mobility support should plan for cane or walker only + short pauses on the pier between tours.对社区影响：两个群体。（一）贝尔维尤华裔爸爸 + 退休工程师 + 航空／国防相关家庭：Fleet Week 是本夏最明显的爸爸首选 —— 从中国探亲爸爸（退休工程师、前军人、工厂经理、物理／机械／航空教授）觉得美国军舰独特难忘 + 易微信分享给中国家人；长辈站 Pier 66 与海岸警卫队快艇为背景的照片是经典探亲父母时刻；免费的周三 + 周四舰船参观才是实际峰值体验、非仅游行。（二）有偏好较短外出的探亲父母的贝尔维尤华裔家庭：海岸警卫队快艇参观较短（45-60 分钟）+ 比海军驱逐舰参观（90 分钟含较陡爬梯）体力要求较低；对有行动受限或膝盖问题的长辈是良好选项。实际注意：海军规则禁止舰船上所有宠物、含服务动物、无婴儿车 —— 需行动支持的长辈应仅计划手杖或助行器 + 参观间在码头短暂停留。

What to check + what to do. (1) FOR THE 1 PM PARADE TODAY: leave Bellevue by 11:30 AM via Sound Transit 545 → 4th + Pine → walk 8 min to Alaskan Way, arrive Pier 66 area by 12:30 PM for viewing spots; DO NOT drive Alaskan Way (streets fill by noon); park at downtown garages NORTH of Pike Place ($20-30 all-day) if driving. (2) BEST VIEWING SPOT: Pier 66 (official spectator area with restrooms + benches + PA-system commentary); alternates: Pier 62/63 just north, Waterfront Park (south of Pier 57), Bell Harbor Marina walkway. (3) BRING: REAL ID (WA state enhanced driver's license or passport for ship tours), closed-toe shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, small snack; leave large bags + strollers at home. (4) RESTROOMS: at Pier 66, Waterfront Park, Bell Harbor Marina, + inside most nearby restaurants for customers. (5) LUNCH PAIRING: Pike Place Market food stalls 10 min walk north of Pier 66, or dim sum in the International District 15 min light rail south, or Ivar's Acres of Clams on Pier 54 (Seattle-anchor sit-down); Bellevue Chinese-American families sometimes make this a full-day trip. (6) IF WILDFIRE SMOKE RETURNS THIS WEEK: check airnow.gov (Seattle 98121 zip); N95 masks for elders with COPD or cardiac disease. (7) SHIP TOURS WED + THU: Coast Guard cutter tours are the accessible choice; arrive by 3 PM if you want to complete a tour before the 7 PM cutoff.检查 + 行动：（一）今日 13:00 游行：贝尔维尤 11:30 前出发经 Sound Transit 声运输 545 路 → 4th + Pine → 步行 8 分钟至 Alaskan Way、12:30 前到达 Pier 66 区域抢观赏位置；勿开车至 Alaskan Way（街道中午前满）；开车则在派克市场（Pike Place）北的市中心停车楼停（全天 $20-30）。（二）最佳观赏位置：Pier 66（官方观众区、有卫生间 + 长椅 + 广播系统解说）；替代：Pier 62／63（北）、Waterfront Park 滨水公园（Pier 57 南）、Bell Harbor Marina 走道。（三）携带：REAL ID（华州加强驾照或护照、供舰船参观）、闭趾鞋、水瓶、防晒霜、帽子、小食；大包 + 婴儿车留家。（四）卫生间：Pier 66、滨水公园、Bell Harbor Marina、+ 多数附近餐厅内（顾客用）。（五）午餐配对：派克市场（Pike Place Market）食品摊 Pier 66 北步行 10 分钟、或国际区（International District）饮茶南轻轨 15 分钟、或 Pier 54 的 Ivar's Acres of Clams（西雅图锚定坐下餐）；贝尔维尤华裔家庭有时将此作全天行程。（六）若本周野火烟雾回归：查 airnow.gov（西雅图邮编 98121）；有慢阻肺（COPD）或心脏病的长辈备 N95 口罩。（七）周三 + 周四舰船参观：海岸警卫队快艇参观是无障碍选择；15:00 前到达以在 19:00 截止前完成参观。

Source来源: Seafair · Fleet Week 2026 page (seafair.org/fleet-week) + West Seattle Blog · PREVIEW: Seafair Parade of Ships to pass West Seattle shores on Tuesday (Jul 20 2026) + I Love Seattle · Fleet Week 2026 on Seattle's Waterfront (Pier 62 July 21-24) (Jul 21)（七月二十一日）

Joyale Seafood Restaurant (佐悦海鲜酒家) at 900 S. Jackson St, CID — 10 years in operation — closed weekday dinner service INDEFINITELY as of Sat Jul 18 2026 + cut to weekend brunch only 10 AM-3 PM; staff reduced approximately 70%; owner Vince Zhao cited crime perception as the primary factor: 'The crime and drugs are imprinted into customers' heads that this is no longer a safe place to come and dine'; Zhao also stated: 'They just come back the next day and trash the area again. And the city would clean it again'; SPD West Precinct H1 2026 crime data (released Jul 1) shows violent crime +9.2% (robberies +28%, aggravated assaults +5%), property crime +2.1%, shots fired +11%, motor vehicle theft -10.1%; larceny 2,601 cases + burglary 967 + simple assault 876 were H1 2026's most common offenses; Zhao's OTHER dim sum operation Seattle Harbor (outside CID) remains fully booked — indicating location as the constraint, not product quality; broader CID situation ongoing with CIDBIA safety ambassadors + SPD West Precinct + service organizations coordinating responseJoyale Seafood Restaurant 佐悦海鲜酒家（900 S. Jackson St、CID 中国城 —— 经营 10 年）自 2026 年 7/18（上周六）起无限期停止周日至周五晚餐 + 削减为仅周末早茶 10:00-15:00；员工减约 70%；老板 Vince Zhao 赵引用治安感知为主要因素：「治安与毒品已印在顾客心中、认为这不再是可安全来餐饮之处」；赵还表示：「他们（毒瘾人员）次日又回来在区内乱扔垃圾。市政又会清理」；SPD 西区分局（West Precinct）2026 上半年犯罪数据（7/1 发布）显示暴力犯罪 +9.2%（抢劫 +28%、严重袭击 +5%）、财产犯罪 +2.1%、鸣枪 +11%、机动车盗窃 -10.1%；2026 上半年最常见罪案：偷盗 2,601 起 + 入室盗窃 967 起 + 简单袭击 876 起；赵的另一家饮茶业务 Seattle Harbor（CID 外）仍全预订 —— 指向位置为制约、非产品质量；更广泛 CID 情况正在进行中、CIDBIA 安全大使 + SPD 西区分局 + 服务组织协调响应

Joyale Seafood Restaurant (佐悦海鲜酒家) at 900 S. Jackson St in Seattle's Chinatown-International District — a 10-year operation — closed weekday dinner service INDEFINITELY as of Sat Jul 18. Weekend brunch only 10 AM-3 PM. Staff reduced ~70%. Owner Vince Zhao cited crime perception: 'The crime and drugs are imprinted into customers' heads that this is no longer a safe place to come and dine.' Zhao's other dim sum business Seattle Harbor (outside CID) remains fully booked — indicating location, not product, is the constraint. Context: SPD West Precinct H1 2026 crime data released Jul 1 showed violent crime +9.2% (robberies +28%, aggravated assaults +5%), property crime +2.1%, shots fired +11%; motor vehicle theft -10.1%. For Bellevue Chinese-American families planning CID trips: (1) Joyale weekday dinner is no longer an option; if you were regulars, weekend brunch 10 AM-3 PM is still available Sat + Sun; (2) other CID dim sum options: Jade Garden (424 7th Ave S), Harbor City (707 S King St), Dough Zhu (Xiao Long Bao), Bok A Bok; (3) safest visiting hours in CID remain 10 AM-3 PM Sat + Sun (peak dim sum + foot traffic); (4) tomorrow's CIDBIA Public Safety Forum at Chong Wa Benevolent Association Tue Jul 21 · 4-6 PM · is where community input on this ongoing situation goes.Joyale Seafood Restaurant 佐悦海鲜酒家（900 S. Jackson St 在西雅图中国城—国际区（CID）—— 经营 10 年）自 7/18（上周六）起无限期停止周日至周五晚餐。仅周末早茶 10:00-15:00。员工减约 70%。老板 Vince Zhao 赵引用治安感知：「治安与毒品已印在顾客心中、认为这不再是可安全来餐饮之处」。赵的另一饮茶业务 Seattle Harbor（CID 外）仍全预订 —— 指向位置、非产品、为制约。背景：7/1 发布的 SPD 西区分局（West Precinct）2026 上半年犯罪数据显示暴力犯罪 +9.2%（抢劫 +28%、严重袭击 +5%）、财产犯罪 +2.1%、鸣枪 +11%；机动车盗窃 -10.1%。对贝尔维尤华裔家庭计划 CID 中国城行程：（一）Joyale 佐悦周日至周五晚餐不再是选项；若您是常客、周末早茶 10:00-15:00 周六 + 周日仍可用；（二）其他 CID 饮茶选项：Jade Garden 玉园（424 7th Ave S）、Harbor City（707 S King St）、Dough Zhu（Xiao Long Bao 小笼包）、Bok A Bok；（三）CID 最安全参观时段仍是周六 + 周日 10:00-15:00（饮茶 + 人流高峰）；（四）今日 CIDBIA 公共安全论坛（Chong Wa Benevolent Association 中华公所、今日 7/21 周二 · 16:00-18:00）是社区就此持续情况投入之处。

What happened. Joyale Seafood Restaurant (佐悦海鲜酒家) at 900 S. Jackson St in Seattle's Chinatown-International District (CID), a 10-year-old dim sum + seafood establishment, closed weekday dinner service INDEFINITELY as of Sat Jul 18 2026 (reported by MyNorthwest Jul 13). Weekend brunch remains open 10 AM-3 PM. Staff reduced approximately 70%. Owner Vince Zhao told KIRO Newsradio via MyNorthwest: 'The crime and drugs are imprinted into customers' heads that this is no longer a safe place to come and dine.' Zhao also stated: 'They just come back the next day and trash the area again. And the city would clean it again.' Empty nighttime dining rooms prompted the decision. Notably, Zhao attributed the closure to LOCATION not product — his other dim sum hall Seattle Harbor (outside CID) remains full-booked. Context: Seattle Police Department West Precinct H1 2026 crime data (released Jul 1 via Northwest Asian Weekly + SPD Blotter) shows CID + downtown Seattle numbers: violent crime +9.2% (robberies +28%, aggravated assaults +5%), property crime +2.1%, shots fired +11%; larceny 2,601 cases + burglary 967 + simple assault 876 = H1 2026's most common offenses. Motor vehicle theft -10.1% is the one bright spot. The CIDBIA Ambassadors program + Seattle City Council district 2 + SPD West Precinct + community organizations (CISC, InterIm, Chief Seattle Club, Wing Luke Museum) are coordinating a longer-term response.事件回顾：Joyale Seafood Restaurant 佐悦海鲜酒家（900 S. Jackson St 在西雅图中国城—国际区（CID）、经营 10 年的饮茶 + 海鲜餐厅）自 2026 年 7/18（上周六）起无限期停止周日至周五晚餐（MyNorthwest 7/13 报道）。周末早茶保留 10:00-15:00。员工减约 70%。老板 Vince Zhao 赵通过 MyNorthwest 告诉 KIRO Newsradio：「治安与毒品已印在顾客心中、认为这不再是可安全来餐饮之处。」赵还表示：「他们（毒瘾人员）次日又回来在区内乱扔垃圾。市政又会清理。」空的夜间用餐间促成了此决定。值得注意的是、赵将关闭归因于位置而非产品 —— 他的另一饮茶厅 Seattle Harbor（CID 外）仍全预订。背景：西雅图警察局西区分局（West Precinct）2026 上半年犯罪数据（7/1 经 Northwest Asian Weekly + SPD Blotter 发布）显示 CID + 市中心西雅图数字：暴力犯罪 +9.2%（抢劫 +28%、严重袭击 +5%）、财产犯罪 +2.1%、鸣枪 +11%；偷盗 2,601 起 + 入室盗窃 967 起 + 简单袭击 876 起 = 2026 上半年最常见罪案。机动车盗窃 -10.1% 是唯一亮点。CIDBIA 大使项目 + 西雅图市议会 2 区 + SPD 西区分局 + 社区组织（CISC 华人信息与服务中心、InterIm、Chief Seattle Club、Wing Luke 博物馆）正协调较长期响应。

Who in our community it affects. Two groups. (1) BELLEVUE CHINESE-AMERICAN FAMILIES WHO REGULARLY VISIT CID FOR DIM SUM, GROCERIES, OR MEDICAL CARE AT ICHS: Joyale weekday dinner is no longer an option; if you were regulars, weekend brunch 10 AM-3 PM Sat + Sun is still available + the crowds provide natural safety-through-density. Alternative dim sum in CID: Jade Garden (424 7th Ave S) + Harbor City (707 S King St) are the two most reliable Sat-Sun peak-brunch options. Dough Zone Dumpling House has Bellevue + CID locations if you want closer-to-home. (2) BELLEVUE CHINESE-AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS + PROPERTY-HOLDERS OBSERVING CID: Joyale's closure is a signal — 10-year operations don't cut dinner without pain; owner statement 'they just come back the next day' captures the daily-cycle frustration business owners describe. For Bellevue-based owners with CID rental property or business interests, monitoring monthly CIDBIA updates + SPD West Precinct blotter data is now a materially different exercise than 12 months ago.对社区影响：两个群体。（一）常访 CID 中国城以饮茶、杂货、或 ICHS 医疗的贝尔维尤华裔家庭：Joyale 佐悦周日至周五晚餐不再是选项；若您是常客、周六 + 周日 10:00-15:00 周末早茶仍可用 + 人群提供自然的密度带来的安全。CID 中的替代饮茶：Jade Garden 玉园（424 7th Ave S）+ Harbor City（707 S King St）是两个最可靠的周六至周日早茶高峰选项。Dough Zone Dumpling House 面点小 dumpling 屋在贝尔维尤 + CID 有分店、若您想更靠家。（二）观察 CID 的贝尔维尤华裔小企业主 + 物业持有者：Joyale 关闭是信号 —— 经营 10 年不会无痛削减晚餐；老板陈述「他们次日又回来」捕捉企业主描述的日循环挫败。对贝尔维尤为主、有 CID 出租物业或商业利益的所有者、监控每月 CIDBIA 更新 + SPD 西区分局警情数据现在是与 12 个月前实质不同的练习。

What to check + what to do. (1) IF YOU HAD JOYALE DINNER RESERVATIONS: they are cancelled; call Joyale 206-224-8888 to confirm any pre-paid deposits. (2) FOR CID DIM SUM WEEKEND VISITS Sat + Sun 10 AM-3 PM: Jade Garden (424 7th Ave S) + Harbor City (707 S King St) are the two most reliable + peak-crowded options; go with family + park at Uwajimaya garage (600 5th Ave S, well-lit + monitored, $4-8 evening rates). (3) FOR NON-DIM-SUM CID VISITS: peak-safety windows are 10 AM-3 PM Sat-Sun (crowded), 8:30 AM-11 AM weekdays (ICHS morning appointments + Uwajimaya 60+ discount); avoid isolated evening walks between 6 PM-midnight. (4) THE CIDBIA PUBLIC SAFETY FORUM TOMORROW TUE JUL 21 · 4-6 PM at Chong Wa Benevolent Association (522 7th Ave S) — see ACTIVITIES #2 — is the direct-input venue for Bellevue Chinese-American elders on this + related CID safety concerns; Mandarin interpretation typically available. (5) CISC (Chinese Information + Service Center) 425-698-1113 offers Mandarin case-triage for scam experiences + safety concerns + connects to SPD victim-support. (6) FOR CID SCAM ALERTS: pig-butchering (杀猪盘) + Chinese-police-impersonation scams targeting elders continue — never wire money, never buy gift cards on demand; USCIS + IRS + SSA never demand payment via wire, gift cards, or crypto.检查 + 行动：（一）若您有 Joyale 佐悦晚餐预订：已取消；致电 Joyale 206-224-8888 确认任何预付押金。（二）CID 中国城周末饮茶周六 + 周日 10:00-15:00：Jade Garden 玉园（424 7th Ave S）+ Harbor City（707 S King St）是两个最可靠 + 人群高峰选项；与家人同行 + 在 Uwajimaya 停车楼（600 5th Ave S、明亮 + 有监控、晚间费率 $4-8）停车。（三）非饮茶 CID 行程：峰值安全窗口为周六至周日 10:00-15:00（拥挤）、平日 8:30-11:00（ICHS 早晨预约 + Uwajimaya 60+ 折扣）；避免 18:00-午夜的孤立夜间散步。（四）今日 CIDBIA 公共安全论坛 7/21（周二）· 16:00-18:00 在中华公所（Chong Wa Benevolent Association、522 7th Ave S）—— 见《本地活动》#2 —— 是贝尔维尤华裔长辈就此 + 相关 CID 安全关切的直接投入场合；中文翻译通常可用。（五）CISC 华人信息与服务中心 425-698-1113 提供中文诈骗经验 + 安全关切的案件分类 + 连接至 SPD 受害者支持。（六）CID 诈骗警报：针对长辈的杀猪盘（pig-butchering）+ 冒充中国警察诈骗仍在进行 —— 切勿电汇、切勿按需买礼品卡；USCIS + IRS 国税局 + SSA 社安局从不通过电汇、礼品卡、或加密货币要求付款。

↔ American views美国民众的看法

One view一种看法

Enforcement-priority view (some CID business owners incl. Zhao, King County Prosecutors Association, Downtown Seattle Association, SPD West Precinct leadership): H1 2026 crime numbers + a 10-year operation cutting dinner show current staffing + response gaps + a longer-term investment in visible policing + follow-through prosecution of repeat offenders is what restores business + resident confidence.优先执法视角（部分 CID 企业主含赵、King County 金县检察官协会、Downtown Seattle Association 市中心西雅图协会、SPD 西区分局领导）：2026 上半年犯罪数字 + 经营 10 年的餐厅削减晚餐显示当前警力 + 响应缺口 + 对可见巡警 + 后续起诉惯犯的较长期投资才是恢复企业 + 居民信心之途。

Another view另一种看法

Housing + services-priority view (Chief Seattle Club, InterIm CDA, ACRS behavioral health, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, most Seattle City Council district 2 candidates): the underlying driver is untreated behavioral health + fentanyl addiction + housing scarcity + inadequate mental-health beds; enforcement without treatment cycles the same population back into the same blocks + a durable fix requires more supportive housing + treatment beds alongside targeted enforcement.优先住房 + 服务视角（Chief Seattle Club、InterIm CDA、ACRS 亚裔咨询转诊服务行为健康、King County Regional Homelessness Authority 金县区域无家可归局、多数西雅图市议会 2 区候选人）：根本驱动是未治疗的行为健康 + 芬太尼上瘾 + 住房稀缺 + 精神健康床位不足；无治疗的执法将同一人群循环回同一街区 + 持久修复需更多支持性住房 + 治疗床位与目标执法并行。

Source来源: MyNorthwest · Popular dim sum spot in Chinatown scales back service after 10 years, citing crime concerns (Jul 13 2026) + Northwest Asian Weekly · Crime holds steady in Seattle's West Precinct (Jul 2026) + SPD Blotter · H1 2026 crime data (Jul 1 2026) (Jul 21)（七月二十一日）

Today's English & American Custom今日英语和美国习俗一则

One useful word a day — tied to today's news, easy to use right away.每天一个实用英文词——与今日新闻相关，立刻可用，慢慢积累就能"在美安心"。

bond

/bɒnd/·邦德·noun (finance + law + human relationships)名词（金融 + 法律 + 人际关系）

Meaning释义

Today's news carries 'bond' in TWO distinct senses that elders will hear all summer. (1) IMMIGRATION / LEGAL BOND: a refundable cash deposit the government holds as a guarantee — today's NATIONAL #3 features a proposed $100,000 green-card bond that would be returned if the applicant meets government conditions. Related: 'bail bond' (法庭保释金), 'immigration detention bond' (移民羁押保证金). (2) INVESTMENT BOND: a debt security you buy from a government or company that pays interest — 'Treasury bond' (国债), 'municipal bond' (市政债券), 'corporate bond' (公司债券); safer than stocks but lower long-run return. Also: (3) HUMAN 'bond' means an emotional tie — 'the bond between grandparent and grandchild.' Chinese: 保证金／债券／纽带 depending on sense.今日新闻带两种不同意思的「bond」、长辈整夏都会听。（一）移民／法律保证金：政府作为担保持有的可退还现金押金 —— 今日《美国要闻》#3 特色提议中的 $100,000 绿卡保证金、若申请人满足政府条件将退还。相关：「bail bond」（法庭保释金）、「immigration detention bond」（移民羁押保证金）。（二）投资债券：您从政府或公司购买、支付利息的债务证券 ——「Treasury bond」（国债）、「municipal bond」（市政债券）、「corporate bond」（公司债券）；比股票安全但长期回报较低。亦：（三）人际「bond」指情感纽带 ——「the bond between grandparent and grandchild 祖孙之间的纽带」。中文按意思分别为：保证金／债券／纽带。

Example例句

'The State Department is considering a $100,000 bond for some green-card applicants.' (today's NATIONAL #3) 'Grandma keeps most of her savings in Treasury bonds, not stocks.' 'The bail bondsman charged 10% of the total bond amount.' 'The bond between grandmother and granddaughter deepened during the summer visit.' 'Bellevue voters approved a $475M school bond in 2024.' 'The immigration judge set bond at $5,000 for the release hearing.'"The State Department is considering a $100,000 bond for some green-card applicants"（国务院正考虑对部分绿卡申请人加征 $100,000 保证金）—— 今日《美国要闻》#3。"Grandma keeps most of her savings in Treasury bonds, not stocks"（奶奶把大部分积蓄存在国债、不是股票）。"The bail bondsman charged 10% of the total bond amount"（保释担保人收取总保释金 10% 的费用）。"The bond between grandmother and granddaughter deepened during the summer visit"（奶奶与孙女的情感纽带在暑期探亲中加深）。"Bellevue voters approved a $475M school bond in 2024"（贝尔维尤选民 2024 年通过 $475M 学校债券）。"The immigration judge set bond at $5,000 for the release hearing"（移民法官为释放听证设定 $5,000 保证金）。

Why today今日相关

Today's word is 'bond' because both today's NATIONAL #2 (Alphabet + Tesla earnings) and NATIONAL #3 (proposed $100,000 green-card bond) touch different senses of the word. For Chinese-American elder readers this is a double-value day: (1) the immigration sense affects any family currently sponsoring parents or siblings through consular processing — the $100,000 figure is not final and refundable, but understanding the vocabulary lets you follow the news as it develops; (2) the financial sense matters because retirees typically hold 30-60% of their portfolios in bonds (via Vanguard Total Bond, Treasury I-bonds, or muni bonds inside 401k/IRA) — knowing this word lets you understand your own portfolio, discuss it with a fee-only fiduciary advisor, and evaluate CD-vs-bond decisions as interest rates move; (3) the human sense matters because summer visits with visiting grandparents ARE the bond — one word links immigration policy, retirement finance, and the reason we do this newsletter.今日选「bond」因今日《美国要闻》#2（Alphabet + Tesla 财报）和《美国要闻》#3（提议 $100,000 绿卡保证金）分别触及该词的两个不同含义。对华裔长辈读者这是双重价值日：（一）移民含义影响任何目前通过领事馆办理为父母或兄弟姐妹办绿卡的家庭 —— $100,000 数额未定稿且可退还、但理解词汇让您跟进新闻发展；（二）金融含义重要因退休者通常持有组合 30–60% 在债券（通过 Vanguard 先锋 Total Bond 基金、Treasury I-bonds 国债 I 系列、或 401k／IRA 内的市政债券）—— 知此词让您理解自己的组合、与仅收费信托顾问讨论、+ 随利率变化评估存单（CD）对比债券决定；（三）人际含义重要因暑期与探亲祖父母的相处「就是」纽带 —— 一词连接移民政策、退休金融、+ 我们做本刊的原因。

Use it怎么用

Pronounced 'BOND' — 1 syllable, hard 'd.' Plural is 'bonds.' As a verb, 'to bond' means to develop a close relationship ('the grandkids bonded with grandma over cooking') OR to physically stick two things together ('the glue bonds the wood'). Common phrases: 'immigration bond,' 'bail bond,' 'Treasury bond' (国债), 'savings bond' (储蓄债券), 'corporate bond,' 'municipal bond' (市政债券, tax-free at the federal level), 'junk bond' (垃圾债券, high-yield high-risk), 'bond yield' (债券收益率, key retirement metric), 'bond ladder' (债券阶梯 — a technique for spacing maturity dates). Careful: 'bond' vs 'bail' — 'bond' is the deposit; 'bail' is the release status. 'Bond' vs 'bind' — 'bond' is the deposit or tie; 'bind' is the action of tying. Chinese distinguishes: 保证金 (legal deposit), 债券 (financial instrument), 纽带 (emotional tie).发音「BOND」—— 1 音节、硬「d」。复数为「bonds」。作动词、「to bond」意为发展亲密关系（「the grandkids bonded with grandma over cooking 孙辈与奶奶因做饭产生纽带」）或将两物物理粘合（「the glue bonds the wood 胶水粘合木头」）。常见短语：「immigration bond 移民保证金」、「bail bond 保释金」、「Treasury bond 国债」、「savings bond 储蓄债券」、「corporate bond 公司债券」、「municipal bond 市政债券」（联邦层面免税）、「junk bond 垃圾债券」（高收益高风险）、「bond yield 债券收益率」（关键退休指标）、「bond ladder 债券阶梯」（分散到期日的技巧）。留意：「bond」对比「bail 保释」——「bond」是押金；「bail」是释放状态。「bond」对比「bind 捆绑」——「bond」是押金或纽带；「bind」是捆绑动作。中文按意思分：保证金（法律押金）、债券（金融工具）、纽带（情感联系）。

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Today今天July 21, 2026二〇二六年七月二十一日

CIDBIA Public Safety Forum · TODAY Tue Jul 21 · 4-6 PM · FREE · Chong Wa Benevolent Association (重华公所, 522 7th Ave S, CID) · SPD West Precinct + city depts + CIDBIA Ambassadors + CISC field community input · direct-input venue on CID safety concerns (Joyale closure + H1 2026 crime data — see LOCAL #2) · Mandarin interpretation typically available at doorCIDBIA 公共安全论坛 · 今日 7/21（周二）· 16:00-18:00 · 免费 · 中华公所（Chong Wa Benevolent Association、522 7th Ave S、CID 中国城）· SPD 西区分局 + 市各部门 + CIDBIA 大使 + CISC 华人信息与服务中心听取社区意见 · CID 安全关切的直接投入场合（Joyale 佐悦关闭 + 2026 上半年犯罪数据 —— 见《本地》#2）· 门口通常可申请中文翻译

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📅 Tue Jul 21 · 4-6 PMTue Jul 21 · 4-6 PM

📍 Chong Wa Benevolent Association (重华公所, 522 7th Ave S, Seattle 98104)Chong Wa Benevolent Association (重华公所, 522 7th Ave S, Seattle 98104)

🗣 English + Mandarin interpretation typically available at door英语 + 中文翻译门口通常可申请

👥 Free · open to public · no advance signup免费 · 公众开放 · 无需事先报名

The CIDBIA Public Safety Forum is TODAY Tue Jul 21 · 4-6 PM at Chong Wa Benevolent Association (重华公所, 522 7th Ave S, CID) — free, open to public. SPD West Precinct + Seattle city depts + CIDBIA Ambassadors + CISC + other service orgs field community input. This is the direct-input venue for Bellevue Chinese-American families with CID safety concerns after the Joyale Seafood Restaurant weekday-dinner closure (see LOCAL #2) + SPD H1 2026 crime data showing violent crime +9.2%. Mandarin interpretation typically available; ask at the door. If you can't attend, email cidbia.org or call CISC 425-698-1113 (Mandarin) to have your concern relayed.CIDBIA 公共安全论坛今日 7/21（周二）· 16:00-18:00 在中华公所（Chong Wa Benevolent Association、522 7th Ave S、CID 中国城）—— 免费、公众开放。SPD 西区分局 + 西雅图市各部门 + CIDBIA 大使 + CISC 华人信息与服务中心 + 其他服务组织听取社区意见。这是贝尔维尤华裔家庭在 Joyale Seafood Restaurant 佐悦海鲜酒家周日至周五晚餐关闭（见《本地》#2）+ SPD 2026 上半年犯罪数据显示暴力犯罪 +9.2% 之后就 CID 安全关切的直接投入场合。中文翻译通常可用；在门口询问。若您不能出席、电邮 cidbia.org 或致电 CISC 425-698-1113（中文）转达您的关切。

What it is. The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) hosts a quarterly Public Safety Forum bringing together Seattle Police Department (SPD) West Precinct + Seattle city departments (Human Services, Public Utilities, Transportation) + CIDBIA safety Ambassadors + service organizations (CISC, InterIm, Chief Seattle Club, Wing Luke Museum) + community residents. Format: ~30 min agency presentations + 60-90 min community Q&A. Chong Wa Benevolent Association (重华公所), founded in the 1890s, is one of the CID's oldest Chinese-American mutual-aid organizations — hosting here signals respect for Chinese-community voice. This forum comes at a pivotal moment: the Jul 18 Joyale Seafood weekday-dinner closure (see LOCAL #2) + Jul 1 SPD H1 2026 crime data (violent crime +9.2%, robberies +28%) will dominate Q&A.活动本质：中国城—国际区商业改进区（Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area、CIDBIA）主办季度公共安全论坛、汇集西雅图警察局（SPD）西区分局（West Precinct）+ 西雅图市各部门（人力服务、公共事业、交通）+ CIDBIA 安全大使 + 服务组织（CISC 华人信息与服务中心、InterIm、Chief Seattle Club、Wing Luke 博物馆）+ 社区居民。格式：约 30 分钟机构陈述 + 60-90 分钟社区问答。中华公所（Chong Wa Benevolent Association）1890 年代成立、是 CID 中国城最古老的华裔互助组织之一 —— 在此主办示意对华裔社区声音的尊重。此论坛在关键时刻：7/18 Joyale 佐悦周日至周五晚餐关闭（见《本地》#2）+ 7/1 SPD 2026 上半年犯罪数据（暴力犯罪 +9.2%、抢劫 +28%）将主导问答。

How to actually go. TRANSIT: 2 Line light-rail from Bellevue Downtown → transfer to 1 Line at International District/Chinatown station → 3-min walk north on 7th Ave S; total ~45 min from Bellevue. 1 Line from downtown Seattle: CID station is a 3-min walk. PARKING: Uwajimaya CID garage (600 5th Ave S) is well-lit + monitored + a 4-min walk; evening rates $4-8; street parking near Chong Wa is unavailable 4-6 PM. Chong Wa has stairs to the main hall + limited elevator; if mobility is a concern, arrive by 3:45 PM + ask staff for accommodations. RESTROOMS on-site at Chong Wa + at Uwajimaya CID + Hing Hay Park. LANGUAGE: Mandarin interpretation is typically available on-request at the door; CISC representatives often attend + can translate for individual conversations.如何实际前往：交通：2 号线（2 Line）轻轨从贝尔维尤市中心 → 在国际区／中国城站换乘 1 号线（1 Line）→ 在 7th Ave S 北向步行 3 分钟；从贝尔维尤总约 45 分钟。1 号线从西雅图市中心：CID 站步行 3 分钟。停车：Uwajimaya CID 停车楼（600 5th Ave S）明亮 + 有监控 + 步行 4 分钟；晚间费率 $4-8；16:00-18:00 中华公所附近街边停车不可用。中华公所有楼梯至主厅 + 电梯进出有限；若行动是关切、15:45 前到达 + 请求员工帮助。中华公所现场有卫生间 + Uwajimaya CID + Hing Hay Park 庆喜公园。语言：中文翻译通常门口可申请；CISC 代表常出席 + 可帮个别对话翻译。

Insider notes. (1) IF SHARING A SPECIFIC INCIDENT: write it down beforehand — date, location, brief description, whether you called 911 + what the response was; a written summary makes Q&A much more productive. (2) TO SHARE A CHINESE-POLICE-IMPERSONATION SCAM: CISC victim-support 425-698-1113 takes reports separately from the forum + connects to FBI IC3 + FTC; you don't have to speak publicly to have your experience registered. (3) TO CONTRIBUTE WITHOUT SPEAKING: attendance itself signals community engagement + strengthens funding + attention allocated to CID from city departments. (4) NEXT FORUM: CIDBIA hosts quarterly — the next after today will likely be October; subscribe to cidbia.org email updates. (5) IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND: email cidbia.org; call CISC 425-698-1113 (Mandarin); email Seattle City Council district 2 (covers CID) at council@seattle.gov.内幕说明：（一）若分享具体事件：事先写下 —— 日期、地点、简短描述、是否致电 911 + 响应如何；书面摘要令问答更有产出。（二）分享冒充中国警察诈骗：CISC 华人信息与服务中心受害者支持 425-698-1113 另外接受论坛报告 + 将您连接至 FBI IC3 + FTC；您不必公开发言即可登记您的经验。（三）不发言贡献：出席本身示意社区参与 + 加强市各部门分配给 CID 的资助 + 关注。（四）下次论坛：CIDBIA 通常季度主办 —— 今日之后的下一次可能是 10 月；订阅 cidbia.org 电邮更新。（五）若您不能出席：电邮 cidbia.org；致电 CISC 425-698-1113（中文）；电邮西雅图市议会 2 区（覆盖 CID）council@seattle.gov。

Source来源: CIDBIA · Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (cidbia.org)

Mandarin Storytime at SPL Beacon Hill · TODAY Tue Jul 21 · 10:30 AM-12 PM · FREE · Seattle Public Library Beacon Hill Branch (2821 Beacon Ave S) · same set of regulars every week; bringing a grandchild is the gentle way to enter普通话故事时间 · SPL Beacon Hill 分馆 · 今日 7/21（周二）· 10:30-12:00 · 免费 · 西雅图公共图书馆 Beacon Hill 分馆（2821 Beacon Ave S）· 每周同一群常客；带孙辈是温和进入的方式

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📅 Tue Jul 21 · 10:30 AM-12 PMTue Jul 21 · 10:30 AM-12 PM

📍 Seattle Public Library — Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave S, Seattle 98144Seattle Public Library — Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave S, Seattle 98144

🗣 Mandarin (with English picture books occasionally)普通话（偶尔英语绘本）

👥 Free drop-in · no signup免费入场 · 无需报名

Every Tuesday 10:30 AM-12 PM · Mandarin Storytime at Seattle Public Library Beacon Hill Branch (2821 Beacon Ave S) — free, drop-in, no signup. A librarian reads Mandarin picture books to preschool-age kids while Chinese-American grandparents + parents gather in the back. The same set of regulars comes every week; bringing a grandchild is the gentle way to enter that circle. Bellevue grandparents who take a Sound Transit 1 Line + short walk find it a low-effort way to build a weekly rhythm for their visiting parents.每周二 10:30-12:00 · 普通话故事时间在西雅图公共图书馆 Beacon Hill 分馆（2821 Beacon Ave S）—— 免费、入场、无需报名。图书馆员为学前儿童读普通话绘本、同时华裔祖父母 + 父母在后排聚集。每周同一群常客；带孙辈是温和进入那圈子的方式。搭 Sound Transit 声运输 1 号线 + 短步行的贝尔维尤祖父母、觉这是为探亲父母建立每周节奏的低投入方式。

What it is. Mandarin Storytime at Seattle Public Library's Beacon Hill Branch is a weekly free drop-in reading circle held every Tuesday 10:30 AM-12 PM (school-year rhythm; summer sometimes runs biweekly — call ahead to confirm). A librarian reads Mandarin picture books to preschool-age children; parents + grandparents sit in the back to listen or chat quietly. Because Beacon Hill is a historically Chinese + Filipino + Vietnamese neighborhood, the crowd is naturally multi-generational + multi-lingual — a visiting mom or dad from China finds it a low-pressure way to meet other Chinese-speaking families.活动本质：西雅图公共图书馆 Beacon Hill 分馆的普通话故事时间是每周二 10:30-12:00 免费入场阅读圈（学年节奏；夏天有时双周一次 —— 提前打电话确认）。图书馆员为学前儿童读普通话绘本；父母 + 祖父母在后排静听或轻聊。因 Beacon Hill 历史上是华裔 + 菲律宾裔 + 越南裔街区、人群自然多代 + 多语 —— 从中国来探亲的妈妈或爸爸觉得这是低压力认识其他讲中文家庭的方式。

How to actually go. TRANSIT: 1 Line light-rail to Beacon Hill Station (one stop south of International District/Chinatown) → 5-min walk south on Beacon Ave S; from Bellevue: 2 Line → 1 Line transfer at IDS, ~40 min total. PARKING: free 2-hour street parking on Beacon Ave S + adjacent side streets; branch has a small lot but often full by 10 AM. RESTROOMS on-site inside the library. ACCESSIBILITY: fully wheelchair-accessible; benches inside + outside the branch. GROUP DYNAMICS: good with a young grandchild or as a solo visitor; conversation flows naturally in Mandarin during + after storytime.如何实际前往：交通：1 号线（1 Line）轻轨至 Beacon Hill 站（国际区／中国城站南一站）→ 在 Beacon Ave S 南向步行 5 分钟；从贝尔维尤：2 号线 → 在 IDS 换乘 1 号线、总约 40 分钟。停车：Beacon Ave S + 邻近侧街免费 2 小时街边停车；分馆有小停车场但 10:00 前常满。分馆内有卫生间。无障碍：完全轮椅无障碍；分馆内 + 外有长椅。群体动态：适合带小孙辈或独访；故事时间中 + 后普通话对话自然流畅。

Insider notes. (1) BEST FOR: grandparents visiting from China who want a light 90-min outing that builds a weekly rhythm; older elders (75+) with mobility limits can sit + listen without needing to move much. (2) COMMON MIS-STEP: showing up right at 10:30 AM — arrive by 10:15 AM to get a seat in the reading circle rather than the perimeter. (3) LOOK ALSO FOR: SPL Columbia Branch (4721 Rainier Ave S) has a parallel Mandarin Storytime on Fridays 10:30 AM (see recurring anchors) if Tuesdays don't work. (4) AFTER THE SESSION: Beacon Ave has multiple family-friendly Chinese + Vietnamese lunch spots (Wing Wah Chinese Cuisine, Bar del Corso pizza for grandkids, Chun's Chinese Food) all within 5-min walk. (5) CALL AHEAD IN SUMMER: SPL sometimes runs biweekly in July-Aug; branch phone 206-684-4711 to confirm today's schedule.内幕说明：（一）最适合：想要建立每周节奏的 90 分钟轻外出的从中国探亲祖父母；行动受限的较年长长辈（75+）可坐 + 听、无需多动。（二）常见失误：正好 10:30 到 —— 10:15 前到以在阅读圈内、非外围获座。（三）另找：SPL Columbia 分馆（4721 Rainier Ave S）周五 10:30 有平行普通话故事时间（见 recurring anchors）、若周二不合适。（四）课后：Beacon Ave 有多家家庭友好华人 + 越南午餐处（Wing Wah Chinese Cuisine 荣华餐馆、Bar del Corso 披萨供孙辈、Chun's Chinese Food 陈氏中餐）均在步行 5 分钟内。（五）夏季打电话：SPL 有时 7-8 月双周一次；分馆电话 206-684-4711 确认今日时间表。

Source来源: Seattle Public Library · Beacon Hill Branch events (spl.org)

Uwajimaya Bellevue · Senior 60+ 10% Off · TODAY Tue Jul 21 · Open-11 AM · Uwajimaya, 699 120th Ave NE, Bellevue — every Tuesday morning; ID showing 60+ required at checkout · works on ALL groceries including produce + fresh fish + prepared foodsUwajimaya 贝尔维尤店 · 60+ 长者 9 折 · 今日 7/21（周二）· 开门-11:00 · Uwajimaya、699 120th Ave NE、贝尔维尤 —— 每周二上午；结账时需出示 60+ 身份证件 · 适用所有杂货、含农产品 + 鲜鱼 + 熟食

10% off all purchases (typical exclusions: gift cards, alcohol, tobacco)全部购物 9 折（典型除外：礼品卡、酒、烟）

📅 Tue Jul 21 · Open (typically 8 AM) - 11 AMTue Jul 21 · Open (typically 8 AM) - 11 AM

📍 Uwajimaya, 699 120th Ave NE, Bellevue 98005Uwajimaya, 699 120th Ave NE, Bellevue 98005

🗣 English + Chinese/Japanese/Korean staff commonly available英语 + 通常有中文／日文／韩文员工

👥 Drop-in · no signup · valid ID showing 60+ required at checkout入场 · 无需报名 · 结账时需有效证件显示 60+

Every Tuesday from open until 11 AM · Uwajimaya Bellevue (699 120th Ave NE) gives 60+ shoppers 10% off all groceries — including produce, fresh fish, prepared foods, snacks. Bring photo ID (WA driver's license, passport, or naturalization certificate). At $80-150 weekly grocery spend, that's $8-15 saved per week or $400-780 per year — real money. The Bellevue store's Asian produce + Japanese/Korean/Chinese specialty aisles are the reason Bellevue Chinese-American families make Uwajimaya the Tuesday-morning ritual.每周二从开门至 11:00 · Uwajimaya 贝尔维尤店（699 120th Ave NE）给 60+ 购物者所有杂货 9 折 —— 含农产品、鲜鱼、熟食、小食。带照片 ID（华州驾照、护照、或入籍证书）。以每周 $80-150 杂货支出、每周省 $8-15 或每年 $400-780 —— 是实实在在的钱。贝尔维尤店的亚洲农产品 + 日／韩／中特色货架是贝尔维尤华裔家庭将 Uwajimaya 定为周二早晨仪式的原因。

What it is. Uwajimaya has offered a seniors-60+ 10% discount on Tuesday mornings for many years — a rare quiet perk in an era of hidden discounts. It applies to nearly everything the store sells: produce, meat, fresh fish counter (the fish counter is the best in the Eastside for Asian preparation cuts), snacks, packaged goods, prepared foods, snacks. Typical exclusions: gift cards, alcohol, tobacco. There is NO club-membership fee, NO app to install, NO coupon to clip — just walk in, shop, show ID at checkout. The cashier applies the discount automatically. On a typical $80-150 weekly grocery spend, that's $8-15/week saved, or roughly $400-780/year.活动本质：Uwajimaya 多年来周二上午为 60+ 长者提供 9 折 —— 隐藏折扣时代的罕见静谧福利。适用于店内几乎所有商品：农产品、肉、鲜鱼柜台（鱼柜台是东区亚洲料理切工最佳）、小食、包装商品、熟食。典型除外：礼品卡、酒、烟。无俱乐部会员费、无需安装应用、无需剪优惠券 —— 只需走进、购物、结账时出示证件。收银员自动应用折扣。以每周典型 $80-150 杂货支出、每周省 $8-15、或约每年 $400-780。

How to actually go. LOCATION: Uwajimaya Bellevue at 699 120th Ave NE (corner of NE 8th + 120th, across from Bellevue Whole Foods). PARKING: free covered parking garage attached to the store, entrance off 120th; usually 30-40% full at 8-10 AM Tuesday. TRANSIT: Sound Transit 550 from Bellevue Transit Center to 120th Ave NE — 12 min; or the 2 Line to Bel-Red then a 15-min walk. RESTROOMS on-site (well-maintained). ACCESSIBILITY: fully wheelchair-accessible; wide aisles + benches near the deli. LANGUAGE: staff commonly speak Chinese (Mandarin + Cantonese), Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese; if you need help, ask at the customer service desk near the entrance.如何实际前往：位置：Uwajimaya 贝尔维尤店在 699 120th Ave NE（NE 8th + 120th 交叉口、Bellevue Whole Foods 对面）。停车：连接店的免费室内停车楼、入口在 120th 侧；周二 8:00-10:00 通常 30-40% 满。交通：Sound Transit 声运输 550 路从贝尔维尤 Transit Center 至 120th Ave NE —— 12 分钟；或 2 号线至 Bel-Red 后步行 15 分钟。店内有卫生间（保养良好）。无障碍：完全轮椅无障碍；宽通道 + 熟食附近有长椅。语言：员工通常讲中文（普通话 + 广东话）、日文、韩文、越南文；若您需要帮助、在入口附近的顾客服务台询问。

Insider notes. (1) BEST SHOPPING WINDOW: 8:30 AM-10 AM Tuesday — quiet, fresh restock, easy checkout; after 10:30 AM it fills with the same-idea-crowd. (2) FRESH FISH COUNTER: the best-value + best-quality on the Eastside for whole fish (steamed-fish dinners), sashimi-grade cuts, cleaned squid + prawns; ask the fishmonger for prep help (they'll gut + scale + fillet for free). (3) PRODUCE: Chinese greens (bok choy, gai lan, on choy, yu choy), Asian pears, lychee (in season), fresh water chestnuts, lotus root — the widest selection of Asian produce in the Eastside. (4) DELI DIM SUM: fresh bao + siu mai + shrimp har gow made in-store; heat + eat for a quick lunch. (5) IF YOU DRIVE: pair the trip with a Costco Bellevue Factoria run 10 min away, or the 2 Line to a Bellevue Downtown appointment.内幕说明：（一）最佳购物窗口：周二 8:30-10:00 —— 安静、新鲜补货、结账易；10:30 后同一想法人群到来会满。（二）鲜鱼柜台：整鱼（蒸鱼晚餐）、生鱼片级切工、清洗好的鱿鱼 + 大虾的东区最优性价比 + 最优质量；请鱼贩帮忙准备（他们免费去内脏 + 刮鳞 + 剔骨）。（三）农产品：中国青菜（白菜、芥兰、通菜、油菜）、亚洲梨、荔枝（当季）、鲜马蹄、莲藕 —— 东区最广亚洲农产品选择。（四）熟食饮茶：店内新鲜制作的包 + 烧卖 + 虾饺；加热即食快速午餐。（五）若您开车：与 Costco 贝尔维尤 Factoria 行程配对（10 分钟远）、或 2 号线至贝尔维尤市中心预约。

Source来源: Uwajimaya (uwajimaya.com) + in-store signage

Seafair Fleet Week opens · Tue Jul 21 · Parade of Ships 1 PM · FREE · Elliott Bay waterfront (visible from Pier 66 + Bell Street Pier + Alaskan Way) · US Navy + Coast Guard + Royal Canadian Navy ships arrive · dad-anchor + military-history-enthusiast draw · followed by ship tours + military-dog demos + entertainment at Pier 66 through weekSeafair 舰队周开幕 · 7/21（周二）· 舰队游行 13:00 · 免费 · Elliott Bay 滨水区（从 Pier 66 66 号码头 + Bell Street Pier + Alaskan Way 可见）· 美国海军 + 海岸警卫队 + 加拿大皇家海军舰船抵达 · 爸爸首选 + 军事史爱好者吸引 · 之后全周 Pier 66 舰船参观 + 军犬演示 + 娱乐

Free (ship tours are free but require reservation via seafair.org)免费（舰船参观免费、但需经 seafair.org 预订）

📅 Tue Jul 21 · 1 PM (Parade of Ships) · continues through weekTue Jul 21 · 1 PM (Parade of Ships) · continues through week

📍 Elliott Bay waterfront (Pier 66, 2225 Alaskan Way; Bell Street Pier; Alaskan Way overlooks between Pike Place Market and the Aquarium)Elliott Bay waterfront (Pier 66, 2225 Alaskan Way; Bell Street Pier; Alaskan Way overlooks between Pike Place Market and the Aquarium)

🗣 English signage · music-driven + visual (universal accessibility)英文标识 · 音乐驱动 + 视觉（普遍无障碍）

👥 Free drop-in for the Parade of Ships + waterfront viewing舰队游行 + 滨水区观赏免费入场

Seafair Fleet Week opens Tue Jul 21 at 1 PM with a Parade of Ships along Elliott Bay — visible free from the Pier 66 waterfront, Bell Street Pier, or the Alaskan Way overlooks between Pike Place Market and the Aquarium; US Navy destroyers + Coast Guard cutters + Royal Canadian Navy ships arrive; a strong dad-anchor + military-history-enthusiast draw for Chinese-American Bellevue families with retired-engineer + retired-military-service dads. Fleet Week continues through the following weekend with free ship tours (reserve via seafair.org), military-working-dog demonstrations, static aircraft displays, and family entertainment at Pier 66.Seafair 舰队周 7/21（周二）13:00 以 Elliott Bay 舰队游行开幕 —— 从 Pier 66 66 号码头滨水区、Bell Street Pier、或 Pike Place Market 至水族馆之间的 Alaskan Way 眺望可免费观看；美国海军驱逐舰 + 海岸警卫队巡逻艇 + 加拿大皇家海军舰船抵达；对有退休工程师 + 退休军人爸爸的贝尔维尤华裔家庭是强爸爸首选 + 军事史爱好者吸引。舰队周持续至下周末、含免费舰船参观（经 seafair.org 预订）、军犬演示、静态飞机展示、+ Pier 66 家庭娱乐。

What it is. Seafair Fleet Week is Seattle's annual multi-day maritime festival tied to Seafair's summer community celebrations. Fleet Week opens Tuesday July 21 at 1 PM with a Parade of Ships — US Navy destroyers, Coast Guard cutters, and Royal Canadian Navy ships enter Elliott Bay in formation and dock along the downtown Seattle waterfront. Free public viewing along the waterfront overlooks. Through the week: free ship tours (reservation required via seafair.org), military-working-dog demonstrations, static aircraft displays, and family entertainment at Pier 66. The parade is a visually memorable dad-anchor for Chinese-American Bellevue families — retired engineers, retired military-service dads, aviation + naval enthusiasts all connect with the maritime scale + technical detail.活动本质：Seafair 舰队周是西雅图年度多日海事节、绑定 Seafair 夏季社区庆祝。舰队周 7/21（周二）13:00 以舰队游行开幕 —— 美国海军驱逐舰、海岸警卫队巡逻艇、+ 加拿大皇家海军舰船以编队进入 Elliott Bay + 沿市中心西雅图滨水区停靠。沿滨水区眺望免费公众观赏。全周：免费舰船参观（需经 seafair.org 预订）、军犬演示、静态飞机展示、+ Pier 66 66 号码头家庭娱乐。游行是对贝尔维尤华裔家庭视觉难忘的爸爸首选 —— 退休工程师、退休军人爸爸、航空 + 海军爱好者均与海事规模 + 技术细节连接。

How to actually go. TRANSIT: 1 Line light-rail to Westlake or Pioneer Square station, then 10-15 min walk to Pier 66 waterfront (2225 Alaskan Way) or Bell Street Pier; from Bellevue, 2 Line to Westlake transfer, about 40 min total. PARKING: multiple pay lots along Alaskan Way + at Pike Place Market ($15-30 for afternoon); free evening + weekend on-street parking north of Bell St is possible but competitive. BEST VIEWING SPOT for the Parade of Ships: Bell Street Pier upper deck or Pier 66 rooftop deck at 12:30-1:00 PM for a full-formation Elliott Bay view; the Alaskan Way overlooks between Pike Place Market and the Aquarium give a beautiful backdrop of ships + Space Needle + Elliott Bay. RESTROOMS: Pier 66 has public restrooms; Pike Place Market has multiple accessible restrooms. WHAT TO BRING: hat + sunscreen (waterfront is open + reflective), binoculars (ship details are 300-500 yards offshore), light jacket (waterfront wind).如何实际前往：交通：1 号线（1 Line）轻轨至 Westlake 或 Pioneer Square 站、然后步行 10–15 分钟至 Pier 66 66 号码头滨水区（2225 Alaskan Way）或 Bell Street Pier；从贝尔维尤、2 号线（2 Line）至 Westlake 转乘、总约 40 分钟。停车：Alaskan Way 沿线 + Pike Place Market 附近多个付费停车场（下午 $15–30）；Bell St 以北免费晚间 + 周末路边停车可能、但竞争。舰队游行最佳观赏位置：12:30–13:00 Bell Street Pier 上层甲板或 Pier 66 屋顶甲板作全编队 Elliott Bay 观赏；Pike Place Market 至水族馆之间的 Alaskan Way 眺望提供舰船 + 太空针塔（Space Needle）+ Elliott Bay 美丽背景。卫生间：Pier 66 有公共卫生间；Pike Place Market 有多个无障碍卫生间。带什么：帽 + 防晒霜（滨水区开放 + 反光）、望远镜（舰船细节离岸 300–500 码）、薄外套（滨水风）。

Insider notes. (1) BEST TIMING for the Parade of Ships is 12:30-1:15 PM — ships enter Elliott Bay 1 PM formation + arrive at their docks over the next 45 min. (2) SHIP TOURS through the week are FREE but reserve via seafair.org — release Mon Jul 20 morning, typically fill by evening; Naval destroyer tours are the most popular; Coast Guard cutter tours are equally interesting + often more available. (3) DAD-ANCHOR MOMENTS: retired-engineer + retired-military-service dads connect with (a) the scale of naval architecture — modern destroyers displace 8,000-10,000 tons + carry advanced radar + electronic warfare systems; (b) the technical dimensions of naval propulsion — Arleigh Burke-class destroyers use 4 gas turbines for 30+ knots; (c) military-working-dog demonstrations that highlight training discipline. (4) FOOD PAIRING: pair with a Pike Place Market lunch (10-min walk from Pier 66) — Il Corvo, Piroshky Piroshky, market food stalls, or Chinatown-International District (25 min via 1 Line light-rail south) for dim sum. (5) PHOTOGRAPHY: 3-5 PM light on ships + Space Needle backdrop is beautiful; from Bell Street Pier upper deck or Pier 66 rooftop; visiting parents will find the composition (ships + skyline + Elliott Bay + Olympic Mountains) genuinely spectacular.内幕说明：（一）舰队游行最佳时机 12:30–13:15 —— 舰船 13:00 编队进入 Elliott Bay + 未来 45 分钟内抵达停靠位。（二）全周舰船参观免费、但经 seafair.org 预订 —— 周一 7/20 早间释放、通常晚间前订满；海军驱逐舰参观最受欢迎；海岸警卫队巡逻艇参观同样有趣 + 常更可预订。（三）爸爸首选时刻：退休工程师 + 退休军人爸爸与（甲）海军建筑规模连接 —— 现代驱逐舰排水量 8,000–10,000 吨 + 载先进雷达 + 电子战系统；（乙）海军推进技术维度 —— Arleigh Burke 级驱逐舰使用 4 个燃气涡轮实现 30+ 节；（丙）突显训练纪律的军犬演示。（四）餐饮配对：与 Pike Place Market 午餐配对（距 Pier 66 步行 10 分钟）—— Il Corvo、Piroshky Piroshky、市集食品摊、或经 1 号线（1 Line）轻轨向南 25 分钟至 CID 中国城—国际区（Chinatown-International District）饮茶。（五）摄影：15:00–17:00 舰船 + 太空针塔（Space Needle）背景光线美丽；从 Bell Street Pier 上层甲板或 Pier 66 屋顶；探亲父母会觉构图（舰船 + 天际线 + Elliott Bay + 奥林匹克山脉 Olympic Mountains）真正壮观。

Source来源: The Seattle Times · Weekend Events July 18-20, 2026 (Seafair Fleet Week opens July 21) + Seafair · Fleet Week schedule (seafair.org)

Thu周四July 23, 2026二〇二六年七月二十三日

Museum of Flight · FREE First Thursday · Thu Jul 23 · 5-9 PM · Museum of Flight (9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle) · admission normally $27 waived 5-9 PM; premium dad-anchor for retired engineers + aviation-adjacent visiting parents; free but parking $10 (or 124 Metro bus)飞行博物馆（Museum of Flight）· 每月首个周四免费 · 7/23（周四）· 17:00-21:00 · 飞行博物馆（9404 E Marginal Way S、西雅图）· 门票通常 $27、17:00-21:00 免除；退休工程师 + 航空相关探亲父母的顶级爸爸首选；免费但停车 $10（或 124 路 Metro 巴士）

Free 5-9 PM (normally $27 adult)17:00-21:00 免费（平时成人 $27）

📅 Thu Jul 23 · 5-9 PM (Free First Thursday)Thu Jul 23 · 5-9 PM (Free First Thursday)

📍 Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle 98108Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle 98108

🗣 English (some audio tours available in Mandarin)英语（部分语音导览有中文）

👥 Free drop-in 5-9 PM · no signup · parking $1017:00-21:00 免费入场 · 无需报名 · 停车 $10

Every first Thursday of the month · Museum of Flight (9404 E Marginal Way S) waives its $27 adult admission from 5-9 PM. This Thursday Jul 23 is a natural pairing with today's Fleet Week ships. Dad-anchor of the summer for retired engineers, former military, aviation-industry Chinese-American dads + visiting parents (retired aerospace engineers from Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi'an are often deeply moved by seeing Boeing 747 + F-14 Tomcat + Concorde + SR-71 up close). Parking $10 or take Metro 124 bus. Free audio tours in Mandarin available on-site.每月首个周四 · 飞行博物馆（Museum of Flight、9404 E Marginal Way S）17:00-21:00 免除 $27 成人门票。本周四 7/23 是与今日 Fleet Week 舰船的自然配对。本夏退休工程师、前军人、航空行业华裔爸爸 + 探亲父母的爸爸首选（来自上海、成都、西安的退休航空工程师常被近距离看到 Boeing 波音 747 + F-14 雄猫 + Concorde 协和 + SR-71 深深感动）。停车 $10 或坐 Metro 124 路巴士。现场有免费普通话语音导览。

What it is. The Museum of Flight, adjacent to Boeing Field, is one of the largest aviation museums in the country + a Seattle-region flagship. Every FIRST Thursday of the month, general admission (normally $27 adult, $18 youth) is waived from 5-9 PM — a genuine free-evening for the whole family. Collection highlights that resonate with retired Chinese aerospace engineers: the original Boeing 747 prototype 'City of Everett' (roll-out 1969), the Concorde SST, the SR-71 Blackbird, an F-14 Tomcat, Space Shuttle Trainer, Vietnam-era F-4 Phantom, + a full Douglas DC-3. The Personal Courage Wing houses WWI + WWII fighter aircraft. Outdoor Airpark hosts the 747, Concorde, and Air Force One (Boeing 707 VC-137B used by JFK + LBJ + Nixon).活动本质：飞行博物馆（Museum of Flight）邻近 Boeing 波音机场（Boeing Field）、是全国最大航空博物馆之一 + 西雅图区域旗舰。每月首个周四、普通门票（平时成人 $27、青少年 $18）17:00-21:00 免除 —— 是全家真正的免费夜。与退休华裔航空工程师共鸣的收藏亮点：原型 Boeing 波音 747「City of Everett 埃弗雷特城」（1969 出厂）、Concorde 协和超音速客机（SST）、SR-71 Blackbird 黑鸟侦察机、F-14 Tomcat 雄猫战斗机、Space Shuttle Trainer 航天飞机训练机、越战时期 F-4 Phantom 幽灵战机、+ 完整 Douglas 道格拉斯 DC-3。Personal Courage Wing 展馆有一战 + 二战战机。户外 Airpark 有 747、Concorde、+ Air Force One 空军一号（Boeing 波音 707 VC-137B、JFK 肯尼迪 + LBJ 约翰逊 + Nixon 尼克松总统使用）。

How to actually go. LOCATION: 9404 E Marginal Way S — just south of Boeing Field / King County International Airport (BFI), 15 min from Bellevue via I-405 S → I-5 N → E Marginal Way S exit. PARKING: on-site lot $10 (pay at exit); often full 5:30-7 PM on Free First Thursday — arrive by 5 PM to secure spot. TRANSIT: Metro 124 bus from downtown Seattle (Union St + 3rd Ave) to E Marginal Way S + S 96th St stop — 30-40 min. ACCESSIBILITY: fully wheelchair-accessible throughout; the Airpark outdoor exhibits use ramps + smooth paths; wheelchairs available free at Guest Services. RESTROOMS throughout. LANGUAGE: free audio-tour handsets available in Mandarin at Guest Services — ask when you arrive. CAFETERIA: on-site cafe + vending machines; alternatively bring snacks (allowed in designated seating areas).如何实际前往：位置：9404 E Marginal Way S —— 就在 Boeing 波音机场／金县国际机场（BFI）南、贝尔维尤经 I-405 南 → I-5 北 → E Marginal Way S 出口 15 分钟。停车：现场停车场 $10（出场付款）；免费首个周四常 17:30-19:00 满 —— 17:00 前到确保车位。交通：从西雅图市中心（Union St + 3rd Ave）Metro 124 路巴士至 E Marginal Way S + S 96th St 站 —— 30-40 分钟。无障碍：全馆完全轮椅无障碍；Airpark 户外展品用坡道 + 平滑路径；Guest Services 顾客服务台有免费轮椅。全馆有卫生间。语言：Guest Services 顾客服务台有免费中文语音导览耳机 —— 到达时询问。餐厅：现场咖啡厅 + 自助售卖机；亦可带小食（指定座位区允许）。

Insider notes. (1) BEST FOR RETIRED-ENGINEER DADS: the Boeing 747 walk-through prototype (you can climb the stairs into the cockpit and main cabin) + the SR-71 Blackbird (Mach 3.2 recon aircraft) are the two peak moments; visiting Chinese aerospace engineers who worked on Comac C919 or ARJ21 find the 747 prototype particularly moving. (2) SPACE SHUTTLE TRAINER (Full Fuselage Trainer, used by every Shuttle astronaut for training): a walk-through experience most visitors miss — check-in for the free scheduled entry at the Charles Simonyi Space Gallery. (3) FOR VISITING GRANDCHILDREN: the Aviation Pavilion outdoor exhibits + the flight simulator downstairs + interactive kids' area keep 5-12yo engaged; free with admission. (4) DINNER PAIRING: Georgetown neighborhood (5 min drive north) has quiet Vietnamese pho + Latin restaurants for a low-key post-museum meal; MOD Pizza + Sicilian slice at Delridge for kids. (5) TIMING: 5-6 PM crowds are heaviest — if you're mobility-limited, arrive right at 5 PM or wait until 7 PM when the crowd thins.内幕说明：（一）退休工程师爸爸最优：Boeing 波音 747 步入原型机（您可爬楼梯至驾驶舱 + 主舱）+ SR-71 Blackbird 黑鸟（3.2 马赫侦察机）是两个峰值时刻；曾在中国商飞（Comac）C919 或 ARJ21 工作的探亲华裔航空工程师觉 747 原型机特别感动。（二）Space Shuttle Trainer 航天飞机训练机（Full Fuselage Trainer、每位航天飞机航天员训练用）：多数访客错过的步入体验 —— 在 Charles Simonyi 太空展馆入口免费预定参观时间。（三）探亲孙辈：Aviation Pavilion 航空亭户外展品 + 楼下飞行模拟器 + 儿童互动区让 5-12 岁参与；门票免费包含。（四）晚餐配对：Georgetown 街区（北 5 分钟车程）有安静越南河粉 + 拉丁餐厅供低调后馆餐；Delridge 的 MOD Pizza + 西西里薄饼供小孩。（五）时间安排：17:00-18:00 人群最多 —— 若您行动受限、正好 17:00 到或等 19:00 人群变少。

Source来源: Museum of Flight · Free First Thursday page (museumofflight.org)

Fri周五July 24, 2026二〇二六年七月二十四日

★ Bellevue Arts Fair opens Fri Jul 24 · 10 AM-8 PM · FREE general admission · 350+ juried artists across 240+ booths at Bellevue Square along West Drive + NE 6th St · plus concurrent Fri 12-1 PM Live at Lunch concert at Fountain Court + free Cooler Bag Giveaway with $30+ Bellevue Collection dining receipt · runs through Sun Jul 26★ Bellevue Arts Fair 贝尔维尤艺术展 7/24（周五）· 10:00–20:00 开幕 · 免费一般入场 · 沿 Bellevue Square 西路（West Drive）+ NE 6th St 350+ 评审艺人跨 240+ 展位 · 加同期 7/24 12:00–13:00 喷泉庭院（Fountain Court）的 Live at Lunch 音乐会 + $30+ Bellevue Collection 餐饮收据的免费冷藏袋赠送 · 运行至 7/26（周日）

Free entry · handmade art purchases $10-500+ per piece免费入场 · 手工艺购买每件 $10–500+

📅 Fri Jul 24 · 10 AM-8 PM (opens; runs Fri-Sun through Jul 26)Fri Jul 24 · 10 AM-8 PM (opens; runs Fri-Sun through Jul 26)

📍 Bellevue Square along West Drive + NE 6th St (Bellevue Collection, 575 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue 98004)Bellevue Square along West Drive + NE 6th St (Bellevue Collection, 575 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue 98004)

🗣 English signage · artist languages vary · staff bilingual varies英文标识 · 艺人语言视人而定 · 员工双语视人而定

👥 Free general admission · optional artist-workshop tickets sold separately免费一般入场 · 可选艺人工作坊门票另售

★ Featured: The Bellevue Arts Fair — the Northwest's largest juried arts + crafts festival — opens Fri Jul 24 · 10 AM-8 PM · at Bellevue Collection along West Drive of Bellevue Square + spilling onto NE 6th St. 350+ juried artists across 240+ booths showcase handmade ceramics, jewelry, photography, textiles, painting, wood + metal craft. FREE general admission. Concurrent Bellevue Collection perks: (1) Fri Jul 24 12-1 PM Live at Lunch concert at Bellevue Square Fountain Court with FREE Nespresso iced coffee; (2) Cooler Bag Giveaway with $30+ Bellevue Collection dining receipt at Bellevue Square Center Court; (3) half-price weekday valet ($8) at Hyatt Regency Bellevue + W + Westin for participating-restaurant diners 11 AM-1 PM. Runs Fri-Sun Jul 24-26.★ 重点推荐：Bellevue Arts Fair 贝尔维尤艺术展 —— 西北地区最大评审艺术 + 手工艺节 —— 7/24（周五）· 10:00–20:00 在 Bellevue Collection、沿 Bellevue Square 西路（West Drive）+ 溢出至 NE 6th St 开幕。350+ 评审艺人跨 240+ 展位展示手工陶瓷、珠宝、摄影、纺织、绘画、木 + 金属工艺。免费一般入场。同期 Bellevue Collection 福利：（一）7/24 12:00–13:00 Bellevue Square 喷泉庭院（Fountain Court）的 Live at Lunch 音乐会 + Nespresso 免费冰咖啡；（二）$30+ Bellevue Collection 餐饮收据的免费冷藏袋赠送在 Bellevue Square 中心庭院（Center Court）；（三）参与餐厅顾客 11:00–13:00 在 Hyatt Regency Bellevue + W + Westin 半价代客泊车（$8）。运行 7/24–26 周五至周日。

What it is. The Bellevue Arts Fair returns July 24-26, 2026 as the Pacific Northwest's largest juried arts + crafts festival. 350+ artists across 240+ booths showcase handmade ceramics, jewelry, photography, textiles, painting, wood + metal craft. General admission is FREE — the fair is walking-through-booths format + browsers can spend anywhere from 30 min to a full afternoon. Concurrent Bellevue Collection July programming makes it a full weekend of low-effort perks: (1) LIVE AT LUNCH concert Fri Jul 24 12-1 PM at Bellevue Square Fountain Court (free performance with complimentary Nespresso iced coffee); (2) COOLER BAG GIVEAWAY — spend $30+ at any Bellevue Collection restaurant + present same-day receipt at Bellevue Square Center Court for a free summer cooler bag; (3) HALF-PRICE WEEKDAY VALET ($8 vs $16) through Sept 13 at Hyatt Regency Bellevue, W Bellevue, or The Westin Bellevue for diners at participating restaurants (Baron's Sino Kitchen, Din Tai Fung, Duke's Seafood, Fogo de Chão, JOEY Bellevue, others) during 11 AM-1 PM weekdays.活动本质：Bellevue Arts Fair 贝尔维尤艺术展 2026 年 7/24–26 回归、作为太平洋西北最大评审艺术 + 手工艺节。350+ 艺人跨 240+ 展位展示手工陶瓷、珠宝、摄影、纺织、绘画、木 + 金属工艺。一般入场免费 —— 节为逛展位形式 + 浏览者可花 30 分钟至整个下午。同期 Bellevue Collection 7 月节目使其为全周末低负担福利：（一）7/24（周五）12:00–13:00 Bellevue Square 喷泉庭院（Fountain Court）的 Live at Lunch 音乐会（免费演出 + Nespresso 免费冰咖啡）；（二）冷藏袋赠送 —— 在任何 Bellevue Collection 餐厅花 $30+ + 当日凭收据在 Bellevue Square 中心庭院（Center Court）领免费夏季冷藏袋；（三）9/13 前工作日 11:00–13:00 参与餐厅（Baron's Sino Kitchen、鼎泰丰 Din Tai Fung、Duke's Seafood、Fogo de Chão、JOEY Bellevue、其他）顾客在 Hyatt Regency Bellevue、W Bellevue、或 Westin Bellevue 半价代客泊车（$8 对比 $16）。

How to actually go. GETTING THERE: 2 Line light-rail Bellevue Downtown station is a 5-min walk to Bellevue Square main entrance; from anywhere in Bellevue, driving is 5-15 min + free parking in Bellevue Square garages. LOCATION: Bellevue Collection along West Drive of Bellevue Square (West Parking Garage area) + NE 6th St from 6th to 106th Ave NE. RESTROOMS: modern accessible restrooms throughout Bellevue Square + street-level portable restrooms along the NE 6th St stretch. WHAT TO BRING: sunhat + water bottle (outdoor sections in July heat), reusable shopping bag for purchased items, comfortable walking shoes (350+ booths = considerable walking). WHAT TO EXPECT: booths range from small-scale ($10-40 items — magnets, small ceramics, notebooks) to high-end ($200-500+ per piece for large ceramics, jewelry, framed photography); artists take custom orders + will ship home for larger items.如何实际前往：前往：2 号线（2 Line）轻轨贝尔维尤市中心（Bellevue Downtown）站步行 5 分钟至 Bellevue Square 主入口；从贝尔维尤任何地方、驾驶 5–15 分钟 + Bellevue Square 停车楼免费停车。位置：Bellevue Collection、沿 Bellevue Square 西路（West Drive、西停车楼区）+ NE 6th St 从 6th 至 106th Ave NE。卫生间：全 Bellevue Square 现代无障碍卫生间 + NE 6th St 段街道级便携卫生间。带什么：太阳帽 + 水瓶（7 月热的室外部分）、可重用购物袋（购买物品）、舒适步行鞋（350+ 展位 = 可观步行）。预期什么：展位范围从小规模（$10–40 项 —— 磁贴、小陶瓷、笔记本）至高端（大陶瓷、珠宝、装框摄影每件 $200–500+）；艺人接受定制订单 + 会为较大项目寄送至家。

Insider notes. (1) BEST STROLL WINDOW: Sat Jul 25 late-morning (10 AM-12 noon) is the least-crowded window; Sat afternoon + Sun get busier; Fri opening evening (5-7 PM) is intimate + best for browsing conversation with artists. (2) VISITING PARENT MEMORY: pair with lunch at Baron's Sino Kitchen (in Bellevue Square, Chinese-American concept, participating in valet + cooler bag) OR Din Tai Fung (700 Bellevue Way NE, 5-min walk) + browse the fair for 90 minutes + Downtown Bellevue Park walk — an easy 4-hour Bellevue-focused Saturday for elder + visiting-parent circuit. (3) COOLER BAG STACK MATH: a $30 Din Tai Fung lunch for 2 (achievable with xiaolongbao + a plate + drinks) → present receipt at Center Court → free cooler bag; the bag is worth $10-15 stand-alone, so this is genuinely free value (do NOT upsize a $25 planned lunch to $35 just to qualify — no gain). (4) ARTIST-CONVERSATION MOMENTS: retired-engineer + retired-craft dads will find the pottery, wood-turning, and metal-work booths richest — many artists demonstrate technique + will discuss materials + firing / joinery / kiln details; visual + intuitive even without English fluency. (5) WEDNESDAY-STYLE COMFORTS: Bellevue Downtown Park (10201 NE 4th St, 3-min walk from Bellevue Square) has permanent restrooms, benches, and a lawn; pair the fair with a park walk to break up the browsing.内幕说明：（一）最佳游览窗口：7/25（周六）早晨（10:00–12:00）是最少人群窗口；周六下午 + 周日更忙；周五开幕晚间（17:00–19:00）私密 + 最适合与艺人浏览对话。（二）探亲父母记忆：与 Baron's Sino Kitchen（Bellevue Square 内、华裔美式概念、参与代客泊车 + 冷藏袋）或鼎泰丰（Din Tai Fung、700 Bellevue Way NE、步行 5 分钟）午餐配对 + 浏览节 90 分钟 + 市中心贝尔维尤公园（Downtown Bellevue Park）散步 —— 简单 4 小时贝尔维尤聚焦周六、对长辈 + 探亲父母环线。（三）冷藏袋叠加数学：鼎泰丰 2 人 $30 午餐（小笼包 + 一盘 + 饮料可达）→ 在中心庭院（Center Court）出示收据 → 免费冷藏袋；袋独立值 $10–15、故此为真正免费价值（勿仅为符合资格将 $25 计划午餐加大至 $35 —— 无收益）。（四）与艺人对话时刻：退休工程师 + 退休工艺爸爸会觉陶艺、木工车床、+ 金属工作展位最丰富 —— 许多艺人演示技术 + 会讨论材料 + 烧制／接合／窑细节；即便英文不流利、亦视觉 + 直觉。（五）周三风格舒适：市中心贝尔维尤公园（Bellevue Downtown Park、10201 NE 4th St、距 Bellevue Square 步行 3 分钟）有永久卫生间、长椅、+ 草坪；与公园散步配对节以打断浏览。

Source来源: Downtown Bellevue Network · Bellevue Collection's July Lineup: Live Music, Arts Fair and Summer Dining Perks (Jul 13, 2026) + Bellevue Collection · Bellevue Arts Fair page

Sat周六July 25, 2026二〇二六年七月二十五日

Bellevue Botanical Garden · Free Guided Tour · Sat Jul 25 + Sun Jul 26 · 12 PM-1 PM · FREE · 12001 Main St, Bellevue — 45-min gentle walk led by trained docent; typically starts at the Shorts House; benches every 100 yards; restrooms on-site贝尔维尤植物园（Bellevue Botanical Garden）· 免费导览 · 7/25（周六）+ 7/26（周日）· 12:00-13:00 · 免费 · 12001 Main St、贝尔维尤 —— 45 分钟温和步行、受训导览员带领；通常在 Shorts House 出发；每 100 码有长椅；现场有卫生间

Free免费

📅 Sat Jul 25 + Sun Jul 26 · 12 PM-1 PMSat Jul 25 + Sun Jul 26 · 12 PM-1 PM

📍 Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue 98005 (meet at Shorts House)Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue 98005 (meet at Shorts House)

🗣 English (docents; occasionally Mandarin-speaking volunteer)英语（导览员；偶尔有普通话志愿者）

👥 Free drop-in · no signup · gentle 45-min walk免费入场 · 无需报名 · 温和 45 分钟步行

Every Saturday + Sunday at 12 PM · Bellevue Botanical Garden (12001 Main St) hosts a free 45-min guided walking tour led by a trained volunteer docent — meet at the Shorts House. Gentle paved paths, benches every 100 yards, restrooms on-site. Highlights this month: Perennial Border in full summer bloom, Rhododendron Glen finished but foliage still lush, Waterwise Garden shows drought-tolerant plants for Bellevue-yard inspiration. Free parking on-site. Perfect for a Saturday morning outing with visiting parents before a Crossroads Bellevue lunch.每周六 + 周日 12:00 · 贝尔维尤植物园（Bellevue Botanical Garden、12001 Main St）主办免费 45 分钟受训志愿导览员带领的走路导览 —— 在 Shorts House 集合。温和铺设小径、每 100 码有长椅、现场有卫生间。本月亮点：Perennial Border 多年生花境夏季盛开、Rhododendron Glen 杜鹃谷已过花期但叶仍茂盛、Waterwise Garden 节水花园展示贝尔维尤庭院灵感的耐旱植物。现场免费停车。适合带探亲父母周六上午外出、再去 Crossroads Bellevue 午餐。

What it is. Bellevue Botanical Garden is a 53-acre free public garden operated by the City of Bellevue + the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society. Every Sat + Sun at 12 PM · trained volunteer docents lead a free 45-min walking tour starting at the Shorts House (main visitor building) — no signup needed, just show up. Tour highlights rotate seasonally: mid-July features the Perennial Border in peak bloom + the Waterwise Garden's summer showcase of drought-tolerant plants suitable for Bellevue yards. The Garden d'Lights holiday light display in Nov-Jan is a separate ticketed event (mark calendar for later).活动本质：贝尔维尤植物园（Bellevue Botanical Garden）是由贝尔维尤市 + 贝尔维尤植物园协会（Bellevue Botanical Garden Society）运营的 53 英亩免费公共花园。每周六 + 周日 12:00 · 受训志愿导览员在 Shorts House（主访客建筑）带领免费 45 分钟走路导览 —— 无需报名、直接前往。导览亮点按季节轮换：7 月中旬特色 Perennial Border 多年生花境盛花 + Waterwise Garden 节水花园的夏季耐旱植物展示、适合贝尔维尤庭院。11 月至 1 月的 Garden d'Lights 节日灯展是独立收费活动（记下以后）。

How to actually go. LOCATION: 12001 Main St, Bellevue — 2 miles from Bellevue Downtown, at the end of Main St just past Wilburton. TRANSIT: Metro 271 bus from Downtown Bellevue to Wilburton P&R + walk 15 min; or 2 Line to Wilburton Station + walk 20 min (uphill on Main St, moderate slope). DRIVING: free parking on-site (main lot at Shorts House + overflow lot; both fill by 11:30 AM Sat-Sun); enter from Main St. RESTROOMS on-site at Shorts House + at the Aaron Education Center. ACCESSIBILITY: main paths are paved + gentle-graded; the Rhododendron Glen has short gravel stretches (skippable); benches every 100 yards along the Perennial Border + Peony Garden + Waterwise route. GROUP DYNAMICS: good with visiting parents, adult children, small grandchildren (strollers OK on main paths).如何实际前往：位置：12001 Main St、贝尔维尤 —— 距贝尔维尤市中心 2 英里、在 Main St 尽头刚过 Wilburton。交通：Metro 271 路巴士从贝尔维尤市中心至 Wilburton P&R + 步行 15 分钟；或 2 号线至 Wilburton 站 + 步行 20 分钟（Main St 上坡、中等坡度）。开车：现场免费停车（Shorts House 主停车场 + 溢出停车场；两者周六至周日 11:30 前满）；从 Main St 入。Shorts House 现场 + Aaron Education Center 有卫生间。无障碍：主路已铺 + 温和坡度；Rhododendron Glen 杜鹃谷有短段砾石（可跳过）；Perennial Border 多年生花境 + Peony Garden 芍药园 + Waterwise 节水路线每 100 码有长椅。群体动态：适合探亲父母、成年子女、小孙辈（婴儿车可在主路）。

Insider notes. (1) BEST DAY: Sat 12 PM tour typically has a smaller crowd + more Mandarin-speaking docent likelihood than Sun; Sun sometimes has the Chinese Garden Society volunteers who can offer Mandarin explanations if you ask. (2) COMBINE WITH: a Crossroads Bellevue lunch after the tour (10 min drive north); or a T&T Supermarket Bellevue trip (12 min south) for weekend produce. (3) THE PERENNIAL BORDER in mid-July is the peak-flower moment — 200+ species in a 275-yard sequence; photographers arrive at 10 AM for morning light. (4) BRING: comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, sun hat; the Waterwise Garden section is exposed to direct sun. (5) FREE MEMBER-EVENT ROTATION: BBG hosts free lectures + plant sales throughout summer; check bellevuebotanical.org for the July + August calendar. (6) DOG POLICY: dogs allowed on leash — good for elders who walk with a small dog.内幕说明：（一）最佳日：周六 12:00 导览通常比周日人群小 + 更可能有讲普通话的导览员；周日有时有中国花园协会志愿者可提供普通话讲解、若您询问。（二）配对：导览后 Crossroads Bellevue 午餐（北 10 分钟车程）；或 T&T 大统华贝尔维尤（南 12 分钟）周末农产品。（三）Perennial Border 多年生花境 7 月中旬是峰值花朵时刻 —— 275 码序列中 200+ 品种；摄影师 10:00 前到以晨光。（四）携带：舒适走鞋、水瓶、遮阳帽；Waterwise Garden 节水花园段有阳光直射。（五）免费会员活动轮换：BBG 全夏主办免费讲座 + 植物销售；查 bellevuebotanical.org 7 月 + 8 月日历。（六）狗政策：狗允许拴绳 —— 适合带小狗散步的长辈。

Source来源: Bellevue Botanical Garden (bellevuebotanical.org)

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★ Nordstrom Anniversary Sale · public access CONTINUES · Jul 18-Aug 9 · new-arrivals from fall collections at 30-40% off through Aug 9 then RETURN to regular price · Bellevue Square location (2nd + 3rd floors) opens at 10 AM; strong picks for gift shopping (grandkids, adult children); doorbuster prices on Nordstrom cashmere, coats, boots★ Nordstrom 周年庆销售 · 公众访问继续 · 7/18-8/9 · 新到秋季系列 7 折-6 折至 8/9、然后恢复正价 · Bellevue Square 店（2 + 3 楼）10:00 开门；礼品购物强选（孙辈、成年子女）；Nordstrom 羊绒、大衣、靴子有秒杀价

30-40% off Anniversary Sale pricing; item-specific周年庆定价 7 折-6 折；按商品

📅 Sat Jul 18 - Sun Aug 9 · public access (Cardmember early access ended Jul 17)Sat Jul 18 - Sun Aug 9 · public access (Cardmember early access ended Jul 17)

📍 Nordstrom Bellevue Square (575 Bellevue Square) — main store, 2nd + 3rd floorsNordstrom Bellevue Square (575 Bellevue Square) — main store, 2nd + 3rd floors

🗣 English (bilingual staff at Bellevue Square typical)英语（Bellevue Square 通常有双语员工）

👥 Public shopping · in-store + Nordstrom.com公众购物 · 店内 + Nordstrom.com

Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale (公众访问 phase Jul 18-Aug 9) is the year's best sale on premium adult-child + grandchild gift items — cashmere sweaters, wool coats, boots, workwear at 30-40% off new-arrival prices. Prices RETURN to regular pricing Aug 10 (higher than Anniversary). Best-value categories for Chinese-American families: (1) cashmere sweaters for adult daughters/daughters-in-law ($130-180 Anniversary → $240-320 regular); (2) leather boots for adult sons ($180-240 → $320-450); (3) Nordstrom-brand cashmere baby blankets for grandkid gifts. Skip: fragrance, cosmetics, luxury handbags (barely discounted). Bellevue Square location has typical bilingual staff; ask for the Anniversary catalog at any counter.Nordstrom 周年庆销售（公众访问阶段 7/18-8/9）是年度最优质的成年子女 + 孙辈礼品销售 —— 羊绒毛衣、羊毛大衣、靴子、职业装新到价的 7 折-6 折。价格 8/10 恢复正价（高于周年庆）。对华裔家庭最优性价比类别：（一）成年女儿／儿媳的羊绒毛衣（周年庆 $130-180 → 正价 $240-320）；（二）成年儿子的皮靴（$180-240 → $320-450）；（三）孙辈礼品的 Nordstrom 品牌羊绒婴儿毯。跳过：香水、化妆品、奢侈手袋（几无折扣）。Bellevue Square 店通常有双语员工；在任何柜台索要周年庆目录。

What + when ends. Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale (the year's biggest sale on premium new-arrivals) runs public phase Sat Jul 18 - Sun Aug 9 2026 — after Aug 9, all remaining items RETURN to regular pricing (which is typically 40-60% higher than Anniversary prices). Nordstrom Bellevue Square is the flagship location (575 Bellevue Square, main store, 2nd + 3rd floors); Bellevue Rack (Overlake) does NOT participate in Anniversary. Cardmember early access ended Jul 17; public access is now open.内容 + 何时结束：Nordstrom 周年庆销售（年度优质新品最大销售）公众阶段 2026 年 7/18（周六）- 8/9（周日）—— 8/9 后所有剩余商品恢复正价（通常比周年庆价高 40-60%）。Nordstrom Bellevue Square 店是旗舰位置（575 Bellevue Square、主店、2 + 3 楼）；Bellevue Rack（Overlake）不参加周年庆。持卡人早期访问 7/17 结束；公众访问现已开放。

What to actually buy (and what NOT). BEST VALUE: (1) Nordstrom-brand cashmere sweaters for adult daughters + daughters-in-law ($130-180 vs $240-320 regular) — the Anniversary run is the year's cheapest; (2) Vince, Theory, Rag & Bone wool coats ($280-450 vs $500-750); (3) leather boots (Sam Edelman, Frye, Blondo, Sorel — $180-240 Anniversary vs $320-450 regular); (4) baby blankets (Kickee Pants, Aden + Anais, Nordstrom cashmere — grandkid gifts); (5) Zella + Alo Yoga activewear for adult children ($40-60 Anniversary vs $70-98 regular). SKIP: (1) fragrance + cosmetics (usually 10-15% off only); (2) luxury handbags (Gucci, Prada — usually zero discount); (3) full-price jewelry ($100+ items rarely marked down meaningfully).实际买什么（+ 不买什么）：最优性价比：（一）成年女儿 + 儿媳的 Nordstrom 品牌羊绒毛衣（$130-180 对比正价 $240-320）—— 周年庆是年度最便宜；（二）Vince、Theory、Rag & Bone 羊毛大衣（$280-450 对比 $500-750）；（三）皮靴（Sam Edelman、Frye、Blondo、Sorel —— 周年庆 $180-240 对比正价 $320-450）；（四）婴儿毯（Kickee Pants、Aden + Anais、Nordstrom 羊绒 —— 孙辈礼品）；（五）成年子女的 Zella + Alo Yoga 运动装（$40-60 对比正价 $70-98）。跳过：（一）香水 + 化妆品（通常仅 9 折）；（二）奢侈手袋（Gucci、Prada —— 通常零折扣）；（三）正价珠宝（$100+ 品项很少显著降价）。

How to combine with a related errand. Bellevue Square is the natural cross-shop with Uwajimaya Bellevue (10 min drive north, weekly grocery), Whole Foods Bellevue (across the street from Uwajimaya), + T&T Supermarket Bellevue (12 min south for weekend Asian produce). Free 3-hour parking in Bellevue Collection garage; validate at any Bellevue Collection retailer for extended time. Reward: spend $30+ at any Bellevue Collection restaurant + get a FREE summer cooler bag through Jul 31 (Bellevue Collection Cooler Bag Giveaway).如何与相关差事配对：Bellevue Square 是与 Uwajimaya 贝尔维尤（北 10 分钟车程、每周杂货）、Whole Foods 贝尔维尤（Uwajimaya 街对面）、+ T&T 大统华贝尔维尤（南 12 分钟周末亚洲农产品）自然交叉购物。Bellevue Collection 停车库免费 3 小时；在任何 Bellevue Collection 商家验证以延长时间。奖励：在任何 Bellevue Collection 餐厅消费 $30+ 至 7/31 获免费夏季冷藏袋（Bellevue Collection Cooler Bag Giveaway 冷藏袋赠品）。

Source来源: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (nordstrom.com/anniversary-sale) + Bellevue Square in-store

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Costco Coupon Book preview · NEW August 2026 book VALID Mon Jul 27-Sun Aug 23 · books arrive in Bellevue Factoria warehouse mid-week Jul 23-24 · this week is BUFFER WEEK between books (no active book Jul 20-26) · plan: high-value laundry detergent + K-cup coffee + printer ink stock-up typically arrives in August bookCostco 优惠券册预览 · 新 2026 年 8 月册 VALID 有效 7/27（周一）-8/23（周日）· 优惠券册周中 7/23-24 到贝尔维尤 Factoria 仓库 · 本周是册间缓冲周（7/20-26 无有效册）· 计划：高价值洗衣液 + K-cup 咖啡 + 打印机墨盒囤货典型出现在 8 月册

Coupon savings typically $2-15/item优惠券节省典型 $2-15／件

📅 Mon Jul 27 - Sun Aug 23 · Costco warehouses + costco.comMon Jul 27 - Sun Aug 23 · Costco warehouses + costco.com

📍 Costco Bellevue Factoria (12550 SE 38th St) + all Costco locationsCostco Bellevue Factoria (12550 SE 38th St) + all Costco locations

🗣 English (Costco app has Chinese language option)英语（Costco 应用有中文选项）

👥 Costco members · book coupons auto-apply at registerCostco 会员 · 收银时优惠券自动应用

Costco's next monthly coupon book (August 2026 edition) is valid Mon Jul 27-Sun Aug 23. Books arrive in Bellevue Factoria warehouse mid-week Jul 23-24; the July book expired Sun Jul 19, so this week Jul 20-26 is a BUFFER WEEK — no active coupons except a few week-of ad-hoc digital-only offers. Plan: if you were going to stock up on laundry detergent, K-cup coffee, printer ink, or vitamins, WAIT until Mon Jul 27 when the August book activates. Typical August-book coupons for Chinese-American families: Kirkland laundry detergent $5 off, Starbucks K-cups $5 off, HP printer ink $10 off, Kirkland multivitamins $4 off, Duracell batteries $6 off. Mid-week evening (Wed-Thu 6-8 PM) is quietest at Factoria.Costco 下个月度优惠券册（2026 年 8 月版）有效期 7/27（周一）-8/23（周日）。优惠券册周中 7/23-24 到贝尔维尤 Factoria 仓库；7 月册 7/19（周日）过期、故本周 7/20-26 是缓冲周 —— 除少数当周临时数字-仅提供无活跃优惠券。计划：若您本要囤洗衣液、K-cup 咖啡、打印机墨盒、或维生素、等 7/27（周一）8 月册激活。对华裔家庭典型 8 月册优惠券：Kirkland 洗衣液 $5 减、Starbucks 星巴克 K-cups $5 减、HP 打印机墨盒 $10 减、Kirkland 多种维生素 $4 减、Duracell 电池 $6 减。周中傍晚（周三-周四 18:00-20:00）Factoria 最安静。

What + when ends. Costco's monthly Coupon Book (formerly 'Instant Rebate') rotates on ~30-day cycles; the July 2026 book expired Sun Jul 19 (close of business, 6 PM). The August 2026 book is valid Mon Jul 27 to Sun Aug 23. Physical books arrive at Bellevue Factoria warehouse mid-week Jul 23-24; you can also view the book preview on the Costco app + costco.com (login required). The 6-day gap Jul 20-26 is the ONLY dead-week between books each month — a few ad-hoc digital-only offers exist but don't stack.内容 + 何时结束：Costco 月度优惠券册（前称「Instant Rebate 即时返利」）按约 30 天周期轮换；2026 年 7 月册 7/19（周日）营业结束 18:00 过期。2026 年 8 月册有效期 7/27（周一）至 8/23（周日）。实体册周中 7/23-24 到贝尔维尤 Factoria 仓库；您亦可在 Costco 应用 + costco.com 查看册预览（需登录）。7/20-26 的 6 天间隙是每月册间唯一空周 —— 存在几个临时数字-仅提供但不叠加。

What to actually buy (and what NOT). BEST-VALUE recurring August items (based on historical monthly patterns; verify at the register): (1) Kirkland Signature Laundry Detergent (large jug) — typically $4-6 off; (2) Starbucks Pike Place K-Cups 72-count — typically $4-6 off; (3) HP + Canon printer ink combo packs — typically $8-12 off; (4) Kirkland Signature Adult Multivitamins — typically $3-5 off; (5) Duracell AA/AAA batteries family pack — typically $5-8 off; (6) Bounty paper towels — typically $2-4 off. WAIT (usually not in August book): winter coats, patio furniture, holiday decor (those come Oct-Dec books). SKIP (usually low or no savings): fresh produce, meat, seafood, bakery — Costco daily prices already competitive.实际买什么（+ 不买什么）：最优性价比 8 月常见品项（基于历史月度模式；结账时核实）：（一）Kirkland Signature 洗衣液（大罐）—— 典型 $4-6 减；（二）Starbucks 星巴克 Pike Place K-Cups 72 装 —— 典型 $4-6 减；（三）HP + Canon 打印机墨盒组合装 —— 典型 $8-12 减；（四）Kirkland Signature 成人多种维生素 —— 典型 $3-5 减；（五）Duracell AA／AAA 电池家庭装 —— 典型 $5-8 减；（六）Bounty 厨房纸 —— 典型 $2-4 减。等（通常 8 月册无）：冬季外套、庭院家具、节日装饰（这些在 10-12 月册）。跳过（通常低或零节省）：新鲜农产品、肉、海鲜、烘焙 —— Costco 日常价已具竞争力。

How to combine with a related errand. Costco Bellevue Factoria (12550 SE 38th St) pairs naturally with: (1) Costco Gas Station on-site — best-price gas in Bellevue, currently ~$0.20-0.40/gal cheaper than Chevron/76/Shell along Bellevue Way; (2) Trader Joe's Bellevue Factoria (5 min drive) for pantry basics + wine; (3) Bartell Drugs Factoria (3 min drive) for prescriptions + non-Costco toiletries. Best shopping windows: (a) Wed-Thu 6-8 PM (quiet, checkout <5 min); (b) Sat 8-9 AM (opens 9 AM, arrive by 8:45 AM for door-open); AVOID Sun 12-4 PM (waits 20-30 min at checkout).如何与相关差事配对：Costco 贝尔维尤 Factoria（12550 SE 38th St）与以下自然配对：（一）现场 Costco 加油站 —— 贝尔维尤最优价汽油、目前比沿 Bellevue Way 的 Chevron／76／Shell 便宜约 $0.20-0.40／加仑；（二）Trader Joe's 贝尔维尤 Factoria（5 分钟车程）供储藏基本品 + 葡萄酒；（三）Bartell Drugs Factoria（3 分钟车程）供处方药 + 非 Costco 洗漱用品。最佳购物窗口：（甲）周三-周四 18:00-20:00（安静、结账 <5 分钟）；（乙）周六 8:00-9:00（9:00 开门、8:45 前到候门开）；避免周日 12:00-16:00（结账等 20-30 分钟）。

Source来源: Costco (costco.com) + Costco Coupon Book July + August 2026 (in-warehouse + app preview)

Earning idea副业点子

★ NEW PLATFORM THIS WEEK · Meowtel — cat sitting for Bellevue/Eastside neighbors (meowtel.com) · $20-40/visit for 15-30 min drop-in visits (feed cat + refresh water + litter + brief play); typical earnings $200-600/month for 2-3 clients + weekly visits; low English requirement; no car needed if clients are walking distance; ideal for visiting moms with cat comfort★ 本周新平台 · Meowtel —— 为贝尔维尤／东区邻居猫托管（meowtel.com）· $20-40／次 15-30 分钟入户探访（喂猫 + 换水 + 猫砂 + 短玩）；典型收入 $200-600／月 2-3 位客户 + 每周探访；低英语要求；若客户在步行距离无需车；对与猫舒服的探亲妈妈理想

Free to join · Meowtel takes 15-20% cut; you keep 80-85%免费加入 · Meowtel 抽 15-20%；您留 80-85%

📅 Flexible · visits scheduled around client trips (typically 1-3 visits/day per client)Flexible · visits scheduled around client trips (typically 1-3 visits/day per client)

📍 Bellevue/Eastside neighborhoods · client homesBellevue/Eastside neighborhoods · client homes

🗣 Minimal English (messaging app for scheduling; grandkids/adult child can help set up profile)最少英语（预约用消息应用；孙辈／成年子女可帮设个人档案）

👥 Sign up at meowtel.com · background check required · complete Meowtel Cat Care Course (free, 45 min)在 meowtel.com 报名 · 需背景调查 · 完成 Meowtel 猫护理课程（免费、45 分钟）

Meowtel (meowtel.com) is a cat-sitting marketplace that connects local cat owners with vetted sitters for 15-30-minute drop-in visits ($20-40/visit) while owners travel. Bellevue + Eastside has strong demand (many tech workers with cats + frequent travel). Typical earnings: $200-600/month for a comfortable roster of 2-3 recurring clients + weekly visits. Requirements: background check ($30 one-time cost paid to Checkr) + free 45-min Cat Care Course + a completed profile. Low English requirement — cats don't talk, and Meowtel's in-app messaging works with text-to-Chinese translation. Ideal fit for visiting Chinese moms who like cats + want a light-effort earning channel that pairs with a walk in the neighborhood.Meowtel（meowtel.com）是猫托管市场、当主人出行时为本地猫主人与经审核的托管员匹配 15-30 分钟入户探访（$20-40／次）。贝尔维尤 + 东区需求强（许多科技工作者养猫 + 常出行）。典型收入：$200-600／月、稳定 2-3 位常客 + 每周探访。要求：背景调查（$30 一次性费用给 Checkr）+ 免费 45 分钟猫护理课程 + 完成的个人档案。低英语要求 —— 猫不说话、Meowtel 应用内消息适用带中文翻译文本。适合喜欢猫 + 想要与街区散步配对的低投入收入渠道的探亲华人妈妈。

What it is + typical earnings. Meowtel (founded 2015, headquartered in Seattle) is a cat-sitting-specific marketplace — think of it as 'Uber for cat sitters.' Local cat owners going on trips book you for 15-30-min drop-in visits: feed the cat, refresh water, scoop litter, spend a few minutes playing or brushing, send photo/video update to owner via app. Typical rates in Bellevue/Eastside: $20-25/visit for a 15-min visit, $30-40 for a 30-min visit, $8-12 upcharge for additional cats in the same household. Sitters typically do 1-3 visits/day per client (morning + evening); 2-3 recurring clients yields $200-600/month. Meowtel takes 15-20% commission; you keep 80-85%. First-year sitters average $180/month; established sitters (year 2+) with 5-star ratings + regular clients can earn $600-1,200/month.内容 + 典型收入：Meowtel（2015 年创立、总部西雅图）是猫托管专用市场 —— 想象为「猫托管员的 Uber」。出行的本地猫主人预约您 15-30 分钟入户探访：喂猫、换水、清猫砂、玩几分钟或梳毛、经应用发照片／视频更新给主人。贝尔维尤／东区典型费率：15 分钟探访 $20-25、30 分钟探访 $30-40、同户另加猫 $8-12 上调。托管员通常每客户每日 1-3 次探访（早 + 晚）；2-3 位常客产生 $200-600／月。Meowtel 抽 15-20% 佣金；您留 80-85%。第一年托管员平均 $180／月；有 5 星评级 + 稳定客户的成熟托管员（第 2+ 年）可月收 $600-1,200。

What you need to start. (1) SIGN UP at meowtel.com — takes 20 min; requires email + phone + address. (2) BACKGROUND CHECK via Checkr — $30 one-time cost paid by you; typically clears within 3 business days. (3) COMPLETE MEOWTEL CAT CARE COURSE — free, 45 min, in-app; covers medication administration + emergency protocols + client-communication basics. (4) BUILD PROFILE — upload 3-5 clear photos of yourself + write a short bio (grandkids or adult child can help translate if needed); mention any prior cat experience + Mandarin/Cantonese/other languages spoken. (5) FIRST VISIT — first 2-3 clients might book you at lower rate ($15-20/visit) to build reviews; accept these to build 5-star reputation. NO CAR NEEDED if you take clients within walking or bus distance from your home; many Bellevue Chinese-American sitters focus on their own neighborhood.开始需要什么：（一）在 meowtel.com 报名 —— 20 分钟；需邮件 + 电话 + 地址。（二）经 Checkr 背景调查 —— 您付 $30 一次性费用；通常 3 个工作日内通过。（三）完成 Meowtel 猫护理课程 —— 免费、45 分钟、应用内；涵盖给药 + 应急协议 + 客户沟通基础。（四）建个人档案 —— 上传 3-5 张自己清晰照片 + 写短简介（若需要孙辈或成年子女可帮翻译）；提及任何以前猫经验 + 会讲普通话／广东话／其他语言。（五）首次探访 —— 前 2-3 位客户可能按较低费率（$15-20／次）预约您以积累评价；接受这些以建 5 星声誉。若客户在步行或巴士距离内无需车；许多贝尔维尤华裔托管员专注自己街区。

Honest reality check. (1) FIRST-DOLLAR TIMING: expect 2-4 weeks from signup to first paid visit — background check + course completion take ~1 week; then finding + booking your first client takes another 1-3 weeks. (2) WHAT'S HARD: some cats are shy + hide during visits (you still get paid but it feels awkward); occasional medication administration (Meowtel course covers this + you can decline meds cases if uncomfortable); emergency situations (cat vomiting, escape, injury — rare but you're the first responder + need to call owner + emergency vet). (3) WHAT'S EASY: most visits are routine + calming; you get to spend time with cats without owning one; clients are typically friendly tech-worker households; payment is automatic via Meowtel weekly. (4) VISA CAVEAT: cat-sitting income IS US-taxable + affects visa status if you're on tourist visa (B-2); consult immigration attorney if not a permanent resident or US citizen; Meowtel does 1099 issue if you earn $600+/year. (5) NOT A FIT FOR: elders with severe cat allergies, elders who can't lift a small litter box, elders who can't reliably use a smartphone app for scheduling.诚实现实检查：（一）首美元时间：从报名到首个付费探访预计 2-4 周 —— 背景调查 + 课程完成约 1 周；然后找到 + 预约首位客户另 1-3 周。（二）难点：一些猫害羞 + 探访时躲藏（您仍获付款但感觉尴尬）；偶尔给药（Meowtel 课程涵盖 + 若不舒服可拒绝给药案）；紧急情况（猫呕吐、逃跑、受伤 —— 罕见但您是第一响应者 + 需致电主人 + 急诊兽医）。（三）易点：多数探访常规 + 安神；您可与猫共度时光而无需养一只；客户通常是友好的科技工作者家庭；经 Meowtel 每周自动付款。（四）签证注意：猫托管收入是美国应税 + 若您持旅游签证（B-2）影响签证状态；若非永久居民或美国公民请咨询移民律师；您每年收入 $600+ 时 Meowtel 发 1099 税表。（五）不适合：有严重猫过敏的长辈、不能提小猫砂盆的长辈、无法可靠使用智能手机应用预约的长辈。

Source来源: Meowtel (meowtel.com) + Meowtel Sitter Handbook

Earning idea副业点子

Rotation pick from earning pool · Shef.com — cook home-style Chinese meals for Bellevue/Eastside delivery ($15-30/meal · 2-8 meals/week to start · low English) · WA state Cottage Food + Shef onboarding required; typical monthly income $200-800 first 6 months收入池轮换选 · Shef.com —— 为贝尔维尤／东区送餐做家常中餐（$15-30／餐 · 起步 2-8 餐／周 · 低英语）· 需华州 Cottage Food 家庭食品法 + Shef 入驻；典型月收入前 6 个月 $200-800

Shef takes 15-30% commission; you keep 70-85%Shef 抽 15-30% 佣金；您留 70-85%

📅 Flexible · cook to weekly order schedule (typically Sun batch cook for Mon-Thu delivery)Flexible · cook to weekly order schedule (typically Sun batch cook for Mon-Thu delivery)

📍 Home kitchen · Shef delivers to customers in your zip-code radiusHome kitchen · Shef delivers to customers in your zip-code radius

🗣 Low English (Shef app + WeChat-style messaging with Shef support in Chinese available)低英语（Shef 应用 + 类微信消息、Shef 支持有中文可用）

👥 Free to apply at shef.com · Shef vets kitchen + food safety + insures the platform在 shef.com 免费申请 · Shef 审核厨房 + 食品安全 + 为平台上保险

Shef.com is the largest home-cooked-meal marketplace in the US + one of the most established Chinese-friendly earning platforms for visiting moms. You cook 2-8 batches per week of home-style Chinese meals (Sichuan hot pot base, Cantonese dim sum, Northern Chinese dumplings, Shanghainese red-braise, Taiwanese beef noodle — whatever region you cook well); Shef packages + delivers to Bellevue/Eastside customers via its driver network. Prices $15-30 per meal; monthly income first 6 months typically $200-800. Requirements: WA state Cottage Food Operation permit (or use Shef's commercial-kitchen partner) + Shef kitchen inspection + food handler card (~$10, 2-hour online course). Chinese-language application support available. WeChat groups of Shef Cooks in Seattle-Bellevue share tips + cover for each other during travel.Shef.com 是美国最大家庭烹饪餐食市场 + 探亲妈妈最成熟的中文友好收入平台之一。您每周做 2-8 批家常中餐（四川火锅底料、粤式饮茶、北方饺子、上海红烧、台湾牛肉面 —— 您做得好的任何地区）；Shef 通过司机网络包装 + 送至贝尔维尤／东区客户。价格每餐 $15-30；前 6 个月月收入典型 $200-800。要求：华州 Cottage Food Operation 家庭食品操作许可（或用 Shef 商业厨房合作伙伴）+ Shef 厨房检查 + 食品处理证（约 $10、2 小时在线课程）。中文申请支持可用。西雅图-贝尔维尤 Shef 厨师微信群分享技巧 + 出行时互相照应。

What it is + typical earnings. Shef.com (founded 2019, Series B in 2023, active in ~30 US metros) is a home-cooked-meal marketplace where you cook batches of your specialty dishes at home + Shef handles packaging, cold-chain, and delivery to customers via a gig-driver network. Pricing $15-30/meal typical for Chinese food (higher for premium items like dumplings + soup dumplings). Customers order via Shef app; you get 2-3 days notice on your weekly menu. First-year Shefs typically earn $200-600/month; established Shefs (year 2+) with regular customers can hit $800-1,500/month; top Shefs with 5-star ratings + steady weekly repeat orders reach $2,000+/month. Chinese-food category is one of the highest-demand on Shef in Bellevue/Eastside — Chinese-American tech families with dual-income + no time to cook are the core customer.内容 + 典型收入：Shef.com（2019 年创立、2023 年 B 轮融资、活跃于约 30 个美国大城市）是家庭烹饪餐食市场、您在家批量烹饪您的特色菜 + Shef 处理包装、冷链、+ 经零工司机网络送达客户。中餐典型定价每餐 $15-30（饺子 + 小笼包等优质品项更高）。客户经 Shef 应用订餐；您每周菜单提前 2-3 天获通知。第一年 Shef 厨师典型每月 $200-600；有稳定客户的成熟 Shef（第 2+ 年）可达 $800-1,500／月；有 5 星评级 + 稳定每周回头单的顶级 Shef 达 $2,000+／月。中餐类别是贝尔维尤／东区 Shef 上需求最高之一 —— 双职工 + 无时间烹饪的华裔科技家庭是核心客户。

What you need to start. (1) APPLY at shef.com — free; upload 3-5 photos of your best dishes + describe your regional specialty; approval typically 2-3 weeks. (2) WA STATE COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION PERMIT — required for baked goods + shelf-stable items; but for hot-prepared meals Shef requires you to use a commercial kitchen — Shef partners with commissary kitchens in Seattle-Bellevue where you can rent time ($15-25/hour). (3) FOOD HANDLER CARD — WA state requirement; ~$10 + 2-hour online course at wa.foodworkercard.wa.gov; renewable every 2-3 years. (4) SHEF KITCHEN INSPECTION — Shef will visit your home (or commissary) to inspect equipment, storage, sanitation; typically approved in one visit. (5) SET WEEKLY MENU — start with 3-4 signature dishes; expand as you learn what sells. Ingredients: buy at T&T + Uwajimaya (both Bellevue) + 99 Ranch (Kirkland) for authentic ingredients.开始需要什么：（一）在 shef.com 免费申请；上传 3-5 张您最好菜品照片 + 描述您的地区特色；审批典型 2-3 周。（二）华州 Cottage Food Operation 家庭食品操作许可 —— 烘焙品 + 常温品所需；但对热制餐食 Shef 要求您用商业厨房 —— Shef 与西雅图-贝尔维尤商业厨房合作、您可租时段（$15-25／小时）。（三）食品处理证 —— 华州要求；约 $10 + 2 小时在线课程在 wa.foodworkercard.wa.gov；每 2-3 年更新。（四）Shef 厨房检查 —— Shef 将访问您家（或商业厨房）检查设备、储存、卫生；通常一次访问即批准。（五）设周菜单 —— 从 3-4 道招牌菜开始；随您了解畅销扩展。食材：在 T&T 大统华 + Uwajimaya（两者贝尔维尤）+ 99 Ranch 大华（柯克兰）买正宗食材。

Honest reality check. (1) FIRST-DOLLAR TIMING: 4-8 weeks from application to first paid meal — application review + inspection + permits take time. (2) WHAT'S HARD: standing for 4-6 hours to batch-cook 20-40 meals in a Sunday session is physically demanding; commissary-kitchen rental cuts into margins ($15-25/hour + $60-100/session cost); handling customer complaints about spice level or portion size in English requires patience or WeChat translation. (3) WHAT'S EASY: cooking is what you know; Shef provides packaging + delivery; customers who love Chinese food are your target market + generally forgiving. (4) CHINESE-SPEAKING SHEF SUPPORT: Shef has Mandarin-speaking onboarding staff; Bellevue-area Shef Cooks WeChat group is active (ask Shef to introduce). (5) VISA CAVEAT: home-cooking income is US-taxable + affects visa status if on tourist visa (B-2); consult immigration attorney if not permanent resident or citizen; Shef issues 1099 if you earn $600+/year. (6) NOT A FIT FOR: elders with severe standing/back limits, elders in condo/apt with kitchen too small, elders who can't reliably follow food-safety temperature rules.诚实现实检查：（一）首美元时间：从申请到首个付费餐 4-8 周 —— 申请审查 + 检查 + 许可耗时。（二）难点：周日一次站 4-6 小时批做 20-40 餐体力要求高；商业厨房租金削减利润率（$15-25／小时 + 每次 $60-100 成本）；用英语处理客户对辣度或分量投诉需耐心或微信翻译。（三）易点：烹饪是您所擅长；Shef 提供包装 + 送货；喜爱中餐的客户是您的目标市场 + 通常宽容。（四）中文 Shef 支持：Shef 有讲普通话入驻员工；贝尔维尤区 Shef 厨师微信群活跃（请 Shef 介绍）。（五）签证注意：家庭烹饪收入是美国应税 + 若您持旅游签证（B-2）影响签证状态；若非永久居民或公民请咨询移民律师；您每年收入 $600+ 时 Shef 发 1099 税表。（六）不适合：站立／背部严重受限的长辈、公寓／单元房厨房过小的长辈、无法可靠遵循食品安全温度规则的长辈。

Source来源: Shef (shef.com)

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