Wednesday, March 26, 2003 - 12:00 a.m. Pacific
 

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Baby-boomer Bellevue's turning the Big 5-0
And like many who reach that significant milestone, it's looking back fondly at its youth, eyeing what's to come and getting ready to p-a-a-r-ty. As Bellevue celebrates 50 years of cityhood, this Seattle Times special section is doing something similar: gee-whizzing over some surprising history, peeking at the future and highlighting what the city has to offer today.

Fledgling city with a sense of destiny
Bellevue was still a town of fields, forests and gravel roads when it incorporated in 1953. It was also a city vibrating with a sense of destiny. [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
How the Bellevue years go by
A timeline from 1900 to 2002. [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
Some who shaped Bellevue
Dozens of individuals helped shape the city of Bellevue over the past half-dozen decades.  [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
Bellevue today: a city still in the making
A half-century after incorporation, Bellevue has already been transformed from a country town with dirt roads to a city of more than 110,000. Yet it's still a city in the making.  [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
Much more than roadside attractions
Whether you want to show off the city to out-of-town guests or just have fun with your own family, here are some don't-miss Bellevue attractions — many with interesting history behind them. [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
If you're in the neighborhood...
Bellevue's neighborhoods are a diverse mix of downtown condos, wooded enclaves, new developments and mature communities.  [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
With a fine eye and ear for the arts
Bellevue residents have a long history of supporting visual and performing arts.  [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
The great outdoors within a city
From biking to boating, skating to swimming, options for the actively inclined are scattered throughout the city.  [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
City's malls have faces all their own
Bellevue's three major shopping centers have grown to reflect the communities surrounding them with services, restaurants and shopping catered to each area's demographic flavor.  [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
Bellevue schools keep their cutting edge
The Bellevue School District, long considered among the best in the state, has managed to keep its edge through budget cuts and demographic changes...  [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
A college for the community
Bellevue Community College serves as an intellectual center of the community. [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
Always a head for business
Progressive moves early on were signs of what the city would become: the Eastside's economic center.  [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
Volunteers: the lifeblood of a community
Looking for ways to feel more connected to your community? Here's a selection of opportunities available.  [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
Who to call to get things done
Here are some key resources and contacts to help you connect with the city and its services.  [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]
 
Bellevue calendar of events
Here are highlights of annual activities and festivals in the city.  [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]  
 
50th Celebrations
Bellevue will mark its 50th birthday with a yearlong celebration of the city's history and future. [12:00 a.m. Mar. 26, 2003]
 

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