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Country's top skateboarders at new skate plaza Friday Posted: Monday, May 12, 2008
The country's top pro and amateur skateboarders will participate in contests and give demonstrations Friday at the opening celebration for the new Highland Center Skate Plaza, 3:30 to 10 p.m.
Elected officials expected to be on hand include Bellevue Deputy Mayor Claudia Balducci, Bellevue City Councilwoman Patsy Bonincontri and state representatives Ross Hunter and Judy Clibborn. One of the officials has volunteered to provide a surprise demonstration.
The Highland Skate Plaza, a 12,000-square-foot, lighted plaza featuring "street skating" elements including curbs, rails, stairs and "Jersey barriers," complements the 14-year-old indoor Bellevue Skate Park at the same location. Highland Park is at 14224 NE Bel-Red Road.