Beginning in September, the Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. NE, will host First Friday Coffee Chats, informal discussions with guest speakers, followed by questions from the audience. The chats will be held from 10-11 a.m. in the center’s fireplace lounge and free refreshments will be sponsored by Merrill Gardens.

The first chat, on Sept. 4, will feature Mayor John Marchione, sharing his vision for Redmond’s future.

On Oct. 2, Redmond’s Assistant Police Chief Larry Gainer and Commander Shari Shovlin will explain how the department keeps citizens safe and how Redmond measures up against other cities’ crime rates.

On Nov. 6, Bill Campbell, director of public works for the city, will explain the standards and criteria for construction for Redmond.

And on Dec. 4, Colleen Kelly, human services manager, will talk about standing up for people in hard times, to help reduce or end homelessness and improve the health of all in the community.

For more information, call (425) 556-2347 or e-mail Wanda Sweeney at wsweeney@redmond.gov.