Entries Tagged as 'Around Seattle'

Upcoming Events - April & May 2008

Burien

  • Clean Sweep 2008 - Get your group together and clean up your neighborhood and the community. | Sign in at the Fire Station #2 downtown Burien on 8th SW 151st Street. | Saturday, April 26th | 8 am to 1 pm

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  • “Swing Into Spring” Celebration | Saturday, May 3rd | Olde Burien | Live Music by Rachel Greenspan  11 am to 3 pm at the Seahurst Art Gallery | Live Music By Val dDvereauz  3 pm at Miss Kitty’s

  • “Junque Sale” | May 17, 2008 at 902 SW 152nd In the “Heart” of Historic Olde Burien.  Proceeds to  fund Olde Burien Merchant’s Association’s activities

Renton

  • Paws to Read - Children can improve their reading skills by reading to a specially trained dog as their audience. Registration is required as space is limited. | Renton Main Library, 100 Mill Ave. S. | Saturday, April 5 | 2 pm to 3 pm

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  • Swan Lake Performance by Evergreen City Ballet | Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. 2nd St. | Friday, April 11 | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm  
  • American Roots Music | Adults- $3, children under 7- $1 | Renton History Museum, 235 Mill Ave. S. | Saturday, April 12 | 11 am to 12 pm 

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  • Piazza Renton Spring Festival | Poker Run & Arts Unlimited Gallery | Piazza Park S. 3rd St. - between Logan & Burnett Ave. | Saturday, April 19 | 12 pm to 5 pm

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  • Community Garage Sale | Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway | Saturday, April 26 | 9 am to 1 pm

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  • Biz School - A full day of classes and lunch for just $15. | Technology Resource Center, Renton Technical College | May 10, 2008 | 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

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SeaTac

  • Recycling Collection & Food Drive | Tyee High School, 4424 S. 188th St.| Saturday, April 12 | 9 am to 3 pm 

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  • Yard Debris Collection | Tyee High School, 4425 S. 188th St. | Saturday, April 26 | 9 am to 3 pm

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Tukwila

  • Annual Tukwila Backyard Wildlife Fair | Tukwila Community Center - 12424 42nd Ave. S. - Tukwila | Saturday, May 10 | 9am to 5pm

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Des Moines

  • Evening with the Artists - Waterfront Mural Sneak Peek | Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th St. | Friday, April 11 | Reception is free to the public from 7 pm to 9 pm | For more info contact (206)870-6527
  • Michael Nicolella Concert | Highline Community College Performing Arts Center | Tuesday, April 29 | 7:30 pm | For more info contact (206)870-6582
  • Business Website Strategy - Experts share what a good business website really is so you can get better results from yours.  This class is designed for business owners and marketing staff. | $69.00 |
    Highline Community College Center for Extended Learning, Main Campus, Bldg 99, Rm 132 | Wednesday, May 21 | 9 am to 12 pm

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Federal Way

Alki Kayak Tours Offers Adventure and Views

Alki Kayak ToursWhether you are looking to enjoy Alki Beach and its spectacular view of downtown Seattle, Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains from the land or water, Alki Kayak Tours has something to offer.  Walk up to the Seacrest Boathouse located at Alki Crab and Fish (1660 Harbor Avenue SW Seattle, WA 98126) to secure kayak tours, kayak classes or inline skate, bicycle, skateboard or fishing boat rentals.

Alki Kayak Tours provides five featured tours, offered daily, prices ranging from $39-$199.  

  • Alki Lighthouse Sea Kayak Tour takes you to Seattle’s historic lighthouse at Alki Point as well as to Elliot Bay.  
  • Duwamish River Birding and Wildlife Tour is available when heavy winds are present and features Seattle’s river life including otters, bald eagles, heron, salmon and so forth.  
  • Seattle Sunset Sea Kayak Tour begins two hours before sunset and is a great romantic adventure which features an unforgettable Seattle skyline! 
  • Blake Island Overnight Kayak Tour is the ultimate Alki Kayak tour which includes kayaking along Alki Beach and across the Puget Sound to Blake Island, hiking through Blake Island’s beautiful forests and an all inclusive camping experience.  
  • In addition to these tours, Alki Kayak offers custom tours for family getaways, wedding parties, youth groups or businesses.

Alki Kayak ToursKayak lessons are available on Thursday nights for basic instruction or Wednesday nights for more advanced training such as how to cartwheel your kayak and self rescue.

In addition to kayak tours, Alki Kayak provides rentals of kayaks, inline skates, skateboards, bicycles and fishing boats.

To learn more about Alki Kayak Tours, visit their website at www.kayakalki.com.