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December and January Events

Celebrate the Holidays with Locomotion

What: Winter Train and Village at Seattle Center’s Winterfest. You are invited to take your turn conducting the winter train around the holiday village. A free event, with a suggested donation of $2.

When: Open through the month of December all the way through 4pm on December 24th. 10:30am – 12 noon, 1pm – 2:30pm and 3:30pm – 5:30pm daily.

Where: Seattle Center

Go to: http://www.seattlecenter.com/winterfest/#Winter

 

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Zoolights

What: Enjoy the zoo, covered in decorations and holiday lights (standard admission rates apply).

When: December 21st through January first, 5:00pm (December 24th Excluded).

Where: Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.

Go to:http://calendar.thenewstribune.com/tacoma-wa/events/show/220339765-zoolights#storylink=cpy

 

Ice Sculpting

What: Watch expert ice sculpting artists create works of art.

When: December 24th and 31st. Noon to 2:00pm.

Where: Seattle Center, Outside of Fisher Pavilion.

Go to: http://www.seattlecenter.com/winterfest/#Ice

 

Ugly Sweater Night

What: Put on your worst holiday sweater and get a $1 discount on admission to the Tacoma Art Museum.

When: December 23rd, 10:00am – 5:00pm.

Where: Tacoma Art Museum

Go to:http://www.voiceplaces.com/ugly-sweater-night-seattle-1663261-e/

 

Seahawks vs. 49ers

What: Watch the Seahawks butt heads with their division rivals the 49ers. A Seahawks victory would keep their playoff hopes alive.

When: Saturday, December 24th at 1:15pm(pt)

Where: Century Link field

Go to:http://www.seahawks.com/schedule/season-schedule.html

 

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Federal Way Tree Recycling

What: Free Christmas Tree pickup for residents of Federal Way. Simply place the tree by the curb (remove all decorations, no trees with coatings or fireproofing are accepted).

When: 7:00am, December 26th – January 6th

Where: Federal Way curbsides (residents only).

Go to:http://www.cityoffederalway.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=368&month=12&year=2011&day=21&calType=0

 

New Year’s Fireworks

What: Celebrate the beginning of 2012 by enjoying the view of the professional fireworks show launched from Seattle’s iconic space needle.

When: December 31st, Countdown to the new year in the moments approaching midnight and watch the fireworks start at 12 O’clock.

Where: Visible from downtown Seattle, or local news stations.

 

Polar Bear Dip

What: Kick off the New Year with a jump into the chilly waters of Lake Washington.

When: January 1, 11:00am

Where: Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

Go to:http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=6150

 

Ice Fest

Day Trip to Leavenworth’s IceFest

What: Join other winter enthusiasts on a trip to Leavenworth’s IceFest. Enjoy a full day of winter activities in beautiful and festive Leavenworth. Transportation costs $40 – $50.

When: Saturday January 14th. Bus departs at 8:00am and starts the return trip at 6:00pm.

Where: Bus departs from Hwy 512 Park N Ride, Lakewood, WA

Go to:http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/198251

 

Empty Bowls

What: Buy a hand crafted bowl and enjoy a nice meal, all while doing something good for the community. Admission is a minimum $15 donation for adults and $10 for children. Proceeds go to the Highline Food Bank and White Center Food Bank.

When: Friday January 28th, 11:00am-2:00pm & 4:00-8:00pm

Where: Burien Community Center

Go to:http://www.burienwa.gov/index.aspx?NID=840

Upcoming Events November/December

Christmas Crafts
Holiday Bazaar

What: Start your holiday shopping at the SeaTac community center’s market event with over 70 vendors with thoughtfully made hand crafted items and treats.

When: November 5th 9am – 3pm

Where: SeaTac Community Center

http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=1968

 

The Art of Pancakes Fundraiser

What: A pancake art competition and pancake breakfast. Only $3 per person.

When: November 19, 9:30am – 12pm

Where: Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/ravennaecksteincc.htm

 

Seattle Turkey Trot

What: Thanksgiving celebratory 5k run

When: November 24th, 9am-12pm

Where: The run starts at 32nd Ave. NW & 85th Street.

http://www.seattleturkeytrot.org/

 

Point Defiance Zoolights

What: Evening holiday light displays in the Point Defiance Zoo. $7 – $15.50.

When: November 25th – Jan 1st. 5-9pm

Where: Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma

http://www.pdza.org/page.php?id=435

 

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Macy’s Holiday Parade

What: Macy’s Annual Holiday Parade

When: November 25th, 8:45 – 10:30am

Where: Downtown Seattle

http://www.macys.com/parade

 

Clam Lights Opening Night

What: An annual viewing of holiday decorations and lights along Coulon Beach Park.

When: December 2nd, 5pm to 9pm

Where: Coulon Beach, Lake Washington Bldvd. N.

 
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K9 Candy Cane 5k Run & Walk

What: A holiday themed run that is fun for you and your dog.

When: December 4th, 9am to 5pm

Where: Renton Community Center

http://www.buduracing.com/events_detail.php?e=570

 

25th Annual Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition

What: A caroling competition between 40 teams.

When: December 2nd, 5 – 8:45pm

Where: Westlake Plaza

http://pikemarketseniorcenter.giving.officelive.com/figgypudding.aspx

 
Boat Lights
Chet Gibson Lighted Boat Parade

What: A parade of light decorated boats around the lake.

When: December 9th and 10th 6 – 9pm

Where: Lake Union and Lake Washington

http://www.queencity.org/event/lighted-boat-parade-0

 

Santa Runs Tacoma

What: Join in on the Tacoma Christmas fun run. Dress up for the Christmas character costume contest for the run.

When: December 17th, 9am -12pm

Where: Dock Street Landing, Tacoma WA

http://www.santarunstacoma.com/index.html

 

September/October Upcoming Events

Talk like a Pirate Day

What: Pirate themed activities and games. Children 10 and under dressed as a pirate can enter free of charge.

When: September 18th and 19th

Where: Seattle Children’s Museum

http://www.thechildrensmuseum.org/international-talk-like-a-pirate-day

 

Farmers Market

Kent Farmers Market – Closing Day

What: Try some wonderful fresh produce at the last day of the Kent Farmers Market.

Where: Town Square Plaza – Kent

When: September 24th, 10am – 2pm

http://www.kentfarmersmarket.com/

 

Italian Festival at Seattle Center

What: Celebrate Italian culture with tasty Italian food, dancing, games and other entertainment.

When: September 24th

Where: Seattle Center

http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/event_detail.aspx?eid=319546

 

Last Mariners Game of the Season

What: Mariners vs. Athletics

When: September 28th

Where: Safeco Field, Seattle

http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=sea

 

SeaTac Photography Exhibit

What: See the photographs of local photographers on exhibition and available for sale.

Where: SeaTac City Hall on first and third floors.

When: October 3rd – 28th, 8:30am – 5pm

http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=16&recordid=967

 

Renton Film Frenzy

Renton Film Frenzy

What: A 50 hour film making competition

When: October 7th – 9th, registration closes October 1st

Where: Renton Civic Center

http://www.rentonfilmfrenzy.com/

 

Renton Fall Harvest Festival

What: Enjoy Renton’s best food and entertainment during the fall harvest.

When: October 8th, 10am – 4pm

Where: The Renton Piazza

http://www.piazzarenton.com/

 

Burien Brat Trot

What: 5k and family races followed by food, entertainment and kids’ activities. Costumes are encouraged.

When: October 9th. The 5k race starts at 1pm and the family race starts at 1:40pm. Online registration is available through October 7th and on-site registration will be available the day of the race.

Where: The 5k race starts in the heart of Olde Burien and the family race starts at Lake Burien Park.

http://www.burienbrattrot.com/

Night of the Pumpkin

Burien Night of the Pumpkin

What: Kid’s carnival with Music, dancing, Face Painting, Games and more. $4 per child

Where: Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW

When: October 21st, 6:30pm-9pm

http://www.burienwa.gov/Documentview.aspx?DID=1786

 

Des Moines Chili Cook-Off

What: Sample some fantastic chili and watch the city of Des Moines culinary competition.

Where: Des Moines Farmers Market

When: October 29th, 10am – 2pm

http://www.desmoinesmail.com/webPDF/newsletter/citycurrents.pdf

 

Upcoming Events June/July 2011

Burien Carnival Days
What: Enjoy rides and play games in this family fun event connected to the Burien Strawberry Festival.
Where: SW 152nd St. Downtown Burien
When: June 16-19 | Th & F 3pm to close; Sat & Sun 11am to close
Go to: http://www.discoverburien.com/events/

Burien Strawberry Festival
What: Check out local artists, listen to live music and eat plenty of strawberry shortcake.
Where: Burien Town Square Park
When: June 18 & 19 starting at 10 am
Go to: http://www.burienstrawberryfestival.org/

Kent International Festival
Street Fair or Festival, Summer FunWhat: Enjoy performances from cultures around the world as well as craft booths and delicious authentic cuisine.
Where: Town Square Plaza
When: June 18 | 10am-6pm
Go to: http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/content.aspx?id=15248

SeaTac International Festival
What: This annual festival features a cultural village, arts and crafts vendors and amazing food stalls.
Where: Angel Lake Park
When: June 25 10am-8pm and June 26 10 am-5pm
Go to: http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=495

Kent Cornucopia Days Street Fair
What: Featuring 600 vendors from around the country, great food, handcrafted items, and commercial vendors.
Where: Downtown Kent
When: July 8-9
Go to: http://www.kcdays.com/index.htm

Pioneer Square Fire Festival
What:  This festival promises to be loads of fun with antique fire trucks and police cars and fun family activites for all ages.
Where: Occidental Square Park
When: July 9 | 11 am-5 pm
Go to: http://www.lastresortfd.org/Fire_Festival-09.htm

Seafair Pirates Landing
What: Kick off the start of Seafair by watching the famed Seafair Pirates  make their yearly beach landing.
Where: Alki Beach
When:  July 9 | Vendors open at 9:30, the pirates land around noon.
Go to: http://www.seafair.com/AnEvent.aspx?ID=4&SecID=889

West Seattle Hi-Yu Festival
FestivalWhat: Intertwined with Seafair events the West Seattle Hi-Yu festival is well known for it’s parade and features events throughout the month of July.
Where: West Seattle
When: Many events throughout July 2011
Go to: http://www.hiyu.com/

Mercer Island Summer Celebration
What:  This years festival features a medieval theme compelte with jousting nights, horses and sword fights!
Where: Mercerdale Park
When: July 9-10 | 10 am-5 pm
Go to: http://www.mercergov.org/sectionindex.asp?sectionid=61

Chinatown-International District Dragon Fest
What: With plenty of food and entertainment there’s sure to be something for everyone!
Where: Hing Hay Park
When: July 9-10 | 12-8 pm/12-6pm
Go to: http://www.cidbia.org/events/chinatown-id-dragon-fest-2011

White Center Jubilee Days
What:  The street fair, carnival and fireworks spell out summer!
Where: Downtown Kent
When: July 13-17
Go to: http://www.jubileedays.org/

Kirkland Uncorked
What:  A regional showcase of art, food and wine on the picturesque shores of Lake Washington.
Where: The Promenade in downtown Kirkland
When: July 15-17
Go to: http://www.kirklanduncorked.com/

Bite of Seattle
What: Fun events, good food, and you can even meet the cooks!
Where: Seattle Center
When: July 15-17 | Fri & Sat 11 am-9 pm, Sun 11 am- 8pm
Go to: http://www.comcastbiteofseattle.com

SWKCC July Networking Breakfast
What:  Monthly meeting for local businesses to network and socialize over breakfast
Where: Great American Casino
When: July 20 | 7am
Go to: http://swkingcowa.usachamber.com/custom2.asp?pagename=calendar&a=view&eid=55730

Renton River Days
What:  A multi-day family festival celebrating community pride.
Where: Liberty Park
When: July 22-24
Go to: http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=1138

A Great Local Blend

Coffee House Wall website screenshotSeattle is known for its coffee, its music, and its technology. One of the best places to see them all at once is in local coffee shops, where those colorful walls of event posters show what entertainment is happening at the moment. From indie bands to classical ballet, from summer festivals to Broadway musicals, coffee house poster walls present the choices in a beautiful, easy-to-read way. It was only a matter of time before someone sat down and said, “These walls are awesome, but how incredible would it be to put that wall online?” Al Scott, an ambitious Seattle entrepreneur, has done it with an amazing website called CoffeeHouseWall.com.

The posters zoom onto a 3-dimension wall that you can scroll through, just as if you were standing in front of a poster display. But it does more: clicking the poster link takes you directly to the website of the event, so you can read more and buy tickets. We’ve used the site and its elegant simplicity and beauty make it incredibly easy to use — far more intuitive than event listings. What’s more, the site lets you select categories of entertainment – music, theater, readings, festivals – and see only the posters for those kinds of events.

If you’re putting on a show or exhibit, or your band is playing an upcoming gig, CoffeeHouseWall.com is a great way to get the word out. A newspaper listing or display ad reaches a large audience, but how many of them are interested in your rock concert? Coffee houses are great places to put up posters, but the exposure is limited. Typical online listings lack luster, with small pictures and not much description. CoffeeHouseWall.com puts your poster in front of an audience that’s looking for your kind of entertainment. Posting is as easy as sending in the jpeg file. CoffeeHouseWall.com has the visual pull you get by plastering a wall with your posters, and it has exposure simply unattainable with a physical location.

Next time you’re looking for things to do in the Seattle area, or looking to get your show more exposure, check out CoffeeHouseWall.com and see the best that Seattle has to offer.

Upcoming Events May/June 2011

Seattle Cheese Festival
What: Come enjoy cheese and wine tasting, cheese seminars and a grilled cheese sandwich contest.
Where: Pike Place Market
When : May14-15
Go to: http://www.seattlecheesefestival.com

Seattle International Film Festival
CheeseWhat: Check out this years hottest independent films  at this years SIFF.
Where: Various theaters around Seattle
When: May 19 – June 12
Go to: http://www.siff.net/index.aspx

Vikingfest
What: A weekend of fun celebrating Poulsbo’s Norwegian heritage.
Where: Poulsbo
When: May 20-22
Go to: http://www.vikingfest.org

Queen Victorias Birthday
What: Join reinactors in festivities to celebrate the Queen’s birthday.
Where: Fort Nisqually, Point Defiance Park
When: May 21| 11-5 pm
Go to: http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=1033

University District Street Fair
Street FairWhat: Check out hundreds of stalls and local street entertainment in this yearly festival
Where: University District
When: May 21-22
Go to: http://www.udistrictchamber.org/StreetFair/index.html

Seattle Folklife Festival
What: Expand your knowledge of world cultures at the 40th annual festival.
Where: Seattle Center
When: May 27-30
Go to: http://www.nwfolklifefestival.org/

Kent International Festival
What: Enjoy performances from cultures around the world as well as craft booths and delicious authentic cuisine.
Where: Town Square Plaza
When: June 18 | 10am-6pm
Go to: http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/content.aspx?id=15248

Burien Strawberry Festival
What: Check out local artists, listen to live music and eat plenty of strawberry shortcake.
Where: Burien Town Square Park
When: June 18 & 19 starting at 10 am
Go to: http://www.burienstrawberryfestival.org/

SeaTac International Festival
What: This annual festival features a cultural village, arts and crafts vendors and amazing food stalls.
Where: Angel Lake Park
When: June 25 10am-8pm and June 26 10 am-5pm
Go to: http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=495

Upcoming Events April/May

Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination
What: See props from the movies and take part in interactive displays.
Where: Pacific Science Center
When: Running now through May 8
Go to: http://www.pacsci.org/starwars/

Whirlygig
What: Two weeks of incredible fun for kids featuring inflatables, face-painting and more.
Where: Seattle Center Fisher Pavillion
When : April 8 – April 24
Go to: http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/detail.asp?EV_EventNum=23

Anacortes Spring Wine Festival
What: See props from the movies and take part in interactive displays.
Where: Pacific Science Center
When: April 9 |  12:00 to 4:30 pm
Go to: http://www.anacortes.org/springwinefest_2010/index.cfm

Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt
Easter EggsWhat: Bring your kids for an “egg-cellent” pancake breakfast, pictures with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt for 1-11 year olds.
Where: Burien Community Center
When: April 11
Time: Pancake Breakfast-9:00-10:45 am; Egg Hunt 11 am
Go to: http://www.b-townblog.com/tag/burien-community-center/

Puyallup Spring Fair
Spring FairWhat: Come ride the rides, eat delicious fair food and befriend a farm animal or two while taking in free entertainment at the Spring Fair.
Where: Puyallup Fairgrounds
When: April14-17 | Th: 2-10 pm; F & S: 10 am-10 pm; Su: 10 am- 8 pm
Go to:http://www.thefair.com/spring-fair/

Music Northwest Concert Series
What: Presenting chamber music masterpieces.
Where: Olympic Hall Auditorium
When: April 16 | 7:30 pm
Go to: http://www.southseattle.edu/calendar/calmain.htm#mar

Museum First Thursdays
What: Admission is FREE the first thursday of every month at participation museums
Where: The Burke Museum, EMP, SAM, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Museum of Flight, Museum of History and Industry, Wing Luke Asian Art Museum, Northwest AFrican American Museum, Henry Art Gallery
When: First Thursday of each month | Designated hours(see websites)
Go to: http://www.yelp.com/topic/seattle-free-first-thursday-museums

International Children’s Festival
What: A week filled with free crafts and activities for kids of all ages showcasing cultures from around the world.
Where: Seattle Center Fisher Pavillion
When: May 10-14
Where: The Broadway Center for the Performing Arts in Tacoma
When:  May 16
Go to: http://giantmagnet.org/international-childrens-festival/

Seattle Cheese Festival
What: Come enjoy cheese and wine tasting, cheese seminars and a grilled cheese sandwich contest.
Where: Pike Place Market
When : May14-15
Go to: http://www.seattlecheesefestival.com/

Seattle International Film Festival
What: Check out this years hottest independent films  at this years SIFF.
Where: Various theaters around Seattle
When: May 19 – June 12
Go to: http://www.siff.net/index.aspx

Vikingfest
What: A weekend of fun celebrating Poulsbo’s Norwegian heritage.
Where: Poulsbo
When: May 20-22
Go to: http://www.vikingfest.org

Queen Victorias Birthday
What: Join reinactors in festivities to celebrate the Queen’s birthday.
Where: Fort Nisqually, Point Defiance Park
When: May 21| 11-5 pm
Go to: http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=1033

University District Street Fair
What: Check out hundreds of stalls and local street entertainment in this yearly festival
Where: University District
When: May 21-22
Go to: http://www.udistrictchamber.org/StreetFair/index.html

Upcoming Events for March/April

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – Green River Community College
What: Come see the Broadway musical version of Mark Twain’s immortal novel set in 1840.
Where: Heavier Than Air Family Theater
When: March 18,19,20,25,26 | 7 pm
Go to: http://www.heavierthanair.com/

Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival
What: Annual festival featuring a pancake breakfast, clam chowder cook off, shovel decorating contest and of course a clam dig and food and craft vendors.
Where: Ocean Shores Convention Center
When: Saturday |March 19th | 7am
Go to: http://www.oceanshores.org/clams.html

White Center Art Walk
What: Come celebrate Art and Food in White Center!
Where: Dream Gallery
When: March 19 | 6pm
Go to: http://www.seattleartists.com/main/calendar/display_event.asp?ID=2360

Children doing art

Childrens Museum of Tacoma 25th Birthday Celebration
What: Come help celebrate our 25th birthday with a special party on the 25th of every month!
Where: Tacoma Childrens Museum
When: March 25 | 10 am – 5 pm
Go to: http://www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org/

Spring Best of the Northwest Art and Fine Craft Show
What: More than 100 talented artists will be selling their work ranging from garden art to jewelry, paintings to metal sculptures.
Where: Sandpoint – Magnuson Park Hanger 30
When: March 26 | 10 am – 6 pm
Go to: http://www.nwartalliance.com/

Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival 2011
What: Learn the game GO, play with Japanese toys and participate in a tea ceremony demonstration, while you explore Seattle’s deep connections with Japan and celebrate the beauty of spring.
Where: Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion
When: April 1-3 | 10 am
Go to: http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/festal/detail.asp?EV_EventNum=4

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
What: Come admire a rainbow of tulips in this world renowned festival’s 28th year
Where: Mount Vernon Washington
When: April 1-30
Go to: http://www.tulipfestival.org/site

Family Festival Presented by Target
What: Enjoy the first Saturday in April with a Pan-Asian family festival to welcome in spring and explore the artwork of the contemporary Chinese painter Wang Huaiqing.
Where: Seattle Asian Art Museum
When: April 2 | 11 am – 2 pm
Go to: http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/calendar/eventDetail.asp?eventID=21253&month=3&day=2&year=2011&sxID=&WHEN=

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Daffodil Festival Parade
What: Consisting of approximately 40 floats and over 80 other entries, the Grand Floral Street Parade  travels through the four cities of Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting.
Where: Sumner, Puyallup, Orting, Tacoma.  See website for location in each city.
When: April 9 | Varies depending on city.  See website.
Go to: http://www.daffodilfestival.net/Daffodil_Parades/DaffodilParadeCover.htm

Music Northwest Concert Series
What: Presenting chamber music masterpieces.
Where: Olympic Hall Auditorium
When: April 16 | 7:30 pm
Go to: http://www.southseattle.edu/calendar/calmain.htm#mar

Spring Fair

Puyallup Spring Fair
What: Come ride the rides, eat delicious fair food and befriend a farm animal or two while taking in free entertainment at the Spring Fair.
Where: Puyallup Fairgrounds
When: April14-17 | Th: 2-10 pm; F & S: 10 am-10 pm; Su: 10 am- 8 pm
Go to:http://www.thefair.com/spring-fair/

Upcoming Events January to mid-February 2011

Group Health Ice Arena

What:  This years Group Health Ice Arena is bigger than ever.  Come enjoy this fun winter activity for the whole family.  $10 admission includes skate rental and food concessions are available on site.

Where: Bellevue’s Downtown Park

When: Now through January 9th, 2011

Go to:  http://www.magicseason.com/


Winter Market at Proctor Farmers Market

What:  Every second Saturday of the Proctor Farmer Market off season will be a winter market.  Lots of vendors will offer items such as cheese, meats, vegetables and fruit, honey, fresh bread, seafood and more.  Admission is free.

Where: Tacoma, WA at Proctors Farmers Market

When:  Saturday, Jan. 8th and Feb. 12th | 10am-1pm

Go to:  http://www.proctorfarmersmarket.com/


snow activities28th Annual Bavarian Ice Festival

What:  Fun and games for the whole family as you enjoy the beautiful wintery scenery Leavenworth has to offer.  Play in the snow, enjoy live entertainment, fireworks and all kinds of snow activities.

Where:  Leavenworth, WA | Downtown Leavenworth, Ski Hill

When:  January 15th & 16th, 2011

Go to:  http://www.leavenworth.org/


Free Indoor Walking

What:  Start the New Year with better health in mind.  Free indoor walking for all hosted by Kent’s ShoWare Center and Kent4Health.  Kids and strollers welcome on the lower concourse.  No pets other than service dogs please.

Where:  Downtown Kent ShoWare Center

When:  Mondays from 9:am-11am | Now through February 28, 2011 ( excludes holidays)

Go to:  http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/


“Empty Bowls” Fundraiser to Fight Hunger

What: Join us for a meal and help fight hunger in our community!

Cost: $15 (minimum) Adult Donation
$10 (minimum) Child Donation

Where:  Burien Community Center

When:  Friday, January, 28
Lunch served 11:00am – 2:00 pm
Dinner Served 4:00 – 8:00 pm

Go to:  http://www.burienwa.gov


Harry Potter: The Exhibition

What: For all you Harry Potter fans, this exhibition will offer more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the films to be on display, as well as some hands on activities.

Where: Seattle’s Pacific Science Center

When: Now through January 30th, 2011

Go to:  http://www.pacsci.org/harrypotter/


Washington Sportsmen’s Show

What:  The Washington Sportsmen’s Show & Sport Fishing Boat Show is here again.  You’ll find things for any outdoor enthusiast from hunting to fishing, boating and camping.

Where:  Western Washington Puyallup Fair Grounds

When:  Wed.-Sun. | January 26th-30th, 2011

Go to: http://otshows.com/shows/wss/


America’s Largest Antique and Collectible Show

vintage antiques & collectiblesWhat:  For over 32 years, Palmer/Wirfs brings the best collectibles and antiques to bring buyers and sellers together.  With hundreds and hundreds of booths to look through, you’ll find anything from vintage toys, estate jewelry, furniture and so much more.

Where: Western Washington Puyallup Fair Grounds in the Americraft ShowPlex

When: February 5th and 6th | Sat. 9am-6pm | Sun. 10am-5pm

Go to:  http://www.palmerwirfs.com/


taste wine and chocolateWine and Chocolate Festival

What:  Join the city of Enumclaw for the 3rd annual wine and chocolate festival.  Sip wines and taste delicious chocolates with other goodies and shopping.

Where:  Enumclaw Expo Center

When:  February 4th and 5th, 2011 | Friday 4pm-10pm | Saturday 12pm-10pm

Go to:  http://www.enumclawchocolatefestival.com/


Valentine’s Day Dash

What: Seattle’s 5K run and walk around Green Lake Park where you may run or walk as an individual or part of a two-person team.

Where:  Green Lake Park, Seattle WA ( next to Green Lake Crew House and big cement Aqua Theatre grandstands)

When:  Saturday, February 12th, 2011 | Registration begins at 8am | Race starts at 9:30am

Go to: http://www.promotionevents.com/

A NW holiday tradition: The Argosy Christmas Ship

The Argosy Christmas Ship has been a Northwest tradition for 61 years.  Every holiday season it brings joy to more than 45 western Washington communities through 20 minute performances by different choirs and singing groups.

Argosy Christmas Ship

Beginning November 27, on Lake Union, the ship will sail nightly to different locations on Lake Washington, Lake Union and around Puget Sound.  Hundreds will watch and listen from shore as they stand around bonfires sipping hot chocolate, while others will get a little closer to the action by cruising on the Christmas ship itself or by decking their personal boat with Christmas lights and joining in the parade.  Whichever location you choose, the 2010 Christmas Ship performances are sure to bring holiday cheer to everyone who listens.

To get  more information on dates, bonfire locations and sailing prices you can visit the Argosy Christmas Ship website.

Holiday Lights at Viewpoint at Redondo

Holiday  lights are an inviting attraction. As winter days get shorter we can enjoy such lights for a longer time.

Nobody complains that there are too many lights in our neighborhood. Rather we pout that there aren’t more lights to decorate.  

While  driving along Redondo Beach in the day time offers spectacular scenery, in the night time itleads to  a winter wonderland. Due to our current economic downturn some people are reticent to light up their houses and celebrate the season. However, the Viewpoint at Redondo residents are still faithful to the season. They decorate their houses with hundreds of lights. Each house has some kind of theme – some proclaim  a miracle such as the  birth of Jesus through a nativity scene or the extension of light through a star of David or menorah and others share jolly Christmas  kid-friendly figures like Santa Claus, snowmen, gingerbread houses, choo choo trains and, of course, reindeers. (There’s even a Grinch at one.)

You will also see a canned food drive placed by someone who cares about people in need–especially during this holiday season. Some nights a family sells hot beverages to raise money for good causes. What a great way to teach our children to share their love for the community.

One year I remember our family attempted to drive through a fancy light display that was more than 10-miles away. They charged per vehicle at that time. We were pretty close to the area, but had to turn around because of traffic. We were so disappointed and ended up coming back to the simple but brilliant display at Viewpoint. Whether you walk around or drive along, you would feel as if you are in a winter wonderland. So, bundle up the family and indulge in Christmas spirit, right here in South King County. You will feel the spirit of Advent as you slowly drive or walk the circle. It’s a homey, comfortable feeling, regardless of how you get here or where you come from.

Viewpoint at Redondo displays its lights free of charge, daily, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. They started December 1st and will continue through New Year’s. The neighborhood can be reached from the North by driving along Redondo Beach Drive until it becomes 1st Avenue South. Then turning left on South 300th Pl. From the South, simply take 1st Avenue South, and turn right on the same street. The price is right, the spirit is right, and how often do we see a dedication to  the holiday  that is quaint, rather than garish and commercial? Kudos to a neighborhood that annually captures the humble, yet brilliant spirit of the season!

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