Upcoming Events – May and June 2009
Foster Produce & Corn Maze: Tons of spring and summertime fun on the farm. A hay maze for the kids, berries and other produce for picking. | 9am-6pm, Friday, May 1 – October 31| Foster’s Produce and Corn Maze, Arlington | For more info: 360-435-5095 or www.fosterscornmaze.com
Photo Exhibit: Come view or purchase quality photography from regional photographers. | SeaTac City Hall | May 5 – 28 | Exhibit hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm | For more info: www.ci.seatac.wa.us
Northwest Boys Choir Concert Tribute: NW Boys Choir joined by the Seattle Symphony, will perform a variety of songs from their CD recording. | Foster Performing Arts Center | May 29 at 7 pm | For more info: www.ci.tukwila.wa.us
Seattle International Film Festival: Come and join the country’s biggest celebration of the cinema | Thursday, May 21 – Jun 14 | McCaw Hall Seattle Center’s Theater District, 321 Mercer St. at 3rd Ave. | For more info: www.siff.net
Hooked On Fishing: Federal Way’s 22nd annual Hooked On Fishing event at Steel Lake Park; with casting contest, fish Weigh-in, and sandcastle building contest.| May 30 from 7 a m – noon| For more info: www.cityoffederalway.com
Soundview Arts Festival 2009: Celebrate the Soundview Arts Festival, featuring art exhibitions, international food, live performances, games and prizes, arts and crafts for all ages. | 11 am-3 pm, Saturday May 30 | Soundview School, 6515 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood, WA 98036 | For more info: 245-778-8572 or www.soundview.org
West Seattle Rock & Gem Show: “Amazing Earth” theater, educational exhibit, beautiful rock and mineral displays, hourly door prizes. Kids are especially welcome! | 10 am-5 pm, Saturday, May 30 – May 31 | Alki Masonic Temple, 4736 40th Ave. Seattle, WA 98106 | For more info: 206-764-9566
Chinese Cultural Festival: Discover 5,000 years of history. Explore the rich traditions of China’s graceful dance, music and much more! | Friday, May 30 | Seattle Center House | For more info: www.seattlecenter.com
Cash Flow Planning: Join the workshop on how to plan and manage your cash flow for your business! This workshop is free to businesses located in Tacoma. | Wednesday, June 10 | For more info to register: www.eventbrite.com
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Highline
3 pm Saturday, June 13 – 8:30 am Sunday, June 14
Highline Memorial Stadium
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity where teams of people will camp out on the field at Highline Stadium and take turns walking or running around the track. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length, to represent that cancer patients battle the disease 24 hours a day. Teams can be made up of family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors who have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness. No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Relay. Register your team today at
www.relayforlife.org/highlinewa.
Burien Town Square Dedication Celebration: Grand Opening Celebration for Burien Town Square | Celebration includes guest speakers, art display, entertainment and refreshments | June 12 from 10 am – 2 pm | Town Square public plaza in front of City Hall/Library | For more info: www.burienwa.gov
Missoula Children’s Theater: “Princess and the Pea” | Saturday, June 27 at 1 pm and 5 pm at Shoreline Center | Tickets $6 all seats | For more info: www.shorelinearts.info
Short Hair Wednesdays: Dog owners come and get your dog bathed for as low as $9.99 | Petco, Federal Way, 31419 Pacific Hwy. S. | For more info: 253-838-1906
Kewpie Turns 100!: The Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art is celebrating Kewpie’s 100th birthday with a special exhibit featuring everything Kewpie. | April 15 – August 8 | Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm | Cost is $5-$8. | Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, Bellevue | For more info: 425-455-1116 or www.dollart.com
Auburn Kid’s Day: A free day of fun for kids! | Includes entertainment, inflatables, mini golf, a balloon artist, arts and crafts, big trucks from the city on display and more. | Fri. June 19th, 11am-4pm | Game Farm Park, Auburn | For more info: www.auburnwa.gov
Burien Strawberry and Arts Festival: Annual event. | Performances for kids, a family art jam, skateboard competition entertainment and a Father’s Day car show and strawberry shortcake for sale. | Sat. June 20th 10am-6pm, Sunday June 21st 10am-5pm | 146th Southwest & Fourth Ave. S., Burien | For more info: www.burienwa.gov
Willy Wonka Jr.: Federal Way’s Friendship Theatre presents Willy Wonka Jr. | Thurs. June 18th-21st, 7pm & Sun. 2pm | Knutzen Family Theatre | For more info: www.cityoffederalway.com
Beach Naturalists- Burien/Des Moines: Explore the beach at low tide with beach naturalists. Look for amazing critters on the sand, and how to treat them with respect. | June 20-22nd | Sat. 9am-noon, Sun & Mon. 10am-1pm, Tues. 10am-2pm | Seahurst Park, Burien and Des Moines Beach Park, Des Moines | For more info: www.seattleaquarium.org
BMX Face for Life for Leukemia & Lymphoma: Profits to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Those who have been affected by Leukemia and Lymphoma directly or by family members are welcome to attend a fun day. Age 3 and up welcome. If you would like to race please register ahead (fee $20) | North SeaTac BMX Park | Sun. June 21st, 3-6:30pm | For more info: www.seatacbmx.org