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What better way to celebrate the summer (finally!) than to sip your favorite beverage as you enjoy live jazz and
signature appetizers from Wild Ginger in front of an outdoor fireplace? All that and more begins Thursday, June 24 when The Shops at The Bravern hosts Wild Summer Nights, including live music and appetizers from Wild Ginger from 5:30 to 7:30 every Thursday evening through September 16. And while you're having fun, you'll also be doing good: All ticket proceeds directly benefit Hopelink and the local families they serve. For more information go to http://www.thebravern.com/events/wild-summer-nights.
Join Scholastic Journey for an evening of wine tasting, hor d'oeuvres and fun raffles at EB Foote Winery on September 17th 2010 from 7:30 - 9:30pm. YOU can make a difference! Scholastic Journey provides impoverished children in developing countries with basic school supplies and uniforms enabling children the opportunity to attend school. Current projects are taking place in Eastern Bali, Indonesia. Wine tasting tickets are $20 each and include six tastes of wine at the award winning, EB Foote Winery located in Burien, Washington. Additional glasses of wine will be available for $5 each cash only. Tickets available at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118841 DRIVING DIRECTIONS Take the Burien/SeaTac Airport/SR 518 West exit from Interstate 5 or Interstate 405 south. Go to the light at First Avenue South and turn left. At SW 153rd Street, turn right. The winery is halfway up the block on the left, in the cellar of the retail strip mall. Access the winery via the fenced stairway. Parking is available near the stairway. Handicapped parking is available in the alley behind the building with direct access to the winery. WINERY ADDRESS 127 SW 153rd St., lower level Burien, WA 98166 NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted. Scholastic Journey 2701 California Ave SW #278 Seattle, WA 98116 www.scholasticjourney.orgadmin@scholasticjourney.org
The Sickle Cell Walk is a fundraiser to benefit the Metropolitan Seattle Sickle Cell Task Force (a 501c3) The MSSCTF is a non profit organization whose focus is educating the community in regards to Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait. The money raised will benefit our outreacheducational programs, Sickle Cell camp and our scholarship fund that helps local people with Sickle Cell attend college. For more information click here.
Register today for the Tacoma Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk and help raise public awareness and vital research funding to fight lung cancer, the number one cancer killer in Washington. All proceeds benefit the National Lung Cancer Partnership, a group of leading doctors, researchers, patient advocates, and lung cancer survivors who are working together to improve treatments for lung cancer patients. For more information and to register please visit freetobreathe.org.
The 2nd annual DoggieStock will be held at Centennial Fields, in Snoqualmie. All proceeds from this event are donated to Valley Animal Partners, which provide spay and neuter services to pets of low income families. It kicks off at 11am with a DoggieWalk through Snoqualmie valley $15 entry. There will be four bands playing throughout the day, dog search and rescue demos, obedience demos and an agility team. For the adults a beer garden, food vendors, pet related booth and non profits there to educate the crowd. Pet adoption groups will be available as well as a mobile vet for questions, general care, shots and micro-chipping. The Doggie Olympics are back! Peanut butter licking and hot dog bobbing, as well as a canine costume contest. Be creative! Bring your kids, friends and family and come join us for a day of tails and music. Dogs need to be licensed and non-aggressive, on leash and owners need to pick up after their furry friends. Bags will be provided. For more information click here.
Celebrate the dynamic Latin history and culture by sponsoring the Seattle Fiestas Patrias Festival presented by Sea Mar Community Health Centers and the Seattle Center Foundation. From the Latin beats of mariachi to the vibrant colors of traditional dresses, this annual event is a feast for the senses. The two-day, family-friendly event is attended by over 20,000 guests and is packed with live Latin music, delicious food, a traditional cultural fashion show, health fair, and activities for the kids. This years festival, planned for Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19 at Seattle Center and in Seattle's South Park neighborhood, marks the bicentennial independence of several Latin American countries. Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is the largest community health center network in western Washington. Since 1978, Sea Mar has been committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive health and human services to diverse communities. It has been collaborating with Seattle Center Fest series since 2007 and has been hosting Fiestas Patrias since 1995. More information about the festival can be found online at www.seattlefiestaspatrias.com.
Join Climate Ride California to Support Climate and Energy Solutions -- September 21-25, 2010The nation's largest environmental charity bike ride and climate conference on wheels comes to California! Climate Ride California, this September 21-25, 2010, is a fully supported tour along the spectacular Northern California Coast from Eureka to San Francisco. The tour is 5 days, 320 miles and includes stunning rides through the Redwoods and Wine Country. This fundraising ride is the first multi-day bike tour to support non-profits working on environmental and bicycle advocacy issues. Registration includes your own personal fundraising web page, training/logistical support and access to a nationwide network of Climate Riders. The ride includes a cycling jersey, campsites, luggage transfer, road support (all hybrid, electric or veggie-powered!), meals, bike mechanics, bike guides and a nightly expert speaker series. Registration is $75 and each rider fundraises $2400 to participate. The ride is open to 200 cyclists. Proceeds support Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Green America and 1Sky. Don't miss the first bike tour to raise awareness of clean energy, the climate crisis and pedal power! Register online today at www.climateride.org.
