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Free emergency preparedness classes at Seattle libraries Sept-Nov 2010

Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) is offered at various libraries throughout the City to help residents and neighborhoods become better prepared for disasters. This interactive and informative program teaches simple steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! Free, no registration needed.

SNAP is offered by the Seattle Office of Emergency Management in partnership with the community to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. For a schedule of classes and other preparedness activities, see the Seattle Emergency Management calendar.

Upcoming SNAP emergency preparedness classes for Fall 2010 (PDF):

  • Central Branch Library, 1000 4th Ave., 98104, Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 6:30-7:45pm
  • Fremont Branch Library, 731 N. 35th St., 98103, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 6:30-7:45pm
  • Capitol Hill Branch Library, 425 Harvard Ave. E., 98102, Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 10:30am-Noon
  • Lake City Branch Library, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 98125, Thursday, October 21, 2010, 6:30-7:45pm
  • Southwest Branch Library, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 98126, Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 10:30am-Noon
  • 2-for-1 Seattle Fall Wedding Expo tickets

    Bridal Shows allow you to see several wedding professionals in one place, gather ideas for your wedding, pick up literature, book services, and spend a few minutes talking with the wedding professionals who will ultimately make your wedding day a success.

    Tickets to the Seattle Fall Wedding Expo are $15.00. Buy your tickets now and receive 2 for the price of 1! The Seattle Fall Wedding Expo runs August 28-29, 2010 at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109.

    Free wheelchair ramps built for disabled low-income homeowners in King and Snohomish counties

    Rampathon, a program of the Master Builders Care Foundation and the Remodelors Council, builds free wheelchair ramps for disabled low-income homeowners in King and Snohomish counties. Since 1993, Master Builders Association members have built more than 200 free wheelchair ramps for community neighbors in need.

    For more information visit the Master Builders website or contact the Master Builders Care Foundation at (425) 451-7920.

    Spa specials last Tuesday at Spa Noir

    Every month Spa Noir hosts Last Tuesday, which coincidentally, occurs on the last tuesday of each month. Spa Noir is located at 2120 2nd Ave. Seattle 98121. 206.448.7600

    Enjoy champagne and chocolates while treating yourself to the wonderful specials that are offered on this evening only, beginning at just $15.

    SpaFinder Deal Days means you can enjoy spa treatments for just $50 March 8-14

    SpaFinder Deal Days are a weeklong event during which participating spas nationwide offer 50-minute treatments for just $50 each. You will be able to choose a sampling of a variety of treatments, like a mini facial and mini massage or a manicure and pedicure combination, or full 50-minute treatments such as facial, massage, pedicure, or body treatment. Spas with medical treatments will be offering laser hair removal, and dental spas will be offering teeth whitening.

    Just visit SpaFinder.com/dealdays and register for Deal Days alerts and information.

    Free tax preparation assistance and services from volunteer-run AARP Tax-Aide

    AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service. It is available to taxpayers with low- and moderate-incomes and gives special attention to people age 60 and older.

    The AARP Tax-Aide program is offered at approximately 6,500 locations nationwide from late January/early February until April 15. AARP Tax-Aide pn-site tax preparation help is found in senior centers, libraries, community centers, and at other convenient locations. Electronic filing (e-filing) is offered at most sites, with no charge to the taxpayer.

    Free, year-round on-line tax assistance is also offered via the Web. This service allows taxpayers to pose questions to online volunteers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the comfort of home. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/taxaide.

    50% off hair and spa services at Studio 904 in Seattle and Mercer Island

    Studio 904 Hair Design and Spa offers 50% off all services (except perms) for first time clients with coupon presented at time of purchase.

    Locations:
    Pioneer Square: 401 1st Ave S. Seattle, WA 98104 tel: 206.626.0904
    Mercer Island: 3041 78th Ave S.E. Mercer Island, WA 98040 tel: 206.232.3393