At a Glance Upcoming events and deals
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The Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) has more than 30 years of activity and involvement in protecting native plants. The small group of individuals who assembled at the Pacific Science Center in 1976 has now grown to nearly 1800 members with eleven active chapters throughout Washington.
To join the WPNS, use the membership form. The form may printed and mailed with your dues check, or submitted online (see the form for payment options, including online credit card payments).
Membership benefits include Field trips to admire, study and photograph wildflowers and plant communities. There are also volunteer opportunities to help restore habitats, conduct native plant inventories, and monitor rare plant populations, and much more.
The oil disaster in the Gulf is a national tragedy. But here’s a chance to do something about it—right in your own kitchen. Invite your friends over for a Gumbo for the Gulf party. Gumbo for the Gulf is a chance for us to come together to build awareness about the oil spill, raise funds for Gulf families and our ongoing work, and enjoy great food with friends.
Here’s how it works:
When you sign up here to host a Gumbo for the Gulf party, you get everything you need—recipes from New Orleans chefs John Besh and Susan Spicer, and information about the Gulf disaster and ways to get involved.
At your party, ask your friends to chip in with a contribution to respond to the tragedy in the Gulf. Half of the contribution will go to helping Gulf families, to make sure they get immediate aid and that their voices are heard in Washington, D.C. The other half will help fund the ongoing work of Environment America, to hold BP accountable for every cent of the clean up and to prevent a disaster like this from ever happening again.
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.
The premier chocolate event in the Northwest, the Seattle Luxury Chocolate Salon is for chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts–a place where you can taste and experience the finest in artisan, gourmet, and premium chocolate by chocolatiers and culinary artisans from around the world. The Seattle Salon runs Sunday, July 11, 2010 (Bastille Day Weekend) from 11:00am-5:00pm at the Bell Harbor Conference Center. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door. Children under 6 are Free and Children, 6 to 12 are $10. Salon Entry includes all chocolate & confection tastings, and demos.
Seattle International Beer Festival (SIB) is and OVER THE TOP beer festival, celebrating the world’s most legendary brewing styles and the nations that made them famous. Come taste over 150 world-class beers from more than 15 countries. Cost is $25 AT GATE. $5 for non-drinkers (includes free N/A bevs). Ticket price includes the following goodies.
Entry includes SIB glass & 10 beer tickets
More tickets available for $1 each
All beers are 4oz. servings
Beers cost 1 to 6 tickets, depending on how much it costs us.
Prices are NOT based on rarity.
There are dozens of 1 ticket beers. Usually over 50.
Hours
Friday July 2 12pm-10pm
Saturday July 3 12pm-10pm
Sunday July 4 12pm-9pm
Here’s how to enjoy all that beer and save a buck or more:
$20 ADVANCE PURCHASE when you buy tickets online
Volunteer at SIB and get free beer.
Experience what life would be like to live downtown at the Market Foundation’s Spaces for Urban Living: Downtown Home Tour. Homes in the self-guided walking tour are selected because of architectural or interior design interest, including art, use of space, and the ways that the homes reflect the personalities of the residents. From funky to chic, all the homes are distinctive.
The 2010 tour features homes in buildings located within walking distance of the Pike Place Market, including Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue, The Watermark, The Grand Pacific and the Market’s Livingston Baker Building.
Purchase tickets online by Friday, June 25th (by 1pm) to receive the Early Bird discount. Cost of advance tickets: $25.
There are several bicycle clubs in and around Seattle, with membership beginning as low as $15 per year and that offer rides and other benefits of interests to bicyclists.
Redmond Cycling Club is a group of individuals joined together for inspiration, camaraderie, and enjoyment through challenging cycling. Membership is $15 for individuals/families.
Cascade Bicycle Club is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington and serves more than 13,000 members in the Puget Sound bicycling community. The mission of CBC is to Create a Better Community through Bicycling. Memberships start as low as $35 for individuals.
Cyclists of Greater Seattle (C.O.G.S.) is a Seattle Area cycling club with great rides, fun people and social events. Single membership $16.
Evergreen Tandem Club is for riders of tandem bikes. Membership is $25 / tandem team
Since 1975 Pike & Western Wine Shop has been proudly serving wine drinkers from near and far shopping at Pike Place Market. The philosophy of the store is old fashioned. They write all of the in-store reviews, don’t assign points, and drink what they sell. They love turning you on to a wine–whether it’s a good, cheap red for Tuesday night’s pasta or something special for your cellar.
Pike & Western Wine Shop always has a nice range of Hot Buys, featuring deliciously drinkable wines for a steal.
The 5th Avenue offers patrons who are 25 years old and younger, day-of-show tickets for only $20 to select performances.
May 25 – Jun 13: Candide, delectably rare musical treat, this operetta is part sophisticated social commentary, part screwball period comedy!
For more information about eligible performances, go to 5th Avenue special offers or call 206.625.1900 / 888.5TH.4TIX. Tickets must be purchased in person at the box office on the day of the show and are offered on a best seats available basis. Limit one ticket per person with valid ID. Cash purchases only.
Explore the beautiful Mercer Slough Nature Park by water! Bellevue Park Rangers lead this 3-hour canoe trip from Enatai Beach Park. You’ll see how this amazing ecosystem functions as you travel into the heart of Mercer Slough Nature Park, a 320 acre wetland. Discover the multiple benefits derived from the City of Bellevue’s second largest park. With a little luck you may catch a glimpse of the otters, herons, turtles and other wildlife of Mercer Slough.
Pre-registration is required. Cost: $12 (Bellevue resident); $14 (Non- Bellevue resident). Offered every Saturday, May – September (except August 8th) from 9:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Enatai Beach Park. Please dress for the weather. For more information: (425) 452-7225.
Trips continue rain or shine. Trips may be cancelled in the case of high winds and/or waves.
Basic safety talk, paddling demonstration, and equipment provided. Paddling experience is not required, but desired. Participants paddle the entire distance of 4 miles (approx. 3 hours).
Up to 3 people per canoe. The weight capacity of each canoe is 550 lbs.
Children and youth must have at least 1 adult present for every 2 children or youth.
Children must be 5 years old to participate. Coast Guard approved life jackets must be provided by parents for children weighing less than 35 lbs.
Enatai Beach Park, 3519 108th Ave SE, Bellevue. Offered by the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, 1625 118th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98005. 425-452-2565
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