Enter to win 4 seats (with one parking pass) in the Seattle Seahawks 12th Man Suite Sweepstakes

Seattle Seahawks fans have long been the team’s “12th MAN”. Honoring their fervent support, the Seahawks have designated one Executive Suite as the 12th MAN suite, to be offered to selected ticket holders for each of the Seahawks preseason, regular season, and playoff home games. Each of the selected winners will be awarded 4 seats to the “12th Man” Suite with one free parking pass. These lucky fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the view from the suite as well as access to Club Lounges throughout the stadium.

  • Drawings will be held approximately two weeks prior to each preseason and regular season home game, and five days prior to each playoff home game.
  • Winners for each game will be selected from eligible ticket holders who have registered for the drawing at www.seahawks.com, or at the stadium on game day.

For more information or to enter visit www.seahawks.com/promotions/2010/12th-seahawks-suite-sweepstakes.html

Free Friday General admission to 2011 Blue Angels and Albert Lee Cup Hydroplane Races

Every year, spectators line the beaches of Lake Washington, soak in the Northwest sun and catch Seafair, a specatular show on the water with the Albert Lee Cup featuring the world’s fastest boats, the Unlimited Hydroplanes. In addition, the Boeing Air Show marks the culmination of the six-week festival and features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

  • FREE General Admission is available on Friday, August 5, 2011 to see the Albert Lee Cup qualifying Hydroplane Races and the Boeing Air Show.

2011 Seafair ticket prices

  • Friday, August 5 – FREE General Admission. Guided pit tours are also free on Friday and Saturday with your $10 paid pit pass from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 6 – General Admission tickets $10-30: Seniors $10, Adult $20 Advance/$30 Gate, Youth $10 Advance/Gate, Military with ID FREE and Military Family Member with ID $10, Group $15 (must include a group of 10+ and only available online, advance). Guided pit tours are also free on Friday and Saturday with your $10 paid pit pass from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 7 – SEAFAIR SUNDAY – CHAMPIONSHIP General Admission tickets $10-30. Seniors $10, Adult $25 Advance/$30 Gate, Youth $10 Advance/Gate, Military with ID FREE and Military Family Member with ID $10, Group $15 (must include a group of 10+ and only available online, advance), Group $20 (must include a group of 10+ and only available online/in advance)
  • PIT PASSES & TOURS, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – $10 Pit Pass. Guided pit tours are free (with $10 paid pit pass) and available on Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION. There is very limited parking at the race park site. Advance purchase parking passes are $30. Parking will sell out early. It is recommended that attendees park off site at one of the designated locations (Airport, Qwest Field, Downtown), and then take light rail into the Othello Station. A shuttle will be available from the Othello Station to the site. For more details about parking and transportation, visit the Seafair site: http://www.seafair.com/AnEvent.aspx?ID=16&SecID=966.

Blue Angels show schedule

  • Thursday, August 4 – 10am to Noon and 1:30pm-2:30pm PRACTICE
  • Friday, 8/5/2011 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – US Navy Blue Angels Performance
  • Saturday, 8/6/2011 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – US Navy Blue Angels Performance
  • Sunday, 8/7/2011 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – US Navy Blue Angels Performance

Note: The Washington State Department of Transportation will close all lanes of Interstate 90 across Lake Washington several times from Thursday, August 4 -Sunday, August 7, to accommodate air show practices and performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels for this year’s Seafair festivities.

Where to watch the Blue Angels for free during Seattle Seafair Weekend

The Boeing Air Show at Seafair is a must see for all families, thrill seekers, Seattlites and guests. For many across the Pacific Northwest, summer and Seafair reach their pinnacle as the pilots behind the yokes of the “Blue” Boeing F/A-18 Hornets make their thunderous and spectacular appearance! The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will amaze the Seafair audience with their knife-edge passes and dynamic maneuvers directly overhead of boaters on Lake Washington. The F/A-18 can reach speeds just under Mach 2, almost twice the speed of sound or about 1,400 MPH.

Blue Angels 2011 Seafair show schedule

  • Thursday, August 4 – 10am to Noon and 1:30pm-2:30pm PRACTICE
  • Friday, 8/5/2011 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – US Navy Blue Angels Performance
  • Saturday, 8/6/2011 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – US Navy Blue Angels Performance
  • Sunday, 8/7/2011 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – US Navy Blue Angels Performance

Note: The Washington State Department of Transportation will close all lanes of Interstate 90 across Lake Washington several times from Thursday, August 4 -Sunday, August 7, to accommodate air show practices and performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels for this year’s Seafair festivities.

Places to watch the Blue Angels for free

Free admission to Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane races on Lake Washington Friday, August 5, 2011

Every year, spectators line the beaches of Lake Washington, soak in the Northwest sun and catch Seafair, a specatular show on the water with the Albert Lee Cup featuring the world’s fastest boats, the Unlimited Hydroplanes. In addition, the Boeing Air Show marks the culmination of the six-week festival and features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

Seafair Weekend provides long-time residents and visiting guests with an unforgettable experience that simply defines what summer in Seattle is all about. Come be a part of the action on Lake Washington.

  • Friday, August 5 – FREE General Admission. Guided pit tours are also free on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • PARKING & TRANSPORTATION. There is very limited parking at the race park site. Advance purchase parking passes are $30. Parking will sell out early. It is recommended that attendees park off site at one of the designated locations (Airport, Qwest Field, Downtown), and then take light rail into the Othello Station. A shuttle will be available from the Othello Station to the site. For more details about parking and transportation, visit the Seafair site: http://www.seafair.com/AnEvent.aspx?ID=16&SecID=966
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Free admission to Hyperlite Wakeboard Experience show August 5, 2011

Every year, spectators line the beaches of Lake Washington, soak in the Northwest sun and catch Seafair, a specatular show on the water with the Albert Lee Cup featuring the world’s fastest boats, the Unlimited Hydroplanes.

For the 2nd year in a row you can catch some high flying maneuvers from the industry’s top pro wakeboarders at the Hyperlite Wakeboard Experience. Hyperlite was born in the early 90’s and quickly established its dominance in the wakeboard scene through top athletes and great products. 2011 will usher in a new era for Washington Wakeboarding with the first ever cable system, provided by Endless Ride Cable, being set up on Lake Washington. The cable system will allow for a consistent ride from riders, more advanced tricks and an overall better show in a free style format.

On Friday, August 6, General Admission is free. Bring your own lawn chair!

2011 HYPERLITE WAKEBOARDING EXPERIENCE SCHEDULE

Friday, August 5, 2011

  • 8:30am GATES OPEN
  • 10:30am Hyperlite Wakeboard Experience – South Turn
  • 2:30pm Hyperlite Wakeboard Experience – South Turn
  • 6:00pm GATES CLOSE

Saturday, August 6, 2011

  • 8:30am GATES OPEN
  • 10:00am Hyperlite Wakeboard Experience – South Turn
  • 2:30pm Hyperlite Wakeboard Experience – South Turn
  • 2:30pm Hyperlite Wakeboard – North End
  • 6:00pm GATES CLOSE

Sunday, August 7, 2011

  • 7:30am GATES OPEN
  • 10:05am Hyperlite Wakeboard Experience – South Turn
  • 2:30pm Hyperlite Wakeboard Experience Finals – North End
  • 2:30pm Hyperlite Wakeboard Experience Finals – South Turn
  • 6:00pm GATES CLOSE

Save 40% on 3-ticket Seattle Sounders football (soccer) package

Save 40% over single ticket prices with the Seattle Sounders football (soccer) PREMIER PACK partial ticket package. Upper deck sideline seats are listed at $51 single ticket price. The current Premier Package is for the following 3 games in the 2010 season:

  • Thursday, June 23, Sounders FC vs. New York Red Bulls
  • Wednesday, July 20, Sounders FC vs. Manchester United
  • Saturday, October 15, Sounders FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes

This partial ticket package includes the following benefits:

  • Guaranteed seat location for Manchester United prior to public onsale on June 1st
  • North Lot block party prior to 6/23 match vs. New York Red Bulls
  • Tickets for Kasey Keller’s last regular season MLS match

Free ticket to Seattle Mariners from Starbucks June 3

Stop by a participating Seattle-area Starbucks Friday, June 3 after 3 p.m. and you can pick up a voucher for one free ticket to select* Seattle Mariners games. No purchase necessary, but only while supplies last. Starbucks is the unofficial sponsor of the 7th-inning coffee break for the Seattle Mariners. Vouchers must be redeemed at the Safeco Field Mariner’s box office.

*Voucher is good for one (1) View Reserved seat valued at $20 to select games only (June 13 vs. Angels, July 1 vs. San Diego, Aug 1 vs. Oakland). Subject to availability. One voucher per transaction.

It’s all part of “We-Love-You Fridays” – Starbucks way of giving back mad love to its hometown. Starting at 3 p.m. each Friday until June 17, Starbucks will be giving away tickets to some of Seattle’s best attractions and events. Pretty neat, huh? If you’d like some help remembering when to pick up tickets, you can set up an Outlook reminder or have them send you a text message – just add your mobile phone number to your Starbucks.com account.

June is Women’s Golf Month

American Express Women’s Golf Month every June seeks to promote golf facilities across the country with fun and affordable activities. Designed to create a more women-friendly environment, these are perfect for new, casual and avid golfers to get outdoors and enjoy all that golf has to offer.

While Women’s Golf Month is celebrated and promoted in June, activities are conducted throughout the year, making it easy for women to get into the game and out playing golf. When reaching out to golf facilities, be sure to ask about all their women’s programs.

Find a participating golf course. Call the facilities listed below and ask about programs designed to make golf more fun and enjoyable for women.

$10 advance purchase BECU half-price family nights at 2011 Seattle Mariners baseball

Bring the whole family to Seattle Mariners baseball game on BECU Half-Price Family Nights when all View Reserved seats are available for just $10 ($11 if purchased day of game).

2011 half price days

  • Mon, May 30 1:10 pm
  • Mon, Jun 13 7:10 pm
  • Mon, Jun 27 7:10 pm
  • Mon, Aug 1 7:10 pm
  • Mon, Aug 15 7:10 pm
  • Mon, Aug 29 7:10 pm
  • Mon, Sep 26 7:10 pm

Cascade Orienteering Club offers free and low cost outdoor activities for all ages and abilities

If you like being outside and exploring nature, then Orienteering, a sport of navigation is for you. Not only does orienteering provide the physical challenge of exploring nature, but satisfies participants with the mental exercise of navigating to a series of checkpoints using a detailed map and powers of observation. Cascade Orienteering Club events offer free instruction to beginners and courses designed specifically for beginners. It is also not unusual to see entire families orienteering, either together or on different levels of courses and orienteering is also an easily planned outdoor activity for youth groups.

  • Orienteering for free on your own. Permanent courses throughout Puget Sound allow you to try orienteering at your leisure. Download the map and instructions for a course. A compass is also required in order to navigate the course successfully.
  • Participate in events for a fee. Most events are on Saturdays around the Puget Sound region, including locations such as Seattle, Kirkland, Belleuve, Kenmore, Gig Harbor, and Moses Lake. Advance pre-registration is usually not necessary; anyone can show up on event day and attend. Simply check the event schedule. Event entry frees range from $6-$11, depending on what course you choose and what equipment you need to rent. However, some events are $25 or more, so be sure to check the schedule before you go to confirm the cost for a specific event.