A tribute to Dave Niehaus, broadcaster for Mariners Baseball will be held December 11 at Safeco Field (Getting to Safeco Field). The event will be free to the public. Doors open at noon. The celebration of Niehaus’s life opens at 1:10pm–just as an afternoon baseball game–with the National Anthem, played by Navy Band Northwest. Parking will be free in the Safeco Field garage and complimentary coffee and hot chocolate will also be available.
Featured speakers
Former Mariners players Jay Buhner and Dan Wilson
Mariners president Chuck Armstrong
Former broadcast partners Rick Rizzs and Ron Fairly
Two of Niehaus’ children, Andy Niehaus and Greta Niehaus-Dunn
Marlaina Lieberg, from the Washington Council of the Blind. Niehaus was well known for his ability to help bring the baseball experience to those who can’t see the game.
There will also be recorded messages from Ken Griffey Jr. and members of the broadcast community.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Niehaus died of heart attack on November 10 at his home in Bellevue at the age of 75. Niehaus was the “voice of the Mariners” for over 30 years.
Niehaus signature “My Oh My!” can be heard in this amazing track that marked the Mariners entrance into the ’95 AL Finals.
Experience CenturyLink Field like never before by sitting in a luxury suite, suiting up in the visitor’s locker room, and eventually setting foot right on the same next-generation FieldTurf playing surface as your favorite Seahawks players!
Tours are $7 for Adults and $5 for Children (4-12) and Seniors (65+). Children under 3 are free. There is no need to make reservations for a public tour but the tours do leave promptly. Tours begin at the Seahawks Pro Shop. Located on the west side of Qwest Field on Occidental Avenue, the Pro Shop is where you may purchase your tickets prior to the tour.
The hour and a half long experience will entertain and educate everyone from those who can’t tell a first down from a touchdown to the die-hard football fanatic! Do not forget your camera to capture the scenes from our awe-inspiring viewpoints.
The Danskin Women’s Triathlon in Seattle (August 15, 2010) still needs over 260 volunteers to support the nearly 4,000 athletes who will participate. Please consider volunteering to be a member of the support team in this awe inspiring experience. As part of the volunteer support team you can receive product discounts and promotions in appreciation for your time and effort. The Danskin Triathalon volunteer page lists all of the positions. Please encourage your friends and family to consider volunteering with you, or let a young adult know that this is a great way to earn community service hours. Click here: www.seattledanskintri.com to sign up for a volunteer position!
If you aren’t sure which volunteer position is right for you, come to the Team Support Member Orientation on Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. at the downtown Seattle REI store. The orientation will last about 1 ½ hours. Street parking is free after 6:00 p.m. See you there!
We also offer community groups and civic organizations a fundraising opportunity. For groups of 10 or more team support members Danskin will contribute $10 per member to the group or charity of your choice. For information on this fundraising opportunity, please contact Pamela Wuest at volunteerinfo@seattledanskintri.com.
The Seattle Century is a fully supported catered bike tour about Seattle. Spend a day exploring, eating and riding – a day that will leave you refreshed with a renewed love of Seattle. The morning starts off with a continental breakfast of bagels, hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, delicious coffee, granola and more. You’ll ride through some of Seattle’s most scenic areas on quiet rural roads, along well-marked routes and through the gorgeous fringes of our magnificent city. You’ll snack and eat lunch at rest stops along the way. The finish line features a gourmet meal with a free beer garden as you relax after a rewarding day. The event begins at Magnuson Park, 7400 Sandpoint Way NE. There is ample free parking on site.
Save $10 on online registration when you pick up your coupon at partner locations: all Puget Sound REI locations and Gregg’s Cycles. Coupons are available until the end of retail hours on July 25th.
Children 10 years old and under are only $10 (when registering online or at the event).
DAY OF EVENT: $80 SPACE ALLOWING. Ride is limited to 2,000 participants. Advance registration is encouraged. If the event sells out, check the news box on the front page of the website.
Did you know that you can walk from Seattle to Snoqualmie? Join artists for Susan Robb and Stokley Towles for “The Long Walk”–a two-day walk on the King County Regional Trail. Starting in Seattle on Friday July 23 and ending at Snoqualmie Falls on Sunday July 25, this is an opportunity for a 35+ mile adventure in “your big backyard.”
“An unscripted encounter with a place we think we already know,” as Susan describes, she and Stokley invite you to help form their band of “trail tramps,” a culture that will evolve as the group walks through urban and rural neighborhoods, camps in unlikely places, swims in the Tolt River and watches art films under the stars.
A support van will carry camping gear and related items, freeing the group to experience the trails and the art. Thanks to Caffe Vita, a generous sponsor of the event, some meals will be provided.
Here’s where to find the latest information about the Olympics.
International Olympic Committee (IOC), offered in English and French. The supreme authority of the Olympic Movement, the IOC ensures the regular celebration of the Olympic Games, supports all affiliated member organisations of the Olympic Movement, and promotes Olympic values.
2010 Winter Olympic games. British Columbia, home of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games welcomes the world on this official travel planning site of Tourism British Columbia.
TeamUSA. Site of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), supports U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes in achieving competitive excellence and preserving the Olympic ideals to inspire all Americans.
You love basketball! You love music! Put the two togeter and you get Hip Hop Hoop. Join us after school and
run with the best of them while listening to a DJ mix up your favorite hits. No pre-registration needed; just drop in!
Every Monday from 3pm-5pm, January 4 – April 5, 2010 at the Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118.
Come on down to Genesee Playfield (4316 S Genesee St) and trade up or down for the next bike. Come watch how a field of big bikes mysteriously shrinks into a bunch of little bikes by the end of the day. Get there early to get a good deal!
For more information, contact:
Bike Works
3709 S. Ferdinand
Seattle, WA 98118
206-725-9408
info@bikeworks.org
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