25% discount at FallAbundance Plant Sale at the Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle

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Fall is the best time for planting in the Pacific Northwest, so don’t miss the FallAbundance Plant Sale at the WashingtonPark Arboretum hosted by the Pat Calvert Greenhouse and Plant Donations Nursery. After a long season of propagating, growing, potting, and re-potting plants, the Arboretum greenhouse and nursery will have an abundance of plants for sale. You’ll find a great selection of your favorite trees, shrubs, and perennials, plus many unusual species and varieties—all at fabulous prices. 25% OFF ALL GREENHOUSE INVENTORY AND SELECT NURSERY PLANTS!!! The region’s largest selection of spring-blooming bulbs, including tulips, daffodils, crocus, and many specialty bulbs. In addition, we’ll be selling bulb food, mole/vole busters, pots for container plantings, and more. Free parking and admission.

  • The Pat Calvert Greenhouse has a lots of hydrangeas, rhodies, azaleas, species roses, dwarf conifers, and drought-resistant shrubs.
  • At the Plant Donations Nursery, you’ll find a nice selection of crocosmia, cyclamen, hellebores, hostas, and other perennials on offer.

When: Sunday, September 25, 2011, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA 98112 (Google map). To reach the Graham Visitors Center, follow Lake Washington Boulevard through the Arboreum and stay straight to continue on E. Foster Island Road. Turn right onto Arboretum Drive East to reach the Graham Visitors Center. To continue past the Arboretum toward Montlake Boulevard, follow the road to the left and stay straight at the three-way intersection with the SR-520 offramp.

Free steak dinner at Outback Steakhouse to 1,000,000 customers by August 26

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Outback Steakhouse is giving away a free steak dinner via this short form. This is the best deal we’ve seen on any steak dinner!

You will only have four minutes to fill out the form, so type quickly. Some exclusions apply. Deal ends August 26 or after 1,000,000 redemptions.

Deal courtesy of Teresa Mears, MiamiFLonthecheap.com

$5 New York Steak & Fries 3PM-6PM Daily in Kirkland

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$5 New York Steak & Fries 3PM-6PM Daily in Jimmy G’s 21+ Sports Bar at TechCity Bowl, 13033 NE 70th Pl, Kirkland.

Fabric Stash fabric recycle event April 16-17, 2011 in Tacoma

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Have fabric to sell?

Register to participate in thePurge Party Fabric Consignment Sale –the ultimate blow-out fabric recycle event. This is an experience like no other with earnings up to 70% of your sales. Events are held in the Spring and Fall at designated locations open to the general public. Register early to make sure there is space available for your items.

Need fabric?

Plan to attend the next Fabric Stash Event at Freighthouse Square – Foss Hall, near the Tacoma Dome, 602 East 25th St, suite 90, Tacoma 98421.

  • Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10AM-7PM
  • Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 10AM-3PM
  • Kids ride free on Amtrak May 1 – June 9, 2011

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    Amtrak is turning 40 this year! Kids Ride Free to Celebrate 40 Years of Amtrak. For forty days your kids can experience for free how Amtrak has changed the way people travel. Book a trip now through May 6, 2011 for travel May 1 – June 9, 2011. One free child’s rail fare may be purchased for children ages 2 – 15 with the purchase of one regular (full) adult rail fare. The free child and adult must travel together at all times. Of course there is fine print, be sure to check the Amtrak website for terms & conditions.

    Before the trip, have the kids visit the Amtrak Kids Depot, a new website dedicated to younger Amtrak riders. It’s a great place for kids to learn about Amtrak and get excited about riding the train.

    Deal courtesy of Carolyn at Wichita on the Cheap

    Florabundance: Arboretum Foundation’s 2011 spring plant sale April 30-May 1 in Sandpoint

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    This magnificent sale, the largest in the Puget Sound region, features a glorious variety of plants from dozens of the region’s specialty nurseries. Species and hybrid rhododendrons, unusual annuals, favorite and rare perennials, trees, shrubs, beautiful conifers, groundcovers, vegetable starts, grasses, vines and even more. “If you love gardening, the Arboretum Foundation spring plant sale feels like horticultural heaven,” says garden writer Ann Lovejoy.

    Sale hours:

  • Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Member Pre-Sale & Party

  • Friday, April 29, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Sale location:

    Warren G. Magnuson Park (Building 30), 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115. (Google map).

    Improve your coffee knowledge at Cafe Vita's Public Brewing School

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    The previously free Cafe Vita Public Brewing School (PBS) is now $20 and usually held monthly in various locations. Visit the Cafe Vita Blog to find current sessions. PBS helps you further your knowledge of coffee brewing methods including the use of Vita Pour Over, French Press, Vacuum Pot, Bialetti and more.

    2011 Early Bloomers Plant Sale at Arboretum, Saturday, April 9

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    Long one of the Northwest’s best-kept gardening secrets, the Arboretum Foundation Early Bloomers plant sale has become an area favorite. Featuring plants that bloom early in Northwest gardens and many others, the sale offers a great start on spring planting with hundreds of favorite and unusual plants. Perennials, shrubs, small trees, herbs and much more, with many surprises!

  • Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Location for the sale is on the Washington Park Arborteum grounds at the Plant Donations and the Pat Calvert Greenhouses, just south of the Graham Visitors Center. For directions and maps click here.

    Free stuff when you buy tickets online for the Seattle Boat Show, Jan 21-30, 2011

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    The Seattle Boat Show is the West Coast’s largest boat show and features more than 1,000 recreational watercraft, seminars, and the latest accessories indoors at Qwest Field Event Center. There is an additional “Boats Afloat” show on South Lake Union with a free shuttle that runs every day between Qwest Field Event Center and South Lake Union at 30 minute intervals.

    TICKETS

  • Adults: $12
  • Youth (11-17): $5
  • Special 5-day Big Show pass: $24
  • Kids 10 & under: Free
  • Purchase tickets online and receive the following freebies. Note: You need a printer to purchase tickets online. No e-tickets are mailed or placed at Will Call.)

  • Free one-day parking pass (one pass per order) at the Qwest Field North Parking Lot, Safeco Field Parking Garage or Homeplate Parking Lot ($10.00 value). (No E-ticket Parking available at South Lake Union venue.
  • Free one-year magazine subscription (one subscription per order) to Yachting, Islands, Cruising World, Field & Stream, or Sailing World. (Note: Magazine subscription offer only available to U.S. residents)
  • Free cup of clam chowder (one free cup of clam chowder per ticket) from FX McRory’s Restaurant.
  • HOURS at Qwest Field Event Center:

  • Weekdays: 11 a.m. – 8 pm
  • Saturdays: 10 am – 8 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
  • HOURS at Boats Afloat at South Lake Union:

  • Weekdays: 11 a.m. – 5 pm
  • Saturdays: 10 am – 5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
  • Benihana Chef’s Special, $36 Hibachi Shrimp & Chicken Dinner for Two

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    Benihana offers a Chef’s Special every month. During the month of January, treat yourself to two hibachi shrimp and chicken entrées, served with Benihana onion soup, Benihana salad, hibachi shrimp appetizer, mushrooms, hibachi vegetables, homemade dipping sauces, steamed rice, Japanese hot green tea and Häagen-Dazs ice cream, sherbet or sorbet, all for just $36! (Tax and gratuity excluded.)

    Benihana of Seattle is located at 1200 Fifth Ave (5th and University) and is open every day. Google map. Phone: 206-682-4686.